Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Riverbank public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in parks rec
State Park Grant Application
The council will approve applying for a Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant — state money for parks.
Veterans parade and America's 250th anniversary recognition
Council Member Call proposed a July 4, 2026 community celebration with a drone light show at Riverbank Community Park, seeking a $7,500 Parks and Rec contribution toward a ~$20,000 event; the council sent it to a future agenda.
Jacob Myers Park Trail Project Discontinued
Protected elderberry beetles, overgrown vegetation, and a December 31 ARPA spending deadline made the one-mile trail loop unaffordable. The council killed the project and moved the remaining money.
Community Pool Deterioration
The pool's concrete is cracking and spalling, exposing rebar and creating a safety hazard. Design work will be covered by redirected ARPA funds, but the roughly $150,000 construction will likely need general fund money later.
Jackson Avenue and Stanislaus Street Neighborhood Park
The council approved design services for a new roughly 2-acre neighborhood park behind Galaxy Theaters, funded by the sale of a surplus city property rather than new debt. Residents debated whether to build new or upgrade existing parks like Silva Park, and raised concerns about long-term maintenance coming from the general fund.
LGU Homes dog park in River's Edge
LGI Homes will build a ~$480,000 dog park in the 36-lot River's Edge subdivision in exchange for a $202,000 park fee credit. The city will maintain it through the CFD.
Youth Council's inaugural term wraps up
Riverbank's first Youth Council finished its 2025-26 term, raising about $2,000 for next year's group and running events from Dia de los Muertos to Chalk the Walk.