Ripon City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 – 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION: The closed session was called to order at 5:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS: No one from the public wished to speak at this time.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Gary Barton, Leo Zuber, Vice Mayor Michael Restuccia, Mayor Dean Uecker.
OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Kevin Werner, City Attorney Tom Terpstra, City Clerk Lisa Roos.
IN THE MATTER OF:
(1)Potential or Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(e)(1) of the California Government Code – 1 case.
(2)) Conference with Labor Negotiators
Labor negotiations pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code. (a) Unrepresented Employees
Council Member de Graaf joined the closed session at 5:20 PM.
City Administrator Werner left the closed session at 5:26 PM.
Return to open session.
City Attorney Terpstra said Council met in closed session to receive an update on employee negotiations and pending litigation. Staff was given direction and no reportable action was taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM with Vice Mayor Restuccia leading in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
INVOCATION:
Pastor Chris Williams gave the invocation
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ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dean Uecker Mayor Present
Michael Restuccia Vice Mayor Present
Leo Zuber Council Member Present
Daniel de Graaf Council Member Present
Gary Barton Council Member Present
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Administrator Kevin Werner, City Attorney Tom Terpstra, Planning Director Ken Zuidervaart, Recreation Director Kye Stevens, Police Chief Ed Ormonde, City Clerk Lisa Roos, Deputy City Clerk Jane Kilgore, Information Systems Technician Hunter Crosby, Melinda Kopp, Kelly Donohue.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Melinda Kopp, Ripon Library, said she was here to publicly acknowledge and thank City staff and Council for their actions during the closures of COVID-19 with regards to the library. She said City officials were immensely helpful to the library with many things and it was done with grace and care helping make the library work. The library is an important part of the City of Ripon and an important part of our lives.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Ripon City Council meeting of May 10, 2022.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
AYES: Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf, Barton
1. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MAY 10, 2022 6:00 PM APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED):
Council Member Zuber requested Items 1.3G and 1.3H be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Motion to approve the agenda as amended.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Vice Mayor
AYES: Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf, Barton
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Vice Mayor
AYES: Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf, Barton
1.1. Income
A. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sales Tax
(May 2021 $581,644.84)
FY 2021-22 YTD: $4,213,817
FY 2020-21 YTD: $3,106,874
Highway Users Tax
(April 2021 $25,660.39)
FY 2021-22 YTD: $325,201
FY 2020-21 YTD: $295,003
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(May 2021 $24,224.76)
FY 2021-22 YTD: $296,745
FY 2020-21 YTD: $262,567
$624,569.44
$32,130.71
$26,360.00
TOTAL $683,060.15
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
May 2022 $1,212.72
C. T-MOBILE
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
June 2022 $1,077.81
D. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment – April 2022 $2,585.01
E. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – March 2022 $25,023.36
1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. CAVES & ASSOCIATES
Professional Services – Labor Relations
Invoice #22-115 $131.25
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B. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA
General Matters
Police Matters
Bethany Home Society
Public Works Union’s Labor Practice
Complaint
$5,605.00
$1,401.25
$9,562.50
$2,212.75
TOTAL $18,781.50
C. DIBUDUO & DEFENDIS INSURANCE BROKERS
Employment Practices Liability Insurance Renewal
Effective 07/01/2022 – 07/01/2023 $16,645.36
D. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
April Invoice #AR113116 $1,318.18
E. HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
Proposition 218 Fire Suppression Assessment Study
Progress Payment – Invoice #52601 $5,765.00
F. RIPON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pool Operations Shared Cost
Invoice #ARR22-00085 $42,135.61
G. D. A. WOOD CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #15 $800,074.63
H. LDA
Corporation Yard Design Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #16/622-03-20 $5,942.26
I. WGR SOUTHWEST, INC.
City Storm Water Permit Assistance
Progress Payment – Invoice #26765 $810.00
J. TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC.
Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project
Materials Testing & Inspection Services
Progress Payment - Invoice #TG77086 $512.00
K. MCR ENGINEERING
Construction Management Services for the Stockton
Avenue Rehabilitation Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #17125 $5,220.00
L. HALPIN COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS
Solid Waste/Recycling Regulatory Compliance Assistance
Progress Payment - Invoice #22-R-0024 $1,417.50
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M. SORACCO, INC.
Well 19 Pump Station Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #7 $46,577.13
1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. 22-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2021 - 2024 FOR ALL
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
RIPON POLICE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION
This resolution adopts Amendment No. 1
of the 2021 - 2024 Memorandum of
Understanding for all employees of the
City of Ripon Police Officers’
Association.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 22-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2021 - 2024 FOR ALL
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
RIPON POLICE SERGEANTS'
ASSOCIATION
This resolution adopts Amendment No. 1
of the 2021 - 2024 Memorandum of
Understanding for all employees of the
City of Ripon Police Sergeants’
Association.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 22-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2021 - 2024 FOR ALL
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
RIPON WORKING IN THE
CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLIC
WORKS MAINTENANCE, PUBLIC
WORKS FOREMAN AND PUBLIC
WORKS SUPERVISING FOREMAN
This resolution adopts Amendment No. 1
to the Memorandum of Understanding for
all employees of the City working in the
classification of Public Works
Maintenance, Public Works Foreman and
Public Works Supervising Foreman for
Fiscal Years 2021 - 2024.
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D. RESOLUTION NO. 22-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AMENDING THE CITY OF RIPON
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 -
2022 FOR ALL ADMINISTRATIVE
STAFF AND NON-REPRESENTED
POLICE DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYEES
This resolution amends the employee
compensation plan for Fiscal Year 2021 -
2022 for all administrative staff and nonrepresented Police Department employees.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 22-21
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF
THE PUBLIC AGENCIES POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TRUST
ADMINISTERED BY PUBLIC
AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES
(PARS)
This resolution adopts the PARS Public
Agencies Post-Employment Benefits
Trust, appoints the City Administrator as
the Plan Administrator, and authorizes
the Plan Administrator to execute PARS
documents on behalf of the City in order
to maintain the City’s participation in and
compliance of the Plan.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 22-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING THE
QUALIFICATION AND DEFINING
THE TERMS OF TOWNEPLACE
SUITES BY MARRIOTT'S USAGE
OF THE CITY OF RIPON’S
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVE PROGRAM
This resolution approves the participation
of Towneplace Suites by Marriott in the
City of Ripon’s Economic Development
Incentive Program and defines the terms
therein.
G. ITEM G WAS MOVED TO ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
H. ITEM H WAS MOVED TO ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
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I. RESOLUTION NO. 22-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE
ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
This resolution adopts a list of projects to
be funded with Senate Bill 1 "The Road
Repair and Accountability Act of 2017"
and authorizes staff to proceed with
submitting the project list to the
California Transportation Commission in
order to begin receiving funds from the
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. WELL 12 OPERATING, MONITORING & REPORTING PLAN
Wood Rodgers, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign Amendment No. 2 with Wood
Rodgers, Inc. in the not to exceed
amount of $25,761 for additional work
in preparing the operation and
monitoring plan, testing and sampling in
order to operate Well 12, as requested
by the State Regional Water Quality
Control Board (funding source: Water
Operating Fund).
B. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT - PENSION RATE
STABILIZATION PROGRAM
Phase II Systems, doing business as
Public Agency Retirement Services and
PARS
Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Agreement for Administrative
Services with Public Agency Retirement
Services (PARS) to administer the City
of Ripon’s Pension Rate Stabilization
Program (Section 115 Trust).
C. SERVICE AGREEMENT
La Rue Communications Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with La Rue
Communications in the annual not to
exceed amount of $54,516 for radio
maintenance services for the Police
Department (funding source: General
Fund).
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D. POLICE DISPATCH SERVICES AGREEMENT - AMENDMENT
City of Lathrop Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign Amendment No. 1 to the Dispatch
Services Agreement with City of
Lathrop to provide evidence storage and
support.
E. STOCKTON AVENUE REHABILITATION PROJECT
D.A. Wood Construction, Inc.
Change Order No. 11
Approve Change Order No. 11 in the
not to exceed amount of $91,644.64 for
concrete price escalations and additional
frontage work at two properties (funding
source: Storm Enterprise Capital Fund
and Measure K).
F. PROCLAMATION - ELDER AND DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE
AWARENESS
San Joaquin County Proclaim June as Elder Adult Abuse
Awareness Month and June 15th as
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
RESOLUTION NO. 22-24
1.3G : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING THE CITY ENGINEER'S
PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PERTAINING
TO THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
THE CITY OF RIPON'S TEN
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS LOCATED IN THE
COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN,
CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
AS A PART OF THE FORMATION OF
SAID ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS AND
SET
This resolution approves the City
Engineer's preliminary annual report for the
City of Ripon’s ten Assessment Districts
and sets the time and place of the public
hearing for July 12, 2022 in the City of
Ripon City Council Chambers.
Council Member Zuber said some of the districts have an escalation agreement and he would like to know if they are applied every year even if the full assessment is not applied.
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include them in the Engineer's Report prior to July. He said this process, including the public hearing in July with Council, eventually approves the assessments to be on the tax rolls.
Werner said when the districts were established they did have the escalator agreements in them, and he reiterated that he would include them in the Engineer’s Report so they can be tracked to enable Council to accurately know what the full assessment amounts would be.
Zuber asked how the administrative fees are determined for each district. Werner said the administrative fees are how the City allocates the overhead and for the upcoming year, it was about 16%.
Zuber said the Vineyards are getting a reduced rate but they have a very high balance.
Werner said they have quite a bit of infrastructure that will need replacement in the future.
Public Works estimates the Capital Replacement account will need a balance of $300,000.
Vice Mayor Restuccia confirmed there are five assessment districts that are funded by the General Fund. Werner confirmed.
Motion to approve Item 1.3G Resolution 22-24 approving the Engineer's preliminary annual report for the City of Ripon’s ten Assessment Districts and setting the time and place of the public hearing for July 12, 2022 in the City of Ripon City Council Chambers.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Vice Mayor
AYES: Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf, Barton
RESOLUTION NO. 22-25
1.3H : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING THE CITY ENGINEER'S
PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PERTAINING
TO THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 05-1,
CITY OF RIPON, COUNTY OF SAN
JOAQUIN, CALIFORNIA, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS CITY OF RIPON
LIGHTING DISTRICT DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
AS A PART OF THE FORMATION OF
SAID ASS
This resolution approves the City
Engineer's preliminary annual report for the
City of Ripon Lighting District and sets the
time and place of the public hearing for
July 12, 2022 in the City of Ripon City
Council Chambers.
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Council Member Zuber wanted to confirm that a change in the lighting district assessment would need a vote with a majority approval from the public. City Administrator Werner confirmed.
Zuber said it appears that the expenses will soon surpass the revenue and we will need to change the assessment. Werner agreed.
Motion to approve Resolution 22-25 approving the City Engineer's preliminary annual report for the City of Ripon Lighting District and sets the time and place of the public hearing for July 12, 2022 in the City of Ripon City Council Chambers.
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Vice Mayor
AYES: Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf, Barton
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Uecker presented Jazmine Garcia, a social worker with the Ombudsman program, a Proclamation proclaiming the month of June as Elder Adult Abuse Awareness Month and June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
2. ORDINANCES
Second Reading and Adoption
A. ORDINANCE NO. 914
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADDING CHAPTER 9.42 "ADOPTION
OF A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
POLICY" TO THE RIPON MUNICIPAL
CODE
This Ordinance adds Chapter 9.42
"Adoption of a Military Equipment Use
Policy" to the Ripon Municipal Code in
order for the Police Department to continue
using military surplus equipment.
Police Chief Ormonde said tonight’s item is the first reading and introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 9.42 "Adoption of a Military Equipment Use Policy" to the Ripon Municipal Code. This ordinance was brought on by Assembly Bill 481, which requires the City to adopt a policy regarding the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment by the Police Department. The use of a policy must be approved by ordinance and the policy must be approved through a resolution. The ordinance is in front of Council tonight and the resolution will come back at the August meeting.
Vice Mayor Restuccia said the ordinance says we need to meet specific requirements and he inquired about what the specific requirements are. Ormonde said the requirement is that the use of a policy must be approved by ordinance and the policy must be approved through a resolution.
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Council Member Zuber asked what the definition of military equipment is. Ormonde said it is any and all equipment that can be considered for military use. An example would be the drones the police department uses: even though they are not military grade, because the military uses drones, they are considered military equipment.
Motion to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance 914 adding Chapter 9.42 "Adoption of a Military Equipment Use Policy" to the Ripon Municipal Code.
RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/12/2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Vice Mayor
AYES: Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf, Barton
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. FRONTIER RESIDENTIAL FIBER OPTIC PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF RIPON Discussion/No Action A representative from Frontier
Communications plans to present a project
that would bring fiber optic internet to
every residential home in Ripon.
Doug McAllister, Vice President of External Affairs at Frontier, presented a power point presentation to Council detailing the fiber optic network they wish to install within the City, providing residents with an option to utilize fiber optic internet as opposed to the current cable internet.
McAllister said this is an ambitious project but they believe it will be successful because of the benefits of fiber optic over cable including faster download and uploading speeds and the ability to connect multiple devices at any time without a slowdown in speed.
McAllister said the overall build would require 25% aerial placement, 50% placement in existing conduit and 25% will require new conduit via bore or trench. He said they would like to start work in July or August of 2022. He briefly described how the fiber optic network reaches customers and showed examples of the various physical components.
McAllister described Frontier’s approach to working with cities as a collaborative effort and the important aspect of communicating with residents.
Council Member de Graaf said the customer service has been a problem for Frontier in the past. McAllister said they have been working to improve their customer service.
Council Member Barton asked what happens if there is digging and the fiber optic distribution hub is hit, he questioned if everything goes out. McAllister said it is highly unlikely that would happen and because of requirements from the California Public Utilities Commission, there are redundancies built in to prevent loss of service.
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different phases. He said staff is working through that with Frontier’s engineering group, some of the lines will be overhead with a minimal impact. Some of the build will require some boring and trenching so encroachment permits will be required.
McAllister said they are hoping to get stared in July.
Vice Mayor Restuccia asked how many residents they expect to sign up for their services.
McAllister said they expect to do very well.
McAllister said he is looking forward to working with staff and residents.
B. 2022-2023 BUDGET DISCUSSION
Discussion/No Action Staff to discuss the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget.
City Administrator Werner said tonight is the third round of budget discussions. The Strategic Planning meeting painted the big picture, in May the revenue side was discussed and tonight will be the expenses.
Werner presented a slide showing the City's operating budget of $23.3 million, with the majority of the General Fund budget allocating 34% to salaries and 29% to operational costs. He said in comparison to other cities in the area, Ripon has more police officers and public works employees per resident.
Werner said our staffing levels are competitive and the City has been strategic with available funds in order to make existing staff more efficient. The 2022-23 budget includes adding a total of three positions including a regulatory compliance position, patrol officer position and increasing the IT department from 1.5 positions to 2 positions and increasing the water conservation position from part time to full time.
Council Member Barton asked if the regulatory compliance position will be cross-trained for times when regulatory compliance portion is slow. Werner confirmed.
Werner summarized the retirement plans and the unfunded liabilities that come with PERS defined benefits. The majority of City employees are on a defined contribution plan. The City has been working towards minimizing the unfunded liabilities associated with the defined benefit plan.
Werner said Health and Welfare benefits costs have increased about 3% per year over the last 12 years, which is much less than it could have been.
Werner presented the General Fund Operating Report that included expenses and revenue. The report showed that 2021-22 ended with a surplus of $950,000 and the current fiscal year is on track to close with a $1 million surplus before required transfers.
He said General Fund revenue mostly comes from Sales Tax and the highest expense of the General Fund is the police department.
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Werner reviewed the Mistlin Sports Park Financial Summary saying the City is expecting to recover about 77% of operating costs in 2022-23 not including any sales tax or TOT tax revenue that may be generated because of the Sports Park.
Werner described the General Fund Capital Outlay Expenditures including resurfacing the Vermeulen basketball courts, Aquatic Center locker room remodel and stainless steel cabinets for the Animal Shelter. Uses for the COVID relief funds include an Electronic Police Citation program, the West Side master plan, and the Corporation Yard project.
Werner reviewed the Street and Road update saying that over the last 8 years the City has been able to maintain a PCI score. He said we have been able to keep 75% of LTF money for roads. He said Stockton Avenue was largely paid for through grants allowing the City to be more aggressive to fix other roads. He said net Street and Road funds are allocated 50% to reconstruction and 50% to preventative maintenance. He said project selection prioritizes projects based on safety concerns, geographical equity and zoning equity.
Werner said Council approved a 5-year rate study in 2020 for utilities and prior to any rates being implemented, staff will do an analysis to determine if a full rate increase is needed. He said the new solid waste and storm drain regulations from the State will have an impact on expenses to those Enterprise Operating Funds.
Werner’s next slide showed the annual activity of the landscape and lighting districts. He said one of the districts is being recommended for an increase and he is recommending reinstating an assessment that had been reduced.
Werner explained that the lighting district expenses are estimated to exceed revenue in five years and there is a recommended capital expense to replace induction lights with LED lights. He said Council will need to discuss options to increase revenue.
Council Member Barton asked if any of the rate increases will necessitate a public vote.
Werner confirmed they will.
Werner summarized the Capital Improvement Projects including the new Corporation and Vehicle Maintenance Facility, Well 14 Non-Potable Water Interconnect and Senior Center Building Improvements.
Werner said they are going to revisit some funding options and prices for the South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) Surface Water Connection and Pump Station in order to find out the impact to rate payers if that project were to go out to bid. He said they are going to do the same thing for the wastewater treatment plant.
Barton said the SSJID Surface Water Connection and Pump Station is very important and he believes this project needs to be done sooner than later. Werner said they need to update the estimate on this project and find out more about what it would look like if they were to bond for this project. The City has been collecting AB1600 fees for this project, but more information is needed. He said operating costs are something to consider. The current cost to operate our wells is minimal, but there is a substantial increase if we move City Council Page 14 June 14, 2022
to SSJID.
Werner gave a brief summary of debt of the City and the Economic Incentive Programs.
Werner said the budget will come back to the July meeting for a public hearing and Council approval.
REPORTS
Department Heads:
Police Chief Ormonde said the department still has COVID-19 tests available.
Ormonde said Junior Police Academy starts June 27, 2022 and the advanced class starts July 11, 2022. He said registration has ended but they can accommodate last minute sign-ups.
Ormonde said the department has two new dispatchers starting on June 29, 2022. Council Member Zuber asked if all the dispatcher positions were filled and Ormonde said there is still one more.
Ormonde said the Explorer Cadets will be participating in the Central Valley Explorer Competition June 24 - 26, 2022 in Tracy.
Planning Director Zuidervaart said the June Planning Commission meeting will include a variance and a small project on Stockton Avenue. The July meeting will include the Bethany Home project, which will come back to Council in August if approved, and a liquor store that wants to build by Popeyes. The August meeting will include a fitness facility by Les Schwab and a self-storage facility on East 4th Street.
Mayor Uecker asked when the car wash is going to be done. Zuidervaart said they are about to pull the permit for it. He said they might see something happening in the next month.
City Council:
Council Member Barton said Independence Day is quickly approaching and he is looking forward to celebrating 246 years of America and will be hosting a block party with Council Member de Graaf for the 4th of July. He said he is grateful to live in America. de Graaf said he wanted to thank the people who attended the meeting and listened online.
Vice Mayor Restuccia said Happy Flag Day.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM. (Signed) Dean Uecker
Mayor
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ATTEST:
(Signed) Lisa Roos
City Clerk