Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023 – 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
You are now participating in the process of representative government. We welcome your interest and hope you will attend Ripon City Council meetings often. Democracy cannot endure without an informed electorate.
Ripon, as you probably know, has a council-administrator form of local government. Policies are set by the Council, who are elected by the people. These policies are carried out by the City Administrator, who is appointed by the Council. The Council decides what is to be done. The City Administrator, with the assistance of the City Staff, follows through.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS
The governing body meets at 6:00 P.M., on the second Tuesday of the month, in the Council Chambers located in City Hall, 259 North Wilma, Ripon, California. A City Council meeting is the process of making and amending laws, developing policy and making decisions for governing your City by citizens who have been elected by you. With the exception of matters of personnel and pending litigation, or negotiations, the City Council takes action only in meetings open to the public.
The City Council follows a regular order of business during its meeting. The Council agenda is prepared in advance by the City Administrator and his staff. If you wish to place an item on the agenda for action, the information must be delivered to the City Administrator or staff eight (8) working days prior to the Council meeting. This date will be revised in case of holidays or special events. The information must be in writing (no phone calls), your name and address must be printed, and action desired must be clearly stated. Copies of the agenda are available at Ripon City Hall and online 72 hours prior to the meeting, or at the time of the scheduled meeting.
With the publication of this agenda, it is with the intent that each item on the agenda will be considered for a vote. Each Council Member present will cast a vote either for or against the motion under consideration, and the vote will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. For example, the motion may be to approve, adopt, introduce, deny, fail, withdraw, table, or continue an item.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
If you desire to speak before the Council on an item not on the agenda, please address "Mr. Mayor" and upon being recognized, come forward to the podium, and state your name and address before proceeding into your subject matter.
State law prohibits the City Council from taking action on any item not on the agenda. While the City Council cannot always answer citizens concerns raised during the public discussion time, the City staff will be instructed, where appropriate, to either provide a response in the days following each Council meeting, or to place the issue on a subsequent meeting agenda for the City Council or one of its appointed commissions. No person shall speak for more than three minutes, and the total time allotted for discussion shall not exceed thirty minutes. Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, and good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks. If you wish to make a comment via email please submit the Public Comment Form by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting to the City Clerk at [email protected] and note the specific agenda item, if applicable. Comments are limited to 250 words or less and will be read by the City Clerk.
In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call (209) 599-2108. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II). For more information visit www.cityofripon.org/ADA.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Routine items are scheduled under the heading of Consent Calendar, which allows action to occur with a single motion.
Any item can be pulled off the consent calendar for further discussion if Council so desires. The public may also, at this time, request that an item be pulled from the consent calendar for explanation and/or discussion.
PERSONNEL/EXECUTIVE SESSION
Matters of personnel and pending litigation, or negotiations are handled, in the Personnel/Executive Session, pursuant to Sections 54956.8 and 54957 of the Government Code. This session is closed to the public.
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INFORMATION
Can I watch the meeting live online?
The City Council meetings are streamed live at www.youtube.com/c/cityofriponca.
Where can I find the agenda before a meeting?
Copies of the agenda are available at City Hall, 259 N. Wilma Avenue 72 hours before a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The agenda can be viewed in the window box in front of City Hall, or online at www.cityofripon.org . Supplemental documents relating to specific agenda items are available for viewing at the Office of the City Clerk or online.
Can I receive the agenda by e-mail?
You may subscribe to the agenda at any time by e-mail – just go to the website to register – www.cityofripon.org and click on and fill out the “Receive City Notices” form. Your subscription will begin immediately and you will receive it 72 hours before the Regular Council meeting. Agendas sent by e-mail are free. Minutes are not e-mailed, but can be viewed on the City’s website.
How complete are the minutes?
The City of Ripon prepares Synopsis Minutes. These Minutes represent a summary of the actual comments made.
Video recordings are available online following a meeting at www.youtube.com/c/cityofriponca.
OTHER MEETINGS
Agency Day Time Place
Planning Commission The Monday following City Council 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Recreation Commission Second Wednesday 6:00 p.m. City Hall Conference Room City Council Page 3 February 14, 2023
Ripon City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT – This time is provided for the public to address the City Council on closed session matters.
IN THE MATTER OF:
(1) Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Section 54956.7 of the California Government Code – APN: 245-180-27
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Dean Uecker, Gary Barton, Daniel de Graaf, Vice Mayor Leo Zuber, Mayor Michael Restuccia.
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Administrator Kevin Werner, City Attorney Tom Terpstra, Planning Director Ken Zuidervaart, Recreation Director Kye Stevens, Director of Public Works James Pease, Police Chief Ed Ormonde, City Clerk Lisa Roos, Deputy City Clerk Jane Kilgore, Information Systems Technician Hunter Crosby, (Others present will be recorded by secretary only.) PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
This time is provided to the public to address the City Council on items not on the agenda. If you desire to speak, please address “Mr. Mayor” and upon being recognized, come forward to the podium, and state your name and address before proceeding into your subject matter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JAN 10, 2023 6:00 PM APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED):
If anyone would like to provide public comment regarding an item on the Consent Calendar, please come forward to the podium at this time. The City Council may request to (1) pull an item from the Consent Calendar (2) withdraw an item; (3) add Emergency items by a 4/5 vote. If the agenda is amended, vote to approve the amended agenda. If no changes are made, vote to approve the agenda as posted.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.1. Income
A. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sales Tax
(January 2022 $204,621.66)
FY 2022-23 YTD: $2,690,715
FY 2021-22 YTD: $2,456,910
Highway Users Tax
(December 2021 $29,879.32)
FY 2022-23 YTD: $220,135
FY 2021-22 YTD: $206,708
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(January 2022 $26,817.79)
FY 2022-23 YTD: $204,013
FY 2021-22 YTD: $191,944
$281,095.43
$37,448.86
$30,089.67
TOTAL $348,633.96
B. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment – December 2022 $2,246.92 C. BERTOLOTTI DISPOSAL, INC.
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment
October 2022
December 2022
$1,406.09
$1,400.82
TOTAL $2,806.91
D. GILTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – December 2022 $11,679.45 E. VERTICAL BRIDGE
Annual Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment $11,760.37
1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA
General Matters
Police Matters
Padilla Accessory Dwelling Unit
$14,602.50
$1,210.00
$295.00
TOTAL $16,107.50
B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEMBERSHIP
2023 Membership Dues $7,538.00
C. CAVES & ASSOCIATES
Professional Services – Labor Relations
Invoice #23-033 $87.50
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D. HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
Proposition 218 Fire Suppression Assessment Study
Progress Payment – Invoice #56157 $846.60
E. PRICE PAIGE & COMPANY
Audit Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #23130 $1,566.00
F. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
December Invoice #AR113413 $1,591.98
G. ASPEN SURVEY COMPANY, INC.
State Mandated Survey Monument Evaluation
Progress Payment – Invoice #22-001-2 $2,400.00
H. VAUGHAN CONSTRUCTION
Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repairs
Progress Payment – Invoice #4255 $20,688.25
1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AUTHORIZING A LETTER OF
RECOMMENDATION FOR PETER
BULTHUIS TO SERVE ON THE
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
MOSQUITO AND VECTOR
CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
This resolution authorizes sending a letter
of recommendation to appoint Peter
Bulthuis to the San Joaquin County
Mosquito and Vector Control District
Board of Trustees.
B. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2022-
23 FINANCIAL TRANSFERS
This resolution approves the financial
transfers for Fiscal Year 2022-23, as
discussed at the January 10, 2023 City
Council Workshop.
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1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Fehr & Peers Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the agreement with Fehr & Peers to
provide traffic engineering design
services in the not to exceed amount of
$35,000 for the East Main Street Traffic
Signal Project (funding source:
Transportation PFFP Capital Fund).
B. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT REVIEW
October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 Accept the City’s quarterly investment report for the period ending December
31, 2022.
C. ANIMAL SHELTER DOOR REPLACEMENT CONTRACT
Vaughan Construction Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Vaughan
Construction to purchase and install
replacement doors for the City Animal
Shelter in the not to exceed amount of
$32,808.80 (funding source: General
Department Capital Fund).
D. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL DESIGNATION OF
SUBORDINATE OFFICER OR BODY
Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control
The City Council designates the Chief
of Police to make determinations of
Public Convenience or Necessity for
persons/premises applying for an
Alcoholic Beverage Control license.
E. PROCLAMATION
Ripon Christian High School Present a proclamation to Ripon Christian High School recognizing its
outstanding athletic accomplishments.
F. PROCLAMATION
Ripon Chamber of Commerce Present a proclamation to Ripon Chamber of Commerce recognizing
their 100 years of service.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS
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2. ORDINANCES
Second Reading and Adoption
A. ORDINANCE NO. 919
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
REZONING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 820 N.
STOCKTON AVENUE AND 225
FRANKLIN LANE (APNS 261-200-02
AND 261-200-29) IN THE CITY OF
RIPON
This ordinance rezones properties located
at 820 N. Stockton Avenue and 225
Franklin Lane (APNs 261-200-02 and 261-
200-29) from UR (Urban Reserve) to R1
(Single Family Residential).
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. INSTALLATION AGREEMENT
Frontier California, Inc.
Discussion/Action
Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign
the Installation Agreement with Frontier
California, Inc. for the installation of highspeed fiber optic cables within the City of Ripon right-of-way in order to provide
telecommunications services to Ripon
residents and businesses.
B. CITY WIDE WAYFINDING SIGN PROJECT
Discussion/No Action Staff to present the proposed wayfinding signs throughout the City along with an
electronic sign at City Hall.
REPORTS
Department Heads:
City Council:
I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:
February 9, 2023
Lisa Roos, City Clerk Date