Ripon City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023 – 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30 PM
CLOSED SESSION: The closed session meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS: No one from the public wished to speak at this time.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Gary Barton, Daniel de Graaf, Vice Mayor Leo Zuber, Mayor Michael Restuccia. Absent: Council Member Dean Uecker.
OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Kevin Werner, City Attorney Tom Terpstra, City Clerk Lisa Roos.
IN THE MATTER OF:
(1) Conference with Labor Negotiators
Labor negotiations pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code. (a) Unrepresented Employees
City Administrator Werner left the closed session at 5:48 PM.
Return to open session
City Attorney Terpstra said Council met in closed session to discuss unrepresented employee salary adjustments, staff was given direction and no reportable action was taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM with Council Member de Graaf leading in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
INVOCATION:
Pastor Zachary Dewey gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Michael Restuccia Mayor Present
Leo Zuber Vice Mayor Present
Daniel de Graaf Council Member Present
Gary Barton Council Member Present
Dean Uecker Council Member Absent
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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, John Ingle, Nadya Ingle, Sharon Krediet, Gary Mohler, Mary Leonard, Melinda Kopp, Kurt Kopp, Jenni Fontanilla, Amanda Luna, Marcus Whitfield, Alicia Reynolds, Adam Corkins.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Nadya Ingle said it has come to her attention that there are some oak trees behind her house, on City property, that are over ten years old and are supposed to be cut down. She said she is confused as to why they are being cut down. She said she planted them ten years ago after previous trees had died and after repeated requests for the City to replace them. Ingle said the tree is a Valley native from the river below it and it would make sense to leave the tree because it will cost the City money to remove and replace it. Ingle said she is requesting that the Valley Oak be allowed to stay.
John Ingle said it is a privilege to live in Ripon. He said his wife planted many of the trees where the redwood trees had died. He said he used to water the redwood trees himself to keep them alive. He said the Valley Oak trees do not require much water and they grow tremendously here.
He said one of them was cut down and sprayed but came back and is now over thirty feet. He said it just does not make sense to cut it down since it does not take as much water as the redwood trees. Ingle believes the City should leave the Valley Oak trees.
Mayor Restuccia requested the Nadya and John Ingle speak with Public Works Director James Pease.
Marcus Whitfield said he has lived in Ripon for twenty years and has noticed that there is no dog park. He is requesting property and water for a dog park across from Mistlin Park. He said he will seek funding from private grants for the fence and a gate to allow the City to mow the grass.
Whitfield said the other cities surrounding Ripon have dog parks. He said there was previous discussion and request from another party, but the request was for over $500,000 and he is not asking for that. He said the land that was earmarked for the dog park needed many improvements and had no parking. Whitfield referenced pictures he had given to Council of land and said everything is in place and just needs volunteers to clean up the wood chips, put in grass and install a fence. Whitfield reiterated that he just needs the land and water from the City.
Mayor Restuccia requested Marcus Whitfield speak with Recreation Director Kye Stevens.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MAY 9, 2023 6:00 PM Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Ripon City Council Meeting of May 9, 2023.
RESULT: ADOPTED [3 TO 0]
MOVER: Gary Barton, Council Member
SECONDER: Leo Zuber, Vice Mayor
AYES: Restuccia, Zuber, Barton
ABSTAIN: de Graaf
ABSENT: Uecker
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
2. CITY COUNCIL - WORKSHOP - JUN 8, 2023 3:30 PM
Motion to approve the minutes of the City Council Workshop of June 8, 2023.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
AYES: Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf, Barton
ABSENT: Uecker
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED):
Motion to approve the agenda as posted.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Barton, Council Member
SECONDER: Leo Zuber, Vice Mayor
AYES: Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf, Barton
ABSENT: Uecker
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar as posted.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
SECONDER: Leo Zuber, Vice Mayor
AYES: Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf, Barton
ABSENT: Uecker
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1.1. Income
A. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sales Tax
(May 2022 $624,569.44)
FY 2022-23 YTD: $4,137,803
FY 2021-22 YTD: $4,213,817
Highway Users Tax
(April 2022 $32,130.71)
FY 2022-23 YTD: $336,373
FY 2021-22 YTD: $325,201
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(May 2022 $26,360.00)
FY 2022-23 YTD: $317,980
FY 2021-22 YTD: $296,745
$388,021.79
$24,191.40
$26,180.69
TOTAL $438,393.88
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
May 2023 $1,271.90
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment
March 2023
April 2023
2,350.45
5,143.54
$7,493.99
D. BERTOLOTTI DISPOSAL, INC.
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment - March 2023 $1,392.99
E. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment
December 2022
March 2023
$25,596.56
$24,431.61
TOTAL $50,028.17
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1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. URBAN FUTURES, INC.
Continuing Disclosure Service Fees
Invoice #CD-2022-066
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2006C
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2012 $2,370.00
B. DIBUDUO & DEFENDIS INSURANCE BROKERS
Employment Practices Liability Insurance Renewal
Effective 07/01/2023 – 07/01/2024 $17,257.62
C. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA
General Matters
Police Matters
Fire District Coordination
Padilla Accessory Dwelling Unit
Private Development
$5,383.75
$3,392.50
$442.50
$1,696.25
$1,593.75
TOTAL $12,508.75
D. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
April Invoice #AR113559 $1,442.17
E. JOHNSON SIGN SYSTEMS
Watchfire Electronic Message Center Signs
Invoice #15130 $ 44,172.11
F. STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.
Wastewater Discharge Permit Groundwater Monitoring
Invoice #2083571 – 4
th Quarter 2022
Invoice #2083572 – 1
st Quarter 2023
$250.00
$2,125.00
TOTAL: $2,375.00
G. PADILLA & ASSOCIATES
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Reporting Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #23-111-01 $750.00
H. TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC.
Fleet Maintenance Facility
Materials Testing & Inspection Services
Progress Payment
Invoice #TJ33135
Invoice #TJ38182
Invoice #TJ48342
$606.00
$4,329.00
$4,532.00
TOTAL: $9,467.00
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I. WGR SOUTHWEST, INC.
City Storm Water Permit Assistance
Progress Payment – Invoice #28412 $532.72
J. DIEDE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Fleet Maintenance Facility Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #3 $526,899.83
1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. 23-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE
OFFER OF DEDICATION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO
THE CITY OF RIPON
This resolution accepts an irrevocable
offer of dedication by Gary and Amy
Mohler of certain real property to the
City of Ripon in connection with Parcel
Map 22-79 and authorizes the Mayor to
sign and execute any and all documents
necessary to complete the
aforementioned transaction.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 23-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING THE DEFERRED
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH GARY AND AMY MOHLER
FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 22-
79 This resolution approves and authorizes
the Mayor to sign the Deferred
Improvement Agreement with Gary and
Amy Mohler.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 23-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING THE ANNUAL
TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIM AND
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION TO
THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR
OF THE CITY OF RIPON
This resolution approves the City of
Ripon Annual Transportation
Development Act Claim and authorizes
submission to the San Joaquin County
Council of Governments for the 2022-
2023 Fiscal Year.
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D. RESOLUTION NO. 23-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AMENDING THE CITY'S
INVESTMENT POLICY
This resolution amends the City of
Ripon’s Investment Policy to be in
compliance with the current California
Government Code that governs local
agency investments.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 23-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING THE CITY
ENGINEER'S PRELIMINARY
REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024 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
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND
SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
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 11, 2023 in the City of
Ripon City Council Chambers.
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F. RESOLUTION NO. 23-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING THE CITY
ENGINEER'S PRELIMINARY
REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024 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
SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
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 11, 2023 in the
City of Ripon City Council Chambers.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 23-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ESTABLISHING A REVISED
PLANNING APPLICATION FEE
SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE
LANGUAGE REGARDING
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
PROCESSING OF ENTITLEMENT
APPLICATIONS WHERE THE
PLANNING AGENCY FEE
SCHEDULE WILL NOT
ADEQUATELY REIMBURSE THE
CITY'S COST OF PROCESSING
This resolution amends the City of
Ripon’s Planning Agency fees for the
processing of land use applications
pursuant to Section 3.24.080 of the Ripon
Municipal Code.
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1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. SERVICE AGREEMENT - JOCELYN E. ROLAND, PH.D
Jocelyn E. Roland, Ph.D Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the annual agreement with Jocelyn
E. Roland, Ph.D. that makes available
counseling services to the Police
Department employees in the amount of
$6,000 (funding source: General Fund).
B. INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT (2012-022-S_AMD 6)
San Joaquin Regional Transit District Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the sixth amendment to the
Interagency Agreement with San
Joaquin Regional Transit District,
extending the agreement through June
30, 2024 at the rates outlined in the
Amendment, to provide a driver
necessary to operate Ripon's Blossom
Express.
C. PARCEL MAP
Parcel Map No. 22-29 Accept Parcel Map No. 22-29 (100 N.
Acacia Avenue) and authorize the
Mayor, City Engineer and City Clerk to
sign for recording.
D. FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT
Diede Construction, Inc.
Change Order No. 2
Approve Change Order No. 2 for
additional survey staking in the not to
exceed amount of $1,466 (funding
source: Sewer Capital Enterprise Fund).
E. PHONE AND INTERNET SERVICES AGREEMENT
Wave Broadband Approve and authorize Mayor to sign a
five-year agreement with Wave
Business to provide phone and internet
services for the Fleet Maintenance
Facility at a cost of $1,099 per month.
F. APPRAISAL FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY
Cogdill & Associates, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the engagement letter with Cogdill
& Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$5,000 to perform an updated market
value appraisal for right-of-way at
21800 North Ripon Rd – APN 245-180-
23 (funding source: Transportation
AB1600 Capital Fund).
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G. CLAIM
Menucci Approve claim filed by Steven Menucci.
H. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
De Novo Planning Group Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with De Novo
Planning Group, for consulting services
in the preparation of the City of Ripon's
6th cycle Housing Element in the not to
exceed amount of $124,120 (funding
source: General Department Capital
Fund, Affordable Housing Fund and
REAP Grant Funds).
I. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BaseCamp Environmental, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services
Agreement with BaseCamp
Environmental, Inc. to provide
environmental services required for the
South County Water Supply Project
Pipeline and Pump Station Project in the
not to exceed amount of $57,673.75
(funding source: Water Enterprise
Capital Fund).
J. PROCLAMATION
Melinda Kopp Present a proclamation to Melinda Kopp
for her 23 years of remarkable service as
the Branch Librarian at the Ripon
Memorial Library.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Restuccia presented a proclamation to Melinda Kopp in honor of her 23 years of service to the Ripon Memorial Library and her retirement.
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council will take action on the following items at the conclusion of each Public Hearing.
A. FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET
This is a public hearing for the proposed
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget.
City Administrator Werner said the budget process starts with the Strategic Planning Meeting to allocate resources to align with Council's priorities. The process then continues with a workshop, public hearing and will conclude with a resolution accepting the budget at the July 2023 meeting.
Werner said the City’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is $25 million. He summarized the City’s budget allocation saying that salaries and burden (insurance and retirement) comprise about 55% of the City's budget. He said the rest of the budget is allocated between operational costs, overhead and redevelopment obligations.
Werner said the City receives a number of requests each year that total about $425,000.
These requests include maintaining and staffing the Senior Center, maintaining the library and additional staffing hours, and half of the operating expenses of the Aquatic Center, among other items.
Werner said there are two upcoming Street and Road Capital projects in the FY23-24 budget: a 3-layer system between Vera and Jack Tone and an overlay on River Road.
Werner said capital improvement projects for FY23-24 include a new facade and sitting area at the Senior Center, reconstruction of the tennis courts, the Fleet Maintenance Facility, Traffic Signal at East Main/Highway 99 and the reconstruction of Well 9.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
No one from the public wished to speak at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Council Member Barton asked if the City’s ratio of salaries to burden compares to other cities. Werner said he does not have an exact number but generally, it is close and comes down to the benefits that cities offer. Werner said staff will conduct a salary survey and bring it back.
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3. ORDINANCES
First Reading and Introduction
A. ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.15
"COMMISSIONS" OF THE RIPON
MUNICIPAL CODE
This ordinance amends Chapter 2.15
Commissions of the Ripon Municipal Code
providing necessary updates and
clarification to the commission application
and appointment process.
Planning Director Zuidervaart said this is an amendment to Chapter 2.15 "Commissions" to make the process more transparent for the public and to ensure there is a good applicant pool when there is a vacancy.
Vice Mayor Zuber said he was confused when he read the proposed ordinance and does not feel it is transparent enough. His suggestion for Section 2.15.020 “Application Process” is that if all current Commissioners want to stay, there is no reason to advertise. If there is a vacancy, then advertise. He continued saying the section E adds “at the discretion of the Mayor, the City Clerk may advertise the vacancy.” He believes this part need not be included and should instead state that the City Clerk shall advertise the vacancy. He does not believe there needs to be choices and manipulations.
Zuber said Section 2.15.050 “Unexpired Terms” has four different ways to handle the unexpired term and there should be only one way. He suggests the removal of the first, second and reword the third option to direct instead of request the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy. He would like to see people who have an application on file to come in and verify if they are still interested. The process for filling vacancies needs to be concrete and specific so that it is always done the same way no matter who is the Mayor and to allow the community to understand there is a process.
Council agreed with Zuber.
Council Member de Graaf said the process needs to be as straight forward as possible and limit the discretion of the Mayor.
Zuber said if a vacancy occurs within 6 months of the end of a term, then wait for the term to end before advertising.
Council Member Barton asked if 30 days is enough time to get an adequate pool of applicants.
City Clerk Roos said yes, the City usually receives the majority of applicants within the first two weeks. City Administrator Werner said giving people an opportunity to turn in applications throughout the year ensures there is a pool of viable applicants.
Mayor Restuccia said if people are interested they will be listening to meetings.
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de Graaf said the applications need to come in with enough time to be reviewed and applicants interviewed.
Zuidervaart said just because a Commissioner wants to continue on a Commission, it is ultimately up to the Mayor and Council to decide if they keep their seat.
Barton asked if this leaves enough time to advertise the vacancy and interview applicants.
Restuccia said he believes it does.
Zuber said he does not believe that the unexpired term process needs to follow the appointment calendar. There may be a time when the Council decides two years into someone’s term that that Commissioner needs to be removed, and then you have an unexpired term. He said there is flexibility, but the process is the same.
Barton said it is important to have an alternate and Council agreed.
Zuidervaart said staff will bring this back in July for a first reading and introduction.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. SB1383 UPDATE
Discussion/Action Staff is recommending the City Council approve the continuation of the two
container system and authorize staff to
begin the process of drafting agreements
between the City of Ripon and certain
waste processing facilities in order to
effectively comply with the State
mandated requirements of Senate Bill
1383.
Public Works Director Pease reviewed the April 2023 workshop where staff presented Council with what was known about SB1383. At the time there were still many unknowns including projected tipping fees and available facilities. He said staff has enough information to bring a recommendation to Council.
Pease said there are three options available: the three-can, two-can and one-can system.
He said the one-can service has no impact to our current operation and includes an increase of about 21% in operating expenses. The two-container service has a rate increase of 12% and the three-container system has a 37% increase. Pease said the onecan system is the easiest for residents, does not require any sorting on their part and would have no impact on our current system.
Pease discussed the two-can system with optional green can and said this would allow our organic waste to be hauled to our current facility with a more reasonable tipping fee.
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high diversion organic processing facility and the tipping fees will increase, although less than the one-can service. He said this would be the most cost effective option.
Pease said the three-can system is the most expensive option and requires the most work on the part of the residents. He said while the tipping fee is reasonable with this option, the operating cost of a three-can system is 37% higher than our current system.
Council Member de Graaf asked if the two-can system would require everyone to have a green can. Pease said no. de Graaf asked if requiring a green can would help. Pease said no, it would be extremely expensive in operating fees.
Vice Mayor Zuber asked what he is supposed to do with food waste if he has a green can.
Pease said the best practice would be to put food waste in the green can if you are planning to put your green can out that week, otherwise it can be placed in the black can.
Zuber asked if someone will be going through and checking people's cans. Pease said no, the trash is being sorted at the facility.
Mayor Restuccia said he wanted to make sure the public knows this is a State mandate that we have to follow.
Pease said every city is dealing with this and trying to figure it out. The two-can collection service clearly provides the most cost effective path to complying with SB1383 although an annual increase of approximately $250,000 will be added to the current operation. He said the City is fortunate that Gilton is in close proximity to us, they have capacity and they are willing to work with us in order to help meet the requirements of SB1383. He said Gilton provides collection and hauling services for several other small cities utilizing the same two-can optional service. Pease said the 12% increase adds $4.50 to the current $37.50 per month single black can service bringing it to $42.50 per month.
Restuccia said he believes that some cities are not looking for the cheapest option but looking for the easiest option. He said staff is looking for the most cost effective option for the residents. Pease said Modesto is currently using the three-can system and alternating the weeks the blue can and green cans are picked up. The problem is that food waste has to sit in a can for two weeks at a time and the smell can be an issue for residents. Restuccia said it is also more expensive for the City to operate.
Pease reviewed the tipping fees from 2018 to current noting that they will have almost doubled by the end of 2024. Restuccia confirmed that this meets the State requirements.
Pease said they are going to meet with Gilton and the green waste facility.
Pease said staff’s recommendation is to move forward with drafting agreements between Gilton and the City for processing the City’s solid waste at their transfer station in Modesto, as well as Waste Management to continue processing our green waste at their compost facility in Lathrop. Pease said staff will bring back the details of how this will impact the Garbage Enterprise Funds and provide an update on the Recycling Center activities and possible changes. He said staff will be working to promote the Recycling Center for a couple reasons including the fact that every pound that can be kept out of City Council Page 15 June 13, 2023
black cans provides a cost benefit, as well as provides money to the Ripon Unified School District. Pease said CalRecycle is requiring the City to be in compliance by 2024.
Council Member Barton said the afternoon traffic on Highway 99 is congested and asked what staff’s plans were to mitigate the overtime that could be associated with that. Pease said they are going to do some trial runs soon to see how long it will take. He said one of the advantages of working with Gilton is that they are a privately owned company and work hard to be as efficient as possible. He said staff currently faces long wait times at the transfer station and they are not anticipating that with Gilton.
REPORTS
Department Heads:
Police Chief Ormonde said June 14, 2023 new officer Richard De Le Sancha is starting with the department. He said the Department is still looking for one Police Officer and one part-time Animal Shelter Helper. Once those positions are filled, the Department will be fully staffed.
Ormonde said the Explorer competition will be held June 23-25 and hosted by Enoch High School in Modesto.
Ormonde said the Police Department is hosting an Open House on July 3 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Public Works Director Pease said May water usage was down 27% from 2013 and 8% from last year’s number.
City Attorney Terpstra said he is going to Washington for the summer and will be participating in City Council meetings via zoom.
City Council:
Council Member de Graaf said he and City Administrator Werner attended the One Voice trip and it was the most productive and well-organized One Voice trip he has attended. He said they were able to meet with the right people and believes it is worth the investment if the One Voice meetings continue in the same way.
de Graaf said he wanted to thank Vice Mayor Zuber for thanking the public for attending in his absence last month. He said thank you to the members of the public for attending tonight’s meeting.
Mayor Restuccia asked who maintains Mistlin Park. Pease said it was the Public Works Department. Restuccia said he has so many people, including people that come from out of town, who personally tell him how clean and nice the park is. He said he has been going out there twice a week to watch T-ball and said the bathrooms, fields and park are extremely clean and wanted to tell the Public Works Department that they are doing a great job.
Restuccia said he attended the groundbreaking at Bethany Home and said the project manager said he has worked in almost every town in California and has never been to such a nice, clean town.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 PM. (Signed) Mike Restuccia
Mayor
ATTEST:
(Signed) Lisa Roos
City Clerk