Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION: 649 CALIFORNIA ST, RIPON, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 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.
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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.
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 November 14, 2023
Ripon City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:00 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: 245-180-23
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 Daniel Sauer, 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 - OCT 10, 2023 6:00 PM
2. CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - NOV 8, 2023 3:30 PM City Council Page 4 November 14, 2023
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.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.1. Income
A. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sales Tax
(October 2022 $342,926.89)
FY 2023-24 YTD: $1,532,138
FY 2022-23 YTD: $1,629,158
Highway Users Tax
(September 2022 $35,601.09)
FY 2023-24 YTD: $123,195
FY 2022-23 YTD: $113,421
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(October 2022 $29,968.91)
FY 2023-24 YTD: $129,954
FY 2022-23 YTD: $115,450
$350,561.45
$41,502.35
$33,871.19
TOTAL $425,934.99
B. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment
August 2023
September 2023
$10,444.04
$5,182.71
TOTAL: $15,626.75
C. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
October 2023 $1,271.90
D. BERTOLOTTI DISPOSAL, INC.
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – September 2023 $1,386.19 E. GILTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – September 2023 $12,932.39 City Council Page 5 November 14, 2023
1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. KEESEY DESIGN
Design/Graphic Services for the 122 N. Elm-Townhouse
Concept Project - Phase 2 Final Payment $769.00
B. PRICE PAIGE & COMPANY
Audit Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #31770 $9,500.00
C. DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
City of Ripon 6th Cycle Housing Element
Progress Payment – Invoice #4030 $46,450.00
D. SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
SSJGSA Expenses
3rd Quarter 2023 - Invoice #Ripon 2023Q3 $3,690.28
E. CALIFORNIA CAD SOLUTIONS, INC.
Geographical Information System Additional Site Development Invoice #701640 (Funded by LEAP Grant) $4,425.00
F. FEHR AND PEERS
East Main Street Traffic Signal Project
Traffic Engineering Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #168871 $8,089.90
G. WGR SOUTHWEST, INC.
City Storm Water Permit Assistance
Progress Payment – Invoice #29122 $5,600.00
H. LDA
Fleet Maintenance Facility Construction Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #27/622-03-20 $7,775.00
I. DIEDE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Fleet Maintenance Facility Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #8 $1,377,186.45
J. TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC.
Fleet Maintenance Facility Materials Testing & Inspection Services Progress Payment
Invoice #TK09308
Invoice #TK17276
Invoice #TK27161
$5,924.00
$6,334.50
$6,250.50
TOTAL $18,509.00
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K. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA
General Matters
Police Matters
$8,628.75
$1,438.60
TOTAL $10,067.35
L. HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
Proposition 218 Fire Suppression Assessment Study
Progress Payment – Invoice #60054 $3,509.65
M. RESOURCEABILITY
CalRecycle annual report & SB1383 compliance assistance Progress Payment – Invoice #23-R-0310 $2,493.12
1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING AN INCREASE IN THE
COST OF HEALTH AND WELFARE
BENEFITS TO BE PROVIDED TO
NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024
This resolution adopts the health and
welfare plans for all City employees
during the calendar year 2024 and an
increase in the cost of health and welfare
benefits to be provided to NonRepresented Employees and City Council Members for calendar year 2024.
B. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 4
TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2021 - 2024 FOR ALL
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
RIPON WORKING IN THE
CLASSIFICATIONS OF PUBLIC
WORKS MAINTENANCE, PUBLIC
WORKS FOREMAN AND PUBLIC
WORKS SUPERVISING FOREMAN
This resolution adopts Amendment No.
4 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 that
increases the baseline premium for Blue
Shield participants from $1,755 to
$2,050 per month and for Kaiser
participants from $1,850 to $2,050 per
month.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 4
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. 4
to the Memorandum of Understanding for
all employees of the City of Ripon Police
Officers’ Association for Fiscal Years
2021 – 2024 that increases the baseline
premium for Blue Shield participants
from $1,755 to $2,050 per month and for
Kaiser participants from $1,850 to $2,050
per month.
D. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 5
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. 5
to the Memorandum of Understanding for
all employees of the City of Ripon
Sergeants’ Association for Fiscal Years
2021 – 2024 that increases the baseline
premium for Blue Shield participants
from $1,755 to $2,050 per month and for
Kaiser participants from $1,850 to $2,050
per month.
E. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ACCEPTING THE CITY OF RIPON
TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT FUND, THE
MEASURE K FUND, AND THE
TRANSIT ENTERPRISE FUND
AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
This resolution accepts the City of Ripon
Transportation Development Act Fund,
the Measure K Fund and the Transit
Enterprise Fund Audit Report for June
30, 2022, prepared by LSL, CPAs.
F. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
INDIVIDUAL GRANT
APPLICATIONS FOR ALL
CALRECYCLE GRANT
PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE
CITY OF RIPON IS ELIGIBLE
This resolution authorizes the Public
Works Director, or his/her designee, to
apply for and receive CalRecycle grant
program funds over the next five years to
financially assist with the implantation of
Senate Bill 1383.
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G. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR, OR HIS/HER
DESIGNEETO SUBMIT
APPLICATIONS AND TO SIGN
CERTAIN ASSURANCES WITH
RESPECT TO SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AIR POLLUTION
CONTROL DISTRICT
APPLICATIONS FOR LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL
PROGRAMS, PROJECTS OR
GRANTS
This resolution authorizes the Public
Works Director, or his/her designee, to
submit an application to the San Joaquin
Valley Air Pollution Control District for
vouchers to replace existing gas- or
diesel-powered landscaping equipment
with new electric equipment.
1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT
Diede Construction, Inc.
Change Order No. 6
Approve Change Order No. 6 for
additional structural column, addition of
power to electric trap primers,
modifying existing storm drain manhole
elevation, and piping credit in the not to
exceed amount of $10,424 (funding
sources: Corp Yard AB1600 Fund,
Enterprise Capital Funds, and General
Capital Fund).
B. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT REVIEW
July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023 Accept the City’s quarterly investment report for the period ending September
30, 2023.
C. SERVICE AGREEMENT
Absolute Software, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Absolute
Software, Inc. for mobile connectivity
software, a three-year term not to
exceed $6,000 annually (funding source:
General Fund).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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2. ORDINANCES
First Reading and Introduction
A. ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AMENDING CHAPTER 10.56
"RESTRICTIONS ON RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL
AREAS" OF THE RIPON MUNICIPAL
CODE.
This Ordinance amends Chapter 10.56
“Restrictions on Recreational Vehicle
Parking in Residential Areas” to include
language prohibiting the use of
Recreational Vehicles as dwelling units on
residential lots.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. FINANCIAL AUDITS - FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
Discussion/No Action Staff will present the draft financial statements prepared by Price Paige &
Company of the City of Ripon’s Financial
Statements and the Money Purchase Thrift
Pension Plan for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2023. Resolutions will be
presented in December for City Council
acceptance.
B. SAN JOAQUIN ONE VOICE ADVOCACY TRIP 2024
2024 SJCOG One Voice Trip
Discussion/Action
If the City Council is interested in sending
a representative or representatives to
participate in the 2024 One Voice trip,
please designate and approve the City’s
representative(s) to attend.
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REPORTS
Department Heads:
City Council:
I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:
November 9, 2023
Lisa Roos, City Clerk Date