Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 – 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 13, 2024
Ripon City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024
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: 257-300-20 and 245-180-23
(2) Potential or Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(e)(1) of the California Government Code – 3 cases.
(3) Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Section 54956.9 (d)(2) of the California Government Code. - CSPA v Eastern SJ Water Authority (#CV-20-1720) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Michael Restuccia, Dean Uecker, Gary Barton, Vice Mayor Daniel de Graaf, Mayor Leo Zuber.
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 - JAN 9, 2024 6:00 PM City Council Page 4 February 13, 2024
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
(January 2023 $281,095.43)
FY 2023-24 YTD: $2,613,179
FY 2022-23 YTD: $2,690,715
Highway Users Tax
(December 2022 $37,448.86)
FY 2023-24 YTD: $231,041
FY 2022-23 YTD: $220,135
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(January 2023 $30,089.67)
FY 2023-24 YTD: $223,991
FY 2022-23 YTD: $204,013
$276,028.75
$31,881.12
$28,816.11
TOTAL $336,725.98
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
December 2023 $1,271.90
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment
October 2023
December 2023
$3,469.90
$9,904.97
TOTAL $13,374.87
D. BERTOLOTTI DISPOSAL, INC.
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – December 2023 $1,344.97 E. GILTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – December 2023 $12,616.38 F. MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Annual Franchise Fee Payment - 2023 $145,945.93
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1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA
General Matters
Police Matters
SSJID Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Private Development
$4,351.25
$1,215.00
$3,613.75
$2,868.75
TOTAL $12,048.75
B. PRICE PAIGE & COMPANY
Audit Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #32418 $854.00
C. SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
SSJGSA Expenses
4th Quarter 2023 - Invoice #Ripon 2023Q4 $8,771.06
D. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEMBERSHIP
2024 Membership Dues $7,764.00
2024 Membership Dues for
Central Valley Division $157.69
TOTAL: $7,921.69
E. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
December Invoice #AR113923 $2,157.42
F. STONE CREEK ENGINEERING
122 N. Elm Avenue
3-Plex Project Construction Cost Estimation Services
Invoice # - RIP-2401-01 $2,560.00
G. CALIFORNIA CAD SOLUTIONS, INC.
Geographical Information System Site Development
Invoice #701675 (Funded by LEAP Grant) $2,175.00
H. HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
Proposition 218 Fire Suppression Assessment Study
Progress Payment – Invoice #60841 $4,046.25
I. FEHR AND PEERS
East Main Street Traffic Signal Project
Traffic Engineering Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #171560 $948.75
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J. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Lower Stanislaus River Multi-Use Trail
Project Environmental Assessment
Progress Payment – Invoice #52348 $717.50
Ripon Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Station
Progress Payment – Invoice #52361 $1,692.50
TOTAL $2,410.00
K. DIEDE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Fleet Maintenance Facility Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #11 $1,141,870.17
L. LDA
Fleet Maintenance Facility Construction Management Services Progress Payment – Invoice #30/622-03-20 $5,800.00
M. TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC.
Fleet Maintenance Facility Materials Testing & Inspection Services Progress Payment - Invoice #TK64762 $2,873.00
N. PROVOST & PRITCHARD CONSULTING GROUP
Engineering Services for Water Loss Audit Validation
Progress Payment – Invoice #106482 $15,156.00
1.3. Resolutions
A. 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, 2023
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, 2023, prepared by LSL, CPAs.
B. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ALLOWING SURVIVING
DEPENDENTS TO CONTINUE
HEALTH AND WELFARE
INSURANCE COVERAGE
This resolution allows surviving
dependents of an employee, retiree, or
current/past Council Member to continue
medical, dental, and vision coverage
under the City plans at the cost of the
surviving dependent and authorize staff
to sign the amendment for Blue Shield
through the Special District Risk
Management Authority.
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1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT REVIEW
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023 Accept the City’s quarterly investment report for the period ending December
31, 2023.
B. CLOCK REPAIR
Electric Time Company, Inc. Direct staff to proceed with repairs to the clock at the library in the amount of
$3,188 (funding source: General Fund).
C. FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT
Diede Construction, Inc.
Change Order No. 8
Approve Change Order No. 8 for
flagpole modifications, electric vehicle
charging station conduit, and a credit for
the removal of skylights from the
contract in the not to exceed amount of
$11,920 (funding sources: Corp Yard
AB1600 Fund, Enterprise Capital
Funds, and General Capital Fund).
D. ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION - PEREIRA DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
Pereira Residential Development Project Consent to the Assignment and Assumption Agreement allowing JKB
Living, Inc. to purchase the Pereira
Residential Development project and
land from HPG Ripon Development
LLC and Pereira Properties, a California
general partnership, located at 22898 S.
North Ripon Road (APN: 261-210-08)
and authorize the Mayor to sign the
acknowledgement and acceptance by the
City.
E. PEREIRA RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION PROJECT
Reimbursement Agreement Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Reimbursement Agreement that
provides reimbursement for staff time to
respond to issues related to the Pereira
residential subdivision project located at
22898 S. North Ripon Road.
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F. SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE AMENDMENT NO. 3
Department of the Army Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Supplemental Lease
Amendment No. 3 with the Department
of the Army for the Lower Stanislaus
River Park (area around the bike
bridge).
G. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Ripon Arts League Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Ripon and the
Ripon Arts League to administer the
Ripon Poet Laureate program.
H. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Patrick Clark Consulting Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Patrick Clark
Consulting to represent the City in the
upcoming meet and confer process with
the represented labor organizations.
I. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - AMENDMENT NO. 2
LDA Partners Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign Amendment No. 2 to the
Professional Services Agreement with
LDA Partners to provide additional
design work to comply with South San
Joaquin Irrigation District requirements
for the new Corporation Yard in the not
to exceed amount of $3,075 (funding
sources: Corp Yard AB1600 Fund,
Enterprise Capital Funds, and General
Capital Fund).
J. LICENSE AGREEMENT
Registrar of Voters Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the License Agreement with the
San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters
for the installation of a permanent ballot
drop box outside of City Hall.
K. PROCLAMATION
Ripon High School Present a proclamation to Ripon High
School recognizing its outstanding
athletic accomplishments.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
REPORTS
Department Heads:
City Council:
I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:
February 8, 2024
Lisa Roos, City Clerk Date