Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 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.
City Council Page 2 June 11, 2024
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 June 11, 2024
Ripon City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024
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) Potential or Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(e)(1) of the California Government Code – 4 cases.
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 - MAY 14, 2024 6:00 PM
2. CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 24, 2024 11:30 AM City Council Page 4 June 11, 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
(May 2023 $388,021.79)
FY 2023-24 YTD: $4,171,799
FY 2022-23 YTD: $4,137,803
Highway Users Tax
(April 2023 $24,191.40)
FY 2023-24 YTD: $362,402
FY 2022-23 YTD: $336,373
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(May 2023 $26,180.69)
FY 2023-24 YTD: $365,608
FY 2022-23 YTD: $317,980
$505,939.30
$32,031.84
$35,918.46
TOTAL $573,889.60
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
May 2024 $1,305.31
C. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – March 2024 $22,848.66 City Council Page 5 June 11, 2024
1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA
General Matters
Police Matters
Private Development
$9,292.50
$1,095.46
$2,550.00
TOTAL $12,937.96
B. DIEDE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Fleet Maintenance Facility Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #15 $307,354.45
C. TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC.
Fleet Maintenance Facility Materials Testing & Inspection Services Progress Payment
Invoice #TM03215
Invoice #TM11191
$755.00
$1,323.00
TOTAL $2,078.00
D. URBAN FUTURES, INC.
Continuing Disclosure Service Fees
Invoice #CD-2022-066
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2006C
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2012 $2,605.00
E. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
April 2024 Invoice #AR115017 $2,562.71
F. STANTEC
Wastewater Discharge Permit Groundwater Monitoring
2024 1st Quarter Report
Invoice #2235499 $2,104.00
1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN FINANCIAL RECORDS,
DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS,
BOOKS, AND PAPERS
This resolution authorizes the destruction
of certain financial records, documents,
instruments, books and papers, in
accordance with the California
Government Code.
City Council Page 6 June 11, 2024
B. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN
THE SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL
HOUSING FUND ON BEHALF OF
THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
MEMBER AGENCIES
This resolution approves participation in
the San Joaquin Regional Housing Fund
administered by San Joaquin Council of
Governments Board of Directors in order
to improve the region’s opportunities for
State and Federal grants.
C. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING THE CITY
ENGINEER'S PRELIMINARY
REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 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 9, 2024 in the
City of Ripon City Council Chambers.
City Council Page 7 June 11, 2024
D. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING THE CITY
ENGINEER'S PRELIMINARY
REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 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 9, 2024 in the City of
Ripon City Council Chambers.
E. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AUTHORIZING THE
PARTICIPATION AND
ALLOCATION OF FUNDING FOR
THE REGIONAL EARLY ACTION
PLANNING 2.0 GRANT FUNDS
AWARDED TO SAN JOAQUIN
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE SAN JOAQUIN
COUNTY MEMBER AGENCIES
This resolution authorizes the City
Administrator, or his designee, to apply
to the San Joaquin Council of
Governments (SJCOG) for Regional
Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant Program
funds in the amount of $300,000 to be
used for the construction of infrastructure
to support planned affordable housing
projects within the downtown district
and, if awarded, authorize the City
Administrator to execute the agreement
with SJCOG.
City Council Page 8 June 11, 2024
F. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON,
CALIFORNIA CALLING AND
GIVING NOTICE OF THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY;
REQUESTING THE SAN JOAQUIN
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO
CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION; ADOPTING
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO
CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS;
DETERMINING THAT NO FILING
FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE
PROCESSING OF NOMINATION
PAPERS; REQUESTING THE SAN
JOAQUIN COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS TO RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES RELATING
TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION; ADOPTING A
PROCEDURE FOR THE
RESOLUTION OF A TIE VOTE;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE
APPOINTMENT TO THE OFFICES
OF THIS CITY THAT WERE TO BE
ELECTED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
5, 2024 OF THE PERSONS WHO
HAVE BEEN NOMINATED IF
THERE ARE NOT MORE
CANDIDATES THAN OFFICES TO
BE ELECTED AS REQUIRED BY
THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RELATING TO GENERAL LAW
CITIES
This resolution gives notice that the
General Municipal Election will be held
on November 5, 2024 for three City
Council seats with four-year terms. All
persons interested in running for City
Council should contact the City Clerk by
the close of business on August 8, 2024.
City Council Page 9 June 11, 2024
G. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL
FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION
5311 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311)
AND/OR 5339 (49 U.S.C. SECTION
5339) WITH CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
This resolution approves the submission
of Federal Transit Administration
Sections 5311 and 5339 applications to
the California Department of
Transportation for funds to operate the
Blossom Express transit service and
purchase of a 9-person CNG bus.
1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT
Diede Construction, Inc.
Change Order No. 12
Approve Change Order No. 12 for
corner guards and the installation of
address signage not shown in the
original contract drawings in the not to
exceed amount of $1,919 (funding
sources: Corp Yard AB1600 Fund,
Enterprise Capital Funds, and General
Capital Fund).
B. LEASE AGREEMENT
Clara Azevedo Farms, LLC Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Lease Agreement with Clara
Azevedo Farms, LLC for the property
located at 15151 E. River Road (APN:
245-180-27).
C. SERVICE AGREEMENT
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).
D. EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWAL
DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers Approve the continued use of DiBuduo & DeFendis to provide Employment
Practices Liability Insurance and
authorize staff to proceed with payment
when the invoice is received for fiscal
year 2024-25.
City Council Page 10 June 11, 2024
E. 2024 LOCAL AGENCY BIENNIAL NOTICE
Conflict of Interest Code Approve the 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice confirming the City’s
Conflict of Interest Code and authorize
the Mayor to execute the document in
accordance with the requirements of the
Political Reform Act.
F. POET LAUREATE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING REQUEST
Ripon Arts League Approve and authorize the Mayor to
administer the first installment ($5,000)
of the Poet Laureate grant money to the
Ripon Arts League in accordance with
the Memorandum of Understanding.
G. FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY FURNITURE PURCHASE
Warden's Approve the purchase of furniture to be
installed inside the break room,
conference room and office of the Fleet
Maintenance Facility in the not to
exceed amount of $41,443.88 (funding
sources: Corp Yard AB1600 Fund,
Enterprise Capital Funds, and General
Capital Fund).
H. INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT (2012-022-S_AMD 7)
San Joaquin Regional Transit District Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the seventh amendment to the
Interagency Agreement with San
Joaquin Regional Transit District,
extending the agreement through June
30, 2025, at the rates outlined in the
Amendment, to provide a driver
necessary to operate Ripon's Blossom
Express transit service.
I. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
John Andoh Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Professional Services
Agreement with John Andoh to provide
public transit technical assistance at the
direction of the City Engineer in the not
to exceed amount of $25,000 per fiscal
year of the 2-year contract term (funding
source: Local Transportation Fund -
Transit).
City Council Page 11 June 11, 2024
J. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Adams Ashby Group, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services
Agreement with Adams Ashby Group,
Inc. to provide labor compliance
consulting services for the Senior Center
Rehabilitation Project in the not to
exceed amount of $10,500 (funding
source: Parks & Recreation General
Capital Fund).
K. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BaseCamp Environmental, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services
Agreement with BaseCamp
Environmental, Inc. to provide on-call
environmental consulting services for
small capital projects, grant
applications, or maintenance projects in
the not to exceed amount of $25,000
(funding source: varies by construction
project funding source).
L. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the First Amendment to the
Agreement with the Law Office of
Thomas H. Terpstra providing legal
services for the City of Ripon.
M. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - AMENDMENT NO. 1
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for
additional funds needed in order to
evaluate the feasibility of installing a
new well at the existing Well 9 site in
the not to exceed amount of $105,776
(funding source: Water Enterprise
Capital Fund).
City Council Page 12 June 11, 2024
N. INTERACTIVE FOUNTAIN ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT - MISTLIN
SPORTS PARK
Grossi Electric Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Grossi Electric
Inc. to replace the electrical components
of the Interactive Fountain at the Mistlin
Sports Park that have been damaged
beyond repair in the amount of
$21,503.53 (funding source: Parks and
Recreation General Capital Fund).
O. STOCKTON AVENUE DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE
Earth Shelter Developers Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Earth Shelter
Developers to repair the displacement of
pavers at the Stockton Avenue
downtown parking lot in the amount of
$27,874 (funding source: Street and
Road Operating Fund).
P. PROCLAMATION
Ripon High School Present a proclamation to Ripon High
School recognizing its outstanding
athletic accomplishments.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council will take action on the following items at the conclusion of each Public Hearing.
A. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET
This is a public hearing for the proposed
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.
City Council Page 13 June 11, 2024
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. RIPON CONSOLIDATED FIRE DISTRICT'S 2024 PROPERTY OWNER
ASSESSMENT BALLOTS
Discussion/Action City Council to provide direction to staff regarding the City’s response to the
property owner ballots received from the
Ripon Consolidated Fire District’s
proposed assessment for enhanced fire
suppression services for all City owned
properties.
REPORTS
Department Heads:
City Council:
I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:
June 7, 2024
Lisa Roos, City Clerk Date