Minutes — Ripon City Council, June 11, 2024 (part 1 of 2)

Ripon City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024 – 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 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, City Clerk Lisa Roos.

IN THE MATTER OF:
(1) Potential or Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(e)(1) of the California Government Code – 4 cases.

Return to open session.

City Attorney Terpstra said Council received an update on potential litigation. Staff was given direction and no reportable action was taken.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM with Mayor Zuber leading in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

INVOCATION:

Pastor David Morris gave the invocation.

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ROLL CALL:

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Leo Zuber Mayor Present
Daniel de Graaf Vice Mayor Present
Gary Barton Council Member Present
Dean Uecker Council Member Present
Michael Restuccia Council Member Present
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 Alex Arias, Tricia Staley, Kim Anderson, Rod Wright, David Morris.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

No one from the public wished to speak at this time.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Ripon City Council meeting of May 14, 2024 and the Special City Council Meeting of May 24, 2024.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
SECONDER: Dean Uecker, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia

1. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MAY 14, 2024 6:00 PM

2. CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 24, 2024 11:30 AM APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED):

City Clerk Roos requested Item 1.2A be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

Motion to approve the agenda as amended.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
SECONDER: Gary Barton, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia

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

1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. ITEM A WAS MOVED TO ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
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
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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. 24-14

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.

B. RESOLUTION NO. 24-15

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.

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C. RESOLUTION NO. 24-16

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.

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D. RESOLUTION NO. 24-17

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. 24-18

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.

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F. RESOLUTION NO. 24-19

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.

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G. RESOLUTION NO. 24-20

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.

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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).

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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).

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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.

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT

1.2A : 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
City Clerk Roos said staff received a revised invoice for General Matters from the Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra, that invoice changed from $9,292.50 to $8,260.00 for a revised total amount due of $11,905.46.

Motion to approve Item 1.2A Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra invoice.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Barton, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Zuber presented a proclamation to Rod Wright, Athletic Director for Ripon High School, in recognition for its outstanding athletic accomplishments.

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 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 2024 meeting.

Werner said the City’s Operating Budget for 2024-25 is $27.2 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 discussed staffing levels from 2008 to present. He said that due to the rising cost of outsourcing concrete and asphalt repairs staff is proposing one new position in public works to enable the City to self-perform concrete and asphalt repairs. This will save the City approximately $58,000 per year.

Werner described the two retirement accounts the City has and who participates in each one of those, plus the estimated costs for 2024-25. He said the City’s CalPERS liabilities have risen significantly and are projected to increase to more than $800,000 in 2025-26.

The City has invested funds in a 115 Trust, which has a 13.2% rate of return. This 115 trust will be a tool in the future to mitigate the PERS liabilities. Funds in this account are only allowed to pay down CalPERS liabilities.

Werner reviewed the health and welfare expenses and investment returns.

Werner discussed the General Fund including trends regarding revenue, sales tax, fuel tax, Mistlin Sports Park and other organizations. He said the City receives a number of requests each year from organizations. 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 moved onto the Streets and Road Fund and said there are two upcoming Street and Road Capital projects in the 2024-25 budget: a 3-layer system between Vera and Jack Tone and an overlay on River Road.

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Werner quickly summarized the Enterprise Funds and Lighting and Landscaping Districts funds’ 2024-25 budget.

Werner said capital improvement projects for 2024-25 include the rehabilitation of Well 9 and the reconstruction of the Community Center parking lot, baseball fields and tennis courts.

Werner ended by showing a slide summarizing the debt of the City, both internal and external, and their respective maturity dates.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
No one from the public wished to speak at this time.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

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.

City Administrator Werner said the Ripon Consolidated Fire District has been working through a Proposition 218 process to increase their funding. He said that Council had approved a Memorandum of Understanding on October 21, 2021 to support the Fire District in this process. He said the Engineer's report has been completed and accepted by the Fire District. He said the City has received 85 ballots for the City owned parcels with a total amount of assessment for the 2024 year is $12,956.70.

Vice Mayor de Graaf said he wanted to express his support for the proposed property tax increase.
de Graaf asked City Attorney Terpstra for clarity on whether the City, or public agencies, are obligated to pay the fees or if the City’s share is to be divided among property owners. Terpstra said he will look into it.

Council Member Restuccia said he supports the proposed assessment. He said he is concerned that if Ripon’s Insurance Services Office fire safety-rating declines, insurance premiums will go up. He feels that insurance premium increases will cost people the same amount of money as the proposed assessment.

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Council Member Barton said he also supports the proposed assessment and feels this is critical to the ongoing performance of the Fire Department.

Council Member Uecker said the ambulance service from the Ripon Fire Department is a huge benefit.

Werner asked when new ballots are coming out and when they are due back to the Fire District.

Fire Chief DeHart said the Fire District is currently proofing the replacement ballots. He said he is unsure when the new ballots will go out to the public but should be out to property owners by June 25, 2024 and are due August 8, 2024.

DeHart said the ballots are weighted with each dollar in proposed assessment equaling one vote.

Motion to vote yes on all 85 property ballots to support the Ripon Consolidated Fire Suppression services.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia

REPORTS
Department Heads:

Police Chief Sauer said the Police Department is hosting the Explorer challenge at the Ripon High School June 21-23.

Recreation Director Stevens said the Baseball/Softball and T-Ball season is wrapping up and summer camps have started.

Stevens said Jungle Cruise will be shown during Movies in the Park on July 12, 2024.

Planning Director Zuidervaart said there is a Planning Commission meeting on June 17, 2024.

He said there is a public hearing for the right-of-way abandonment of Maple Avenue.

Zuidervaart said the battery storage applicants submitted their final plume report and staff is reviewing it.

Public Works Director Pease said May water usage was down 25% from 2013 numbers and up 1% from last year’s numbers.

Pease said residents are able to register for the Large Item Pick-Up program online.

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City Council:

Council Member Restuccia said he wanted to congratulate the new County Administrator, Sandy Regalo, who also lives in Ripon. He said she is the second County Administrator hired from Ripon, the first being Manual Lopez.

Restuccia said he attended the grand opening of Quick Quack car wash. It turned out very nice and they have great people and service.

Council Member Barton thanked Chief DeHart and others that attended the meeting tonight.

Vice Mayor de Graaf said he wanted to thank everyone for attending the meeting. de Graaf said he wanted to congratulate Proclamation recipients from Ripon High School on their accomplishments.

Mayor Zuber said the Recycling Center is in the process of reorganizing. He said all of the schools have pulled out due to lack of volunteers and City employees are being utilized to run the program. He said the hours are still the same and it is still open.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 PM. (Signed) Leo Zuber
Mayor
ATTEST:
(Signed) Lisa Roos
City Clerk
Ripon City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 – 6:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION: The closed session meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS: No one from the public wished to speak at this time.

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, City Clerk Lisa Roos.

IN THE MATTER OF:
(1) Potential or Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(e)(1) of the California Government Code – 2 cases.
(2) Conference with Labor Negotiators
Labor negotiations pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code. (a) Police Officers Association
(b) Ripon Sergeants Association
(c) Public Works Employees
(d) Unrepresented Employees
Return to open session.

City Attorney Terpstra said Council met in closed session to receive an update on employee negotiations. Staff was given direction and no reportable action was taken.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM with Mayor Zuber leading in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

INVOCATION:

Pastor Rex Rodgers gave the invocation.
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ROLL CALL:

PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

No one from the public wished to speak at this time.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Ripon City Council meeting of April 9, 2024 and the Special City Council Meeting of April 26, 2024.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
SECONDER: Gary Barton, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia

1. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - APR 9, 2024 6:00 PM

2. CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - APR 26, 2024 12:00 PM APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED):

Council Member Barton requested Item 1.3B be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

Motion to approve the agenda as amended.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dean Uecker, Council Member
SECONDER: Daniel de Graaf, Vice Mayor
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia

1.1. Income
A. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sales Tax
(April 2023 $262,403.62)
FY 2023-24 YTD: $3,665,860
FY 2022-23 YTD: $3,749,781
Highway Users Tax
(March 2023 $27,802.30)
FY 2023-24 YTD: $330,370
FY 2022-23 YTD: $312,182
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(April 2023 $30,163.82)
FY 2023-24 YTD: $329,690
FY 2022-23 YTD: $291,799
$285,291.00
$32,340.78
$33,715.64
TOTAL $351,347.42
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
March 2024
April 2024
$1,305.31
$1,305.31
TOTAL $2,610.62
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment
February 2024
March 2024
$5,687.34
$5,021.99

TOTAL $10,709.33
D. BERTOLOTTI DISPOSAL, INC.

Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – March 2024 $1,057.68
E. GILTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.

Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – March 2024 $12,895.20 1 Packet Pg. 18
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F. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
2023 Annual Electric Franchise Fees
2023 Annual Gas Franchise Fees
$128,448.78
$99,643.50
TOTAL $228,092.28

1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA
General Matters
Police Matters
Private Development
$9,513.75
$1,475.00
$1,168.75

TOTAL $12,157.50
B. SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
SSJGSA Expenses
1st Quarter 2024 - Invoice #2024Q1 $7,653.65
C. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
January – March 2024 Invoice #AR115000 $7,087.88
D. PATRICK CLARK CONSULTING
Professional Services – Labor Relations
Invoice #240508 $3,687.50
E. ASPEN SURVEY COMPANY, INC.

State Mandated Survey Monument Evaluation
Progress Payment – Invoice #24-001-1 $1,700.00
F. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.

Lower Stanislaus River Multi-Use Trail Project Environmental Assessment Progress Payment – Invoice #52429 $1,600.00
South County Water Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #52438
Progress Payment – Invoice #52465
$18,022.84
$900.00
TOTAL $20,522.84
G. TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC.

Fleet Maintenance Facility Materials Testing & Inspection Services Progress Payment
Invoice #TK97012
Invoice #TL09625
$1,089.00
$5,495.00
TOTAL $6,584.00
H. DIEDE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Fleet Maintenance Facility Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #14 $1,154,718.94
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I. FEHR & PEERS
East Main Street Traffic Signal Project Traffic Engineering Services Progress Payment
Invoice #173900
Invoice #174615
$575.90
$2,622.10
TOTAL $3,198.00
J. LDA
Fleet Maintenance Facility Construction Management Services Progress Payment – Invoice #32/622-03-20 $620.18
K. SKW & ASSOCIATES
Design Services for the Senior Center Retrofit Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #206670 $2,720.00
L. STONE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
Trash Implementation Plan as required by State Permit
Progress Payment - Invoice #02402 $340.00

1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. 24-10

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 2023-2024 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 2023-
2024 Fiscal Year.

B. ITEM B WAS MOVED TO ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
C. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON

DECLARING THE INTENTION OF

SAID CITY TO ABANDON A
PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OFWAY ADJACENT TO THE
PROPERTY AT 435 MAPLE
AVENUE
This resolution declares the intention of
the City to abandon a portion of public
right-of-way adjacent to the property at
435 Maple Avenue and forwards the
matter to the Planning Commission to
determine if it conforms to the City’s
General Plan goals and policies.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of May 14, 2024 6:00 PM (Approval of Minutes) City Council Page 6 May 14, 2024
D. RESOLUTION NO. 24-12

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.

1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. LEASE FOR COPIERS AND PRINTERS
CalTronics Business Systems Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a five-year lease with CalTronics
Business Systems for seven multifunction machines and maintenance of our current printers.

B. CLAIM
Joseph Villalobos Accept the claim filed by Joseph
Villalobos.

C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - AMENDMENT NO. 1
BaseCamp Environment Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with
BaseCamp Environmental, Inc. to
provide a traffic/circulation analysis in
order to process the necessary CEQA
document for the Arc Way
Development Project in the not to
exceed amount of $14,340 (funding
source: Arc Way Development
Reimbursement Account).

D. FIRE SUPPRESSION ASSESSMENT
Harris & Associates, Inc.

Change Order No. 2
Approve Change Order No. 2 for
additional services to support the Fire
District’s efforts of evaluating a
Proposition 218 process to increase
operating revenue in the not to exceed
amount of $16,500 (funding source:

General Fund).
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E. FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT
Diede Construction, Inc.

Change Order No. 11
Approve Change Order No. 11 for
installation of a gas conduit to wash
equipment, electrical rework,
installation of HVAC condensate lines,
and installation of a backflow device, in
the not to exceed amount of $93,574.00
(funding sources: Corp Yard AB1600
Fund, Enterprise Capital Funds, and
General Capital Fund).

F. ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION - MEADOWOOD RIPON, LLC

DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Meadowood Residential Development
Project
Consent to the Assignment and
Assumption Agreement allowing
Lennar Homes of California, LLC to
purchase the project and land from
Dasco Greenwood, LLC located on the
west side of Fulton Avenue between Arc
Way and W. Colony Road and authorize
the Mayor to sign the acknowledgement
and acceptance by the City.

G. PRICE PAIGE & COMPANY
Engagement Letters
Annual Audits
Approve and authorize the Mayor and
City Administrator to sign the
engagement letters with Price Paige &
Company to perform the annual audits
of the City of Ripon Financial
Statements and the Money Purchase
Thrift Pension Plan for the year ending
June 30, 2024 in the amount of
$55,523.00 (funding sources: General,
Water, Garbage, Sewer, Streets &
Roads, and Transit Operating Funds).

H. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT REVIEW
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 Accept the City’s quarterly investment report for the period ending March 31,
2024.

I. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL TENNIS MONTH
United States Tennis Association Proclaim May as National Tennis Month.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of May 14, 2024 6:00 PM (Approval of Minutes) City Council Page 8 May 14, 2024

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT

1.3B : RESOLUTION NO. 24-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON

ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY
SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR
AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
This resolution adopts a list of projects to
be funded with Senate Bill 1 "The Road
Repair and Accountability Act of 2017"
and authorizes staff to proceed with
submitting the project list to the California
Transportation Commission in order to
continue receiving funds from the Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account
for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Council Member Barton said this is newer legislation and asked City Administrator Werner to explain the impact of this legislation and describe the projects submitted by the City.

Werner said Senate Bill 1 (SB1) is fairly new legislation and provides revenue from gas taxes to cities in order to maintain streets and roads. He said, as a requirement, cities must provide a list of eligible projects to receive funding. Werner said the City submitted three projects:
the South of Main Project, River Road overlay and a Safe Route to School Project. He said SB1 provides the option for cities to change or update their projects as needed.

Council Member Uecker asked if the amount given to the cities increases. Werner said it will increase and is indexed annually.

Motion to approve Resolution 24-13 adopting a list of projects for fiscal year 2024-25 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Barton, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**

PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Zuber presented a proclamation to Di Quaresma in honor of National Tennis Month.

REPORTS
Department Heads:

Police Chief Sauer said the Area of Responsibility meeting on May 8, 2024 was well attended.

Sauer said the Police Department will host a Bicycle Rodeo on May 18, 2024 at the Ripon Community Center at 8:00 AM and June 8, 2024 at the Rage Volleyball parking lot at 8:00 AM. 1 Packet Pg. 23
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Planning Director Zuidervaart said there will be a Planning Commission meeting on May 20, 2024 to consider the tennis courts at Mistlin Sports Park and the Maple Avenue abandonment.

Zuidervaart introduced Michael Winters as the new Planning Secretary.

Director of Public Works Pease said April water usage was down 6% from 2013 numbers and 35% lower than last year’s numbers.

Pease said residents are able to register for the Large Item Pick-Up program online.

City Council:

Council Member Restuccia said May 19 is his 40th wedding anniversary.

Council Member Barton said Mayor Zuber and he had participated in Ripon Christian’s 3rd grade field trip to City Hall for a mock City Council meeting. He said the kids did a great job and City Clerk Roos was well organized.

Vice Mayor de Graaf said he wanted to thank everyone for attending the meeting. de Graaf said the One Voice trip was productive. He said the trip was a good opportunity to understand the priorities of grant administrators and provided valuable information that you cannot get anywhere else.

Zuber echoed Barton’s sentiments about the Ripon Christian City Hall field trip. He said the kids did very well and had some interesting questions. Zuber said he wanted to commend Roos and Kilgore for doing such a good job organizing the event.

Zuber said the Recycling Center will be experiencing some changes in the near future regarding some issues that have arisen.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM. (Signed) Leo Zuber
Mayor
ATTEST:
(Signed) Lisa Roos
City Clerk
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of May 14, 2024 6:00 PM (Approval of Minutes) Ripon City Council
Special Meeting Minutes
FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024

SPECIAL MEETING
11:30 AM
The Special Meeting was called to order by Mayor Zuber at 11:30 AM.

ROLL CALL:

City Administrator Kevin Werner, Lieutenant Jared Huevel, City Clerk Lisa Roos, Deputy City Clerk Jane Kilgore, Planning Secretary Michael Winters, Information Systems Technician Alex Arias, Adam Corkins.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

Adam Corkins said he wished to speak about the proposed fire assessment that was discussed at a recent Ripon Consolidated Fire District meeting. He said he is opposed to new taxes and especially dislikes this proposed form of assessment. Corkins said he is concerned because the County Assessor’s list is not current, he owns three properties in the City and none of the ballots he received were addressed correctly. He said he would like specific information about the forecasted impact on services delivered by the Fire District. He said there needs to be improved communication to reach voters with the information. He said he is aware that there have been efforts made with community meetings, and a new website, that is separate from the Fire District’s website. Corkins voiced his concern regarding the 2023 call log and the Assessor’s Parcel map information not being available despite being advertised as available for public inspection. He said he submitted a public records request to the Fire District on May 15, but had not received a response yet.

Corkins said he believes we need to secure funds to improve emergency response within the City. He said he provided the Council a report that includes response times from each of the stations to parcels throughout the City. He said he hopes they can build a better campaign in the limited time that is left before the citizens make a decision. 2 Packet Pg. 25
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of May 24, 2024 11:30 AM (Approval of Minutes) City Council Page 2 May 24, 2024

1. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
A. RETIREMENT AND REQUEST FOR ADOPTION
Police K-9, Vitus Accept the recommendation to retire Vitus, Police Drug Detection/ Apprehension/
Tracking K-9, on May 28, 2024 and allow
for the adoption of Vitus by his handler,
Officer Matthew Belaski and approve and
authorize the Mayor to sign the adoption
agreement with Officer Matthew Belaski.

Lieutenant Huevel said the recommended action is to accept the recommendation to retire Vitus, Police Drug Detection/Apprehension/Tracking K-9 on May 28, 2024, and allow for the adoption of Vitus by his handler, Officer Matthew Belaski. He said Vitus has shown signs of slowing down and has an estimated remaining time of service of 9-16 months. Huevel said Belaski is ending his employment with the City of Ripon and with the estimated time and cost involved, it does not make financial sense to train another K9 officer.

Council Member Restuccia asked how long Vitus has been in service. Heuvel said 4 years.

Council Member Barton asked what the typical service life is for the K-9 dogs. Huevel said about 6 years. He said the dogs go through numerous routine checks to ensure they are up to the standards required, but Vitus has been shown signs of slowing down.

Motion to accept the recommendation to retire Vitus, Police Drug Detection/ Apprehension/ Tracking K-9, on May 28, 2024 and allow for the adoption of Vitus by his handler, Officer Matthew Belaski and approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the adoption agreement with Officer Matthew Belaski.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
SECONDER: Dean Uecker, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia

2. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 AM. (Signed) Leo Zuber
Mayor
ATTEST:
(Signed) Lisa Roos
City Clerk
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of May 24, 2024 11:30 AM (Approval of Minutes)

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Attachment: 2024 - 1st Qtr (4264 : State of California) State Controller's Office
Remittance AdviceHighway Users Tax CitiesClaim Schedule: 2300381 and 2300381AIssue Date: May 02, 2024Fiscal Year: 2023-2024Collection Period: March 24, 2024 - April 23, 2024Description: Streets and Highways Code sections 2103, 2105, 2106, 2107 and 2107.5.For assistance, please contact Heather Bui at 916-323-0740 or at [email protected].

City Population Section 2103 Section 2105 Section 2106 Section 2107 Section 2107 Snow
(Included in Section
2107 Amount) Section 2107.5 Gross Claim
Withheld/Return of
Funds due to
Delinquent Annual
Street Report Payment Amount Year To Date
Ripon City Treasurer 15,977 $9,692.57 $7,337.01 $4,986.91 $10,015.35 $0.00 $0.00 $32,031.84 $0.00 $32,031.84 $362,401.86

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Attachment: fy2324_04hwycityra (4264 : State of California) State Controller's Office
Remittance Advice
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) - Cities Claim Schedule: 2300398 and 2300398A
Issue Date: May 22, 2024
Fiscal Year: 2023-2024
Collection Period: April 01, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Description: Streets & Highways Code section 2032(h)(2), Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account allocation to cities.

For assistance, please contact John Bodolay at 916-323-2154 or at [email protected].

City Population Payment Amount Year To Date
Ripon City Treasurer 15,977 $35,918.46 $303,119.77
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Attachment: rmra_cities_remit_2324_may24 (4264 : State of California)

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Attachment: CCATT (4265 : CCATT Holdings)

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Attachment: charter (4266 : Charter Communications)
CONTRACTOR: Diede Construction, Inc.

PROJECT: Fleet Maintenance Facility
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

INVOICE NO: 15
DATE: 5/30/2024
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $11,156,000.00 PREVIOUSLY BILLED AMOUNT: $11,085,689.87 LESS RETENTION: $554,284.50
APPROVED CONTRACT CHANGES: $713,241.50 PREVIOUSLY PAID AMOUNT: $10,531,405.37 CURRENT INVOICED AMOUNT: $323,531.00
LESS RETENTION: $16,176.55
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $11,869,241.50 CURRENT AMOUNT DUE: $307,354.45 TOTAL BILLED TO DATE (INCL CURRENT INVOICE) $11,409,220.87 LESS RETENTION: $570,461.04
TOTAL PAID TO DATE: $10,838,759.83

INVOICE SUMMARY

TOTAL PROGRESS
Remaining Contract Amount: $460,020.63
Approx. % Complete: 96%
Work completed includes submittals, erosion control, landscaping, fencing and gates, striping, insulation, window install, equipment install, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical install.

INVOICE SUMMARY
Project consists of a new maintenance and operations building and vehicle wash for the City of Ripon Public Works Dept., including a repair and machine shop, office spaces, restrooms and locker rooms.

CONTRACT INFORMATION BILLING INFORMATION

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Attachment: Invoice 15_Diede Construction, Inc (4257 : Diede Construction, Inc.)

INVOICE
Lodi, CA
209-367-3701
Project Mgr: George Ogas
City of Ripon CA
Attn: Christiana Giedd
259 N Wilma Ave
Ripon, CA 95366-3028
Invoice Number: TM03215
Terracon Consultants, Inc.

PO Box 959673
St Louis, MO 63195-9673
Federal E.I.N.: 42-1249917
REMIT TO:

To:

NA191172B
$84,604.00
5/16/2024
5/11/2024
Project Number:

Billed to Date:

Invoice Date:

Services Through:

Project: Fleet Maintenance Facility
240 Doak Blvd
Ripon, CA
Materials Testing & Inspection Services
Date Report Description of Services Quantity Rate Total 5/1/24 NA191172B.0119 Field Welding Inspector 4.00 $145.00 $580.00 5/1/24 NA191172B.0119 Daily Report Fee 1.00 $95.00 $95.00 5/1/24 NA191172B.0119 Trip Charge (ea) 1.00 $80.00 $80.00 Invoice Total $755.00
TERMS: DUE UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICE
Created on 5/15/2024 Page 1 of 1 Client #396776

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Attachment: Invoice TM03215_Terracon (4259 : Terracon Consultants, Inc.)

INVOICE
Lodi, CA
209-367-3701
Project Mgr: George Ogas
City of Ripon CA
Attn: Christiana Giedd
259 N Wilma Ave
Ripon, CA 95366-3028
Invoice Number: TM11191
Terracon Consultants, Inc.

PO Box 959673
St Louis, MO 63195-9673
Federal E.I.N.: 42-1249917
REMIT TO:

To:

NA191172B
$85,927.00
5/31/2024
5/25/2024
Project Number:

Billed to Date:

Invoice Date:

Services Through:

Project: Fleet Maintenance Facility
240 Doak Blvd
Ripon, CA
Materials Testing & Inspection Services
Date Report Description of Services Quantity Rate Total 5/14/24 NA191172B.0120 Project Manager 1.00 $185.00 $185.00 5/14/24 NA191172B.0120 Clerical, per hour 1.00 $100.00 $100.00 5/14/24 NA191172B.0120 Anchor Installation Inspection 4.00 $86.00 $344.00 5/14/24 NA191172B.0120 Daily Report Fee 1.00 $95.00 $95.00 5/14/24 NA191172B.0120 Trip Charge (ea) 1.00 $80.00 $80.00 5/14/24 NA191172B.0121 Anchor Installation Inspection 4.00 $86.00 $344.00 5/14/24 NA191172B.0121 Daily Report Fee 1.00 $95.00 $95.00 5/14/24 NA191172B.0121 Trip Charge (ea) 1.00 $80.00 $80.00 Invoice Total $1,323.00
TERMS: DUE UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICE
Created on 5/29/2024 Page 1 of 1 Client #396776

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Attachment: Invoice TM11191_Terracon (4259 : Terracon Consultants, Inc.) From/Remit To Urban Futures, Inc.

Analytics & Compliance Group
1470 Maria Ln. Suite 315
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Invoice For City of Ripon
Lisa Roos
City Clerk/Finance Director
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
Invoice ID
Issue Date
Due Date
CD-2023-066-1
May 9, 2024
Within 30 Days
Subject
Services Provided
(as applicable)
Continuing Disclosure and Compliance Services - FY 2023 Reporting Period • For municipal securities, prepared and posted Annual Reports on the MSRB's EMMA data portal, in accordance with the applicable Continuing Disclosure Certificate/Agreement. • For municipal securities and private placements, prepared and filed CDIAC Annual Debt Transparency Reports and Marks-Roos Yearly Fiscal Status Reports through CDIAC's online filing system. • For private placements, prepared and transmitted annual reporting requirements to lenders in accordance with applicable private placement documents. • For Listed Events described in the applicable Continuing Disclosure Certificate/Agreement, monitored, prepared and posted Material Event Notices on the MSRB's EMMA data portal, as needed. • Through our Municipal Advisory Group, provided guidance and recommendations as needed on disclosure and compliance issues related to municipal securities and private placements. 2006C Water Revenue Bonds
Covered Municipal Bonds & Private Placements
City of Ripon Subtotal $ 2,605
2012 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds
2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds
Ripon Successor Agency Subtotal $ 2,489

AMOUNT DUE
For questions, please contact Jim Morris, Managing Director, at (909) 648-3176 or via email at [email protected] $ 5,094

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Attachment: Ripon Invoice (FY23 Reporting Period) - v1 (4268 : Urban Futures, Inc.)

SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL

TRANSIT DISTRICT
421 E Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA 95202
Phone (209) 948-5566
To: CITY OF RIPON
259 N. WILMA AVE.,
RIPON, CA 95366
Trans Date Quantity Unit Cost Amount
5/31/2024 Apr-24 41.67 61.50 2,562.71
TAX 0.00
Total Due 2,562.71
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Invoice Number: AR115017
Please make checks payable to: Customer Number: CITY OF RIPON Invoice Date: 5/31/2024
SAN JOAQUIN RTD Total Amount Due $ 2,562.71
421 E Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA 95202
Total Payment $ ____________________
Description

PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT

INVOICE
Invoice Number: AR115017
Customer Number: CITY OF RIPON
Invoice Date: 5/31/2024
Terms: Due upon receipt
Federal ID#: 94-1563999

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Attachment: Invoice AR115017_SJRTD (4269 : SJRTD)
INVOICE Page 1 of 2
Invoice Number 2235499
Invoice Date May 22, 2024
Customer Number 84626
Project Number 184030139
Net Due in 30 Days or in accordance with terms of the contract Bill To
City of Ripon, CA
Accounts Payable
259 N Wilma Avenue
Ripon CA 95366
United States
Please Remit To
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (SCSI)
13980 Collections Center Drive
Chicago IL 60693
United States
Federal Tax ID
11-2167170
Project Description: RIPN03-002 - City of Ripon GW Monitoring Reporting Stantec Project Manager: Butler, Thomas W
Authorization No: Change Order No.10
Authorization Date: March 1, 2022
Authorization Amount: $11,450.00
Authorization Previously Billed: $0.00
Authorization Billed to Date: $2,104.00
Current Invoice Due: $2,104.00
For Period Ending: May 3, 2024
Reporting Cycle: 2024
2024 Q1-Q4: Included in Change Order #10
Email invoices to: Carla Rodriguez / [email protected] Work completed this period involved production of the 1st quarter groundwater monitoring report.

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Attachment: Invoice 2235499_Stantec Consulting Services, Inc (4276 : Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.) INVOICE Page 2 of 2
Invoice Number 2235499
Project Number 184030139
Top Task 224 2024 Reporting
Low Task 224.001 1st Quarter Report (2024)
Professional Services
Category/Employee Hours Rate Current
Amount
Butler, Thomas W 8.00 263.00 2,104.00

8.00 2,104.00
Professional Services Subtotal 8.00 2,104.00
Low Task 224.001 Subtotal 2,104.00
Top Task 224 Total 2,104.00
Total Fees & Disbursements $2,104.00
INVOICE TOTAL (USD) $2,104.00

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Attachment: Invoice 2235499_Stantec Consulting Services, Inc (4276 : Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Jane Kilgore, Deputy City Clerk
Date: 06/11/2024
Subject: Destruction of Files - Administrative
RECOMMENDED ACTION: This resolution authorizes the destruction of certain financial records, documents, instruments, books and papers, in accordance with the California Government Code.

Attachments:

1. Records for Destruction

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RESOLUTION NO. 24-14

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RIPON AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN

FINANCIAL RECORDS, DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS,

BOOKS, AND PAPERS
WHEREAS, Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California provides that with the approval of the legislative body by resolution, and with the written consent of the City Attorney, the head of a city department may destroy any city record, document, instrument, book, or paper under his/her charge, without making a copy thereof, after the same is no longer required; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ripon desires that no record shall be destroyed or otherwise disposed of by any department of the City unless it is deemed that the record has no further administrative, legal, or fiscal value, and that the City Clerk has deemed that the record is inappropriate for preservation in the City archives; and WHEREAS, the City of Ripon is desirous of destroying certain records that have outlived their usefulness to the City from a legal, fiscal, operational, and administrative standpoint; and WHEREAS, these certain records hold no historical value to the City of Ripon; and WHEREAS, these certain records have been identified for destruction pursuant to the City of Ripon Records Retention Schedule adopted on June 1, 2004; and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has approved in writing and has consented to the destruction of certain records, as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ripon authorizes the destruction of certain records selected by the Deputy City Clerk, with written consent of each department head, and with the written consent of the City Attorney, certifying that these records have outlived their usefulness to the City from a legal, fiscal, operational, administrative, or historical standpoint within the guidelines of the California Government Code, Section 34090, for Destruction of Records.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ripon this 11th day of June, 2024, by the following vote:

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RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY CONSENT VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Vice Mayor
SECONDER:Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia

THE CITY OF RIPON,
A Municipal Corporation
By ________________________________
LEO ZUBER, Mayor
ATTEST:

By: ___________________________
LISA ROOS, City Clerk

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F:\USERS\SEC2\Agenda Documents\6 - June\Destroy.xlsx

PERSONNEL FILES
Projected Destruction Date: 1/24
Destruction Date:

Requested By: Geri VanGorkum
Boxes 1-4
Termination dates from 1/01/2016-12/31/2018
Exhibit A

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Attachment: Records for Destruction (24-14 : Destruction of Files - Administrative) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 06/11/2024
Subject: Support of SJCOG Housing Trust Fund
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

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.

BACKGROUND:

In October 2023, the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Board of Directors approved the creation of a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation to implement a regional housing trust fund and to develop and submit required documents to the appropriate state and federal agencies.

Now known as the San Joaquin Regional Housing Fund Inc. (“Housing Fund”), the creation of this regional entity is intended as a tool to accelerate housing production, boost current local housing activities, and leverage other state and federal funding opportunities.

DISCUSSION:

SJCOG is requesting that each Member Agency adopts a resolution committing to participate in the governance and operation of the Housing Fund. By all jurisdictions participating, it would put the region in the best competitive position for successful grant applications.

This resolution identifies the commitment of the City of Ripon to participate in the governance and operational activities, as described below:

1. Agrees that any participation in any application made by the Housing Fund for available funds will be in a manner consistent with the relevant funding source requirements, public or private, the most current Guidelines adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, when applicable, and Housing Fund requirements; and

2. Commits to providing documentation for completed projects that were funded in cooperation with the Housing Fund and other deliverables in a manner consistent with the

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California Department of Housing and Community Development, or other applicable fund source, and Housing Fund requirements, and

3. Agrees that prior to participating in any funding or project in coordination with the Housing Fund that the City of Ripon’s legislative body shall consider for approval a cooperative agreement between the Housing Fund and the City of Ripon.

FISCAL IMPACT:

At this time, there is no fiscal impact with the City of Ripon’s involvement in the Housing Fund.

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RESOLUTION NO. 24-15

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
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2023, the San Joaquin Council of Governments (“SJCOG”) authorized SJCOG staff to form a non-profit public benefit corporation as an eligible regional housing trust fund applicant for available funding and matching grants to expand sources of funding for housing as described in the Guidelines adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with California Health and Safety Code sections 50842.1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Regional Housing Fund (the “Fund”) was formed and established in March 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Fund’s board of directors will be the SJCOG Board of Directors, and will carry out the responsibility for the Fund’s governance and administration of the funds allocated and establishing necessary procedures to fulfill the Fund’s purpose; and WHEREAS, the specific purpose of the Fund shall be to provide planning, financing, and other services to increase housing opportunities for extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate-income households (including individuals experiencing homelessness) to obtain decent, safe, and sanitary affordable rental and ownership housing throughout San Joaquin County, California; and
WHEREAS, the Fund intends to fulfill its purpose through collaboration with local municipal, county and other jurisdictions, as well as the private and philanthropic sectors (collectively referred to as “Collaborators”); and
WHEREAS, Collaborators and the Fund will assist in the provision of such planning, services and financing, leveraging and participating in local, state, federal, and private financing programs that assist extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate-income households (including individuals experiencing homelessness) in obtaining such affordable housing; and WHEREAS, the Fund intends to also engage in other charitable and educational activities associated with this goal as allowed by law; and
WHEREAS, SJCOG and participating Member Agencies, will conduct planning and implementation activities that will accelerate housing production and housing-related initiatives.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ripon approves participation in the San Joaquin Regional Housing Fund on behalf of the San Joaquin County Member Agencies and:

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1. Agrees that any participation in any application made by the San Joaquin Regional Housing Fund for available funds will be in a manner consistent with the relevant funding source requirements, public or private, the most current Guidelines adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, when applicable, and San Joaquin Regional Housing Fund requirements; and

2. Commits to providing documentation for completed projects that were funded in cooperation with the San Joaquin Housing Fund and other deliverables in a manner consistent with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, or other applicable fund source, and San Joaquin Regional Housing Fund requirements, and

3. Agrees that prior to participating in any funding or project in coordination with the San Joaquin Regional Housing Fund that the City of Ripon’s legislative body shall consider for approval a cooperative agreement between the San Joaquin Regional Housing Fund and the City of Ripon.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ripon this 11th day of June, 2024, by the following vote:

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY CONSENT VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Vice Mayor
SECONDER:Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia

THE CITY OF RIPON,
A Municipal Corporation
By ________________________________
LEO ZUBER, Mayor
ATTEST:

By: ___________________________
LISA ROOS, City Clerk

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City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 06/11/2024
Subject: Landscape Maintenance Districts - 2nd & 3rd Annual Resolution RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Requesting Council adopt the Resolution approving the City Engineer’s Preliminary Report for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 pertaining to the levying of the annual assessments for the City of Ripon’s ten Landscape Maintenance Districts declaring its intention to levy and collect the annual assessments for the maintenance of certain improvements previously approved by the City Council as part of the formation of said assessment districts; and setting a time and place for a Public Hearing thereon.

BACKGROUND:

Pursuant to the provision of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California and Proposition 218, the City Council conducts proceedings for the formation of the City of Ripon Landscape Maintenance Districts as outlined in the table below.

Formation of Landscape Maintenance District Check List
Step Description
1 City Council adopts the resolution of intention to undertake proceedings for the formation of an assessment district directing the City Engineer to prepare a report in connection with the proposed formation of the assessment district. (1st Formation Resolution)
2 City Council adopts the resolution approving the Engineer’s Report in connection with the proposed formation of the assessment district, declaring its intention to form an assessment district and setting a time and place for a public hearing. (2nd Formation Resolution)
3 City Council adopts the resolution ordering the formation of the assessment district. (3rd Formation Resolution)
4 City submits required documents to County to set up new tax code required to levy the assessment.

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Upon formation of assessment district, the City is required to go through a process to approve the levying of the annual assessment district fees. The following table outlines the steps required to approve the levying of the annual assessments.

Annual Levy of Landscape Maintenance District Assessment Check List Step Description
1 City Council initiates the Landscape Maintenance District proceedings and adopts a resolution directing City Engineer to prepare the Engineer’s Report pertaining to the annual assessments. (1st Annual Resolution)
2 City Council adopts (1) a resolution giving preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Report, and (2) a resolution declaring its intention to order the levy and collection of the annual assessments and setting a time and place for a public hearing. (2nd & 3rd Annual Resolution)
3 City Council adopts a resolution determining the amount of and approving the levy and collection of the annual assessments. (4th Annual Resolution) 4 City submits required documents to County to levy annual assessments for the coming fiscal year.

The attached resolution is the 2nd step in the process to levy assessments for the City of Ripon’s ten Landscape Maintenance Districts for the coming fiscal year.

DISCUSSION:

The City has ten established landscape districts. The following table summarizes the projected fiscal year 2024-25 financials for each district.

L&L District
FY 2024-25
Beginning
Balance
FY 2024-25
Revenue
FY 2024-25
Expenses
FY 2024-25
Transfers
Capital
Proj
FY 2024-25
Ending
Balance
FY 2024-25
Recommended
Assessment
Changes
Dutch Meadows Maint. Dist. $ - $ 4,540 $ (12,545) $ 8,005 $ - $ - N/A - Original district did not include annual
adjustments for inflation.

Countrywoods Maint. Dist. $ - $ 7,809 $ (15,753) $ 7,944 $ - $ - N/A - Original district did not include annual
adjustments for inflation.

Farmland Maint. Dist. $ - $ 3,350 $ (8,866) $ 5,516 $ - $ - N/A - Original district did not include annual
adjustments for inflation.

Main St. Maint. Dist. $ - $ 10,481 $ (64,302) $ 53,821 $ - $ - N/A - Original district did not include annual
adjustments for inflation.

Jacobs Landing Maint. Dist. $ 21,185 $ 5,701 $ (7,144) $ - $ - $ 19,742 N/A - Original district did not include annual
adjustments for inflation.

Boesch-Kingery Maint. Dist. $ 7,367 $ 6,061 $ (13,813) $ 385 $ - $ (0) N/A - Original district did not include annual
adjustments for inflation.

Carolina's Maint. Dist. a $ 31,140 $ 14,500 $ (14,172) $ - $ - $ 31,468 No change proposed in the $250 per parcel
assessment for 2024-25.

Cornerstone Maint. Dist. b $ 85,308 $ 14,079 $ (14,214) $ - $ - $ 85,173 No change proposed in the $130.36 per parcel assessment for 2024-25.

Vineyard Maint. Dist. c $ 162,145 $ 64,939 $ (41,592) $ - $ - $ 185,492 No change proposed in the $488.26 per parcel assessment for 2024-25.

Alexandra Maint. Dist. $ - $ 5,553 $ (7,271) $ 1,718 $ - $ - Proposed 2024-25 increase from $284.04 to
$292.28 per parcel (2.9%).

Six of the landscape districts did not include language that allows the assessment to be indexed over time to account for inflation. This has resulted in the expenses for these landscape districts exceeding the revenues each year. For those districts that no longer have a fund balance, funds are transferred from the General Fund to cover the deficit. For those districts that do have a balance available, that balance is used to cover the financial deficit.

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Four of the landscape maintenance districts did include language that allows the assessment to be indexed over time to account for inflation. Staff is recommending that the:
 Carolina’s Maintenance District assessment to remain at $250.00 per parcel. The revenue generated covers expenses, and the current balance is sufficient for future capital replacement.
 Cornerstone Maintenance District assessment to remain at $130.36 per parcel. The revenue generated covers expenses, and the current balance is sufficient for future capital replacement.
 Vineyard Maintenance District assessment to remain at $488.26 per parcel. The revenue in this district is currently exceeding the expenses, but it is a new district and the fund balance necessary for future capital replacement is $300,000.  Alexandra Maintenance District assessment be increased from $284.04 to $292.28 per parcel to cover expenses and begin to establish a capital replacement fund (the goal of this district is $20,000). This district was recently established and does not have a balance available for future capital replacement.

Attachments:

1. Preliminary Engineer's Report LMD FY24-25

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RESOLUTION NO. 24-16

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.

WHEREAS, previous hereto pursuant to Resolution No. 24-1 entitled a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ripon ordering the City Engineer to prepare on behalf of the City of Ripon the Engineer’s Report pertaining to the Annual Assessments for the City’s ten Landscape Maintenance Districts noted in the table below, the City Engineer was directed to prepare and file with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report in accordance with the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, as amended; and

FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
District Name
Council
Acceptance Date Resolution No.

Dutch Meadows #89-1 November 7, 1989 89-60
Country Woods Unit No. 2 & Zumstein Estates Subdivisions #89-2 January 2, 1990 90-1 Farmland Estates #92-1 June 2, 1992 92-30
Main Street Landscape Maintenance District #94-1 June 7, 1994 94-36 Boesch-Kingery Estates #96-1 April 2, 1996 96-17
Jacobs Landing #98-1 May 5, 1998 98-37
Carolina’s Landscape Maintenance District #02-1 August 6, 2002 02-77 Cornerstone 1 Landscape Maintenance District #07-1 April 7, 2007 07-36 Alexandra Place #17-2 June 12, 2018 18-55
The Vineyards #17-1 June 12, 2018 18-54
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has now prepared his report in accordance with the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, as amended, pertaining to the levying of the annual assessments for the fiscal year 2024-2025, within the boundaries of said assessment districts and on the real property located therein. Said report was filed with the City Clerk on the 11 th day of June, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has now examined said report pertaining to the levying of the annual assessments for the maintenance of the improvements previously installed within said assessment districts.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ripon as follows:

1. Assessment Districts, and their location and boundaries are described in the Resolution of Intention Numbers noted in the above table and are as shown on the assessment diagrams and boundary maps therefore, and consist of all lots and proposed future lots as shown on the assessment diagrams and boundary maps. The report of the City Engineer contains a full and detailed description of the improvements, boundaries of assessment districts and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within.

2. The City Council does hereby approve and adopt the report of the City Engineer for said assessment districts pertaining to the proposed annual assessments within said Districts filed with the City Clerk on the 11
th day of June, 2024.

3. The City Council finds that the public interest and convenience require, and thus the City Council intends to levy and collect assessments within said assessment districts for the fiscal year 2024-2025 as stated in the report of the City Engineer.

4. Annually, the City Engineer evaluates the Districts Fund Balance as well as the estimated expenditures and income for each District to identify the estimated annual costs and assessments (rates) that are necessary to cover the costs and expenses necessary to maintain and service the District improvements that provide a special benefit to properties within the District.

Based on the City Engineer’s evaluation, no substantial changes are proposed to the existing improvements and their maintenance within said assessment districts with exceptions noted below. The levying and collection of the assessments as stated in the report of the City Engineer are for the maintenance of the improvements previously installed within said assessment districts.

A. The City Council finds that the public interest and convenience require, and thus the City Council intends to temporarily reduce the assessments within Carolina’s Landscape Maintenance District #02-1 for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 as stated in the report of the City Engineer.

B. The City Council finds that the public interest and convenience require, and thus the City Council intends to continue the temporary assessment reduction within Cornerstone 1 Landscape Maintenance District #07-1 for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 as stated in the report of the City Engineer.

C. The City Council finds that the public interest and convenience require, and thus the City Council intends to continue the temporary assessment reduction within The Vineyards Landscape Maintenance District #17-1 for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 as stated in the report of the City Engineer.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as follows:

1. Notice is hereby given that the 9
th day of July, 2024, at the hour of 6 PM
in the Council Chambers, Ripon City Hall, 259 N. Wilma Avenue, Ripon, California, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, is the time and place fixed by this Council for the hearing of any protests or objections in reference to the levying of the annual assessments proposed for said assessment districts as stated in the report of the City Engineer and any other matters contained therein. Any person who wishes to object may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the time set and scheduled for the public hearing or may appear in person at the time and place and be heard in reference thereto.

2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Ripon at least once. Said publication is to be completed at least ten (10) days before the date of said public hearing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ripon this 11th day of June, 2024, by the following vote:

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY CONSENT VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Vice Mayor
SECONDER:Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Zuber, de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia

THE CITY OF RIPON,
A Municipal Corporation
By ________________________________
LEO ZUBER, Mayor
ATTEST:

By: ___________________________
LISA ROOS, City Clerk

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259 North Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
T 209.599.2108
F 209.599.2685
www.cityofripon.org
Landscape Maintenance Districts
2024/2025 CONSOLIDATED ENGINEER’S REPORT
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972

AND ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
City of Ripon
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I – INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 1 A. OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................. 1 B. COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT LEGISLATION ............................................................................... 2 SECTION II – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 3 A. GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS................................................................... 3 B. DISTRICTS’ BOUNDARIES AND DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................ 4 Alexandra Place #17-2 ............................................................................................................................... 4 Boesch-Kingery Estates #96-1 .................................................................................................................. 4 Carolina’s Landscape Maintenance District #02-1 .................................................................................... 5 Cornerstone 1 Landscape Maintenance District #07-1 .............................................................................. 5 Country Woods Unit No. 2 & Zumstein Estates Subdivisions #89-2 ........................................................ 5 Dutch Meadows #89-1 ............................................................................................................................... 6 Farmland Estates #92-1 ............................................................................................................................. 6 Jacob’s Landing #98-1 ............................................................................................................................... 7 Main Street Landscape Maintenance District #94-1 .................................................................................. 7 The Vineyards #17-1 ................................................................................................................................. 7 SECTION III– ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE ........................................................................... 9 SECTION IV – DISTRICT BUDGETS .................................................................................... 10 SECTION V – CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................ 21 APPENDIX A – DISTRICT DIAGRAM AND BOUNDARY MAPS OR FINAL MAPS ... 22 APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT ROLL ................................................................................... 40 Preliminary

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SECTION I – INTRODUCTION
A. OVERVIEW
The City of Ripon (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels in order to fund the maintenance and servicing of landscaping improvements within ten (10) Landscape Maintenance Districts (“Districts”) located within the City. The Districts were formed between 1989 and 2018 and are levied annually, pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”) and the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID, added by Proposition 218.

In an effort to streamline the annual administrative process and expense, the annual Reports required for each District, pursuant to the 1972 Act, are incorporated into this single Report.

This comprehensive Engineer’s Report addresses the Districts and improvements, any proposed changes to the Districts or improvements and the proposed budgets and assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

The word “parcel”, for the purposes of this Report, refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessment Parcel Number by the San Joaquin County Assessor’s Office. The San Joaquin County Auditor/Controller uses Assessment Parcel Numbers and specific Charge Numbers to identify properties assessed for special district benefit assessments on the tax roll.

Following consideration of public comments and written protests at a noted public hearing, the City Council may order amendments to this Report or confirm the Report as submitted.

Following final approval of the Report and confirmation of the assessments, the Council will order the levy and collection of assessments for the fiscal year 2024/2025. In such case, the assessment information will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller and included on the property tax roll for each benefiting parcel in fiscal year 2024/2025 .

The City formed and maintains the following 10 individual Landscape Maintenance Districts:

District Name
Council
Acceptance Date
Resolution
No.

Alexandra Place #17-2 June 12, 2018 18-55
Boesch-Kingery Estates #96-1 April 2, 1996 96-17
Carolina’s Landscape Maintenance District #02-1 August 6, 2002 02-77 Cornerstone 1 Landscape Maintenance District #07-1 April 7, 2007 07-36 Country Woods Unit No. 2 & Zumstein Estates
Subdivisions #89-2 January 2, 1990 90-1
Dutch Meadows #89-1 November 7, 1989 89-60
Farmland Estates #92-1 June 2, 1992 92-30
Jacobs Landing #98-1 May 5, 1998 98-37
Main Street Landscape Maintenance District #94-1 June 7, 1994 94-36 The Vineyards #17-1 June 12, 2018 18-54
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B. COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT LEGISLATION
The Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets & Highways §22500) allows local governmental agencies to form Landscape & Lighting Maintenance Districts for the purpose of financing the costs and expenses of landscaping and lighting public areas. This act can be used by public agencies such as cities, counties, and special districts to fund services including, but not limited to, the installation and ongoing maintenance and servicing of landscape improvements, the cost of personnel, materials, equipment, contracting services, and other items necessary for the satisfactory operation of these services in each District.

California voters passed Proposition 218, the “Right to Vote on Taxes Act” in November 1996.

This constitutional amendment protects taxpayers by limiting the methods by which local governments can create or increase taxes, fees and charges without taxpayer consent.

Proposition 218 requires voter approval prior to imposition or increase of general taxes, assessments, and certain user fees. Certain existing assessments (those that existed on or before November 6, 1996) are exempt from these requirements until such time that such assessments are increased.

All assessments approved by the City Council have been prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”).

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SECTION II – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
A. GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS
The plans and specifications for the improvements for the Districts are voluminous and are not included in this Report, but are on file in the office of the City Engineer and are by reference made a part of this Report. A map showing the general location of each District is attached as Appendix A – District Diagram and Boundary Maps or Final Maps.

The projected costs associated with the Districts improvements, as discussed in Section II (B) Districts’ Boundaries and Description of Improvements of this report, are provided in Section IV - District Budgets of this report.

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B. DISTRICTS’ BOUNDARIES AND DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS A description of the boundaries, and the improvements to be maintained for each District are described in detail below.

Alexandra Place #17-2
The boundaries of the Assessment District are described in the Resolution of Intention by the City Council of the City of Ripon (Resolution No. 17-62) dated October 10, 2017 and as shown on the Final Map and Assessment Diagram under Appendix A – District Diagram and Boundary Maps or Final Maps of this report.