Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2024 – 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
You are now participating in the process of representative government. We welcome your interest and hope you will attend Ripon City Council meetings often. Democracy cannot endure without an informed electorate.
Ripon, as you probably know, has a council-administrator form of local government. Policies are set by the Council, who are elected by the people. These policies are carried out by the City Administrator, who is appointed by the Council. The Council decides what is to be done. The City Administrator, with the assistance of the City Staff, follows through.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS
The governing body meets at 6:00 P.M., on the second Tuesday of the month, in the Council Chambers located in City Hall, 259 North Wilma, Ripon, California. A City Council meeting is the process of making and amending laws, developing policy and making decisions for governing your City by citizens who have been elected by you. With the exception of matters of personnel and pending litigation, or negotiations, the City Council takes action only in meetings open to the public.
The City Council follows a regular order of business during its meeting. The Council agenda is prepared in advance by the City Administrator and his staff. If you wish to place an item on the agenda for action, the information must be delivered to the City Administrator or staff eight (8) working days prior to the Council meeting. This date will be revised in case of holidays or special events. The information must be in writing (no phone calls), your name and address must be printed, and action desired must be clearly stated. Copies of the agenda are available at Ripon City Hall and online 72 hours prior to the meeting, or at the time of the scheduled meeting.
With the publication of this agenda, it is with the intent that each item on the agenda will be considered for a vote. Each Council Member present will cast a vote either for or against the motion under consideration, and the vote will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. For example, the motion may be to approve, adopt, introduce, deny, fail, withdraw, table, or continue an item.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
If you desire to speak before the Council on an item not on the agenda, please address "Mr. Mayor" and upon being recognized, come forward to the podium, and state your name and address before proceeding into your subject matter.
State law prohibits the City Council from taking action on any item not on the agenda. While the City Council cannot always answer citizens concerns raised during the public discussion time, the City staff will be instructed, where appropriate, to either provide a response in the days following each Council meeting, or to place the issue on a subsequent meeting agenda for the City Council or one of its appointed commissions. No person shall speak for more than three minutes, and the total time allotted for discussion shall not exceed thirty minutes. Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, and good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks. If you wish to make a comment via email please submit the Public Comment Form by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting to the City Clerk at [email protected] and note the specific agenda item, if applicable. Comments are limited to 250 words or less and will be read by the City Clerk.
In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call (209) 599-2108. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II). For more information visit www.cityofripon.org/ADA.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Routine items are scheduled under the heading of Consent Calendar, which allows action to occur with a single motion.
Any item can be pulled off the consent calendar for further discussion if Council so desires. The public may also, at this time, request that an item be pulled from the consent calendar for explanation and/or discussion.
PERSONNEL/EXECUTIVE SESSION
Matters of personnel and pending litigation, or negotiations are handled, in the Personnel/Executive Session, pursuant to Sections 54956.8 and 54957 of the Government Code. This session is closed to the public.
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INFORMATION
Can I watch the meeting live online?
The City Council meetings are streamed live at www.youtube.com/c/cityofriponca.
Where can I find the agenda before a meeting?
Copies of the agenda are available at City Hall, 259 N. Wilma Avenue 72 hours before a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The agenda can be viewed in the window box in front of City Hall, or online at www.cityofripon.org . Supplemental documents relating to specific agenda items are available for viewing at the Office of the City Clerk or online.
Can I get the agenda/minutes mailed to my home/business? You can subscribe to agendas and minutes in January of each year. The annual subscription for both is $60.00 per year. Subscription costs are not pro-rated should you wish to begin a subscription mid-year. If you would like to subscribe to the agenda/minutes, contact the City Clerk’s office at 259 N. Wilma Avenue. Agendas are mailed by the Friday before a meeting, and you will receive it on Monday or Tuesday (depending on postal service).
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 October 8, 2024
Ripon City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT - This time is provided for the public to address the City Council on closed session matters.
IN THE MATTER OF:
(1) Personnel Negotiations Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code - Bohannon Insurance Group: 2025 Health and Welfare Renewals (2) 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 - SEP 10, 2024 6:00 PM 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.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.1. Income
A. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sales Tax
(September 2023 $365,794.33)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $1,255,337
FY 2023-24 YTD: $1,181,577
Highway Users Tax
(August 2023 $41,424.00)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $86,818
FY 2023-24 YTD: $81,693
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(September 2023 $33,594.18)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $107,963
FY 2023-24 YTD: $96,083
$316,615.01
$41,923.69
$36,107.55
TOTAL $394,646.25
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
September 2024 $1,305.31
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment
July 2024
August 2024
$4,317.00
$4,530.07
TOTAL $8,847.07
1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA
General Matters
Police Matters
Private Development
Fire District Coordination
$14,600.50
$1,060.00
$637.50
$1,651.25
TOTAL $17,949.25
B. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
August 2024 Invoice #AR115103 $2,467.39
C. CITY OF STOCKTON
Ripon Share of Library Operating Costs 2024-2025
Invoice #115182 $22,200.00
D. RIPON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pool Operations Shared Cost
Invoice #ARR24-00132 $44,874.69
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E. CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY Workers’ Compensation Program
Liability Program
$174,816.00
$128,694.00
TOTAL $303,510.00
F. PATRICK CLARK CONSULTING
Professional Services – Labor Relations
Invoice #240409
Invoice #240905
$1,000.00
$62.50
TOTAL: $1,062.50
G. PRICE PAIGE & COMPANY
Audit Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #34123 $5,765.00
H. ASSOCIATED PENSION CONSULTANTS
Annual Administration Services for
Non-Public Safety Retirement Plan $11,520.00
I. BANC OF AMERICA LEASING
Ripon Public Financing Authority
2011 Waste Water Bonds $192,875.00
J. DIEDE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Fleet Maintenance Facility Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #19 $24,238.30
K. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Environmental Services for the Arc Way Development Project Invoice #52563
Invoice #52627
$9,718.75
$202.50
TOTAL $9,921.25
L. HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
Proposition 218 Fire Suppression Assessment Study
Progress Payment – Invoice #64357 $19,772.50
M. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
South County Water Connection Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #52622 $560.00
N. WGR SOUTHWEST, INC.
City Storm Water Permit Assistance
Progress Payment – Invoice #30630 $425.00
O. STONE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
Trash Implementation Plan as required by State Permit
Progress Payment – Invoice #02471 $952.50
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1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT
TO THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
COMMISSION ON AGING
This resolution appoints Kate
Schulenberg to the San Joaquin County
Commission on Aging.
B. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING THE HEALTH AND
WELFARE PLANS PROVIDED TO
ALL EMPLOYEES AND COUNCIL
MEMBERS FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2025, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING
THE MAXIMUM PREMIUM AND
REIMBURSEMENT PAID BY THE
CITY FOR NON-REPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES AND CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS
This resolution adopts the health and
welfare plans provided to all employees
and Council Members for calendar year
2025, including establishing the
maximum premium and reimbursement
paid by the City for Non-Represented
Employees and City Council Members.
C. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF
EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF
RIPON
This resolution accepts a Grant of a
Public Utility Easement by Bethany
Home Society of San Joaquin County for
certain real property to the City of Ripon
in connection with the Terraces at
Bethany Home Project (930 W. Main
Street) and authorizes the Mayor to sign
and execute any and all documents
necessary to complete the
aforementioned transaction.
D. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF
EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF
RIPON
This resolution accepts a Grant of a
Public Utility Easement by Bethany
Home Society of San Joaquin County for
certain real property to the City of Ripon
in connection with the Terraces at
Bethany Home Project (200 Vera Avenue
and 816 W. Main Street) and authorizes
the Mayor to sign and execute any and all
documents necessary to complete the
aforementioned transaction.
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1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. PROJECT IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
Ripon Reliability Project Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Project Improvement
Agreement between the City of Ripon
and Noosa Energy Storage, LLC
required for the development of the
Ripon Reliability Project proposed to be
located at 1302 Frontage Road (near
Flying J and the PG&E substation).
B. FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT
Diede Construction, Inc.
Change Order No. 15
Approve Change Order No. 15 for
electrical modifications in the not to
exceed amount of $9,295 (funding
sources: Corp Yard AB1600 Fund,
Enterprise Capital Funds, and General
Capital Fund).
C. JACK TONE GOLF COURSE LEASE
Sierra Golf Management, Inc Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Lease Agreement between the
City of Ripon and Sierra Golf
Management, Inc for the Jack Tone Golf
Course.
D. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Condor Earth Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Professional Services
Agreement with Condor Earth to
prepare a Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Update
for the City’s Fueling Station to include
the new Fleet Maintenance Facility and
provide the required SPCC training in
the not to exceed amount of $7,300
(funding source: General Fund).
E. COMMUNITY CENTER TENNIS COURTS
Consolidated Engineering Inc. Award the contract for the Community Center Tennis Courts to Consolidated
Engineering Inc. in the amount of
$424,697.00 and authorize staff to
proceed (funding sources: Proposition
68 Grant and Parks and Recreation
Capital Fund).
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F. GRANT OF EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR ACCESS PURPOSES South San Joaquin Irrigation District Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Grant of Easement and Rightof-Way for Access Purposes with the South San Joaquin Irrigation District in
association with the Meadowood
Development Project and execute any
and all documents necessary to
complete the aforementioned
transaction.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council will take action on the following items at the conclusion of each Public Hearing.
A. SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY MULTI-SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN 2025 FEE UPDATE
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AMENDING THE SAN JOAQUIN
COUNTY MULTI-SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE
PLAN (SJMSCP) DEVELOPMENT FEE
This is a public hearing to consider the
Development Fee amendment (decrease)
for the San Joaquin County Multi-Species
Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan
(SJMSCP) for all new development
pursuant to the SJMSCP within the City of
Ripon.
Recommended Action: Adopt the
resolution amending the San Joaquin
County Multi-Species Habitat
Conservation and Open Space Plan 2025
Development Fee.
3. ORDINANCES
First Reading and Introduction
A. ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.16
"NUISANCE" OF THE RIPON
MUNICIPAL CODE
This Ordinance amends Chapter 8.16
"Nuisance" to provide a more streamlined
process to deal with weeds, rubbish, and
other property maintenance standards
within the City of Ripon.
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4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. RIPON GARDEN CLUB DONATION
Discussion/Action Accept the donation for the development of a rose garden near Stouffer Hall from
the Ripon Garden Club and authorize City
staff to assist with modifying the existing
irrigation, installing an irrigation
controller, grading and soil preparation
(Donation value: $9,800; City cost and
funding source: $10,000 from the General
Fund).
B. STATE REQUIRED NITRATE CONTROL PROGRAM
Discussion/Action Authorize staff to proceed with joining the Local Management Zone (Pathway B)
with other permittees to work together to
reduce nitrate loading as required by the
Central Valley Regional Water Quality
Control Board, including signing the
Valley Water Collaborative Contribution
Agreement and paying the annual fee as
required by the agreement.
REPORTS
Department Heads:
City Council:
I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:
October 3, 2024
Lisa Roos, City Clerk Date