City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 10/08/2024
Subject: Ripon Reliability Project PIA
RECOMMENDED ACTION
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).
BACKGROUND
Noosa Energy Storage, LLC is proposing to construct a lithium ion battery energy storage system located at 1302 Frontage Road (near Flying J and the PG&E substation).
On May 17, 2021, the Planning Commission approved the Ripon Reliability Project. As part of the conditions of approval, Noosa Energy Storage, LLC is required to enter into a Project Improvement Agreement with the City of Ripon that incorporates all work planned in the public right-of-way, and provide the necessary improvement security associated with this work.
On August 19, 2024, the Planning Commission approved a one-year extension on their approved “Use Permit” with additional conditions for the project.
All required submittals and development fees have been received.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The purpose of the Project Improvement Agreement is to guarantee the completion of improvements within the public right-of-way in accordance with the previously approved Conditional Use Permit, added conditions approved with the August 19, 2024 one-year extension, and City Standards.
As part of this project, Noosa Energy Storage, LLC is required to complete the following improvements within the public right-of-way:
Santos Avenue street improvements of half of the ultimate 102-foot right-of-way; Frontage Road street improvements of the full 40-foot right-of-way;
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
Attachments:
1. Project Improvement Agreement_Noosa Signed
2. Exhibit A_Conditions of Use_ UP20-33 PM20-32
3. Exhibit B_Cost Estimate - 2024.09.23