Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025 – 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 February 11, 2025
Ripon City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
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) Potential or Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(e)(1) of the California Government Code – 2 case.
(2) Real Property Negotiations pursuant to Section 54956.7 of the California Government Code – APN 245-180-23.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Leo Zuber, Michael Restuccia, Dean Uecker, Vice Mayor Gary Barton, Mayor Daniel de Graaf
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Administrator Kevin Werner, City Attorney Tom Terpstra Jr., 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, (Others present will be recorded by secretary only.) PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
This time is provided to the public to address the City Council on items not on the agenda. If you desire to speak, please address “Mr. Mayor” and upon being recognized, come forward to the podium, and state your name and address before proceeding into your subject matter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JAN 14, 2025 6:00 PM
2. CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - JAN 22, 2025 4:00 PM City Council Page 4 February 11, 2025
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED):
If anyone would like to provide public comment regarding an item on the Consent Calendar, please come forward to the podium at this time. The City Council may request to (1) pull an item from the Consent Calendar (2) withdraw an item; (3) add Emergency items by a 4/5 vote. If the agenda is amended, vote to approve the amended agenda. If no changes are made, vote to approve the agenda as posted.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.1. Income
A. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sales Tax
(January 2024 $276,028.75)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $2,492,698
FY 2023-24 YTD: $2,613,180
Highway Users Tax
(December 2023 $31,881.12)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $251,892
FY 2023-24 YTD: $231,041
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(January 2024 $28,816.11)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $255,416
FY 2023-24 YTD: $223,991
$242,735.44
$41,847.25
$37,817.15
TOTAL $322,399.84
B. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Vehicle License Fee FY 2023-24 Excess Funds
FY 2022-23: $19,735.13
$25,208.34
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment
December 2024
$6,766.95
D. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
January 2025 $1,305.31
E. VERTICAL BRIDGE
Annual Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment $12,965.81 F. MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Annual Franchise Fee Payment - 2024 $195,818.55
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1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA
General Matters
Police Matters
South San Joaquin Irrigation District
Connection Project
$3,542.00
$737.50
$812.50
TOTAL $5,092.00
B. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA JR.
General Matters
Police Matters
Westside Annexation
$2,856.75
$3,156.50
$2,537.00
TOTAL $8,550.25
C. PRICE PAIGE & COMPANY
Audit Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #34955 $608.00
D. SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
SSJGSA Expenses
4th Quarter 2024 - Invoice #Ripon 2024Q4 $5,473.13
E. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
January 2025 Invoice #AR115245 $2,543.37
F. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Environmental Services for the Arc Way Development Project Invoice #52734 $5,458.64
G. PROVOST & PRITCHARD CONSULTING GROUP
Engineering Services for Water Loss Audit Validation
(FY21/22 and FY 22/23)
Progress Payment – Invoice #116431 $6,897.00
H. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEMBERSHIP
2025 Membership Dues $7,997.00
2025 Division Dues $157.69
TOTAL: $8,154.69
I. LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
Professional Services
Invoice # 282887
Invoice # 284396
$150.00
$900.00
TOTAL $1,050.00
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J. CTE CAL, INC.
Community Center Tennis Courts Project
Materials Testing & Inspection Services
Progress Payment - Invoice #35968 $768.00
K. ADAMS ASHBY GROUP, INC.
Senior Center Rehabilitation Project
Labor Compliance
Progress Payment – Invoice #6355 $3,000.00
L. ASPEN SURVEY COMPANY, INC.
State Mandated Survey Monument Evaluation
Progress Payment – Invoice #24-001-2 $3,000.00
M. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
South County Water Connection Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #52731 $1,252.70
N. CONSOLIDATED ENGINEERING, INC.
Community Center Tennis Courts Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #3 $145,755.16
O. STONE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
State Mandated Trash Implementation Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #02532 $370.00
1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN FINANCIAL RECORDS,
DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS,
BOOKS, AND PAPERS
This resolution authorizes the destruction
of certain financial records, documents,
instruments, books and papers, in
accordance with the California
Government Code.
1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT REVIEW
October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 Accept the City’s quarterly investment report for the period ending December
31, 2024.
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B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Pavletic Consulting LLC Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services
Agreement with Pavletic Consulting
LLC for the preparation of a Five-Year
Utility Rates Plan and Annual Rate
Reviews for the Water, Sewer, and
Garbage Utilities for the years 2026-
2030 in the not to exceed amount of
$36,000 (funding sources: Water,
Sewer, and Garbage Operating Funds).
C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
SKW & Associates Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Professional Services
Agreement with SKW & Associates to
provide architectural review services for
the Meadowood subdivision project.
Contract for services will be on a time
and materials basis for the architectural
review services with a not to exceed
amount of $5,000 (funding source:
Lennar Homes of California, LLC
reimbursement account).
D. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Provost & Pritchard Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Professional Services
Agreement with Provost & Pritchard
Consulting Group to complete the
annual Water Loss Audit Validation for
fiscal year 2023/2024 in the not to
exceed amount of $2,750 (funding
source: Water Operating Fund).
E. COMMUNITY CENTER TENNIS COURTS
Consolidated Engineering, Inc.
Change Order No. 1
Approve Change Order No. 1 for
various contract changes in the not to
exceed amount of $48,283.92 (funding
source: Parks and Recreation Capital
Fund).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council will take action on the following items at the conclusion of each Public Hearing.
A. RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT N. RIPON
AND RIVER ROAD
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
DIRECTING THAT AN ACTION IN
EMINENT DOMAIN BE INSTITUTED
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL
PROPERTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED
AT THE SOUTH/EAST CORNER OF
EAST RIVER ROAD AND NORTH
RIPON ROAD
This is a public hearing to consider
adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to
authorize acquisition of private property
through eminent domain for the River
Road/North Ripon Road Signalization
Project.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council
adopt a Resolution of Necessity to
authorize the acquisition by eminent
domain of a fee interest in a portion of
21800 S. North Ripon Road, Ripon, CA
(APN 245-180-23) for the River
Road/North Ripon Road Signalization
Project.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. JACK TONE GOLF COURSE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REIMBURSEMENT Discussion/Action Approve the Sierra Golf Management
reimbursement request for Jack Tone Golf
Course capital improvements in the not to
exceed amount of $135,302.57 (funding
source: Jack Tone Golf Capital Fund).
B. RIPON CONSOLIDATED FIRE DISTRICT UPDATE
Discussion/No Action At the January City Council meeting, Council Member Restuccia requested an
update from the Ripon Consolidated Fire
District regarding District capabilities of
responding to large-scale fire emergencies.
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REPORTS
Department Heads:
City Council:
I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:
February 6, 2025
Lisa Roos, City Clerk Date