Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, MARCH 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 March 11, 2025
Ripon City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT - This time is provided for the public to address the City Council on closed session matters.
IN THE MATTER OF:
(1) Potential or Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(e)(1) of the California Government Code – 2 cases.
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 - FEB 11, 2025 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
(February 2024 $496,986.54)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $3,038,285
FY 2023-24 YTD: $3,110,166
Highway Users Tax
(January 2024 $34,410.25)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $286,896
FY 2023-24 YTD: $265,451
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(February 2024 $39,152.25)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $294,936
FY 2023-24 YTD: $263,143
$545,586.70
$35,003.46
$39,519.50
TOTAL $620,109.66
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
February 2025 $1,336.34
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment - January 2025 $2,279.97
D. GILTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – December 2024 $16,111.04 E. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – December 2024 $21,311.79
1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. US BANK
California Statewide Community Development Authority
Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds Series 2006C $76,050.00 B. US BANK
California Statewide Community Development Authority
Water Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2012 $12,603.13
C. BANK OF STOCKTON
Semi-Annual Retirement Account Administration
Fees for non-PERS employees $65,636.75
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D. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Arc Way Development Project Environmental
Invoice #52756 (Reimbursed by Developer) $375.00
E. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA JR.
General Matters
Police Matters
SSJID Water Connection Project
Private Development
$15,710.50
$3,404.50
$206.50
$657.25
TOTAL $19,978.75
F. PRICE PAIGE & COMPANY
Audit Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #35134 $4,254.00
G. PETRULAKIS LAW & ADVOCACY, APC
Review City Attorney Agreement
Invoice # 2963 $3,347.50
H. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
South County Water Connection Project Environmental
Progress Payment – Invoice #52753 $337.50
I. LSC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC.
Short Range Transit Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #71328 $8,533.75
J. CONSOLIDATED ENGINEERING, INC.
Community Center Tennis Courts Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #4 $27,001.85
K. DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP
City of Ripon 6th Cycle Housing Element
Progress Payment – Invoice #4610 $10,570.00
L. WGR SOUTHWEST, INC.
City Storm Water Permit Assistance
Progress Payment – Invoice #31402 $850.00
M. CALIFORNIA CAD SOLUTIONS, INC.
Geographical Information System Site Development
Invoice #701800 $1,312.50
N. STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.
Wastewater Discharge Permit Groundwater Monitoring
2024 4th Quarter Report and Annual Report
Invoice #2362475 $3,518.00
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O. JOHN ANDOH
Transit Consulting Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #25-01 $2,350.00
1.3. Miscellaneous Items
A. GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - AMENDMENT NO. 1
Aspen Survey Company, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment No. 1 to the
General Services Agreement with Aspen
Survey Company, Inc. to assist in
implementing the Survey Monument
Preservation Policy in the not to exceed
amount of $20,000 (funding source:
varies by project).
B. FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY FLAG POLE AND FLAG PURCHASE Patriot Flagpole Approve the purchase of a flag pole and flag for the Fleet Maintenance Facility
in the not to exceed amount of
$13,180.00 (funding sources: Corp Yard
AB1600 Fund, Enterprise Capital
Funds, and General Capital Fund).
C. SOUTH OF MAIN STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
American Pavement Systems, Inc. Accept the work completed by American Pavement Systems, Inc. and
authorize the filing of a Notice of
Completion with retention
($102,458.35) to be paid 35 days after
recording of notice.
D. CLAIM
Jose Quintana Deny the claim filed by Jose Quintana.
E. FOAM DENSIFIER AND GRINDER DONATION
Dart CARE LLC Accept the donation of a Foam Densifier
and Grinder from Dart CARE LLC
(donation value: unknown).
**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. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 This is a public hearing to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on
the recommended use of CDBG and
HOME Program funds allocated to the
City of Ripon.
Recommended Action: Approve the
recommended 2025-2026 CDBG funding
allocation of $76,103 to the Senior Center
Interior Rehabilitation Project and $13,430
to the public service programs that
requested funding. Additionally, approve
the recommended 2025-2026 HOME
Program funds of $32,121to be allocated
to the low-income down payment
assistance program that is administered by
San Joaquin County. Lastly, direct staff to
process the necessary documentation with
San Joaquin County to facilitate the
allocation of these funds.
B. VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO 923 SOUTH ACACIA AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
FOR THE VACATION AND
ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT
TO THE PROPERTY AT 923 SOUTH
ACACIA AVENUE
This is a public hearing to consider input
regarding abandonment of an unused
portion of public right-of-way adjacent to
the property at 923 South Acacia Avenue.
Recommended Action: Adopt the
resolution declaring the vacation and
abandonment of a portion of public rightof-way adjacent to the property at 923 South Acacia Avenue.
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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:
March 5, 2025
Lisa Roos, City Clerk Date