Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, APRIL 08, 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 April 8, 2025
Ripon City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, APRIL 08, 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 - MAR 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
(March 2024 $270,403.26)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $3,297,871
FY 2023-24 YTD: $3,380,569
Highway Users Tax
(February 2024 $32,577.76)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $318,669
FY 2023-24 YTD: $298,029
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(March 2024 $32,831.05)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $326,133
FY 2023-24 YTD: $295,974
$259,585.84
$31,772.75
$31,197.51
TOTAL $322,556.10
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
March 2025 $1,336.34
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment - February 2025 $7,052.46
1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
February 2025 Invoice #AR115284 $2,189.01
B. CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY 2024-2025 4th Quarter Deposits:
Workers’ Compensation Program
Liability Program
2024/2025 Cyber Assessment
$174,816.00
$128,694.00
$3,413.00
TOTAL $306,923.00
C. BANC OF AMERICA LEASING
Ripon Public Financing Authority
2011 Waste Water Bonds $3,990.00
D. STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.
Well 9 Evaluation and Condition Assessment
Progress Payment – Invoice #2365100 $1,659.50
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E. LSC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC.
Short Range Transit Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #71493 $3,770.00
F. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
South County Water Connection Project Environmental
Progress Payment – Invoice #52777 $1,068.75
G. CONDOR EARTH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Fleet Maintenance Facility and Fueling Station –
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #91717
Progress Payment – Invoice #91855
$1,565.35
$3,756.00
TOTAL $5,321.35
H. WGR SOUTHWEST, INC.
City Storm Water Permit Assistance
Progress Payment – Invoice #31529 $425.00
I. CTE CAL, INC.
Ripona Resurface Project
Materials Testing & Inspection Services
Progress Payment - Invoice #36327 $3,166.00
J. STONE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
State Mandated Trash Implementation Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #02564 $1,573.75
K. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA JR.
General Matters
Police Matters
$12,399.25
$5,752.50
TOTAL $18,151.75
1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING FISCAL YEARS 2022-
23 AND 2023-24 FINANCIAL
TRANSFERS
This resolution approves the financial
transfer to the Street and Road Reserve
Fund for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-
24 in accordance with Resolution 15-23
to provide a dedicated funding source to
reconstruct streets and roads that have
exceeded their useful life.
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B. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ESTABLISHING A POLICY
ALLOWING COUNTY, STATE, OR
FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
TO USE RIPON'S CITY HALL FOR
CONSTITUENT MEETINGS
This resolution approves establishing a
policy allowing county, state, or federal
elected officials to use Ripon’s City Hall
for constituent meetings in order to
provide Ripon residents increased access
and communication with their elected
officials.
C. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ACCEPTING THE SAN JOAQUIN
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS’
ANNUAL FINANCIAL PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
ADOPTED BY THE SJCOG BOARD
ON MARCH 27, 2025
This resolution accepts the San Joaquin
Council of Governments’ annual
financial plan that describes the proposed
transportation planning activities for
Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Telepath Corporation Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Telepath
Corporation in the annual not to exceed
amount of $56,197.80 for radio
maintenance services for the Police
Department (funding source: General
Fund).
B. 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, 2025 in the amount of
$57,260.00 (funding sources: General
Fund; Water, Garbage, and Sewer
Enterprise Operating Funds; Streets &
Roads Fund; Transit Operating Fund).
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C. CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT PREPARATION
Corona Environmental Consulting, LLC Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Corona
Environmental Consulting to assist with
Consumer Confidence Report
preparation and general water
compliance consultation services over
the next 3 years, in the not to exceed
amount of $45,000.00 (funding source:
Water Enterprise Operating Fund).
D. AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASE AND OPERATION OF THE JACK TONE
ROAD GOLF COURSE
SGM, Inc.
Amendment No. 1
Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Agreement for the Lease and Operation
of the Jack Tone Road Golf Course
between the City of Ripon and SGM,
Inc.
E. MEADOWOOD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Lennar Homes
Amendment No. 2
Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign Amendment No. 2 for the
Meadowood Development Agreement,
amending sections and attachments of
the Conditions of Approval relating to
the maintenance and ownership of the
Home Owners Association and
Landscape Maintenance District areas.
F. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT GROUNDWATER MONITORING
AND REPORTING
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
Change Order No. 11
Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign Change Order No. 11 with Stantec
Consulting Services, Inc. to extend their
quarterly and annual groundwater
monitoring and reporting at the Ripon
Wastewater Treatment Facility until
February 29, 2028, in the not to exceed
amount of $39,000.00 (funding source:
Sewer Enterprise Operating Fund).
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G. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ANNUAL REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
Padilla & Associates, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Padilla &
Associates, Inc. for Disadvantage
Business Enterprise annual reporting
requirements as mandated for federally
funded projects in the not to exceed
amount of $4,515.00 (funding source:
Street and Road Operating Fund).
H. FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT
Diede Construction, Inc.
Change Order No. 16
Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign Change Order No. 16 for additional
gas line shoring and modifications to the
HVAC units in the not to exceed
amount of $14,314.00 (funding sources:
Corp Yard AB1600 Fund, Enterprise
Capital Funds, and General Capital
Fund).
I. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Goodwin Consulting Group, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services
Agreement with Goodwin Consulting
Group, Inc. for the preparation of the
Development Impact Fee Nexus Study
in the not to exceed amount of
$59,000.00.
J. PROCLAMATION
Ripon Christian High School Present a proclamation to Ripon Christian High School recognizing its
outstanding athletic accomplishments.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
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2. ORDINANCES
First Reading and Introduction
A. ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 "BINGO"
OF THE RIPON MUNICIPAL CODE
This Ordinance amends Chapter 5.08
“Bingo” to allow alcohol beverages to be
served or consumed where bingo games are
conducted and repeal sections of the
Chapter referencing remote caller bingo
games.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. BUILDING PERMIT SOFTWARE UPDATE
Discussion/Action Staff is recommending the City Council (1) approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Master Services Agreement with
OpenGov Inc. for a term of 2 years, 3
months in the amount of $119,180.55 and
(2) direct staff to implement a technology
maintenance and program recovery fee
that will be added to all building permits.
REPORTS
Department Heads:
City Council:
I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:
April 3, 2025
Lisa Roos, City Clerk Date