Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 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 May 13, 2025
Ripon City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 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 – 3 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 - SPECIAL MEETING - APR 3, 2025 11:00 AM
2. CITY COUNCIL - WORKSHOP - APR 15, 2025 11:00 AM
3. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - APR 8, 2025 6:00 PM
4. CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 1, 2025 11:00 AM City Council Page 4 May 13, 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
(April 2024 $285,291.00)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $3,540,097
FY 2023-24 YTD: $3,665,860
Highway Users Tax
(March 2024 $32,340.78)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $353,806
FY 2023-24 YTD: $330,370
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(April 2024 $33,715.64)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $359,974
FY 2023-24 YTD: $329,690
$242,226.12
$35,136.84
$33,841.12
TOTAL $311,204.08
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
April 2025 $1,336.34
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment - March 2025 $2,171.01
D. GILTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – March 2025 $16,245.39 E. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
2024 Annual Electric Franchise Fees
2024 Annual Gas Franchise Fees
$161,674.24
$87,565.62
TOTAL $249,239.86
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1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Arc Way Development Project Environmental
(Reimbursed by Developer)
Invoice #52530
Invoice #52718
Invoice #52779
$2,406.25
$812.50
$2,850.00
TOTAL $6,068.75
B. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Lower Stanislaus River Multi-Use Trail Project Environmental Progress Payment – Invoice #52803 $250.00
South County Water Connection Project Environmental
Progress Payment – Invoice #52807 $2,350.00
TOTAL $2,600.00
C. LSC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC.
Short Range Transit Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #71598 $3,152.50
D. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
March 2025 Invoice #AR115314 $2,369.14
E. URBAN FUTURES, INC.
Continuing Disclosure Service Fees
Invoice #CD-2024-099
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2006C
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2012 $2,750.00
F. OPENGOV, INC.
Building Permit Software Setup and Training
Invoice #INV19238 $48,138.20
G. CTE CAL, INC.
Ripona Resurface Project
Materials Testing & Inspection Services
Progress Payment - Invoice #36700 $450.00
H. SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
SSJGSA Administration Expenses
1st Quarter 2025 - Invoice #Ripon 2025Q1 $7,318.42
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I. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA JR.
General Matters
Private Development
SSJID Water Connection Project
DASCO/Meadowood
Police Department
$19,442.50
$1,170.00
$2,678.25
$9,078.00
$1,121.00
TOTAL $33,489.75
J. GROVER LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
Landscape Repair Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #1 $108,854.61
K. DIEDE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Fleet Maintenance Facility Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #21 $37,148.80
1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE
ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
This resolution adopts a list of projects to
be funded from the State of California
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account and authorizes staff to proceed
with submitting the project list to the
California Transportation Commission
for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
B. 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 Noosa Energy
Storage, LLC, for certain real property to
the City of Ripon in connection with the
Battery Energy Storage System Project
(1302 Frontage Road) 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. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - AMENDMENT NO. 1
MCR Engineering Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with
MCR Engineering to provide
construction inspection services for the
Meadowood Subdivision Project in the
not to exceed amount of $50,000
(funding source: Meadowood
Subdivision Development Fees).
B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Fehr & Peers Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the professional services agreement
with Fehr & Peers to provide traffic
signal design services for the North
Ripon Road / River Road Intersection
Project in the not to exceed amount of
$39,750 (funding source: Transportation
PFFP Capital Fund).
C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Siegfried Engineering Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the professional services agreement
with Siegfried Engineering to provide
civil design services for the North Ripon
Road / River Road Intersection Project
in the not to exceed amount of $125,000
(funding source: Transportation PFFP
Capital Fund).
D. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Woodard & Curran Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the agreement with Woodard &
Curran to prepare the 2025 Wastewater
Treatment Plant Facility Plan in the not
to exceed amount of $181,985 (funding
source: $154,700 allocated to the
Wastewater PFFP Capital Fund and
$27,285 allocated to the Sewer WWTP
Reserve Fund).
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E. LICENSE PLATE READER REPLACEMENT
Odin Systems, Inc. Approve and authorize the purchase of seven (7) License Plate Reader cameras
to replace outdated units in the not to
exceed amount of $65,448.50 (funding
source: General Department Capital
Fund).
F. CLAIM
Kyler Robert Weitzel Deny the claim filed by Kyler Robert Weitzel.
G. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT REVIEW
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025 Accept the City’s quarterly investment report for the period ending March 31,
2025.
H. RIPONA RESURFACE PROJECT
DSS Company, dba Knife River
Construction
Award the contract for the Ripona
Resurface Project to DSS Company, dba
Knife River Construction in the amount
of $1,521,980 and authorize staff to
proceed (funding sources: $1,257,540
allocated to the Streets and Roads Fund
and $264,440 allocated to the Streets
and Roads Reconstruction Fund).
I. LANDSCAPE REPAIR PROJECT
Grover Landscape Services, Inc.
Change Order No. 1
Approve Change Order No. 1 in the not
to exceed amount of $78,760 for the
repair of landscaping in five additional
locations (funding source:
Miscellaneous Department Capital
Fund).
J. MAJOR SITE PLAN PERMIT (SR 24-104) AND CEQA DOCUMENTS Ripon Water Supply Pipeline Project Approve the Ripon Water Supply Pipeline Project (SR 24-104), based on
the findings and subject to the
conditions of approval in the staff
report, and adopt the Final Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting
Plan for the Ripon Water Supply
Pipeline Project and direct staff to file
the Notice of Determination.
City Council Page 9 May 13, 2025
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
2. ORDINANCES
Second Reading and Adoption
A. ORDINANCE NO. 930
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. GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - STANDING TOGETHER
AGAINST ALL REGIONAL THEFT
Discussion/No Action Frank Ferral from the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce to introduce the
Standing Together Against All Regional
Theft (STAART) program and provide an
update on the program’s success
throughout San Joaquin County.
REPORTS
Department Heads:
City Council:
I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:
May 8, 2025
Lisa Roos, City Clerk Date