Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JULY 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 July 8, 2025
Ripon City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, JULY 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) Conference With Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 – 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 - REGULAR MEETING - JUN 10, 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
(June 2024 $286,317.12)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $4,283,226
FY 2023-24 YTD: $4,458,117
Highway Users Tax
(May 2024 $40,331.08)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $414,472
FY 2023-24 YTD: $402,733
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(June 2024 $37,328.06)
FY 2024-25 YTD: $431,269
FY 2023-24 YTD: $402,936
$300,696.00
$39,377.38
$37,368.47
TOTAL $377,441.85
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
June 2025 $1,336.34
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment - May 2025 $7,786.07
1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. CALIFORNIA CAD SOLUTIONS, INC.
GIS Software Assessor Update
Progress Payment FY 2024-2025
Invoice #701836
GIS Subscription FY 2025-2026
Invoice #701829
$1,662.50
$5,940.00
TOTAL $7,602.50
B. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA JR.
General Matters
Private Development
Police Department
$4,750.50
$1,105.00
$2,743.50
TOTAL $8,599.00
C. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
May 2025 Invoice #AR115406
June 2025 Invoice #AR115407
$2,570.88
$2,344.90
TOTAL $4,915.78
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D. PRICE PAIGE & COMPANY
Audit Services FY 2024-2025
Final Payment – Invoice #36183 $1,215.00
Audit Services FY 2025-2026
Progress Payment – Invoice #36257 $6,085.00
TOTAL: $7,300.00
E. STONE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
State Mandated Trash Implementation Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #02609 $206.25
F. PADILLA & ASSOCIATES
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Reporting Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #23-111-04 $825.00
G. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
South County Water Connection Project Environmental
Progress Payment – Invoice #52841 $5,973.25
H. LSC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC.
Short Range Transit Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #71839 $7,735.00
I. PAVLETIC CONSULTING, LLC
Five-Year Utility Rates Plan (2026 - 2030)
Progress Payment – Invoice #202502-01 $5,760.00
J. STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.
Well 9 Evaluation and Condition Assessment
Progress Payment – Invoice #2414822 $4,265.20
K. ESTATE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Senior Center Rehabilitation Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #2 $40,197.59
L. CONDOR EARTH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Fleet Maintenance Facility and Fueling Station –
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #92262 $1,300.00
M. CORONA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, LLC
2024 Consumer Confidence Report Assistance
Progress Payment – Invoice #U-9000
Progress Payment – Invoice #U-9084
$4,152.50
$4,932.50
TOTAL $9,085.00
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N. GROVER LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
Landscape Repair Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #3 $42,283.93
1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ACCEPTING THE CITY OF RIPON
TRANSIT SYSTEM TRIENNIAL
PERFORMANCE AUDIT FOR THE
THREE YEARS PERIOD ENDING
JUNE 30, 2024
This resolution accepts the Triennial
Performance Audit of the City of Ripon
Transit System for the three years ending
June 30, 2022, June 30, 2023 and June
30, 2024, prepared by Moore &
Associates, Inc.
B. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING THE 2025 RIPON
SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
PLAN UPDATE
This resolution adopts the 2025 Ripon
Sewer System Management Plan Update.
This provides the work plan for
managing the sanitary sewer in a manner
consistent with the State Water Resource
Control Board requirements.
C. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING THE CITY OF RIPON
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -
2026 FOR ALL ADMINISTRATIVE
STAFF, NON-REPRESENTED
POLICE DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYEES, AND PART-TIME
RECREATION EMPLOYEES
This resolution adopts the Employee
Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025
- 2026 for all administrative staff, nonrepresented Police Department employees, and part-time recreation
employees.
1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT
Diede Construction, Inc. Accept the work completed by Diede Construction, Inc. and authorize the
filing of a Notice of Completion with
retention ($596,501) to be paid 35 days
after recording of notice.
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B. PHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE
8x8 Amend the agreement authorizing the
purchase of a new phone system and
infrastructure in the not to exceed
amount of $24,823.04 and approve the
and authorize the Mayor to sign the
three-year service contract in the not to
exceed amount of $26,532.24 annually
(funding source: General Fund-85%,
Water Fund-8%, Sewer Fund-6%, and
Garbage Fund-1%).
C. LANDSCAPE REPAIR PROJECT
Grover Landscape Services, Inc.
Change Order No. 2
Approve Change Order No. 2 in the not
to exceed amount of $422,705.00 for
landscaping/irrigation improvements in
6 additional locations and the painting
of decorative street lights, arches, and
trellises on Main Street, Stockton Ave,
and the Community Center (funding
sources: Miscellaneous Department
Capital Fund ($187,382) and Street and
Road Fund ($235,323)).
D. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
Lawson Drayage Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Lawson Drayage Inc.
Reimbursement Agreement that
provides reimbursement for staff time
and CEQA consultants to respond to an
application to operate an industrial
storage yard focused on the handling,
storage, and logistical coordination of
large-scale battery energy storage
systems, including Tesla Megapack
units, as well as other heavy industrial
equipment located at 222 and 350 East
Fourth Street.
E. ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 Accept the City’s annual military equipment report for the year ending
June 30, 2025.
**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.
1. ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE CITY OF
RIPON'S TEN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF
AND APPROVING THE LEVY OF THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE
CITY OF RIPON'S TEN LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF SAN
JOAQUIN, CALIFORNIA.
This is a public hearing to set the amount
and give approval of the levy of the annual
assessments for the City of Ripon’s ten
Landscape Maintenance Districts.
Recommended Action: Authorize the
Mayor to sign and execute any and all
documents necessary and to forward these
documents to the County Assessor’s Office
in order to place the assessment on the
county tax rolls.
2. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR THE CITY OF
RIPON LIGHTING DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF
AND APPROVING THE LEVY OF THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 05-1,
CITY OF RIPON, COUNTY OF SAN
JOAQUIN, CALIFORNIA, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS CITY OF RIPON
LIGHTING DISTRICT
This is a public hearing to set the amount
and give approval of the levy of the annual
assessment for the City of Ripon Lighting
District.
Recommended Action: Authorize the
Mayor to sign and execute any and all
documents necessary and to forward these
documents to the County Assessor’s Office
in order to place the assessment on the
county tax rolls.
3. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING THE CITY OF RIPON
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 OPERATING
AND CAPITAL BUDGET
This is a public hearing for the proposed
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Operating and
Capital Budget.
Recommended Action: This resolution
adopts the City of Ripon Fiscal Year 2025-
2026 Budget.
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3. ORDINANCES
First Reading and Adoption
A. ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
RIPON FIXING THE AMOUNT OF
MONEY TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION AND THE RATE OR
RATES OF TAX THEREFORE
NECESSARY TO CARRY ON THE
VARIOUS FUNCTIONS AND
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF
RIPON AND REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH
This ordinance sets the amount of money
raised by taxes necessary to carry on the
various functions of the City of Ripon.
(City tax rate: $0.00)
REPORTS
Department Heads:
City Council:
I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:
July 3, 2025
Lisa Roos, City Clerk Date