Ripon City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2025 – 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30 PM
CLOSED SESSION: The closed session meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS: No one from the public wished to speak at this time.
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., City Clerk Lisa Roos.
IN THE MATTER OF:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code. a. Liberty Self Storage, L.P. v. City of Ripon; Ripon Consolidated Fire District Case #: STK CV-UWM-2025-0007527
b. City of Ripon v. David Hegarty Case #: STK-CV-UED-2025-7194 c. California Sportfishing Protection Alliance v. Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Case #: CV-20-001720
Return to open session.
City Attorney Terpstra said Council met in closed session, staff was given direction and no reportable action was taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM with Mayor de Graaf leading in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
INVOCATION:
Pastor Rex Rodgers gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Daniel de Graaf Mayor Present
Gary Barton Vice Mayor Present
Dean Uecker Council Member Present
Michael Restuccia Council Member Present
Leo Zuber Council Member Present
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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 Elizabeth Farnam, Rex Rodgers, The Hobbs, Emily Parker, Janet Robinson, Bill Hudson, Emil Guillermo, Mark Burns, Laurie Wesenberg, Matt and Christine Bettencourt, Theresa De, Mark Nicholson, Tom Vander Weide, Carrie Sweet.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Emil Guillermo, Ripon Poet Laureate, said he had written a short poem about Ripon and proceeded to read it.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Ripon City Council meeting of November 10, 2025.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
SECONDER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
AYES: de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber
1. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - NOV 10, 2025 6:00 PM COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
Per Ordinance No. 800, RMC Section 2.04.020 Mayoral Selection, Council Members shall be seated as follows:
Seat 1 Mayor Gary Barton
Seat 2 Vice Mayor Dean Uecker
Seat 3 Council Member Michael Restuccia
Seat 4 Council Member Leo Zuber
Seat 5 Council Member Daniel de Graaf
(Per RMC 2.04.020, the designated Mayor and Vice Mayor must be queried to accept or decline the positions.)
City Clerk Roos led the Council Reorganization. She said she has queried both Gary Barton and Dean Uecker whether they want to serve in the respective seats of Mayor and Vice Mayor and both have confirmed. Council Members were seated in their new, respective seats and the meeting was handed over to Mayor Gary Barton.
Mayor Barton said he had many people to thank and appreciated everyone who came out to show their support. He said he also wanted to recognize City staff for the work they do.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED):
Motion to approve the agenda as posted.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
SECONDER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
AYES: de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar as posted.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber
1.1. Income
A. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sales Tax
(November 2024 $433,691.92)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $2,023,471
FY 2024-25 YTD: $1,986,592
Highway Users Tax
(October 2024 $37,919.75)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $159,357
FY 2024-25 YTD: $168,406
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(November 2024 $41,353.19)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $193,086
FY 2024-25 YTD: $185,872
$610,965.28
$35,483.37
$42,609.95
TOTAL $689,058.60
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
November 2025 $1,336.34
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment - October 2025 $3,932.06
D. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – September 2025 $18,683.30 City Council Page 4 December 9, 2025
1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. J D E ENGINEERING, INC.
Construction Management and Inspection Services
September – December 2025
Progress Payment – Invoice #1017 $17,625.00
B. CALIFORNIA CAD SOLUTIONS, INC.
Progress Payment FY 2025-2026
Invoice #701882 $1,400.00
C. PRICE PAIGE & COMPANY
Audit Services
Progress Payment - Invoice #37193 $2,130.00
Progress Payment - Invoice #37220 $2,841.00
TOTAL $4,971.00
D. GRANICUS LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
Annual Legislative Management System Renewal
Invoice #215687
Digital Boardroom
Agenda & Minutes
Extended Support
$9,702.33
$10,352.33
$5,000.00
TOTAL $25,054.66
E. LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
Professional Employment Law Services
Invoice #309238 $2,665.50
F. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA, JR.
General Matters
Police Department
$10,738.00
$1,062.00
TOTAL $11,800.00
G. RIPON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2026 Membership Investment
Invoice #6505 $185.00
H. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
November 2025 Invoice #AR038191 $1,715.30
I. STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.
Wastewater Discharge Permit Groundwater Monitoring
2025 3rd Quarter Report - Invoice #2487687 $2,466.00
J. WGR SOUTHWEST, INC.
City Storm Water Permit Assistance
Progress Payment – Invoice #32773 $425.00
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K. SIEGFRIED ENGINEERING, INC.
Civil Design for the N. Ripon Rd./River Rd. Intersection Project Progress Payment – Invoice #50972 $6,132.50
L. LSC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC.
Short Range Transit Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #82412 $530.00
M. GROVER LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
Landscape Repair Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #8 $239,880.70
1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ACCEPTING THE CITY OF RIPON
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S
REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2025
This resolution accepts the City of Ripon
Financial Statements and Independent
Auditor’s Report for the year ended June
30, 2025, prepared by Price Paige &
Company Accountancy Corporation.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 25-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ACCEPTING THE CITY OF RIPON
MONEY PURCHASE THRIFT
PENSION PLAN FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S
REPORT JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024
This resolution accepts the City of Ripon
Money Purchase Thrift Plan Financial
Statements and Independent Auditor’s
Report June 30, 2025 and 2024, prepared
by Price Paige & Company Accountancy
Corporation.
1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PROJECT
Valley 29 Electric Award the contract for the Electrical Vehicle Charging Station Project to
Valley 29 Electric in the amount of
$135,650 and authorize staff to proceed
(funding source: Carbon Reduction
Program Grant).
**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. AB1600 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
This is a public hearing on the AB1600
Development Impact Fee Annual Report
for fiscal year 2024-25 as required by
Government Code Section 66000 et seq.
Recommended Action: Adopt the
AB1600 Development Impact Fee Annual
Report for fiscal year 2024-25 that has
been prepared in accordance with the
provisions of the California Government
Code.
City Clerk Roos said this is a public hearing on our annual report of capital fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
Roos said the staff report provides information for the Council regarding this AB1600- Development Impact Fee Annual report also known as the Public Facility Financing Plan Annual Progress Report and the requirements under Government Code Section 66000 along with how this Report ties to the Fund Summary Balances report as of June 30, 2025.
Roos said staff recommends the Ripon City Council adopt the AB1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report for fiscal year 2024-2025.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
No one from the public wished to speak at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Motion to adopt the AB1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report for fiscal year 2024-25.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber
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B. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GP25-128) AND REZONE (Z25-127) RESOLUTION NO. 25-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN MAP
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW FOR THE
REZONING OF THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 1408 AND 1444 W. MAIN
STREET (APN'S 259-090-27 AND 259-
090-28)
This is a public hearing on a request to
amend the General Plan Land Use
designation and zoning classification on
two parcels located at 1408 and 1444 W.
Main Street.
Recommended Action: Should the City
Council agree with the Planning
Commission and Staff recommendations,
the following motions would be
appropriate:
1. Approve the 1408 and 1444 W.
Main Street General Plan Land Use
Map Amendment (GP25-128) and
adopt the attached resolution; and
2. Affirms the Planning Commission's
determination that the project is
categorically exempt from CEQA
pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3)
(Common Sense Exemption) and
15301 (Existing Facilities), as
discussed in the staff report.
Vice Mayor Uecker left the meeting.
Planning Director Zuidervaart provided an overview of the proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezone for the properties at 1408 and 1444 West Main Street. The request seeks to change the zoning from Professional Office (PO) to Community Commercial (C2), aligning with the City’s long-term vision for strengthening the West Main Street corridor. He said the C2 designation would expand opportunities for retail and service-oriented businesses while still allowing professional office uses to continue, offering greater flexibility for both the property owners and the community.
Zuidervaart said that the applicant is requesting the C2 zoning to allow a small animal veterinary clinic within a portion of the building at 1444 West Main Street, as veterinary hospitals are not permitted under current PO zoning. He said a detailed parking analysis showed that the combined building area of 15,502 square feet requires a maximum of 65 parking spaces under conservative commercial standards, and the site currently provides 67 spaces. He said even with the proposed clinic, parking remains adequate, and the City will continue to review future tenant changes to ensure no parking or circulation impacts occur.
Zuidervaart said that while community commercial uses can generate higher trip volumes, the appointment-based nature of the veterinary clinic and the corridor’s arterial design ensure traffic can be accommodated without reducing service levels. He said the proposal aligns with General Plan goals for corridor revitalization and community-serving land uses. He said the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 17, 2025, received no opposition and unanimously recommended approval.
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Council Member Restuccia said he did not support changing the zoning, saying that he believed the area was properly zoned when originally adopted. He expressed concern that rezoning one building among several would amount to spot zoning and could create longterm issues. He emphasized that parking in the complex is already insufficient based on his personal experience and argued that higher-intensity C2 uses, such as veterinary clinics, retail, or restaurants, would put additional pressure on the surrounding buildings. He added that while he is willing to correct zoning mistakes, he does not believe this area is mis-zoned, and he questioned the compatibility of a veterinary clinic near restaurant uses. He said he worries about the types of future uses that might be approved once the zoning is changed and how those could further strain parking and traffic.
Zuidervaart said that only two of the buildings are zoned Professional Office and explained that the third building on the corner is already zoned Community Commercial. He stated that parking on the site meets requirements and that concerns about future uses can be managed because the City can deny permits that exceed available parking. He acknowledged that parking generation manuals are imperfect but noted they provide a consistent benchmark for evaluating uses.
Zuidervaart confirmed that there was no opposition during the Planning Commission hearing and explained that parking impacts vary from business to business, just as they do at other sites in town.
Council Member de Graaf said he shared concerns about parking and asked whether certain C2 uses could overwhelm the site or be inappropriate for the area. He also asked whether the waste generated by a veterinary clinic had been evaluated and what recourse the City would have if parking became a problem after a business opened.
Zuidervaart said the City could deny high-demand uses like restaurants if they would exceed available parking and explained that medical waste requirements fall under separate regulations. He added that a new trash enclosure would be required on-site.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
No one from the public wished to speak at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
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Motion to approve Resolution 25-40 finding that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and 15301 (Existing Facilities), as described in the staff report; and approving the proposed General Plan Land Use Amendment (GPA25-128) and Rezone (Z25-127) from Professional Office (PO) to Community Commercial (C2) for the subject properties located at 1408 and 1444 W. Main Street, subject to the conditions of approval contained in the staff report.
RESULT: ADOPTED [3 TO 1]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
AYES: de Graaf, Barton, Zuber
NAYS: Restuccia
ABSTAIN: Uecker
3. ORDINANCES
Second Reading and Adoption
A. ORDINANCE NO. 933
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
REZONING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1408 AND
1444 W. MAIN STREET (APNS 259-090-
28 AND 259-090-27) IN THE CITY OF
RIPON
This ordinance rezones properties located
at 1408 and 1444 W. Main Street (APNs
259-090-28 and 259-090-27) from PO
(Professional Office) to C2 (Community
Commercial).
Planning Director Zuidervaart said this is the first reading of the ordinance approving the proposed General Plan Land Use Amendment (GPA25-128) and Rezone (Z25-127) from Professional Office (PO) to Community Commercial (C2) for the subject properties located at 1408 and 1444 W. Main Street, subject to the conditions of approval contained in this staff report.
Motion to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance 933 rezoning properties located at 1408 and 1444 W. Main Street (APNs 259-090-28 and 259-090-27) from PO (Professional Office) to C2 (Community Commercial).
RESULT: FIRST READING [3 TO 1] Next: 1/13/2026 6:00 PM
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
AYES: de Graaf, Barton, Zuber
NAYS: Restuccia
ABSTAIN: Uecker
Uecker returned to the meeting.
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Second Reading and Adoption
B. ORDINANCE NO. 932
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 16.218 OF
THE RIPON MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE
COMPLIANT WITH STATE LAW
This ordinance establishes expedited,
streamlined, and ministerial permitting
processes for Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations within the City of Ripon to comply
with California Government Code Sections
65850.7 and 65850.71.
Planning Director Zuidervaart said this is the second reading of Ordinance 932 that establishes expedited, streamlined, and ministerial permitting processes for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations within the City of Ripon to comply with California Government Code Sections 65850.7 and 65850.71.
Motion to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 932 establishing expedited, streamlined, and ministerial permitting processes for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations within the City of Ripon to comply with California Government Code Sections 65850.7 and 65850.71.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Discussion/Action City Council to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Ripon and Ripon Consolidated Fire
District that establishes each agency’s role
in the Fire District’s pursuit of a fire
suppression assessment pursuant to
Proposition 218, including the sharing of
cost on a 50/50 basis.
City Administrator Werner said that in 2021, the City and the Ripon Consolidated Fire District entered into a memorandum of understanding that defined each agency’s roles as the District pursued a Proposition 218 assessment to increase operating revenue. He explained that, as part of that agreement, the City and the District shared consultant costs equally. He noted that the assessment ultimately failed in August 2024 because it did not receive the required majority approval.
Werner said the Fire District has now decided to move forward with another Proposition 218 fire suppression assessment to secure additional operating revenue. He stated that the City Council and the District’s 2x2 committee have reviewed the matter and are City Council Page 11 December 9, 2025
recommending approval of a new memorandum of understanding, similar to the previous one that would again split costs on a 50/50 basis.
Werner said the District has already received consultant proposals for the required engineer’s report and that the total estimated cost is just under $119,000. He noted that the City’s share under the proposed cost split would be just over $59,000.
Fire Chief DeHart said he appreciated the opportunity to speak and noted that the staff report accurately outlined how the District reached this point. He explained that the District attempted a Proposition 218 assessment last year, but it did not pass. Despite the setback, he said the District regrouped quickly and began evaluating what was needed to continue providing adequate service to residents of both the City of Ripon and the broader District.
DeHart said the District ultimately concluded that raising revenue was the only viable path forward. After reviewing all options, he said they determined there were only two mechanisms available: a special tax, which would require approval from two-thirds of the District’s registered voters, or a benefit assessment under Proposition 218, similar to the prior attempt, which would be determined by property owners. He said a committee of 20 to 25 residents, called the “With Ripon Fire” committee, has been working closely with the District to help guide the next steps.
DeHart said the District serves 56 square miles with just one fire station, one engine staffed with two personnel, an ambulance staffed with two personnel, and a battalion chief overseeing operations. He described how the District is overwhelmed by concurrent calls, noting that last year there were 528 instances where new calls came in while personnel were already responding to another emergency. He said that when the District cannot respond, surrounding agencies such as Manteca, Escalon, or Salida must step in, resulting in response times as long as 14 to 16 minutes, delays he called unacceptable. He said the only true solution is funding to staff a second engine.
DeHart said one of the most common messages he heard during the previous Proposition 218 effort was that residents did not understand the Fire District, its operations, or its challenges. He said his goal this time is to ensure the opposite, that by the end of the process, residents will be fully informed. He said he has held five town hall meetings and has spoken to any group willing to invite him, including HOAs and civic clubs, focusing primarily on educating the public about the District’s history, structure and service demands.
DeHart said the District learned a great deal from the previous assessment, including where support was strong and where it was lacking. He said the District has detailed voting data that identifies its weak areas and the concerns frequently raised by property owners, such as tax fatigue. He said the District plans to adjust the proposal where legally permissible while still ensuring that the revenue generated will meet operational needs.
He said the target timeline is to mail ballots in late May and collect them by August 1 so the assessment could be included in the 2026–27 tax roll.
DeHart said the District has hired SCI, a California-based consulting firm, to guide the process and determine whether the tentative timeline is achievable. He emphasized that the District will follow the consultant’s recommendations, as it is critical to get the City Council Page 12 December 9, 2025
proposal right; if this second attempt fails, he said it would be extremely difficult to pursue a third effort immediately afterward. He concluded by stating that the District has applied everything learned from the previous attempt and thanked the council for considering the item.
Council Member Restuccia said he appreciated how hard DeHart had been working on the assessment effort, noting that although the public may not know all the details, more residents are becoming aware that the District is facing challenges. He said that because the fire department always shows up when called, people often assume everything is fine.
Restuccia emphasized the importance of ensuring ballots are signed correctly this time, reminding DeHart that many ballots were disqualified in the last attempt because signatures were placed on the wrong line.
Restuccia said he had also spoken at some of the outreach events about ISO ratings and believed this should be emphasized more strongly to the community. He explained that the District’s current ISO rating of 3 could worsen if response times continue to increase.
He said a higher rating would raise homeowners’ insurance premiums, but that increase would not prevent fires, it would only affect reimbursement after losses. He said it may cost residents less to support the assessment than to absorb future insurance hikes, and he encouraged the District to highlight that cost-benefit comparison.
Council Member de Graaf said he appreciated everything the DeHart had done to promote the District and acknowledged the extensive outreach efforts already underway.
He said he regularly worked with Proposition 218 processes and felt the DeHart had gone above and beyond in communicating with the public.
de Graaf said that although the consultant’s proposal appeared expensive at first glance, the scope of work and the firm’s background suggested they were well qualified and likely the right choice for this assessment. He said their approach seemed aligned with what the District needs to ensure the measure has a chance of passing. He concluded by encouraging DeHart to continue engaging with the community and reinforcing the message about the District’s needs.
On behalf of the public, City Clerk Roos read the following public comment received via email: Jim Dachenhaus said the agenda item listed online as “Memorandum of Understanding” was insufficiently descriptive and not transparent under the Brown Act.
Dachenhaus stated that the title did not clearly indicate that the item related to shared costs associated with a fire assessment process under Proposition 218. Dachenhaus said that the vague title could be viewed as misleading and that agenda titles should fully inform the public of the business being considered.
Dachenhaus also expressed opposition to the fire assessment and any related cost increases, noting that other cities with larger populations successfully operate with a single fire station. Dachenhaus stated that many seniors in Ripon are on limited incomes and cannot afford additional financial burdens. He concluded with a request for clearer and more transparent agenda titles in the future.
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Werner said staff reviewed the concerns and confirmed that the agenda language is compliant with the Brown Act. He explained that the issue raised stemmed from how the item appeared on the City’s website, not from the official agenda before the Council. He said staff communicated this clarification directly to the resident who submitted the comment and referred him to the formal agenda description, which meets legal requirements.
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ripon and Ripon Consolidated Fire District that establishes each agency’s role in the Fire District’s pursuit of a fire suppression assessment pursuant to Proposition 218, including the sharing of cost on a 50/50 basis.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber
B. SAN JOAQUIN ONE VOICE ADVOCACY TRIP 2026
Discussion/Action If the City Council is interested in sending a representative or representatives to
participate in the 2026 One Voice trip,
please designate and approve the City’s
representative(s) to attend.
City Administrator Werner said San Joaquin One Voice is San Joaquin Council of Government’s (SJCOG) federal advocacy program for San Joaquin County that promotes projects, programs and issues of regional significance to federal legislators and agencies typically through an annual trip to Washington, D.C.
Werner said the City of Ripon does not have a project that meets the criteria identified by SJCOG for a project submittal for the 2026 One Voice trip. He said SJCOG will be submitting a regional project that impacts the City of Ripon, which is the State Route 99/120 Connector Project, Phase 1B. He said Phase 1A of the project, which addresses eastbound SR 120 and southbound SR 99, is entering the construction phase. Werner said SJCOG’s intent is to complete the design and right-of-way phases of Phase 1B during the Phase 1A construction period, allowing Phase 1B to enter construction seamlessly upon the completion of Phase 1A.
Council discussed and agreed to send Mayor Barton as the Ripon representative. Barton said he would be willing to attend.
Motion to authorize a Council Member to attend the One Voice Advocacy Trip in May 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: de Graaf, Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber
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C. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCES
Discussion/No Action Mayor Barton to discuss Council
Committee and Task Force appointments
for 2026.
Mayor Barton and Council discussed Council Committee assignments. Barton asked Deputy City Clerk Kilgore to send a list of current Council Committee assignments to him and Council.
REPORTS
Department Heads:
Planning Director Zuidervaart said there will not be a December Planning Commission meeting.
Public Works Director Pease said November water usage was down 15% from 2014 numbers and down 24% from last year’s number.
City Council:
Council Member de Graaf congratulated Mayor Barton.
de Graaf said he wanted to thank everyone for attending the meeting.
Council Member Restuccia said the light parade is on Thursday and encouraged residents to come watch the parade.
Restuccia thanked de Graaf for his work as Mayor.
Barton said he wanted to thank everyone for attending the meeting.
Barton said he is looking forward to the light parade on Thursday and said it is one of his favorite events of the year.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:06 PM. (Signed) Gary Barton
Mayor
ATTEST:
(Signed) Lisa Roos
City Clerk