Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 – 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.
City Council Page 2 January 13, 2026
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 January 13, 2026
Ripon City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
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 – 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
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Labor negotiations pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code. a. Police Officers Association
b. Ripon Sergeants Association
c. Public Works Employees
d. Unrepresented Employees
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Daniel de Graaf, Leo Zuber, Michael Restuccia, Vice Mayor Dean Uecker, Mayor Gary Barton
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, (Others present will be recorded by secretary only.) City Council Page 4 January 13, 2026
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 - DEC 9, 2025 6:00 PM
2. CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - DEC 23, 2025 10:30 AM 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
(December 2024 $263,371.00)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $2,262,939
FY 2024-25 YTD: $2,249,963
Highway Users Tax
(November 2024 $41,639.36)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $199,071
FY 2024-25 YTD: $210,045
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(December 2024 $31,726.64)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $223,805
FY 2024-25 YTD: $217,599
$239,468.37
$39,713.64
$30,718.58
TOTAL $309,900.59
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
December 2025 $1,336.34
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment - November 2025 $1,897.39 City Council Page 5 January 13, 2026
1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. STANTEC
Well 9 Evaluation and Condition Assessment
Progress Payment – Invoice #2488150
Progress Payment – Invoice #2500238
$13,450.10
$548.00
TOTAL $13,998.10
B. FEHR & PEERS
Traffic Engineering for the N. Ripon Rd./River Rd. Intersection Project Progress Payment – Invoice #190185
Progress Payment – Invoice #191662
$10,588.50
$579.80
TOTAL $11,168.30
C. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
December 2025 Invoice #AR038249 $2,312.50
D. SIEGFRIED ENGINEERING, INC.
Civil Design for the N. Ripon Rd./River Rd. Intersection Project Progress Payment – Invoice #51088 $6,195.50
E. PRICE PAIGE & COMPANY
Audit Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #37368 $214.00
F. CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY 2025-2026 3rd Quarter Deposits
Workers’ Compensation Program
Liability Program
$170,646.00
$136,509.00
TOTAL $307,155.00
G. PAVLETIC CONSULTING, LLC
Five-Year Utility Rates Plan (2026 - 2030)
Progress Payment – Invoice #202502-02 $9,840.00
H. JOHN ANDOH
Transit Consulting Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #25-05 $3,925.00
I. PROVOST & PRITCHARD CONSULTING GROUP
Water Loss Audit Validation (FY24/25)
Progress Payment – Invoice #124917 $1,100.00
City Council Page 6 January 13, 2026
J. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA, JR.
General Matters
Police Department
Private Development
$6,289.40
$1,386.50
$646.50
TOTAL $8,322.40
K. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Environmental Review for Lawson Drayage
(Reimbursed by Developer)
Progress Payment – Invoice #52954 $4,144.30
1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO
THE CITY OF RIPON
This Resolution accepts a Grant Deed by
Calvary Reformed Church of Ripon, a
California religious non-profit
corporation, for certain real property to
complete the expansion of Fulton Avenue
between the Meadowood Subdivision
Project’s northern limits and the Colony
Roundabout and authorize the Mayor to
sign and execute any and all documents
necessary to complete the
aforementioned transaction.
B. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ACCEPTING THE CITY OF RIPON
TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT FUND, THE
MEASURE K FUND, AND THE
TRANSIT ENTERPRISE FUND
AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
This resolution accepts the City of Ripon
Transportation Development Act Fund,
the Measure K Fund and the Transit
Enterprise Fund Audit Report for June
30, 2025, prepared by LSL, CPAs.
City Council Page 7 January 13, 2026
C. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PREPARE ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF RIPON THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2026-2027 PERTAINING TO THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
CITY OF RIPON'S TEN
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS LOCATED IN THE
COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN,
CALIFORNIA
This resolution directs the City Engineer
to prepare the annual report for the City
of Ripon’s ten Landscape Maintenance
Districts.
D. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PREPARE ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF RIPON THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2026-2027 PERTAINING TO THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 05-1,
CITY OF RIPON, COUNTY OF SAN
JOAQUIN CALIFORNIA,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS CITY OF
RIPON LIGHTING DISTRICT
This resolution directs the City Engineer
to prepare the annual report for the City
of Ripon Lighting District.
E. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING CITY COUNCIL
MEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO
VARIOUS BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS, TASK FORCES,
AND COMMITTEES
This resolution approves the City Council
Member appointments as recommended
by the Mayor to local and regional
Boards, Commissions, Task Forces, and
City Council Committees for 2026.
City Council Page 8 January 13, 2026
1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. SENIOR CENTER RETROFIT PROJECT
Estate Design and Construction
Change Order No. 2
Approve Change Order No. 2 in the not
to exceed amount of $65,843.85 for the
fabrication and installation of an
electronic programmable sign at the
Senior Center (funding source:
Community Development Block Grant).
B. CLAIM
CSAA Insurance as administrative
services for Salvador Guzman
Accept the subrogation claim filed by
CSAA Insurance as administrative
services for Salvador Guzman.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council will take action on the following items at the conclusion of each Public Hearing.
A. WATER, SEWER, AND GARBAGE UTILITY RATES FOR 2026-2030 This is a public hearing to take written and
oral comments and consider all Protest
Ballots opposing the proposed water,
sewer, and garbage utility rate increases
for 2026-2030.
All protest ballots must be received
prior to the close of the public hearing
to be considered valid.
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).
City Council Page 9 January 13, 2026
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC STUDY
Discussion/No Action Staff to present findings and
recommendations from the 2025
Engineering and Traffic Survey.
REPORTS
Department Heads:
City Council:
I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:
January 8, 2026
Lisa Roos, City Clerk Date