Minutes — Ripon City Council, March 10, 2026

Ripon City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 – 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 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., City Clerk Lisa Roos.

IN THE MATTER OF:

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 Barton leading in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

INVOCATION:

Pastor Dave Morris gave the invocation.

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ROLL CALL:

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Gary Barton Mayor Present
Dean Uecker Vice Mayor Present
Michael Restuccia Council Member Present
Leo Zuber Council Member Present
Daniel de Graaf Council Member Present
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, Planning Secretary Michael Winters, Information Systems Technician Elizabeth Farnam, Kelly Donohue, Eric DeHart.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

Emil Guillermo, Poet Laureate, said there is a poetry meeting at the Ripon Library on March 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

Guillermo said he had a poem to read for National Women’s Month and proceeded to read it.

Ellon Brittingham, wanted to introduce herself as the new PG&E Representative for Ripon.

Nicholas Melgarejo said he lives by Weston school and wanted to raise some safety concerns he has seen. He believes Stockton Avenue needs reflectors because there is heavy traffic and it is hard to see the middle turn lane. Melgarejo said the center lane on Jack Tone Road to Main Street are not clear and makes it dangerous to turn left onto Ruess Road. Melgarejo said he does not believe the traffic rules are being followed by Weston School and believes it is dangerous for the students.

Mayor Barton asked Public Works Director Pease about the road issues raised by Mr. Melgarejo.

Pease said staff will look into the issue on Stockton Avenue and the striping project for West Ripon Road is going out to bid.

Barton asked Police Chief Sauer if he is aware of any incidents at Weston and Sauer said he is not.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Ripon City Council Meeting of February 10, 2026.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
SECONDER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf

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APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED):

Council Member Restuccia requested Item 1.2E be pulled from the Consent Calendar to express that he is a paid elected director for the Bank of Stockton.

Motion to approve the agenda as amended.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
SECONDER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf

1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf

1.1. Income
A. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sales Tax
(February 2025 $545,586.70)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $2,925,301
FY 2024-25 YTD: $3,038,284
Highway Users Tax
(January 2025 $35,003.46)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $264,694
FY 2024-25 YTD: $286,896
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(February 2025 $39,519.50)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $296,790
FY 2024-25 YTD: $294,936
$390,448.23
$33,887.51
$38,049.36
TOTAL $462,385.10
B. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment – January 2026 $4,722.89
C. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – December 2025 $17,419.02 D. GILTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.

Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – December 2025 $14,699.32 City Council Page 4 March 10, 2026
E. MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Annual Franchise Fee Payment - 2025 $189,244.36

1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. ESTATE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Senior Center Rehabilitation Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #4 $36,848.50
B. PRICE PAIGE & COMPANY
Audit Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #37820 $4,862.00
C. US BANK
California Statewide Community Development Authority
Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds Series 2006C $67,950.00 D. US BANK
California Statewide Community Development Authority
Water Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2012 $8,696.88
E. ITEM E WAS MOVED TO ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
F. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA, JR.

General Matters
Police Department
Private Development
$10,944.50
$1,681.50
$487.50
TOTAL $13,113.50
G. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
February 2026 Invoice #AR038364 $2,271.51
H. LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
Professional Services
Invoice # 315414 $97.00
I. J D E ENGINEERING, INC.

Construction Management and Inspection Services
January 2026
Progress Payment – Invoice #1062 $1,950.00
J. CALIFORNIA CAD SOLUTIONS, INC.

Progress Payment FY 2025-2026
Invoice #701910 $3,937.50
K. STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.

Wastewater Discharge Permit Groundwater Monitoring
2025 4th Quarter/Annual Report - Invoice #2522546 $4,985.50 City Council Page 5 March 10, 2026
L. LSC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC.

Short Range Transit Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #82758 $217.50
M. WGR SOUTHWEST, INC.

City Storm Water Permit Assistance
Progress Payment – Invoice #33102 $425.00
N. VALLEY 29 ELECTRIC, LLC
EV Charging Station Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #2 $17,051.02
O. KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION
Ripona Resurface Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #4 $26,229.50

1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. 26-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON

AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF

CERTAIN FINANCIAL RECORDS,

DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS,

BOOKS, AND PAPERS
This resolution authorizes the destruction
of certain financial records, documents,
instruments, books and papers, in
accordance with the California
Government Code.

B. RESOLUTION NO. 26-11

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON

MAKING FINDINGS AND

DETERMINATIONS WITH

RESPECT TO THE DISABILITY OF

STEPHEN B MEECE WITHIN THE

MEANING OF THE CALIFORNIA

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'

RETIREMENT LAW
This resolution makes certain findings
and determinations as required under the
California Public Employees' Retirement
Law that Police Sergeant Stephen Meece
is eligible for industrial disability
retirement.

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1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - AMENDMENT NO. 1
LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with
LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. to
attend a City Council meeting in-person
and research micro-transit service
models as part of the development of the
Short Range Transit Plan in the not-toexceed amount of $4,340 (funding source: Local Transportation Fund
required transit set aside - current
balance $646,000).

B. EV CHARGING STATION PROJECT
Valley 29 Electric, LLC Accept the work completed by Valley 29 Electric, LLC and authorize the filing
of a Notice of Completion with the San
Joaquin County Recorder’s Office. A
retention amount of $6,969.92 shall be
withheld and will be payable no earlier
than thirty-five (35) days after the
recording of the Notice of Completion
and no later than sixty (60) days from
the date of Council acceptance.

C. LANDSCAPE REPAIR PROJECT
Grover Landscape Services, Inc. Accept the work completed by Grover Landscape Services, Inc. and authorize
the filing of a Notice of Completion
with the San Joaquin County Recorder’s
Office. A retention amount of
$36,915.22 shall be withheld and will be
payable no earlier than thirty-five (35)
days after the recording of the Notice of
Completion and no later than sixty (60)
days from the date of Council
acceptance.

D. LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT
White Brenner, LP Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Letter of Engagement with
White Brenner, LP. Authorize staff to
take all necessary actions to terminate
the City's current contract with Abbott
& Kindermann or its successor.

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E. LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Renne Public Law Group Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Legal Services Agreement with
Renne Public Law Group. Authorize
staff to take all necessary actions to
terminate the City's current contract
with Abbott & Kindermann or its
successor.

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT

1.2E : BANK OF STOCKTON
Semi-Annual Retirement Account Administration
Fees for non-PERS employees $71,940.51
Council Member Restuccia wished to recuse himself from the vote because he is a paid elected director for the Bank of Stockton.

Restuccia left the room.

Motion to approve Item 1.2E Bank of Stockton Invoice.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
SECONDER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Zuber, de Graaf
ABSTAIN: Restuccia
Restuccia returned to the meeting.
**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. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 This is a public hearing to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on
the recommended use of CDBG and
HOME Program funds allocated to the
City of Ripon.

Recommended Action: Approve the
recommended 2026-2027 CDBG funding
allocation of $78,262 to the Senior Center
Interior Rehabilitation Project and $13,811
to the public service programs that
requested funding. Additionally, approve
the recommended 2026-2027 HOME
Program funds of $24,394 to be allocated
to the low-income down payment
assistance program that is administered by
San Joaquin County. Lastly, direct staff to
process the necessary documentation with
San Joaquin County to facilitate the
allocation of these funds.

Planning Director Zuidervaart introduced Planning Secretary Winters.

Winters said this is the annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds received from HUD and administered through the County.

Winters stated that the CDBG funds are divided into two categories: public works programs and public service programs. For the public service programs, the City received the same four applications as the previous year, three administered through the County and one local application from Bethany Home in Ripon. He said for the public works portion, staff recommends allocating funds to Phase Two of the Senior Center interior improvement project, as Phase One, which focused on exterior improvements, is nearing completion.

Winters also explained that HOME funds are recommended to be allocated toward rental and down payment assistance programs for low-income residents within the City of Ripon, which are administered through the County.

Council Member Zuber expressed concern that the HOME funds being held by the County continue to accumulate and asked whether there were other ways the City could use those funds for projects that would benefit Ripon residents.

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Winters responded that the funds must be used for qualifying low-income housing activities. Currently, the City does not have a qualifying project, so the funds are being held as a placeholder for the down payment assistance program. Planning Director Zuidervaart said that the funds could be allocated differently in the future through a public hearing process and that staff intends to bring potential projects and funding recommendations to the Council.

Zuber reiterated his concern about the growing balance held by the County and stated he would prefer the City identify ways to use the funds rather than risk the County reallocating them.

Zuber also asked about the public service funding allocations, noting that the total amount requested by applicants exceeded the available funds and staff proposed reducing each allocation proportionally. He suggested that the City fully fund Bethany Home, the only local applicant, and divide the remaining funds among the three County programs.

Winters said that would be possible. He said that the County programs still provide services to Ripon residents, including the mobile farmers market, Meals on Wheels for seniors, and fair housing and additional down payment assistance programs.

Council Member Restuccia asked whether the accumulating HOME funds were physically held by the County.

Winters confirmed that the funds are held by the County for the down payment assistance program, allowing eligible Ripon residents to apply for assistance through the County.

Restuccia asked whether the funds were earning any interest while being held.

Zuidervaart stated that he was unsure and would need to look into that.

Restuccia commented that if the funds are not earning interest, they would essentially be “dead money,” and expressed interest in learning more about how the funds are being managed.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
No one from the public wished to speak at this time.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
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Motion to approve the 2026-2027 CDBG and HOME Programs funding allocations with Bethany receiving the fully requested amount and the remaining funds be divided between the other three agencies by percentage requested and direct staff to process the necessary documentation with San Joaquin County to facilitate this grant program.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf

3. ORDINANCES
First Reading and Introduction
A. ORDINANCE NO. 935

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AMENDING CHAPTER 9.23
"GENERAL RULES FOR CITY PARKS"

OF THE RIPON MUNICIPAL CODE
This Ordinance amends Chapter 9.23
"General Rules for City Parks" to clarify
the process for obtaining a park use permit,
specify when violations of park rules
constitute an infraction or misdemeanor,
and establish protections for open space
areas controlled or operated by the City for
park, recreation, or open space purposes.

City Administrator Werner explained that Chapter 9.23 of the City’s Municipal Code establishes the rules and regulations governing the use of City parks and recreational facilities. The proposed ordinance updates presented to the City Council were developed with input from several departments, including the City Manager’s office, City Attorney, Parks and Recreation Director, Chief of Police, and City Clerk.

Werner stated that staff is proposing changes in three primary areas. The first set of changes updates the park use permit process for organized events and activities held in City parks.

The current language in the Municipal Code does not reflect the process that is actually being used. The proposed revisions align the code with the existing process, which primarily involves the Parks and Recreation Director and the Recreation Commission, and clarifies their respective responsibilities.

Werner said the second group of changes clarifies which violations of the prohibited conduct provisions in City parks are considered infractions and which would be prosecuted as misdemeanors. Staff reviewed the Code and revised the language to clearly distinguish between the two.

Werner said the third set of changes adds language intended to protect natural areas within open spaces owned, controlled, or operated by the City for park, recreation, or open space purposes. Werner said the riparian habitat along the river is an example of open space and explained that the new language would prohibit activities such as excavation, grading, or other alterations in those areas.

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Werner said that staff identified an additional item that is not included in the current draft.

Staff would like to add language expanding the existing prohibition on driving or parking motor vehicles on park lawns to also include personal transportation devices, such as e-bikes and e-scooters.

Werner said there is a minor clean-up item in Section 050A, where the ordinance currently states a timeframe in two different ways. Staff plans to clarify this language when the ordinance returns for the second reading.

Council Member Restuccia thanked staff for addressing the riparian habitat concerns and asked about the penalties associated with violations. He said that the ordinance references penalties and remediation requirements but does not clearly state the specific fine amounts, and expressed concern that penalties should be high enough to discourage violations.

City Attorney Terpstra explained that misdemeanors carry a $1,000 fine per violation, but additional state laws may apply in cases involving riparian habitat damage or endangered species. In such cases, fines under state law could range from $25,000 to $50,000, depending on the violation. He said that the ordinance allows the City to recover costs for any remediation efforts if habitat damage occurs.

Restuccia responded that while the explanation was helpful, the ordinance references another section for penalties, meaning readers would need to consult that section to determine the specific fines. Terpstra confirmed that the language is intentionally broad so penalties can be cumulative and flexible, allowing enforcement to cover a wide range of potential violations.

Restuccia asked about the provision allowing 25 business days to approve or deny a park use permit, stating that the timeframe seemed too long and suggesting the process should take closer to five to ten days.

Recreation Director Stevens explained that permits can often be approved sooner and that the longer timeframe was originally tied to the requirement for Recreation Commission review, which is no longer necessary. Stevens said staff could reduce the timeframe but noted applicants still need time to submit materials such as insurance documentation and allow staff to review availability.

Restuccia suggested 10 business days as a more appropriate timeframe. Staff agreed to review the language and potentially bring back a revised timeframe.

Mayor Barton asked Police Chief Sauer whether park violations in the riparian area are primarily committed by Ripon residents or visitors from out of town. Sauer said it is a mixture of both, though there tends to be more activity from non-residents during summer weekends.

Barton asked how the City plans to publicize the new rules and penalties. Werner explained that signage has been drafted for placement at park and trail entrances informing visitors of the prohibited activities, potential fines, and encouraging the public to report violations to the Ripon Police Department.

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Motion to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance 935 amending Chapter 9.23 "General Rules for City Parks" to clarify the process for obtaining a park use permit, specify when violations of park rules constitute an infraction or misdemeanor, and establish protections for open space areas controlled or operated by the City for park, recreation, or open space purposes and include changes discussed.

RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/14/2026 6:00 PM MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf
Second Reading and Adoption
B. ORDINANCE NO. 934

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AMENDING CHAPTER 10.10 "SPEED
LIMITS" OF THE RIPON MUNICIPAL
CODE
This ordinance amends Chapter 10.10,
“Speed Limits,” of the Ripon Municipal
Code to update the posted speed limits of
five roadway segments, based on the
findings of the 2025 Engineering and
Traffic Survey.

City Administrator Werner said this is the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 934 amending Chapter 10.10, “Speed Limits,” of the Ripon Municipal Code to update the posted speed limits of five roadway segments, based on the findings of the 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey.

Motion to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 934 amending Chapter 10.10, “Speed Limits,” of the Ripon Municipal Code to update the posted speed limits of five roadway segments, based on the findings of the 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
SECONDER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf

4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. RIPON CONSOLIDATED FIRE DISTRICT: UPDATE ON FIRE SUPPRESSION

ASSESSMENT
Discussion/No Action Chief DeHart will provide an update to the City Council on the Fire District’s efforts
pursuing a fire suppression assessment
pursuant to Proposition 218 to hire the
additional staff necessary to improve
response times that have increased as a
result of concurrent calls.

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Ripon Consolidated Fire District Chief DeHart provided an update on the Ripon Fire District’s (District) proposed benefit assessment, or Proposition 218, and the progress toward placing it before property owners. He explained that the primary need for the assessment is the increasing number of concurrent calls for service, which reached 986 in 2025, averaging about 2.7 per day. These calls occur when crews are already responding to another incident, forcing firefighters to triage calls or rely on mutual aid from neighboring jurisdictions.

DeHart reported that the District has been working with a consultant to review and categorize parcels that transferred from the County and to develop the engineer’s report, including clear indexing language that both attorneys and the public can understand. The District is also preparing an outreach strategy to educate the community about the proposal.

DeHart said that he has been meeting with major stakeholders and property owners, including representatives from the City, schools, Bethany Home, local businesses, the wine industry, and major businesses to explain the proposal and discuss potential assessments. DeHart noted that while no one favors new taxes, most conversations have been professional and understanding once the District’s financial history and service demands are explained, including the fact that revenues have remained largely unchanged since 1985.

DeHart highlighted the support of a community advisory group of about 25 members, who provide feedback from a citizen perspective. In addition, the District is using social media and local media outreach, including coordination with the Manteca Bulletin, to share information and provide context about the District’s needs and past decisions, such as the construction of Station 3.

DeHart said the District hopes to finalize the engineer’s report soon, with a draft expected by April or May. If approved, ballots could be mailed in late May or early June, followed by a 45-day voting period, with results expected around the August Fire Board meeting.

Additional town hall meetings will be held to inform residents and answer questions as the process moves forward.

Council Member Uecker asked how the public response to the proposal has been. DeHart stated that most feedback has been positive, although there is still significant work to do.

He said that negative comments have been few, and while everyone supports strong fire and police services, people sometimes disagree on how to fund them.

Council Member Restuccia acknowledged the positive response and commented that the outreach efforts and committees involved appear to be thorough. He noted that although Ripon’s population is not growing significantly, the aging population is increasing demand for services. He shared an example of a resident who had to wait for assistance from another city, which reinforced the need for the proposed funding measure.

DeHart responded that the District has seen more third and fourth concurrent calls this year, often requiring assistance from Manteca or Escalon, resulting in an average 14- minute response time for those calls. He explained that although the City’s population City Council Page 14 March 10, 2026
growth has been limited, only about 21 new home permits in five years, the aging population and growth in surrounding communities are increasing service demands. He said without new development generating revenue, the District must rely on the existing customer base for funding.

Council Member de Graaf thanked him for his communication efforts and encouraged continued outreach to help residents understand the benefits of the proposed funding measure.

Mayor Barton commented that recent media coverage and social media discussions about concurrent calls are likely helping inform the public. He also noted that some residents mistakenly believe the District is part of the City, and he appreciated that District staff have been clearly explaining that the District is an independent agency with a separate funding structure. He added that several residents he spoke with have become more supportive of the proposal over time.

Barton asked DeHart about the indexing component of the assessment, which had been a concern during the previous attempt.

DeHart explained that the prior proposal included a 3% cap, but some residents interpreted it as an automatic yearly increase. He emphasized that the District has historically been very conservative with spending, which contributed to the current financial challenges. He noted that the Board is reviewing the indexing language carefully and plans to present a clearer version, though final details have not yet been approved.
de Graaf added that in similar funding measures, governing boards often set a maximum allowable increase but rarely implement the full amount, instead reviewing financial needs each year before deciding on adjustments. He said that this will likely remain a common question from the public.

Barton concluded by thanking Chief DeHart for his leadership and reaffirmed the City’s support and partnership, expressing hope that the effort will successfully secure stable funding for the Fire District.

REPORTS
Department Heads:

Planning Director Zuidervaart said there will not be a March Planning Commission Meeting.

Public Works Director Pease said February water numbers were within 1% of last year’s numbers.

Pease said staff is working on changes to Ripon Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 “Garbage Collection and Disposal” that will include some general clean-up as well as Council’s request to extend the Annual Brush Pick-Up Program by one week.

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City Council:

Council Member de Graaf thanked everyone for coming and sharing their concerns.

Council Member Restuccia said April 4 is the 8th Annual First Responder Appreciation Day. He said instead of giving out t-shirts they are going to give the money to the first responders.

Mayor Barton thanked Kelly Donohue and the Ripon Chamber of Commerce staff for their work creating a fabulous Almond Blossom festival.

Barton said the City’s Spring Newsletter highlighted the City’s crime statistics over the past ten years showing the reduced crime rate.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM. (Signed) Gary Barton
Mayor
ATTEST:
(Signed) Lisa Roos
City Clerk
Ripon City Council Minutes
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 – 6:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:15 PM
CLOSED SESSION: The closed session meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS: No one from the public wished to speak at this time.

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., 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

2. Public Employment pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code:

Police Sergeant

3. Potential or Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(e)(1) of the California Government Code – 1 case.

Return to open session.

City Attorney Terpstra Jr. said no reportable action was taken.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM with Mayor Barton leading in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

INVOCATION:

Pastor Mark Van Dyke gave the invocation.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 10, 2026 6:00 PM (Approval of Minutes) City Council Page 2 February 10, 2026
ROLL CALL:

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, Kelly Donohue, Mark Van Dyke.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

Emil Guillermo, Ripon Poet Laureate, said he had written two short poems about Ripon and proceeded to read them.

Guillermo said there will be a poetry reading at the Ripon Library on February 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Ripon City Council meeting of January 13, 2026 and the Special City Council Meeting of January 29, 2026.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
SECONDER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf

1. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - JAN 13, 2026 6:00 PM

2. CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - JAN 29, 2026 2:00 PM APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED):

Mayor Barton requested Item 1.4B be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

Motion to approve the agenda as amended.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Feb 10, 2026 6:00 PM (Approval of Minutes) City Council Page 3 February 10, 2026

1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
SECONDER: Daniel de Graaf, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf

1.1. Income
A. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sales Tax
(January 2025 $242,735.44)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $2,534,853
FY 2024-25 YTD: $2,492,698
Highway Users Tax
(December 2024 $41,847.25)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $230,807
FY 2024-25 YTD: $251,892
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(January 2025 $37,817.15)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $258,741
FY 2024-25 YTD: $255,416
$271,914.28
$31,735.60
$34,935.82
TOTAL $338,585.70
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
January 2026 $1,336.34
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment - December 2025 $5,101.99

1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. ASSOCIATED PENSION CONSULTANTS
Annual Administration Services for
Non-Public Safety Retirement Plan $12,550.00
B. PROVOST & PRITCHARD CONSULTING GROUP
Water Loss Audit Validation (FY24/25)
Progress Payment – Invoice #125881 $1,650.00
C. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA, JR.

General Matters
Police Department
Private Development
$9,410.50
$1,091.50
$650.00
TOTAL $11,152.00
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D. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEMBERSHIP
2026 Membership Dues $8,237.00
2026 Division Dues $157.69
TOTAL $8,394.69
E. LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
Professional Services
Invoice # 311009 $910.50
F. SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
SSJGSA Expenses
4th Quarter 2025 - Invoice #Ripon 2025Q4 $10,456.66
G. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
January 2026 Invoice #AR038305 $2,349.50
H. CORONA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, LLC
General Water System Consulting Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #U-9352
Progress Payment – Invoice #U-9423
Progress Payment – Invoice #U-9476
$890.00
$740.00
$370.00
TOTAL $2,000.00
I. J D E ENGINEERING, INC.

Construction Management and Inspection Services
December 2025
Progress Payment – Invoice #1041 $600.00
J. LSC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC.

Short Range Transit Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #82656 $662.50
K. WOODARD & CURRAN
Waste Water Treatment Plant Planning Report Update
Progress Payment – Invoice #258737 $72,253.75
L. ASPEN SURVEY COMPANY, INC.

State Mandated Survey Monument Evaluation
Progress Payment – Invoice #25-001-1 $3,100.00
M. VALLEY 29 ELECTRIC, LLC
EV Charging Station Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #1 $115,377.50
N. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.

Environmental Review for Lawson Drayage
(Reimbursed by Developer)
Progress Payment – Invoice #52973 $3,744.30
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O. RIPON CONSOLIDATED FIRE DISTRICT
Reimbursement for Fire Suppression Assessment Expenses $3,500.00 P. KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION
Ripona Resurface Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #3 $255,508.95

1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. 26-6

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON

OF ITS INTENTION TO

UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR

THE FORMATION OF AN

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO BE

KNOWN AS MEADOWOOD
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 26-1,

CITY OF RIPON, COUNTY OF SAN

JOAQUIN, CALIFORNIA, TO LEVY

AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS

PURSUANT TO THE

LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
ACT OF 1972 FOR THE

MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN

LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION
SYSTEMS; AND DIRECTING THE

CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ON

BEHALF OF THE CITY OF RIPON

AN ENGINEER'S REPORT
This resolution begins the formation of
Meadowood Assessment District No. 26-
1 to collect assessments for the
maintenance of landscaping & irrigation
systems and directs the City Engineer to
prepare an Engineer’s Report for said
assessment district.

B. RESOLUTION NO. 26-7

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON

UPDATING THE GARBAGE FEES

FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
This resolution updates the fees for
customer-requested garbage services.

C. RESOLUTION NO. 26-8

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2024-
25 FINANCIAL TRANSFERS
This resolution approves the financial
transfer to the Street and Road Reserve
Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in
accordance with Resolution 15-23 that
established a dedicated funding source to
reconstruct streets and roads that have
exceeded their useful life.
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1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. 457 PLAN CHANGES
Mission Square/ICMA Approve the recommended changes to
the City of Ripon’s Deferred
Compensation 457 Plan and authorize
the Mayor, City Administrator or City
Clerk to execute all necessary
documents to implement these changes.

B. ITEM B WAS MOVED TO ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
C. EV CHARGING STATION PROJECT
Valley 29 Electric, LLC
Change Order No. 1
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the
addition of two bollards on the eastern
side of the Corporation Yard, in the not
to exceed amount of $3,748.44 (funding
source: Carbon Reduction Program
Grant).

D. CLAIM
Robert Umberger Settle the claim filed by Robert
Umberger.

E. PARCEL MAP
Parcel Map No. 25-77 Accept Parcel Map No. 25-77 (1749 N.

Jack Tone Road - Jeff and Judy Van
Groningen) and authorize the City
Engineer to sign for recording.

F. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BaseCamp Environmental, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services
Agreement with BaseCamp
Environmental, Inc. to provide on-call
environmental consulting services for
private development projects (funding
source: private development
reimbursement accounts).

G. RESOLUTION NO. 26-9

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON

APPROVING THE

REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF RIPON

AND STANISLAUS COUNTY
This resolution approves the
Reimbursement Agreement between the
City of Ripon and Stanislaus County for a
portion of the cost to repair the Stanislaus
River Bike/Pedestrian Bridge and
authorizes the Mayor to execute the
Reimbursement Agreement.
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H. POTHOLING PROJECT
Allen A. Waggoner Construction, Inc. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Allen A.

Waggoner Construction, Inc. to perform
utility potholing in support of the design
of roadway improvements planned south
of Main Street in the amount of $34,995
(funding source: Street & Road
Operating Fund).

I. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
George Montross Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Professional Services
Agreement with George Montross to
assist in the development and oversight
of a State mandated Cross-Connection
Control Plan in the not to exceed
amount of $10,000.00 (funding source:

Water Enterprise Operating Fund).

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT

1.4B : QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT REVIEW
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 Accept the City’s quarterly investment report for the period ending December 31,
2025.

Mayor Barton said he pulled the item because some of the numbers did not make sense to him and he felt it would be beneficial for City Clerk Roos to explain it for the public.

City Clerk Roos said on page two of the staff report the total on the bottom for the estimated annual rate of return is noted as 3.81% but 3.81% is actually lower than all the estimated annual rates of return that City receives from their various investments. She said that is actually just the interest that is earned for the quarter divided by what the balance is at the end of the quarter. Roos said it is not technically a rate of return and she will remove that from future reports.

Motion to approve Item 1.4B Quarterly Investment Report Review.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
SECONDER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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2. ORDINANCES
First Reading and Introduction
A. ORDINANCE NO. 934

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

City Administrator Werner said staff went through the traffic study at the January 13, 2026 City Council meeting and through that analysis there were five roads that were identified for speed limit changes. He said at the Council meeting there was discussion regarding Hoff Drive between Colony Road and Santos Avenue. Werner said the initial recommendation from staff was to increase the speed limit from 25 to 35 miles per hour but after considering Council's comments and reviewing the data a second time, staff changed the recommendation to 30 miles per hour.

Motion to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance 934 amending Chapter

10.10, “Speed Limits,” of the Ripon Municipal Code to update the posted speed limits of five roadway segments, based on the findings of the 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey.

RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 3/10/2026 6:00 PM MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf

3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN
Discussion/No Action LSC Transportation Consultants staff will provide the City Council an overview of
the draft Short Range Transit Plan for the
planning period of 2026-2036. With input
from the City Council, the final Short
Range Transit Plan will be presented at a
future City Council meeting for action to
approve the plan.

City Administrator Werner introduced Genevieve Evans with LSC Transportation. She said her team has been working to update the short-range transit plan, which is something that is done every five years or so.
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Evans described Ripon’s demographics and said the City of Ripon has a low proportion of potentially transit-dependent individuals compared to California averages by population. She said San Joaquin County’s population is expected to increase in the coming years, and its senior population is expected to grow rapidly.

Evans said Blossom Express operates on a fixed route on Tuesdays and Thursdays and offers four round trips per day. She said the fare is $2.00 for a one-way general fare ticket.

Evans said the Blossom Express loops Ripon and then travels south to Vintage Faire Mall, Kaiser and Target in Modesto before returning to Ripon’s Library with ¾ mile deviations possible.

Evans said the ADA Paratransit or Dial-A-Ride requires that users must call City Hall at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride. She said the fare is $15.00 and the service is available to all disabled and senior residents. Evans said door-to-door service is available within a 15-mile radius of the City and operates weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and there is no weekend service. She said the Dial-a-Ride numbers are a fraction of what they were pre-COVID with 234 riders in fiscal year 2019-20 and just 30 riders in fiscal year 2023-24.

Evans said Blossom Express ridership is still just over half of pre-COVID numbers with 685 riders for fiscal year 2023-24. She said the busiest months for the Blossom Express are February and April, Evans said she was not sure what made these months so popular.

Evans said an LSC surveyor was on-board the Blossom Express to survey riders on November 12 and November 14, 2026 and there were 4 respondents. She said respondents represented all age groups, 3 out of 4 respondents lacked alternative means of transportation and trip purposes included medical, shopping and school. She said respondents said information about Blossom Express services can be difficult to understand but overall perceptions of Blossom Express services were very positive.

Evans said LSC did an online community survey and 81% of respondents do not use the Blossom Express service and 72% of respondents do not use any other regional transit services. She said of those who do use transit 80% of participants use Blossom Express for recreation or social purposes and 60% of participants use the service for shopping.

She said most respondents agreed that public transit is an important community service in Ripon.

Evans said draft plan recommendations include expanding service on Tuesdays and Thursdays by 2 hours and expanding the deviation areas to all of the City of Ripon. She said this would have a minimal impact on resources. Evans said the draft plan also includes the recommendation to include microtransit services and said she believes this would allow for an additional 720 trips per year with an estimated cost of $60,000. 1 Packet Pg. 24
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Evans explained that total operating revenue includes all funding sources, including Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds, Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds derived from state sales tax, with 25% required to be used for transit per SJCOG, a small contribution from Bethany Home, and Measure K funds. She noted that FTA funds are projected to increase by approximately 2% annually and that the transit program currently has a healthy carryover balance. Combined, these sources total approximately $1.66 million in the first year.

Evans stated that updated operating cost estimates are lower than previously projected, at approximately $146,000–$150,000 annually to operate as-is, with an additional $60,000 for the recommended short-range transit plan improvements. She advised that, after accounting for operating and capital considerations, there are sufficient funds to implement the draft recommendations and capital plan. She added that the City can apply for FTA Section 5339 grant funds, which typically cover 80% of vehicle purchases. She noted that due to low annual mileage, the two 30-passenger Gillig buses used for the Blossom Express would not require replacement until approximately 2037.

Council Member Zuber asked whether the Modesto stops are connected to the Modesto transit system and whether riders could transfer to other routes. Evans confirmed that Vintage Faire Mall is a major transfer point with access to several “S” routes and noted that wait times for transfers are sometimes as short as 15 minutes, though they can vary.

Zuber asked about reducing the $15 Dial-A-Ride fare, stating that it may be too expensive for some users. Evans responded that the fare could be reduced and suggested a range of $5–$10 as potentially reasonable, noting the importance of balancing affordability with demand.

Zuber expressed concern about pricing residents out of the service, while also acknowledging the need to avoid setting fares so low that demand exceeds capacity or results in high per-hour operating costs with minimal ridership. Evans said that for micro transit programs, a fare of approximately $4 is typical.

Evans also recommended setting aside additional funding for marketing and administrative support, including improving public awareness of Blossom Express and Dial-A-Ride. She said suggestions also included enhancing the website with clearer schedules and route maps and implementing a GTFS feed to integrate with Google Maps so riders can more easily plan trips.

Mayor Barton questioned whether expanding service hours through a proposed micro transit program justified the additional $60,000 annual cost, particularly given current ridership levels. Evans clarified that the proposed micro transit service would operate within Ripon on Friday and Saturday evenings and acknowledged that the decision ultimately rests with the Council. Zuber said that the Council receives transit funds that must be used for transit purposes or returned, and that some of the proposed service could be funded without impacting the general budget.
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Council Member de Graaf said that while transit services do not fully recover their costs, they provide important community benefits, including access to medical appointments, shopping, dining, and support for local businesses, and that the Council must determine the appropriate level of service investment.

The Council discussed how transit service could support local community events. Zuber said that during the weekly farmers market, residents often struggle to find parking and suggested that a circulating transit route could transport attendees to and from the event, reducing parking congestion and improving access. Zuber said that this would allow more residents to participate without needing to drive.

Council discussed similar parking challenges during local football and baseball games. It was suggested that event-based transit service, particularly on Friday nights or during recurring events such as the farmers market, could provide a practical solution. Council discussed the idea of establishing a schedule aligned with community events held consistently over several months.

REPORTS
Department Heads:

Police Chief Sauer said there will be a community meeting on February 11, 2026 in the Emergency Operations Center at the Ripon Police Department at 7:00 PM.

Planning Director Zuidervaart said there will not be a Planning Commission meeting in February.

Public Works Director Pease reported that April water usage was down 9% compared to last year’s numbers.

Pease said that the Recycling Center will be closed on February 21, 2026 for Almond Blossom.

City Administrator Werner passed out an update of engineering projects and said that work has begun on pedestrian improvements at key intersections along Fulton Avenue between River Road and the Fulton overpass. He also noted that the project includes widening Fulton Avenue from two lanes to four lanes between Colony Road and near the Fulton overpass.

Werner said that one of the Council’s recent priorities is the resurfacing of West Ripon Road from Jack Tone Road to the City limits, and that engineering work on the project has begun. He said that it is a relatively small project and is anticipated to go out to bid in April. He added that resurfacing of River Road between Jack Tone Road and North Ripon is also in progress, with a similar April bid timeframe.

Werner said that the Community Center parking lot and baseball fields project is nearing completion of design and will be going out to bid soon. 1 Packet Pg. 26
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City Council:

Council Member de Graaf thanked those who attended the meeting.

Council Member Restuccia said the Almond Blossom festival is less than two weeks away.

Mayor Barton thanked everyone for attending and thanked the Cadets for attending.

Barton encouraged everyone to participate in the upcoming Almond Blossom festival.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 PM. (Signed) Gary Barton
Mayor
ATTEST:
(Signed) Lisa Roos
City Clerk
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1.1.A.a
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Attachment: 2025 - 4th Qtr (4996 : State of California) State Controller's Office
Remittance AdviceHighway Users Tax CitiesClaim Schedule: 2500263 and 2500263AIssue Date: February 3, 2026Fiscal Year: 2025-2026Collection Period: December 24, 2025 - January 23, 2026Description: Streets and Highways Code sections 2103, 2105, 2106, 2107 and 2107.5.For assistance, please contact Lucas Rasmussen at 916-323-1374 or at [email protected].

City Population Section 2103 Section 2105 Section 2106 Section 2107 Section 2107 Snow
(Included in Section
2107 Amount) Section 2107.5 Gross Claim
Withheld/Return of
Funds due to
Delinquent Annual
Street Report Payment Amount Year To Date
Ripon City Treasurer 15,988 $10,490.41 $7,596.89 $5,508.41 $10,291.80 $0.00 $0.00 $33,887.51 $0.00 $33,887.51 $264,694.01

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Attachment: fy2526_1hwycityra (4996 : State of California) State Controller's Office
Remittance Advice
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) - Cities Claim Schedule: 2500285 and 2500285A
Issue Date: February 20, 2026
Fiscal Year: 2025-2026
Collection Period: January 01, 2026 - January 31, 2026
Description: Streets & Highways Code section 2032(h)(2), Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account allocation to cities.

For assistance, please contact Maria Abugarade Rayo at 916-890-3689 or at [email protected].

City Population Payment Amount Year To Date
Ripon City Treasurer 15,988 $38,049.36 $219,905.26
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Attachment: rmra_cities_remit_2526_feb26 (4996 : State of California)

1.1.B.a
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Attachment: WASTE MANAGEMENT (4997 : Waste Management)
202601 Total
CR Cash Receipts 1 Commercial $ 33,306.14 $ 33,306.14
CR Cash Receipts 2 Roll Off $ 25,729.95 $ 25,729.95
CR Cash Receipts 3 Residential $ - $ -
CR Cash Receipts 4 $ -
CR Cash Receipts 5 $ -
CR Cash Receipts TTL Total Cash Receipts $ 59,036.09 $ 59,036.09 FFA Franchise Fee Payable 1 Franchise Fees Due $ 4,722.89 $ 4,722.89 FFA Franchise Fee Payable 2 $ -
FFA Franchise Fee Payable 3 $ -
FFA Franchise Fee Payable 4 $ -
FFA Franchise Fee Payable 5
FFA Franchise Fee Payable TTL Total Franchise Fee Payable $ 4,722.89 $ 4,722.89 FFR Franchise Fee Rate 1 Franchise Fee Rate 8%
Amount: $ 4,722.89
259 N Wilma Ave
Stockton Scavengers
(a USA Waste of California, Inc. company)
1240 Navy Dr, Stockton, CA 95296
City of Ripon
Administrative Coding
WM VndrNo: 386801
Ripon, CA 95366
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment
For the Month Ended January 2026
Section Description Line Description

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Attachment: WASTE MANAGEMENT (4997 : Waste Management)

1.1.C.a
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Attachment: Charter (4999 : Charter Communications)

1.1.D.a
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Attachment: GILTON (5003 : Gilton Solid Waste Management, Inc.)

1.1.D.a
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Attachment: GILTON (5003 : Gilton Solid Waste Management, Inc.)

1.1.E.a
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Attachment: MID (4975 : Modesto Irrigation District)

1.1.E.a
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Attachment: MID (4975 : Modesto Irrigation District)
CONTRACTOR: Estate Design and Construction, Inc.

PROJECT: Senior Center Rehabilitation Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

INVOICE NO: 4
DATE: 2/28/2026
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $348,000.00 PREVIOUSLY BILLED AMOUNT: $232,505.35 LESS RETENTION: $11,625.27
APPROVED CONTRACT CHANGES: $67,843.85 PREVIOUSLY PAID AMOUNT: $220,880.08 CURRENT INVOICED AMOUNT: $38,787.90
LESS RETENTION: $1,939.40
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $415,843.85 CURRENT AMOUNT DUE: $36,848.50 TOTAL BILLED TO DATE (INCL CURRENT INVOICE) $271,293.25 LESS RETENTION: $13,564.67
TOTAL PAID TO DATE: $257,728.58

INVOICE SUMMARY
Remaining Contract Amount: $144,550.60
Approx. % Complete: 65%

INVOICE SUMMARY
Landscaping, exterior renovation and installation of pergola pre-purchased by the City at the Ripon Senior Center.

CONTRACT INFORMATION BILLING INFORMATION
Final ground cover plants and ground cover of rock and decomposed granite placed. CMU wall placed, concrete fill poured, and painting finished. Stucco and painting completed for the facing of the building. Drywall patch on inside finished. Final electrical connections made, fans installed, and sconces for lighting installed. Windows and Door installations completed at pergola and front building.

1.2.A.a
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Attachment: Invoice 4_Estate Design and Construction (4893 : Estate Design and Construction, Inc.)

1.2.B.a
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Attachment: Price Paige (4957 : Price Paige & Company)
Invoice Date: 2/9/2026
Invoice Number: 3149210
Funds due on 3/13/2026
City of Ripon, California
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, California 95366
Contact Phone Fax Email
Ms. Lisa Roos (209)-599-2108 (209)-599-2685 [email protected] Account Number: 6711791700
CSCDA WATER 2006 C
Invoice for Debt Service Payment on 4/1/2026
Cusip Maturity
Date
Accrual
Start Date
Accrual End
Date
No. of
Days
Principal Balance Interest
Rate
Interest Principal Premium/
Discount
13077WFS4 10/1/2027 10/1/2025 3/31/2026 180 $770,000.00 4.50% $17,325.00 $0.00 13077WFT2 10/1/2032 10/1/2025 3/31/2026 180 $2,250,000.00 4.50% $50,625.00 $0.00 $3,020,000.00 $67,950.00 $0.00
Interest Due: $67,950.00
Principal Deposit Due:

Net Due: $67,950.00

PAYMENT SUMMARY
Total Interest Due: $67,950.00
TOTAL DUE 3/13/2026 $67,950.00
Notes

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
US Bank must receive funds prior to 10:30 A.M. CST to
ensure DTCC receives funds prior to their same day
settlement deadline of 2:00 P.M. CST. Any payments
received by DTCC after the 2:00 P.M. deadline will be
allocated the next day.

ABA: 091000022
BBK: U.S. Bank N.A.

A/C: 180121167365
BNF: U.S. Bank Trust N.A.

OBI: 3010754

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Attachment: US Bank - 2006 Bonds 04-1-26 Debt Service Invoice (4992 : US Bank - Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds Series 2006C) Page
2 of 2
U.S. BANK CONTACTS
Prod Ops
Analyst
Michelle Anderson Email: [email protected] Phone: (651)-466-6139 3010754

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Attachment: US Bank - 2006 Bonds 04-1-26 Debt Service Invoice (4992 : US Bank - Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds Series 2006C) Invoice Date: 2/10/2026
Invoice Number: 3152035
Funds due on 4/1/2026
City of Ripon, California
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, California 95366
Contact Phone Fax Email
Ms. Lisa Roos (209)-599-2108 (209)-599-2685 [email protected] Account Number: 6712004400

CITY OF RIPON
Invoice for Debt Service Payment on 4/1/2026
Cusip Maturity
Date
Accrual
Start Date
Accrual End
Date
No. of
Days
Principal Balance Interest
Rate
Interest Principal Premium/
Discount
767530AP3 10/1/2026 10/1/2025 3/31/2026 180 $260,000.00 3.25% $4,225.00 $0.00 767530AQ1 10/1/2027 10/1/2025 3/31/2026 180 $265,000.00 3.375% $4,471.88 $0.00 $525,000.00 $8,696.88 $0.00
Interest Due: $8,696.88
Principal Deposit Due:

Net Due: $8,696.88

PAYMENT SUMMARY
Total Interest Due: $8,696.88
TOTAL DUE 4/1/2026 $8,696.88
Notes

ABA: 091000022
BBK: U.S. Bank N.A.

A/C: 180121167365
BNF: U.S. Bank Trust N.A.

OBI: RIPON2012
2012 Water Bond Payment

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Attachment: US Bank 2012 Water Bond Payment 10.2025 (4993 : US Bank - Water Revenue Bonds Series 2012) Page
2 of 2
U.S. BANK CONTACTS
Prod Ops
Analyst
Megan Earl Email: [email protected] Phone: 651-466-6193 Prod Ops
Specialist
Megan Earl Email: [email protected] Phone: 651-466-6193 RIPON2012

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Attachment: US Bank 2012 Water Bond Payment 10.2025 (4993 : US Bank - Water Revenue Bonds Series 2012) Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra, Jr.

P.O. Box 443
Ripon, CA 95366
United States
Phone: 209-985-9273
Invoice
Invoice Number 00147
Matter General
Date of Issue 02/26/2026
Payment Terms Due Date
Due Date 03/28/2026
Billed To
City of Ripon
259 North Wilma Avenue
Ripon, California 95366
United States
$10,944.50 due 03/28/2026
Time Entries
Date Attorney Description Hourly Rate Qty Line Total
01/30/2026 Tom Terpstra Continue revising ADU
ordinance.
$295.00 3 $885.00
02/02/2026 Tom Terpstra Continue researching
easement encroachment
issue, begin drafting strategic
plan for resolution.
$295.00 4.3 $1,268.50
02/04/2026 Tom Terpstra Continue revising ADU
ordinance. Research re
same.
$295.00 3.5 $1,032.50
02/05/2026 Tom Terpstra Finish revising ADU
ordinance, correspondence
with K. Zuidervaart re same.
$295.00 4.6 $1,357.00
02/09/2026 Tom Terpstra Calls with THT and other
attorney contacts re
easement issue, work on
memo to Council re same.
$295.00 3.9 $1,150.50
02/10/2026 Tom Terpstra Finalize memorandum to
Council re closed session.

Conference with K. Werner re
same. Prepare for closed
session.
$295.00 3.4 $1,003.00
02/11/2026 Tom Terpstra Correspondence with
opposing counsel re
encroachment.
$295.00 0.3 $88.50
02/11/2026 Tom Terpstra Research re PERS matter. $295.00 0.6 $177.00 02/17/2026 Tom Terpstra Correspondence with K.

Werner and opposing
$295.00 0.2 $59.00

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Attachment: Terpstra Invoices-February (5001 : Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra, Jr.) counsel re easement matter.
02/17/2026 Tom Terpstra Review correspondence and
revisions to ADU ordinance
from K. Zuidervaart.
$295.00 0.2 $59.00
02/19/2026 Tom Terpstra Review, comment, and revise
proposed parks ordinance.
$295.00 2.1 $619.50
02/23/2026 Tom Terpstra Weekly meeting with K.

Werner re city matters.
$295.00 0.8 $236.00
02/23/2026 Tom Terpstra Review revisions to ADU
ordinance draft from K.

Zuidervaart, conference with
K. Zuidervaart re same.
$295.00 2.3 $678.50
02/23/2026 Tom Terpstra Correspondence with
opposing counsel re
easement matter.
$295.00 0.4 $118.00
02/24/2026 Tom Terpstra Review ADU ordinance
changes from K. Zuidervaart,
research, and prepare
comments for meeting.
$295.00 1.9 $560.50
02/24/2026 Tom Terpstra Discuss potential ordinance
change with councilmember.
$295.00 0.2 $59.00
02/24/2026 Tom Terpstra Review and revise parks
ordinance. Correspondence
with K. Werner re same.
$295.00 2 $590.00
02/24/2026 Tom Terpstra Review draft agenda.

Correspondence with K.

Werner re same.
$295.00 0.4 $118.00
02/25/2026 Tom Terpstra Meeting with K. Zuidervaart
and M. Winters re ADU
ordinance amendment.
$295.00 2.5 $737.50
02/25/2026 Tom Terpstra Conference with K. Werner re
city matters and potential text
amendment.
$295.00 0.3 $88.50
02/26/2026 Tom Terpstra Correspondence with
opposing counsel re
easement issue.
$295.00 0.2 $59.00
Time Entries Total: 37.1 $10,944.50
Total $10,944.50
Amount Due $10,944.50
Outstanding Invoices
Number Due Date Amount Payments Balance
00147 (current) 03/28/2026 $10,944.50 $0.00 $10,944.50
Outstanding Balance $10,944.50

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Attachment: Terpstra Invoices-February (5001 : Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra, Jr.) Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra, Jr.

P.O. Box 443
Ripon, CA 95366
United States
Phone: 209-985-9273
Invoice
Invoice Number 00152
Matter Police Department
Date of Issue 02/26/2026
Payment Terms Due Date
Due Date 03/28/2026
Billed To
City of Ripon
259 North Wilma Avenue
Ripon, California 95366
United States
$1,681.50 due 03/28/2026
Time Entries
Date Attorney Description Hourly Rate Qty Line Total
02/06/2026 Tom Terpstra Brief correspondence and
review of PRA response
letter from C. Caro.
$295.00 0.2 $59.00
02/10/2026 Tom Terpstra Brief meeting with. D. Sauer
and L. Ries re dog hearing.

Call re hearing noticing.
$295.00 0.4 $118.00
02/17/2026 Tom Terpstra Call with E. Ries re cease
and desist letter, review
same.
$295.00 0.3 $88.50
02/18/2026 Tom Terpstra Prepare for and attend
hearing for M. Tearney.

Travel to/from;
correspondence with public
defender re case.
$295.00 2.3 $678.50
02/18/2026 Tom Terpstra Review letter from animal
rights group, research re
same. Meeting with L. Ries re
letter and shelter protocols.
$295.00 2 $590.00
02/20/2026 Tom Terpstra Review and revise PRA
request, call with C. Caro re
same.
$295.00 0.5 $147.50
Time Entries Total: 5.7 $1,681.50
Total $1,681.50
Amount Due $1,681.50

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Attachment: Terpstra Invoices-February (5001 : Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra, Jr.) Outstanding Invoices
Number Due Date Amount Payments Balance
00152 (current) 03/28/2026 $1,681.50 $0.00 $1,681.50
Outstanding Balance $1,681.50

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Attachment: Terpstra Invoices-February (5001 : Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra, Jr.) Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra, Jr.

P.O. Box 443
Ripon, CA 95366
United States
Phone: 209-985-9273
Invoice
Invoice Number 00153
Matter Private Development - 222 E. 4th Street
Date of Issue 02/26/2026
Payment Terms Due Date
Due Date 03/28/2026
Billed To
City of Ripon
259 North Wilma Avenue
Ripon, California 95366
United States
$487.50 due 03/28/2026
Time Entries
Date Attorney Description Hourly Rate Qty Line Total
02/12/2026 Tom Terpstra Call with K. Zuidervaart re
inquiries from Hakeem.

Correspondence with
Hakeem re same.
$325.00 0.7 $227.50
02/20/2026 Tom Terpstra Correspondence with
Hakeem re meeting date and
agenda, review agenda to
advise staff.
$325.00 0.4 $130.00
02/23/2026 Tom Terpstra Conference with K. Werner
and K. Zuidervaart re
proposed meeting agenda.
$325.00 0.4 $130.00
Time Entries Total: 1.5 $487.50
Total $487.50
Amount Due $487.50
Outstanding Invoices
Number Due Date Amount Payments Balance
00153 (current) 03/28/2026 $487.50 $0.00 $487.50
Outstanding Balance $487.50

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Attachment: Terpstra Invoices-February (5001 : Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra, Jr.) 0 Invoice Date: 02/28/26
AR Invoice: AR038364
DUE UPON RECEIPT
STOCKTON, CA 95205
[email protected]
SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
421 EAST WEBER AVE
ATTENTION: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
(209) 943‐1111
RIPON CA 95366
259 N WILMA AVE
CITY OF RIPON
To: Customer: C01524

INVOICE
Description Qty Unit Price Extended Price Payments Amt Due February 2026 39.9 56.93 2,271.51 0.00 $2,271.51
Total Due $2,271.51
STOCKTON, CA 95202
Total Payment:
02/28/26
Total Due: $2,271.51
Invoice Date:

SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
ATTENTION: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
421 EAST WEBER AVE
AR038364
C01524
AR Invoice:

Customer:

PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT

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Attachment: Invoice AR038364_SJRTD (5002 : SJRTD)

A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION
6033 W. Century Boulevard
5 th Floor Attorney – Client Privilege
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-981-2000
Fed. Tax I.D. #95-3658973
City of Ripon
Kevin Werner, City Administrator
[email protected]
cc: Lisa Roos
Invoice 315414
January 31, 2026
Client/Matter No.: RI234-00001
Re: General
Billing Summary
Total Fees $97.00
Total Costs $0.00
Total Charges $97.00
Total Balance Due: $97.00

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Attachment: Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (5004 : Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Bill)

INVOICE
J D E Engineering, Inc
1490 Boulder Creek Ct
Manteca, CA 95336-9109
[email protected]
+1 (209) 328-1124
www.jde-eng.com
City of Ripon:25-001 City of Ripon Inspection Services
Bill to
Attn: Carla Rodriguez
City of Ripon
259 N Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
Invoice details
Invoice no.: 1062
Terms: Net 30
Invoice date: 02/10/2026
Due date: 03/12/2026
Product/service Description Quantity Rate ($/hour) Amount City of Ripon Inspection Services
For work performed thru 01/31/2026
Construction Inspection Provided Construction inspection services for the following: inspected manhole frames
installation, water valve boxes, paver
installation, tie-in adjustments, pot-hole of
SSJID line, and review construction
schedule with the contractor, and review
offsite plans. See attached inspection
breakdown.
13 $150.00 $1,950.00
Total $1,950.00
to k e n = c 8 2 7 2 6 5 8 fc 8 0 4 8 6 fb c 2 b 2 7 7 6 e 6 2 4 0 b 6 d e 8 c c 2 f1 8 6 c 5 0 4 5 2 2 8 c 9 e d fd 4 3 9 4 2 0 c 7 b 3 8 e 7 8 f4 a 6 7 7 3 4 4 a 0 9 9 f9 5 6 c 5 a 2 a fc 5 e 6

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Attachment: Invoice 1062_JDE Engineering, Inc (5005 : JDE Engineering, Inc.) City of Ripon Inspection Services
Meadowood Subdivision
January 2026

DATE HOURS CONTRACTOR DESCRIPTION OF WORK INSPECTED
1/9/2026
3 TEICHERT Meet with contractor and city staff regarding project status. Review and inspect installation of manhole frames and water valve boxes in pavers.

ESD Install pavers on Mangelos Circle west from Mangelos Court north toward paver starting point at Dexter Drive. Reviewed tie-in adjustment and temporary tie-in at starting point.
1/12/2026
2 ESD Install pavers on Mangelos Circle west to paver starting point. Install paver soldier course on Mangelow Circle west and pave edge at Dexter Way driveway.
1/13/2026
2 TEICHERT Expose and excavate water valves and manholes on Mangelos Circle west and Mangelos Court
ESD Install paver soldier course at cuts at Mangelos Circle west at tie-in and edge.

Install AB and steel plates for temporary access at Dexter Way driveway. 1/29/2026 2 LENNAR Off-site plan review
1/30/2026
3 TEICHERT Pot-hole SSJID line and power line in Fulton Avenue. Place fill from roadway cut in landscape area west of Fulton Avenue that was used as borrow area for pad grading. Engeo on site for compaction testing. Grade and compact native material at Dexter Way driveway at Mangelow Circle east. 1 LENNAR Off-site plan reivew with contractor at the site.

TOTAL 13

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Attachment: Invoice 1062_JDE Engineering, Inc (5005 : JDE Engineering, Inc.) Invoice
Date
2/6/2026
Invoice #
701910
Bill To
City of Ripon
259 N. Wilma Ave.

Ripon, CA 95366
Ship To
City of Ripon - Planning
259 N. Wilma Ave.

Ripon, CA 95366
P.O. Number Terms
Net 30
Rep
RK
Total
Subtotal
Sales Tax (0.0%)
P.O. Box 4779
Modesto, CA 95352
209-578-5580
www.calcad.com
Item Description Qty Cost Total
GIS Project Billing November 2025 - January 2026
Service Assessor Updates
- November 2025
- December 2025
- January 2026 (Updated City boundary and OpenGov Address Data) 5 175.00 875.00
Service Quarterly Master Excel Spreadsheet Update
- January 2026
1 175.00 175.00
Service 20250521 OpenGov Master Address Table (MAT) Updates - Call to go discuss adding Owner info to MAT
- Hit snag with Address format required by OpenGov
-- County has Concatenated Field, OpenGov needs discrete fields - Work through process to Parse Owner Address data from County - Update MAT format to include new Owner information
- Establish data validation with MAT vs County Delivery - Create Automated process for regular posting of MAT file - Make Address verification part of Monthly Assessor Update

12.5 175.00 2,187.50
Service 20260114 Update Address Data Input Form and Display - Update Display of data in GIS
- Update database to Accommodate designation of ADU
- Update all reports and Forms to include new fields
4 175.00 700.00
$3,937.50
$3,937.50
$0.00
K. Zuidervaart
2/24/2026

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Attachment: Invoice_701910 (5006 : California CAD Solutions, Inc.) INVOICE Page 1 of 2
Invoice Number 2522546
Invoice Date February 13, 2026
Customer Number 84626
Project Number 184030139
Net Due in 30 Days or in accordance with terms of the contract Stantec will not change our banking information. If you receive a request noting our banking information has changed, please contact your Stantec Project Manager
Bill To
City of Ripon, CA
Accounts Payable
259 N Wilma Avenue
Ripon CA 95366
United States
EFT/ACH Remit To (Preferred)
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (SCSI)
Bank of America
ABA No. : 111000012
Account No: 3752096026
Email Remittance: [email protected]
Alternative Remit To
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
(SCSI)
13980 Collections Center Drive
Chicago IL 60693
United States
Federal Tax ID
11-2167170
Project Description: RIPN03-002 - City of Ripon GW Monitoring Reporting Stantec Project Manager: Butler, Thomas W
Authorization No: Change Order No.11
Authorization Date: March 5, 2025
Authorization Amount: $13,000.00
Authorization Previously Billed: $8,014.50
Authorization Billed to Date: $13,000.00
Current Invoice Due: $4,985.50
For Period Ending: February 6, 2026
Reporting Cycle: 2025
2025 Q1-Q4: Included in Change Order #11
Email invoices to: Carla Rodriguez / [email protected] Work completed this period involved production of the 4th quarter/annual groundwater monitoring report.

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Attachment: Invoice 2522546_Stantec (5009 : Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.) INVOICE Page 2 of 2
Invoice Number 2522546
Project Number 184030139
Top Task 225 2025 Reporting
Low Task 225.004 4th Quarter/Annual Report (2025)
Professional Services
Category/Employee Hours Rate Current
Amount
Butler, Thomas W (2025 rate) 7.50 274.00 2,055.00
Butler, Thomas W (2026 rate) 10.28 285.00 2,930.50

17.78 4,985.50
Professional Services Subtotal 17.78 4,985.50
Low Task 225.004 Subtotal 4,985.50
Top Task 225 Total 4,985.50
Total Fees & Disbursements $4,985.50
INVOICE TOTAL (USD) $4,985.50

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Attachment: Invoice 2522546_Stantec (5009 : Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.)

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Attachment: Invoice 82758_LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc (5010 : LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc.) February 10, 2026
Carla Rodriguez
City of Ripon
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
Project: 2025 Ripon Short Range Transportation Plan
Dear Ms. Rodriguez:

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
2690 Lake Forest Road, Suite C
Post Office Box 5875
Tahoe City, California 96145
(530) 583-4053
The following is a summary of work performed for the 2025 Ripon Short Range Transportation Plan for the month of January 2026:
• Draft Plan Preparation
• Draft Plan Presentation Preparation
Respectfully Submitted,
��
Justine Marmesh, AICP
Senior Transportation Planner
LSC Transportation Consultants Inc.

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Attachment: Invoice 82758_LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc (5010 : LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc.)

INVOICE
DATE
2/14/2026
INVOICE NO.
33102

INVOICE TO
City of Ripon
259 N. Wilma Ave.

Ripon, CA 95366
Attn: Christina Giedd

SITE ADDRESS
259 N. Wilma Ave.

Ripon, CA
TERMS
Net 30

PROJECT
783.PRI
P.O. NO.

Total
WGR Southwest, Inc.
11021 Winners Circle, Suite 101 · Los Alamitos, CA 90720 · 562.799.8510 Credit card payments accepted online at https://secure.wgr-sw.com/payments.html

SERVICED DESCRIPTION QTY RATE AMOUNT
1/22/2026 Post construction Review - 1504 Colony EV Charger - First review - Returned with comments
1 425.00 425.00
$425.00

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Attachment: Invoice 33102_WGR (5011 : WGR Southwest, Inc.) CONTRACTOR: Valley 29 Electric
PROJECT: Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Station
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

INVOICE NO: 2
DATE: 2/28/2026
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $135,650.00 PREVIOUSLY BILLED AMOUNT: $121,450.00 LESS RETENTION: $6,072.50
APPROVED CONTRACT CHANGES: $3,748.44 PREVIOUSLY PAID AMOUNT: $115,377.50 CURRENT INVOICED AMOUNT: $17,948.44
LESS RETENTION: $897.42
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $139,398.44 CURRENT AMOUNT DUE: $17,051.02 TOTAL BILLED TO DATE (INCL CURRENT INVOICE) $139,398.44 LESS RETENTION: $6,969.92
TOTAL PAID TO DATE: $132,428.52

INVOICE SUMMARY
Remaining Contract Amount: $0.00
Approx. % Complete: 100%

INVOICE SUMMARY
Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers at City Hall and the Corporation Yard.

CONTRACT INFORMATION BILLING INFORMATION
Completed all charger installation and commissioning. Chargers are now functional and all work under project is complete.

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Attachment: Invoice 2_Valley 29 Electric (5015 : Valley 29 Electric, LLC) CONTRACTOR: Knife River Construction
PROJECT: Ripona Resurface Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

INVOICE NO: 4
DATE: 2/28/2026
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $1,521,980.00 PREVIOUSLY BILLED AMOUNT: $1,499,241.80 LESS RETENTION: $74,962.10
APPROVED CONTRACT CHANGES: $138,606.80 PREVIOUSLY PAID AMOUNT: $1,424,279.70 CURRENT INVOICED AMOUNT: $27,610.00
LESS RETENTION: $1,380.50
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $1,660,586.80 CURRENT AMOUNT DUE: $26,229.50 TOTAL BILLED TO DATE (INCL CURRENT INVOICE) $1,526,851.80 LESS RETENTION: $76,342.60
TOTAL PAID TO DATE: $1,450,509.20

INVOICE SUMMARY

TOTAL PROGRESS
Remaining Contract Amount: $133,735.00
Approx. % Complete: 92%
Final installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons on Frontage Road in the Ripona area completed.

INVOICE SUMMARY
The project includes 8 miles of roads that are planned to receive a chip/slurry seal resurfacing and 400 feet of roads that require reconstruction. Roads include Ripona Ave., Milgeo Ave., Shasta Ave., N. Ripon Rd., and other streets north of Hwy 99 and south of Colony Rd.

CONTRACT INFORMATION BILLING INFORMATION

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Attachment: Invoice 4_Knife River Construction (5016 : Knife River Construction) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Jane Kilgore, Deputy City Clerk
Date: 03/10/2026
Subject: Destruction of Files - Administrative
RECOMMENDED ACTION: This resolution authorizes the destruction of certain financial records, documents, instruments, books and papers, in accordance with the California Government Code.

Attachments:

1. Exhibit A - Records for Destruction

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RIPON AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN

FINANCIAL RECORDS, DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS,

BOOKS, AND PAPERS
WHEREAS, Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California provides that with the approval of the legislative body by resolution, and with the written consent of the City Attorney, the head of a city department may destroy any city record, document, instrument, book, or paper under his/her charge, without making a copy thereof, after the same is no longer required; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ripon desires that no record shall be destroyed or otherwise disposed of by any department of the City unless it is deemed that the record has no further administrative, legal, or fiscal value, and that the City Clerk has deemed that the record is inappropriate for preservation in the City archives; and WHEREAS, the City of Ripon is desirous of destroying certain records that have outlived their usefulness to the City from a legal, fiscal, operational, and administrative standpoint; and WHEREAS, these certain records hold no historical value to the City of Ripon; and WHEREAS, these certain records have been identified for destruction pursuant to the City of Ripon Records Retention Schedule adopted on June 1, 2004; and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has approved in writing and has consented to the destruction of certain records, as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ripon authorizes the destruction of certain records selected by the Deputy City Clerk, with written consent of each department head, and with the written consent of the City Attorney, certifying that these records have outlived their usefulness to the City from a legal, fiscal, operational, administrative, or historical standpoint within the guidelines of the California Government Code, Section 34090, for Destruction of Records.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ripon this 10th day of March, 2026, by the following vote:

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RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY CONSENT VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER:Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf

THE CITY OF RIPON,
A Municipal Corporation
By ________________________________
GARY BARTON, Mayor
ATTEST:

By: ___________________________
LISA ROOS, City Clerk

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FY 2014/2015

ACCOUNTING FILES
Projected Destruction Date: 1/26
Destruction Date:

Requested By: Anthony Baciocco
Box 1
Cash Receipts 7/14 to 11/14
Box 2
Cash Receipts 11/14 to 4/15
Box 3
Cash Receipts 5/15 to 6/15
Utility Billing Reports 7/14 to 12/14
Box 4
Utility Billing Reports 1/15 to 6/15
Accounts Payable Reports 7/14 to 6/15
Box 5
General Ledger Journals
General Ledger Year End Reports
Journal Entries
Treasurer's Reports
Box 6
Accounts Receivable Reports
Business License Reports
County/Misc./State Income
Returned Checks
RFP Auditing Reports
Box 7
Bank Statements
Daily Bus Logs
Parking Citations
Scanned Files
Data Ticket Reports
Fidelity
Monthly Financials
Retirement Account Information
*Above list also includes any like files prior to FY 2014/2015 that have not previously been destroyed.

Exhibit A

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Attachment: Exhibit A - Records for Destruction (26-10 : Destruction of Files - Administrative) FY 2017/2018

ACCOUNTING FILES
Projected Destruction Date: 1/26
Destruction Date:

Requested By: Anthony Baciocco
Box 8
Accounts Payable A - D
Box 9
Accounts Payable E - L .

Box 10
Accounts Payable M - PG&E
Box 11
Accounts Payable PG&E - S
Box 12
Accounts Payable T - Z
Exhibit A

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Attachment: Exhibit A - Records for Destruction (26-10 : Destruction of Files - Administrative) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Lisa Roos, City Clerk & Finance Director
Date: 03/10/2026
Subject: CalPERS Industrial Disability Retirement Resolution RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution making the necessary findings and determinations under the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law that Police Sergeant Stephen Meece is incapacitated for the performance of duties and is eligible for industrial disability retirement, and directing staff to submit the Resolution and supporting documentation to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).

BACKGROUND:

On October 15, 2025, the City received a letter from CalPERS notifying us that Stephen Meece submitted an application for industrial disability retirement, asserting an incapacity to perform the essential duties of his position as Police Sergeant. CalPERS is requesting the governing body to make a determination of Mr. Meece’s disability and submit a determination resolution in accordance with Government Code Sections 21154 and 21156.

Government Code Section 21154, 21156 and 21157 govern the industrial disability retirement process through CalPERS. Pursuant to these codes, the following steps are taken in order for the public safety member to receive industrial disability retirement:

1. A public safety member shall make an application to CalPERS stating their physical or mental incapacity to perform their duties.

2. On receipt of an application for disability, the City shall coordinate a medical examination of the member to determine whether the individual is incapacitated for the performance of duty.

3. The governing board shall make a determination within 6 months of the letter from CalPERS.

DISCUSSION:

The City’s worker compensation program administrator (AIMS) has reviewed relevant medical

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evaluations, employment records, and other supporting documentation. Based on their findings and review, staff concludes that Stephen Meece meets the statutory criteria for disability retirement under the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact should be minimal through CalPERS because the injured worker was of normal retirement age.

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-11

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RIPON MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WITH

RESPECT TO THE DISABILITY OF STEPHEN B MEECE

WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC

EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT LAW
WHEREAS, the City of Ripon (hereinafter referred to as “City”) is a contracting agency of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS); and WHEREAS, the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law requires that the City determine whether an employee who is classified as a local safety member of the City is disabled for purposes of the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law and whether such disability is “industrial” within the meaning of such law; and WHEREAS, an application for Industrial Disability Retirement of Stephen B Meece, employed by the City in the position of Police Sergeant, has been filed with CalPERS; and WHEREAS, as part of the application process, CalPERS is asking the City to confirm Stephen B Meece’s disability; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the competent medical opinion evidence regarding Stephen B Meece’s injury prior to making this determination.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City finds and determines that Stephen B Meece is eligible to retire for disability because he is substantially incapacitated within the meaning of the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law from the performance of his duties in the position of Police Sergeant and the City does hereby certify under penalty of perjury that this determination was made on the basis of a competent medical opinion and that the determination was not used as a substitute for any disciplinary process in accordance with Government Code section 21156(a)(2).

Pursuant to such authority, the City also determines that such incapacity is a result of injury or disease arising out of and in the course of his employment as a Sergeant. The City hereby certifies that neither the City nor the member has filed a “Petition for Finding of Fact” under Government Code section 21166, to be made by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.

Stephen B Meece filed a Workers’ Compensation claim for a bilateral arm and bilateral hand condition. The Workers’ Compensation claim was accepted. The member is competent to act on his own behalf in legally binding retirement matters. The primary disabling condition is a bilateral arm and hand condition.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the member retired from his employment in the position of Sergeant effective March 12, 2023 and that no dispute as to the expiration of such leave rights is pending. His last day on pay status was March 11, 2023. There is not a possibility of third party liability. Advanced Disability Pension Payments will not be made.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the competent medical opinion has certified that duration of the medical condition is expected to be permanent.

The City certifies under penalty of perjury that it has made the foregoing determinations and that this is the decision of the City with regards to the industrial disability retirement application of Stephen B Meece.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ripon this 10th day of March, 2026, by the following vote:

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY CONSENT VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER:Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf

THE CITY OF RIPON,
A Municipal Corporation
By ________________________________
GARY BARTON, Mayor
ATTEST:

By: ___________________________
LISA ROOS, City Clerk

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City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 03/10/2026
Subject: LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc._Services Agreement Amendment 1

RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. to attend a City Council meeting in-person and research micro-transit service models as part of the development of the Short Range Transit Plan in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,340 (funding source: Local Transportation Fund required transit set aside - current balance $646,000).

BACKGROUND
The Short Range Transit Plan is the primary justification for federal and state grants for transit operations and capital projects. Federal transportation statutes require that the City of Ripon develop and periodically update their Short Range Transit Plan to meet current and future transit needs. This update involves evaluating existing services, engaging with the community, and identifying opportunities for improvement to ensure the transit system meets evolving demands.

At the September 10, 2024 City Council meeting, Council approved and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement with LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. to prepare the Short Range Transit Plan update with a not-to-exceed amount of $72,220.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
As the Short Range Transit Plan process has progressed, additional work was required to ensure the plan fully addressed the City’s needs. This work extended beyond the scope of services identified in the original agreement dated September 10, 2024. Specifically, LSC performed the following additional tasks:
 Attended the February 10, 2026 City Council meeting in person to have a more productive and interactive discussion on the service alternatives with City Council members.

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 Researched micro transit service models and cost estimates which are applicable to the City of Ripon. This included coordination and negotiation of a cost estimate with San Joaquin RTD to provide expanded Van Go services.

This additional work equates to 12 additional hours of LSC staff time. To compensate LSC for the services performed, an amendment to the existing agreement is proposed to increase the total contract amount by $4,340, raising the original not-to-exceed amount to a revised total of $76,560.

FISCAL IMPACT
The attached first amendment to the LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. Services Agreement includes a detailed time and material proposal outlining the tasks as Exhibit A. The cost to complete the work within the proposal is for a not-to exceed amount of $4,340, which will be funded by the Local Transportation Fund required transit set aside – current balance $646,000.

Attachments:

1. Amendment No. 1_LSC Transportation Consultants Inc signed

2. Exhibit A_LSR

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Professional Services Agreement - Page 1 of 1
Short Range Transit Plan
LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc.

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF RIPON AND
LSC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC.

This Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement dated September 10, 2024 (“Amendment”) is made and entered into on, March 10, 2026 (the “Effective Date”) between the City of Ripon, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. (“Consultant”), (together sometimes referred to as the “Parties”).

Section 1. SERVICES. In accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant agrees to perform all services described in the Consultant’s Scope of Services attached hereto as “Exhibit A”. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and said scope of services, this Agreement shall prevail.

1.1 Term of Services. This Agreement shall begin upon signature by all Parties and shall end when Consultant completes the work described in said scope of work, or no later than two (2) years from the date this Agreement was signed by City, whichever is longer, unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or modified, as provided for herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing,

1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall diligently perform all services required in connection with this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Consultant is engaged in the geographical area in which Consultant practices its profession.

Section 2. COMPENSATION.

City hereby agrees to pay Consultant an amount NOT TO EXCEED Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty Dollars ($4,340) for all work described within the Cost Proposal set forth in “Exhibit A” and made a part of this Agreement.

REMAINING TERMS AND CONDITIONS NOT AFFECTED. Unless expressly amended herein, the remaining terms and conditions of the General Services Agreement dated March 10, 2026, shall remain in full force and effect.

The Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date signed by the City.

CITY OF RIPON CONSULTANT
Gary Barton, Mayor Genevieve Evans, AICP, Principal

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Attachment: Amendment No. 1_LSC Transportation Consultants Inc signed (5012 : LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc._Services Agreement LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc.
2690 Lake Forest Road, Suite C
P.O. Box 5875
Tahoe City, CA 96145
530-583-4053 ▴ FAX: 530-583-5966
[email protected] ▴ www.lsctrans.com
February 23, 2026
Mr. Kevin Werner
Administrator/City Engineer
City of Ripon
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
RE: City of Ripon Short Range Transit Plan - 2025-2035 Contract Amendment Dear Mr. Werner,
As you are aware, LSC is currently under contract with the City of Ripon to update the Short-Range Transit Plan. In order to develop a plan that most effectively addresses the City’s needs, the work performed has extended beyond the scope identified in the original agreement dated September 10, 2024. This additional work included:
• Attending the February 10th City Council meeting in-person to have a more productive and interactive discussion on the service alternatives with City Council members.
• Researching microtransit service models and cost estimates which are applicable to the City of Ripon. This included coordination and negotiation of a cost estimate with San Joaquin RTD to provide expanded Van Go service.

As noted in the table below, this additional work equates to 12 additional hours of LSC staff time or $4,340. As such, LSC proposes to increase the original contract budget amount to $76,560.

Project
Manager
(Evans) (Marmesh)
Billing Rate: $265.00 $145.00 Hours Costs
In-person City Council Presentation 8 0 8 $2,120
Microtransit Evaluation 4 8 12 $2,220
Expanded Scope of Services $4,340
Original Proposed Cost $72,220
New Contract Total $76,560
Principal in
Charge
Table 1: Proposed Cost Adjustment for the City of Ripon Short Range Transit Plan

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Attachment: Exhibit A_LSR (5012 : LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc._Services Agreement Amendment 1) City of Escalon Page 2 February 23, 2026 Respectfully Submitted, LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc.
by
Genevieve Evans, AICP, Principal
530‐583‐4053
Genevieve
@lsctrans.com

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Attachment: Exhibit A_LSR (5012 : LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc._Services Agreement Amendment 1) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Spencer Schroen, Associate Civil Engineer
Date: 03/10/2026
Subject: EV Charging Station Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Accept the work completed by Valley 29 Electric, LLC and authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion (NOC) with the San Joaquin County Recorder’s Office. A retention amount of $6,969.92 shall be withheld and will be payable no earlier than thirty-five (35) days after the recording of the Notice of Completion and no later than sixty (60) days from the date of Council acceptance.

BACKGROUND:

The project in general consists of the installation of two (2) electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the City of Ripon City Hall and five (5) EV chargers at the Corporation Yard. The EV Charging Station Project is complete and is in substantial conformance with the approved plans and specifications.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The retention amount of $6,969.92 will be funded through the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Grant.

Attachments:

1. Invoice 3_Valley 29 Electric

2. NOC_Valley 29 Electric, LLC

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CONTRACTOR: Valley 29 Electric
PROJECT: Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Station
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

INVOICE NO: 3
DATE: 2/28/2026
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $135,650.00 PREVIOUSLY BILLED AMOUNT: $139,398.44 LESS RETENTION: $6,969.92
APPROVED CONTRACT CHANGES: $3,748.44 PREVIOUSLY PAID AMOUNT: $132,428.52 CURRENT INVOICED AMOUNT: $6,969.92
LESS RETENTION: $0.00
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $139,398.44 CURRENT AMOUNT DUE: $6,969.92 TOTAL BILLED TO DATE (INCL CURRENT INVOICE) $139,398.44 LESS RETENTION: $0.00
TOTAL PAID TO DATE: $139,398.44

INVOICE SUMMARY
Remaining Contract Amount: $0.00
Approx. % Complete: 100%

INVOICE SUMMARY
Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers at City Hall and the Corporation Yard.

CONTRACT INFORMATION BILLING INFORMATION
The Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Project is 100% complete.

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Attachment: Invoice 3_Valley 29 Electric (4963 : EV Charging Station Project)

RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Ripon
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
Attn: Deputy City Clerk

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

1. A work of improvement consisting of the construction of the EV Charging Station Project pursuant to the contract dated December 9, 2025, between the City of Ripon, as owner, and Valley 29 Electric, LLC of PO Box 635, Newman, CA 95360, as Contractor, has now been completed.

2. The name and address of the owner and the public agency for which said work of Improvement was performed is:

City of Ripon, A Municipal Corporation
259 North Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366

3. The name of the contractor for the work of improvement performed is:

Valley 29 Electric, LLC
PO Box 635
Newman, CA 95360

4. The interest of the City of Ripon is as an owner of the EV Charging Station Project constructed on real property owned by the City of Ripon.

5. The work of improvement consists of the installation of two (2) electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the City of Ripon City Hall and five (5) EV chargers at the Corporation Yard.

6. The work of improvement was accepted as being complete by the City of Ripon on March 10, 2026.

THE CITY OF RIPON
By ___________________________ Gary Barton , Mayor
(SIGNATURE MUST BE NOTARIZED & RECORDED)

VERIFICATION
I, Lisa Roos, do hereby certify as follows:

I am now, and have been duly appointed, acting and qualified City Clerk of the City of Ripon, a California Municipal Corporation of the Sixth Class; as such City Clerk, I am the custodian of the Official Records of the City Council of said City; the foregoing Document, NOTICE OF COMPLETION is a full true and correct copy and was duly and regularly ordered to be recorded in the office of the San Joaquin County Recorder. __________________________________ ______________________________________ Date Lisa Roos, City Clerk
City of Ripon
A Municipal Corporation

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Attachment: NOC_Valley 29 Electric, LLC (4963 : EV Charging Station Project) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: James Pease, Public Works Director
Date: 03/10/2026
Subject: Landscape Repair Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Accept the work completed by Grover Landscape Services, Inc. and authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion with the San Joaquin County Recorder’s Office. A retention amount of $36,915.22 shall be withheld and will be payable no earlier than thirty-five (35) days after the recording of the Notice of Completion and no later than sixty (60) days from the date of Council acceptance.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of the Landscape Repair Project is to add landscaping in areas where the landscaping has died and has not been replaced or never was planted. The following is a description of the improvements that have been completed as part of this project:

Canal Boulevard/Colony Road/Milgeo Avenue/North Ripon Road/West Ripon Road/Jack Tone Road: Miscellaneous irrigation and landscaping improvements.

West Colony Road: Install drip irrigation under existing shrubs in the median east of Jack Tone Road.

Fulton Avenue: Plant Kurapia in the median between West Colony Road and West Santos Road.

Hoff Drive South: Replace two Crape Myrtles and plant Indian Hawthorn in median in the southern portion of Hoff Drive.

Hoff Drive North: Plant Crape Myrtles and Indian Hawthorn as well as repair drip valve system in the median in the northern portion of Hoff Drive.

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Doak Boulevard: Plant Asian Star Jasmine and install irrigation in median between Jack Tone Road and Ruess Road.

Median on Doak Ave: Repair of breaks and installation of additional irrigation. Plant additional jasmine groundcover.

Canal Blvd: Plant additional shrubs to fill in voids. Remove and off haul dead redwood trees along the wall; includes grinding of stumps.

Oak Ave Fountain: Pruning and trimming of trees and vines. Weed removal and planting of jasmine groundcover.

Colony Road Median West of Hoff Dr.: Removal, tilling, grading and amending of soil.

Installation of irrigation system and planting a variety of shrubs to fill in voids throughout the median.

Colony Road Median between Fulton Ave. and N. Ripon Rd.: Removal of the remaining dying daylilies and plant area with flowering evergreen perennials.

Jack Tone Parkway between Main St. and Canal: Removal of remaining dying shrubs, planting a variety of alternate shrubs to fill in voids and repair existing irrigation.

Main Street: Priming and painting of the decorative light poles, arches, trellises, and sconces on Main Street between Wilma Avenue and Industrial Avenue.

Stockton Ave: Priming and painting of the decorative light poles, arches, trellises, and sconces on Stockton Avenue between Main Street and Second Street.

Community Center: Painting and priming of the decorative light poles at the Community Center around the existing playground equipment.

The Landscape Repair Project is complete and is in substantial conformance with the approved plans and specifications.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The retention amount of $36,915.22 will be paid through the Miscellaneous Department Capital Fund ($25,149.07) and Street and Road Fund ($11,766.15).

Attachments:

1. Invoice 9_Grover Landscape Services

2. NOC_Grover Landscape

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CONTRACTOR: Grover Landscape Services, Inc.

PROJECT: Landscape Repair Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

INVOICE NO: 9
DATE: 2/28/2026
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $217,755.00 PREVIOUSLY BILLED AMOUNT: $738,304.17 LESS RETENTION: $36,915.22
APPROVED CONTRACT CHANGES: $520,549.17 PREVIOUSLY PAID AMOUNT: $701,388.95 CURRENT INVOICED AMOUNT: $36,915.22
LESS RETENTION:

TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $738,304.17 CURRENT AMOUNT DUE: $36,915.22 TOTAL BILLED TO DATE (INCL CURRENT INVOICE) $738,304.17 LESS RETENTION: $0.00
TOTAL PAID TO DATE: $738,304.17

INVOICE SUMMARY

TOTAL PROGRESS
Remaining Contract Amount: $0.00
Approx. % Complete: 100%

INVOICE SUMMARY
The replacement of landscape in various locations throughout the City of Ripon.

CONTRACT INFORMATION BILLING INFORMATION
The Grover Landscape Repair Project is 100% complete.

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Attachment: Invoice 9_Grover Landscape Services (5013 : Landscape Repair Project)

RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Ripon
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
Attn: Deputy City Clerk

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

1. A work of improvement consisting of the construction of the Landscape Repair Project pursuant to the contract dated January 14, 2025, between the City of Ripon, as owner, and Grover Landscape Services, Inc. of 6224 Stoddard Road, Modesto, CA 95356, as Contractor, has now been completed.

2. The name and address of the owner and the public agency for which said work of Improvement was performed is:

City of Ripon, A Municipal Corporation
259 North Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366

3. The name of the contractor for the work of improvement performed is:

Grover Landscape Services, Inc.
6224 Stoddard Road
Modesto, CA 95356

4. The interest of the City of Ripon is as an owner of the Landscape Repair Project constructed on real property owned by the City of Ripon.

5. The work of improvement consists of the replacement of landscape in various locations throughout the City of Ripon.

6. The work of improvement was accepted as being complete by the City of Ripon on March 10, 2026.

THE CITY OF RIPON
By ___________________________ Gary Barton , Mayor
(SIGNATURE MUST BE NOTARIZED & RECORDED)

VERIFICATION
I, Lisa Roos, do hereby certify as follows:

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Attachment: NOC_Grover Landscape (5013 : Landscape Repair Project) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 03/10/2026
Subject: Letter of Engagement
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Letter of Engagement with White Brenner, LP.

Authorize staff to take all necessary actions to terminate the City's current contract with Abbott & Kindermann or its successor.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The City is currently represented by Abbott and Kindermann, a law firm in Sacramento, in an existing lawsuit. The primary attorneys assigned to the City's case are Bill Abbott and Glen Hansen. However, following a recent realignment at Abbott & Kindermann, Mr. Abbott and Mr.

Hansen have moved to White Brenner, LP, and Renne Public Law Group, respectively. To retain continuity for this case, staff is recommending the Council retain White Brenner, LP, and Renne Public Law Group.

Attachments:

1. 2026.01.16 City of Ripon Engagement Letter

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whitebrennerllp.com
1608 T Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
T 916.468.0950 | F 916.468.0951
January 16, 2026
VIA EMAIL ([email protected])
City of Ripon
Attn: Gary Barton, Mayor
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
Re.: Engagement Letter
Dear Mayor Barton:

Introduction and Scope of Engagement. Thank you for selecting White Brenner LLP (the “Firm”) to represent the City of Ripon (the “City”) with regard to Liberty Self Storage, LLP v.

City of Ripon. In this letter agreement (“Agreement”), the words “you” and “your” refer to the City, and the words “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the Firm. It is understood and agreed that the Firm’s representation of you does not include any tax-related advice or services with respect to this matter.

We look forward to a mutually satisfying relationship. I will serve as your principal contact.

My direct dial number is (916) 425-0571 You should never hesitate to contact me if, and when, any question arises.

You may from time to time ask us to perform additional or other services beyond the engagement described above. If you do request such services, we may need to clear a conflict of interest, or we may need to enter into a separate engagement letter with you. If the scope of our engagement changes, the terms set out in this Agreement will apply, unless we enter into a subsequent agreement with you. Otherwise, the Firm will proceed in reliance upon the description and terms set forth in this Agreement. This engagement may be terminated by either one of you or us upon notice to the other, subject to applicable Rules of Professional Conduct. In order to avoid any misunderstanding, it is the Firm’s standard policy to set out the terms of our engagement at the outset.

Limitation on Scope of Engagement. Unless specifically retained, our representation of you does not include representation of any of your companies, their parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, stockholders, officers or directors (“Affiliates”). Accordingly, it is understood and agreed that any representation by the Firm of another client adverse to any Affiliates or other third parties does not constitute a conflict of interest and does not require your consent. This Agreement has no third-party beneficiaries, and the Firm owes no attorneyBill Abbott T: 916.425.0571
[email protected]

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client duties to persons or entities other than the City, even if the City might owe them fiduciary or other duties.

Progress and Reporting. We will keep you reasonably informed concerning the representation and will communicate information and advice about significant developments in the matter. We may communicate by letter, telephone, cellular telephone, facsimile transmission, or email. You should, of course, feel free to communicate with us on any issue or matter you feel deserves attention, and we will endeavor to respond promptly. In order for us to assist you effectively and efficiently, we assume you will provide us with the factual information you have which relates to the subject matter of our engagement, and that you will make any appropriate business or technical decisions. In addition, we encourage you to share with us at all times your expectations and any concerns regarding our services at any time during the course of our representation. We believe you should be actively involved in the strategy and management of your legal affairs, and our goal is to encourage candid and frequent communication between the Firm and you.

Fees and Costs. The Firm will utilize the following hourly rates for this matter:

Partners: $475
Of Counsels: $475
Senior Associates: $375
Associates: $375
Paralegals: $225
Law Clerks: $225
We try to assign work to lawyers, paralegals, and others who can provide the necessary services most efficiently, but I will continue to be responsible for the entire assignment.

Hourly rates are normally adjusted once a year for work performed beginning in January.

The rates herein will be adjusted annually on January 1 (the “Anniversary Date”) in accordance with an increase in the All Urban Consumer Price Index for the San FranciscoOakland-San Jose area (“CPI”) existing on the Anniversary Date but will not be decreased in the event there is any year-to-year or cumulative decrease in the CPI during the Term of this Agreement. Any changes in the Firm’s rates shall become effective following a thirty (30) day notice to the City.

The City consents to these rate adjustments unless you notify the Firm, in writing, to the contrary. We customarily send monthly invoices for services rendered and other charges incurred for your account during the previous month. The monthly invoice details the work performed and the types of charges incurred. Payment is due upon the receipt of our invoice. We also reserve the right to assess and collect late-payment charges at the rate of ten percent (10%) per year on past due accounts.

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In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to charge for travel, copying, messenger services, litigation deadline calendaring services, computer research services, filing fees, and other such out of pocket expenses. These expenses will be billed and payable contemporaneously with our fees.

Retainer. The Firm does not require a retainer, at this time, for this matter.

Errors and Omissions Insurance. We have errors and omissions insurance to cover those services that we have agreed to provide.

Arbitration of Disputes. We anticipate a harmonious and satisfactory attorney-client relationship. If any disputes arise between the City and the Firm, we shall submit them to binding arbitration, which shall proceed pursuant to the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Proceedings of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (“JAMS”). If you do not wish to agree to arbitrate any dispute with us, you should not sign this Agreement. Your agreement to arbitrate is not necessarily a condition of our agreement to represent you, and upon request we will consider waiving this provision.

In the unlikely event a dispute arises concerning our fees or your payment of them, you may choose to arbitrate the dispute under the auspices of the California State Bar Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program (“Mandatory Fee Arbitration”), as set forth in California Business and Professions Code section 6200 et seq. Those procedures permit a trial after arbitration, unless the parties agree in writing after the dispute has arisen, to be bound by the arbitration award. If after receiving notice of City’s right to arbitrate you do not elect to proceed under the Mandatory Fee Arbitration procedures and file a request for Mandatory Fee Arbitration within thirty (30) days, any dispute over fees, charges, costs, or expenses will be resolved by binding arbitration as detailed herein. For more information on this program, please visit http://www.calbar.ca.gov.

Litigation. Parties to litigation have an obligation to preserve all potential evidence in their possession, custody, or control and to prevent loss or destruction of that evidence. We need to discuss issues related to preservation of evidence at your first opportunity. In the meantime, please take all measures necessary to prevent the destruction or loss of potential evidence.

Effective Date/ Termination. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date we first rendered any of the described services to you, regardless of the date it is executed. Unless terminated earlier, this representation and, unless the Firm represents you in other matters, the attorney-client relationship will terminate automatically upon your receipt of the Firm statement first reflecting completion of the substantive legal services described herein.

Subsequent statements sent to collect expenses or unpaid balances, or the state of accounting/business records or client lists at the Firm, shall not extend the attorney-client relationship. After completion of the matter, changes may occur in laws or regulations that could have an impact on your future rights or responsibilities. Unless you engage the Firm

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after completion of this matter to provide additional services arising from the matter or any other matter, it is understood and agreed that the Firm will have no continuing obligation to advise you or any other person or entity with respect to future developments associated with this matter.

Return of Client Records. Upon your written request following any termination of this Agreement, the Firm will release to you all of your records and files, subject to the Firm’s right to retain copies of the same. The Firm shall have no duty or obligation to release any of those materials to you without your written request. In the event you do not submit a written request to the Firm within thirty (30) days following termination of this Agreement, you agree that the Firm shall be entitled to destroy such records and files without any liability to you or your successors. At any time after the termination of this Agreement, the Firm may give you written notice that it desires to deliver your records and files to you. You agree to notify the Firm within thirty (30) days of the address to which such records and files shall be delivered and, if you do not respond within that thirty (30) day period, you agree the Firm may then destroy such records and files without any liability to you or your successors. You shall be responsible for all expenses related to the shipping and delivery of your files and records.

Consultation with Counsel. In the course of representing you, we may consult with our own counsel on our own behalf and without cost to you, whether with outside counsel or attorneys inside the Firm who do not perform work for you on this matter, regarding our engagement of you, or one or more aspects of this engagement. To the extent that we are addressing the Firm’s rights or responsibilities, a conflict of interest might be deemed to exist between the Firm and you, particularly if a dispute were to arise between us and you regarding the subject matter of this representation. You hereby consent to such consultation and waive any claim of conflict of interest based on such consultation or resulting communications that could otherwise disqualify us from continuing to represent you or from acting in our own behalf, even if doing so might be deemed adverse to your interests. You acknowledge that such communications are protected by our own attorneyclient privilege from disclosure to you.

If you have any questions about any aspect of our arrangements or our invoices from time to time, feel entirely free to discuss those questions with me.

If the scope of the services we are to render to you and the terms of the engagement are satisfactory, please confirm your agreement by executing the consent form below and returning one (1) executed copy of this Agreement to me.

Once again, thank you for this opportunity. We will endeavor to provide prompt and responsive legal services at all times.
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Kind regards,
White Brenner LLP
Bill Abbott BA/klv
Agreed and Accepted:

City of Ripon
By: ____
Gary Barton, Mayor
Date: ____

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Attachment: 2026.01.16 City of Ripon Engagement Letter (5017 : Letter of Engagement) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 03/10/2026
Subject: Legal Services Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Legal Services Agreement with Renne Public Law Group. Authorize staff to take all necessary actions to terminate the City's current contract with Abbott & Kindermann or its successor.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Attachments:

1. 2026-03-02 Draft City of Ripon LSA Revised

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350 Sansome Street | Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94104
Jonathan V. Holtzman.

Managing Partner
415-848-7200
[email protected]
March 2, 2026
Via Email: [email protected]
Gary Barton
Mayor, City of Ripon
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
Re: City of Ripon
Legal Services Agreement
Dear Ripon City Council, at the care of Mayor Gary Barton:

Thank you for retaining Renne Public Law Group (“RPLG”) to provide legal services on behalf of the City of Ripon (“City”). We appreciate the opportunity to serve as the City’s lawyers and look forward to working with you on this matter. This Legal Services Agreement (“Agreement”) sets forth our agreement concerning the legal services we will provide and our fee and expense reimbursement arrangements for those services. This agreement creates an attorney-client relationship between the City and RPLG. Please read the entire Agreement before signing and returning it to us.

1. Scope of Engagement. RPLG will provide legal advice and representation concerning the matter of Liberty Self Storage, L.P. v. City of Ripon, County of San Joaquin case no. CV64915.

Glen Hansen will be the primary attorney providing legal work in connection with those services.

Our work is limited to such services. If we are requested to and agree to provide legal services on other discrete matters, we will confirm the engagement and bill separately for such services.

2. Fees and Personnel. As compensation for our services, our fees will be based on our current standard billing rates for the personnel performing services under this agreement at the time such services are rendered. Our standard billing rates for this matter for attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants are attached as Attachment A. Glen Hansen’s rate will be $475/hour. Rates will generally be increased annually on January 1 by the greater of 5% or the relevant local CPI increase over the prior 12-month period, rounded to the nearest $5.

Glen Hansen will be the attorney in charge of your matter. However, this agreement retains the legal services of our law firm and not of a particular attorney. If other attorneys and/or paralegals are assigned to work on your matter, then current hourly rates of those individuals will be utilized.

In the unlikely event of a dispute over fees, the parties agree that the dispute will be submitted to arbitration pursuant to the State Bar’s Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program.

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3. Billing and Payment Responsibilities. We will send monthly statements which are due within 30 days of receipt. If you have any questions about an invoice, please promptly telephone or write me so that we may discuss these matters. Billing is done in 1/10ths of an hour increments.

The firm charges separately for certain costs incurred in the representation, as well as for any disbursements to third parties made on a client’s behalf. Such costs and disbursements include, for example, the following: travel expenses (including vehicle travel at the IRS rate in effect at the time the travel occurs), computer-assisted research, transcription, overnight delivery and messenger services. For major disbursements to third parties, invoices may be sent directly to you for payment. The firm also bills for time spent traveling on a client’s behalf at our normal hourly rates. Billable travel time to and from the City or County of San Joaquin Courthouse will not exceed three hours in one direction.

Our Statement of Fee and Billing Information, which sets forth the details of our disbursement and expense policy, is attached as Attachment B.

4. Termination of Services. You may terminate RPLG’s services at any time by written notice. After receiving such notice, we will cease providing services. We will cooperate with you in the orderly transfer of all related files and records to your new counsel.

RPLG may terminate its services for any reason upon reasonable written notice, consistent with the Rules of Professional Responsibility. If we terminate our services, you agree to execute a substitution of attorneys promptly and otherwise cooperate in effecting that termination.

Termination of our services, whether by you or by us, will not relieve the obligation to pay for services rendered and costs incurred before our services formally ceased.

5. No Guarantee of Outcome. Any comments made by us about the potential outcome of this matter are expressions of opinion only and are not guarantees or promises about any outcome or results.

6. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

7. Entire Agreement; Full Understanding; Modifications in Writing. This letter contains our entire agreement about our representation. Any modifications or additions to this Agreement must be made in writing.

8. Joint Representation. Our firm maintains Of Counsel agreements with certain legal specialists. Because these individuals are deemed independent contractors under the applicable provisions of the tax laws and not employees of the firm, it is necessary that you consent to dual representation by the firm and the specialist in the event the matter which you have engaged us to handle requires the use of that specialist. This arrangement has no effect whatsoever on the cost of

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your legal services, rather it is an ethical requirement that we disclose this fact and that you consent. You are consenting by signing this letter.

9. Conflicts. As you know, RPLG represents numerous public agencies, nonprofits and private clients throughout California. It is inevitable that certain clients might have certain objectives and policies that are not shared by other clients. For example, a city may support proposed legislation, while another city may be opposed to it.

The City recognizes this reality, acknowledges that this sort of policy disagreement may occur, and agrees that it will not assert a legal conflict of interest based on these types of policy or legislative disagreements. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to diminish or override RPLG’s duty to adhere to the Rules of Professional Responsibility, including the rules governing legal conflicts of interest.

10. Insurance. RPLG shall maintain Professional Liability Insurance that covers the services to be performed in connection with the Agreement in an amount not less than $2 million.

11. Signature Authority. By their signatures below, each signatory represents that they have the authority to execute this agreement and to bind the Party on whose behalf their execution is made.

Very truly yours,
Jonathan V. Holtzman.

Managing Partner
cc: Angie Perez
RPLG Billing Department
These terms are accepted and agreed to as of the date of this letter.

CITY OF RIPON
By:

Print Name: Gary Barton
Title: Mayor, City of Ripon

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ATTACHMENT A

PRIVATE SECTOR FEE SCHEDULE
Effective January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026
Our rates adjust by the greater of 5% or the relevant local CPI increase over the prior 6-month period, rounded to the nearest $5.

Partners: $850 - $1000
Sr. Associates, Of Counsel
& Sr. Counsel:
$650 - $950
Associates: $475 - $650
Law Clerks: $325 - $475
Paralegals & Sr. Analysts: $275 - $450
Analysts & Legal Assistants: $275 - $450
Consultants:

Director of Labor Relations:
$350 - $750
$450

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ATTACHMENT B

RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUP

STATEMENT OF FEE AND BILLING INFORMATION
The following is a general description of our fee and billing policies. These general policies may be modified by the specific engagement letter or agreement to which this summary is attached.

Professional Fees. Our fees for professional services are based on the fair value of the services rendered. To help us determine the value of our services, our attorneys and paralegals maintain time records for each client and matter. Our attorneys and paralegals are assigned hourly rates which are based on years of experience, specialization, training and level of professional attainment. We adjust our rates periodically (usually at the beginning of each year) to take into account inflation and the increased experience of our professional personnel.

To keep professional fees at a minimum, legal work that does not require more experienced attorneys will be performed, where feasible, by attorneys with lower billing rates. Of course, the quality of the work is paramount, and we do not sacrifice quality to economy.

Before undertaking a particular assignment, we will, if requested, provide you with a fee estimate to the extent possible. Estimates are not possible for some matters, however, and cannot be relied on in many others because the scope of our work will not be clear at the outset. When a fee estimate is given, it is only an estimate; it is not a maximum or minimum fee quotation. The actual fee may be more or less than the quoted estimate.

Billing and Payment Procedures. Unless other arrangements are made at the time of the engagement, invoices will be sent monthly. Invoices for outside services exceeding $100 may be billed separately. Occasionally, however, we may defer billing for a given month or months if the accrued fees and costs do not warrant current billing or if other circumstances would make it appropriate to defer billing.

Our invoices contain a brief narrative description of the work performed; if requested, the initials of the attorney who performed the work will appear on the statement. The invoice will include a line item reflecting in-house administrative costs. The firm’s in-house administrative costs include duplicating, facsimile charges, telephone charges, e-mail, postage, mileage and other administrative expenses.

In addition, the Firm charges separately for certain costs incurred in the representation, as well as for any disbursements to third parties made on a client’s behalf. Such costs and disbursements include, for example, the following: travel (at the IRS rate in effect at the time the travel occurs), computer-assisted research, transcription, overnight delivery and messenger services. For major disbursements to third parties, invoices may be sent directly to you for payment. The Firm also bills for time spent traveling on a client’s behalf at our normal hourly rates.

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If you have any questions regarding an invoice, the Billing Coordinator or Accounting Manager is available to answer your questions. For any unresolved matters, the Bar Association has an arbitration mechanism that can be used to resolve such matters.

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Attachment: Bank of Stockton semi-annual fee invoice 2026.03 (5000 : Bank of Stockton) City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Ken Zuidervaart, Planning Director
Date: 03/10/2026
Subject: Community Development Block Grant and Home Programs RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Should the City Council agree with staff’s recommendation, the following motion would be appropriate:
“The City Council approves the recommended 2026-2027 CDBG funding allocation of $78,262 for the Senior Center Interior Rehabilitation Project and $13,811 for the public service programs that requested funding. Additionally, the Council approves the recommended 2026-2027 HOME Program funds of $24,394 to be allocated to the low-income down payment assistance program administered by San Joaquin County. Lastly, staff is directed to process the necessary documentation with San Joaquin County to facilitate the allocation of these funds.” BACKGROUND:

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs.

The CDBG program allocates annual grants to urban counties to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and opportunities to expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. CDBG funds must be used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. In addition, each activity must meet one of the following national objectives for the program: benefit low- and moderate-income persons, prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or address community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community for which other funding is not available.

Over the years, the City has had difficulty finding eligible projects to use our CDBG funds because Ripon does not have any eligible census tracts that meet the low- to moderate-income requirements. Therefore, money has largely been used to reconstruct handicap ramps throughout the community, which was an eligible project. Additionally, the Senior Center is a facility in

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Ripon that is eligible for use of these funds, since seniors automatically qualify under CDBG funding requirements.

DISCUSSION ANALYSIS:

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), administered through the County of San Joaquin, anticipates providing Ripon an estimated $92,073 in CDBG funds and $24,394 in HOME funds for the 2026-2027 funding cycle, which is intended to assist in resolving identified community development needs and housing problems. 2026-27 CDBG Funds
CDBG funds are divided into two categories, 85% of the funds can be used for Public Works Programs (i.e. Public Facilities and Improvements such as infrastructure improvements) and no more than 15% shall be obligated for public service programs serving the needs of low-income families in the community.

For the $92,073 of CDBG funds the City of Ripon is programmed to receive, $78,262 (85%) is proposed to be allocated to phase two of the Senior Center Interior Rehabilitation Project with $73,262 used for the improvements and $5,000 for an administrative allowance for City staff to administer this program.

The project will consist of interior improvements and rehabilitation to include but not be limited to:
 Kitchen improvements and upgrades;
 Restroom improvements and upgrades;
 Flooring replacement;
 Other miscellaneous interior improvements to various rooms and hallways to include sheetrock repair, painting, etc.
 Exterior painting of the entire facility;
 Installation of a bocce ball court on the west side of the facility, to include shade covers and benches.

Phase 1 of the Senior Center Exterior Rehabilitation project is nearing completion. Staff recommends that City Council allocate the remaining $304,934 in unused funds from prior fiscal years, plus the 2026-27 fiscal year CDBG funds of $73,262, to Phase 2, the Interior Rehabilitation project, for a total of $378,196.

For the public service programs portion of the funds (15%), the County of San Joaquin has made some changes to how the CDBG funds are to be dispersed to each of the participating jurisdictions, due to an audit and recommended changes from HUD. Many of the public service agencies provide services to all of the participating jurisdictions throughout the County and ask for funds from each city. Each city was then responsible for managing their own contracts with these jurisdictions, which caused duplicated efforts in each city. One of the significant changes to the program is that now the County will manage these contracts for the public agencies providing services to multiple jurisdictions, eliminating the need for multiple contracts with each

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agency. The other request from HUD is that contracts entered into with public agencies have a minimum funding of at least $5,000. This eliminates many duplicative man-hours for contracts only worth $1,000 to $1,500 within each of the jurisdictions.

Following are the applications received either by the City of Ripon directly or by San Joaquin County requesting funds for providing services within the City of Ripon. The total funds available for public service programs for the 2026-2027 CDBG funding cycle is $13,811.

Four public service applications were received:
 Bethany Home Society is requesting $10,000 to continue the meals on wheels program providing approximately 12,000 fresh meals five days a week to 138 Ripon seniors annually through a congregate setting and delivery to homebound seniors. (Received by the City of Ripon – City of Ripon Contract).
 Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin (Mobile Farmers Market) is requesting $1,700 for their Mobile Farmer’s Market program. This program targets two sites in Ripon, the Ripon Senior Center and the Head Start program at Ripona Elementary School. The overall goal of the program is to see a community strengthened by providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy cooking demonstrations, health and nutrition related information/handouts and CalFresh (food stamp) information, all in an effort to encourage healthy eating and prevent/reduce the development of chronic health diseases affecting those most vulnerable in our community. (Received by San Joaquin County on behalf of the City of Ripon – San Joaquin County Contract).
 Meals on Wheels is requesting $7,729 for their services offered for Ripon residents. Meals on Wheels provides home delivered nutritious meals and personal contact to homebound seniors within each of the cities in San Joaquin County. In order to be eligible, a person must be both 60 years of age or older and homebound. Those seniors that live alone, are older & frail, are the highest priority for the home delivery service. A spouse under 60 or a disabled dependent adult that resides with an eligible senior and is also homebound is also eligible for the meal service. A 5-pack of frozen meals are delivered to your door weekly, along with fresh milk and fruit. All menus are reviewed by 2 nutritionists to ensure compliance with Federal Guidelines.

Meals are designed to be low fat, low salt, and low sugar. Meals are delivered once a week by 2pm. (Received by San Joaquin County on behalf of the City of Ripon – San Joaquin County Contract).
 San Joaquin County Fair Housing is requesting $1,922 for their services offered for Ripon residents. The services that they provide include information on tenants and landlord rights and responsibilities; mediation to individuals as an alternative to resolve housing issues for tenants, property management, and owners; seminars and training which include fair housing

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laws and basic property management for landlords as well as training for tenants including how to locate rentals, proper notices to landlords, etc.; and Counseling for landlords and tenants to help them better understand their rights and responsibilities concerning rental units. (Received by San Joaquin County on behalf of the City of Ripon – San Joaquin County Contract).

The City of Ripon received requests for providing services in the City of Ripon for $21,351. Again, the total funds available for public service programs for the 2026-2027 CDBG funding cycle is only $13,811, therefore staff is recommending funding all public service programs at approximately 65% of their requested allocations. Please see the 2026-2027 CDBG funding allocation chart below for further clarification.

HOME Grant Funds
HOME funds are allocated to the City of Ripon on a formula basis each year similar to the CDBG funding. For fiscal year 2026-2027 Ripon is expected to receive approximately $24,394 in HOME Funds. HOME funds are to be used for a variety of low-income housing activities such as tenant-based rental assistance, housing rehabilitation, assistance to homebuyers, and new construction of affordable housing.

To date the City of Ripon has mostly allocated the HOME funds to a down payment assistance program that is administered by the County for the City of Ripon. The current balance of HOME Funds held by the County for the City of Ripon is roughly $270,242 not counting the anticipated 2026-2027 HOME fund allocation, which will bring our balance to approximately $294,636. Staff has been working with County Staff to bring forth some potential other uses for these funds, however until such time staff is recommending allocating this year’s HOME funds towards the down payment assistance program administered by the County for Ripon residents.

Below is a chart showing the requested and recommended funding allocations for the 2026-2027 CDBG and HOME fund allocations.
2026-2027 CDBG Fund Allocations
CDBG Projects Requested Recommended
Public Works Program:

Ripon Senior Center Interior Rehab Project $73,262 $73,262 Administration $ 5,000 $ 5,000
Sub-total $78,262 $78,262
Public Service Programs:

Bethany Home Society - Meal on Wheels $10,000 $6,469
S.J. County Fair Housing $1,922 $1,242
Meals on Wheels $7,729 $5,000
Emergency Food Bank - Mobile Farmer’s Market $1,700 $1,100 Sub-total $21,351 $13,811
Total $99,613 $92,073

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2026-2027 HOME FUND ALLOCATION
GAP (Down Payment Assistant) Loans $24,394
Attachments:

1. Public Hearing

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that The City of Ripon City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:00 P.M., in the City of Ripon Council Chambers, 259 N.

Wilma Avenue, Ripon, on the following matter:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT and HOME PROGRAMS for Fiscal Year 2026-27 – The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has provided the community of Ripon an estimated $92,073 in CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds and an estimated $24,394 in HOME funds, intended to assist in resolving identified community development needs and housing problems.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY

RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR RECOMMENDATIONS ON PROPOSED PROJECTS AND PROVIDE COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL.

THE CITY OF RIPON
Ken Zuidervaart, Director
Planning and Economic Development
Publish: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 03/10/2026
Subject: Chapter 9.23
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Staff recommends that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 9.23 of the Municipal Code relating to General Park Rules and Regulations to:

1. Clarify the process for obtaining a park use permit;

2. Specify when violations of park rules constitute an infraction or misdemeanor; and

3. Establish protections for open space areas controlled or operated by the City for park, recreation, or open space purposes.

BACKGROUND:

Section 9.23 of the Municipal Code establishes general rules and regulations governing the use of City parks and recreational facilities. These provisions are intended to ensure safe and orderly use of public spaces while protecting public property and natural resources.

Over time, staff has identified several areas within the ordinance that would benefit from being updated. Specifically, the existing code language does not describe the process currently being used to obtain a park use permit for organized events or activities. Additionally, the current ordinance does not explicitly distinguish between violations that constitute an infraction versus those that may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor.

Staff has also identified a need to better protect certain natural areas within open space areas that are owned, controlled, or operated by the City for park, recreation, or open space purposes, including riparian habitat corridors along the river. These areas provide ecological benefits and are vulnerable to disturbance from activities such as excavation, grading, removal of vegetation, or other forms of alteration.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed amendment to Chapter 9.23 will amend this section of the Municipal Code as described below.

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Park Use Permit Process
The proposed amendments clarify the circumstances under which individuals or organizations must obtain a park use permit prior to conducting organized activities within City parks. The ordinance establishes the roles and responsibilities between the Recreation Commission and Recreation Director in issuing a park use permit, establishing park rules, and appealing a decision by the Director.

Enforcement Provisions
The ordinance also establishes clearer enforcement language regarding violations of park rules and regulations. The amendment specifies that violations may be prosecuted as either an infraction or misdemeanor, depending on the nature and severity of the offense.

This provides clarity for enforcement of the park rules and regulations.

Protection of Undeveloped Open Space
The amendment introduces a new provision that prohibits disturbing open space areas controlled or operated by the City for park, recreation, or open space purposes. These areas may include natural habitat, riparian corridors, and other environmentally sensitive lands.

The ordinance specifically prohibits activities such as:
 Excavation, digging, trenching, grading, removing soil, or filling any area;  Removing, cutting, burning, or damaging any native vegetation;  Constructing or placing structures, fences, trails or roads;  Altering any natural stream channels or banks;
 Introducing any pollutants, debris, or materials that may harm wildlife, plants, or degrade water quality;
 Operating a motor vehicle within the Park boundaries except in specifically designated areas within the Park (e.g., paved roadways and parking lots);  Killing, chasing, wounding, harassing or capturing wild or domestic animals; and  Any other activity that may result in wildlife habitat degradation, disturbance, destruction, or erosion.

These protections are intended to preserve natural resources and prevent unauthorized modification of City-owned or controlled open space areas.

Following is the proposed Ordinance recommended for first reading and introduction and attached are redline changes showing the proposed text changes to the Municipal Code and labeled “Chapter 9.23 Redline Version”

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FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed changes will not have a significant fiscal impact.

Attachments:

1. Chapter 9.23 Redline Version

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ORDINANCE NO. 935

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RIPON AMENDING CHAPTER 9.23 "GENERAL RULES FOR
CITY PARKS" OF THE RIPON MUNICIPAL CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO CODE. Chapter 9.23 of the Ripon Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

GENERAL RULES FOR CITY PARKS
Sections:

9.23.010 Purpose

9.23.020 Definitions

9.23.030 Park Hours

9.23.040 Prohibited Conduct in all City Parks

9.23.045 Specified Rules by Recreation Commission Resolution

9.23.050 Activity Allowed with a Permit

9.23.060 Fees

9.23.070 Revocation of Permit

9.23.080 Advertising Within City Parks

9.23.090 Inspection and Closure of Park

9.23.110 Violation - Penalty

9.23.120 Ejection of Violators

9.23.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide and ensure an enjoyable, recreational, and relaxing atmosphere within City Parks for the residents of the City of Ripon. (Ord. 883, 2019)

9.23.020 Definitions
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the definition provided herein:

A. “Director” shall mean the City Recreation Director.

B. “Organized Sports Activities” include any use of a City park (including, but not limited to field rental, practice, training, game, tournament, contest or any other athletic activity, whether conducted by teams or otherwise, in which more than 6 persons participate, and in which the time, place, and rules for competing have been predetermined by either the participants or any other person or organization.

C. “Public Address System” shall mean the permanently mounted sound amplification equipment at any city park, including microphones, sound amplifiers, loudspeakers, and other related equipment.

D. “Golfing Activities” consist of any practice or activity involving the use of golf regulation or practice equipment.

E. “Park Use Permit” means that certain permit issued by the Director pursuant to which the permittee is granted the temporary exclusive use of all or a portion of a City park or facilities

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therein, on terms and conditions which are established by the rules approved by the Recreation Commission.

F. “Special Events” means those activities defined in Chapter 5.40.010 of this Code.

G. “Motor Vehicle” shall have the same meaning as it is defined in California Vehicle Code Section 415, or as is subsequently amended. However, anything meeting the definition of “Personal Transportation Device” as defined herein shall not be considered a “Motor Vehicle” for the purposes of this Chapter.

H. “Personal Transportation Device” shall include all of the following, as they are defined in the California Vehicle code: electrically motorized boards, motorized scooters, electric bicycles, and similar devices.

I. “City Park” or “Park” means all parks, parkways, community buildings and grounds, athletic facilities, open space areas, and other grounds and facilities owned, controlled, or operated by the City for park, recreation, or open space purposes, whether passive or active.

9.23.030 Park Hours
The operating hours for all City Parks shall be determined by resolution of the City Council, and may be amended from time to time in the same manner. Hours shall be posted in a conspicuous place within each City Park. Loitering in City Parks during closed hours is prohibited, and shall be punishable as provided in Section 9.23.110 herein.

9.23.040 Prohibited Conduct In All City Parks
The following activities are prohibited within City Parks:

A. Any person who engages in threatening, abusive or disorderly conduct or behavior within any City Park may be cited with an infraction and ordered to leave the Park.

B. Littering, soiling or defacing restrooms, or other facilities, including landscape and fixtures is prohibited and may be grounds for immediate expulsion. Such conduct may also be cited as an infraction or a misdemeanor at the discretion of the citing officer, which may or may not include the severity of the damage incurred.

C. Any person who plays or broadcasts amplified music or amplified sound without a Park Use Permit issued by the Director shall be cited with an infraction. The use of small portable radios shall be permitted so long as such radios are operated at such a volume as not to disturb other persons in the park or any residence adjoining the park.

D. Any person operating or parking a Motor Vehicle on any grass area, or non-designated parking area within any City Park shall be cited with an infraction.

E. All parks are declared drug, alcohol, and gang free zones. Any person found in possession of drugs, alcohol, or gang related materials, or performing any gang related activity, shall be cited with a misdemeanor. Alcoholic beverages shall only be permitted within any City Parks when a special permit allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages has been issued by the Chief of Police, pursuant to Chapter 5.40 of this Code.

F. Any person who undertakes Golfing Activities, except within areas specifically designated for such use, shall be cited with an infraction.

G. The removal of any authorized or official sign indicating that any park facility or equipment is reserved is prohibited. Any person who uses any park facility or equipment which has been reserved or which is marked by any authorized or official sign as reserved without receiving prior written permission from the Director shall be cited with an infraction.

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H. Any person attempting to sell any goods or services; conduct or maintain any show, performance, concert, place of amusement or exhibition; or conduct private lessons or classes for compensation in any City Park without a valid Park Use Permit shall be cited with an infraction.

I. It shall be unlawful for any person to make or kindle a fire in any City Park, except under the following circumstances:

1. Prior permission is granted by the City in conjunction with the rental of a designated venue; or

2. Where the park is equipped with barbeque pits, a fire may be kindled in the provided pits.

J. The following activities shall be prohibited within City Parks and shall be considered a public nuisance:

1. Excavation, digging, trenching, grading, removing soil, or filling any area within a Park;

2. Removing, cutting, burning, or damaging any native vegetation within a Park;

3. Constructing or placing structures, fences, trails or roads;

4. Altering any natural stream channels or banks;

5. Introducing any pollutants, debris, or materials that may harm wildlife, plants, or degrade water quality;

6. Operating a motor vehicle within the Park boundaries except in specifically designated areas within the Park (e.g., paved roadways and parking lots);

7. Killing, chasing, wounding, harassing or capturing wild or domestic animals; and

8. Any other activity that may result in wildlife habitat degradation, disturbance, destruction, or erosion.

9.23.045 Specific Rules By Recreation Commission Resolution The Recreation Commission shall be empowered, at regular, noticed public meetings of the Commission, to enact additional rules (not in conflict with this Chapter) for specified City Parks by way of resolution. Approved resolutions shall become effective immediately upon adoption and must be retained by the City Clerk and clearly posted in a conspicuous place in the subject park. Any violation of any rule adopted by resolution of the Recreation Commission shall be cited as an infraction unless otherwise specified in this Chapter. All resolutions adopted by the Recreation Commission are subject to review by the City Council.

9.23.050 Activity Allowed with a Permit
The City Parks and facilities may be made available for the exclusive use of persons and groups for Organized Sports Activities only upon the issuance of a Park Use Permit by the Director. All City and Recreation Commission sponsored events within City Parks take precedence over any other event.

A. Organized Sports Activities: The following City Parks are available for Organized Sports Activities:

1. Stouffer Park

2. Mistlin Sports Park

3. Thiemann Athletic Park (Community Center)

4. Lan Park

5. Boesch Park

6. Skate Park

7. Harvest Park

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Any person seeking a Park Use Permit for an Organized Sports Activity must submit an application and a processing fee in an amount established by the Recreation Commission by resolution to the Director at least thirty (30) days in advance of the date of the activity or event.

Applications for a Park Use Permit may not be made more than one year in advance of the date of the activity or event. The Director shall have twenty (25) business days to approve or deny the application for a Park Use Permit and shall issue notice of the decision in writing or through electronic message. A person denied a Park Use Permit may appeal the Director’s decision to the Recreation Commission by filing a written appeal with the Director within 10 days of issuance of the Director’s decision. Decisions of the Recreation Commission made pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be final and conclusive, and shall not be subject to appeal.

Rental application, proof of insurance, rental fees and a cleaning/security deposit is required to conduct any organized activity within a City Park. The deposit may be refunded in whole or in part, if at the discretion of the Director, the facility has been left in good condition at the conclusion of the organized activity. Any refund shall be paid within thirty (30) days after the event.

All City and Recreation Commission sponsored events shall be exempt from a Park Use Permit.

B. Special Events: The following City parks are available for Special Events:

1. Stouffer Park

2. Mistlin Sports Park

3. Thiemann Athletic Park (Community Center)
The use of these parks for a special event requires a Special Event Permit pursuant to Chapter

5.40 of this Code.

9.23.060 Fees
The Recreation Commission shall, by resolution, establish and periodically update a fee schedule specifying the applicable fee(s) for the use of City parks for Organized Sports Activities pursuant to an approved Park Use Permit.

9.23.070 Revocation of Permit
A Park Use Permit may be revoked by the Director if the permittee is found to be violating any City Park rules or requirements issued by City ordinance, Recreation Commission resolution, or included as conditions to the Park Use Permit. The Director’s decision may be appealed to the Recreation Commission by submitting a written appeal to the Director within 10 days of the revocation of the permit. The Recreation Commission’s decision on an appeal made pursuant to this section shall be final and conclusive, and shall not be subject to appeal.

9.23.080 Advertising within City Parks
The Recreation Commission, with the assistance of the Director, may establish, by resolution, programs, rules and procedures for the sale and maintenance of advertising space within any City Park. Any such programs, rules and procedures may include terms and conditions for advertisers, including the establishment of fees and charges for advertising space. The Director shall administer any such program, rules and procedures on behalf of the City.

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9.23.090 Inspection and Closure of Park
Any section or part of a park or facility may be inspected and declared closed to the public at the direction of the City Administrator at any time and for intervals of time, either temporarily or at regular and stated intervals (daily or otherwise) for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:

A. public liability
B. damage to turf
C. public service
D. public health and safety
Such closure may be partial, so as to limit certain activities, as the City Administrator may reasonably find necessary.

9.23.110 Violation - Penalty
A. Unless otherwise specified within this Chapter, any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1.08 of this Code. (Ord. 883, 2019) B. In addition to the penalties authorized under this Chapter, the measure of damages and the remedy for any violation of this Section that results in an injury to Park land or facilities shall include the restoration of the Park land or facilities to its condition immediately prior to the violation or restitution payment of an amount equal to the actual cost of said restoration, including administrative costs.

C. All remedies prescribed under this Chapter shall be cumulative and the use of one or more remedies by the City shall not bar the use of any other remedy for the purpose of enforcing the provisions hereof.

9.23.120 Ejection of Violators
A. In addition to all other remedies and penalties specified in this Chapter, Director or any City Police personnel may order any person violating any provision of this Chapter to vacate the City Park in which the violation occurred until the park opens to the public the following day. Any person refusing to leave a City Park at the order of any authorized City representative may be cited with a misdemeanor.

SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of this Ordinance does not constitute the approval of a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15060(c)(2) and (3), 15061(b)(3), 15262, and 15378 of the State of California CEQA Guidelines.

Specifically, this Ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment because it does not authorize the construction of any new structures or other physical changes to the environment.

SECTION 3. NO MANDATORY DUTY OF CARE. This Ordinance is not intended to, and shall not be construed or given effect in a manner that imposes upon the City or any officer,

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agent, employee or volunteer, thereof a mandatory duty of care towards persons and property, so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages, except as otherwise imposed by law.

SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Chapter. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the ordinance codified in this Chapter, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of this Chapter would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and operation from and after thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption.

SECTION 6. PUBLICATION. At least five (5) days prior to its final adoption, copies of this ordinance shall be posted at City Hall and on the City of Ripon website; and a notice shall be published once in The Manteca Bulletin, the official newspaper of the City of Ripon, setting forth the title of this ordinance, the date of its introduction and the places where this ordinance is posted.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ripon this 10th day of March, 2026, by the following vote:

RESULT: FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/14/2026 6:00 PM MOVER: Leo Zuber, Council Member
SECONDER:Michael Restuccia, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf

THE CITY OF RIPON,
A Municipal Corporation
By _______________________________
GARY BARTON, Mayor
ATTEST:

By: ___________________________
LISA ROOS, City Clerk

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Chapter 9.23

GENERAL RULES FOR CITY PARKS
Sections:

9.23.010 Purpose.

9.23.020 Definitions.

9.23.030 Park Hours.

9.23.040 Prohibited Conduct in all City Parks

9.23.045 Specified Rules by Recreation Commission Resolution

9.23.050 Activity Allowed with a Permit.

9.23.060 Permit Application ProcessFees.

9.23.070 Revocation of Permit.

9.23.080 Advertising Within City Parks.

9.23.090 Inspection and Closure of Park.

9.23.100 Park Specific Rules By Recreation Commission Resolution.

9.23.110 Violation - Penalty.

9.23.120 Appeal and ReviewEjection of Violators.

9.23.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide and ensure an enjoyable, recreational, and relaxing atmosphere within City parks Parks for the residents of the City of Ripon. (Ord. 883, 2019)

9.23.020. Definitions.

As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the definition provided herein:

A. “Director” shall mean the City Recreation Director.

C. “Public Address System” shall mean the permanently mounted sound amplification equipment at any city park, including microphones, sound amplifiers, loudspeakers, and other related equipment.

D. “Golfing Activities” consist of any practice or activity involving the use of regulation golf balls or regulation or practice equipment golf clubs.

E. “Park Use Permit” means that certain permit issued by the Recreation CommissionDirector pursuant to which the permittee is granted the temporary exclusive use of all or a portion of a City park or facilities therein, on terms and conditions which are established by the rules approved by the Recreation Commissiondeemed reasonable and prudent by the Director.

F. “Special Events” means those activities defined in Chapter 5.40.010 of this Code.

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H. “Personal Transportation Device” shall include all of the following, as they are defined in the California Vehicle code: electrically motorized boards, motorized scooters, electric bicycles, and similar devices.

9.23.030. Park Hours.

The operating hours for all City parks Parks shall be determined by resolution of the City Council, and may be amended from time to time in the same manner. Hours shall be posted in a conspicuous place within each City parkPark. Loitering in City parks Parks during closed hours is prohibited, and shall be punishable as provided in Section 9.23.110 herein.

9.23.040. Prohibited Conduct In All City Parks.

The following activities are prohibited within City Parks:

A. No person shall Any person who engages in threatening, abusive or disorderly conduct or behavior within any City parkPark may be cited with an infraction and ordered to leave the Park.

Any person refusing to leave a City park at the order of any authorized City representative may be cited with a misdemeanor.

C. No Any person who plays or broadcasts amplified music or amplified sound shall be allowed at any City park, unless permitted under the terms of without a Park Use Permit issued by the Director pursuant to this Chapter shall be cited with an infraction. The use of small portable radios shall be permitted so long as such radios are operated at such a volume as not to disturb other persons in the park or any residence adjoining the park.

D. It shall be unlawful for any Any person to operateing or parking a motor Motor vehicle Vehicle on any grass area, or non-designated parking area within any City parkPark shall be cited with an infraction.

E. All parks are declared drug, alcohol, and gang free zones. Any person found in possession of drugs, alcohol, or gang related materials, or performing any gang related activity, shall be cited with a misdemeanor. Alcoholic beverages shall only be permitted within any City parks Parks when a special permit allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages has been issued by the Chief of Police, pursuant to Chapter 5.40 of this Code.

F. No Any person in a park and recreation facility shall golf, including, but not limited to, chipping, putting, driving or otherwise practicing golfing activities who undertakes Golfing Activities, except within areas specifically designated for such use, shall be cited with an infraction.

F.G. The removal of any authorized or official sign indicating that any park facility or equipment is reserved is prohibited. The use of Any person who uses any park facility or equipment which has been reserved or which is marked by any authorized or official sign as

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reserved without receiving prior written permission from the Director is prohibited shall be cited with an infraction.

H. No Any person shall attempting to sell any goods or services; conduct or maintain any show, performance, concert, place of amusement or exhibition; or conduct private lessons or classes for compensation in any City Park without a valid Park Use Permit shall be cited with an infraction.

G.I. It shall be unlawful for any person to make or kindle a fire in any City parkPark, except under the following circumstances:

1. Prior permission is granted by the City in conjunction with the rental of a designated venue; or

2. Where the park is equipped with barbeque pits, a fire may be kindled in the provided pits.

J. The following activities shall be prohibited within City Parks and shall be considered a public nuisance:

1. Excavation, digging, trenching, grading, removing soil, or filling any area within a Park;

2. Removing, cutting, burning, or damaging any native vegetation within a Park;

3. Constructing or placing structures, fences, trails or roads;

4. Altering any natural stream channels or banks;

5. Introducing any pollutants, debris, or materials that may harm wildlife, plants, or degrade water quality;

6. Operating a motor vehicle within the Park boundaries except in specifically designated areas within the Park (e.g., paved roadways and parking lots);

7. Killing, chasing, wounding, harassing or capturing wild or domestic animals; and

8. Any other activity that may result in wildlife habitat degradation, disturbance, destruction, or erosion.

9.23.045 Park-Specific Rules By Recreation Commission Resolution.

The Recreation Commission shall be empowered, at regular, noticed public meetings of the Commission, to enact additional rules (not in conflict with this Chapter) for specified city City parks Parks by way of resolution. Approved resolutions shall become effective immediately upon adoption and must be retained by the City Clerk and clearly posted in a conspicuous place in the subject park. Any violation of any rule adopted by resolution of the Recreation Commission shall be subject to the penalties outlined cited as an infraction unless otherwise specified in Section 9.23.110this Chapter. All resolutions adopted by the Recreation Commission are subject to review by the City Council pursuant to Section 9.23.120.

9.23.050. Activity Allowed with a Permit.

The City parks Parks and facilities may be made available for the exclusive use of persons and groups for Organized Sports Activities only upon the issuance of a Park Use Permit by the Recreation CommissionDirector. All City and Recreation Commission sponsored events within City parks Parks take precedence over any other event.

A. Organized Sports Activities: The following City parks Parks are available for Organized Sports Activities:

1. Stouffer Park

2. Mistlin Sports Park

3. Thiemann Athletic Park (Community Center)

4. Lan Park

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5. Boesch Park

6. Skate Park

7. Harvest Park
Any person seeking a Park Use Permit for an Organized Sports Activity must submit an application and a processing fee in an amount established by the Recreation Commission by resolution to the Director at least thirty (30) days in advance of the date of the activity or event.

Applications for a Park Use Permit may not be made more than one year in advance of the date of the activity or event. The Recreation CommissionDirector shall have twenty (25) business days to approve or deny the application for a Park Use Permit and shall issue notice of the decision in writing or through electronic message. The Recreation Commission’s A person denied a Park Use Permit may appeal the Director’s decision to the Recreation Commission by filing a written appeal with the Director within 10 days of issuance of the Director’s decision.

Decisions of the Recreation Commission made pursuant to the provisions of this section decision shall be final and conclusive, and shall not be subject to appeal.

Rental application, proof of insurance, rental fees and a cleaning/security deposit is required to conduct any organized activity within a City parkPark. The deposit may be refunded in whole or in part, if at the discretion of the Director, the facility has been left in good condition at the conclusion of the organized activity. Any refund shall be paid within thirty (30) days after the event.

All City and Recreation Commission sponsored events shall be exempt from a Park Use Permit.; B. Special Events: The following City parks are available for Special Events:

1. Stouffer Park

2. Mistlin Sports Park

3. Thiemann Athletic Park (Community Center)
The use of these parks for a special event requires a Special Event Permit pursuant to Chapter

5.40 of this Code.

9.23.060 Fees.

The Recreation Commission shall, by resolution, establish and periodically update a fee schedule specifying the applicable fee(s) for the use of City parks for Organized Sports Activities pursuant to an approved Park Use Permit.

9.23.070. Revocation of Permit.

A Park Use Permit may be revoked by the Director if the permittee is found to be violating any City Park rules or requirements issued by City ordinance, Recreation Commission resolution, or included as conditions to the Park Use Permit. The Director’s decision may be appealed to the Recreation Commission by submitting a written appeal to the Director within 10 days of the revocation of the permit. The Recreation Commission’s decision on an appeal made pursuant to this section shall be final and conclusive, and shall not be subject to appeal.

9.23.080. Advertising within City Parks.

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The Recreation Commission, with the assistance of the Recreation Director, may establish, by resolution, programs, rules and procedures for the sale and maintenance of advertising space within any City parkPark. Any such programs, rules and procedures may include terms and conditions for advertisers, including the establishment of fees and charges for advertising space.

The Recreation Director shall administer any such program, rules and procedures on behalf of the City.

9.23.090. Inspection and Closure of Park.

Any section or part of a park or facility may be inspected and declared closed to the public at the direction of the City Administrator at any time and for intervals of time, either temporarily or at regular and stated intervals (daily or otherwise) for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:

9.23.110. Violation - Penalty.

A. Any personUnless otherwise specified within this Chapter, any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or any resolution approved by the Recreation Commission, except Section 9.23.040 which provides for misdemeanor penalties, shall be deemed guilty of an infraction misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1.08 of this Code. (Ord. 883, 2019) B. In addition to the penalties authorized under this Chapter, the measure of damages and the remedy for any violation of this Section that results in an injury to Park land or facilities shall include the restoration of the Park land or facilities to its condition immediately prior to the violation or restitution payment of an amount equal to the actual cost of said restoration, including administrative costs.

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Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 03/10/2026
Subject: Speed Limits Ordinance Amendment
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 10.10, “Speed Limits,” of the Ripon Municipal Code to update the posted speed limits of five roadway segments, based on the findings of the 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS).

BACKGROUND:

Chapter 10.10 of the Ripon Municipal Code establishes the City’s authority and procedures for setting, maintaining, and updating posted speed limits within city limits. These procedures are based on the requirements outlined in the California Vehicle Code, which mandates that all posted speed limits be supported by a valid E&TS.

The City’s previous E&TS was completed in 2015. In order to maintain the legal enforceability of posted speed limits, a new survey was required. The 2025 E&TS was conducted over a sixmonth period and included the collection and analysis of traffic data from 41 roadway segments throughout the City.

Based on the survey results, City staff is recommending speed limit adjustments for the following five roadway segments:

Fourth Street from S. Stockton Ave. to Dead End – increase from 25 mph to 30 mph Garrison Way from Maple Ave. to Kamps Way – increase from 25 mph to 30 mph Hoff Drive from Colony Rd. to Santos Ave. – increase from 25 mph to 30 mph Parallel Avenue from Reynolds Ave. to E. Main St. – increase from 25 mph to 30 mph Santos Avenue from Hoff Dr. to Frontage Rd. – increase from 25 mph to 35 mph An overview of the 2025 E&TS, along with the recommended changes to the posted speed limits, was presented to the public and the Ripon City Council at the January 2026 City Council meeting. During that discussion, the City Council provided feedback regarding the recommended

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speed limit for Hoff Drive. While the original recommendation was to increase the posted speed limit to 35 mph, after further discussion and consideration of City Council’s feedback, staff revised the recommended posted speed limit for Hoff Drive to 30 mph.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The proposed ordinance amends Chapter 10.10 of the Ripon Municipal Code to incorporate the findings of the 2025 E&TS and update the posted speed limits on the five roadway segments identified above. These changes are consistent with traffic engineering standards and are intended to reflect prevailing traffic conditions while maintaining public safety.

This ordinance all designates the City Engineer responsible for conducting all engineering and traffic surveys to establish, maintain and enforce prima facie speed limits.

Following is the proposed ordinance recommended for second reading and adoption. There are no changes from first reading to second reading.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed ordinance is expected to have minimal fiscal impact. Costs will be limited to replacing speed limit signage to reflect the approved changes.

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ORDINANCE NO. 934

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RIPON AMENDING CHAPTER 10.10 "SPEED LIMITS" OF

THE RIPON MUNICIPAL CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO CODE. Chapter 10.10 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 10.10

SPEED LIMITS
Sections:

10.10.010 Setting Speed Limits

10.10.020 Traffic Signal Timing

10.10.030 Signs Required

10.10.040 Effective Date of Speed Limits

10.10.050 Violations

10.10.060 Speed Limits Established on the Basis of Traffic and Engineering Survey

10.10.010 Setting Speed Limits.

A. The City Engineer is responsible for conducting all engineering and traffic surveys necessary to establish, maintain and enforce prima facie speed limits on all streets, or portions thereof, within the jurisdiction of the City.

B. Consistent with the requirements of the Vehicle Code, the City Council hereby establishes the prima facie speed limits applicable on all streets, or portions thereof, within the jurisdiction of the City.

C. Except for those prima facie speed limits set forth in the California Vehicle Code, the speed limit established by the City Council on any particular street, or portion thereof, shall be based upon an engineering and traffic survey demonstrating that the speed limit is appropriate, reasonable and safe to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic. (Ord. 720 §1, 2005)

10.10.020 Traffic Signal Timing.

The City Engineer is authorized to regulate and set the timing of traffic signals so as to facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular traffic in a reasonable and safe manner, and at speeds consistent with the speed limits established by State law or by resolution of the Council. (Ord. 720 §1, 2005)

10.10.030 Signs Required.

The City Engineer is authorized to erect upon each of the streets located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City, appropriate signs giving notice of the prima facie speed limit applicable to such street, or portion thereof. (Ord. 720 §1, 2005)

10.10.040 Effective Date of Speed Limits.

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The prima facie speed limits set by this ordinance shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice of the applicable prima facie speed limit have been erected. (Ord. 720 §1, 2005)

10.10.050 Violations.

The speed of any vehicle upon a street in excess of the prima facie speed limits shall be prima facie unlawful.

10.10.060 Speed Limits Established on the Basis of Traffic and Engineering Survey.

General Limit - The speed limit is 25 miles per hour on all streets within city limits unless otherwise posted. (Ord. 838, 2016)
Based upon an engineering and traffic survey conducted in compliance with the Vehicle Code, the following prima facie speed limits are established and declared:
(Ord. 720 §1, 2005)
Acacia Ave. Fourth St to Doak Blvd 25 mph
Canal Blvd Wilma Ave. to Jack Tone Rd. 35 mph
Colony Rd. North Ripon Rd. to Fulton Ave. 35 mph
Colony Rd. Fulton Ave. to Jack Tone Rd. 35 mph
Doak Blvd. Stockton Ave. to Vera Ave. 35 mph
Doak Blvd. Vera Ave. to S. Mohler Rd. 35 mph
Fourth St East of S. Stockton Ave to dead end 30 mph
Frontage Rd. (north of hwy 99) E. Main St. to Acacia Ave. 35 mph Frontage Rd. (north of hwy 99) Arc Way to Brady Ln. 35 mph Fulton Ave. River Rd. to Hwy 99 35 mph
Garrison Way Maple Ave to Kamps Way 30 mph
Garrison Way West of S. Stockton Ave to dead end 25 mph Goodwin Dr. Colony Rd. to Frontage Rd. 35 mph
Highland Ave. West Ripon Rd. to Doak Blvd. 35 mph
Hoff Dr. Colony Rd to W. Santos Ave 30 mph
Industrial Ave. Main St. to Fourth St. 25 mph
Jack Tone Rd. Main St. to Doak Blvd. 25 mph
Jack Tone Rd. Hwy 99 to Main St. 45 mph
Jack Tone Rd. (Overcrossing) Santos Ave to Hwy 99 35 mph Jack Tone Rd. River Rd. to Santos Ave. 45 mph
Main St. Industrial Ave. to Vera Ave. 25 mph

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Main St. 99 Overcrossing E. Main St. to Stockton Ave. 30 mph West Main St. Vera Ave. to Jack Tone Rd. 35 mph
East Main St. Manley to Hwy 99 Overcrossing 35 mph
Manley Rd. Milgeo Rd. to E. Main St. 35 mph
Milgeo Ave. N. Stockton Ave. to Frontage Rd. 30 mph
Milgeo Ave. 450 east of Cypress Point Dr. to N.

Stockton Ave.
30 mph
Mohler Rd. West Ripon Rd. to Doak Blvd.35 mph
Parallel Ave. Reynolds Ln. to E. Main St.30 mph
North Ripon Rd. Diamond Ln. to River Rd. 35 mph
North Ripon Rd. River Rd. to Milgeo Ave. 35 mph
River Rd. North Ripon Rd. to Jack Tone Rd. 45 mph
Robert Ave. Main St. to Doak Blvd. 30 mph
Santos Ave. North Ripon Rd. to Fulton Ave. 35 mph
West Santos Ave Hoff Dr. to Frontage Rd 35 mph
Second St. Stockton Ave. to Wilma Ave. 30 mph
Stockton Ave. Milgeo Ave. to Frontage Rd. 35 mph
Stockton Ave. Second St. to Doak Blvd. 35 mph
West Ripon Rd. Jack Tone Rd. to S. Highland Ave. 35 mph Wilma Ave. Canal Blvd. to Main St. 30 mph
Wilma Ave. Hwy 99
Overcrossing Wilma Ave. to Fulton Ave. 35 mph
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT TO CODE.

Chapter 10.10 of the Ripon Municipal Code, entitled “Speed Limits” is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 3. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.

All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby expressly repealed.

SECTION 4. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of this Ordinance does not constitute the approval of a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15060(c)(2) and (3), 15061(b)(3), 15262, and 15378 of the State of California CEQA Guidelines.

Specifically, this Ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical

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change in the environment because it does not authorize the construction of any new structures or other physical changes to the environment.

SECTION 5. NO MANDATORY DUTY OF CARE. This Ordinance is not intended to, and shall not be construed or given effect in a manner that imposes upon the City or any officer, agent, employee or volunteer, thereof a mandatory duty of care towards persons and property, so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages, except as otherwise imposed by law.

SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Chapter. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the ordinance codified in this Chapter, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of this Chapter would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION. This ordinance shall go into effect 30 days after its adoption and a summary of this ordinance shall be published five (5) days prior to and within fifteen (15) days following its adoption in the Manteca Bulletin, the official paper of the City of Ripon.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ripon this 10th day of March, 2026, by the following vote:

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Restuccia, Council Member
SECONDER:Leo Zuber, Council Member
AYES: Barton, Uecker, Restuccia, Zuber, de Graaf

THE CITY OF RIPON,
A Municipal Corporation
By _______________________________
GARY BARTON, Mayor
ATTEST:

By: ___________________________
LISA ROOS, City Clerk

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City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 03/10/2026
Subject: Ripon Fire District Prop 218 Update

BACKGROUND
Residents and businesses within the City of Ripon are served by several essential agencies, including the Ripon Consolidated Fire District. The Fire District has communicated ongoing fiscal challenges associated with maintaining adequate operations within its service boundary, which includes the City of Ripon.

The Fire District has decided to pursue another fire suppression assessment pursuant to Proposition 218. The additional revenue would be used to hire additional staff that would allow the Fire District to improve emergency response times as a result of concurrent calls.

At the December 9, 2025 City Council Meeting, Council approved 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.

DISCUSSION
Chief DeHart will provide an update to the City Council on the Fire District’s efforts in pursuing additional operating revenue to hire the additional staff necessary to improve response times that have increased as a result of concurrent calls.

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