Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda
CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 – 6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
You are now participating in the process of representative government. We welcome your interest and hope you will attend Ripon City Council meetings often. Democracy cannot endure without an informed electorate.
Ripon, as you probably know, has a council-administrator form of local government. Policies are set by the Council, who are elected by the people. These policies are carried out by the City Administrator, who is appointed by the Council. The Council decides what is to be done. The City Administrator, with the assistance of the City Staff, follows through.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS
The governing body meets at 6:00 P.M., on the second Tuesday of the month, in the Council Chambers located in City Hall, 259 North Wilma, Ripon, California. A City Council meeting is the process of making and amending laws, developing policy and making decisions for governing your City by citizens who have been elected by you. With the exception of matters of personnel and pending litigation, or negotiations, the City Council takes action only in meetings open to the public.
The City Council follows a regular order of business during its meeting. The Council agenda is prepared in advance by the City Administrator and his staff. If you wish to place an item on the agenda for action, the information must be delivered to the City Administrator or staff eight (8) working days prior to the Council meeting. This date will be revised in case of holidays or special events. The information must be in writing (no phone calls), your name and address must be printed, and action desired must be clearly stated. Copies of the agenda are available at Ripon City Hall and online 72 hours prior to the meeting, or at the time of the scheduled meeting.
With the publication of this agenda, it is with the intent that each item on the agenda will be considered for a vote. Each Council Member present will cast a vote either for or against the motion under consideration, and the vote will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. For example, the motion may be to approve, adopt, introduce, deny, fail, withdraw, table, or continue an item.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
If you desire to speak before the Council on an item not on the agenda, please address "Mr. Mayor" and upon being recognized, come forward to the podium, and state your name and address before proceeding into your subject matter.
State law prohibits the City Council from taking action on any item not on the agenda. While the City Council cannot always answer citizens concerns raised during the public discussion time, the City staff will be instructed, where appropriate, to either provide a response in the days following each Council meeting, or to place the issue on a subsequent meeting agenda for the City Council or one of its appointed commissions. No person shall speak for more than three minutes, and the total time allotted for discussion shall not exceed thirty minutes. Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, and good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks. If you wish to make a comment via email please submit the Public Comment Form by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting to the City Clerk at [email protected] and note the specific agenda item, if applicable. Comments are limited to 250 words or less and will be read by the City Clerk.
In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call (209) 599-2108. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II). For more information visit www.cityofripon.org/ADA.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Routine items are scheduled under the heading of Consent Calendar, which allows action to occur with a single motion.
Any item can be pulled off the consent calendar for further discussion if Council so desires. The public may also, at this time, request that an item be pulled from the consent calendar for explanation and/or discussion.
PERSONNEL/EXECUTIVE SESSION
Matters of personnel and pending litigation, or negotiations are handled, in the Personnel/Executive Session, pursuant to Sections 54956.8 and 54957 of the Government Code. This session is closed to the public.
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INFORMATION
Can I watch the meeting live online?
The City Council meetings are streamed live at www.youtube.com/c/cityofriponca.
Where can I find the agenda before a meeting?
Copies of the agenda are available at City Hall, 259 N. Wilma Avenue 72 hours before a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The agenda can be viewed in the window box in front of City Hall, or online at www.cityofripon.org . Supplemental documents relating to specific agenda items are available for viewing at the Office of the City Clerk or online.
Can I get the agenda/minutes mailed to my home/business? You can subscribe to agendas and minutes in January of each year. The annual subscription for both is $60.00 per year. Subscription costs are not pro-rated should you wish to begin a subscription mid-year. If you would like to subscribe to the agenda/minutes, contact the City Clerk’s office at 259 N. Wilma Avenue. Agendas are mailed by the Friday before a meeting, and you will receive it on Monday or Tuesday (depending on postal service).
Can I receive the agenda by e-mail?
You may subscribe to the agenda at any time by e-mail – just go to the website to register – www.cityofripon.org and click on and fill out the “Receive City Notices” form. Your subscription will begin immediately and you will receive it 72 hours before the Regular Council meeting. Agendas sent by e-mail are free. Minutes are not e-mailed, but can be viewed on the City’s website.
How complete are the minutes?
The City of Ripon prepares Synopsis Minutes. These Minutes represent a summary of the actual comments made.
Video recordings are available online following a meeting at www.youtube.com/c/cityofriponca.
OTHER MEETINGS
Agency Day Time Place
Planning Commission The Monday following City Council 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Recreation Commission Second Wednesday 6:00 p.m. City Hall Conference Room City Council Page 3 May 12, 2026
Ripon City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT - This time is provided for the public to address the City Council on closed session matters.
IN THE MATTER OF:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code. a. Liberty Self Storage, L.P. v. City of Ripon; Ripon Consolidated Fire District Case #: STK CV-UWM-2025-0007527
b. City of Ripon v. David Hegarty Case #: STK-CV-UED-2025-7194 c. California Sportfishing Protection Alliance v. Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Case #: CV-20-001720
2. Potential or Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(e)(1) of the California Government Code – 1 case.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Daniel de Graaf, Leo Zuber, Michael Restuccia, Vice Mayor Dean Uecker, Mayor Gary Barton
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Administrator Kevin Werner, City Attorney Tom Terpstra Jr., Planning Director Ken Zuidervaart, Recreation Director Kye Stevens, Director of Public Works James Pease, Police Chief Daniel Sauer, City Clerk Lisa Roos, Deputy City Clerk Jane Kilgore, Information Systems Technician Elizabeth Farnam, (Others present will be recorded by secretary only.) PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
This time is provided to the public to address the City Council on items not on the agenda. If you desire to speak, please address “Mr. Mayor” and upon being recognized, come forward to the podium, and state your name and address before proceeding into your subject matter.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - APR 14, 2026 6:00 PM
2. CITY COUNCIL - WORKSHOP - APR 20, 2026 11:00 AM
3. CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING - APR 23, 2026 1:30 PM APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED):
If anyone would like to provide public comment regarding an item on the Consent Calendar, please come forward to the podium at this time. The City Council may request to (1) pull an item from the Consent Calendar (2) withdraw an item; (3) add Emergency items by a 4/5 vote. If the agenda is amended, vote to approve the amended agenda. If no changes are made, vote to approve the agenda as posted.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.1. Income
A. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Sales Tax
(April 2025 $242,226.12)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $3,396,127
FY 2024-25 YTD: $3,540,096
Highway Users Tax
(March 2025 $35,136.84)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $332,449
FY 2024-25 YTD: $353,806
SB1 Street & Road Tax
(April 2025 $33,841.12)
FY 2025-26 YTD: $365,623
FY 2024-25 YTD: $359,974
$233,009.61
$32,334.79
$35,096.77
TOTAL $300,441.17
B. CCATT HOLDINGS
Monthly Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment
March 2026
May 2026
$1,336.34
$3,500.00
TOTAL $4,836.34
C. WASTE MANAGEMENT
Monthly Franchise Fee Payment – March 2026 $5,933.73
D. GILTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Quarterly Franchise Fee Payment – March 2026 $14,217.60 E. T-MOBILE
Annual Acacia Avenue Cell Tower Lease Payment $13,614.10 City Council Page 5 May 12, 2026
F. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
2025 Annual Electric Franchise Fees
2025 Annual Gas Franchise Fees
$152,792.00
$93,451.18
TOTAL $246,243.18
1.2. Bills, Invoices, Payments
A. BASECAMP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Environmental Review for River Road Intersection
Progress Payment – Invoice #53026 $5,853.75
B. URBAN FUTURES, INC.
Continuing Disclosure Service Fees
Invoice #CD-2025-101
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2006C
Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2012 $2,750.00
C. FEHR AND PEERS
N. Ripon Rd. / River Rd. Intersection Project
Traffic Engineering Services
Progress Payment – Invoice #194882 $2,930.20
D. LSC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC.
Short Range Transit Plan
Progress Payment – Invoice #82980 $4,290.00
E. J D E ENGINEERING, INC.
Construction Management and Inspection Services
March 2026
Progress Payment – Invoice #1093 $5,625.00
F. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Blossom Express Driver
March 2026 Invoice #AR111396
April 2026 Invoice #AR111434
$2,515.17
$2,520.86
TOTAL $5,036.03
G. KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION
Ripona Resurface Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #5 $29,608.82
H. CALIFORNIA CAD SOLUTIONS, INC.
GIS Support and System Maintenance
Progress Payment - Invoice #701924 $2,450.00
I. SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
SSJGSA Administration Expenses
1st Quarter 2026 - Invoice #Ripon 2026Q1 $3,317.07
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J. LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS H. TERPSTRA, JR.
General Matters
Police Department
Private Development
$14,868.00
$7,834.00
$227.50
TOTAL $22,929.50
K. ESTATE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Senior Center Rehabilitation Project
Progress Payment – Invoice #5 $14,615.96
L. WOODARD & CURRAN
Waste Water Treatment Plant Planning Report Update
Progress Payment – Invoice #262589 $27,965.00
M. PRICE PAIGE & COMPANY
Audit Services
Final Payment – Invoice #38208 $303.00
1.3. Resolutions
A. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
RIPON TO REMAIN A PART OF
THE URBAN COUNTY
COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR
THE PURPOSE OF
ADMINISTERING THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
This resolution authorizes the City of
Ripon to remain a part of the Urban
County Cooperation Agreement for the
purpose of administering the Community
Development Block Grant Program for
the 2027-2029 qualification periods and
directs staff to file appropriate
paperwork.
B. RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE
ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
This resolution adopts a list of projects to
be funded through the State of California
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account and authorizes staff to submit
the project list to the California
Transportation Commission for Fiscal
Year 2026-27.
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1.4. Miscellaneous Items
A. SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
Pereira Subdivision Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Subdivision Improvement
Agreement between JKB Living, Inc.
and the City of Ripon that ensures all
required public improvements
associated with the Pereira Subdivision
are constructed in accordance with City
standards.
B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
California CAD Solutions Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the annual Agreement with
California CAD Solutions, Inc. for
ongoing GIS system maintenance,
support, and system enhancements and
upgrade in a not exceed amount of
$25,000 (funding sources: General
Fund, Water Operating Fund, and Sewer
Operating Fund).
C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Keesey Design Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Professional Services
Agreement with Keesey Design to
provide architectural review services for
the Pereira Subdivision Project.
Compensation for services shall be on a
time-and-materials basis in accordance
with the agreement, in a not to exceed
amount of $4,070 for the initial round of
architectural review, and a total contract
amount not to exceed $15,000 (funding
source: JKB Living, Inc. reimbursement
account).
D. RECREATION MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION SERVICES
Playmetrics, LLC Approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Agreement with Playmetrics,
LLC to provide payment processing and
recreation management registration
services for the City of Ripon.
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E. AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTERS
Price Paige & Company Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the
engagement letters with Price Paige &
Company to perform the annual audit of
the City of Ripon Financial Statements
and the Money Purchase Thrift Pension
Plan for the year ending June 30, 2026
in the amount of $59,650.00 (funding
sources: General Fund; Water, Garbage,
and Sewer Enterprise Operating Funds;
Streets & Roads Fund; Transit
Operating Fund).
F. RIPONA RESURFACE PROJECT
Knife River Construction Accept the work completed by Knife River Construction and authorize the
filing of a Notice of Completion with
the San Joaquin County Recorder’s
Office. A retention amount of
$77,900.96 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.
G. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT REVIEW
January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026 Accept the City’s quarterly investment report for the period ending March 31,
2026.
H. ANIMAL SHELTER DONATION
Paula M. Carroll Trust Accept the distribution from Paula M.
Carroll Trust for the Ripon Animal
Shelter and authorize staff to execute all
necessary documentation to receive the
funds. Staff will return to a future City
Council meeting with options for the use
of these funds to support and enhance
Animal Shelter services.
I. PROCLAMATION
Ripon Christian High School Present a proclamation to Ripon Christian High School recognizing its
outstanding athletic accomplishments.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Ionna Electric Vehicle Charging Station This is a public hearing to consider a request for a Development Agreement
with the City of Ripon to allow
development of an approximately 0.63-
acre site at 1504 W. Colony Road as an
unmanned electric vehicle charging station
within the C4 (Highway Service
Commercial) zoning district.
Recommended Action:
No action is required; however, if the City
Council agrees with the recommendations
of the Planning Commission and staff, the
appropriate motion would be to approve
the Development Agreement, waive the
first reading, and introduce the ordinance
listed later on this agenda.
B. ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
TAZ 26-38 pertaining to new State
mandated regulations for Accessory
Dwelling Units
This is a public hearing to receive public
testimony and consider the proposed
amendments to Title 16, Chapter 16.86
(“Accessory Dwelling Units”) of the
Ripon Municipal Code.
Recommended Action:
No action is required; however, if the City
Council agrees with the recommendations
of the Planning Commission and staff, the
appropriate motion would be to waive the
first reading and introduce the ordinance
listed later on this agenda.
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3. ORDINANCES
First Reading and Introduction
A. ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RIPON AND
IONNA, LLC. ("DEVELOPER") OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE
CITY OF RIPON.
This Ordinance approves the Development
Agreement entered into between the City of
Ripon and Ionna, LLC. (“Developer”) of
certain real property in the City of Ripon to
allow the development of an unmanned
electric vehicle charging station at 1504 W.
Colony Road.
First Reading and Introduction
B. ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIPON
AMENDING TITLE 16, CHAPTER 16.86
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO
BE COMPLIANT WITH RECENT
CHANGES IN STATE LAW
This Ordinance amends Title 16, Chapter
16.86 “Accessory Dwelling Units” in order
to bring it into compliance with recent
changes in State law.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. AGENDA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Discussion/Action Staff to present the agenda and meeting management systems evaluated. Staff is
recommending to move forward with the
eScribe Premium Bundle agenda and
meeting management system, which
includes YouTube integration. The
proposed cost for eScribe includes an
annual subscription fee of $18,000 and a
one-time implementation fee of $1,200
(funding source: General Fund).
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REPORTS
Department Heads:
City Council:
I hereby certify the attached City Council agenda was posted 72 hours before the noted meeting:
May 8, 2026
Lisa Roos, City Clerk Date