Ripon public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two tentative parcel maps: one to subdivide a 17.79-acre property at 1265 S. Mohler Road into two parcels, and another to rezone two properties from Urban Reserve to Single Family Residential and subdivide one into four lots at 820 N. Stockton Avenue and 225 Franklin Lane. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 14 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Tentative Parcel Map PM22-79 for 1265 S. Mohler Road: subdivide 17.79 acres into 0.64-acre farmhouse parcel and 17.15-acre orchard parcel
• Tentative Parcel Map PM22-76 and Rezone Z22-75 for 820 N. Stockton Avenue and 225 Franklin Lane: rezone from Urban Reserve to R1 and subdivide into four single-family lots
• Appeal period for agenda expires 10 days after meeting at 5:00 p.m.; appeal fee is $553.00

The Commission approved two tentative parcel maps to subdivide properties on Mohler Road and N. Stockton Avenue. It also recommended that the City Council approve rezoning for properties on Franklin Lane and N. Stockton Avenue to allow for single-family homes.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map (PM22-79) for 1265 Mohler Road (unanimous)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map (PM22-76) for 820 N. Stockton Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning of 225 Franklin Lane and 820 N. Stockton Avenue from Urban Reserve to Single Family Residential (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will vote on awarding a $11,156,000 contract for the Fleet Maintenance Facility Project and on implementing water, sewer, and garbage rate increases effective February 1, 2023. The agenda also includes consent items, public hearings on development agreements and a bond issuance for senior housing, and a response to a grand jury cybersecurity report.

• Award $11,156,000 base bid contract to Diede Construction for Fleet Maintenance Facility Project
• Approve water (2%), sewer (4%), and garbage (5%) rate increases effective February 1, 2023
• Public hearing on $60,000,000 bond issuance for Terraces at Bethany Home senior living facility
• Approve $27,820 change order for Proposition 218 fire suppression assessment study
• Approve $13,200 agreement with Keesey Design for townhome concepts at 122 N. Elm Avenue

The City Council approved a contract for a new 12,500 square foot fleet maintenance facility and confirmed utility rate increases for February 2023. The council also reorganized its leadership and accepted the certification of the November 2022 municipal election results.

• Awarded Fleet Maintenance Facility contract to Diede Construction, Inc. for $11,156,000 (unanimous)
• Approved water (2%), sewer (4%), and garbage (5%) rate increases effective Feb 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-45 accepting Nov 8, 2022 municipal election results (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-49 authorizing tax-exempt bond issuance for The Terraces at Bethany Home (unanimous)
• Approved annual PFFP Report for period ending June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved City of Ripon Financial Statements and Auditor's Report for year ended June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved response letter to San Joaquin County Grand Jury Report No. 0321 on cybersecurity (unanimous)
• Seated Michael Restuccia as Mayor and Leo Zuber as Vice Mayor

Successor Agency - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency will consider approving its administrative budget for fiscal year 2023-24, which totals $250,920 but requests the $250,000 minimum allowance, and the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) totaling approximately $1,283,515. Both items are on the consent calendar and, if approved, will be forwarded to the Oversight Board for final approval. The meeting also includes approval of the October 11, 2022 minutes.

• Resolution approving administrative budget of $250,920 for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, with $250,000 requested from property tax
• Resolution approving Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) for approximately $1,283,515
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2022 regular meeting
• Consent calendar includes payment of $330,149.50 for 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds debt service

The Successor Agency approved its administrative budget and the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Staff were directed to present both items to the Oversight Board for final approval.

• Approved minutes of the October 11, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-1 regarding the administrative budget for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-2 regarding the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider approving the Ripon Multi-Modal Station as the city's regional project for the 2023 San Joaquin One Voice advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. They may also designate representatives to attend the trip, which is scheduled for May 8-10, 2023. The project, a proposed ACE rail platform near downtown, has received $3.9 million in federal funding but still needs $3.6 million.

• Approve Ripon Multi-Modal Station as 2023 One Voice regional project
• Designate city representatives for the 2023 One Voice trip (May 8-10, 2023)
• Project cost estimated at $6 million, with $3.6 million funding gap
• Trip cost per participant estimated at $5,000
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The City Council approved the Ripon Multi-Modal Station as the city's regional project for the 2023 One Voice advocacy trip. The council also authorized the City Administrator and Council Member Daniel de Graaf to attend the conference in Washington D.C.

• Approved Ripon Multi-Modal Station as the 2023 One Voice regional project (5-0)
• Authorized City Administrator and Council Member Daniel de Graaf to attend the One Voice Conference (5-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission approved a permit to build three townhomes and an accessory dwelling unit at 230 N. Acacia Avenue. The commission also found that several active development agreements are in compliance with their terms.

• Approved Major Site Plan Permit (SR22-73) for The Cottages at Acacia & Pine (Unanimous)
• Agreed that developers are in good faith compliance with terms of active Development Agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 17, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included several vendor payments and administrative agreements. The council also authorized a professional services amendment for a new corporation yard and denied a claim filed by Diane Giles.

• Approved minutes of October 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Authorized Agricultural Lease Agreement with Daniel S. Eavenson for 752 S. Mohler Road
• Accepted quarterly investment report for period ending September 30, 2022
• Authorized Store More Express Reimbursement Agreement for 615 and 659 W. Milgeo Road
• Denied claim filed by Diane Giles
• Approved $144,875 amendment with LDA Partners for Corporation Yard bidding and administration

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for a 107-room Avid Candlewood Suites hotel on a 2.03-acre site next to the Flying J truck stop and Denny's. The project includes a swimming pool, off-street parking, and a left-turn pocket on North Jack Tone Road. The Commission also unanimously approved a Major Site Plan Permit for a 7,560-square-foot office/warehouse building for West Valley Concrete Inc. at 875 Doak Boulevard.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit (UP22-61) for 107-room Avid Candlewood Suites hotel (5-0)
• Approved Major Site Plan Permit (SR22-65) for West Valley Concrete Inc. office/warehouse at 875 Doak Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

Successor Agency - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency met on October 11, 2022, and unanimously approved the minutes from the July 12, 2022 meeting. The board also unanimously adopted the consent calendar, which included a $330,149.50 debt service payment for the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:22 PM.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $330,149.50 bond payment (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 22-44, amending the 2023 development fee for the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP). The fee decreased slightly from the previous year. Council members discussed the program's impact on developers and landowners before voting.

• Approved Resolution 22-44 amending the 2023 SJMSCP development fee (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 918 establishing Planned Development Overlay District for Terraces at Bethany senior housing project (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including resolutions on health benefits and MOU amendments for police and public works employees (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Fourth Amendment to Measure K Renewal Cooperative Agreement for Blossom Express transit service (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one Landmark Shade Shelter for Senior Center Rehab project, not to exceed $34,677.90 (5-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency met on October 11, 2022, and approved the minutes from the July 12, 2022 meeting. The board also unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included a $330,149.50 payment for debt service on the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:22 PM.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $330,149.50 payment for debt service (5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance approving a Planned Development Overlay District for the Terraces at Bethany senior housing project, and will also consider several other ordinances and contracts. The consent calendar includes payments for various city services and projects, including a $266,897.75 progress payment for the Well 19 Pump Station project. The council will also discuss a potential donation from the Love-Love Ripon Tennis Foundation for a tennis complex at Mistlin Sports Park.

• First reading of ordinance approving Planned Development Overlay District (PUD21-79) for Terraces at Bethany senior housing project
• Second reading of Ordinance 916 amending Home Occupation Permit regulations
• Second reading of Ordinance 917 adding City Engineer to City Administrator's oversight
• Consent calendar includes $266,897.75 progress payment to Soracco, Inc. for Well 19 Pump Station project
• Discussion of Love-Love Ripon Tennis Foundation donation for tennis complex at Mistlin Sports Park

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 22-39, setting investment guidelines for the Section 115 Pension Trust with HighMark Capital Management, using a moderate strategy and initial funding from the CalPERS contingency reserve. The Council also introduced an ordinance for the Terraces at Bethany senior housing overlay district, adopted updates to home occupation and administrative officer codes, and directed staff to draft an MOU with the Love-Love Ripon Tennis Foundation for a tennis complex at Mistlin Sports Park.

• Adopted Resolution 22-39 for investment guidelines for the Employee Benefits Fund Pension Plan (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 918 for Planned Development Overlay District for Terraces at Bethany senior housing (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 916 amending Home Occupation Permit regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 917 placing City Engineer under City Administrator oversight (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft MOU with Love-Love Ripon Tennis Foundation for tennis complex at Mistlin Sports Park (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including payments and agreements (5-0)
• Approved Bank of Stockton invoice for retirement account fees (4-0, Restuccia abstained)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a use permit for Ripon Christian Schools' bus maintenance and storage facility at 775 Frontage Road. They will also discuss major site reviews for a 25,554 sq ft fitness club at 720 Kamps Way/1551 Canal Boulevard and a 170,300 sq ft self-storage facility at 502 E. Fourth Street. The agenda includes approval of the July 18, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Ripon Christian Schools bus maintenance and storage facility use permit (UP22-55) at 775 Frontage Road
• Major site review (SR22-51) and lot merger (LM22-52) for Ride 209 Fitness Club at 720 Kamps Way and 1551 Canal Boulevard
• Major site review (SR22-53) for Liberty Self Storage at 502 E. Fourth Street, including adoption of Negative Declaration (PEA22-14)
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2022 regular meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission unanimously approved a use permit for Ripon Christian Schools' bus maintenance and storage facility at 775 Frontage Road, a major site plan and lot merger for the Ride209 Fitness Club at 720 Kamps Way and 1551 Canal Boulevard, and a major site plan for Liberty Self-Storage at 502 E. Fourth Street. All approvals were based on staff findings and conditions, with the bus facility also requiring traffic signage approved by the Ripon Police Chief. No public opposition was voiced on any item.

• Approved Use Permit UP22-55 for Ripon Christian Schools bus facility (unanimous)
• Approved Major Site Plan SR22-51 and Lot Merger LM22-52 for Ride209 Fitness (unanimous)
• Approved Major Site Plan SR22-53 for Liberty Self-Storage and adopted Negative Declaration PEA22-14 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session on labor negotiations, followed by consent calendar approvals, resolutions, and public hearings. Key items include adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy, a Non-Functional Turf loan program, and a conditional use permit for The Terraces at Bethany. The meeting also includes routine financial approvals and contract payments.

• Adopt Military Equipment Use Policy for Ripon Police Department
• Approve Non-Functional Turf loan program resolution
• Public hearing for The Terraces at Bethany Conditional Use Permit and Planned Unit Overlay
• Approve dispatch services agreement with City of Escalon
• Purchase six Mercury Standard Dispatch Consoles for $102,048.41

The Ripon City Council approved a conditional use permit and planned unit overlay for The Terraces at Bethany Home, an 82-unit residential care facility, and adopted the associated mitigated negative declaration. The council also approved a Non-Functional Turf Loan Program for non-residential properties, introduced two ordinances, and approved several resolutions and consent calendar items.

• Approved The Terraces at Bethany Home Conditional Use Permit and Planned Unit Overlay (unanimous)
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for The Terraces at Bethany Home (unanimous)
• Approved Non-Functional Turf Loan Program (4-1, Barton dissenting)
• Introduced Ordinance 916 amending Home Occupation Permit regulations (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 917 adding City Engineer to City Administrator oversight (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-37 appointing Vice Mayor Restuccia as SJCOG alternate (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-36 transferring street and road funds (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $102,048.41 for dispatch consoles (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a use permit for a 7,498 sq ft wine and spirits retail store at 798 N. Jack Tone Road, a recommendation to the City Council for a 106,894 sq ft residential care facility (The Terraces at Bethany) with 82 units, and a zoning text amendment to update Home Occupation Permit regulations (TAZ22-46). The commission will also approve minutes from the June 20, 2022 meeting.

• Use permit UP22-49 for a 7,498 sq ft wine and spirits store at 798 N. Jack Tone Road, with 19 parking spaces
• Conditional Use Permit UP21-70 and Planned Unit Development PUD21-79 for The Terraces at Bethany, a 106,894 sq ft, 3-story residential care facility with 82 units
• Zoning text amendment TAZ22-46 to amend Municipal Code Title 16.88 on Home Occupation Permits
• Appeal period for agenda items expires 10 days after the meeting at 5:00 PM; appeal fee is $553.00

The Ripon Planning Commission approved a use permit for a 7,498 sq ft upscale wine and spirits retail store at 798 N. Jack Tone Road (4-1). It also voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of The Terraces at Bethany, an 82-unit residential care facility at 816 W. Main Street and 200 Vera Avenue, and unanimously recommended approval of amendments to the Home Occupation Permit ordinance (Chapter 16.88).

• Approved Wine and Spirits Retail Store Use Permit UP22-49 at 798 N. Jack Tone Road (4-1)
• Recommended City Council approval of The Terraces at Bethany Conditional Use Permit UP21-70 and PUD21-79 (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Home Occupation Permit ordinance amendment TAZ22-46 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 20, 2022 meeting (4-0, Saljian abstained)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and set annual assessments for the city's lighting and landscape maintenance districts. The council will also consider mandatory water conservation measures, including restrictions on non-functional turf, and vote on a military equipment use policy for the police department. Several routine items, including payments and contracts, are on the consent calendar.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2022-2023 city budget
• Public hearing to levy annual assessments for lighting and 10 landscape maintenance districts
• Resolution to order mandatory water conservation measures, including non-functional turf restrictions
• Ordinance to adopt military equipment use policy for police department
• Contract with TNT Industrial Contractors for CNG dispenser unit ($22,187)

The Ripon City Council adopted the FY 2022-23 budget, approved a $10,000 Chamber of Commerce donation, and passed a resolution ordering mandatory water conservation measures. The council also approved several contracts and change orders, including for the Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project. All votes were unanimous except the Chamber donation, which passed 3-0 with one abstention.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 Chamber of Commerce donation (3-0, Zuber abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 22-29 for mandatory water conservation measures (unanimous)
• Approved Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project Change Order 12 for $138,799.25 (unanimous)
• Approved Sidewalk Maintenance Repair Contract Change Order 1 for $15,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 914 for Military Equipment Use Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 915 fixing tax rate at $0.00 (unanimous)
• Approved annual assessments for Lighting District and 10 Landscape Maintenance Districts (unanimous)

Successor Agency - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency will meet to approve the consent calendar, which includes a single payment of $2,258 to Urban Futures, Inc. for continuing disclosure services related to the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. The agenda also includes approval of the April 12, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Payment of $2,258 to Urban Futures, Inc. for continuing disclosure services (Invoice #CD-2021-064)
• Approval of minutes from the April 12, 2022 regular meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency met on July 12, 2022, and unanimously approved the minutes from the April 12, 2022 meeting. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included a payment of $2,258.00 to Urban Futures, Inc. for continuing disclosure service fees related to 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:11 PM.

• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $2,258.00 payment to Urban Futures, Inc. (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider variance requests for two residential lots at 1196 and 1226 Doak Boulevard, seeking reduced front setbacks and makeup area relief for custom homes. The commission will also discuss a major site plan application to expand a warehouse at 511 S. Stockton Avenue. Staff recommends approval of both items.

• Variance V22-43 for 1196 and 1226 Doak Boulevard to reduce front setbacks and adjust makeup area requirements
• Major site plan SR22-41 for 511 S. Stockton Avenue to add approx. 1,315 square feet to an existing warehouse
• Public hearing on the Doak Boulevard variance; appeal period expires 10 days after meeting, appeal fee $553.00
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2022 regular meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission approved a variance application (V22-43) for two residential lots at 1196 and 1226 Doak Boulevard, allowing reduced front setbacks and use of an unclaimed area, with a condition that a fencing plan be approved by staff. The commission also unanimously approved a major site review (SR22-41) for an expansion at 511 S. Stockton Avenue, adding approximately 1,315 square feet to an existing warehouse. Both decisions were made with no public comment.

• Approved variance V22-43 for 1196 and 1226 Doak Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved major site review SR22-41 for 511 S. Stockton Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 meeting (3-0, Van Essen abstained)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 14, 2022, to consider routine consent items, including payments and resolutions, and to discuss the 2022-2023 budget and a proposed residential fiber optic internet project. The council will also introduce an ordinance to adopt a military equipment use policy for the police department.

• Ordinance adding Chapter 9.42 'Adoption of a Military Equipment Use Policy' to the Ripon Municipal Code
• Discussion of Frontier Communications' residential fiber optic internet project
• 2022-2023 budget discussion
• Resolution approving TownePlace Suites by Marriott's participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program
• Change Order No. 11 for Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $91,644.64

The Ripon City Council approved the consent calendar as amended, including resolutions for police and public works union MOUs, a PARS trust, and the Towneplace Suites economic incentive. It also introduced Ordinance 914, a military equipment use policy required by state law, and discussed the 2022-23 budget and a Frontier fiber optic project without taking action.

• Approved consent calendar as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-24 for landscape district assessments, amended to include escalators (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-25 for lighting district assessments (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 914, military equipment use policy (unanimous, next reading 7/12/2022)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Ripon City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution enacting mandatory water conservation measures in response to the state's drought emergency. The measures, required by state regulations, include restrictions on outdoor watering, vehicle washing, and other water uses, with penalties for violations. The council will also take public comments on non-agenda items.

• Resolution ordering mandatory water conservation measures, repealing Resolution No. 18-34
• Outdoor watering prohibited from 10 am to 6 pm
• Even-address properties water only on Saturday (Nov-Feb) and Tuesday/Saturday (Mar-Oct); odd-address on Sunday (Nov-Feb) and Wednesday/Sunday (Mar-Oct)
• Penalties for violations: $50 first, $100 second, $200 third, $400 additional within one year
• Prohibits potable water irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 22-16, enacting mandatory water conservation measures required by the state. The resolution limits outdoor watering to two days per week from March to October, prohibits decorative water features, and bans potable water use for non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites. Council added a condition that staff return with more information and that penalties not be enforced until the July meeting, except for the two-day watering rule.

• Adopted Resolution 22-16 ordering mandatory water conservation measures (unanimous)
• Conditioned adoption on staff returning with more information and not enforcing penalties except for two-day outdoor watering rule

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two tentative parcel maps: one to subdivide a church and residence at 100/114 N. Acacia Avenue, and another to split a 1.11-acre parcel with Burger King and Popeyes at 744 N. Jack Tone Road. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 14, 2022 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.

• Tentative Parcel Map PM22-29 for 100/114 N. Acacia Avenue (First Congregational Church of Ripon)
• Tentative Parcel Map PM22-15 for 744 N. Jack Tone Road (Burger King/Popeyes)
• Approval of minutes from Feb 14, 2022 regular meeting
• Appeal period expires 10 days after meeting; appeal fee is $553.00

The Ripon Planning Commission unanimously approved two tentative parcel maps: one to subdivide the First Congregational Church property at 100 N. Acacia Avenue to allow sale of an adjacent house, and another to split the 1.11-acre parcel at 744 N. Jack Tone Road containing Burger King and Popeyes into two lots. Both approvals were based on staff findings and conditions. The commission also approved the February 14, 2022 meeting minutes and heard reports on upcoming projects.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PM22-29 for 100 N. Acacia Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PM22-15 for 744 N. Jack Tone Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 14, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider adopting a resolution to implement a mandatory organic waste recycling program to comply with state Senate Bill 1383, including purchasing 1,250 new green cans. The council will also discuss a pension rate stabilization program and the 2022-2023 budget. The consent calendar includes numerous payments and contracts, such as a $525,007.39 progress payment for the Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project.

• Resolution to implement mandatory organic waste recycling (SB 1383) and purchase 1,250 green cans from Toter for $88,981.55
• Discussion on pension rate stabilization program via Section 115 Retirement Trust
• Discussion of fiscal year 2022-2023 budget (no action)
• Consent calendar includes $525,007.39 progress payment to D.A. Wood Construction for Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project
• Consent calendar includes $77,862.44 progress payment to Soracco, Inc. for Well 19 Pump Station Project

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 22-15, implementing a mandatory organic waste green container program for all residential customers as required by state law (SB 1383), and authorized the purchase of 1,250 new green cans for $88,981.55. The council also directed staff to draft a resolution to participate in a Section 115 Retirement Trust to stabilize pension costs, and discussed the 2022-2023 budget, projecting a 2% decrease in general fund revenue. All other agenda items, including consent calendar payments and contracts, were approved as amended.

• Approved Resolution 22-15 for mandatory organic waste green container program (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 1,250 green cans from Toter for $88,981.55 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft resolution for Section 115 Retirement Trust with PARS (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar as amended, including $525,007.39 payment to D.A. Wood Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Item 1.2H payment to Provost & Pritchard for $9,455 (4-0, de Graaf recused)
• Approved minutes of April 12 and April 25 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)

City Council - Workshop

The Ripon City Council is holding an informal workshop to discuss residential options for organic waste disposal, driven by California State Legislation SB 1383 regulations. Staff has prepared options for Council consideration, but no formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Discussion of residential organic waste disposal options
• Compliance with California State Legislation SB 1383
• No action to be taken; informal informational meeting

The City Council held a workshop to discuss options for complying with California's SB 1383 organic waste regulations. Staff recommended a two-can system (one organic waste can, one mixed recyclables/trash can) and estimated a capital cost of $113,000 and an annual operational increase of $85,000. The Council directed staff to proceed with the two-can system and bring it back for formal approval. No formal vote was taken at this workshop.

• Directed staff to proceed with two-can organic waste system (no formal vote, workshop)
• Staff to purchase and implement 1,250 green cans for residential households
• Green can customers to be charged regular $3.00 per month rate
• Staff to develop education and outreach for residents and businesses
• Staff to work with current facility to identify acceptable compostable food items

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council is holding an informal workshop to discuss residential options for organic waste disposal, driven by California State Legislation SB 1383 regulations. No action will be taken at this meeting; it is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion of residential organic waste disposal options
• Compliance with California State Legislation SB 1383
• No action to be taken; informal informational meeting

The City Council held a workshop to discuss options for complying with California's SB 1383 organic waste regulations. Staff presented one-, two-, and three-can systems, and recommended the two-can option. The Council directed staff to proceed with the two-can system and bring it to Council for approval. No formal action was taken at this workshop.

• Directed staff to proceed with two-can organic waste system (workshop, no formal vote)
• Staff to purchase and implement green cans for all residential households (capital cost $113,000, operational increase $85,000 annually)
• Customers receiving required green can will be charged regular $3.00 per month rate
• Staff to develop education and outreach for residents and businesses on SB 1383 compliance
• Staff to begin work with permitted haulers to implement SB 1383
• Staff to revise procurement policy to meet SB 1383 requirements

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 12, 2022, to consider a resolution opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, a state ballot initiative. The council will also approve routine consent calendar items, including payments, contracts, and resolutions related to transit and transportation funding.

• Resolution opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (AG# 21-0042A1)
• Approve Change Order No. 10 for Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project ($19,159.86)
• Approve agreement with Basecamp Environmental for Terraces at Bethany Home Project ($20,745.00)
• Approve agreement with Basecamp Environmental for Senior Center retrofit ($5,000.00)
• Deny claim filed by Abhijit & Amandeep Gill

The Ripon City Council voted 2-3 to defeat a resolution opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, a statewide ballot measure. The council also approved the consent calendar as amended, including a $601,728.10 progress payment for the Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project, and directed staff to meet with a resident regarding a denied claim. A claim by Abhijit & Amandeep Gill was pulled from consent and instead referred to staff for further review.

• Defeated resolution opposing Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (2-3)
• Approved consent calendar as amended, including $601,728.10 progress payment for Stockton Avenue project
• Directed staff to meet with Abhijit Gill and bring back recommended resolution on claim
• Approved $1,080 payment to Provost & Pritchard for water loss audit (3-1, de Graaf recused)
• Approved minutes of March 8 and March 31 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)

Successor Agency - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency is meeting to approve a consent calendar that includes a single payment item: $330,149.46 in debt service on the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, due May 1, 2022. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approve $330,149.46 payment to US Bank for 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds debt service
• Approve minutes of Dec 14, 2021 Successor Agency meeting

City Council - Workshop

The Ripon City Council is meeting informally for a strategic planning working session to discuss future policy goals and their implementation. No formal action is expected, as the agenda lists this as a discussion-only item.

• Strategic planning working session on future policy goals and implementation

The City Council held a workshop to discuss future policy goals and implementation, reviewing the 2022-23 Policy Goals and Implementation Plan, financial overviews, and a 20-year Capital Improvement Plan. No formal decisions were made; staff will bring action items to future meetings for approval.

• Discussed 2022-23 Policy Goals and Implementation Plan (no action)
• Reviewed General Fund Reserve balances and available funds (no action)
• Discussed AB1600, Enterprise, and Street and Roads Funds (no action)
• Reviewed 20-year Capital Improvement Plan (no action)
• Discussed staffing levels since 2008 (no action)
• Discussed one-time revenue allocations, including Jack Tone Annexation Plan, website update, Corporation Yard Phase 1, tennis court rehab, police shooting range, electronic citations, leadership training (no action)
• Council requested way finding signs be moved to recommended allocations (no action)
• Discussed options for addressing unfunded PERS liability (no action)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

This is a City Council workshop agenda, not a Planning Commission meeting. The Council will hold an informal informational meeting to discuss future policy goals and their implementation. No action will be taken; it is a discussion-only working session.

• Strategic planning working session on future policy goals
• Discussion only, no action to be taken
• Meeting held at Stouffer Hall, 1000 Stouffer St., Ripon, CA

The City Council held an informal workshop to discuss the 2022-23 Policy Goals and Implementation Plan, financial overviews, and potential one-time revenue allocations. No formal decisions were made; items discussed will be brought to future Council meetings for approval.

• No formal decisions made; workshop was discussion-only
• Council requested way finding signs be moved to recommended allocations list

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 8, 2022, with a consent calendar covering routine payments, contracts, and resolutions, plus a public hearing on CDBG/HOME funding allocations. The council will also consider a $228,140 purchase of water meter endpoint telemetry devices from Badger Meter, Inc., and adopt an ordinance updating garbage collection rules for state organic waste regulations.

• Consider $228,140 purchase of water meter endpoint telemetry devices from Badger Meter, Inc.
• Public hearing on 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME Program funding allocations
• Adopt Ordinance No. 912 amending garbage collection code for organic waste diversion
• Approve $57,600 asphalt repair contract with Dirt Dynasty, Inc.
• Approve $40,076 Change Order No. 9 for Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project

The Ripon City Council approved the purchase of new water meter endpoint telemetry devices from Badger Meter, Inc. for $228,140, funded by the Water Enterprise Capital Fund. The council also adopted Ordinance 912 to include state organic waste diversion regulations, approved the 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME funding allocations, and tabled a resolution opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. All votes were unanimous with Mayor Uecker absent.

• Approved $228,140 water meter endpoint telemetry purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 912 amending garbage collection code for organic waste regulations (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME funding allocations (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution opposing Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (next: 4/12/2022)
• Approved Parcel Map 21-62 for Pilot Travel Centers (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 9 for Stockton Avenue project, $40,076 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar as amended, including $57,600 asphalt repair contract and $39,350 wastewater monitoring change order (unanimous)
• Denied claim by Robyn Gordon (consent calendar)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve a conditional use permit for a 54,382-square-foot, four-story, 91-room Towneplace Suites by Marriott hotel on a 2.25-acre site next to an existing gas station on E. Main Street. The commission will also discuss a major site review for a 6,394-square-foot multi-tenant retail building at 798 N. Jack Tone Road. Additionally, the commission will appoint a chairman and vice-chairman and approve the minutes from the December 20, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit (UP21-89) for Towneplace Suites by Marriott hotel, 54,382 sq ft, 91 rooms, with 93 parking stalls, on E. Main Street
• Discussion: Major Site Review (SR21-91) for 6,394 sq ft multi-tenant commercial building at 798 N. Jack Tone Road
• Reorganization: Appointment of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of minutes from December 20, 2021 regular meeting
• Appeal period: 10 days from meeting date, appeal fee $553.00

The Ripon Planning Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit (UP21-89) for a 54,382-square-foot, four-story, 91-room Towneplace Suites by Marriott hotel at 333 E. Main Street, with added conditions for extra landscape screening on the back side and no lighted signage on the eastern/northern part. The commission also adopted the Negative Declaration (PEA21-17) for the project. In a separate action, the commission unanimously continued the Major Site Review (SR21-91) for a 6,394-square-foot multi-tenant commercial building at 798 N. Jack Tone Road to the March 14, 2022 meeting, pending resolution of parking shortfall issues.

• Appointed Debra VanEssen as Chairman and James West as Vice-Chairman, both by 5-0 votes.
• Approved the minutes of the December 20, 2021 regular meeting unanimously.
• Approved Venture Hospitality, Inc. Conditional Use Permit (UP21-89) for the Towneplace Suites by Marriott hotel, with added conditions for extra landscape screening and no lighted signage on the eastern/northern part, and adopted the Negative Declaration (PEA21-17).
• Continued Major Site Review (SR21-91) for 798 N. Jack Tone Road to the March 14, 2022 meeting.

City Council - Special Meeting

The Ripon City Council is holding a special meeting to consider an urgency ordinance amending the Water Service System chapter of the municipal code. The ordinance would adjust delinquent water fees in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the state moratorium on water shutoffs, setting fees at 10% for the first two months and 2% thereafter until normal shutoff procedures resume. The meeting also includes a public discussion period for items not on the agenda.

• First reading and adoption of Urgency Ordinance amending Chapter 13.04 'Water Service System'
• Delinquent water fees set at 10% for first two months, 2% thereafter
• Public discussion period for non-agenda items

The City Council unanimously adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 913, which amends the water service system code to adjust delinquent fees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ordinance sets late fees at 10% for the first two months of delinquency and 2% thereafter, applying retroactively to March 2020, with credits for active account holders. The council clarified that the 10% fee applies to the first two late occurrences, not necessarily consecutive months.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 913 adjusting water delinquent fees (unanimous)
• Set late fees at 10% for first two months of delinquency, 2% thereafter
• Applied fee adjustment retroactively to March 2020, with credits for active accounts
• Clarified 10% fee applies to first two late occurrences, not necessarily consecutive

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 8, 2022, with a closed session at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes consent calendar items such as payments and contracts, a first reading of an ordinance to update garbage collection rules for state organic waste regulations, and discussions on selecting regional and local transportation projects for the 2022 One Voice trip and the impact of the state's COVID-19 water shutoff moratorium.

• Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 (Garbage Collection and Disposal) to include state organic waste diversion regulations
• Consider approving Ripon Multi-Modal Station as regional project and North Ripon / River Rd. Signalized Intersection as local project for 2022 One Voice trip
• Approve professional services agreement with Carl M. Maxey, Architect for aesthetics study at Terraces at Bethany, cost not to exceed $13,600
• Approve Change Order No. 8 for Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project, not to exceed $36,120
• Consent calendar includes payments to Soracco, Inc. ($286,523.80) for Well 19 Pump Station and D.A. Wood Construction ($155,061.85) for Stockton Avenue project

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 8, 2022, with a closed session at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a first reading of an ordinance to amend the municipal code on garbage collection to incorporate state organic waste diversion regulations, discussion on selecting regional and local transportation projects for the 2022 One Voice advocacy trip, and an update on delinquent utility accounts following the end of the COVID-19 water shutoff moratorium. The consent calendar includes routine payments and approvals, such as a change order for the Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project and a professional services agreement for an aesthetics study.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 8.12 (Garbage Collection and Disposal) to include state organic waste diversion regulations
• Discussion/action on approving Ripon Multi-Modal Station as regional project and North Ripon/River Rd. intersection as local project for 2022 One Voice trip
• Staff update on delinquent utility accounts after COVID-19 water shutoff moratorium ended Dec 31, 2021
• Change Order No. 8 for Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation Project in amount not to exceed $36,120
• Professional services agreement with Carl M. Maxey, Architect for aesthetics study (cost not to exceed $13,600, reimbursed by Bethany Home)

The City Council approved a reduced late fee structure for delinquent water accounts during the COVID-19 moratorium, setting 10% for the first two months and 2% for remaining months through April 18, 2022. It also approved participating in the State Water Arrearages program. The Council introduced Ordinance 912 to align local garbage rules with state organic waste diversion regulations.

• Approved late fee adjustment: 10% for first two months, 2% for remaining months (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Water Arrearages program (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 912 on organic waste diversion (unanimous, first reading)
• Approved consent calendar as amended (unanimous)
• Approved $540 payment to Provost & Pritchard (4-0, de Graaf recused)
• Approved quarterly investment report (unanimous)
• Approved $13,600 aesthetics study agreement with Carl M. Maxey (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2022, to consider consent calendar items, resolutions, a public hearing on planning fees, and a discussion on annual utility rate adjustments. Key actions include approving water, sewer, and garbage rate increases, purchasing police computer servers and dispatch radios, and amending the planning fee schedule to add sidewalk dining permits.

• Approve water (2%), sewer (4%), and garbage (5%) rate increases effective Feb 1, 2022
• Purchase police computer servers and storage for $57,758.07
• Purchase dispatch console radio upgrade for $220,502.62
• Public hearing to add Sidewalk Dining Permits to planning fee schedule
• Approve change orders for Stockton Avenue Rehabilitation ($24,300) and Well 19 Pump Station ($8,865.33)

The Ripon City Council unanimously approved implementing full rate increases for water (2%), sewer (4%), and garbage (5%) as of February 1, 2022, as outlined in the 2020 5-Year Rate Study. The council also adopted several resolutions, including a revised planning fee schedule adding sidewalk dining permits, and approved multiple consent calendar items, including equipment purchases for the police department.

• Approved water (2%), sewer (4%), and garbage (5%) rate increases effective Feb 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-7 adding sidewalk dining permit fees to planning fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $57,758.07 for police computer servers and storage (unanimous)
• Approved $220,502.62 for dispatch console radio upgrade (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-6 approving council committee roles and responsibilities (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including payments and resolutions (unanimous)