Ripon public meetings in 2024

City Council - Special Meeting

The Ripon City Council will meet on December 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes a closed‑session portion to discuss a public employment matter involving the City Attorney. No other agenda items are listed. A public discussion period is provided for residents to address the council on items not on the agenda.

• Closed‑session discussion of public employment matter concerning the City Attorney
• Adjournment

The Ripon City Council held a special meeting on December 19, 2024, and in closed session unanimously selected Deputy City Attorney Tom Terpstra Jr. to serve as City Attorney. Staff was directed to prepare a legal service agreement for consideration at the January 14, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Selected Tom Terpstra Jr. as City Attorney (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare legal service agreement for January 14, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting on December 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting agenda includes a closed session regarding public employment for the City Attorney and a public discussion period for items not on the agenda.

• Closed session: Public employment – City Attorney
• Public discussion period for items not on the agenda

The City Council met in closed session to discuss the position of City Attorney. Deputy City Attorney Tom Terpstra Jr. was interviewed and unanimously selected to serve as City Attorney. Staff was directed to prepare a legal service agreement for consideration at the January 14, 2025 City Council meeting. No other reportable action was taken.

• Selected Tom Terpstra Jr. as City Attorney (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare legal service agreement for January 14, 2025 meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council meeting on December 10, 2024 will consider several resolutions, including a grant of a public utility easement for property at 200 Vera Avenue and 816 W. Main Street. The council will also accept the city’s financial statements and auditor reports, and approve a memorandum of understanding for the Edible Food Recovery Program. Additional items include a purchase of pickleball net systems for the community center tennis courts and other routine payments.

• Resolution to accept a public utility easement from Bethany Home Society for 200 Vera Avenue and 816 W. Main Street
• Resolution to accept City of Ripon financial statements and independent auditor’s report for year ended June 30, 2024
• Resolution to accept Money Purchase Thrift Plan financial statements and auditor’s report for June 30, 2024 and 2023
• Memorandum of Understanding with San Joaquin County for the Edible Food Recovery Program
• Purchase of four Douglas Premier Portable Pickleball Net Systems for community center tennis courts, not to exceed $10,339.69

The Ripon City Council unanimously approved the February 1, 2025 rate increases for water (2%), sewer (4%), and garbage (4%) enterprise funds, as originally approved in the 2020 5-Year Rate Study. The council also adopted the AB1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report for FY 2023-24 and the Five-Year Findings Report, and approved sending the City Administrator and Mayor de Graaf to the 2025 One Voice Advocacy Trip. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved Feb 1, 2025 utility rate increases: water 2%, sewer 4%, garbage 4% (unanimous)
• Adopted AB1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report FY 2023-24 and Five-Year Findings Report (unanimous)
• Authorized City Administrator and Mayor de Graaf to attend 2025 One Voice Advocacy Trip (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar as amended, including $207,343.67 payment for South of Main Street Resurfacing Project
• Adopted Resolution 24-45 accepting Money Purchase Thrift Plan audit with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with San Joaquin County for Edible Food Recovery Program enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four pickleball net systems for $10,339.69
• Approved GIS system agreement with California CAD Solutions up to $20,000

Successor Agency - Regular Meeting

The Successor Agency approved a $2,500 payment to Omnicap Group, LLC for an arbitrage calculation report on the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, noting the report shows no rebate liability. It adopted a resolution approving the agency’s administrative budget for July 1 2025 through June 30 2026 and directed staff to present it to the Oversight Board. It also adopted a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the same fiscal period and directed staff to forward it to the Oversight Board.

• $2,500 payment to Omnicap Group, LLC for arbitrage calculation report
• Acceptance of arbitrage calculation report showing no rebate liability
• Resolution approving administrative budget for July 1 2025 – June 30 2026
• Resolution approving Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1 2025 – June 30 2026
• Public comment period for residents to address the board

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency unanimously approved its administrative budget and Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and directed staff to present them to the Oversight Board. The board also approved the consent calendar, including a $2,500 payment to Omnicap Group for bond services and accepted an arbitrage calculation report. Minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting were adopted unanimously.

• Approved administrative budget for ROPS 25-26 (Resolution 24-1) (unanimous)
• Approved Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for 25-26 (Resolution 24-2) (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $2,500 payment to Omnicap Group for 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (unanimous)
• Accepted arbitrage calculation report from Omnicap Group for 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency will adopt its consent calendar, including payment of a $2,500 invoice to Omnicap Group, LLC for an arbitrage calculation report on the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. The agency will accept the arbitrage report, which finds no rebate liability. Two resolutions will be approved: one authorizing the agency’s administrative budget for July 1 2025 – June 30 2026, and another authorizing the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the same period, with staff directed to forward both to the Oversight Board.

• Approve $2,500 invoice to Omnicap Group, LLC for arbitrage calculation report
• Accept Omnicap’s arbitrage calculation report showing no rebate liability
• Resolution approving the agency’s administrative budget for July 1 2025 – June 30 2026
• Resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for FY 2025‑26
• Approve minutes from previous meetings (Oct 8 2024 and Jun 11 2024)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will approve items on the consent calendar, including several payments and fees. Council members will consider a resolution to amend the city’s Alcohol and Drug Use Policy. The meeting includes multiple contract approvals and amendments, such as a $348,000 senior‑center rehabilitation contract and a $85,431.50 change order for the South of Main resurfacing project. Additional items involve transit funding agreements and a water‑capacity fee study reimbursement.

• Approve $348,000 contract for Senior Center Rehabilitation Project (Estate Design and Construction, Inc.)
• Approve Change Order No. 2 for South of Main Resurfacing Project, not to exceed $85,431.50
• Approve first amendment to Measure K Cooperative Agreement increasing Blossom Express budget to $500,779
• Approve SB 125 Transit Funds Transfer Agreement to mitigate Blossom Express operational shortfalls
• Approve $35,900 reimbursement agreement for Water Capacity Fee Study (South San Joaquin Irrigation District)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will consider approving a Major Site Plan Permit (SR24‑62) for an unattended RV and boat storage facility at 821 S. Acacia Avenue. It will also review a one‑year extension request for the Use Permit (UP22‑61) for the Avid/Candlewood Suites project by Manteca Hospitality, Inc. Additionally, the commission will evaluate compliance with the 2024 Development Agreements for several subdivisions and the Calvary Reformed Church Master Plan.

• Major Site Plan Permit (SR24‑62) for RV & boat storage at 821 S. Acacia Avenue
• One‑year Use Permit extension (UP22‑61) for Avid/Candlewood Suites (Manteca Hospitality, Inc.)
• Annual compliance review of Development Agreements for Silverstone, Alexandra Place, The Vineyards, Meadowood, Pereira, Ripon Gardens II, and Calvary Reformed Church Master Plan
• Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting
• Appeal fee for agenda items: $591.00

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items and several resolutions. It will vote on a Project Improvement Agreement with Noosa Energy Storage LLC for the Ripon Reliability Project at 1302 Frontage Road. The Council will also act on a $9,295 change order for the Fleet Maintenance Facility, a lease for the Jack Tone Golf Course, and adopt 2025 health and welfare plans for employees and council members.

• Approve Project Improvement Agreement for the Ripon Reliability Project with Noosa Energy Storage LLC (1302 Frontage Road)
• Approve Change Order No. 15 for the Fleet Maintenance Facility, electrical work not to exceed $9,295
• Approve lease agreement for Jack Tone Golf Course with Sierra Golf Management, Inc.
• Accept public‑utility easements for the Terraces at Bethany Home Project (930 W. Main St.; 200 Vera Ave; 816 W. Main St.)
• Adopt 2025 health and welfare plans for city employees and council members

Successor Agency - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency is meeting to approve minutes from June 11, 2024, and review a consent calendar item for a debt service payment.

• Payment of $330,150.00 to US BANK for 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds debt service

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency will consider approval of the minutes from its June 11, 2024 meeting. The agency will also vote on the consent calendar, which includes a payment of $330,150 to US Bank for debt service on the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. A public comment period is scheduled, but no members of the public are recorded as speaking.

• Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting
• Consent calendar payment of $330,150 to US Bank for 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds debt service
• Public discussion time allocated (no speakers recorded)

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency held a brief regular meeting on October 8, 2024, with all five directors present. They unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting and the consent calendar, which included a $330,150 debt service payment for the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:51 PM.

• Approved minutes of June 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar as posted (unanimous)
• Approved $330,150 debt service payment to US Bank for 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will vote on a consent calendar covering numerous payments and invoices, and will consider several contracts and agreements, including a professional services amendment, a change order for the fleet maintenance facility, a percolation pond restoration contract, and a short‑range transit plan. The council will also adopt Ordinance No. 928, which amends Chapter 17.16 of the municipal code to update the encroachment fee structure for utility companies. Closed‑session items include personnel negotiations, pending litigation, and a real‑property negotiation for APN 1214 S Acacia Ave.

• Ordinance No. 928 – amendment to Chapter 17.16 "Real Property Development Fees" (encroachment fee updates)
• Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 with California CAD Solutions, Inc. – up to $11,000 (GIS program)
• Change Order No. 14 for Fleet Maintenance Facility Project with Diede Construction, Inc. – up to $7,289 (electrical modifications and rubber base board)
• Percolation Pond Restoration Contract with Triple M Enterprises, Inc. – up to $60,000 (wastewater treatment plant ponds)
• Short Range Transit Plan contract with LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. – $72,220 (federal grant funded)

The Ripon City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 928, which amends Chapter 17.16 of the Municipal Code to exempt utilities from certain fees (Plan Check, Inspection, and GIS) for infrastructure installed in the public right-of-way. The council also approved the consent calendar as amended, including a $62,244.65 payment to Bank of Stockton (with Council Member Restuccia recused), and approved several contracts and payments. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:14 PM.

• Adopted Ordinance 928 amending Chapter 17.16 Real Property Development Fees (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar as amended, including payments and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $62,244.65 payment to Bank of Stockton for retirement account fees (4-0, Restuccia recused)
• Approved minutes of August 13 and August 20, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is discussing a resolution to cancel the General Municipal Election scheduled for November 5, 2024. Because only three qualified candidates filed for three open seats, the Council may appoint those candidates to four-year terms instead of holding an election.

• Proposed appointment of Daniel de Graaf, Gary Barton, and Leo Zuber to Council member seats for 4-year terms
• Estimated cost savings of $40,000-$46,000 if the consolidated election is cancelled

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a request from Noosa Energy Storage, LLC for a one-year extension of a use permit. The request concerns a battery energy storage project located at 1302 Frontage Road.

• Use permit extension request for Noosa Energy Battery Storage Project at 1302 Frontage Road

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will vote on the consent calendar items, including tax revenues, lease payments and various invoices. It will consider three resolutions that transfer municipal funds among operating, capital reserve, landscape, CNG station, and street‑and‑road accounts. The council will also accept a grant deed for 117 N. Walnut Ave, approve professional services agreements up to $30,000 and $20,000, and authorize a $5,150 payment to the Delta Regional Monitoring Program.

• Approve Change Order No. 1 for South of Main Resurfacing Project – not to exceed $337,976.83
• Resolution authorizing transfers of municipal funds to enterprise capital reserve, landscape maintenance, CNG station, and PERS contingency accounts
• Accept Grant Deed of real property at 117 N. Walnut Ave for the Picture Perfect Grooming Project
• Professional Services Agreement with CTE Cal, Inc. for construction material testing – up to $30,000
• Annual payment of $5,150 to the Delta Regional Monitoring Program

City Council - Special Meeting

At the July 19 special meeting, the Ripon City Council will consider four resolutions. Two resolutions adopt Memoranda of Understanding covering salary, benefits, and working conditions for the Police Officer’s Association and the Police Sergeant’s Association for July 1 2024 through June 30 2027. A third resolution amends the employee compensation plan for certain administrative staff and non‑represented police employees for fiscal year 2024‑2025. A fourth resolution approves a financial transfer from the FY 2022‑23 surplus to fund one‑time retention payments for police officers, sergeants, and dispatchers over the next three years.

• Resolution A: Adopt MOU for Police Officer’s Association (salary, benefits, conditions) July 1 2024‑June 30 2027
• Resolution B: Adopt MOU for Police Sergeant’s Association (salary, benefits, conditions) July 1 2024‑June 30 2027
• Resolution C: Amend employee compensation plan for certain administrative staff and non‑represented police employees for FY 2024‑2025
• Resolution D: Approve FY 2024‑25 financial transfer using FY 2022‑23 surplus to fund one‑time retention payments for police officers, sergeants, and dispatchers over three years
• Public discussion time for citizens to address the council on items not on the agenda

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will vote on a six‑month extension request for Use Permit UP21-89 for the Towneplace Suites by Marriott project at 333 E. Main Street. Commissioners will also consider approving the Major Site Plan Permit SR24‑42 for two new 2,800‑sq‑ft buildings at 923 S. Acacia Avenue in the Light Industrial district. The agenda includes adoption of the June 17, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approve a six‑month extension for Use Permit (UP21-89) – Towneplace Suites by Marriott, 333 E. Main St.
• Approve Major Site Plan Permit (SR24‑42) for 923 S. Acacia Avenue – office and warehouse buildings, each 2,800 sq ft.
• Adopt minutes from the June 17, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and annual assessments for ten landscape maintenance districts. The agenda also includes employee compensation plans and various infrastructure project payments.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Budget
• Annual assessments for ten Landscape Maintenance Districts
• Purchase of mobile vehicle column lifts up to $171,182.85
• Change Order No. 13 for Diede Construction in the amount of $28,917
• Reimbursement agreement with Lennar Homes for Meadowood subdivision project

City Council - Special Meeting

The Ripon City Council will hold a special meeting on June 27, 2024. The agenda is limited to a closed session regarding conferences with labor negotiators. These discussions involve the Police Officers Association, Ripon Sergeants Association, Public Works Employees, and unrepresented employees.

• Closed session conference with Police Officers Association
• Closed session conference with Ripon Sergeants Association
• Closed session conference with Public Works Employees
• Closed session conference with unrepresented employees

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed vacation of a portion of the public right-of-way near 435 Maple Avenue. This involves evaluating an old cul-de-sac turnaround for consistency with the General Plan. Staff recommends that the proposal conforms to the General Plan.

• Public hearing for partial right-of-way abandonment at 435 Maple Avenue

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several routine items, including financial reports and upcoming municipal election notices. The Council will also consider resolutions regarding annual assessments for landscape and lighting districts.

• $300,000 grant application for downtown affordable housing infrastructure
• Notice of General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024
• $307,354.45 progress payment to Diede Construction for the Fleet Maintenance Facility Project
• Annual assessments for ten landscape maintenance districts and the City of Ripon Lighting District

Successor Agency - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency will meet to approve the meeting minutes from April 9, 2024. The board will also consider a payment to Urban Futures, Inc. for disclosure services related to 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds.

• Approval of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Payment to Urban Futures, Inc. for $2,489.00 for bond disclosure services

City Council - Special Meeting

The Ripon City Council is holding a special meeting to consider retiring police K-9 Vitus and approving his adoption by his handler, Officer Matthew Belaski, who is resigning. The council will also authorize the mayor to sign the adoption agreement. The meeting includes public comment time for items not on the agenda.

• Retirement of police K-9 Vitus on May 28, 2024, and adoption by his handler Officer Matthew Belaski for $1
• Adoption agreement requiring Officer Belaski to keep Vitus for at least 18 months and hold the city harmless from liability
• City will save approximately $5,765 annually in care costs after Vitus is retired
• Police department plans to purchase a new K-9 to replace Vitus

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider approving a Major Site Plan Permit for a tennis complex at Mistlin Sports Park, to be built in phases. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and reports. The agenda includes a draft motion to approve the project and adopt a Negative Declaration.

• Major Site Review (SR24-24) for Mistlin Sports Park Tennis Complex
• Proposed construction of a tennis complex in phases
• Draft motion to approve the Major Site Plan Permit and adopt Negative Declaration (PEA24-02)
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2024 regular meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $1.15 million progress payment for the Fleet Maintenance Facility project, approval of a development agreement assignment allowing Lennar Homes to purchase the Meadowood project, and several resolutions for transportation funding and right-of-way abandonment. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on pending litigation and labor negotiations.

• $1,154,718.94 progress payment to Diede Construction for Fleet Maintenance Facility
• Consent to assignment of Meadowood development agreement to Lennar Homes of California
• Resolution to abandon a portion of public right-of-way at 435 Maple Avenue
• $55,523 engagement letter for annual city audits with Price Paige & Company
• Change Order No. 2 for fire suppression assessment up to $16,500

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will discuss and vote on purchasing a replacement pedestrian truss bridge segment for the Stanislaus River Bike/Pedestrian Bridge. The segment was damaged when a tree fell on it in October 2023. The cost is $107,565, and the funding source is the city's insurance provider. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with several employee groups.

• Approve $107,565 purchase of replacement bridge segment from Contech Engineered Solutions LLC for the Stanislaus River Bike/Pedestrian Bridge, funded by insurance.
• Closed session for labor negotiations with Police Officers Association, Ripon Sergeants Association, Public Works Employees, and Unrepresented Employees.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will decide on a major site review for a proposed tennis complex at Ripon Christian High School, including six tennis courts, a 69-stall parking lot, and two new driveways on N. Wilma Avenue. The project also involves demolishing two existing homes and adding landscaping and lighting. Staff recommends approval with conditions.

• Six tennis courts and 69-stall parking lot proposed at 552, 564, and 570 N. Wilma Avenue
• Two existing residential homes on the project site to be demolished
• Tennis court lighting limited to no later than 10:00 pm
• Center median on N. Wilma Avenue to be extended south for traffic safety
• Applicant must work with adjacent property owners on fencing and landscape buffering

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will vote on awarding a $1,576,800 contract for the South of Main Resurfacing Project and consider adopting a fire facilities impact fee update for new development. The consent calendar includes payments totaling over $1 million, including $695,778 for the Fleet Maintenance Facility and $270,403 in sales tax revenue. A public hearing is scheduled for the Ripon Consolidated Fire Protection District fee update.

• Award contract to American Pavement Systems for South of Main Resurfacing Project, $1,576,800
• Public hearing on Ripon Consolidated Fire Protection District impact fee update
• Approve Change Order No. 10 for Fleet Maintenance Facility, $70,966.50
• Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration for Lower Stanislaus River Bike Trail Project
• Approve Amendment No. 2 with Fehr & Peers for pavement delineation, $29,715

Successor Agency - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency will consider approving a consent calendar that includes a debt service payment of $330,149.68 on its 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of bills and invoices, including a $330,149.68 payment to US Bank for 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds debt service
• Approval of minutes from the December 12, 2023 Successor Agency Regular Meeting

City Council - Workshop

The Ripon City Council will hold a workshop to discuss future policy goals and their implementation. No formal action will be taken at this informational meeting.

• Strategic planning working session on future policy goals and implementation

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a one-year extension request for the Ripon Reliability Battery Energy Storage System project, but the applicant has asked to move the decision to a future meeting. The commission will open the hearing, accept public testimony, and close it without further action. The agenda also includes approval of the February 20, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on one-year extension for Conditional Use Permit UP20-33 for battery storage at 1302 W. Santos Ave.
• Applicant Broad Reach Power requests deferral of decision to a future meeting.
• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024 regular meeting.
• Appeal period for agenda expires 10 days after meeting; appeal fee is $591.00.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider approving a $749,496 progress payment to Diede Construction for the Fleet Maintenance Facility project and a $193,145 professional services agreement with Stantec to evaluate Well 9. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME grant funding allocations and a presentation on the East Main Street traffic signal operations study. The consent calendar lists routine revenue reports and payments for legal, audit, and engineering services.

• Approve $749,496 progress payment to Diede Construction for the Fleet Maintenance Facility project
• Approve $193,145 agreement with Stantec to evaluate Well 9 and feasibility of a new well
• Approve $119,304 purchase of radio tower equipment for Police Department Channel 1
• Public hearing on 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME Program funding allocations
• Presentation of East Main Street Traffic Signal Operations Study by Fehr & Peers

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a six-month extension for the Towneplace Suites by Marriott project's use permit, originally approved in February 2022. A second extension request for the Broad Reach Power battery storage project will be opened and continued to the March 18 meeting. The commission will also appoint a chairman and vice-chairman and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Use Permit extension request (UP21-89) for Towneplace Suites by Marriott project
• Use Permit extension request for Ripon Reliability Battery Energy Storage System Project (continued to March 18)
• Appointment of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of minutes from Dec 18, 2023 meeting
• Appeal period expires 10 days after meeting; appeal fee $591

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider approving a $1,141,870 progress payment for the Fleet Maintenance Facility project and consent to a new developer (JKB Living, Inc.) taking over the Pereira Residential Development project on North Ripon Road. The council will also vote on a resolution allowing surviving dependents of employees or council members to continue health insurance coverage, and a $3,188 repair for the library clock. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss real property negotiations and potential litigation.

• $1,141,870 progress payment for Diede Construction on the Fleet Maintenance Facility project
• Consent to assignment of the Pereira Residential Development (22898 S. North Ripon Road) to JKB Living, Inc.
• Resolution to allow surviving dependents of employees and council members to continue health insurance coverage
• $3,188 repair for the library clock from Electric Time Company
• Quarterly investment report for period ending December 31, 2023

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $1,141,870.17 progress payment to Diede Construction for the Fleet Maintenance Facility, along with several other payments and agreements. The agenda also includes resolutions, a quarterly investment report, and a closed session on property negotiations and litigation.

• Progress payment of $1,141,870.17 to Diede Construction for Fleet Maintenance Facility
• Change Order No. 8 for Fleet Maintenance Facility, not to exceed $11,920
• Consent to assignment of Pereira Residential Development project at 22898 S. North Ripon Road to JKB Living, Inc.
• Resolution accepting Transportation Development Act, Measure K, and Transit Enterprise Fund audit report
• Agreement with Patrick Clark Consulting for labor negotiations

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes payments for the Fleet Maintenance Facility project, a resolution to prepare annual assessments for landscape and lighting districts, and a resolution amending the part-time employee paid sick leave policy. The council will also discuss an update on the Stanislaus River Bike/Pedestrian Bridge damage and repair process.

• Progress payment of $617,331.85 to Diede Construction for Fleet Maintenance Facility
• Resolution ordering engineer's report for ten Landscape Maintenance Districts
• Resolution ordering engineer's report for Lighting District 05-1
• Resolution amending part-time employee paid sick leave policy
• Professional services agreement with Basecamp Environmental for Arc Way Development ($30,390)