Ripon public meetings in 2024
35 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
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)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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)
The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency unanimously approved its October 8, 2024 meeting minutes and the consent calendar, which included bill payments and an arbitrage calculation report. The Board also unanimously adopted Resolution No. 24-1 approving the administrative budget for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and Resolution No. 24-2 approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 25-26) for the same period.
- Approved minutes of the Successor Agency Meeting of October 8, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including bills, invoices, and Omnicap Group report (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 24-1 approving the Successor Agency administrative budget for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 24-2 approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule ROPS 25-26 (5-0)
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)
The Ripon City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 24-42, amending the city's Alcohol and Drug Use Policy to comply with Federal Transit Administration regulations, after clarifying that transit employees will be subject to random drug testing. The council also approved the consent calendar as amended, including several contracts and agreements, and adopted Ordinance 929 to streamline nuisance abatement for weeds and rubbish. No other substantive decisions were made; the financial audit and SSJID water connection project were discussed but no action was taken.
- Adopted Resolution 24-42 amending Alcohol and Drug Use Policy for FTA compliance (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar as amended, including $219,961 for Third Street emergency water pipeline repair
- Approved Change Order No. 2 for South of Main Resurfacing Project, not to exceed $85,431.50
- Awarded Senior Center Rehabilitation Project contract to Estate Design and Construction, Inc. for $348,000
- Approved First Amendment to Measure K Cooperative Agreement increasing Blossom Express budget to $500,779
- Adopted Ordinance 929 amending nuisance code for streamlined weed/rubbish abatement (unanimous)
- Accepted staff report confirming compliance with all seven development agreements (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of October 8, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
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
The Ripon Planning Commission unanimously approved a Major Site Plan Permit for an unattended RV and boat storage facility at 821 S. Acacia Avenue, with conditions including bollards, landscaping, and a security camera. The commission also unanimously approved a one-year extension for the Avid/Candlewood Suites hotel project and found good-faith compliance with all active development agreements. No public speakers opposed the storage facility, though adjacent property owners raised concerns about bollards, drainage, and traffic.
- Approved Major Site Plan Permit SR24-62 for RV/boat storage at 821 S. Acacia Ave (unanimous)
- Approved one-year extension for Use Permit UP22-61, Avid/Candlewood Suites hotel (unanimous)
- Found good-faith compliance with all development agreements and directed staff to report to City Council (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of August 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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
The City Council approved the Jack Tone Golf Course lease with Sierra Golf Management, subject to revisions including adding the City as an additional insured, removing the term 'partner' from Exhibit D, and eliminating food and beverage price regulation. The Council also adopted resolutions for health and welfare plans, utility easements, and a development fee decrease, and introduced an ordinance to streamline nuisance abatement.
- Approved Jack Tone Golf Course lease with Sierra Golf Management, subject to revisions (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 24-37 for 2025 health and welfare plans (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolutions 24-38 and 24-39 accepting utility easements for Terraces at Bethany Home (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 24-40 appointing Kate Schulenberg to Commission on Aging (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 24-41 decreasing SJMSCP development fee (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinance 929 amending nuisance code for streamlined weed abatement (unanimous)
- Accepted Ripon Garden Club rose garden donation and authorized $10,000 in city labor (unanimous)
- Authorized joining Local Management Zone for nitrate control, paying $2,500 annual fee (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
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
The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency held a short regular meeting with no public comment. It unanimously approved the minutes from its June 11, 2024 meeting and the posted consent calendar, which included a $330,150 debt service payment for the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of June 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar as posted (unanimous)
- Approved $330,150 payment to US Bank for 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds debt service
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
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
The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 24-35, canceling the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and appointing the three qualified candidates to the three open council seats for four-year terms. The action was taken under Election Code Section 10229, which allows cancellation when the number of candidates equals the number of open seats. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 4:04 PM.
- Adopted Resolution 24-35 canceling the Nov. 5, 2024 election and appointing three candidates to council seats (5-0)
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
The Ripon Planning Commission unanimously approved a one-year extension of the conditional use permit (UP20-33) for the Noosa Energy Battery Storage Project at 1302 Frontage Road. The project, known as the Ripon Reliability BESS Project, will use Tesla Megapack 2XL technology and includes additional safety conditions. The commission also approved the July 15, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, with one abstention).
- Approved one-year extension for Use Permit UP20-33 for Noosa Energy Battery Storage Project (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting (4-0, Saljian abstained)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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
The Ripon City Council approved a revised planning fee schedule adding permits for donation/collection bins, introduced an ordinance changing utility encroachment fees, and approved a $337,976 change order for the South of Main Resurfacing Project. The council also denied a claim, rejected a bid for the Senior Center project, and accepted a grant deed for the Picture Perfect Grooming Project. No action was taken on the League of California Cities conference delegate designation.
- Adopted Resolution 24-34 adding donation/collection bin permit fees to planning fee schedule (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinance 928 amending utility encroachment fee structure (unanimous, next reading 9/10/2024)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for South of Main Resurfacing Project, $337,976.83 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 24-33 accepting grant deed for Picture Perfect Grooming Project, corrected address to 124 N. Locust Ave (unanimous)
- Denied claim filed by Jennifer Hamilton (consent calendar)
- Rejected bid from Diede Construction for Senior Center Rehabilitation Project, authorized re-bid (consent calendar)
- Approved one-year extension of Meadowood Development Agreement (consent calendar)
- Approved $30,000 professional services agreement with CTE Cal, Inc. (consent calendar)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
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
The City Council unanimously adopted three-year MOUs for the Police Officer's Association and Police Sergeant's Association covering salary, benefits, and working conditions from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. It also amended the employee compensation plan for certain administrative staff and non-represented police employees, and approved a financial transfer to fund one-time retention bonuses for police officers, sergeants, and dispatchers over three years using the FY 2022-23 surplus. All four resolutions passed unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution 24-27, Police Officer's Association MOU for FY 2024/25-2026/27 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 24-28, Police Sergeant's Association MOU for FY 2024/25-2026/27 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 24-29, amending employee compensation plan for administrative staff and non-represented police employees (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 24-30, approving financial transfer for one-time retention payments for police, sergeants, and dispatchers (unanimous)
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.
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a final six-month extension of the use permit for the Towneplace Suites by Marriott hotel at 333 E. Main Street, citing continued delays with Caltrans. The Commission also unanimously approved a major site plan for two 2,800-square-foot buildings at 923 S. Acacia Avenue, including a 12-foot masonry wall and a reduced 12-foot side setback. Both votes were 4-0, with Commissioners Saljian and Stevenson absent.
- Approved final six-month extension of Use Permit UP21-89 for Towneplace Suites by Marriott hotel (4-0)
- Approved Major Site Plan Permit SR24-42 for two buildings at 923 S. Acacia Avenue (4-0)
- Approved 12-foot masonry wall at rear of 923 S. Acacia Avenue property, exceeding the 8-foot minimum
- Approved reduced 12-foot interior side setback on southern property line for 923 S. Acacia Avenue
- Adopted minutes of the June 17, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
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
The City Council unanimously approved the 2024-2025 operating and capital budget. Other key actions included approving annual assessments for landscape and lighting districts and authorizing the purchase of a new police K-9.
- Adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating and Capital Budget (5-0)
- Approved annual assessments for ten Landscape Maintenance Districts (5-0)
- Approved annual assessment for the City of Ripon Lighting District (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of Police K-9 for up to $25,254.02 plus $5,800 annual expense (5-0)
- Approved $171,182.85 for mobile vehicle column lifts and support stands (5-0)
- Approved $28,917 change order for Fleet Maintenance Facility (5-0)
- Adopted resolution for vacation and abandonment of right-of-way at 435 Maple Avenue (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 927 certifying 2024/2025 appropriation limits (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
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
The Ripon City Council held a special meeting on June 27, 2024, and went into closed session to receive an update on labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association, Ripon Sergeants Association, Public Works Employees, and unrepresented employees. City Attorney Tom Terpstra said staff was given direction and no reportable action was taken. No one from the public spoke, and the meeting adjourned at 2:22 PM. No substantive decisions were made in open session.
- Closed session held on labor negotiations; no reportable action taken
- No public comment offered
- Meeting adjourned at 2:22 PM
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
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to find that vacating a portion of public right-of-way (an old cul-de-sac turnaround) adjacent to 435 Maple Avenue conforms to the General Plan, and forwarded the item to the City Council with a recommendation to approve the vacation and abandonment. The Commission also unanimously approved the minutes of its May 20, 2024 regular meeting. No members of the public spoke during public discussion. Staff reported that the Ripon Reliability Battery Project reports are being prepared with the Ripon Fire Department, a major site plan application for an office and warehouse storage building at 923 South Acacia Avenue is expected at the July meeting, and the Arc Way Development project is awaiting an environmental report.
- Determined that partial vacation of public right-of-way (old cul-de-sac turnaround) adjacent to 435 Maple Avenue conforms to the General Plan; forwarded to City Council with recommendation to approve (3-0)
- Approved minutes of the May 20, 2024 regular Planning Commission meeting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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
The Ripon City Council unanimously voted to cast yes votes on all 85 property ballots for the Ripon Consolidated Fire District's proposed assessment for enhanced fire suppression services. The Council also held a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget with a $27.2 million operating budget, taking no final action as the adoption is scheduled for July. Additionally, the Council approved consent items, contracts, and a resolution calling for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
- Approved minutes of the May 14, 2024 Regular Meeting and May 24, 2024 Special Meeting (5-0)
- Approved amended Consent Calendar including invoices, resolutions, and agreements (5-0)
- Approved the revised Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra invoice for $11,905.46 (5-0)
- Held a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget (no vote taken)
- Voted yes on all 85 property ballots for the Ripon Consolidated Fire District fire suppression assessment (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
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
The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency held a regular meeting on June 11, 2024, with all five members present. The board unanimously adopted the minutes of its April 9, 2024 meeting and unanimously approved the consent calendar as posted. The consent calendar included payment of a $2,489.00 invoice to Urban Futures, Inc. for continuing disclosure service fees tied to the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. No one from the public spoke, and the meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.
- Approved minutes of the April 9, 2024 Successor Agency meeting (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar as posted (5-0)
- Approved $2,489.00 payment to Urban Futures, Inc. for continuing disclosure service fees, Invoice #CD-2023-066, 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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
The Ripon City Council unanimously approved the retirement of Police K-9 Vitus on May 28, 2024, and authorized his adoption by his handler, Officer Matthew Belaski. The decision follows Lieutenant Huevel's recommendation that Vitus is slowing down and that training a new K-9 officer is not financially viable as Belaski ends his employment. A resident spoke during public discussion opposing a proposed fire assessment, but no council action was taken on that topic.
- Approved retirement of Police K-9 Vitus on May 28, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to sign adoption agreement for Vitus with Officer Matthew Belaski (Unanimous)
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
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a Major Site Plan Permit (SR24-24) for a 12-court tennis complex at Mistlin Sports Park, 1210 E. Clinton South Avenue, and adopted the Negative Declaration (PEA24-02). The project is planned in two phases: phase one with six courts, lights, fencing, and an access road, and phase two with six more courts, a restroom, and a 194-stall parking lot. The City would maintain the courts under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Love-Love Ripon Tennis Foundation, which has raised about $250,000 of the $500,000 needed for phase one. The Commission also approved the April 15, 2024 minutes and heard public comments about the condition of existing Community Center pickleball courts.
- Approved Major Site Plan Permit (SR24-24) for Mistlin Sports Park Tennis Complex and adopted Negative Declaration (PEA24-02) (5-0)
- Adopted minutes of the April 15, 2024 regular Planning Commission meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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
The City Council unanimously approved a list of road projects for fiscal year 2024-25 funded by Senate Bill 1. The council also approved various vendor payments, including over $1.1 million for the Fleet Maintenance Facility project.
- Approved SB1 road projects including South of Main, River Road overlay, and Safe Route to School (unanimous)
- Approved $1,154,718.94 payment to Diede Construction, Inc. for Fleet Maintenance Facility (unanimous)
- Approved $93,574.00 change order for Fleet Maintenance Facility gas conduit and electrical work (unanimous)
- Approved five-year copier and printer lease with CalTronics Business Systems (unanimous)
- Approved $55,523.00 for annual audits by Price Paige & Company (unanimous)
- Approved $14,340 amendment for BaseCamp Environmental, Inc. for Arc Way Development traffic analysis (unanimous)
- Approved $16,500 change order for Harris & Associates, Inc. regarding Fire District revenue evaluation (unanimous)
- Approved intent to abandon public right-of-way at 435 Maple Avenue (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
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.
The City Council authorized the City Administrator to hire contractors for emergency repairs to the Stanislaus River Pedestrian Bridge. The Council also approved the purchase of a replacement bridge segment from the original manufacturer.
- Added emergency item to agenda (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 24-9 authorizing City Administrator to contract for emergency bridge repairs (Unanimous)
- Approved $107,565 purchase of replacement pedestrian truss bridge segment from Contech Engineered Solutions LLC (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a permit to build six tennis courts and a 69-stall parking lot at 552, 564, and 570 N. Wilma Avenue. The approval includes a specific condition that court lighting must be turned off by 9:00 pm.
- Approved Major Site Plan Permit (SR24-16) for Ripon Christian Schools Tennis Complex (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from March 18, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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
The City Council awarded a contract to American Pavement Systems for the South of Main Resurfacing Project. Council also approved several payments for city facilities and environmental assessments. A proposed professional services agreement for a traffic signal was deferred for further study and a public workshop.
- Awarded $1,576,800 South of Main Resurfacing Project contract to American Pavement Systems (Unanimous)
- Approved $695,778.10 progress payment to Diede Construction, Inc. for Fleet Maintenance Facility (Unanimous)
- Approved $70,966.50 change order for Fleet Maintenance Facility gas and communication conduits (Unanimous)
- Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Lower Stanislaus River Bike Trail Project (Unanimous)
- Accepted San Joaquin Council of Governments’ FY 2024-2025 annual financial plan (Unanimous)
- Tabled professional services agreement with Fehr & Peers for traffic signal design
- Postponed action on Ripon Consolidated Fire Protection District impact fee update
- Approved March 12 and April 2 meeting minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
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
The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency approved the minutes from December 12, 2023. The agency also approved a payment for debt service on 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds.
- Approved minutes of the December 12, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved $330,149.68 payment to US BANK for 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds debt service (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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
The Ripon City Council held an informal workshop to review 2023-24 policy goals and departmental updates. Staff presented financial overviews, crime statistics, and capital project plans, but no formal actions or votes were taken. The meeting concluded with staff preparing action items for future council meetings.
- No formal decisions or votes recorded (informational workshop only)
- Staff to bring future action items to upcoming Council meetings for approval
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.
The Planning Commission opened and closed a public hearing on Broad Reach Power's request for a one-year extension of a Use Permit for the Ripon Reliability Battery Energy Storage System Project, approved in May 2021. Staff asked that the item be moved to a future meeting to complete due diligence, and no action was taken. The Commission also unanimously approved the minutes of its February 20, 2024 regular meeting. Planning Director Zuidervaart reported that an April meeting is expected to review a Ripon Christian School tennis court application, and the Broad Reach Power extension may return in April.
- Approved minutes of the Feb 20, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous, 5-0)
- Opened and closed public hearing on Broad Reach Power Use Permit extension; no action taken, item moved to a future meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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
The City Council approved funding allocations for the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs, including projects for the Senior Center and Bethany Home's Meals on Wheels. The Council also approved several capital project payments and a professional services agreement for well evaluation.
- Approved 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME Program funding allocations (Unanimous)
- Approved $193,145 agreement with Stantec Consulting Services for Well 9 evaluation (Unanimous)
- Approved $119,304.46 for Ripon PD Channel 1 radio tower equipment (Unanimous)
- Approved $9,940 change order for Fleet Maintenance Facility electrical and landscaping (Unanimous)
- Approved $56,101.42 Bank of Stockton retirement account administration fees (3-0)
- Approved February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved $749,496.32 payment to Diede Construction for Fleet Maintenance Facility (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
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
The Planning Commission granted a six-month time extension for the Towneplace Suites by Marriott project to prevent permit expiration. The commission also reorganized its leadership and approved previous meeting minutes.
- Appointed Commissioner Saljian as Chairman (4-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Veilleux as Vice-Chairman (4-0)
- Approved minutes from December 18, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved six-month extension for Towneplace Suites by Marriott Use Permit UP21-89 (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
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
The Ripon City Council approved a consent calendar including the assignment of the Pereira Residential Development project to JKB Living, Inc. and Change Order No. 8 for the Fleet Maintenance Facility. The council also authorized a $3,188 clock repair and accepted audit reports for transportation funds. A proclamation for Ripon High School athletics was tabled until March 12.
- Approved Assignment and Assumption Agreement for Pereira Residential Development project
- Approved Change Order No. 8 for Fleet Maintenance Facility (not to exceed $11,920)
- Approved clock repair at library ($3,188)
- Approved Reimbursement Agreement for staff time on Pereira subdivision project
- Approved Supplemental Lease Amendment No. 3 with Department of the Army
- Approved MOU with Ripon Arts League for Poet Laureate program
- Approved agreement with Patrick Clark Consulting for labor negotiations
- Tabled Ripon High School athletic proclamation until March 12, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
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
The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included over $1.1M for fleet maintenance facility construction and several professional service agreements. The council also adopted resolutions regarding audit reports and insurance coverage for surviving dependents.
- Approved $1,141,870.17 payment to Diede Construction, Inc. for Fleet Maintenance Facility (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 24-6 accepting TDA, Measure K, and Transit Enterprise Fund audit reports (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 24-7 allowing surviving dependents to continue health and welfare insurance (Unanimous)
- Approved $3,188 for library clock repairs (Unanimous)
- Approved $11,920 change order for Fleet Maintenance Facility modifications (Unanimous)
- Approved assignment of Pereira Residential Development project to JKB Living, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved license agreement for a permanent ballot drop box outside City Hall (Unanimous)
- Tabled proclamation for Ripon High School until March 12, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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)
The City Council unanimously approved a policy for the use of the electronic message center, requiring the City Clerk to review and approve all content. The council also approved several professional services agreements and a grant for a poet laureate. No action was taken regarding the repair of the damaged Stanislaus River bridge.
- Adopted Electronic Message Center Usage Policy (5-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with Basecamp Environmental, Inc. up to $30,390 (5-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with HCS Engineering, Inc. up to $3,600 (5-0)
- Approved Poet Laureate Grant Agreement with Library & Literacy Foundation for San Joaquin County (5-0)
- Amended Part Time Employee Paid Sick Leave Policy via Resolution 24-4 (5-0)
- Approved 2024 City Council Member appointments to boards and commissions via Resolution 24-3 (5-0)
- Ordered Engineer's reports for Landscape Maintenance Districts and Lighting District (5-0)
- Approved various bills and invoices via Consent Calendar (5-0)