Ripon, California
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City Council - Regular Meeting
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
Recent meetings
City Council - Special Meeting
This special meeting will consider approving two Stantec progress payments for Well 19 water quality investigation totaling $49,395.59, and a resolution adopting the Employee Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for administrative staff, non-represented Police Department employees, and part-time recreation employees. The compensation plan includes salary increases, uniform allowances, and a one-time retention payment of $3,500 for dispatchers.
- Stantec progress payments for Well 19 water quality investigation: $30,465.34 and $18,930.25 (total $49,395.59)
- Adoption of Employee Compensation Plan for FY 2026-2027 covering administrative staff, non-represented police, and part-time recreation employees
- Salary range adjustments for positions including Police Chief, City Administrator, dispatchers, and others
- One-time retention payment of $3,500 for dispatchers/lead dispatchers not on probation in December 2026
- Healthcare changes: City pays 50% of premium increase above current maximum monthly contributions of $2,205 (Kaiser) and $2,285 (Blue Shield)
The Council unanimously approved $49,395.59 in Stantec invoices for Well 19 water quality investigation, determining the aquifer isolation approach was not practical. Also adopted Resolution 26-23, the Employee Compensation Plan for FY 2026-2027, providing a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for administrative staff, non-represented police employees, and part-time recreation staff.
- Approved $49,395.59 in Stantec invoices for Well 19 water quality investigation (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-23, the FY 2026-2027 Employee Compensation Plan with 3% salary adjustment (5-0)
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Ripon City Council at a special meeting will consider a resolution adopting the Employee Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 covering administrative staff, non-represented Police Department employees, and part-time recreation employees. The plan includes salary adjustments, uniform allowances, healthcare provisions, and retention payments. The council will also authorize progress payments totaling $49,395.59 to Stantec for Well 19 water quality investigation.
- Adoption of resolution setting salary ranges for all listed positions (e.g., City Administrator range $16,891-$20,531/month, Police Chief $15,239-$18,523/month)
- Progress payments to Stantec for Well 19 Water Quality Investigation: Invoice #2559408 ($30,465.34) and Invoice #2571411 ($18,930.25)
- One-time retention payment of $3,500 per eligible dispatcher/lead dispatcher in December 2026
- Uniform allowance: $750/year for Police Community Service Officers, Dispatchers, IT Technicians; $1,000/year for Police Chief and Lieutenant
- Healthcare: City to reimburse 100% of Blue Shield Silver Plan deductible/co-insurance after $2,000 paid by employee; pays 50% of premium increase above current caps ($2,205 Kaiser, $2,285 Blue Shield)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider consent calendar items including approval of meeting minutes, financial reports, and payments. Key decisions involve a resolution to call a general municipal election for November 3, 2026, to elect city officers, and several resolutions regarding property division, transportation funding, and annual assessments for landscape and lighting districts. A closed session on litigation and labor negotiations precedes the open meeting.
- Division of city-owned property at 250 Doak Boulevard into three parcels for gas utility connections
- Approval of annual Transportation Development Act claim for 2025-2026 fiscal year
- Setting public hearing on July 14, 2026 for annual assessments for ten Landscape Maintenance Districts
- Setting public hearing on July 14, 2026 for annual assessments for Lighting District No. 05-1
- Calling a general municipal election for November 3, 2026 to elect city officers
City Council - Special Meeting
This special meeting's sole substantive item is a public hearing and vote on a resolution to order the formation of Meadowood Assessment District No. 26-1. The district would levy assessments on properties in the Meadowood subdivision to fund maintenance of landscaping, irrigation, and related improvements along Fulton Avenue and Goodwin Avenue medians. The council previously approved the district's engineer's report and found no majority protest from affected property owners.
- Public hearing and resolution to form Meadowood Assessment District No. 26-1 under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972
- District covers landscaping and irrigation along Fulton Avenue frontage, Fulton Avenue median, and Goodwin Avenue median for the 88-lot Meadowood subdivision approved in 2018
- Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to be placed on county tax rolls
- No majority protest was filed against the proposed formation or levy
The City Council held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Resolution 26-16, ordering the formation of Meadowood Assessment District No. 26-1. The district will levy an annual assessment of about $550 per parcel on 88 lots in the new subdivision to fund maintenance of landscaping and irrigation along Fulton and Goodwin avenues. The assessment is indexed and will be reviewed annually by the Council.
- Adopted Resolution 26-16 forming Meadowood Assessment District No. 26-1 (4-0, de Graaf absent)
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Ripon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the existing Use Permit for Ripon Veterinary Hospital at 134 W. Main Street to allow overnight emergency veterinary services between midnight and 5 a.m., enabling 24-hour operation. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 20, 2026 regular meeting, public discussion, and reports.
- Public hearing on Use Permit amendment (26-44) for 24-hour emergency veterinary services at 134 W. Main Street in the C3 zoning district
The Ripon Planning Commission unanimously approved amending the existing use permit for Ripon Veterinary Hospital to allow overnight emergency veterinary services between midnight and 5 a.m. The change is operational only with no physical modifications to the site. The decision was made after a public hearing with no opposition and staff confirmation of no neighborhood responses.
- Approved amendment to Use Permit for overnight emergency veterinary services at 134 W. Main Street (4-0)
- Approved minutes of April 20, 2026 regular meeting (4-0)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Ripon City Council will hold a closed session to discuss existing and potential litigation, including cases involving Liberty Self Storage and the city. During the regular meeting, the council will consider consent calendar items including resolutions to remain in the Community Development Block Grant program and adopt a list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 for fiscal year 2026-27. The council will also vote on a subdivision improvement agreement for the Pereira Subdivision and several professional services agreements for GIS maintenance, architectural review, and transit planning.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on three existing lawsuits and one potential litigation case
- Resolution to adopt list of SB1 road projects for FY 2026-27 to submit to California Transportation Commission
- Resolution to remain part of Urban County Cooperation Agreement for CDBG program for 2027-2029
- Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Pereira Subdivision with JKB Living, Inc.
- Professional services agreement with California CAD Solutions for GIS support, not to exceed $25,000
The council unanimously approved the consent calendar as amended, which included approval of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Pereira Subdivision contingent on receipt of bonds, acceptance of a donation from the Paula M. Carroll Trust for the Animal Shelter, and various professional services agreements and project acceptances. A public hearing on a development agreement for an Ionna Electric Vehicle Charging Station was opened, but the minutes provided do not include the outcome.
- Approved minutes of April 14, April 20, and April 23, 2026 meetings (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar as amended (unanimous)
- Accepted donation from Paula M. Carroll Trust for Ripon Animal Shelter (unanimous)
- Approved Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Pereira Subdivision, contingent on receipt of bonds (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to sign professional services agreement with California CAD Solutions up to $25,000 (consent)
- Accepted work completed by Knife River Construction on Ripona Resurface Project and authorized Notice of Completion (consent)
- Presented proclamation to Ripon Christian High School for athletic accomplishments
Successor Agency - Regular Meeting
The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 14, 2026, and consider a consent calendar. The consent calendar includes a single item: a $2,500 payment to Urban Futures, Inc. for continuing disclosure services related to the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. The agenda is largely procedural with no other substantive items.
- Consent calendar approval of $2,500 invoice to Urban Futures, Inc. for continuing disclosure services on 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council will vote on two items at this special meeting. First, they will consider approving Amendment No. 3 to the Lennar Homes Subdivision Improvement Agreement, which removes the 17-building permit restriction for the Meadowood subdivision and adds an indemnification clause for public access to model homes. Second, they will decide whether to award a $342,852 contract to Knife River Construction for the West Ripon Road Overlay Project, funded by the Street and Road Reconstruction Fund.
- Lennar Homes Subdivision Improvement Agreement Amendment No. 3 lifts 17-permit cap for Meadowood subdivision (88 homes west of Fulton Avenue).
- Amendment includes indemnification provision shielding the city from liability for public access to model homes before city acceptance of improvements.
- Award of West Ripon Road Overlay contract to Knife River Construction in an amount not to exceed $342,852.
- Funding for the road overlay comes from the Street and Road Reconstruction Fund.
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Ripon Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a development agreement with Ionna LLC for an electric vehicle charging station at 1504 West Colony Road, and a zoning text amendment (TAZ26-38) updating Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations. The Commission will also appoint a new Chair and Vice-Chair and approve the minutes of the November 17, 2025 meeting.
- Public hearing: Development agreement with Ionna LLC for an EV charging station at 1504 West Colony Road
- Public hearing: Zoning Text Amendment TAZ26-38 for Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations
- Reorganization: appointment of new Chairman and Vice-Chairman
- Approval of minutes from the November 17, 2025 regular meeting
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve a zoning text amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to align with state law, and also recommended approval of a development agreement with Ionna LLC for an electric vehicle charging station at 1504 West Colony Road. Both recommendations were forwarded to the City Council for final action. The commission also appointed Debra Van Essen as Chair and Dave Collins as Vice Chair and approved prior meeting minutes.
- Appointed Debra Van Essen as Chair (5-0)
- Appointed Dave Collins as Vice Chair (5-0)
- Approved minutes of November 17, 2025 meeting (4-0, Collins abstained)
- Recommended City Council approve development agreement with Ionna LLC for EV charging station at 1504 West Colony Road (unanimous)
- Recommended City Council approve amendments to Chapter 16.86 ADU ordinance (unanimous)
City Council - Workshop
This is an informal workshop meeting where the Ripon City Council will discuss future policy goals and their implementation. No formal actions are expected.
The Ripon City Council held a workshop to discuss future policy goals, including budget reserves, capital projects, e-bike and golf cart safety, abandoned cats, and departmental goals. No formal votes or binding actions were taken; the meeting was informational only.
- No votes or formal actions taken; all items were discussion only
Successor Agency - Regular Meeting
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 935 amending park rules, a $83,245.93 capital improvement request for the golf club, and the 2026 Short-Range Transit Plan. All consent calendar items, including resolutions for the Meadowood Assessment District and the SJCOG financial plan, a professional services agreement, a claim rejection, and an access agreement, were also adopted.
- Adopted Resolution 26-12 for Meadowood Assessment District formation and public hearing (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 26-13 accepting SJCOG annual financial plan (unanimous)
- Approved $99,330 professional services agreement with T. Mitchell Engineering for fueling station upgrades (unanimous)
- Rejected claim filed by Alejandro Morales (unanimous)
- Approved access agreement with Nestlé USA for groundwater monitoring well (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 935 amending park use permit rules and prohibitions (unanimous)
- Approved $83,245.93 for Ripon Golf Club capital improvements (unanimous)
- Approved the 2026 Short-Range Transit Plan with service expansions (unanimous)