Ripon public meetings in 2025

City Council - Special Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider accepting the final map for the Meadowood residential subdivision. The map subdivides 88 single‑family residences located west of Fulton Avenue and has been signed by the County Surveyor. Council will also authorize the Mayor, City Engineer and City Clerk to sign the map for recording.

• Accept Final Map for Meadowood Subdivision (88 homes, west of Fulton Avenue)
• Authorize Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign map for recording

The City Council adopted the Final Map for the Meadowood Subdivision and authorized the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign it for recording. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor and one council member absent. The adoption allows construction of 17 homes before civil improvements are completed, as previously conditioned.

• Adopted Meadowood Subdivision Final Map (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor, City Engineer, and City Clerk to sign for recording

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will meet to approve the minutes from the previous meeting, reorganize council leadership, and consider a contract for an electric vehicle charging station. The council will also hold public hearings on a development impact fee report and a proposed general plan amendment and rezoning for properties on West Main Street.

• Approve minutes from November 10, 2025 meeting
• Authorize $135,650 contract for Valley 29 Electric EV charging station project
• Public hearing on AB1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report for FY 2024-25
• Public hearing on General Plan Amendment (GP25-128) and Rezone (Z25-127) at 1408 and 1444 W. Main Street
• Council reorganization to select Mayor and Vice Mayor

The council approved the November 10 minutes, the agenda, and the consent calendar unanimously. It adopted the AB1600 Development Impact Fee report and accepted the 2025 financial statements and pension plan audit reports. The council also authorized a $135,650 contract with Valley 29 Electric for an electric‑vehicle charging station, funded by a Carbon Reduction Program grant.

• Approved November 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted AB1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report (unanimous)
• Accepted City financial statements for FY 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Money Purchase Thrift Plan audit report (unanimous)
• Awarded $135,650 contract to Valley 29 Electric for EV charging station (no vote recorded)
• Approved $135,650 EV charging station project funding from Carbon Reduction Program grant (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone two properties on W. Main Street to allow commercial development and a proposed update to city code to streamline EV charging station permitting.

• Public hearing for General Plan amendment and rezone at 1408 and 1444 W. Main Street
• Discussion on zoning text amendment TAZ25-126 for EV charging stations
• Approval of minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting
• EV charging facility project at 1504 Colony Road (approved previously)
• Public discussion period for non-agenda items

The commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted a motion finding the project exempt from CEQA. The commission recommended that the City Council approve the General Plan amendment (GPA25‑128) and rezone (Z25‑127) the two properties to Community Commercial (C2).

• Adopted minutes of the Oct 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted finding that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA (unanimous)
• Adopted recommendation for City Council to approve GPA25‑128 and Z25‑127 rezoning to Community Commercial (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council is considering a resolution to start the Proposition 218 notice and hearing process for proposed water, sewer, and garbage rate increases. If no majority protest occurs, the new rates would be effective from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031.

• Proposed water, sewer, and garbage rate increases with a public hearing set for January 13, 2026
• Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services to evaluate Well 19 water quality, not to exceed $52,069
• Payment of $83,071.86 to Grover Landscape Services, Inc. for a landscape repair project
• Payment of $22,200.00 to City of Stockton for 2025-2026 library operating costs
• Resolution to designate the City Administrator as the officer for administrative appeals regarding Animal Control

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-36, directing staff to begin the Proposition 218 notice, hearing and protest process for the proposed water, sewer and garbage rate increases effective February 1 2026. The council also approved the consent calendar, a $52,069 Stantec consulting agreement, accepted the quarterly investment report, denied two claims, and accepted a $1,982 police badge donation.

• Approved minutes of Oct 14 2025 and Oct 30 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Stantec Consulting Services agreement up to $52,069 (unanimous)
• Accepted quarterly investment report for July‑Sept 2025 (unanimous)
• Denied Kathleen Sharafian claim (unanimous)
• Denied West Valley Properties, LLC claim (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,982 donation from Michael White for police badges (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution to create a temporary Public Works Foreman position and increase part-time worker hours to cover extended leaves of absence. The council will also discuss a utility rates study for water, sewer, and garbage funds for 2026-2030.

• Proposed temporary Public Works Foreman position with an estimated cost of $4,600 per month
• Proposed authorization for additional part-time maintenance worker hours
• Discussion of Water, Sewer, and Garbage Funds Rates Study (2026-2030) by Pavletic Consulting, LLC

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 25‑35, creating a temporary Public Works Maintenance Foreman position and allowing part‑time maintenance workers additional hours during extended foreman leaves. The resolution was moved by Councilmember Leo Zuber and seconded by Councilmember Michael Restuccia. The council also reviewed the Water, Sewer, and Garbage Funds Rates Study for 2026‑2030 but took no action, planning to begin the Proposition 218 rate‑approval process at the November meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 25‑35 creating temporary Public Works Foreman position (unanimous)
• No action taken on Water, Sewer, and Garbage Funds Rates Study (discussion only)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will decide whether to approve a Major Site Plan Permit (SR25-53) for an unattended electric vehicle charging facility at 1504 Colony Road. It will also discuss a zoning text amendment (TAZ25-126) to add Chapter 16.218 for EV charging stations, review compliance with development agreements for several subdivisions, and open a public hearing on a tentative parcel map for 1297 E. Milgeo Avenue. An appeal fee of $628.00 applies to agenda items.

• Major Site Plan Permit (SR25-53) for EV charging facility at 1504 Colony Road, C4 zone
• Zoning Text Amendment TAZ25-126 to create Chapter 16.218 – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Annual review of development agreements for Silverstone, Vineyards, Meadowood, Pereira, Ripon Gardens II, and Calvary Reformed Church Master Plan
• Tentative Parcel Map (PM25-97) to subdivide 1297 E. Milgeo Avenue into two R1A residential lots
• Appeal fee for agenda items: $628.00

The commission unanimously approved the Major Site Plan Permit (SR25‑53) to build an unattended electric vehicle charging facility at 1504 Colony Road. It also unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt Chapter 16.218 for electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, the commission unanimously agreed that all active development agreements are in good‑faith compliance and directed staff to report to the City Council. The minutes from the September 15 meeting were adopted 4‑0.

• Approved Major Site Plan Permit SR25‑53 for EV charging facility at 1504 Colony Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt Chapter 16.218 – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (unanimous)
• Agreed all active development agreements are in compliance; staff to prepare report (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of September 15, 2025 meeting (4 to 0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider approving amendments to labor agreements for police sergeants, police officers, and public works employees, as well as the 2026 health and welfare plans for all city staff and council members.

• Police Sergeants Association MOU Amendment No. 1
• Police Officers Association MOU Amendment No. 1
• Public Works MOU Amendment No. 1
• 2026 Health and Welfare Plans for employees and council members
• Approval of Consent Calendar payments totaling $660,924.57

The Ripon City Council adopted several financial and policy actions, including a major change order for road resurfacing and updates to employee health insurance premiums. It also approved multiple wireless network equipment purchases and related service agreements, and accepted a donation for new police badges. All actions were adopted with unanimous or recorded votes.

• Approved Change Order No.1 for Ripona Resurface Project, up to $137,392.50 (Streets and Road Fund)
• Approved Change Order No.3 for Landscape Repair at Zumstein Park, up to $17,183 (Department Capital Fund)
• Adopted Resolutions 25-30 to 25-33 increasing baseline health premiums for Blue Shield to $2,285 and Kaiser to $2,205 for police and public works employees
• Approved purchase of wireless network equipment for Ripon Communications and Mistlin Water Towers, up to $25,020.77 (Wireless Network Expansion Fund)
• Approved services agreement with E‑tech Communications for equipment installation, up to $8,459.55 (Wireless Network Expansion Fund)
• Approved services agreement with Grossi Electric for electrical work on towers, up to $11,340.98 (Wireless Network Expansion Fund)
• Accepted donation from Restuccia Enterprises to fund half of new police badges ($1,981.74)
• Approved retirement and adoption of police K‑9 Argos, authorizing adoption agreement

Successor Agency - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency will vote on a resolution that approves its administrative budget for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and directs staff to submit the budget to the Oversight Board. A second resolution will approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26‑27) for the same period. The board will also approve a $540,150 payment to US Bank for debt service on the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds and adopt the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. A public comment period is provided, but no members of the public spoke.

• Resolution approving administrative budget for FY 2026‑27 (minimum $250,000 allowance)
• Resolution approving Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26‑27) for FY 2026‑27
• Payment of $540,150 to US Bank for debt service on 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds
• Adoption of minutes from the Successor Agency meeting on May 13, 2025
• Public discussion time (no public comments recorded)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It also adopted the consent calendar, which included a $540,150 payment to US Bank and two resolutions: one approving the administrative budget for July 1 2026‑June 30 2027, and another approving the recognized obligation payment schedule for the same period. All actions were directed to staff for presentation to the Oversight Board.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved US Bank payment of $540,150.00 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-1 administrative budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-2 recognized obligation payment schedule (5-0)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will receive a staff review of state-mandated requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) from the last eight years. The body will discuss areas of local control to guide a future ordinance amendment. No action is scheduled for this item.

• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance update
• Closed session regarding Relation Insurance Group: 2026 Health and Welfare Renewals

The council endorsed staff’s recommendation to amend the city's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance to retain local control over non‑exempt ADUs. No formal vote tally was recorded. Staff will finalize the draft ordinance and forward it to the Planning Commission for review before possible adoption. No other actionable items were decided at this meeting.

• Council agreed to staff recommendation to amend ADU ordinance (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will consider approving a tentative parcel map (PM25-77) that subdivides the 19.23‑acre property at 1749 N. Jack Tone Road into a residential parcel and an almond orchard parcel. The commission will also vote to adopt the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. An appeal period of 10 days after the meeting is provided, with an appeal fee of $628.00.

• Approval of tentative parcel map (PM25-77) for 1749 N. Jack Tone Road
• Adoption of minutes from the April 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Appeal period expires 10 days after the meeting; appeal fee is $628.00
• Public discussion limited to 5 minutes per speaker, total 30 minutes
• Live streaming of the meeting available via the city website

The commission adopted the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0 vote. It then approved the Tentative Parcel Map (PM‑25‑77) for Jeffrey Van Groningen’s property at 1749 N. Jack Tone Road, separating a residence from an almond orchard, with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted April 14, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map PM-25-77 for 1749 N. Jack Tone Road (4-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will vote on a resolution to adopt a revised Building Department permit fee schedule that includes annual indexing starting Jan. 1, 2027. The meeting also includes approval of the consent calendar items, such as a $959,140.90 progress payment to Knife River Construction for the Ripona Resurface Project. Additional items are a resolution naming a voting delegate to the League of California Cities conference and a discussion of the Trash Implementation Plan for the State Water Resources Control Board.

• Consent calendar: Knife River Construction progress payment $959,140.90 for Ripona Resurface Project
• Professional Services Agreement with J D E Engineering, inc. up to $30,000 for construction management and inspection services
• Resolution to designate a voting delegate to the League of California Cities annual conference in Long Beach, Oct. 8‑10, 2025
• Public hearing resolution to approve the Building Department permit fee schedule with annual indexing effective Jan. 1, 2027
• Discussion of the Trash Implementation Plan to be submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting and adopted the agenda and consent calendar as amended. They postponed payment of the $5,000 San Joaquin County Partnership invoice until a representative is heard. They approved a $96,927.17 invoice from Grover Landscape Services. They adopted Resolution 25‑29, establishing a new Building Department permit fee schedule with annual indexing starting Jan 1 2027.

• Adopted August 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted consent calendar as amended (unanimous)
• Postponed San Joaquin County Partnership invoice payment until council hears from partnership (unanimous)
• Approved Grover Landscape Services invoice $96,927.17 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑29 approving Building Department permit fee schedule, indexing from Jan 1 2027 (unanimous)
• No action taken on League of California Cities conference delegate (declined to attend)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will approve items on the consent calendar, including tax receipts and several contract payments. Council members will consider a resolution designating a delegate to the League of California Cities conference. A public hearing will consider a resolution to adopt a building permit fee schedule with indexing starting Jan. 1 2027. Staff will discuss the Trash Implementation Plan for the State Water Resources Control Board.

• State of California sales tax receipt FY 2025-26 YTD: $811,648
• Knife River Construction progress payment for Ripona Resurface Project: $959,140.90
• Professional Services Agreement with J D E Engineering, inc. up to $30,000 for construction management
• CCATT Holdings monthly Acacia Avenue cell tower lease payment: $1,336.34
• Resolution to adopt Building Department permit fee schedule with annual indexing

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 25‑29 establishing a Building Department permit fee schedule with annual indexing beginning Jan 1 2027. It also postponed payment of the San Joaquin County Partnership invoice until a representative is heard. Additional unanimous actions included approving the Grover Landscape Services invoice, the August 12 2025 meeting minutes, the amended agenda, and the consent calendar.

• Adopted Building Department Permit Fee Schedule with indexing starting Jan 1 2027 (unanimous)
• Postponed payment of San Joaquin County Partnership invoice until council hears from the partnership (unanimous)
• Approved Grover Landscape Services, Inc. invoice for $96,927.17 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of Aug 12 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar as amended (unanimous)
• Approved various invoices and payments listed in the consent calendar, including $959,140.90 to Knife River Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with J D E Engineering, Inc. up to $30,000 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider several items on its consent calendar, including tax receipts and payments to contractors for various public works projects. It will vote on three resolutions that move municipal funds to capital reserves and street‑maintenance accounts, and on an amendment to the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority joint powers agreement. Additional items include a professional services agreement for a water loss audit, an amendment to a subdivision improvement agreement with Lennar Homes, and acceptance of completed work on community‑center tennis courts.

• Consent calendar payments: tax revenues totaling $455,969.66 and contractor invoices such as $209,629.85 to Knife River Construction for the Ripona Resurface Project
• Resolution to transfer municipal funds to Enterprise Capital Reserve, CNG Station Capital Reserve, and PERS Contingency Fund for FY 2024‑2025
• Resolution to transfer street‑road revenue to offset FY 2024‑2025 maintenance expenses and to the Street and Road Reconstruction Reserve
• Professional Services Agreement authorizing up to $5,500 for a water loss audit validation by Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
• Amendment No. 1 to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Lennar Homes assigning South San Joaquin Irrigation District obligations

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 931, setting the city’s tax appropriation limits for 2025‑2026. It also approved the Consent Calendar and three resolutions transferring municipal funds for general, street‑maintenance and joint‑powers purposes. Additional actions included approving a professional services agreement, a master licensing agreement for solar permitting, and denying a claim by Eric Ruiz.

• Adopted minutes of July 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-26 authorizing municipal fund transfers
• Approved Resolution 25-27 authorizing street‑maintenance fund transfers
• Approved Resolution 25-28 adopting amended CSJVRMA Joint Powers Agreement
• Denied claim filed by Eric Ruiz
• Adopted Ordinance 931 setting tax appropriation limits (unanimous)
• Approved Master Licensing Agreement with Symbium Corporation for solar permitting software (no fiscal impact)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider several resolutions authorizing transfers of municipal funds, including transfers to enterprise capital reserves, a CNG station reserve, and a street‑maintenance reserve. The Council will also act on a professional services agreement for a water‑loss audit, an amendment to the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority joint powers agreement, and other items such as a subdivision improvement amendment and acceptance of completed tennis‑court work. All items are listed on the consent calendar and will be voted on during the regular meeting.

• Resolution to transfer Enterprise Operating Funds to Enterprise Capital Reserve, General Fund to CNG Station Capital Reserve, and General Fund to PERS Contingency Fund for FY 2024‑2025
• Resolution to transfer street and road revenue to cover FY 2024‑2025 maintenance expenses and to fund the Street and Road Reconstruction Reserve
• Amendment to the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority Joint Powers Agreement
• Professional Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Consulting for Water Loss Audit Validation up to $5,500 (funded by Water Operating Fund)
• Acceptance of Community Center tennis‑court work by Consolidated Engineering, Inc. with a $21,488.94 retention payment

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 931, setting the amount of money to be raised by taxes for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It also approved three resolutions transferring municipal funds to capital reserve, street‑maintenance, and road‑reconstruction accounts, and authorized several professional services agreements and payments. The claim filed by Eric Ruiz was denied. All items were adopted without opposition.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 931 fixing tax revenue limits (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑26 transferring municipal funds to capital reserve accounts (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑27 transferring street and road revenue to maintenance and reconstruction reserves (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑28 amending the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority Joint Powers Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard for water‑loss audit ($5,500) (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Improvement Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Lennar Homes (unanimous)
• Approved annual payment of $5,150 to the Delta Regional Monitoring Program (unanimous)
• Denied claim filed by Eric Ruiz (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider items on the consent calendar, several resolutions, and three miscellaneous projects. Council members will vote on payments and contracts for a fleet maintenance facility, a new phone system, and a landscape repair change order. The meeting also includes adoption of the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan Update and the Employee Compensation Plan for FY 2025‑2026.

• Approve $596,501 payment to Diede Construction, Inc. for the Fleet Maintenance Facility project
• Approve purchase of a new 8x8 phone system (up to $24,823.04) and a three‑year service contract (up to $26,532.24 annually)
• Approve Change Order No. 2 for Landscape Repair Project (up to $422,705.00) covering Main Street, Stockton Ave, and the Community Center
• Adopt the 2025 Ripon Sewer System Management Plan Update
• Adopt the City of Ripon Employee Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 for administrative, police, and part‑time recreation staff

The council approved the City of Ripon's FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budget. It also adopted assessment levies for the Landscape Maintenance Districts and the Lighting District, and approved the employee compensation plan for FY 2025‑26. Additional actions included authorizing a phone‑system purchase, a major landscaping change order, and acceptance of the fleet‑maintenance facility completion.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budget (unanimous)
• Approved Landscape Maintenance Districts annual assessment levy (unanimous)
• Approved Lighting District annual assessment levy – $42 per single‑family equivalent (unanimous)
• Adopted Employee Compensation Plan for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Main St. landscaping & street‑light upgrades, not to exceed $422,705.00
• Authorized Mayor to sign phone system purchase up to $24,823.04 and three‑year service contract up to $26,532.24 annually
• Accepted completion of Fleet Maintenance Facility project; authorized filing of Notice of Completion and retention of $596,501
• Approved reimbursement agreement with Lawson Drayage Inc. for CEQA consulting on industrial storage yard

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will approve the meeting minutes and a consent calendar covering state tax revenues and various vendor invoices. It will adopt three resolutions: a transit system performance audit, the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan update, and an employee compensation plan for FY 2025‑2026. The council will also consider three miscellaneous projects: a $596,501 payment to Diede Construction for the Fleet Maintenance Facility, a phone system upgrade with a purchase limit of $24,823 and an annual service contract up to $26,532, and a $422,705 change order for additional landscape and lighting improvements on Main Street, Stockton Ave, and the Community Center.

• Approve $596,501 payment to Diede Construction for Fleet Maintenance Facility project
• Approve phone system upgrade purchase up to $24,823 and annual service contract up to $26,532
• Approve Change Order No. 2 for Landscape Repair Project up to $422,705
• Adopt 2025 Ripon Sewer System Management Plan Update
• Adopt Employee Compensation Plan for fiscal year 2025‑2026

Council unanimously adopted the City’s FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budget. It also approved the Landscape Maintenance District levy (Resolution 25‑23) and the Lighting District levy (Resolution 25‑24). Additional actions included authorizing a phone‑system upgrade, a $596,501 payment for the fleet maintenance facility, a $422,705 change order for landscape repairs, and adoption of the employee compensation plan for FY 2025‑26.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budget (Resolution 25‑25) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 25‑23 approving levy for ten Landscape Maintenance Districts – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 25‑24 approving levy for the Lighting District ($42 per single‑family equivalent) – unanimous
• Authorized phone system upgrade contract up to $24,823.04 and three‑year service contract up to $26,532.24 annually – adopted
• Authorized $596,501 payment to Diede Construction, Inc. for fleet maintenance facility completion – approved
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Landscape Repair Project, not to exceed $422,705 – approved
• Adopted Resolution 25‑22 adopting Employee Compensation Plan for FY 2025‑26 – adopted
• Adopted Resolution 25‑21 adopting 2025 Sewer System Management Plan Update – adopted

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a consent calendar featuring various project payments and resolutions. The body is reviewing preliminary reports for lighting and landscape maintenance assessments and authorizing agreements for transportation funding.

• Payment of $62,807.35 to Estate Design and Construction, Inc. for Senior Center Rehabilitation Project
• Payment of $59,571.65 to Consolidated Engineering, Inc. for Community Center Tennis Courts Project
• Payment of $55,728.71 to Grover Landscape Services, Inc. for Landscape Repair Project
• Resolution to set July 8, 2025 public hearings for Lighting District and ten Landscape Maintenance District assessments
• Resolution authorizing agreements with the California Department of Transportation for project funding

In closed session, the council voted unanimously to retain legal counsel to defend the city in litigation filed by Liberty Self Storage LP. The open session approved the May 13 minutes, the agenda, and the consent calendar unanimously. Four resolutions (25-15, 25-16, 25-17, 25-18) were adopted, covering the Transportation Development Act claim, assessment district reports, and authority to execute Caltrans agreements. Several contracts and grants, including a new phone system and a poet laureate grant, were also approved unanimously.

• Authorized legal counsel to defend city in Liberty Self Storage LP litigation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar as posted (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-15 approving annual Transportation Development Act claim (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-16 approving City Engineer's preliminary report for Lighting District assessments and set July 8, 2025 hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-18 authorizing City Administrator/Engineer to execute agreements with Caltrans for transportation funding (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new phone system up to $23,550.89 and three‑year service contract up to $20,688 annually (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will vote on the Consent Calendar items, including state tax revenues and various contract payments. It will consider four resolutions: approval of the annual Transportation Development Act claim, preliminary reports for the Lighting District and ten Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts with public hearing dates set for July 8, 2025, and authorization for the City Administrator or Engineer to sign agreements with the California Department of Transportation to obtain federal or state transportation funds. Public comment and closed‑session matters will also be addressed.

• Consent Calendar: State of California sales tax $505,939.30 and related taxes totaling $497,648.01
• Payment to Grover Landscape Services, Inc. – $55,728.71 for Landscape Repair Project
• Resolution approving the City’s annual Transportation Development Act claim for FY 2024‑2025
• Resolution setting July 8, 2025 public hearing for the Lighting District assessment levy
• Resolution authorizing execution of agreements with Caltrans to secure transportation funding

In a closed‑session vote, the council unanimously authorized the city to retain legal counsel to defend litigation filed by Liberty Self Storage LP. The open session approved the annual Transportation Development Act claim, several City Engineer preliminary reports, and authorizations for contracts and purchases related to transportation, public works, and community programs.

• Authorized legal counsel to defend Liberty Self Storage LP litigation (unanimous)
• Approved the City’s annual Transportation Development Act claim for FY 2024‑2025
• Approved City Engineer’s preliminary report for the Lighting District and set public hearing for July 8, 2025
• Approved City Engineer’s preliminary report for ten Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts and set public hearing for July 8, 2025
• Authorized the City Administrator or Engineer to execute agreements with Caltrans to secure transportation funding
• Approved contract with Modesto Sand and Gravel to demolish a storage building at Mistlin Sports Park (not to exceed $13,000)
• Approved purchase of a new phone system (not to exceed $23,550.89) and three‑year service contract (not to exceed $20,688 annually)
• Approved second installment ($5,000) of the Poet Laureate grant to the Ripon Arts League

Successor Agency - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency will approve the minutes from its April 8, 2025 meeting and adopt a consent calendar. The consent calendar includes a $2,500 payment to Urban Futures, Inc. for continuing disclosure service fees (Invoice #CD-2024-100). No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2025 Successor Agency meeting
• Adoption of the consent calendar
• Payment of $2,500 to Urban Futures, Inc. for disclosure service fees (Invoice #CD-2024-100)

The Successor Agency approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting unanimously. The Consent Calendar was adopted unanimously, including a $2,500 payment to Urban Futures, Inc. for Continuing Disclosure Service Fees. No other business was taken up before adjournment.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous, 5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous, 5-0)
• Approved $2,500 payment to Urban Futures, Inc. (unanimous, 5-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a list of road projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1. The body is also reviewing several professional services agreements for wastewater, traffic, and subdivision projects.

• Adoption of FY 2025-26 project list funded by Senate Bill 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act
• Agreement with Woodard & Curran for 2025 Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan not to exceed $181,985
• Agreement with Siegfried Engineering for North Ripon Road / River Road Intersection civil design not to exceed $125,000
• Purchase of seven replacement License Plate Reader cameras from Odin Systems, Inc. not to exceed $65,448.50
• Agreement with Fehr & Peers for North Ripon Road / River Road Intersection traffic signal design not to exceed $39,750

The council awarded a $1,521,980 contract to Knife River Construction for the Ripona Resurface Project and approved a $78,760 change order for additional landscaping repairs. It adopted Ordinance 930, allowing alcohol at bingo games, and approved several resolutions and professional services agreements. The council also denied a claim filed by Kyler Robert Weitzel.

• Awarded $1,521,980 contract to Knife River Construction for Ripona Resurface Project
• Approved $78,760 change order for additional landscaping repairs
• Adopted Ordinance 930 allowing alcohol at bingo games (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-13 to submit state‑funded road repair project list
• Adopted Resolution 25-14 accepting utility easement grant from Noosa Energy Storage, LLC
• Approved $50,000 amendment to MCR Engineering services agreement
• Approved $65,448.50 purchase of seven license plate reader cameras
• Denied claim filed by Kyler Robert Weitzel

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is convening for a special meeting to discuss one case of potential or pending litigation in closed session. The agenda contains no other substantive business items.

• Closed session regarding one case of potential or pending litigation

The council met on May 1, 2025 for a special session. A closed‑session discussion was held on a pending litigation matter, and staff received direction, but no reportable action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 a.m.

City Council - Workshop

The City Council will meet for an informal informational session to discuss future policy goals and their implementation. No official actions will be taken during this workshop.

• Strategic planning working session regarding future policy goals

The council met at the Ripon Police Department EOC to discuss strategic planning, budget overviews, staffing, and upcoming projects. Staff presented updates on finance, road projects, police and engineering staffing, growth policy, water supply, and recreation programs. No motions were voted on or actions approved.

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Planning Commission will vote on Resolution No. 25‑01, which recommends that the City Council adopt the 2023‑2031 Housing Element as part of the General Plan 2040. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the February 18, 2025 regular meeting. An appeal period of 10 days is provided, with an appeal fee of $628.00.

• Resolution No. 25‑01 – recommendation to adopt the 2023‑2031 Housing Element amendment to the General Plan 2040
• Approval of minutes from the Planning Commission regular meeting on February 18, 2025
• Public discussion time limited to 30 minutes total, max five minutes per speaker
• Appeal period for the agenda expires 10 days after the meeting; appeal fee is $628.00
• Live streaming of the meeting available via the City website

The commission approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also adopted Resolution 25‑01, unanimously recommending that the City Council adopt the 2023‑2031 Housing Element as part of the General Plan 2040. No other actions were taken. The appeal period for these agenda items is ten days, with a fee of $628.00.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑01 recommending City Council adopt 2023‑2031 Housing Element (unanimous)

Successor Agency - Regular Meeting

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency will approve a consent calendar item paying $330,150 to US Bank for debt service on the 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds. It will also adopt two resolutions: one approving the administrative budget for July 1 2025‑June 30 2026, and another approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the same period. No other business is listed.

• Payment of $330,150 to US Bank for debt service on 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds
• Resolution 24-1: approval of the agency’s administrative budget for July 1 2025‑June 30 2026
• Resolution 24-2: approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1 2025‑June 30 2026

The Ripon Redevelopment Successor Agency unanimously approved the minutes from its December 10, 2024 meeting. It also unanimously approved the consent calendar presented at the April 8, 2025 meeting. The consent calendar included a payment of $330,150 to US Bank for 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds debt service. No further business was taken.

• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved $330,150 payment to US Bank for 2020 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider approving financial transfers for street repairs, a policy for elected officials to use City Hall, and an amendment to the golf course lease. The meeting also includes the approval of invoices and contracts.

• Approve financial transfers for Street and Road Reserve Fund
• Approve policy for elected officials to use City Hall
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to Jack Tone Road Golf Course lease
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to Meadowood Development Agreement
• Approve Change Order No. 11 for Wastewater Treatment Plant monitoring

The City Council unanimously approved a Master Services Agreement with OpenGov Inc. for $119,180.55 and directed staff to add a technology maintenance fee to all building permits. Several resolutions were also adopted unanimously, including financial transfers to the Street and Road Reserve Fund, a policy allowing elected officials to use City Hall, and acceptance of the SJCOG FY 2025‑2026 plan. The council also approved multiple service contracts and gave a first reading to an ordinance amending the bingo code to permit alcohol.

• Approved $119,180.55 Master Services Agreement with OpenGov Inc. and added building‑permit fee (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑10 approving FY 2022‑23 & 2023‑24 transfers to Street and Road Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑11 establishing policy for elected officials to use City Hall (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑12 accepting SJCOG FY 2025‑26 financial plan (unanimous)
• Approved Telepath Corporation agreement for police radio maintenance ($56,197.80) (unanimous)
• Approved Price Paige & Company engagement letters for annual audits ($57,260.00) (unanimous)
• Approved Corona Environmental Consulting contract for Consumer Confidence Report ($45,000) (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 930 amending bingo to allow alcohol, passed 3‑1

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is convening a special meeting to discuss legal matters in closed session. The agenda contains no items for public decision or open discussion.

• Closed session regarding one case of potential or pending litigation
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding US ex rel HENDRIX v. J-M MANUFACTURING CO (Case Number: 21-56276)

The City Council met in closed session and voted 5‑0 to withdraw from the US ex rel Hendrix v. J‑M Manufacturing Co class action lawsuit. No other reportable actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 11:26 AM.

• Withdraw from US ex rel Hendrix v. J-M Manufacturing Co lawsuit (5-0)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet in a special session to discuss legal matters in closed session. The agenda consists of procedural items and litigation discussions.

• Closed session regarding one case of potential or pending litigation
• Conference with legal counsel regarding US ex rel HENDRIX v. J-M MANUFACTURING CO (Case Number: 21-56276)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider a public hearing to allocate Community Development Block Grant funds of $76,103 for a senior center interior rehabilitation project and $13,430 for public service programs. It will also recommend $32,121 of HOME program funds for low‑income down‑payment assistance administered by San Joaquin County. A resolution to vacation and abandon a portion of public right‑of‑way adjacent to 923 South Acacia Avenue will be presented. Additional items on the consent calendar include a flag pole purchase for the Fleet Maintenance Facility.

• Approve $76,103 CDBG funding for the Senior Center Interior Rehabilitation Project
• Approve $13,430 CDBG funding for public service programs
• Approve $32,121 HOME program funds for low‑income down‑payment assistance administered by San Joaquin County
• Adopt resolution to vacation and abandon a portion of public right‑of‑way adjacent to 923 South Acacia Avenue
• Approve purchase of a flag pole and flag for the Fleet Maintenance Facility, not to exceed $13,180

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a use permit for a convenience store and gas station and a site review for a new commercial building. The body will also review a partial right-of-way abandonment and appoint a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

• Use Permit (23-57) for a 5,198 sq ft convenience market with 6 fuel dispensers and a 4,320 sq ft retail building by SRB Properties, LLC
• Major Site Review (SR24-99) to demolish a structure and build a new commercial building at 229 W. Main Street
• Consistency review for partial right-of-way abandonment adjacent to 923 South Acacia Avenue
• Appointment of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will consider several professional services agreements, including a $36,000 contract with Pavletic Consulting for a five‑year utility rates plan. Additional items include a $5,000 architectural review for the Meadowood subdivision, a $2,750 water loss audit, and a $48,283.92 change order for the Community Center tennis courts. The council will also vote on a resolution to destroy certain financial records and review the quarterly investment report.

• Approve Pavletic Consulting LLC agreement up to $36,000 for utility rates plan (2026‑2030)
• Approve SKW & Associates agreement up to $5,000 for Meadowood subdivision architectural review
• Approve Provost & Pritchard Consulting agreement up to $2,750 for water loss audit validation
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for Community Center tennis courts up to $48,283.92
• Resolution to authorize destruction of certain financial records

City Council - Special Meeting

The Ripon City Council will hold a special meeting on Jan 22, 2025 at 4 PM. After a public comment period, the council will enter a closed session to consider one pending litigation case under California Government Code § 54956.9(e)(1). The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Public comment period for residents to address the mayor
• Closed session to discuss potential or pending litigation (1 case)
• Adjournment of the special meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The City Council will meet for a special session. The agenda consists of a closed session and adjournment.

• Closed session regarding one case of potential or pending litigation

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Ripon City Council will meet to approve a consent calendar of routine payments and resolutions, including the appointment of members to local boards and commissions for 2025. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss pending litigation and labor negotiations.

• Approval of $336,737.00 in sales tax and road tax payments
• Approval of $13,723.58 for Granicus legislative management system renewal
• Approval of $175,961.32 for Consolidated Engineering tennis courts project
• Resolution to appoint City Council members to boards and commissions for 2025
• Resolution to order an engineer's report for the City of Ripon's ten landscape maintenance districts