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The readout, delivered immediately after the city returned to open session, stated there was “no reportable action” beyond the authorization to counsel. The city did not provide further detail about the substance of the litigation in the public readout.

The closed‑session action authorizes the city to proceed with legal defense in the pending case; no settlement, agreement or other public action was announced and the council did not disclose a vote tally beyond saying the authorization was unanimous.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 10th, 2025 - City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","In a closed‑session readout, the Ripon City Council unanimously authorized the city’s legal counsel to defend the city in litigation filed by Liberty Self Storage LP concerning a dispute over development fees; no other reportable closed‑session actions were announced.","taxTitle","Ripon City, San Joaquin County, California","taxId",71922,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202052,"Police brief council on e‑bike and scooter rules; department steps up education and enforcement",490,3320000,3810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3788045-bc4dd9a675d9aeddaf9cf00cac696c86&start=3320&end=3810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3788045-bc4dd9a675d9aeddaf9cf00cac696c86/thumbnail_3320000.jpg","/articles/6202052/Ripon-City/San-Joaquin-County/California/Police-brief-council-on-ebike-and-scooter-rules-department-steps-up-education-and-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202052-3bc15b5608ca98a23e1f5fc519a1b00a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770406764&Signature=gg8rMYLE6xgdT9-AqZehIktLgXx8I5e4X8ua-7mBAv~fpLiKJlYEsLNDBpEjeR5crIijnOfRta8R8CLzPjLX8xRfPhyqdurZjoR4lWy-LgVZDCyaEYYG~5WFt5uwKJH~LR03ObZGj9-VD3X3YloeNFV57L9uvbKn60-GLfAFKeXxr4bT0rq7zCyfju7W3fJfj09Y9pgiqhCb5CoahPaeRCwXxlM4Ij-7zJ0Fi4ZGwFRkIOmQeT2iyCiT-CtZ5FFqQJk6P83tSdfIFwRdEbx5U56kyvQFY1AIzAKZbetj3qC4-mC8ovgJS0W1VoqN1~M5TMDDZKHxkizyeWWXAkXZ7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ripon Police Department presented an overview of electric bicycles (e‑bikes) and motorized scooters, reviewing state regulatory distinctions, safety requirements and the department’s ongoing education and enforcement program.

The police chief told the council that e‑bikes are classified into three classes and are generally treated as bicycles under California law. “E‑bikes are bicycles equipped with a small electric motor and rechargeable battery to assist with pedaling,” the chief said, and explained class 1 (pedal assist, 20 mph), class 2 (throttle assist, 20 mph) and class 3 (pedal assist, 28 mph; minimum age 16 and helmet required for all ages on class 3).

The presentation noted that state law recognizes e‑bikes as bicycles and that riders must follow bicycle traffic rules, yield to pedestrians, stop at stop signs and red lights, and use bike lanes where available. The chief said motorized scooters are treated differently under state law: operators must be at least 16 and must have a valid driver’s license or instructional permit. The chief reminded the council that motorized scooters “can only be operated on roads with a speed limit of 25 miles per hour or less” and that sidewalk riding for motorized scooters is prohibited; local downtown sidewalk ordinances may further restrict sidewalk use.

Council members asked about specific devices (motorized skateboards, one‑wheel devices and mobility scooters). The chief explained mobility scooters used by people with disabilities are allowed on sidewalks and in certain low‑speed roadway situations, while pocket bikes and unregistered dirt bikes are not street legal.

The department described steps it has taken to reduce unsafe riding: distributing informational pamphlets, social media posts, newsletter items, two bicycle safety rodeos this year, targeted enforcement and a rewards program that recognizes youth who follow the rules. The chief said officers will use warnings and education for first contacts and escalate to citations for repeat offenders; gift certificates for the rewards program were donated by local businesses.

The chief and council agreed public education is the department’s immediate priority and that enforcement will be used where education does not achieve compliance.","Ripon police presented state rules for e‑bikes and motorized scooters, outlined class distinctions and age/helmet requirements, and described outreach and targeted enforcement efforts to reduce unsafe riding on sidewalks and roadways.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202058,"Ripon staff previews $28.7 million proposed 2025–26 budget; CalPERS unfunded liability remains pressure point",1726,1591000,3317000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3788045-bc4dd9a675d9aeddaf9cf00cac696c86&start=1591&end=3317","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3788045-bc4dd9a675d9aeddaf9cf00cac696c86/thumbnail_1591000.jpg","/articles/6202058/Ripon-City/San-Joaquin-County/California/Ripon-staff-previews-287-million-proposed-202526-budget-CalPERS-unfunded-liability-remains-pressure-point","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202058-a3e5bc71439f1bcb6aa27ed5660f7ea6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770411060&Signature=eK7aO1PDgau1NfH56G1hW7SSn-zvNGWeNJZ2nSVho989S~~vv2JwAUF218TdwRy8ZAN6quf~13N6iGCMoqyh5QpxKEyAdgIpAQdi4z0ps1A0o6aZHALcLLgXAOnYubuUv5rad6AzpjiOfjhR83gcbb-IEKUhuUC9jxGb~uly9yTFqXKtRVXmv7Bku0ELQJLexCEJERjZX7jqF7MuoU24g~bRXXXlN1bC8zKgHHx80ju74SjUiKMRbfJiMpJKdXTm~VuOD3SkKda9Wa9INbogAJBbcFHeziyjHQM~zcsRdEFAY7qUw3lQFko2GI4SQjxRtu~N90K7ZFLyzs36visE4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City finance staff presented the proposed 2025–26 budget to the Ripon City Council, describing planned expenditures across the general fund, enterprise funds and capital projects and noting there is no final action tonight; a public hearing and council vote are scheduled for July.

Staff said the proposed total city budget for 2025–26 is about $28,650,000, roughly a 7% increase over the current year, with about 89% tied to the general fund and enterprise funds. The finance presentation traced revenue trends, noting sales tax — particularly fuel sales — has declined from its recent highs and that development‑related revenue is variable; general fund revenue was described at just under $18,500,000 in the draft budget.

On operating expenses, staff discussed personnel and benefits as the largest budget components. The presentation noted a continuing rise in CalPERS costs: the city’s unfunded liability is about $7 million and the city has roughly $2 million in a Section 115 trust. Warner (budget presenter) said that CalPERS payments have increased from about $500,000 annually in 2014 to $800,000 recently and projected they could rise to roughly $1,350,000 by 2030–31. Staff described the Section 115 trust as a tool to mitigate some long‑term pressure; the council will review policy options and possible transfers at annual planning sessions.

Staff also outlined staffing changes linked to expanded regional dispatch services: eight dispatch employees were added in prior years and the 2025–26 draft includes reclassifications and a proposed dispatch supervisor position that together carry an estimated fiscal impact just under $170,000.

The presentation included enterprise fund planning: staff said a five‑year water, sewer and refuse rate study is under way with draft increases shown in the budget of 5% for water, 5% for sewer and about 15% for garbage pending the engineering rate study. Staff said final rates will be brought back for council approval following the study.

Capital projects highlighted included ongoing street and road resurfacing and reconstruction plans (Area 1 and an upcoming Area 3 design), a downtown circulation master plan estimated around $11 million (staff said they will pursue grants and phase the work), and the successful financial recovery trends at Midland Sports Park (staff said the park’s maintenance cost recovery rose from about 50% historically to roughly 83–87% in recent years depending on the year reviewed).

Staff emphasized the budget is still a draft and that council direction and the July public hearing could alter recommended actions. No formal council action was taken during the meeting.","City staff presented the proposed 2025–26 budget, a draft $28.65 million plan, and warned that rising CalPERS unfunded liability payments and other cost pressures will require long‑term strategies including a Section 115 trust and periodic transfers.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6202064,"Ripon council adopts 2023–2031 housing element after public hearing",878,662000,1540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3788045-bc4dd9a675d9aeddaf9cf00cac696c86&start=662&end=1540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3788045-bc4dd9a675d9aeddaf9cf00cac696c86/thumbnail_662000.jpg","/articles/6202064/Ripon-City/San-Joaquin-County/California/Ripon-council-adopts-20232031-housing-element-after-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202064-492e15fb981a49602e3440f1f10610fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770406867&Signature=OBhM9hwqQg4TeBESZcA-T8vL-v4fr9qfvYHiCKD6JjWyJwHhITvd16gKZBm5HdnKcrk1ZQRcfEuwhsWf7YpwSw2R0WcQhft67CWGWl6nzrUyGeSi9eHCZF7TDgGtOSZI6TWLVqFBKjOkdKwCCbSMUZvcUW5dyA8XSsxtREeWzDm-dZULtO7M2ibA9W1Tk6CZcHD74ouAvR1EMKOyyK2Rt0QyNWv1mhn6UUpx2qrveyJrc0cGoNBp9XNhLLrzhMHp56NAVzDZYfhBzFqya8vtv-imj12MKlTL~HOwgWVwVbCICc10VZZAyNCzJlsNh0r3W2iheiUNRjLH3sZAHj63nQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ripon City Council voted to adopt the 2023–2031 Housing Element, a required component of the city’s General Plan, following a public hearing and staff presentation.

The housing element establishes how Ripon will accommodate its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and spells out goals, policies and programs the city will use over the eight-year cycle. Planning consultant Beth Thompson of De Novo Planning Group told the council that “the housing element is 1 of the required elements of the city's general plan, and it is on a different cycle than the remainder of the general plan,” and reviewed the documents and outreach steps the city completed before tonight’s adoption.

The plan shows Ripon’s RHNA allocation at 1,424 units. Thompson summarized the income-band breakdown included in the draft: 347 units assigned to the very low-income group, 218 to the low‑income group, 255 to the moderate group and 604 to above‑moderate income households. Thompson told the council the city currently has roughly 259 units in approved projects and that the overall capacity in identified vacant and underutilized sites exceeds 2,000 units, which the consultant said “is more than adequate to accommodate the city's RHNA.”

During public comment, Jennifer Stone, housing specialist for Valley Mountain Regional Center, urged the council to consider people with intellectual and developmental disabilities when implementing the element. Stone noted the incomes of some of her clients and said, “typically the amount that our individuals would, receive if they are not working is about $20,000 a year,” which places many of them in the extremely low‑income category.

Planning staff said the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) completed an initial review and issued a letter with findings; under current practice HCD provides a detailed letter and expects jurisdictions to revise and resubmit. Staff told the council adoption tonight triggers a resubmittal and a follow‑up state review period; the city’s resolution includes language allowing staff to make minor clarifying edits that HCD may request during its subsequent review.

Councilmember Zidevart introduced the item and the council moved to adopt the resolution to amend the general plan to include the 2023–2031 Housing Element. The council clerk called the vote and the council approved the resolution; the meeting record indicates the item was adopted (the transcript does not contain a roll‑call tally in the public portion).

Officials said adoption does not obligate the city to build housing directly but is the policy and regulatory framework Ripon must maintain to allow, encourage and facilitate developers and other partners to build housing consistent with state law and the RHNA allocation.

Next steps include resubmitting the adopted document to HCD for the state’s follow‑up review and implementing the programs listed in the element, including site rezonings and program timelines where required by state guidance.","The Ripon City Council adopted the city’s 2023–2031 housing element, a required update to the general plan that documents how Ripon will accommodate its Regional Housing Needs Allocation. The council approved the resolution after a public hearing; the plan will be resubmitted to the state for further review.","actionData","errors"]

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