Ripon City Council Minutes

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008 - 7:00 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION:                (Held prior to the Regular meeting)

Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to §95357 of the California Government Code regarding Ripon Farm Service.

ROLL CALL: Council Members Elden R. Nutt, Dean Uecker, Mike Restuccia, Vice-Mayor Chuck Winn, Mayor Curt Pernice

Others Present: Engineer Kevin Werner, City Attorney Tom Terpstra.

There being no further business, the Closed Session was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was called to order as indicated at 7:00 p.m. with Council Member Restuccia leading in the Pledge Allegiance to the Flag

INVOCATION: Leon Compton gave the invocation.

ROLL CALL: Council Members Elden R. Nutt, Dean Uecker, Mike Restuccia, Vice-Mayor Chuck Winn, Mayor Curt Pernice

OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Leon Compton, City Engineer Kevin Werner, City Attorney Tom Terpstra, Planning Director Ken Zuidervaart, City Clerk Lynette Van Laar, Deputy City Clerk Jeanne D. Hall, Information Systems Technician Dan Brannon, Police Chief Richard Bull, Recreation Director Kye Stevens, Augusta Harms, Bea Azevedo, Eilene Milhollun, Alan Milhollun, Stephanie Hobbs, G. Kohl, Roz Combley, Brittany Norris, Kaitlin Paredes, Cierra Reed, Ryan McDonald, Alex Hoff, Samuel Hernick, Brandy Dunn, Lisa Suender, Ed Newland, Kurt & Sandy Hodges, Erlynne Hubbard, Iris Soto, Trevor Lechleiter, Haley Hagemann, Navid Fardanesh, Noel Hallett, Jessica Marin, Alex Hale, Jesse Hernandez.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION: No one from the public wished to speak at this time.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED (RESTUCCIA, NUTT) AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR RIPON CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 2008.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED): MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED (RESTUCCIA, NUTT) AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS POSTED.

CONSENT CALENDAR, continued:

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MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED (RESTUCCIA, NUTT) AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR.

MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED (RESTUCCIA, UECKER) AND CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE TO WAIVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 762.

AYES:              Restuccia, Uecker, Nutt, Winn, Pernice

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         None

ABSTAIN:       None

Chief Bull said that, in October 2007, the Department purchased a motorcycle with grant funds. He said that the officer is fully trained on the motorcycle, but he does not live in Ripon. Without Council’s consent, the officer cannot take the bike home. There are already rust and maintenance issues because of being parked outside, so they need some type of housing for the bike.

Council Member Nutt said he sees officers from other communities, who live here, bring their bikes home, and they take care of them. He said the Council should consider letting our officer take his bike home, or store it at the Corporation Yard when the officer is off duty for several days. Nutt said that if the Department were to buy more motorcycles, then the shelter would have to be enlarged.

Bull said that they looked into the issue, and every other agency allows the officers to take the bikes home. This would have to have Council’s approval.

Vice Mayor Winn asked where the officer lives.

Bull said he lives south of Modesto within the 25-miles radius.

Winn said he agrees with Nutt. He said he has had experience with motor officers, and they are more likely to take care of the bikes when they take them home. Because of the officer’s responsibilities here, most of his riding is at low speed. The important thing is to get as much experience as possible. Winn said that looking ahead at Item 5B, there is money needed for a bathroom in the trailer. He suggested that the money should be spent on the bathroom, and the officer should be allowed to take the bike home. If there is a problem in the future, then the Council can revisit the issue.

Council Member Restuccia asked about the cost of the motorcycle, and the cost to use it.

Bull said the bike cost about $24,000.00 with another $18,000.00 in police equipment added. It uses about $4,000.00 is fuel per year, and should last 100,000 miles or 10 years. Bull added that the bike would probably be replaced sooner than 10 years.

MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED (WINN, RESTUCCIA) AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO ADOPT A POLICY THAT THE MOTOR OFFICER IS ALLOWED TO TAKE HIS MOTORCYCLE HOME, AND KEEP IT IN A SECURE LOCATION, AND THE CHIEF WAS DIRECTED TO SET A LIMIT ON MILAGE OUT OF TOWN.

DISCUSSION ITEMS, continued:

Chief Bull said that when they are on location with the trailer for 10 to 12 hours at a time, it is better to have the trailer self-contained.

MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED (RESTUCCIA, NUTT) AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A GARRETT CUSTOM TRAILER WITH A BATHROOM.

Chief Bull said that Bob Winget will be accepted into the Officers’ Memorial in Washington, D.C. on May 13, 2008. Winget’s family will also be there. He said the group would like to be there on behalf of Winget and his family.

Council Member Uecker asked who pays for the family.

Bull said the Memorial Committee pays for the lodging, but he doesn’t know what else.

MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED (RESTUCCIA, NUTT) AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE LT. ORMONDE, OFFICER SWEETEN, AND CHIEF BULL TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL EVENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND TO PAY THE AIRFARE FOR THE WINGET FAMILY IF IT IS NOT ALREADY COVERED.

DISCUSSION ITEMS, continued:

Recreation Director Stevens said he will put the request to appoint a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission to this committee on the next agenda.

Mayor Pernice introduced Greg Feddersen.

Feddersen said he has lived in Ripon since 2004, and has been in the golf industry since 2003. He said he works at the Elkhorn Country Club in Stockton, and in one year he will have his P.G.A. Class A license. He is the Tournament Director, has run the Junior Program, and is the liaison with the maintenance crew. Prior to his golf career, he was in the restaurant industry for 23 years as an Executive Chef and General Manager for three corporations. Feddersen said it would be an honor to serve on this committee.

MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED (RESTUCCIA, NUTT) AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 5 - 0 TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF GREG FEDDERSEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER DEAN UECKER TO THE GOLF COURSE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE; AND APPROVES AN APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO THIS COMMITTEE.

Roz Combley, representing the Community and Youth Commission, said the Commission is supporting the Ripon Community Athletic Foundation as co-organizers. She said that the run is to benefit the health of the community. She said the Commission voted in 2007 to support the new Stouffer Field revitalization project as the goal for the committee. She said this will be a minimal cost to the City. She said that on May 10, there will be a 5K walk/run, a 10K run, and also events for ages 9 and under. She requested that the Council waive all fees. She said the Foundation has a $1 million liability policy and they will carry most of the financial burden.

Vice Mayor Winn commended the Commission for the work they have done, and the focus on the community becoming more physically fit. He asked about the details of the route.

Chief Bull said that he and Public Works Director Johnston have worked out the route.

MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED (WINN, RESTUCCIA) AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO WAIVE THE $1,523.65 COSTS FOR THE SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME FOR THE RIPON COMMUNITY ATHLETIC FOUNDATION FOR THE SPECIAL EVENT TO BE HELD ON MAY 10, 2008.

Discussion before the vote:

Council Member Restuccia asked if the entry fee money goes to the commission.

Stephanie Hobbs said that all the profits go to the Ripon Community Athletic Foundation Stouffer Field project.

Council Member Uecker asked if this will be advertised as a co-event.

Hobbs said they are putting the Commission Logo on the event advertising. She said the event is being sponsored by Brocchini Farms.

REPORTS

City Administrator: No Report

City Attorney: No Report

City Engineer: Werner said the Engineering Department will have a booth at the Almond Blossom Festival on Saturday from noon to 6:00 p.m.

Planning Director: No Report

Chief of Police: No Report

Recreation Director: No Report

Director of Public Works: Absent

City Council: Nutt said that the Lions Club will host a spaghetti feed on Thursday, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Also, the American Legion Hall will be serving brats and beans. They will not be serving beer so the event will be more family friendly.

Uecker said that the Police Activities League is selling tickets to the carnival for half price. Tickets are also available at the Fire Department or at City Hall.

Nutt said that if you buy a book of tickets, they can be turned in for a wrist-band to be used for unlimited rides. This is available on Thursday, Friday, or Sunday, but not on Saturday.

Winn announced that the PAL officer, Michele Fay, had baby boy last Wednesday. Winn also said that City Engineer Werner gave a very good presentation at the Ripon Rotary about the downtown project.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

Ripon Community Redevelopment Agency Minutes

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008

AFTER COUNCIL MEETING

ROLL CALL: Directors Elden R. Nutt, Dean Uecker, Michael P. Restuccia, Vice-Chairman Chuck Winn, Chairman Curt Pernice.

OTHERS PRESENT: Executive Director Leon Compton, City Engineer Kevin Werner, City Attorney Tom Terpstra, Secretary Ken Zuidervaart, City Clerk Lynette Van Laar, Deputy City Clerk Jeanne D. Hall, Information Systems Technician Dan Brannon, Police Chief Richard Bull, Recreation Director Kye Stevens, Augusta Harms, Bea Azevedo, Eilene Milhollun, Alan Milhollun, Stephanie Hobbs, G. Kohl, Roz Combley, Brittany Norris, Kaitlin Paredes, Cierra Reed, Ryan McDonald, Alex Hoff, Samuel Hernick, Brandy Dunn, Lisa Suender, Ed Newland, Kurt & Sandy Hodges, Erlynne Hubbard, Iris Soto, Trevor Lechleiter, Haley Hagemann, Navid Fardanesh, Noel Hallett, Jessica Marin, Alex Hale, Jesse Hernandez.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION: No one from the public wished to speak at this time.

APPROVE THE MINUTES of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting of February 5, 2008.

MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED (RESTUCCIA, NUTT) AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 2008.

CONSENT CALENDAR

CONSENT CALENDAR, continued:

MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED (RESTUCCIA, UECKER) AND CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 P.M.