Council Member Position 5· 2026-2028
Eric Ripley
Deer Park
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 14:45
- Avg per meeting
- 2:28
- Segments
- 289
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Top issues during term (20)
Property Variance Requests
Private investment in commercial property development.
FY 2026-2027 Budget Planning
General Fund operating expenditures are proposed at $58,801,798, supported by conservative revenue estimates and a maintained $0.72 property tax rate.
Industrial Rezoning on Red Bluff Road
Private commercial development with potential property tax contributions.
Commercial Parking Layout and Pedestrian Safety
Private commercial investment.
Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades
Bar screen repair costs $145,183.22.
Accessory Building Height Variance at 1201 East Pasadena Boulevard
None.
Short-Term Rental Regulation
No direct city cost; could affect rental property income for owners.
Agreement Amendment and Investment Policy Adoption
Directly governs how corporation funds are invested and managed over the fiscal year.
Marathon Pipeline Franchise Agreement
Brings a $1,500 annual franchise fee plus $1,000 initial fee to the city.
Fire Department Equipment Procurement
Bunker gear purchases totaled $53,713.76 to outfit new cadets and replace aging gear.
Golf Ball Hazards and Property Damage
Unknown at this time.
San Jacinto Park Improvements
Park amenity upgrade financed through municipal purchasing agreements.
Dow Park Drainage and Parking Lot Improvements
Projects are funded through existing CDC allocations and capital improvement plans.
E-Bike and Scooter Safety Regulations
None significant beyond potential administrative enforcement costs.
Mobile Food Truck and Ice Cream Vendor Regulation
Standardizes permitting and licensing fees for mobile food vendors.
Interlocal Agreement Amendment and District Investment Policy
Directs the administrative management of district investments, facilities, and personnel resources.
FCPEMSD Board Leadership and Membership Transition
None.
Fire Department Equipment Procurement
$53,550 funded through the current fiscal year budget.
Street parking congestion
School Resource Officer (SRO) Program
Funded through interlocal agreement allocations between the city and school district.
Decisions during term (365)
Recorded while Ripley was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Election of Officers
Approval of July 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Adoption of Annual Investment Policy
Approval of Quarterly Report
Rescheduling January 25, 2027 Meeting Time
Consent calendar
Accept completion of 10-Inch Waterline Improvements on Center Street
Clinical Affiliation Agreement with San Jacinto Community College District
Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant
Dow Foundation grant
Wells Fargo Depository Bank Services Agreement extension
CCPD Agreement Amendment 1-20
FCPEMSD Agreement Amendment 1-20
Ordinance 4732 — Marathon Pipe Line franchise
Ordinance 4741 — Jimmy Burke Activity Center fees
Ordinance 4742 — Short-term rental prohibition
Ordinance 4743 — Associate Judge appointment
Golf course mowers purchase
Parks truck purchase
Motorola radios purchase
Voting record (8)
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