San Joaquin County remains in Purple Tier, prohibiting inside public gatherings at Ripon City Hall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s there today that a joint meeting of the Ripon City Council and the Ripon Planning Commission is scheduled to convene at 5 p.m.

They’ll discuss the Diamond Pet Food expansion project calling for a fourth production line.

In-person attendance will not be permitted at this meeting.

According to City of Ripon officials, this workshop will “provide the public an opportunity to learn more about the project and ask questions as it relates to the Environmental Impact Report, including the Odor Management Plan.”

Those interested in participating an do so via Zoom should notify Jane Kilgore at the City of Ripon by 3 p.m. today by calling 209.599.2108 or emailing jkilgore@cityofripon.org.

Anyone can watch the meeting on YouTube (www.youtube.com/c/cityofriponca) but note that comments made here will not be considered part of the official record or be shared by the City Council or Planning Commission.

For more information, call Kilgore at 209.599.2108.