The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-037, finding a proclaimed state of emergency exists in the jurisdiction of the City related to the COVID-19 virus pandemic and that conditions of that emergency pose a threat to meeting attendees' health and safety such that City legislative body meetings may be held via teleconference pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e) so long as the City (1) posts notice and agendas as otherwise provided by the Brown Act and applicable law, (2) allows members of the public to access the meeting via call-in line or internet-based service line, (3) provides details on the agenda on how to access the meeting and give public comment, (4) provides an opportunity to comment pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 and allows a reasonable amount of time during public comment for a person to register, login, and comment, and (5) monitors the call-in line and/or internet-based service line to ensure no disruption hinders access or ability to comment, if there is, take no action until public access is restored. The City is not required to provide a location to attend in-person. The City is complying with these requirements and taking all reasonable steps to ensure that any member of the public may attend, participate, and watch the City's legislative bodies conduct their business. The public may participate and provide public comment in person or via Zoom Meeting.
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RIO VISTA CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR RONALD KOTT
VICE MAYOR RICK DOLK
COUNCIL MEMBER EDWIN OKAMURA
COUNCIL MEMBER WALT STANISH
COUNCIL MEMBER ROBIE WILLIAMS
REGULAR MEETING-BY TELECONFERENCE AND IN PERSON
MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
5:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ONE MAIN STREET
RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571
CLOSED SESSION
1.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9; Bobby Brooks v. City of Rio Vista, Superior Court Case No. FCS 055769
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - CLOSED
SESSION REPORT
Mayor Kott called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Council Members Okamura, Stanish, Williams, VM Dolk and Mayor Kott
ABSENT: None
City Council has given staff direction regarding this Closed Session Item #1.1.
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT - See instructions on Page 1
Three (3) public comments were received. For public comment content, for any item on the agenda, view the video of the meeting available on the city's website http://riovistacity.com/meeting-agenda-minutes/.
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5. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
City Council Members should disclose any communications they have had on the agenda items at this time.
No disclosure was made.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Zero (0) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Okamura, second by Council Member Williams and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved all Consent Calendar items:
AYES: Council Members Okamura, Stanish, Williams, VM Dolk and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
6.1 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022.
6.2 Revenue & Expenditure Fund Balance Report - Receive and file report for August 2022.
6.3 Budget & Audit Status Report - Receive and file report for August 2022.
6.4 Checks Register Report - Receive and file report for August 2022.
6.5 Waive the Final Reading by Substitution of the Title and Adopt Ordinance No. 009-2022 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rio Vista to amend 12.16 and 12.20 of the Rio Vista Municipal Code relating to Camping and Storage of Personal Property on Public Streets and in Public Areas.
6.6 Reaffirm and continue adoption of Resolution No. 2022-037, finding and ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Gavin Newsom (March 4, 2020) as applicable in the City and authorizing teleconference meetings of legislative bodies of the City pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act - Brown Act Government Code Section 54953(E) with in-person option for the period of September 24, 2022 through October 23, 2022.
ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Acknowledge the Retirement of Police Canine (K-9) Rio and Approving Conveyance Agreement with Officer Jesse Irvin - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-072, acknowledging the retirement of K-9 Rio and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Officer Jesse Irvin, conveying K-9 Rio to him, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Rio Vista City Council Meeting of September 20, 2022 Minutes Page 3 of 5 One (1) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Stanish, second by Council Member Williams and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution 2022-072.
AYES: Council Members Okamura, Stanish, Williams, VM Dolk and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
Consider Withdrawing from the Solano Animal Control Authority (SACA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a Fee-for-Service Agreement with Solano County Sheriff's Office for Animal Control Field Services - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-073, withdrawing the City of Rio Vista from SACA; and adopt Resolution No. 2022-074, approving the City to enter into a Fee- for-Service agreement with the Solano County Sheriff's Office for animal control field services.
Zero (0) public comment was received.
Motion by Council Member Okamura, second by Vice Mayor Dolk and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution 2022- AYES: Council Members Okamura, Stanish, Williams, Vice Mayor Dolk and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
Motion by Council Member Williams, second by Vice Mayor Dolk and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution 2022- AYES: Council Members Okamura, Stanish, Williams, VM Dolk and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
None
REPORTS
At this point in the meeting, the City Council receives information-only reports or comments on jurisdictional matters from those listed below:
9.1 City Manager
9.2 City Council
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10. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS (FOR PRESSING
MATTERS ONLY)
None
11. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Kott adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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Pam Caronongan, CMC City Clerk
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