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, OCTOBER 18, 2022
6:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ONE MAIN STREET
RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571
1. CLOSED SESSION
None
2. 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
PRESENTATIONS
None
4. PUBLIC COMMENT - See instructions on Page 1
Two (2) 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/.
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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Item 6.7 was pulled for separate discussion/action. Zero (0) public comment was eceived. Motion by Council Member Okamura, second by Council Membel Nilliams and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved all remaining 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 October 4, 2022.
6.2 Revenue & Expenditure Fund Balance Report - Receive and file report for September 2022.
6.3 Budget & Audit Status Report - Receive and file report for September 2022.
6.4 Checks Register Report - Receive and file report for September 2022.
6.5 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 October 24, 2022 through November 22, 2022.
6.6 Approve Biennial Review and Update to Conflict of Interest Code for Designated Positions and Statement of Interest (Form 700) Filers - adopt Resolution No. 2022-078, updating the City's Conflict of Interest Code on biennial basis for Designated Positions and Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) filers.
6.7 Approve Purchase and Upfitting of Four Police Vehicles - adopt Resolution No. 2022-079, approving the purchase of four new police patrol vehicles from Rio Vista Ford in an amount not to-exceed $200,000, and "upfitting" the purchase with the installation of emergency lights and equipment.
6.8 Approve Mayor's Recommendation for Mosquito Abatement District - adopt Resolution No. 2022-080, approving the Mayor's nomination and appoint Council Member Walt Stanish to the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District for a term that will expire on December 15, 2022.
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MAYOR KOTT DIRECTED PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING:
6.7 Approve Purchase and Upfitting of Four Police Vehicles - adopt Resolution No. 2022-079, approving the purchase of four new police patrol vehicles from Rio Vista Ford in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000, and "upfitting" the purchase with the installation of emergency lights and equipment.
Zero (0) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Okamura, second by Council Member Stanish and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-026.
AYES: Council Members Okamura, Stanish, Williams, VM Dolk and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Consider Approval of a Land Exchange Agreement with Bill Dutra - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-081, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a land exchange agreement with Bill Dutra, exchanging City-owned property for Mr. Dutra property. This exchange will enhance Egbert Balfiek and provide residents with greater recreational opportunities, while simultaneously allowing Mr. Dutra to expand his business operations and create more employment opportunities.
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 No. 2022-081.
AYES: Council Members Okamura, Stanish, Williams, VM Dolk and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
7.2 Approve On-Call Rate and Fee Study Consultant Contract with NBS - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-082, approving an on-call Rate and Fee Study contract with NBS, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all documents.
Zero (0) public comment was received. Motion made by Council Member Williams, second by Council Member Okamura and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-082 with the modification that items exceeding the Interim City Manager's spending authority will be presented for approval before City Council.
Rio Vista City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2022 Page 4 of 6 AYES: Council Members Okamura, Stanish, Williams, VM Dolk and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
7.3 Approve Acceptance of $151,000 from the County of Solano to Provide Water Service Connections to Two Parcels on River Road - Adopt Resolution No. 2022-083, approving the acceptance of $151,000 from the County of Solano to provide water service connections to two parcels on River Road; and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all documents in forms acceptable to the City Attorney.
One (1) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Stanish, second by Council Member Okamura and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-083.
AYES: Council Members Okamura, Stanish, Williams, VM Dolk and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
Consider the Solano County Sheriff's Office's Offer to Provide Training for a Replacement Police Canine (K9) - Staff is requesting City Council to consider the Solano County Sheriff's Office to provide training for a replacement Police Canine (K-9) following the retirement of K-9 Rio.
One (1) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Stanish, second by Council Member Okamura and passed by the following roll call following for trement i cort picant a can a 5),
AYES: Council Members Okamura, Stanish, Williams, VM Dolk and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
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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 Interim City Manager
9.2 City Council
10. MATE FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FOR PRESSING
The following future agenda items were approved by the majority of the Council:
1. A future agenda item to discuss the City's existing parking standards for residential and commercial properties.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Kott adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
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