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Rio Vista City Council Meeting of February 21, 2023 Minutes Page 1 of 8
MEETING OF THE RIO VISTA CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR RONALD KOTT
VICE MAYOR WALT STANISH
COUNCIL MEMBER RICK DOLK
COUNCIL MEMBER SARAH DONNELLY
COUNCIL MEMBER EDWIN OKAMURA
BY TELECONFERENCE AND IN PERSON
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023
5:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ONE MAIN STREET
RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571
1. CLOSED SESSION
1.1 Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation/ Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to§ 54956.9(c): One Case
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 Dolk, Donnelly, Okamura, Vice Mayor Stanish and Mayor Kott
ABSENT: None
Mayor Kott reported that the City Council authorized staff for the City to enter into a settlement agreement with Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Jason Mac, Project Manager from California Department of Transportation (CalTrans), provided an informational presentation regarding upcoming I future Highway 12 improvements.
Three (3) public comments were received.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT - See instructions on Page 1
One (1) joint public comment was received from two individuals. 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-minutesl.
5. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
City Council Members should disclose any communications they have had on the agenda items at this time.
Zero (0) disclosure was made.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Item 6.1 O and Item 6.13 were pulled for separate discussion / action. Zero (0) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Okamura, second by Vice Mayor Stanish and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved all remaining Consent Calendar items:
AYES: Council Members Dolk Donnelly, Okamura, Vice Mayor Stanish and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
6.1 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023 and Special Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2023.
6.2 Revenue & Expenditure Fund Balance Report - Receive and file report for January 2023.
6.3 Budget & Audit Status Report- Receive and file report for January 2023.
6.4 Checks Register Report - Receive and file report for January 2023.
6.5 Monthly Report- Receive and file report for December 2022.
6.6 Terminate Proclamation of Local State of Emergency - City Council to consider approving the Proclamation which terminates the local State of Emergency.
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6.7 Waive the Final Reading by Substitution of the Title and Adopt Ordinance No. 001-2023 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rio Vista Amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Rio Vista Municipal Code for the Purpose of Amending Chapter 2.20 (General Board, Committee and Commission Provision), Chapter 2.21 (Planning Commission), Chapter 2.23 (Airport Advisory Commission), Chapter 2.24 (Public Safety Oversight Commission), Chapter 2.25 (Park and Recreation Commission); and Deleting Chapter 2.26 (Water and Wastewater Monitoring Committee) from the List of CouncilSanctioned Committees
6.8 Approve On-Call National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Consultant Contract with Larry Walker and Associates and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Task Order 1 - adopt Resolution No. 2023-007, approving the award of an On-Call NPDES consultant contract with Larry Walker and Associates (LWA) and authorize the City Manager to execute Task Order 1.
6.9 Provide Informational Report on the Airport Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) Request for Proposals (RFPs) Outcome - report to City Council on the outcome of the Airport FBO RFP process which ended on October 6, 2022.
6.10 Approve Recommended Mid Year Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2022 23 adopt Resolution No. 2023 008, approving the recommended Mid Year Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2022 23.
6.11 Formalize Prior City Council Approval of the Five-Year Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to Purchase Twelve (12) In-Car Camera (ICC) System for Police Vehicles and Additional Budget Appropriation of $17,052.04 Per Year from Fiscal Year 2023-2024 through Fiscal Year 2027-2028 - adopt Resolution No. 2023-009, formalizing the City Council action made during the January 17, 2023 regular meeting which approved the five-year contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. as well as the additional budget appropriation of $17,052.04 per year from Fiscal Year 2023-24 through Fiscal Year 2027-2028.
6.12 Approve the Annual Development Impact and Five-Year Fee Report (AB1600) for Fiscal Year 2021-22 - adopt Resolution No. 2023-010, approving the Annual Development Impact and Five-Year Fee Report (AB1600) for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and making findings as required by the Mitigation Fee Act.
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6.13 Acknowledge Findings Regarding Mini Storage, Appro'le a Reduction in Roadway Impact Fees from $259,284 to $45,628, and Authorize Staff to Prepare a Refund in the amount of $213,656 adopt Resolution No. 2023 011 , finding that mini storage generates significantly less traffic than general industrial land use designation, approving a reduction in Roadi.•;ay Impact Fees from $259,284 to $45,628, and authorizing staff to prepare a refund in the amount of $213,656.
MAYOR KOTT DIRECTED PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING:
6.10 Approve Recommended Mid-Year Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2022-23 - adopt Resolution No. 2023-008, approving the recommended Mid-Year Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
6.13 Acknowledge Findings Regarding Mini Storage, Approve a Reduction in Roadway Impact Fees from $259,284 to $45,628, and Authorize Staff to Prepare a Refund in the amount of $213,656 - adopt Resolution No. 2023-011, finding that mini storage generates significantly less traffic than general industrial land use designation, approving a reduction in Roadway Impact Fees from $259,284 to $45,628, and authorizing staff to prepare a refund in the amount of $213,656.
Item 6.10 and Item 6.13 were separately discussed. Zero (0) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Dolk, second by Council Member Donnelly and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved Item 6.10 and Item 6.13 in one motion:
AYES: Council Members Dolk Donnelly, Okamura, Vice Mayor Stanish and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Consider Submitted Funding Requests for the 2023 Veolia Community Fund - City Council to consider the submitted funding requests and provide funding recommendations to Veolia Water West Operating Services, Inc. regarding the 2023 Veolia Community Fund.
Zero (0) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Okamura, second by Council Member Donnelly and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved the funding recommendation below for the 2023 Veolia Community Fund:
Rio Vista City Council Meeting of February 21, 2023 Minutes Page 5 of 8 2023 VEOLIA COMMUNITY FUND
City Council Recommendation
Agency Requested Award
Amount Amount per
Council
Art and Music Center $10,000.00 $1,782.07
Rio Vista Foundation 2,600.00 2,391.20
Rio Vista Friends of the 907.64 907.66
Library
Rio Vision 3,500.00 1,118.00
Society of St. Vincent De 2,000.00 2,000.00
Paul, Saint Joseph Rio
Vista Conference
Soroptimist International 5,000.00 2,062.07
of Rio Vista
TOTAL $24,007.64 $10,261.00
City Attorney Ebrahimi advised all members of the City Council to disclose whether (1) he or she is currently holding a position as a service board member or director, and (2) he or she is receiving compensation as a service board member or director. City Attorney Ebrahimi further advised that member(s) of the City Council who are current service board members but are not receiving compensation and have no financial interest may freely participate in the process.
Council Member Donnelly disclosed that she is a member of the Soroptimist International of Rio Vista's Board of Directors, and that she is not being compensated for the position.
AYES: Council Members Dolk Donnelly, Okamura, Vice Mayor Stanish, and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
7.2 Provide Presentation and Information Addressing Options to Recharge Groundwater Resources - City Council to hear a presentation by staff addressing options to recharge groundwater resources and provide staff with direction.
City Attorney Ebrahimi presented before City Council regarding options to recharge groundwater resources.
Rio Vista City Council Meeting of February 21 , 2023 Minutes Page 6 of 8 City Council discussed the item and asked staff for clarification. City Council directed staff to consider the following:
1. Address options to recharge groundwater resources via the City's General Plan along with a follow-up ordinance to reinforce what would be included in the General Plan, and
2. Include "purple pipes" (recycled water) as it relates to recharging and / or conserving the City's groundwater resources and the wastewater treatment plant, and
· 3. Mayor Kott stated that he will invite United States General Services Administration (GSA) staff to do a presentation regarding the agency's scope and the City's level of water per the agency's data.
One (1) public comment was received.
No motion was made on this informational agenda item.
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
None
9. 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
None
9.2 City Council
Vice Mayor Stanish reported that the Airport Advisory Commission (AAC) updated the Airport Rules and Regulations, and that the draft document will be presented soon for City Council consideration and approval.
Vice Mayor Stanish, as the City's representative at the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District, shared information regarding mosquito season that could be exacerbated due to standing / "green" water and upcoming rains. Vice Mayor Stanish advised the public to call the Mosquito Abatement District at 707-437-1116 for assistance.
Rio Vista City Council Meeting of February 21 , 2023 Minutes Page 7 of 8 Council Member Donnelly reported that she attended the League of California Cities' New Mayors and Council Members Academy on January 18 through January 20, 2023.
10. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS (FOR PRESSING
MATTERS ONLY)
None
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kott adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Pam Caronongan, CMC, City Clerk
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