On October 17, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration would end on February 28, 2023.
As a result, starting on March 1, 2023, the Rio Vista City Council and all City Committees and Commissions are required to meet according to the standard Brown Act Rules that require in-person attendance unless specific guidelines are met to allow remote participation. Additionally, a majority of the legislative body must participate in person.
Members of the public will continue to have the ability to access the meetings via call-in line or internet-based service line even though the COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration would be lifted. City staff will continue to hold meetings via the "hybrid meeting" model (by teleconference and in person) through the following:
1. Providing details on the agenda on how to access the meeting and give public comment.
2. Providing the public an opportunity to comment pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 and allowing a reasonable amount of time during public comment for a person to register, login, and comment.
3. Monitoring the call-in line and/or internet-based service line to ensure that no disruption hinders access or ability to comment.
The public may participate and provide public comments in person or via Zoom Meeting.
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Public comments will no longer be read into the record. Comments must be sent to [email protected]. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Pam Caronongan at 707-37 4-6567, to make alternative arrangements to submit public comment.
Rio Vista City Council Meeting of March 7, 2023 Minutes Page 1 of 5
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, MARCH 7, 2023
6:00 P.M. - REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ONE MAIN STREET
RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571
1. CLOSED SESSION
1.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9; Noah Brown v. City of Rio Vista, ET AL.
1.2 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9; Natalie Rafferty, Eastern District of California Court Case No. 2:19-CV-02180-TLN-CKD
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, and Mayor Kott ABSENT: Vice Mayor Stanish
Mayor Kott announced that the City Attorney was given direction during Closed Session.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Kott made a Proclamation that March 2023 is Red Cross Month
4. PUBLIC COMMENT - See instructions on Page 1
One (1) public comment was received .
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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.
Zero (0) disclosures were made.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Public comment was or was not received. Motion by Council Member Dolk, second by Council Member Okamura and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved all Consent Calendar items:
AYES: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, Okamura, and Mayor Kott NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Stanish
6.1 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2023, and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023.
6.2 Monthly Report - Received and filed report for January 2023. 6.3 River Delta Unified School District (RDUSD) Application for Use of School Facilities Permit and Use of School District Facilities Rental Fee Schedule - Received and filed.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Adopt Provisions for the Newly Established Municipal Rates and Utilities Committee and Approve Nominations for Three (3) Newly Created Committee Member Positions - adopt Resolution No. 2023- 012, approving provisions for the newly established Municipal Rates and Utilities Committee and approve five (5) nominations for Committee Member Positions.
Zero (0) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Dolk, second by Council Member Okamura and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-012.
AYES: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, Okamura, and
Mayor Kott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Stanish
Rio Vista City Council Meeting of March 7, 2023 Minutes Page 3 of 5 Motion by Council Member Okamura, second by Council Member Donnelly and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved the appointment of all nominees for the newly established Municipal Rates and Utilities Committee.
AYES: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, Okamura, and
Mayor Kott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Stanish
7.2 Approve Nomination for One (1) Vacant Commissioner Position at the Park and Recreation Commission - City Council consider and approve nomination to fill one (1) vacant Commissioner position at the Park and Recreation Commission. The vacancy was created due to the resignation of Commissioner Nora Crane.
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 appointment of Daniel Schindler to the Park and Recreation Commission.
AYES: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, Okamura, and
Mayor Kott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Stanish
7.3 Approve First (1 st) Amendment to the Interim City Manager Agreement - adopt Resolution No. 2023-013, approving the First (1 st) Amendment of the Interim City Manager Agreement with Phil Carter which extends the term to June 20, 2023 and authorizes expenditure of up to $63,285.00 on compensation and benefits for the extended term.
Zero (0) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Donnelly, second by Council Member Dolk and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution 2023-013, approving the First (1 st) Amendment to the Interim City Manager Agreement.
AYES: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, Okamura, and
Mayor Kott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Stanish
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7.4 City of Isleton Request to Transfer Wastewater to the City of Rio Vista - City Council to consider the request from the City of Isleton and provide direction to staff.
Five (5) written public comments were received. One (1) in-person public comment was received. One (1) virtual public comment was received.
Mr. Charles Bergson, City Manager of the City of Isleton, made a presentation and answered questions.
Council consensus was not to receive wastewater from the City of Isleton.
The City Council authorized the Mayor to sign a conflict waiver for the City Attorney.
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 - none
10. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS (FOR PRESSING
MATTERS ONLY)
The following future agenda items were approved by the majority of the Council:
1. A future agenda item regarding reviewing the Rio Vista Municipal Code as it pertains to the requirements to serve alcoholic beverages during special events.
2. A future agenda item regarding a possible joint use agreement between the City of Rio Vista and the River Delta Unified School District (RDUSD).
11. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Kott adjourned the meeting at 7: 13 p.m.
Pam Caronongan,e,1C, City Clerk
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