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JOINT MEETING OF THE RIO VISTA CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF RIO VISTA
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR RONALD KOTT
VICE MAYOR WALT STANISH
COUNCIL MEMBER RICK DOLK
COUNCIL MEMBER SARAH DONNELLY
COUNCIL MEMBER EDWIN OKAMURA
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
RONALD KOTT (CHAIR)
WALT STANISH (VICE CHAIR)
BOARD MEMBER RICK DOLK
BOARD MEMBER SARAH DONNELLY
BOARD MEMBER EDWIN OKAMURA
BY TELECONFERENCE AND IN PERSON
1. CLOSED SESSION
JOINT MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ONE MAIN STREET
RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571
1.1 Conference regarding Public Employee Recruitment. pursuant to Government Code §54957. Position: City Manager
1.2 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code§ 54956.9 (Fleck v. Estate of Ruth Joseph, City of Rio Vista, Shea Homes, Trilogy at Rio Vista Master Associatiora, Trilogy Phase 10 Marks Ranch LLC, Solano County Superior Court Case n o. FCS054824) Rio Vista City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting of April 18, 2023 Minutes Page 2 of 8
2. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - CLOSED
SESSION REPORT
Mayor Kott called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
PRESENT: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, Okamura, Vice Mayor Stanish and Mayor Kott
ABSENT: None
Mayor Kott announced that City Council had provided staff direction during Closed Session.
3. PRESENTATIONS
1. Badge Pinning and Oath of Office Ceremony for new Fire Department Battalion Chief Adam Pfenning
Fire Chief Armstrong did the introductions. City Clerk Caronongan administered the oath-taking ceremony for new Battalion Chief Pfenning.
2. Presentation from Chris Lee, Interim General Manager- Solano County Water Agency I Solano Groundwater Sustainability Agency regarding the Solano Subbasin and the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP)
After the presentation, Chris Lee responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council and meeting attendees. Two (2) public comments were received.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT - (Time Limit - 5 minutes per speaker) Members of the audience may comment on any item of interest to the public within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and any item specifically agendized. Each person will be allowed three minutes, or less if a large number of requests are received on a particular subject, all subject to the Mayor's direction. With certain exceptions, the City Council may not discuss or take action on items that are not on the agenda. Members of the audience wishing to address a specific agendized item are encouraged to offer their public comment during consideration of that item. If you wish to offer public comment or speak on any item on the agenda, please complete a speaker form (voluntary) and deliver it to the City Clerk prior to the discussion of the item or otherwise indicate your desire to speak to an item. When your name is called or you are recognized by the Mayor, please stand, make your way to the podium, and present your comments.
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.
No disclosure was made.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Zero (0) public comment was received. Motion by Vice Mayor Stanish, second by Council Member Dolk and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved all 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 April 4, 2023.
6.2 Revenue & Expenditure Fund Balance Report - Receive and file report for March 2023.
6.3 Budget & Audit Status Report - Receive and fi le report for March 2023.
6.4 Checks Register Report - Receive and file report for March 2023.
6.5 Monthly Report- Receive and file report for February 2023.
6.6 Approve the Disposition of Records in Compliance with the City of Rio Vista's Records Retention Schedule adopt Resolution No. 2023 025, approving the disposition or purging of certain records under the custody of the Rio Vista Police Department (RVPD).
Item 6.6 was pulled off the Agenda, to be heard at a later meeting date.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 PUBLIC HEARING
City of Rio Vista 2023-2031 Housing Element (6th Cycle) - adopt Resolution No. 2023-026, approving the City of Rio Vista 2023-2031 Housing Element (6th Cycle).
Jennifer Gastelum, Principal, from PlaceWorks provided the presentation before City Council.
Public Hearing opened at 6:49 p.m. and closed at 6:52 p.m. One (1) public comment was received.
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Motion by Council Member Okamura, second by Vice Mayor Stanish and passed by the following roll call vote, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-026 which approved the City of Rio Vista 2023-2031 Housing Element (6th Cycle).
AYES: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, Okamura, Vice Mayor Stanish, and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
7.2 PUBLIC HEARING
Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 003-2023, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rio Vista Adopting by Reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code with Local Amendments Added by Repealing and Replacing Chapters
15.04.030 and 15.04.080 of the Rio Vista Municipal Code - waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduce Ordinance No. 003- 2023, adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code with local amendments.
Public Works Director Borre provided the oral report before City Council.
Public Hearing opened at 6:55 p.m. and closed at 6:59 p.m. One (1) public comment was received.
Motion by Council Member Donnelly, second by Council Member Dolk and passed by the following roll call vote, City Council introduced and waived the First Reading of Ordinance No. 003-2023.
AYES: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, Okamura, Vice Mayor Stanish, and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
OPEN JOINT MEETING OF THE RIO VISTA CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF RIO VISTA
7.3 PUBLIC HEARING
The Successor Agency will be asked to consider and adopt Successor Agency Resolution No. 2023-001, approving the dissolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rio Vista.
The City Council will be asked to consider and adopt City Council Resolution No. 2023-027, acknowledging and upholding the Successor Agency's approval to dissolve.
Rio Vista City Council/Successor Agency Joint Meeting of April 18, 2023 Minutes Page 5 of 8 The Successor Agency and the City Council will respectively be asked to approve the draft Solano Consolidated Oversight Board staff report and resolution along with the accompanying documents to complete the dissolution of the Successor Agency; and to formalize their understanding that this staff recommendation and the resulting adoption of their resolutions should they approve them, will be contingent on the approval and action of the Solano Consolidated Oversight Board.
Interim City Manager Carter provided the oral report before City Council.
Public Hearing opened at 7:02 p.m. and closed at 7:03 p.m. Zero (0) public comment was received.
Motion by Council Member Dolk, second by Vice Mayor Stanish and passed the following roll call vote, City Council:
1. Adopted Successor Agency Resolution No. 2023-001, approving the dissolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rio Vista; and
2. Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-027, acknowledging and upholding the Successor Agency's approval to dissolve.
AYES: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, Okamura, Vice Mayor Stanish, and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
7.4 Provide Presentation Regarding Rio Vista Fire Department Operations - receive a presentation on the current operations of the Rio Vista Fire Department, consider and discuss the Working Draft Operations Plan and overtime analysis memorandum, and provide direction to staff related to staffing, budget, and planning for the second fire station.
Fire Chief Armstrong provided the presentation before City Council.
Seven (7) public comments were received.
No motion or action was made for this agenda item.
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7.5 Consider Modifying Section 9.20.050 of the Municipal Code Dealing with Daily Special License Requirements for Special Events - consider the information provided regarding Section 9.20.050 of the Municipal Code and provide direction to staff should they desire.
Interim City Manager Carter provided the presentation before City Council.
One (1) public comment was made.
City Council provided staff direction to present this item before the Planning Commission for their feedback and recommendation, then report back with a proposed update to Section 9.20.050 of the Municipal Code at a future City Council meeting.
No motion was made for this agenda item.
7.6 Consider Utilizing the Rio Vista Downtown Association to Further the City's Economic De•1elopment Interests consider utilizing the Rio Vista Downto>.\'n Association for Economic Development purposes as outlined in their proposal.
Item 7.6 was pulled off the Agenda, to be heard at a later meeting date.
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
9.2 City Council
Mayor Kott reported meeting with Kaiser Permanente's mobile unit and provided update that the mobile unit recently expanded their days of services as of the week of April 9, 2023 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
Council Member Okamura provided an update regarding CAP Solano and the availability of six (6) beds Countywide due to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Final details regarding the availability of the above-mentioned six beds are currently being worked on at the County level and by Shelter Solano.
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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 exploring the update or modification of the outdoor seating ordinance.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Kott adjourned the meeting at 9: 10 p.m.
Pam Caronongan, G:_MC, City Clerk
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