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REGULAR MEETING OF THE RIO VISTA CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR RONALD KOTT
VICE MAYOR EDWIN OKAMURA
COUNCIL MEMBER RICK DOLK
COUNCIL MEMBER SARAH DONNELLY
COUNCIL MEMBER WALT STANISH
BY TELECONFERENCE AND IN PERSON
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024
5:00 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 Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section §54956.9.
City Designated Representative: Kristina Miller, City Manager Employee Organization: Rio Vista Professional Firefighters' Association MOU Expiration Date: June 30, 2024
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, Stanish, Vice Mayor Okamura and Mayor Kott
ABSENT: None
Mayor Kott reported that City Council gave staff direction regarding Closed Session Item 1 .1 .
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT (Time Limit - 5 minutes per speaker)
Four (4) public comments were received.
5. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
City Council Members should disclose any communications they have had on applicable agenda items at this time.
Council Member Dolk shared that he would be recusing himself from discussions for Agenda Item No. 7.3-Waterfront Specific Plan since he is operating a business in an area covered by the Waterfront Specific Plan.
Vice Mayor Okamura disclosed that he had conversations with Everett Upham and Lisa Duke regarding Agenda Item No. 7.3 -Waterfront Specific Plan.
Council Member Stanish disclosed that he had many conversations with residents regarding Agenda Item No. 7.5 - Support Storm Drain Services Property Related Fees.
Council Member Donnelly disclosed that she had a conversation with the parent of the minor involved in the incident mentioned on Agenda Item No. 7.4 - Discuss Current Use and Availability of 45 Main Street/ Youth Services Agreement.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Zero (0) public comment was received. Motion by Vice Mayor Okamura, second by Council Member Donnelly and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved all remaining Consent Calendar items:
6.1 Approval of Minutes -Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024.
6.2 Revenue & Expenditure Fund Balance Report - Receive and file report for April 2024.
6.3 Budget & Audit Status Report- Receive and file report for April 2024.
6.4 Checks Register Report - Receive and file report for April 2024.
6.5 Monthly Informational Report on Current Planning Projects and Properties with Code Enforcement and/or Building Issues Recei'le and file report for May 2024.
6.6 Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 -Adopt Resolution No. 2024-047, approving the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 at $20,287,082 as required by the California Constitution Gann Appropriation Limit.
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6.7 Investment Policy Adoption for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-048, adopting the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
6.8 Approve Adjustment to Monthly Utility Rates at the Rio Vista Municipal Airport - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-049, approving the adjustment of monthly utility rates for hangars and office lessees at Rio Vista Municipal Airport.
6.9 Mayor's Nomination for the Public Safety Oversight
Commission (PSOC) - Discuss, consider, and approve Mayor Kott's nomination to appoint Jeffrey Vickers as a voting member / Commissioner to the PSOC with a term expiring on January 1, 2026.
6.10 Monthly Report - Receive and file report for April 2024
MAYOR KOTT DIRECTED PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING:
6.5 Monthly Informational Report on Current Planning Projects and Properties with Code Enforcement and/or Building Issues - Receive and file report for May 2024.
Public Works Program Manager Krystine Ball provided a presentation regarding the above agenda item. Public Works Program Manager Ball and Mr. Sassan, the owner of the hotel project on Highway 12, also responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council regarding the status of the property.
Per Mr. Sassan, he is currently finding a suitable candidate who could purchase or lease the property.
The City Council expressed its desire to continue monitoring the situation and requested an update to City Council regarding progress on the property monthly.
One (1) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Stanish, second by Vice Mayor Okamura and passed by the following roll call vote, Council received the report for May 2024.
AYES: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, Stanish, Vice Mayor Okamura and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
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7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Public Hearing: Budget Adoption for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-051, adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
City Manager Kristina Miller provided a presentation before City Council. City Manager Miller and Finance Director Jen Lee also responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Two (2) public comments were received. Motion by Vice Mayor Okamura, second by Council Member Dolk and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-051.
AYES: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, Stanish, Vice Mayor Okamura and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
7.2 Public Hearing: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311 Funding for Rio Vista Delta Breeze - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-050, accepting $298,345 in FTA Section 5311 grant funds and authorizing the purchase of one Delta Breeze bus as well as provide operating assistance for the Rio Vista Delta Breeze.
Ron Grassi, Director of Program for the Solano Transportation Authority (STA), provided a presentation before City Council. Director Grassi also responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Zero (0) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Donnelly, second by Council Member Stanish and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-050.
AYES: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, Stanish, Vice Mayor Okamura and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
7.3 Public Hearing (Ordinance Amendment): Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 004-2024 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rio Vista Amending the Waterfront Specific Plan Council members Dolk, Donnelly, and Stanish and Vice Mayor Okamura stated they would recuse themselves. City Attorney Mona Ebrahimi guided staff and the City Council through the process of "recusing" and "reconstitute" two of the four affected members of City Council to achieve quorum.
Regular Meeting: Rio Vista City Council - June 18, 2024 Minutes Page 5 of 9 City Clerk Pam Caronongan and Public Works Program Manager Ball, per direction of City Attorney Ebrahimi, facilitated the process of drawing two random names from a hat.Public Works Program Manager Ball read aloud Council Member Dolk and Council Member Stanish's names, were "reconstituted" for quorum's purposes, and were asked to return to the dais to discuss this agenda item.
Vice Mayor Okamura and Council Member Donnely remain recused throughout the duration of this agenda item.
Contract Planning Consultant Richard Hirsch and City Manager Miller provided their respective presentations before City Council. · Contract Planning Consultant Hirsch, City Attorney Ebrahimi, and City Manager Miller responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Four (4) public comments were received.
Per City Council discussion, consensus was made for the Waterfront Specific Plan to be sent back to the Planning Commission to discuss and work out the inconsistencies and substantive changes that were considered by City Council.
Due to City Council consensus, no motion was made, Ordinance No. 004- 2024 was not introduced, and staff was directed to send the Waterfront Specific Plan back for Planning Commission discussion, consideration, and recommendation.
Vice Mayor Okamura and Council Member Donnelly were asked to return to the dais.
7.4 Discuss Current Use and Availability of 45 Main Street (Youth / Community Center), Including the Agreement with Rio Vista Youth Services - Discuss the current use and availability of 45 Main Street (Youth / Community Center). If there is consensus to amend the Agreement with Rio Vista Youth Services, provide staff direction and authorize the City Manager to draft and execute an amendment.
Council members Donnelly, and Stanish and Vice Mayor Okamura stated they would recuse themselves due to conflicts of economic interest. City Attorney Mona Ebrahimi guided staff and the City Council through the process of "recusing" and "reconstitute" one of three affected members of City Council to achieve quorum. City Clerk Pam Caronongan and Public Works Program Manager Ball, per direction of City Attorney Ebrahimi, facilitated the process of drawing one name from a hat.
Regular Meeting: Rio Vista City Council - June 18, 2024 Minutes Page 6 of 9 Public Works Program Manager Ball read aloud Council Member Donnelly's name, was "reconstituted" for quorum's purposes, and was asked to return to the dais to discuss this agenda item.
Vice Mayor Okamura and Council Member Stanish remain recused throughout the duration of this agenda item.
City Manager Miller provided a presentation before City Council. City Manager Miller responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Seven (7) public comments were received.
Per City Council discussion, consensus was made for staff to amend the terms of the agreement, especially in terms of a reduction in space to the finished portion of the building, volunteer training requirements, indemnification and insurance.
City Attorney Ebrahimi advised that a motion would be needed from City Council. City Attorney Ebrahimi further advised that the City would be required to provide Rio Vista Youth Services two notices: (1) a sixty-day (60-day) notice to terminate the lease, (1) notice of intention to modify lease due to changes pertaining to space and terms.
Motion by Council Member Dolk, second by Council Member Donnelly and passed by the following roll call vote, Council directed staff to perform all necessary administrative steps leading to the modification of the lease agreement between the City and Rio Vista Youth Services.
AYES: Council Members Dolk, Donnelly, and Mayor Kott
NOES: None RECUSED: Vice Mayor Okamura and Council Member Stanish Vice Mayor Okamura and Council Member Stanish were asked to return to the dais.
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7.5 Approve Resolution No. 2024-052, Authorizing the City to Vote in Support of the Storm Drain Services Property Related Fees for all Property the City Owns
City Manager Miller provided a presentation before City Council. City Manager Miller responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Two (2) public comments were received.
Motion by Council Member Dolk, second by Vice Mayor Okamura and passed by the following roll call vote, Council directed staff to vote in support of the Storm Drain Services Property Related Fees for all property the City owns.
AYES: Council Members Dolk and Donnelly, Vice Mayor Okamura and Mayor Kott
NOES: Council Member Stanish
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
None
9. REPORTS
9.1 City Manager
City Manager Miller provided the following information:
1 . The "2x2" Meeting / Joint Meeting between the City and the River Delta Unified School District (RDUSD) would be cancelled, contingent upon discussions with Superintendent Kathy Wright. City Manager Miller would also be discussing with Superintendent Wright regarding whether there should be "2x2" Meetings during school summer break.
2. There would be an upcoming Planning Commission meeting on July 10, 2024 due to the City Council's directive to refer the Waterfront Specific Plan agenda item for the Commission's further consideration.
9.2 City Council
None.
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10. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
1. Vice Mayor Okamura requested clarification from the City Attorney regarding recusals.
2. Request for a Proposal to Amend the Waterfront Specific Plan to include North of the Helen Madere Memorial Rio Vista Bridge and the Army Base property.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kott adjourned the meeting at 9: 16 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Pam Caronongan, CMC, Clerk
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