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Regular Meeting: Rio Vista City Council - July 16, 2024 Minutes Page 1 of 11
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, JULY 16, 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 Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.
Position: City Manager
1.2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.
Position: City Attorney
1.3 Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section §54956.9.
City Designated Representative: Kristina Miller, City Manager Employee Organization: Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 29 (OPEIU)
MOU Expiration Date: June 30, 2024
1.4 Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section §54956.9.
City Designated Representative: Kristina Miller, City Manager Employee Organization: Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 29 Mid-Management (OPEIU) MOU Expiration Date: June 30, 2024
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2. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - CLOSED
SESSION REPORT ,
Mayor Kott called the meeting to order at 6:08 P.M.
PRESENT: Council Members Donnelly and Stanish, Vice Mayor Okamura, and Mayor Kott
ABSENT: Council Member Dolk
Mayor Kott reported that the City Council provided staff with direction in regards to Closed Session Items 1.3 and 1.4. Mayor Kott also reported that the City Council provided a performance evaluation regarding the City Attorney, and further instructions regarding the City Manager's performance evaluation.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Commission and Committee ReQorts
3.1.1 General Plan Working Group (GPWG)
Contract Planner Paul Junker provided the City Council with an update on GPWG activities from April 2024 to June 2024.
3.1.2 Municipal Rates and Utilities Committee (MRUC)
City Manager Kristina Miller provided the City Council with an update on MRUC activities from April 2024 to June 2024.
3.1.3 Park and Recreation Commission (PRC)
PRC Chair Chrissy Langlois provided the City Council with an update on PRC activities from April 2024 to June 2024.
3.1.4 Planning Commission
Planning Commission Chair Tom Donnelly provided the City Council with an update on Planning Commission activities from April 2024 to June 2024.
3.1.5 Public Safety Oversight Commission (PSOC)
PSOC Chair Art Darden provided the City Council with an update on PSOC activities from April 2024 to June 2024.
3.2 Presentation - Update to City Council regarding status of property located at 640 Highway 12.
Property Manager Jim McDaniel and property owner Sam Panahi provided the City Council with their respective progress updates regarding the search for prospective buyers and lessees for the property from mid-June 2024 to mid-July 2024.
Regular Meeting: Rio Vista City Council - July 16, 2024 Minutes Page 3 of 11 Mayor Kott requested Mr. McDaniel and Mr. Panahi to provide the City Council with an update next month.
One (1) public comment was made regarding the presentations provided to the City Council and the public.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT (Time Limit - 5 minutes per speaker)
Eight (8) 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.
No disclosures were made.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Item 6.4- Checks Register Report was pulled for separate discussion/action. Zero public comment was received .
Mayor Kott accepted one (1) public comment regarding Item 6.5 - Monthly Informational Report on Current Planning Projects and Properties with Code Enforcement and/or Building Issues.
Item 6.6 - Monthly Report was pulled for separate discussion/action.
6.1 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2024.
6.2 Revenue & Expenditure Fund Balance Report - Receive and file report for June 2024.
6.3 Budget & Audit Status Report- Receive and file report for June 2024.
6.4 Checks Register Report Receive and file report for June 2024.
6.5 Monthly Informational Report on Current Planning Projects and Properties with Code Enforcement and/or Building Issues - Receive and file report for June 2024.
6.6 Monthly Report Receive and file report for May 2024.
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Motion by Vice Mayor Okamura, second by Council Member Stanish and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved all remaining Consent Calendar items:
A YES: Council Members Donnelly and Stanish, Vice Mayor Okamura, and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Dolk
MAYOR KOTT DIRECTED PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING:
6.4 Checks Register Report - Receive and file report for June 2024.
6.6 Monthly Report- Receive and file report for May 2024.
Zero (0) public comment was received .
Council Member Stanish shared his comment regarding Page 7 of the Monthly Report. Motion by Council Member Stanish, second by Council Member Donnelly and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved Items 6.4 and
6.6. AYES: Council Members Donnelly and Stanish, Vice Mayor Okamura, and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Dolk
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Public Hearing (Introduce Ordinance) - Sales Tax Measure - Discuss, consider, and approve the following recommendations:
1. For City Council to introduce by title only and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 005-2024 - An Ordinance of the City of Rio Vista imposing a Transactions and Use Tax to be Administrered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The proposed Ordinance seeks the electorate's approval of a one percent (1 %) transactions and use tax measure, the funds of which would be used for General City services for a period of five years.
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2. For City Council to adopt Resolution No. 2024-059, which approves the placement of Ordinance No. 005-2024 on the November 5, 2024 general election ballot and direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis.
City Manager Miller provided the report before City Council. City Manager Miller and City Attorney Mona Ebrahimi provided responses to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Mayor Kott opened the public hearing at 6:58 P.M.
Ten (10) public comments were received.
Mayor Kott closed the public hearing at 7:27 P.M.
Two motions were made:
Motion by Vice Mayor Okamura, second by Council Member Stanish and passed by the following roll call vote, Council introduced Ordinance No. 005-2024,which seeks the electorate's approval of a one percent (1 %) transactions and use tax measure, the funds of which would be used for General City services.
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members Donnelly and Stanish, Vice Mayor Okamura, and Mayor Kott None
ABSENT: Council Member Dolk
Motion by Council Member Donnelly, second by Council Member Stanish and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-059, which approves the placement of -Ordinance No. 005-2024 on the November 5, 2024 general election ballot and direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis ..
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members Donnelly and Stanish, Vice Mayor
Okamura, and Mayor Kott
None
ABSENT: Council Member Dolk
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7.2 Approve Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Rio Vista and the County of Solano for Animal Control Services - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-054, thereby approving the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Rio Vista and the County of Solano for animal control services covering the periods of July 1, 2024 to June 20, 2026.
Police Chief Jon Mazer provided the presentation before City Council regarding the agenda item. Police Chief Mazer responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Two (2) public comments were received.
Motion by Council Member Stanish, second by Council Member Donnelly and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-054, Approving the MOA between the City and the County of Solano for Animal Control Services from July 1, 2024 to June 20, 2026.
AYES: Council Members Donnelly and Stanish, Vice Mayor
Okamura, and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Dolk
7.3 Consider Changing Commission Quarterly · Update Frequency - Discuss, consider, and approve changing the frequency of receiving updates from City commissions and committees from quarterly to semiannual.
City Manager Miller provided the report before City Council regarding the agenda item. City Manager Miller responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
After discussing the item, City Council reached consensus and directed staff to maintain the quarterly update schedule.
No motion was made regarding this agenda item.
7.4 Authorize the Remodel of Fire Station 55 Kitchen and Dorm Room and Appropriate an additional $19,977 from the Firest Services District Fund 038 - Adopt Resolution No. 2024-055, thereby authorizing the remodel of the kitchen and dorm room of Fire Station 55 in the amount of $9,977 and appropriation of an additional $19,977 from the Fire Services District Fund 038.
Regular Meeting: Rio Vista City Council - July 16, 2024 Minutes Page 7 of 11 Fire Chief Adam Pfenning provided the report before City Council regarding the agenda item. Fire Chief Pfenning responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
One (1) public comment was received.
After discussion and consideration, City Council reached consensus and informed staff to move forward with "Option B" as recommended by staff.
Motion by Council Member Stanish, second by Vice Mayor Okamura and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-055 which approves "Option B."
A YES: Council Members Donnelly and Stanish, Vice Mayor Okamura, and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Dolk
7.5 Approve a Resolution with regard to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Oil Payment Program -Adopt Resolution No. 2024-056, thereby authorizing the following in regards to the Department of Recyling and Recovery's Oil Payment Program:
1. For Solano County to act as Lead Agency and to submit payment program applications on behalf of itself as Lead Agency and on behalf of the City of Rio Vista as a regional participating agency; and
2. For the City Manager to execute a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for Solano County to act as the Lead Agency; and
3. For Solano County to serve as Lead Agency until such authority is rescinded by the City Manager or their designee.
City Manager Miller provided the report before City Council regarding the agenda item. City Manager Miller responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Solano County Senior Planner Narcisa Untal briefly spoke before City Council regarding the program.
Zero (0) public comment was received.
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Motion by Council Member Donnelly, second by Vice Mayor Okamura and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-056 which authorizes the City Manager to execute a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for Solano County to act as the Lead Agency regarding the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Oil Payment Program.
AYES: Council Members Donnelly and Stanish, Vice Mayor
Okamura, and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Dolk
7.6 Approve Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) with Solano County Sheriffs Office for Fire and Police Dispatch Services - Consider and adopt the following resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 2024-057, approving the MOA with the Solano County Sheriffs Office to provide fire dispatch services through June 20, 2025; and
2. Resolution No. 2024-058, approving the MOA with the Solano County Sheriffs Office to provide police dispatch services through June 20, 2025.
City Manager Miller provided the report before City Council regarding the agenda item. City Manager Miller and Police Chief Mazer 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. 2024-057 and Resolution No. 2024-058 which respectively approve the MOAs for fire dispatch services and police dispatch services.
A YES: Council Members Donnelly and Stanish, Vice Mayor Okamura, and Mayor Kott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Dolk
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7. 7 Approve Letter Describing Impacts of the Proposed Initiative "Rezoning of 17,500 Acres of Land in East Solano to Allow the Development of a New Community" (Also Known as California Forever - Staff seeks City Council direction whether to:
1. Approve the draft "Comment Letter" as prepared by staff; or
2. Provide edits and approve the "Comment Letter;" or
3. Do not authorize a "Comment Letter" to be sent to the County of Solano.
City Manager Miller provided the report before City Council regarding the agenda item. City Manager Miller and City Attorney Ebrahimi responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Four (4) public comments were received.
After discussion and consideration, City Council reached consensus and informed staff the City Council is approving the Comment Letter as prepared by staff.
No motion was made regarding this 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
City Manager Miller shared the following with the City Council:
1. The Municipal Rates and Utilities Commission (MRUC) will have a meeting on July 25, 2024.
2. The Waterfront Specific Plan will be presented before City Council during the City Council's regular meeting on August 6, 2024 for reconsideration.
3. The Planning Commission will have a regular meeting on August 14, 2024 to consider a General Plan consistency determination regarding a mini-mart I gas station I retail project.
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9.2 City Council
1. Vice Mayor Okamura shared that he attended the Rural Communities Economic Development Forum on July 16, 2024 which was organized by Solano County Economic Development Corporation (Solano EDC).
The meeting was well-attended.
10. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
1. A future agenda item providing information to City Council regarding bonds and all possible/available financing opportunities for the City in addition to the passage of a general sales tax measure.
2. A future agenda item regarding various methods of providing information to the public regarding the general sales tax measure - these methods including community/ town hall meetings, water bill inserts, and social media.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Kott adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
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