MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RIO VISTA CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR EDWIN OKAMURA
VICE MAYOR SARAH DONNELLY
COUNCIL MEMBER RICK DOLK
COUNCIL MEMBER LISA DUKE
COUNCIL MEMBER WALT STANISH
BY TELECONFERENCE AND IN PERSON
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025
5:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P .M. - REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ONE MAIN STREET
RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Okamura called the special meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll call vote found the following members present:
Dolk, Duke, Stanish, Vice Mayor Donnelly, Mayor Okamura
2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned to Closed Session.
2.1 Conference with legal counsel - initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(c) (one case)
6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Okamura called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting: Rio Vista City Council -April 1, 2025 Minutes Page 1 of 5 Roll call vote found the following members present:
Dolk, Duke, Stanish, Vice Mayor Donnelly, Mayor Okamura Mayor Okamura led the pledge of allegiance.
2. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Okamura reported that direction was provided to staff.
Mayor Okamura announced that item #7.2 was pulled from the agenda by staff for further review.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation Recognizing April 9, 2025, as Education and Sharing Day Mayor Okamura read a proclamation recognizing April 9, 2025, as Education and Sharing Day and presented it to Mark Roseman, who accepted the certificate on behalf of the Jewish community.
3.2 American Legion
A presentation on the services provided by the local American Legion located at 610 St. Francis Way was received.
3.3 Commission/Committee Quarterly Reports
3.3.1 Airport Advisory Commission ("AAC")
AAC Chair Jeff Budner provided an update to City Council on the AA C's recent activities
3.3.2 Park & Recreation Commission ("PRC")
PRC Chair Chrissy Langlois provided an update to City Council on the PRC's recent activities
3.3.3 Public Safety Oversight Commission ("PSOC")
PSOC Chair Tom Viscuso provided an update to City Council on the PSOC's recent activities
3.3.4 2x2 (City/RDUSD) ("2x2")
City Manager Kristina Miller provided an update to City Council on the recent discussions of the 2x2
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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 that is not on the agenda. Each person will be allowed five 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. 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.
Two (2) public comments were made.
5. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
City Council Members should disclose any communications they have had on applicable agenda items at this time.
None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
The purpose of the Consent Calendar is to group items together which are routine or have been discussed previously and do not require further discussion. They will be approved by a single motion and roll call vote. Any member of the City Council, City Staff, or the Public may request removal of an item for discussion; rescheduling of the item(s) will be at the discretion of the Mayor.
6.1 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes - Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting and the Special Joint City Council/Public Safety Oversight Commissin/2x2 (City/RDUSD) Meeting of March 18, 2025
6.2 Monthly Report - Receive and file report for February 2025
6.3 Quarterly Fee Waiver Report- Receive and file quarterly fee waiver report
6.4 Planning Commission Appointment - Approve Mayor Okamura's nomination of Corey Farrell for appointment to the Planning Commission
6.5 Amending MOU between City and OE3 - Adopt a Resolution approving an amendment to the current Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Rio Vista and the Rio Vista Miscellaneous Employees Organization, aka Operating Engineers Local 3 ("OE3")
6.6 Waive the Final Reading by Substitution of the Title and Adopt Ordinance No. 012-2025 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rio Vista to Amend Title 6 of the Rio Vista Municipal Code Regulating the Control and Licesure of Animals
6.7 640 Highway 12 Motel Update - Receive an update on the property located at 640 State Highway 12 regarding code enforcement
6.8 Records Retention Schedule -Adopt a Resolution approving updates to the City's Records Retention Schedule
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Council Member Duke seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Appointment of Measure K Oversight Committee Members - Consider approval of Mayor Okamura's nominations of Jennifer Brizel, Danny Lindstrom, Richard Loomis, Daniel Schindler, and Ann Sumner for appointment to the Measure K Oversight Committee
Mayor Okamura provided the report. There was no public comment.
Council Member Stanish motioned to approve Mayor Okamura's nominations of Jennifer Brizel, Danny Lindstrom, Richard Loomis, Daniel Schindler, and Ann Sumner for appointment to the Measure K Oversight Committee. Council Member Dolk seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).
7.2 Adopt Tree Policy Review and consider adopting a proposed Tree Policy
7.3 Amendment Three to R3 Consulting Group, Inc. Agreement - A Resolution approving a budget appropriation of $35,800; approving an amendment to the City's Consultant Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $35,800 for assistance in negotiating an extended franchise hauling agreement with Mount Diablo Resource Recovery; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment
City Manager Kristina Miller provided the staff report. There was no public comment.
Vice Mayor Donnelly motioned to adopt the Resolution approving a budget appropriation of $35,800; approving an amendment to the City's Consultant Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $35,800 for assistance in negotiating an extended franchise hauling agreement with Mount Diablo Resource Recovery; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment. Council Member Dolk seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).
7.4 Water and Sewer Rate Study and Initiating Prop 218 Procedures - A Resolution approving 1) adoption of the Water and Sewer Rate Study Report; and 2) initiating Proposition 218 procedures for rates with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2025
City Manager Kristina Miller presented the staff report and NBS Director Sara Mares provided a presentation.
Three (3) public comments were made.
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Following City Council discussion, City Attorney Mona Ebrahimi recommended modifications to the proposed Prop 218 Notice (attachment 3 to the staff report).
Vice Mayor Donnelly motioned to approve the Prop 218 Notice as to form and adopt the Resolution approving 1) adoption of the Water and Sewer Rate Study Report; and 2) initiating Proposition 218 procedures for rates with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2025. Council Member Duke seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
8.1 Los Angeles Fires and the Wildland Urban Interface Fire Threat in Rio Vista Fire Chief Adam Pfenning provided the report and answered questions of City Council.
8.2 Informal complaint submitted byt the City Manager to the California Public Utilities Commission regarding ongoing power outages within the city of Rio Vista
City Manager Kristina Miller provided the report and answered questions of City Council. One (1) public comment was made.
9. REPORTS
9.1 City Manager
City Manager Kristina Miller reported on the outreach that had been done and is ongoing regarding water and sewer proposed rates, including three presentations; the first Measure K Oversight Committee is scheduled for April 28, 2025; new part-time Human Resources Analyst/Deputy Clerk Stephanie Gaughan; a proposed staff reorganization will soon be presented for City Council's consideration; she had participated in a tour given by California Forever of property near but not in Colinsville proposed to be used for shipbuilding
9.2 City Council
Vice Mayor Donnelly reported that the March 2x2 meeting had been cancelled due to spring break; and she attended a CAP Solano meeting.
10. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
None
11. ADJOURNMENT
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