Special Meeting: Rio Vista City Council – May 5, 2025 Agenda Page 1 of 2
RIO VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025
5:00 P.M. – SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1 MAIN STREET
RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571
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1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. BUDGET WORKSHOP - Following presentations from staff regarding the Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works Department, and Capital Improvements Program, City Council will hold a discussion and provide direction on the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Another Budget Workshop (special meeting) will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Edwin Okamura
Vice Mayor Sarah Donnelly
Council Member Rick Dolk
Council Member Lisa Duke
Council Member Walt Stanish
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Jennifer Schultz, City Clerk
Budget Presentation FY25/26
CURRENT STAFFING:
12 Full Time Firefighters
(4 on each shift)
2 Chief Officers
Vacant- Battalion Chief
2 Volunteer Admin
Vacant – Prevention
Current Operations
2024
Core: 776
Liberty: 27
Summit: 171
Trilogy: 1536
Delta: 204
Total: 2728
Response Times (2024)
Zone AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME in minutes
(Dispatch to Arrived)
Delta - Delta Fire Protection District 10:08
Summit - Summit at Liberty 9:40
XSO Mutual Aid - Mutual Aid Solano Co 9:38
XSA Mutual Aid - Mutual Aid Sacramento Co 9:14
Liberty - Liberty Rio Vista 9:02
Trilogy - Trilogy at Rio Vista 7:00
Core - Core Rio Vista 4:09
“Overlapping” calls:
335 occurrences of overlapping incidents.
121 occurrences were of an
emergent nature, fire/EMS etc.
Completed Projects
AFG vehicle exhaust system. Matching funds were covered with existing budget.
Main St yard/drainage improvement in
budget
Completed the implementation of
First Due Reporting
• Station 55 mold mitigation and renovated
kitchen.
• Station 55 kitchen roof repair. Completed
within current budget. Money allocated for
EOC roof if leaks develop.
Completed Projects
Delta District Completed projects
• New ice machine ordered, eta mid May
Delta District funded, $4500
• Locker doors added to 5 remaining units
Delta District funded, $2000
• New SCBA fill Station
Delta District funded $47,000
Recruitment & Retention
• Local agencies are having recruitment challenges.
• RVFD had two Firefighter/Paramedics return to the city • We promoted one Engineer/Paramedic and two Captains from within RVFD
• We hired one external Engineer and one Firefighter/Paramedic • Recruitment and additional hire in April/May 2025
FY 24/25 Cost Saving
The following were part of the $241,157cost saving plan • Do not fill the vacant BC position: $147,432
• Reduce budget line items (Total Savings: $43,725)
Training 50% $8,750 (mandatory training only)
Medical Supply & Services 33% $14,850
Membership & Dues 25% $11,250
Public Education %75 $1,500
Telephone %25 $7,375
• These funds have been requested back and some reallocated as part of the Measure K passing
• Would like to begin Battalion Chief Recruitment with
2025/2026 Budget Approval
Addressing Growth and Service Demands:
• Staffing as directed in April 2023
Two apparatus staffed
1 Captain and 1 Engineer/Paramedic on E55
1 Engineer and 1 FF paramedic on Engine 56 or Truck 55 Benefits of dual units:
1. Ability to operate efficiently and safer at
emergency incidents
2. Ability to maintain current service levels
3. Ability to handle multiple incidents (overlapping)
4. City covered with Paramedic during Mutual Aid
5. Cross staff Truck 55 for major incidents.
6. Safer operations on complex traffic accidents and
fires
Our current staffing (4):
Engine 55 Engine 56/other
Captain + Engineer/Medic Engineer + Firefighter/Medic
Constant staffing of four (4), two (2) engines, backfill vacancies with overtime.
Considerations:
Lack of Chief Officer Response
Continued lack of ability to provide
OES/State mutual aid
If a second station is built:
Possible brown out with low staffing
Improved response times north of Church
Road
A Battalion Chief is recommended to be
added for Command and Control
Fill the vacant BC, add a second BC and transition this position to a shift (56) hour work week.
• The need has been identified for 24-hour coverage at the command level. Labor has placed a priority on Command Coverage.
• We don’t have the ability to cover every shift at one time. This is the start of a phased approach to provide the necessary command and control element. • The Fire Chief is not always available after hours for call back. We currently only have one Captain that can act up to BC. Our new captains are several years away from being able to take on this role.
• These positions would allow the department to maintain 24/7 command coverage.
• The BC positions will:
• Cover second or third back-to-back calls;
• Fill in for the Fire Chief when unavailable;
• Improve our participation in County Fire matters at the operations and training level;
• Retrieve members from hospitals and shuttle equipment; • Most importantly, allow the captains and crew to focus on incident stabilization and life safety during emergencies. While command, resource management, and incident stabilization are covered by the BC Please note, this was not recommended by the Measure K Oversight Committee Staffing option 1 (Best Practice):
Engine 55 Engine 56 or “squad”
Captain, Engineer/Medic Battalion Chiefs Engineer and
(Shift) Firefighter/Medic
Considerations:
Additional cost of new BC position
Improves scene safety and provides for command and control Third unit available for response on one shift
Timeline for an Officer to be added to Engine 56
FY 25/26
Staffing option 2 with five (5):
Engine 55 Engine 56 or “squad”
Captain (duty officer)
Engineer/Medic + Firefighter Engineer + Firefighter/Medic Considerations:
Only 1 (one) Captain currently to fill this role, would allow for a phased approach Additional cost of personnel for a second FF, if it’s an EMT there is a cost savings Additional acting pay for the second Engineer
Lieutenants position should be created for each engine
FY 25/26
Apparatus Needs
• Significant need to purchase or refurbish apparatus to replace old existing units
• Close to $3 million in new apparatus or $1.5 million in repair/refurbish and a new squad.
• Squad unit would reduce the use of E-56. This would
potentially extend its service life and reduce maintenance costs.
• It will allow time to implement and fund the plan for the engine and truck replacement. When a second station is built, it will be a first out unit for the area North of Church Rd. • A squad is a good unit for the gated communities and future wildland interface in the Brann Ranch development.
• The squad does not remove the need for the purchase or refurbishment of E56 and T55. It is an addition to improving service and reduce maintenance.
Critical Continuing Considerations
Apparatus costs have risen 6% to 9% depending on brand. Build times have increased to two to four years.
• NFPA recommends 15 yr front line plus 5 yrs as a reserve. Truck 55 (1998), replacement ($1.4M+) or refurbish ($600K). Engine 56 (2007), replacement ($900K+) or refurbish ($450K). Potential saving on stock or demo unit(s) purchase.
• Station 55 EOC roof refurbish/replacement??
• Location, cost, and timing of Second station.
Modular (>$ 2million) vs design build ($4 million+).
• Purchase squad, type 6 ($480k+)
Future Potential Funding
• AFG SAFER funding for three (3)additional FF/P positions, one per shift. Grant funds positions for three (3) years. FY 26/27. • JEPA Ambulance subcontract funding, reimbursement funds from Medic ambulance for our ALS service.
If received, recommend these funds be committed to additional personnel. Unknown ETA
• EMS compassionate billing. Insurance is billed not the patient.
No one sent to collections. Set rate per call; $300. Billed by Medic Ambulance. Either they pay or not. Estimated $100k annually.
Proposed Goals
• Complete hiring and promotions to return to full staffing of 14, transition to a shift Battalion Chief
• Add a second shift Battalion Chief
• Implement an annual physical for OSHA compliance; improved wellness and early detection of firefighter related concerns. • Create a program and outline funding for apparatus
replacement
• Explore designs for and funding of a second fire station.
Goals cont.
• Expand the use of First Due reporting to improve our fire prevention work product, apparatus and equipment
maintenance and inventory tracking.
• Implement Tablet Command: First step in county-wide
resource tracking, digital equipment response and improved command and control capabilities.
• Replace high pressure rescue air bags.
• Increase attendance at outside training opportunities.
What does our future look like?
• Should we be going to all Public assists? Response model adjustments? • As Rio Vista Fire grows, continue Community Facility District (CFD) Public Safety Services Special Tax
• Should additional equipment focus on providing medical aid resources, vs. resources designed for vehicle accidents & fires?
• What does the potential County Fire consolidation look like? • How does the future of Ambulance Services/EMS impact Rio Vista? Submitted by: Adam Pfenning, Fire Chief
Questions, input, or direction:
FY25-26
Budget Projects
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mobile Data Computers (MDCs)
• Replacement/Refresh not
previously budgeted.
• 10 of 13 laptops are out of
warranty.
• 4 computers are not in use and
ready to get rid of.
• 3 new laptops ordered. 2 in
service. 1 waiting for new vehicle
delivery.
Processor Model RAM Storage Expires
Core i5-8250U 1.60GHZ 8.4 GB 126.1 GB 8/15/2022
Core i5-8250U 1.60GHZ 8.4 GB 126.1 GB 8/15/2022
Core i5-8250U 1.60GHZ 8.4 GB 249.1 GB 8/15/2022
Core i5-8250U 1.60GHZ 8.4 GB 126.1 GB 8/15/2022
Core i5-6200U 2.30GHZ 8.4 GB 111.0 GB 9/18/2023
Core i5-8250U 1.60GHZ 8.4 GB 110.9 GB 9/18/2023
Core i5-6200U 2.30GHZ 8.4 GB 110.9 GB 9/18/2023
Core i5-6200U 2.30GHZ 8.4 GB 110.9 GB 9/18/2023
Core i5-6200U 2.30GHZ 8.4 GB 111.0 GB 9/18/2023
Core i5-6200U 2.30GHZ 8.4 GB 110.9 GB 9/18/2023
Core i5-6200U 2.30GHZ 8.4 GB 111.0 GB 9/18/2023
Core i5-6200U 2.30GHZ 8.4 GB 111.0 GB 9/18/2023
Core i5-6200U 2.30GHZ 8.4 GB 110.9 GB 9/18/2023
Core i5-6200U 2.30GHZ 8.4 GB 110.9 GB 11/18/2023
Patrol Cars
What we inherited… and what we have done with it.
RVPD Vehicle Inventory
Unit Year Color Description VIN Plate Assignment Mileage Notes Future 191 2019 SIL Unmarked Fusion 3FA6P0AU8K107247 1520556 Admin. Use 125 2025 GRY Unmarked Durango 1648377 Waiting build Replace 161 PATROL
144 2014 B&W Patrol - Explorer 1FM5K8AR9EGA91856 1413954 Patrol 91,210 182 2018 B&W Patrol - Explorer 1FM5K8AR7JGC74828 1402087 Patrol 82,007 9 183 2018 BLK Patrol - Explorer 1FM5K8AR9JGC74829 1402092 Patrol 68,753 8 201 2020 B&W Patrol - Explorer 1FM5K8AW7LGB66413 1446671 Patrol 45,992 7 202 2020 B&W Patrol - Explorer 1FM5K8AW5LGB66412 1446672 Patrol 39,279 6 231 2023 BLK Patrol - Durango 1C4SDJFT7PC577587 1641204 SGT. 1 17,029 5 232 2023 BLK Patrol - Durango 1C4SDJFT1PC583952 1641213 SGT. 2 15,878 4 233 2023 BLK Patrol - Durango 1C4SDJFT5PC577586 1641211 FTO 14,160 3 234 2023 BLK Patrol - Durango 1C4SDJFTXPC583951 1641215 K9 9,100 2 241 2024 BLK Patrol - Durango Patrol 5,102 1
225 2025 BLK Patrol - Durango In transit then build Replace 146
TRAFFIC / CSO / CEO
145 2014 WHT CSO - F-150 1FTFW1CT6EFA18933 1413952 CSO 33,972 171 2017 WHT Code Enf. - Escape 1FMCU0F74HUA15400 1494679 CEO 15,956 131 2013 WHT Motor - BMW RT1200P WB104400XDZW22051 3001743 Traffic 44,387 132 2013 WHT Motor - BMW RT1200P WB1044005DZW22054 3001740 Traffic 32,144
VEHICLES TO BE SOLD
146 2014 BLK Patrol (No Cage) Explorer 1FM5K8AR3EGB02351 1414151 SRO 100,912 Retire 147 2014 SIL Unmarked Explorer 1FM5K8AR1EGB02350 1413953 Admin. Use 114,228 Retire 161 2016 GRY Unmarked Explorer 1FM5K8ATXGGA77995 1494450 Chief 157,380 Retire 151 2015 BLK Patrol - Explorer 1FM5K8AR0FGB19948 1414156 Patrol 132,241 Retired 181 2018 B&W Patrol - Explorer Decommissioned 1FM5K8AR7JGB68072 1402051 K9 134,951 Retired Property/Evidence
What we inherited… and what we have done with it.
• Property and Evidence Room
needs to be inventoried and
audited. Has not been done
since Solano Sheriff and City of
Rio Vista began contracts.
• Lots of evidence ready for
destruction.
• No company in business to
destroy
Portable Drug Incinerator
• Currently no business open to destroy
drugs or narcotics.
• PD currently has a large quantity of
narcotics in need of destruction.
• System burns prescription, unused
medication, methamphetamine,
cocaine, marijuana, opiates, ecstasy,
heroin, paraphernalia, lab materials
and sterilizes metal (needles, pipes,
etc.)
• Would eliminate costs in outside
vendor picking up dropped off
medications and needles.
• Unit is just over $6500 included
shipping.
Dedicated: June 2002
3 years old on day of installment
Intended for 5-7 years
Willscot Mobile Mini rated the building as
a 25-year service life
Maintenance costs have been rising
Currently infested with termites with an
estimated $70K mitigation cost:
evacuating evidence room ($40K) and
termite tenting ($30K).
After spending $70K on termite
mitigation, we would still have an end-oflife modular building Public Works
Budget Study Session
May 5, 2025
1 Mission Statement
The Public Works Department is committed to delivering
reliable infrastructure and high-quality services that
support the community and respond to its needs. We
prioritize strong customer service and responsible use of public resources.
Our team maintains a positive, professional, and safe
work environment that values staff development and
collaboration. We are dedicated to being courteous and
approachable to all customers, citizens, and staff, and we remain focused on providing prompt service and
timely responses. Through these efforts, we aim to build and sustain a clean, resilient, and well-connected
community for all residents.
Department Accomplishments
Hired two new employees
Contracted with Inframark as the new
Wastewater Plant Operators.
Received Safe Routes to School Micro Grant
for D.H. White School Zone
Public Works Staff assisted in over 20 events
throughout this past year.
Summer help program with RVHS
Implemented safety program with removable
bollards in downtown core.
Travis Reynolds
Le’var Carpenter
Department Accomplishments
Two employee milestones; Jason Lira 24 years, Mark
Bettencourt 28 years.
Promotions; Chris Duarte to Water Utility Tech, and
Chris Schumacher to Water Tech, Tom Havens to
Public Works Principal Mechanic & Maintenance
Worker.
Well 10 Media Replacement and motor upgrade
Storm drains and sewer repairs.
Received a 5-year wastewater permit renewal for
Beach Plant.
Mark Bettencourt
Jason Lira
Department Accomplishments
Completed Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for the Army Base
Brought back Holiday decorations on Main Street.
City Staff coordinated Trunk or Treat and Airport Day. Completed IPP (industrial pretreatment program)
Planted flowers to enhance the City and in front of City Hall. Complete PTAP 25 Pavement Management System.
ADA Completed ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Installed airplane wash station at Rio Vista Municipal Airport Goals
Address any and all complaints in a timely manner to enhance the positive feedback from our community and ensure their trust in City staff.
Complete the CEQA and begin design phase for Wastewater Treatment Plant Consolidation Project.
Implement Street Crack Sealer program.
Implement water valve exercising program.
Complete EV Charging Station project.
Front Street Sidewalk Project.
Seek funding for roadway improvements.
Seek funding for Wastewater Consolidation Project.
Tom Havens
Goals
Complete Well 17
Provide a safe and secure environment for all city events. Complete the ALP (088) Airport Layout Plan
Complete Police Generator Project
Pool and Equipment- Resurface pool and upgrade equipment Repair Well 16 and bring it online
Fully staff the department
Apply for Yolo-Solano Air Quality Grants
Complete Speed Tables to slow traffic
Implement Pavement Management Program
Operations and Maintenance
Chris Schumacher
Chris Duarte
Paint City Hall - $45,000
New Pool Pump/Heater - $50,000
Water System Spare Motor - $35,000
Capital Improvement Projects
Streets – RMRA Fund 25
Seal Master Equipment - $95,000
Municipal Improvement Fund
Resurfacing of pool - $225,000
Public Safety Reserve Fund
3 -10,000 Gallon Diesel Fuel Tanks for Emergency -
$100,000
10,000 Gallon Gasoline Fuel Tank for Emergency - $35,000 Additional Diesel and Gasoline – $220,000
Water Fund 80
Water Well Replacement (Test Well) (WT009) - $339,849 Gas Tax fund
ADA transition plan self evaluation phase 1- $25,000
RMRA Funds (Gas Tax) 25/26
Expected allocation $262,473
Projects:
Current Speed Table Project - $50,000
Phase 2 Speed Tables - $100,000
HSIP Cycle 11 Front Street Sidewalk - $50,000
Downtown Striping - $62,473
Measure K Projects
Phase 2 Main Street bollards - $35,000
Street trees down airport road - $125,000
Public Works Corp yard building - $275,000
Street repair (combined total between 10
streets) - $5,116,000
Grants and Projects Update
Approved and in the works
HSIP Cycle 11 (PW029) – $299,210 Bike Facility
Upgrade TJKM Engineering – in design - $249,000 in
HSIP Funds, $50,000 from TDA – Completion target
date is 8/1/2025.
HSIP Cycle 11 (PW030) – Pedestrian Crossing -
$241,830 TJKM Engineering - in design.
Sidewalk Extension on Front Street - $100,000 YSAQMD
funding – out to bid early May 2025. $74,447 from
RMRA Funds.
Wayfinding sign project - $10,000 STA funding,
extended until branding completion
Grants and Projects Update
Beverage Container Recycling City/County payment
program - $5,000
Safe Routes to school Micro Grant $17,359 – Equipment has been received – pending installation.
PTAP Streets Report- Completed
ADA Transition Plan- in final draft form
ALP - Airport Layout Plan- $520,000 Kimley Horn with
3.5% city match. Final draft expected 11/2025.
EV charging stations - $30,000 YSAQMD funding
extended.
Grants and Projects Update
Pending/future grant awards continued…
Reginal Active Transportation Program Cycle 7
submitted June 2024- $7,013,000.00 ( Project selection
June 2025)
CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Program
submitted September 2024- $96,739.24
Local Street and Roads Funding Program ( Opens in
July 2025)
Grants and Projects Update
Pending/future grants continued…
YSAQMD Clean Air Funds- Submitted ( New clean
diesel) dump truck $130,000
YSAQMD 2025 solicitation- Due May 2 (one new electric pick up truck) $67,000 This application will help the city meet the new California CARB regulation for
government fleets ACF Regulation (Advanced Clean
Fleets). 50% of vehicle purchases must be ZEUs (zero
emission vehicles)
Airport APS (Airport Pavement Management System)
$159,125 - Kimley Horn with a 5% city match – in grant
process.
Questions?