CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Edwin Okamura
MINUTES
RIO VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025
6:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1 MAIN STREET
Vice Mayor Sarah Donnelly RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571
Council Member Rick Dolk Council Member Lisa Duke Council Member Walt Stanish COUNCIL MEMBER STANISH TELECONFERENCING FROM:
AV. PLAYA GRANDE
NO. 1 COL. CENTRO
CABO SAN LUCAS, BCS, C.P. 23450 MEXICO
ZOOM* MEETING ID {CLICK TO JOIN): 986 3115 4749
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Okamura called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call vote found the following members present:
Dolk, Duke, Vice Mayor Donnelly, Mayor Okamura in attendance at 1 Main Street, Rio Vista, CA 94751 and Stanish in attendance via teleconference from Av. Playa Grande, No. 1 Col. Centro, Cabo San Lucas, BCS, C. P. 23450 Mexico.
Mayor Okamura led the pledge of allegiance.
2. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation: National Public Works Week
Mayor Okamura read a proclamation recognizing the week of May 18-24 2025, as National Public Works Week and presented the certificate to Director of Public Works Greg Malcolm.
3.2 Proclamation: LGBTQ Pride Month
Mayor Okamura read a proclamation recognizing the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month, and presented the certificate to Solano Pride Center Executive Director Will McGarvey.
Rio Vista City Council Meeting - May 20, 2025 Minutes Page 1 of 7
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.
One public comment was 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 may 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.
Mayor Okamura pulled items 6. 7, 6.9, and 6.10 from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
6.1 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes - Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 6, 2025
6.2 Revenue & Expenditure Fund Balance Report - Receive and file report for April 2025
6.3 Budget v. Actual Status Report- Receive and file report for April 2025
6.4 Checks Register Report- Receive and file report for April 2025
6.5 Monthly Informational Report on Current Planning Projects and Properties with Code Enforcement and/or Building Issues - Consider and accept report for April 2025
6.6 Waive the Final Reading by Substitution of the Title and Adopt Ordinance 013-2025 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rio Vista enacting Chapter 8.06 relating to camping and amending Section
12.16.030 relating to parks-use during hours of dark prohibited, Section
12.16.050 relating to camping in parks, and Chapter 12.20 relating to camping and storage of personal property in public areas, of the Rio Vista Municipal Code
Rio Vista City Council Meeting - May 20, 2025 Minutes Page 2 of 7
6.7 Wai¥e the Final Reading by Substitution of the Title and Adopt Ordinance 014 2026 An Ordinanoe of the City Counoil of the City of Rio Vista approving a final Engineer & Traffio Survey Report and amending Title 10 Chapter 10.04 Seotion 10.04.100 of the Rio Vista Munioipal Code
6.8 Waive the Final Reading by Substitution of the Title and Adopt Ordinance 015-2025 -An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rio Vista to adopt Rio Vista Municipal Code Chapter 8.22 Fire Hazard Severity Zones
6.9 Senior Center Kiosk Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Rio Vista and the Aging and Disability Resouroe Conneotion (ADRC) of Solano that outlines the responsibilities of the City and of ADRC as related to an informational kiosk to be pro11ided by ADRC for use at the Senior Center
6.10 Park & Recreation Commission Appointment Approve Mayor Okamura's nomination of Debi Badger for appointment to the Park & Reoreation Commission to oomplete a term ending January 1, 2027 Vice Mayor Donnelly motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 6. 1 - 6. 6 and
6.8. Council Member Duke seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor.
Motion carried (5-0).
Items pulled from Consent for Discussion: 6.7 Waive the Final Reading by Substitution of the Title and Adopt Ordinance 014-2025 -An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rio Vista approving a final Engineer & Traffic Survey Report and amending Title 10 Chapter 10.04 Section 10.04.100 of the Rio Vista Municipal Code Vice Mayor Donnelly commented regarding her dismay about the high speed limits on Airport Road. There was no public comment. Council Member Duke motioned to waive the final reading by substitution of the title and adopt Ordinance 014-2025, approving a final Engineer & Traffic Survey Report and amending Title 10 Chapter 10.04 Section 10.04.100 of the Rio Vista Municipal Code. Council Member Stanish seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).
6.9 Senior Center Kiosk - Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Rio Vista and the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) of Solano that outlines the responsibilities of the City and of ADRC as related to an informational kiosk to be provided by ADRC for use at the Senior Center
Council Member Stanish requested a revision to the proposed Resolution to add the Senior Center address for clarification; there was consensus.
There was no public comment. Council Member Stanish motioned to adopt Rio Vista City Council Meeting - May 20, 2025 Minutes Page 3 of7 i
a Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Rio Vista and the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) of Solano that outlines the responsibilities of the City and of ADRC as related to an informational kiosk to be provided by ADRC for use at the Senior Center. Vice Mayor Donnelly seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).
6.10 Park & Recreation Commission Appointment - Approve Mayor Okamura's nomination of Debi Badger for appointment to the Park & Recreation Commission to complete a term ending January 1, 2027 Council Member Dolk noted his support for Debi Badger for this appointment. Two public comments were made. Council Member Dolk motioned to approve Mayor Okamura's nomination of Debi Badger for appointment to the Park & Recreation Commission to complete a term ending January 1, 2027. Vice Mayor Donnelly seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Public Hearing: City Staff Vacancies - Annual public hearing to present the status of staff vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts City Manager Kristina Miller provided the staff report.
There was no public comment.
No action was taken by City Council.
7.2 Public Hearing: Flood Hazard Protection Ordinance - Introduce by title only and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Rio Vista Municipal Code Chapter 15.16 regarding Flood Hazard Protection Public Works Program Manager Krystine Ball provided the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Council Member Duke motioned to introduce by title only and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Rio Vista Municipal Code Chapter 15. 16 regarding Flood Hazard Protection. Council Member Stanish seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).
7.3 Wastewater Treatment Plan Consolidation Project - A Resolution certifying the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and approving discretionary actions for the Wastewater Treatment Plan Consolidation Project
Rio Vista City Council Meeting - May 20, 2025 Minutes Page 4 of 7 Planning Manager Rick Smeaton presented the staff report. Two public comments were made, and one public comment was submitted via email prior to the meeting.
Vice Mayor Donnelly motioned to adopt a Resolution certifying the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and approving discretionary actions for the Wastewater Treatment Plan Consolidation Project. Council Member Dolk seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).
7.4 Rio Vista Roots Community Garden Fee Waiver -A Resolution Waiving the · Planning Commission Application Fees Associated with the Establishment of the Rio Vista Roots Community Garden in the Amount of $4,504
Public Works Program Manager Krystine Ball provided the staff report. Rio Vista Roots Board Member Chrissy Langlois answered clarifying questions of Council.
Two public comments were made.
Council Member Stanish motioned to adopt a Resolution wa,vmg the Planning Commission Application Fees associated with the establishment of the Rio Vista Roots Community Garden in the amount of $4,504. Council Member Duke seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).
7.5 Audit Services Agreement - A Resolution authorizing a three-year Consultant Services Agreement for Professional Audit Services with MUN CPAs, LLP in an amount not to exceed $171,000
City Manager Kristina Miller provided the staff report.
One public comment was made.
Vice Mayor Donnelly motioned to adopt a Resolution authorizing a threeyear Consultant Services Agreement for Professional Audit Services with MUN CPAs, LLP in an amount not to exceed $171,000. Council Member Duke seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).
7.6 Removal of Biosolids - A Resolution approving the removal of biosolids from the Northwest Treatment Plant by Synagro for an amount not to exceed $88,000
Director of Public Works Greg Malcolm provided the staff report and answered clarifying questions of Council.
Two public comments were made.
Rio Vista City Council Meeting - May 20, 2025 Minutes Page 5 of 7 I
1 Vice Mayor Donnelly motioned to adopt a Resolution approving the removal of biosolids from the Northwest Treatment Plant by Synagro for an amount not to exceed $88,000. Council Member Stanish seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).
7. 7 Flag Display Policy - A Resolution approving a policy that establishes guidelines for the display of flags at City facilities
City Manager Kristina Miller provided the staff report and answered questions of Council.
There was no public comment.
Following City Council discussion, Vice Mayor Donnelly motioned to direct staff to draft a Flag Display Policy wherein the City shall fly only the U.S. flag, the California State Flag, and City of Rio Vista flag(s). Council Member Duke seconded the motion. Roll call vote found Council Member Dolk, Vice Mayor Donnelly, Mayor Okamura, and Council Member Duke in favor, and Council Member Stanish opposed. Motion carried ( 4-1).
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
8.1 Update(s) regarding California Forever, if any
City Manager Kristina Miller reported she met with California Forever on May 7 and May 14 to negotiate a reimbursement agreement; and the Suisun and Rio Vista Mayors and City Managers met on May 19 to discuss what would be included in their respective agreements.
There was no public comment.
9. REPORTS
9.1 City Manager
City Manager Kristina Miller reported that the Community Development Director recruitment is in progress; the Human Resources Manager recruitment is in progress; staff is working on the 2025-26 budget process; weed abatement is in progress; and Public Works staff had been awarded some STA grant funds toward an all-electric pick-up truck.
9.2 City Council
Council Member Stanish reported that he had attended the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District Board meeting on May 12.
Rio Vista City Council Meeting - May 20, 2025 Minutes Page 6 of 7
10. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Okamura adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Jennifer Sc~ultz, _/'.
Rio Vista City Council Meeting - May 20, 2025 Minutes
\ 1111 11 1/ / / 11
,, "\ST 111
,,,,, "\0_ •. -~' C 11<,,.
,, /
~ -4... o .-:..
:::: ¢::: -~-:: i u :· ·: s;
-
. .
-
-
. .
-
: i ·. :~::
::;. a
,,'
,,.,. :9, • • • •• • • :, ',,
"11 illfto DEC - ,,,
''11 11111 11111' '