CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Edwin Okamura
Vice Mayor Rick Dolk
RIO VISTA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
6:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1 MAIN STREET
RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571
Council Member Sarah Donnelly Council Member Lisa Duke Council Member Walt Stanish ZOOM* MEETING ID (CLICK TO JOIN): 986 31 15 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 Council Members Duke, Donnelly, Stanish, Vice Mayor Dolk and Mayor Okamura present.
Vice Mayor Dolk led the pledge of allegiance.
2. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. PUBLIC COMMENT (Time Limit - 3 minutes per speaker)
There were three public comments.
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
Mayor Okamura invited City Council, staff, and the public to request removal of items for discussion. Items 6. 06, 6. 07, and 6. 08 were pulled for discussion.
6.01 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes - Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 4, 2026
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6.02 Revenue & Expenditure Fund Balance Report - Receive and file report for July 2026
6.03 Budget v. Actual Status Report - Receive and file report for July 2026
6.04 Checks Register Report- Receive and file report for July 2026
6.05 Monthly Informational Report on Current Planning Projects and Properties with Code Enforcement and/or Building Issues - Consider and accept report for July 2026
6.06 Accept Donation from RioVision Adopt a Resolution accepting a restricted donation in the amount of $1,668 from RioVision for the purchase and installation of a shade cover as part of the Sierra Park improvements
6.07 Accept Donation from Mickens and More LLC Adopt a Resolution accepting a donation from Mickens and More LLC for improvements to the Rio Vista Municipal Pool Facility with an estimated value of $10,300
6.08 HydroScience Engineers, Inc. Task Order Adopt a Resolution approving a Task Order with HydroScience Engineers , Inc. in an amount not to exceed $120 000 fo-r----t-A9--f)-feparation of three Dri-R-k~-ater State the City's VVater 1=1 1pe11ne lmprovemem l='roJeGI, 1i1ve11s ·1 o l\na 1 1 l='rGJ-B&T:, and Storage- and 8eost8-f-P-t1-mf)ing Rmject
6 09 Kimiey-Horn and Associates, Inc. Task Order - Adopt a Resolution -1f 1r11c,vi110 ;::i T ;.::,sk Order Kin,hy-Horn and Associates Inc. in an amou nt not to exceed $68,000, with authorization for optional air quality modeling services, if required by the State Water Resources Control Board, to provide Environmental Consulting Services supporting the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Environmental Package
There were no public comments.
Council Member Donnelly motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 6.01 through 6. 05, and 6. 09. Council Member Duke seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
Items pulled from Consent for Discussion:
6.06 Accept Donation from RioVision - Adopt a Resolution accepting a restricted donation in the amount of $1,668 from RioVision for the purchase and installation of a shade cover as part of the Sierra Park improvements Council Alf ember Donnelly expressed gratitude to Rio Vision for the donation. There was one public comment by Rio Vision. Council Member Stanish motioned to adopt a Resolution accepting a restricted donation in Rio Vista City Council Meeting Minutes - August 18, 2026 Page 2 of 6 the amount of $1,668 from RioVision to help support the purchase and installation of a shade cover as part of the Sierra Park improvements.
Council Member Donnelly seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
6.07 Accept Donation from Mickens Kitchens and More LLC - Adopt a Resolution accepting a donation from Mickens Kitchens and More LLC for improvements to the Rio Vista Municipal Pool Facility with an estimated value of $10,300
Council Member Donnelly expressed gratitude to Mickens Kitchens and More LLC for the donation. There was one public comment by Mickens Kitchens and More. Council Member Donnelly motioned to adopt a Resolution accepting a donation from Mickens Kitchens and More LLC for improvements to the Rio Vista Municipal Pool Facility with an estimated value of $10,300. Council Member Stanish seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
6.08 HydroScience Engineers, Inc. Task Order - Adopt a Resolution approving a Task Order with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for the preparation of three Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction Financing application packages for the City's Water Pipeline Improvement Project, Wells 16 And 17 Project, and Storage and Booster Pumping Project.
Council Member Duke asked clarifying questions of staff. There were no public comments. Council Member Duke motioned to adopt a Resolution approving a Task Order with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for the preparation of three Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction Financing application packages for the City's Water Pipeline Improvement Project, Wells 16 And 17 Project, and Storage and Booster Pumping Project. Vice Mayor Dolk seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.01 Well 17 Design and Engineering - Consider a Resolution approving a Task Order with Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers (LSCE) in an amount not to exceed $238,042 for engineering design, permitting, and technical support services associated with the Well 17 Production Well and Pump Station Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Task Order
Public Works Director Greg Malcolm provided the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Rio Vista City Council Meeting Minutes - August 18, 2026 Page 3 of 6 Council Member Donnelly motioned to adopt a Resolution approving a Task Order with Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers (LSCE) in an amount not to exceed $238,042 for engineering design, permitting, and technical support services associated with the Well 17 Production Well and Pump Station Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Task Order. Council Member Duke seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
7.02 Data Centers Urgency Ordinance - Consider adoption of an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rio Vista imposing a temporary moratorium prohibiting data center uses within city limits to allow for evaluation of the public safety, health, welfare and environmental impacts and the enactment of further and appropriate regulations concerning the same [Four-Fifths Vote Required]
City Manager Kristina Miller provided the staff report.
There were two public comments.
Council Member Stanish motioned to adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rio Vista imposing a temporary moratorium prohibiting data center uses within city limits to allow for evaluation of the public safety, health, welfare and environmental impacts and the enactment of further and appropriate permanent regulations concerning the same. Council Member Donnelly seconded the rnotion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
7.03 Waste Collection Containers Ordinance - Consider introd ucing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance wh ich , 1f passed , would amend the Rio Vista Municipal Code Sections 8 12 030 and 8.12 040 regarding the permissible placement of collection containers; and 2) schedule waiver of ;:, t::C01 1J 1 ecH..l in\:J a1·1J c1ciuµt101, or ti 12 Orck1ai-1ce at the ;-,2xt reg--ilariy ' scheduled City Council meeting
City Manager Kristina Miller provided the staff report and answered questions of City Council.
There were no public comments.
Council Member Donnelly motioned to introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Rio Vista Municipal Code Sections 8. 12. 030 and
8. 12. 040 regarding the permissible placement of collection containers, with the r~r,,oval of the f.::-1!:;::/fng frcim SPctf0n 8 12 040 (C) frn:r. thP rfr::-ift ~--:: pmpn.~r;/· "except that containers stored immediately adjacent to a residential building shall satisfy the requirements of this section." Council Member Duke seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried 5-0.
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8. INFORMATION ITEMS
8.01 Fire Suppression Devices
Interim Police Chief Pontecorvo provided the staff report. There were no public comments.
8.02 Update(s) regarding California Forever, if any
City Manager Kristina Miller reported the City is spending a considerable amount of time monitoring legislation and responding to media requests. Mayor Okamura reported that he had attended and presented at a reception following a legislative regarding California Forever and shipbuilding day on August 5; Council Member Donnelly reported that she had also presented at the event.
9. REPORTS
9.01 City Manager
City Manager Kristina Miller reported on recent and upcoming events and activities.
There was one public comment.
9.02 City Council
Council Member Donnelly reported that she would be attending the Chamber of Commerce board meeting, a CAP (Community Action Partnership) Solano agenda meeting, and the 2x2 (City/River Delta Unified School District joint) meeting.
Council Member Stanish reported on recent Mosquito Abatement District activity and information.
Council Member Duke reported that she would be attending the Solano Commission for Women and Girls' luncheon.
There were no public comments.
10. CITY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
City Council requested an informational report the City's use of Flock cameras, and an informational report on preparation and readiness regarding El Nino 2026.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Okamura adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Jennifer Sdhu(tz, Cif}\ Clerk
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