City Council

MINUTES

RIO VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

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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## 1\. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Okamura called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Mayor Okamura led the pledge of allegiance.

Roll call vote found the following members present: Dolk, Duke, Stanish, Vice Mayor Donnelly, and Mayor Okamura

## 2\. CLOSED SESSION REPORT

None

## 3\. PRESENTATIONS

## 3.1 Hot Shots – LifeVac program

Fire Chief Adam Pfenning provided a brief introduction which included a video featuring the LifeVac device. Mayor Okamura then invited the Hot Shots to the podium. Hot Shots President Cathy Lindstrom read a letter to City Council regarding their upcoming LifeVac program.

No public comment(s) were made.

## 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.

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Mayor Okamura announced public comments would be limited to three minutes due to the number of people in attendance.

Six public comment(s) 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.

Council Member Stanish disclosed that he had spoken to about two dozen people regarding the flag policy.

Mayor Okamura and Council Member Duke disclosed that they had spoken to several people about the flag policy as well.

## 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 invited City Council, staff, and the public to request removal of items for discussion. There were no such requests.

## 6.01 Approve City Council Meeting Minutes – Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 15, 2025

Council Member Stanish motioned to approve the Consent Calendar; Vice Mayor Donnelly seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).

## 7\. ACTION ITEMS

7.01 Public Hearing – Special Assessments and Liens – Consider a Resolution directing special assessments and liens for past due administrative citations and weed and rubbish abatement

City Manager Kristina Miller provided the staff report.

Mayor Okamura opened the public hearing.

The owner of 835 Flores Way addressed City Council.

Mayor Okamura closed the public hearing.

One public comment was made.

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City Council asked clarifying questions of staff; Community Services Officer Renee Souza provided information. Following City Council discussion, Council Member Stanish motioned to adopt the resolution directing special assessment(s) and lien(s) for 835 Flores Way; Council Member Duke seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).

Vice Mayor Donnelly motioned to adopt the resolution directing special assessment(s) and lien(s) for 301 Sunset Court; Mayor Okamura seconded the motion. Roll call vote found all in favor. Motion carried (5-0).

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RIO VISTA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - BY TELECONFERENCE AND IN PERSON

MAYOR EDWIN OKAMURA

VICE MAYOR SARAH DONNELLY

COUNCIL MEMBER RICK DOLK

COUNCIL MEMBER LISA DUKE

COUNCIL MEMBER WALT STANISH

605-10-960 REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025

6:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

ONE MAIN STREET

RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571

1.

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

None

3.

PRESENTATIONS

3.1

Hot Shots - LifeVac program

Rio Vista Hot Shots letter to City Council

Link to video

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 specifically agendized. 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. Members of the audience wishing to address a specific agendized item are encouraged to offer their public comment during consideration of that item. 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.

5.

DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS City Council Members should disclose any communications they have had on applicable agenda items at this time.

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.

6.01

Approve City Council Meeting Minutes - Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 15, 2025

6.01 Draft July 15, 2025, Meeting Minutes