City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-037, finding a proclaimed state of emergency exists in the jurisdiction of the City related to the COVID-19 virus pandemic and that conditions of that emergency pose a threat to meeting attendees' health and safety such that City legislative body meetings may be held via teleconference pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e) so long as the City (1) posts notice and agendas as otherwise provided by the Brown Act and applicable law, (2) allows members of the public to access the meeting via call-in line or internet-based service line, (3) provides details on the agenda on how to access the meeting and give public comment, (4) provides an opportunity to comment pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 and allows a reasonable amount of time during public comment for a person to register, login, and comment, and (5) monitors the call-in line and/or internet-based service line to ensure no disruption hinders access or ability to comment, if there is, take no action until public access is restored. The City is not required to provide a location to attend in-person. The City is complying with these requirements and taking all reasonable steps to ensure that any member of the public may attend, participate, and watch the City's legislative bodies conduct their business. The public may participate and provide public comment in person or via Zoom Meeting.

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Written comments that are received by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before the Council meeting will be disseminated to the Council and made available to the public for review on the city’s website. Please provide the agenda item number in the subject line of your email or letter. Public comments will no longer be read into the record. Comments must be sent to ccpubliccomments@ci.rio-vista.ca.us. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Pam Caronongan at 707-374-6567, to make alternative arrangements to submit public comment.

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# RIO VISTA CITY COUNCIL

# MAYOR RONALD KOTT VICE MAYOR RICK DOLK COUNCIL MEMBER EDWIN OKAMURA COUNCIL MEMBER WALT STANISH COUNCIL MEMBER ROBIE WILLIAMS

REGULAR MEETING—BY TELECONFERENCE AND IN PERSON

MINUTES

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022 6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ONE MAIN STREET RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571

## 1. CLOSED SESSION

1.1 Conference regarding Public Employee Appointment, pursuant to Government Code §54957. Position: City Manager

2. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – CLOSED SESSION REPORT

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

PRESENT: Council Members Okamura, Stanish, Williams, VM Dolk and Mayor Kott

ABSENT: None

## 3. PRESENTATIONS

Commendation for City of Rio Vista Public Works staff member Tom Havens was given by Mayor Kott.

Staff presentation for Agenda Item #6.8 (Approve the Rio Vista Delta Breeze Element of the Solano County Coordinated Short Range Transit Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2028) was done during this segment by Brandon Thompson from STA.

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## 4. PUBLIC COMMENT – See instructions on Page 1

There was one (1) public comment. For public comment content, for any item on the agenda, view the video of the meeting available on the city’s website http://riovistacity.com/meeting-agenda-minutes/.

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

Zero (0) disclosures were made.

## 6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

Item 6.5 and Item 6.7 were pulled for separate discussion/action. Public comment was not received. Motion by Council Member Okamura, second by Council Member Williams and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved all remaining Consent Calendar items:

AYES: Council Members Okamura, Stanish, Williams, VM Dolk and Mayor Kott

## NOES: None

6.1 Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2022 and Special Meeting Minutes (Joint Meeting of the Rio Vista City Council and the Rio Vista Planning Commission) of November 1, 2022.

6.2 Revenue & Expenditure Fund Balance Report – Receive and file report for October 2022.

6.3 Budget & Audit Status Report – Receive and file report for October 2022.

6.4 Checks Register Report – Receive and file report for October 2022.

6.5 Monthly Report – Receive and file report for September 2022.

6.6 Reaffirm and continue adoption of Resolution No. 2022-037, finding and ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Gavin Newsom (March 4, 2020) as applicable in the City and authorizing teleconference meetings of legislative bodies of the City pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act – Brown Act Government Code Section 54953(E) with in-person option for the period of November 23, 2022 through December 22, 2022.

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6.7 Approve Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code for Designated Positions and Statement of Interest (Form 700) Filers – adopt Resolution No. 2022-084, updating the City’s Conflict of Interest Code to add the appointees to the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) and the Water and Wastewater Monitoring Committee (WWMC) as Designated Positions and Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) filers.

6.8 Approve the Rio Vista Delta Breeze Element of the Solano County Coordinated Short Range Transit Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2028 – adopt Resolution No. 2022-085, adopting the Rio Vista Delta Breeze Element of the Solano County Coordinated Short Range Transit Plan (SCSRTP) for Fiscal Years 2023-2028.

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-037, finding a proclaimed state of emergency exists in the jurisdiction of the City related to the COVID-19 virus pandemic and that conditions of that emergency pose a threat to meeting attendees' health and safety such that City legislative body meetings may be held via teleconference pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e) so long as the City (1) posts notice and agendas as otherwise provided by the Brown Act and applicable law, (2) allows members of the public to access the meeting via call-in line or internet-based service line, (3) provides details on the agenda on how to access the meeting and give public comment, (4) provides an opportunity to comment pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 and allows a reasonable amount of time during public comment for a person to register, login, and comment, and (5) monitors the call-in line and/or internet-based service line to ensure no disruption hinders access or ability to comment, if there is, take no action until public access is restored. The City is not required to provide a location to attend in-person. The City is complying with these requirements and taking all reasonable steps to ensure that any member of the public may attend, participate, and watch the City's legislative bodies conduct their business. The public may participate and provide public comment in person or via the Zoom Meetingvia Zoom Meeting.

One Tap Mobile: +16699006833,,98631154749# US (San Jose)

Dial by your location: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 986 3115 4749

Weblink:

https://zoom.us/j/98631154749

Written comments that are received by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before the City Council meeting will be disseminated to the Council and made available to the public for review on the city's website. Please provide the agenda item number in the subject line of your email or letter. Public comments will no longer be read into the record. Comments must be sent to ccpubliccomments@ci.rio-vista.ca.us. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Jenifer Schultz at (707) 374-6451, to make alternative arrangements to submit public comment.

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

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MAYOR RONALD KOTT

VICE MAYOR RICK DOLK

COUNCIL MEMBER EDWIN OKAMURA

COUNCIL MEMBER WALT STANISH

COUNCIL MEMBER ROBIE WILLIAMS

REGULAR MEETING

AMENDED*

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022

5:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION

6:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

ONE MAIN STREET

RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571

1.

CLOSED SESSION

1.1

Conference regarding Public Employee Appointment, pursuant to Government Code §54957. Position: City Manager

2.

CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - CLOSED SESSION REPORT

3.

PRESENTATIONS Commendation for City of Rio Vista Public Works staff member Tom Havens

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT - See Instructions Above

5.

DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS City Council Members should disclose any communications they have had on the 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.

6.1

Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2022 and Special Meeting Minutes (Joint Meeting of the Rio Vista City Council and the Rio Vista Planning Commission) of November 1, 2022.

Item 6.1 Draft Minutes - Regular CC Meeting 10.18.2022