City Council - Special Meeting

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](mailto: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 SARAH DONNELLY (INCOMING) COUNCIL MEMBER EDWIN OKAMURA COUNCIL MEMBER WALT STANISH COUNCIL MEMBER ROBIE WILLIAMS (OUTGOING)

BY TELECONFERENCE AND IN PERSON

MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022 6:00 P.M. – SPECIAL 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

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

3.1 Certification of November 8, 2022 Election – Consider adopting Resolution 2022-087 accepting the official canvass and certification of the November 8, 2022 Election and declaring the results.

Zero (0) public comment was received. Motion by Council Member Williams, second by Council Member Stanish and passed by the following roll call vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-087:

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

NOES: None

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## 3.2 Recognition of Outgoing Elected Officials – Mayor Kott presented a certificate to outgoing Council Member Robie Williams in recognition of her services.

Mayor Kott presented outgoing Council Member Williams with a certificate in recognition of her services.

## 3.3 Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificate of Election for Newly-Elected Officials – City Clerk Pam Caronongan will administer the Oaths of Office and presented Certificates of Election as follows:

3.3.1 Council Member Eric “Rick” Dolk (4-Year Term) 3.3.2 Council Member Edwin A. Okamura (4-Year Term) 3.3.3 Council Member Sarah Donnelly (2-Year Term)

City Clerk Pam Caronongan administered Oaths of Office and presented certificates of election to the newly elected Council Members.

3.4 Mayor Kott will nominate Council Member Walt Stanish to serve as the next Vice Mayor and the City Council will vote to approve the nomination and adopt Resolution 2022-088, approving the Vice Mayor appointment.

Per Mayor Kott’s request, Item 3.4 was heard before Items 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3.

Zero (0) public comment was received. The City Council unanimously chose to forego roll call vote, and Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-088.

## 4\. PUBLIC COMMENT – See instructions on Page 1. Public comments are limited to items appearing on this Special Meeting agenda.

Zero (0) public comment was received. 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/](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.

Council Member Okamura disclosed that he had spoken with Superintendent Wright from the River Delta Unified School District regarding Agenda Item 7.1.

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## 6\. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

Public comment was not received. Motion by Council Member Okamura, second by Vice Mayor Stanish and passed by the following roll call vote, Council approved all Consent Calendar items:

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.

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

Meeting ID: 986 3115 4749

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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, DECEMBER 13, 2022

5:30 PM - 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

3.

PRESENTATIONS

3.1

Certification of November 8, 2022 Election - Consider adopting Resolution 2022-087 accepting the official canvass and certification of the November 8, 2022 Election and declaring the results.

Item 3.1 Agenda Report and Resolution Certification of Nov 8 2022 Election

Item 3.1 - Attachment 1 - Canvass Certificate Nov 8 2022

Item 3.1 - Attachment 2 - Cumulative Report - Rio Vista

Item 3.1 - Attachment 3 - Official District Results - Rio Vista

Item 3.1 - Attachment 4 - Precinct Results - Rio Vista

3.2

Recognition of Outgoing Elected Officials - Mayor Kott will present a certificate to outgoing Council Member Robie Williams in recognition of her services.

3.3