1. Public Comment (Time Limit 3 Minutes Per Speaker)

Rio Vista City Council and City of Rio Vista Redevelopment Agency MINUTES Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers One Main Street Rio Vista, California 94571

Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Boulware, Kogler, Krebs, Norman, and Mayor Vick Absent: None Flag Salute – Led by Mayor Vick

1. Public Comment (Time Limit – 3 minutes per speaker)

Joel Auslen, City resident, corrected statements made at the previous meeting, citing 6 as the correct number of pump stations in Rio Vista and referenced a report dated 1911 documenting infrastructure problems in the City.

Loetta Papetti, City resident, requested the City Council review current Ordinance requiring the use of radio frequency meters and recommended wand reading meters to reduce costs.

Melissa Coleman, City resident, spoke on concerns about meter rate billing and in support of one-year trial period.

Joe Brown, City resident, spoke on airport inspection concerns, requested waiving the fee inspection, cited City’s discrimination policy, agreement negotiated by previous City Manager and status of the City’s liability insurance.

2. Staff Reports / City Council Reports

Staff reports included, but were not limited to the status of the Boat Launch Restroom Project and the St. Francis/Virginia Waterline Project paving; transition to the meter based billing system; responding to multiple public record requests, and status of audit.

Council reports and/or comments included, but were not limited to airplanes previously parked on Airport Road now parked in the tie-down area of the Airport; review of the Initiative rate structure with the proponent and meetings with members of the community on water and sewer rates; meeting with City Engineer Cecil Dillon on lowering costs and his input that City Public Works Director could accomplish many of his duties and that would lower costs; attendance at quarterly League of California Cities meeting, citing discussion of a “Shared Services Policy”; repair of Sr. Citizen building and fashion show sponsored by the Sr. Citizens featuring garments provided by Judy’s Rio Vista Clothing Company; support for a 12-month meter based test billing period; concerns regarding transition of retrofitting meters to radio frequency; update on Army Base charrette process, with next meeting to include the public scheduled for April 4th, Monday, at 7:00 p.m.; efforts to secure funding for the Army Base Specific Plan; Naming Ceremony at Travis AFB on March 17th to name seven (7) C17 aircraft for each of the Cities located in Solano County, with one of the seven aircraft to be named the Spirit of Rio Vista; direction for the City Manager to report back on the Summerset Landscape and Lighting District.

3. City Commission Reports / City Committee Reports / Chamber of Commerce Report

Commission Reports - None

Committee Report WWEF Member Howard Lamothe stated a financial report will follow a meeting with the Finance Manager scheduled for tomorrow, in support of hiring an accountant in the Finance Department; and, status of Timeline for Water CIP’s. Council directed the City Manager to meet with Mr. Lamothe on the CIP Timeline and report back at the March 23rd Study Session.

Chamber Report Hale Conklin, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke on desire to strengthen the Chamber/City relationship; status of Bass Festival planning; and upcoming events. Mayor Vick stated City membership in the Chamber will be discussed as part of the budget process.

Mary Ellen Lamothe, representing the Chamber of Commerce reported on formation of a Downtown District, modeled after the City of Dixon.

Motion by Krebs, seconded by Boulware to remove Items 4c, g and h and approve the remaining Consent Calendar items as presented. Vote: All ayes 4. Consent Calendar a. Minutes of the January 6, 2011 Regular Meeting b. Minutes of the January 10, 2011 Special Meeting c. Minutes of the January 20, 2011 Regular Meeting d. Minutes of the January 26, 2011 Special Meeting e. Minutes of the February 3, 2011 Regular Meeting f. Minutes of the February 3, 2011 Special Meeting g. Minutes of the February 8, 2011 Special Meeting h. Minutes of the February 10, 2011 Special Meeting

Item 4c: Councilmember Norman requested revision to Council action – Minute item #6 Item 4g: Councilmember Norman requested addition to public comments – Minute Item #2 Item 4h: Councilmember Norman requested correction of sentence in staff presentation – Minute Item #2

Motion by Kogler, seconded by Krebs, to approve Items 4c, g, and h, as amended. Vote: All ayes

5. Accept the construction of the swimming pool at Bruning Park as complete, with Resolution for adoption.

City Manager Hector De La Rosa presented the staff report on the City’s agreement with the Rio Vista Foundation (RVF) for the construction, by the RVF of a new swimming pool at Bruning Park with no financial involvement of the City. He spoke on the determination following inspection by the Fire Marshal, Building Inspector and Contract Manager of the Public Works Department that the pool was built in accordance with approved plans and has passed all inspections. It is therefore staff’s recommendation that the Swimming Pool be accepted as complete.

Tim Kubli, RVF, spoke on completion of the swimming pool and on the benefits to the Swim Team and City. He recognized those that donated financially and those that supported the Project and introduced RVF Board Members and members of the Rio Vista Sharks in attendance.

Lynne Hansen, City resident, spoke on concerns relating to funding to operate the pool.

Mayor Vick and Councilmembers commended the RVF and Community for their support.

Motion by Krebs, seconded by Norman, to adopt Resolution No. 2011-015, accepting the construction of the swimming pool at Bruning Park as complete and authorizing the filing of the Notice of Completion. Roll-Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Boulware, Krebs, Norman, and Mayor Vick Noes: None Abstain: Kogler

6. Approve the Aquatic Services Agreement with the Rio Vista Sharks for the 2011 Pool Season and approving a fee schedule, with Resolutions for adoption. City Manager Hector De La Rosa presented the staff report and responded to questions on the proposed agreement with the Sharks, including the services to be provided by the Sharks, Rio Vista Sharks staffing and the provisions of the contract to be provided by City of Rio Vista staff. The proposed fee schedule was also discussed.

Rio Vista Sharks President spoke in support, including the term of the agreement.

Motion by Norman, seconded by Boulware, to adopt Resolution No. 2011-016 approving the Aquatic Services Agreement with the Rio Vista Sharks for operation of the Rio Vista Municipal Pool for the 2011 Pool Season. Roll-Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Boulware, Krebs, Norman, and Mayor Vick Noes: None Abstain: Kogler

Motion by Norman, seconded by Boulware, to adopt Resolution No. 2011-017 approving the City of Rio Vista 2011 Recreation Swimming Pool Fee Schedule. Roll-Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Boulware, Krebs, Norman, and Mayor Vick

Noes: None Abstain: Kogler

7. Consider a report on the impacts of the Initiative Measure pursuant to Elections Code section 9212; adopt a resolution ordering the holding of a Special Municipal Election on June 7, 2011 for the purpose of submitting to the voters an Initiative that would reduce water and sewer rates, directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis and providing for the submittal of Primary and Rebuttal Arguments; and, adopt a Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Solano to provide election related services to the City of Rio Vista for its Special Election, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Solano to consolidate a Special Election to be held on June 7, 2011 with the Statewide Election or other date prescribed by law, if any should occur, to be held on that date pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Election Code, with Resolutions for adoption.

City Manager Hector De La Rosa presented an overview and responded to Council questions on the Report of the Initiative Measure Impacts, (with the exception of the Legal Analysis Section that was presented by City Attorney Kara Ueda,) including projected revenues/deficit if the Measure passes, clarification of CIP’s and funds collected to date, method to determine base rate used in his analysis to compile the Report, and concluded that the results of loss of revenue will impact anticipated operating and maintenance cost in both the water and sewer funds and eliminate planned funding for replacement of water and sewer infrastructure, if the Initiative passes.

City Attorney Kara Ueda stated the Report is legally correct and complies with the Election Code in response to a Councilmember’s question.

City Attorney Kara Ueda presented information on adoption of a resolution ordering the holding of a Special Municipal Election on June 7, 2011, or other date prescribed by law for the purpose of submitting to the voters an Initiative that would reduce water and sewer rates, providing direction to the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis and provide for the submittal of Primary and Rebuttal Arguments; and, adoption of a Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Solano to provide election related services to the City of Rio Vista for its Special Election, and request the Board of Supervisors of the County of Solano to consolidate a Special Election to be held on June 7, 2011 with the Statewide Election, or other date prescribed by law, if any should occur, to be held on that date pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Election Code.

Motion by Kogler, seconded by Krebs, to adopt Resolution No. 2011-018 ordering the holding of a Special Municipal Election on June 7, 2011 or other date prescribed by law, for the purpose of submitting to the voters an initiative that would reduce water and sewer rates directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis, and providing for the submittal of primary and rebuttal arguments. Roll-call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Boulware, Kogler, Krebs, Norman, and Mayor Vick Noes: None Absent: None

Motion by Kogler, seconded by Norman, to adopt Resolution 2011-019 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Solano to provide election related services to the City of Rio Vista for its Special Election to be held on June 7, 2011, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Solano to consolidate a special election to be held on June 7, 2011 with the Statewide Election or other date prescribed by law, if any should occur, to be held on that date pursuant to section 10403 of the California Elections Code. Roll-call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Boulware, Kogler, Krebs, Norman, and Mayor Vick Noes: None Absent: None

Redevelopment Agency Meeting called to order. Silent Roll Call: All Agency Members present

Redevelopment Agency and City Council Item – Heard Concurrently 8. Resolution of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rio Vista approving a contract with the firm of Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann, & Girard for City Attorney Services.

City Manager Hector De La Rosa presented the staff report on the proposed agreement with the firm of Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard.

Motion by Norman, seconded by Kogler, to adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2011- 02 approving a contract with the firm of Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard for Redevelopment Agency legal services. Roll-call Vote: Ayes: Agency Members Boulware, Kogler, Krebs, Norman and Chair Vick Noes: None Absent: None

Motion by Kogler, seconded by Norman, to adopt Resolution No. 2011-020 approving a contract with the firm of Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard for City Attorney services. Ayes: Councilmembers: Boulware, Kogler, Krebs, Norman, and Mayor Vick Noes: None Absent: None

9. Adjournment – City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meetings adjourned.

______Carolyn Parkinson, MMC Carolyn Parkinson, Secretary Interim City Clerk City of Rio Vista Redevelopment Agency City of Rio Vista