Rio Vista City Council MINUTES Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers One Main Street Rio Vista, California 94571 NOTE: There are speaker cards available for those who wish to address the Council during public comments or regarding an agendized item. These cards will assist the City Clerk with proper spelling of names as well as provide contact information for any necessary follow up. At such time as an agendized item is reached and prior to action being taken thereon, all members of the public may address the Council concerning the matter by approaching the microphone and waiting to be recognized. Roll Call Present: Absent: Councilmembers Bhakta, Kelly, Vick, Vice Mayor Jones, Mayor Woodruff None Flag Salute led by Vice Mayor Ron Jones 1. Public Comment The Brown Act, with certain exceptions, does not permit the City Council to discuss or take action on issues that are not on the agenda. Steve Bissell, Rio Vista business owner, spoke in support of displaying lights on Main Street year round. 2. Consent Calendar a. Requesting approval to fund repairs to the Rio Vista Wastewater Treatment Facility, with resolution for adoption. b. Requesting approval of Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Clayborn Contracting Group for the lease of sludge dewatering equipment, with resolution for adoption. c. Requesting approval for amendment and extension of Employment Agreement with Interim City Clerk Carolyn Parkinson, with resolution for adoption. d. Sale of approximately four acres to the Windborn Church, with resolution for adoption. e. Requesting approval of agreement with Gerald Raycraft for Interim Community Development Director Services, with resolution for adoption. f. Requesting approval of contract with Redflex Traffic Systems for Photo Enforcement Program, with resolution for adoption. g. Requesting approval of contract with Marin WebDesigns for Website Administrator Services, with resolution for adoption. h. City Council Meeting Minutes for November 2, 2006
Motion by Vick, seconded by Jones, to remove Item 2d from the Consent Calendar and approve the remaining items in one motion as presented. Resolutions adopted and numbers assigned as follows: 2a 2006 153 2b 2006 154 2c 2006 155 2d Removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and approved separately with adoption of Resolution No. 2006 156. Vice Mayor Jones requested the proceeds from the sale of land to the Windborn Church be designated to staff the new firehouse. 2e 2006 157 2f 2006 158 2g 2006 159. 3. Treasurer s Report for the month of October, 2006 Treasurer s report presented by Treasurer Natalie Crew and accepted by the Council. 4. Reports of Council and Staff None (Held over from November 21, 2006) 5. Requesting approval of Final Maps for Liberty (Gibbs Ranch) Phase I and Phase II, with resolutions for adoption. Mayor Woodruff spoke on School Mitigation Agreement between the River Delta Unified School District and Shea Homes, referred to Memorandum dated December 4, 2006 from City Attorney Ethan Walsh, and recommended approval. River Delta Unified School District Superintendent Alan Newell, P.H.D., confirmed acceptance of the School Mitigation Agreement. Motion by Jones, seconded by Vick, to adopt Resolution No. 2006 160 approving the final map for Liberty (Gibbs Ranch) Phase I and authorize the Mayor to execute the subdivision agreement. Motion by Vick, seconded by Bhakta, to adopt Resolution No. 2006 161 approving the final map for Liberty (Gibbs Ranch) Phase II and authorize the Mayor to execute the subdivision agreement. 6. Public Hearing (Continued from November 16, 2006) Appeal of the Liberty Site Plan and Architectural Review Approval
Mayor Woodruff reopened the continued Public Hearing. Bill Mortimer, Rio Vista resident, spoke in support of Council action to appeal the original Conditions of Approval and the revised Conditions. Mayor Woodruff closed the Public Hearing. Council discussed the revised Conditions of Approval. Jack Hall, Shea Homes, spoke in support of the revised Conditions of Approval. Motion by Vick, seconded by Bhakta to approve the appeal by revising Condition No. 9 to include a model home shall be constructed for each of the single story home plans within the development s model gallery and a single story production unit shall be constructed in the first release of each product line. Production units may be constructed on any lot within the subdivision, may include a loft option, and shall be subject to staff review and approval; and, Revising Condition No. 10 to include street side elevations on corner lots and rear elevations visible from public right of ways shall be constructed based on the enhanced elevations designs depicted in the design package, with architectural embellishments that include pop out features such as wrap around porches; and, Adding a new Condition (Condition No. 21) The site plan for all homes with a second living unit shall include walkways, fully landscaped and adequately illuminated, to provide pedestrian access to the exterior entrance of the second unit, with rear yard fencing set back from/placed behind the second unit entrance. 7. Public Hearing (Continued from November 16, 2006) Brann Ranch approval of Development Agreement Amendments and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Amendments, with Ordinance No. 624 for second reading and adoption and Resolution approving amendments to the Brann Ranch Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and Resolution approving PUD Permit Amendments for adoption. City Attorney Ethan Walsh addressed Council on the Amended Development Agreement and proposed amendments, including PUD Standards and School provisions. He also noted a fax from Miller Starr & Regalia, representing Solano Properties, LLC, requesting the cost of a new fire station, as a condition of approval for the Riverwalk project, apply to all of the development projects in the area. Mayor Woodruff re opened the continued Public Hearing. No public comments were received. Mayor Woodruff closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Bhakta, seconded by Vick, to give second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 624. Motion by Vick, seconded by Bhakta, to adopt Resolution No. 2006 162 approving an amended PUD Permit for the Brann Ranch Project. Motion by Jones, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution 2006 163 approving amended vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. TM 06 01. 8. November 7, 2006 General Municipal Election Canvass of Votes (Staff report and Resolution made available prior to City Council Meeting, upon receipt of official canvass of votes from Solano County). Interim City Clerk Carolyn Parkinson certified the election and presented the official canvass of votes. Motion by Bhakta, seconded by Kelly, to adopt Resolution No. 2006 164 canvassing votes of the November 7, 2006 General Municipal Election and declaring the results thereof per Solano County Official Election Summary. Leaving Office Acknowledgment Vice Mayor Ron Jones Motion by Kelly, seconded by Vick, to approve the Resolution of Commendation for presentation to Vice Mayor Ron Jones. Roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bhakta, Kelly, Vick, Woodruff Abstain: Jones Mayor Woodruff read a statement regarding Vice Mayor Jones accomplishments while serving on the City Council and his continued involvement in the community and presented him with a Resolution of Commendation, Rio Vista shirt, Rio Vista cap, plaque, Certificate of Appreciation. In addition he presented Vice Mayor Jones an Assembly Resolution signed by Lois Wolk. Vice Mayor Jones responded with comments of appreciation and support of City Council, staff, residents of Rio Vista and family. Councilmembers and several individuals thanked Vice Mayor Jones for his service to the community. Swearing in Ceremony Councilmember Jan Vick and Councilmember Elect Cherie Cabral Interim City Clerk Carolyn Parkinson conducted the swearing in Ceremony.
Councilmember Cherie Cabral introduced her family members in attendance and thanked the voters, the Fire Department Association and staff, and her family for their support. Councilmember Jan Vick introduced her family members in attendance and thanked the voters, staff, and family for their support and encouraged all residents to get involved in the community. Appointment of Vice Mayor Mayor Woodruff nominated Councilmember Bill Kelly as Vice Mayor. Motion by Mayor Woodruff, seconded by Councilmember Vick, to appoint Councilmember Bill Kelly as Vice Mayor. Vote: All ayes 9. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:25 following Mayor Woodruff s recognition in the audience of several individuals, including two City of Isleton Councilmembers, School Board Member Lee Williams, former Solano County Supervisor Dick Brann, and former Mayor Marci Coglianesse. Carolyn Parkinson, MMC Interim City Clerk