Rio Dell Council Addresses Recycling Concerns, Approves Abatement Costs

The Rio Dell City Council convened on August 5th for a meeting addressing several community matters. The approximately 19-minute meeting, held in a hybrid format, saw the council approve a cost recovery for abatement work and hear resident concerns regarding the lack of recycling bins at school crossings.

Among the key decisions, the council unanimously approved a cost recovery of \$8,977.22 for abatement work completed at 521st Avenue. City staff presented the cost, and the council voted 4-0 to approve the findings and assessment.

The meeting also featured public comment, with resident Suzanne Bernice Stater Campbell expressing concern about the absence of recycling receptacles at school crossings, particularly near Davis Street. Campbell directly requested the council consider installing more bins in these locations. The council responded positively, indicating their intention to add this issue to the agenda of their next regular meeting.

In other news, the council approved the August 5th meeting agenda unanimously. Police Chief [Police Chief's name not provided in transcript] introduced Libbihan Wolf as the city's new Community Service Officer. Additionally, the council announced the upcoming "Chalk on the Walk" community event, scheduled for August 11th-15th.

The next Rio Dell City Council meeting is scheduled for August 19th at 6:00 PM. Residents are encouraged to check the city's website, https://www.cityofriodell.ca.gov/minutes-and-agendas, for meeting agendas and minutes, and to participate in future meetings to voice their concerns.