Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Dixon, CA 95620-3697
Council Member Don Hendershot (707) 678-7000
Fax: (707) 678-1489
Website: www.cityofdixon.us
E-mail: [email protected]
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lim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas White, City Attornes
Kristin Janisch, Elected City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of January 4, 2022 7:00 pm Council Chambers
600 East A Street
Dixon, California
CLOSED SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.
0.0 ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson, Scott Pederson Vice Mayor Ernest, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None.
0.1 PUBLIC COMMENT (CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Closed Session items. There was no public comment.
0.2 THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Consultation with Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:51 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated that direction was provided to staff with no reportable action.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Bird.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Pederson.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson, Scott Pederson Vice Mayor Jim Ernest, Mayor Steve Bird
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Absent: None.
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas L. White, City Manager
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Pederson, seconded by Vice Mayor Ernest, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Birdl
NOES:
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Greg Pryor commented on Jon Pardi and the Pardi Market site.
Justin Noutary commented on Jon Pardi and the Pardi Market site.
Cody Webb commented on Jon Pardi and the Pardi Market site.
Jill Orr commented on Jon Pardi and the Pardi Market site.
Mike Hamilton commented on Jon Pardi and the Pardi Market site, and the Grillin and Chillin event.
City Treasurer James Ward thanked Vice Mayor Ernest for his work on the Pardi Market project, and commented on traffic concerns at the intersection of Regency and N. Lincoln
Michael Ceremello commented on the support for the Pardi Market site, and the consultant's report for the City's water system.
Herb Cross commented on the process of naming the stage at the Pardi Market site.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot attended a holiday awards dinner at the American Legion, and a Chamber of Commerce event.
Councilmember Johnson wished everyone a Happy New Year.
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Vice Mayor Ernest provided an update on the Vacaville-Dixon Greenbelt, and thanked the speakers.
Councilmember Pederson is working on the Vacaville-Dixon Greenbelt Authority project, attended a Solano County Groundwater Sustainability meeting and provided feedback, asked for a traffic study for the intersection of Regency and N.
Lincoln, and an update on the traffic study by Hall Park.
Mayor Bird attended his regular monthly meetings which included Solano Transportation Authority and Solano Water Agency, private and public holiday events, and the Unaccompanied Veterans Ceremony at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery where he received the flag on behalf of the City.
Councilmember Pederson asked for the meeting to be dedicated to Lieutenant Mike Tegeler.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, stated that staff requested to pull and continue Item 9.10.
Mayor Bird opened public comment.
Public comment from Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on consent calendar items.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the consent calendar with the exception of Item 9.10.
Roil call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the December 7, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Action: Minutes approved.
9.2 Adopt a Resolution approving the Enumeration of Claims.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Action: Resolution 22-001
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9.3 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year ervice contract with Flock Satety to deliver and install 12 license plat ecognition (LPR) cameras in the City. The total cost for the two-vea subscription is $63,000, to be paid over two years.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Tom Cordova, Police Captain
Action: Resolution 22-002
9.4 Adopt a resolution
1. Accepting two California Water Service Grants, and
2. Amending the FY 2021 - 2022 General Fund Budget for grant revenues and expenditures for the purchase of an inflatable raft and personal thermal imaging cameras.
Item Initiated By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Andi Horigan, Fire Administrative Manager
Action: Resolution 22-003
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Fire Department to apply to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to fund and retrofit an electrical backup generator for the Dixon Senior Multi- Use Center (SMUC) and any necessary upgrades, to allow for the Center to be utilized as an cooling or warming center during times of extreme weather, for an amount not to exceed $300,000, with CAL OES funding 75% of said grant.
Item Initiated By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Andi Horigan, Fire Administrative Manager
Action: Resolution 22-004
9.6 Adopt declaring Posi-Check SCBA testing machine as surplus, and authorizing the Fire Chief to facilitate the sale of said item.
Item Initiated By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Andi Horigan, Fire Administrative Manager
Action: Resolution 22-005
9.7 Receive and file a comprehensive summary of the latest Capital Facilities Fees (also known as Development Impact Fees or AB 1600 Fees).
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: William Garcia, P.E., Staff Augmentation Consultant Action: Resolution 22-006
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9.8 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order No. 6 with Civil Pacific Construction, Inc. (Civil Pacific) to design and construct the Operations Building Overhang project for the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), for a not to exceed price of $74,459.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Sandy Jones, Chief Wastewater Plant Operator Action: Resolution 22-007
9.9 Adopt a resolution authorizing City Staff to advertise attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services for design of the Southwest Fire Station Project (Fire Station 82).
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: William Garcia, P.E., Staff Augmentation Consultant Action: Resolution 22-008
ITEM PULLED AND CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 18, 2022
9.10 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Job Description for the Position of the Elected City Clerk.
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
9.11 Adopt a resolution accepting Grant funds for the City of Dixon Senior/Multi- Use Center and authorizing a corresponding FY 2021-22 budget amendment.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 22-009
9.12 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to adopt an America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWAI)-compliant Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for the City's Municipal Water System, as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Josh Hudson, Water Operations Supervisor
Action: Resolution 22-010
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Hold a second public hearing for an overview of the redistricting process and hear public input on redrawing City Council district boundaries.
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Presented By: Doug Yoakam, National Demographics Corporation (NDC) Douglas L. White, City Attorney, introduced the item and presenter.
Douglas Johnson, NDC, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello and Jill Orr was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Action: Informational item.
10.2 Adopt a resolution adopting the 2021 Water System Master Plan (WSMP) Update (an addendum to 2016 WSMP) prepared under the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with West Yost Associates ("West Yost").
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Josh Hudson, Water Operations Supervisor
Presented By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Jill Orr and Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pederson, seconded by Vice Mayor Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roil call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Action: Resolution 22-011
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Matters relating to City Council Assignments:
1. Review and revise, as necessary, the City Council Committee and Commissions Assignments for 2022, and
2. Adopt a Resolution reflecting 2022 assignments which must be memorialized by formal Council resolution; and
3. By Minute Action, determine the term length for the City's Vice Mayor and select a Vice-Mayor to fill the designated term.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Presented By: Mayor Steve Bird
Jim Lindley, City Manager, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, nominating Councilmember Pederson as Vice Mayor for the term of one year.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the selection of Vice Mayor. There was no public comment.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, asked for the vote to be redone.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Selection of Councilmember Pederson as Vice Mayor for one year.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the City Council Committee and Commissions Assignments for 2022. There was no public comment.
The City Council reviewed and revised the City Council Committee and Commissions Assignments for 2022.
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Mayor Bird opened public comment on the revised City Council Committee and Commissions Assignments for 2022. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the revised City Council Committee and Commissions Assignments for 2022.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 21-012
12.2 Matters regarding the Dixon Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD):
1. Receive a FY 20-21 LLMD budget report; and
2. Discuss options for future landscape maintenance.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Presented By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Louren Kotow, Public Works Director, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello and Jill Orr was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on the item.
Action: Informational item.
12.3 Adopt a resolution authorizing the suspension of competitive bidding and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for the purchase of a vehicle exhaust removal system for Dixon Fire Station 81 through cooperative purchase pricing from Weidner Fire.
Item Initiated By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
Todd McNeal, Fire Chief, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
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Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the item as presented.
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 22-013
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Pederson thanked staff and members of the City Council for their support in selecting him as Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Johnson thanked the speakers who provided public comment during the initial public comment on non-agenda items, acknowledged the concerns from Herb Cross regarding the process for the Pardi Market decisions, and requested the naming of the Pardi Market lot to be placed on a future agenda.
Councilmember Hendershot likes the conversations being had, and encouraged people to attend and/or watch the meetings to get factual information.
Mayor Bird commented on the naming of the Pardi Market lot and artwork.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the artwork and Pardi Market project.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, commented on the naming of the Pardi Market lot.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, wished everyone a Happy New Year.
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Jim Lindley, City Manager, thanked the Council for another great year in Dixon, stated that there are good things ahead, and hopes that we can recover from the pandemic and move forward.
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 01/11/20227:00 p.m. Planning Commission
01/12/20225:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 01/18/2022 6:00 p.m. Joint City Council & Planning Commission Study Session 01/18/2022 7:00 p.m. City Council
01/25/2022 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
02/01/2022 7:00 p.m. City Council
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Douglas L. White, City Attorney, stated that the Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority meeting scheduled for January 12, 2022 is cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in the memory and honor of Lieutenant Mike Tegeler.
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Brustin Manusch
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon January 4, 2022 10