Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Scott Pederson 520500N Dixon, CA 95620-3697
Council Member Jim Ernest (707) 678-7000
Council Member Don Hendershot Fax: (707) 678-1489
Council Member Kevin Johnson Website: www.cityofdixon.us City Treasurer James P. Ward Jr. E-mail: [email protected] ****
Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas White, City Attorney
Kristin Janisch, Elected City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of February 1, 2022 7:00 pm Co East A Stres
Dixon, California
THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ALL MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING AT https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9886211137?pwd=R2dxZ3RkbU9SQXdIUVIIRkc0Q/QwZz09 AND VIA TELECONFERENCE BY CALLING (669) 900-9128, MEETING ID: 988 621 1137, PASSCODE: 604754 AND WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT. TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC COMMENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING CLICK ON "RAISE HAND", VIA TELECONFERENCE PRESS *9.
0. CLOSED SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.
0.0 ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Scott Pederson, 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 8 54957
Consultation with Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
0.3 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Jim Lindley, Kate Zawadzki,
Rachel Ancheta, Douglas White
Employee Organizations: Dixon Professional Firefighters Association Dixon Police Officers Association
Public Employees Union, Local One
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Non-Represented Management Unit
Non-Represented Non-Management Unit
Dixon Mid-Manager's and Supervisor's Association
Dixon Public Safety Mid-Manager's Association
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
0.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9(b))
One (1) potential case.
Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
0.5 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:02 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:58 p.m.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, stated the direction was provided to staff on Items
0.2, 0.3, and 0.4. In regards to Item 0.5, the City Manager was provided an excellent performance evaluation and was above satisfactory.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Bird.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Pederson.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Scott Pederson, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Linda Babb, Administrative Clerk
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the agenda as presented.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
lichael Ceremello spoke about the City's water system, responded to previou mments from Vice Mavor Pederson, and speaking time limits Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on answers regarding the City's water system.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Johnson stated that the Dixon Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for Business and Citizen of the Year, the Travis Air Show Wings Over Solano is accepting donations, and Veale Advertising is doing a free Valentine's message for Chamber members; provided information on the Dixon Rotary Crab Feed event and Kiwanis; and thanked the high school students in attendance.
Councilmember Ernest welcomed the high school students in attendance, and commented on redistricting and public participation from the Latino community.
Vice Mayor Pederson attended the City Investment Committee meeting on January 19, 2022, and spoke about the importance of safety personnel.
Mayor Bird met with Congressman Mike Thompson and provided him a tour of the Dixon community and upcoming projects; attended the following events:
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery Unaccompanied Veterans Ceremony on January 20, 2022, Travis Regional Armed Forces committee on January 24, 2022, and Civic Leaders Breaktast event on January 27, 2022; spoke about public safety personnel and dedicated the meeting to the memory of all the officers across the nation that made the ultimate sacrifice.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the consent calendar as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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9.1 Approve the Minutes from the January 18, 2022 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 22-021
9.3 Adopt a resolution approving the Phase 2B Backbone Improvement Agreement between JEN California 6, LLC, and the City of Dixon for Phase 2B backbone improvements of the Homestead project within the Southwest Dixon Specific Plan area.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Scott Alman, P.E., Staff Augmentation Consultant Action: Resolution 22-022
9.4 Adopt a resolution approving the Phase 3 Backbone Improvement Agreement between JEN California 6, LLC, and the City of Dixon for Phase 3 backbone improvements of the Homestead project within the Southwest Dixon Specific Plan area
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Scott Alman, P.E., Staff Augmentation Consultant Action: Resolution 22-023
9.5 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to a execute Amendment No. #4 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Cal Engineering & Geology (CE&G) for Staff Augmentation services in the City's Department of Engineering and Utilities in an amount not to exceed $73,320, extend the PSA through March 31, 2022 and authorize the corresponding Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget amendment.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Scott Alman, P.E., Staff Augmentation Consultant Action: Resolution 22-024
9.6 Adopt Resolution, authorizing the extension of the Solano Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority vehicle registration fee until April 2032.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
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Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Christina Garcia, Police Services Analyst
Action: Resolution 22-025
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Approve first reading and introduction, reading by title only, waiving furthe reading, of an ordinance of the City of Dixon amending Section 2.09.080 Elected City Clerk, of Chapter 2.09, City Officials, of Title 2, Administration, of the Dixon Municipal Code to clarify the duties 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
Presented By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Approval of first reading.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 City Treasurer Quarterly Update (verbal).
Item Initiated By: City Council
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: City Treasurer James Ward
City Treasurer James Ward provided an update from the City's Investment Committee meeting.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Action: Informational item.
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12.2 Adopt Resolution _ A Resolution of the City of Dixon City Council Establishing a City Proclamation and Flag Policy.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Presented By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Pederson, to approve the item with additions to the policy to include Council notification if there is a denial, the right to bring the item to Council for discussion, and allowing the City flag to be displayed.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 22-026
12.3 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dixon designating consultants and approving a Deposit / Reimbursement Agreement in connection with the proposed issuance of special tax bonds, and authorizing and directing actions with respect thereto - Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Valley Glen No. 2).
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Ken Dieker, Municipal Advisor, Del Rio Advisors Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 22-027
12.4 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update - Presentation on project to provide an overview of zoning, scope of the project, next steps and identify some preliminary discussion points.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Martha Miller, MPA, Consultant
Presented By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Martha Miller, MPA, Consultant
Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Councilmember Johnson stated that written correspondence was received from Ginger Emerson.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Action: Informational item.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello spoke on a letter to William Stephens Smith in 1787 from Thomas Jefferson.
City Treasurer James Ward thanked Jerry Castañon and all those that participated in the Viva La Dixon Dixon Teen Center event.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Ernest stated that Groundhogs Day is on February 2, 2022 and to enjoy it.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Jim Lindley, City Manager, thanked the Council for the favorable review anc commits to working on items that need improvement
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17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 02/08/2022 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
CANCELLED 02/09/2022 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 02/15/2022 7:00 p.m. City Council
02/16/2022 7:00 p.m Transportation Advisory Commission
02/22/2022 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
03/01/2022 7:00 p.m. City Council
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:12 p.m. rutin AN amseh
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Eleqted City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon February 1, 2022