Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Scott Pederson 150N Dixon, CA 95620-3697
ouncil Member Jim Ernes (707) 678-7000
ouncil Member Don Hendersh 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
Kristin With, Elected Gily Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of March 1, 2022 7:00 pm Council Chambers
600 East A Street
Dixon, California
THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ALL MEMBERS OF THE
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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 § 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
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:57 p.m.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, 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.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Johnson.
3. 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
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bird stated that there was a recommendation to continue Item 10.2 to the March 15, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the agenda with Item 10.2 being continued.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
6.1 Recognition of Officer of the Year 2020 Andrew Carella, Officer of the Year 2021 Alberto Oliviera, and the Promotion of Sergeant Richard Stevens.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, presented Letters of Commendation to Detective Alberto Oliviera and Officer Andrew Carella.
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, presented a Certificate of Promotion and administered the oath to Sergeant Richard Stevens.
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, thanked Captain Tom Cordova for his time as Acting Chief of Police.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, presented a Letter of Commendation to Captain Tom Cordova.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on non-agenda items. There was no public comment.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Bird sends his thoughts and prayers to the people of Ukraine; attended and provided feedback from the following events: Sacramento Valley National Cemetery Unaccompanied Veterans Ceremony on February 17, 2022, Regional Watershed meeting on February 23, 2022, Solano County Meet-and-Greet for the Farm Bureau on February 24, 2022, Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee meeting on February 28, 2022; spoke about the passing of Ron DuPratt and sends his condolences to the DuPratt family; and dedicated the meeting in honor of Ron DuPratt.
Vice Mayor Pederson shared that his grandson was born earlier that day, stated that it was the 150t Anniversary of Yellowstone National Park, asked to have the review of the Fire Department on a future agenda, commented on the recent road review and areas that require improvement, attended and provided feedback from the JPA meeting on February 23, 2022, and sends his condolences to the DuPratt family.
Councilmember Ernest spoke about Ron DuPratt, and requested a 2x2 meeting with the school district to discuss the joint facility use agreement.
Councilmember Johnson spoke about Ron DuPratt and thanked the Mayor for dedicating the meeting in his honor, commented on the Crab Feed that took place on February 26, 2022, provided information on the Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year dinner on March 12, 2022; the need of volunteers for the Dixon May March 1, 2022 3
Fair Parade; and the Grillin-n-Chillin event, asked staff for an update on the Pardi Market site, and congratulated Vice Mayor Pederson on the birth of his grandson.
Councilmember Hendershot congratulate the Dixon High School boys soccer team, commented on the Dixon girls basketball team winning the Division 4 San Joaquin section, participated in the volunteer clean-up event on February 26, 2022, provided an update on the historical plaque, will be attending the Countywide Homeless and Housing Summit on March 3, 2022, asked what help the city is providing for the Dixon May Fair and Grillin-n-Chillin and public input on water issues.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the City's new process for events and the grand opening of the Pardi Market site.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on a public presentation that will be provided on April 5, 2022.
Deborah Barr, P.E.., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, provided information on the re-opening on the Pardi Market site.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, 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
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the February 15, 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 22-034
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9.3 Adopt a Resolution accepting a temporary public service easement (PSE) over the areas depicted as rights of way (ROW) and public service easements (PSE) on the record Final Map of Valley Glen Phase 4 Unit 1.
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 22-035
9.4 Staff recommends Council to adopt a resolution to delegate authority to the City Manager to submit disability retirement applications on behalf of the employees to California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and to reaffirm authority granted by City Council in 2005 to delegate authority to the City Manager to make determinations on industrial disability retirement for employee-members once an application is submitted to CaPERS.
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Action: Resolution 22-036
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Adopt a Resolution accepting the Amendments to the City of Dixon Engineering Design Standards and Specification including the proposed negative declaration.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Jordan Santos, Engineering Technician
Presented By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities
ITEM CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 15, 2022.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
ITEM CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 15, 2022.
10.2 Approve a Resolution adopting a CEQA Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) policy in compliance with SB 743 and updates to the local Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) requirements.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities aubrey: Wilmam aria, Py CaSal Augmentation Consultant
Presented By: Erin Vaca, T.E., Consultant DKS Associates Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution to accept the Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
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 Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Pederson, 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: Resolution 22-037
12.2 Adopt a resolution of the Dixon City Council Approving Mid-Year Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adopted Budget.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, provided a presentation on 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 Johnson, 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: Resolution 22-038
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12.3 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to adjust the Municipal Water Service Schedule, water meter purchase and installation cost to reflect current labor and material cost including adding the water meter fees to the City Fee Schedule and adjust on an annual basis for inflation.
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/Utilities Director, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, provided information 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: Resolution 22-039
12.4 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the suspension of competitive bidding due to sole-source and authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with LPA, Inc. for the preparation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and authorizing a Recreation & Parks Capital Improvement Fund Budget Amendment.
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, presented the item.
John Courtney, LPA, Inc., provided information on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Vice Mayor Pederson, 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 22-040
12.5 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize an interfund loan from the General Fund Contingency Fund of up to $600,000 to facilitate Readi-Ride Transit operations.
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, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, provided information on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Councilmember Johnson asked about the budget cycle being included in the motion.
A revised motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the item with a notation that the loan end with the current budget cycle, and to be reviewed for the 2023 fiscal budget.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 22-041
12.6 Adopt Resolution authorizing the Dixon Public Works Department reorganization to include the following:
1. Reclassifying incumbent Parks & Building Maintenance Supervisor to Public Works Superintendent and approve updated job description
2. Add two (2) new Sr. Maintenance Workers to the organizational structure implementing both of these positions for FY 21-22 March 1, 2022 8
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Presented By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Louren Kotow, Public Works Director, presented the item.
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.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 22-042
12.7 Receive and accept the 2021 General Plan annual progress report and Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Scott Greeley, Associate Planner
Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director
Presented By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Raffi Boloyan, Community Development 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 Ernest, to accept the reports as presented.
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Acceptance of reports.
12.8 Adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment to Employment Agreement for the City Manager, Jim Lindley, and authorizing the Mayor to execute and enter into the agreement on behalf of the City.
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
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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, 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 was received.
Mayor Bird read written correspondence received from Jill Orr.
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: Resolution 22-043
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello commented on the Dixon Unified School Board offering Zoom for meetings.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Ernest commented on conducting hybrid City Council meetings.
Mayor Bird congratulated the student athletes at Dixon High.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Jim Lindley, City Manager, expressed his appreciation of the Council and city staff.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 03/08/2022 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
03/09/2022 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 03/15/2022 7:00 p.m. City Council
03/22/2022 7:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission
04/05/2022 7:00 p.m. City Council
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18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bird adjourned the meeting in the memory of Ron DuPratt.
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
gor: Mayor of the City of Dixon
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon
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