Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Scott Pederson Dixon, CA 95620-3697
Council Member Jim Ernest DEON (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 April 5, 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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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 § 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
Potential Cases: One (1)
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
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0.4 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
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 7:01 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated that direction was provided to staff with no reportable action.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Bird.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Ernest.
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
Councilmember Johnson stated that he would be recusing himself from Item 9.13.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
Proclamation designating April 12, 2022 as Education and Sharing Day.
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Mayor Steve Bird
Mayor Bird read the Proclamation designating April 12, 2022 as Education and Sharing Day.
An unknown speaker spoke on the item and accepted the Proclamation.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
City Treasurer James Ward received a direct deposit advice from the State of California in regards to payment for road maintenance and rehabilitation in the amount of $31,332.00.
Michael Ceremello commented on Closed Sessions and Item 10.1.
Karen Gallo commented on Readi-Ride fare prices.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot commented on the need of volunteers for the Dixon May Fair Parade and workers for the fair.
Councilmember Johnson commented on the need of convertibles for the Dixon May Fair Parade, provided information on the Kiwanis Breakast with the Bunny event, and attended the funeral of Don Osborn.
Councilmember Ernest commented on the Pardi Market site, and provided feedback from the Dixon Fire Deparment Annual Awards Night Dinner.
Vice Mayor Pederson asked for the meeting to be dedicated to and for a moment of silence for the passing of his father, Pete Pederson; stated that March 29, 2022 was National Vietnam Veterans Day and asked to recognize those service members; and attended the Dixon Fire Deparment Annual Awards Night Dinner and congratulated all the fireman.
Mayor Bird attended the Dixon Fire Deparment Annual Awards Night Dinner and congratulated all those recognized, and spoke on the upcoming City Newsletter.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Johnson requested for Items 9.12 and 9.13 to be pulled and heard separately.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
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Mayor Bird closed public comment on Consent Calendar items.
Discussion on Consent Calendar items was suspended to open the Public Hearing for Item 10.1.
After closing the Public Hearing for Item 10.1, the City Council resumed discussion on Consent Calendar items.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 9.12 and 9.13
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 March 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 22-058
9.3 Adopt resolution identifying the terms and conditions for fire department response away from their official duty station and assigned to an emergency incident.
Item Initiated By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
Action: Resolution 22-059
9.4 Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Dixon, to Rezone two vacant properties totaling 13.3 acres at the southwest corner of N Lincoln St./N First St (Assessor's Parcel Number 0108-110-450 and -460) from Light Industrial - Professional and Administrative Office - Planned Development (ML-PAO-PD) to Service Commercial- Planned Development (CS-PD) and Planned Multiple Residential - Planned Development (PMR-PD) for the Lincoln Square Project (Planning Application 20-31)
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director April 5, 2022 4
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Action: Ordinance 22-003
9.5 Adopt a Resolution to Approve Limited English Language Access Policy.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Larry Burkhardt, Economic Development/Grants Manager Action: Resolution 22-060
9.6 Adopt a resolution:
1. Finding the 2022 Pavement Preservation Project No. 2021-05, to be Class 1 categorically except from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Approve plans and specifications for the 2022 Pavement Preservation Project No. 2021-05 and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for construction bids.
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 22-061
9.7 Adopt a resolution authorizing: (1) City Staff to execute Task Order Amendment 522.2 for Harris & Associates ('Harris") to provide plan review services for Homestead Phase 2B Mourning Dove Drive for a time and expense budget amount not to exceed $36,100 and (2) the corresponding Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget amendment with no net fiscal impact.
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 22-062
9.8 Adopt a resolution authorizing: (1) City Staff to execute Task Order Amendment 535.1 for Harris & Associates ("Harris") to provide construction management and public works inspection services for a time and expense budget amount not to exceed $123,520 and (2) the corresponding Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget amendment with no net fiscal impact.
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 22-063
9.9 Adopt a resolution authorizing: (1) City Staff to execute Task Order 610.1 for Harris & Associates ("Harris") to provide project management and inspection services for the 2020 Pavement Preservation project, for a time and expense budget not to exceed $15,424 and (2) the corresponding Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget amendment with no net fiscal impact.
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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 22-064
9.10 Adopt a resolution authorizing: (1) City Staff to execute Task Order 620 to Harris & Associates ("Harris") to provide project management and plan check services for the design review of the Sewer Collection System Master Plan, for a time and expense budget not to exceed $18,000 and (2) the corresponding Fiscal Year 2022 budget transfer.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Leland Markusen, Engineering Technician
Action: Resolution 22-065
9.11 Adopt Resolutions:
1. Authorizing the execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement, approving the subdivision Final Map, amending the Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget to include associated revenues and authorizing the City Clerk to record said items, as required, for the Homestead Phase 3 Village 11 Subdivision; and
2. Finding the installation of stop signs associated with the Homestead Phase 3 Village 11 Subdivision to be Class 1 Categorically Exempt per Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorizing the installation of stop sign traffic controls.
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 22-066, 22-067
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.12 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to establish a new job classification and salary schedule for the Human Resources Technician I/II.
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, HR Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, HR Director
Councilmember Johnson stated his reasoning for requesting the item to be pulled and heard separately.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Pederson, Bird
NOES: Hendershot, Johnson
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 22-070
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.13 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a renewal lease agreement with the RE/MAX Gold for the Transportation Center located at 220 North Jefferson St, for a period of five years.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Larry Burkhardt, Economic Development/Grants Manager CouncilmemberJohnson recused himself from the item.
A motion made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by
Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Johnson
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 22-071
9.14 Adopt a resolution amending the City of Dixon salary schedule to include a regular full time Police Recruit job classification and add to the Compensation Plan for the Confidential Mid-Management and Professional Employees.
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Action: Resolution 22-068
9.15 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreements ("PSA") with 1) Interwest Consulting Group to serve as contract planner and 2) DeNova Planning for preliminary CEQA services for the Milk Farm project; and
2. A corresponding budget amendment.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Action: Resolution 22-069
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HEARD OUT OF ORDER - 7:30 P.M.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Hold a public hearing to receive public input on redrawing City Council district boundaries in response to data received from the 2020 census.
Waive second reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Dixon adopting City Council district boundaries in accordance with California Elections Code section 21601 et seq. and Dixon Municipal Code section 2.12.020, subdivision (c).
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, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Doug Yoakam, 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, Tiffany Fabiani, City Treasurer James Ward, Herb Cross, and an unknown speaker was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve Map 104 as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Action: Ordinance 22-002
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Adopt a resolution:
1. Accepting the Pardi Market Plaza Phase 1 Project #2016-05 as complete, with listed exceptions, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
2. Terminating the Construction Agreement with Abide Builders, Inc.
3. . Authorizing the transfer of the $52,251.69 held in the retention account back to the project account.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Nubia Goldstein, Deputy City Attorney
Andrew MacDonald, P.E., Consultant Project Manager
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Presented By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities
ITEM CONTINUED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON
CITY COUNCIL OF MARCH 15, 2022.
Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, 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 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 22-072
12.2 Receive a presentation on the City's draft My Civic App and provide input.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Madeline Henry, Public Information Officer
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Madeline Henry, Public Information Officer
Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Madeline Henry, Public Information Officer
ITEM CONTINUED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON
CITY COUNCIL OF MARCH 15, 2022.
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, provided a presentation on the item.
Madeline Henry, Public Information Officer, 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.
Action: Informational item.
12.3 Adopt a resolution adopting the updated Solano County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan (Solano MJHMP) Volume 1 and its Annex, as plan for the City of Dixon.
Item Initiated By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Andi Horigan, Fire Administrative Manager
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Presented By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
ITEM CONTINUED FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON
CITY COUNCIL OF MARCH 15, 2022.
Todd McNeal, Fire Chief, 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 Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 22-073
12.4 Adopt a Resolution directing the Public Works Director to prepare the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Engineer's Report for the Dixon Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District ("LLMD").
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Louren Kotow, Public Works Director, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Debra Dingman was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, 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 22-074
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12.5 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City manager to execute a contract with Axon to deliver, install and implement new body-worn cameras, in-car cameras for patrol vehicles, and new video recording systems in two interview rooms.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Tom Cordova, Police Captain
Presented By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Tom Cordova, Police Captain, 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 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 22-075
12.6 Provide direction on the use of remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
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.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the item.
Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Tiffany Fabiani was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Pederson, to allocate $100,000 towards the 2022 Pavement Rehabilition Project, and the remaining $798,563 towards the Parkway Boulevard Overcrossing.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Direction provided to staff.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Debra Dingman thanked the City for the landscaping between Evans and Pitt School on West A Street.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Ernest asked about the noise ordinance.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided the status of the noise ordinance.
Councilmember Johnson commented on landscape discussion scheduled for May 17, 2022 during 2022-23 Engineer's Report of the Dixon Landcaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD).
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Jim Lindley, City Manager, thanked the Council for getting through difficult agendas.
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) CANCELLED 04/12/2022 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
04/13/2022 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority Jim Lindley, City Manager, stated that the Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority meeting scheduled for April 13, 2022 is cancelled.
04/19/2022 7:00 p.m. City Council
04/20/2022 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission 04/26/2022 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
05/03/2022 7:00 p.m. City Council
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bird stated that the meeting was dedicated in memory of Pete Pederson.
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon April 5, 2022 12