Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Scott Pederson BaON 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 LIFOR
Douglas White, City Attorney
Kristin Janisch, Elected City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL
DIXON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF DIXON
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of June 7, 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
Vice Mayor Scott Pederson, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: Councilmember Kevin Johnson
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 L. White
Employee Organizations: Dixon Professional Firefighters Association June 7, 2022 1
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
0.4 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
0.5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)
Case: HM Construction v. City of Dixon, Solano County Superior Court Case No. FCS056159
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 6:01 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
Mayor Bular Meeting of the Dixon City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Pederson.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot
Vice Mayor Scott Pederson, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: Councilmember Kevin Johnson
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson
ABSTAIN: None
6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
City Treasurer James Ward provided budget information.
Michael Ceremello asked for the balance in the capital account for the water system, and thanked Councilmember Ernest for the information provided concerning water in the new district area.
John MacKenzie, on behalf of the Napa Solano Riders, presented Mayor Bird and Councilmember Ernest a check in the amount of $1,500 for the Dixon Rotary fireworks display.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot attended the Memorial Day ceremony at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, and acknowledged the accomplishments by the Dixon High School Girls Softball team.
Councilmember Ernest provided information on the Pan American level competition Kiera MacKenzie participated in, and congratulated the Dixon High School graduates.
Vice Mayor Pederson congratulated the Dixon High School Softball team and graduates, attended the Memorial Day ceremony at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, provided information from a letter received from Lily Pidgeon James concerning construction trash she collected, and asked when the next 2x2 meeting with the Dixon Unified School District would be held to have conversation on School Resource Officers.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the following events: Civic Leaders meeting at Travis Air Force Base on May 26, 2022, spoke at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery for the flag placement at the gravestones on May 28, 2022, ceremonies at Silveyville Cemetery and the Women's Improvement Park, followed by a luncheon at the Legion Hall, on May 30, 2022, and Solano Transportation Advisory meeting on June 2, 2022; stated that he would be meeting with Lily Pidgeon James in the upcoming weeks, and addressed correspondence received from Mary Norris concerning the park in the Homestead development.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bird opened public comment on consent calendar items. There was no public comment.
Mayor Bird opened public comment via Zoom for Item 7. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the consent calendar as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson
ABSTAIN: None
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the May 17, 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 22-115
9.3 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #5 to Professional Services Agreement 21-015 (PSA 21-015) 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 $85,540 extend the PSA through June 30, 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., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Action: Resolution 22-116
9.4 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order No. 1 with Nexgen Asset Management for the development of the Biosolids Management Plan for the Wastewater Treatment Facility, for a not to exceed price of $45,000.
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 June 7, 2022 4
Action: Resolution 22-117
9.5 Adopt resolutions:
1. Awarding Parkway Boulevard Western Embankment and Utilities Project #2003-12 ("Project") to Granite Rock Company, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, authorizing City staff to execute a construction agreement with Granite Rock Company for $2,231,472 for construction of the Project, and establishing a Construction Contingency of $223,147 (10% of the construction agreement amount) as well as approving the budget transfer of $175,000 for Consultant Services and the appropriation of $798,563 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to supplement the overall Parkway Boulevard Overpass Project; and
2. Authorizing City staff to execute Task Order Amendment 617.1, in the amount of $147,800 for Harris & Associates ("Harris") for Construction Management and Inspection; and
3. Authorizing City staff to execute Amendment 28 to the Consultant Services Agreement, in the amount of $109,380 for Geocon Consultants, Inc. ("Geocon") for Geotechnical Consultation, Testing, and Observation Services.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Andrew MacDonald, P.E., Consultant Project Manager Action: Resolutions 22-118, 22-119, 22-120
9.6 Adopt a resolution:
1. Accepting the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant, and
2. Amending the FY 2021-22 General Fund Budget for grant revenues and expenditures for continued implementation support of SB 1383 compliance.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 22-121
9.7 Adopt a Resolution Approving the City's Investment Policy for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Action: Resolution 22-122
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Adopt a Resolution approving the factors and the Appropriation Limit for FY 2022-23.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Stephanie Frank, Finance Analyst I|
Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Kate Zawadzki, Finance 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 Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson
ABSTAIN: None
Action: Resolution 22-123
10.2 Conduct a public hearing and tabulate returned ballots for annexation of territory into Zone 5 of the City's Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District (Annexation No.1 - Dixon Crossing); and (2) (Assuming property owner approval) Adopt a resolution ordering annexation of territory into Zone 5 of the City's Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District (Annexation No. 1 - Dixon Crossing).
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 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.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk, tabulated the returned ballot. The ballot was in favor for annexation of territory into Zone 5 of the City's Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District.
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, Hendershot, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson
ABSTAIN: None
Action: Resolution 22-124
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
DIXON CITY COUNCIL, DIXON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF DIXON
12.1 Adopt a Joint Resolution approving and adopting the Annual Budget for FY 2022-23 for the City of Dixon, the Successor Agency of the City of Dixon, and the Dixon Public Financing Authority (DPFA) in the amounts and purposes set forth in this resolution and authorizing ordering of vehicles approved in this budget.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
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, asked a question on behalf of Councilmember Johnson.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello, and Debra Dingman was received.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, asked for clarification to Michael Ceremello's question made during public comment on non-agenda items.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
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, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson
ABSTAIN: None
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Action: Resolution 22-125
12.2 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of Dixon authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Bonds, Series 2022 for the City of Dixon Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Valley Glen No. 2) and approving related documents and actions.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kenneth Dieker, Municipal Advisor
Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Kate Zawadzki, Finance 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 Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson
ABSTAIN: None
Action: Resolution 22-126
12.3 Adopt a resolution approving the actions undertaken by the City Manager for the emergency repairs to the Sanitary Sewer Main at the influent manhole for the N. Lincoln Sewer Lift Station for an amount not to exceed $63,299.88, execute Task Order No. 9 for Civil Pacific Inc., and a corresponding Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget transfer amendment.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Leland Markusen, Junior Engineer
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.
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.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson
ABSTAIN: None
Action: Resolution 22-127
12.4 Receive a presentation on the City's Customer Satisfaction and Community Priorities Study.
Item Initiated By: Madeline Henry, Public Information Officer Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Madeline Henry, Public Information Officer Presented By: Madeline Henry, Public Information Officer Madeline Henry, Public Information Officer, provided a presentation on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Action: Informational item.
12.5 Consider and adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dixon, California, declaring a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the submission of a ballot measure to the City of Dixon qualified voters to approve a local one cent (1d) sales tax for general city revenue purposes; and requesting the Board of Supervisors for the County of Solano to consolidate the election with the statewide general election and permit the county registrar of voters to render election services.
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 and answered questions from the Council.
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 Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson
ABSTAIN: None
Action: Resolution 22-128
12.6 Consider information and provide City staff direction regarding proposed amendments to the Dixon Municipal Code concerning noise.
Item Initiated By: Jim Ernest, City Councilmember
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 and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Don Harness, Susan Harness, Herb Cross, and Michael Ceremello was received.
Written correspondence was received from Joanna Luna.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Action: Direction provided to staff.
12.7 Adopt a resolution making selection of responsive bidder to provide legal notice publication services for the City of Dixon (the "City") for the 2022- 2023 fiscal year responsive and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the selected bidder.
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Douglas L. White Gily Altory
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, to award legal notice publication services to Dixon Independent Voice and The Dixon Tribune, and that if a decision is made after the deadline for one newspaper, that the other newspaper be used exclusively to meet the required noticing deadline.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, asked for the signing of the contract within 30 days to be included in the motion.
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A revised motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to award legal notice publication services to Dixon independent Voice and The Dixon Tribune, that if a decision is made after the deadline for one newspaper, that the other newspaper be used exclusively to meet the required noticing deadline, and that contract to bidder be null and void if the agreement is not executed by the Bidder within 30 days of the City awarding the contract.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson
ABSTAIN: None
Action: Resolution 22-129
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello stated that he would be submitting a request for public records regarding water funds.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Bird commented on the results of the City's Customer Satisfaction and Community Priorities Study pertaining to Police and Fire.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 06/08/2022 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 06/14/2022 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
Mayor Bird stated that the Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for June 14, 2022 was cancelled.
06/15/2022 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission 06/21/2022 7:00 p.m City Council
06/28/2022 7:00 p.m Parks & Recreation Commission
07/05/2022 7:00 p.m. City Council
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Kater M anusch
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon June 7, 2022