Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Scott Pederson 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 November 15, 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 6:30 P.M.
0.0 ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember 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/ 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 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
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0.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS:
(Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: Vacant 15,000 I square foot portion of the Second Street Apartments property at 211 E. D St, Dixon, CA 95620 (Portion of APN 0115- 060-150)
Agency negotiator: Jim Lindley, City Manager and Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Dixon Housing Investors, LP
Under negotiation: Price and terms
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:56 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated that no reportable action was taken.
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 Vice Mayor Pederson.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Scott Pederson, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Joshua Varinsky, Attorney, White Brenner LLP
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City 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.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
None.
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PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Cookie Powell asked for assistance for Dixon Family Services.
Tiffany Fabiani provided an update on the Whiskey Barrel project, and commented on the impacts on existing and proposed business development in downtown.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Ernest welcomed the students in the audience, provided information on a karate tournament held on November 5, 2022, commented on the candy cane decorations at Pardi Plaza, provided an update on the Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority (VDGA), wished the Dixon High School Football team luck on their third playoff game, and responded to comments from Tiffany Fabiani.
Councilmember Johnson welcomed everyone in the audience, would like to speak to Cookie Powell for more specifics, expressed his support for Tiffany Fabiani's Whiskey Barrel project, asked for research on all previous history of Conditional Use Permits (CUPs), asked to renew the request for the review of the fireworks lottery process, and wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Hendershot thanked Cookie Powell for everything she does, expressed his support for the Whiskey Barrel and all businesses downtown, attended and provided feedback from the volunteer clean up event on November 5, 2022 and the Parks & Recreation Masterplan Workshop on November 9, 2022, and asked for an update on the A Street/Fourth Street intersection.
Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, provided an update on the intersection.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on traffic controls and safety.
Mayor Bird hoped everyone had a pleasant and safe Veterans Day and had time to reflect on those who have served, attended and provided feedback from the following events: Joint Mixer with the four Chambers on November 3, 2022, Solano Transportation Authority Awards on November 9, 2022, and Groundwater Sustainability (GSA) and Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) meetings on November 10, 2022; will have a discussion on the Dixon Family Services facility needs, expressed his support for Tiffany Fabiani's Whiskey Barrel project, and presented the plaque for Pastor Catherine Morris.
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.
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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 November 1, 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 22-250
9.3 By minute action, authorize continued remote meeting attendance by legislative bodies of the City of Dixon pursuant to Government Code section 54953, subdivision (e)(1XA).
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Action: Minute action authorizing continued remote meeting attendance by legislative bodies of the City of Dixon pursuant to Government Code section 54953, subdivision (e)(1)(A).
9.4 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order Amendment 618.1 for Harris & Associates ("Harris") to perform final design and bid support services for Phase 1 of the 27-Inch Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Item Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Action: Resolution 22-251
9.5 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 9 to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) 21-015 with Cal Engineering & Geology (CE&G) to extend PSA 21-015 through June 30, 2023.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Item Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: William Garcia, Staff Augmentation Consultant Action: Resolution 22-252
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9.6 Adopt a Resolution accepting the 2022 Solano Countywide Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP), as prepared by Solano Transportation Authority (STA), and direct staff to seek funding opportunities to implement the recommended improvements.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Item Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Leland Markusen, Junior Engineer
Action: Resolution 22-253
Adopt a resolution authorizing City staff to execute Amendment No.1 for MFDB Architects, Inc. (MFDB) to evaluate the existing mechanical equipment, for an amount not to exceed $6,250.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Item Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Andrew Macdonald, P.E., Consultant Project Manager Action: Resolution 22-254
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Receive an update of the first quarter Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 budget projections and financial results and approve the recommended budget adjustments.
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.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, 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 22-255
12.2 Adoption of 2022 California Building Standards Code - Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Dixon Municipal Code Title 16 (Building And Construction) In it's Entirety to incorporate the adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Codes and other associated amendments, including:
1) Adopting By reference, with amendments, the 2022 California Building Standards Code (2022 California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, Administrative, Historical Building, Existing Building, Referenced Standards, Residential, and Green Building Codes), Including adopting by reference certain Appendix Chapters of these Codes;
2) Adopting by reference, with amendments, the 2021 International Swimming Pool And Spa Code and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code;
3) Making express findings that modifications to the 2022 California Building Standards, as adopted by the City, are reasonably necessary due To local conditions; and
4) Repealing Chapter 16.13 (Housing Code) and adding a new chapter (Chapter 16.19 - Permit Streamlining For Electric Vehicle Charging Systems) to the Dixon Municipal Code, adopting AB 1236 and AB 970.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Larry Paisley, Chief Building Official
John Malone, Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshall
Presented By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director, introduced Chief Building Official Larry Paisley, and answered questions from the Council.
Larry Paisley, Chief Building Official, provided a presentation on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
John Malone, Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshall, provided information on the item.
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
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Action: Public hearing to be held at the next Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council on December 6, 2022.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Tittany Fabiani, on behalf of Jill Orr from the Downtown Dixon Business Association (DDBA), asked for the Christmas tree to not be lit until Dixon's Tree Lighting Festival on December 1, 2022.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot provided information to the students for obtaining signatures.
Mayor Bird provided information to the students for obtaining signatures.
Councilmember Ernest congratulated the students for sitting through a meeting with so many acronyms and numbers.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 11/22/2022 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
12/06/2022 7:00 p.m. City Council
12/13/2022 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
CANCELED 12/14/2022 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority CANCELED 12/20/2022 7:00 p.m. City Council
CANCELED 12/21/2022 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission CANCELED 12/27/2022 7:00 p.m. Park & Recreation Commission
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:01 p.m. bruti Mausch
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon November 15, 2022 7