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] **** A LA
Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas White, City Attorney
Kristin Janisch, Elected City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE INCOMING DIXON CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of December 6, 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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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Incoming City Council was called at order at 9:24 p.m. by Mayor Bird.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Ernest.
3. ROLL CALL
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Joshua Varinsky, Attorney, provided information on the attendance of Vice Mayor Pederson.
Present: Councilmembers Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Pederson, Mayor Bird
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Joshua Varinsky, Attorney, White Brenner LLP
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, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
6.1 Parks Master Plan update.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: John Courtney, Senior Project Manager, Landscape Architecture (LPA)
Louren Kotow, introduced the item.
Andrew Wickham, LPA, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the item.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, stated that Joshua Varinsky, Attorney, had consulted with the City Attorney.
Joshua Varinsky, Attorney, provided clarification on the attendance of Vice Mayor Pederson during the Regular Meeting of the Incoming Dixon City Council.
Vice Mayor Pederson removed himself from the meeting.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Action: Informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on non-agenda items. There was no public comment.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Ernest stated that 2022 was a great year and he looks forward to an even greater 2023, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Johnson asked for Item 9.6 to be pulled for discussion. 2 December 6, 2022
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items.
Public comment by Debra Dingman was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9.1 Minute action approving the City Council Meeting Schedule for 2023.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Action: Minute actions approving the City Council Meeting Schedule for 2023.
9.2 Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Dixon Local Appointments List for 2023.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Action: Resolution 22-265
9.3 Adopt a resolution authorizing City Staff to advertise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for on-call Traffic Engineering services for the Engineering Department.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer
Action: Resolution 22-266
9.4 Adopt a resolution authorizing City Staff to advertise Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional services for design of the La Esperanza Park Project.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer
Action: Resolution 22-267
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9.5 Amendment #1 to a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with 4LEAF, Inc for contractual staffing services to fill a vacancy in the Community Development Department, Building Division, to increase the budget amount by $72,000 to a maximum not-to-exceed budget of $97,000 and a corresponding budget amendment with no net fiscal impact.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Action: Resolution 22-268
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.6 Adopt a Resolution approving the administrative regulations and procedures to govern the 2023 lottery selection process for safe and sane fireworks sales permits.
Item Initiated By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Andi Horigan, Fire Administrative Manager
Todd McNeal, Fire Chief, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 22-269
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Provide information and suggestions for modifications of the Fireworks Ordinance.
Item Initiated By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Andi Horigan, Fire Administrative Manager
Presented By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
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Todd McNeal, Fire Chief, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello and Debra Dingman was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the item.
Joshua Varinsky, Attorney, provided information on the item.
Action: Informational item.
12.2 Matters regarding the Dixon Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD):
1. Receive a FY 21-22 LLMD budget report; and
2. Show Staff vs Contractor cost comparator for one-time clean-up.
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, 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 authorizing the City Manager to execute two On-Bill Financing Loan Agreements with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) and Contracts for Services with EcoGreen Solutions to retrofit existing City infrastructure for a total of $112,942.70. Loan will be paid back by continued payment of previous utility bill payments for up to 9.05 years with an annual savings of $15,937.45 upon full repayment of each loan.
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, provided a presentation on the item.
Jay Langner, EcoGreen Solutions, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the item. 5 December 6, 2022
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Johnson
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 22-270
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on non-agenda items. There was no public comment.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) CANCELED 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. Parks & Recreation Commission
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Incoming Dixon City Council adjourned at 10:41 p.m.
Krust Mawsch
- Steven C. Bird
Kristin M. Janiset
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon 6 December 6, 2022