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 LIFOR
Douglas White, City Attorney
Kristin Janisch, Elected City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE OUTGOING 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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0. CLOSED SESSION AT 6:30 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 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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The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:57 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated that no reportable action was taken.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Outgoing City Council was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Bird.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Pederson.
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
Joshua Varinsky, Attorney, White Brenner LLP
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
5 APPROVA madE Ny 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
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello commented on an article written by Councilmember Ernest.
Trevor Paige, field representative for Assembly member Lori Wilson, introduced himself.
Mary Jameson commented on the Quick Quack Car Wash project.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information and answered questions from the Council on the Quick Quack Car Wash project.
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David Alvarez commented on the Quick Quack Car Wash project.
Donald Fisher commented on the Quick Quack Car Wash project.
Catherine Fisher commented on the Quick Quack Car Wash project.
City Treasurer James Ward commented on the Quick Quack Car Wash project.
Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director, provided information on the Quick Quack Car Wash project.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot thanked the speakers that commented on the Quick Quack Car Wash project, and provided information on the last Parks and Recreation Masterplan Workshop on December 8, 2022.
Councilmember Johnson provided information on the Wreaths Across America event on December 17, 2022, congratulated Business of the Year and Spirit of Solano winner Almond Tree Mortgage and Karstin Hickerson, commented on the Christmas tree lighting event, and wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Ernest commented on the Quick Quack Car Wash speakers, attended the Spirit of Solano awards and is proud of the winner, commented on the Christmas tree lighting event and thanked Angela Meisenheimer, Jill Orr, Susan Motley, Sheri and Bud Fanning, Danny and Chris Ayala, Gary Erwin, David Horigan, Madeline Graf for their work on the event.
Vice Mayor Pederson attended the Spirit of Solano Awards and congratulated Almond Tree Mortgage, commented on the Christmas tree lighting event and future events at Pardi Plaza.
Mayor Bird attended the Spirit of Solano Awards and congratulated Karstin Hickerson for Almond Tree Mortgage, attended the Solano County City Selection Committee meeting, commented on the Christmas tree lighting event, and met with residents regarding the Quick Quack Car Wash.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Ernest commented on Item 9.8.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, 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 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
Prepared By Kan Zaad, C. Finance Director
Action: Resolution 22-256
9.3 By minute action, authorize continued remote meeting attendance by legisiative bodies of the City of Dixon pursuant to Government Code section 54953, subdivision (e) (1)(A).
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Action: Approval 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:
1. Staff to execute Amendment 25.1 to the City's Professional Services Agreement with West Yost Associates ("West Yost PSA") to provide for a time and materials budget not to exceec
$14,500.
2. A corresponding budget amendment transferring $14,500 from 651-620- 22600-0000 (Contr Servs - Non-Professional) to new account 651-020 22400-0000 (Contr Servs - Professional
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Leland Markusen, Junior Engineer
Action: Resolution 22-257
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9.5 Adopt a resolution authorizing:
1. City Staff to execute Task Order 552.1 for Harris & Associates ("Harris") to provide continued construction management and public works inspection services related to warranty enforcement of the Homestead Phase 1 Backbone for a time and expense budget amount not to exceed $28,695; and
2. Corresponding Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget amendments 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 22-258
9.6 Adopt resolutions authorizing:
1. City Staff to execute Task Order 557.1 for Harris & Associates ("Harris") to provide continued construction management and public works inspection services related to warranty enforcement of the Homestead Phase 1 Village 3C for a time and expense budget amount not to exceed $28,560; and
2. A corresponding Fiscal Year 2022-2023 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 22-259
9.7 Adopt a resolution approving the following proposed Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) Utility Agreement to relocate a PG&E facility in order to accommodate the continued development of the Parkway Boulevard Grade Separation.
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 22-260
9.8 Receive and file the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees (also known as AB 1600 or Capital Facilities Fees) for Fiscal Year 2021-22 as required by Government Code Section 66006(b).
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: Report received and filed.
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Adoption of 2022 California Building Standards Code - Adoption of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Dixon Municipal Code Title 16 (Building and Construction) in its 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: Larry Paisley, Chief Building Official
Larry Paisley, Chief Building Official, provided a presentation on the item.
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: Ordinance 22-008
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10.2 Close out of two Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) CV grants (20-CDBG-CV-1-00011 & 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00057). The purpose of the public hearing is to give citizens an opportunity to make their comments known on the City's Performance for the two CDBG-CV Programs. Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Larry Burkhardt, Economic Development/Grants Manager Presented By: Larry Burkhardt, Economic Development/Grants Manager Larry Burkhardt, Economic Development/Grants Manager, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Action: Informational item.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution accepting the FY 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
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, introduced the item.
Brandon Young, LSL CPAs, 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 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 22-261
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12.2 Adopt a resolution to establish artwork for the stage located at Pardi Plaza.
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Madeline Graf, Public Information Officer
Presented By: Madeline Graf, Public Information Officer Madeline Graf, Public Information Officer, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Maria Lopez and Kim Schroeder-Evans was received.
At the request of Councilmember Johnson, Kim Schroeder-Evans provided additional information on the item.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the item with the additions of a QR code, number on each photo tile, name and year, for the artwork to be in color, to change two photos as discussed, and to move forward with the project completion.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Pederson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 22-262
12.3 Adopt a Resolution approving a funding request from the Kiwanis Club of Dixon.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Presented By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Jim Lindley, City Manager, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Elected City Clerk Kristin Janisch, Mike Liu, Haley Andrew, Debra Dingman, Patti Sousa-Liu, and City Treasurer James Ward was received.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, 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 22-263
12.4 Consider and adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dixon California (the "City Council"), reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022 declaring the results and such other Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Presented By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk, 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
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 22-264
12.5 Swearing in of Councilmember Jim Ernest and Elected City Clerk Kristin Janisch.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
resented By: Mayor Bird
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk, administered the oath to Councilmember Jim Ernest and Elected City Clerk Kristin Janisch.
Elected City Clerk Kristin Janisch made a few comments.
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.
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12.6 Presentation of Certificates of Election.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Presented By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk, presented the Certificates of Election to Councilmember Jim Ernest and Elected City Clerk Kristin Janisch.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
City Treasurer James Ward commented on the Measure D mailers and future events at Pardi Plaza; provided a shout out to Trevor Paige in the re-election of Assembly member Lori Wilson; thanked the City Manager for the holiday party, Ase any Pace door ison Fire and Police departments for their work during the holidays, Economic Development/Grants Manager Larry Burkhardt, Finance Director Kate Zawadzki, and Vice Mayor Scott Pederson; and congratulated the newly elected officials.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot provided information to students needing signatures.
Councilmember Johnson thanked Vice Mayor Pederson for his eight years of service on Council and two years as City Treasurer, and commented on the recount process.
Councilmember Ernest was proud to have worked with Vice Mayor Pederson, and commented on the election and negative comments.
Mayor Bird thanked the Vice Mayor Pederson for his service the last eight years.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, stated that Vice Mayor Pederson is still a sitting Councilmember and eligible to attend the Regular Meeting of the Incoming City Council.
Vice Mayor Pederson apologized for his earlier tone, spoke of his time on Council and as a City Treasurer, and was thankful for the opportunity.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
Joshua Varinsky, Attorney, responded to comments from Councilmember Ernest related to ADU impact fees.
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 December 6, 2022 10
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bird asked for Vice Mayor Pederson to adjourn the meeting.
The Regular Meeting of the Outgoing Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:55 p.m. for a 30 minute reception.
Kristin/M. Janisch Steven G. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon December 6, 2022 11