Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Don Hendershot ON Dixon, CA 95620-3697
Council Member Thom Bogue (707) 678-7000
Council Member Jim Ernest Fax: (707) 678-1489
Council Member Kevin Johnson Website: www.cityofdixon.us Elected City Clerk Kristin M. Janisch E-mail: [email protected] City Treasurer James P. Ward Jr.
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Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas White, City Attorney
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of March 7, 2023 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 Thom Bogue, Jim Ernest, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Don Hendershot, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2): Three cases.
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 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
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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 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.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Johnson.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Thom Bogue, Jim Ernest, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Don Hendershot, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Bogue, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
City Treasurer James Ward asked for the meeting to be dedicated in memory of Mr. Jensen.
Michael Ceremello commented on conduct at the previous meeting, the intersection of A and Fourth Street, the City water system, flooding issues, and fees and taxes.
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Dane Besneatte responded to comments from Michael Ceremello, asked for the progress of stop sign installation at the intersection of A and Fourth Street, and submitted a public records request.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Hendershot attended and provided feedback from the Housing First Solano meeting, and the Dixon Girls Softball Clean-Up event at Hall Park.
Councilmember Johnson responded to comments from Dane Besneatte.
Councilmember Ernest responded to comments from Michael Ceremello and Dane Beneatte, attended and provided feedback from the Dixon Rotary Crab Feed, and North Bay League of Cities meeting.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the Travis Community Consortium (TCC), Solano County Hispanic Chamber Mixer, Housing First Solano meeting; and provided information on the upcoming Catalytic Converter Etching event
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the February 21, 2023 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 23-037
9.3 Adopt resolution authorizing Request for Proposals for the supply of gasoline and diesel fuel to the City of Dixon.
Item Initiated By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
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Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Andi Horigan, Fire Administrative Manager
Action: Resolution 23-038
9.4 Adopt a Resolution finding the filing of a claim with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for allocation of Transportation Development Cos or in
Act (TDA) Funds for FY 2022-23 to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorizing the filing of said claim.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 23-039
9.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order with Garland/DBS, Inc., under the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (MICPA) with OMNIA Partners, Public Sector, to remove and replace ~ 310 feet of 1'x8' trim, add z metal flashing and paint all new wood and downspouts to match the new roof at the Dixon Police Department Headquarters ("PD") for an amount of $8,908 and approve a corresponding FY 22-23 budget amendment.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 23-040
9.6 Adopt a Resolution authorizing City Staff to execute Task Order No. 541.1 for Harris & Associates ("Harris") to provide project management, construction management, and construction inspection services to support the additional work for Homestead Phase 3 Backbone Improvements for an amount not to exceed $15,885.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Action: Resolution 23-041
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. 12.1 Receive an update of the second quarter Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 budget proiections and financial results and approve the recommended budget adjustments.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
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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 Dane Beneatte was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Bogue, to approve the item as presented.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, confirmed that the motion included approval of the recommended budget adjustments.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-042
12.2 Consider establishing a Water Rate Citizen Advisory Ad Hoc Committee:
1. Provide direction to staff with regard to the Scope and Structure of the Water Rate Citizen Advisory Committee.
2. Appointment of individuals to the Water Rate Citizen Advisory Committee or Elect to Delay Appointment until the Application Process is Completed
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.
Madeline Graf, Public Information Officer, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Dane Besneatte, Michael Ceremello, and Michael Jones was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
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Action: Direction provided to staff.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello commented on an item that was continued from the previous meeting, and council comments.
Michael Jones commented on an item that was continued from the previous meeting.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on the continued item.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Hendershot provided information on the Dixon Girls Softball Opening Day.
Councilmember Bogue looks forward to the creation of the Water Rate Committee, the direction it will go, and the input that will be received.
Councilmember Johnson provided information on the Celebrate Dixon and Breakfast with the Bunny events.
Councilmember Ernest looks forward to a positive outcome with the Water Rate Committee.
Mayor Bird confirmed that the request for the meeting dedication is to Brian Jensen.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) CANCELLED 03/08/2023 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 03/14/2023 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
03/20/2023 6:30 p.m. Special City Council & Planning Commission Meeting Joint Study Session #2
03/21/2023 7:00 p.m. City Council
03/28/2023 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bird adjourned the meeting in memory of Brian Jensen.
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:20 p.m. busten Manusch
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon March 7, 2023 6