Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Don Hendershot 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
DIXON PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF DIXON
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of June 6, 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.
Mayor Bird provided information on technical difficulties on Wave cable.
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 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
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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
0.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(b):
Two cases
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 6:48 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated that there was no reportable action.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular 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 Hendershot.
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
Joshua Varinsky, Attorney, White Brenner LLP
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Hendershot, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Bird stated that the technical difficulties on Wave cable were resolved.
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6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on non-agenda items. There was no public comment.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Hendershot attended memorials at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery and Silveyville Cemetery, conducted a survey at the intersection of Fourth and A Streets and asked for this item to be on the next agenda.
Councilmember Bogue asked if the General Plan was formally approved.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, confirmed it was formally approved.
Councilmember Johnson provided information on the following events: Father's Day, Railroad Day on June 24, 2023, event at Hall Park on July 4, 2023, Concert in the Plaza on June 15, 2023, Farmer's Market at Pardi Plaza on June 22, 2023; asked for the Community Support Fund request from the Downtown Dixon Business Association (DDBA) to be on a future agenda, and for a review of the parking ordinance, specifically related to Pardi Plaza and First Street.
Councilmember Ernest provided information on D-Day, congratulated the Dixon High School graduates, attended the League of California Cities North Bay Executive Committee meeting on June 2, 2023, and provided information on the clean air funds distributed by Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District.
Mayor Bird attended the following events: state conference for Travis Community Consortium Military Government Relations on May 25, 2023, Water Rate Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting on May 25, 2023, spoke at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery on May 27, 2023, ceremonies at Silveyville Cemetery and Women's Improvement Park on May 29, 2023, commission interviews on May 31, 2023 and June 2, 2023, Solano Transportation Authority (STA) meeting, Concert in the Park on June 1, 2023, graduation parties for Dixon High School students, Northern Solano County Realtors Association event on June 6, 2023; and recognized and dedicated the meeting in memory of Bert Gaulke.
Councilmember Johnson spoke of Bert and Arlene Gaulke.
Vice Mayor Hendershot spoke of Bert and Arlene Gaulke.
Arlene Gaulke thanked the Council for dedicating the meeting in memory of Bert Gaulke.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Bogue asked for Item 9.6 to be pulled and heard separately.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no public comment.
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 9.6.
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 May 16, 2023 City Council Meeting.
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 23-107
9.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving the City's Investment Policy for fiscal year (FY) 2023-24
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Action: Resolution 23-108
9.4 Adopt a resolution authorizing:
1. The City Manager to execute an Amendment (Contract Change Order No. 001) to the Construction Contract with VSS International Inc. for an amount of $35,420 to complete additional work related to the 2022 Pavement Preservation Proiect:
2. The City Manager to execute an Amendment (Contract Change Order No. 002) to the Construction Contract with VSS International Inc. for an amount of $259,449 to complete additional work related to the 2022 Pavement Preservation project; and
3. A budget No. 531-52001-60400-00. 22-03s traina te 572, 4 No.
Account No
460-43012-560400-00000 (Construction).
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E, City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: William Garcia, Staff Augmentation Consultant Action: Resolution 23-109
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9.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a three (3) year contract to Telstar Instruments for "On-call" Electrical emergency and non- emergency services for the Department of Engineering/Utilities.
Item Initiated By: Deborah Barr, P.E, City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Josh Hudson, Water Operations Supervisor
Action: Resolution 23-110
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.6 Adopt a resolution:
1. Accepting the Integrated Pest Management Policy ("IPMP"), prepared by Stratus Engineering Associates LLC (dated May 2023), for the City of Dixon Pyrethroid Management Plan; and
2. Designate the Public Works Director/Superintendent as the Pest Management Coordinator for the City of Dixon.
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 Councilmember Bogue asked for additional information on the item.
Brandon Rodriguez, Senior Civil Engineer, 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 Ernest, seconded by
Councilmember Bogue, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-111
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Disencumberment from CDBG Planning Grant for La Esperanza Park
1. Open public hearing and accept any public comments, and
2. Ampre Pously awarded Communiy DeVelopment Block ral (DEG) for planning activities associated with a potential La Esperanza Park; June 6, 2023 5
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Presented By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Jim Lindley provided information 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 Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-112
10.2 Adopt a Resolution approving the factors and the Appropriation Limit for FY 2023-24.
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. Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-113
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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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 2023-2024 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.
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 Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: City Council Resolution 23-114, DPFA Resolution 23-001, Successor Agency of the City of Dixon Resolution 23-001
12.2 By Minute Action, request City Council approval of the Mayor's recommended appointments to the Dixon Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Transportation Advisory Commission.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Presented By: Mayor Steve Bird
Dixon Planning Commission recommended appointments:
Mark Cooley (re-appointment)
Loraine Hernandez-Covello (re-appointment)
Frank Drayton
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the Mayor's recommended appointments to the Dixon Planning Commission.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Minute action approving the appointments of Mark Cooley, Frank Drayton, and Loraine Hernandez Covello to the Dixon Planning Commission.
Parks & Recreation Commission recommended appointments:
DeAnna Cabrera
Kimberly Moses
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by
Councilmember Johnson, to approve the Mayor's i recommended appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Minute action approving the appointments of DeAnna Cabrera and Kimberly Moses to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Transportation Advisory Commission recommended appointments:
Brandon McMillan
Allen Smith
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the Mayor's recommended appointments to the Transportation Advisory Commission.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Minute action approving the appointments of Brandon McMillan and Allen Smith to the Transportation Advisory Commission.
12.3 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a side letter with the Dixon Police Officers Association ("DPOA") to address retention challenges in staffing the Police Department.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Presented By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director, provided information on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Brent Dawson, Michael Ceremello, and Tiffany Fabiani 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.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-115
12.4 Adopt a Resolution approving Employment Agreement for Fire Chief Todd McNeal.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Presented By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
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Jim Lindley, City Manager, presented 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 Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-116
12.5 Adopt a Resolution approving Employment Agreement for Public Works Director Louren Kotow.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Presented By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Jim Lindley, City Manager, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Debra Dingman was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-117
12.6 Adopt a resolution authorizing:
1) The City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement (PSA) with Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers ("LSCE") for Project Management and Inspection Services for the Southwest Dixon Specific Plan Area Potable Water Well, for a time and materials cost not to exceed $45,000; and
2) A corresponding budget amendment with no net fiscal impact.
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Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Presented By: Deborah Barr, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Brandon Rodriguez, Senior Civil Engineer, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by Vice Mayor Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-118
12.7 Housing Element Update: HCD Certification of 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031) and Transmittal of Minor Technical Changes Made During Certification Review.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Item Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared by: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Presented By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, congratulated Community Development Director Raffi Boloyan for completion of the Housing Element.
Action: Informational item.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello commented on tar equipment, asphalt cracks on Adams Street and Sierra Drive, and the pavement preservation program.
Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer, provided information on the 2024 pavement preservation program process.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Johnson thanked the Mayor for dedicating the meeting in memory of Bert Gaulke.
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Vice Mayor Hendershot asked for an update on the 4'h of July.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided an update on the 4'h of July event.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Jim Lindley, City Manager, thanked the Council for their work.
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 06/13/2023 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
CANCELLED 06/14/2023 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 06/20/2023 7:00 p.m. City Council
06/21/2023 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission 06/22/2023 7:00 p.m. Water Rate Advisory Ad Hoc Committee 06/27/2023 7:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission
CANCELLED 07/04/2023 7:00 p.m. City Council
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bird adjourned the meeting in memory of Bert Gaulke and those that served and/or perished on D-Day.
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:33 p.m. buter Manusch
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon June 6, 2023 12