Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Don Hendershot 20ND 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 July 18, 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
PUBLIC MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING AT https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9886211137?pwd=R2dxZ3RkbU9SQXdIUVIIRkc0Q/QwZz09 AND VIA TELECONFERENCE BY CALLING (669) 900-9128, MEETING ID: 988 621 1137, PASSCODE: 604754 AND WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT. TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC COMMENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING CLICK ON "RAISE HAND", VIA TELECONFERENCE PRESS *9.
0. CLOSED SESSION AT 6:30 P.M.
0.0 ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Thom Bogue, Jim Ernest, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Don Hendershot, Mayor Steve Bird
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 Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:49 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 Mayor Bird.
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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
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 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
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
6.1 Proclamation declaring August 1, 2023 as "National Night Out.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Mayor Steve Bird
Mayor Bird read the proclamation declaring August 1, 2023 as National Night Out.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
6.2 Presentation of Award to Police Officer Jason Malone.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, presented a Letter of Commendation to Police Officer Jason Malone.
Officer Malone commented on the School Resource Officer (SRO) position/assignment.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
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Public comment by Brian Dolan and a family member of Officer Malone was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
6.3 Operational Review of the 4th of July event.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Christina Garcia, Police Services Analyst, provided a presentation on the item.
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Todd McNeal, Fire Chief, provided information 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.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello provided information on the Solano County Civil Grand Jury report.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Hendershot attended a 2x2 Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for Solano County, ribbon cutting for Elite Fitness, Grillin' and Chillin' event, Housing First Continuum of Care (CoC) meeting; received complaints regarding weeds in the Heritage area and provided information on the cleanup.
Councilmember Johnson attended and provided feedback from a Solano Economic Development Corporation (EDC) meeting and ribbon cutting for Elite Fitness; provided information on the open house/meet-and-great at the Bally Keal Estate, the upcoming movies in the plaza, and concerts in the plaza series.
Councilmember Ernest attended and provided feedback from the 4th of July celebration, Dixon Water Joint Powers Authority (JPA) meeting, and Grillin' and Chillin' event; requested an update on shade options for Pardi Plaza.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the following meetings: Capitol Corridor JPA, Dixon Water JPA, Transportation Committee through Solano Transportation Authority (STA), Solano Transportation Authority, Solano County Water Agency (SCWA), and Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee Meeting; attended and provided feedback from the following events: SafeQuest fundraiser, ribbon cutting for Elite Fitness, Grillin' and Chillin' event; and will be attending a Special Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting.
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Jim Lindley, City Manager, asked if the shading options for Pardi Plaza could be presented at the following meeting. There was consensus from the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on Consent Calendar items.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bogue, seconded by Vice Mayor Hendershot, 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 June 20, 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 23-131
9.3 Adopt a resolution, declaring found, abandoned and lost bicycles as surplus property and authorizing redistribution of the property.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Valerie Hogg, Community Service Officer
Action: Resolution 23-132
9.4 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept the "Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP)" and enter into the resultant grant agreement and any amendments to fund impaired driving detection/investigation training for officers and supplemental impaired driving enforcement. Additionally approve the related budget amendment.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Christina Garcia, Police Services Analyst
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Action: Resolution 23-133
9.5 Adopt a resolution authorizing City Staff to execute Amendment No. 9 to the City's Professional Service Agreement ("PSA*) No. 21-038 with DKS Associates ("DKS") for project management and coordination to obtain a Cooperative Agreements) for the development of Project Study Report - Project Development Supports ("PSR-PDSs") at the A Street, Pedrick Road, and North First Street Interstate 80 interchanges for an amount not to exceed $14,240.
Item Initiated By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Action: Resolution 23-134
9.6 Adopt a resolution authorizing City Staff to execute a Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") with an Our Water Our World ("OWOW") advocate to fulfill requirements of the approved Pyrethroid Management Plan ("PMP") for public outreach, annual reporting, and city staff training for an amount not to exceed $7,271.50.
Item Initiated By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Action: Resolution 23-135
9.7 Adopt a resolution authorizing a budget amendment to Resolution No. 23-109 to reverse the allocation of $72,874 from Account No. 531-52001- 560400-00000 (Construction) to Account No. 460-43012-560400-00000 (Construction).
Item Initiated By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: William Garcia, P.E., Staff Augmentation Consultant Action: Resolution 23-136
9.8 Adopt resolutions authorizing:
1. City staff to execute a Professional Service Agreement ("PSA") with Cal Engineering & Geology ("CE&G") for engineering services to update various subsections of the City of Dixon Construction Specifications for an amount not to exceed $30,430; and
2. City staff to execute Task Order No. 629 with Harris & Associates (Harris") to provide peer review services of the City of Dixon Construction Specifications update for an amount not to exceed $4,671; and
3. City staff to execute Amendment No. 41 expanding the scope of West Yost Associates ("WYA") services to update the subsection 16 Water System and subsection 18 Storm Drain System sections of the City of Dixon Construction Specifications for an amount not to exceed $11,000; and
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4. City staff to execute Amendment No. 9 expanding the scope of Stantec Consulting Services Inc. ("Stantec") services to update the subsection 17 Sanitary Sewer System section of the City of Dixon Construction Specifications for an amount not to exceed $3,200.
Item Initiated By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Action: Resolution 23-137, 23-138, 23-139, 23-140
9.9 Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Pavement Preservation Project List to be funded by SB-1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Item Initiated By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer Action: Resolution 23-141
9.10 Adopt resolutions authorizing City Staff to -
1. Execute City of Dixon Access Agreement for use of a portion of APN# Conservation District ("DRCD") drainage ditch east ½ mile of Casey
2. Execute City of Dixon Access Agreement for use of a portion of APN# 0116-030-110 TRS 7N01E24 (corner of Yale Drive & E. Parkway Blvd., Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Leland Markusen, Junior Engineer
Action: Resolution 23-142, 23-143
9.11 Adopt a resolution approving the Senior Water Operator job classification and salary schedule.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Action: Resolution 23-144
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Hold a public hearing regarding placing sewer account delinquencies on the property taxes of owners with delinquent City of Dixon Sewer accounts and adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Dixon to confirm the assessment for delinquent sewer system accounts and to direct delinquencies to be placed on the property taxes of the identified properties.
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
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Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment was received by an unknown speaker.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
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 23-145
10.2 Matters regarding past due Recology Dixon accounts:
1. Conduct public hearing;
2. Adopt a resolution confirming the assessment for delinquent refuse collection accounts and directing assessments be placed against the properties listed on the attached Exhibit "A"
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, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Scott Pardini, Recology Dixon, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment was received by an unknown speaker and Michael Ceremello.
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:
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AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-146
10.3 Matters relating to the Dixon Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD):
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
2. Adopt resolution approving the Engineer's Report for the LLMD for Fiscal Year 2023-24, including confirming the diagram and assessments, and ordering levy of assessments.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
repared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Presented By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Louren Kotow, Public Works Director, presented the item.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on 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 Councilmember Ernest, 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 23-147
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11.1 Adopt a resolution authorizing City Staff to install R30A (CA) signs rohibiting parking at Pardi Plaza between the hours of 2 am to 6 am tem Initiated By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Enginee Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Leland Markusen, Junior Engineer
Presented By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Jim Lindley, City Manager, presented the item.
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Manor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public 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 23-148
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Presentation of City Council Goal Setting Workshop Outcomes.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Nancy Hetrick, Baker Tilly
Presented By: Nancy Hetrick, Baker Tilly
Nancy Hetrick, Baker Tilly, provided a presentation on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the City Council Goal Setting Session.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on a citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Action: Informational item.
12.2 Authorize the hiring of Cartwright Nor Cal Civil Engineering & Project Management for staff augmentation services as Consulting Engineer and approve a budget amendment to fund the task.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Jim Lindley, City Manager, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
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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 item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-149
12.3 Waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Dixon amending Section 6.02.020, Business License Required and Section 6.02.030, Definitions, and Adding Chapter 6.13, Sidewalk Vending to Title 6, Business Licenses and Regulations, of the Dixon Municipal Code to establish a sidewalk vending program 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.
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 Hendershot, seconded by Councimember Emest, to approve the item with amendments to the Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Approval of first reading.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello commented on the Dixon Unified School District joint use agreement, and people with criminal backgrounds.
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14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Hendershot asked for an update on the fire station design.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, stated an update would be provided at the next meeting.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS • Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 07/25/2023 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation
07/27/2023 7:00 p.m. Water Rate Advisory Ad Hoc Committee CANCELED 08/01/2023 City Council
08/08/2023 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
CANCELED 08/09/2023 Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 08/15/2023 7:00 p.m. City Council
08/16/2023 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Tritin Manich
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon July 18, 2023 11