Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Don Hendershot HON 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 December 19, 2023 7:00 pm Council Chambers
600 East A Street
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 Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) potential matter
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:58 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated 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.
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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
Christina Pritchard, Attorney, White Brenner LLP
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, 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
Receive an update on the history of the Water Funds unrestricted cash balances and the maintenance activity and plans for the water system.
Item Initiated By: Councilmember Kevin Johnson
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Presented By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, provided a presentation on the item.
Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer, provided a presentation on 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.
Action: Informational item.
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PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Todd McNeal, Fire Chief, provided information on the Annual Santa Run.
Pinky Ngo commented on an incident at Jim B. Stevens arena and the use of the facility.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, commented on the incident.
Michael Ceremello commented on the use of the Jim B. Stevens arena, and the California Forever Town Hall meeting.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Hendershot attended and provided feedback from the Tree Lighting event, Spirit of Solano luncheon, Wreaths Across America at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, California Forever Town Hall meeting, and Housing First Solano Continuum of Care (CoC) meeting.
Councilmember Bogue was unable to attend the California Forever Town Hall meeting, requested the agreement between the city and the Dixon Unified School District to be on a future agenda for discussion and direction.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, stated it would be on an agenda in January.
Councilmember Johnson attended and provided feedback from the Tree Lighting event, Spirit of Solano luncheon, California Forever Town Hall meeting, League of California Cities webinar; wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Holidays.
Councilmember Ernest attended and provided feedback from the League of California Cities North Bay Executive Committee meeting on December 6, 2023, Spirit of Solano luncheon on December 7, 2023, Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District meeting on December 13, 2023, Carpenter's Union Luncheon on December 15, 2023, California Forever Town Hall meeting on December 18, 2023; commented on incident in front of his business and the Police Department.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the League of California Cities • meeting, Spirit of Solano luncheon, Tree Lighting event, Solano Transportation Authority (STA) meetings, water meeting, Carpenter's Union Luncheon, Wreaths Across America at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, and the California Forever Town Hall meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Bogue asked for Item 9.5 to be pulled and heard separately.
Councilmember Ernest asked for Item 9.3 to be pulled and heard separately.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no public comment.
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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 December 5, 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 23-229
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.3 Adopt a Resolution accepting the 2022 Pavement Preservation Project #2021-05 as complete and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
Item Initiated By: Andrew MacDonald, P.E., Interim City Engineer Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: William Garcia, P.E., Staff Augmentation Consultant Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer
Councilmember Ernest commented 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.
Andrew MacDonald, P.E., Interim City Engineer, answered questions from the public.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the item as presented.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-232
9.4 Community Corrections (BSCC) in the amount of $20,000.
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
Action: Resolution 23-230
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.5 Adopt a Resolution to establish a bond and disclosure counsel eligibility list and approve the budget amendment for city-wide Community Facilities District formation services.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Councilmember Bogue commented on the item.
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bogue to add Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to the eligibility list.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the item.
Christina Pritchard, Attorney, White Brenner LLP, provided information on the item.
Councilmember Bogue withdrew his motion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by Vice Mayor Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-233
9.6 Adopt a Resolution amending the City of Dixon Salary Schedule with 2024 California State Minimum Wage changes effective December 31, 2023.
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kim Stalie, Human Resources Analyst
Action: Resolution 23-231
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Matters relating to the 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update:
1. Conduct public hearing.
2. Adopt a Resolution:
a. Approving the 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update b. Approving updated park impact fees charged on new
Development
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
John Courtney, LPA, provided a presentation on the item.
Blair Aas, SCI Consulting Group, 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.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, 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 23-234
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution approving the administrative regulations and procedures to govern the 2024 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
Presented By: Todd McNeal, Fire Chief
Todd McNeal, Fire Chief, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Debra Dingman was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Christina Pritchard, Attorney, White Brenner LLP, provided information on the item.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Hendershot, to approve the item as presented with a modification to the application.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Johnson, Hendershot, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 23-235
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
Councilmember Johnson wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Vice Mayor Hendershot wished everyone safe, Happy Holidays.
Mayor Bird wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
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16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
for the hold is. Manager, informed the Council that he would be out of the office INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) CANCELED 12/26/2023 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commissior 01/02/2024 7:00 p.m. City Council
01/09/2024 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
01/10/2024 5:30 p.m Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 01/16/2024 7:00 p.m. City Council
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon December 19, 2023