Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Kevin Johnson 20N Dixon, CA 95620-3697
Council Member Thom Bogue (707) 678-7000
Council Member Jim Ernest Fax: (707) 678-1489
Council Member Don Hendershot 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 19, 2024 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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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council was called to order at 7:26 p.m. by Mayor Bird.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Johnson.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot
Vice Mayor Kevin Johnson, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: Councilmember Thom Bogue
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 Johnson, to approve the agenda as presented.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bogue
6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
6.1 Presentation of the Dixon Police Department 2023 Annual Report.
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 the Dixon Police Department 2023 Annual Report and answered questions from the Council.
Christina Garcia, Police Services Analyst, provided a presentation with additional information on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by John Schrader and an unknown speaker was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Action: Informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Herb Cross asked for the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of the water system.
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An unknown speaker spoke on genocide.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot attended the Celebrate Dixon event and congratulated all the winners and those nominated.
Vice Mayor Johnson attended the Celebrate Dixon event, and congratulated Citizen of the Year Debra Dingman and the other winners; thanked Police Officers Ty Reese and Aaron Williams for their response to an incident; thanked Chief Thompson for his research; and welcomed the new Dixon Unified School District Superintendent, Brett Barley.
Councilmember Ernest attended and provided feedback from the following events:
2x2 meeting with Dixon Unified School District on March 11, 2024, Planning Commission meeting on March 12, 2024, meeting with Solano Transportation Authority (STA) on March 13, 2024, Dixon Resource Conservation District (RCD) tour on March 13, 2024, Celebrate Dixon event on March 9, 2024 and congratulated Debra Dingman, Herb and Lois Cross, and Mark Cooley; and welcomed the new Dixon Unified School District Superintendent, Brett Barley.
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Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the following events: meeting with new Kaiser Permanente administrative staff on March 6, 2024, Solano Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting, First Northern Bank Customer Recognition Ceremony, Celebrate Dixon event and congratulated Cooley Enterprises, Cecil Dennings, Dixon Rotary Club, Rafael Lara, and Herb and Lois Cross, three Solano Transportation Authority meetings on March 13, 2024, presented a Red Cross Month Proclamation on March 14, 2024, Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) meeting, City Leaders luncheon on March 15, 2024, Firefighters Night of Honor and congratulated Fire Engineer Michael Raycraft, Wings Over Solano Air Show at Travis Air Force Base, Community Action Partnership (CAP) Solano meeting on March 18, 2024; and will be attending League of California Cities Public Safety Policy Committee meetings in Southern California for the remainder of the week.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
YES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bogue
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the March 5, 2024 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 24-040
9.3 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the 36th District Agricultural Association (also known as the Dixon May Fair) for use of desianated areas within Hall Park for parking during the annual May Fair.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
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Action: Resolution 24-041
9.4 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute Software Agreements with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to purchase the E-Reviews module of the EnerGov platform and with CADD Microsystems, Inc. to purchase the Bluebeam software and setup costs; and 2) Approving a corresponding budget amendment.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Action: Resolution 24-042
9.5 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") with Goodwin Consulting Group to provide professional economic analysis and develop a new minimum economic impact policy for large warehouse/distribution centers on a time and materials basis (term through June 30, 2025, with a not-to- exceed budget of $35,000); and 2) Approving a corresponding budget amendment.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Action: Resolution 24-043
9.6 Adopt a resolution authorizing:
1. City Staff to execute Task Order 518.1 for Harris & Associates ("Harris") to provide additional construction management and inspection services for Homestead Phase 2a Village 8 for a time and expense budget not to exceed $41,469; and
2. A corresponding budget amendment with no net fiscal impact.
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Leland Markusen, Junior Engineer
Action: Resolution 24-044
9.7 Adopt a resolution authorizing:
1. City Staff to execute Task Order 535.4 for Harris & Associates ("Harris") to provide additional construction management and inspection services for Homestead Phase 2a Backbone for a time and expense budget not
2. A corresponding budget amendment with no net fiscal impact Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Leland Markusen, Junior Engineer
Action: Resolution 24-045
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9.8 Adopt a Resolution directing the Public Works Director to prepare the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Engineer's Report for the Dixon Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District ("LLMD").
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 24-046
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution to accept the Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023.
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, 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
Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bogue
Action: Resolution 24-047
12.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving a One-Day Special Event Business License.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindiey, City Manager
Prepared By: Madeline Grat, Pu Ma intormation Oficer
Presented By: Madeline Graf, Public Information Officer Madeline Graf, Public Information Officer, provided a presentation on 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 Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bogue
Action: Resolution 24-048
12.3 By Minute Action, appointment of one (1) member to fill a vacancy on the Water Rate Advisory Ad Hoc Committee.
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Presented By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
was Michael Cereal, , stated at Coy nilthe Water Rate visionag ion Hoc Committee.
The nomination was accepted by Michael Ceremello.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Action: Appointment of Michael Ceremello to the Water Rate Advisory Ad Hoc Committee
12.4 Adopt a Resolution approving a funding request from Dixon Historical Society.
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.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson, to approve the item as presented.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bogue
Action: Resolution 24-049
12.5 Receive and accept the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report, Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and Housing Successor Agency Annual Report; and direct staff to file the Housing Element Annual Progress Report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Action: Acceptance of 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report, Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and Housing Successor Agency Annual Report; and direct staff to file the Housing Element Annual Progress Report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello responded to comments provided by Herb Cross.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Johnson requested the appraisal of the lot by the Chamber of Way would be on the next Transportation Alison Commission angers at Brians Jim Lindley, City Manager, stated City Engineer/Director of Utilities Christopher Fong would make sure the information is provided to him when available.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
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17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 03/26/2024 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
CANCELLED 03/28/2024 5:30 p.m. Water Rate Advisory Ad Hoc Committee 04/02/2024 7:00 p.m. City Council
04/08/2024 7:00 p.m. Water Rate Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Rate Workshop #1
04/09/2024 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
04/10/2024 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 04/16/2024 7:00 p.m. City Council
04/17/2024 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission
18. CLOSED SESSION
18.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(4):
One (1) case
18.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) potential case
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 8:34 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 8:59 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated no reportable action was taken.
19. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
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