Mayor Steven C. Bird
Vice Mayor Kevin Johnson
Council Member Thom Bogue
Council Member Jim Ernest
Council Member Don Hendershot
Elected City Clerk Kristin M. Janisch
City Treasurer James P. Ward Jr.
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Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas White, City Attorney
600 East A Street
Dixon, CA 95620-3697
(707) 678-7000
Fax: (707) 678-1489
Website: www.cityofdixon.us
E-mail: [email protected]
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of May 21, 2024 7:00pm Council Chambers
600 East A Street
Dixon California
THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYS/CALLY 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:
Absent:
Councilmembers Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot
Vice Mayor Kevin Johnson, Mayor Steve Bird
Councilmember Thom Bogue
0.1 PUBLIC COMMENT (CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Closed Session agenda 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):
Three (3) potential matters
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
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 that there was no reportable action taken.
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1. 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 Ernest.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot
Vice Mayor Kevin Johnson, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: Council member Thom Bogue
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
None
None
Bogue
6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
City Treasurer James Ward commented on National Military Appreciation Month and National Police Week.
Dorothy Riley commented on police brutality and violence.
Michael Ceremello commented on differentiating local law enforcement, FBI at lower levels, and FBI management.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Ernest attended and provided feedback from the Dixon Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast, Dixon May Fair Parade, and Dixon May Fair; thanked the Dixon Fire Department for the ride on the fire truck; tried the pool at the Pat Granucci Aquatics center and thanked Aquatics Maintenance Worker Josh Short for his work.
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Vice Mayor Johnson thanked Public Works and the Dixon Police Department for all their work during the May Fair Parade, thanked the Dixon Police Department and Public Information Officer Madeline Graf for the Electric Scooter Safety public service announcement, requested the analysis of the traffic concerns on Brians Way, requested an agenda item for review and discussion of City Council Goals, and thanked Assemblywoman Lori Wilson and her staff for being available for a one on one meetings in the Council Chamber on April 26, 2024.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, stated the report regarding Brians Way was just completed and the item would be on the next meeting agenda.
Councilmember Hendershot thanked the Dixon Police Department and Public Works for their work at the Dixon May Fair Parade; commented on the Dixon Fire Department truck and Dixon May Fair Parade; attended and provided feedback from the first Concert in the Plaza and Housing First Solano Continuum of Care (CoC) meeting; and provided information on the Dixon High School Girls Softball making it to the championship.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from transportation meetings on May 8, 2024, Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) meeting on May 9, 2024, Fair Kids Day at the Dixon May Fair and a meeting with Assemblywoman Lori Wilson on May 10, 2024, Dixon May Fair Parade on May 11, 2024 and thanked all those at participated, Pre-Community Action Partnership (CAP) Solano meeting May 13, 2024; reminded everyone to be safe, enjoy, and honor those that served and are no longer with us during the Memorial Day weekend; and provided information on various ceremonies at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Silveyville Cemetery, and Women's Improvement Club Park.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
None
None
Bogue
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the May 6, 2024 Special Meeting of the Dixon City Council (Budget Workshop), May 7, 2024 Special Meeting of the Dixon City Council (Water Rate Workshop), and May 7, 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.
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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 24-076
9.3 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. The City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with TRB+ Associates, Inc to provide building and fire inspection services for Independence in Dixon residential project with a budget not-to-exceed $250,000; and
2. Corresponding budget amendment with no net fiscal impact.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Ratti Boloyan, Community Development Director Action: Resolution 24-077
9.4 Adopt a Resolution authorizing City staff to execute a Change Order to the Construction Contract with Hardiman Construction, Inc. to complete delayed work related to the 27-inch Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1 Project.
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 24-078
9.5 Adopt a resolution authorizing City Staff to execute Amendment No. 17 .1 of the City's Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") No. 20-051 with Civil Pacific Construction, Inc. ("Civil Pacific") for sanitary sewer cleanout replacement and sewer line repair for an amount not to exceed $3,317.50.
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 24-079
9.6 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. City staff to execute Amendment No. 03 to the Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") No. 14-019 with Harris & Associates ("Harris") for on-call plan checking, construction, and building inspection services, extending the term of the agreement for one year through June 30, 2025.
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 24-080
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9.7 Adopt a resolution approving the Phase 4 Backbone Improvement Agreement between the City of Dixon and JEN California 6 LLC for Phase 4 of the Homestead Project within the Southwest Dixon Specific Plan.
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 24-081
9.8 Adopt a resolution authorizing city staff to execute Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) Amendment No. 13 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (Stantec) for a no-cost contract extension.
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Brandon Rodriguez, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Action: Resolution 24-082
9.9 Adopt a Resolution setting the July 16, 2024 City Council meeting as the time and place for a public hearing regarding past due Recology Dixon accounts.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lauren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 24-083
9.1 0 Adopt a resolution:
1. Awarding Hall Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project 100353-481- 46004 ("Project") to Biondi Paving Inc, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder;
2. Authorizing City staff to execute a construction agreement with Biondi Paving Inc. for $635,016.00 for construction of the Project; and
3. Authorizing the corresponding Fiscal Year 2023-24 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 24-084
9.11 Adopt a Resolution:
(a) Preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report for the Dixon Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) for FY 2024-25; (b) Declaring intention to levy and collect assessments; (c) Providing for notice of public hearing at the City Council meeting on July 16, 2024.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 24-085
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 By Minute Action, identify an amount of money allocated to the Downtown Dixon Business Association (DDBA) to construct a concrete base for the annual Christmas tree lighting event with an accompanying budget adjustment.
Item Initiated By: Vice Mayor Johnson
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.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello and Elected City Clerk Kristin Janisch was received.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, answered questions from the public.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson, to split the proposal cost with Downtown Dixon Business Association (DDBA).
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
None
None
Bogue
Action: Minute action approving granting the DDBA half of the cost of the base as requested, which is $4,245.25
12.2 Report on Water Rate Advisory Ad Hoc Committee (verbal).
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
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.
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Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Herb Cross, Jack Caldwell, Michael Ceremello, and Kevin Mccusker was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
There was Council consensus directing staff to prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the sale of the water system.
Action: Direction provided to staff.
12.3 Discussion regarding Status of Chromium 6 Rulemaking.
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 Ourania Riddle, Michael Ceremello, and Herb Cross was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Action: Item to be on a future agenda for further discussion and options.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello suggested a public workshop for discussion on Chromium 6.
Dorothy Riley commented on police brutality and violence.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot provided information on the championship game for the Dixon High School Girls Softball.
Vice Mayor Johnson commented on public workshop for discussion on Chromium
6. 15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 05/28/2024 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
06/04/2024 7:00 p.m. City Council
06/11/2024 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
06/12/2024 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority May 21, 2024 7
Councilmember Hendershot asked for the Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority to not be canceled.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on why the meetings have been canceled.
Councilmember Ernest stated that the sign item is complete.
Councilmember Hendershot would like the next meeting to move forward. 06/18/2024
CANCELED 06/19/2024
06/25/2024
18. ADJOURNMENT
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
City Council
Transportation Advisory Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
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