Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Dixon, CA 95620-3697
(707) 678-7000
Fax: (707) 678-1489
Website: www.cityofdixon.us
E-mail: [email protected]
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
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of June 4, 2024 7:00pm Council Chambers
600 East A Street
Dixon California
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0. CLOSED SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.
0.0 ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Thom Bogue, Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot
Vice Mayor Kevin Johnson, Mayor Steve Bird
None
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: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director 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 6:48 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated that there was no reportable action taken.
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1. 2.
3. 4.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Bird.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Bogue.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Thom Bogue, Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot Vice Mayor Kevin Johnson, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Christina Pritchard, Attorney, White Brenner LLP
Brandi Alexander, Deputy Clerk
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:
Bogue, Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
None
None
None
6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
None.
7. 8.
PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Dorothy Riley commented on Human Rights.
Todd McNeal, Fire Chief, congratulated Andi Horigan regarding her service with the City of Dixon and her retirement.
Michael Ceremello commented on the May Parks and Recreation meeting.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot attended and provided feedback regarding three Memorial Day services, at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, at the Silveyville Memorial Cemetery, and at the Women's Improvement Park.
Vice Mayor Johnson congratulated the Dixon High School Softball team for their accomplishments this year, and the last four years. Congratulated the Dixon High School Seniors graduating this year. Thanked staff for the Water Rate Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Workshop held on June 3, 2024, and thanked the public for June 4, 2024 2
attending. Attended the Dixon Fire Department Badge Pinning Ceremony held on May 31, 2024. Congratulated and wished the Elected City Treasurer, James Ward, a Happy 65th Birthday. Reminded the public that the Grillin and Chillin event will be held on June 29, 2024.
Councilmember Ernest congratulated Nathan Bloom, Dixon High School, shotputter, and his accomplishment at the State level. Attended the Clean Air Funding Committee, a gathering for Senator Bill Dodd, thanked Bill Dodd for his service.
Escorted the Girl Scouts on a tour through the City of Dixon Council Chambers.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the Community Action Partnership (CAP) Solano Meeting on May 23, 2024, the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery on May 25, 2024, Solano Community Tennis Association's Second Annual Tennis Day in Dixon on May 26, 2024 and provided a Proclamation, Silveyville Cemetery honoring the tomb of the Unknown Soldier with the Flag raising and lowering ceremony, and the Women's Improvement Park on May 27, 2024, the Dixon Fire Department Badge Pinning Ceremony on May 31, 2024.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Johnson asked for Item 9.4 to be pulled and heard separately.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Bogue, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 9.4.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
Bogue, Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the May 21, 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 24-086
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9.3 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. City staff to execute a Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") with Cartwright Nor Cal ("Cartwright") to provide Project Management Services for the Southwest Dixon Specific Plan area for an amount not to exceed $61,100.
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 24-087
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.4 Adopt a resolution:
1. Awarding the HSIP Cycle 1 O Pedestrian Improvements Project ("Project") to MCE Corporation, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and authorizing City staff to execute a construction agreement with MCE Corporation for $220,254.75 for construction of the Project.
2. Authorize a corresponding budget amendment to establish a Construction Contingency of $22,025 (10% of the construction agreement amount).
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer
Vice Mayor Johnson asked that concern be noted regarding East A Street and the lack of Stop signs on the street, for the item.
Councilmember Bogue voiced the same concern.
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 Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the item.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Bogue, Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
None
None
None
Action: Resolution 24-090
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9.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. City staff to execute Task Order 560 with Harris & Associates ("Harris") to provide construction management and public works inspection services for Homestead Phase 4 Backbone for an amount not to exceed $127,064.
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 24-088
9.6 Adopt a Resolution Approving the City's Investment Policy for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Action: Resolution 24-089
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Adopt a Resolution approving the factors and the Appropriation Limit for FY 2024-25.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Stephanie Frank, Finance Analyst 11
Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, presented 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 Ernest, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson, to approve the item as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Bogue, Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
None
None
None
Action: Resolution 24-091
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11.1 Receive an update on the Brians Way Traffic Calming Study.
June 4, 2024
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 Presented By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities 5 Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by City Treasurer James Ward, Michael Ceremello, and Anna Riley was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Action: Direction provided to Staff.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Adopt a Joint Resolution approving and adopting the Annual Budget for FY 2024-25 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 adopting the proposed budget amendments for FY 2023-24; and (2) Adopt a resolution to approve the new Economic Development Manager/Public Information Officer Job Classification.
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, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Dorothy Riley was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Bogue, Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
None
None
None
Action: Resolution 29-092 and Resolution 29-093
12 .2 Adopt a Resolution that:
1. Authorizes staff to submit an application for the Arts in California Parks - Local Parks Grant Program - Implementation Grant, for which the City of Dixon is eligible; and
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2. Authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute in the name of the City of Dixon all grant documents necessary to secure grant funds and implement approved grant projects.
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
Lauren Kotow, Public Works Director, 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 and City Treasurer James Ward was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bogue, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Bogue, Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
None
None
None
Action: Resolution 29-094
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
City Treasurer James Ward commented on the Water Rate Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Workshop.
Dorothy Riley commented on Human rights.
Michael Ceremello commented on the Brians Way Traffic Study.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Johnson requested an agenda item, an update and action item related to the Old Fire House, and the RDA item related to that.
Councilmember Bogue commented on the fact that Denny's closed effective June 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. for over a week, due to a remodel.
Mayor Bird attended the Championship game for the Girl's Softball team over the weekend and wanted to congratulate and thank them for their season.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
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16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Jim Lindley, City Manager, stated the New California Burrito is now open where the old Popeye's Chicken was previously located.
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar} 06/11/2024 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
06/12/2024 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 06/18/2024 7:00 p.m. City Council
CANCELED 06/19/2024 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission 06/25/2024 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
07/02/2024 7:00 p.m. City Council
Jim Lindley, City Manager, noted that the June 12, 2024 Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority meeting had been cancelled.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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