Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Kevin Johnson ON 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 September 17, 2024 7:00 pm 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: Councilmembers Thom Bogue, Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot Vice Mayor Kevin Johnson, 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Negotiators: Jim Lindley, Kate Zawadzki, Rachel Ancheta, Douglas L. White, Jack Hughes
Employee Organizations: Dixon Professional Firefighters Association Dixon Police Officers Association
Public Employees Union, Local One
Non-Represented Management Unit
Non-Represented Non-Management Unit
Dixon Mid-Manager's and Supervisor's
Association
Dixon Public Safety Mid-Manager's Association
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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 6:15 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated that 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Ernest.
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
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 Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
City Treasurer James Ward acknowledged National Hispanic Heritage Month.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Ernest attended and provided feedback from the Dixon Historical Society & Museum mural unveiling on September 5, 2024, and a Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District meeting on September 11, 2024.
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Vice Mayor Johnson commented on the Dixon Historical Society & Museum mural, and recognized Shauna Menina for the commendation received from Senator Bill Dodd.
Councilmember Hendershot attended a meeting regarding the Grants Pass v.
Johnson Supreme Court decision and asked for a future discussion on the matter.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the ribbon cutting for the Dixon Historical Society & Museum mural unveiling, Downtown Dixon Business Association (DDBA) Railroad Days on September 7, 2024, Solano Transportation Authority (STA) meeting on September 11, 2024, Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) meeting on September 12, 2024, Team Travis 77 Air Force Gaga on September 14, 2024, and event for Shauna Menina on September 16, 2024.
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.
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, responded to public comments.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on Item 9.4.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Bogue, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the September 3, 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 24-137
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9.3 Adopt a resolution authorizing city staff to execute Amendment No. 2 to the City's On-Call Survey Contract (PSA No. 18-037) with Sousa Land Surveys, Inc. extending the term of the contract and appointing Brian Sousa, president of Sousa Land Surveys, as City Surveyor for the City of Dixon for three additional years up to September 30, 2027.
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 24-138
9.4 Adopt a resolution authorizing city staff to execute a budget transfer of $16,378 to project 100111 accounts 335-35003-521100-00000 and 335-35003-521210-00000 for the 2024 Water Rate Study Project to account for unanticipated legal fees.
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 24-139
9.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to release information to EcoGreen Solutions for the purpose of performing an Energy Audit at no cost to the city, through the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Loan Program administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company ("PG&E").
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 24-140
9.6 Adopt a resolution awarding the Pat Granucci Aquatic Center Training Pool Re-Plaster Project #100385 to Burkett's Pool Plastering, Inc., and authorizing a Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget amendment in the amount of $30,898.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 24-141
9.7 Adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a sole source professional services agreement with California Wood Recycling, Inc. DBA "Agromin" to provide SB 1383-compliant composted mulch for a not to exceed amount of $54,998.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 24-142
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9.8 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dixon: 1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the City's Protessional Services Agreement with Avero Advisors for an amount of $30,000 for continued Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation project management services; and 2) Approving a budget amendment increasing the project allocation $30,000.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Action: Resolution 24-143
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Receive annual report on the City of Dixon's Readi-Ride Golden Pass Program.
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, 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.
Louren Kotow, Public Works Director, responded to public comments.
Action: Informational item.
12.2 Adopt a resolution authorizing a budget amendment to implement a Fiscal Sustainability Outreach Program including community outreach, communications, and engagement.
Item Initiated By: Douglas White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Madeline Graf, Economic Development Manager/ Public Information Officer
Presented By: Madeline Graf, Economic Development Manager/ Public Information Officer
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Madeline Graf, Economic Development Manager/Public Information Officer, 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.
Madeline Graf, Economic Development Manager/Public Information Officer, responded to public comments.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on the item.
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: Bogue
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 24-144
12.3 Adopt Resolutions authorizing:
1. Amended salary range for the Fire Chief classification.
2. Employment agreement for Interim Fire Chief Greg Lewis and budget amendment for Fiscal Year 24-25.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Presented By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources 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
Councilmember Hendershot, approving the amended salary range for the Fire Chief classification.
Roll call was taken as follows:
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AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: Bogue
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 24-145
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, approving the employment agreement for Interim Fire Chief Greg Lewis and budget amendment for Fiscal Year 24-25.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 24-146
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
City Treasurer James Ward provided information on Solano County receiving a 205 Notification.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot provided information on the Solano County Coastal Cleanup Day and Solano Family First Responders 4'h Annual Field of Dreams BBQ taking place on September 21, 2024.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 09/24/2024 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
10/01/2024 7:00 p.m City Council
10/08/2024 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
10/09/2024 5:30 p.m Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority CANCELED 10/15/2024 7:00 p.m. City Council
10/16/2024 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission 10/22/2024 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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Kristin M. Janisch Steven G. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon September 17, 2024 7