Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Kevin Johnson 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 December 3, 2024 7:00 pm council Chambers
500 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 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Gov. Code, § 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:12 p.m.
The City Council will resume Closed Session at the end of the meeting.
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council was called to order at 7:25 p.m. by Mayor Bird.
2. Phe Pledge Allegiance as led by Councilmember Enest.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Thom Bogue, Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot Vice Mayor Kevin Johnson, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
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)
Michael Ceremello commented on auditing services and the new City Treasurer.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot attended a Community Action Partnership (CAP) Solano JPA Board Meeting.
Vice Mayor Johnson corrected his previous request for an update on Brians Way, not Evans Road; thanked Police Chief Robert Thompson and Economic Development Manager/Public Information Officer Madeline Graf for social media updates; provided information on the Downtown Dixon Christmas Tree Lighting and the wreath placement at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.
Councilmember Ernest attended and provided feedback from the Solano Transportation Authority meeting on November 20, 2024 and Senator Cabaldon's Oath of Office, and responded to public comment.
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Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the Capitol Corridor JPA Meeting on November 20, 2024, Community Action Partnership (CAP) Solano JPA Board Meeting on November 21, 2024, Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee Meeting on November 22, 2024, and the Dixon Fire Department 1st Annual Movember Shave Off event on December 1, 2024.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hendershot requested further discussion on Item 9.3 Vice Mayor Johnson requested further discussion on Item 9.4 Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items.
Public comment on Item 9.7 was received by Michael Ceremello.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on Consent Calendar items.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the addition of establishing a $35,000 max per project added to Item 9.4
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 November 19, 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 24-176
DISCUSSION ON THE ITEM OCCURRED
9.3 Adopt a Resolution authorizing City staff to execute Amendment 2 a no-cost contract extension for PSA 22-014 with Lionakis for continued work on the Fire Station 82 project
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 December 3, 2024 3
Councilmember Hendershot requested more in-depth information on the item on a future agenda.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Action: Resolution 24-177
DISCUSSION ON THE ITEM OCCURRED
9.4 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a three (3) year contract with Superior Tank Solutions for on-call tank cleaning and inspection services for the Department of Engineering/Utilities.
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Josh Hudson, Water Operations Supervisor
Vice Mayor Johnson provided information on the item and requested a maximum of $35,000 per project.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Action: Resolution 24-178
9.5 Adopt a resolution authorizing City staff to execute Amendment No. 20, a no-cost contract extension until December 31, 2025, with TY Lin International for continued design and project support for the Parkway Boulevard Grade Separation project.
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer
Action: Resolution 24-179
9.6 Adopt the updated Readi-Ride Federal Transit Administration (FTA) mandated Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Policy
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 24-180
DISCUSSION ON THE ITEM OCCURRED
9.7 Adopt a resolution approving a one-time advancement of up to 40 vacation hours for newly hired Enhanced Lateral Police Officers and Police Sergeants. The awarding of this advancement is contingent upon the appointing department providing a documented case to the City Manager demonstrating the need for this incentive to attract qualified candidates.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
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Vice Mayor Johnson requested additional information on the item.
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, provided information on the item.
Action: Resolution 24-181
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a professional firm to provide audit and reporting services for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2030/31.
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 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.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bogue, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson, to approve the item with the change of limiting the contract to six years.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: Ernest
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 24-182
12.2 Review the history of public benefit fund and receive direction on budget allocations.
Item Initiated By: Councilmember Bogue
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, introduced the item.
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Councilmember Bogue requested additional information.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on continuing 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.
A motion made by Councilmember Bogue, seconded by
Councilmember Hendershot, to continue the item to a date to be determined.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Item continued to a date to be determined.
12.3 Adopt a Resolution approving a funding request from the Downtown Dixon Business Association (DDBA) from the Subsidies to Community Groups Fund
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Madeline Graf, Economic Development Manager/Public Information Officer, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Rebecca Robinson was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bogue, seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson, to approve a $5,000 contribution to the Downtown Dixon Business Association.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Action: Resolution 24-183
12.4 Adopt a Resolution approving the administrative regulations and procedures to govern the 2025 lottery selection process for safe and sane fireworks sales permits.
Item Initiated By: Greg Lewis, Interim Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Domgaard, Fire Administrative Assistant Presented By: Greg Lewis, Interim Fire Chief
Greg Lewis, Interim Fire Chief, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by John Mackenzie and Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
Roil call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 24-184
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
John Schrader provided information on gleaning. Information is available at www.forestr.org.
John Mackenzie inquired about the fireworks show.
Madeline Graf, Economic Development Manager/Public Information Officer, provided information on donations.
On behalf of the Veteran Riders, American Legion Post 208, and Ladies Auxiliary, John Mackenzie provided a pledge for $1,000.
An unknown speaker commented on the botts' dots on Brians Way and answered questions from the Council.
Michael Ceremello commented on the safety improvements on Brians Way, and speaking time limits.
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14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Bird hopes everyone had a pleasant Thanksgiving and looks forward to pleasant and safe holidays.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 12/10/2024 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
CANCELED 12/11/2024 Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 12/17/2024 City Council
12/18/2024 Transportation Advisory Commission
CANCELED 12/24/2024 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 8:26 p.m.
The City reconvened from Closed Session at 8:48 p.m.
Mayor Bird reported that no reportable action was taken.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Kristin M ausch
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon December 3, 2024 8