Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Thom Bogue Dixon, CA 95620-3697
Council Member Jim Ernest (707) 678-7000
Council Member Don Hendershot Fax: (707) 678-1489
Council Member Kevin Johnson Website: www.cityofdixonca.gov Elected City Clerk Kristin M. Janisch E-mail: [email protected] City Treasurer Simon A. LeBleu
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Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas White, City Attorney
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of March 18, 2025 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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0. CLOSED SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.
0.0 ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Thom Bogue, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None.
0.1 PUBLIC COMMENT (CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Closed Session agenda items.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
0.2 LIABILITY CLAIMS (GOV. CODE, § 54956.95)
Claimant: Donna Herrera
Agency Claimed Against: City of Dixon
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
0.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(4): One (1) matter.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
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0.4 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
ursuant to Government Code § 54957.
ity 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
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
0.5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(4):
One (1) potential matter
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:03 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:55 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.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Ernest.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Thom Bogue, 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 Johnson, to approve the agenda as presented.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
Swearing in of Police Department Personnel.
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, administered the oath to Police Officer Tiffany Dent and Community Service Officer George Sparling.
The newest members had their badges pinned by family members.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello commented on toters at 409 C Street and requested that the ordinance be placed on an agenda.
Lindsay Douros commented on the need for a stop sign at the intersection of 4th and A Street.
Vice Mayor Bogue asked if Anderson Elementary School is currently active.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, confirmed that it is.
Aimee Villalpando-Jeffries commented on Dixon becoming a sanctuary city and developing a policy regarding ICE.
An unknown speaker commented on the need of a stop sign between downtown and Pedrick Road, and the traffic improvements on 4* and A Street.
Melissa Rivera commented on field workers and Dixon becoming a sanctuary city.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot attended the Celebrate Dixon event and congratulated the winners and nominees, helped distribute Dixon High School shat orcine, eater ind teday at Ma and A stevide information on the accident Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the accident and the press release with the new enforcement policy.
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Vice Mayor Bogue commented on enforcement of laws, requested the ordinance regarding toters and the intersection of 4'h and A Street be placed on a future agenda.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided an update on the improvements at 4' and A Street.
Councilmember Johnson commented on the requests to agendize the ordinance regarding toters and intersection of 4t and A Street, requested information on the meaning of becoming a sanctuary city, thanked Finance Director Kate Zawadzki for the update to the utility bills, congratulated Bank of Stockton for their beautiful building and Pony Express statue, shared that Assemblywoman Lori Wilson selected Dixon Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shauna Manina as Woman of the Year for the 11th Assembly District, and attended the Celebrate Dixon event and congratulated those honored. (Ambassador of the Year: Anna Deusenberry; Educator of the Year: Mayte Gudiño; Police Officer of the Year: Chris Kerner; Firefighter of the Year: Cristian Arriaga; Veteran of the Year: Wayne Holland; Non-Profit of the Year: Dixon Family Services; Business of the Year: Tully Consulting; Citizen of the Year: Angela Meisenheimer)
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, recommended coordinating a meeting with the City Manager, City Attorney's office, the speakers requesting Dixon to become a sanctuary city, and members of the City Council.
Councilmember Ernest attended and provided feedback from the Celebrate Dixon event, Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District meeting, Solano County Water Agency Workshop, and Dixon Montessori Charter School Dragonfly Dinner; and spoke of the loss of Eugene Ray.
Mayor Bird spoke on Eugene Ray; attended and provided feedback from a Solano Transportation Authority (STA) Executive Board meeting, meeting with trade folks, Celebrate Dixon event, tour of the new Meals on Wheels facility, Arterials and Highways STA meeting, Solano County Water Agency workshop and meeting, and meeting with developers.
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 Councilmember Johnson, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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9.1 Approve the Minutes from the March 4, 2025 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 25-025
9.3 Adopt a resolution authorizing:
1. Acceptance of the 27" Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 ("Project") as complete and directing staff to file a Notice of Completion for the project.
2. The City Manager to execute a Change Order to the Construction Contract (CA 23-036) with Hardiman Construction, Inc. for completion of additional work on the 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 25-026
Adopt a Resolution accepting public improvements, accepting an offer of dedication, granting a 1-year Warranty for public improvements, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion and Certificate of Acceptance for the public improvements with the Solano County Recorder for Homestead Phase 1 Village 4 ("P1V4").
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 25-027
9.5 Adopt a Resolution directing the Public Works Director to prepare the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 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 25-028
Adopt a resolution that explicitly identifies the unrepresented employee groups, including Confidential-Mid Management, Professional Employees, and Confidential Senior Management classifications, in order to amend the March 18, 2025 5
contract with CaPERS to incorporate cost-sharing in accordance with Government Code 20516.
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Kim Stalie, Risk Analyst I/
Action: Resolution 25-029
9.7 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") with Drayton Consulting Services, LLC ("DCS") for leadership development and mentoring services for City of Dixon's Fire management staff; and approve a FY 2024-25 budget amendment for $44,000.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Presented By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Action: Resolution 25-030
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 The Campus Mixed-Use Development/Dixon 257: Request for Certification of an Environmental Impact Report, including adoption of Statement of Overriding Consideration and approval of the Campus Mixed Use project (PA23-16) consisting of: 1) Amendments to the Northeast Quadrant Specific Plan (SP23-01), 2) Approval of a Development Agreement (DA23-01) 3) Planned Development Rezoning (RX23-01) and 4) Approval of a Large-Lot Vesting Tentative Map (TM23-01), Small-Lot Tentative Map (TM24-01) and Design Review to allow creation of a 48-acre Dixon Opportunity Center for up to 660,000 square feet of warehousing, office and related uses, 2 acres of commercial uses, up to 1,041 residential units, along with parks, paseos, and related infrastructure improvements on approximately 260 acres, extending west of Pedrick Rd and north of Vaughan Rd. Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APN's) 0111-040-010, -020, - 030, -040, and 0111-080-050.
Recommendation:
1. Resolution Certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), making supporting Findings and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
2. Resolution Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations related to Significant and Unavoidable Impacts identified in the EIR; and
3. Resolution Approving amendments to the Northeast Quadrant Specific
4. Waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance of the Dixon City Council Approving a Development Agreement; and
5. Waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance of the Dixon City Council Approving a Planned Development Rezoning; and
6. Resolution Approving a Large Lot Vesting Tentative Map, Small Lot Tentative Map and Design Review.
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Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Brian Millar, Contract Planner
Presented By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Brian Millar, Contract Planner
Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director, introduced the item.
Brian Millar, Contract Planner, provided a presentation on the item.
Christina Erwin, DeNovo Planning Group, provided a presentation on the item.
Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, answered questions from the Council.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
George Phillips, Dixon Venture LLC, applicant, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mark Demetre, Colliers International, provided information on the item.
Greg Bardini, Morton & Pitalo, Inc., provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Danny Barrett, Kevin Carmichael, Chris Palomo, Nick Avdis, John McCowan, Chris Millard, Lindsey Douros, Michael Ceremello, James Ward, and Michael Shonafelt were received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Bogue, to adopt a resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), making supporting Findings, and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 25-031
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A motion • was made by Councilmember Bogue, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the Resolution adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations related to Significant and Unavoidable Impacts identified in the EIR.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 25-032
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Bogue, to approve the Resolution approving amendments to the Northeast Quadrant Specific Plan.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 25-033
A motion made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by
Councilmember Hendershot, to waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance of the Dixon City Council Approving a Development Agreement.
Roll call was taken as follows:
Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Action: Approval of first reading.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Vice Mayor Bogue, to waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance of the Dixon City Council Approving a Planned Development Roll call was taken as follows:
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AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Approval of first reading.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by
Councilmember Johnson, to adopt the Resolution approving a Large Lot Vesting Tentative Map, Small Lot Tentative Map and Design Review, with a change to Condition of Approval No. 53 to require 4 foot tall tubular stee as the fence material around retention basin.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 25-034
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
12.1 to lie a reques tor proposals for pustration it he Chy stegal hygies for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. tem Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
luthorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, authorizing the Administrative City Clerk of the City of Dixon to issue a request for proposals for publication of the City's legal notices for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Action: Minute action authorizing the Administrative City Clerk of the City of Dixon to issue a request tor proposals for publication of the City's legal notices tor Fiscal Year 2025-2026
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello thanked the Council for requesting the intersection of 4t and A Street and the ordinance regarding toters be on a future agenda, and commentec on the use of the tar machine on streets
Tiffany Fabiani thanked the Council and the developers for their transparency and thoughtfulness, and the Dixon Police Department for the notification of enforcement.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Jim Lindley, City Manager, thanked the Council for a productive evening.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 03/25/20257:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
04/01/2025 7:00 p.m. City Council
04/08/2025 7:00 p.m Planning Commission
04/09/2025 5:30 p.m Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 04/15/2025 7:00 p.m. City Council
04/16/2025 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission 04/22/20257:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 10:26 p.m.
Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon March 18, 2025 10