Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Thom Bogue ON 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
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of April 1, 2025 7:00 pm Council Chambers
600 East A Street
Dixon, California
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0. CLOSED SESSION AT 6:30 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. There was no public comment.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
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 6:30 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:55 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Thayor Bular Meeting of the Dixon City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Bird.
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
Christina M. Pritchard, Attorney
Brandi Alexander, Deputy Clerk
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Bogue, to approve the agenda with one change, move item 12.5 up to 12.1 to be heard first under New Business.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
6.1 Presentation of the 2024 Police Department Annual Report.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Christina Garcia, Police Services Analyst Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, introduced the item and answered questions from the Council.
Christina Garcia, Police Services Analyst, provided a presentation to the City Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
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Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello commented on sanctuary cities and the Constitution.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot attended the Unhoused JPA meeting, and provided information on a volunteer opportunity taking place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hall Park, Barbeque Area Number 2.
Mayor Bird attended the Solano Transportation Authority meeting, on March 19, 2025, a Fire Department Dinner and Award Ceremony on March 22, 2025, a Public Safety Policy meeting as a representative for the League of California Cities on March 27, 2025, learned that Proposition 36, (which passed this last Election), will not have enough funding to enforce this change per California Legislatures and Governor - will be working to remind those that work in Sacramento to take this seriously. Also attended via zoom, the Unhoused JPA meeting. Attended an Award Ceremony for the Tuskegee Airmen on March 29, 2025.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Bogue requested item 9.7 be pulled and heard separately.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no public comment.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on consent calendar items. motion, a made Coms i., 2, 3, 9-4, 9.5, 9.6, 98, 99, and 9mber presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the March 18, 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 25-035
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9.3 Adopt a Resolution authorizing an update of Fund 460-505 - Pedrick Road Improvement Project in the 5-Year FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program Projections.
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 25-036
9.4 Adopt a Resolution authorizing: 1) the City Manager to execute Amendment #2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Land Logistics, Inc for continuation of contract planner services associated with The Campus/Dixon 257 project to increase the time and materials budget by $15,000, for a new a not-to-exceed amount of $115,800; 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: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Action: Resolution 25-037
9.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") with AP Triton, LLC to prepare Emergency Service Master Plans (Fire and Police) and a Municipal Services Review associated with General Plan amendment from Harvest at Dixon Master Plan project and other; and
2. A corresponding budget amendment with no net fiscal impact.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Action: Resolution 25-038
9.6 Waive Second Reading, read by title only, and adopt the following two Ordinances:
1) Ordinance approving a Development Agreement for The Campus Mixed Use Development; and
2) Ordinance adopting a Planned Development Rezoning for The Campus Mixed Use Development site.
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
Action: Ordinance 25-001 and Ordinance 25-002
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.7 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the 36th District Agricultural Association (also known as the Dixon May Fair) for use of designated areas within Hall Park for parking during the annual May Fair.
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Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Vice Mayor Bogue requested additional information on the item.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Mayor Bird closed public comment 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, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 25-042
9.8 Adopt a resolution authorizing:
1. The City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Cartwright Nor Cal, Inc. to provide construction management and public works inspection services for a time and expense budget, not to exceed $491,243; and
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 25-039
9.9 Adopt resolutions:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #4 for Lionakis for additional design scope associated with construction documents for the Police Station Second Story Expansion Project, for an amount not to exceed $92,867.00; and
2. Authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $13,933.04, from PD 2nd Story - Consultants Professional to PD 2nd Story - Project Admin - Direct.
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Andrew MacDonald, P.E., Consultant Project Manager Action: Resolution 25-040
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9.10 Adopt a resolution ratifying all appointments, previous and current, of the City's representative to the Solano Animal Control Authority ("SACA") Board of Directors.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Action: Resolution 25-041
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 [Village 13 of Homestead] - Planning Application (PLAPP25-0167) requesting amendment to the Planned Development Plan (PDRZ25-0169), and amendment to the Tentative Map (SUBD25-0168) for Village 13 of Homestead located at the northeast corner of Homestead Way and Evans Road; Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 0114-012-120; Zoning: Medium Density Residential - Southwest Dixon Specific Plan (RM-SWSP) and Parks and Recreation - Southwest Dixon Specific Plan (PR-SWSP); General Plan Land Use Designation: Medium Density Residential (MDR) and Parks (P); Southwest Dixon Specific Plan Land Use Designation:
Medium Density Low (MDL) and Park (P).
Recommendation:
1. Waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending Planned Development Plan (PDRZ 21-0169).
2. Adopt a Resolution approving a Tentative Map Amendment (SUBD25- 0168).
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Scott Greeley, Associate Planner
Presented By: Scott Greeley, Associate Planner
Scott Greeley, Associate Planner, provided a presentation on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bogue, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to waive first reading and introduce an Ordinance amending Planned Development Plan (PDRZ 21-0169) and adopt a Resolution approving a Tentative Map Amendment (SUBD25-0168).
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Approval of first reading and Resolution 25-043 April 1, 2025 6
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution to accept the Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.
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, provided a presentation on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by
Councilmember Johnson, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 25-044
12.2 Receive and accept the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report, Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and Housing Successor Agency Annual Report; and direct staff to file the Housing Element Annual Progress Report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Presented By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Austin Forde, Associate Planner
Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director, introduced the item and Associate Planner, Austin Forde, to the Council and answered questions from the Council.
Austin Forde, Associate Planner, 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.
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Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided clarification on public comment received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to receive and accept the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report, Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and Housing Successor Agency Annual Report and direct staff to file the Housing Annual Progress Report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Minute Action accepting the 2024 General Plan Progress Report, Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and Housing Successor Agency Annual Report; and directing staff to file the Housing Annual Progress Report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
12.3 Update on Chrom VI Litigation by the City Attorney.
Item Initiated By: Councilmember Johson
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Presented By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Christina M. Pritchard, Attorney, provided an update on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Action: Informational Item.
12.4 Waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Dixon amending Chapter 12.11, Bicycles, and adding Chapter 12.12 Electric Scooters, to Title 12 Vehicles and Traffic, of the Dixon Municipal Code.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Presented By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
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Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided clarification on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, with the elimination of Chapter 12.050, Waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Dixon amending Chapter 12.11, Bicycles, and adding Chapter
12.12 Electric Scooters, to Title 12 Vehicles and Traffic, of the Dixon Municipal Code.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Approval of first reading.
ITEM HEARD OUT OF ORDER
12.5 Receive City Council direction related to concerns raised over public parking along North 4'h Street between East A Street and East C Street.
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer
Presented By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided further clarification and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public Comment by Rajeev Mishra, Brenda Gilday, Kelly Salvo, Michael Gangitano, Suzanne Aday, Ray Perez, Lynee Posedel, Richard Teague, Kathy Collins, Miranda Castillo, Lori Morgan, and Michael Ceremello.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Christina M. Pritchard, Attorney, provided clarification on the item.
Action: Direction provided to Staff. Item to be brought back to a future meeting.
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13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot provided a reminder regarding the volunteer opportunity Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hall Park to spread bark at the playgrounds.
Mayor Bird extended his appreciation to Senior Staff and asked them to relay that back to Staff regarding how active and busy the workload has been, all the hard work.
Councilmember Johnson thanked the Acting Fire Chief regarding the City of Dixon Fire Department awards banquet.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 04/08/20257:00 p.m. Planning Commission
CANCELED 04/09/2025 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 04/15/20257:00 p.m. City Council
CANCELED 04/16/20257:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission 04/22/20257:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
05/06/20257:00 p.m. City Council
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:58 p.m. tutor Manich
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bir
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon April 1, 2025 10