Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Thom Bogue EXON 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 September 2, 2025 7:00 pm Council Chambers
600 East A Street
THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ALL MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING AT https://us02web.zoom.us/i/9886211137?pwd=R2dxZ3RkbU9SQXdIUVIIRkc0Q/QwZz09 &0mn=84711894141 AND VIA TELECONFERENCE BY CALLING (669) 900-9128, MEETING ID: 988 621 1137, PASSCODE: 604754 AND WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT. TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC COMMENT VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING CLICK ON "RAISE HAND", VIA TELECONFERENCE PRESS *9.
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. 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
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
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The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:13 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 Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Thom Bogue, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Christina Pritchard, Attorney, White Brenner LLP
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Ernest stated that Item 12.3 was initiated by a Councilmember, not the City Attorney.
Vice Mayor Bogue stated he had requested the item.
christin. Pritchard, Attorney, White Brenner LP, provided information on intiating A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello commented on speaking times and ADA accommodations.
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Christina Pritchard, Attorney, White Brenner LLP, shared information found on the agenda regarding accommodations.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot attended a Community Action Partnership (CAP) Solano JPA meeting.
Councilmember Johnson wished Vice Mayor Bogue a Happy Birthday.
Councilmember Ernest attended and provided feedback from the Mountain Mike's ribbon cutting on August 20, 2025, Downtown Dixon's Wine & Art Stroll on August 23, 2025, and League of California Cities meeting on August 28, 2025; and commented on caring for our properties in Dixon.
Mayor Bird attended various events mentioned, with the addition of the Change of Command at Travis Air Force Base on August 22, 2025.
9. 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 Consent Calendar items as 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 August 19, 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 25-128
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9.3 Adopt a Resolution authorizing federal funding under 49 U.S.C. Sections 5310, 5311, 5311(f), and 5339 with the California Department of Transportation.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 25-129
9.4 Adopt a Resolution authorizing a Fiscal Year 25/26 budget adjustment for $29,536 to reimburse the Dixon Regional Watershed Joint Powers Authority ("DRW JPA") for the City of Dixon's share of the one-time emergency Lateral One SR-113 culvert repair costs.
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Leland Markusen, Construction Project Manager Action: Resolution 25-130
9.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. City staff to execute Task Order No. 558.1 to the Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") No. 14-019 with Harris & Associates ("Harris") for additional review of the off-site properties in the Southwest Dixon Specific Plan Development ("Homestead"), the resulting fair share reimbursement owed to JEN California 6, LLC ("Developer"), and optional Communities Facility District submittal review for an amount not to exceed $30,415; 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, Construction Project Manager Action: Resolution 25-131
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the Dixon Police Officers' Association ("DPOA") and the City of Dixon for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 and Approve a 2025-2026 Budget Amendment.
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Presented By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director, presented the item.
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Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Chief of Police Robert Thompson was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Mayor Bird, 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 25-132
12.2 Adopt resolution supporting the annual Dixon Christmas Tree lighting event, approve the request from Downtown Dixon Business Association "DDBA" to host the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on December 6, 2025 in Downtown Dixon, approve request to close certain streets in Downtown Dixon, authorize a contribution to the DDBA for event expenses in the amount of $5,000 from the Community Support Fund, establish specific use conditions for the event, authorize the use of City staff overtime at City expense, authorize the use of the City of Dixon logo on any published material for the event, and approve a corresponding budget amendment.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
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.
Jill Orr, Downtown Dixon Business Association, provided information on the event.
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 Ernest, seconded by
Councilmember Johnson, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
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AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 25-133
12.3 Discussion and direction to staff regarding possible changes to the City's nuisance ordinance and policies.
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Presented By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Councilmember Ernest requested information on the item being agendized.
Vice Mayor Bogue provided information on the request to place the item on the agenda.
Christina Pritchard, Attorney, White Brenner LLP, answered questions from the Council and provided information on the item.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Mark Cooley and Michael Ceremello were received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Action: Direction provided to staff.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello commented on information found on the agenda regarding accommodations, and appreciated the discussion on Item 12.3.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Johnson thanked those that attended the meeting and encouraged coming back in two weeks.
Mayor Bird thanked everyone for their contributions.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Jim Lindley, City Manager, stated that it was a good meeting.
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17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) CANCELED 09/09/2025 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
CANCELED 09/10/2025 7:00 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 09/16/2025 7:00 p.m. City Council
09/23/2025 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
CANCELED 10/07/2025 7:00 p.m. City Council
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
for : Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon September 2, 2025