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
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of November 4, 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. 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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0.3 LIABILITY CLAIMS (Gov. Code, § 54956.95)
Claimant: Del Strasbourg
Agency claimed against: City of Dixon
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
0.4 LIABILITY CLAIMS (Gov. Code, § 54956.95)
Claimant: Jamika C. Rodriguez-Brown on behalf of a minor claimant Agency claimed against: City of Dixon
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
0.5 LIABILITY CLAIMS (Gov. Code, § 54956.95)
Claimant: Myra Arreola
Agency claimed against: City of Dixon
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
0.6 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) potential matter
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 6:35 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: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director/Acting City Manager Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by Vice Mayor Bogue, 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
6.1 swearing in of Police Department Personne
tem Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Polic
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, administered the oath to Community Services Officer Yanet Garcia.
Community Service Officer Yanet Garcia had her badge pinned by her fiancé and daughter.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on non-agenda items. There was no public comment.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Bogue requested an ordinance for resident parking only on 4th street to be on a future agenda.
Councilmember Ernest shared feedback from meetings with Assemblywoman Lori Wilson on October 28, 2025, and a representative from PG&E on October 30, 2025; shared information on the upcoming Ramtown Karate 23d annual international tournament on November 8, 2025.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) conference, executive board meetings throughout Solano County, Dixon Family Services fundraiser event, and the Dixon Fire Department Prawn Feed.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received on Item 9.6.
Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, responded to public comments and answered questions from the Council.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on the item.
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Josh Hudson, Water Operations Supervisor, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Public comment by an unknown speaker was received on Item 9.6.
Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, responded to public comments.
Public comment by John Schrader was received on Item 9.3.
Madeline Graf, Economic Development Manager/Public Information Officer, responded to public comments.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on Consent Calendar items.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Vice Mayor Bogue, 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
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the October 21, 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 25-171
9.3 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc., to assist the Economic Development Manager/Public Information Officer with emergency communications and on-call communication services for an amount not to exceed $75,000.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Madeline Graf, Economic Development Manager/ Public Information Officer
Action: Resolution 25-172
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9.4 Adopt a resolution approving the Credit and Reimbursement Agreement for Capital Facilities Fees Between the City of Dixon and JEN California 6, LLC, related to Phase 3 and 4 Improvements for the Homestead project within the Southwest Dixon Specific Plan.
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 Josh Varinksy, White Brenner LLP
Action: Resolution 25-173
9.5 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the surplus and auction of vehicles in the Engineering/Utilities fleet that have reached or exceeded their usable life span.
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
Action: Resolution 25-174
9.6 Adopt a resolution authorizing City Staff to execute:
1) Change order No.2 for Construction Agreement 24-059 with Bartley Pump, PM. LLC ("PumpMan") for changes identified during the emergency repairs to the Valley Glen well ("Project") and estimated repairs for an amount not to exceed $54,401; and
2) Amendment No. 1 for Professional Service Agreement 24-058 with Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers (LSCE) for continued project management and support services for an amount not to exceed $31,511.00, and
3) 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: Josh Hudson, Water Operations Supervisor
Action: Resolution 25-175
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 City Treasurer Quarterly Investment Report (verbal).
Item Initiated By: City Council
Approved By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: City Treasurer Simon LeBleu
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, stated that a written report was received in Count a verbal report, and that the report would need to be accepted by November 4, 2025 5
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by
Councilmember Johnson, to accept the report as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Informational item.
12.2 Waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Dixon amending Chapter 6.12, Cannabis Business Pilot Program, of Title 6, Business Licenses and Regulations, of the Dixon Municipal Code.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Presented By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Haley Andrew and Michael Ceremello were received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the item with a modification to Section
6.12.280(B).
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Approval of first reading.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
John Schrader commented on the creation and appointment of the Assistant City Manager job classification.
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Michael Ceremello agreed with the comments from the previous speaker and commented on Chromium 6.
14. Is member Ernest requested the Cily Attormey to respond to public comments.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on Chromium 6 and the Assistant City Manager job classification.
Councilmember Johnson requested an update on the Chromium 6 litigation to be on a future agenda.
Vice Mayor Bogue requested an ordinance for resident parking only on 4th street to be on a future agenda.
Mayor Bird thanked Vice Mayor Bogue for running the meeting during his absence.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS • Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) CANCELED 11/12/2025 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 11/12/2025 7:00 p.m. Planning Commissior
11/18/2025 7:00 p.m. City Council
11/25/2025 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
12/02/2025 7:00 p.m. City Council
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
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Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bir
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