Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Thom Bogue Dixon, CA 95620-3697
Council Member Jim Ernest PHENO (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 December 2, 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
PUBLIC MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING AT https://us02web.zoom.us/i/9886211137?pwd=R2dxZ3RkbU9SQXdIUVIIRkc0Q/QwZz09 &0mn=84503469105 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.
0. CLOSED SESSION AT 6:30 P.M.
0.0 ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) potential matter
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
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 7:03 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated that no reportable action was taken.
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council was called to order at 7:07 by Mayor Bird.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Ernest.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Thom Bogue, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Melissa Eads, Assistant 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 Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, 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 thanked the Mayor for announcing information regarding ADA accommodation requests and provided information on ADA accommodations.
George Barich provided information on the City of Cotati, California and ADA accommodation requests.
Laurie Alderman provided information on the City of Cotati, California, ADA accommodation requests, and Senate Bill (SB) 707.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Ernest spoke to a resident regarding the 9/80 schedule, is communicating with a PG&E Representative regarding a few issues, and provided information on L&L (Landscape and Lighting) Districts.
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Councilmember Johnson provided information on the upcoming Downtown Dixon Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on December 6, 2025.
Vice Mayor Bogue requested an update on the ordinance regarding resident parking on 4*h Street.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, stated he will update Vice Mayor Bogue on the item.
Vice Mayor Bogue thanked the speakers who attended from the City of Cotati.
Councilmember Hendershot attended and provided feedback from the one-year celebration of the opening of Joystick, Dixon Chamber of Commerce Mixer, and Community Action Partnership (CAP) Solano Joint Powers Authority (JPA) meeting.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the one-year celebration of the opening of Joystick, Dixon Chamber of Commerce Mixer, CAP Solano JPA meeting, Capitol Corridor JPA meeting, luncheon hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution, swearing-in and ceremony for new Sheriff Brad DeWall, and Dixon Library art exercise; and hopes everyone had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, 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
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the November 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 25-183
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9.3 Adopt resolutions authorizing:
1. City staff to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with DKS Associates ("DKS") for CEQA Vehicle Miles Traveled ("VMT) and Traffic Impact Analysis ("TIA") review services for the proposed Independence East Residential Development ("Project") for an amount not to exceed $17,555; 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 25-184
9.4 Adopt a resolution authorizing the Wastewater Treatment Facility to purchase one large Oxidation Ditch Mixer assembly, one small Oxidation Ditch Mixer assembly, and one Oxidation Ditch Wall Pump assembly, plus rebuild kits for each unit from Wilo USA, LLC, in the amount, including freight and tax, not to exceed $100,000.
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Sandy Jones, Chief Plant Operator
Action: Resolution 25-185
9.5 Adopt a resolution authorizing City staff to execute Amendment No. 21, a two (2) year no-cost contract extension until December 31, 2027, with TY Lin International ("TY Lin") 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: Itzie Serrano, Administrative Assistant
Action: Resolution 25-186
9.6 Adopt resolutions authorizing:
1. City staff to execute Task Order ("TO") No. 18 to Professional Service Agreement ("PSA") No. 18-037 with Sousa Land Surveys, Inc. ("Sousa") to provide City surveyor map review of the Independence East Residential Development Project ("Project") Tentative Map for an amount not to exceed $1,910; and
2. Corresponding budget amendments 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 25-187
9.7 Adopt a resolution approving the Temporary/Seasonal Compensation Plan and Salary Schedule, including updated temporary job classifications, for the period of January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, and approve a Fiscal December 2, 2025 4
Year 2025-26 budget amendment to implement the recommended changes.
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Action: Resolution 25-188
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Waive Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance to Incorporate the Adoption by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code with Local Amendments, Adding Chapter 16.20 (Wildland-Urban Interface Code), and Amending Chapter 16.13 (Dixon Emergency Hazard and Placard System), and Applicable Sections Of Title 16 (Building And Construction), of the Dixon Municipal Code.
item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Larry Paisley, Chief Building Official
Randy Shafer, Acting Fire Chief
Presented By: Larry Paisley, Chief Building Official
Randy Shafer, Acting Fire Chief
Larry Paisley, Chief Building Official, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Randy Shafer, Acting Fire Chief, answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Laurie Alderman was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, 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: Ordinance 25-007
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello provided information on a current lawsuit regarding citizen rights.
Vice Mayor Bogue requested additional information from the speaker.
Michael Ceremello provided information on rules that apply to elected officials.
George Barich appreciates dialogue between citizens and Councilmembers, commented on city watchdogs and gadflies, and provided information on the Code of Conduct for the City of Cotati.
Laurie Alderman commented on Council conduct and public input in the City of Cotati.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Johnson provided information on the Pancakes with Santa event on December 6, 2025.
Councilmember Ernest stated he will be cooking at the event.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 12/09/2025 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
12/10/2025 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 12/16/2025 7:00 p.m. City Council
12/17/2025 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission CANCELED 12/23/2025 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 7:54 p.m. ustin Ml anusch
Kristin M. Janiscl Steven C. Bir
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon December 2, 2025