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 December 16, 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/j/9886211137?pwd=R2dxZ3RkbU9SQXd/UVIIRkc0Q/QwZz09 &0mn=81163415989 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 6:00 P.M.
0.0 ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot (via Zoom), Kevin Johnson
Vice Mayor Thom Bogue, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None.
Councilmember Don Hendershot stated the circumstances for his remote participation.
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
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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
0.3 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: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:01 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated that no reportable action was taken.
CALL TO ORDER
Thayor Bilar Meting of the Dixon Cily Council was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Ernest.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jim Ernest, Don Hendershot (via Zoom), Kevin Johnson
Vice Mayor Thom Bogue, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None.
Councilmember Don Hendershot stated the circumstances for his remote participation.
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attornev
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
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AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
6.1 Proclamation honoring Public Works Superintendent David Horigan.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Mayor Steve Bird
Mayor Bird presented the proclamation honoring David "Dave" Horigan.
Louren Kotow, Public Works Director, spoke about Dave and her time working with him.
Dave Horigan spoke of his 38 years with the City of Dixon and thanked his coworkers and family.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment was received by Chief of Police Robert Thompson, Acting Fire Chief Randy Shafer, and Transit Supervisor Vicki Jacobs.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
James Ward wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season, congratulated and thanked David Horigan for his 38 years of service, shared about the loss of his father-in-law, and thanked the City Council for their dedication and commitment to the city.
Michael Ceremello commented on dialogue between members of the public and the City Council, a closed session item, a Dixon Unified School District Board Meeting, and ongoing violence; wishes everyone a happy holiday and Merry Christmas.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot attended and provided feedback from the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, wreath placement at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, and 100 Club of Solano & Yolo Counties luncheon.
Councilmember Johnson spoke about the loss of Marine Tanner F. Rubio and asked for a moment of silence and the meeting to be dedicated in his honor, provided updates on West A Street, and extended his condolences to the Rubio family.
Councilmember Ernest thanked everyone for coming together for the Rubio family; attended and provided feedback from the following events: Dave Horigan retirement celebration, Spirit of Solano Awards Luncheon, Christmas Tree Lighting Festival and Pancakes with Santa events, Bill Dodd's business luncheon, Yolano- December 16, 2025 3
Solano Air Quality Management District Board Meeting, and Nor Cal Carpenters Union 62nd annual Moose Feed.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from multiple Solano Transportation Authority (STA) meetings, Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Solano meetings, Dave Horigan retirement celebration, 100 Club of Solano & Yolo Counties luncheon, Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, Dixon Community Theater's "Dixon's Big, Little, Christmas Show", and Solano Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting; recognized the Dixon High School Girls Flag Football for their third year of being undefeated; spoke about the loss of Marine Tanner F. Rubio and dedicated the meeting in his honor, and asked for a moment of silence.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Johnson requested Item 9.11 to be pulled and heard separately.
Vice Mayor Bogue requested Item 9.12 to be pulled and heard separately.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items.
Public comment on Item 9.10 was received by Michael Ceremeilo.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the Consent Calendar.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bogue, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, and 9.10 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 December 2, 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 25-189
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9.3 Adopt a Resolution approving the City Council Meeting Schedule for 2026.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Action: Resolution 25-190
9.4 Adopt a Resolution approving the City of Dixon Local Appointments List for 2026.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Action: Resolution 25-191
9.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing City Manager to procure from First Vanguard Rentals & Sales, Inc, the Graco Thermolazer, for an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 25-192
9.6 Receive and file the Annual Report on Development Impact Fees (also known as AB 1600 or Capital Facilities Fees) for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 as required by Government Code Section 66006(b).
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: Receive and file Annual Report on Development Impact Fees.
9.7 Adopt a Resolution authorizing City Staff to:
1) Approve form of Solano Irrigation District's "Grant of Exclusive Easement in Favor of Solano Irrigation District and including Agreement of the City of Dixon to Bear Certain Costs and/or Perform Certain Acts" (obligating City to bear costs of traffic control and safety and certain maintenance and repair costs of overlying improvements and landscaping).
2) Approve the Large Lot Final Map ("LLFM") for The Campus; and 3) At this time, reject, on behalf of the public, any real property offered for dedication in fee or easement on the LLFM as described as follows:
a. Pedrick Road, Professional Drive, Dorset Drive, Campus Parkway, Opportunity Parkway, Pinole Creek Drive, and Commercial Drive for public throughfares.
b. Lot 10 as shown on the LLFM for public drainage basin and drainage purposes.
Lot 13 as shown on the LLFM for public water well site and public utility purposes.
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d. Lots 14 thru 18 and Lot 21 as shown on the LLFM for public park, open space, and landscape purposes.
e. Lot 20 as shown on the LLFM for public drainage and landscape purposes.
f. Public access and landscape easement ("PALE")
g. Public drainage easements ("PDE")
h. Public sewer easement ("SWR")
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Action: Resolution 25-193
9.8 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. City Staff to execute a Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") with Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers ("LSCE") to prepare the City of Dixon's Public Water System 2025 Urban Water Management Plan ("UWMP") for an amount not to exceed $72,020; and
2. A budget adjustment for a total amount of $16,000 for Capital Improvement Project ("CIP") #100113 Urban Water Management Plan.
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 25-194
9.9 Adopt a Resolution authorizing City Staff to execute Amendment No. 02 for a one-year no-cost extension to Coastland Civil Engineering, LLP ('Coastland") Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") No. 25-007 to provide engineering plan check services for the Campus at Dixon project ("Project").
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 25-195
9.10 Adopt a Resolution accepting public improvements, granting a 1-year warranty, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Solano County Recorder for the Homestead Well.
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 25-196
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.11 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Bob Murray and Associates to provide recruitment for the position of Fire Chief for a not to exceed amount of $28,000 and approve a corresponding budget amendment.
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Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Councilmember Johnson requested additional discussion on the item.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, answered questions from the Council and provided information on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment from Michael Ceremello and John Schrader were received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Bogue, to continue the item to a date to be determined.
Roll call was taken as follows:
YES: Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue
NOES: Ernest, Bird
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Item continued to a date to be determined.
Christopher Fong, P.E, City Engineer/Director of Utilities, provided information on item 9.10.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, answered questions from the Council.
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.12 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Flock Safety for the purchase, installation, and first-year service of eight (8) additional License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras, at a total year one cost of $29,200, funded by the General Fund
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Vice Mayor Bogue requested additional information on the item.
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, answered questions from the Council and provided information on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment from James Ward and Michael Ceremello were received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, 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 25-197
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Hold a Public Hearing regarding placement of a real property lien for lelinquent transient occupancy taxes on the Motel 6 operating location anc dopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Dixon to confirm the assessmen for delinquent transient occupancy taxes and to direct delinquencies to be placed as a real property lien on the identified property.
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, 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 Ernest, 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 25-198
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
Adopt a Resolution accepting the FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Holly Alves, Accounting Manager
Stephanie Frank, Finance Analyst I|
Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
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Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, introduced the item.
Susan Beeter, MUN CPAs, LLP, provided a presentation on the item.
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 approve the item a presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 25-199
12.2 Receive Annual Report on the City of Dixon's Readi-Ride Golden Pass Program; provide staff direction on possible program and budget adjustments; and direct staff to report to City Council on the Program in approximately one year, as fiscal impacts may arise.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
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 and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment from James Ward was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Action: Receive Annual Report, direction provided to staff.
12.3 Receive an update on Chromium 6 (verbal).
Item Initiated By: Councilmember Kevin Johnson
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Josh Hudson, Water Operations Supervisor
Josh Hudson, Water Operations Supervisor, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, answered questions from the Council.
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Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attorney, answered questions from the Council.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment from Michael Ceremello and John Schrader were received.
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 9.02 (Reserved) of the Dixon Municipal Code to regulate fireworks.
Item Initiated By: Randy Shafer, Acting Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Douglas White, City Attorney
Presented By: Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attorney Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attorney, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by Vice Mayor Bogue, to approve the item with a correction to the age referenced in
9.02.080(e), and clarification in 9.02.080(i) regarding individually packaged items.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Approval of first reading.
12.5 Waive first reading, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Dixon adding Dixon Municipal Code section
12.04.120 establishing a residential permit parking zone on North Fourth Street between East A Street and East C Street; and 2. Direct Staff to return with a resolution establishing administrative guidelines and fees for the residential parking permit program.
Item Initiated By: Vice Mayor Thom Bogue
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Douglas White, City Attorney
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Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attorney, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment from John Schrader was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bogue, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the first reading.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue
NOES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Motion failed.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on non-agenda items. There was no public comment.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Ernest commented on permanent signage on North Fourth Street.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) CANCELED 12/17/2025 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission CANCELED 12/23/2025 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission 01/06/2026 7:00 p.m. City Council
01/13/2026 Planning Commission
01/14/2026 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority Mayor Bird wishes everyone a safe and prosperous holiday, and dedicated the meeting in memory of Marine Tanner Rubio.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
Kristin M. Jantsch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon December 16, 2025 11