Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
ice Mayor Thom Bogu EXON Dixon, CA 95620-3697
Council Member Jim Ernes (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
Meeting of January 6, 2026 7:00 pm
Dixon, California
THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ALL MEMBERS OF THE
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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.
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 6:30 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:50 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.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Hendershot.
PreSSCALL Councilmembers Jim Erest, Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson ROLL CALL Vice Mayor Thom Bogue, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Thomas Remlinger, Attorney, White Brenner LLP
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:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bogue, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, administered the oath to Officer Gregory Williams.
Officer Williams had his badge pinned by his wife, Angelica Williams.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Terry Ruggiero provided information on the Solano County Civil Grand Jury.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Johnson wished everyone a happy new year.
Councilmember Ernest shared information on Stanley Merz and requested the meeting be dedicated in his honor.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the following events: Solano Transportation Authority (STA) subcommittee meeting on December 18, 2025, visit to Dixon Montessori Charter School and Dixon Fire Department gathering at Pardi Plaza on December 19, 2025, and STA executive committee meeting and city staff meeting on January 5, 2026.
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 the Consent Calendar as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Bogue
ABSENT: None
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the December 16, 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 26-001
9.3 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving the Parcel Map for the Flying J project, which includes the proposed abandonment of the public easement of abutters' right of access along Sparling Lane (formerly State Freeway), as recorded in Book 1160 of Official Records, Page 676 and Book 1825 of Official Records, Page 311, along the frontage of Parcel A of the proposed subdivision Parcel Map; and
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2. Adopt a Resolution formally abandoning the public easement of abutters' right of access; and
3. Authorizing the recording of the Parcel Map with the Solano County Recorder upon Council approval.
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 26-002
9.4 Adopt Resolutions:
1. Accepting staff's proposed improvements for the Police Station Second Story Project (Project) and authorizing staff to advertise for construction bids; and
2. Authorizing City staff to execute Amendment No. 6 for Professional Services Agreement ("PSA") 22-051 with Cartwright Nor Cal ("CNC") to provide continued project management for the bidding phase for an amount not to exceed $38,100; and
3. Authorizing City staff to execute Amendment No. 6 for PSA 22-052 with Lionakis for bidding phase support for an amount not to exceed $17,842.00; and
4. Approving corresponding budget adjustments, for a total amount of $55,942, for account 420-41301-521100-00000, project account 100118- 41301-521100, Police Station 2nd Story: Consultants - Professional.
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: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Action: Resolution 26-003
9.5 Adopt Resolutions:
1. Terminating agreement 23-013 with Pacific Gas & Electric for services related to the relocation of an electric service line for the Parkway Boulevard Overcrossing Project, and
Executing a California Public Utilities Commission approved agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric to relocate an electric service line for the Parkway Boulevard Overcrossing Project in the amount of $51,633.00.
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 26-004
9.6 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an on-call backflow prevention assembly testing and repair contractor for the Department of Engineering/Utilities.
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
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Action: Resolution 26-005
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Waive the second reading, read by title only, and adopt 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 L. White, City Attorney
Presented By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Thomas Remlinger, Attorney, White Brenner LLP, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
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, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Bogue
ABSENT: None
Action: Ordinance 26-001
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution approving the administrative regulations, procedures, and fees to govern the 2026 lottery selection process for safe and sane fireworks sales permits.
Item Initiated By: Randy Shafer, Acting Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ramsey, Fire Administrative Assistant Presented By: Randy Shafer, Acting Fire Chief
Randy Shafer, Acting Fire Chief, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
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AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Bogue
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-006
12.2 Matters relating to City Council Assignments:
1. Review and revise, as necessary, the City Council Committee and Commissions Assignments for 2026, and
2. Adopt a Resolution reflecting 2026 assignments which must be nemorialized by formal Council Resolution; and
3. By Minute Action, determine the term length for the City's Vice Mayor and select a Vice-Mayor to fill the designated term.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
Presented By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
The City Council reviewed and revised the City Council Committee and Commissions Assignments for 2026.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Item 12.2.1. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, seconded by
Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the revised City Council Committee and Commissions Assignments for 2026.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Bogue
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-007
Mayor Bird recommended the selection of Councilmember Ernest as Vice Mayor. This was seconded by Councilmember Hendershot.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Item 12.2.3. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Mayor Bird, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to select Councilmember Ernest as Vice Mayor.
Roll call was taken as follows:
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AYES: Ernest, Hendershot, Johnson, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Bogue
ABSENT: None
Action: Selection of Councilmember Ernest as Vice Mayor for a one-year term.
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
Mayor Bird stated the meeting was dedicated in memory of Stanley Mertz.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) CANCELED 01/13/2026 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
01/14/2026 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 01/20/2026 7:00 p.m. City Council
01/27/2026 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
02/03/2026 7:00 p.m. City Council
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 7:22 p.m. muten th anuch
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon January 6, 2026 7