Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Jim Ernest Dixon, CA 95620-3697
Council Member Thom Bogue (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 January 20, 2026 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 Thom Bogue, Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Jim Ernest, 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: Connie Corley
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: Stephen Farrington
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: Victor Guerrero
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: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manger
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:03 p.m.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, stated that direction was provided to staff on all items. Items 0.4 and 0.5 were rejected with a 5-0 vote. Item 0.3, subject to certain language, was accepted with a 3-2 vote.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Bird.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Ernest.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Thom Bogue, Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Jim Ernest, 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
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4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello commented on the requirement to disclose who voted for and against an item and requested vote information for Item 0.3.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, stated that the two no votes were from Councilmember Hendershot and Mayor Bird.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Bird attended the following events: Solano Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability meetings, Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) meetings, League of California Cities executive board meeting, Community Action Partnership (CAP) Solano executive board meeting, Solano City-County Coordinating Council (CCCCs) meeting, Solano County City Selection Committee meeting, Solano County Mayors Committee meeting, and a Solano Transportation Authority (STA) meeting.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Ernest requested Item 9.4 to be pulled and heard separately.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Ernest, to approve Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, and 9.10 as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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9.1 Approve the Minutes from the January 6, 2026 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 26-008
9.3 Adopt a Resolution accepting public improvements, including landscape improvements, and real property dedications from JEN California 6 LLC, for Phase 2B Backbone of the Homestead Project, granting a one (1) year warranty, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion and Certificate of Acceptance.
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 26-009
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.4 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Authorizing City staff to execute a reimbursement agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for Preliminary Engineering services related to the implementation of a Federal Railroad Administration Quiet Zone designation; and
2. Approving a budget adjustment in the amount of $50,000, for account 460-43029-521100-00000, project account 100564-43029-521100 UPRR Quiet Zone - Consultants - Prof.
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer
Vice Mayor Ernest requested clarification on the item.
Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment from John Schrader and an unknown speaker were received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: Bogue
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-016
9.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing City staff to:
1. Execute a Professional Services Agreement with West Yost Associates (West Yost) in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000 for stormwater inquiries related to the Harvest development; and
2. A corresponding budget adjustment in the amount of $20,000.
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 26-010
9.6 Adopt a Resolution authorizing City staff to execute Amendment No. 44 extending the term of the City's Professional Services Agreement (PSA) No. 16-005 with West Yost Associates (West Yost) through December 31, 2026. for continued support for ongoing contract amendments 36 and 42, Stormwater Master Plan.
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 26-011
9.7 Adopt a Resolution authorizing a FY 25-26 Budget amendment of $7,000 to offset fare costs for the Readi-Ride Golden Pass Program.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 26-012
9.8 Review of the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report and renewal of the Military Equipment Policy (710) and City Ordinance (22-005) regarding the Police Department Acquisition and use of military equipment as required by Assembly Bill 481.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Lex Egbert, Police Sergeant/Rangemaster
Action: Resolution 26-013
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9.9 Adopt a Resolution approving a commercial lease agreement between the City of Dixon and Dependable Sheet Metal DBA Dependable Heating & Air Conditioning for temporary Police Department office space located at 1855 North First Street, Suites B & C, Dixon, California, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the lease and related documents.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Action: Resolution 26-014
Adopt a Resolution amending the City of Dixon Salary Schedule with Employment Agreement Adjustments and Minimum Wage Adjustments beginning July 13, 2025 through December 28, 2025.
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kim Stalie, Risk Analyst I|
Action: Resolution 26-015
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of new evidence pass-through lockers and evidence preparation casework for the Dixon Police Department Evidence Control Room, awarding the contract to Systems & Space, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $51,337, and authorizing the City Manager to execute related documents.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Presented By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, 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 Vice Mayor Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
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AYES: Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Bogue
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-017
12.2 Receive an update related to the status of the following CIP projects:
• Police Department 2nd Story Expansion
• Fire Station 82
• Parkway Boulevard Grade Separation
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E.., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer
Presented By: Christopher Fong, P.E.., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer
Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer, provided a presentation on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Action: Informational Item.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 01/27/2026 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
02/03/2026 7:00 p.m. City Council
02/10/2026 7:00 p.m Planning Commission
02/11/2026 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 02/17/2026 7:00 p.m. City Council
02/18/2026 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission 2026 City of Dixon Closure and Holiday Calendar (attached) January 20, 2026 7
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 7:33 p.m. roution Manuch
. Janisch Steven G. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon January 20, 2026