Mayor Steven C. Bird me 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Jim Ernest ‘TAY Dixon, CA 95620-3697
Council Member Thom Bogue e 4) = (707) 678-7000Council Member Don Hendershot 7 Fax: (707) 678-1489 Council Member Kevin Johnson Website: www. cityofdixonca.govElected City Clerk Kristin M. Janisch g K E-mail: [email protected] City Treasurer Simon A. LeBleu
eekJim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas White, City Attorney
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of February 3, 2026 7:00 pm Council Chambers
600 East A Street
Dixon, California
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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 wasno 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 OneNon-Represented Management Unit Non-Represented Non-Management UnitDixon 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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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956 .9(d)(2):One (1) Potential Case Item Initiated By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION(Gov. Code, § 54956.9) Name of Case: Castillo v. Geisser, et al., U.S. District Court,Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:22-CV-00588-TLN-AC Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 7:02 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 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Bird.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Hendershot.
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 ManagerDouglas L. White, City Attorney Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bird stated that Items 6.1 and 12.1 would be continued to a future meeting.Mayer Bird opened public comment on Items 6.1 and 12.1. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,to approve the agenda as presented with the continuation of Items 6.1 and 12.1 to a future meeting.
February 3, 2026
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
ITEM CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026
6.1. Swearing in of Police Department Personnel.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
Presentation of 2025 Service Awards, 2025 STAR Awards, and Employee of the Year Award.
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Mayor Steve Bird
Mayor Bird presented the 2025 Service Awards, 2025 STAR Awards, andEmployee of the Year Award.
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 Ernest attended and provided feedback fram the League of California Cities Transportation, Communications, and Public Works Policy Meeting on January 22, 2026, Dixon Regional Watershed Joint Powers Authority (JPA) board meeting on January 28, 2026, and Yolo-Soljano Air Quality Management Districtmeeting on February 2, 2026; shared information on the Milk Farm and that one of his students made the US Olympic Team.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the League of California CitiesPublic Safety Committee meeting on January 23, 2026, Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee (TRAFC) meeting, Dixon Regional Watershed Joint Powers Authority (JPA) board meeting on January 28, 2026, Farm Bureau dinner onJanuary 31, 2026, and Solano Transportation Authority (STA) Executive Board and Sub Committee meeting on February 1, 2026.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was nopublic comment.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Boque, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: | NoneABSENT: None
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the January 20, 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 26-018
9.3 Adapt a Resolution finding the filing of a claim with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA)Funds for FY 2025-26 to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and authorizing the filing of said claim.
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 26-019
9.4 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. City staff to execute Amendment No. 01 to Professional Services Agreement 25-016 with Cartwright Nor Cal, Inc. to provide continued construction management and public works inspection services for a time and expense budget, not to exceed $201,450; 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 26-020
9.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. The City to hire two (2) departmental interns for Engineering, working up to 20 hours per week at the Departmental Internship Step C ($20.49/hour) through the endof the current Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and February 3, 2026 4
2. A budget amendment utilizing salary savings from the vacant Senior Civil Engineer position 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: Itzie Serrano, Administrative Assistant
Action: Resolution 26-021
9.6 Adopt the following Resolutions authorizing City staff to:
1. Execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with DKS Associates (DKS) for traffic-related support to the Lombardo Ranch project for anamount not to exceed $29,830; and .
Execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Dokken for stormwater/drainage-related support to the Lombardo Ranch project for an amount not to exceed $28,520; and
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Execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers (LSCE) for water infrastructure-related support to the Lombardo Ranch project for an amount not to exceed$29,248; and .
Execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Stantec Consulting Services (Stantec) for sewer capacity assessment-relatedsupport to the Lombardo Ranch project for an amount not to exceed$22,500; and
5. Process 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: Itzie Serrano, Administrative Assistant
Action: Resolution 26-022, 26-023, 26-024, 26-025
9.7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 with Bartley Pump PM LLC (Pumpman) and process a corresponding budget amendment of$27,487 budget transfer from the 100423-35040-560450 (Parklane Well Rehab ~Contingency) project account to the 100423-35040-560400 (Parklane Well Rehab — Construction) project account.
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 26-026
9.8 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year extension to the current Agreement between the Cities of Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Vallejo, Benicia, Suisun and Vacaville, California, and The Permanente Medicai Group, Inc., for Medical Director Services.
Item Initiated By: Randy Shafer, Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Emma McNeil, Administrative Analyst
Action: Resolution 26-027
February 3, 2026
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Adopt a Resolution amending:
1. Capital Facilities Fees (also known as Development Impact Fees or AB1600 Fees) to reflect the -.5% City Cost Index decrease for the City of San Francisco; and
2. The Agricultural Mitigation In-Lieu Fee by the 3.3% Consumer Price Index increase.
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 Itzie Serrano, Administrative Assistant
Presented By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Boque, seconded by
Councilmember Hendershot, to not adopt the City Cost Index for the City of San Francisco.
Councilmember Hendershot would withdraw his second if the information needed was provided.
Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion.
Councilmember Bogue withdrew his original motion.
A motion was made by Councilmember_Bogue, seconded by
Councilmember Johnson, to table the item until the next Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council on February 17, 2026.
There was City Council consensus to continue the item to the next meeting.
Action: Item continued to the next Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council on February 17, 2026.
10.2 Consider an Ordinance for amendments to the City of Dixon’s Zoning Ordinance in order to implement certain housing-related provisions and maintain consistency between the Dixon Municipal Code and Californiastate law. These amendments will incorporate new provisions for affordable housing development on certain previously identified sites and align a number of City chapters related to Affordable Housing Density Bonuses and February 3, 2026 6
Accessory Dwelling Unit development with recent changes to California state law (File No: PA25-21, PDRZ25-0228).
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Austin Forde, Associate PlannerPresented By: Austin Forde, Associate Planner Austin Forde, Associate Planner, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, provided information on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: Hendershot
ABSTAIN: NoneABSENT: None
Action: Approval of first reading.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 17, 202612.1. City Treasurer Quarterly Investment Report.
Item Initiated By: City Council
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: City Treasurer Simon LeBleu
Action: Item continued to the next Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council on February 17, 2026.
12.2 Adopt a Resolution approving the 2026 annual Special Events CoSponsorship Calendar and corresponding fiscal year 2025/2026 budget amendment.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
February 3, 2026
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Madeline Graf, Economic Development Manager/PIO
Austin George, Recreation Manager
Presented By: Austin George, Recreation Manager
Austin George, Recreation Manager, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Ahmad (Simba) Baraitti, provided information on the Farmer's Market.
Sara Echarte, Dixon Chamber of Commerce Manager, provided information on the Dixon May Fair Parade.Meagan Harris, Dixon Action Team, provided information on the Grillin-nChillin event.
Jill Orr, Downtown Dixon Business Association, provided information on Railroad Days, Downtown Holiday Open House, and Christmas TreeLighting events.Louren Kotow, Public Works Director, provided information on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.Public comment by Dustin Pollar, Becca Bernard, Michael Ceremello, Jill Orr, and Ahmad (Simba) Baratti were received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, answered questions from the Council Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, answered questions from the Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: NoneABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-028
12.3. Adopt a Resolution approving the closure of certain streets for the annual Dixon May Fair Parade, establish specific use conditions for the event, and authorize the use of the City of Dixon logo to be used on event staff shirts and any published material for the event.
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
February 3, 2026
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Austin George, Recreation Manager
Presented By: Austin George, Recreation Manager
Austin George, Recreation Manager, 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.
Roil call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-029
12.4 Adopt a Resolution approving the closure of certain streets in Downtown Dixon for the fifteenth annual Dixon Grillin-n-Chillin event on June 27, 2026; establish specific use conditions for the event; suspend Dixon Municipal Code — section 8.01.030 which prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public parks and on City Streets and public property; and authorize the use of the City of Dixon logo to be used on event staff shirts any published material for the event.
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Austin George, Recreation Manager
Presented By: Austin George, Recreation Manager
Austin George, Recreation Manager, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Boque, seconded by Vice Mavor Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: NoneABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-030
February 3, 2026
12.5 Introduce for first reading by title only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Dixon forming the Dixon Industrial Development Authority. Adopt a Resolution declaring the City Council as the Board of Directors of the Dixon Industrial Development Authority.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Vanessa S. Legbandt, Partner at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP, City of Dixon Bond Counsel
Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance DirectorKate Zawadzki, Finance Director, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird apened public comment on the item. There was no publiccomment.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Bogue, to approve the first reading.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The Council clarified that the motion included the approval of the resolution.
Action: Resolution 26-031, Approval of first reading.
12.6 Adopt a Resolution to authorize the City Managerto execute a professional services agreement with Life Scan Wellness Center to provide physical wellness evaluations for Firefighters in an amount not to exceed $23,115 and approve a corresponding budget amendment.
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Presented By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Randy Shafer, Fire Chief, answered questions from the Council.
Andrew Tomelloso, Fire Captain, provided information on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no publiccomment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded byCouncilmember Bogue, to approve the item as presented.
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Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-032
PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on non-agenda items. There was no public comment.ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Bird congratulated the award recipients.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS -Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 02/10/2026 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
CANCELED 02/11/2026 5:30p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 02/17/2026 7:00p.m. City Council
CANCELED 02/18/2026 7:00p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission 02/24/2026 7:00p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:47 p.m. —
Steven C. Bir
Ele¢ted City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon February 3, 2026