Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Jim Ernest Dixon, CA 95620-3697
Council Member Thom Bogue
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
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of March 10, 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
PUBLIC MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING AT https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9886211137?pwd=R2dxZ3RkbU9SQXd/UVIIRkc0Q/QwZz09 &omn=82230195436 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.
CALL TO ORDER
The Special Meeting of the Dixon City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Bird.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Ernest.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Thom Bogue, Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson Vice Mayor Jim Ernest, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attorney
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
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:
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AYES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
John Schrader commented on Chromium 6.
James Ward commented on the correspondence he submitted regarding recommendations and considerations for the Parkway Boulevard Overcrossing.
NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Receive direction regarding aesthetic decisions for the Parkway Boulevard Grade Separation final design.
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer
Presented By: Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer
Jordan Santos, Junior Engineer, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Noel Shamble, TY Lin, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager, asked questions and proposed alternative solutions.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by John Schrader and Michael Ceremello were received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attorney, asked for confirmation on direction for staff.
Selections:
• Concept: A (smooth brick, fencing with circular pattern, circular stamps on both sides of the pedestrian walls and walkway) • Art Deco Monument to display city seal for oncoming bridge goers (at both entrances)
• The word "DIXON" on the abutments facing the train goers (on each side, in both directions)
• Bell style lighting (Hadco P4100 Series Poles or (Similar)) • Full green bike path, all the way through
• No paint on the girders
There was Council consensus.
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ADJOURNMENI
The Special Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
Kristen Manusch
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon March 10, 2026 3
Dixon Parkway Blvd
Aesthetic Design Workshop
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Traditional Materials focus on historical authenticity, texture, and visual warmth, often utilizing stone masonry (granite, limestone, sandstone), brickwork, wrought iron or ornamental bronze detailing.
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Precedents - Fence
Enhance Traditional
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Precedents - Fence
Enhance Traditional Pattern
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Concept A
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Concept A
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Concept A
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Concept B
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Concept B
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Architectural Elements
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16948 12" Smooth Brick - Running bond brick
- 16948
14305 Fluted Rib - 0.5" Deep. 1.5" on Center
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Lighting
Dixon Standard - Existing Street Lamp Dixon Standard - Fluted Pole Top Rendering - Tradition Brackets ARM LENGTH - SEE NOTE Lad - LED LUMINAIRE
MOUNTING ARS SAME FINSH AS POIF
SPECIAL NOTE:
2 ARM RISE
DUNeR OPTICS TYPE IN
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• 120V GFINI CEPTACLE
- STREET SIDE OF POLE (SEE DEFAN. 7050)
17 ALUMINUM THAY SECURING NUMBERS IN TWO
RATICAL SLOTS NUMBERS SMALL BE 2 I RAISED
TACK LETTERING SMALL CAP FONT WH YELLOW
RACKAROUND SERIES TRAYS TO ROLE WITH
TOWARDS ME PATHOSE CLAMPS, ORUENT NUMBERS
STEEL POLE
6° DIA FLUTED POLE EXTRUDED ALUM TUBE
ANIS I WALL ALLOY BO61 TO BLACK PANTED
MANDMOLE
OLE BASE COVER
SIDEWALK 500 AM G) TO 18A NIM WALL
SEE NOTES THICKNESS
LUMINARE WATTAGE.
Hadco P4100 Series Poles or (Similar)
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Optional Architectural Option
Color Bike Path
Green (Standard): This is the approved color for pavement marking in bike lanes and their extensions, as outlined in the California Manual on Unitorm Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD).
Concrete Texture
The road barrier features a textured concrete surface with Concept A - Dixon Log recessed patterns that add visual interest.
Concrete Deck Texture
The concrete deck features a smooth, lightly finished surface with subtle tonal variation that provides a clean appearance and durable texture for pedestrian.
Concept B - Art Deco
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Precedents - Color
Color on the face of girder
— CITY OF -
DIXON
CHATOR ALL
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