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 March 17, 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 Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson
Vice Mayor Jim Ernest, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: Councilmember Thom Bogue.
0.1 PUBLIC COMMENT (CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar 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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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: 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 6:57 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 Johnson.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Don Hendershot, Kevin Johnson
Vice Mayor Jim Ernest, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: Councilmember Thom Bogue.
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
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: Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bogue
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
em Intated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Presented: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
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Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, presented a letter of commendation to Detective Aaron Williams.
6.2 Presentation of the 2025 Police Department Annual Report. turn rizade y: Militar as Assistan or anage
Presented: Christina Garcia, Police Services Analyst
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, provided a presentation on the 2025 Police Department Annual Report and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Sierra Cecchini provided information on programs for Solano Resource Conversation District (RCD).
Councilmember Hendershot shared information on pond clean-up volunteer opportunities.
Vice Mayor Ernest shared information on the nature walk provided by Solano RCD.
ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Ernest helped at the St. Patrick's Lunch & Celebration at the Senior Multi-Use Center on March 16, 2026; shared that he was unable to attend the Celebrate Dixon event but congratulated Citizen of the Year Don and Wendi Hendershot, and thanked the Dixon Chamber of Commerce for their hard work.
Councilmember Johnson attended and provided feedback from the Solano Economic Development Corporation (EDC) meeting on March 12, 2026 and Celebrate Dixon event; congratulated Citizen of the Year Don and Wendi Hendershot, Dawson's for Business of the Year, and shared how the awards were expanded to coach, educator, firefighter and police officer of the year.
Councilmember Hendershot helped at the St. Patrick's Lunch & Celebration at the Senior Multi-Use Center on March 16, 2026 and attended the Celebrate Dixon event.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from Solano Transportation Authority (STA) meetings, several meetings at City Hall, Special City Council meeting, Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) meeting, Celebrate Dixon event, Dixon Historical Society Symposium, Community Action Partnership (CAP) Solano meetings, and meeting with the Dixon Unified School District Superintendent; congratulated all the winners from the Celebrate Dixon event and Detective Aaron Williams.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Johnson 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 Councilmember Hendershot, to approve Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, and 9.10 as Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bogue
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bogue
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council.
Item Initiated By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant Čity 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: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Action: Resolution 26-056
9.3 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dixon authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with TRB+ Associates (TRB+) as the sole source for continued building and fire inspection services of home construction at Homestead subdivision (Villages 6, 7, 9 and 10), on-call services throughout the city as needed, and extending the term to June 30, 2027.
Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Sam Correll, Management Analyst
Action: Resolution 26-057
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.4 Adopt a Resolution declaring found, abandoned, and lost bicycles as surplus property and authorizing redistribution of the property.
Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Brooke Autry, Community Service Officer II March 17, 2026 4
Councilmember Johnson requested additional information on the item.
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bogue
Action: Resolution 26-064
9.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing City Staff to execute Task Order No. 25 of the City's Professional Services Agreement (PSA) No. 20-051 with Civil Pacific Construction, Inc. (Civil Pacific) for sanitary sewer cleanout replacement and repair for an amount not to exceed $161,251.80.
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Leland Markusen, Construction Project Manager Action: Resolution 26-058
9.6 Adopt Resolutions authorizing:
1. City staff to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with DKS Associates (DKS) for CEQA Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) review services for the proposed Dixon 89 Industrial Development (Project) for an amount not to exceed $22, 100; 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: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Leland Markusen, Construction Project Manager Action: Resolution 26-059
9.7 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. City Staff to execute a Professional Services Agreement with DKS Associates (DKS) to complete an update of Dixon's Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) and provide Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant assistance for an amount not to exceed $150,000; and
2. A corresponding budget adjustment in the amount of $131,000 for project 100579 Local Roadway Safety Plan and $19,000 for project 100580 HSIP Grant Support.
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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
Action: Resolution 26-060
9.8 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. Contract Change Order #1; and
2. Accepting the HSIP Cycle 10 Pedestrian Improvements Project (Project) as complete and directing staff to file a Notice of Completion for the Project.
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
Action: Resolution 26-061
9.9 Adopt a Resolution directing the Public Works Department to prepare the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Engineer's Report for the Dixon Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District ("LLMD").
Item Initiated By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Louren Kotow, Public Works Director
Action: Resolution 26-062
9.10 Adopt a Resolution updating the list of authorized City officials designated to execute financial documents and transactions on behalf of the City to include the Mayor, City Manager, and Assistant City Manager.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Stephanie Frank, Finance Analyst I|
Action: Resolution 26-063
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11.1 Waive second reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Dixon approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dixon and M.E.H.C. Inc., a California corporation doing business as Dixon Wellness for the continued operation of a cannabis dispensary located at 1150 North First St., Units B and C.
Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager (Bloyad, Prepared By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
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Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
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: Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bogue
Action: Ordinance 26-004
12. 12.1 Receive and accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report, Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and Housing Successor Agency Annual Report; and direct staff to file the Housing Element Annual Progress Report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Austin Forde, Associate Planner
Presented By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Austin Forde, Associate Planner
Austin Forde, Associate Planner, provided a presentation on the item.
Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director, 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 Johnson, to accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report, Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and Housing Successor Agency Annual Report; and directing staff file the Housing Element Annual Progress Report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bogue
Action: Acceptance of the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report, Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and Housing Successor March 17, 2026 7
Agency Annual Report; and directing staff file the Housing Element Annual Progress Report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
12.2 Adopt a Resolution approving appointment of Retired Annuitant Bruce Barrette as the Interim Public Works Director.
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Presented By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director, presented the item.
Bruce Barrette introduced himself.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hendershot, seconded by Vice Mayor Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bogue
Action: Resolution 26-065
12.3 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute two purchase range training facility and the existing Finance Annex trailer. Funding for these purchases, if approved, will be provided through a FY26 budget adjustment to Parks and Building Maintenance Capital Outlay account 100- 15200-560200-00000, Projects 100454 and 100455. The total cost for the Police Department firing range shall not exceed $84,500 and the total cost for the Finance Annex trailer shall not exceed $158,800, which includes estimated taxes and licensing fees.
Item Initiated By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Amber Pratt. Finance Analyst I|
Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, presented the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Ernest, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bogue
Action: Resolution 26-066
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
John Schrader commented on workshop information.
Michael Ceremello commented on the Special City Council meeting held on March 10, 2026.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Bird wished everyone a safe St. Patrick's Day.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager, thanked John Schrader for his comments and provided information on upcoming workshops.
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 03/24/2026 7:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
04/07/2026 7:00 p.m. City Council
04/08/2026 5:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 04/14/2026 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission
04/15/2026 7:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon March 17, 2026 9