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 April 7, 2026 7:00 pm Council Chambers
600 East A Street
Dixon, California
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0. CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30 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
Von-Represented Management Unil
Von-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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9)
Name of Case: City of Indio et al. v. State Water Resources Control Board et al., Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04779 Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
0.4 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
0.5 THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Gov. Code, §54957) Consultation with: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Item Initiated By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
0.6 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATIN
(Gov. Code, § 54956.9)
Name of Case: In the Matter of Reimbursement of Retirement Allowance Received During Periods of Employment in Violation of Working After Retirement Laws, from Sandhu et al.; CalPERS Board of Administration; Agency Case No. 2024-0999; OAH No. 2025040541
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
0.7 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9)
Name of Case: Castillo v. Goldsborough, United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:22-cv-00588-TLN-AC Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:55 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.
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
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Absent: None.
Staff Present: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attorney
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Bogue, 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
6.1 Proclamation honoring the Retirement of Police Lieutenant Jenna Cameron.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Presented By: Mayor Steve Bird
Mayor Bird presented the Proclamation honoring Police Lieutenant Jenna Cameron and presented her with a plaque from the City of Dixon.
Robert Thompson, Chief of Police, said a few words about Police Lieutenant Jenna Cameron and presented her with a certificate from Congressman Mike Thompson of the U.S. House of Representatives, a glass plaque from the Dixon Police Department, and a shadow box from the Dixon Police Officer's Association (DPOA) and Dixon Public Safety Mid Manager's Association (DPSMMA).
Police Lieutenant Jenna Cameron said a few words.
Mohamed Umbashi, Field Representative for Assemblywoman Lori D.
Wilson, presented Police Lieutenant Jenna Cameron a certificate from the Assembly & Senate honoring her service.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams and James Ward were received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on non-agenda items. There was no public comment.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Ernest visited Fort Worth, Texas for a karate tournament and commented on the city's culture.
Councilmember Hendershot attended the Dixon Fire Department Awards Ceremony, congratulated the award recipients, and thanked the firemen for all they do.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from the following events: Dixon Fire Department Awards Ceremony, Sacramento Valley National Cemetery Unaccompanied Veterans Ceremony, State of Travis Air Force Base, and League of California Cities Policy Committee meetings. In the coming week he will be attending a Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Executive Board meeting, League of California Cities Executive Board meeting, and a Solano Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Executive Board meeting.
9. 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: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the March 10, 2026 Special Meeting of the Dixon City Council and March 17, 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 26-067
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9.3 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC (Musco) to install two Remote Equipment Controllers on Softball Fields No. 1 and No. 3 at Hall Park for an amount not to exceed $30,951.
Item Initiated By: Bruce Barrette, Interim Public Works Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Austin George, Recreation Manager
Action: Resolution 26-068
9.4 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dixon authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with TRB+ Associates (TRB+) for continued building and fire inspection services for the Independence in Dixon project, extending the term to December 31, 2026.
Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Sam Correll, Management Analyst
Action: Resolution 26-069
9.5 Adopt a Resolution authorizing City Staff to execute Amendment No. 2 for Professional Service Agreement (PSA) 25-020 with West Yost Associates (West Yost) to extend the term through December 31, 2026, for additional drainage-related engineering services in the Northeast Quadrant Specific Plan (The Campus) for an amount not to exceed $20,000; and Issue a corresponding budget amendment with no net fiscal impact.
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 26-070
9.6 Adopt a Resolution authorizing City Staff to execute a Contract Change Order with Pacific Coast Well Drilling ("PCWD") for an amount of $80,048 and establish a project contingency 10% of the total contract, in the amount of $83,300.
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 26-071
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
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12.1 By minute action, authorize the Administrative City Clerk of the City of Dixon to issue a request for proposals for publication of the City's legal notices for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Presented By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attorney, presented the item.
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: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Authorize the Administrative City Clerk of the City of Dixon to issue a request for proposals for publication of the City's legal notices for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
12.2 Chrom VI Litigation - Verbal Update from City Attorney.
Item Initiated By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Presented By: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attorney, presented the item.
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.
Action: Informational update.
12.3 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dixon recommending that the City enter into an agreement to provide staffing and administrative services to the Dixon Industrial Development Authority in the form attached hereto as Attachment No. 3 (Operations Agreement).
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
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Vanessa S. Legbandt, Partner at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP City of Dixon Bond Counsel
Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bogue, seconded by
Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
YES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-072
12.4 Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Dixon Industrial Development Authority (the "Industrial Development Authority") Approving, Authorizing, and Directing the following actions:
1. Approve Bylaws of the Industrial Development Authority.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute an Operations Agreement, substantially in the form submitted herewith, by and between the City of Dixon and the Industrial Development Authority.
3. Confirm the City Council as the Industrial Development Authority governing board and the City executive staff members to serve as executive staff of the Industrial Development Authority and other matters as provided in the Bylaws of the Industrial Development Authority submitted herewith.
4. Adopt the City's current Personnel Rules and Regulations and Conflicts of Interest Code as the Industrial Development Authority's Personnel Rules and Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Vanessa S. Legbandt, Partner at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP City of Dixon Bond Counsel
Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by an unknown speaker was received.
Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attorney, provided information on the item.
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Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bogue, seconded by
Councilmember Hendershot, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
YES: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-073
12.5 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dixon Approving, Authorizing, and Directing the Execution of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement by and Between the City of Dixon and the Dixon Industrial Development Authority to Form the Dixon Financing Authority.
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Vanessa S. Legbandt, Partner at Stradling Yocca Carlson 8 Rauth LLP City of Dixon Bond Counsel
Presented By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, presented 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.
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, answered questions from the public.
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: Bogue, Hendershot, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-074, 26-075
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12.6 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with LC Action Police Supply for forty (40) Generation 6 Glock duty pistols equipped with the Aimpoint COA red dot optic and duty holsters; authorize the trade-in of all city-owned surplus firearms identified herein to LC Action Police Supply as part of the transaction; and authorize a budget amendment appropriating $29,818 from the COPS Grant fund (Account 560-00000-520430-00000, Special Supplies) to fund the net cost of the acquisition.
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.
Lex Egbert, Police Sergeant, 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.
Lex Egbert, Police Sergeant, answered questions from the public.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion made by Councilmember Bogue, 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: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-076
12.7 Adopt a Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Employment Ahompson, Chit of a five, for a lona responsibities related to oversight and coordination of the City's information technology consultant and associated systems.
Item Initiated By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director, presented the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Ernest, 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: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Resolution 26-077
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Michael Ceremello commented on videos available on YouTube, public record requests, and police officers.
An unknown speaker commented on powerlines on Porter Road.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided information on the powerlines.
John Schrader commented on upcoming workshops.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hendershot provided information on Earth Day Cleanup on April 18, 2026 at Pond C and Dixon Day on May 3, 2026 at Hall Park.
Councilmember Johnson provided information on the Goal Setting Workshop on April 18, 2026 at the Senior/Multi-Use Center.
Vice Mayor Ernest addressed the High School students regarding the upcoming workshops.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 04/08/2026 10:00 a.m. Dixon Grown District 2 Workshop
CANCELED 04/08/2026 05:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 04/09/2026 05:30 p.m. Dixon Grown District 4 Workshop
Dixon High School Multi-Purpose Rm.
04/14/2026 07:00 p.m. Planning Commission
CANCELED 04/15/2026 07:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission 04/18/2026 09:00 a.m. Goal Setting Workshop
201 S. Fifth Street
04/21/2026 07:00 p.m. City Council
04/22/2026 05:30 p.m. Dixon Grown District 1 Workshop
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Gretchen Higgins Elementary Multi-Purpose Rm.
1525 Pembroke Way
04/23/2026 05:30 p.m. Dixon Grown District 3 Workshop
Tremont Elementary Multi-Purpose Rm.
355 Pheasant Run Drive
04/25/2026 10:00 a.m. Dixon Grown Citywide Workshop
Senior/Multi-Use Center
201 S. Fifth Street
City bounci
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Kuten Manich
Kristin M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon 1 1
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