Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Vice Mayor Jim Ernest SON 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
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
Date Time Location
Meeting of April 21, 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, Kevin Johnson
Vice Mayor Jim Ernest, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: Councilmember Don Hendershot
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, Melissa Eads, 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 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: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director Authorized By: Rachel Ancheta, Human Resources Director
0.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9)
Name of Case: Ceremello v. City of Dixon et al., Solano County Superior Court Case No. CU25-03432
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 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated that direction was provided to staff with no reportable action.
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 Bogue.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Thom Bogue, Kevin Johnson
Vice Mayor Jim Ernest, Mayor Steve Bird
Absent: Councilmember Don Hendershot
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, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hendershot
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6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION
6.1 Presentation on Dixon Youth Air Protectors Program.
Item Initiated By: Mayor Bird
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Allison Nagel, Sustainable Solano
Dixon Youth Air Protectors
Allison Nagel, Sustainable Solano, provided information on the Dixon Youth Air Protectors internship program.
Two groups from the program presented their internship projects.
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 enjoyed the presentation from the Dixon Youth Air Protectors; attended and provided feedback from a Yolo Solano Air Quality Management District meeting on April 8, 2026, League of California Cities North Bay meeting on April 16, 2026, and Goal Setting Workshop on April 18, 2026.
Mayor Bird attended and provided feedback from a Solano County City Selection Committee and Solano Transportation Authority (STA) meetings on April 8, 2026, Solano Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) and Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) meetings on April 9, 2026, Solano Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting on April 13, 2026, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (JPA) meeting on April 15, 2026, Goal Setting Workshop on April 18, 2026, and Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee meeting on April 20, 2026; participated in the Meals on Wheel delivery in Dixon on April 10, 2026; provided information on the upcoming 2026 Wings Over Solano Air Show.
Vice Mayor Ernest provided information on the Dixon Grown District 1 Workshop scheduled for April 22, 2026.
Councilmember Johnson provided information on the Dixon Grown District 3 Workshop scheduled for April 23, 2026.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Johnson requested Item 9.8 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 Vice Mayor Ernest, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.9, and 9.10 as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
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AYES: Bogue, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hendershot
9.1 Approve the Minutes from the 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
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 26-078
9.3 Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
1. City staff to execute a professional services agreement with Cartwright Nor Cal, Inc. to provide construction management and public works inspection services for a time and expense budget, not to exceed $269,620; 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 26-079
Adopt a Resolution authorizing City Staff to execute Change Order No. 2 with Bartley Pump PM LLC ("Pumpman") and process a corresponding udget amendment of $117,316 to 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 26-080
9.5 Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City of Dixon enter into an agreement to provide staffing and administrative services to the Dixon Financing Authority in the attached Operations Agreement.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Vanessa L. Legbandt, Partner at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP, City of Dixon Bond Counsel
Action: Resolution 26-081
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9.6 Adopt a Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the following actions:
1. Approve the Bylaws of the Financing Authority.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute an Operations Agreement with the City of Dixon.
3. Confirm the City Council as the Financing Authority governing board and the City executive staff members to serve as executive staff of the Financing Authority and other matters as provided in the Bylaws of the Financing Authority submitted herewith.
4. Adopt the City's current Personnel Rules and Regulations and Conflicts of Interest Code as the Financing Authority's Personnel Rules and Regulations and Conflicts of Interest Code.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Vanessa L. Legbandt, Partner at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP, City of Dixon Bond Counsel
Action: Resolution 26-082
9.7 Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Dixon Financing Authority Providing for the Issuance of Federally Tax-Exempt Lease Revenue Bonds to Finance Public Safety Facilities in the City of Dixon and Approving Certain Acts in Connection Therewith.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Vanessa L. Legbandt, Partner at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP, City of Dixon Bond Counsel
Action: Resolution 26-083
ITEM PULLED AND HEARD SEPARATELY
9.8 Adopt the following Resolutions in support of the Construction phase of The Police Station Second Story Expansion Project # 420-103 (the Project), authorizing:
1. Awarding the Project to CWS Construction, Inc. (Contractor), the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, authorizing City staff to execute a construction agreement with the Contractor for a Lump Sum amount of $3,657,000 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $548,550, adopting a Notice of Exemption; and
2. Authorizing City staff to execute Amendment No. 7 for Professional Services Agreement (PSA) 22-052 with Lionakis for Construction Phase Support for an amount not to exceed $300,223 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $45,034; and
3. Authorizing City staff to execute Amendment No. 7 for Professional Services Agreement No. (PSA) 22-051 with Cartwright Nor Cal (CNC) to provide continued project management and construction support for the Construction phase for an amount not to exceed $404,650 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $60,698; and
4. Authorizing City staff to execute a PSA with Geocon Consultants, Inc for Special Inspection for an amount not to exceed $32,407 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $4,862; and
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5. Establish a budget for estimated IT server electrical improvements, relocation/moving costs, and general staff admin. support, and building furnishings/supplies for $494,826 with a 15% contingency in the amount of $74,226; and
6. Approving corresponding budget adjustments.
Item Initiated By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Robert Thompson, Police Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Itzie Serrano, Administrative Assistant
Amy Andrade, Finance Analyst |
Councilmember Johnson asked for clarification on the item.
Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities answered questions from the Council.
Andrew MacDonald, P.E., Project Manager, answered questions from the Council and provided information on the item.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item. There was no public comment.
A motion made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded
Councilmember Bogue, to approve the item with a correction to the lump sum amount for CWS Construction, Inc (CWS) to $3,675,000.
Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attorney, asked that the motion include the amendment to the 15% contingency.
Councilmember Johnson clarified his motion to include correction to the Jump sum amount for CWS Construction, Inc (CWS) to $3,675,000 and 15% contingency to $551,250.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hendershot
Action: Resolution 26-086, 26-087, 26-088, 26-089
9.9 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a renewed Agreement by and between the City of Dixon Fire Department and Travis Air Force Base for mutual aid in fire emergency services.
Item Initiated By: Randy Shafer, Fire Chief
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Emma McNeil, Administrative Analyst
Action: Resolution 26-084
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9.10 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Site Agreement between the City of Dixon and the County of Solano for use of city-owned property at 1550 Fitzgerald Drive (APN 0115-130-310) as a public safety radio communications facility, at no cost to the City.
Item Initiated By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Robert Thompson, Chief of Police
Action: Resolution 26-085
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Conduct a Public Hearing to receive and consider public comments on updates to the Master Fee Schedule based on the December 2025 All- Urban Consumers Price Index (CPI); and Adopt a Resolution of the Dixon City Council Approving an Annual Update to the Master Fee Schedule based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Stephanie Frank, 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.
Public comment by Michael Ceremello was received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bogue, to approve the item as presented.
Roll call was taken as follows:
AYES: Bogue, Johnnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hendershot
Action: Resolution 26-090
10.2 Vacant Lot at NE Corner of East A St./North 2nd St. (Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy Project) - Request for Zoning Text Amendment, Design Review, Lot Merger, and Conditional Use Permit for the development of a new, two-story, 11,539-square foot educational center building with associated surface parking and landscaping improvements upon a 0.517-acre property located at 209-231 East A Street, Dixon CA 95620. The property comprises three parcels to be merged into one as a component of the project. The educational center building would serve as a relocation and expansion of the existing Valley of the Sacred Heart April 21, 2026 7
Academy located to the south of the project site at 105 South 2nd Street.
Local vehicular access to the project site would be provided via a new one- way driveway off North 2nd Street, with an exit proposed along East A Street. The Zoning Text Amendment component of the project proposes a revision to Zoning Code Table 18.05.020, Land Use Regulations - Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts, to conditionally allow Private Schools within specific areas of the DMX district; APNs: 0115-084-070, 0115-084- 080, and 0115-084-090; Downtown Mixed Use (DMX) Zoning District; File No's: PLAPP25-0181, DR25-0182 (Design Review), PDRZ25-0183 (Zoning Text Amendment), SUBD25-0184 (Lot Merger), UP25-0185 (Conditional Use Permit).
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Austin Forde, Associate Planner
Presented 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.
Lourdes Gonzalez, on behalf of the applicant, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment by James Ward, Anina Puccio, Michael Ceremello, Kristen Lopez, and two unknown speakers were received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Josh Pilachowski, DKS, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Christina Pritchard, Deputy City Attorney, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Tom Kear, Traffic Engineer, provided information on the item and answered questions from the Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Ernest, to continue the item to a date uncertain.
Roll call was taken as follows:
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AYES: Bogue, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hendershot
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11.1 Council to provide direction to Staff regarding prioritization and scope of future studies on West A Street.
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 Presented By: Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities Christopher Fong, P.E., City Engineer/Director of Utilities, provided information on the item.
Josh Pilachowski, DKS, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager, provided information on the item.
Christina Pritchard, Deputy 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.
Councilmember Bogue moved to proceed with the three proposed efforts, prioritizing measures that would improve access to local businesses. There was Council consensus.
Action: Direction provided to staff
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Receive a Quarterly Chrom VI Presentation.
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
Presented By: Josh Hudson, Water Operations Supervisor
Josh Hudson, Water Operation Supervisor, provided a presentation on the item and answered questions from the Council.
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.
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Action: Informational item.
12.2 Receive an update for third quarter FY 2025-26 budget projections and financial results and approve the recommended budget adjustments.
Item Initiated By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director
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 and John Shrader were received.
Mayor Bird closed public comment on the item.
Kate Zawadzki, Finance Director, answered questions from the public.
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: Bogue, Johnson, Ernest, Bird
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hendershot
Action: Resolution 26-091
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Mayor Bird opened public comment on non-agenda items. There was no public comment.
14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Ernest invited the public to attend the Dixon Grown District 1 Workshop.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Jim Lindley, City Manager, thanked the Council for the way difficult issues were dealt with and appreciated the direction provided to staff.
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 04/22/2026 05:30 p.m. Dixon Grown District 1 Workshop
Gretchen Higgins Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
1525 Pembroke Way
04/23/2026 05:30 p.m. Dixon Grown District 3 Workshop
Tremont Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
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355 Pheasant Run Drive
04/25/202610:00 a.m. Dixon Grown Citywide Workshop
Senior/Multi-Use Center
201 S. Fifth Street
04/28/2026 07:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission
05/05/2026 07:00 p.m. City Council
05/12/2026 07:00 p.m. Planning Commission
05/13/2026 05:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority 05/19/2026 07:00 p.m. City Council
05/26/2026 07:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Kristin/M. Janisch Steven C. Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon April 21, 2026 11