Mayor Steven C. Bird 600 East A Street
Dixon, CA 95620-3697
Council Member Thom Bogue (707) 678-7000
Council Member Don Hendersho Fax: (707) 678-1489
Council Member Kevin Johnsor 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 July 21, 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 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 case.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director The City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:52 p.m.
Mayor Bird stated that no reportable action was taken and that direction was provided to staff.
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 City Manager Jim Lindley.
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 Manager
Douglas L. White, 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 Johnson, 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
Please see Item 12.1.
Mayor Bird dedicated the meeting to City Manager Jim Lindley.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Ted Jorgensen commented on West A Street access and landscaping.
Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager, stated that the item would be on an agenda in August.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Bogue thanked staff for the Popsicles in the Park event.
Councilmember Johnson provided information on the upcoming Popsicles in the Park event on July 23, 2026.
Vice Mayor Ernest provided information on the USA karate nationals held in Spokane, Washington, and the City of Spokane.
Mayor Bird attended a Solano Transportation Authority (STA) meeting, Solano County Mayors Committee meeting, ribbon cutting at Buckhorn BBQ + Grill, and Popsicles in the Park event.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bird opened public comment on Consent Calendar items. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Bogue, 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 July 7, 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 26-147
9.3 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to Execute Amendment No. 2 for Professional Services Agreement (PSA) 25-008 With Brown & Caldwell for a No-Cost Contract Extension.
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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 26-148
9.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Vote Yes on the Mail- In Ballot In Support of the Proposed Dixon Resource Conservation District (DRCD) Ditch Maintenance Fees; and a Corresponding Budget Adjustment for DRCD's Proposed Ditch Maintenance Fees Increase in the Amount of $9,978.00
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 26-149
9.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement, Approving the Subdivision Final Map, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record Said Items, tor the Homestead Phase 4 Village 13 Subdivision; and Corresponding Budget Amendments.
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 26-150
9.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to Execute Change Order No. 3 With Bartley Pump PM LLC ("Pumpman") and Process a Corresponding Budget Amendment Of $85,820 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 26-151
9.7 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) With 4LEAF, Inc. to Provide In-House On-Call Building Division Services (Third-Party Building Permit Plan Review and Other Associated Building Permit/Inspection Services) In an Amount Not- To-Exceed $235,000 and a Term Ending on July 31, 2027.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Sam Correll, Management Analyst I
Action: Resolution 26-152
9.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) With Bureau Veritas (BV) to Provide On-Call Building Division Services (Third-Party Building Permit Plan Review and July 21, 2026 4
Other Associated Building Permit/Inspection Services), With a Not-To- Exceed Budget Of $235,000 and a Term Through July 31, 2027.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Sam Correll, Management Analyst |
Action: Resolution 26-153
9.9 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) With Development Compliance Solutions (Devcom) to Provide On-Call Building Division Services (Third-Party Building Permit Plan Review and Other Associated Building Permit/Inspection Services) In an Amount Not-To-Exceed $235,000 and a Term Ending on July 31, 2027.
Item Initiated By: Raffi Boloyan, Community Development Director Authorized By: Jim Lindley, City Manager
Prepared By: Sam Correll, Management Analyst |
Action: Resolution 26-154
9.10 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to Execute Amendment No. 22 With TY Lin International (TY Lin) to Extend the Term Through June 30, 2029, and Approve a No-Cost Budget Transfer Reallocating Unused Budget Between Subconsultants and Unused Budget from Task 5 Environmental Revalidation to Task 8 Utility Coordination for the Parkway Boulevard Grade Separation Project Design.
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 26-155
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Placing Sewer Account Delinquencies on the Property Taxes of Owners With Delinquent City of Dixon Sewer Accounts and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City of Dixon to Confirm the Assessment for Delinquent Sewer System Accounts and to Direct Delinquencies to Be Placed on the Property Taxes of the Identified Properties.
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. There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Ernest, 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 26-156
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
12. 12.1 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the Retirement of City Initiated By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Authorized By: Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager
Presented By: Mayor Steve Bird
Mayor Bird presented the proclamation and city awards recognizing the retirement of City Manager Jim Lindley.
Nicole Cuellar-Nelson, office of Senator Christopher Cabaldon, presented Resolution behalf of Senator Christopher Cabaldon,
Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson, and the great State of California.
Will Duncan, office of Congressman Mike Thompson, presented a Congressional Record Statement on behalf of Congressman Mike Thompson and Congressman John Garamendi.
Mayor Bird opened public comment on the item.
Public comment from Finance Director Kate Zawadzki, Mark Cooley, Scott Pederson, Jacqui Nguyen, Rob White, Community Development Director Raffi Boloyan, Fire Chief Randy Shafer, Water Operations Supervisor Josh Hudson, Human Resources Director Rachel Ancheta, City
Engineer/Director of Utilities Christopher Fong, and Chief of Police Robert Thompson were received.
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
Councilmember Hendershot congratulated the City Manager on his retirement, thanked him for his dedicated public service and guidance he had provided throughout the years.
Councilmember Bogue commented on the challenges the City has faced over the years and acknowledged the work they had accomplished together, shared that they developed a friendship built on mutual respect and that he had learned a lot July 21, 2026 6
from the City Manager, thanked the City Manager for his many years of dedicated service, congratulated him on his retirement, and said that he would miss him.
Councilmember Johnson described the City Manager as a leader he has looked up to, acknowledged that they had experienced a roller coaster ride sharing many conversations along the way, expressed his appreciation for everything the City Manager has done for the City, shared a story about the City Manager assisting with the Dixon May Fair Parade, and wished the City Manager all the best in his retirement and whatever comes next.
Councilmember Ernest acknowledged the City Manager's distinction as the longest-serving City Manager in California, shared conversations with fellow employees about the City Manager and the empowerment he provided and wished him the best in retirement.
Mayor Bird reflected on his experience during the City Manager recruitment process, including the selection of Jim Lindley and his background, shared personal memories, spoke on the positive working relationship they had developed, expressed that he was sorry to see the City Manager retire but shared his excitement for this next chapter, hopes that he would return to see the completion of several major City projects and thanked him for his many years of service.
15. ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
Douglas L. White, City Attorney, reflected on the City of Dixon and the City Manager's role, spoke about their friendship, and expressed that he will miss him and wished him well in his retirement.
16. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Melissa Eads, Assistant City Manager, expressed gratitude for the opportunities the City Manager Jim Lindley provided to others and recognized the strong team he assembled.
Lupe Ruiz, Administrative City Clerk, shared that it had been a privilege to work with the City Manager for more than 14 years, expressed that there were no words to convey her gratitude for his support and encouragement over the years, noted that he will be greatly missed, and thanked him for everything.
Jim Lindley, City Manager, shared that serving the City of Dixon had been the best job of his career. He reflected on beginning during the Great Recession and leading the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the many accomplishments achieved during his time with the City. He thanked past and present City Councils and Mayors, City staff, the City Attorney, and the community.
He concluded by expressing confidence that he was leaving the City in great hands.
17. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) 07/28/2026 07:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission
08/04/2026 07:00 p.m. City Council
08/11/2026 07:00 p.m. Planning Commission
08/12/2026 05:30 p.m. Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Authority July 21, 2026 7
08/18/2026 07:00 p.m. City Council
08/19/2026 07:00 p.m. Transportation Advisory Commission 08/25/2026 07:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council adjourned at 7:58 p.m. upefus
Kristin M. Janisch Steve Bird
Elected City Clerk of the City of Dixon Mayor of the City of Dixon July 21, 2026