CITY OF DIXON. REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Time. Location Meeting of June 27, :00pm Council Chambers

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1 Mayor Thom Bogue Vice Mayor Scott Pederson Council Member Steven Bird Council Member Ted Hickman Council Member Devon Minnema City Treasurer Wesley Atkinson **** Leticia I. Miguel, City Clerk Jim Lindley, City Manager Douglas White, City Attorney 600 East A Street Dixon, CA (707) Fax: (707) Website: Cityhall@ci.dixon.ca Date REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIXON CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES Time Location Meeting of June 27, :00pm Council Chambers 600 East A Street Dixon, California 0. Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. Public Comment regarding Closed Session Items Public Comment received from Mr. Dave Scholl 0.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section (f) and Government Code Section ) City Negotiators: Jim Lindley, Joan Michaels Aguilar, Douglas White Employee Organization: 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 0.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code (Name of Case: Pallco Enterprises, et al. v. City of Dixon Solano County Superior Court, Case No. FCS046033) 0.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code (Name of Case: David J. Scholl v. City of Dixon, et al, Solano County Superior Court, Case No. FCS047260) Page I 1

2 REGULAR C ITY C OUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES June 27, PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Pursuant to Government Code 54957(b) Title: Fire Chief 0.5 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Pursuant to Government Code 54957(b) Title: City Engineer/Public Works Director The City Council convened into closed session at 6:01 p.m. and adjourned from closed session at 7:11 p.m. Present: Absent: Councilmembers Steve Bird, Ted Hickman, Devon Minnema Vice Mayor Scott Pederson, Mayor Thorn Bogue City Attorney, Douglas White reported, Item 0.1, staff was given direction. As it relates to Item 0.2, staff was given direction. Item 0.3 Direction was given to staff, Mr. Douglas announced a statement. Item 0.4 and Item 0.5 direction was given to staff. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council was re-called to order at 7:12 p.m. by Mayor Thorn Bogue. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Thorn Bogue. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Staff present: Councilmembers Steve Bird, Ted Hickman, Devon Minnema Vice Mayor Scott Pederson, Mayor Thorn Bogue City Manager Jim Lindley, City Attorney Doug White, City Clerk Leticia I. Miguel 4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councilmember Pederson announced he would recues himself from Item APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Thorn Bogue announced the following changes to the Agenda: Under NEW BUSINESS, Item 12.7 would be taken out of order and be heard first. There was no discussion and no objection. C ITY OF DIXON Page 12

3 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES June 27, 2017 A motion was made by Councilmember Hickman seconded by Vice Mayor Pederson to approve the Agenda. 6. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS/ RECOGNITION 6.1 Swearing in of Police Officers Joshua Bennett, Kelly Crouse, and Aaron Williams. Contact: Robert Thompson, Police Chief (707) Ext. 3104, rthompson@ci.dixon.ca.us The Police Chief administered the Oath of Office to Police Officers Joshua Bennett, Kelly Crouse, and Aaron Williams. 6.2 Introduction of the Solano County Volunteer Program Website and the New Volunteer. Presenter: Tina Chechourka Ms. Tina Chechorurka introduced the program and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments. 6.3 Proclamation declaring the month of July as Parks Make Life Better. Contact: Joseph M. Leach, City Engineer/Public Works Director Joseph M. Leach, City Engineer/Public Works Director accepted proclamation. Mayor Thorn Bogue announced the launch of Fixin' Dixon. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) Public Comment received from Ms. Mary Savage, Mr. Kevin Johnson, Ms. Ginger Emerson, Mr. Mike Ceremello, and an unnamed member of the public. 8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Pederson noted he had participated in a fund raising event for the Habitat for Humanity Veterans' Home and would be competing in the "RC Destruction Derby" event; with 50% of donations he procures dedicated to that cause. He agreed with Mr. Ceremello that the ordinance addressing driveways in alley areas is in need of review. He also requested that around the August 8, 2017 meeting, a property transfer tax be considered to designate funds for the Parkway Blvd. Overcrossing; for the September 5, 2017 meeting, an item be agenized to discuss issuance of a bond for the construction of that project; and, by the July 11, 2017, a review of the 2x2 meeting regarding the Dixon Teen Page J3

4 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES June 27, 2017 Center that had been discussed at the prior Council meeting. Lastly, he asked Police Chief Robert Thompson for an update on traffic enforcement items, and City Engineer/Public Works Director Joe Leach the results done on traffic surveys last winter near Regency Dr. and other nearby areas. Councilmember Bird echoed Vice Mayor Pederson's comments regarding the Veterans' Housing and announced he attended the festival at St. Peter's Church and bid farewell to Father Vaughan. He added that he was appreciative that the newly sworn officers felt Dixon to be a friendly community. Councilmember Hickman inquired about the new Fixin' Dixon phone app, how it is used and how the public would be educated. Joe Leach, City Engineer/Public Works Director, stated there would be press releases, billboard signage, website postings and various City/social events, and social media to announce the app, and a full demonstration at the July 11, 2017 meeting. He also asked about checking with Solano County about holding traffic court in Dixon for Dixon residents, and inquired about an update on a Fire Department Annex for the Pulte area. Councilmember Minnema cautioned about fires and fireworks. He also noted a letter sent to the City Manager regarding reforms [policy reforms]. Mayor Bogue asked if, procedurely, the Veterans' Home could be expedited. Dina Tasini, Community Development Director advised a variance with special circumstances would go before the Planning Commission for approval. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Thorn Bogue pulled Consent Item 9.8 for discussion. Action: Motion made by Councilmember Bird, seconded by Vice Mayor Pederson to approved the Consent Calendar Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, and Approve the Minutes from the June 13, 2017, Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council. Contact: Leticia I. Miguel, City Clerk (707) Ext lmiguel@ci.dixon.ca.us Action: Approved. 9.2 Adopt a resolution approving the Enumeration of Claims. Contact: Joan Michaels Aguilar, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services Page 14

5 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES June 27, 2017 (707) Ext. 1108, Action: Approved Resolution No Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 12 to extend the existing agreement for a period of three years with Geocon Consultants, Inc. for "on-call" materials testing services. Contact: Joseph M. Leach, City Engineer/ Public Works Director (707) Ext. 5305, jleach@ci.dixon.ca.us Action: Approved Resolution No Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and West Yost Associates for a no-cost time extension through October 31, Contact: Joseph M. Leach, City Engineer/ Public Works Director (707) Ext. 5305, jleach@ci.dixon.ca.us Action: Approved Resolution No Adopt a resolution approving a Fiscal Year budget amendment for expenditures previously approved as part of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bennett Engineering for design services for the South Jefferson Street Rehabilitation Project. Contact: Joseph M. Leach, City Engineer/ Public Works Director (707) Ext. 5305, jleach@ci.dixon.ca.us Action: Approved Resolution No Adopt a resolution authorizing the Dixon Police Department to receive $1,000 in grant funding from the Solano Safe Routes to School Program, for the launch of the Youth Engagement Pilot Program. Contact: Robert Thompson, Police Chief (707) Ext. 3104, rthompson@ci.dixon.ca.us Action: Approved Resolution No Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a 4-year maintenance contract with Physio-Control, Inc., for on-site maintenance of LIFEPAK defibrillators. Contact: Greg Lewis, Interim Fire Chief (707) Ext. 3104, glewis@ci.dixon.ca.us Action: Approved Resolution No Adopt a resolution amending the City of Dixon Salary Schedule for July 9, Contact: Kim Stalie, Interim Human Resources Manager (707) Ext. 1102; kstalie@ci.dixon.ca.us Action: Approved Resolution No Page I 5

6 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES June 27, Waive second reading, read by title only, and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 6.12 Medical Marijuana Businesses, Chapter Land Use and Zoning Matrix, Chapter Light Industrial District, and Chapter Heavy Industrial District, of the Dixon Municipal Code, authorizing medical marijuana dispensaries within the Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial zoning districts of the City of Dixon east of 1st Street and north of H Street. Contact: Dina Tasini, Community Development Director (707) Ext. 1114, dtasini@ci.dixon.ca.us Dina Tasini, Community Development Director was available to answer questions. Speaker: Public Comment received from Ms. Charnel James, Mr. Sukh Sidhu, and Mr. Mike Ceremello. Mayor Bogue closed public comment. Douglas White, City Attorney, clarified the reasoning for this item. Action: Motion made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Bird, to move forward and approve Consent Item 9.8. Action: Approved Ordinance No PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.1 Pallco Enterprises, dba Orion Outdoor Media's appeal of the Dixon Planning Commission's denial of Planning Application (15-22) requesting Conditional Use Permit (15-04) and Design Review (15-08) approval to erect a 75-foot tall static freeway sign. Recommendation: Denial of Planning Application (15-22) requesting Conditional Use Permit (15-04) and Design Review (15-08) approval to erect a 75-foot tall static freeway sign. Presenter: Dina Tasini, Community Development Director (707) Ext. 1114, dtasini@ci.dixon.ca.us Douglas White, City Attorney, explained this item is currently being litigated and wished to clarify any miss-understandings. Dina Tasini, Community Development Director, presented the item. Ms. Tasini responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments. Page 16

7 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES June 27, 2017 Applicant Mr. John David Pereira, Outdoor Media- Pallco, presented information and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Speaker: Public Comment received from Mr. Mike Ceremello, Mr. Kevin Johnson, Mr. Don Ritchie, Mr. Carl Gustafson, Mr. Bill Clark. Action: Motion made by Councilmember Bird, seconded by Councilmember Hickman, to adopt a resolution overturning the Planning Commission's denial of the applicant's project and move forward with the Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for the proposed purpose of a freeway sign. Action: Approved Resolution No UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11.1 Accept and provide direction to staff regarding the General Plan Update. Recommendation: Accept and provide direction to staff regarding the General Plan Update. Presenter: Dina Tasini, Community Development Director (707) Ext. 1114, dtasini@ci.dixon.ca.us Dina Tasini, Community Development Director presented the item. Ms. Tasini responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments. Speaker: Public Comment received from Mr. John Currey and Mr. Mike Ceremello. Action: Direction provided By minute action, authorize the City Clerk of the City of Dixon to issue a request for proposals for publication of the City's legal notices for Fiscal Year , July 1, 2017 through June 30, (Continued from 5/23/17) Recommendation: authorize the City Clerk of the City of Dixon to issue a request for proposals for publication of the City's legal notices for Fiscal Year , July 1, 2017 through June 30,2018. Presenter: Doug White, City Attorney, (707) Doug White, City Attorney presented the item. and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments. Page 17

8 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES June 27, 2017 Speaker: Public Comment received from Mr. Dave Scholl and Mr. Mike Ceremello. Action: Motion made by Councilmember Minnema to move forward with RFP Option No. 3. Motion died for lack of a second. Action: Motion made by Mayor Bogue, seconded by Councilmember Bird, to move forward with Request for Proposal for publication, Option No. 1. Bird, Pederson, Bogue Hickman, Minnema Action: Authorized to move forward with Option No NEW BUSINESS 12.7 SEE MINUTES ABOVE UNDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA, ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER By Minute Action, request City Council approval of the Mayor's recommended appointments to the Dixon Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Transportation Advisory Commission. Recommendation: Approval of the Mayor's recommended appointments to the Dixon Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Transportation Advisory Commission. Contact: Leticia I. Miguel, City Clerk (707) Ext lmiguel@ci.dixon.ca.us Mayor Thom Bogue presented his recommended appointments to the following commissions for approval by Council. Transportation Advisory Commission Mayor Thom Bogue presented his recommendations for Jeff Kinslow to serve on the Dixon Transportation Advisory Commission, term ending June Minnema, Pederson, Bogue Bird, Hickman Mayor Thom Bogue presented his recommendation for Ginger Emerson to serve on the Dixon Transportation Advisory Commission, term ending June Page 18

9 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED M INUTES June 27, 2017 Mayor Thorn Bogue presented his recommendation for William Paul to serve on the Dixon Transportation Advisory Commission, term ending June Bird, Minnema, Pederson, Bogue Hickman Parks & Recreation Commission Mayor Thorn Bogue presented his recommendation for James Miller to serve on the Dixon Parks & Recreation Commission, term ending June Bird, Minnema, Pederson, Bogue Hickman Mayor Thorn Bogue presented his recommendation for Charles King to serve on the Dixon Parks & Recreation Commission, term ending June Bird, Minnema, Pederson, Bogue Hickman Dixon Planning Commission Mayor Thorn Bogue presented his recommendation for Kevin Johnson to serve on the Dixon Planning Commission, term ending June Mayor Thorn Bogue presented his recommendation for Tiffany Fabiani Morlin to serve on the Dixon Planning Commission, term ending June Bird, Pederson, Bogue Hickman, Minnema Page 19

10 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES June 27,2017 *CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:00P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 9:11P.M Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager's approval of the City Engineer/Public Works Director Employment Agreement for Joseph M. Leach. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager's approval of the City Engineer/Public Works Director Employment Agreement for Joseph M. Leach. Contact: Jim Lindley, City Manager (707) Ext. 1101, Jlindley@ci.dixon.ca.us Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided an overview of the Employment Agreement and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments. Speaker: Public Comment received from Mr. Kevin Johnson. Action: Motion made by Councilmember Hickman, seconded by Vice Mayor Pederson to adopt a Resolution, ratifying the City Manager's approval of the City Engineer/Public Works Director Employment Agreement for Joseph M. Leach. Action: Adopted Resolution No Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager's appointment of Jay Michael Bushrow as the City of Dixon's Fire Chief and approving the Employment Agreement. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager's appointment of Jay Michael Bushrow as the City of Dixon's Fire Chief and approving the Employment Agreement. Contact: Jim Lindley, City Manager (707) Ext. 1101, Jlindley@ci.dixon.ca.us Jim Lindley, City Manager, provided an overview of the Employment Agreement and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments. No Public Comment received. Action: Motion made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Hickman to adopt a Resolution, ratifying the City Page 110

11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES June 27,2017 Manager's appointment of Jay Michael Bushrow as the City of Dixon's Fire Chief and approving the Employment Agreement. Action: Adopted Resolution No Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with Hdl Companies for Marijuana Management Program. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreement with Hdl Companies for Marijuana Management Program. Contact: Joan Michaels Aguilar, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services (707) Ext. 1108, jmichaelsaguilar@ci.dixon.ca.us Action: By unanimous vote, item was continued to the meeting of July 11, Accept and provide direction to staff regarding Home Occupation Permits. Recommendation: Accept and provide direction to staff regarding Home Occupation Permits. Contact: Dina Tasini, Community Development Director (707) Ext. 1114, dtasini@ci.dixon.ca.us Dina Tasini, Community Development Director, presented the item. Ms. Tasini responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments. Speaker: Public Comment received from Mr. Mike Ceremello and Ms. Ginger Emerson. Action: Direction provided Adopt a resolution, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between Solano County Fire Agencies for all hazard emergency response. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between Solano County Fire Agencies for all hazard emergency response. C ITY OF D IXON Page I 11

12 REGULAR CITY C OUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES June 27, 2017 Contact: Greg Lewis, Interim Fire Chief (707) Ext. 2118, glewis@ci.dixon.ca.us Greg Lewis, Interim Fire Chief presented the item and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments. No Public Comment received. Action: Motion made by Councilmember Hickman, seconded by Vice Mayor Pederson to adopt a resolution, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between Solano County Fire Agencies for all hazard emergency response. Bird, Hickman, Minnema, Pederson, Bogue Action: Adopted Resolution No Adopt a resolution accepting completion of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project No and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution accepting completion of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project No and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. Contact: Joseph M. Leach, City Engineer/ Public Works Director (707) Ext. 5305, jleach@ci.dixon.ca.us Joseph M. Leach, City Engineer/ Public Works Director presented the item and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments. No Public Comment received. Action: Motion made by Vice Mayor Pederson, seconded by Councilmember Minnema adopt a resolution accepting completion of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project No and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. Action: Adopted Resolution No C ITY OF DIXON Page 11 2

13 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES June 27, ITEMS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY. 14. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER. 15. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - Upcoming Meetings (30-day Calendar) July TBA 7:00pm. Council Chambers Parks and Recreation Commission 07/11/17 7:00pm. Council Chambers City Council Meeting 07/18/17 7:00p.m. Council Chambers Planning Commission 07/25/17 7:00pm. Council Chambers City Council Meeting 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Dixon City Council, Mayor Thom Bogue adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Dixon City Council at 10:31 p.m. L cia I. Miguel City Clerk of the City of Dixon Thom s ogue Mayor of the City of Di Page 113