MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
July 11, 2023
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PEN SESSION MEETING
The meeting was conducted in person at City Hall, 600 6 th Street, Lincoln, CA, and virtually on Zoom with a Live Stream on the City of Lincoln YouTube Channel and WAVE Channel 18.
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ALL TO ORDER by Mayor Joiner at 6:01 PM.
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OLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
Dan Karleskint
William Lauritsen
Mayor Paul Joiner
Roll Call: 5 members present, 0 member absent, 0 members excused.
Staff members present: Kristine Mollenkopf , City Attorney Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief
Leslie Tetley-Jodrey, Deputy City Clerk
Matt Medill, Public Works Director
Veronica Rodriguez, Human Resources Director
Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
Travis Williams, Acting City Engineer (Consultant)
Nita Wracker, Finance Director
Staff members absent: Sean Scully, City Manager
Kathryn Hunt, Library Director
Christian Svensk, Community Development Director
Jennifer Brown, Chief Information Officer
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arious City employees, consultants, and members of the public were also present in person and via teleconference.
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EPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION – Mayor Joiner stated there was no closed s
ession meeting.
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EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Pastor Tom Galovich from Valley View Church.
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GENDA MODIFICATIONS – None.
6. PR
ESENTATIONS
6.A. Adopt PROCLAMATION 2023-04 recognizing Susan Spannagel's 100th birthday.
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ayor Joiner stated it was a joyous occasion to be able to read the proclamation to celebrate Mrs. Spannagel’s birthday. Mayor Joiner then called for a motion. After the motion was called the city council took pictures. Mrs. Spannagel thanked the city council for the recognition.
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ouncilmember Lauritsen motioned approval of the item and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Lauritsen – Aye, Andreatta– Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Brown -Aye and Mayor Joiner- Aye.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
1.) Darla Gutierrez, a Lincoln resident, voiced concern with the proposed water, wastewater and sewer rates.
2.) Pete DiGiordano, a Lincoln resident, voiced concern with the proposed water, wastewater and sewer rates.
3.) Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, voiced concern with an uptick in residents not wearing helmets while riding motorized scooters and electric bicycles.
4.) Louis Ortiz, a Lincoln resident, voiced concern with the proposed water, wastewater and sewer rates. Additionally, Mr. Ortiz voiced concern with speeding on “D” street, McBean Drive and Fifth street.
5.) A Lincoln resident, who did not give his name, voiced concern with the lack of business growth vs. resident growth. Additionally, the resident, voiced concern with the proposed water, wastewater and sewer rates.
6.) Roy Kennedy, a Lincoln resident, voiced concern with the street maintenance, specifically crack sealing in his neighborhood. Additionally, Mr. Kennedy voiced concerned with the proposed water, wastewater and sewer rates.
Mayor Joiner closed public comment at 6:30 pm and then asked City staff to comment on the proposed utility rate and street maintenance questions.
Nita Wracker, Finance Director clarified the parameters used to evaluate water, wastewater and sewer rates compared to other full-service cities, discussed connection fees for new development and lastly, briefly discussed accounting policies related to balancing the budget.
Additionally, Ms. Wracker encouraged residents to use FlashVote, to assist in the cities drive to capture resident input on service priorities.
Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, clarified how funds can be allocated under Prop 218.
Matthew Medill, Public Works Director, discussed pipe replacement plans and crack sealing projects.
A brief councilmember discussed ensued.
8. CONSENT
Mayor Joiner stated he had a request from Councilmember Andreatta on item 8.C., as she had a brief question. The remaining Councilmembers did not wish to pull an item from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Andreatta, asked on behalf of a resident who could not attend the meeting, if it is wise to invest money into expanding an IT room, if the Council is considering a new Police Department down the road, as a part of the Council’s strategic plan.
Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief, responded that there is a need to invest in the project and they have deferred the project in the past, but are at a point where the department can no longer put off the project.
Mayor Joiner asked if any member of the public wished to pull an item from the consent agenda.
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1.) Bryon Chapman, a Lincoln resident, had a brief question regarding item 8.D, specially where the Magnolia Village was located.
Travis Williams, City Engineer, responded stating that Magnolia Village is at the corner of Third and Joiner.
Hearing no further comment from the council, Mayor Joiner called for a motion for the Consent agenda items. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval of the items and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta– Aye, Brown -Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Joiner- Aye. The items approved were:
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. Approval of Minutes of June 27, 2023, Regular City Council meeting.
8.B. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-123 accepting CIP 633: Foskett Park Bleacher Shade Project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
Total construction cost of CIP 633 is $212,504 from Fund 100 within CIP 633 of the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Capital Improvement Budget. Also, the City will be receiving up to $250,000 in grant funds through Placer Valley Tourism for the completion of this project.
8.C. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-124 approving the plans and technical specifications, and authorizing staff to proceed with the bidding process for construction of the Police Department IT Room Expansion Project, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 622.
The project is funded by $950,000 from Fund 241 as part of CIP 622 Police Department IT Room Expansion in the FY 2023/25 Capital Improvement budget.
8.D. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-125 approving a Joint Community Facilities Agreement (JCFA) for the California Municipal Finance Authority’s BOLD Program.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.A. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-126 approving the salary schedule for the recently approved Police Captain and Fire Deputy Chief Classifications.
Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief, gave a brief staff report.
Mayor Joiner asked when the Chief expects the positions to be filled. Chief Alves responded the hiring process would begin in the near future.
Mayor Joiner opened the discussion to the public with the following comments:
1.) Pete DiGiordano, a Lincoln resident, asked for the salary range.
Chief Alves responded stating the range is from $99k-$275k.
Councilmember Brown motioned approval of the item and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Brown -Aye, Andreatta– Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Joiner- Aye - RESOLUTION 2023-126 approving
the salary schedule for the recently approved Police Captain and Fire Deputy Chief P
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Classifications.
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TY MANAGER REPORTS - None
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UNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS – None
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OMMITTEE REPORTS
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ouncilmember Lauritsen stated the Titan Missile Committee continues to improve communication with federal partners and KCRA news featured the topic on a recent broadcast.
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ayor Joiner reported that the 2x2x2 meetings with the City Managers from Rocklin, Roseville and Lincoln have been reinstated. The next meeting will be in September. The topics included alternatives to PG&E for the region, waste management, and addressing homeless in the region as the Grand Jury is requiring that there be a regional plan in place.
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ayor Joiner also attended the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) meeting. The largest item centered around a feasibility study due to a lawsuit against PCTPA for passenger rail connecting Lincoln and Roseville.
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tly, Mayor Joiner stated he recently attended the California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG) meeting which the only item was focused on the budget.
14. IN
FORMATION ITEMS
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ouncilmember Andreatta reported that on Friday, July 21st at noon, Lincoln will host the Cal Cities Sac Valley Division Meeting at the Lincoln Women’s Club.
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ouncilmember Brown thanked those that attended the council meeting in person to express their concerns.
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ouncilmember Lauritsen stated that the Forth of July Celebration was successful and well attended.
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ayor Joiner also stated the Fourth of July Celebration was well attended, thanked city staff, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the Fourth of July Committee and other service organizations that assisted in putting the event on. Additionally, Mayor Joiner, asked Chief Alves if there was an uptick in illegal fireworks, as it seemed the number of incidents was higher.
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hief Alves, stated yes, there were numerous reports of illegal fireworks reported. Dispatch was undated by back to back calls concerning the illegal fireworks.
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DJOURNMENT- adjourned by Mayor Joiner at 7:14 p.m.
Submitted by Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
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SUMMARY
July 11, 2023
Regular
Meeting
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Susan Spannagel 100th Birthday
Minutes – June 27, 2023
NOC – Foskett Park Bleacher Shade
PS&E – Police Department IT Room Expansion
Joint Community Facility Agreement BOLD Program –
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gnolia Village
Presentation CONSENT
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SUMMARY
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Police Captain & Fire Deputy Salary Schedules
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