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CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
November 14, 2023
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PEN SESSION MEETING
The meeting was conducted in person at City Hall, 600 6th 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 Councilmember Andreatta at 6:01 PM.
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OLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Holly Andreatta (Acting Mayor) Ben Brown
William Lauritsen
Councilmembers absent: Dan Karleskint
Mayor Paul Joiner
Roll Call: 3 members present, 0 member absent, 2 members excused.
Staff members present: Kristine Mollenkopf , City Attorney Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief
Matt Medill, Public Works Director
Vin Cay, City Engineer
Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
Travis Williams, Interim City Engineer (Consultant)
Nita Wracker, Finance Director/Acting City Manager
Christian Svensk, Community Development Director
Rommel Pabalinas, Planning Manager
Efren Sanchez, Planning
Kathryn Hunt, Library Director
Jennifer Brown, CITO
Leslie Tetley-Jodrey, Deputy City Clerk
Veronica Rodriguez, Human Resources Director
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arious City employees, consultants, and members of the public were also present in person and via teleconference.
3. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION – None
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Acting Mayor Andretta.
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Acting City Manager, Nita Wracker asked to pull item 9.A from the consent agenda, until date certain of January 23, 2024.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Library Programming Update
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athryn Hunt, Library Services Director, provided an update on library services, events and programs over the last quarter.
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ouncilmembers thanked Kathryn Hunt, Director of Library Services, for her staff’s dedication and growing library membership.
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Nita Wracker, Acting City Manager and Finance Director, introduced Vin Cay, the City of Lincoln’s new City Engineer who has more than twenty years of experience with multiple municipalities, most recently with Yolo County. Lastly, Ms. Wracker, thanked Interim City Engineer, Travis Williams for the transition and hand off.
Vin Cay, thanked Councilmembers and Nita Wracker for the introduction and spoke positively about joining the City of Lincoln.
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UBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER J
URISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL.
1. ) Dawn Veltre, a Lincoln resident, who resides in the Gateway neighborhood, thanked the Library Director for services provided at Twelve Bridges Library. In addition, Ms. Veltre, provided an update on the homeless in the Gateway Community, which is located next to the Auburn Ravine area. Ms. Veltre expressed gratitude and kudos to city staff for continued work and asked if city staff could review parking time limits near the Gateway community.
2.) Pamela Toland, Placer County resident, and a Thunder Valley employee, expressed concern with the condition of the intersection of Industrial and Twelve Bridges.
3.) Joy Darian, an apartment Manager in Rocklin, expressed concern with the condition of the intersection of Industrial and Twelve Bridges and asked when the road would be repaired.
4.) Peggy Schechter, a Lincoln resident, expressed concerned with noise coming from the Veterans Hall during Lincoln Community Theatre productions.
5.) Melanie Borchardt, a Lincoln resident, asked for an update on the Richmond American housing track in Independence and asked for an update on additional ball fields in the Twelve Bridges area.
6.) Fran Neves, a Lincoln resident, requested a “no right” turn signal be installed at the intersection of Ferrari Ranch Road and Lincoln Boulevard and expressed concerned with the latest update to Oak Tree Lane circling back to connect to McBean Park Drive.
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cting Mayor Andreatta requested city staff to address the questions and concerns raised during public comment.
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ristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, stated that the City Engineer and team are exploring parking options to address an increase in overnight parking. Additionally, city staff, have posted and successfully cleaned up a homeless encampment along Flocchini Circle. Code enforcement, the Lincoln Police Department and Placer County Probation continues to address and enforce the 10x10 homeless shelter rule. In preparation for the upcoming winter weather, the homeless task force team is strategically planning for temporary emergency shelter which will be based on weather.
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cting Mayor Andreatta, thanked the City Attorney for her response.
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ita Wracker, Acting City Manager and Finance Director, provided an update regarding the intersection at Twelve Bridges Drive and Industrial Blvd stating that a contract was recently awarded to address the resurface sections of the road.
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tly, Nita Wracker, Acting City Manager and Finance Director spoke in regards to the noise level coming from the Veteran’s Hall located next door to the Civic Center.
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hief Alves stated Placer County has jurisdiction over the Veteran’s Hall for any calls for service. All calls should be directed to the Sherriff’s department, as they would enforce any ordinances and or crimes that are occurring at that location; therefore, the City of Lincoln has no authority. Additionally, the City of Lincoln and Placer County has a MOU agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Placer County. Chief Alves, asked the City Attorney, Kristine Mollenkopf to further respond.
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ristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, reiterated that the cities current noise ordinance (Ord. 97B §) which was written in 1952, is outdated, not sustainable, and difficult to enforce, as it is written, as it pertains to noise over a twenty-four-hour period and not specific to a particular situation.
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cting Mayor Andreatta, thanked Peggy Schechter for her comments and will follow up with Placer County Supervisor Landon.
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cting Mayor Andreatta asked city staff to address Melanie Borchardt’s questions regarding the Richmond America Community at Independence and the request for additional softball/baseball fields in Twelve Bridges.
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cting Finance Director stated that the Twelve Bridges Park is still in the planning stages and the city continues to ensure residents residing in the Richmond America homes are in communication with the building and planning departments.
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tly, Acting Mayor Andreatta asked staff to report out on the request for a “no right turn” proposed by Fran Neves.
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ristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, stated that the no right turn sign is called a “blank out sign,” and is currently under review by Engineering.
8. CO
NSENT
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cting Mayor Andreatta asked if any members of the City Council or staff would like to pull any other items from the consent agenda.
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cting Mayor Andreatta, asked to pull item 8.D
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earing no further comments, she called for a motion, Councilmember Brown motioned approval of the remainder of the consent agenda items and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Lauritsen. By the following Vote (Approved):, Brown – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, Acting Mayor Andreatta- Aye, Joiner – Absent and Karleskint - Absent. The items approved were:
8 .A. Approval of Minutes of October 10, 2023 Regular City Council meeting. 8 .B. Receive and file Treasurer's Report for the period ending September 30, 2023. 8 .C. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-190 accepting the Twelve Bridges Village 10 Neighborhood (Pasillas) Park and Trail Public Improvements as complete and authorize t
he City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
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8.E. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-192 authorizing: (1) a budget augmentation of $150,000 from the unencumbered balance from Fund 102 Standard Allowance, and (2) authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements necessary for the operation of the hom
eless pilot program.
8. F. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-193 authorizing the execution of claims for Local Transportation Funds (LTF), State Transit Assistance Funds, and LTF Pedestrian and Bicycle Funds for Fiscal year 2023/24.
8 .G. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-194 authorizing the City Manager to execute an On- Call contract with Brandley Engineering for services related to Lincoln Regional Airport projects.
8 .H. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-195 authorizing the allocation of $92,857 from the unencumbered balance of Fund 245 to CIP 639 Foskett Park ($37,526), CIP 640 M
achado Park ($24,022) and CIP 641 Sheffield Park ($31,309), authorize the City Manager to execute three contracts with FlexGround LLC in the amount of $112,295 for CIP 639 Foskett Park, $94,565 for CIP 640 Machado Park and $87,554 for CIP 641 S
heffield Park, and authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders not to exceed $29,
442 for all three projects.
8 .I. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-196 accepting the Lincoln Meadows Offsite Sewer Public Improvements as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
8. J. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-197 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for professional services with Schmidt Design Group for the Community Center Park Phase 1 (CIP 637) in the amount of $508,884.
The project is funded by $550,000 from Fund 246 – Parks PFE as part of CIP 637 C
ommunity Center Park Project in the FY 2023/25 Capital Improvement budget. 8 .K. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-198 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for On-Call Professional Services for Various Projects and Programs with Coastal Information Systems.
The costs of the consultants’ work will be covered by the Developer as part of Fund 248, or Funds 221, 223, 710, 720, or 730 for services associated with drainage, water supply, wastewater, or solid waste, respectively, or the capital improvement project funds (Funds 221, 223, 250, 298, 711, 721, and 731), as well as other funds allocated in the annual City Budget.
8. L. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-199:
• Allocating $31,031 from unencumbered balance of PFE Wastewater Fund 725 to CIP 602 – Joiner Park Reclaimed Water Project;
• Authorizing the City Engineer to approve change orders with C & D Contractors, Inc. for an additional $32,190 for CIP 602 – Joiner Park Reclaimed Water Project for a total change order contingency not to exceed $114,002; and
• Accepting the Joiner Park Reclaimed Water Project (CIP 602) as complete and
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horizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
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ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
8 .D. Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-191 approving the Theme and Naming Committee's recommended park names for two parks in the Liberty at Lincoln neighborhood.
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cting Mayor Andreatta, pulled the item, as she requested an update. The item was previously on the November 08, 2023 City Council agenda; however, it was pulled at the request of Phil Rodriquez with Lewis Land Development to revisit park naming.
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hristian Svensk, Community Development Director, stated he reached out to Phil Rodriquez, with Lewis Land Communities; however, there was no further comment.
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earing no further comments, Acting Mayor Andreatta called for a motion, Councilmember Lauritsen motioned approval of RESOLUTION 2023-191 and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved):, Lauritsen – Aye, Brown – Aye, Acting Mayor Andreatta- Aye, Joiner – Absent and Karleskint - Absent.
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UBLIC HEARINGS
9 .A. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider waiving the first reading and introduce by title only ORDINANCE 1071B amending sections of the Lincoln Municipal Code Title 13 - Public Services regarding Water Connection Charges, and further finding the Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) A
cting Mayor Andretta opened the public hearing at 6:50pm and stated at the request of staff, item ORDINANCE 1071B, will be moved, date certain to the 2nd council meeting in January 23, 2024. Public Hearing closed at 6:51pm
9 .B. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider waiving the first reading and introduce by title only ORDINANCE 1072B adopting proposed amendments to Title 18 - Zoning to prohibit future Drive-Through Facilities in the Lincoln Downtown Area and determine that the Drive-Thru Facilities in Downtown item is not a project under Section 15378 (Project) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
The proposed amendments will include amendments to subsection 18.22.030 – Conditional Use and add Chapter 18.03 – Definitions to Title 18 – Zoning.
Efren Sanchez, Senior Planner, gave a brief staff report and powerpoint presentation, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof. Councilmember Brown, asked about the “grandfather” exception. Acting Mayor Andreatta asked Council if they had additional questions, hearing none, she opened the public hearing at 6:59 pm and closed the public hearing at 7:00 pm.
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cting Mayor Andreatta spoke in favor of the ordinance, and work being done with the Downtown plan, and is 100% agreement with the ordinance.
Hearing no further comment, Acting Mayor Andreatta called for a motion. Councilmember Brown motioned approval of ORDINANCE 1072B and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Lauritsen. By the following Vote (Approved): Brown – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, Acting Mayor Andreatta- Aye, Joiner – Absent and Karleskint - Absent.
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10. GENERAL BUSINESS- None
11. C ITY MANAGER REPORTS - None
12. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS:
Councilmember Brown expressed concern with the Lincoln Community Theater’s noise complaint.
Acting City Manager, Nita Wracker responded stating that she and Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, reviewed the MOU and determined that the jurisdiction is indeed Placer County and that the Placer County Sheriff office needs to address noise issues.
Acting Mayor Andreatta stated she would connect with Placer County Supervisor Landon.
13. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Acting Mayor Andretta reported out on the Waste Management Authority which is in process of recruiting for a general manager, as the authority is in the process of moving out from under the umbrella of Placer County.
Councilmember Brown attended the Sheridan MAC meeting.
Councilmember Lauritsen stated the Titan Missile Site Committee is still meeting.
14. INFORMATION ITEMS
Acting Mayor Andretta stated that the Annual Turkey Drive Thru is taking place on Thursday November 16th at Fire Station 34 located on Joiner Parkway.
Councilmember Lauritsen attended the Veterans event held on November 11th at McBean Park.
15. ADJOURNMENT- adjourned by Councilmember Andretta at 7:07 p.m.
Submitted by Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
Drive – Thru Facilities
A public hearing to consider a recommendation by the PC to prohibit drive-thru facilities in Downtown Lincoln via a Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
Item 9B
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Background
Drive-Thru Facilities: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in Commercial Zones. Subsection 18.22.030(26) - All uses with an automobile “drive-thru.” May 17, 2023 – Planning Commission (PC) Workshop
Obtained direction from PC
June 21, 2023 – PC Meeting
Resolution failed to obtain a motion
August 16, 2023 – PC Meeting
Resolution No. 2023-20, approved 7-0-0 vote
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2 Findings
Development Standards – located outside of Zoning Ordinance Design Criteria & Procedures Manual
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3 • MRTD: Minimum Required Throat Depth
1 space = 25 feet
Zoning Map
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4 Downtown Urban Design Plan
Downtown Urban Design
Plan(1992)
Redistricting Map (2004)
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5 1. Historic Retail
2. Highway & Service
Commercial
3. Transitional / Mixed Use
4. McBean Park
5. Gladding McBean
Industrial
6. Fringe Residential
Chapter 18.92 – Amendments
Planning Commission is responsible for proposing
amendments to the Zoning Code or Map.
Section 1
A. Amend subsection 18.22.030 – Conditional Uses to no longer conditionally allow “drive-thru” uses in the Lincoln
Downtown Area.
(26) All uses with an automobile “drive-thru.” (not allowed in the Lincoln Downtown Area*).
*Lincoln Downtown Area as defined by the Lincoln Downtown Urban Design Plan Redistricting Map – May 2004, or as amended.
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6 Chapter 18.92 – Amendments (Cont’d)
Section 2
A. Add “Chapter 18.03 – Definitions” as set forth below:
B. 18.03.010 – Purpose, applicability.
This chapter provides definitions of the types of land uses, and other terms and phrases used in this chapter that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of these definitions in this chapter conflict with definitions in other chapters of the Lincoln Municipal Code, these definitions prevail for the purposes of this chapter.
C. 18.03.020 – Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases Drive-Thru Facilities: Any portions of a commercial building from which the sale of prepared food and/or beverage (or nonfood/beverage goods or services such as pharmacy and automated bank tellers), is transacted through an attendant or an automated machine, to persons remaining in vehicles in designated stacking lanes.
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8 1. Historic Retail
2. Highway &
Service Commercial
3. Transitional / Mixed Use
4. McBean Park
6. Fringe Residential
5. Gladding McBean
Industrial
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9 EXISTING DRIVE-THRU FACILITIES
• Chapter 18.48 – Nonconforming Use of Land
• Allowed to continue
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10 Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance detailing the actions recommend by the Planning Commission:
1. Determine that the Drive-thru Facilities in Downtown item is not a project under Section 15378 (Project) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; and,
2. Adopt and ordinance amendment that will prohibit future Drive-Thru Facilities in the Lincoln Downtown Area.
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12 US Bank
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13 Mc Donald’s
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14 Shell Carwash
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15 Burger King
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16 Dutch Bros Coffee
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17 EZ Carwash