MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
January 9, 2024
Pas
tor Tom Galovich from the Valley View Church gave the invocation before the meeting was called to order. Public Safety Chief Matt Alves thanked Pastor Galovich and his church for their $25,000 donation to the newly established Public Safety Foundation.
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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.
1. CA
LL TO ORDER by Mayor Joiner at 6:01 PM.
2. RO
LL CALL: Councilmembers present: Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
William Lauritsen
Dan Karleskint
Mayor Paul Joiner
Roll Call: 5 members present, 0 member absent
Staff members present: Sean Scully, City Manager
Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney
Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief
Jennifer Brown, CITO
Vin Cay, City Engineer
Matt Medill, Public Works Director
Veronica Rodriguez, Human Resources Director
Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
Christian Svensk, Community Development Director
Nita Wracker, Finance Director
Var
ious City employees, consultants, and members of the public were also present in person and via teleconference.
3. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION – Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, stated there was no reportable action.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Pastor Tom Galovich from Valley View Church.
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS – Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk, requested Item 8J be moved prior to presentations. Councilmember Brown motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta – unanimously approved: PROCLAMATION 2024-01 recognizing Chief Jim Datzman's service on multiple committees with the City of Lincoln. Mayor Joiner presented the proclamation to Chief Datzman.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Street & Roads Report
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aceli Cazarez, Engineering Manager and Angela M. Frost, Environmental Services Manager gave a brief presentation. The presentation addressed completed road projects, ongoing operations and maintenance and projects currently in the design phase. City Council thanked all
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involved. A brief City Council discussion ensued about upcoming projects, roundabouts, resident inquires and crack sealing in Sun City.
Mayor Joiner opened up comment to the public.
1. ) Darla Gutierrez, a Lincoln resident, thanked City staff for the presentation and stated her concern regarding road repair.
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att Medill, Public Works Director, responded stating the Street’s Department repairs pot holes immediately and the team addresses the crack sealing once a year.
2. ) Tom Nusick, a Lincoln Resident, questioned the development money used for road ways specifically East Avenue near Carlin Coppin Elementary.
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att Medill, Public Works Director, and Sean Scully, City Manager, responded to the residents’ concerns.
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UBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER J
URISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
1. ) Tom Nusick, a Lincoln resident, expressed concern with the speed and traffic issues near Palo Verde park. Mr. Nusick had gathered 100 people to sign a petition to install additional stop signs which was forwarded to Council prior to the meeting and made a part of these minutes by mention thereof.
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ean Scully, City Manager, acknowledged Mr. Nusick’s concerns; stating that the road makeup has changed fairly significantly due to the development north of the Palo Verde Park.
Additionally, the City is committed to discussing possible stop signs and addressing speeding issues. Immediate steps would be to utilize the new speed trailer to gather feedback.
2. ) Darla Gutierrez, a Lincoln resident, expressed concern with comments made at recent City Council meetings about the noise issue at the Veteran’s Hall and newer residents complaining about older aspects of Lincoln.
3. ) Fran Neves, a Lincoln resident, expressed concern with the fire hydrant on the roundabout on East Joiner Parkway and delay with signal light at Oak Tree Lane.
4. ) Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, expressed concern with speed bumps and suggested dips in road to calm traffic.
8. CO
NSENT
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ayor Joiner asked if any members of the City Council or staff would like to pull any items from the consent agenda. Councilmember Lauritsen pulled Item 8C so that he could be consistent in his vote. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Joiner called for a motion. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval of the remainder of the consent agenda items and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Brown – Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Joiner – Aye.The items approved were:
8 .A. Approval of Minutes of December 12, 2023 Regular City Council meeting.
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8.B. Waive second reading and Adopt, by title only, ORDINANCE 1073B amending Section
10.56.010 to the Lincoln Municipal Code establishing speed limits throughout the City.
8.D. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-001 accepting CIP 607: Foskett Soccer Field Renovation Project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
Total construction cost of the Foskett Soccer Field Renovation Project CIP 607 is $298,089 from Fund 246 within CIP 607 of the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Capital Improvement Budget.
8.E. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-002 authorizing funding request for the FY 2023-2024 Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program.
8.F. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-003 making an appointment of one Fiscal & Investment Oversight Committee (FIOC) member caused by resignations of former members.
8.G. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-004: (1) Approving the Agreement by and between the City of Lincoln and West Development Ventures relative to the property known as the Gardens at Bella B
reeze and the Prepayment of Community Facility District Assessments; and (2) Approving an A
ffordable Housing Agreement pursuant to Density Bonus Laws between the City of Lincoln and West Development Ventures relative to the property known as the Gardens at Bella Breeze, placing, among other things, a 55 year restriction on the use of the property for low income hous
ing; and (3) Determining the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
8.H. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-005 approving as required by AB 1600 the City's reporting of PFE collections, expenditures, and anticipated expenditures as set forth in the annual report prepared by NBS Consulting in collaboration with the City Attorney and Finance Department for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
8.I. Adopt SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION 2024-01S approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177 for the Period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
8.C. Waive second reading and Adopt, by title only, ORDINANCE 1074B amending sections of the Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 2.04.140 – Filling City Council Vacancy and further finding the Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Action (CEQA).
Councilmember Lauritsen stated he had pulled Item 8C so that he could be consistent in his vote and was opposed to eliminating elections just to save money. Mayor Joiner opened and closed the discussion with no further comments and called for a vote. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval of the remainder of the consent agenda items and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Karleskint. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Brown – Aye, Joiner – Aye and Lauritsen – No. ORDINANCE 1074B amending sections of the Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 2.04.140 – Filling City Council Vacancy and further finding the Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Action (CEQA) was adopted
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. A. (1) Conduct a Public Hearing; and (2) Waive first reading and introduce by title only ORDINANCE 1075B amending sections of the Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 5.04 – Business Licenses, and further finding the Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the C
alifornia Environmental Quality Action (CEQA).
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a Wracker, Finance Director, gave a brief staff report. Mayor Joiner opened and closed the public hearing at 7:07PM with no comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Brown motioned approval of the first reading of the ordinance and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. The first reading of the ordinance was (Approved) by the following vote: Brown – Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Joiner – Aye.
9. B. (1) Conduct a public hearing; and (2) Adopt RESOLUTION 2023-006 approving changes to the City of Lincoln Master Fee Schedule.
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a Wracker, Finance Director, gave a brief staff report. A brief City Council discussion ensued regarding home occupation permit fee and complete review of the master fee schedule next year. Mayor Joiner opened and closed the public hearing at 7:12PM with no comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval of the resolution and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. RESOLUTION 2023-006 was (Approved) by the following vote: Andreatta- Aye, Brown – Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Joiner – Aye.
9. C. (1) Conduct a public hearing; (2) Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-007 deeming the SUD-B N
EQ Off-Site Remnant Parcels project consisting of a City-initiated General Plan Amendment, Pre-Zoning and Pre-Annexation of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 021-321-091 and adjacent portions of State Highway 65 to be exempt in accordance with CEQA Sections 15319 (
Annexations of Existing Facilities and Lots for Exempt Facilities) and 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and approving the General Plan Amendment and Pre-Annexation; and (3) W
aive full reading and introduce by title only an ORDINANCE 1076B approving the Pre- Zoning.– ITEM WAS CONTINUED DATE CERTAIN FROM 12/12/2023 COUNCIL MEETING R
ommel Pabalinas, Planning Manager, gave a brief staff report and powerpoint presentation, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof. Mayor Joiner opened the public hearing at 7:19pm with the following comment:
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osh Armstrong, a Lincoln resident, asked about the parcel alongside 1st Street and if it would be a park or residences.
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ayor Joiner closed the public hearing at 7:22pm with no further comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Karleskint motioned approval of the resolution and first reading of the ordinance associated with this item and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown.
RESOLUTION 2023-007 and first reading of ORDINANCE 1076B was (Approved) by the following vote: Karleskint – Aye, Brown – Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Joiner – Aye.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
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10.A. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-008 approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Mid-Management/Confidential employee group (MMC) and the City of Lincoln and related salary schedules.
The estimated total increased cost over the full term of the MOU is $863,353 Veronica Rodriguez, Human Resources Director, gave a brief staff report. Mayor Joiner opened and closed the discussion to the public with no comments and called for a motion.
Councilmember Brown motioned approval of the resolution and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. RESOLUTION 2024-008 was (Approved) by the following vote:
Brown – Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Joiner – Aye.
10. B. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-009 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement with the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $120,000 over a 3-year term.
Sean Scully, City Manager, gave a brief staff report and detailed the services the Chamber would provide. Tom Indrieri, Chamber Chief Executive Officer, provided some additional details and thanked the City. Councilmember Lauritsen requested the item be delayed in order to have additional analysis on services and how they would be reported to the City. A brief City Council discussion ensued and remaining members of the City Council were in support of the contract.
Mayor Joiner opened the discussion to the public with the following comments:
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ichard Pearl, City Treasurer and a Lincoln resident, spoke in support of the contract.
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arla Gutierrez, a Lincoln resident, agreed with Councilmember Lauritsen and requested addi
tional detail as the money could be better used by the Salt Mine.
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yron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, expressed his concern and asked how the City is currently supporting the Chamber and suggested thought the timing with recent utility rate i
ncrease was not appropriate.
4. Fr
an Neves, a Lincoln resident, spoke in support of the contract.
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ith no further comments, Mayor Joiner asked if any other Councilmembers wanted to delay the item. Hearing none, he called for a motion. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval of the resolution and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. RESOLUTION 2024- 009 was (Approved) by the following vote: Andreatta- Aye, Brown – Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Joiner – Aye and Lauritsen – Abstain.
11. CI
TY MANAGER REPORTS
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ean Scully, City Manager, stated the Economic Development & Communications Specialist would be starting at the end of January. He also stated the Airport RFP closed in December and Staff’s review would be completed soon. Mr. Scully stated a public workshop would be scheduled soon to get input on the proposed move of Council Chambers from 3 rd floor to 1st
floor in City Hall. He also provided details of a new application/software system for the City’s Pickleball courts.
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12. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS
Councilmember Andreatta asked if the City had an Artificial Intelligence policy and a brief discussion ensued. She also thanked Darla Gutierrez for her comments.
13. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Andretta stated she had been filling in for Councilmember Karleskint on the Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) and they have had recent reorganization discussions.
Councilmember Lauritsen stated the Titan Missile Site Committee had a meeting with the US Army Corps of Engineers on January 31, 2024.
14. INFORMATION ITEMS
Councilmember Brown reminded everyone of the AeroChat coming up on January 13, 2024 at 10am at the Lincoln Regional Airport.
15. ADJOURNMENT- adjourned by Mayor Joiner at 8:18PM.
Submitted by Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
SUD-B NEQ Off-site Remnant Parcels
Project
Agenda Item No. 9C
City Council
January 9, 2024
Project Summary
• City-initiated General Plan Amendment, Pre-zoning and Pre-Annexation of subject off-site parcels
• Recommended for approval by the Planning
Commission (April 19, 2023)
• Fulfill Condition of Approval of Annexation of Special Use District-Area B Northeast Quadrant (SUD-B NEQ)
Specific Plan
• Specific Plan was formally annexed on April 10, 2023
by LAFCo
2 Location
3 Sphere of Influence (SOI)
(Purple Area)
SUD-B NEQ Specific Plan Area
City of Lincoln Limits
(Light Yellow Area)
SUD-B NEQ Offsite Remnant Parcels Map
Project Details
4 SUD-B NEQ Off-site Remnant Parcels Map
Details of SUD-B Off Site Remnant Parcels for Annexation Land
ID Assessor’s
Parcel
Number/Size
Current Designations (Placer
County)
Proposed City of
Lincoln
Designations
Land Use
Description
General Plan Zoning General
Plan Zoning
1 APN 021-321-
091/0.53 acre
Agriculture/Timberland
- 80 Ac. Min.
F-B-X-AO 80
AC. MIN.
Open
Space
Open
Space
City-owned
property
located near
the southern
perimeter of
Auburn Ravine
Creek;
Contains City-
Sewer Lines
2 No APN No Land Use
Designation
No Zoning
Designation None None State Hwy 65
Right-of- Way;
Analysis
• City-initiated General Plan Amendment, Pre-zoning
and Pre-Annexation:
• Consistent with applicable General Plan policies
• Consistent with applicable Zoning standards
• Exempt from further environmental review under CEQA
• Categorical Exempt- CEQA Sections 15061(b)(3)(Common Sense Exemption) and 15319(a)(Annexations of Existing Facilities and Lots for Exempt Facilities)
5 Recommendation
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-007 deeming the
proposed project exempt from CEQA and approving
the General Plan Amendment and Pre-Annexation
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1076B approving Pre-Zoning
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