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CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
February 13, 2024
OPEN 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. CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Karleskint at 6:01 PM.
2. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
Paul Joiner
William Lauritsen
Mayor Dan Karleskint
Roll Call: 5 members present, O member absent, O members excused.
Staff members present: Sean Scully, City Manager
Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney
Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief
Matt Medill, Public Works Director
Veronica Rodriguez, Human Resources Director
Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
Christian Svensk, Community Development Director
Erin Frye, Economic Development & Public Information Officer Leslie Tetley Jodrey, Deputy City Clerk
Vin Cay, City Engineer
Mikaela Noble, Assistant Planner
Various City employees, consultants, and members of the public were also present in person and via teleconference.
3. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - No reportable action.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Mary Nader, a Lincoln resident.
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS - None.
6. PRESENTATIONS- None
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
1.)Fran Neves, a Lincoln resident, thanked Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk and Councilmember Joiner for accommodating Ms. Neves' audio issues at the January 27th Council meeting.
2.)Julie Gilchrist, a Lincoln resident, asked the City to reconsider policy and procedures regarding City code enforcement.
3.)Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, distributed a flyer, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof, and invited the City Council and staff to attend the upcoming Touch of Understanding which will be held at Foskett Ranch Elementary on February 22, 2024 to bring awareness to people with disabilities.
4.)Dawn Veltre, a Lincoln resident and the Gateway neighbor HOA president, gave an update on neighborhood parking and thanked the City Attorney and staff for implementing new parking 600 Sixth Street• I inrnln, CA 9'i648 • '"'"'·<'1.lincoln.ca.u, • 916-4�4-2400 P
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signs and the continued support of cleaning up the area and continual enforcement of the 10x10 campsites.
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ayor Karleskint asked the City Attorney to respond to the homeless 10x10 campsites and the code enforcement policy request made by Ms. Gilchrist.
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ristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, responded stating that due to the weather, the adopt a creek and code enforcement team were not able to get to the Auburn Ravine area. Additionally, due to litigation, the City Attorney was not able to respond to code enforcements comments made by Ms.
Gilchrist.
8. CO
NSENT
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yor Karleskint asked if any members of the City Council or staff would like to pull any items from the consent agenda.
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earing none, he called for a motion. Councilmember Andretta motioned approval of the consent agenda items and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Joiner. By the following Vote (Approved):, Andretta – Aye, Joiner- Aye, Brown -Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye. The items approved were:
8 .A. Approval of Minutes of January 23, 2024 Regular City Council meeting. 8 .B. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-019 approving the Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energy.
8 .C. Waive the second reading and adopt, 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 E
nvironmental Quality Action (CEQA).
8 .D. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-020 authorizing the City Manager to execute a new Lease Agreement with E-Tech Testing Services, Inc. for a five-year term, with two optional five-year lease extensions, in the amount of $7,061 per year (with a biennial escalation) to use a site located on the west side of the Lincoln Regional Airport to conduct vehicle / barrier crash tests. 8 .E. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-021 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. in the amount of $210,965 for professional engineering services for the East Joiner Parkway Pump Station Improvements (CIP 478).
The project is funded by $1,823,205 from Fund 721 and Fund 725 as part of CIP 478 East Joiner Parkway Pump Station Improvements Project in the Fiscal Year 2023/25 Capital Improvement Budget.
8. F. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-022 approving the Camera Policy. 8 .G. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-023 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for construction with CNW Construction, Inc. for $627,000 and authorize the City Engineer to approve c
hange orders up to $125,400 for the Police Department IT Room Expansion Project.
The project is funded by $840,290 from Fund 241 as part of CIP 622 Police Department IT Room Expansion in the FY 2023/25 Capital Improvement budget.
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8.H. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-024 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for professional services with AP Triton for a Fire Standards of Cover and Police Staffing Assessment and Organizational Analysis Professional Services Contract and authorize a budget augmentation i
n the amount of $127,156 from the unencumbered balance from the Development Services Fund (
Fund 248).
8 .I. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-025 approving the Lincoln Police Department record retention guidelines.
8. J. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-026 authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit an application to the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to fund 1 police traffic motorcycle and obtain all equipment necessary to conduct safe and effective t
raffic enforcement with the goal of reducing and combating traffic related incidents, injuries, and deat
hs related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to include cannabis. 8 .K. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-027 accepting Aitken Park Phase 3 Project, CIP 461, as complete, and authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
Total construction cost of the Aitken Park Phase 3 Project is $2,176,422 from Fund 246 and Fund 874 w
ithin CIP 461 of the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Budget.
8. L. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-028 accepting the City Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, CIP 608 as complete, and authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
Total construction cost of the City Parking Lot Resurfacing Project is $308,199 from Fund 244, 245, and 620 within CIP 608 of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Budget. 8 .M. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-029 authorizing the City Manager to:
• Execute a contract for services with Centricity GIS, LLC. for implementation, configuration, and training of Cityworks Asset Management System for a total amount not to exceed amount of $217,062 which includes a 15 percent contingency; and
• Execute a separate 5-year Contract for Services with an option of two 5-year extensions wit h
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zteca Systems, LLC – Cityworks, Asset Management System software for a total amount not- to-exceed amount of $482,478 which includes a 10 percent contingency. The implementation contract with Centricity GIS, LLC will be funded by the budgeted capital improvement project (CIP) and the associated maintenance/renewal/hosting software as a service (SaaS) fees will be budgeted annually from multiple funds as shown in the fiscal impact statement.
9. P
UBLIC HEARINGS
9 .A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and Waive the first reading and introduce by title only ORDINANCE 1077B an ordinance of the City of Lincoln amending Chapter 10.08 transferring authority from the Traffic & Safety Engineer (defined as the Chief of Police) to the City Engineer (or their designees); and Determine that this amendment is not a project under Section 15378 (
Project) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
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ean Scully, City Manager, stated the amendment to the ordinance is simply to transfer authority from the Chief Safety Officer, currently the Police Chief, to the City Engineer as the City Engineer and engineering staff would ensure the correct designs and solutions were executed. City Council has the authority to overrule any decisions made by either the City Engineer or the City Manager.
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Vin Cay, City Engineer, stated that the Engineer team has the appropriate authority to ensure that the City maintains design immunity defense due to State laws.
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ouncilmember Andretta gave kudos to City staff for amending the ordinance and stated her appreciation for continued collaboration with the Chief of Public Safety.
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ayor Karleskint opened the public hearing at 6:27 pm with the following comments:
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att Medill, Public Works Director, asked to speak on creating staff public safety workshop that would address, education, enforcement and engineering solutions.
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ayor Karleskint closed the public hearing at 6:29 pm.
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ity staff and Councilmember discussion ensued.
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ouncilmember Joiner motioned approval of ORDINANCE 1077B and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Joiner – Aye, Brown- Aye, Andretta -Aye, Lauritsen – Aye,and Mayor Karleskint.
9 .B. Conduct a Public Hearing; and Waive the first reading and introduce by title only ORDINANCE 1078B adopting proposed amendments to Title 18 – Zoning to allow tattoo parlors and/or body piercing establishment as a permitted use within the Commercial District (C), remove t
he 400-foot separation requirement from existing residential uses, churches and schools, and det
ermine that the Tattoo Parlors item is not a project under Section 15378 (Project) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. The proposed amendments will include am
endments to subsection 18.22.020 – Uses permitted within a building and 18.22.030 – Conditional uses.
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ikaela Noble, Assistant City Planner with the Community Development Department, gave a brief staff report and powerpoint presentation, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof.
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ayor Karleskint asked if Council had any questions.
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ouncilmember Andretta, asked if tattoo parlors still require a conditional use permit (CUP)? Mikaela Noble, Assistant City Planner, stated that tattoo parlors would not require a conditional use permit as long as the business resides in a commercial district.
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ouncilmember discussion ensued.
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ayor Karleskint opened the public hearing at 6:38 pm with the following comments:
1. ) Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, stated society’s view on tattoos has changed and now they are seen as an expression of art.
2.) Mary Nader, a Lincoln resident, asked if the body piercing age restriction had changed.
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ikaela Noble, Assistant City Planner, stated that you must be at least 18 years of age to receive a tattoo and permanent cosmetics.
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ayor Karleskint closed the public hearing at 6:41pm
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Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval of ORDINANCE 1078B and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Joiner. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Joiner - Aye, Brown- Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, Joiner – Aye and Mayor Karleskint. 10 . GENERAL BUSINESS
10. A. Discussion and Action - Amending the Resolution of Censure of Councilmember William Lauritsen and nominate/select Vice Mayor.
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ayor Karleskint briefed staff and City Council, stating that there will be two actions that result from the discussion, where a motion will be put forward, the resulting actions are as follows:
1.) Review and possibly amend Resolution 2022 -113, speci fically, section 3, amended resolution made a part of these minutes by a mention thereof, by adding a sentence that states , “Councilmember William Lauritsen is hereby removed from all City and regional committees and commissions, and further shall he not be permitted to serve in any office of the Council, including but not limited to Mayor or Vice Mayor, to be replaced by Councilmembers in good standing for the balance of his term of office.”
2.) Appoint a Vice Mayor for the remainder of 2024 and discuss the rotation of the Mayor and Vice Mayor for upcoming years.
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ouncilmember discussion ensued regarding the amendment and Councilmember Lauritsen recused himself and left the building at 6:50pm.
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ilmember Joiner suggested the Vice Mayor rotation continue just skipping Councilmember Lauritsen so Councilmember Andreatta would be Vice Mayor and next year when she rotates into Mayor then Councilmember Brown would become Vice Mayor.
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yor Karleskint opened public comment:
1. ) Lena Lebowski, a Lincoln resident, spoke in agreement to continue the censure of Councilmember Lauritsen.
2.) Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, suggested the Council address code of conduct.
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ayor Karleskint read the amendment and asked for a motion on the amended resolution and mayor rotation. Councilmember Brown motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Brown- Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Joiner - Aye, Mayor Karleskint- Aye and Lauritsen – Recused.
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ITY MANAGER REPORTS
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ean Scully, City Manager reported out on the following topics:
1.) Introduced Erin Frye, the City’s new communications and economic development specialist, and stated she dove in feet and head first, already identified key projects.
2.) On March 5th and 7th, there will be a Council code of conduct workshop to set a standard methodology to address issues.
3.) On February 21, 2024, Western Placer Unified School District and the City of Lincoln will conduct a workshop to discuss joint use school/park project in Village 7 and a discussion on joint SWAT with Rocklin and Roseville.
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4.) Concerns surrounding the elimination of phone land lines in Twelve Bridges & Sun City neighborhoods.
5.) T-Hanger RFP has been approved by the Airport committee and will be brought forward to the City Council in an upcoming meeting.
6.) Finance will provide an update on the audit, the quarterly budget, and a presentation on remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund allocations.
7.) In an upcoming City Council meeting City staff will give a presentation on business taxes.
12. COUNCI
L INITIATED BUSINESS – none.
13. CO
MMITTEE REPORTS
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Councilmember Joiner: Attended the SACOG meeting to discuss the approved framework for regional funding. Additionally, he attended the PTCPA regional conference to discuss artificial intelligence on transit buses and a discussion on roadway fees in including possible toll-ways.
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Councilmember Andreatta: Attended the Placer County Air Pollution meeting to discuss additional fees that can affect local industries. The City and the County will draft a plan to bring forward for approval.
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Mayor Karleskint: Attended a local speech contest addressing artificial intelligence and the use of Chat GPT.
15. INF
ORMATION ITEMS – None
16. ADJ
OURNMENT- adjourned by Mayor Karleskint at 7:46 p.m.
Submitted by Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk