MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
February 27, 2024
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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 Mayor Karleskint at 6:00 PM.
2. R
OLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
Paul Joiner
William Lauritsen
Mayor Dan Karleskint
Roll Call: 5 members present, 0 member absent, 0 members excused.
Staff members present: Sean Scully, City Manager
Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney
Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief
Jennifer Brown, Chief Innovation & Technology Officer
Vin Cay, City Engineer
Araceli Cazarez, Engineering Manager
Erin Frye, Economic Development & Communications
Specialist
Kathryn Hunt, Library Director
Matt Medill, Public Works Director
G
wen Scanlon, City Clerk
Leslie Tetley Jodrey, Deputy City Clerk
Nita Wracker, Finance Director
V
arious City employees, consultants, and members of the public were also present in person and via teleconference.
3. R
EPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION – No reportable action.
4. PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Led by Councilmember Lauristen.
5. A
GENDA MODIFICATIONS – None.
6. PR
ESENTATIONS-
6 .A. Receive and file a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Finance R
eport.
Nit
a Wracker, Finance Director, gave an overview of the annual finance report made a part of these minutes by a mention thereof and then introduced Erica Pastor, who provided an in depth report out on the audits purpose, which includes providing financial statement users with an independent opinion on whether the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP).
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ayor Karleskint and City Council thanked Nita Wracker, Finance Director and her team for a job
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well done. Nita Wracker, Finance Director, highlighted the work of Janelle Schneider, Principal Accountant, who assisted with the audit.
Hearing no further comment from City Council or City staff, Mayor Karleskint, if anyone from the public would like to comment.
Richard Pearl, City Treasure and Chair of the Fiscal Investment and Oversite Committee, joined council in expressing kudos to the finance team.
Kris Knutson, a Lincoln resident, gave kudos for city staff’s efforts.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
1.) Debbie Gilchrist, a Lincoln resident, spoke in regards to the retaining wall constructed at her family’s home and referenced a February 26, 2024 comment letter made a part of these minutes by mention thereof.
2.) Julie Gilchrist, a Lincoln resident, spoke in regards to the retaining wall constructed at her family’s home.
8. CONSENT
Mayor Karleskint asked if any members of the City Council or staff would like to pull any items from the consent agenda.
Councilmember Andretta requested to pull item 8F from the consent agenda and Thomas Mrizek, a Lincoln resident asked to pull item 8.C.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion for the remainder of the consent agenda. Councilmember Brown motioned approval of the consent agenda items and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Joiner. By the following Vote (Approved):, Brown – Aye, Joiner- Aye, Andretta -Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye. The items approved were:
8.A. Approval of Minutes of February 13, 2024 Regular City Council meeting.
8.B. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-030 revising the time of parking restrictions on the southside of Gateway Drive to prohibit parking between the hours of 10:00PM and 6:00AM.
8.D. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-032 approving Addendum No. 2 to the Lincoln Crossing Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report for the implementation of the Henry Rood Park Project (Project) and determining that an Addendum is the appropriate level of documentation to satisfy the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), based on the determination that the Project would result in similar effects to those analyzed in the Lincoln Crossing Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, as amended, with similar uses as those which were originally proposed, and that the project would not result in any new significant effects.
8.E. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-033 authorizing the execution of a License Agreement for Use of Real Property between the City and Western Placer Unified School District (“WPUSD”) to allow for the placement of large cardboard recycling bins on a vacant piece of property near the parking lot
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of the Lincoln Public Library and owned by WPUSD so as to alleviate parking congestion.
8.F. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-034 extending the Utility Assistance Program for a further six months, ending September 30, 2024.
8.G. Waive the second reading and adopt 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.
8.H. Waive second reading and adopt 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) and remove the 400-foot separation requirement from existing residential uses, churches and schools, and determine 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 amendments to subsections 18.22.020 – Uses permitted within a building and 18.22.030 – Conditional uses to Title 18 – Zoning.
8.I. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-035 authorizing a budget augmentation for a new Fire Station Alerting System at each fire station, by augmenting Capital Improvement Project #T241 in the amount of an additional $55,000 for FY 2023-24; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with US Digital Designs / Honeywell in the amount of $300,584, which includes a 10% contingency of $27,326.
Funding for maintenance/service of this system into the future will be included in subsequent Fire Department operating budgets.
8.J. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-036 authorizing the allocation of $79,426 from the unencumbered balance of Fund 245 to CIP 639 Foskett Park ($20,302), CIP 640 Machado Park ($32,934) and CIP 641 Sheffield Park ($26,190), authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract amendment with FlexGround LLC in the amount of $132,597 for CIP 639 Foskett Park, $127,499 for CIP 640 Machado Park and $113,744 for CIP 641 Sheffield Park.
The fiscal impact would be to the unencumbered fund balance of Fund 245. The current unencumbered fund balance of Fund 245 is $566,662.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
8.C. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-031 authorizing the City Engineer to install stop signs on Havenwood Drive at the intersection with Palo Verde Way and on Costa Lane at the intersection with Havenwood Drive to improve pedestrian safety near the community park.
1.) Thomas Mrizek, a Lincoln resident, asked to pull the item to express appreciation for the sense of urgency from City staff to install stop signs.
Councilmember Andretta motioned approval of item
RESOLUTION 2024-031 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.
8.F Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-034 extending the Utility Assistance Program for a further six months, ending September 30, 2024.
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Councilmember Andretta, asked to pull the item as she wanted an update on the progress of the program.
Nita Wracker, Finance Director, stated that 533 account holders have signed up for the low-income residential utility program. Finance would like to extend the program by 6 months, as there are adequate funds to support the program. Based on the current number of participants and the amount of assistance funding remaining, staff is recommending City Council extend the program for an additional six months past the current end date, leading to a new end date of September 30, 2024
Mayor Karleskint asked if the number of applicants has tapered off since the program’s inception.
Mayor Karleskint opened the discussion to the public with the following comment:
1.) Kris Knutson, Lincoln Community Foundation President, asked what the cost of the program was to the City each month.
Nita Wracker gave a brief overview of the program.
Hearing no further comment from Council or the public, Mayor Karleskint asked for a motion.
Councilmember Andretta motioned approval of item RESOLUTION 2024-034 and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Andretta – Aye, Brown - Aye, Joiner- Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.A. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-037 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement for Airport Hangar Development of Aircraft Storage Hangars with Executive Hangars of Lincoln, LLC a veteran owned and operated company.
Sean Scully, City Manager, stated that the Airport Committee voted in February to bring this proposal to City Council as there is an imminent need for additional hangers at the Airport. Over 150 parties have expressed interest in housing their planes, which would then drive fuel sale revenue for the City. Ed Barr, with Executive Hangars of Lincoln, LLC, upon Council’s approval, will be completing the project within a 10-month timespan. Sean Scully, City Manager, invited Mr.
Barr to come forward to speak on the item.
Ed Barr, owner of Executive Hangars of Lincoln, expressed excitement for the project and is looking forward to the partnership with the City of Lincoln.
Mayor Karleskint asked if any additional comments from the public.
1.) Branden Culp, a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) spoke in favor of the project, thanked the City Manager, city staff and Ed Barr for their support.
2.) Debbie Gilchrist, a Lincoln resident, expressed concern with additional airport noise and asked how many hangars will be built.
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Councilmembers expressed excitement and support of the project, stating that the Airport is finally getting a much-needed boost.
Sean Scully, City Manager, reiterated that the number of hangers built will be 150 and that airport noise will be minimal. Mayor Karleskint stated the airport is a diamond in the rough and is in full support of the Airport Committee’s proposal to move the RFP forward. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint, asked for a motion.
Councilmember Joiner motioned approval of item RESOLUTION 2024-037 and the motion was seconded by Mayor Karleskint. By the following Vote (Approved): Joiner- Aye, Mayor Karleskint- Aye, Andretta – Aye, Brown -Aye, Lauritsen – Aye.
10.B. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-038 approving the Biennium Budget Amendments.
Nita Wracker, Finance Director stated that the purpose of this report is to present adjustments to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 revenues and expenses which were initially adopted by Resolution 2023-121 on June 27, 2023 as part of the approved 2023-2025 Biennium Budget.
Mayor Karleskint asked Council if they had any questions or comments.
Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the due diligence, transparency and thorough report.
Mayor Karleskint asked if there were any comments from the public.
1.) Debbie Gilchrist, a Lincoln resident, asked if there will be future utility rate increases.
Nita Wracker, Finance Director, stated that the next increase will be incremental, minimum vs. the latest rate increase.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint, asked for a motion.
Councilmember Joiner motioned approval of item RESOLUTION 2024-038 and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Joiner- Aye, Andretta – Aye, Brown -Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye.
10.C. Receive a report on the utilization of the funds received by the City from the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA), discuss the use of remaining funds.
Sean Scully, City Manager, stated the Council approved providing grants to local businesses and non-profit organizations such as the Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center, KidsFirst and the Lincoln Community Foundation.
Staff is seeking direction from City Council on how to expend the remaining unrestricted Standard Allowance Funds of $3,000,000 and restricted ARPA funds of $1,500,000. Sean Scully, City Manager, introduced Gary MacDonald from the Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center; Debbie Gabelich from KidsFirst; and Kris Knutson, from the Lincoln Community Foundation who each spoke on how each non-profit utilized the funds and the need for additional funding.
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Councilmember discussion ensued and it was determined a workshop will need be scheduled to discuss further.
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ouncilmember Joiner left the room at 7:30 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Councilmember Andreatta left the room at 7:35 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Councilmember Lauritsen left the room at 7:37 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
11. C
ITY MANAGER REPORTS
S
ean Scully, City Manager reported out on the following topics:
1. ) At a future meeting, the City Manager, will bring forth a discussion pertaining to a ballot measure that could have serious implications on future public safety funding.
2.) On February 28th, the California’s Highway Patrol program, Every 15 minutes, will be held at Lincoln High School.
3.) Scheduled remediation advisory board meeting for the Titan Missile Site will be held at City Hall in March.
12. CO
UNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS – None.
13. C
OMMITTEE REPORTS
1. ) Councilmember Joiner:
a. A
ttended the Economic Development Committee meeting on February 14thwhereBarry Broome, the President & CEO of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) spoke about efforts to attract, grow and scale new businesses in Lincoln and in South Placer.
2. ) Councilmember Andreatta:
a. Attended the Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) meeting in w
hich they have begun the interview process for a new General Manager.
3. ) Councilmember Lauritsen: Attended a naturalization ceremony in Sacramento where his wife Ana received her citizenship.
15. INFORMATION ITEMS – None
16. ADJOURNMENT- adjourned by Mayor Karleskint at 8:29 p.m.
Submitted by Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk