MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
March 12, 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.
1. C
ALL TO ORDER by Mayor Karleskint at 6:01 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
Kathryn Hunt, Library Director
Leslie Tetley Jodrey, Deputy City Clerk
Matt Medill, Public Works Director
Efren Sanchez, Senior Planner
Gwen Scanlon, 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 Kathryn Hunt, Library Director.
5. A
GENDA MODIFICATIONS – Sean Scully, City Manager, asked to pull item 8.E.
Councilmember Lauritsen asked to pull item 8.B and Bryon Chapman, a Lincoln resident asked to p
ull item 8.C.
6. PR
ESENTATIONS-
6 .A. Friends of Lincoln Library (FOLL) presentation of check and program update.
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he President of the Friends of Lincoln Library (FOLL), Teresa Lai Stainslaw, gave a presentation as well provided the 2023 annual report, made a part of these minutes by a mention thereof.
Highlights included new programs, fundraisers and partnerships with the Lighthouse Resource Center and expanding the library’s collection. Additionally, the Library is always looking to grow their membership and encouraged Lincoln residents to get involved.
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he Friends of the Lincoln Library presented a $8,000 check to Kathryn Hunt, Library Director to
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be used for staff time for the Mother Goose on the Loose program, Family Movie Night and funds to benefit the Zip Book program.
6.B Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings Project
Matthew Medill, Public Works Director, introduced Jessica Ritter, Taylor Boyle and Eddie Johnson from SitelogIQ who presented a proposal to provide cost saving measures through the use of solar at multiple locations throughout the City. The Government Relations Coordinator, Jessica Ritter, provided a visual sample of solar placement at the corporation yard, the Lincoln Police Department, City Hall parking lot, McBean Pickleball courts, Community Center Parking lot and a RES-BCT area at the Airport.
Mayor Karleskint asked Council and staff if they have any comments or questions. Councilmember discussion ensued.
Hearing no further comment, Matt Medill, Public Works Director, stated, his team, along with the IT department will collaborate with the Finance team to determine next steps and will provide Council with an update at a future Council meeting.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
1.) Debbie Gilchrist, a Lincoln resident, expressed concern regarding the appeal process for code violations and citations.
2.) Julie Gilchrist, a Lincoln resident, expressed concerns with engineering issues pertaining to her daughter in -laws retaining wall.
8. CONSENT
Mayor Karleskint asked if any members of the City Council or staff would like to pull any items from the consent agenda.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion of the remainder of the consent agenda. Councilmember Joiner motioned approval of the consent agenda items 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. The items approved were:
8.A
. Approval of Minutes of February 21, 2024 Special Work Session and February 27, 2024 Regular City Council meetings.
8.D. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-041 authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order for $410,000 to procure a Skeeter Type 5 Wildland Fire Engine.
8.F. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-043 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Order with West Yost in the amount of $295,740 for the Water Master Plan Update.
This Water Master Plan Update is funded by $150,000 from Fund 710-Water Enterprise Fund in Engineering’s operational 2023/25 Biennium budget and a budget augmentation is necessary to proceed with the contract execution.
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8.G. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-044 authorizing the City Manager to grant a Sewer Access Easement to South Placer Municipal Utility District and an Emergency Vehicle Access Easement to Placer County for the benefit of the Sierra College Partners’ Project.
The granting of the Sewer Access Easement to SPMUD and the EVA Easement has no fiscal impact.
8.H. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-045 accepting the Lincoln Boulevard Phase 3 UPRR Crossing Project, CIP 354, as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
The total construction cost of the project is $2,768,118 from Funds 221- Streets/Gas Tax, Fund 298 Federal Grants Other, Fund 711 – Water Capital Replacement, and Fund 721 – Wastewater – Cap Replacement for the fiscal year 2020/21.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
8.B. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-039 approving the City of Lincoln Public Official Appointments in compliance with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) regulation 18702.5 and posting of Form 806.
Councilmember Lauritsen asked to pull the item as he is opposed to the resolution.
Mayor Karleskint asked if any members of the Council or the public wished to speak on the item.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion of RESOLUTION 2024-039.
Councilmember Andretta motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Andretta -Aye, Brown – Aye, Joiner- Aye, Lauritsen – Nay and Mayor Karleskint- Aye.
8.C. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-040 accepting CIP 634: McBean Pickleball Courts Project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
Bryon Chapman, a Lincoln resident, asked to pull the item , as he wanted information on the project timeline. Sean Scully, City Manager, stated that project began in the Spring of 2023.
Councilmember Joiner left the dais at 6:49 p.m. and returned at 6:51 p.m.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion of RESOLUTION 2024- 040 Councilmember Andretta motioned approval 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.
8.E. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-042 accepting a donation of a Trunarc handheld narcotics analyzer, donated by the Lincoln Public Safety Foundation for Police Department Use.
Chief Public Safety Officer, Matt Alves, asked to pull the item, as he wanted to shine a spotlight on the donation, as this item was donated to the police department from the Lincoln Public Safety foundation. The Lincoln Police Department does not possess equipment to allow officers to safely test narcotics in the field. In fact, department policy prohibits staff from field testing narcotic due to
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the emergence of fentanyl and its associated risk of exposure. To fill this void and to allow for safe field testing, the Lincoln Public Safety Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, raised funds and purchased a Trunarc handheld narcotics analyzer and desired to donate the item to the Lincoln Police Department.
Councilmembers thanked the Lincoln Public Safety Foundation members and Chief Alves for their efforts and expressed gratitude to the residents of the City of Lincoln for supporting the foundation through attendance at the inaugural bingo night held in January.
1.) Kris Knutson, a Lincoln resident, and a member of the Lincoln Public Safety Foundation, thanked Chief Alves for the foresight in creating the foundation.
Sean Scully, City Manager, added that it is important to note that there hasn’t been a more difficult time in our history to sign up to be a police officer, so it’s a statement that our community supports our police department.
Mayor Karlenskint echoed the City Managers statement, stating that its important to keep Lincoln, Lincoln, and that spirt lives on in the community’s commitment to support our police department.
Mayor Karleskint asked if anyone from the public would like to speak on this item.
1.) Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, wanted to express kudos for the foundation’s efforts.
2.) Fran Neves, a Lincoln resident, wanted to remind Council to take a picture.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion.
Councilmember Andretta motioned approval of
RESOLUTION 2024-042 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.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A
. CONTINUED DATE CERTAIN TO APRIL 9, 2024 - Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Energy Services Master Agreement and Operations and Maintenance Agreement with SitelogIQ for the implementation of facility improvements, energy conservation, energy generation, and/or energy management services. (Matthew Medill)
10. GENERAL BUSINES
10.A (1) Determine that the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report is not a project under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; (2) Review and accept the 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR); and (3) Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-046 authorizing staff to file the report with the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Efren Sanchez, Senior Planner, provided a presentation, made a part of these minutes by a mention thereof, on the background of the annual receive and file report, which is required to monitor the progress of the city's implementation of the general plan.
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Mayor Karleskint asked if anyone from the public would like to speak on this item.
1.) Debbie Gilchrist, a Lincoln resident, asked for clarification on the number of residents included in the presentation.
Efren Sanchez, Sr. Planner, stated that the number of residents is 132,000 or the year 2050 whichever is reached first.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion.
Councilmember Brown motioned approval of
RESOLUTION 2024-046 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.
10.B. Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-047 adopting the recommendations to improve public parking resources for Lincoln's historic downtown district as formulated and recommended by the Economic Development Committee.
Sean Scully, City Manager, introduced Erin Frye, the Economic Development and Communication Specialist, who, in partnership with the Economic Development Committee (EDC) , along with students from UC Davis, analyzed parking needs in the downtown area which included analysis on current parking spaces, additional capacity, an online parking map, communications campaigns, and existing parking enforcement and optimization.
Councilmember Andretta and Councilmember Joiner, both sit on the Economic Development Committee, and stated that the recommendation brought forward from the committee was well thought out and included actionable items to bring forward. Additionally, bringing forth an information campaign will assist in marketing the downtown area.
Mayor Karleskint asked if the presentation provided by the UC Davis students could be added to the Economic Development website.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion.
Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval of RESOLUTION 2024-047 and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Brown -Aye, Lauritsen – Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye.
11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Sean Scully, City Manager reported out on the following topics:
1.) Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on March 6th featured two possible exciting ventures for the City which include a BMX track near the Foskett Ranch Dog Park and an introduction to the National Fitness Campaign program which features an outdoor work out area open to the public.
Councilmember Andreatta asked for an update on the possible new skate park location at the Community Center Park at the corner of Joiner and First Street, near Creekside Oaks Elementary.
Vin Cay, City Engineer stated that his team will begin to pick up the item and build out a project to move forward.
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2.) In the next couple of weeks, we will be circulating branding packages for the City of Lincoln.
3.) At the March 26th City Council meeting, we will bring forth ideas on the concept of parklets for outdoor dining.
12. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS
1.) Councilmember Andreatta inquired about dates for the next Council workshop to discuss the remaining ARPA funds.
Sean Scully, City Manager, responded stating the workshop will be scheduled for the end of the month.
Mayor Karleskint asked if any members of the City Council would like to add an item to a future Council agenda.
Councilmember Joiner stated he received an email from a concerned resident asking to review a safe route concept from Carlin Coppin to Glen Edwards Middle school, as kids are crossing a major road, Lincoln Boulevard.
Sean Scully, City Manager, stated that CalTrans used to have a program called “Safe Routes to School” in past years, but it was folded into other transportation programs; however, the City is actively involved in sourcing grants and State programs to address and provide solutions for pedestrian safety.
Vin Cay, City Engineer, stated that he and his team will look into solutions to address safe routes, as there is a need to slow down traffic through the downtown area.
Mayor Karleskint asked for an update on the downtown revaluation project Green Means Go.
Efren Sanchez, Senior Planner, stated that the committee is reviewing the proposals and will provide an update at the next meeting.
13. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.) Councilmember Joiner: Attended the PCTPA meeting in which they discussed considering the proposed Placer County Housing Element Rezone Project and the Unmet Transit Needs Assessment as well the SACOG meeting where the transportation committee brought up to spend new board members and as well discussed the need to update the blueprint. Lastly, PTCPA negotiated a new MOU with SACOG.
2.) Councilmember Andreatta: Attended the Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) meeting. The board is moving forward with hiring a General Manager.
3.) Councilmember Brown: Attended the March 6
th Parks and Rec meeting where they
reviewed the Bella Breeze Park Concepts, reviewed proposals for a BMX track and heard a presentation on the National Fitness Campaign outdoor workout facilities.
4.) Mayor Karleskint: Attended the Pioneer Energy Committee where they reviewed budgetary items and a project to look into implement microgrids in new housing developments Pa
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15. INF
ORMATION ITEMS
1.)
Councilmember Andreatta was featured in the latest issue of Comstock’s magazine featuring women in leadership.
16. ADJ
OURNMENT- adjourned by Mayor Karleskint at 7:58pm
Submitted by Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk