MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
August 27, 2024
OPEN SESSI
ON 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. CAL
L TO ORDER by Mayor Karleskint at 6:01 PM.
2. ROLL C
ALL: 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
Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director
Scott Boynton, Maintenance Services Manager
Keith Johnson, Police Captain
Vin Cay, City Engineer
Erin Frye, Economic Development & Communications
Kathryn Hunt, Director of Library Services
Veronica Rodriguez, Human Resources Director
Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
Vari
ous City employees, consultants, and members of the public were also present in person and via teleconference.
3. REPOR
T FROM CLOSED SESSION – Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, stated there is no reportable action.
4. PLEDG
E OF ALLEGIANCE – led by Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk.
5. AGE
NDA MODIFICATIONS – Staff requested Item 8F be pulled from the Consent Agenda and acted on after Item 9A and received Council consensus. Sean Scully, City Manager, stated Richard Pearl, City Treasurer, would provide an update at beginning of public comment on the Wings & Wheels event on August 24th and will show a brief video during City Manager Reports.
6. PRESENT
ATIONS
6.A Adopt PROCLAMATION 2024-06 recognizing Mike Lee’s retirement.
May
or Karleskint read aloud the proclamation and presented to Mike Lee. Mayor Karleskint received unanimous approval of the proclamation from City Council who then extended their congratulations and gratitude for everything Mr. Lee has done for the City and region. Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk, then asked Mr. Lee and Council to gather around for a group photo.
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6.B. New Life for an Old Dump.
Sean Scully, City Manager, gave a brief staff report. Laura Peters, former Nevada Irrigation District Board member and project proponent, made brief comments as did Mayor Karleskint.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
1.) Richard Pearl, a Lincoln resident, spoke about “Wings and Wheels” event scheduled for August 24
th at the Lincoln Airport.
Mayor Karleskint gave a brief statement on the City’s stance on the proposed project ‘The Gathering Inn Medical Respite Center’ (TGI).
2.) Deanna Carver, a Lincoln resident, voiced her concern with the graffiti and drug paraphernalia in alley behind Senior Apartments at 1655 3rd Street. She also expressed concern with the TGI project and safety of seniors and kids near this proposed facility.
3.) Mary Ybarra, a Lincoln resident, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project.
4.) Gail Hutscar, a Lincoln resident, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project.
5.) Cheryl Benavente, a Lincoln resident, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project.
6.) Robert Stevenson, a Lincoln resident, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project.
7.) Glen Bailey, a Lincoln resident, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project.
8.) Laurie Randleman, a Lincoln resident, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project.
9.) Fran Neves, a Lincoln resident, expressed concern with slow traffic near Oak Tree Lane but was appreciative the project was moving forward. She also spoke in concern that work on Oak Tree Lane would cause further water contamination from nearby Titan Missile site and asked if water was being tested.
10.) Whitney Eklund, a Lincoln resident and City of Lincoln Planning Commissioner, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project and her concern that the project did not have to go through same process as development which would allow City review and outreach.
11.) David Conn, a Lincoln resident, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project.
12.) Dennis Olsen, a Lincoln resident, stated his concern that a retaining wall separating Sun City Lincoln Hills and Joiner Parkway was not continued to his backyard.
13.) Melissa Leighton, a Lincoln resident, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project.
14.) Adam Kofod,a Lincoln resident, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project.
15.) Jameson Kaupanger, a Lincoln resident, stated he was also concerned about the TGI
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project but had reached out to them to gather facts and forwarded an email from them, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof.
16.) Lena Labosky, a Lincoln resident, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project.
17.) Danielle Barile, a Lincoln resident, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project.
Mayor Karleskint and City Council thanked everyone for their comments and expressed their concern with the proposed project.
18.) Paul Voss, a Lincoln resident, also spoke in opposition of the TGI project and City Council to request The Gathering Inn and seller of the property come to a future meeting for further public outreach.
Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, stated The Gathering Inn would be doing their own public outreach and also Council nor staff can compel the seller to come to a future meeting.
8. CONSENT
Mayor Karleskint stated Staff had requested Item 8F be pulled from consent to be acted on after public hearing Item 9a. He asked if any members of the City Council or staff would like to pull any other items from the consent agenda. Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident requested Item 8B be pulled from the consent agenda.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion of the remainder of the consent agenda. Councilmember Brown motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Brown- Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Joiner-Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, and Mayor Karleskint- Aye. The items approved were:
8.A Approval of Minutes of August 13, 2024 Regular City Council meeting.
8.C Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-166 authorizing the City Manager to approve a task order for construction management and inspection services for City encroachment permits with Coastland Civil Engineering, LLP (Coastland), in the amount not to exceed $149,850 for the 2024/25 fiscal year.
8.D Waive second reading and adopt by title only ORDINANCE 1081B adopting proposed amendments to Title 18 - Zoning of the Lincoln Municipal Code regarding permit expirations and time extensions, and determine that the ordinance is not considered a project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (Project).
8.E Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-167: (1) creating CIP 683 Energy Conservation Project, (2) approving a budget augmentation for Fund 1000 – General Fund of $11.05M for revenues and expenditures of CIP 683, and (3) ratify the approval of a professional services agreement with Raney Planning & Management, Inc up to $40,000.
8.G Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-170 authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreements with various vendors and encumber funds for authorized expenditures to provide ongoing and
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routine goods and/or services required for the City’s daily operations. In addition, this report includes several items which are Regulatory or utilities.
These items do not have contracts nor are they encumbered by a purchase order and therefore, are included to provide information to the Council and transparency to the public, all of the items are included in the approved FY 2024/25 budget.
8.H Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-171 accepting the Hoitt Area Water Distribution Rehabilitation Project (CIP 484) as complete and authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
Total construction cost of the Hoitt Area Water Distribution Rehabilitation Project is $3,150,753 from Fund 711 within CIP 484 of the Fiscal Year 2021/22 and Fiscal Year 2022/23 Capital Improvement Budget.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8.B Adopt RESOLUTION 2024 -165 authorizing issuance of responses to the Placer County Grand Jury (PCGJ) 2023-2024 reports titled “Review of the 2023 Water Rate Increase” (Rate Report) and “From Missiles to Meadows: Restoring Nature’s Balance” (TCE Report).
Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, asked about the over-collected water rates.
Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, stated that aspect was not included in the grand jury report and Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, directed Mr. Chapman to the City’s website utility rate information page.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion on the item.
Councilmember Joiner motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Joiner-Aye, Brown- Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, and Mayor Karleskint- Aye - RESOLUTION 2024 -165 authorizing issuance of responses to the Placer County Grand Jury (PCGJ) 2023-2024 reports titled “Review of the 2023 Water Rate Increase” (Rate Report) and “From Missiles to Meadows: Restoring Nature’s Balance” (TCE Report).
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A Conduct a Public Hearing; and (2) Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-173 approving the Vacation of the excess Roadway, Public Utility Easement and Temporary Construction Easements in Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1.
SP Mann, Senior Civil Engineer, gave a brief staff report. Mayor Karleskint opened and closed the public hearing at 7:26pm with no comments. Mayor Karleskint called for a motion on the item. Councilmember Joiner motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Brown- Aye, Joiner-Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, and Mayor Karleskint- Aye - Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-173 approving the Vacation of the excess Roadway, Public Utility Easement and Temporary
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Construction Easements in Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8.F (1) Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-168 setting aside a portion of city owned property for a Public Street and Highway, to be known as Shallus Boulevard as part of Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 Large Lot Final Map; and (2) Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-169 approving Public Roadway Improvement Plans for Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1; and approving the Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 Large Lot Final Map.
Mayor Karleskint asked if anyone had any comments related to Item 8F, hearing none he called for a motion on the item. Councilmember Joiner motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Joiner- Aye, Brown- Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, and Mayor Karleskint- Aye - RESOLUTION 2024-168 setting aside a portion of city owned property for a Public Street and Highway, to be known as Shallus Boulevard as part of Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 Large Lot Final Map and RESOLUTION 2024-169 approving Public Roadway Improvement Plans for Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1; and approving the Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 Large Lot Final Map.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.A Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-174 approving the plans and technical specifications, and authorizing staff to proceed with the bidding process for construction of the Library Cardboard Recycling Facility (CIP 618).
Sean Scully, City Manager, gave a brief staff report highlighting the plans for this project were designed in-house by Jacob Groeser, Associate Engineer. Mayor Karleskint opened the discussion to the public with the following comments:
1.) Fran Neves, a Lincoln resident, thanked Jacob for advancing the project and stated her concern with lack of parking at the library.
2.) Mary Nader, a Lincoln resident, asked if there would be security cameras to prevent illegal dumping and stated her concern with a Jeep parked on Flocchini Circle.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion. and City Council thanked everyone for their comments and expressed their concern with the proposed project.
Councilmember Joiner motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Brown- Aye, Joiner-Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, and Mayor Karleskint- Aye - RESOLUTION 2024-174 approving the plans and technical specifications, and authorizing staff to proceed with the bidding process for construction of the Library Cardboard Recycling Facility (CIP 618).
10.B Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-175 establishing an end date for the Utility Assistance Program of February 28, 2025, and making modifications to the program.
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Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, gave a brief staff report. Mayor Karleskint confirmed notification to affected customers would be included in future utility statements. Councilmember Andreatta thanked staff for program and made motion to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Brown- Aye, Joiner-Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, and Mayor Karleskint- Aye - RESOLUTION 2024-175 establishing an end date for the Utility Assistance Program of February 28, 2025, and making modifications to the program.
10.C Adopt RESOLUTION 2024 -176 adding a limited term staffing allocation of Purchasing Officer I in the Finance Department and authorizing a budget augmentation to Fund 6000.
Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, gave a brief staff report. Brief City Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Joiner made motion to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Joiner-Aye, Brown- Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, and Mayor Karleskint- Aye - RESOLUTION 2024 -176 adding a limited term staffing allocation of Purchasing Officer I in the Finance Department and authorizing a budget augmentation to Fund 6000.
10.D Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-177: 1) authorizing participation in the PARS Post- Employment Benefits Trust Program to be administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) and U.S. Bank, appointing the City Manager as the City’s Plan Administrator, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the documents to implement the Program and 2) authorizing a termination of the City’s participation in the Keenan (Other Post Employment Benefit) OPEB Section 115 Trust Program and transfer of OPEB Trust assets to the PARS OPEB Trust account upon establishment.
Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, gave a brief staff report. Brief City Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Brown made motion to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Joiner. By the following Vote (Approved): Brown- Aye, Joiner- Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, and Mayor Karleskint- Aye - RESOLUTION 2024-177: 1) authorizing participation in the PARS Post-Employment Benefits Trust Program to be administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) and U.S. Bank, appointing the City Manager as the City’s Plan Administrator, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the documents to implement the Program and 2) authorizing a termination of the City’s participation in the Keenan (Other Post Employment Benefit) OPEB Section 115 Trust Program and transfer of OPEB Trust assets to the PARS OPEB Trust account upon establishment.
10.E Adopt RESOLUTION 2024- 178 approving a lease agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with AT&T for a cell site and backup generation structure at McBean Park.
Sean Scully, City Manager, gave a brief staff report. A brief City Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Brown made motion to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Brown- Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Joiner-Aye,
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Lauritsen – Aye, and Mayor Karleskint - Aye - RESOLUTION 2024- 178 approving a lease agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with AT&T for a cell site and backup generation structure at McBean Park.
11. CI
TY MANAGER REPORTS
Sean S
cully, City Manager, gave his time for reports to City Treasurer, Richard Pearl, to give a video presentation of the Wheels & Wings event on August 24, 2024, video can be viewed https://cityoflincolnca.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/EQjMvmPYSuhAujjtq14e1jkBB0deEOyEmGntm1sBA YjRdQ?e=1xHx08 .
12. CO
UNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS
Ma
yor Karleskint asked for and received City Council consensus to bring back the City Council Code of Conduct for some minor updates.
13. C
OMMITTEE REPORTS
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Councilmember Joiner reported on the recent Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) where they discussed six county competition broken into two sub-committees elected and staff.
14. IN
FORMATION ITEMS
1.)
Councilmember Brown reported on Food Truck event that occurred during Council meeting.
15. M
ayor Karleskint adjourned the meeting at 8:04 pm.
Submitted by Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
From: [email protected] on behalf of Jamesson Kaupanger To: City Clerk
Subject: The Gathering Inn
Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 7:18:48 PM
Just wanted to forward the email I got from them:
Hello Jamesson,
Thanks so much for reaching out and expressing your concern. Your question regarding what happens to people when they leave our program is thoughtful. During their stay with us they work with a case manager who helps them remove barriers to homelessness and equips them to achieve sustainable housing. Last year, 83% of the guest 90
guests we served went to positive destinations, which include permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, emergency shelter, rehabilitation facility or skilled nursing. Of the remaining 17% only 5% went back to the hospital for the same issue. For those who do end up returning to a status of unsheltered, all efforts are made to develop a safety plan which includes a return to their area of origin. For example, if they were previously living in Auburn, they are transported to Auburn. We also work very closely with all outreach entities in the community and county, and collaborate with them on the very few discharges which are not to improved destinations.
It is our intent to preserve the neighborhood's character and take all measures to guarantee safety for the neighborhood.
Thank you again.
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