MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
September 10, 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. CA
LL TO ORDER by Mayor Karleskint at 6:02 PM.
2. RO
LL 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
Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director
Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief
Jennifer Brown, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Vin Cay, City Engineer
Erin Frye, Economic Development & Communications
Matt Medill, Public Works Director
Veronica Rodriguez, Human Resources Director
Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
Christian Svensk, Community Development Director
Var
ious City employees, consultants, and members of the public were also present in person and via teleconference.
3. REPO
RT FROM CLOSED SESSION – Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, reported City Council discussed several avenues of redress in regards to one pending litigation item related to The Gathering Inn during closed session. Council gave unanimous direction to pursue and file litigation. Because of that action, there will be limitations on what they are able to communicate during litigation but Council has committed that as soon as documents are made public Staff will post those on the City’s website.
4. PLED
GE OF ALLEGIANCE – led by Councilmember Ben Brown.
5. AG
ENDA MODIFICATIONS – Sean Scully, City Manager, stated he would have a brief introduction to Item 8D before action on the Consent Agenda. Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, stated Staff had technical difficulties uploading Resolution 2024-188, Item 10D, so copies of the correct document are available at front for public and on dais for Council, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof.
6. PRESEN
TATIONS
6.A Adopt PROCLAMATION 2024-04 declaring September to be National Service Dog Month.
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Mayor Karleskint read aloud the proclamation. Councilmember Joiner motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta – Unanimously approved.
6.B Salt Mine Shower Project update.
Pastor Eric Long, Salt Mine Church, gave a brief update and shared a brief video.
6.C Economic Development Committee Annual Report.
Joann Hilton, Chair of the Economic Development Committee, presented the Committee’s annual report.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
1.) Luis Ortiz, a Lincoln resident, stated his concern that the McBean Park Pavilion & Gun Range historic roof tiles were being replaced with asphalt tiles and also with the cars speeding in his neighborhood.
2.) Keith Estes, Chairman of The Gathering Inn (TGI) Board, spoke to reinforce TGI’s public/ private commitment to City officials in hopes of coming to an agreement that addresses the City’s concerns about TGI’S proposed Medical Respite Facility on 3 rd Street. He requested the
dialogue with the City continue to protect the health and safety of the neighborhood and address the concerns of the public. Mr. Estes further stated TGI had also met with WPUSD to address their concerns as well. He explained TGI’s plans for a program that would provide a place for unhoused, mostly senior citizens, to recuperate from medical procedures under medical supervision much like previous facility at same location. Difference is that they are not free to come and go and make it clear that this isn’t a shelter and is committed to come to an agreement with the City and once that is done would meet with the public.
3.) Fran Neves, a Lincoln resident, stated her concern with lack of parking at the Twelve Bridges Library and requested the recycling bins currently in that parking lot be moved and also stated it was amazing how much work had been done on Highway 193/McBean Park Drive.
4.) Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, thanked the City for the proclamation recognizing service dogs and encouraged public to ask to pet service animals.
8. CONSENT
Sean Scully, City Manager, stated he wanted to highlight the work done by Planning Commissioner Eric Johnson and Recreation Manager Doug Brown in their efforts to get a physical fitness grant discussed in Item 8D.
Paul Joiner exited Council Chambers at 6:46pm and returned to the dais at 6:47pm.
Mayor Karleskint asked if any members of the City Council, public or staff would like to pull any items from the consent agenda. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion of approval for the consent agenda. 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. The items
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approved were:
8.A Approval of Minutes of August 27, 2024 Regular City Council meeting.
8.B Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-179 approving plans and technical specifications and authorize staff to proceed with the bidding process for construction of East Joiner Parkway Pump Station Improvements, Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 478.
The Construction of this project is funded by $1,612,240 from Fund 7250 as part of CIP 478 East Joiner Parkway Pump Station Improvements in the FY 2023/25 Capital Improvement Budget.
8.C Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-180 authorizing the City Manager to execute four (4) On-Bill Financing Loan Agreements with Pacific Gas & Electric Company and a Contract for Services with EcoGreen Solutions for LED retrofits at the following City owned facilities: McBean Memorial Pool, Machado Park, Dr. Nathan Dubin Park, Peter Singer Park, Coyote Pond Park, Aitken Ranch Park, Twelve Bridges Park, Lincoln Senior Center, Sheffield Park, Joiner Park, McBean Park, Lincoln Regional Airport, Scheiber Park, and Wilson Park.
8. D Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-181 granting approval for Eric Johnson, Planning Commissioner, to submit on behalf of the City of Lincoln, to the National Fitness Campaign the application for the 2025 Healthy Cities Grant requesting award of approximately $30,000 to $40,000 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept the grant if awarded.
This request is for the approval to submit the grant application and providing City Council with information on the total financing required to install one Fitness Court by the National Fitness Campaign at Foskett Regional Park - the grant will not be activated until the remaining funding is secured in the approximate amount of $175,000 to $185,000.
8.E Adopt RESOLUTION 2024- 182 authorizing: (1) City Manager to execute a contract for construction with Olympic Land- Construction for $3,601,035 for Aldo Pineschi, Jr. Park; (2) City Engineer to approve change orders up to $360,104; (3) City Manager to execute a contract with Coastland Civil Engineering for construction management and inspection services in the amount of $467,100; and (4) authorize a budget augmentation in the amount of $300,000 in Fund 2705.
8.F Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-183 renaming CIP 655 to Lincoln Boulevard Corridor Improvements Phase 4 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Bennett Engineering Services Inc. for preliminary engineering design services for Lincoln Boulevard Corridor Improvements Phase 4 (CIP 655) in the amount of $177,640.
8.G Adopt RESOLUTION 2024- 184 authorizing an Initial Contribution of $3,500,000 into the City's Pension Section 115 Trust and a Budget Augmentation in Various Funds
8.H Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-185 adopting Procedures to Establish and Administer Fee Credits for the Public Facilities Element Fee Program.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS- none
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
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10.A Adopt a RESOLUTION 2024-186 authorizing the transfer of funds from the 12 Bridges Assessment District (Fund 8650) to PCWA WCC (Fund 2250) for the repayment of the Twelve Bridges Pressure Reducing & Metering Station.
Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, gave a brief staff report. Mayor Karleskint opened the discussion to the Council and public, hearing no comments, he called for a motion. Councilmember Joiner 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 - RESOLUTION 2024-186 authorizing the transfer of funds from the 12 Bridges Assessment District (Fund 8650) to PCWA WCC (Fund 2250) for the repayment of the Twelve Bridges Pressure Reducing & Metering Station.
10.B Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-187 approving the revised salary range for the classification of Engineering Manager.
The fiscal impact of this proposal for the remainder of the 24/25 fiscal year is $13,988.
Veronica Rodriguez, Human Resources Director, gave a brief staff report. Mayor Karleskint opened the discussion to the Council and public, hearing no comments, he called for a motion.
Councilmember Joiner thanked staff for program and 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 2024-187 approving the revised salary range for the classification of Engineering Manager.
10.C Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-188 authorizing the legislative subpoena regarding the acquisition of 1660 3rd Street by The Gathering Inn.
Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, gave a brief staff report. Mayor Karleskint opened the discussion to City Council who stated they’d like to hear from the public before discussing.
1.) A woman, who didn’t state her name or address, stated her opposition to the project and stated it would create an unsafe neighborhood.
2.) A gentleman, who didn’t state his name or address, stated his opposition and that this is the wrong location for this type of facility.
3.) David Conn, a Lincoln resident, stated his opposition to the project and his concern that this facility would be unsafe like the other facilities he visited in the region such as loitering or nearby criminal activity.
4.) A woman, who didn’t state her name or address but that she was an athletic coach at Lincoln High School , stated she had a concern that homeless population would increase and is very concerned with her athletes leaving campus at night.
5.) Reverend Virgil Nelson, a retired Loomis pastor, stated he has worked with The Gathering Inn on homeless sanctuary and that he can vouch for their integrity and they can be
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trusted. He continued TGI had monthly neighborhood meetings in Loomis that started off with 100 attendees but is now only about 4 attendees.
6.) Gentleman, who didn’t state his name or address, stated this is the wrong location for that type of facility.
7.) Danielle Collins, a Lincoln resident, stated he concern with the facility and questioned how they could be allowed to proceed without all of the studies required for development.
8.) Woman, who didn’t state her name or address, stated her concern with the facility because there is already a shortage of ambulances that could respond to critical calls and this would only make it worse. She also stated the location isn’t safe next to schools.
9.) Shad Pully, resides near Turkey Creek Golf Course, agreed with previous comments that this is the wrong location.
10.) Darla Gutierrez, a Lincoln resident, agreed with previous comments that this is the wrong location and encouraged TGI to go to Loomis.
11.) Gentleman, who didn’t state his name or address, asked about the history of TGI’s withholding information and whether it was justified to protect their employees.
Mayor Karleskint closed the public comment period at 7:19pm. A City Council discussion ensued about: Agreeing with public commenters and have some of the same concerns; TGI’s history of withholding information from the City; Mayor Karleskint and Mayor Pro Tem Andreatta met with TGI meeting who said they would produce copies of the sale but never have; the City proceeding with litigation and how that would affect future communication; Campus of Hope location and lack of action to proceed with that campus; and Mr. Estes’ comment of coming to an agreement with the City and then having a dialogue with the public is backwards and lacks transparency.
With no further comments, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion. Councilmember Andreatta made a 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 2024-188 authorizing the legislative subpoena regarding the acquisition of 1660 3rd Street by The Gathering Inn.
10.D Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-189 amending the City Council Guidelines for Effective Collaborative Governance and associated final report.
Mayor Karleskint stated he thought City Council made an oversight when they recently approved the Guidelines for Effective Collaborative Governance and thought it should be extended to the regional boards/commissions/committees that City Council sits on. A brief City Council discussion ensued that those other bodies aren’t a party to the City Council agreement to abide by these guidelines and won’t be held to the same standards. Lack of consensus to change the guidelines – NO ACTION TAKEN.
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11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Sean S
cully, City Manager, encouraged the public to contact Erin Frye, City of Lincoln Economic Development and Communication Specialist, for accurate information regarding The Gathering Inn rather than posting online or sending emails to other agencies. He also reported the Department of Treasury has revised the American Rescue Plan Act guidelines pushing up the deadline on when funds needed to be obligated so Council will see a lot of items coming forward because of this. Mr. Scully reminded folks of the Senior Fair happening on September 18 th and Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, reminded everyone there would be a Safety Day on Saturday, September 14th, in Beermann Plaza.
12. CO
UNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS
Counc
ilmember Andreatta asked about Luis Ortiz’s comments about McBean Park roof tiles and Sean Scully, City Manager, stated he would follow-up with City Council as it was a lengthy explanation.
Counc
ilmember Brown requested a workshop to discuss bicycle safety. A short City Council discussion ensued.
13. C
OMMITTEE REPORTS
Counc
ilmember Joiner reported on the recent Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) meeting where a flat rate or vehicle miles travelled would be used to report out mileage and also the South Placer Regional Transportation Authority fee for Lincoln had increased by $9.
14. IN
FORMATION ITEMS
Vi
n Cay, City Engineer, reported on a Lincoln Boulevard Community Workshop on September 17, 2024 at 5pm.
15. M
ayor Karleskint adjourned the meeting at 7:59pm.
Submitted by Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk
ACTION
SUMMARY
Sept. 10, 2024
Regular
Meeting
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Service Dog Proclamation
Salt Mine Shower Update
Economic Development Committee Annual Update
Minutes – August 27th Regular meetings
PS&E E. Joiner Pkwy Pump Station Imp.
PG&E On-Bill Financing Loan Agmts for LED retrofits
PC Eric Johsnon – National Fitness Campaign Grant
application
Aldo Pineschi Jr. Park contracts
Bennett Task Order for Lincoln Blvd. Corridor Improvements Pension Section 115 Trust initial contribution
Public Facilities Fee Program Procedures
Presentation/Proclamations CONSENT
ITEM 6A 6B 6C -- -- 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 8G 8H -- -- -- -- RESO/ORD# P06 -- -- -- -- -- 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 -- -- -- -- Andreatta 2 -- -- -- -- Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -- -- -- --
Brown Y -- -- -- -- 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 -- -- -- --
Joiner 1 -- -- -- -- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -- -- -- --
Lauritsen Y -- -- -- -- Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -- -- -- --
Mayor Karleskint Y -- -- -- -- Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y -- -- -- --
ACTION SUMMARY
Sept. 10, 2024
Regular Meeting
12 Bridges Assmt. District fund transfer to PCWA WCC
Engineering Manager Salary Classification
Legislative Subpoena – The Gathering Inn
Effective Governance Guidelines amendment
CONSENT Public Hearings General Business CIB/ INFO
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