MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
September 24, 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
William Lauritsen
Mayor Dan Karleskint
Councilmembers absent: Ben Brown
Paul Joiner
Roll Call: 3 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
Staff members present: Sean Scully, City Manager
Ryan Jones, Acting City Attorney
Matt Alves, Public Safety Chief
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 – Mayor Karleskint stated there was no closed session.
4. PLED
GE OF ALLEGIANCE – led by Christian Svensk, Community Development Director.
5. AG
ENDA MODIFICATIONS – none.
6. PRESEN
TATIONS
6.A R
esponding parties’ production of documents responsive to the Legislative Subpoena to The Gathering Inn.
Ry
an Jones, Acting City Attorney, stated the City had received an objection to the legislative subpoena as well as correspondence from The Gathering Inn, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof. Mr. Jones continued the City will be pursuing all legal options to compel the records be produced. Mayor Karleskint read a statement into the record, made a part of these minutes by mention thereof.
6.B PCTPA Countywide Active Transportation Plan, and the Unmet Transit Needs process.
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Mike Costa, Principal Transportation Planner of Placer County Transportation Planning Agency gave a brief presentation. Mayor Karleskint opened the discussion to the public with the following comments:
1.) Sela Greenhouse, a Lincoln resident, asked if PCTPA was doing the plans for all agencies in the region (Roseville, Rocklin & Loomis) and Mr. Costa stated PCTPA was doing the plan for Lincoln but that they would coordinate with all of the other agencies in the countywide final plan. Ms. Greenhouse also asked about the survey for unmet transit needs allowing for additional funding and Mr. Costa stated it is a requirement for funds already receiving and doesn’t allow additional funding.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
1.) Jason Daggett, a Lincoln resident, stated his concern that the City is spending funds on unnecessary items such as security cameras when Council needs to concentrate on condition of roads in the downtown area.
2.) Reverend Virgil Nelson, a Loomis resident, read into the record his comments to encourage the City of Lincoln to ignore the gag order and continue discussions with The Gathering Inn (TGI), made a part of these minutes by mention thereof.
3.) Scott Warren, a Lincoln resident, stated he lives close to the proposed TGI facility and he is in favor of the TGI facility since the proposed use is very similar to previous use and there is a lack of candor on both sides.
4.) Mike Garabedian, a Lincoln resident, stated public comments should not be responded to by City Council.
5.) Sela Greenhouse, a Lincoln resident, stated her concern with how she was treated while sitting in her parked car in the Gateway neighborhood when a concerned resident called Lincoln Police Department and she was accused of being a homeless person. She also stated her concern with the TGI facility and transportation problems in Lincoln.
8. CONSENT
Mayor Karleskint asked if any members of the City Council, public or staff would like to pull any items from the consent agenda. Councilmember Lauritsen requested Item 8D be removed from the consent agenda. Mike Garabedian requested Item 8I also be removed. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion of approval for the balance of the consent agenda. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Lauritsen. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, Mayor Karleskint- Aye, Brown- Absent and Joiner-Absent. The items approved were:
8.A Approval of Minutes of September 10, 2024 Regular City Council meeting.
8.B Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-190 determining and approving an Addendum to the 1997 Subsequent Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Revised Twelve Bridges Specific Plan (1997 SEIR; SCH No. 97022074) for the Bella Breeze Park (Project) as the appropriate level of documentation to satisfy the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act.
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8.C Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-191 approving the Community Center Park Master Plan.
8.E Adopt RESOLUTION 2024 -193 accepting the Fire Station 35 Perimeter Fence, CIP 659 as complete, and authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
8.F Adopt RESOLUTION 2024- 194 approving the plans and specifications for CIP 652 Pavement Preservation FY 24-25 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Consolidated Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $728,917.
8.G Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-195 accepting the Easement Quitclaim Deed for the Nevada Irrigation District Canal Easement in a portion of the Hungry Hollow Road Right of Way.
8.H Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-196 approving the Revised Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energy.
8.J Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-199 approving Annexation No. 23 (Auburn Ravine Center) into the City of Lincoln Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (City Maintenance Services).
The CFD No. 2018- 1 (City Maintenance Services) (“CFD No. 2018 -1”) special tax will be levied annually to fund the maintenance of City infrastructure such as landscaping, parks, open space, streetlighting, street maintenance, traffic signals, and stormwater quality and drainage facilities.
8.K Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-200 approving Annexation No. 24 (Twelve Bridges Arco BP) into the City of Lincoln Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (City Maintenance Services).
The CFD No. 2018- 1 (City Maintenance Services) (“CFD No. 2018 -1”) special tax will be levied annually to fund the maintenance of City infrastructure such as landscaping, parks, open space, streetlighting, street maintenance, traffic signals, and stormwater quality and drainage facilities.
8.L Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-201: (1) Authorizing a budget augmentation of $100,805 from available unencumbered Fund 540 - Capital Improvement Fund to CIP 486 - Fuel Farm Pollution Control System Project; (2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for construction with Sierra National Construction, Inc. in the amount of $153,500 for the Fuel Farm Pollution Control System Project; and (3) Authorizing the City Engineer to approve change orders not to exceed $23,000.
8.M Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-202 appointing Erin Frye, Economic Development & Communications Specialist, (or designee) as the City of Lincoln’s real property negotiator relative to the disposition of parcel identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 008-152-002. The property is located at 394 Lincoln Boulevard.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8.D Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-192 designating Mayor Pro Tem Holly Andreatta as the City of Lincoln’s voting delegate and Councilmember Ben Brown as the alternate to the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference.
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Councilmember Lauritsen stated his concern with funds spent for Councilmember Travel and stated he wasn’t in support of this item.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion of approval for the item.
Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Mayor Karleskint. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Mayor Karleskint- Aye, Lauritsen – No, Brown- Absent and Joiner-Absent.
8.I Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-197 approving Annexation No. 22 (Joiner Ranch East) into the City of Lincoln Community Facili ties District No. 2018- 1 (City Maintenance Services) and RESOLUTION 2024- 198 approving Annexation No. 13 (Joiner Ranch East) into the City of Lincoln Community Facilities District No. 2018-2 (Public Services).
The CFD No. 2018-1 (City Maintenance Services) (“CFD No. 2018 -1”) special tax will be levied annually to fund the maintenance of City infrastructure such as landscaping, parks, open space, streetlighting, street maintenance, traffic signals, and stormwater quality and drainage facilities.
The CFD No. 2018-2 (Public Services) (“CFD No. 2018-2”) special tax will be levied annually to fund City services such as police and fire protection.
Mike Garabedian, a Lincoln resident, stated his concern with flooding and storm drainage in the area near his home on Schellbach and stated he was opposed to this item. A brief discussion ensued that the action before the Council was for Joiner Ranch East to be annexed into the Community Facilities District which would create additional funding for the City to spend on storm drain maintenance.
Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, also expressed his concern with flooding and storm drainage in that area of town which should be fixed before additional homes are built.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Karleski nt called for a motion of approval for the item.
Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Lauritsen. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, Karleskint- Aye, Brown- Absent and Joiner-Absent.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS- none
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.A Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-203 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the Classified Employee Group and the City of Lincoln and Related Salary Schedules.
Veronica Rodriguez, Human Resources Director, gave a brief staff report. Sean Scully, City Manager, stated this bargaining group does various jobs such as street, water and sewer maintenance and garbage pick-up and this was a very difficult negotiation process. Mayor Karleskint opened the discussion to the public with the following comment:
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1) Sela Greenhouse, a Lincoln resident, stated she was impressed with all of the services provided by this group and asked if the employees had been informed that they would need to bridge the gap between retirement and Medicare age.
Ms. Rodriguez replied many workers are working to age 62 or later and this group will have $100 from the City for deferred compensation or health savings just for this purpose.
Mayor Karleskint hearing no further comments, called for a motion. Councilmember Lauritsen motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Lauritsen – Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Brown- Absent and Joiner-Absent - RESOLUTION 2024-203 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the Classified Employee Group and the City of Lincoln and Related Salary Schedules.
10.B Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-204 approving an Agreement Between the City of Lincoln and County of Placer Regarding Transfer of Property Tax for Annexation of Village 5A, a Portion of the Village 5 Specific Plan.
Sean Scully, City Manager, gave a brief staff report. Mayor Karleskint opened the discussion to the public with the following comment:
1) Mike Garabedian, a Lincoln resident, stated he had opposed this item when it was before the Placer County Board of Supervisors because it puts the City at an unfair bargaining strength as compared to the County and suggested the item should have gone to Planning Commission to allow a public hearing.
Mayor Karleskint hearing no further comments, called for a motion. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Lauritsen. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Lauritsen – Aye, Karleskint – Aye, Brown- Absent and Joiner-Absent - RESOLUTION 2024-204 approving an Agreement Between the City of Lincoln and County of Placer Regarding Transfer of Property Tax for Annexation of Village 5A, a Portion of the Village 5 Specific Plan.
11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Sean Scully, City Manager, thanked the Friends of the Auburn Ravine and all of the other approximately 160 volunteers for the annual clean-up of the ravine who picked up approximately 2,000 pounds of trash. He also thanked Harriett Garland and Kris Wyatt for all of their efforts putting together the second annual Senior Fair. Mr. Scully also mentioned the recent Lincoln Boulevard Workshop and badge pinning ceremony for new fire staff.
12. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS – none.
13. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Andreatta reported on the recent Western Placer Waste Management Authority meeting and Mayor Karleskint reported on Pioneer Community Energy expansion discussions.
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14 . INFORMATION ITEMS
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ouncilmember Andreatta encouraged everyone to read The Gathering Inn (TGI) grant application for the proposed medical respite center in Lincoln. Councilmember Lauritsen stated the TGI facility wouldn’t be needed if the Campus of Hope facility had been approved. Mayor Karleskint reported on the recent Rib Festival that he, Councilmember Andreatta and Sean Scully had judged.
15 . Mayor Karleskint adjourned the meeting at 7:20pm.
Submitted by Gwen Scanlon, City Clerk