MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
November 12, 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. CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Karleskint at 6:01PM.
2. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Ben Brown
Holly Andreatta
Paul Joiner
Mayor Dan Karleskint
Roll Call: 4 members present, 0 members excused.
Staff members present: Sean Scully, City Manager Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney
Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director
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
Various City employees, consultants, and members of the public were also present in person and via teleconference.
3. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION – Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney stated there was no reportable action.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – led by Jennifer Brown, Chief Innovation & Technology Officer.
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS – none.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A Mayor Karleskint will honor the passing of former Councilmember Bill Lauritsen who had served on the Council from 2020 to 2024, and will observe a minute’s silence in his memory.
Councilmember Lauritsen’s wife, Ana, gave a few brief remarks about his life and service to Lincoln.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
1.) Brian Faircloth, a Roseville resident, requested City Council add a Resolution for a Valid 2024 Election to a future meeting, see request letter and resolution template made a part of these minutes by mention thereof.
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2.) Brian Brubaker, a Lincoln resident, continued the previous comment and read part 1 of the resolution template.
3.) Dan Graydon, a Loomis resident, continued the previous comment and read part 2 of the resolution template.
4.) Laura Burns, a Roseville resident, continued the previous comment and read part 3 of the resolution template.
5.) Robert Dobbins, a Lincoln resident, continued the previous comment and concluded reading of the resolution template.
A brief City Council discussion ensued regarding public comments.
8. CONSENT
Staff stated Item 8D has been pushed to the December 10, 2024 City Council meeting. Mayor Karleskint asked if any members of the City Council, staff or public would like to pull any other items from the consent agenda and Byron Chapman requested Items 8E, 8G, 8M and 8P be removed.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion of the remainder of the consent agenda. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Brown-Aye, Joiner – Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye. The items approved were:
8.A Approval of Minutes of October 22, 2024 Regular City Council meeting.
8.B Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-240 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement for the Western Placer Groundwater Sustainability Agency (WPGSA); an amendment to the Participation Agreement with the California American Water Company; and approve authorization to approve subsequent amendments for future Memorandum of Agreements for the WPGSA and Participation Agreements with California American Water Company.
8.C Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-241 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for construction with Rock Creek Construction, Inc. in the amount of $656,150 for CIP 618 – Library Cardboard Recycling Facility and authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders up to $100,000.
8.F Adopt RESOLUTION 2024- 244 granting approval for the acceptance of a $30,000 Healthy Cities Grant from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) and the allocation of $205,000 to install one NFC Fitness Court at Foskett Regional Park .
Allocated funds of $205,000 will be funded out of Parks-PFE fund 2460 as an expansion of existing services.
8.H Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-246 accepting the Independence at Lincoln Unit 2 Subdivision Improvements as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
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The streets, sewer, and water infrastructure within this subdivision will be owned and maintained by the City.
8.I Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-247 accepting the Independence at Lincoln Unit 5 Subdivision Improvements as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
The streets, sewer, and water infrastructure within this subdivision will be owned and maintained by the City.
8.J Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-248 accepting the Independence Lot A (Eadie) Park Landscape Public Improvements as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
The landscaping, drainage, and irrigation infrastructure within the park will be owned and maintained by the City.
8.K Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-249 Adopting the Investment Policy Statement for the City of Lincoln Other Post- Employment Benefit Trust and the Investment Policy Statement for the City of Lincoln Section 115 Trust Pension Fund.
8. L Adopt RESOLUTION 2024 -250 authorizing a budget augmentation in the amount of $264,820 to Fund 1020 - Standard Allowance for the Broadband Master Plan by EN Engineering, LLC/Magellan Advisors and release of the budget encumbrance of $264,820 in Fund 2370 – ARPA Federal Assistance Fund.
8.N Adopt RESOLUTION 2024- 252 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $300,000 for the Localized Storm Water Drainage Study.
This Localized Storm Water Drainage Study is funded by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) $300,000 from Fund 2370.
8.O Adopt RESOLUTION 2024- 253 Authorizing a Budget Augmentation for Police Safety Equipment in an amount not to exceed $40,000 in Fund 1020 – Standard Allowance .
8.Q Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-255: 1) authorizing the City Manager to sign the regional grant application and all necessary documents for the Solutions for Congested Corridors Grant Program for a requested award of $5,000,000, 2) authorize the City Manager to accept the grant if awarded, 3) if awarded authorize a budget augmentation of $5,000,000 of revenues and expenses in Fund 2400 PFE-Transportation, 4) authorize the use of matching funds and a budget augmentation of approximately $610,000 in Fund 2210 Street Fund-Gas Tax to be used for Outreach and 5) authorize the use of matching funds and a budget augmentation of approximately $1,090,000 in Fund 2400 PFE-Transportation to be used for design services. authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP) for the Lincoln Boulevard Corridor Phase 4 project.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8.D ITEM PUSHED 12/10/2024 MEETING - RESOLUTION 2024-242 accepting the Fullerton Ranch Public and Subdivision Improvements as complete, and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notices of Completion with the Placer County Recorder. – NO ACTION TAKEN
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The streets, sewer, and water infrastructure within this subdivision will be owned and maintained by the City.
8.E Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-243 authorizing the City Manager, on behalf of the City of Lincoln to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Community Development Department.
8.G Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-245 authorizing the City Manager, on behalf of the City of Lincoln to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
8. M Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-251 authorizing the City Manager, on behalf of the City of Lincoln to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Information Technology Department.
8. P Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-254 authorizing the City Manager, on behalf of the City of Lincoln to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Finance Department.
Mayor Karleskint opened the discussion to the resident who requested this item be pulled from the consent agenda:
1) Byron Chapman, a Lincoln resident, asked why none of the COVID (ARPA) funds were being used for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements.
A brief City Council discussion ensued. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Karleskint called for a motion of approval for the items. Councilmember Brown motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Brown- Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Joiner – Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye: RESOLUTION 2024 -219.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.A (1) Conduct a Public Hearing; and (2) Waive first reading and introduce by title only ORDINANCE 1082B amending 2.16.050 - Powers and Duties of City Manager of the City of Lincoln Municipal Code and finding the Ordinance is exempt from CEQA.
Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, gave a brief staff report. Mayor Karleskint opened and closed the public hearing at 6:42PM with no comment and called for a motion. Councilmember Joiner motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Joiner-Aye, Brown – Aye, Andreatta- Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye: first read of ORDINANCE 1082B.
9.B (1) Conduct a Public Hearing; and (2) Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-256 approving changes to the City of Lincoln Master Fee Schedule for User and Regulatory Fees.
Nita Wracker, gave a brief staff report. Mayor Karleskint opened and closed the public hearing at 6:47PM with no comment and called for a motion. Councilmember Brown motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved):), Brown – Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Joiner-Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye: RESOLUTION 2024-256.
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9.C (1) Conduct a public hearing; (2) Waive first reading and adopt by title only ORDINANCE 1083B adding Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 10.80 regarding the operation of golf carts in the City, and further finding the Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney, gave a brief staff report. Mayor Karleskint opened and closed the public hearing at 6:51PM with the following comment:
1.) Brian Faircloth, a Roseville resident, asked about a sign that right turns on red are illegal because he was concerned with safety for those traveling on golf carts.
With no further comments Mayor Karleskint closed the public hearing at 6:52PM and called for a motion. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Brown – Aye, Joiner-Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye: first read of ORDINANCE 1083B.
9.D (1) Conduct Public Hearing; and (2) Waive first read and adopt by title only ORDINANCE 1084B an ordinance of the City of Lincoln amending Section 10.56.010 to the Lincoln Municipal Code establishing speed limits throughout the City.
Roland Neufeld, Senior Civil Engineer, gave a brief staff report. A brief City Council discussion ensued. Mayor Karleskint opened and closed the public hearing at 7:01PM with the following comment:
1.) Darla Gutierrez, a Lincoln resident, stated her concern with raising the speed limit to 55mph on the pink section of Nicolaus Road as that is a two lane, undivided road that should stay at 45mph.
With no further comments Mayor Karleskint closed the public hearing at 7:03PM and called for a motion. Councilmember Joiner motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Joiner-Aye, Brown – Aye, Andreatta- Aye, and Mayor Karleskint- Aye: first read of ORDINANCE 1084B.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.A Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-257 approving the establishment of one College Intern position in the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, and an augmentation to revenue and expenses for the total grant award amount of $20,000 to Fund 7300 – Solid Waste.
Sam Brinkley, Senior Human Resources Analyst, gave a brief staff report. A brief City Council discussion ensued. Mayor Karleskint opened and closed the discussion to the public with no comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Joiner motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Joiner-Aye, Brown- Aye, Andreatta- Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye: RESOLUTION 2024 -237.
10.B Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-258 authorizing the transfer of funds from Fund 8920 – CFD Lincoln Crossing Special Tax Refunding Bond, Series 2018 to Fund 2400 – PFE-Transportation for the repayment of street and related improvements.
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Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, gave a staff report. A brief City Council discussion ensued. Mayor Karleskint opened and closed the discussion to the public with no comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Joiner motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. By the following Vote (Approved): Joiner-Aye, Andreatta- Aye, Brown- Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye and: RESOLUTION 2024-258.
10.C Adopt RESOLUTION 2024-259 authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order for a Pierce Enforcer Type 1 fire engine from Golden State Fire Apparatus for a total cost of approximately $1,050,000, including $56,000 for contingencies.
Anthony Mejia, Deputy Fire Chief, gave a brief staff report. A brief City Council discussion ensued. Mayor Karleskint opened and closed the discussion to the public with no comments and called for a motion. Councilmember Andreatta motioned approval and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. By the following Vote (Approved): Andreatta- Aye, Brown- Aye, Joiner - Aye and Mayor Karleskint- Aye and: RESOLUTION 2024-259.
11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Sean Scully, City Manager, reminded City Council that the Grand Jury required a member of City Council be appointed to the Lincoln Titan 1-A Missile Restoration Advisory Board, and that an appointment would be included in the upcoming annual appointments. He also reminded everyone of the Downtown Master Plan Stakeholder and Outreach meetings happening on November 13, 2024.
12. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS – none.
Councilmember Andreatta stated John Fett, a former Economic Development Committee member, had passed away and his services would be happening in December.
Councilmembers Brown, Joiner and Mayor Karleskint requested Staff contact Ryan Runco, Placer County Registrar of Voters, to provide a presentation on the election in light of public comments earlier in the meeting.
13. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Andreatta reported on recent LiSWA meeting and a brief City Council discussed whether the JPA is still serving the interests of the City.
Councilmember Brown reported on recent Friends of Lincoln Library book sale and Councilmember Joiner reported on SACOG. Mayor Karleskint reported on upcoming LAFCO meeting where Village 5A application would be heard.
14. INFORMATION ITEMS
Councilmember Brown reported a Bingo Night on November 13 to raise funds for Shop with a Cop. Mayor Karleskint reported on importance of blood donation.