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CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
June 24, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
The meeting was conducted in person at City Hall, 600 6th Street, Lincoln, CA in the City Manager’s Conference Room.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
A. Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (One potential case)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION.
City of Lincoln v. The Gathering Inn, et al., Placer County Superior Court case no. S-CV-0053711
C. Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.6, City Designated Representatives: Veronica Rodriguez, Organization: Classified, Local 39 Employee Group
1. CALL TO ORDER -The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andreatta at 6:03pm.
2. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Mayor Holly Andreatta Ben Brown
Whitney Eklund
Richard Pearl
John Reedy
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION * In person only.
There was no public comment.
OPEN SESSION MEETING
The meeting was conducted in person at City Hall, 600 6 th Street, Lincoln, CA, and virtually on Zoom with a Live Stream on the City of Lincoln YouTube Channel and WAVE Channel 18.
4. CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Andreatta at 6:00 PM.
5. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Mayor Holly Andreatta Ben Brown
Whitney Eklund
Richard Pearl
John Reedy
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6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – led by former Mayor Nader.
7. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION – Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney stated there was no reportable action.
8. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS – Item 11.E was pulled from the agenda and will be agendized for the July 8th City Council meeting.
Mayor Andreatta expressed condolences to the family of former Mayor Dan Karleskint who recently passed away. Council and a member of the public shared fond memories of Dan. Mayor Andreatta then called for a moment of silence.
9. PRESENTATIONS – none.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
Stan Nader, Lincoln resident
Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident
Thomas Darnell, Lincoln resident
Darlene Cullivan, The Gathering Inn
Scott Warren, The Gathering Inn
Byron Chapman, Lincoln resident
Nellie Collins, Lincoln resident
A brief City Council discussion ensued with staff responding to comments. Seeing no further public comments, Mayor Andreatta closed the discussion.
11. CONSENT
Mayor Andreatta asked if any members of the City Council or staff would like to pull any items from the consent agenda. Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident commented on Agenda Item. 11.F.
11.A Approval of Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
11.B Adopt RESOLUTION 2025-083 Requesting the Auditor-Controller of Placer County to attach for collection on the County tax rolls, those taxes, assessments, fees and/or charges for Community Facilities District Nos. 2004-1, 2004-2, 2018-1, and 2018-2 Special Taxes.
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11.C Adopt RESOLUTION 2025-084 Authorizing the City Engineer to install stop signs at three locations: On Groveland Lane at the intersection of Whitefield Lane, on 4th Street at the intersection of L Street, and on D Street at the intersection of 8th Street.
11.D Adopt RESOLUTION 2025-085 Requesting Placer County Collect the charges for the following districts on the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Property Tax Roll: Community Facilities District Nos. 1998-1, 2006-1 Improvement Area 1, 2006-1 Improvement Area 2, 2003-1 Series 2018, 2010-1; 2019-1 Independence at Lincoln; Foskett Ranch Assessment District No. 2004- 3; Twelve Bridges Assessment District Nos. 1995-1 Series 1999, and 1995-1 Series 2001 Special Taxes on Placer County Property Tax Roll.
*This item was pulled from the agenda and will be presented at the July 8th City Council meeting.
11.E Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a $278,030 grant award from the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.
11.F Adopt RESOLUTION 2025-086 Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Accept a $60,000 Grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the 2025 Police Traffic Services Grant, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).
Seeing no further public comments, Mayor Andreatta called for a motion of approval for the items. Mayor Pro Tem Brown motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Eklund. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS – none.
13. GENERAL BUSINESS
13.A Adopt RESOLUTION 2025-087 (1) Stating the intention to Establish Community Facilities District and RESOLUTION 2025-88 (2) Stating the intention to Incur Bond Debt in connection with Community Facilities District - City of Lincoln CFD No. 2025-1 (Joiner Ranch East).
Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director/Community Development Director, introduced Brian Forbath of Stradling Attorneys at Law who presented to City
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Council. Mayor Andreatta opened the discussion regarding the agenda item.
Seeing no public comments, Mayor Andreatta called for a motion. Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Pearl. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
13.B Adopt RESOLUTION 2025-89 Approving the plans and technical specifications, and Authorizing staff to proceed with the bidding process for construction of the Community Center Park Phase 1 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 637.
Araceli Cazarez, Engineering Manager, presented to Council. There was a brief Council discussion with staff responding to comments. Mayor Andreatta opened the discussion regarding the agenda item. The following provided public comments:
Byron Chapman, Lincoln resident
Darla Gutierrez, Lincoln resident
Seeing no further comments, Mayor Andreatta called for a motion. Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brown. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
13.C Adopt RESOLUTION 2025-090 Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Lincoln Police Officers’ Association employee group and the City of Lincoln and Related Salary Schedules.
Veronica Rodriguez, Human Resources Director presented to City Council. Mayor Andreatta opened the discussion regarding the agenda item. The following provided public comments:
Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident
Seeing no further comments, Mayor Andreatta called for a motion. Mayor Pro Tem Brown motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Eklund. Passed
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by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
13.D Adopt RESOLUTION 2025-091 of the City Council of the City of Lincoln Adopting the Biennium Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for The Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 And Adopting an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026.
Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director/Community Development Director, presented to City Council. There was a brief Council discussion with staff responding to comments. Mayor Andreatta opened the discussion regarding the agenda item. The following provided public comments:
Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident
Byron Chapman, Lincoln resident
Darla Gutierrez, Lincoln resident
Seeing no further comments, Mayor Andreatta called for a motion. Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Pearl. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Scully acknowledged the recent passing of former Mayor/Councilmember Dan Karleskint and expressed gratitude for his many years of service to our community, noting that he is working with family to honor Dan at a future event. Scully also promoted the many upcoming 4th of July events and mentioned the fullness of upcoming City Council meeting agendas as the budget preparation and adoption is now complete.
Scully also noted a future agenda item to discuss setting next calendar year’s City Council meeting schedule and potentially canceling meetings to allow for a break for both the elected officials and the public.
Mayor Andreatta promoted the upcoming 4th of July Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West pancake breakfast event.
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15. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS – none.
16. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Reedy reported recent attendance at a Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) board meeting, a Lincoln-Sewer Maintenance District 1 Wastewater Authority (LiSWA) board meeting, and a recent Placer Economic Development meeting that was adjourned. Councilmember Pearl reported recent attendance at an Airport Committee meeting and a Pioneer Community Energy board meeting.
17. INFORMATION ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Brown reported attendance at the ribbon cutting event for the lane expansion on I-80, the TGI court hearing, and the upcoming Placer County Fair ribbon cutting event. City Manager Scully reported an update on the AB261 relating to the fire hazard severity zone maps. Mayor Andreatta and Councilmember Pearl promoted an upcoming Rib Cook-Off contest where they will act as judges. Mayor Andreatta reported participation at a recent DUI checkpoint at Twelve Bridges and commended our police officers on their professionalism. Andreatta also provided comments on the League of California Cities a and their lack of advocacy efforts on behalf of our city.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Andreatta adjourned the meeting at 8:16pm.
Respectfully submitted by Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk
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