MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
July 8, 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION. City of Lincoln v. The Gathering Inn, et al., Placer County Superior Court case no.
S-CV-0053711.
B. Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (One potential case).
1. CALL TO ORDER -The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andreatta at 5:00pm.
2. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Mayor Holly Andreatta Whitney Eklund
Richard Pearl
John Reedy
Councilmembers absent: Ben Brown
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 6:03 PM.
5. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Mayor Holly Andreatta Whitney Eklund
Richard Pearl
John Reedy
Councilmembers absent: Ben Brown
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – led by George Alves.
7. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION – Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney stated
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there was no reportable action.
8. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS – none.
9. PRESENTATIONS –
9.A Presentation honoring Len Valasek for his 50 years of service to the American Legion, James E. Fowler Post 264, and his lifelong dedication to the Lincoln community.
Mayor Andreatta presented a Resolution honoring Len Valasek’s service. Len Valasek spoke briefly about his history in the City of Lincoln and thanked the Council for recognizing him and his service.
9.B Restoration Advisory Board Presentation.
Sandi Dolbee, Community Co-Chair for the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) provided a presentation regarding the history and operations of the RAB. A brief discussion ensued.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
Jane Leanord, Lincoln resident
Lolli Gunter, Lincoln resident
Mike Fuller, Lincoln resident/ host of the Placer Mike Drops Podcast Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident (via Zoom)
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. There were no requests from Council. The following provided public comments:
Jason Daggett, Lincoln resident
11.A Approval of Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
11.B Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute the updated Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for Wildland Fire Protection for the Village 1 Annexation Area
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for the 25/26 fiscal year.
11.C Adopt a Resolution Accepting the dedication of a Public Utility Easement from Jen California 24, LLC for the benefit of the Joiner Ranch East project.
11.D Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration and Execute a Task Order with Brandley Engineering for Engineering Design Services related to Crack Seal & Seal Coat Airport Apron Project: CIP 720.
11.E Adopt a Resolution Approving the improvement plans and technical specifications, Approving the improvement plans and technical specifications, Approving the set-aside for public street purposes and ingress and egress purposes on Lincoln Crossing Community Association Properties, and Authorizing the Engineering Department to proceed with bidding the project for construction for the Brentford Circle Trail Crossings Project (CIP 681).
11.F Adopt a Resolution (1) Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration; (2) Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement with the FAA for design to regrade shoulders and runway safety areas, relocate FAA service roads and remove Runway Object Free Area terrain penetration; (3) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with Caltrans Division of Aeronautics; (4) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Reimbursable Agreement with the FAA; (5) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Brandley Engineering; (6) Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Brandley Engineering; (7) Adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring/Reporting Plan; for the Reconstruct Runway 15-33 Project (CIP 230).
11.G Receive and File Water System Per and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) Sampling Report.
11.H Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the execution of amendment one to the property tax revenue exchange agreement with the County of Placer.
11.I Adopt a Resolution Approving Annexation No. 28 (Ferrari Pavilion) into the City of Lincoln Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (City Maintenance Services).
11.J 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.
Seeing no further public comments, Mayor Andreatta called for a motion of approval for the items. Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by
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Councilmember Pearl. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: Brown
Abstain: None
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A Adopt a Resolution Approving changes to the Source Water Connection Fees and consider waiving the first reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance amending sections of the Lincoln Municipal Code Title 13 - Public Services regarding Water Connection Charges, and further finding the Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Action (CEQA).
Chris Nelson, Environmental Services Manager presented to Council. A brief City Council discussion ensued. 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 Eklund. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: Brown
Abstain: None
Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney noted a clerical error within the Resolution pertaining to the updated connection fee amount. The previous fee which was noted in the Resolution as $19.84 is to be corrected to the updated fee amount of $22.45.
13. GENERAL BUSINESS
13.A Adopt a Resolution Approving the salary schedule for the newly established Senior Wastewater Collections System Technician classification.
Sam Brinkley, Human Resources Analyst presented to Council. Mayor Andreatta opened the discussion regarding the agenda item.
Seeing no public comments, Mayor Andreatta called for a motion. Councilmember Pearl motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Reedy. Passed by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Andreatta, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: Brown
Abstain: None
13.B Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute the City of Lincoln 4217 Energy Services Agreement Addendum No. 01: Work Order 3 – Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and Infrastructure at the Public Works Corporation Yard.
Matthew Medill, Public Works Director presented to Council. A brief City Council discussion ensued. Mayor Andreatta opened the discussion regarding the agenda item The following provided public comments:
Jane Leanard, Lincoln resident
Linda Franklin, Lincoln resident
Seeing no further comments, Mayor Andreatta called for a motion. Councilmember Pearl motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Reedy. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: Brown
Abstain: None
13.C Adopt a Resolution Approving the Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 Project’s De- annexation from Tax Zone 10 of the City of Lincoln Community Facilities District No. 2018-2 (Public Services) and Annexation into Tax Zone 12 of the City of Lincoln Community Facilities District No. 2018-2 (Public Services). (Nita Wracker)
Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager / Finance Director / CDD Director presented to Council. Mayor Andreatta opened the discussion regarding the agenda item.
Seeing no public comments, Mayor Andreatta called for a motion. Councilmember Pearl motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Reedy. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: Brown
Abstain: None
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13.D Adopt a Resolution providing policy guidance for the administration and permitting of special events in the downtown area that require street closure.
Sean Scully, City Manager presented to Council. A brief City Council discussion ensued. Mayor Andreatta opened the discussion regarding the agenda item. The following provided public comments:
Tom Indrieri, Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce
Janet Murse, Lincoln resident
Further discussion ensued between councilmembers and staff. Seeing no further comments, Mayor Andreatta called for a motion. Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Eklund. Passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: Brown
Abstain: None
13.E Discussion and Direction - Establishment of an extended Public Facility Element Fee Deferral Program.
Sean Scully, City Manager presented to Council. A brief City Council discussion ensued. Mayor Andreatta opened the discussion regarding the agenda item. The following provided public comments:
Dave Judd, Lincoln resident
Eric Ellis, Project Developer
Clancy Thompson, Project Developer
Discussion ensued.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Scully mentioned the upcoming Third Annual Senior Health Fair. Scully also provided updates regarding the Lincoln Skate Park project. Scully also spoke about the success of the Fourth of July fireworks show and parade as well as acknowledged the recent reports of illegal fireworks and the steps moving forward to address the use of illegal fireworks in the City of Lincoln.
Mayor Andreatta also commented on the recent reports of the use of illegal fireworks
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and the dangers involved. Mayor Andreatta also noted the tragic loss of the fireworks warehouse, and the lives lost in the incident. Andreatta also noted that the 2025 Lincoln fireworks show, and parade was a success.
15. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS – none.
16. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Pearl announced the upcoming Airport Committee Meeting. Mayor Andreatta mentioned that the Lincoln-Sewer Maintenance Wastewater Authority (LiSWA) meeting was cancelled for July. Councilmember Eklund mentioned that she would be attending a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting the following day where they would be discussing the SUB-B NEQ remnant parcel for annexation. Eklund also noted that the Economic Development Committee meeting for July is cancelled.
17. INFORMATION ITEMS
Mayor Andreatta mentioned she attended the ribbon cutting at Foskett Ranch for the new community fitness court. Mayor Andreatta also spoke about the meeting she has with the Sun City HOA President regarding their concern of the use of E-Bikes in the neighborhood and the hazards and dangers they are creating. Councilmember Eklund requested an update on the traffic signal installation at Sierra College and Twelve Bridges Drive. City Manager Sean Scully and City Engineer Vin Cay provided updates and the next steps regarding working with the County of Placer on the design and installation of the light. Discussion ensued.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Andreatta adjourned the meeting at 8:18pm.
Respectfully submitted by Jessie Krost, Deputy City Clerk
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