Agenda packet — Lincoln City Council, February 10, 2026

2026 REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL / LINCOLN REDEVELOPMENT

SUCCESSOR AGENCY / LINCOLN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
February 10, 2026

CITY OF LINCOLN
2026 REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL /

LINCOLN REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
/ LINCOLN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
February 10, 2026

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Mayor Richard Pearl
Mayor Pro Tem Whitney Eklund Councilmember Holly Andreatta Councilmember Ben Brown Councilmember John Reedy City Hall (Extremely Limited Seating Capacity)
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1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (if any)

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS

6. PRESENTATIONS

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Sean Scully, City Manager
Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney
Nita Wracker, Asst. City Manager / Finance Director
Matt Alves, Police Chief
Jennifer Brown, Chief Innovation & Tech. Officer
Vin Cay, City Engineer
Erin Frye, Econ. Dev. & Communication Specialist
Kathryn Hunt, Library Services Director
Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk
Matthew Medill, Public Works Director
Veronica Rodriguez, Human Resources Director
Anthony Mejia, Fire Chief
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6.A
Lincoln Fire Department's 2025 Annual Report Presentation (Fire Chief Mejia) 600 Sixth Street
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL *
All speakers' time will be limited to three (3)
minutes, unless extended by the Mayor. All comments or questions should be addressed to the Mayor and in most cases, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, but may engage in brief discussion, provide direction to City staff, or schedule items for future meetings.

8. CONSENT

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS

10. GENERAL BUSINESS

11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

12. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS

13. COMMITTEE REPORTS

14. INFORMATION ITEMS

15. ADJOURNMENT

8.A
Approval of Meeting Minutes of the January 27, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. (Hope Ithurburn)

8.B
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Improvement Plans and Technical Specifications, and Authorizing the Engineering Department to Proceed with Bidding the Project for Construction for the 6th Street Strom Drain Repair Project (CIP 662). (Jacob Groeser)

8.C
Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Offer of Dedication of Public Utility Easements from Lewis Land Holdings, LLC for the for the benefit of the Villages 1 & 2 within Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 Project. (Sukhpal (SP) Mann)

8.D
Adopt a Resolution Approving a Notice of Completion for the Police Department IT Room Expansion Capital Improvement Project, CIP 622. (Araceli Cazarez)

9.A
Introduce and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance of the Lincoln Municipal Code Establishing Chapter 3.8 Related to the Regulation of the Operation of Tobacco and Vape Retailers. (Kristine Mollenkopf)

9.B
Introduce and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance of the Lincoln Municipal Code Amending Section 10.40.140 Relating to Parking on Unpaved Surfaces. (Kristine Mollenkopf)

10.A
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Lease with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Subject to City Attorney Concurrence and Approval. (Sean Scully)

10.B
City Council Chambers Remodel and Technology Update Discussion. (Sean Scully)

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SUBJECT:

Lincoln Fire Department's 2025 Annual Report Presentation (Fire Chief Mejia)
SUBMITTED BY:

Anthony Mejia
DEPARTMENT:

Fire
DATE:

February 10, 2026

Item Number 6.A

ATTACHMENTS:
2025 LFD Annual Report.pptx

STAFF REPORT
5 LFD 2025

ANNUAL REPORT
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10  Station Tours
 School Presentations
 School Career Fairs
 HOA Presentations
 Coffee with the Chief
 Retired Firefighter Coffee
 Senior Fair
 Fill the Boot for Burn
Victims
 4th of July Parade
 National Night Out
 Kids and Trucks
event
 Annual Turkey Drive
 Christmas Parade
 Neighborhood Santa
Tour
11 12
13 14
15 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
16 SUBJECT:

Approval of Meeting Minutes of the January 27, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. (Hope Ithurburn)
SUBMITTED BY:

City Clerk
DEPARTMENT:

City Manager's Office
DATE:

February 10, 2026

Item Number 8.A

BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION:

ATTACHMENTS:

FINAL -
MEETING MINUTES, 1.27.26.docx

STAFF REPORT
17 MINUTES

CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,

PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
January 27, 2026

CLOSED SESSION MEETING
The meeting was conducted in person at City Hall, 600 6 th 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

1. CALL TO ORDER -The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pearl at 4:30pm.

2. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Mayor Richard Pearl Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
Whitney Eklund
John Reedy

3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION * In person only.

There was no public comment.

GENERAL SESSION – 6:00pm
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 Pearl at 6:02 PM

5. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Mayor Richard Pearl Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
Whitney Eklund
John Reedy

6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION – City Attorney reported there was no reportable action.

7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – led by Brian.

8. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS – None.

9. PRESENTATIONS

9.A Moment of Silence for U.S. Congressman Doug LaMalfa – Mayor Pearl requested a moment of silence in honor of Congressman LaMalfa.

9.B Lincoln Fire Department's 2025 Annual Report Presentation – this item was pulled and will be presented at a future meeting.

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Regular Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2026

10. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER

JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL

The following provided public comment:

Stan Nader, Lincoln resident
Rob Schmidt, Lincoln resident
Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident
Linda Derosier, Lincoln resident
Byron Chapman, Lincoln resident

Seeing no further public comments, Mayor Pearl closed public comment.

11. CONSENT

Mayor Pearl asked if any members of the City Council or staff would like to pull any items from the consent agenda – no items were pulled from consent.

11.A Approval of Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.

11.B Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Order for Two Autocar/New Way Residential Garbage Collection Trucks and Two Electric Vehicle (EV) Pickup Trucks for the Solid Waste Division.

11.C Waive Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lincoln Amending the LMC to Regulate the Operation of Mobility Devices on City Sidewalks.

11.D Waive Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 5.40 of the Lincoln Municipal Code Entitled, "Fortunetelling and Occult Arts".

11.E Adopt a Resolution Approving Acquisition Funding Agreement for Century Communities Hidden Hills Project Utilizing BOLD Program Financing.

Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for the items. Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. Passed by the following voice vote:

Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

12. PUBLIC HEARINGS – none.

13. GENERAL BUSINESS

13.A Water Master Plan Update Presentation

Araceli Cazarez, Engineering Manager presented to Council with a brief discussion following.

Mayor Pearl opened public comment with the following providing public comment:
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January 27, 2026

Stan Nader, Lincoln resident
Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident

Seeing no further public comments, Mayor Pearl closed public comment.

13.B Receive a Report of the City of Lincoln Truck Route Study

Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager presented to Council with a brief discussion following.

Mayor Pearl opened public comment with no public comment.

Seeing no further public comments, Mayor Pearl closed public comment.

14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Scully provided an update on the Chamber of Commerce’s potential move to Old City Hall, as well as an update on the City Council Chambers redesign project, the citywide solar panel projects, and identifying a new date for the skate park opening event.

15. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS
None.

16. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Eklund reported on a recently attended Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting, Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) 2x2 meeting, Chamber of Commerce board meeting, Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) board meeting and provided an update on the upcoming Cal LAFCO meeting. Councilmember Pearl reported on a recently attended Airport Committee meeting and Pioneer Community Energy board meeting.

Councilmember Andreatta reported on a recently attended Parks & Recreation Committee meeting.

17. INFORMATION ITEMS
Mayor Andreatta promoted the recent opening of Dutch Brothers and the Public Safety Shields and Acts event, and the upcoming unmasking fraud workshop. Councilmember Brown provided an update on the Oak Tree Lane project.

18. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Pearl adjourned the meeting at 8:13 pm.

Respectfully submitted by Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk

________________________________________
Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk
20 SUBJECT:

Adopt a Resolution Approving the Improvement Plans and
Technical Specifications, and Authorizing the Engineering Department to Proceed with Bidding the Project for
Construction for the 6
th
Street Strom Drain Repair Project (CIP
662).

(Jacob Groeser)
SUBMITTED BY:

Jacob Groeser
DEPARTMENT:

Engineering
DATE:

February 10, 2026

Item Number 8.B

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution approving the improvement plans and technical specifications, and authorizing the Engineering Department to proceed with bidding the project for construction for the 6
th
Street Strom Drain Repair Project (CIP 662).

BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION:

The Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025/26 includes CIP 662 – 6 th
Street Storm Drain
Repair
The 6
th
Street Storm Drain Repair will replace a 500-foot segment of failed storm drain pipe along 6
th
Street between A street and East Avenue, including several new drop inlets and manholes.

The project plans and specifications were completed by City Staff in December 2025. The plans and specifications may be subject to minor technical revisions for clarification, prior to and during the advertisement period, as approved by the City Engineer. These revisions do not affect the size, scope and intent of the project. A partial set of Improvement Plans are included as Attachment A.

FINDINGS/ANALYSIS:

The anticipated project schedule is as follows:

STAFF REPORT
21 Advertise and circulate for bids February 2026 Open Bids March 2026 Contract Award March 2026 Start Construction April 2026 Project Completion June 2026

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The proposed project qualifies for a categorical/statutory exemption under section 15302(c) – Replacement of Existing Utilities, and thereby is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. This project will not lead to an increase in the capacity of the existing storm drain system.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The project is funded in Fiscal Year 2025/26 Fund 2700.

Budgeted
Fund 2700 $ 218,750 Total Budgeted $ 218,750 Estimated Project Costs
Fund 2700
Construction (Engineer’s Estimate) $ 250,000 Total Estimated Costs $ 250,000 In December 2024, City Staff was given direction to use $1.5 million ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds for storm water related projects. The remaining funds will be used to supplement this project. A formal request to augment the 6 th
Street Strom Drain Repair project
will be included with the construction contract award to ensure the ARPA funds are completed depleted.

ATTACHMENTS:
6th Street Storm Drain Repair.DOC2.Reso.2026February1.jgroeser.doc 22 RESOLUTION 2026 - XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN

APPROVING THE PLANS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, AND

AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE BIDDING PROCESS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CIP 662 – 6TH STREET STORM DRAIN REPAIR

WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget includes CIP 662 – 6th Street Storm Drain Replacement; and

WHEREAS, in December 2024 the City used approximately $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for storm water related projects; and

WHEREAS, the remaining ARPA funds will be used to supplement CIP 662 in a formal budget augmentation during construction contract award; and

WHEREAS, in December 2025 City Staff prepared the plans and technical specifications for CIP 662.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Lincoln authorizes the City approving the plans and technical specifications and staff to proceed with the bidding process for the construction of 6th Street Storm Drain Replacement CIP 662.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of February, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

___________________________
Richard Pearl, Mayor

ATTEST:

Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk
23 SUBJECT:

Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Offer of Dedication of Public Utility Easements from Lewis Land Holdings, LLC for the for the benefit of the Villages 1 & 2 within Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 Project. (Sukhpal (SP) Mann)
SUBMITTED BY:

SP Mann
DEPARTMENT:

Engineering
DATE:

February 10, 2026

Item Number 8.C

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the dedication of Public Utility Easements from Lewis Land Holdings, LLC for the benefit of the Villages 1 & 2 within Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 Project.

BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION:

The Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 project, which is part of the Lewis Property in Village 7 Specific Plan Project Area, is located west of the Sorrento Parkway and Ferrari Ranch Road intersection.

The Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map was conditionally approved on December 13, 2016, per City Council Resolution 2016-242. Subsequently, an amendment to the approved Phase 1 Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map was approved on August 9, 2022, per City Council Resolution 2022-189 allowing a total of 565 residential lots (148 Low Density Residential lots and 417 Medium Density Residential lots) and two park lots.

A Large Lot Final Map (Attachment 2) for the Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 was recently approved on August 27, 2024 per City Council Resolution 2024-169. While the final subdivision maps for Villages 1 & 2 are not yet approved by City Council, the Villages 1 & 2 improvement plans have been approved and the project site work is already under construction. The easements are being requested in advance to facilitate the installation of dry utilities required to support the residential project.

Lewis Land Holdings, LLC – A Delaware Corporation (Owner) has executed a Grant of Easement for Public Utility Easements (Attachment 3) within the Large Lots- 8&9 as shown on

STAFF REPORT
24 the approved Large Lot Final Map (Attachment 2). The Owner is requesting acceptance of the dedication offered herein.

FINDINGS/ANALYSIS:

Staff and the City’s Surveyor have reviewed the Grant of Easements for Public Utility Easement.

Accepting the Grant of Easement for Public Utility Easements will allow for installation of dry utilities within proposed Villages 1 & 2 (Large Lot 8 &9) of the project.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The acceptance of the public easements is exempt from further review pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines sections 15268.

FISCAL IMPACT:

City costs for review of these easements were funded pursuant to the City’s master fee schedule with full cost recovery borne by the Liberty at Lincoln project applicant through funds deposited into Developer Fund 248.

ATTACHMENTS:

REVISED - Liberty_at_Lincoln_Villages, RESO.docx
Liberty at Lincoln LLFM. DOC 2. Attachments-2. Reso 2026.Feb.10.SMann.pdf Liberty at Lincoln Village 1 & 2. DOC 3. Attachments-3. Reso 2026.Feb.10.SMann.pdf 25 RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES (LARGE LOT- 8 & 9) FOR THE BENEFIT OF LIBERTY AT LINCOLN PHASE 1

PROJECT

WHEREAS, the City requires a developer to dedicate easements or portions of parcels of land that are needed for streets, alleys, including access rights and abutters' rights, drainage, public utility easements, and other public easements; and

WHEREAS, August 27, 2024, the City Council approved Resolution 202 4-169, which approved a Large Lot Final Map to subdivide Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 into nine large lots and 2 lettered lots; and

WHEREAS, Lewis Land Holdings, LLC , the owner of the Liberty at Lincoln (Project) has executed a Grant of Public Utility Easement s within the large lots 9 & lot 8 (Villages 1 & 2), and is requesting acceptance of this dedication offered herein; and

WHEREAS, these Public Utility Easements are required for the installation of a dry utilities joint trench infrastructure within Villages 1 & 2 of the Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 Project; and

WHEREAS, the City Engineer has determined that the dedication of these Public Utility Easements are needed at this time for the installation of installation of the dry utilities; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Surveyor has determined that the dedication of these Public Utility Easements are technically correct; and

WHEREAS, the City has determined that the re are no environmental impacts associated with the Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 easement dedications, therefore, no further analysis is required under CEQA for this action.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN AS FOLLOWS:

1. Accept Grant of Public Utility Easements within the Liberty at Lincoln Phase 1 project from Lewis Land Holdings, LLC; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Grant of Public Utility Easements; and

3. The City Clerk is authorized to proceed with the Recordation of the above referenced Public Utility Easements at the County of Placer office of the County Recorder.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of February, 2026 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
26 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
______________________________
Richard Pearl, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk

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65 SUBJECT:

Adopt a Resolution Approving a Notice of Completion for the Police Department IT Room Expansion Capital Improvement Project, CIP 622. (Araceli Cazarez)
SUBMITTED BY:

Araceli Cazarez
DEPARTMENT:

Engineering
DATE:

February 10, 2026

Item Number 8.D

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution accepting Police Department IT Room Expansion Project, CIP 622, as complete and authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder (Attachment A).

The total construction cost of the project is $899,629 from Fund 2410 – PFE Police.

BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION:

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2023/25 includes CIP 622 – Police Department IT Room Expansion that will convert the old evidence storage area into a new IT room with expansion of the locker room and evidence processing area.

On February 28, 2023, the City Council authorized Resolution 2023-035 approving a Task Order with Stantec to provide professional design services for the Police Department Warehouse Expansion Project.

On July 11, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-124 to approve the plans and technical specifications, and authorize the Engineering Department to proceed with the bidding process for construction. The invitation for bids was advertised in the Lincoln News Messenger, and posted on the City’s website and PlanetBids on December 7, 2023.

On February 13, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-023 to authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with CNW Construction, Inc. for $627,000 and authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders up to $125,400. On August 26, 2025, the City Council adopted a Resolution 2025-129 to approve a budget augmentation of $250,000 from the available unencumbered balance of Fund 2410 to CIP 622 – PD IT Room Expansion Project and authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders not to exceed $375,400 for changes during construction, which includes expansion of the women’s locker room in lieu of new office space, addition of T-bar ceiling, replacement of existing door, fiber optic, and power conduit modifications including installation of a new 1200-amp switchgear.

STAFF REPORT
66 The project is complete and all change orders have been finalized for a total change order amount of $272,629 or 43% of the original contract amount $627,000. A summary of the change orders is shown below.

CCO No.

Description
Cost
1 Scope changes during construction for women’s locker room expansion $38,447

Stantec design changes for locker room expansion
$7,035
2 New personal storage lockers
$16,580
3 Addition of T-bar ceiling
$7,614
4 Addition of new door for evidence room
$4,305
5 Additional 12-strand 50-micron cable installed
$5,481
6 Addition of power supply to MCU
$2,498
7 Upgrade to seismic rated UPS
($3,555)
8 Install the 4-5-inch underground conduits including support of the building awning, concrete patch back, storm drain relocation, temporary construction fencing as needed, and generator to maintain power to the building
$194,224

Total
$272,629

FINDINGS/ANALYSIS:

Final inspection of the improvements was performed on November 20, 2025. Staff has determined that the work performed by CNW Construction, Inc. is complete and in conformance with the contract terms. CNW Construction, Inc. has provided a Guarantee Letter and warranty bond to guarantee the work for a period of one-year from the filing of the attached Notice of Completion (Attachment B).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), as codified at Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., and as further governed by 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., because it is not a project as contemplated by 14 C.C.R. § 15378. Even if this project were subject to CEQA, the City Council finds this project exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to 14 C.C.R. § 15061(b)(3), because there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Budgeted
CIP 622 Police Department IT Room Expansion
Fund 2410 (PFE – Police) $950,000 Fund 2410 (PFE – Police) – Budget Augmentation $250,000 Total $1,200,000

Project Costs
Fund 2410
CNW Construction, Inc. – Construction Contract $627,000 Construction Contingency $272,629 Stantec – Design $102,050 Construction Management/Inspection $ 94,050 67 PG&E $ 3,500 Fund 2410 Total $1,099,229

Budgeted Remaining
Fund 2410 $100,771

ATTACHMENTS:

PD IT Room Expansion CIP622 NOC.DOC2.Attachment AReso.2026Feb10.acazarez.docx PD IT Room Expansion CIP622 NOC.DOC3.Attachment B_Notice of Completion.2026Feb10.acazarez.docx
PD IT Room Expansion CIP622 NOC.DOC4.Attachment C_WarrantyLetter- Bond.2026Feb10.acazarez.pdf
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RESOLUTION 2026-

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING POLICE DEPARTMENT IT ROOM EXPANSION PROJECT, CIP 622, AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE PLACER COUNTY RECORDER.

WHEREAS, on February 13, 2024, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a construction contract with CNW Construction, Inc for the construction of PD IT Room Expansion Project; and

WHEREAS, all work with the above contract was completed on November 20 , 2025, in accordance with the contract documents; and

WHEREAS, City Staff recommends to the City Council that said project be accepted and a Notice of Completion be filed by the City Clerk with the Placer County Recorder.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

The City Council of the City of Lincoln authorizes:

A. Construction on the above -mentioned contract be accepted as complete in accordance with the plans and specifications.

B. The City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion on said contract and project on behalf of the City of Lincoln.

C. Finance to release remaining/available funds from the completed project upon notification from the City Engineer or designee.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of February, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

___________________________
Richard Pearl, Mayor

ATTEST:

Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk

69 RECORDING REQUEST BY:

City Clerk
City of Lincoln

WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City Clerk
City of Lincoln
600 Sixth Street
Lincoln, California 95648
(Exempt from recording fees Govt. Code 27383)

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

Police Department IT Room Expansion
Project CIP 622
Owner: City of Lincoln
600 6th Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
County of Placer
State of California

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 20th day of November, 2025 , a Final Inspection on the Police Department IT Room Expansion Project of the certain work described and awarded in contract to CNW Construction, Inc. and which was entered into on February 13, 2024 was performed, and all work was found to be in accordance with the specifications of said work filed with the City Clerk and adopted by the City Council of said City.

That said work of the Police Department IT Room Expansion Project was completed on November 20, 2025, and accepted by the City Council of the City of Lincoln on February 10, 2026.

That the name of the surety on the contractor’s bond for payment on said contract is Swiss RE Corporate Solutions America Insurance Company , a Missouri corporation.

The scope of work for this project consisted of conversion of old evidence storag e area into new IT room, evidence processing area and expansion of women’s locker room.

CITY OF LINCOLN

BY:

Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk

I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date Signature

City of Lincoln
600 6th Street
Lincoln, CA 95648_________
Place
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74 75
SUBJECT:

Introduce and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance of the Lincoln Municipal Code Establishing Chapter 3.8 Related to the Regulation of the Operation of Tobacco and Vape Retailers. (Kristine Mollenkopf)
SUBMITTED BY:

Kristine Mollenkopf
DEPARTMENT:

City Attorney's Office
DATE:

February 10, 2026

Item Number 9.A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing, waive first reading and adopt by title only an ordinance establishing Chapter 9.38 of the Lincoln Municipal Code regulating tobacco and vape shops, and find the ordinance is exempt from CEQA.

BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION:

On November 28, 2025, the City Council conducted a workshop on the issue of regulation of tobacco retailers, including vape shops. The City Council gave direction to staff to prepare an ordinance regulating the possession of tobacco products by individuals under the age of 21, as well as prohibiting the sale of non-tobacco specific items (such as nitrous oxide commonly referred to as "whippits"), as well as Kratom and 7-OH. The proposed ordinance also prohibits stores from having concealed compartments and to have all displays made of glass for enhanced regulatory oversight, public safety and accountability.

Therefore, w
hile the State of California has established 21 as the minimum age for tobacco sales, the City finds that local licensure and regulation are necessary to supplement state law due to some of the gaps observed by local law enforcement.

Concerns have been raised regarding the concentration of retailers near schools and parks, which may increase youth access, as well as the proliferation of drug paraphernalia and controlled substances at these locations.

This ordinance seeks to establish a local
enforcement mechanism to ensure all retailers operate lawfully and discourage illegal activity.

FINDINGS/ANALYSIS:

Public Welfare:

Regulation is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of Lincoln residents.

STAFF REPORT
76 Youth Protection:

Prohibiting retailers near schools and parks and banning the sale of products marketed to children (e.g., toys or candy-imitation products) discourages underage tobacco initiation.

Regulatory Consistency:

The ordinance is designed to supplement, rather than duplicate or contradict, existing state and federal laws.

CEQA Compliance:

This ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it does not constitute a "project" under 14 C.C.R. § 15378.

Provisions and Requirements
The ordinance introduces several key operational requirements for tobacco retailers:

Licensing:

Mandatory local tobacco retailer’s license for each location.

Location Restrictions:

New licenses will not be issued within 1,000 feet of a school, public park, or another tobacco retailer.

Existing retailers may continue as legal non-conforming uses unless the use is discontinued for 180 days.

Operational Bans:

Prohibits self-service displays, third-party delivery services, and the sale of drug paraphernalia or nitrous oxide.

Product Storage:

All tobacco and vape products must be stored in fully enclosed, transparent glass cases accessible only by employees.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), as codified at Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., and as further governed by 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., because it is not a project as contemplated by 14 C.C.R. § 15378.

FISCAL IMPACT:

While specific fee structures are not detailed in the ordinance text, the fiscal impact includes:

Administrative Costs:

Costs associated with the City Clerk’s office for processing licenses and publishing the ordinance.

Enforcement Costs:

Ongoing compliance monitoring and inspections to be conducted by the Lincoln Police Department and Code Enforcement.

Revenue:

Potential revenue from penalties for violations, which can reach up to $1,000 for a first offense.

ATTACHMENTS:

Vape_Ordinance.docx
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ORDINANCE NO. XXXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LINCOLN MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER9.38 REGULATING THE OPERATION OF TOBACCO AND

VAPE RETAILERS WITHIN THE CITY OF LINCOLN AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA WHEREAS, the City Council of Lincoln recognizes the significant public health risks associated with tobacco use, including the use of electronic smoking devices; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the regulation of tobacco retailing, including the licensure of retailers, is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Lincoln, particularly minors; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has established a minimum legal age of 21 years for the sale and purchase of tobacco products, and the City intends to support and enforce this state law; and
WHEREAS, the concentration of tobacco retailers, especially near public parks and schools, may contribute to increased youth access and initiation of tobacco use; and WHEREAS, the proliferation of drug paraphernalia and controlled substances at locations primarily engaged in the sale of smoking-related products is a concern that necessitates local regulation to prevent illegal activity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to regulate the manner of sale, display, and proximity of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices to reduce access by underage persons and discourage illegal activity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends for this Chapter to supplement applicable state and federal laws and not to duplicate or contradict such law;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN does hereby ordain as follows:

Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council hereby incorporates by reference the recitals set forth above.

section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, sub-sections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions to be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 4. Publication. Within fifteen days of passage of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall cause the full text of the Ordinance, with the names of those City Councilmembers voting for and against the Ordinance, to be published in the Linco ln News Messenger. In lieu of publishing the full text of the Ordinance, the City Clerk, if so directed by the City Attorney and within fifteen days, shall cause a summary of the Ordinance, prepared by the City Attorney and with the names of the City Councilmembers voting for and against the Ordinance, to be published in the Lincoln News Messenger, and shall post in the office of the City Clerk a certified copy of the City Councilmembers voting for and against the Ordinance. The publication of a summary of the Ordinance in lieu of the full text of the Ordinance is authorized only where the requirements of Government Code § 36933(c)(1) are met.

Section 5. Enactment. Chapter 9.38 of the Lincoln Municipal Code is hereby enacted as follows:

CHAPTER 9.38 OPERATION OF TOBACCO AND VAPE RETAILERS

9.38.010 Purpose
The City hereby adopts the regulation of the operation of tobacco and vape retailers within the city of Lincoln to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the City of Lincoln, to promote compliance with federal and state laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices, to persons under 21 years of age, to prohibit the sale of drug paraphernalia and specific substances by tobacco retailers to deter illegal and harmful activity at these business locations, to establish a local licensing and enforcement mechanism to ensure all tobacco retailers operate lawfully and adhere to all local, state, and federal laws applicable to the sale of tobacco, and to supplement, and not duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal laws regarding tobacco sales and consumption.

9.38.020 Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

A. “Electronic smoking device” means an electronic and/or battery-operated device, the use of which may resemble smoking, which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine or other substances. “Electronic smoking device” includes any such electronic smoking device, whether manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigar, an electronic cigarillo, an electronic pipe, an electronic hookah, or any other product name or descriptor. “Electronic smoking device” includes any component, part, or paraphernalia of such a product, including but not limited to cartridges, cartomizers, e-liquid, smoke juice, tips, atomizers, ESD batteries, and ESD chargers, whether or not it is sold separately.

B. “Smoking room” or “smoking lounge” means a room which is specifically provided and furnished for smoking, generally in buildings where smoking is otherwise prohibited. 79 Page | 3

C. “Tobacco product” means any product containing, made or derived from tobacco or contains nicotine from any source, that is intended for human consumption, whether smoked, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, snorted, sniffed, or ingested by any other means. “Tobacco product” includes, but is not limited to cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, snuff, snus, creamy snuff, dipping/chewing tobacco, flavored tobacco, tobacco water, tobacco paste, gutka, kretek, shisha, roll-your-own cigarettes, cigarette or cigar rolling papers, pipes or electronic smoking devices. “Tobacco product” does not include any product that has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco cessation product and is being marketed solely for that approved purchase.

D. “Tobacco retailer” means any person, retail establishment, or any other legal entity who sells, distributes or delivers to any person(s), for any form of consideration, tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices as defined in this section, and 1) tobacco products sales, distribution or delivery accounts for more than fifty percent of the business income, or 2) the business is advertised as a tobacco shop, smoke shop, or has a similar business identification relating to a tobacco retailer.

E. “Arm’s Length Transaction” means a sale in good faith and for valuable consideration that reflect the fair market value between two informed and willing parties, neither of which is under any compulsion to participate in the transaction.

9.38.030 General Requirements and Prohibitions
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

A. Tobacco retailers license required. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in tobacco retailing in the City without first obtaining and maintaining a valid tobacco retailer’s license pursuant to California Business and Professional Code § 22972 for each location where tobacco retailing is to occur. Tobacco retailing without a valid tobacco retailer’s license is a nuisance as a matter of law.

B. Lawful business operation. In the course of tobacco retailing or in the operation of the business or maintenance of the location for which a license is issued, it shall be a violation of this chapter for a licensee, or any of the licensee’s agents or employees, to violate any local, state, or federal law applicable to the sale of tobacco.

C. It is unlawful for any tobacco retailer to sell any items defined as “drug paraphernalia” as defined by California Health and Safety Code § 11014.5. This includes, but is not limited to all equipment, products, and materials of any kind that are designed for use or marketed for use, in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance.

D. It shall be unlawful for any tobacco shop, head shop, smoke shop, convenience store, or other business primarily engaged in the sale of smoking-related products to sell, offer for sale, or distribute nitrous oxide in any form. Nitrous oxide may only be sold by licensed businesses whose primary activity is food service supply or restaurant wholesale distribution.

E. Smoking prohibited. Smoking, including smoking for the purpose of sampling any tobacco product, is prohibited within the indoor area of any retail establishment licensed under this chapter. Smoking also prohibited outdoors within 25 feet of any retail establishment licensed under this chapter.

F. Minimum legal sales age. No person engaged in tobacco retailing shall sell a tobacco product to a person under 21 years of age.
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G. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person under the age of 21 years to purchase, possess, use, or transport any tobacco product or electronic smoking device, as defined in Section 9.38.020, within the City of Lincoln.

H. Display of license. Each tobacco retailer license shall be prominently displayed in a publicly visible location at the licensed location.

I. Positive identification required. No person engaged in tobacco retailing shall sell a tobacco product to another person without first verifying by means of government-issued photographic identification that the recipient is at least 21 years of age.

J. Self-service displays prohibited. Tobacco retailing by means of a self-service display is prohibited.

K. It shall be unlawful for any tobacco retailer to operate a business that contains any secret, hidden, or concealed compartments, rooms, or areas that are used, or designed to be used, to store, conceal, or sell any controlled substance, drug paraphernalia as defined herein, or any product in violation of this chapter or any applicable law.

L. All tobacco products and electronic smoking devices, as defined in this chapter, that are offered for sale or displayed for viewing by the public shall be stored in fully enclosed, transparent glass displays, cases, or shelving that are only accessible by the licensee or the licensee's agents or employees.

M. It shall be unlawful for any Tobacco Retailer to sell, offer for sale, or display any product primarily designed for or marketed to children, including, but not limited to:
a. Stuffed animals, plush toys, or action figures.
b. Children's toys, games, or playthings.
c. Any edible product that is not a Tobacco Product or Electronic Smoking Device but is manufactured, packaged, or advertised to resemble or imitate candy, snack foods, or soft drinks that are appealing to children.

N. On-site sales. All sales of tobacco products shall be conducted in-person in the licensed location. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any tobacco retailer or any of the tobacco retailer’s agents or employees to engage in the delivery sale of the tobacco product in the City.

9.38.040 Location of tobacco retailer.

A. Minimum Distance Requirements for New Licenses. No new tobacco retailer license shall be issued for any location if the entrance of the proposed business is located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the nearest property line of any of the following uses:

1. Public Park or Recreational Facility: Any land owned, operated, or controlled by a public agency that is designed and used for public recreational purposes, including, but not limited to: public playgrounds, sports fields, recreational centers, and open space preserves.

2. School: Any public or private elementary, middle, junior high, or high school.

3. Other Tobacco Retailer: Any other property for which a tobacco retailer license has already been issued.

B. The distance specified in subsection (A) shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures, from the nearest property line of the proposed tobacco retailer's parcel to the nearest property line of the parcel containing the public park, school, or other licensed tobacco retailer.

C. Any tobacco retailer that was lawfully operating and possessed all required local and state licenses at the time this Section 9.38.040 becomes effective, but whose location does not comply with the Minimum Distance Requirements in subsection (A), may continue to operate at that location as a legal non-conforming use. 81 Page | 5

A legal non-conforming use established under this section shall immediately lose its protected status and the right to sell tobacco products shall be terminated if any of the following occur:

1. The tobacco retailer license for the location is suspended or revoked pursuant to this chapter;

2. The non-conforming use is discontinued, as evidenced by a cessation of retail tobacco sales, for a continuous period of one hundred eighty (180) days or more;

3. The retail location is expanded by more than twenty-five percent (25%) of its gross floor area; or

4. The use of the location is changed to a different type of business, even if the new business seeks to re- establish tobacco retailing later.

A change in ownership, tenancy, or management of a legal non-conforming tobacco retailer, provided the use remains continuous and unchanged, shall not affect its non-conforming status.

9.38.050 Prohibition on Alternative Retail Methods
A. It shall be unlawful for any Tobacco Retailer, or any person acting on behalf of a Tobacco Retailer, to sell, offer for sale, or distribute any Tobacco Product or Electronic smoking Device via a third-party kiosk, temporary vendor station, or any unpermitted location within the boundaries of the licensed retail premises, including but not limited to, the parking lot or other areas under the retailer’s control.

B. It shall be unlawful for any Tobacco retailer, or any employee or agent of the Tobacco Retailer, to complete or facilitate the delivery, pickup or transfer of any Tobacco Product or Electronic Smoking Device that was ordered, paid for, or delivered by a third-party delivery service (including, but not limited to, package carriers or food delivery platforms) if the transaction occurs:

1. On the licensed premises of the Tobacco Retailer; or

2. Within the immediate vicinity of the licensed premises, including any parking lot, sidewalk, or adjacent property controlled by the Tobacco Retailer.

C. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a retailer from selling Tobacco Products via a third- party kiosk or temporary station, provided the kiosk or station itself holds a separate, valid Tobacco Retailer License issued by the City, and meets all distance, location, and other requirements of this Chapter.

9.38.060 License Not Transferrable, Past Violations at Retail Location A. Licenses not transferable. A tobacco retailer’s license may not be transferred from one person to another or from one location to another. A new tobacco retailer’s license is required whenever a tobacco retailing location has a change in proprietors.

B. Past Violations. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, prior violations at a location shall continue to be counted against a location and license ineligibility periods shall continue to apply to allocation unless:
1) the location has been transferred to a new proprietor(s) in arm’s length transaction; and 2) the new proprietor (s) provide the City with clear and convincing evidence that the new proprietor(s) have acquired the location in an arm’s length transaction.

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9.38.070 Compliance Monitoring
A. Compliance with this chapter shall be enforced by local law enforcement and supported by City of Lincoln Code Enforcement. In addition, the City Manager may designate additional persons to monitor compliance with this chapter. All licensed premises must be open to inspection by City staff or designated person(s) during regular business hours.

B. Nothing in this section shall create a right of action in any licensee or other person against the City or its agents.

9.38.080 Exceptions
A. Nothing in this chapter prevents the provision of tobacco products to any person as part of an indigenous practice or a lawfully recognized religious or spiritual ceremony or practice.

9.38.090 Penalties and Enforcement
A. In addition to any other remedy authorized by law, the Chief of Police or City Attorney may take action in accordance with subparagraphs (1) through (3) of this subdivision if he or she finds that the licensee or his or her agents or employees has or have violated any of the provisions of this chapter.

1. First Violation within a five-year period, either (i) the license shall be suspended for 15 days, or (ii) the tobacco retailer shall pay a penalty up to $1,000 as determined by the Chief of Police.

2. Second Violation within a five-year period, the license shall be suspended for ninety (90) days.

3. Third Violation within a five-year period, the license shall be revoked.

B. A licensee shall have the right to appeal any suspension or revocation decision by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within ten (10) days of receiving the notice of suspension or revocation.

9.38.100 Construction and Severability
It is the intent of the City Council of Lincoln to supplement applicable state and federal laws and not to duplicate or contradict such law and this ordinance shall be construed consistently with that intention. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this chapter, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of Lincoln hereby declares that it would have adopted each section subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

9.38.110 Public Records
All information provided to the Department by a licensee or a license applicant pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act (California Government Code § 6250 et seq.) or any other applicable law.

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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lincoln held on February 10, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

_____
Richard Pearl, Mayor
ATTEST:

Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk

84 SUBJECT:

Introduce and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance of the Lincoln Municipal Code Amending Section 10.40.140 Relating to Parking on Unpaved Surfaces. (Kristine Mollenkopf)
SUBMITTED BY:

Kristine Mollenkopf
DEPARTMENT:

City Attorney's Office
DATE:

February 10, 2026

Item Number 9.B

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the introduction of the ordinance.

This
amendment addresses ongoing code enforcement challenges and utility access issues by clarifying that residential parking is only permitted on paved driveways.

BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION:

Currently, the Lincoln Municipal Code does not explicitly prohibit residents from parking on their front or side yard lawns, a regulatory gap that distinguishes Lincoln from many neighboring municipalities.

This lack of specific language has led to several operational issues:

Code Enforcement:

The department frequently receives complaints from residents regarding the "visual blight" created by neighbors parking on unpaved lawn surfaces.

Utility Access:

The Utility Department has reported frequent instances where residential meter boxes are inaccessible because vehicles are parked directly on top of them in the grass.

FINDINGS/ANALYSIS:

Public Nuisance:

Parking on front and side yard lawns constitutes a general nuisance and contributes to neighborhood blight.

Regulatory Necessity:

Amending Section 10.40.140 is necessary to explicitly state that parking in residential front or side yards is prohibited except on paved driveways.

CEQA Exemption:

This ordinance is not considered a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Furthermore, it is exempt under 14 C.C.R.
15061(b)(3) as
there is no possibility that this administrative change will have a significant effect on the environment.

STAFF REPORT
85 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no significant fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this ordinance.

Minor costs
related to the publication of the ordinance summary in the Lincoln News Messenger
will be
covered within the existing City Clerk budget.

Future enforcement of the ordinance will be
handled by existing Code Enforcement staff as part of their regular duties.

ATTACHMENTS:

Parking on Unpaved ordinance.doc
86 Ordinance No.

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ORDINANCE XXXXB

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN AMENDING LINCOLN MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.40.140 REGARDING PARKING ON

UNPAVED SURFACES AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA

WHEREAS, Lincoln Code Enforcement frequently rec eives complaints from residents regarding neighbors parking on the lawn of their front and side yards, creating visual blight; and

WHEREAS, Lincoln’s Utility Department often encounters situations where they cannot access residential meter boxes because a vehicle is parked on top of the box in the lawn of a front or side yard; and

WHEREAS, while creating a general nuisance, the Lincoln Municipal Code, unlike a majority of municipalities, does not specifically prohibit residents from parking on their front or side yard lawns.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN does ordain as follows:

Section 1 . Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council hereby incorporates by reference the recitals set forth above.

Section 2. CEQA Analysis. This Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), as codified at Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., and as further governed by 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., because it is not a project as contemp lated by 14 C.C.R. § 15378. Even if this Ordinance were subject to CEQA, the City Council finds this Ordinance exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to 14 C.C.R. § 15061(b)(3), because there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment.

Section 3. Severability. If any section, sub -section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision sh all not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance. City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each section, sub -section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, sub -sections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions to be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

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Ordinance, to be published in the Lincoln News Messenger, and shall post in the office of the City Clerk a certif ied copy of the City Councilmembers voting for and against the Ordinance. The publication of a summary of the Ordinance in lieu of the full text of the Ordinance is authorized only where the requirements of Government Code § 36933(c)(1) are met.

Section 5. Amendment. Lincoln Municipal Code Section10.40.140 is hereby amended as follows:

10.40.140 - Parking on private property.

No person shall park a vehicle in a private driveway or on private property without the direct or implied consent of the owner o r person in lawful possession of such driveway or property. No person shall park a vehicle in the front or side yard areas of any residentially used lot or parcel of land, except on a paved driveway.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lincoln held on February 10, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

_____
Richard Pearl, Mayor
ATTEST:

Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk
88 SUBJECT:

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Lease with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Subject to City Attorney Concurrence and Approval. (Sean Scully)
SUBMITTED BY:

City Clerk
DEPARTMENT:

City Manager's Office
DATE:

February 10, 2026

Item Number 10.A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce subject to City Attorney concurrence and approval.

BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION:

In April of 2008 the Lincoln Redevelopment Agency purchased the property located at 540 F Street. At the time the purchase of the property was intended for a future Beermans Plaza expansion project. At that time the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce was in need of an office space and due to the impending great recession the City did not have the funds to complete the plaza renovation project. Consequently, the City chose to lease the property to the Chamber for their office needs. Since that time the Chamber has used the building as a business office, meeting space and staging area for their events within Lincoln.

The lease, which has been extended many times since 2008 required the Chamber to pay a lease rate of $1 per year, provide standard insurance coverage to the City, and pay for the utility costs for the building space. Overall, the lease and relationship with the Chamber has been an excellent partnership over years allowing the Chamber to grow in membership, provide valuable services to Lincoln businesses and take the lead on a variety of marquee events bringing hundreds of thousands of residents to Lincoln's downtown over the years.

FINDINGS/ANALYSIS:

More recently, the Chamber CEO and City staff have discussed that the building space has generally become insufficient for Chamber needs as the organization has grown over time. As such, both parties began discussing the possibility of relocating the Chamber office to the 2nd floor of the "Old" City Hall building (640 5th Street) also located in Beerman Plaza. The first floor of that building is used by the Lincoln Museum, the second floor which has two separate office suites has been intermittently leased out to private businesses in the past. Recently, the City's sole remaining tenant, a law office, relocated their option leaving both office suites vacant on the second floor. Staff has attempted to release the spaces to a number of different parties, but interest has been generally minimal. The western office suite is now set aside for

STAFF REPORT
89 the upcoming partnership with the Jessup Business School, which Council approved last year. The eastern office space remains vacant with intermittent community use. The Chamber has expressed interest in the eastern office space as it has more usable professional office space than the building they currently lease and provide a more professional business environment for the Chamber as a whole.

In addition, the Chamber will have access to the 2nd floor conference room which overlooks the plaza for meetings, mixers, events and other business gatherings as a civic space. Given that future plans are generally in place for Beerman Plaza upgrades staff felt that this was an appropriate time to entertain this new location for the Chamber which will also give the Council a more clear path to making decisions about the future improvements to Beerman Plaza.

Staff have worked on recreating a very similar lease to the one that exists for the current Chamber office. The general terms are as follows:

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r
m
. The term o
f t
he Lease sha
ll
be fo
r
five
(5) full calendar year commencing on March 1,
2026
.

The City shall provide
C
hamber with a five
(5)
year lease with a renewal option of five
(5) years upon mutual agreement by both parties. If extended the initial extension is agreed to the l
ease will te
r
m
i
nate on March 1, 2036
. Either party may terminate the lease agreement
with a three (3) month notice.

Rent
. The rent shall be
$2
.
00 per
year which

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l
be payable
i
n advance
.

Use of Properties
.

Chamber shall u
s
e the City P
r
operty at 640 5
th

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treet
,
and any
improvements that may be constructed
,
fo
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Chamber bus
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ness and activities. A
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h
er use
s
must first be ap
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roved in wr
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.

Chamber shall not use the property in any manner
that will constitute waste, nuisance or unreasonable annoyance to owners or occupants of adjacent properties.

Chamber shall have right to use existing furniture located in the
conference room until such time as Chamber abandons site or City of Lincoln provides 6 months notice of removal of any or all furniture.

The lease (attached) also identifies other standard legal provisions including insurance requirements, fair share cost of utilities, maintenance responsibilities, indemnification provisions etc.

Staff believes that this new space for the Chamber will not only meet Chamber needs for future growth and ongoing community support but also provides an opportunity for significant public benefit to the community. The Chamber of Commerce adds significant value to the City of Lincoln's municipal operations and as such adds value to the entire community. Providing a professional office environment is the next step in an ongoing fruitful partnership with the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce. Moreover ensuring that the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce remains in the core of the downtown continues to build toward a more vibrant location where residents, businesses, volunteers, nonprofits and others will visit to conduct chamber business in Lincoln's historic downtown.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Although the lease rate is generally inconsequential financially, having the Chamber cover their proportion of utilities within the building will provide some minimal positive financial impact to the City's general fund which is currently covering the utilities within this space.

More broadly, keeping the chamber in the downtown does have economic benefits in the form 90 of consistent downtown traffic and all of the spillover benefits to the local businesses in the area.

ATTACHMENTS:

Chamber use area plaza.pdf
revised - Chamber of Commerce RESO.docx
Chamber Lease Agreement for old City Hall 2026.docx
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Resolution No. 2026-XXX

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RESOLUTION 2026-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN

APPROVING A LEASE WITH THE LINCOLN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 640 FIFTH STREET AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGEEMENT

WHEREAS, the City of Lincoln has leased the building at 540 F Street to the Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, City staff and Chamber staff have discussed relocating the chamber office; and

WHEREAS, the eastern second floor office is vacant and available for chamber use; and

WHEREAS, the City intends to enter into a lease to ensure the Chamber has appropriate professional workspace within the downtown area.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the attached lease subject to the City Attorney legal review and approval and authorizes the City Attorney and City Manager to make minor modifications to the agreement if necessary; and

Section 2. The City Council finds a public benefit to providing a low cost professional workspace for the Chamber to ensure that Chamber activities continue to serve the greater community for years to come.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of February, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

___________________________
Richard Pearl, Mayor

ATTEST:

Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk
93 Lease between City of Lincoln and Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce

This Lease is made on February 24, 2026, between the City of Lincoln ("City") and the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce ("Chambe r"). It is hereby agreed between the parties as follows:

1. Lease of Property. City hereby leases to Chamber the East portion of the second floor at 640 5th Street, Lincoln, California, described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the “City Property”).

2. Term and Termination . The term o f t he Lease sha ll be fo r five (5) full calendar year s commencing on M a r c h 1 , 2026. U p o n m u t u a l a g r e e m e n t o f b o t h p a r t i e s , t he Chamber may exercise thereafter a five (5) year extension of this lease, then terminating on March 1, 2036. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may terminate the lease with or without cause by providing three (3) months’ written notice.

3. Rent. The rent shall be $2.00 per year which shall be payable in advance.

4. Use of City Property.

4.1 Chamber shall u se the City Property and any improvements that may be constructed for Chamber business and activities. A ny other uses must first be approved in writing by City.

4.2 Chamber shall not use the property in any manner that will constitute waste, nuisance or unreasonable annoyance to owners or occupants of neighboring properties.

4.3 Chamber shall have right to use existing furniture located in the conference room until such time as Chamber abandons the City Property or City provides 6 months’ written notice of removal of any or all furniture.

5. Taxes. City shall pay any and all assessments of any kind or character levied or assessed upon the C i t y P roperty being leased by Chamber.

6. Tenant Improvements. Chamber shall have the right to construct or have installed improvements on the City P roperty to facilitate the activities of the Chamber. Prior to the construction of any such improvements, h o w e v e r , Chamber shall f i r s t receive the written approval of the City of the plans and specifications for the improvements. All such improvements constructed by the Chamber shall become the property of the City at the expiration o r t e r m i n a t i o n of the Lease, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

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7. Condition of Properties. Chamber accepts the City Property, as well as the e x i s t i n g improvements thereon, “as is” in its present condition .

C h a m b e r a g r e e s a n d stipulates that said City Property , as well as the improvements thereon, are in a good, clean, and safe condition as of the date of the e x e c u t i o n o f t h i s Lease.

8. Maintenance. During the term of the L ease, the City shall keep in good condition and repair the roof, foundations, exterior walls, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing located on the City Property. Exc ept as provided in this paragraph , Chamber shall maintain the City P roperty, and all improvem ents thereafter installed, in a good and s e r v i c e a b l e condition and state of repair.

9. Indemnification. Chamber shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, and its offic ers and employees, from all claims , suits, actions , damages, costs or expenses of any kind or nature by or in favor of any one whomsoever, and from and against any and all costs and e xpenses, including attorney's fees and litigation costs, resulting from or in connection with the loss of life, bodily or personal injury, or property damage arising directly or indirectly out of, from or on account of any occurrence in, upon, at or from City Property, or occasioned wholly or in part through the use and occupancy of City Property, and any improvements hereinafter located on City Property by the Chamber. Chamber will not be held liable for any accident, loss or damage to the extent resulting from any willful act o r s o l e n e g l i g e n c e of City, or its officers or employees.

10. Utilities. City shall pay when due al l charges for electricity, natural gas, water, sewer and s o l i d w a s t e collection supplied to and used at the entirety of the facility located at 640 5th Street, Lincoln, California. Chamber shall be responsible for its portion of all utility charges for its use of the City Property, including electricity, natural gas, water, sewer and solid waste collection . T o t h a t e n d , Chamber shall reimburse the City for said utilities at a rate of twenty cents ( $.20) per sq foot of Chamber’s use area as shown in Exhibit A.

Reimbursement shall be due on the 1 st day of each month. These fees are subject to change based upon an increase in utility costs or increased usage.

Chamber shall be notified of any such increase in writing not less than ten days before said utilities are due.

11. Insurance.

11.1 Liability Insurance. Chamber shall, at its expense and at all times from and after the date hereof and during the ter m of the Lease, maintain in full force a policy or policies of general liability insurance in an amount not less than two million dollars per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage.

11.2 Proof of Coverage. C e r t i f i c a t e s e v i d e n c i n g C h a m b e r ’ s liability insurance shall be delivered to t h e C i t y b e f o r e t a k i n g o c c u p a n c y o f t h e C i t y P r o p e r t y. Each policy shall a l s o 95 3 | P a g e

name the City of Lincoln as an additional insured, and each policy must contain a provision indicating that the company underwriting such policy will give C i t y thirty (30) days’ notice in writing, in advance, of any cancellation or reduction in coverage.

11.3 Self Insurance. Any insurance required to be maintained pursuant to paragraph 11 hereof, may be maintained under a self-insurance or pooled risk program so long as such risk program is approved by the other party.

12. Assignment. Chamber shall not assign or encumber the City Property without City’s prior written consent.

13. Default. If Chamber at any time shall be in default for more than thirty (30) days following written notice from the City, then City shall have the option to terminate the Lease by giving Chamber notice of termination. Promptly after notice of termination, the Chamber shall surrender and vacate the City Property and all improvements in broom-clean condition and minus normal wear and tear; and City may re-enter·into possession of the City Property and all remaining improvements and eject all parties in possession . Termination under this paragraph shall not relieve the Chamber from payment of any sum then due to City, or from any claim or damages previously approved or then accruing against the Chamber.

14. Miscellaneous.

14.1 Binding. This Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs , executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing , nothing in this section shall be construed as consent by the City to any assignment o r e x t e n s i o n of the Lease, except as provided for herein.

14.2 Notices. Any notice required by this Lease to be delivered or to be served on either party hereto by the other party shall be in writing and delivered either personally or b y depositing same in the United States mail, duly certified, with postage thereon fully prepaid and addressed to the parties for whom intended, as follows:

To the City:

City of Lincoln
600 6th Street
Lincoln, CA 95648

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To the Chamber:

Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce
540 F Street
Lincoln, CA 95648

In witness whereof, City and Chamber have caused this Lease to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.

CITY OF LINCOLN, CITY MANAGER

By: ______________________________
Sean Scully, City Manager

LINCOLN AREA CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE

By: ______________________________
Thomas Indrieri, CEO

ATTEST:

By: ______________________________
Hope Ithurburn

Approved as to form:

By:

Kristine Mollenkopf, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A

98 SUBJECT:

City Council Chambers Remodel and Technology Update
Discussion. (Sean Scully)
SUBMITTED BY:

Sean Scully
DEPARTMENT:

City Manager's Office
DATE:

February 10, 2026

Item Number 10.B

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Consider giving direction to move forward with the Chamber Remodel and Technology Update project and allocate $300,000 from the Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) Fund and Fund 2430 - PFE Community Services-Admin for the completion of the project.

BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION:

The City of Lincoln built City Hall in 2008. At the time, a complete City Council Chamber was not completed due to a variety of reasons (primarily budgetary constraints). A number of times in the years since, various City Councils have explored and engaged design professionals in an effort to relocate Council chambers to the first floor for better community access and to increase its capacity for seating.

Two years ago, staff began a design process to scope the project. During that process, the estimated budget for the project was likely going to exceed $7 million dollars. While the City has set aside some funds for this project over the years, the estimated cost far exceeded the reasonable resources available to fund it. As such, the project was frozen while other options were explored as interim or alternate solutions.

FINDINGS/ANALYSIS:

Staff reviewed a number of alternatives for City Council Chambers within City Hall, including taking over the first-floor conference room, expanding the current chambers by removing the southern wall, and taking over the current storage area, among others. All alternatives came with a high cost but not a significant change to seating capacity. Ultimately, the staff decided to explore a remodel of the current space, which has been incrementally improved over the years but without a full-scale implementation to create a professional chamber environment.

Engineering, IT, and Facilities staff developed a series of options to improve the current space, increase some seating capacity, and create a more modern and engaging environment for City Council, Commissions, and other groups to use for civic purposes.

The project, as proposed, can currently be categorized by the following improvements:

1. Flipping the orientation of the room, moving the Council dais from the southern wall to the

STAFF REPORT
99 northern wall, thereby allowing the windows to be utilized for natural light and a more aesthetically pleasing environment.

2. Purchasing a new Council dais with appropriate space for the Council as well as a raised platform to allow for better line of sight when communicating with the public.

3. Full technology refresh, to include new camera systems, audio equipment, and wall and ceiling-mounted televisions. The equipment within the chambers is approaching its useful lifespan, and as the need for interactive online access to Council meetings continues to grow, having current modern technology improves access for all members of our community who access Council meetings online.

4. New carpets, wall paint, power/technology wiring, addition of a new entry door for the public, and removal of the galley kitchen and other storage cabinets that no longer serve a useful purpose.

5. Podium replacement and City meeting technology (digital timers, nameplates, etc.)

6. Roughly two additional rows of seating to increase seating capacity for members of the public attending the meeting.

A preliminary site plan and layout are attached to this staff report.

While this project certainly will not meet the expansion or improvement standard of the full Council Chambers concept proposed for the first floor, it will provide a more professional, welcoming, and vibrant environment for the City and community to conduct their business.

Many of the more consequential and important decisions that are made by and for the community occur in City Council chambers; it is reasonable to ensure that the facility is adequate to serve a growing community's needs. This project will not negate the need for an alternate location or expansion of the chamber in the future, but the improvement should serve adequately until the City generates enough funds to complete a more expansion project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Staff estimates a budget of approximately $300,000 for the completion of the project.

Approximately $200,000 for the technology upgrade of the chambers, and approximately $100,000 for the physical improvements to the space (dais, carpet, door installation, and removal of unnecessary internal components etc.).

Staff recommends $140,000 of the project budget be augmented from the Public, Educational and Governmental Channel (PEGC) funds within the General Fund; these monies are paid by cable providers to Cities with the express purpose for improving local government access.

These funds cannot be used for any other purpose (such as salaries) and are most commonly used for audio, video and broadcasting equipment to improve the communities access to watch their City Council meetings.

Staff recommend $160,000 of the project budget is recommended to be allocated from the current budget of CIP 632: City Hall Reorganization, that was partially expended for the original chamber remodel project before the project was placed on hold. The current available balance of CIP 632 is approximately $348,000.
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ATTACHMENTS:

City Council Chambers Concept.pdf
revised_-_Chamber_Redesign_and_Technology_Upgrade_reso.docx 101

NEW PRIMARY
PUBLIC

ENTRANCE

CITY COUNCIL

ENTRANCE

STAIRWELL

HALLWAY

TO ELEVATOR

SECONDARY PUBLIC

ENTRANCE

NEW RAISED DAIS

ADDITIONAL ASSUMPTIONS
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ROOM ORIENTATION ROTATED 180o
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INCREASED PUBLIC SEATING
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NEW WALL PAINT
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NEW CARPET
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NEW AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT
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BLINDS RAISED
•

KITCHENETTE REMOVED
RAMP
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RESOLUTION 2026-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN

APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL REMODEL AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE PROJECT AND APPROVING AN ALLOCATION OF APPROXIMATELY $140,000 IN

PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENTAL CHANNEL FUNDS WITHIN GENERAL FUND 1000

WHEREAS, the City of Lincoln has a current Council Chambers located on the 3rd floor of City Hall; and

WHEREAS, during design of a full chamber -built project, the project cost became so significant that the project was frozen for financial reasons; and

WHEREAS, an interim remodel of the current chambers was developed by staff to create a more professional, organized and expanded seating area for the current chamber in an effort to meet the current and near-term needs of the organization and community; and

WHEREAS, the remodeled Council Chamber will provide better access and improved technology for City Council meetings, Commissions, Committees, Boards, and Civic meetings ; and

WHEREAS, CIP 632: City Hall Reorganization has existing funds but the augmentation of $140,000 in PEGC funds within the General Fund is required to cover the costs for the improved technology.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the City Council remodel project and approves an augmentation of approximately $140,000 from the PEG fund and direct the City Manager to execute any necessary agreements to complete this project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of February 2026 by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

___________________________
Richard Pearl, Mayor
ATTEST:

Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk

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