MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
February 24, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00pm
The meeting was conducted in person at City Hall, 600 6 th Street, Lincoln, CA in the City Manager’s Conference Room.
1. CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
1.A Public Employee Performance Evaluation and Compensation, Title: City Attorney
1.B Public Employee Performance Evaluation and Compensation, Title: City Manager
1.C 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.D Conference with Labor Negotiator - Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.6, City Designated Representative: Veronica Rodriguez, Organization: Local 39 Professional and Administrative Employee Group.
2. CALL TO ORDER -The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pearl at 4:00pm.
3. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Mayor Richard Pearl Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
Whitney Eklund
John Reedy
4. 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.
5. CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Pearl at 6:05 PM
6. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Mayor Richard Pearl Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
Whitney Eklund
John Reedy
7. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (if any) – none.
8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – led by Scott Boynton.
9. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS – correction to Item 12.A, agenda title should reflect February 10th, 2026.
10. PRESENTATIONS – None.
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11. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
The following provided public comment:
Ross Snyder, Lincoln resident, Lincoln resident
Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident
Fran Neves, Lincoln resident (via Zoom)
12. 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.
12.A Approval of Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.
12.B Adopt Resolution 2026-015 Authorizing the City Manager to Accept $11,500 in Additional Funds From the California Office of Traffic Safety for the 2025 Police Traffic Services Grant Program, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).
12.C Adopt Resolution 2026-016 Accepting the Joiner Ranch East -Phase 1 Subdivision and Frontage/Public Improvements and Authorize the City Clerk to File the Notices of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
12.D Adopt Resolution 2026-17 Accepting the Joiner Ranch East -Phase 2 Subdivision Improvements, with the Exception of the Frontage Landscaping along Nicolaus Road and Within the Lot E drainage basin, as Complete and Authorize the City Clerk to File the Notice of Completion with the Placer County Recorder.
12.E Adopt Resolution 2026-018 Authorization the City Manager to Execute an Accommodation Recording Agreement for Acceptance of Landscaped Parcels (APNs 009-160- 069-0000 and 009-160- 068-0000).
12.F *pulled by Council.
Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for the item s, excluding Item 12.F. 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.F Waive Second Reading and Adopt ORDINANCE 1103B of the City of Lincoln Amending Lincoln Municipal Code Section 10.40.140 Regarding Parking on Unpaved Surfaces.
City Attorney Kristine Mollenkopf presented to Council with a brief discussion following.
Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for the item. Councilmember Reedy motioned to
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approve, motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Eklund. Passed by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.A Introduce and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lincoln Repealing Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 6.28, and Amending Lincoln Municipal Code Sections
6.24.010, 6.24.060, 18.22.020, 18.22.030, 18.26.010, 18.26.020, and 18.26.030 - Canine and Feline Kennel Uses.
City Attorney Kristine Mollenkopf presented to Council with a brief discussion following. Mayor Pearl opened the public hearing.
Seeing no public comment, Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for the item.
Councilmember Andreatta motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Reedy. Passed by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
14. GENERAL BUSINESS
14.A
Adopt Resolution 2026-019 Authorizing an Amendment to the 2025- 2027 Biennium Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Assistant City Manager Nita Wracker presented to Council with a brief discussion following.
Mayor Pearl opened public comment.
Seeing no public comment, Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for the item.
Councilmember Brown motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. Passed by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
14.B Authorize Augmentation of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget by $125,000 (Fund 2850) and Adopt Resolution 2026-020 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Integrazers for Citywide Grazing Services.
Public Works Director Matt Medill presented to Council with Scott Boynton, Maintenance Services Manager provided comments with a brief discussion following. Mayor Pearl opened public comment.
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Seeing no public comment, Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for the item. Mayor Pro Tem Eklund 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
14.C Adopt Resolution 2026-021 Establishing Five (5) Reserve Fire Inspector Positions Within the Fire Department and Authorize a Stipend of $150 Per Month to be Funded Within the Fire Department Operating Budget.
Senior Human Resources Analyst Claire True presented to Council with a brief discussion following. Mayor Pearl opened public comment.
Seeing no public comment, Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for the item.
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
15. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Scully provided comments regarding his recent attendance at the Lincoln Public Safety Foundation’s 1
st Annual Gala event, Building Industry Association meeting, an upcoming workshop discussing the City’s open space, provided an update on the City’s fee studies, and the skate park opening event tentative scheduled for April 1st.
16. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS – none.
17. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Andreatta reported on a recently attended Sacramento Area Council of Government (SACOG) board meeting and commented on the Lincoln Public Safety Foundation’s event. Mayor Pearl reported on a recently attended Pioneer Community Energy board meeting and an upcoming Placer County Air Pollution Control District board meeting.
Councilmember Reedy reported on a recently attended Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting, Lincoln-Sewer Maintenance District 1 Wastewater Authority (LiSWA) board meeting, Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) board meeting, Placer County Economic Development Committee board meeting, and Placer Conservation Authority (PCA) board meeting. Councilmember Brown reported on an upcoming Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) board meeting.
18. INFORMATION ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Eklund announced that City Manager Sean Scully was recently recognized as a Public Sector Champion from the International Economic Development Council and read aloud the nomination letter submitted. Economic Development Specialist Erin Frye provided
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information regarding the nomination process and announced that Scully will be recognized at the 2026 Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.; Scully thanked all involved.
19. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pearl adjourned the meeting at 7:11 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk
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Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk