MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
March 10, 2026
GENERAL SESSION – 6:00pm
The meeting was conducted in person at City Hall, 600 6th Street, Lincoln, CA, and virtually on Zoom with a Live Stream on the City of Lincoln YouTube Channel and WAVE Channel 18.
1. CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Pearl at 6:00 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Mayor Richard Pearl Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
Whitney Eklund
John Reedy *arrived at 6:04pm
3. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (if any) – none.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – led by Greg Kevin, City Treasurer.
5. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS – Modification to the Public Hearing section was noted by staff.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.A Art League of Lincoln Presentation
Janet Phinick with Art League of Lincoln presented to the Council.
6.B Ensuring Equal Access Online: ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Compliance Update Presentation
Chief Innovation & Technology Officer Jennifer Brown presented to the Council with a brief discussion following. Mayor Pearl opened the discussion regarding the agenda item with no public comment.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
The following provided public comment:
Stan Nader, Lincoln resident
Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident
8. 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.
8.A Approval of Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2026, Regular City Council meeting.
8.B Approval of Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026, Special Meeting, Work Session.
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8.C Approval of Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2025, Special Meeting, Work Session.
8.D Adopt Resolution 2026-022 Approving the 2026 Water Master Plan Update.
8.E Adopt Resolution 2026-023 Accepting the Notice of Completion for the McBean Pool Resurfacing Capital Improvement Project (CIP 703).
8.F Adopt Resolution 2026-024 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Ferrari Ranch Road Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement.
8.G Waive Second Reading and Adopt 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 regarding Canine and Feline Kennel Uses.
8.H Adopt Resolution 2026-025 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Construction Contract for Verdera Tank #3 Ladder Retrofit Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 715.
8.I Adopt Resolution 2026-026 Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Bidding for Crack Seal & Seal Coat Airport Apron Project (CIP 720).
8.J Adopt Resolution 2026-027 Authorizing the Acceptance of Funds from Placer County Grant Funding Acceptance for the Community Center Park Project and a budget augmentation to revenues in Fund 2460 in the amount of $274,423.
8.K Adopt Resolution 2026-028 Approving the Establishment of a Limited- Term Dispatch Supervisor Position and a Limited-Term Police Lieutenant Position.
The following provided public comment:
Stan Nader, Lincoln resident
Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval. Councilmember Reedy 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
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
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Staff noted further evaluation of the proposed Ordinance is needed and item would not be presented this evening.
Mayor Pearl opened the public hearing with the following providing public comment:
Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident
Mayor Pearl closed the public hearing with no action taken.
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
10.A
Adopt Resolution 2026-029 Amending and Restating Special Assessment and Community Facilities District Goals and Policies.
Assistant City Manager Nita Wracker introduced Brian Forbath of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, LLP, presented to Council with a brief discussion following. Mayor Pearl opened public comment.
The following provided public comment:
Stan Nader, Lincoln resident
Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for the item. Councilmember Reedy motioned to 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
10.B Adopt Resolution 2026-030 Authorizing Staff to File Reports with the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and Review and Accept the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports.
Senior Planner Efren Sanchez presented to Council with a brief discussion following. Mayor Pearl opened public comment.
The following provided public comment:
Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident
Seeing no further 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
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10.C Adopt Resolution 2026-031 Approving the Salary Schedule for the Newly Established Senior Property and Evidence Technician Classification.
Human Resources Director Veronica Rodriguez presented to Council with a brief discussion following. Mayor Pearl opened public comment.
The following provided public comment:
Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident
Seeing no further 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
11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Scully provided comments regarding the City of Lincoln named the 3 rd Safest City
in California per SafeWise, promoted an upcoming Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting and an upcoming international shopping convention conference.
12. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS
Councilmember Andreatta proposed downtown as an entertainment zone for discussion.
13. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Pearl reported on an upcoming Pioneer Community Energy board meeting, Placer County Air Pollution Control District board meeting, reported on a recently attended Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting, as well as an upcoming Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) board meeting and Airport Committee meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Eklund reported on an upcoming Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) board meeting as well as a Western Placer Unified School District (WPUSD) 2x2 meeting.
14. INFORMATION ITEMS
Councilmember Brown reported on Lincoln Serves and other non-profits. Mayor Pro Tem Eklund reported on a recently attended Verizon public safety event.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pearl adjourned the meeting at 7:26 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk
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Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk