MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
April 14, 2026
1. CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:06pm
1.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION:
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9
Name of Case: (City of Lincoln v. The Gathering Inn, et al., Placer Superior Court Case No. SCV0053711)
1.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section, §54956.9(d)(2): One (1) Potential Case
2. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pearl at 5:06pm at City Hall, 600 6th Street, Lincoln, CA in the Council Chambers and offered virtually on Zoom with a Live Stream on the City of Lincoln YouTube Channel and WAVE Channel 18. Closed session was held in the 3rd floor conference room.
3. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present:
Mayor Richard Pearl
Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
Whitney Eklund
John Reedy
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION - none.
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.
5. CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Pearl at 6:12pm.
6. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Mayor Richard Pearl Holly Andreatta
Ben Brown
Whitney Eklund
John Reedy
7. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (if applicable) – nothing to report.
8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – led by Darla Gutierrez.
9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST – none.
10. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS – The redline version attachment of the ordinance for Item #14.A was provided to Council and the public as a handout as it was omitted from the agenda packet due to a technical error.
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11. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pearl reported on the recent “Big Boy” train tour followed by a group photo with Council.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
The following provided public comment:
Stan Nader, Lincoln resident
Kevin Siddle, Lincoln resident
Byron Chapman, Lincoln resident
Angela V., Lincoln resident
13. CONSENT
Mayor Pearl asked if any members of the City Council or staff would like to pull any items from the consent agenda with none pulled.
13.A Approval of Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
13.B Adopt Resolution 2026-043 Authorizing the Acceptance of a Donation from the Lincoln Public Safety Foundation of a 2024 Suzuki DRZ400 Dual Purpose Motorcycle and Four (4) Automated External Defibrillators for Use by the Lincoln Police Department.
13.C Adopt Resolution 2026-044 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Francisco & Associates (F&A) for District Engineering Services.
Mayor Pearl opened public comment.
Seeing no public comment, Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval. 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS
14.A Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title Only an Ordinance of the City of Lincoln Amending Certain Sections of Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 - Contracts and Purchasing and Chapter 3.26 - Public Projects Subject to the Public Contract Code and Further Finding the Ordinance is Exempt From Environmental Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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Sean Scully, City Manager introduced Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager who presented to Council noting several modifications that were made to the ordinance post agenda packet publication.
Mayor Pearl opened the public hearing. Seeing no public comment, Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for the item.
Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve noting modifications earlier as read into record, 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. GENERAL BUSINESS
15.A Adopt Resolution 2026-045 Accepting a Fiscal Impact Analysis of Community Facility District (CFD) 2018-2 and Authorizing a Maximum Tax within the CFD Project Area.
Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager introduced the item and consultant Jamie Gomes of Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) who presented to Council with a brief discussion following. Mayor Pearl opened public comment.
The following provided public comment:
Byron Chapman, Lincoln resident
Seeing no further public comment, Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for the item.
Councilmember Reedy 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
15.B Adopt Resolution 2026-046 Authorizing the Issuance of the City of Lincoln Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 Special Tax (Sorrento Village) Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2026.
Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager introduced Brian Forbath of Stradling Yocca Calrson & Rauth LLP and Jaime Trejo of PFM Financial Advisors LLC who 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 Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Andreatta. Passed by the following voice vote:
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Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
16. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Sean Scully, City Manager commented on the City’s recent safety ranking, a possible train mural to be placed on the Police Department building, expressed gratitude to Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager regarding her efforts on the bond refinancing and associated Community Facilities District (CFD). Scully also promoted the upcoming Airport Committee meeting.
17. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS
Councilmember Andreatta requested staff to review the City’s property and services assessment and it’s relation to the County. Councilmember Brown requested staff to research The Gathering Inn’s potential closing of centers. Mayor Pearl requested staff to conduct a study/assessment of Council’s salaries.
18. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Andreatta reported on a recently attended Sacramento Area Council of Government (SACOG) meeting. Councilmember Brown reported on a recently attended Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) board meeting. Councilmember Reedy reported on a recently attended Lincoln-Sewer Maintenance District 1 Wastewater Authority (LiSWA) board meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Eklund reported on a recently attended Local Area Formation Commission) LAFCO board meeting.
19. INFORMATION ITEMS
Councilmember Brown provided updates on Lincoln Serves. Councilmember Andreatta inquired about the Skate Park groundbreaking event with staff responding. Mayor Pro Tem Eklund inquired about the Fitness Center and the Twelve Bridges traffic. Mayor Pearl inquired as to the Hwy. 193 traffic update with staff responding.
20. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 pm to the Regular City Council meeting on April 28th, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers, 600 6th Street, Lincoln.
Respectfully submitted by Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk
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Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk