MINUTES
CITY OF LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
and REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Regular Meeting
May 26, 2026
1. CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30pm
1.A CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code, § 54956.8) Property: Parcel at 1st & Joiner
Agency Negotiator: Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager, Negotiating Parties: Boys and Girls Club,
Under Negotiations: Price, terms of payment or both
1.B THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Gov. Code, § 54957) Consultation with: Chief Innovation & Technology Officer Jennifer Brown
1.C 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. SCV-
0053711)
2. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pearl at 4:35pm at City Hall, 600 6
th 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 – Arrived at 4:50pm
Ben Brown
Whitney Eklund – Arrived at 4:37pm
John Reedy
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION – none.
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 6:10pm.
6. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Mayor Richard Pearl Holly Andreatta
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Ben Brown
Whitney Eklund
John Reedy
7. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (if applicable) – no reportable action, direction was provided to staff.
8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – led by Jeff Short.
9. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
City Manager, Sean Scully announced that item 15.B will be continued to a later date.
10. INFORMATION ITEMS AND DISCLOSURES – none.
11. PRESENTATIONS
11.A Proclamation – America Legion
Council presented the proclamation to American Legion’s first female Commander, Rachel Nielson.
11.B Friends of the Lincoln Public Library 2025 Annual Report & 2026 Annual Donation Presentation.
Friends of the Lincoln Public Library President, Gloria Pilotti made the presentation to Council with a brief discussion following. Mayor Pearl opened the discussion regarding the agenda item with no public comment.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON- AGENDA ITEMS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
The following provided public comment:
Christopher Lane, Lincoln resident
Stan Nader, Lincoln resident
Jason Daggett, Lincoln resident
Byron Chapman, Lincoln resident
Darla Gutierrez, 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 May 12, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
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Seeing no public comment, Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval. Councilmember Brown 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 Receive a Presentation and Hold the Public Hearing for the Annual Military Equipment Report and Renew Ordinance No. 1045B to comply with AB 481. Adopt Resolution 2026-073 Authorizing Renewal of Ordinance 1045B
Police Captain, Zach Eaton presented to Council. Mayor Pearl opened the public hearing.
The following provided public comment:
Byron Chapman, Lincoln resident
Staff responded to comments from Council. S eeing 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 Eklund. Passed by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
14.B Adopt Resolution 2026-074 Approving the Proposed User and Regulatory Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2026.
Assistant City Manager Nita Wracker noted that the effective date in the title was incorrect and should be changed to August 1, 2026. She then introduced ClearSource Consultant Terry Madsen, who made the presentation to the Council. Mayor Pearl opened the public hearing.
The following provided public comment:
Jeff Short, with BIA
Stan Nader, Lincoln resident
Fran Neves, Lincoln resident (via Zoom)
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Tony Frayji, Consultant (via Zoom)
Staff responded to comments from Council. S eeing 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
14.C Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution 2026-075 Determining the Starbucks Circle K Project as Exempt from CEQA and Adopt Resolution 2026-076 Approving the Tentative Parcel Map.
Staff recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing, consider the information contained in the staff report, Planning Commission action, testimony of the public, and take the following actions:
1) Adopt a Resolution determining the project as exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 – Infill Development Projects (Attachment 1 and Exhibit);
2) Adopt a Resolution approving the Joiner Parkway and First Street Commercial Tentative Parcel Map. The map proposes subdividing the 2-acre parcel into a total of two commercial parcels (Attachment 2 and Exhibits).
Associate Planner, Tom Cruickshank presented to Council. Mayor Pearl opened the public hearing.
The following provided public comment:
Darla Gutierrez, Lincoln resident
Staff responded to comments from Council. S eeing 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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14.D Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution 2026-077 Approving Changes to the Public Facilities Element Fee Schedule.
City Engineer, Vin Cay presented to Council. 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, motion was seconded by Councilmember Eklund. Passed by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
14.E Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Resolutions Approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) and Authorizing Submission to the California Department of Water Resources, the California State Library, and Applicable Cities and Counties.
Environmental Services Manager, Chris Nelson presented to Council. Mayor Pearl opened the public hearing.
The following provided public comment:
Stan Nader, Lincoln resident
Byron Chapman, Lincoln resident
1) Adopt Resolution 2026-078 approving the City of Lincoln 2025 Urban Water Management Plan;
2) Adopt Resolution 2026-079 approving the City of Lincoln 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan; and
3) Direct that the adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan be submitted to the California Department of Water Resources, the California State Library, and applicable cities and counties.
Staff responded to comments from Council. S eeing no further public comment, Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for item 1: Adopt Resolution 2026-078 approving the City of Lincoln 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. Councilmember Reedy motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Eklund. Passed by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for item 2: Adopt Resolution 2026 -079 approving the City of Lincoln 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Councilmember Brown 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
Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval for item 3: Direct that the adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan be submitted to the California Department of Water Resources, the California State Library, and applicable cities and counties. Councilmember Reedy motioned t o 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
15. GENERAL BUSINESS
15.A Adopt Resolution 2026-080 Adopting the Broadband Master Plan.
Chief Innovation & Technology Officer Jennifer Brown introduced Michele Williams with Entrust Solutions Group, who presented the item to Council. Mayor Pearl opened public comment.
The following provided public comment:
Jason Daggett, Lincoln resident
Seeing no further public comment , Mayor Pearl called for a motion of approval.
Councilmember Brown motioned to approve, motion was seconded by Councilmember Eklund. Passed by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Andreatta, Brown, Eklund, Pearl, Reedy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
15.B Wall of Recognition Concept Discussion.
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City Manager Sean Scully provided a brief overview of the item and requested that it be continued to a future meeting. Mayor Pearl opened public comment.
Seeing no public comment, Mayor Pearl called for a motion to continue the item.
Councilmember Brown 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
16. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Sean Scully provided updates on the Oak Tree Lane construction project, June business items, and the sales tax measure. He also noted upcoming presentations he would be giving at the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast on May 27 and at Rotary International on May 28.
17. COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS
Councilmember Andreatta raised questions and provided comments regarding e- bike enforcement. Police Captain Eaton responded to the questions and concerns raised. City Manager Sean Scully noted that the Chief of Police from the City of Rocklin Police Department may attend an upcoming Council meeting to provide a presentation on e- bike-related issues. Councilmember Brown and Mayor Pro Tem Eklund also provided comments regarding the matter.
18. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Brown mentioned the upcoming Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) meeting. Councilmember Reedy reported on a recently attended Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting, and Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA). Mayor Pearl reported on a recently attended Airport Committee meeting, Pioneer Community Energy Board, and upcoming Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD). Councilmember Andreatta reported on a recently attended Sacramento Area Council of Government (SACOG) meeting.
19. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:21pm to the Regular City Council meeting on May 26, 2026, at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers, 600 6
th Street, Lincoln.
Respectfully submitted by Blair Hutchison, Deputy City Clerk
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Blair Hutchison, Deputy City Clerk