Council Filed Tue, Nov 10 8:11 PM · Updated 8:27 PM
Lincoln council to weigh budgets, road projects, billboard rules
The Oct. 27 agenda includes budget changes for road and lift station projects, a school joint-use agreement and a possible electronic billboard program.
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- The council is scheduled to consider budget changes for the Capital Improvements Program and an $80,000 boost to the Q St Lift Station project. (Agenda, items 12.A and 12.B)
- Two road projects are proposed: Virginiatown Road Rehabilitation and the 3rd Street Grade Crossing, with $274,000 and $370,000 from Fund 2210. (Agenda, item 12.E)
- A development agreement for about 21 acres in the Village 1 area tied to the Parkwood Project is on the consent calendar. (Agenda, item 12.C)
- The council would give direction on possible rules for electronic billboards downtown and along commercial corridors. (Agenda, item 14.C)
- A joint use agreement with Western Placer Unified School District for Village 7 is also scheduled. (Agenda, item 14.B)
Budget changes for capital projects
- What
- Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and 2026-27 Capital Improvements Program budgets
- Source
- Agenda, item 12.A
The council is scheduled to consider a resolution changing the capital projects budgets for this fiscal year and next.
The item is on the consent calendar, which is normally approved in one motion without separate discussion unless a council member pulls an item.
$80,000 added to Q St Lift Station project
- Cost
- $80,000 budget increase to CIP 657 Q St Lift Station Rehabilitation Project
- Change orders
- City Engineer authorized to approve change orders up to $160,100
- Source
- Agenda, item 12.B
The council is scheduled to consider adding $80,000 to the Q St Lift Station Rehabilitation Project.
The resolution would also let the City Engineer approve change orders up to $160,100.
Development agreement for Parkwood Project land
- Land
- About 21 acres within the Village 1 Specific Plan Area
- Parties
- City of Lincoln and JEN California 28 LLC
- Source
- Agenda, item 12.C
The council is scheduled to consider a development agreement with JEN California 28 LLC for about 21 acres in the Village 1 Specific Plan Area, tied to the Parkwood Project.
The item would be adopted by title only, waiving the full reading of the ordinance.
Two road projects proposed with Fund 2210 money
- New projects
- CIP 726 Virginiatown Road Rehabilitation and CIP 727 3rd Street Grade Crossing
- Funding
- $274,000 to CIP 726 and $370,000 to CIP 727 from the unencumbered balance of Fund 2210
- Grants
- If awarded, the City Manager would adjust Fund 2210 to reflect grant amounts
- Source
- Agenda, item 12.E
The council is scheduled to consider creating two road projects and moving money from Fund 2210 to pay for them.
If the city wins the grants it is seeking, the City Manager would adjust the fund to reflect the grant amounts. If not, the City Engineer could return the money to the fund balance.
Verdera Communications Tower moves toward bidding
- Project
- Verdera Communications Tower Project (CIP474)
- Next step
- Approve improvement plans and authorize the Engineering Department to start the bidding process
- Purchases
- City Manager authorized to execute a purchase agreement with Sabre and Thermo Bond Buildings
- Source
- Agenda, item 14.A
The council is scheduled to consider approving the plans for the Verdera Communications Tower and letting the Engineering Department start taking bids.
The resolution would also let the City Manager sign a purchase agreement with Sabre and Thermo Bond Buildings.
Joint use agreement for Village 7 with school district
- Parties
- City of Lincoln and Western Placer Unified School District
- What
- Village 7 Joint Use Agreement
- Source
- Agenda, item 14.B
The council is scheduled to consider a joint use agreement with Western Placer Unified School District for Village 7.
The resolution would authorize the City Manager to sign it.
Direction sought on electronic billboard rules
- What
- Possible Municipal Code amendments for an electronic billboard program
- Where
- Downtown and commercial corridor locations
- Source
- Agenda, item 14.C
The council is scheduled to give direction on whether to pursue changes to the city code that would allow electronic billboards downtown and along commercial corridors.
No decision is recorded in the agenda; the item asks the council for direction to staff.
Annual report and treasurer's report
- Reports
- 2025 Placer County Conservation Program Annual Report; City of Lincoln Quarterly Treasurer's Report
- Source
- Agenda, items 9.A and 12.D
The council is scheduled to receive the 2025 Placer County Conservation Program annual report as a presentation.
The quarterly treasurer's report is on the consent calendar to be received and filed.
Council to meet privately on litigation
- Existing case
- City of Lincoln v. The Gathering Inn, et al., Placer Superior Court Case No. S-CV-0053711
- Anticipated cases
- Two potential cases under Government Code 54956.9(d)(4)
- Source
- Agenda, items 1.A and 1.B
The council is scheduled to meet in closed session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss existing litigation involving The Gathering Inn.
The council is also scheduled to discuss two potential cases it may initiate. The agenda lists a public comment period on closed session items after roll call.
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