Lincoln council to weigh turf irrigation ban, cannabis pilot, airport work

Proposed ban on watering nonfunctional turf

What it would do

Add Section 13.04.435 to the Lincoln Municipal Code prohibiting irrigation of nonfunctional turf

Status

Introduction and waiver of full reading by title

Source

Agenda, item 14.A

The council is scheduled to consider a new city code section that would prohibit watering nonfunctional turf. The item is listed as a public hearing.

The agenda describes the step as introducing the ordinance and waiving the full reading by title. No vote is recorded because minutes are not yet available.

Cannabis business pilot program proposed

What it would do

Add Chapter 5.45, Cannabis Business Pilot Program, to Title 5 of the Lincoln Municipal Code

Status

Introduction and waiver of full reading, by title only

Source

Agenda, item 14.B

A proposed ordinance would create a cannabis business pilot program under the city's business taxes, licenses and regulations title.

The item is listed as a public hearing. The agenda says the ordinance would be introduced and the full reading waived, by title only.

Airport apron crack seal and seal coat contract

Project

Crack Seal & Seal Coat Airport Apron Project, CIP 720

Contractor

Maxwell Asphalt, Inc.

Other actions

Task order with Brandley Engineering for construction management and inspection; grant agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration and Caltrans Aeronautics

Source

Agenda, item 13.B

A consent item would award a construction contract to Maxwell Asphalt, Inc. for the airport apron crack seal and seal coat project.

The same resolution would authorize a task order with Brandley Engineering for construction management and inspection, and execution of grant agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration and Caltrans Aeronautics.

$135,000 budget boost and Accela contract

Budget change

$135,000 augmentation to Fund 2480

Contract

Managed services with Accela, not to exceed $277,173

Source

Agenda, item 13.F

The council is scheduled to consider adding $135,000 to Fund 2480.

The same item would authorize the city manager to sign a managed services contract with Accela for no more than $277,173.

Subdivision maps, annexations and other routine items

Stardust Unit 1

Improvement plans, final map, subdivision improvement agreements and recording

Annexations

Auburn Ravine Estates (Epick 1 & 2) into Community Facilities Districts No. 2018-1 and No. 2018-2

Recycling outreach

Contract Amendment No. 4 with S. Groner Associates for organic recycling education and outreach

Verdera Tank #3

Accept Notice of Completion for ladder retrofit, CIP 715

Board terms

Extend term expirations from December 2026 to June 2027 for applicable appointments

Source

Agenda, items 13.C, 13.D, 13.E, 13.G, 13.H

Several consent items cover land use and city operations. One would approve improvement plans and the final map for Stardust Unit 1 and let the city manager sign subdivision improvement agreements.

Two items would annex Auburn Ravine Estates (Epick 1 & 2) into the city's maintenance and public services community facilities districts.

Other items would extend an organic recycling outreach contract, accept completion of the Verdera Tank #3 ladder retrofit, and push some board and commission term expirations from December 2026 to June 2027.

Bickford Ranch facilities agreement and seasonal pay

Bickford Ranch

Joint Community Facilities Agreement with the California Municipal Finance Authority CFD No. 2021-9, County of Placer

Pay schedule

Revisions to the Temporary/Seasonal Salary Schedule effective January 1, 2027

Source

Agenda, items 15.A, 15.B

The council is scheduled to consider authorizing a joint community facilities agreement tied to California Municipal Finance Authority CFD No. 2021-9 for Bickford Ranch.

A separate item would approve revisions to the temporary and seasonal salary schedule, effective January 1, 2027.

Property talks and litigation conferences

Property

APN 021-321-083, negotiations with the Boys and Girls Club over price, payment terms or both

Litigation

City of Lincoln v. The Gathering Inn and Khachadourian v. Cook, et al.

Anticipated litigation

Two potential cases

Source

Agenda, items 1.A–1.D

Before the public session, the council is scheduled to meet in closed session on four matters.

One involves property negotiations with the Boys and Girls Club over a parcel. Two involve existing lawsuits, and one covers two potential cases.

Routine approvals grouped together

Transportation funds

Resolution authorizing claims for Local Transportation Funds and State Transit Assistance Funds for fiscal year 2026/27

Source

Agenda, item 13.A

One consent item would authorize the city to file claims for local transportation and state transit assistance funds for the 2026/27 fiscal year.