Economic Development Committee

CITY OF LINCOLN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS The City of Lincoln Economic Development team, in partnership with other city departments, launched two key initiatives to support and elevate the local business community. The free Permit Assistance Program helps business and property owners understand the requirements for opening or expanding a business. The Business Spotlight Campaign promotes, and markets engaged businesses, increasing their visibility and community presence. PERMIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Economic Development Action Plan – Priority 1, #8: Identify resources including technical assistance and mentorship opportunities that help local businesses achieve success The program aims to strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem by improving access to clear, accurate information on City requirements, enhancing communication between City departments and business owners, and connecting participants with key community resources. Through monthly public tabling events and topic-specific workshops, the program is expected to reduce common compliance issues, support informed decision-making among new entrepreneurs, and contribute to the long-term success of small businesses within the City. Program Objectives: • Provide education to prospective and current business owners regarding essential business requirements, including licensing, zoning, and regulatory compliance. • Equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions prior to investing in property or entering into lease agreements. • Connect participants with local business support resources, such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). • Improve communication between City departments and the business community to foster a supportive, transparent, and business-friendly regulatory environment. To achieve these goals, City staff will implement two coordinated program tracks: 1. Monthly Educational Workshops: Starting in Spring 2026, these workshops will focus on

topics relevant to starting or operating a business within the City. Topics will include the general procedures for establishing a business, meeting basic operational requirements, and complying with local ordinances and regulations. 2. Monthly Tabling Events: City staff—and, when appropriate, local partner organizations— will be available to meet with the public in the City Hall lobby for one hour without an appointment. These sessions are scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The program is expected to produce the following outcomes: • Increased understanding among new entrepreneurs of City processes and regulatory requirements. • A reduction in common permitting, licensing, and compliance issues. • Strengthened partnerships between the City and local business support organizations. • Improved overall success rates for new small businesses operating within the city. BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN Economic Development Action Plan – Priority 4, #2: Identify and promote businesses uniquely Lincoln The “#LincolnProud” campaign is designed to elevate the visibility of licensed businesses throughout the City of Lincoln and to strengthen partnerships between the City and local business owners. This recurring social media campaign will highlight one local business each month. The City will post a monthly prompt on its social platforms inviting licensed Lincoln businesses to participate by commenting and using the hashtag #LincolnProud. All qualifying submissions will be entered into a random drawing for a complimentary, professionally produced promotional video (1–1.5 minutes). The selected business will collaborate with the City staff and Twelve Bridges High School Media Team to develop a customized promotional video. The final product will be featured across the City’s digital platforms, increasing the business’s exposure while also highlighting local success stories. Program Objectives: • Showcase local businesses to a broader audience through City communication channels. • Strengthen relationships between City staff, community members, and business partners. • Support business expansion, attraction, and downtown revitalization initiatives.

• Provide high school students with practical, real-world opportunities to develop media and production skills. Through this campaign, the City anticipates achieving the following outcomes: • Increased visibility and promotion of local licensed businesses through consistent monthly features and high-engagement digital content. • Stronger partnerships between City staff, business owners, and the community through regular interaction and collaborative storytelling. • Enhanced support for business growth and downtown revitalization by elevating local success stories and attracting new interest in Lincoln’s business environment. • Meaningful real-world learning opportunities for Twelve Bridges High School Media Team students, leading to strengthened media production skills and portfolio-ready work. CONCLUSION The Permit Assistance Program and the Business Spotlight Campaign each provide long-term benefits to the new and established businesses rooted in Lincoln. These initiatives create opportunities for education with monthly workshops, entrepreneurial support through one-on- one time with staff, and stronger community engagement. Because they are offered at no cost, requiring only staff time and coordination with partners, they deliver broad, meaningful results while placing minimal financial burden on the City.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE December 10, 2025 CITY OF LINCOLN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE December 10, 2025 AS A COURTESY, PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES & ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING THE MEETING BOARD / COMMISSION / COMMITTEE 9:00 AM Whitney Eklund, Councilmember John Reedy, Councilmember Sean Scully, City Manager Erin Frye, Economic Development & Communications Specialist Daniella Stepek, Economic Development Specialist Melanie Borchardt, Member Andrea Faria, Member Joann Hilton, Chairperson Faraz Mahmood, Member Jason Price, Vice Chairperson David Riccitiello, Member CITY HALL First Floor Community Meeting Room 600 Sixth Street Lincoln, CA 95648 or attend via ZOOM register by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_soOckqMMR4ah16Jesqf_Cg or participate by calling US: +1 (669) 900-6833 use ID# 884 8306 6022 and use *9 to raise your hand to speak 600 Sixth Street ◆ Lincoln, CA 95648 ◆ www.lincolnca.gov ◆ 916-434-2400

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE COMMITTEE (Within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board / Commission / Committee) 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT OUT 8. STAFF UPDATES 9. NEW AND CONTINUING BUSINESS 10. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING - January 14, 2026 11. ADJOURNMENT 5.A Spotlight Speaker Jess Christiansen, Event Coordinator/Co-owner of Old Town Pizza 5.B Entitlement HUD Grant Presentation (Frankie Lewington, Root Policy Research) 6.A Approval of Meeting Minutes, November 12, 2025 9.A Appointments of 2026 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson 9.B Permit Assistance Program (Daniella Stepek) 9.C Business Spotlight Program (Erin Frye) 9.D Remaining ARPA Fund Distribution (Placer County Conservation Program and Downtown Lincoln Association) (Erin Frye) 600 Sixth Street ◆ Lincoln, CA 95648 ◆ www.lincolnca.gov ◆ 916-434-2400

NOTE: Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office at 600 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the City of Lincoln's website at https://www.lincolnca.gov/ subject to staff's availability to post the documents before the meeting. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City will provide special assistance for disabled members of the public. The meeting room is wheelchair accessible and disabled parking is available. If you have a disability and need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (916) 434-2490. As a courtesy, please make every effort to inform the Clerk of your needs at least 24 hours prior to the meeting so the City may make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, including without limitation, California Government Code Section 65009 and/or California Public Resources Code Section 21177, if you wish to challenge in court any of the above decisions (including any action regarding planning, zoning and/or environmental decisions), you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice/agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. Levine Act Provisions -- The Levine Act requires a party (or the party's agent(s)) to a proceeding before the City of Lincoln that involves any action or consideration to their contract, license, permit, or other entitlement for use, to disclose any campaign contribution made to City elected or appointed officer totaling more than $500 within the 12 months before the City decision. This includes contributions to Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners and members of other City boards and commissions. 600 Sixth Street ◆ Lincoln, CA 95648 ◆ www.lincolnca.gov ◆ 916-434-2400

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE December 10, 2025 CITY OF LINCOLN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE December 10, 2025 AS A COURTESY, PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES & ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING THE MEETING BOARD / COMMISSION / COMMITTEE 9:00 AM Whitney Eklund, Councilmember John Reedy, Councilmember Sean Scully, City Manager Erin Frye, Economic Development & Communications Specialist Daniella Stepek, Economic Development Specialist Melanie Borchardt, Member Andrea Faria, Member Joann Hilton, Chairperson Faraz Mahmood, Member Jason Price, Vice Chairperson David Riccitiello, Member CITY HALL First Floor Community Meeting Room 600 Sixth Street Lincoln, CA 95648 or attend via ZOOM register by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_soOckqMMR4ah16Jesqf_Cg or participate by calling US: +1 (669) 900-6833 use ID# 884 8306 6022 and use *9 to raise your hand to speak 600 Sixth Street ◆ Lincoln, CA 95648 ◆ www.lincolnca.gov ◆ 916-434-2400 1

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE COMMITTEE (Within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board / Commission / Committee) 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT OUT 8. STAFF UPDATES 9. NEW AND CONTINUING BUSINESS 10. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING - January 14, 2026 11. ADJOURNMENT 5.A Spotlight Speaker Jess Christiansen, Event Coordinator/Co-owner of Old Town Pizza 5.B Entitlement HUD Grant Presentation (Frankie Lewington, Root Policy Research) 6.A Approval of Meeting Minutes, November 12, 2025 9.A Appointments of 2026 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson 9.B Permit Assistance Program (Daniella Stepek) 9.C Business Spotlight Program (Erin Frye) 9.D Remaining ARPA Fund Distribution (Placer County Conservation Program and Downtown Lincoln Association) (Erin Frye) 600 Sixth Street ◆ Lincoln, CA 95648 ◆ www.lincolnca.gov ◆ 916-434-2400 2

NOTE: Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council/Redevelopment Successor Agency after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office at 600 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the City of Lincoln's website at https://www.lincolnca.gov/ subject to staff's availability to post the documents before the meeting. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City will provide special assistance for disabled members of the public. The meeting room is wheelchair accessible and disabled parking is available. If you have a disability and need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (916) 434-2490. As a courtesy, please make every effort to inform the Clerk of your needs at least 24 hours prior to the meeting so the City may make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, including without limitation, California Government Code Section 65009 and/or California Public Resources Code Section 21177, if you wish to challenge in court any of the above decisions (including any action regarding planning, zoning and/or environmental decisions), you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice/agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. Levine Act Provisions -- The Levine Act requires a party (or the party's agent(s)) to a proceeding before the City of Lincoln that involves any action or consideration to their contract, license, permit, or other entitlement for use, to disclose any campaign contribution made to City elected or appointed officer totaling more than $500 within the 12 months before the City decision. This includes contributions to Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners and members of other City boards and commissions. 600 Sixth Street ◆ Lincoln, CA 95648 ◆ www.lincolnca.gov ◆ 916-434-2400 3

SUBJECT: Spotlight Speaker Jess Christiansen, Event Coordinator/Co- owner of Old Town Pizza SUBMITTED BY: City Clerk DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office DATE: December 10, 2025 Item Number 5.A STAFF REPORT 4

SUBJECT: Entitlement HUD Grant Presentation (Frankie Lewington, Root Policy Research) SUBMITTED BY: City Clerk DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office DATE: December 10, 2025 Item Number 5.B STAFF REPORT 5

SUBJECT: Approval of Meeting Minutes, November 12, 2025 SUBMITTED BY: City Clerk DEPARTMENT: City Clerk's Office DATE: December 10, 2025 Item Number 6.A ATTACHMENTS: EDC MEETING MINUTES - 11.12.2025.docx STAFF REPORT 6

MINUTES CITY OF LINCOLN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE November 12, 2025 The meeting was conducted in person at City Hall, 600 6th Street, Lincoln, CA, and virtually on Zoom. 1. CALL TO ORDER by Chairperson Joann Hilton at 9:02am. 2. ROLL CALL: Committee members present: Melanie Borchardt Andrea Faria Joann Hilton, Chairperson Faraz Mahmood David Riccitiello Members absent: Jason Price Staff and Council Liaisons Present: Whitney Eklund, Councilmember John Reedy, Councilmember Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager Erin Frye, Economic Dev. Specialist Daniella Stepek, Economic Dev. Spec. Kristi McKenney, Deputy City Attorney 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – led by Andrea Faria. 4. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE COMMITTEE (Within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board / Commission / Committee) Sela Greenhouse, Lincoln resident. 5. PRESENTATIONS – Spotlight Speaker – Clifton Taylor, Taylor Builders/Lincoln Potters Clifton Taylor presented to the Committee with a lengthy discussion following. 6. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 6.A Meeting minutes of October 8, 2025 Member Riccitiello motioned to approve the meeting minutes, motion was seconded by Member Faraz. Motion passed unanimously by the following voice vote: AYES: Borchardt, Faria, Hilton, Mahmood, Riccitiello NOES: None ABSENT: Price 7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT OUT – none. 8. STAFF UPDATES 8.A Downtown Master Plan + Objective Design and Development Standards Nita Wracker, Assistant City Manager/Interim Community Development Director presented to the Committee with a lengthy discussion following. 7

Page 2 of 2 Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes November 12, 2025 8.B Innovation Hub Sean Scully, City Manager presented to the Committee with a brief discussion following. 9. NEW AND CONTINUING BUSINESS – none. 10. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING – December 10, 2025 at 9:00am. 11. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Hilton adjourned the meeting at 10:28am. Submitted by Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk ___________________________ Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk 8

SUBJECT: Appointments of 2026 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson SUBMITTED BY: City Clerk DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office DATE: December 10, 2025 Item Number 9.A STAFF REPORT 9

SUBJECT: Permit Assistance Program (Daniella Stepek) SUBMITTED BY: City Clerk DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office DATE: December 10, 2025 Item Number 9.B STAFF REPORT 10

SUBJECT: Business Spotlight Program (Erin Frye) SUBMITTED BY: City Clerk DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office DATE: December 10, 2025 Item Number 9.C STAFF REPORT 11

SUBJECT: Remaining ARPA Fund Distribution (Placer County Conservation Program and Downtown Lincoln Association) (Erin Frye) SUBMITTED BY: City Clerk DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office DATE: December 10, 2025 Item Number 9.D STAFF REPORT 12