Ben Brown
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 47:43
- Avg per meeting
- 2:39
- Segments
- 533
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Top issues during term (20)
Carefield Assisted Living and Memory Care Project Review
Maintains existing development timelines and entitlements for a major senior housing project.
Park Development and PFE-Funded Buildouts
Proposed scope adjustments aim to optimize limited municipal capital funds across remaining park phases.
Heavy Truck Traffic and Routing Concerns on Lincoln Boulevard
Future signal installations and roadway improvements will involve municipal and state coordination.
Cannabis Business Regulation and Zoning
Generates local revenue through development agreement public benefit fees and standard sales tax, potentially capturing significant regional spending.
Downtown Master Plan and Objective Design Standards
Details on funding and resource allocation will be covered during staff presentations.
Parkwood Residential Development Agreement
Generates private development investment and associated housing within the Village 1 Specific Plan area.
Economic Development Action Plan 2030
Aims to boost local tax base, retail retention, and economic vitality.
Lincoln Clay Arts Center at the Carnegie Library
The city covers electricity and natural gas costs for the initial three years, while leasing the building for one dollar per year.
Village 5 Regional Sports Complex Planning
Guides the allocation of millions of dollars in future PFE park development funds.
Recreation Program Participation and Seasonal Updates
Utilizes budgeted library program funds and community donations.
City Investment Portfolio Performance
Affects municipal interest earnings and long-term capital preservation across more than $220 million in total holdings.
Airport Financial Status and Budget Performance
Fuel sales provide positive net margins contributing directly to the airport enterprise fund.
Code Enforcement and Weekend Regulation of Mobile Food Vendors
Potential reallocation of city resources for weekend code enforcement staffing.
Placer County Grand Jury Response on City Responsiveness
None directly associated with the response.
Permanent City Attorney Representation
Hourly rates of $250 for general counsel, $350 for special counsel, and $475 for reimbursable legal services, plus a 2.5% technology fee.
City Parks and Recreation Facility Maintenance Updates
Project costs and timelines are being managed within existing capital improvement and park development funds.
Lincoln Regional Airport Management Contract
The contract includes a monthly management fee of $20,833.33 ($250,000 annually) subject to a 2.5% annual escalation.
Draft FY 2024/2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Review
Drives general fund revenues and funding availability for city services.
Title 18 Zoning Code Amendments for Home Occupations
Removes the approximately $5,000 conditional use permit barrier for qualifying low-impact home businesses and cottage food operations.
Aircraft Noise Mitigation and Traffic Patterns
Includes $3,000 for renting sound measurement equipment.
Decisions during term (274)
Recorded while Brown was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
August 19 and September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes Approval
Carefield Lincoln Assisted Living Public Hearing Continuance
Title 18 Zoning Code Amendment - Home Occupations and Cottage Food Operations
Review and approve August 19, 2026 meeting minutes
Review and approve September 16, 2026 meeting minutes
Recommend Planning Commission Approval for Carefield Assisted Living Project
Consent Calendar Approval
McBean Stadium Additional Safety Netting (CIP 728)
Agreement for City Attorney Services with White Brenner LLP
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Task Order with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Lakeview Farms Volumetric Storage Phase 1 Project (CIP 181) in the Amount of $224,500.
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Notice of Completion for the Joiner Ranch East - Joiner Park Renovation Improvements.
Adopt a Resolution for Placer County Air Pollution Control District Clean Air Grant Acceptance and Creation of CIP 725 - Pantograph Charging Station at Twelve Bridges Library Transit Stop.
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Fourth Amendment to the City of Lincoln Bikeways Master Plan 2026 Update.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase of a Skeeter Type 5 Wildland Fire Engine for the Fire Department and rescind Resolution 2024-041 previously approved by City Council on March 12, 2024.
Consent Agenda - Western Placer Unified School District Site Acquisition General Plan Consistency
Home Depot Conditional Use Permit Modification
Parkwood Development Agreement Recommendation
1905 Aviation Boulevard Project Entitlements
Approval of July 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of August 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Voting record (46)
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