Auburn City Council Minutes 1/10/2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 10, 2022
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Sandy Amara presiding and City Clerk Amy Lind recording the minutes. This Regular Meeting of the City Council was held pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e) related to teleconferencing of meetings. The Governor's Proclamation of a State Emergency was still in effect and the City Council made the necessary findings under the law to hold teleconference meetings in this manner.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Matt Spokely Daniel Berlant, Alice Dowdin Calvillo, Rachel Radell-Harris
(joined at 6:27p.m.) and Sandra Amara
Council Members Absent: none
Staff Members Present: City Manager John W. Donlevy, Jr., City Attorney Gary Bell, Planning and Economic Development Manager Jonathan Wright, Administrative Services Director Nathan Bagwill, Fire Chief Dave Spencer, and Police Chief Ryan Kinnan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Donlevy provided a brief overview of the items on the consent calendar.
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo required item 4 be removed for further discussion and separate vote.
Conduct all City Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (Readoption)
By RESOLUTION 22-01, continue to conduct public meetings by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) to Assembly Bill 361.
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2. Assignment of a Ground Lease by Keith Fenderson, to Douglas Mower for Hangar 73 at the Auburn Airport
By RESOLUTION 22-02, authorize the City Manager to consent to the assignment of a Ground Lease for hangar 73, by Keith Fenderson (as "Assignor") to Douglas Mower (as "Assignee").
Report of Investments - Quarter Ending September 30, 2021 Receive, review and file the "City of Auburn Investment Report" for the quarter ending September 30, 2021.
Delegation of Authority to the City Manager to Make Determinations Regarding Industrial Disability Retirement (IDR) and to Submit Employer Originated Disability Applications
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 8a.
Consideration of approving and adopting an update of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177 (acting as Successor Agency to the Dissolved Auburn Urban Development Authority)
By RESOLUTION 22-03, approve and adopt the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for fiscal year 2022-23 (ROPS 22-23) pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34177.
Development of Data and Industry Analysis and Recommendations Toward an Economic Strategic Plan
By MOTION, authorize the Economic and Planning Manager to submit the RFQ and report back to the City Council after proposals are received and evaluated.
Amendment to Department Director Employment Agreements- Covid 19/ American Rescue Plan Act
By MOTION, approve:
1. First Amendment to Employment Agreement Between the City of Auburn and Nathan Bagwill, Administrative Services Director;
2. First Amendment to Employment Agreement Between the City of Auburn and Ryan Kinnan, Police Chief;
3. First Amendment to Employment Agreement Between the City of Auburn and Dave Spencer, Fire Chief;
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements. 2 Auburn City Council Minutes 1/10/2022
8. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for the Design of a New Helicopter Landing Pad at the Auburn Airport
By MOTION, authorize the Economic and Planning Manager to amend the Professional Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for the design of a new helicopter landing pad at the Airport. *************** End of Consent Calendar **************
By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding item 4.
The motion was made by Council Member Spokely and seconded by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Dowdin Calvillo, Amara
Noes: None
Absent: Radell-Harris
8a. Delegation of Authority to the City Manager to Make Determinations Regarding Industrial Disability Retirement (DR) and to Submit Employer Originated Disability Applications
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo asked for notification when an IDR determination is being made.
By MOTION, direct the City Manager to notify the City Council when he initiates Industrial Disability Retirement.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Spokely and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
By RESOLUTION 22-04, delegate authority to the City Manager to make determinations regarding Industrial Disability Retirement and to submit Employer-Originated Disability Applications.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Spokely and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Dowdin Calvillo, Amara
Noes: None
Absent: Radell-Harris
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Public Comment
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo spoke about the state designating boundaries for state assembly and senate along with congressional seats and the impacts to Auburn.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
10. Aomoint Members to the Wildfire and Public Safety Advisory Ad Hoc City Clerk Lind presented this item.
Council Member Spokely's appointment will be approved at the next meeting and Tim Woodall was appointed to the Environmental position. All other appointees were approved as presented.
By MOTION, appoint members to the Wildfire and Public Safety Advisory Ad Hoc Committee.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Berlant and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Dowdin Calvillo, Amara
Noes: None
Absent: Radell-Harris
***Council Member Radell-Harris joined the meeting at 6:27 p.m.***
11. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 54 to Title V of the Auburn Municipal Code regarding Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal and Related Requirements under Senate Bill 1383 and Senate Bill 1383 Regulations
City Attorney Bell presented this item. Discussion followed regarding the impact of this ordinance. Council Member Dowdin Calvillo would like the City to be involved in the outreach.
Public comment: Donna Silva, resident of Auburn.
Introduce by title only and waive first reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 54 to Title V of the Auburn Municipal Code regarding Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal and Related Requirements under Senate Bill 1383 and Senate Bill 1383 Regulations
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Spokely and approved by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
REPORTS
12. City Manager Report
City Manager Donlevy reported on grants, strategic planning, and COVID.
13. City Council Committee Reports
The City Council members reported on projects and programs discussed at committee meetings in which they attend, as appointed by the Mayor.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Amara adjourned the meeting, without vote and by consensus at 6:54 p.m.
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andra Amara, Mayor
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Amy Lind, City Clerk