Auburn City Council Minutes 3/28/2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 28, 2022
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, March 28, 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
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
MAYOR'S COMMENDATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Amara and Fire Chief Dave Spencer recognized Auburn Fire Department's Captain Adam Harnage.
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Donlevy provided a brief report of the item on the consent calendar and noted that Item 2 would be removed from the consent calendar. City Manager Donlevy also noted that Item 5 is revised with a name change.
Mayor Amara removed item 10 from the consent calendar for further discussion and separate vote. Council Member Berlant removed item 9 from the consent calendar for further discussion and separate vote.
Auburn City Council Minutes 3/28/2022
Minutes
By MOTION, approve the City Council Minutes of 1/10/2022.
2. Professional Services Agreement with Beacon Economics for the Development of a Data Driven Economic Strategic Plan
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 10a.
Integra Reality Resources Draft Rate Study for the Auburn Airport Informational only; receive and file.
4. 5 Billion Dollar Building Better Airport Terminals Grant Informational only; receive and file.
Amendment and Assignment of Airport Ground Lease by Douglas and Nancy Van Howa, Trustees of the Van Howd Family Trust to Aaron Burns, D.B.A. Vista Rents LLC, for the Van Howd Hangar at the Auburn Airport
By RESOLUTION 22-30, authorize the City Manager or his designee to:
1. Approve the assignment and assumption of the Ground Lease for the Van Howd Hangar from Douglas and Nancy Van Howd, Trustees of the Van Howd Family Trust to Aaron Burns D.B.A. Vista Rents LLC;
2.Approve an amendment to the Ground Lease by extending the term by an additional 5 (five) years to 2037 (total of 50 years).
6. Central Square Tile Approval and Placement
By MOTION, approve the 1 tile to be engraved in Streetscape; and By MOTION, approve the recommended placement of tiles.
On-Call Engineering Services for Airport East-End Hangar Waterline Extension
By RESOLUTION 22-31, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with Bennett Engineering Services, Inc. for design services related to the Airport East-End Hangar Waterline Extension, for an amount not to exceed $55,036.
Environmental Determination & Permission to Advertise - 2022 Sewer Capital Improvement Project
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1.By RESOLUTION 22-32, find the 2022 Sewer Capital Improvement Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); Section 15302(Replacement or Reconstruction) and Section 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures); and
2.By MOTION, authorize the Public Works Manager to advertise the 2022 Sewer Capital Improvement Project.
2022 Street Overlay Project - Auburn Folsom Road, Brook Road/Marvin Way, & Robie Drive - Environmental Determination and Permission to Advertise
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 10b.
10. Adjustment of City Manager's Salary in Accordance with His Employment Agreement
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 10c.
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By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding items 2, 9, and 10 and Item 5 as revised
The motion was made by Council Member Berlant and seconded by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Berlant, Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris
Noes:
Absent: Spokely
10a. Professional Services Agreement with Beacon Economics for the Development of a Data Driven Economic Strategic Plan
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo noted an Amendment to this contract extending the termination date to June 30th 2022 in order to complete their work associated with the City's Strategic Plan.
By RESOLUTION 22-33, authorize the Economic and Planning Manager to approve a professional services agreement with Beacon Economics for the development of an economic strategic plan.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Berlant, Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris
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Noes:
Absent: Spokely
10b. 2022 Street Overlay Project - Auburn Folsom Road, Brook Road/Marvin Way, & Robie Drive - Environmental Determination and Permission to Advertise
Council Member Berlant asked questions regarding the approach to rehabilitating Auburn Folsom Road and concern about the Western States Race with Robie Drive & Brook Road/Marvin Way. Council Member Dowdin Calvillo commented on concerns the community had regarding Robie Drive and safety. Mayor Amara asked questions regarding implementing a dedicated bike lane to Auburn Folsom Road. Council Member Radell-Harris asked about getting financial assistance to pay for Auburn Folsom Road's rehabilitation.
1 .By RESOLUTION 22-34, find the 2022 Street Overlay Project - Auburn Folsom Road, Brook Road/Marvin Way, & Robie Drive categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
2.By MOTION, authorize the Public Works Manager to advertise for the Street Overlay Project -Auburn Folsom Road, Brook Road/Marvin Way, & Robie Drive.
The motion was made by Council Member Berlant and seconded by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Berlant, Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris
Noes:
Absent: Spokely
10c. Adjustment of City Manager's Salary in Accordance with His Employment Agreement
Mayor Amara and Council Member Dowdin Calvillo explained the salary adjustment in detail.
By RESOLUTION 22-35, adjust the City Manager's salary in accordance with his employment agreement.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call Ayes: Berlant, Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris
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Noes:
Absent: Spokely
11. Public Comment
Council Member Berlant spoke about his attendance at the Auburn Fire Department's Recognition Ceremony.
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo spoke about the Sac Valley Division of League of Cities meeting and Fire Chief Dave Spencer's presentation on Fire Risk Management.
Aaron Burns spoke regarding the Auburn Airport's community and commented on Item 5's lease details.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
12. Placer Homelessness Response Emerging Strategies Phase One Report Presentation
Informational item only.
Amanda Luckey spoke detailing Placer County's developing strategy to approach homelessness in the county.
13. Budget Calendar
Administrative Services Director, Nathan Bagwill, spoke about upcoming budget meetings and new budget approaches for the City.
By MOTION, approve the Budget Calendar for the upcoming two-year budget cycle for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
The motion was made by Council Member Berlant and seconded by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Berlant, Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris
Noes:
Absent: Spokely
14. Auburn 2022 Pavement Management Program
Michael Karoly from Coastland Civil Engineering explained the City's new StreetSaver program and how it will be used to make pavement rehabilitation and maintenance decisions moving forward.
Public comment: Phil Jacques, ACTV
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By MOTION, accept the City of Auburn Pavement Management Program (PMP) Report as prepared and presented by Coastland Civil Engineering.
The motion was made by Council Member Berlant and seconded by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Berlant, Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris
Noes:
Absent: Spokely
REPORTS
15. City Manager Report
City Manager Donlevy provided a report to celebrate Women's Month and the women employed by the City.
16. City Council Committee Reports
Council Member Radell-Harris reported that AUSD school board voted 2 to 3 to adopt the 2022 Fiscal Recovery Plan.
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo stated she will be requesting staff to bring House Resolution 6903 to Council for support.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Amara adjourned the meeting, without vote and by consensus at 8:20 p.m.
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Sandra Amara, Mayor
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Amy Lind, City Clerk
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