Auburn City Council Minutes 4/11/2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 11, 2022
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, April 11, 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
(left meeting at 8:15p.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, City Treasurer Donna Silva, Administrative Services Director Nathan Bagwill, Fire Chief Dave Spencer, and Police Chief Ryan Kinnan.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S COMMENDATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Public Safety Dispatchers Week Proclamation
National Volunteer Week Proclamation
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented by the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Donlevy provided a brief report of the item on the consent calendar.
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Council Member Dowdin Calvillo removed items 4 and 7 from the consent calendar.
1. Conduct all City Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (Readoption)
By RESOLUTION 22-36, continue to conduct public meetings by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) to Assembly Bill 361.
Approval of Warrants Paid - February 2022 - March 2022
By RESOLUTION 22-37, ratify and approve payment of warrants 37221 through 37241 and 105767 through 106283, including voided warrants totaling $2,301,695.19.
3. Report of Investments - Quarter Ending December 31, 2021 Receive, review and file the "City of Auburn Investment Report" for the quarter ending December 31, 2021.
Consideration and Adoption of Procurement Policy Required by SB 1383 (Organics Waste)
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 8a.
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5311 Funding for Auburn Transit
By RESOLUTION 22-38, staff respectfully recommends that the City Council authorize the Public Works Manger to:
1) Execute and file applications for FTA assistance on behalf of the City of Auburn; and
2) Execute and file the required certifications, assurances, and agreements on behalf of the City of Auburn.
6. Letter of Support for HR 6903/Fire Suppression Bill
By MOTION, approve a letter of support for HR 6903/Fire Suppression Administrative Policy Regarding Annual Budgets for Committees, Commissions and Appropriations for Community Support
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 8b.
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8. Contract with DBT Transportation Services for Maintenance of the Auburn Airport Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) By MOTION, approve a $10,650 service agreement with DBT Transportation Services for the service and maintenance of the Auburn Airport Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) and authorize the Economic and Planning Manager to sign all documents.
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By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding items 4 and 7.
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: Spokely, Berlant, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
8a. Consideration and Adoption of Procurement Policy Required by SB 1383 (Organics Waste)
Councilmembers asked about the new regulations.
By MOTION, adopt the procurement policy required by SB 1383 (Organics Waste) and its implementing regulations
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
8b. Administrative Policy Regarding Annual Budgets for Committees, Commissions and Appropriations for Community Support
Council asked for a procurement best practices document to be shared with the committees. Direction was given to provide a procedural training to these committee members as well. Council Member Dowdin Calvillo requested an amendment to clarify the submission should allow for a 2 week approval time.
By RESOLUTION 22-39, approve the Administrative Policy regarding annual budgets for Committees, Commissions and appropriations for Community Support as amended.
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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, Radell-Harris, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
Public Comment
A male speaker spoke in support Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) a nonprofit organization that encourages the Hindu American community to practice, preserve and advance the religion's ideals and values.
Eason Contier, Davis, spoke against Pieter Friedrich's comments during Auburn's City Council meeting on February 14, 2022.
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo asked for a presentation on the reopening of the Joss House.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
10. Military Equipment Use Policy (AB 481)
Police Chief Kinnan reviewed the proposed Police Department military equipment use policy per the requirements of AB 481.
Direction was provided to staff to bring back an ordinance and policy to comply with AB 481.
11. Naloxone and Fentanyl Report
Lt Morrison provided an informational report on Naloxone (also known as Narcan) and rising concerns of Fentanyl in the Auburn community. The presentation is available in the record.
12. 2021 Police Department Annual Report Presentation
Chief Kinnan provided an informational report on the 2021 performance and activities of the Auburn Police Department. The presentation is available in the record.
REPORTS
13. City Manager Report
City Manager Donlevy provided a report
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14. City Council Committee Reports
The Mayor and City Council provided reports on recent committee and commission meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Amara adjourned the meeting, without vote and by consensus at 8:57 p.m.
Sandra Amara, Mayor
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