Auburn City Council Minutes 6/27/2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 27, 2022
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, June 27, 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, Community Risk Reduction Manager Lindsay Davidson, Police Chief Ryan Kinnan and Police Lt. Tucker Huey.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S COMMENDATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introduction of new Auburn Police Department Employees
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo removed item 5 from the consent calendar for further discussion and separate vote.
Minutes
By MOTION, approve the City Council Minutes of 2/14/2022 (corrected), 3/28/2022, 4/11/2022, 4/13/2022, 4/25/2022, 5/9/2022, 5/23/2022 Auburn City Council Minutes 6/27/2022
2. Approval of Warrants Paid
By RESOLUTION 22-71, ratify and approve payment of warrants 37242 through 37263 and 105879 through 106712, including voided warrants totaling $3,866,729.24.
Adoption of "Appropriations Limit" for Fiscal Year 2022-23 By RESOLUTION 22-72, adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-23 "Appropriations Limit" for the City of Auburn in the amount of $22,052,200.
Vacation of Easements located Near Elm and Harrison Avenues (Aroz Property)
By RESOLUTION 22-73, summarily vacate easements located near Elm and Harrison Avenues (Aroz Property; APN: 002-081-005), pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 8330 et seq.,and authorize recordation thereof with the Placer County Recorder.
Fire Department Mandatory Inspection Report
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 5a.
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By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding item 5.
The motion was made by Council Member Radell-Harris 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
5a. Fire Department Mandatory Inspection Report
By MOTION, receive and file the Fire Department Mandatory Inspection Program report.
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
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Public Comment
Mayor Amara spoke about the successful WSER BBQ dinner.
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo congratulated the WSER runners.
Chief Kinnan presented a commendation to Bethany Thomas for her assistance in a recent incident.
Mike Holmes, resident of Auburn, thanked Council for placing the State Theater on the historic register of the city. He spoke about receiving a fraudulent call, and warned others.
Jackie Weston, CEO Chamber of Commerce, thanked the city for the working relationship with the Chamber. She also spoke about the lease the Chamber has with the City, sponsorships, and the value added by Chamber.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
7. Western States Museum- Lease Update- 1103 High Street City Manager Donlevy provided a presentation regarding the status of negotiations for a lease and remodel of 1103 High Street.
Public comment: Mike Holmes.
Live 911 Service Agreement
Lt. Tucker Huey presented this item (presentation in record).
By RESOLUTION 22-74, approve the 12-month service agreement with Higher Ground to provide their "Live 911" service.
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
Operating, Debt Service, Capital Project Budgets and Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-23 & Projected 2023-24 - Final Adoption
Administrative Services Director Nathan Bagwill presented this item. 3 Auburn City Council Minutes 6/27/2022
Public comment:
A) By RESOLUTION 22-75, adopt revenue estimates and expenditure appropriations for all City Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-23 as summarized in the fund schedules (with $20,000 revision on discretionary community support funds) presented with the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Proposed Budget; The motion was made by Council Member Berlant and seconded by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
B) By RESOLUTION 22-76, establish a General Fund Cash Reserve in the amount of $5,847,081 for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
The motion was made by Council Member Berlant and seconded by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and approved by the following roll call Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
10. Cancellation of August Regular City Council Meetings Council discussed and decided to cancel only the first meeting in August.
By MOTION, authorize the cancellation of the Regular Meeting of the City Council August 8, 2022.
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
REPORTS
11. City Manager Report
City Manager Donlevy reported on the WSER weekend. He spoke about effort involved with passing the budget.
12. City Council Committee Reports
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Council Radell-Harris reported on Placer County Economic Development Board.
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo reported on SHAAC, ECC, Pioneer Energy, and PCTPA.
Council Member Spokely reported on SACOG.
Council Member Berlant reported on GAAFSC, Arts Commission, and WPSA Ad Hoc Committee.
Mayor Amara reported on PCMVCD, DBA and Sustainability Advisory Committee. She recognized everyone who helped with the WER weekend.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Amara adjourned the meeting, without vote and by consensus at 8:39 p.m.
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Sandra Amara, Mayor
Geety Clerk Lind
Amy Lind,