Auburn City Council Minutes 7/11/2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 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, July 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
and Sandra Amara
Council Members Absent: none
Staff Members Present: City Manager John W. Donlevy, Jr., City Attornev Gary Bell,
Manager Lindsay Davidson, Police Chief Ryan Kinnan and Police Lt. Brian Morrison.
CLOSED SESSION:
By MOTION adjourn to a Closed Session:
MOTION: Berlant/ Dowdin Calvillo/ Unanimously approved
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov.
Code, § 54956.9, subds. (d)(2) & (d) (3).)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based on the below-described existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City.
Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but which the City believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs. (Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (e) (1).)
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Amara reported no action in closed session.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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MAYOR'S COMMENDATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introduction of new Auburn Police Department Employees
AGENDA APPROVAL
Council Member Radell-Harris requested item 9 be moved to the end of Council Business. The Council approved the remainder of the agenda as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Conduct all City Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (Readoption)
By RESOLUTION 22-77, continue to conduct public meetings by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) to Assembly Bill 361.
2. Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee (SHAAC) Revision and Appointment
By RESOLUTION 22-78, as revised, add a "Local Historian" member to the SHAAC, and appoint April McDonald-Loomis.
Bid Authorization - Airport East-End Hangar Waterline Project By MOTION, authorize the City Manager or his designee to advertise the Airport East-End Hangar Waterline Project, for construction.
4. Purchase of APEX Officer by Govred Technology, Inc.
By RESOLUTION 22-79, approve and authorize the City Manager or his designee
to purchase APEX Officer, an interactive crisis intervention, use of force, and de-escalation virtual reality training simulator, specifically manufactured by Govred Technology Inc.
5. Extension Agreement for Pacific Bell Telephone Company Lease Option of a Restated Ground Lease
By RESOLUTION 22-80, approve an Extension Agreement for Pacific Bell Telephone Company allowing them to exercise a five (5) year extension of a Restated Ground Lease and authorize the City Manager to sign the Extension Agreement.
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Community and Economic Development Director Job
Description/Salary Schedule and Employment Agreement, Jonathan Wright
By RESOLUTION 20-81, create the Community and Economic
Development Director Job Description; and
By RESOLUTION 20-82, adopt an employment agreement with Community and Economic Development Director, Jonathan Wright.
Amendments to Department Director Employment Agreements - Cost of
Living Adjustment & Senior Executive Pay for Performance Policy By MOTION, approve:
1. The second amendment agreement between the City of Auburn and Dave Spencer, Fire Chief; and
2. The second amendment agreement between the City of Auburn and Nathan Bagwill, Administrative Services Director; and
3. The second amendment agreement between the City of Auburn and Ryan Kinnan, Police Chief; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements.
By RESOLUTION 22-83, adopt an update to the Senior Executive Pay for Performance Policy.
*************** End of Consent Calendar **************
City Attorney Bell provided an oral report on item 7.
By MOTION, approve the consent calendar.
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, Radell-Harris, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
8. Public Comment
Council Member Berlant spoke about an upcoming Town Hall regarding Fire Safety.
Council Member Radell-Harris thanked The Chamber of Commerce for the 4' of July event.
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Council Member Dowdin Calvillo reported on a BBQ for the Tevis Cup Event.
Anne Bowler, Sustainability Committee, spoke about waste management in regards to plastics.
Mike Holmes, resident of Auburn, spoke about the passing of Florence Laddick, former City Clerk. He also spoke about Certified Local Government.
Rhonda Guess, resident of Auburn, spoke about preserving property in Auburn.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
CueHit Customer Satisfaction Surveys - APD
Moved; see item at end of Council Business.
10. Report from Wildfire and Public Safety Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Informational presentation from Steve Galyardt, member of the Wildfire and Public Safety Advisory Committee (presentation available in record).
Council member questions followed.
Fire Chief Spencer also spoke on this item.
Public comment: Bob Snyder
Council directed staff to come back within 60 days with a prioritization of the ad-hoc recommendations in a special session to focus on this issue.
11. Discretionary Funding Process
ory My cour consideration du aning revies of a recitionard process from City Council grant funds.
Public comment: Cheryl Maki.
12. Auburn Economic Development Commission Funding Request Policy
Community and Economic Development Director Wright presented this item
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By MOTION, approve the Auburn Economic Development Commission's Funding Request Policy.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
13. Downtown and Old Town Capital Planning Meetings
City Manager Donlevy briefed Council on upcoming meetings regarding capital planning in Downtown and Old Town Business Districts.
9. CueHit Customer Satisfaction Surveys - APD
Police Lieutenant Huey provided an informational presentation to City Council on the Auburn Police Department's CueHit Customer Satisfaction Survey.
REPORTS
14. City Manager Report
City Manager Donlevy provided a report on various things.
15. City Council Committee Reports
Postponed by Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Amara adjourned the meeting, in memory of Florence Ladeck, former City Clerk from 1964-1392, without vote and by consensus al 8:43 Candiday
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