Auburn City Council Minutes 8/22/2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 22, 2022
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, August 22, 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: Daniel Berlant, Alice Dowdin Calvillo, Rachel Radell-Harris and Sandra Amara
Council Members Absent: Matt Spokely
Staff Members Present: City Manager John W. Donlevy, Jr., City Attorney Gary Bell
Director Nathan Bagwill, Fire Chief Dave Spencer, and Police Chief Ryan Kinnan.
CLOSED SESSION:
By MOTION adjourn to a Closed Session:
MOTION: Berlant/ Dowdin Calvillo/ Approved
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov.
Code, § 54956.9(d)(1).)
The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Name of Case: Hamelin v. City of Auburn
Names of Parties: Stanley Hamelin; City of Auburn
Case No.: Workers' Compensation Appeals Board: ADJ108123363
2. 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).)
Auburn City Council Minutes 8/22/2022
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Amara stated no reportable action.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S COMMENDATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introduction of new Auburn Police Department and Auburn Fire Department Employees
AGENDA APPROVAL
City Manager Donlevy removed item 14 from the agenda; the remainder of the agenda was approved by consensus.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Donlevy provided a brief description of each item.
A member of the public asked for item 3 to be removed from the consent calendar for further discussion and separate vote.
Conduct all City Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (Readoption)
By RESOLUTION 22-91, continue to conduct public meetings by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) to Assembly Bill 361.
2. Professional Services Agreement Contract Amendment with NEXGEN Utility Management, Inc for FY 22/ 23 Sewer System Design and Construction Management, and Asset Management
By RESOLUTION 22-92, authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement Contract Amendment with NEXGEN Utility Management for FY 22/ 23 Sewer System Design and Construction Management, and Asset Management for an amount not to exceed $449,372.00
3. Department of Community and Economic Development-Addition of Senior Planner
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 8a.
Auburn Airport Aircraft Tie Down and Storage Policy
2 Auburn City Council Minutes 8/22/2022
By RESOLUTION 22-94, approve an Aircraft Tie Down and Storage Policy for the Auburn Airport.
Regional Government Services to Provide Support for the Form- Based Code Project
By RESOLUTION 22-95 approve the Service Agreement between the City of Auburn and Regional Government Services to provide support for the Form-Based Code project and authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents.
Amend a Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering LLP
By RESOLUTION 22-96, authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to sections 3.1, "Scope of Services," and 3.4 "Maximum Amount" of the Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering LLP to add after business hours calls for services due to dangerous buildings and increase the overall compensation from $100,000 to $225,000 in recognition of their increase in demand for services.
Assignment and Assumption of a Ground Lease by Gary and Darlene Mourning to Skyview Global, LLC.
By RESOLUTION 22-97, authorize the City Manager to consent to the assignment and assumption of a Ground Lease for Hangar 70, by Gary and Darlene Mourning, as trustees of the Gary D. and Darlene Mourning Revocable Trust ("Assignors") to Skyview Global, LLC, a California limited liability company (as "Assignee"), and to authorize the City Manager to execute all documents.
8. Enhanced Powerline Safety Shutdown Letter to CPUC
By MOTION, authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter to the California Public Utilities Commission requesting formal policies regarding the Enhanced Powerline Safety Shutdown Program.
*************** End of Consent Calendar **************
By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding item 3.
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, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Amara
3 Auburn City Council Minutes 8/22/2022
Noes: None
Absent: Spokely
8a. Department of Community and Economic Development-Addition of Senior Planner
City Manager Donlevy presented this item.
Public comment: Mike Holmes
By RESOLUTION 22-93, authorize the additional position of Senior Planner to the fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24 budgets.
The motion was made by Council Member Berlant and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Berlant, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Amara
Noes: None
Absent: Spokely
Public Comment
Council Member Radell-Harris thanked Public Safety employees who participated in back-to-school day. She also thanked Public Works for the coordination of the paving work on Auburn Folsom.
Council Member Berlant also thanked Public Works for the coordination of the Auburn Folsom paving project.
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo also thanked staff for the work on the paving project. She also thanked PCWA for hosting a recent event at Hell Hole Reservoir.
Mayor Amara spoke about paving and the schedule for future paving. She also spoke about the sewer spill that occurred at City Hall and thanked Public Works.
A representative from the Department of Insurance spoke.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
10. Update from Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) Anne Bowler, member of SAC provided a brief presentation on composting; what it is and the positive impact it can have. No action was taken.
4 Auburn City Council Minutes 8/22/2022
11. Auburn Landfill Update
Terry James, Principal Geologist, Trihydro, provided a presentation on the Auburn Landfill. No action was taken.
12. Recommendation from the Auburn Economic Development Commission to provide $2,000 to the Aloha Festival as an Event Sponsorship Grant
Community and Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright presented this item.
Discussion followed regarding also providing assistance to the upcoming Placer High School 125th Year Event.
By MOTION, approve the Auburn Economic Development Commission's request to provide a $2,000 Event Sponsorship grant to the Aloha Festival in Auburn and provide in-kind donation to 125 year event for Placer High School in Old Town (for cost of overtime for police officers).
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, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Amara
Noes: None
Absent: Spokely
13. Agreement for the First of Two Phases Leading to the Development of a Form-Based Code for the Central Commercial Core area of Auburn
Community and Economic Development Director Wright presented this item.
Public comment: Linda Lareau and Ruby Beauchamp.
By RESOLUTION 22-98, the Auburn City Council approve the Service Agreement between the City of Auburn and Genevieve Marsh Design Group for the first of two phases leading to the development of a Form- Based Code for the Central Commercial Core area of Auburn.
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, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Amara
Noes: None
5 Auburn City Council Minutes 8/22/2022
Absent: Spokely
14. City of Auburn Discretionary Grant Program- Authorization to Advertise
Removed from the agenda; postponed to September.
REPORTS
14. City Manager Report
City Manager Donlevy provided on current issues.
15. City Council Committee Reports
City Council Members reported on activities happening within their appointed committees and commissions.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Amara adjourned the meeting, without vote and by consensus at 8:03 p.m.
Amara)
my Linal City Cleri
6 Auburn City Council Minutes 7/25/2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 25, 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 25, 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 Alice Dowdin Calvillo, Rachel Radell-Harris and Sandra Amara
Council Members Absent: Daniel Berlant
Staff Members Present: City Manager John W. Donlevy, Jr., City Attorney Gary Beli, Public Works Manager Mengil Deane, Community and Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, Administrative Services Director Nathan Bagwill, Fire Chief Dave Spencer, and Police Chief Ryan Kinnan.
CLOSED SESSION:
By MOTION adjourn to a Closed Session:
MOTION: Dowdin Calvillo/ Spokely/ 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 stated that there was no reportable action.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE