Auburn City Council Minutes 9/12/2022
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 12, 2022
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, September 12, 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, 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 CLOSED SESSION:
By MOTION adjourn to a Closed Session:
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 no reportable action.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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MAYOR'S COMMENDATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hunger Action Month Proclamation
AGENDA APPROVAL
Staff removed item 6 from the agenda; the remainder of the agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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BY 710020N, approve the Cily Council Minutes of 6/13/2022 and Report of Investments - Quarter Ending March 31, 2022 and Quarter Ending June 30, 2022
Receive, review and file the "City of Auburn Investment Report" for the quarter ending March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022.
Environmental Determination & Permission to Advertise - Crimson Court & Sunrise Ridge Circle Storm Drain Replacement Project
1.By RESOLUTION 22-99, find the Crimson Court & Sunrise Ridge Circle Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section15301 (Existing Facilities); Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); and Section 15303(New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures).
2.By MOTION, authorize the Public Works Manager to advertise the Crimson Court & Sunrise Ridge Circle Storm Drain Replacement Project.
Economic Development Commission Request for Approval and Submission of an RFQ for Branding Services
By MOTION, approve the Auburn Economic Development Commission's request to release a Request for Qualifications for branding services.
Application and Use of Green Means Go Early Activation Grant By RESOLUTION 22-100, authorize the City Manager or his designee to apply for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Green Means Go Early Activation grant and if awarded, authorize its expenditure on Phase 2 of the of the form-based code project for the Central Commercial Core area of Auburn.
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Agreement for Completion of Airport East-End Hangar Waterline Project
Removed from agenda.
*************** End of Consent Calendar **************
By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding items 6.
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
Public Comment
Mayor Amara and Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and Radell-Harris spoke about the Mosquito Fire.
Council Member Berlant recognized Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council members for their work
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo spoke about a possible strike affecting Capital Corridor service.
Mike Holmes, resident of Auburn, spoke a recognition for Old Town Pizza's new location. He spoke about flags at half-staff and a historic designation for the Auburn State Theater.
Jackie Weston, CEO of Auburn Chamber of Commerce, thanked Council Member Berlant and Chief Kinnan for participating in the dunk tank fundraiser at the Fair.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
8. SACOG Presentation
Presentation by Executive Director, James Coreless and Binu Abraham with SACOG (available in record). No action was taken.
9. Wildfire and Public Safety Advisory Committee "Finding Prioritization"
Chief Spencer reviewed priorities identified by WPSA.
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Public comment: Robert Kiseleff and Richard Hall.
Council member questions followed.
Council directed staff to incorporate the remaining items that staff has prioritized as high and medium into the strategic plan.
10. Economic Development Website Presentation
Presentation by Community and Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, as part of the Department's Strategic Plan. No action was taken.
REPORTS
11. City Manager Report
City Manager Donlevy provided a report on items he is working on.
12. City Council Committee Reports
City Council Members reported on activities happening within their appointed committees and commissions.
ADJOURNMENT
08 arAmara adjourned the meeting, without vote and by consensus at SaGA
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