CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 10, 2022
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, October 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. with Vice Mayor Alice Dowdin Calvillo 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, and Rachel Radell-
Harris
Council Members Absent: Sandra Amara
Staff Members Present: City Manager John W. Donlevy, Jr., City Attorney Gary Bell, Public Works Manager Mengil Deane, Community anc Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, Senior Planner Tony Ward, Administrative Analyst Natalie Hampton, Fire Chief Dave Spencer, and Police Chief Ryan Kinnan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S COMMENDATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Vice Mayor Dowdin Calvillo recognized Fire Battalion Chief Rob Zaucha for working Mosquito Fire, She also spoke about the Auburn Fire Department Open House and the Auburn Police Department's Faith in Blue Event.
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Radell-Harris removed item 1 from the consent calendar.
1. Auburn Economic Development Commission Funding Request Removed from the consent calendar; see item 2a.
2. Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energy
By RESOLUTION 22-106, approve Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energ! expanding Pioneer Community Energy Joint Power Authority membershi to include the City of Grass Valley and Nevada City as Voting Members and authorize the Mayor to execute same.
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By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding item 1.
The motion was made by Council Member Berlant and seconded by Council Member Spokely and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo
Noes: None
Absent: Amara
2a. Auburn Economic Development Commission Funding Request Council Member Radell-Harris asked for completion of the agreement on the billboard.
By MOTION, approve the Auburn Economic Development Commission's request to use $1,500 from fund 125, "Economic Development" for holiday advertisement on the Chamber of Commerce billboard.
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, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo
Noes: None
Absent: Amara
Public Comment
Sue Engle, Placer County Resident, spoke about the importance of ADA access on sidewalks in the City. She spoke about recent construction by Placer High School without ADA consideration.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance Amending Chapter 159 of Title XV of the Auburn Municipal Code regulating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Dwelling Units (JADUs)
Senior Planner Tonya Ward presented this item (presentation available in record).
Council asked this item come back to Council before the second reading related to the questions regarding fire.
By MOTION, introduce and hold a first reading, by title only, an Ordinance repealing and replacing sections of Chapter 159 of Title XV of the Auburn Municipal Code regulating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).
The Ordinance:
1. Finds the request statutorily exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to Section 15282, Subdivision (h), of the CEQA regulations.
2. Approves amendments to the Auburn Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to ensure consistency with state law.
The motion was made by Council Member Berlant and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo
Noes: None
Absent: Amara
Ordinance Amending Chapter 159 of Title XV of the Auburn Municipal Code regulating Residential Density Bonus
Senior Planner Tonya Ward presented this item (presentation available in record).
Council asked this staff report be cleaned up before the second reading due to irrelevant information.
By MOTION, introduce and hold a first reading, by title only, an Ordinance repealing and replacing sections of Chapter 159 of Title XV of the Auburn Municipal Code regulating Residential Density Bonus.
The Ordinance:
1. Finds the request exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to Title 14, Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations and other applicable law.
2. Approves amendments to the Auburn Municipal Code regarding residential density bonus to ensure consistency with state law.
The motion was made by Council Member Berlant and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo
Noes: None
Absent: Amara
COUNCIL BUSINESS
6. Annual Report from Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District Meagan Luevano, PIO, Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District provided an annual report (presentation available in record).
Council member questions and comments followed,
Yes on Measure E for Auburn Schools 2022 Committee Presentation Heather Leslie, Yes on Measure E for Auburn Schools 2022, provided an informational presented.
Public comment received by Kathy Allen.
8. Pavement Management and Maintenance Report FY 2022/2023 - FY 2026/2027
Public Works Manager Mengil Deane presented this item (presentation available in record).
Council member questions and comments followed.
Public comment received by Kelly Davis.
By RESOLUTION 22-107, adopt the Fiscal Year 2022/23 -2026/27 Pavement Management and Maintenance Report.
The motion was made by Council Member Spokely and seconded by Council Member Berlant and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo
Noes: None
Absent: Amara
REPORTS
9. City Manager Report
City Manager Donlevy provided a report.
10. City Council Committee Reports
City Council Members reported to the council and public on projects and programs that are discussed at their appointed committees and commissions.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Dowdin Calvillo adjourned the meeting, without vote and by consensus at 8:38 p.m.
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Amy Lind, dity Clerk