CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 24, 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: Matt Spokely, Daniel Berlant, Rachel Radell-Harris and Sandra Amara
Council Members Absent: Alice Dowdin Calvillo
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 Kinnan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S COMMENDATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Extra Mile Proclamation
AGENDA APPROVAL
Item 9 was removed from the agenda; the remainder of the agenda was approved by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Berlant removed item 3 from the consent calendar.
Mike Holmes, resident, requested item 6 be removed from the consent calendar.
Minutes
By MOTION, approve the City Council Minutes of 6/28/2022, 7/11/2022, 7/25/2022, 8/15/2022 and 8/22/2022.
2. Conduct all City Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (Readoption)
By RESOLUTION 22-108, continue to conduct public meetings by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) to Assembly Bill 361.
3. 2022 Overlay Project - Auburn Folsom Road, Brook Road/Marvin Way, & Robie Drive - Notice of Completion
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 11a.
4. Assignment and Assumption of a $953,000 Loan and Regulatory Documents for Palm Terrace Apartments
By RESOLUTION 22-109, authorize the City Manager or his designee to Consent to the Assignment and Assumption by Auburn Palm Terrace L.P., as "Assignor" to Eden Palm Terrace LLC as "Assignee" of the Loan and execute all documents related to this action once the City Manager is satisfied that adequate due diligence has been conducted related to this assignment.
$5 Billion Dollar Building Better Airport Terminals Grant Update (Informational Item)
Informational item only.
6. Economic Development grants per the Economic Development Commission's granting policy
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 11b.
Green Means Go Planning Category Grant
By RESOLUTION 22-110, authorize the City Manager or his designee to apply for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Green Means Go Planning Category grant and if awarded, authorize its expenditure on phase 2 of the form-based code project.
Green Means Go Planning Category Grant
By RESOLUTION 22-111, authorize the City Manager or his designee to apply for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Green Means Go Planning Category grant and if awarded, authorize its expenditure on for the Domes Infill Area Project.
9. Human Resources Director Job Description
Removed from agenda.
10. Amendment of Municipal Code Regarding the Community and Economic Development Department and the Finance Department Introduce by title only and waive first reading of an Ordinance amending Sections 32.095, 32.140, and 32.143 of Chapter 32 of Title ill of the Auburn Municipal Code Regarding the Community and Economic Development Department and the Finance Department.
11. Municipal Code Regarding Safety Violations for Possession or Discharge of Illegal Fireworks
By MOTION, hold a second reading by title only, and adopt an ORDINANCE 22-03; Municipal Code Regarding Safety Violations for Possession Or Discharge Of Illegal Fireworks.
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By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding item 3, 6 and 9.
The motion was made by Council Member Spokely and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Radell-Harris, Amara
Noes: None
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
11a. 2022 Overlay Project - Auburn Folsom Road, Brook Road/Marvin Way, & Robie Drive - Notice of Completion
Council Member Berlant asked staff questions on this item.
By RESOLUTION 22-112, authorizes the Public Works Manager to execute the Notice of Completion for the 2022 Overlay Project.
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, Amara
Noes: None
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
11b. Economic Development grants per the Economic Development Commission's granting policy
Public comment received by Mike Holmes.
Council member comments followed.
By MOTION, approve the Auburn Economic Development Commission's request to use $14,261.32 from Fund 111, item 41357, "Economic Development Commission" to award 7 (seven) economic development grants per the Economic Development Commission's granting policy.
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, Amara
Noes: None
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
12. Public Comment
Council Member Radell-Harris spoke about elections, a meeting with PCWA and wished her daughter happy birthday.
Mike Holmes, resident, spoke about the Cal Trans roundabout.
April Maynard, spoke about vandalism in the School Park Preserve.
PUBLIC HEARING
13. An Ordinance to Amend the Auburn Municipal Code: Sections 100.50 and 100.53(A) of Chapter 100 of TITLE IX and Sections 150.001, 150.003(A)(5), 150.006, 150.008 (A) (7), 150.030, 150.040, 150.050, 150.070, and 150.080 of Chapter 150 of TITLE XV to Adopt the Current Edition of the California Building Standards Codes with Local Amendments Thereto
Director Wright and Curtis Ryan, Contract Building Official, presented this item.
By MOTION, conduct a first reading, by title only, of an ordinance to amend the Auburn Municipal Code, sections 100.50 and 100.53(A) and sections 150.001, 150.003(A) (5), 150.006, 150.008(A)(7), 150.030, 150.040, 150.050, 150.070, and eliminating 150.080. Thereby adopting the 2022 editions of the California Building Standards Codes (CBSC) and amendments thereto.
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, Amara
Noes: None
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
COUNCIL BUSINESS
14. Placer County Economic Development Director - Introduction Gloria Sterns, Economic Development Director for Placer County provided an economic development update.
Council member questions and comments followed.
15. PCTPA 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Development Process & Annual Unmet Transit Needs (UTN) Assessment Process Public Works Manager Deane introduced this item. Mike Costa and Cory Peterson, PCTPA presented this item (presentation available in record).
Council member questions and comments followed.
REPORTS
16. City Manager Report
City Manager Donlevy provided a report.
17. 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.
CLOSED SESSION:
By MOTION adjourn to a Closed Session:
MOTION: Berlant/ Radell-Harris/ 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 Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but whicht. C die, believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs. (Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (e) (1).)
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
The City Council returned from closed session at 8:23 pm and Mayor Amara announced that there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meting at 8:21 pm without vate and by consensus. my end