CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
December 5, 2022
SPECIAL SESSION
A Special Session of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 _incoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayo Sandy Amara presiding and City Clerk Amy Lind recording the minutes. This Special Session 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, Planning and Economic Development Manager Jonathan Wright, Fire Chief Dave Spencer, Police Chief Ryan Kinnan, Public Works Manager Mengil Deane and Administrative Services Director Nathan Bagwill.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION:
By MOTION adjourn to a Closed Session:
MOTION: Dowdin Calvillo/ Spokely/ Unanimously approved
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
(Gov. Code, § 54957.)
Title: City Manager
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Amara stated there was no reportable action.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S COMMENDATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presentation to Employees Receiving Service Recognition Coins
AGENDA APPROVAL
City Manager Donlevy removed item 3 from the agenda; the remainder the agenda was approved by consensus of the Council.
City Attorney Gary Bell provided a verbal report on item 1, explaining hourly rate and benefits.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Berlant removed item 5 from the consent calendar.
1. Employment Agreement for Interim City Manager
By RESOLUTION 22-128, approve the attached employment agreement with Joan Phillipe.
On Call Transportation Planning and Engineering Services Contract with Fehr & Peers
By RESOLUTION 22-129, authorize the City Manager to execute an On- Call Agreement with Fehr & Peers (F&P's) for Transportation Planning and Engineering Services, with a maximum amount of $100,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute project-specific Work Orders within authorized maximum amount.
Letter in Opposition of R.20-08-020 NEM 3.0 (CPUC)
Removed from the agenda.
4. 5-year Ground Lease Extension for Kim Lilly, dba Auburn Hangar Leasing
By RESOLUTION 22-130, approve the Extension Agreement (with the additional language from the title); and
By MOTION, find the Extension Agreement exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Revised Human Resources Manager Salary Schedule
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 5a.
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By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding items 3 and 5.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Spokely and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Spokely, Berlant, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
5a. Revised Human Resources Manager Salary Schedule
Council Member Berlant asked about the methodology for the salary for this position. Council Member Dowdin Calvillo asked about the timeline for recruitment.
By RESOLUTION 22-131, adopt a resolution approving the salary schedule for the Human Resources Manager position.
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, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
Public Comment
Mayor Amara spoke about the EV Cain Hometown Heroes celebration.
Council Member Berlant spoke about the Parade of Lights.
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo spoke about the WSER Lottery.
Council Member Radell-Harris thanked staff for their participation at the parade. She also announced an upcoming school board meeting.
Mike Holmes, resident, updated the Council on his efforts to make local races official state endurance events. He provided a resolution from Senator Brian Dahle.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Recommendation that the Arts Commission Partner with Placer Community Theater
April Maynard, Auburn Arts Commission, and Howard Price, Board President of PCT spoke on this item.
Council member questions and comments followed.
Council directed staff the City Manager to meet with PCT and address all concerns.
REPORTS
8. City Manager Report
City Manager Donlevy provided a report
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
Mayor Amara adjourned the meeting, without vote and by consensus at 7:01 p.m.
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