Auburn City Council Minutes 1/9/2023
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 9, 2023
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. with 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: Sandra Amara, Daniel Berlant, Mike Holmes, Rachel Radell-Harris, Alice
Dowdin Calvillo
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Interim City Manager Joan Phillipe, City Attorney Gary Bell, Public Works Manager Mengil Deane, Community and Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, Fire Chief Dave Spencer, and Police Chief Ryan Kinnan.
CLOSED SESSION:
By consensus of the Council adjourn to a Closed Session:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (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: Wingett v. City of Auburn et al.
Names of Parties: Dennin Wingett; Tracy Wingett; City of auburn; County of Placer; State of California; Matt Bailey
Case No.: Placer County Superior Court: SCV-0047126
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code, § 54957.6.) Name of City Negotiator Attending Closed Session: Joan Phillipe, Interim City Manager
Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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Mayor Dowdin Calvillo stated there was no reportable action out of closed session; she stated the Council will readjourn into Closed Session at the end of this Regular Session.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Berlant removed item 9 and Council Member Holmes removed item 11 for further discussion and separate vote.
City Attorney Bell provided an oral report on item 6.
Conduct all City Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (Readoption)
By RESOLUTION 23-01, continue to conduct public meetings by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) to Assembly Bill 361.
Report of Investments - Quarter Ending September 30, 2022 Receive, review and file the "City of Auburn Investment Report" for the quarter ending September 30, 2022.
City Council Appointments to Committees & Commissions
By MOTION, affirm Mayor Dowdin Calvillo's nominations of Councilmembers to serve on various boards and commissions.
By MOTION, approve the tentative FPPC Form 806 listing compensated Councilmember appointments to boards and commissions.
California State Department of Parks and Recreation Grant for City Owned Parks
By RESOLUTION 23-02, authorize the Interim City Manager to accept, expend and closeout and sign all documents for a $177,952 in Per Capita Grant Funding from the California State Department of Parks and Recreation for the completion of ADA and other improvements in the School Park Preserve; and find that the project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 1 categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and 15304.
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Municipal Financing of Police Vehicles
By RESOLUTION 23-03, approve the lease/purchase of one marked Chevrolet PPV SUV (Tahoe).
Employment Agreement for Interim City Manager
By RESOLUTION 23-04, approve the employment agreement with Joan Phillipe.
Auburn Police Officers' Association Side Letter
By RESOLUTION 23-05, approve the City of Auburn and the Auburn Police Officers Association Side Letter Agreement to July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 Memorandum of Understanding,"
Grant Deed for an Easement to PG&E - Airport East End Hangars By RESOLUTION 23-06, approve a Grant Deed for an Easement to PG&E - Airport East End Hangars.
9. 2023 Street Overlay Project - Environmental Determination and Permission to Advertise
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 11a.
10. 2023 CIP Sewer Improvements Project - Environmental Determination &
Permission to Advertise
By RESOLUTION 23-07, find the 2023 CIP Sewer Improvements Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); and
By MOTION, authorize the Public Works Manager to advertise the 2023 CIP Sewer Improvements Project.
11. Purchase Replacement Vac-Con Truck - Sewer System Maintenance Equipment Vehicle
Removed from consent calendar; see item 11b.
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By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding items 9 and 11.
The motion was made by Council Member Amara and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Berlant, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo Noes: None
Absent: None
2023 Street Overlay Project - Environmental Determination and Permission to Advertise
Council directed staff to advertise both fiscal years in the bid (22/23 and 23/24).
By RESOLUTION 23-08, find the 2023 Street Overlay Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); and
By MOTION, authorize the Public Works Manager to advertise for the 2023 Street Overlay Project.
The motion was made by Council Member Berlant and seconded by Council Member Amara and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Berlant, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo Noes: None
Absent: None
11. Purchase Replacement Vac-Con Truck - Sewer System Maintenance Equipment Vehicle
It was confirmed by staff that this expense is out of the sewer fund.
By RESOLUTION 23-09, authorize the Public Works Manager to purchase a replacement Vac-Con truck and necessary equipment for the maintenance of the City's sanitary collection system and lift stations.
The motion was made by Council Member Amara and seconded by Council Member Holmes and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Berlant, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo Noes: None
Absent: None
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12. Public Comment
Mayor Dowdin Calvillo announced the California Water Environmental Association awards received by Auburn's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Council Member Radell-Harris spoke about the Active Shooter Training held by Auburn Police Department. She also thanked Public Works for their work during recent storms.
Council Member Amara spoke about opportunities for workforce housing with CA Department of Housing.
Council Member Holmes spoke about working with committees and commissions throughout the year.
Melissa Johnson, Leadership Auburn Class of 2022, spoke about their project, a mural on a commercial building at Elm and Hwy. 49.
Jackie Weston, CEO, Chamber of Commerce, spoke about the upcoming Installation Dinner at the Ridge.
Mark Riffey, Director of Customer Service, Pioneer Community Energy, spoke about rate savings with Pioneer.
NO COUNCIL BUSINESS
REPORTS
12. City Manager Report
Interim City Manager Joan Phillipe provided a report.
13. 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 consensus of the Council adjourn to a Closed Session:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (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: Wingett v. City of Auburn et al.
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Names of Parties: Dennis Wingett; Tracy Wingett; City of Auburn; County of Placer; State of California; Matt Bailey
Case No.: Placer County Superior Court: SCV-0047126
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code, § 54957.6.) Name of City Negotiator Attending Closed Session: Joan Phillipe, Interim City Manager
Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION & ADJOURNMENT
The City Council returned from closed session at 7:48 pm and Mayor Dowdin Calvillo announced that there was no reportable action. The Mayor then adjourned the meeting without vote and by consensus at 7:49 pm.
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Alice Dowdin Calvillo, Mayor
Amy Lind, City Clerk