Auburn City Council Minutes 7/24/2023
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 24, 2023
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, July 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Alice Dowdin Calvillo presiding and City Clerk Amy Lind recording the minutes.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Sandra Amara, Mike Holmes, Rachel Radell-Harris, Alice Dowdin Calvillo
Council Members Absent: Daniel Berlant
Staff Members Present: City Manager Sean Rabé, City Attorney Gary Bell, Public Works Manager Mengil Deane, Community and Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, Fire Chief Dave Spencer, Administrative Services Director Nathan Bagwill, Human Resources Director Jennifer Leal, Police Chief Ryan Kinnan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYORS COMMENDATION/ PROCLAMATION/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mayor Dowdin Calvillo congratulated Auburn Mermaids Synchronized Swim Team on a recent event, announced Tevis Cup and spoke about the MADD Awards.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
By MOTION, approve the minutes of 7/10/2023.
2. Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council (GAAFS) City Appointment Removed from the consent calendar; see item 13a.
3. Andy Heath Financial Services for Financial Consulting By RESOLUTION 23-101, approve a first amendment to the February 2022 agreement between the City of Auburn and Andy Heath Financial Services for financial consulting services.
4. Professional Services Agreement with Burdette Agency, Inc. d/b/a North Star Place Branding & Marketing
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By RESOLUTION 23-102, approve a first amendment to a professional services agreement with Burdette Agency, Inc. d/b/a North Star Place Branding & Marketing.
5. Auburn Municipal Airport Ground Lease East Area Hangar Buildings - Rows "G-L"
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 13b.
6. ClearSource Financial Consulting in Association with Harris & Associates
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 13c.
7. Symbium Corp. to Manage and Issue Solar Permits
By RESOLUTION 23-103, approve a contract with Symbium Corp. to manage and issue solar permits as required by SB379.
8. Procurement Compliance Attribute Purchase Agreement
By RESOLUTION 23-104, approve a Procurement Compliance Attribute Purchase Agreement with Desert View Power, LLC, subject to revisions as approved by the City Attorney, finding that it is exempt from CEQA review under CEQA Guideline sections 15307 and 15308, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
9. Auburn Pump Stations SCADA Upgrades Project - Award of Contract
By RESOLUTION 23-105, staff respectfully recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract plus contingency with Telstar Instruments for the Auburn Pump Stations SCADA Upgrades Project in an amount not to exceed (with a 10% contingency) $797,940.00.
10. WWTP 2020 Sludge Dewatering Upgrades Project - Notice of Completion
By RESOLUTION 23-106, staff respectfully recommends that the City Council authorizes the Public Works Manager to execute the Notice of Completion for the WWTP 2020 Sludge Dewatering Upgrades Project.
11. Creation of Permit Technician Job Description
By RESOLUTION 23-107, approve the Permit Technician job description.
12. Auburn Public Safety Association Non-Sworn (APSA Non-Sworn) MOU
By RESOLUTION 23-108, adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the Auburn Public Safety Association Non-Sworn (APSA Non- Sworn) and the City of Auburn for the period July 24, 2023 through June 30, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City. 2 Auburn City Council Minutes 7/24/2023
13. Unrepresented Classifications Compensation and Terms of Employment
By RESOLUTION 23-109, adopt the compensation and terms of employment for unrepresented and confidential employees. *** end of consent calendar ***
By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding items 2, 5 and 6.
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, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo
Noes: None
Absent: Berlant
CONSENT ITEMS FORWARD:
13a. Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council (GAAFSC) City Appointment Mayor Dowdin Calvillo stated she would like funds to be allocated to GAAFSC during the mid-year budget.
By RESOLUTION 23-110, appoint Becky Johnson to the GAAFSC as a City of Auburn Representative.
The motion was made by Council Member Amara and seconded by Council Member Holmes and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo
Noes: None
Absent: Berlant
13b. Auburn Municipal Airport Ground Lease East Area Hangar Buildings By RESOLUTION 23-111, approve Amendment No. 3 to the Auburn Municipal Airport Ground Lease East Area Hangar Buildings - Rows "G- The motion was made by Council Member Holmes and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo
Noes: None
Absent: Berlant
13c. ClearSource Financial Consulting in Association with Harris & Associates
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By RESOLUTION 23-112, approve a professional services agreement with Clear Source Financial Consulting in Association with Harris & Associates and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
The motion was made by Council Member Amara and seconded by Council Member Holmes and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo
Noes: None
Absent: Berlant
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Council Member Holmes asked for an inventory of EV Charging Stations in the City.
PUBLIC HEARING
14. Tax Agreement with Miltenyi Biotec, Inc.
Planning and Economic Development Director Wright presented this item and there was no public comment.
By RESOLUTION 23-113 approve a Tax Sharing Agreement/Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Miltenyi Biotec, Inc., finding that it is exempt from CEQA review under 15061(b)(3) and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
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, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo
Noes: None
Absent: Berlant
BUSINESS:
15. 1103 High Street Lease with Western States Trail Museum By RESOLUTION 23-114, approve a commercial office lease agreement between the City and the Western States Trail Museum for the purpose of using a portion of 1103 High Street for the Western States Tail Museum and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Holmes and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo
Noes: None
Absent: Berlant
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Joint Operations Agreement with Placer Hills Fire Protection District, Penryn Fire Protection District, Newcastle Fire Protection District, Foresthill Fire Protection District and Auburn City Fire Department By RESOLUTION 23-115, authorize the Fire Chief to enter into a Joint Operations Agreement with Placer Hill Fire Protection District, Penryn Fire Protection District, Newcastle Fire Protection District, Foresthill Fire Protection District, and Auburn City Fire Department.
The motion was made by Council Member Holmes and seconded by Council Member Amara and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Dowdin Calvillo
Noes: None
Absent: Berlant
REPORTS
17. City Manager Report
City Manager Rabé provided a report to Council.
18. City Council Committee Reports
City Council Members reported on their appointed committee and commission meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dowdin Calvillo adjourned the meeting by consensus and without objection at 7:19 p.m.
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