Auburn City Council Minutes 8/28/2023
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 28, 2023
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. with Vice Mayor Alice Radell-Harris presiding and City Clerk Amy Lind recording the minutes.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Sandra Amara, Daniel Berlant, Mike Holmes, Rachel Radell-Harris
Council Members Absent: Alice Dowdin Calvillo
Staff Members Present: City Manager Sean Rabé, City Attorney Gary Bell, Public Works Manager Mengil Deane, Community and Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, Battalion Chief John Rogers, Administrative Services Director Nathan Bagwill, Human Resources Director Jennifer Leal, Police Sgt Neri.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYORS COMMENDATION/ PROCLAMATION/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Vice Mayor Radell-Harris recognized Jason Gilding, Troop 13 Auburn, working on his Boy Scout badge.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Minutes
By Motion, approve the amended minutes of 6/12/2023.
2. Approval of Warrants Paid - June to July 2023
By Resolution 23-116, approve accounts payable warrants paid from June to July 2023.
3. Report of Investments - Quarter Ending June 30, 2023 Removed from the consent calendar; see item 13a.
4. Sustainability Advisory Committee Appointment
By Resolution 23-117, reappoint Michael Lehmberg to the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC).
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5. League of California Cities Conference Voting Delegate Removed from the consent calendar; see item 13b.
6. Consultant Agreement for Sewer Rate Study & Analysis By Resolution 23-118, approve the City Manager to enter into a consultant agreement with Mark Hildebrand Consulting to complete a Sewer Rate Study & Analysis.
7. Integrated Pest Management Policy
By Resolution 23-119, approve an integrated Pest Management Policy.
8. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Auburn Recreation and Park District
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 13c.
9. Second Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering LLP
By Resolution 23-120, approve a second revised amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering LLP for Building Official Services.
10. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Burdette Agency, Inc. d/b/a North Star Place Branding & Marketing Removed from agenda.
11. Quit Claim of Easement from PCWA - Airport East End Hangars Waterline
By Resolution 23-121, approve a Quit Claim of Easement from PCWA - Airport East End Hangars Waterline and authorize the City Manager to sign and record the Certificate of Acceptance on behalf of the city.
12. Professional Services Agreement with Barry Miller Consulting By Resolution 23-122, authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Barry Miller Consulting to update the Auburn General Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
13. Amendment to the Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC
By Resolution 23-123, approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC.
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By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding items 3, 5, 8 and
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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
Noes: None
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
CONSENT ITEMS FORWARD
13a. Report of Investments - Quarter Ending June 30, 2023 City Treasurer Donna Silva presented this item.
By motion, receive, review and file the "City of Auburn Investment Report" for the quarter ending June 30, 2023.
The motion was made by Council Member Holmes and seconded by Council Member Amara and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Berlant, Holmes, Radell-Harris
Noes: None
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
13b. League of California Cities Conference Voting Delegate Council Member Holmes stated he would like to attend this conference.
By Motion, designate Mayor Dowdin Calvillo as the voting delegate at the 2023 Annual League of CA Cities Conference (Vice Mayor Radell-Harris as alternate).
The motion was made by Council Member Holmes and seconded by Council Member Berlant and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Berlant, Holmes, Radell-Harris
Noes: None
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
13c. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Auburn Recreation and Park District
Vice Mayor Radell-Harris asked for an amendment to the MOU.
If future improvements are deemed necessary then ARD, and the Sky View Foundation or other third-party donor agree to equally share the cost thereof with the City. City requests for future improvements shall be made by the City Council at a public meeting, shall be Commercially reasonable and coordinated with the participants in this agreement.
By Resolution 23-124, approve an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as revised during the meeting between the City and the Auburn Recreation and Park District and find that it is exempt from CEQA review under the "Existing Facilities" provision of Section 15302 3 Auburn City Council Minutes 8/28/2023
and authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU and any related documents on behalf of the City.
The motion was made by Council Member Amara and seconded by Council Member Berlant and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Berlant, Holmes, Radell-Harris
Noes: None
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Council Member Berlant spoke about citizen complaints at a recent event at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. He asked the City Manager to meet with the leadership of the fairgrounds to ensure communication and enforcement of ordinances.
Council Member Amara and Radell-Harris said they would like the same.
Council Member Holmes congratulated the City Clerk on receiving her Master Municipal Clerk certification. He spoke about Auburn businesses listed in the Sac Business Journal for fastest growing businesses in the area. He spoke about the change of ownership at the Powers Mansion Inn.
Council Member Radell-Harris spoke about ARD Kidsapalooza.
BUSINESS:
14. Placer County Mosquito and Vector Control District Presentation General Manager Joel Buettner provided an informational report from the Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District (PCMVCD).
15. Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Informational Report Jeremy Shepard, Director of Technical Services, PCWA provided a report on their Ophir Treatment Plant and energy planning as it relates to that site.
Sutton Goldner, Business Development with Arbor Energy, spoke about the proposed state-of-the-art bioenergy facility.
Public comment received.
REPORTS
17. City Manager Report
City Manager Rabé provided a report to Council.
18. City Council Committee Reports
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City Council Members reported on their appointed committee and commission meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dowdin Calvillo adjourned the meeting by consensus and without objection at 7:27 p.m.
Alice Dowdin Calvillo, Mayor