AUBURN CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting
1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
September 11, 2023
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September 11, 2023 Agenda:
Agenda
Agenda Packet (large file)
Agenda Items:
Consent Calendar:
1. Corporation Yard EV Charging Station Project - Notice of Completion Recommended Action: By Resolution, authorize the Public Works Manager to execute the Notice of Completion for the Corporation Yard EV Charging Station Project.
Staff Report
2. 2023 ADA Curb Ramp Rehabilitation Project - Notice of Completion Recommended Action: By Resolution, authorize the Public Works Manager to execute the Notice of Completion for the 2023 ADA Curb Ramp Rehabilitation Project.
Staff Report
3. 2023 ADA Curb Ramp Rehabilitation Project - Phase 2 - Notice of Completion Recommended Action: By Resolution, authorize the Public Works Manager to execute the Notice of Completion for the 2023 ADA Curb Ramp Rehabilitation Project - Phase 2.
Staff Report
4. High Street Sewer Collection System Repair Project - Environmental Determination and Award of Contract Recommended Action: By Resolution, authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Agreement plus contingency with Gabe Mendez, Inc. for the High Street Sewer Collection System Repair Project in an amount not to exceed (with a 10% contingency) $85,745.00.
By Resolution, find the High Street Sewer Collection System Repair Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); Section 15302 (Replacement of Reconstruction); and Section 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures).
Staff Report
5. 2023 Street Overlay Project - Pavement Evaluation Zone 2 & Zone 4 Contract Amendment Recommended Action: By Resolution, amend the 2023 Street overlay Project- Pavement Evaluation Zone 2 & Zone 4 contract to add $110,000.00 in funds from the Sewer enterprise account.
Staff Report
6. Suspending Transit Payment Fares for Auburn Transit Services on October 4th, 2023, for California Clean Air Day Recommended Action: By Resolution, authorizing the Public Works Manager to suspend transit payment fares for Auburn Transit services on October 4th, 2023, for California Clean Air Day.
Staff Report
7. Corrected Second Amendment of a Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering LLP.
Recommended Action: By Resolution, approve a corrected second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering LLP.
Staff Report
8. Amend a Professional Services Agreement with PSOMAS
Recommended Action: By Resolution, approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with PSOMAS to increase the total highest compensation of the On-Call Services Contract to $150,000.00 and to extend the Termination Date to June 30, 2024.
Staff Report
9. Police Reserve Officer Stipend
Recommended Action: By Resolution, authorize the stipend of $75.00 per shift for the Level II and Level III Reserve Police Officer position.
Staff Report
11. Authorization to ratify a letter in opposition to "Transient Release" of an Sexually Violent Predator ("SVP") in Placer County Recommended Action: By Motion, ratify a letter to Placer County Superior Court, c/o District Attorney Morgan Gire, signed by the Mayor on Monday, September 11, 2023, in opposition to the "Transient Release" of a Sexually Violent Predator William R. Stephenson in Placer County.
Staff Report
12. Response to Grand Jury Final Report - Spending on Homelessness within Placer County Recommended Action: By Motion, approve a letter drafted in response to the "Grand Jury Final Report - Spending on Homelessness within Placer County" dated June 21, 2023.
Staff Report
13. Authorization to Accept Funds from the California Fire Foundation Recommended Action: By Resolution, authorize the Interim Fire Chief to accept funds from the California Fire Foundation to assist with our ongoing fuels reduction efforts and authorize the City Manager to sign any related documents on behalf of the City of Auburn.
Staff Report
14. Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance to Prohibit Syringe Exchange Programs in the City by Amending Title XI of the Auburn Municipal Code Adding Chapter 123 (Syringe Exchange Programs Prohibited); Introduction of Ordinance to Prohibit Syringe Exchange Programs in the City by Amending Title XI of the Auburn Municipal Code Adding Chapter 123 (Syringe Exchange Programs Prohibited) Recommended Action: By Motion, adopt an Urgency Ordinance adding Chapter 123 to Title XI of the Auburn Municipal Code prohibiting syringe exchange programs from operating in the City of Auburn and Finding and Determining that the Urgency Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378.
By Motion, waive the full reading and introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 123 to Title XI of the Auburn Municipal Code prohibiting syringe exchange programs from operating in the City of Auburn and Finding and Determining that the Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378.
Staff Report
*** End of Consent Calendar ***
Council Business:
10. Reallocation of Funds for Police Vehicle
Recommended Action: By Resolution, approve the reallocation of funds, previously approved for the purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe, instead be used to purchase a Tesla Model 3.
Staff Report
Public Comment:
14. Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance to Prohibit Syringe Exchange Programs in the City by Amending Title XI of the Auburn Municipal Code Adding Chapter 123 (Syringe Exchange Programs Prohibited); Introduction of Ordinance to Prohibit Syringe Exchange Programs in the City by Amending Title XI of the Auburn Municipal Code Adding Chapter 123 (Syringe Exchange Programs Prohibited) Recommended Action: By Motion, adopt an Urgency Ordinance adding Chapter 123 to Title XI of the Auburn Municipal Code prohibiting syringe exchange programs from operating in the City of Auburn and Finding and Determining that the Urgency Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378.
By Motion, waive the full reading and introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 123 to Title XI of the Auburn Municipal Code prohibiting syringe exchange programs from operating in the City of Auburn and Finding and Determining that the Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378.
15. Proposed Vegetation Management Plan
Receive and file presentation on proposed City Parcel Vegetation Management Plan; no action requested.
Staff Report
Presentation Only
16. American Rescue Plan Act Funded Projects for Old Town and Downtown Receive and update from Staff regarding the American Rescue Plan Act funded projects for Old Town and Downtown.
Staff Report
17. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Committees/Commissions Budget Requests Staff recommends the City Council review the attached Fiscal Year 2023/24 Committees/Commissions budget requests, approve budgetary line items where appropriate and provide direction to Staff to return to Council at the September 25 City Council meeting with a resolution adopting Council's deliberations and actions.
Staff Report
18. Request for Proposal for an Energy Services Contract and/or an Investment Grade Audit at City Owned Facilities By Motion, move to rescind the motion from June 12 to not include the solar installation project in the budget for police department and carport project with funding out of reserves.
By one or more Motions, direct staff to draft a Request for Proposal and recruit energy services companies to develop an energy services contract and/or an investment grade audit at all City-owned and operated facilities such as the Police Department, Corp. Yard, City Hall, and Fire Stations 1, 2, and 3, and solar installation at the Police Department, City Hall, and Fire Stations 1, 2, and 3.
By one or more Motions, direct staff to bring back a future item to amend the 2023/2024 budget to include the costs of the energy services contract, investment grad audit, and solar installation at City owned facilities such as the Police Department, City Hall, and Fire Stations 1, 2, and 3.
Staff Report
Reports:
19. City Manager Report
20. City Council Committee Reports
The purpose of these reports is to provide information to the City Council and public on projects and programs that are discussed at committee meetings. No decisions are to be made on these issues. If a council member would like formal action on any of these discussed items, it will be placed on a future city council agenda.
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office, 1225 Lincoln Way, Room 8, Auburn, CA 95603 during normal business hours.