AUBURN CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting
1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
September 25, 2023
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September 25, 2023 Agenda:
Agenda
Agenda Packet (large file)
Agenda Items:
Consent Calendar:
1. Minutes
By MOTION, approve the City Council Minutes of 7/24/2023 and 8/28/2023.
PDF Copy
2. Planning Commission Appointment
By RESOLUTION, appoint Yvone Hobbs to the City of Auburn Planning Commission to a term to run concurrent with that of Council Member Radell-Harris.
Staff Meeting
3. Second Reading 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)
By MOTION, waive the full reading and adopt 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
4. Environmental Determination & Permission to Advertise - 2023 Storm Drain Capital Improvement Project By RESOLUTION, find the 2023 Storm Drain Capital Improvement Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and Section 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures); and By MOTION, authorize the Public Works Manager to advertise the 2023 Storm Drain Capital Improvement Project.
Staff Report
5. Authorization for the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Placer County for the submittal of a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Grant Application By RESOLUTION, authorize the County of Placer to submit a Household Hazardous Waste Grant regional application on behalf of the City of Auburn as a regional participant.
Staff Report
7. Reallocation of Funds for Police Vehicle By RESOLUTION, approve the reallocation of funds, previously approved for the purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe, instead be used to purchase a Tesla Model Y.
Staff Report
8. Amendment 1 to the Mead & Hunt Professional Services Agreement By RESOLUTION, approve Amendment 1 to the Mead & Hunt Professional Services Agreement adjusting the maximum amount of the contract to recognize projects subject to Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant funding.
Staff Report
6. Dispatch Agreement with CAL FIRE for FY 2023/24 - FY 2025/2026 By RESOLUTION, approve a Cooperative Fire Programs Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement for dispatch services with CAL FIRE for fiscal years 2023/2024 through 2025/2026 and authorize the City Manager to sign any related documents on behalf of the City of Auburn.
Staff Report
9. City of Auburn Discretionary Grant Program
By MOTION, approve staff's recommendations for utilization of the funds set aside in the current fiscal year budget for the city's Discretionary Grant Funding Program.
Staff Report
10. Economic Development Commission’s request to issue $20,000 in Economic Development Grants By MOTION, approve a recommendation to issue $20,000 in Economic Development Grants to fund four (4) Business Improvement Grants, two (2) Event Sponsorships Grants and two (2) Community Enhancement Grants.
Staff Report
11. Authorization to Join Sister Cities International
By RESOLUTION, approve the City becoming a member of Sister Cities International and authorizes the Mayor to sign all documents required to join the organization on behalf of the City.
Staff Report
Public Comment
* End of Consent Calendar *
11. Authorization to Join Sister Cities International
By RESOLUTION, approve the City becoming a member of Sister Cities International and authorizes the Mayor to sign all documents required to join the organization on behalf of the City.
Public Comment
Council Business:
12. Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) Current Planning and Outreach Efforts Informational presentation; no action requested.
Staff Report
Presentation
Reports:
13. City Manager Report
14. 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.
Closed Session (see 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.