AUBURN CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting
1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
June 10, 2024
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June 10, 2024 Agenda
Agenda - Amended
Agenda Packet
Consent Calendar:
1. Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) Appointment
By RESOLUTION, appoint Linda Lareau to the Sustainability Advisory Committee.
Staff Report
2. Information Technology Services Agreement
By RESOLUTION, authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with Protronics LLC to provide Information Technology Maintenance and Consulting Services for a two-year term, with an option to renew for one year as determined by the City Manager.
Staff Report
3. Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 100.87 of the Auburn Municipal Code - Fuel Modification Standards Hold a second reading and adopt an ORDINANCE amending section 100.87 of Chapter 100 of Title IX of the Auburn Municipal Code adding an Ember-Resistant Zone requirement to new constructions within the City of Auburn.
Staff Report
4. Acceptance of Airport East-End Hangar Waterline Infrastructure Project By RESOLUTION, approve acceptance of Airport East-End Hangar Waterline Infrastructure Project and authorize the issuance of a notice of completion and a certificate of acceptance for the project.
Staff Report
5. Contract Renewal for Animal Services
By RESOLUTION, approve the two-year agreement between the City of Auburn and County of Placer Health and Human Services, Animal Services Division for shelter care, placement for stray and unwanted animals, disposal of dead animals and other specified services for animal calls generated within the City of Auburn.
Staff Report
6. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5311 Funding for Auburn Transit By RESOLUTION authorize the Public Works Director to execute and fill applications for FTA assistance on behalf of the City of Auburn; and execute and file the required certifications, assurances, and agreements on behalf of the City of Auburn.
Staff Report
8. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Funding For Radios By RESOLUTION, authorize the receipt of the $45,000 California Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) Homeland Security Grant (HSGP) award for the purchase of radios.
Staff Report
9. Second Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with PSOMAS By RESOLUTION grant a second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with PSOMAS to extend the Termination Date to June 30, 2026.
Staff Report
10. Six Month Extension of Franchise Agreement with Recology Auburn Placer for Solid Waste Collection By RESOLUTION, authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment extending the term of the existing franchise agreement by and between the City and Recology Auburn Placer by six months to complete ongoing negotiations.
Staff Report
11. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Serves Agreement with NexGen Utility Management, Inc. for FY 2024-25 Sewer System Design and Construction Management By RESOLUTION, grant a third amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with NexGen Utility Management for FY 2024-25 Sewer System Design and Construction Management.
Staff Report
12. Annual Military Equipment Use Report and Renewal of Military Equipment Policy By RESOLUTION, review and approve the annual Military Equipment Use Report and renew the Auburn Police Department's current policy related to military equipment as defined in AB 481.
Staff Report
13. Tile Recommendations from SHAAC
By MOTION, approve the recommended placement of tiles: Gussie Alberta (Wright) Stewart, Virginia Jane (Ray) Bell and Dr. John F. Engle, Dan Olmstead, Joanne Neft and Monroe "Spud" DeJarnette.
Staff Report
*** End of Consent Calendar ***
7. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for On-Call Storm Drain Design Services By RESOLUTION, grant a third amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for On-Call Storm Drain Design Services.
Staff Report
Public Comment
Public Hearing:
14. 2024/25 Sewer Assessment to be Placed on the Placer County Tax Roll Conduct a public hearing to authorize Fiscal Year 2024-25 sewer service charges to be placed on the County of Placer Tax Roll; and By RESOLUTION authorize the levying of sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to be placed on the County of Placer Tax Roll.
BUSINESS: These items include discussion and/or action by the City Council. They will be enacted upon by separate vote.
Amended Staff Report
Council Business:
15. Declaring Intent to Approve a Sewer Line Project and an Assessment to Fund the Project, Approving the Supporting Engineers’ Report, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Assessment.
By RESOLUTION, declare intent to approve a sewer line project and an assessment to fund the project, approving the supporting engineers' report, and setting a Public Hearing on the proposed assessment.
Amended Staff Report
16. Sewer Rate Study & Analysis (as amended)
Receive a preliminary report related to the 2024 Sewer Rate Update Study Scheduled for consideration by the City Council on August 12, 2024; and by RESOLUTION declare intent to hold a public hearing on the proposed wastewater rates August 12th, 2024 & direct staff to provide notice of that hearing; and Adopt a RESOLUTION setting guidelines for the submission and tabulation of protests in rate hearings governed by article XII D, section 6 of the California Constitution Amended Staff Report
Presentation
17. Western Placer Comprehensive Operational Analysis and Short-Range Transit Plan Project Update Receive an informational project update for the Western Placer Comprehensive Operational Analysis and Short-Range Transit Plan being completed for Auburn Transit.
Staff Report
18. Direction to Staff Regarding Potential Transient Occupancy Tax Increase Ballot Measure BY MOTION, provide direction to Staff regarding a potential ballot measure to amend Subchapter 33.185 et seq. of the Auburn Municipal Code regarding the City's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) to change the definition of an operator and impose an obligation to collect the TOT by short-term rental operations, and increase the TOT from 8 percent to 10 percent.
Staff Report
19. FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
Receive a presentation and solicit feedback for the FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget at a total amount of $35,096,572, to include the following
1. Proposed Budget for the General Fund at $19,929,076;
2. Proposed Budgets for Enterprise Funds at $10,861,664;
3. Proposed Budgets for Special Revenue Funds at $3,985,676;
4. Proposed Budget for Redevelopment Property Tax Fund at $320,156;
5. General Fund Reserves set at $5,129,491; and,
6. The Appropriations Limit for the City of Auburn at $24,063,402.
Staff Report
Presentation
Reports:
20. City Manager Report
21. 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.