Auburn City Council Minutes 8/26/2024
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 26, 2024
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Rachel Radell-Harris presiding and City Clerk Amy Lind recording the minutes.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Alice Dowdin Calvillo Sandra Amara, Mike Holmes, Michelle Sierra
Sammons, Rachel Radell-Harris
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: City Manager Sean Rabé, City Attorney Sary Bell, Public Works Director Mengil Deane, Community and Economi Development Director Jonathan Wriaht. Fire Chief John Rogers, Financi Director Gretchen Johnson, Human Resources Director Jennifer Leal, and Police Chief Kinnan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYORS COMMENDATION/ PROCLAMATION/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Women's Equality Day
Commendation for Echo Valley Fire Incident
Mayor Radell-Harris announced the City Kickball Team won over the Chamber of Commerce at a recent fundraiser.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item 5 was removed from the consent calendar for further discussion and separate vote.
1. Designation of Authorized Agents to Execute and Request Disaster/Grant Funding from the State of California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES)
By Resolution 24-109, approve and authorize the designation of applicant's agent resolution for non-state agencies approving the City Manager, Finance Director, and Fire Chief as authorized agents to execute and request disaster/grant funding from CAL OES.
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2. Revised Second Amended and Restated JPA Agreement (Pioneer Community Energy)
By Resolution 24-110, approve the Revised Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energy.
3. Voting Delegate at League of California Cities Conference By Motion, select Council Member Dowdin Calvillo as voting delegate, and Council Member Holmes as alternative voting delegate, at the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
4. Authorization of City Property as Surplus Equipment
By Resolution 24-111, authorize the Public Works Director to list city vehicles AIR-1 and PW-40 as surplus in accordance with our City surplus policies.
5. Carnegie Library ADA Access Entrance and Restroom Project = Award of Contract and Environmental Determination
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 5a.
*** end of consent calendar ***
By MOTION, approve the consent calendar excluding item 5.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Amara and approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:, Dowdin Calvillo, Amara, Holmes, Sierra Sammons, Radell- Harris
Noes: None
Absent: None
CONSENT ITEMS FORWARD:
5A. Carnegie Library ADA Access Entrance and Restroom Project - Award of Contract and Environmental Determination
By Resolution 24-112:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Agreement plus contingency with Reliant Construction, Inc. for The Carnegie Library ADA Access Entrance and Restroom Project in an amount not to exceed (with a 10% contingency) $93,674.91.
By Resolution 24-113:
2. Find the Carnegie Library ADA Access Entrance and Restroom Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
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Council Member Holmes said he would like to see grant funds procured for the Carnegie Library.
Public comment: Alexia Retallack, President of Almost Free to All.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Amara and approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:, Dowdin Calvillo, Amara, Holmes, Sierra Sammons, Radell- Harris
Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public Works Director Mengil Deane introduced new City Engineer Aaron Smith.
Chief Rogers spoke about the departure of Community Risk Reduction Manager Lindsay Davidson.
Eric Chun, spoke about the fencing coming down at the School Park Preserve and an idea of a community shed in the area.
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
6. Report from Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District (PCMVD) Council received an informational report from the Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District (PCMVCD). The presentation is available in the record
7. Auburn Branding Initiative Presentation
Council received a presentation from North Star Place Branding and Marketing on the final Auburn branding initiative. The presentation is available in the record.
8. Energy Efficiency Project Option Review
Public Works Director Deane introduced this item. Council then received a presentation by Schneider Electric.
Public comment: Glen Kramer and Kelley Davis.
By Motion, provide direction to staff to bring back the proposed contract with Schneider Electric.
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The motion was made by Council Member Amara and seconded by Council Member Sierra Sammons and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:, Dowdin Calvillo, Amara, Holmes, Sierra Sammons, Radell- Harris
Noes: None
Absent: None
REPORTS:
City Manager Report
City Manager Rabé provided a report to Council.
10. City Council Committee Reports
City Council Members reported on their appointed committee and commission meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Radell-Harris adjourned the meeting without vote and by unanimous consent at 8:42 p.m.
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Amy Lind, City Clerk