Auburn City Council Minutes 10/14/2024
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 14, 2024
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, October 14, 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: Sary Mel Public orks Director Get Manager Sent Care Development Director Jonathan Wright, Fire Chief John Rogers, Battalior Chief Matt Jelle, Finance Director Gretchen Johnson, Human Resources Director Jennifer Leal, Police Lt. Bryan Morrison and Interim Police Chief Ted Stec.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYORS COMMENDATION/ PROCLAMATION/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Firefighters Burn Institute Community Donation Presentation w/Auburn Hook and Ladder Co.#1
Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples Day
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Item 3 was removed from the consent calendar for further discussion and separate vote.
1. Calendar for City Council Meetings for the Remainder of 2024 By Motion, approve a revised schedule of City Council meetings for the remainder of 2024 (full schedule available in staff report).
2. Resolution Supporting California Proposition 36
By Resolution 24-124, supporting California Ballot Initiative Proposition 36, The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
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3. Youth Advisory Committee Revision and Membership Appointments Removed from the consent calendar; see item 9a.
4. Authorization to Accept Funds through Senate Bill 125 By Resolution 24-126, approve and authorize the City Manager to accept funds through Senate Bill 125 in the amount of $1,610,740.00 for Transit capital projects.
5. Shale Ridge V-Ditch Remediation Project- Award of Contract By Resolution 24-127, authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Agreement plus contingency with Baldoni Construction Service, Inc. for the Shale Ridge V-Ditch Remediation Project in an amount not to exceed (with a 10% contingency) $79,354.00.
6. Letter of Support for Beale AFB CCA Mission
By Motion, authorize Mayor Radell-Harris to sign the attached letter of support for the Beale Air Force Base Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Mission, as requested by the California Congressional Delegation and Congressman Doug LaMalfa, specifically.
7. Authorization of City Property as Surplus Equipment
By Resolution 24-128, authorize the Public Works Director to surplus City equipment in accordance with our City surplus policies.
8. Authorization to Accept Placer County Air Pollution Control District Clean Air Grant Funds - City Hall EV Charging Station Project By Resolution 24-129, authorize the Public Works Director to accept funds through an executed Clean Air Grant agreement between the City of Auburn and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District for the City Hall EV Charging Station Project.
9. Authorization to Execute a Construction Services Agreement with Roux Associates, Inc. for Underground Storage Tank Removal By Resolution 24-130, authorize the City Manager to enter into a Construction Services Agreement with Roux Associates, Inc. for underground storage tank removal in an amount not to exceed (with a 10% contingency) $74,600.00.
*** end of consent calendar ***
By Motion, approve the consent calendar, excluding item 3.
The motion was made by Mayor Radell-Harris and seconded by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and approved by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Dowdin Calvillo, Amara, Holmes, Sierra Sammons, Radell- Harris
Noes: None
Absent: None
CONSENT ITEMS FORWARD:
9a. Youth Advisory Committee Revision and Membership Appointments The Council directed the Committee to define the scope of the mission and present it back to the Council for formal approval.
By Resolution 24-125, revise the Youth Advisory Committee membership to 13 members (plus a Council Member (via Council Appointments)); and appoint all applicants.
The motion was made by Council Member Holmes and seconded by Mayor Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dowdin Calvillo, Amara, Holmes, Sierra Sammons, Radell- Harris
Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Radell-Harris spoke about the event at the Auburn Airport and thanked all involved.
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo spoke about the Auburn Wine and Food Festival and upcoming events.
Council Member Sierra-Sammons spoke about the pancake breakfast, and the 2025 Auburn Leadership class involvement.
Council Member Amara spoke about an interview of Hal Hall on Endurance events.
Brian Faircloth, Robert Dobbins, William Trathen, Laura Burns, Adrian Uhle, residents of Placer County, volunteers from United Sovereign Americans, spoke about an analysis of the voter database and elections.
They then read the United Sovern resolution regarding this issue.
Jeff Erkle, Auburn Airport user, spoke about his frustration in regards to his lease with the City and a deposit paid. Mayor Radell-Harris asked the City Manager to follow up on this issue.
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COUNCIL BUSINESS:
10. Resolution of the City Council Directing the City Manager to Decrease Labor Costs
City Manager Rabé presented this item. Council member questions and comments followed.
No public comment.
By Resolution 24-131, direct the City Manager to decrease labor costs.
The motion was made by Council Member Holmes 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
11. Review of 100% Cost Recovery Fee Schedule for Building and Planning
Community Development Director Wright presented a review regarding a proposed update to the Building and Planning fee schedule.
The Council provided direction to staff to explore and implement improved and efficient processes, as well as to consider varying percentages of cost recovery on fees. This item will return to Council.
REPORTS:
12. City Manager Report
City Manager Rabé provided a report to Council.
13. 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 8:00 p.m.
Rachel Radelf-Harris, Mayor
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Amy Lind City Clerk
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