CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
December 9, 2024
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, December 9, 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, Rachel Radell-Harris
Council Members Absent: Michelle Sierra Sammons
Staff Members Present: City Manager Sean Rabé, City Attorney Gary Bell, Public Works Director Mengil Deane, Community and Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, Fire Chief John Rogers, Finance Director Gretchen Johnson, Human Resources Director Jennifer Leal, Police Lt. Bryan Morrison and Interim Police Chief Ted Stec.
HONOR GUARD by Auburn Police Department/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Public Comment None.
2. Election Results
City Clerk Amy Lind read the results of the Canvass of Vote, certified by Placer County Clerk Ryan Ronco, for the November 5, 2024 Municipal Election, and reported the breakdown of the total votes cast.
By RESOLUTION 24-140, declare the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024.
The motion was made by Council Member Amara and seconded by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:, Dowdin Calvillo, Amara, Holmes, Radell-Harris
Noes: None
Absent: Sierra Sammons
4. Remarks from the Outgoing Mayor
Mayor Rachel Radell-Harris delivered remarks reflecting on her tenure as the outgoing mayor.
Vice Mayor Amara presented outgoing Mayor Radell-Harris with a gift as a token of appreciation for her service.
Oath of Office
The City Clerk administered oath to City Council Members and Treasurer elected November 5, 2024:
Rachel Radell-Harris Council Member
Alice Dowdin Calvillo Council Member
Kelley Davis Council Member (2 year term)
Donna Silva Treasurer
5. Council Reorganization
A. Nomination and Selection of Mayor
Mayor Radell-Harris declared nominations open for the position of Mayor.
Mayor Radell-Harris nominated Council Member Amara for Mayor.
Mayor Amara was selected by unanimous vote.
Oath of Office was administered to Mayor Amara.
B. Nomination and Selection of Vice Mayor
Mayor Amara declared nominations open for Vice Mayor.
Mayor Amara nominated Council Member Davis for Vice Mayor.
Vice Mayor Davis was selected by unanimous vote.
Oath of Office was administered to Vice Mayor Davis.
Exchange of Council Seats
The Mayor and Council Members were be seated in order as set by precedence.
Mayor's Address
Newly selected Mayor Amara addressed the audience, sharing her vision and goals for her upcoming year as mayor.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Amara adjourned the meeting without vote and by unanimous consent at 6:38 p.m.
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