Auburn City Council Minutes 4/28/2025
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 28, 2025
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Sandra Amara presiding and City Clerk Amy Lind recording the minutes.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Rachel Radell-Harris, Kelley Davis, Alice Dowdin Calvillo, Mike Holmes,
Sandra Amara
Council Members Absent: None
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, Battalion Chief Matt McCarthy, Human Resources Director Jennifer Leal, Finance Director Gretchen Johnson, Police Sgt. Neri and Police Chief Bryan Morrison.
CLOSED SESSION:
By consensus of the Council without objection, adjourn to a Closed Session:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
(Government Code section 54957)
Consider whether to accept or reject the findings and recommendations of a hearing officer regarding discipline of a police officer.
Report Out of Closed Session: Mayor Amara stated the matter was continued to June 9th.
CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYORS COMMENDATION/ PROCLAMATION/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Proclamation for Foster Care Awareness Month
Proclamation for National Small Business Week, May 4-10, 2025 Proclamation for Bike Month in Auburn
Commendation for Fire Engineer Neil Bennett Retirement
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ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Items 1, 7 and 8 were removed from the consent calendar for further discussion and separate vote.
1. Minutes
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 8a.
2. Appointment of Sustainability Advisory Committee Member By Resolution 25-34, appoint Ryan Franke to the Sustainability Advisory Committee.
3. Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council (GAAFSC) Appointment By Resolution 25-35, appoint Layla Schackner to the Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council.
4. Approval of Warrants Paid - January - March 2025
By Resolution 25-36, approve accounts payable warrants paid from January 2025 to March 2025.
5. Annual Local Transportation Fund (LTF)_ Claim for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
By Resolution 25-37, authorize the Public Works Director to submit the 2024/2025 Transportation Development Act LTF, STA, and SGR claims to Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) for approval.
6. Center Street Manhole Installation Project - Notice of Completion By Resolution 25-38, authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Notice of Completion for the Center Street Manhole Installation Project.
7. Green Means Go Grant from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 8b.
8. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 25-XXXX to Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and second reading and adoption of Ordinance 25-XXXX to Amend Sections of the Auburn Municipal Code Regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 8c.
*** end of consent calendar ***
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By motion, approve the consent calendar excluding items 1, 7 and
8. The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Holmes and approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:, Radell-Harris, Davis, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
CONSENT ITEMS FORWARD:
8a. Minutes
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo requested that her public comment from the March 10, 2025 meeting be revised to include her statement highlighting that Mr. Lichau served as a Mayor, Council Member, and County Supervisor during the 1970s and 1980s.
By Motion, approve the City Council Minutes of 3/10/2025 (as amended) and 3/24/2025.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Amara and approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:, Radell-Harris, Davis, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
8b. Green Means Go Grant from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo highlighted this program.
By Resolution 25-39, accept the Green Means Go grant from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments of $327,180.53 to support of the Auburn-Bowman Sewer Interconnection feasibility study, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Holmes and approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:, Radell-Harris, Davis, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Amara 3 Auburn City Council Minutes 4/28/2025
Noes: None
Absent: None
8c. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 25-XXXX to Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and second reading and adoption of Ordinance 25-XXXX to Amend Sections of the Auburn Municipal Code Regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Council Member Radell-Harris thanked the Chief for conducting public outreach on the project.
By Motion, conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance 25-02 Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection with modifications pursuant to Government Code Section 51179; and
By Motion, conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance 25-03 amending Sections 100.65, 100.66, 100.67, and 100.68 of Chapter 100 of Title IX of the Auburn Municipal Code to align with state law regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
The motion was made by Council Member Radell-Harris and seconded by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:, Radell-Harris, Davis, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Amara spoke about the UTMB race held last weekend and also highlighted the title dedication organized by the SHAAC Committee.
Council Member Holmes spoke about an article about local golf courses in the Sac Business Journal.
Council Member Radell-Harris recognized staff for assisting in relocating the Bernie Sanders event to a more appropriate location in Folsom.
Council Member Davis spoke about the Canyons Race last weekend and the Endurance Capital Committee's swag.
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PUBLIC HEARING
9. Issuance of Construction Phase Notice to Proceed under Agreement for Turnkey Design and Construction Services with Schneider Electric & Financing Agreements with Banc of America Public Capital Public Works Director Doame introduced the item and provided background information.
Schneider Electric staff gave a presentation to the City Council regarding the project.
Finance Director Johnson and NHA Advisor Christian Sprunger presented information to the Council about financing for the project.
Council questions and comments followed.
Public Comment: Glen Kramer
A written public comment was received prior to the meeting by the Auburn Firefighters Union.
Council directed staff to separate and bring back a discussion focused solely on the solar component, with the goal of identifying alternative methods for constructing solar on City buildings.
By motion, do not to move forward with the two proposed resolutions on the agenda.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Holmes and approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:, Radell-Harris, Davis, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Amara Noes: None
Absent: None
REPORTS:
10. City Manager Report
City Manager Rabé presented a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
11. Future Agenda Items
None
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12. City Council Committee Reports
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo reported she will be traveling to Cap to Cap with Pioneer Energy this week.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Amara adjourned the meeting without vote and by unanimous consent at 8:12 p.m.
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