Auburn City Council Minutes 8/11/2025
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 11, 2025
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, August 11, 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, Mike Holmes, Sandra Amara
Council Members Absent: Alice Dowdin Calvillo
Staff Members Present: City Manager Sean Rabé, City Attorney Gary Bell, Public Works Director Mengil Deane, Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, Fire Chief John Rogers, Human Resources Director Jennifer Leal, and Police Chief Bryan Morrison.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Items 1 and 8 were removed from the consent calendar.
1. Youth Advisory Commission Membership Appointments
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 8a.
2. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Allowing Short Term Rentals in the Central Business District (C-2).
Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance 25-04 amending Section 159.034, subdivision B., of Chapter 159 of Title XV ("Land Use") of the Auburn Municipal Code regarding short term rentals in the Central Business District (C-2) and amending Section 159.518, subdivision M., to be consistent with the City's transient occupancy tax law.
3. Proposed 2024/25 Placer County Grand Jury Response
By Motion, approve a letter drafted in response to the Placer County Grand Jury Final Report, "Conflict of Interest Code, Form 700, Ethics Training Compliance Are Cities in Placer County Compliant?" dated June 30, 2025.
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4. Authorization of City Property as Surplus Equipment
By Resolution 25-82, authorize the Public Works Director to list city vehicles E-01 and E-02, both 2019 Ford E450's, as surplus in accordance with our City surplus policies.
5. Acceptance of Storm Drain Easement at 333 Sacramento Street By Resolution 25-83, accept the storm drain easement associated with 333 Sacramento Street (APNs 004-200-008, 004-200-009, 004-260-003, and 004-260-000) for the purpose of storm drain utility access and operations.
6. 2025/2026 Road Maintenance Project - Permission to Advertise and Environmental Determination
By Resolution 25-84, find the 2025/2026 Road Maintenance Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); and
By Motion, authorize the Public Works Director to advertise for the 2025/2026 Road Maintenance Project.
7. Auburn Pump Stations SCADA Upgrades Project - Notice of Completion
By Resolution 25-85, authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Notice of Completion for the Auburn Pump Stations SCADA Upgrades Project.
8. SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act for FY 2025-2026 Removed from the consent calendar; see item 8b.
*** end of consent calendar ***
By motion, approve the consent calendar excluding items 1 and 8.
The motion was made by Council Member Radell-Harris and seconded by Mayor Amara and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Radell-Harris, Davis, Holmes, Amara
Noes:
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
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8a. Youth Advisory Commission Membership Appointments
City Clerk Lind confirmed these are in addition to the 13 youth appointed at the last meeting.
By Resolution 25-81, appoint three additional members to the Youth Advisory Commission for the 2025-2026 school year.
The motion was made by Council Member Holmes and seconded by Mayor Amara and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Radell-Harris, Davis, Holmes, Amara
Noes:
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
8b. SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act for FY 2025-2026 Public Works Director Deane confirmed the roads will be restriped for bike lanes where appropriate.
By Resolution 25-86, approve the list of projects to be funded by SB 1:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act into the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Gas Tax Fund Budget.
The motion was made by Council Member Davis and seconded by Mayor Amara and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Radell-Harris, Davis, Holmes, Amara
Noes:
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Council Member Davis thanked Auburn Police Department for organizing National Night Out. She also spoke about Food Truck Fiesta this Friday.
Mayor Amara also spoke about National Night Out. She also welcomed Rabbi Mendil.
Council Member Radell-Harris spoke about Back to School this week.
Council Member Holmes spoke about his concerns with drivers not using turn signals.
Sara Liebert spoke about Kidzapolooza this Friday.
Rabbi Mendil spoke about the Jewish community in Auburn. 3 Auburn City Council Minutes 8/11/2025
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
9. Auburn Recreation and Park District (ARD) - Annual Park Impact Mitigation Fee Report
Council heard a report by Administrator Kahl Muscott with the Auburn Recreation District. File the Auburn Area Recreation and Park District (ARD) Annual Park Impact Mitigation Fee Report.
10. Adoption of the Short-Range Transit Plan for Auburn Transit Public Works Director Deane presented this item.
By Resolution 25-87, adopt the Short-Range Transit Plan.
The motion was made by Council Member Holmes and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Radell-Harris, Davis, Holmes, Amara
Noes:
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
11. Services Agreement for 85 Lincoln Way
Economic Development Director Wright presented this item.
By Resolution 25-88, authorize the City Manager to execute an extended services agreement to provide Auburn City sewer service to 85 Lincoln Way (APN 054-290-064-000 & APN 054-290-065-000), and direct staff to initiate a Change of Organization application to the Placer County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for annexation of the subject property once the general plan update is complete.
The motion was made by Mayor Amara and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Radell-Harris, Davis, Holmes, Amara
Noes:
Absent: Dowdin Calvillo
REPORTS:
12. City Manager Report
City Manager Rabé presented a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
13. Future Agenda Items
None
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14. City Council Committee Reports
City Council Members provided reports on the meetings of their respective appointed committees and commissions.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Amara adjourned the meeting without vote and by unanimous consent at 7:02 p.m.
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