Auburn City Council Minutes 8/25/2025
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 25, 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 25, 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, Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, Fire Chief John Rogers, Battalion Chief Matt McCarthy, Human Resources Director Jennifer Leal, Planning Director Tia Klumpp, and Police Sgt Ranier Neri.
CLOSED SESSION:
By consensus of the Council without objection, adjourn to a Closed Session:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (d)(2).)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based on the below-described existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City:
Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but which the City believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs. (Gov. Code, § 54956.9, subd. (e)(1).)
Number of Potential Cases: One
Report Out of Closed Session: Mayor Amara stated there was no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYORS COMMENDATION/ PROCLAMATION/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Hunger Action Month Proclamation
Commendations from the Fire Department
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ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Minutes
By Motion, approve the City Council minutes of 7/14/2025 and 8/11/2025.
2. Authorization of City Property as Surplus Equipment and Donation to Yuba College Fire Academy
By Resolution 25-89, authorize staff to list the expired personal protective equipment (PPE) on Attachment A as surplus property and to donate the expired PPE to the Yuba College Fire Academy.
3. Release of Rights Under the Deferral Agreement Between the Heart of California Corporation and the City of Auburn Regarding Mikkelsen Drive
By Resolution 25-90, City of Auburn Waiving and Releasing of Rights Under the Deferral Agreement with the Heart of California Corporation Concerning Mikkelsen Drive, and authorization for Recordation of a Related Quitclaim Deed.
4. Authorization to Purchase and Install a Challenger 12,000 Ib Capacity Symmetric 2-Post Lift
By Resolution 25-91, authorize the purchase of a Challenger 12,000 lb capacity Symmetric 2- post vehicle lift in the amount of $14,135.76, and approve a FY 2025-26 budget adjustment to move existing funds into a capital asset account for Public Works.
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By motion, approve the consent calendar.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Mayor Amara and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Radell-Harris, Davis, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Amara Noes:
Absent:
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Council Member Radell-Harris spoke about the kickball game between the City and Chamber, and the food truck fiesta event.
Council Member Holmes suggested Auburn look at becoming a Cultural District.
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
5. Discussion and Direction Regarding Commercial Cannabis Activities and Land Uses
Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright presented this item (presentation available in record).
Public comment: Colin Maydall, Jared Turner, Cinnamon Prior, and Jacob Schmidt.
The City Council directed staff to conduct additional public outreach regarding potential commercial cannabis activities in the City of Auburn.
Outreach will include community "town hall" meetings and resident surveys.
The three parcels south of Palm Avenue were removed from the list of proposed locations. Staff will return the item to Council for further consideration after gathering additional public input.
REPORTS:
6. City Manager Report
City Manager Rabé presented a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
7. Future Agenda Items
None
8. City Council Committee Reports
City Council Members provided reports on the meetings of their respective appointed committees and commissions.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Amara adjourned the meeting in memory of Jimmy Wall, at 7:40 p.m.
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