Auburn City Council Minutes 1/26/2026
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 26, 2026
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley Davis presiding and City Clerk Amy Lind recording the minutes.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Sandra Amara, Alice Dowdin Calvillo, Mike Holmes, Rachel Radell-Harris,
Kelley Davis
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, Asst. Fire Chief Tony D'Ambrogi, Planning Director Tia Klumpp, Finance Director Gretchen Hoskins, Airport Manager Tyghe Richardson and Police Chief Bryan Morrison.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYORS COMMENDATION/ PROCLAMATION/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Coach Carl Swain for 50 Years of Service to Auburn Little League
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Minutes
By Motion, approve the City Council minutes of 12/8/2025 and 1/12/2026.
2. Appointments to Committee and Commissions
By Resolution 26-05, appoint Cynci Calvin, Shannon Weil and Larry Grilli to the Endurance Capital Committee; Jennifer Costa to the Historic Design Review Commission; Doreen Drake, Susan Dupre, Brian Fries and April Maynard to the Arts Commissioner; Melissa Johnson the Economic Development Commission and Sherry Sabbah, Tim Monroe and Jan Foster to the Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council.
Approval of Warrants Paid - October - December 2025
By Resolution 25-06, approve accounts payable warrants paid from October 2025 to December 2025.
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Canyon Court Sewer Lift Station Improvement Project =
Environmental Determination & Permission to Advertise
1. By Resolution 25-07, find the Canyon Court Sewer Lift Station Improvement Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities; Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and Section 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures); and
2. By Motion, authorize the Public Works Director to advertise the Canyon Court Sewer Lift Station Improvement Project.
5. Aeolia Drive Sewer & Water Line Replacement Project Contract Amendment No. 1
By Resolution 25-08, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with LaFleur Engineering for the Aeolia Drive Sewer & Water Line Replacement Project, which will result in a $50,000 increase to the total contract.
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By Motion, approve the consent calendar.
The motion was made by Council Member Holmes and seconded by Council Member Amara and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Davis Noes:
Absent:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo recognized ultra runner Anne Trason on recently being inducted into USA Track & Field Pacific Association's Hall of Fame.
Council Member Radell-Harris and Council wished Mayor Davis a happy birthday.
PUBLIC HEARING:
6. Adoption of the Conflict of Interest Code
Amy Lind, City Clerk/ Management Analyst, presented this item.
No public comment.
By Resolution 26-09, adopt the revised Conflict of Interest Code.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Amara and approved by the following roll call vote:
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Ayes: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Davis Noes:
Absent:
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
7. Review and Approval of Emergency Contracting for Public Project - Auburn Airport PAPI light System
Tyghe Richardson, Airport Manager, presented this item.
No public comment.
By Motion, determine and approve the need for emergency action to contract for a public project with Norris Electrical for the Auburn Airport PAPI Light System Repair (required a four-fifth vote).
The motion was made by Council Member Amara and seconded by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Davis Noes:
Absent:
REPORTS:
8. City Manager Report
City Manager Rabé presented a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
9. Future Agenda Items
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo spoke about establishing principals for legislation. Council Member Radell-Harris spoke about updating the Council Rules and Procedures document.
10. City Council Committee Reports
City Council Members provided reports on the meetings of their respective appointed committees and commissions.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting without objection at 6:33 p.m.
Amulynd Kelley Davis, Mayor
Amy Lind, City Clerk
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