Auburn City Council Minutes 2/9/2026
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 9th, 2026
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, February 9, 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, Planning Director Tia Klumpp, Human Resources Director Jen Leal, Finance Director Gretchen Hoskins, Building Official Michael Pinola and Police Chief Bryan Morrison.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYORS COMMENDATION/ PROCLAMATION/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Black History Month Proclamation
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Second Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Barry Miller
By Resolution 26-10, authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Barry Miller.
Authorization of City Property as Surplus Equipment
By Resolution 26-11, authorize staff to declare Fire Department vehicle E-800, a 1987 Spartan/Van Pelt fire engine, as surplus property in accordance with the City's surplus property policies.
3. Purchase of One Command Vehicle for the Fire Department By Resolution 26-12, authorize the Fire Chief to purchase one new Ford F-150 pickup truck for use as the fire chief's command vehicle.
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Authorization of City Property as Surplus Equipment
By Resolution 26-13, authorize the Chief of Police to declare Auburn Police Department vehicle, unit PD-17, as surplus in accordance with City surplus property policies.
5. Krajewski Flow Monitoring Solutions - Award of Contract By Resolution 26-14, authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Krajewski Flow Monitoring Solutions for an amount not to exceed $125,000.
6. Solar PV Systems Project Contract Amendment No. 1
By Resolution 26-15, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Foothill Electric, Inc. for the Solar PV Systems Project.
*** end of consent calendar ***
By Motion, approve the consent calendar.
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: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Davis Noes:
Absent:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Council Member Radell-Harris announced that the Auburn Wastewater Treatment Plant received the "Plant of the Year" and "Collections System of the Year" awards.
Council Member Holmes and the rest of the Council recognized the seventh-grade students at St. Joseph's for their letters to the City Council.
Mayor Davis spoke about the recent Roll Call Dinner with Auburn Hook and Ladder and announced the upcoming EDC Town Hall on February
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
7. A Public Hearing to Consider an Appeal of the Planning Commission's Decision Approving a Short Term Rental Permit for 180 Greenfield Avenue
Planning Director Tia Klumpp presented this item.
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Council Member Amara disclosed ex parte communication with Mr.
Huston and Mr. Sterling. Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and Mayor Davis disclosed ex parte communication with Mr. Huston.
Council heard from both Doug Huston (applicant for permit) and David Sterling (appellant).
Public comment: Kelley Marino and Chuck Heisleman both spoke in opposition of a short-term rental at this location.
Council requested additional conditions on the short-term rental permit:
1. Guests shall not park vehicles on the street and shall only park vehicles off-street on the property's driveway or in the garage.
2. Trash shall be kept in the garage, except as needed for collection by the City's franchise hauler.
3. Guests shall not allow open flames or fire ignition sources outdoors.
By Resolution 26-16 as modified (to include conditions above), Council affirmed the Auburn Planning Commission's October 21, 2025, approval of a Short-Term Rental Permit for 180 Greenfield Avenue. This action denied the appeal.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Amara and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Davis Noes:
Absent:
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
Presentation of the FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Finance Director Gretchen Hoskins introduced this item.
Council received a presentation from James Ramsey with the City of Auburn's audit services firm, Eide Bailly, LIP, on the FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
REPORTS:
City Manager Report
City Manager Rabé presented a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
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10. Future Agenda Items
Council Member Holmes spoke about his interest in CLG. Council Member Dowdin Calvillo said she is working with the City Manager on the establishing principals for proposed legislation.
11. 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 7:22 p.m. some find