Auburn City Council Minutes 4/27/2026
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 27, 2026
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, April 27, 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, Rachel Radell-Harris, Kelley Davis
Council Members Absent: Mike Holmes
Staff Members Present: City Manager Sean Rabé, City Attorney Gary Bell, Public Works Director Mengil Deane, Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, Battalion Chief Matt McCarthy, Building Official Michael Pinola, Airport Manager Tyghe Richardson and Police Chief Bryan Morrison.
CLOSED SESSION:
By consensus of the Council without objection, adjourn to a Closed Session:
1. LIABILITY CLAIMS (Gov. Code, § 54956.95.)
Claimant: California River Watch
Claim Against: City of Auburn
Report Out of Closed Session: Mayor Davis stated there was no reportable action.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYORS COMMENDATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
May 2026 as "Bike Month" in Auburn
Recognition of Placer High School Varsity Basketball Teams Council Member Amara requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Al Lauer, from Cherry Records in Auburn.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
Auburn City Council Minutes 4/27/2026
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Appointment of Sustainability Advisory Committee Member By Resolution 26-46, appoint Bill Pennington to the Sustainability Advisory Committee as the member representing an environmental protection organization within the Auburn community.
Amendment of Ground Lease at the Auburn Municipal Airport By Resolution 26-47, consent to and approve an amendment of ground lease (Auburn Municipal Airport Hangar 71) and authorize the City Manager to sign all documents.
*** end of consent calendar ***
By Motion, approve the consent calendar.
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, Radell-Harris, Davis
Noes:
Absent: Holmes
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo spoke about another successful Canyons Race in Auburn last weekend.
Council Member Radell-Harris reported on the Cap-to-Cap trip.
Council Member Amara spoke about "Music on the Square," held in Central Square every Friday through September.
Charlie Engen, a resident of Auburn, spoke about concerns regarding "No Dumping" signs on a property off Brewery Lane.
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
3. 2025 Police Department Annual Report
Police Chief Morrison provided an informational report on the 2025 performance and activities of the Auburn Police Department (presentation available in record).
Fourth of July Fireworks Event
City Manager Sean Rabé presented this item.
Council questions and comments followed. No public comment.
By Motion, authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Pyro Spectacular and the Gold Country Fairgrounds for fireworks for the July 2 Auburn City Council Minutes 4/27/2026
4th holiday, and direct the City Manager to begin fundraising to offset the City's out of pocket expenses for the event.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Davis
Noes: Amara
Absent: Holmes
REPORTS:
5. City Manager Report
City Manager Rabé presented a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
6. Future Agenda Items
Council Member Radell-Harris confirmed Public Works would be providing an annual report at an upcoming meeting.
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 in memory of Al Lauer at 7:28 p.m. 3