Auburn City Council Minutes 5/11/2026
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 11, 2026
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, May 11, 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 (arrived at 6:19 p.m.)
Rachel Radell-Harris (left the meeting
at 8:35 p.m.), 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, Finance Director Gretchen Hoskins, Human Resources Director Jen Leal, Planning Director Tia Klumpp, Building Official Michael Pinola, Permit Technician Amy Franklin, Finance Analyst Cristina Shafer, Airport Manager Tyghe Richardson, Fire Chief John Rogers, Asst Fire Chief Tony D'Ambrogi, and Police Chief Bryan Morrison.
CLOSED SESSION:
By consensus of the Council without objection, adjourn to a Closed Session:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code, § 54957.6.) Name of City Negotiator Attending Closed Session: Gage Dungy, Jennifer Leal, and Sean Rabé
Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units
Report Out of Closed Session: The Mayor stated there was no reportable action.
CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S COMMENDATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Commendation for Mr. Lawrenson/ Placer High Music Teacher Commendation for Mr. Wilkinson/ Colfax High Music Teacher Proclamation for 175'h Anniversary of Auburn as the County Seat Proclamation for Building Safety Month
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ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented by the consensus of the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes
By Motion, approve the City Council minutes of 4/13/2026 and 4/27/2026.
Appointment to the Planning Commission
Removed from the consent calendar; see item 6a.
SACOG Surface Transportation Block Grant System Preservation Funding Program Application
By Resolution 26-49, authorize the Public Works Director to apply for the Surface Transportation Block Grant System Preservation Funding Program (STBG) to Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) for the High Street Pavement Overlay and Surface Rehabilitation Project.
Approval of a Rate Ceiling Increase for Solid Waste Collection for 2026/27
Removed from the consent calendar, see item 6b.
Contract for Animal Control and Care Services
By Resolution 26-51, approve a three-year agreement between the City of Auburn and the Placer County Department of Health and Human Services for services relating to shelter care and placement for stray and unwanted animals, disposal of some deceased animals, and other specified services for animal related calls within the City of Auburn.
Professional Services Agreement No. 1 for Information Technology Support Services
By Resolution 26-52, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 for the renewal of the existing professional services agreement with Protronics for information technology support services. *** end of consent calendar ***
By Motion, approve the consent calendar excluding items 2 and 4.
The motion was made by Council Member Amara and seconded by Council Member Radell-Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Davis
Noes:
Absent: Holmes
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6a. Appointment to the Planning Commission
By Resolution 26-48, appoint Melissa Johnson to the Planning Commission.
The motion was made by Mayor Davis 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:
6b. Approval of a Rate Ceiling Increase for Solid Waste Collection for 2026/27
By Resolution 26-50, authorize the City Manager to amend the ceiling established by the City's franchise agreement with Recology Auburn Placer for residential and commercial rates to reflect a 3.21% cost of living adjustment for the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 period.
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:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Council Member Radell-Harris spoke about Kidzapalooza on May 14".
She also mentioned Springfest on May 16'h.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7. Ordinance Amending Entertainment Zone Provisions and Establishing an Additional Entertainment Zone in Downtown Auburn By Motion, introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending the City's Entertainment Zone provisions, and establishing an additional Entertainment Zone in Downtown Auburn.
Public comment: Chris Haupt
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:
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COUNCIL BUSINESS:
Intention to Levy Annual Assessment Fee for Business Improvement Districts (BID)
Finance Analyst Shafer introduced this item and the representatives from Old Town and Downtown Business Association.
By Motion, approve the Annual Business Improvement District Reports submitted by Old Town and Downtown Business Associations.
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:
By Resolution 26-53, approve the Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment fee for both Districts, for FY 2026-27, and set a Public Hearing date for June 22, 2026, to review the proposed fees.
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:
9. Adoption of the Active Transportation Plan & Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
Robert Hananouchi, Fehr and Peers presented this item.
Public comment: Shannon Connery, Bill Pennington, Joe Looney, Alex Anderson, Bob Peterson and Steve Hiatt.
By Resolution 26-54, adopt the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) & Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP).
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:
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10. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Commission/Committee Workplan Requests City Manager Rabé presented this item.
Discussion followed regarding each plan.
By motion, approve the Arts Commission Fiscal Year 2026-27 workplan as proposed.
The motion was made by Council Member Amara and seconded by Mayor Davis and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Davis Noes:
Absent:
By motion, approve the Endurance Capital Committee Fiscal Year 2026- 27 workplan as proposed.
The motion was made by Mayor Davis 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:
By motion, approve the Economic Development Commission Fiscal Year 2026-27 workplan as proposed.
The motion was made by Council Member Amara and seconded by Mayor Davis and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Holmes, Radell-Harris, Davis Noes:
Absent:
By motion, approve Sustainability Advisory Committee's FY 2026-27 workplan with the exception of discussion on AB 413, and any grant funding research on solar or e-bikes will be taken to staff as information only.
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:
The workplan for Streetscape History and Art Advisory will return at the next meeting.
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11. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Development and FY 2025-26 Quarter 3 Update
Council received a presentation from department heads highlighting the status of FY 2026-27 budget development, including 3rd quarter projections.
12. Public Works 2025/26 Annual Report Presentation
Presentation moved to the next meeting (June 1, 2026).
REPORTS:
13. City Manager Report
City Manager Rabé presented a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
14. Future Agenda Items
Council Member Holmes spoke about Certified Local Government.
15. City Council Committee Reports
Continued to the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting without objection at 9:46 p.m.
Kelley Davis, Mayor
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