CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 1, 2026
SPECIAL SESSION
A Special Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, June 1, 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, Mike Holmes
(arrived at 6:58 p.m.), Kelley Davis
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: City Manager Sean Rabé, Asst. City Attorney Mackenzie Anderson, Public Works Director Mengil Deane, Planning Director Tia Klumpp, Finance Director Gretchen Hoskins, Human Resources Director Jen Leal, Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, Treasurer Donna Silva, Building Official Michael Pinola and Police Chief Bryan Morrison.
CLOSED SESSION:
By consensus of the Council without objection, adjourn to a Closed Session:
(Council Member Holmes was not in attendance)
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
County Supervisor Cindy Gustafson presented 175th Anniversary coins to the Council from the County.
Proclamation for Pride Month
Recognition of Steve Galyardt, Planning Commissioner
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The first item on Council Business, the Youth Advisory Committee item, was moved to be heard before the Consent Calendar. The remainder of the agenda was approved by consensus of the Council.
13. Youth Advisory Commission Report to Council
Council received a report from the Auburn Youth Advisory Commission on their experience and community service project during the 2025/2026 school year.
Council Member Radell-Harris temporarily left the Council Chambers.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Fiscal Year 2026-27 SHAAC Workplan Request
By motion, approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee (SHAAC) Committee workplan and fundraising request.
Report of Investment - Quarter Ending March 31, 2026
Receive, review, and file the City of Auburn Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
3. Report of Investment Transactions - April 2026
Receive, review, and file the City of Auburn Monthly Report of Investment Transactions for the month ending April 30, 2026.
4. Amendment No. 1 to Commercial Office Lease with Almost Free to All (AFTA)
By Resolution 26-56, approve Amendment No. 1 to the Commercial Office Lease between the City of Auburn and Almost Free to All (AFTA) for the use of the Carnegie Library building located at 175 Almond Street, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
Auburn Police Department Siding Repair Project - Notice of Completion
By Resolution 26-57, authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Notice of Completion for the Auburn Police Department Siding Repair Project.
949 Lincoln Way Sewer Replacement Project - Notice of Completion By Resolution 26-58, authorize a FY 2025-2026 budget adjustment to increase the total project budget by $44,944.82 to align with the total expenditures required to complete the 949 Lincoln Way Sewer Replacement Project; and
By Resolution 26-59, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Notice of Completion for the 949 Lincoln Way Sewer Replacement Project.
7. Annual Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
By Resolution 26-60, authorize the Public Works Director to submit the 2025/2026 Transportation Development Act LTF, STA, and SGR claims to Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) for approval. 2025 Sewer Improvements Project - Notice of Completion
By Resolution 26-61, authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Notice of Completion for the 2025 Sewer Improvements Project.
9. Professional Services Agreement No. 1 for Professional Audit Services
By Resolution 26-62, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing professional services agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP to extend the duration of the agreement through March 31, 2029, or completion of the Fiscal Year 2027-28 audit services.
10. Dispatcher I/II Pay Schedule Correction and Adjustment By Resolution 26-63, approve a corrected pay schedule for the Dispatcher I/II classifications to eliminate a discrepancy between the pay schedule and wages being paid, retroactive to May 31, 2026.
11. Council Meeting Cancellation
By motion, cancel the June 8, 2026 regular City Council meeting. *** end of consent calendar ***
By Motion, approve the consent calendar.
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, Davis
Noes:
Absent: Holmes, Radell-Harris
Council Member Radell-Harris returned to the Council Chamber.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bridget Powers spoke about the SHAAC budget workplan approved on consent.
She announced a SHAAC tile event on June 23'd. She also announced the Rotary Peace Park unveiling on June 22nd.
Sue Engle spoke about graduation celebrations causing litter in the nearby neighborhoods.
Glen Kramer spoke about the ongoing landscape project in front of City Hall.
Council Member Holmes arrived at the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING:
12. Ordinance Amending Section 159.497 (Historical Design Review Permit) Requirements for Exterior Painting and Other Minor Improvements
Council held a public hearing and by motion, held a first reading, by title only, of an ordinance amending the City's Historic Design Review Permit requirements.
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:
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
13. Youth Advisory Commission Report to Council
Moved to before the consent calendar.
14. Presentation from Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Regarding Upcoming Pipeline Construction Project
Jordan Jacobsen provided an information item on this project which will take place in the City of Auburn. No action taken.
Public comment: resident in nearby neighborhood.
15. Report on the City of Auburn's Workforce Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 and Government Code section 3502.3, the City held a public hearing regarding workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts. This hearing ensured compliance with the law. No action taken.
16. Public Works 2025/26 Annual Report Presentation
Council received a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 performance activities and metrics associated with the City's Public Works Department.
Public comment: Janea Noble
17. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget
By Resolution 26-64, approve the City of Auburn FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget in the total amount of $33,456,954 to include:
a. $18,676,682 - General Fund
b. $3,972,426 - Special revenue funds
C. $10,474,821 - Enterprise funds
d. $333,025 - Redevelopment property tax fund
e. Total General Fund Reserves of $5,375,542
Appropriations (Gann) Limit of $28,351,238
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:
City Manager Report
City Manager Rabé presented a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
19. Future Agenda Items
None
20. 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 8:47 p.m.
Kelley Davis, Mayor
Amy Lind, City Clerk