CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 22, 2026
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, June 22, 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, Building Official Michael Pinola, Fire Chief John Rogers, Finance Director Gretchen Hoskins, Finance Analyst Cristina Shafer, Human Resources Analyst Justin Orton, Human Resources Technician Kim Wilson, City Treasurer Donna Silva and Police Lt. Ranier Neri
CLOSED SESSION:
By consensus of the Council without objection, adjourn to a Closed Session:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov. Code, § 54957)
Title: Interim City Manager; City Manager
Report Out of Closed Session: City Manager Rabé reported he will be leaving the City to take a position with Placer County. He said a contract for an interim City Manager will come back to the Council at the next meeting.
CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Report of Investment Transactions - May 2026
Receive, review, and file the City of Auburn Monthly Report of Investment Transactions for the month ending May 30, 2026.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Final Budget Adoption
By Resolution 26-65, approve the City of Auburn FY 2026-27 Final Budget in the total amount of $33,607,027, which sets General Fund Reserves at $5,375,542, the Appropriation Limit at $28,351,238, and updates the City's Pay Schedule.
3. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Entertainment Zone Provisions and Establishing an Additional Entertainment Zone in Downtown Auburn
By Motion, hold a second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 26- 01 amending Entertainment Zone Provisions and establishing an additional Entertainment Zone in Downtown Auburn.
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 159.497 (Historical Design Review Permit) Requirements for Exterior Painting and Other Minor Improvements
By Motion, conduct a second reading, by title only and adopt Ordinance 26-02 amending section 159.497 (Historical Design Review Permit) requirements for exterior painting and other minor improvements.
AB 481 Military Equipment Annual Report
By Resolution 26-66, review and approve the annual Military Equipment Use Report and renew the Auburn Police Department's current policy related to military equipment as defined in AB 481.
6. Dispatch Services Agreement with CALFIRE for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 through Fiscal Year 2028-29
By Resolution 26-67, authorize the Fire Chief to enter into a Cooperative Fire Programs Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement with CALFIRE for dispatch services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 through Fiscal Year 2028-29 and authorize the Fire Chief to sign any related documents on behalf of the City of Auburn.
7. Canyon Court Sewer Lift Station Improvement Project - Award of Contract
By Resolution 26-68, authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Agreement with LaFleur Engineering for the Canyon Court Sewer Lift Station Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed (including a 10% contingency) $1,678, 459.20.
8. WWTP Clarifier 2 Replacement Project - Notice of Completion By Resolution 26-69, authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Notice of Completion for the WWTP Clarifier 2 Replacement Project.
9. November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
By Resolution 26-70, call and give notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, requesting consolidation of that election with the Statewide General Election, and requesting election services from the Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters.
10. Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Auburn Employee Association (AEA).
By Resolution 26-71, approve the negotiated terms and authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Employee Association (AEA) for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
11. Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Auburn Police Officers Association (APOA)
By Resolution 26-72, approve the negotiated terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Police Officer Association (APOA) for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
12. Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Auburn Public Safety Association (APSA)
By Resolution 26-73, approve the negotiated terms and authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Public Safety Association (APSA) for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
13. Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the City Hall Employee Association (CHEA
By Resolution 26-74, approve the negotiated terms and authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Auburn and the City Hall Employees Association (CHEA) for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
14. Updates to the Unrepresented Classifications Compensation and Terms of Employment
By Resolution 26-75, approve updates to the Unrepresented Classifications Compensation and Terms of Employment, including a five percent (5%) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to base wages effective the pay period that includes July 1, 2026, and approve the updated pay schedule reflecting the adjustment.
*** 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 the Western States Endurance Run.
Mayor Davis spoke about Free Fare On-Demand Transit service on Saturdays through the summer. She also spoke about the A-Town Classic.
Council Member Radell-Harris recognized Rotary for the work at the Peace Park in front of City Hall.
Council Member Amara spoke about Music on the Square at Central Square every Friday. She also thanked all involved on the front landscaping at City Hall.
Adam Torruella, resident of Skyridge, has concerns over recent streetlight replacement by PG&E.
Chief Rogers spoke in memory of Administrative Fire Prevention Volunteer Jeff Mikles and retired Auburn Volunteer Fire Department Battalion Chief John Fee. The meeting will be adjourned in honor of both gentlemen.
Mayor Davis spoke about 4'h of July festivities and fundraising.
PUBLIC HEARING:
15. Public Hearing to Levy Annual Assessment Fee for Business Improvement Districts (BID)
Council conducted a public hearing; and
By Resolution 26-76, approve the FY 2026-27 Levy of Annual Assessment Fees for the Old Town Auburn Business and Improvement and Downtown Auburn Business Improvement Districts.
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, Radell-Harris, Davis
Absent: Holmes
16. 2026/2027 Sewer Assessment to be Placed on Placer County Tax Roll Council conducted a public hearing to authorize Fiscal Year 2026/2027 sewer service charges to be placed on the County of Placer Tax Roll.
By Resolution 26-77, authorize the levying of sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 to be placed on the County of Placer Tax Roll.
The motion was made by Council Member Dowdin Calvillo and seconded by Mayor Davis and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Davis
Noes:
Absent: Holmes
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
17. City of Auburn Strategic Plan
City Manager Rabé presented this item.
By Resolution 26-78, adopt the Strategic Planning document for 2026 to 2028.
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: Amara, Dowdin Calvillo, Radell-Harris, Davis
Noes:
Absent: Holmes
REPORTS:
18. 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 in memory of Administrative Fire Prevention Volunteer Jeff Mikles and retired Auburn Volunteer Fire Department Battalion Chief John Fee, at 6:55 p.m.
Kelley Davis, Mayor