Auburn City Council Minutes 8/10/2026
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 10, 2026
REGULAR SESSION
A Regular Meeting of the Auburn City Council was held at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA on Monday, August 10, 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: None
Staff Members Present: Interim City Manager James Lindsay, City Attorney Gary Bell, Planning Director Tia Klumpp, Building Official Michael Pinola, Human Resources Director Jennifer Leal, Public Works Director Mengil Deane, Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, Fire Chief John Rogers, Finance Director Gretchen Hoskins, Police Chief Morrison and Police Lt. 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: City Manager
Report Out of Closed Session: The Mayor stated there was no reportable action.
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:
Funding of One Fire Captain Position and Updated Position Allocation
By Resolution 26-93, approve the funding of one Fire Captain position.
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2. Vehicle Purchase and Surplus for the Auburn Airport
By Resolution 26-94, approve a FY 2026-27 budget adjustment of $40,000 and authorize the Public Works Director to purchase a hybrid pick-up truck for Auburn Airport operations, and surplus vehicle AIR-2 in accordance with the City's surplus policies
Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for On-Call Storm Drain Design Services By Resolution 26-95, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for On- Call Storm Drain Design Services.
4. Authorization to Accept funds from the California Highway Patrol CTF Grant Program
By Resolution 26-96, approve and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the funds of $231,013.84 from the California Highway Patrol (CTF) Grant Program for the purchase and outfit of one DUI patrol pickup truck and one DUI patrol motorcycle, a SoToxa Mobile Narcotics Analyzer, and to conduct directed overtime DUI enforcement and prevention outreach, and approve a FY 2026-27 budget adjustment to allocate the grant revenue and expenditures in the Police Department Budget.
Youth Advisory Commission Membership Appointments
By Resolution 26-97, appoint applicants to the Youth Advisory Commission for the 26/27 school year. *Council Member Radell-Harris abstained from this item.
Amended and Restated Agreement for Legal Services with
Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC
By Resolution 26-98, approve an Amended and Restated Agreement for Legal Services with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC. *** end of consent calendar ***
By Motion, approve the consent calendar (with Council Member Radell- Harris abstention noted).
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
Noes:
Absent:
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Fourteen members of the public came to speak regarding the use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) "Flock" cameras. All fourteen spoke in opposition. Nine public comments were sent into the City Clerk's office prior to the meeting. All nine public comments were in opposition. The City Council directed staff to hold a Town Hall on the topic of ALPR cameras in the City of Auburn.
Jamie Ross highlighted upcoming events around town.
Council Member Amara spoke about Friday's "Music on the Square" event.
Council Member Radell-Harris spoke about school being back in session.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7. Ordinance Amending Section 159.180 of Chapter 159 (Zoning) of the Auburn Municipal Code Regarding Mobile Food Vendors
Economic Development Director Wright presented this item.
Public comment: Michele Tuggle and Dallas Drake.
By motion, hold a first reading, by title only, to introduce an Ordinance amending the City's regulations on Mobile Food Vendors.
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:
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
8. Surplus Land Act Presentation
Council heard a presentation on the Surplus Land Act, by City Attorney Gary Bell.
Public comment: Erik Robb and Jack Parker
Direction was provided to staff to look into this with regard to the Carnegie Library and the "old City Hall".
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Adoption of Revised City Council Rules and Procedures
Council Member Radell-Harris proposed revised language regarding placing items on the agenda. By consensus, the Council accepted the revision to Paragraph 1 of Section 5a.
By Resolution 26-99, approve the City Council Rules and Procedures as revised and repeal all previously adopted inconsistent rules and procedures.
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, Radell-Harris, Davis
Noes:
Absent:
REPORTS:
10. City Manager Report
Interim City Manager Lindsay presented a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
11. Future Agenda Items
None
12. 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 7:52 p.m.
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