Auburn City Council Minutes 8/24/2026
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 24, 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 24, 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
*newly appointed Bridget Powers joins
at 9:35 p.m.
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Interim City Manager James Lindsay, City Attorney Gary Bell, Human Resources Director Jennifer Leal, Public Works Director Mengil Deane, Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright, Treasurer Donna Silva, Fire Chief John Rogers and Police Chief Brian Morrison
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S COMMENDATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
"Hunger Action Month" Proclamation
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
By motion, move item 11 up to be heard before item 10.
The motion was made by Mayor Davis and seconded by Council Member Radell- Harris and approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Amara, Radell-Harris, Davis
Noes: Dowdin Calvillo
Absent:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. League of CA Cities/ Voting Delegate
By motion, select Council Member Dowdin Calvillo as voting delegate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
2. Council Appointed Fire Safe Council
By Resolution 26-100a, rescind Resolution 2003-27, which approved the memorandum of understanding relating to the Greater Auburn Area Fire Auburn City Council Minutes 8/24/2026
Safe Council; and by Resolution 26-100b, affirm support for the Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council.
3. Report of Investment Transactions - July 2026
Receive, review, and file the City of Auburn Monthly Report of Investment Transactions for the month ending July 30, 2026.
4. Report of Investment - Quarter Ending June 30, 2026
Receive, review, and file the City of Auburn Investment Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.
5. Acceptance of Placer Community Foundation Grant - Downtown Arts and Entertainment District
Removed from the consent calendar, see item 9a.
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 159.180 of Chapter 159 (Zoning) of the Auburn Municipal Code Regarding Mobile Food Vendors
Conduct a second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 26-03 amending the City's regulations on Mobile Food Vendors.
Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement with Trihydro Corporation for MS4 Compliance Services
By Resolution 26-101, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement with Trihydro Corporation for MS4 Compliance Services.
8. Airport Industrial Park Storm Drain Crossing Improvement Project By Resolution 26-102:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Agreement plus contingency with Gabe Mendez, Inc., a California Corporation for the Airport Industrial Park Storm Drain Crossing Improvement Project in the amount not to exceed (with 10% contingency) $92,400.00; and
2. Find the Airport Industrial Park Storm Drain Crossing Improvement Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction)
2026 ADA Curb Ramp Upgrade Project - Notice of Completion By Resolution 26-103, authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Notice of Completion for the 2026 ADA Curb Ramp Upgrade Project. *** end of consent calendar ***
By Motion, approve the consent calendar excluding item 5. 2 Auburn City Council Minutes 8/24/2026
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:
9a. Acceptance of Placer Community Foundation Grant - Downtown Arts and Entertainment District
Council Member Amara thanked Placer Community Foundation for this grant for the Downtown Business Association.
By Resolution 26-104, authorize the Economic Development Director to accept a $10,000 grant from the Placer Community Foundation to support the development of an Arts and Entertainment District in Downtown Auburn.
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:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Council Member Radell-Harris announced the City won the kickball game against the Chamber of Commerce.
Wayne Nader spoke about integrity and character on the Council and a lack thereof leading to an erosion of trust. He spoke about an incident where he believes there was a bending of the election law.
Sandy (no last name given) with "We the People" reminded the Council of the oath taken when taking office and to abide by the constitution.
Public comment in opposition of "Flock": Jared Lovell, Spencer Delling, Erik Robb, River (no last name given) and four submitted to the Clerk's office prior to the meeting.
Public comment in favor of "Flock" cameras: Dori Haviland, Rich Nielsen and one submitted to the Clerk's office prior to the meeting.
Mark Hoffman, representing Placer Repertory Theatre, spoke about the upcoming season, expanding the Board and the need for volunteers. 3 Auburn City Council Minutes 8/24/2026
Melissa Johnson representing the EDC and the Chamber of Commerce spoke about an upcoming workshop.
Saul Broker announced the renovation of the Auburn Library which is now open again.
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
11. Consider Alternate Bicycle Facilities Along Pacific Avenue That Allow On-Street Parking
Public Works Director Mengil Deane presented this item.
Council questions followed.
Public comment concerned about the impact of new striping for bike lanes on Pacific Ave: Celeste Lowe, Dori Haviland, Madison Labrador, Julie (no last name provided), Bob Peterson, Janette and Garrett Pierce, Ted Tribur, Shawn (no last name provided), Michael Mapes, Diana Boyer, Alex Anderson, Melissa Johnson, Tony Marengo, Brian Aubuchan, Jackie (no last name provided), Rich Nielsen, Katie Evans, Carrissa (no last name provided), Brenda Toepfer, Tricia Caspers, Sara Liebert, Jim Hogensmit, Sarah Moulton, Kathy Hogensmit, Sue Engle, and Rory (no last name provided).
The City Clerk's office received fourteen public comments prior to the meeting.
Council comments follow.
By motion, approve Option 2 with direction to staff to:
1. Communication and outreach on when the best time would be or needed time to close the bike path; and
2. Look into a crosswalk where it would be allowed from an ADA perspective and what the costs would be, and what would be necessary;
3. Work towards traffic calming, and that's separate from this project, and we can talk about traffic calming with the park users as well, so when we talk to the community outreach its talking to them about parking and traffic calming.
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:
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10. Appointment to the City Council
City Clerk Lind presented this item.
Council interviewed both qualified applicants (Felicia Joy Deprosper and Bridget Powers)
Public comment: Steve Hiatt
Council discussion followed.
By motion, appoint Bridget Powers to the vacant position on the City Council, with the term ending in December 2026.
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:
City Clerk Lind performed the oath of office, and Council Member Powers took her place at the dais
12. Auburn Recreation and Park District - Annual Park Impact Mitigation Fee Report
The Council heard the Auburn Area Recreation and Park District (ARD) Annual Park Impact Mitigation Fee Report. No action taken.
REPORTS:
13. City Manager Report
Interim City Manager Lindsay presented a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
14. Future Agenda Items
Council Member Dowdin Calvillo said there are conversations taking place regarding large events at the High School and impacts to parking in the Robie Point area.
15. City Council Committee Reports
Council Member Powers noted that the all-female Council made history in Auburn tonight. City Council Members provided reports on the meetings of their respective appointed committees and commissions.
By consensus of the Council, the original closed session proposed to be held at the end of this meeting was continued to another meeting. 5 Auburn City Council Minutes 8/24/2026
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting without objection, at 9:52 p.m.
Kelley Davis, Mayor
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