City Council Meeting

# CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES March 14, 2016 REGULAR SESSION

The Regular Session of the Auburn City Council was held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, California on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor William W. Kirby presiding and City Clerk Stephanie Snyder recording the minutes.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL:

Council Members Present: Keith Nesbitt, Daniel Berlant, Bridget Powers, Matt Spokely, William W. Kirby

Council Members Absent: none

Staff Members Present: City Manager Tim Rundel, City Attorney Michael Cobden, Planning and Public Works Director Bernie Schroeder, Public Safety John Ruffcorn, Senior Planner Reg Murray, and Police Lieutenant Michael Garlock.

## CLOSED SESSION

By MOTION adjourn to a Closed Session under Government Code Section 54957.6: MOTION: Powers/Spokely/Unanimously approved by voice 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (G.C. 54956.8) Property: 150 Auburn Folsom Road Agency Negotiator: Tim Rundel, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Hallmark Corporation Under Negotiation: Price/Terms of Payment

2. Conference with Legal Counsel; Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(3))

A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based on the below-described existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City.

Number of Potential Cases: 1 Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but which the City believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs. (Gov. Code § 54956.9(e)(1))

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3. Public Employment (Gov. Code § 54957) Title: Administrative Services Director

## REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION Mayor Kirby stated there was no reportable action.

## PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

## AGENDA APPROVAL The agenda was approved as presented by consensus of the Council.

## CONSENT CALENDAR

## 1. Minutes

By MOTION, approve the City Council minutes of 2/8/2016 and 2/22/2016.

2. Appointment of Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Members (GAAFSC)

By RESOLUTION 16-19, approve the recommended appointments of Jeff Mikles and Daniel Berlant to the GAAFSC.

## 3. Appointment of Economic Development Commissioner (EDC)

By RESOLUTION 16-20, approve the recommended appointment of Gary Moffat to the EDC.

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By MOTION, approve the consent calendar. The motion was made by Council Member Powers and seconded by Council Member Nesbitt and approved by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Nesbitt, Berlant, Powers, Spokely, Kirby Noes: Absent:

## 4. Public Comment

Mayor Kirby spoke about the CalLAFCO meeting in Ontario and an article in Auburn Journal regarding Assisted Suicide. He also congratulated the Placer High Snowboarding on making it to State Championships.

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Sally Dawley, resident of Auburn, updated the Council on her cigarette litter clean-up project.

Mike Holmes, resident of Auburn, spoke about a new location for Auburn Community Television.

Council Member Nesbitt spoke about the loss of community member Eric Hansen.

## COUNCIL BUSINESS

## 5. Economic Development Commission Approval of Placer Visitors Bureau Request for Funding for the Outdoor Writers Association of CA Conference

City Manager Tim Rundel presented this item. He explained the upcoming conference and the opportunity to promote Auburn as a tourist destination. Council Member Spokely and Nesbitt spoke about the presentation given to the EDC.

Mike Holmes, as a member of the Placer County Visitors Bureau Board, spoke in support of this sponsorship. He also spoke about his upcoming trip to China.

Council Member comments followed regarding supporting this sponsorship.

By MOTION, approve the EDC recommendation of Corporate Sponsorship ($2,500) for the Placer County Visitors Bureau and the Outdoor Writers Association of California Conference. The motion was made by Council Member Spokely and seconded by Council Member Nesbitt and approved by the following roll call vote:

Ayes: Nesbitt, Berlant, Powers, Spokely, Kirby Noes: Absent:

AUBURN CITY COUNCIL

City Council Meeting

1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603

March 14, 2016

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March 14, 2016 City Council Agenda

Agenda Only

Agenda with All Attachments

Call to Order

Agenda Approval

Consent Calendar:

1.

Minutes

By MOTION, approve the City Council minutes of 2/8/2016 and 2/22/2016.

PDF Copy

2.

Appointment of Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Members (GAAFSC)

By RESOLUTION, approve the recommended appointments of Jeff Mikles and Daniel Berlant to the GAAFSC.

Staff Report

3.

Appointment of Economic Development Commissioner (EDC)

By RESOLUTION, approve the recommended appointment of Gary Moffat to the EDC.

Staff Report

*** End of Consent Calendar ***

4.

Public Comment

This is the time provided so that the public may speak to the Council on any item not on this agenda. Please make your comments as brief as possible. The Council cannot act on items not included on this agenda; however, the items will be automatically referred to staff. Please speak your name, spell your name, and provide your address if you desire. Council Members shall have the option to speak for 30 seconds on any item not on this agenda at this time.

Council Business:

5.

Economic Development Commission Approval of Placer Visitors Bureau Request for Funding for the Outdoor Writers Association of CA Conference

By MOTION, approve the EDC recommendation of Corporate Sponsorship ($2,500) for the Placer County Visitors Bureau and the Outdoor Writers Association of California Conference.

Staff Report

6.

Lewis Park Proposal - Auburn Arts Commission

By RESOLUTION, authorize the Auburn Arts Commission to implement the design plans for the Lewis Street Park, as presented, and authorize funding for project materials not to exceed $20,800.

Staff Report

Reports:

7.

City Manager's Report

The purpose of this report is to provide Council information on issues that require their attention and/or were directed to the Follow-Up Log. No decisions are to be made on these issues.