[0:00] Recoording in progress.

[3:23] Thank you very much.

[3:25] Council Member Amara, we please leave us in the pledge.

[3:51] First up, tonight we have a Proclamation for Hunger Action Month.

[3:55] If I can ask Denise, do you want to join me at the podium?

[4:12] Tonight we are doing a Proclamation for Hunger Action Month,

[4:16] which is September, 2026.

[4:19] In the matter of a Proclamation recognizing September 2026

[4:22] as Hunger Action Month in Plaster County.

[4:26] Whereas, feeding America, the largest charity,

[4:28] working to end hunger in the United States has designated the month of September 2026 as

[4:34] hunger action month to bring continued awareness that hunger and poverty are issues of serious

[4:40] concern in the United States. And whereas there are Auburn area individuals and families who

[4:47] experience food and securities and must make difficult choices every day. A weather to buy healthy

[4:53] food or pay for housing, utilities, transportation, or medical care. And whereas the

[4:59] Thanks for watching!

[5:00] The council is committed to raising awareness of hunger needs and commends the ongoing effort of the

[5:05] Auburn Interfaith Food Closet, an agency, partner of feeding the foothills, and the number

[5:11] and the numerous hunger relief organizations throughout the area who provide no cost, nutritious

[5:16] food, to families in need. And whereas, the Auburn City Council engages its citizens and businesses

[5:23] to support these organizations as they rely on financial and food donations from our community.

[5:30] and whereas food banks and food closets across the country will host events and activities throughout

[5:35] the month of September and the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet will be hosting a neighborhood

[5:40] food drive on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Now therefore, let it be proclaimed that I,

[5:49] Kelly Davis, mayor of the city of Auburn on behalf of the city council, gear by a recognized

[5:54] September as hunger action month and encourage all our citizens and businesses to support the efforts

[6:00] of local food agencies to reduce hunger in our area.

[6:05] Thank you.

[6:05] Yeah, absolutely.

[6:06] Do you want to say something?

[6:10] Thank you, Mayor Davis.

[6:11] I knew our earlier is this Kelly.

[6:14] I want to also thank City Council, the City of Auburn and also all the community.

[6:19] You have been such a great support to the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet.

[6:23] We couldn't do what we're doing today without you.

[6:26] Yes, we do have food security in our area.

[6:28] It's about 12%.

[6:30] And we're hitting in the Auburn City limits

[6:32] about 80% to 84% are coming to the food closet.

[6:36] We're having a food drive in September.

[6:39] Look for your front doorstep that we'll be dropping off bags

[6:42] in your neighborhood.

[6:43] Feel free to fill them up.

[6:44] That's how we keep our cost down

[6:46] as with the community's health.

[6:48] We're grateful for all that you've done.

[6:50] We're still 100% volunteer, and we have about 220 volunteers.

[6:55] We service about 32,000 people a year, it's about 3,000 a month, and our cost is 94% of

[7:03] every dollar you donate goes to food.

[7:06] We have very little overhead.

[7:08] And we want to thank all of you.

[7:10] And thank you, Kelly.

[7:12] Appreciate it.

[7:41] All right.

[7:42] Moving on next, we have adoption of the agenda.

[7:44] This is the time set aside for council members and or the public to ask for removal, postponement, or a change to the listed sequence of an agenda item.

[7:53] The agenda will be approved by consensus of the council.

[7:56] Do I have any requests from council?

[7:58] Madam Mary, too.

[7:59] I'd like to move the by claim item up to the first item on council business.

[8:06] By the way, we have a lot of people here and I just want to make sure we get to that first.

[8:09] Thank you.

[8:10] I'll second up.

[8:13] You're going to, you want to put that before the appointment of the new city council member?

[8:16] I do.

[8:17] I would, I honestly would like the new city council member to be able to participate in that decision.

[8:24] So I would respectfully request a no vote simply because I think it's important for the new person

[8:28] to have that a say in the process as well.

[8:31] I think they have both candidates probably reviewed the information,

[8:34] but I think we do it.

[8:36] We owe it to them to have that opportunity to participate in the process.

[8:39] So I would be happy to make it if it's what item is it announced?

[8:44] It's item 11 anyway.

[8:45] I'd like to keep it as it is.

[8:47] I would make a substitute motion to keep the agenda as proposed.

[8:50] What do you expect?

[8:52] There's kids in the audience.

[8:53] I'd like to get it done as soon as possible.

[8:55] And this item was discussed and agreed upon by this council anyway.

[8:59] So I think it I still think it should go before the.

[9:01] I kind of would agree.

[9:03] There's a lot of people here and it could take some time with we have questions.

[9:07] and the point of process isn't quick, so I just wanted to make sure that I'm just concerned

[9:12] that it puts a person on a spot on a pretty large controversial area.

[9:17] When they come on halfway through the agenda, so I think it makes more sense for me.

[9:22] All right.

[9:22] Let the record show I oppose the changing of the agenda with all due respect.

[9:26] I understand there are people here for the bike item, but I do think it's prudent for the

[9:31] new council member to be able to participate in this particular process.

[9:35] And they are welcome to also provide public comment during the item as well.

[9:42] So we will leave that.

[9:46] Do we have any other requests?

[9:48] No.

[9:48] Any requests from the public?

[9:51] So we are switching the animals or Lena.

[9:53] We are switching the animals.

[9:54] We are switching the animals.

[9:55] If there's any public comment on the motion.

[9:58] Sure.

[9:59] Any public comment?

[10:00] On the movement of item 11 ahead of 10.

[10:07] Seeing none, I move that we reorder the agenda to have item 11 done before item 10.

[10:14] Roll call. Council member Mar. Yes.

[10:18] Down in Calveo? No. Redell Harris? Yes. May I do this? Yes.

[10:23] All right. So, otherwise, the agenda stands. We will move now to the consent calendar. All matters listed under the consent calendar are considered to be routine in nature.

[10:32] and will be approved by one blanket motion with a roll call vote, there will be no separate

[10:36] discussion of these items unless persons request specific items to be removed from the consent

[10:41] calendar for discussion and separate action. Any items removed will be considered after the

[10:46] motion to approve the consent calendar. Do we have any requests from Council to poll items?

[10:53] I'd like to remove number five. Council member Dowling Kovie, I have no items.

[10:59] Right. Any requests from the public?

[11:04] Seeing none. Do I have a motion?

[11:07] I'll move approval of the amended consent calendar.

[11:09] All second.

[11:11] Rule call please.

[11:12] Councilmember Omar.

[11:13] Yes, down Calveo.

[11:14] Aye.

[11:14] Redell Harris.

[11:15] Aye. Mayor Davis.

[11:16] Aye. Thank you.

[11:17] And for item five.

[11:24] Yes.

[11:24] That was me.

[11:26] Okay.

[11:27] This was the acceptance of the Plastic Community Foundation Grant

[11:30] Downtown Arts and Entertainment Business District.

[11:33] And I just put it out here because I want to thank the Placer Community Foundation for their $10,000 grant to the Downtown Business Association who will put that to good use.

[11:45] The Downtown Business Association is going to try to have Auburn, downtown Auburn have their own identity and they're going to develop an arts and entertainment district.

[11:57] So this is a good way to start it out, and I just want to acknowledge the thank you for that.

[12:04] That's it.

[12:05] Oh, Bolo gives a thanks, too.

[12:07] Bolo improves.

[12:08] Fantastic.

[12:09] Do I have any council questions or comments?

[12:14] Any public comment?

[12:16] I'll move approval of this item by resolution.

[12:19] The second.

[12:20] I'll second that.

[12:21] Roll call please.

[12:22] Council member.

[12:23] Yes.

[12:28] Thank you.

[12:29] All right.

[12:29] Moving on now, we will open public comments and I will let folks know if this is your first

[12:33] time to city council.

[12:35] This is public comment for items not on the agenda.

[12:38] So if you're here to discuss the bike lanes, we'll get to that next.

[12:43] This is a time provided so that the public may speak to the council on any item not on the agenda.

[12:48] And we ask that you make your statements brief.

[12:50] not to exceed three minutes. We can't take action, but we can direct staff or place in my future

[12:57] agenda. And I would like to, before we open it, mention that we do have a town hall scheduled

[13:03] for the automated license plate readers on September 21st, in the Rose Room downstairs at 6pm.

[13:11] So if you're here for a flocc, you're automated license plate readers. You are more the welcome

[13:15] to speak or come to the town hall,

[13:19] there will be opportunities to speak then as well.

[13:21] So do we have any public comment from Council?

[13:27] Yes.

[13:29] Do you public comment?

[13:29] I'll do a quick public comment of we won the kickball game

[13:32] against the Chamber of Commerce.

[13:36] It was our third year, being a Chamber of Commerce.

[13:41] Thank you very much.

[13:42] We had some VIPs, the Fire Chief, and Public Works,

[13:47] some other folks on the, there was some sliding going on.

[13:49] I was very impressed.

[13:51] So, it was a great time by all, we edited it out at ARD's Food Truck Fest.

[13:57] And we had a great time.

[13:58] Everyone is a pile of sore the day after, because we all

[14:01] am playing kickball on a long time, but appreciate everyone

[14:03] for coming out and for ARD for hosting us.

[14:05] So thank you.

[14:05] Oh, and the Jamie Ross for organizing.

[14:07] Thank you.

[14:08] Absolutely.

[14:09] Good evening, Mayor Davis and Council members, Wayne Nader.

[14:15] If I think as we go through life mistakes or something that we all have to deal with, and I think it speaks to our character on how we deal with those.

[14:26] If we deal with them honestly, the implications of them, do we deal with them honestly with integrity?

[14:33] Or do we do it dismissive or do we just disregard it?

[14:38] I think, again, it speaks to character and this is especially important when it comes to

[14:45] leadership in a public arena because that really comes down to public trust and an erosion of

[14:54] potentially public trust if issues are not dealt with, it doesn't take place.

[15:01] Obviously, as you were sworn into this position, you said that you would defend, you would support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California and that you obviously do so freely and that you are faithfully administering your responsibilities as a public servant.

[15:27] What I'm trying to get at is that you made a decision last Wednesday at a special meeting to make an exception, or it was last week at some point.

[15:39] You made a decision to make an exception to the election law with regards to Mayor Davis's filing for reelection.

[15:49] It was done during what is normally considered the extension period when there is the incumbent

[15:59] that has decided not to run, there is an additional week that's given.

[16:04] And that is for new filers, not current office holders.

[16:10] So I really concerned that that is a bending of the law very clearly in the election law.

[16:17] And again, I am very concerned and disappointed in that decision.

[16:22] Thank you.

[16:29] Madam Mayor, I just want to make one statement.

[16:33] I just want to say that we're not going to engage in back and forth conversation, but just to correct the record.

[16:39] The City Council did meet in closed session last week.

[16:41] We took no action.

[16:43] There was no reportable action.

[16:45] I just need to put that on the record for the purposes of what was just stated.

[16:48] Thank you.

[16:57] Yeah, I'll just also briefly mention that the clerk did issue a press release on this topic

[17:01] and there are copies available from the clerk if anybody would like a copy.

[17:05] Here at City Hall or by email request, either one.

[17:08] Thank you very much.

[17:10] Ready?

[17:12] Good evening council members. My name is Sandy and I am one of we the people.

[17:17] I'd like to thank you for agreeing to be public servants of the people for having taken your

[17:23] of office to uphold and defend both the federal and the state constitutions. I want to remind

[17:31] you of the oath of that oath and would like to read you the preemble to the federal constitution

[17:38] and the preemble to the California State Constitution as a reminder of the filter you must use

[17:44] in governing this body. As the constitutions are the highest law of the land, despite what any

[17:51] and our group would counsel you otherwise.

[17:55] We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more-perfect union established

[17:59] justice and suredomistic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general

[18:05] welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do or

[18:11] gain and establish this constitution for the United States of America, those were our founders.

[18:18] The California State Constitution preemble states we the people of the state of California grateful to Almighty God for our freedom in order to secure and perpetuate its blessings do establish this Constitution.

[18:36] I would also like to share with you that the case Marbury V. Madison of 1803 clearly says any law repugnant to the Constitution shall be void.

[18:46] In addition, the Scottish decision of 2024 trumped the USA clearly says that there is no immunity for unofficial acts.

[18:57] So I would advise that this council be careful to abide by the constitutionally pursuant rules and statutes that have been passed concerning local elections here in this municipality.

[19:10] It would be wise for the letter of the law to be followed as a representative of the people.

[19:16] It is your duty to do so.

[19:18] And I thank you and advance for that.

[19:21] Thank you.

[19:29] Do some blockstep.

[19:30] I'll give you a short vote.

[19:31] There's my short one.

[19:33] Members, the council.

[19:34] I want to remind everyone of three important facts about flock.

[19:38] One, the flock system is a very large machine that follows people around.

[19:42] Oh, sorry.

[19:43] Please state your name.

[19:43] Jared level.

[19:47] Okay.

[19:47] Two, being followed around is offensive.

[19:49] whether it's spent done by a human or a machine.

[19:52] Three, flock is optional.

[19:54] That's it.

[19:54] In a few weeks, we'll hear a lot about how legal flock is

[19:57] and how good or bad it is at catching criminals.

[20:00] We'll learn how the data is stored and how it is used both by our police and other customers.

[20:05] We'll learn how flock plans to save itself. The simple facts we'll get lost in the technical discussion.

[20:11] Modern people enjoy powers our ancestors could never imagine. We also suffer indignities they would never tolerate. We've become really used to it.

[20:19] Our economy and our national politics are dominated by billionaires who hate us. On the internet, we're abused by tech companies because they're federal and state governments are unable to keep up with technology.

[20:29] Social media companies predict our kids and make money on our anger and frustration.

[20:34] AI promises to make that worse.

[20:37] Where monitored and commodified by businesses of all kinds,

[20:40] through our smart houses and smart cars,

[20:43] gas pump targeted advertisements at us.

[20:46] We suffer in many strange new ways, and we usually can't do much about it.

[20:50] We don't need to put up with being watched by this massive flock machine.

[20:54] A spine machine, a machine we've allowed to grow very large because it doesn't move.

[20:57] If Flock were a network of flying drones or robots, we'd have killed it long ago.

[21:02] Somehow, since Flock can follow us around with stationary cameras and cloud computing,

[21:06] it seems normal and acceptable.

[21:09] Flock is optional.

[21:09] We can stock pain for it and turn it off.

[21:11] Machine that follows humans around a town, or a whole country, is an offensive human dignity

[21:15] and should be turned off.

[21:17] New-like new data life cycle policies and access policies won't change that.

[21:21] A higher rate of hotly success won't change that.

[21:24] Block is offensive and terrible, and we should turn it off.

[21:28] Thank you. I'll also let up, sorry.

[21:32] Good evening.

[21:35] My name is Mark Hoffman. I'm privileged to represent

[21:40] Placer Repertoire Theatre. Placer Repertoire Theatre is a professional and educational

[21:47] theatre endeavor. We have no current permanent performance home.

[21:55] But we do take our shows to various venues throughout the county and surrounding area.

[22:07] We provide shows for schools, senior centers,

[22:17] corporations that are interested, and the general public.

[22:21] Our season, official season is opening next month with the show Dracula.

[22:31] We have then used already scheduled for that in other parts of the county, we're looking

[22:40] to secure a performance venue here in Auburn, so that's coming up.

[22:48] One of the needs that we have that I'd like to bring before you is that our executive director is interested in expanding our board.

[23:03] And we are openly seeking individuals who would be interested in performing volunteer activities to support the theater,

[23:14] such as usher's ticket ticketing and other such things if you're into costuming, if you're into set, you know, construction.

[23:27] We're looking forward to any volunteers who would like to participate in that way and receive training in the professional aspects of theater. Thank you.

[23:38] Okay, thank you. What's the best way people can learn more?

[23:42] How should people learn more about this?

[23:45] Is there a website?

[23:45] We have a website, but probably the easiest thing to do is go to Facebook and look up

[23:55] Placer Reptory Theater or PRT.org.

[23:58] There you go.

[23:59] Thank you.

[23:59] You do have a very good Facebook, so it's a good spot to go.

[24:04] All right, do we have any more?

[24:08] This is about the plot.

[24:10] Hi, my name is Story Havolin.

[24:12] Been a long time, Auburn resident.

[24:14] And I know everybody has concern about these

[24:16] plot cameras, but I just want to say, hey,

[24:19] if it helps our officers, why not?

[24:21] If it results crime faster, why not?

[24:23] My feeling is, if you're a legit human being,

[24:26] you wouldn't have anything to worry about, right?

[24:28] So, go for it.

[24:30] Help the police officers.

[24:32] Thank you.

[24:34] Good evening, everybody. My name is Melissa Johnson. I am here representing the EDC and the Auburn Chamber.

[24:42] We announced at the last town hall that we are doing another one of the classes to optimize search for local Auburn businesses.

[24:51] We are having another one September 1st 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and it will be held at the canyon.

[25:00] You community center. So if you are a local business owner or non-profit, work for a non-profit

[25:07] or run a non-profit, and you want to optimize your search so that people can find you in

[25:11] Auburn, using all the free stuff, not there to sell them a local business owner that just

[25:17] wants to share what I know. And this is being hosted by the Chamber. So you can check it out now

[25:23] and register on the Chamber website. It's free for Chamber members. Unfortunately, it's a Chamber

[25:29] thing it's $30 for non-Jamer members. Sorry folks. But you can check it out and that's

[25:34] September 1st. Thank you. And we're going to get you next year on that chamber trophy. Thank you.

[25:43] Good luck. We need to do some recruiting chamber. You put your heart into it. I mean, you did some really

[25:47] play. My knees into it. I think it's too. Yeah. Oh, it's great. Thank you.

[26:04] I just wanted to make a quick comment that after a year of renovation, the Auburn Library is now open once again.

[26:13] So, come on out and read a book because as my grant be used to say, people that don't read missile.

[26:18] So that's it.

[26:19] Fantastic. I would like to echo that.

[26:21] Celebration.

[26:22] It was Allison.

[26:22] I were there on Saturday.

[26:25] Yes.

[26:25] Fantastic.

[26:25] The number of people flooding through the doors with smiles on their faces was just.

[26:29] a $10 million investment in our community.

[26:33] The library is fantastic if you haven't been able to visit it since it just reopened.

[26:37] Please do.

[26:37] It's great.

[26:39] Light, bright, airy, just a great facility.

[26:42] And the kids just went wild including your two.

[26:45] It was wonderful to see.

[26:47] So thank you so much to the county.

[26:49] And to the friends of the Auburn Library.

[26:50] You know, they also donated $130,000.

[26:53] They were able to raise in the last year to support our library.

[26:56] So we're incredibly fortunate to have such a great facility in our community.

[26:59] So thank you and thanks for bringing that up.

[27:03] Good evening.

[27:03] Council members.

[27:04] My name is Spencer Delling.

[27:05] My family and I have been residents here for about 40 years.

[27:09] And I only recently found out about the flocks system.

[27:12] I want to address that.

[27:13] Thank you for announcing that you'll host the meeting on September 21st.

[27:20] I, to be very frank with you.

[27:22] This is the type of surveillance measure that I would expect to find on one of my three

[27:26] comment, deployments to Afghanistan.

[27:29] It's in violation of California state law.

[27:32] It's unconstitutional.

[27:34] And I would like to humbly ask why our elected

[27:37] officials feel they need to conduct such

[27:39] independent surveillance of our operand residents.

[27:42] It's rather confusing to me.

[27:44] So I would respectfully ask that you would

[27:46] consider immediately canceling our contracts,

[27:48] taking down the cameras, and also issuing

[27:51] a statement regarding the intent of the council to not

[27:55] intend to implement any further surveillance measures without complete transparency and a public

[28:02] vote on the measure.

[28:03] Thank you so much.

[28:04] I'm sorry I missed your name.

[28:06] Could you repeat it?

[28:07] Thank you.

[28:12] Any further public comment?

[28:18] Well, yeah.

[28:21] Good evening.

[28:22] My name is Rich Nielsen.

[28:23] I'm actually not here for that I'm here for the bike and real head thing, but as a retired

[28:29] deputy sheriff, with two young daughters in the community, I think flock can't

[28:34] is our phenomenal. I think for safety standpoint, for law enforcement and for other all being.

[28:41] When you're in public, you don't have a public, you don't have any right of expectation.

[28:45] I think we have measures that have moved forward. We've got LPR cameras.

[28:49] I personally had my life saved from an LPR camera, and I think they're fantastic.

[28:54] So support local law enforcement. Thank you. I'm sorry. I'm going to, I'm going to

[29:04] also have the record show we received five other public comments by email for opposed in one

[29:12] other in favor. So those will remain in public comments. Any other public comment?

[29:21] Also with any public comment received via email we do have a copy of it in the back and it's available

[29:26] as well in my office.

[29:37] Hi there my name is Eric Robb and I feel like you would be

[29:42] remissive me to not comment on flock cameras. Now, as the gentleman previously stated,

[29:51] you do not have an expectation of privacy, even when you're in public, you can be recorded,

[29:54] you can be photographed or whatever, but we're at a time in the world.

[30:00] Old in our country with the advanced technology, where we need to make a choice if that means the opportunity to be seen in public means that you will always be surveilled in public.

[30:14] Must we always have the law enforcement knowing exactly where everyone is at just the little search of a license plate number or any other personal details regarding it?

[30:27] Does being in public mean that you will always be watched by the government and in Vox case not the government a private corporation has selling your data your habits your interest to whoever now

[30:41] There will be little walkbacks. There will be things that happen. Oh, they're going to reduce

[30:47] the time in which they hold every single person in the country's license plate that happens

[30:52] to drive by one of the years for a week instead of a month. In various of the things, there will

[30:58] be some protections. And hopefully what they're wanting is everyone to stop caring about it.

[31:09] any combination to be able to track any one of the nation no matter what.

[31:13] For that information to be given over to other, you know, law enforcement agencies,

[31:18] other agencies of interest.

[31:21] I, of course, another big one that takes advantage of black cameras.

[31:24] They're not supposed to, but law enforcement complies.

[31:28] A corporation could comply.

[31:30] The IRS could comply.

[31:32] Anyone could comply.

[31:33] This is not a government service.

[31:35] This is a private corporation that is surveilling not just you.

[31:38] not just the members of the system Council, not just me, but everyone, the potential for everyone

[31:44] to be tracked at any moment. Now, you better hope that you've never pissed off a cop,

[31:51] you better hope that you've never married a cop, you'd be hoping you'd never had a

[31:56] guilty lover be a cop and or, you know, have a variety of other

[32:02] organizations that have access to this information because they will track you, they track

[32:08] children inside of genie's hymns, they track their XY's, they track just women seeking

[32:15] abortion across state lines, they've prosecuted them. They will track you if this power

[32:21] is made available, then they will use it. It's not a matter of, if it's not a matter

[32:26] of a couple of bad apples, if the power is there, it will be used always.

[32:33] Thank you.

[32:36] Madam Mayor, if I could, I know we instituted this once before, that during

[32:41] public comment it would be there during general or even when we talk about the bikes.

[32:46] If you guys have, you know, instead of applause, if you wouldn't mind jazz hands work great,

[32:51] just so we don't disrupt the council chamber. So just want to put that out there that we,

[32:57] we always encourage that just so that we can move along. So thank you to everyone in jazz hands.

[33:01] Like I started to go. He got the memo. Thank you.

[33:05] Hi, my name is River and I've been a resident for three years now. I just want to go and

[33:10] we'd say there are 30 flock cameras around Auburn and anyone thinks that's a little overkill?

[33:18] I would, who was it? Someone asked, like, why did you guys allow it to be put up? And I think that

[33:25] is an answer that the community needs to know because, again, it's the invasion of our purpose.

[33:31] Thank you. Yeah, no problem. Just reminding to come to the the town hall and we'll

[33:35] Yeah. And just reminder for everyone during public comment, we're not allowed to respond, so that's part of the reason why we made the town hall so we can have more of a dialogue with the community because we know there's a lot of interest in getting responses and we're just not allowed to respond to public comment in the meeting on public comment like that. So just wanted to let everyone know that's why we're not responding when people have questions.

[33:55] Thank you.

[33:57] All right. With that, we will go ahead and close public comment.

[34:01] Moving on now to Council business, these items include discussion and or action by the City Council.

[34:07] And before we open up the white we can come up mental if you'd like, I just wanted to say a few words.

[34:14] For folks who might be the first time coming to Council meeting to make public comment, just to understand the general process.

[34:21] First of all, thank you all for coming. This is one of the reasons I love serving on Council is because our community spoke out,

[34:27] And we listened and we want to take a corrective course.

[34:31] So we're here because we are listening and we want to find a good solution.

[34:37] And so tonight I am looking forward to hearing our staff report.

[34:40] I'm looking forward to hearing from a variety of users of this corridor and

[34:45] with the intention of and goal of finding compromise. So with that, I will introduce our

[34:52] Director of Public Works, men to the.

[34:55] Good evening Madam Mayor, Council.

[34:58] And members of the public, there's quite a.

[35:00] Give you here this evening. It's nice to see you. The item being discussed today is the bicycle facilities

[35:05] along Pacific Avenue that were approved on July 13th, council meeting. The roadway improvement

[35:12] originally brought forward by staff was the direct representation of the recommendations

[35:16] outlined in the act of transportation plan or ATP. While the ATP provided a very good

[35:22] framework for improving bicycle pedestrian connectivity, it did not fully account for how this

[35:26] particular stretch of specific avenue is currently being utilized.

[35:30] That is where the community input became especially valuable.

[35:33] The community helped to identify some of the particular shortcomings of this plan that

[35:38] needed to be addressed as we move forward.

[35:40] And I can't begin by saying thank you enough to everyone that's reached out.

[35:45] I've spoken to many of you in the auditorium, I'm sure.

[35:50] And we heard you and your social media posts and things of that nature kind of came

[35:55] through, and if let us know where we went wrong.

[35:59] And the original prime represented by staff call for 212 foot travel lanes.

[36:04] Ultimately, the width allocated to those travel lanes became a limiting factor, because

[36:08] the original design did not account for on Street Parking.

[36:12] That's what happens when you use 12 foot travel lanes.

[36:14] It becomes so massive that the road cannot be used for its original purpose that it was.

[36:20] Entry parking lanes can be narrow as narrow as eight feet.

[36:24] Incorporating the additional width of that design, the 12 foot lane,

[36:30] didn't allow for that to happen.

[36:31] If you shrink the lanes to ten feet lanes, you gain four feet in each direction,

[36:36] and you actually gain some shoulder width where

[36:38] Entry parking can then come out.

[36:40] I had the opportunity to visit the soccer fest.

[36:43] I'm speaking to the crowd, I know I probably should do this,

[36:45] but I just want you guys to know that we heard you.

[36:47] I had the opportunity to visit soccer fast.

[36:50] I think that's what's called on Friday night last week and it was very telling, you know,

[36:56] there were some mistakes were made and it's mostly by staff.

[36:58] We didn't necessarily give council all the information that was necessary for them to make

[37:01] the correct decision or the correct, you know, make the correct decision at that time.

[37:06] Since that, we have made some changes and implemented a couple of new plans that we're going

[37:10] to present here tonight for everyone to take a look at and we do think that they're

[37:13] good alternative to what was recommended.

[37:15] And while the ATP spoke on a very general basis of what the Pacific

[37:21] Street should look like, it didn't account for local usability and how

[37:25] that roadway should be utilized and how it was currently being utilized.

[37:32] So, they stuff has brought forward two options that we believe not only

[37:35] maintained the original intent of the active transportation plan, which is very

[37:39] important, but also provide practical opportunities for

[37:42] unsreparking in the vicinity of Real Hip-Hark towards Overlook Park.

[37:45] I want to point out that this project only represents that portion between Sacramento Street and as far as Gum Lane the remaining portion that go that turns into Pleasant Avenue and goes to High Street

[37:58] Just just not room and with the roadway to do anything there. So it'll remain as it is with the small exception of it getting some Sheros, which will become sort of like a bike boulevard if you will, where people it's a share the road

[38:09] I think

[38:14] it would be a good times, Madam Tork, if you can pull up the options,

[38:29] so I'll go forward and say this, the intent behind this is for my report to be very short. I know it's already getting quite long. I'm talking in that way.

[38:39] There's the two options, the option one and option two, I want to give council the opportunity to ask questions about what staff is thinking, what differs from the active transportation plan.

[38:51] I also want to give the public an opportunity to get gather what's going on here.

[38:55] I don't know how in that few guys guard with looking into this report.

[39:01] Option one provides standard five-foot bike lanes on each side of the roadway with the parallel

[39:05] parking along the north side of the street adjacent to Railhead Park.

[39:08] This configuration provides approximately 120 to parking spaces, each parking space at approximately

[39:16] 22 feet in length.

[39:20] Can we go to option 2?

[39:24] Option 2 provides parallel parking on the north side

[39:27] of the roadway along the residential side while placing both bicycle facilities on the opposite side

[39:31] of the roadway. So the bicycle facilities would be on the side of the roadway that's closest to

[39:36] the railhead park that I tried to make it so that that makes sense there I don't know if it does

[39:41] and the parallel parking lane is on the residential side of the roadway there. These are both very

[39:48] good options and it helps to retain parking. This particular option allows for 122

[39:54] on street parking spots. No, I've got that backwards.

[40:00] Yes, no, this particular option allows for about approximately 122 parking spots, and that's with each parking spot being approximately 22 feet similar to what's happening on the other side.

[40:16] 102.

[40:19] I have a quick question. You see, you're talking just one side of parking, and that allows 122 parking spaces.

[40:27] And are you talking all the way from Sacramento to Pleasant?

[40:31] Yes, to gun lane or just pass over look part.

[40:46] Sorry about that.

[40:48] So just as a point of order, our staff are providing a report and then we'll have questions

[40:51] and we'll open it up for public comments.

[40:54] So just for the purposes of decorum and the council rooms.

[40:57] Thank you very much everyone for understanding.

[40:59] Thank you, Minjo.

[41:00] Absolutely.

[41:00] And I'll go forward by saying both of these options as well as the original ATP content

[41:05] extended from Sacramento Street, all the way to Pacifica.

[41:08] I'm sorry.

[41:08] Sacramento Street, along Pacific Avenue towards Gum Lane, so just to clarify that.

[41:14] Ultimately, both options accomplish the primary goal of improving bicycle connectivity,

[41:19] while recognizing the existing use of the roadway and preserving the opportunity

[41:22] for our street parking. I think this is a good opportunity for me to turn it over to the council,

[41:27] so I can answer any questions that you may have or provide any additional clarifying information

[41:32] that might be necessary.

[41:33] Madam Mary, I have a question.

[41:35] I just had a question real fast.

[41:37] So on the option one, it's a red curb and an option two.

[41:41] It's a red and white curb, is that I thought there was something different about what

[41:44] happened during the main events that happened at Railhead Park?

[41:48] Yeah, no, absolutely.

[41:49] And that's a valid point.

[41:50] So last week and I forgot to mention this, I had the opportunity to meet with the director

[41:55] of ARD and his staff and if you scroll to option two, so option two while parallel parking

[42:03] is allowed on the residential side. Option two also with the bike lanes being there gives us the

[42:10] opportunity to close the bike lanes and make it available for parking at some key-look

[42:15] key times during the year. We've identified all those events that they have.

[42:21] So in total, there's about an event per month, we can say, but I would say that the most

[42:26] just populated times, it's about six times per year where all that parking would be necessary.

[42:35] Like a major event at the time, and they're not just regular soccer.

[42:39] Yeah, no, I think so if based off of what's out there with the 102 parking on one side,

[42:46] and 122 parking spots on the other side, there's ample parking for a normal weekend soccer event,

[42:53] I would say what happened on Friday with a soccer fest where all the teams and all the

[42:57] parents and everyone were just there. That's an extraordinary situation that would be someone

[43:02] that would be something that would open up both sides. Absolutely. We can easily close down the

[43:06] bike lane through signage and community outreach and we can make it so that that now becomes

[43:10] available parking for everyone in the community as it's needed. Okay. That was so just to go clarify

[43:17] on that module then. Option two allows for 122, Option one, 102. Now option two, which would

[43:25] allow for parking on the opposite side of the rail, railhead park, all the time, 24, 7,

[43:33] parking is available any time of the day. The other side would be for the would be no parking except

[43:40] for large events and those are events that you are working with ARD to identify. So anybody who

[43:47] utilize as the park either rail head or overlook, go through ARD because they manage those

[43:53] two parks.

[43:54] And so they're going to know which events would require more parking.

[43:59] And so then when they communicate those events, I believe there are approximately seven

[44:03] or so, then we would go ahead and close the bike lane and allow parking on both sides

[44:11] of the street in those circumstances.

[44:14] So, for example, when we have formidable or one of the races that at the overlook that people are parking all over the place,

[44:23] the bike lane would be closed for that day, and people would be parking just as they park today.

[44:28] Correct?

[44:29] That is correct. And also taken to consideration.

[44:31] The staff is also aware of other events that are outside of what ARD does there,

[44:36] and we will work with other service clubs to make sure that those days are also identified.

[44:40] We know the fourth of July is a big one, and that's a big thing for everyone along the way.

[44:43] Nobody parks along, nobody is allowed to park on specific drain for the July for, you know,

[44:49] but I think though that anybody who utilizes the, either of those parks for any large event

[44:56] has to go through ARD because they are their parks. Now.

[45:00] That doesn't mean that people could be utilizing the overlook, which is where the horse is staging area. So we'll have to coordinate with them separately, of course, you know, on those kinds of things. But I just wanted to make it clear as I understood that that's what you're, that's what option to would allow. So thank you very much. I also had a question on sharing, I'm just gathering information. So just as a question about, you know, initially when this council acted, we also

[45:29] approved a ped lane, and I understand that now the ADA makes that difficult for us to do that.

[45:40] So I'm wondering if we're able to, if pedestrians are able to walk into the bike lane, I'm just trying to deal with them as well.

[45:50] I'm just wondering, a shared use path, if you could just kind of speak to that.

[45:56] I don't know what the pros and cons of doing that or if it is something that we can even do with the ADA requirements for the state of California, but if you could just talk to that I really appreciate it.

[46:04] Absolutely, and I'm happy to do so. I would say that stating outright that this is a pathway for both bicycle and pedestrians at the same time should not be done. It's just it's simply, no. That being said, the roadway is currently being utilized in a certain way, and there's nothing stopping the community from continuing.

[46:26] to do it in the way they are currently using it at. We have to keep, we have to take into consideration

[46:31] while this is a bicycle facility, it's not like we're going to see a 100,000 bikes on that

[46:36] land throughout the course of the day. All day every day I think it's going to be the usage is going

[46:41] to be what it is today. It's just going to be marked. So if you are able to walk on Pacific

[46:50] currently with bikes that are out there, I don't anticipate that there's going to be a changing.

[46:55] that's going to be changing. I don't think there is going to be an influx of bikes going

[47:00] on Pacific just because this is now, this infrastructure is now added. But to market as a

[47:07] bike and pedestrian facility, no, we shouldn't do that. There are some safety concerns associated

[47:13] with that and I think the narrowing of the lanes and just the way that this is laid out. It's an

[47:17] ideal for the way it's pictured depicted here. So then the narrowing of the lanes makes an

[47:23] I'm obviously I want everyone to be safe, but so this brings me to another issue.

[47:28] I know that when you and I first walked the project before we took action on this, and

[47:34] we talked about the difficulty of putting a sidewalk in on the opposite side of the railhead

[47:39] park because of the right way that would need to be obtained and then moving of the poles

[47:44] and so forth and it just becomes an astronomically expensive endeavor, which is why I initially

[47:49] I wanted to do that a little peddling before and in any of that.

[47:53] My question is that if this is just a bike lane, I still would like to be able to somehow

[48:03] address pedestrian use on the road.

[48:05] The road will be more narrow.

[48:07] I do recognize the fact that if we go with option two, which I'm going to allow for permanent

[48:13] parking on that side, people could walk safely in that.

[48:16] So I guess I would note that that area where people can park,

[48:22] there would be a white line, correct?

[48:24] So right now there's no line.

[48:25] Right now, well, you got all kinds of lines.

[48:28] But before we started to do anything with it,

[48:30] the road just had the dotted line.

[48:32] There was no white line, the delineated parking or anything.

[48:37] But with option two or option two,

[48:39] there would actually be a white line on the outside of the roadway, correct?

[48:44] Correct.

[48:44] So then people could walk in there is what I'm trying to say.

[48:48] So I'll I'll I'll ask this question in such a way that

[48:52] little.

[48:55] Currently there is well despite the red marks I apologize for those I had a time before the red marks were on the roadway.

[49:04] There are no sidewalks there.

[49:06] People were walking on that street.

[49:10] Where?

[49:11] So go ahead, Menjal.

[49:13] There the way in the current condition of the road people were walking along there.

[49:17] Nothing really changes with that. There is never going to be a situation unless those events are out there where that roadways filled with cars.

[49:25] Those big events when the roadways filled with cars. So all the available space, both in the bike lane and in the parallel parking are available to

[49:34] the utilize how it's currently being utilized.

[49:36] Thank you, Manjol. And like I said, I would just, again, just we're having this conversation is that I just note that, you know,

[49:43] I use specific, I come out when I run in the canyon.

[49:46] I come out where that gate is and I have my along the road a little bit until I go back

[49:51] into the staging area and back down to the trail and when I'm on the road I always step off the

[49:56] road and on the dirt when cars come because you never know.

[50:00] But I do say that I like that line there because it keeps the cars in their lane, as opposed to driving over into the gutter, so to speak, where the people would be parking.

[50:17] I mean, we can't call it a pedestrian, it is for parallel parking, but it does provide an opportunity for people to utilize that eight feet for what, you know, a parking, people could walk there, whatever they want to do just like they do now.

[50:34] Yeah, and I understand that perspective.

[50:38] I have some concerns, mainly while we're here tonight,

[50:44] for two concerns, number one, bike safety,

[50:46] and number two, access to the park,

[50:49] parking so that people would access to the park.

[50:51] Because I feel badly that this council,

[50:54] unfortunately overlooked,

[50:57] did not take that into consideration.

[50:59] That was an oversight.

[51:00] It was an honest fair oversight.

[51:01] And as our mayor said, we're here tonight to rectify that.

[51:06] So my concern, though, is that I do, I go there every Saturday.

[51:11] My kids played there, soccer.

[51:14] And that is a big concern when you have children, parents, families who have no other

[51:21] place to park, but on the street.

[51:22] They want to be close because they are caring a lot of equipment, and that's just the way it is.

[51:29] So, I have concerns about both options.

[51:35] I have concerns about options, well since option 2 is there.

[51:40] My concern about that is that we have the kids,

[51:46] the parking will be on the opposite side of the field,

[51:49] so the kids will have to cross and parents.

[51:52] We'll have to cross the road and the bike lane,

[51:55] so there will be everybody who will be running across.

[51:57] I asked if it's possible, we can put a crosswalk in, possibly at some point, and I know like for Skyward School, we have those shiny things that work occasion, and you don't have to answer that yet.

[52:13] That's an observation and a possible solution, I don't know. Option one, my concern, option one.

[52:23] My concern about option one and looking at this is that we're trying to implement a bike

[52:31] lane.

[52:32] We're trying to have Auburn become bike friendly and have people, there's a lot of people

[52:41] in our community who do like to ride bikes and it's growing and we hope it grows and so

[52:48] we want it to be safe. In option one here the problem I see here is that the the the cars will

[52:58] be coming in front of bikes to park and that concerns me I've been a biker myself and and when you have cars

[53:06] going in front of bikes that's a big concern and then if you have cars parked open doors that's a concern.

[53:15] So I will say this.

[53:17] I ask you about council member.

[53:19] There are trade-off to both options.

[53:25] The problem with this scenario and with with with with Auburn in general, which I love deeply.

[53:31] I live here.

[53:32] Don't come for me.

[53:35] Each of these roadways provide challenges and we can sit here and we can talk about what

[53:41] challenges with each one of these. I do believe that both of these options are looking at active

[53:49] transportation as a whole. That's both bike traffic and pedestrian traffic. And more importantly

[53:58] that was brought to my attention through all of this, the the the the Austrian parking for the

[54:03] residents. And I think when you have a limited amount of space you're challenged to how you utilize

[54:08] that's based. I think option one and option two are good uses of that space. We can keep

[54:15] the roadway exactly as it is, but then the bikers are left out. Yeah. We could make some changes.

[54:22] We can use option one. And yes, while we have wider bike lanes for doing that,

[54:28] there is the trade-off of where we'll have to get creative with the striping for the inlets and

[54:32] outlets of where you couldn't pull in for parking and things of that nature. Option two also

[54:37] and some challenges. But option two is one of those challenges. I think a really good option

[54:45] giving the intention of the ATP, given what is necessary for the residents, given what is necessary

[54:51] for ARD and then community events. There is a safety mechanism built into this by having that

[54:58] You should put buffer lane up.

[55:00] None of these options are perfect. I would say one of these options is better than the other, and it certainly helps to serve the greater community.

[55:11] That's my approach to this. I can't make the roadway wider, I wish I can add sidewalks out there right now, and while they're not out there, staff is actively looking for funds to ensure that that can happen.

[55:23] So these are all things that are being considered.

[55:25] We do have to start to place Auburn is small.

[55:27] Auburn is unique.

[55:28] And Auburn has the opportunity to do something great.

[55:31] And I think this is a great opportunity.

[55:32] And my other question, Mr. Dean,

[55:36] is that we did do a traffic study, is that correct?

[55:39] There was a traffic analysis that was done

[55:41] as a part of the active transportation program,

[55:43] along with the comprehensive safety action plan.

[55:46] Those two things were done currently

[55:49] to help us reach this decision.

[55:51] Now, granted, I may have led the Council of Stray on July 13th,

[55:55] but I didn't give Councilwoman Valdencavio all the information,

[55:59] but I believe tonight the opportunity that indeed the plans,

[56:02] we have before you is a much better laid out plan,

[56:05] and that takes into consideration what the community has spoken to,

[56:09] the my community has spoken to it.

[56:10] And then just for everyone's information,

[56:14] I believe you had said there's seven exits on the,

[56:20] on the side opposite the railhead park, is that right?

[56:25] Yeah, so those are what we commonly refer to as contact points.

[56:29] So there's three streets, and there's, I believe,

[56:31] I don't know what we're on this, I think it is seven,

[56:33] there's four active residential driveways

[56:36] where cars would be backing out.

[56:38] So all those were taken into consideration when this was developed.

[56:42] But there are seven points of contact.

[56:43] There's three roadways and four driveways,

[56:47] coming out on to Pacific history.

[56:51] Thank you.

[56:51] Great. Thank you, Manjol. I want to thank you first and foremost for the significant amount of time that you've put into this. You have been very patient.

[57:04] I have questioned you. I've revisited you. I've challenged you and I asked you to present more than one option and I appreciate that because it gave us all an opportunity to debate.

[57:15] not just do it or don't do it, it was if we do it, how do we want to do it? So, thank you.

[57:22] It is my pleasure, and I live with someone that was born in Auburn, so she holds me very accountable for something.

[57:30] And so, I want to clarify that it is option two that maximizes parking opportunities and minimizes car bike friction points or contact points.

[57:43] That is correct.

[57:44] Thank you.

[57:47] And I want to highlight that this is in line with the ATP that took two plus years.

[57:53] That is correct.

[57:56] And I do, you know, I have the amount of himming and hauling I've put into this over the last two weeks has been.

[58:03] I won't go through all of it.

[58:05] I appreciate your input.

[58:06] In the interest of time, I just want to say thank you.

[58:08] All kinds of great.

[58:09] I know you've done your homework.

[58:11] No idea. And I'm largely because I want this to be successful. I want us to be able to move forward with projects and for the community to be heard.

[58:20] I'm confident that this is the best option that actually reaches the broad broader ATP and we will be more cognizant of the community as we move forward with some of these recommendations from the ATP.

[58:35] And I believe that this one is particularly challenged because it's the lack of sidewalks

[58:41] that this particular location made this one more interesting and just how Pacific

[58:45] street-to-use.

[58:46] But we will be moving forward on a different set of circumstances and we will have more community

[58:51] input as we move some of these things out.

[58:54] These people are very angry with me, so.

[58:58] I just, Madam Mayor, I just wanted to say it, Minjol, I do appreciate your coming before

[59:02] us today.

[59:02] I know this is difficult, but thank you for accepting, you know, things happen, mistakes are made, we move on, we're gonna, we're gonna, we're gonna rectify this.

[59:12] So I, I very much look forward to hearing what the public has to say, but I do want to say thank you, mental, for coming up with a couple of options.

[59:20] There may be an option three that we don't even know about, but, but thank you, mental.

[59:26] All right, as we move now to public comment, this is the time you've all been waiting for.

[59:30] Let me share a few tips for public comments so that we stay under control.

[59:40] First of all, as Council Member Don Kavio shared, we like to use jazz hands.

[59:45] So if somebody has shared a comment, you are in agreement.

[59:49] Welcome you to do jazz hands.

[59:50] I know it's not that exciting, but it helps us judge the feedback in the room.

[59:57] So yeah, because we can see it and it helps us judge.

[1:00:00] I make one comment. I know, for myself, and I'm sure everyone in the city council has read every single letter to us. So no need to read it again if you have something to add to that.

[1:00:14] I'll add for the record. We have eight public comments in favor six opposed or with some of them have a yes and.

[1:00:25] and then you're going to use it.

[1:00:26] If you utilize any of the seating up here to wait and line, I know it can be a long time

[1:00:29] stand.

[1:00:29] I'll get there.

[1:00:30] I've got all my advice.

[1:00:32] Just wait for it.

[1:00:35] I know.

[1:00:37] So hold your applause.

[1:00:38] If you can, jazz hands are great.

[1:00:42] If you are planning to speak, if you can move into seats closer to the podium and that helps us

[1:00:47] move through, we will have staff taking a list of questions.

[1:00:52] So we will not have mental dean come up and answer each question as they come up.

[1:00:58] We'll make a list and we'll address all of them at the end and there's a three-minute max.

[1:01:05] So we do have a timer and it's not to intimidate you, but if you do get close to those three minutes

[1:01:10] I might start making a little face and if you get past the three I will respectfully whoever whatever point you're discussing ask you to wrap it up.

[1:01:19] And here we go, we'll go ahead and open it for public comment.

[1:01:24] Oh, and please state your name and where you live.

[1:01:27] My name is Slaslow.

[1:01:28] I'm in Auburn, and I'm the President of Auburn News

[1:01:31] Soccer Club.

[1:01:32] Our club has over 50 teams consisting of over 700 players.

[1:01:36] Last Friday, we hosted Soccer Fest, which is our kickoff event

[1:01:39] for the season.

[1:01:40] We provided bounce houses and hosted vendors for a fun family night.

[1:01:44] About a week before our event, we were made aware

[1:01:46] that the curbs along Pacific Avenue had been painted red.

[1:01:48] We quickly researched alternative parking options for our families, finding that the next closest parking lot is that overlooked park half a mile away from railhead.

[1:01:57] Pacific Avenue does not have sidewalks which would force young kids to walk along a busy road with several sharp turns.

[1:02:03] In addition to soccer fast, we host Friday night games. The three games are roughly 70 players in addition to referees at a low estimate of 1.5 cars per player that is 105 cars with referees 114.

[1:02:17] railhead only has 100 parking spots. Once the families arrive for the next games, that's an additional

[1:02:22] 105 cars would know where to park, again forcing them into the nearby neighborhoods or overlook.

[1:02:27] This is a safety issue that should be taken very seriously. I read the staff report that was

[1:02:32] presented on 713 and at no point was the removal of parking mentioned, and looking at the plans

[1:02:37] adding in bike lanes would take up the parking spots. And while this wasn't an illegal way to

[1:02:47] day, quote, as part of the process, staff placed temporary markings in the roadway to provide

[1:02:52] a visual representation of what the completed project would look like and painted the

[1:02:57] car curves that would have indicated the elimination of parking.

[1:03:03] The staff report is once again misleading. The barking was eliminated. Red curves indicate

[1:03:08] no parking or stopping. It was not some sort of temporary, no parking area. The curves

[1:03:13] and the parking was eliminated until enough of us spoke up.

[1:03:18] Additionally, why were the alternatives presented today not previously considered?

[1:03:22] Is it not public works and the Council's duty to compare and consider all available options

[1:03:27] and choose the one that benefits the community most prior to implementation?

[1:03:32] I do appreciate your recognition of that not happening Council Member Amara.

[1:03:38] Neither option being presented today considers using Sheros.

[1:03:41] haven't we all been taught to share the road? Can the bicyclists not share the road with the families of Auburn?

[1:03:47] Mindual mention the bike use is considerably minimal, so it begs the question why do we need a bike lane at all.

[1:03:53] Although neither of the new options presented preserve all of the current street parking,

[1:03:57] we are still appreciative that the project has been put on hold, and that alternatives are being considered.

[1:04:02] We ask that the council members do its best for the community and our children.

[1:04:07] Thank you.

[1:04:09] Hi, my name is Dorie Havelin. I live at 106 Pine Crest Avenue and I live there for over 30 years.

[1:04:17] The course of 30 years, I don't know where he gets off on sand. There's only six events a year. There's not.

[1:04:23] That place is packed lots of time of the year. And what happens is when they don't have a place to park, they park on Pine Crest Avenue

[1:04:31] or a metal larke, and a bomb barreds are cords.

[1:04:35] I met, if you ever drove up, I'm pressed.

[1:04:37] As a sharp corner, we have lines of cards on both sides,

[1:04:41] and it's really, really hard to drive down that street.

[1:04:45] But that's not my main concern.

[1:04:47] I don't mind the soccer people park it on our street.

[1:04:50] I support that.

[1:04:52] But my main concern is not being able to park at all

[1:04:57] on Pacific Avenue.

[1:04:59] You know that?

[1:05:00] Just cause as way more congestion, and over this last soccer event they had Friday, we went out there and everybody was parking in the field, which fire hazard and itself, the weeds are tall out there, you know, behind the park, behind the pond, but, you know, that's that's fine in D&D too, but I wish you guys or somebody to traffic people would have came to the name people who live in the area and maybe, you know, asked our thoughts and how it would affect us.

[1:05:29] I can tell you over the 30 years I've lived there.

[1:05:32] We've had two cars go into the corner house on Pacific Avenue and Pine Crest, that blue house on the corner.

[1:05:41] Two cars went into his living room over the course of the 30 years because people go way too fast around that corner.

[1:05:48] I loved your idea about putting a three-way stop sign or something across the walk there.

[1:05:54] That would be a perfect location, because when people do park on there on the residential sign,

[1:06:01] they have to cross, and I cross that street all the time with my grandchildren, and it's really hard to cross.

[1:06:08] When somebody's flying around that corner at 45 miles an hour, that will slow people down.

[1:06:15] So when they're coming around that corner, it gives people a chance to see that people are trying to cross,

[1:06:21] even when it's busy.

[1:06:23] But again, I really appreciate you guys

[1:06:26] putting this project on hold and hearing us.

[1:06:30] I do have one idea and a little concern

[1:06:32] with this two-way bike path.

[1:06:35] I mean, everybody has road bikes.

[1:06:37] We don't want to go towards cat traffic.

[1:06:39] That would be dangerous in itself,

[1:06:42] even if you had a buffer.

[1:06:45] Maybe we don't really have that many bikers going through.

[1:06:49] Why can't they share the road

[1:06:50] like they're gonna do down off past Garmat and you know,

[1:06:54] put one of those bike things in like they do in full

[1:06:56] some and just share the road.

[1:06:58] Now if we had a lot of bikes going through there,

[1:07:01] I could understand a bike lane,

[1:07:03] but honestly I think a pedestrian lane

[1:07:04] would be way more important on the right side than a bike lane.

[1:07:09] You know, we just don't get that many.

[1:07:12] But that's it.

[1:07:13] Good luck guys.

[1:07:13] Thank you.

[1:07:14] Hi,

[1:07:18] I'm Madison Labordore.

[1:07:22] Good evening Mayor Davis and members of the City Council.

[1:07:26] My name is Madison and I live on Pacific Avenue.

[1:07:29] First, I want to say how proud I am to live in Auburn.

[1:07:33] I am thankful and I'm proud that the City Council

[1:07:37] put a pause on this project.

[1:07:38] I'm really proud of the City Council for doing that.

[1:07:42] I know the city has a strict timeline in order to use the grant funding.

[1:07:47] So I know that is a concern.

[1:07:49] The decision shows that leadership and gives an opportunity to make sure that we get this right.

[1:07:56] I am not opposed to bike lanes.

[1:07:57] I want cyclists to be safe.

[1:07:59] I want pedestrians to be safe and I want families to use Pacific Avenue to be safe.

[1:08:06] I live directly across the soccer field, so I see what happens on this road every day.

[1:08:11] I see parents with strollers, young children, seniors, dog walkers, runners,

[1:08:16] cyclists, e-bikes, motorcycles, and families walking to the fields and the trailheads.

[1:08:22] I also want to see, I also see vehicles traveling at very high speeds, blind curves,

[1:08:28] unfinished sidewalks, and people walking in the street because more than half of the sidewalks

[1:08:34] are gravel, dirt, unfinished, and simply do not exist. So right now we do have existing sidewalks,

[1:08:40] they're just uneven, and so I see right in front of my driveway, people walk down into the

[1:08:45] to avoid the sidewalks that are used.

[1:08:50] There are also intersections at Medellock,

[1:08:53] Pine Crest and Portment where drivers have to pull out

[1:08:55] into forward, forward, into the roadway,

[1:09:00] just to see around the curb.

[1:09:01] So they're essentially pulling out into oncoming traffic,

[1:09:04] and vehicles are going 40 miles plus.

[1:09:08] So that is a safe problem.

[1:09:11] We need to solve first.

[1:09:12] I think placing an eight foot, this was also, I didn't know that there, you had alternatives

[1:09:19] that were, that you were planning, so this is, so there were original plan, placing an

[1:09:27] eight foot class one path right next to active traffic lanes, directly contradicts cow trans

[1:09:33] guidelines, the state explicitly warns cities not to use those next to busy streets.

[1:09:42] So, during the major events, that just took place at soccer press.

[1:09:48] The problems became evident, there was also in front of my house, a red pre-existing curb,

[1:09:57] and so people got confused.

[1:09:59] What was pre- ...

[1:10:00] Is this thing in what wasn't? So that was already there for the line of site for Medovark, and so people didn't even know what to

[1:10:07] Distinguished what was temporary and what wasn't.

[1:10:12] So the new paint created confusion about where people could and couldn't park vehicles were pushed into

[1:10:19] unmanaged areas. And I witnessed hundreds of cars parked extremely close to the railroad tracks. So that was

[1:10:27] certainly concerning, I think it put a panic in their mind subconsciously and they started

[1:10:33] parking right next to the railroad tracks. I saw cars as the train was moving. I saw cars

[1:10:39] driving right next to the railroad tracks, which was very concerning. And I know it's used for

[1:10:49] off-roading, which I love, and I know that's safe because they aren't close to the railroad tracks.

[1:10:55] they're pretty far from the railroad tracks.

[1:10:59] So regarding what happened over soccer fest,

[1:11:02] this is a real world evidence that we need to set back.

[1:11:06] Oh, sorry, no you're totally fine.

[1:11:08] So I'll wrap it up.

[1:11:11] If funding is the obstacle,

[1:11:12] I ask the city council to consider a binding resolution

[1:11:16] of intent to pursue future funding

[1:11:18] for the infractor structure of Pacific Avenue

[1:11:22] actual means. Complete sidewalks, clear fog lines, high-visitability across

[1:11:27] walks and three-way stops at dangerous curbs side streets and posted speed limits.

[1:11:33] Cal Crowns allows formal scope chains request during project pause. We can't

[1:11:38] protect, we can protect our cyclists and keep our neighborhood safe. Thank you.

[1:11:43] Thanks.

[1:11:47] I sit at Council. My name is Julie. I check y'all can tell where I live.

[1:11:52] recognize the signs. When you drive out of railhead park, you drive into my garden. So I live right there. I see it all.

[1:11:59] I've seen the accidents. I've seen the cars, you know, hitting people and almost hitting people.

[1:12:04] Killing, almost killing people. It's very, very concerning of after speaking with several people.

[1:12:11] Not this last weekend with the weekend before several people confessed that they thought it was a by way and they thought the speed limit there was 45.

[1:12:17] So, you know they're going 50, so how about we post the regular speed limit, you can also put it on the ground to let people know as well as when you have the shared lane on the bikes as well.

[1:12:28] That would be instead of having individual bike lanes because if you can put up his second proposal, if you look at the lane with its 10 feet, your average car is about 7 feet.

[1:12:36] That gives you a foot and a half on each side. If someone sneezes, looks for their phone.

[1:12:41] What's your smurf and guess what?

[1:12:42] There goes a little kid.

[1:12:44] If you want to put your little kid on the side

[1:12:45] and line up your family, well, then you'll

[1:12:47] be the first one, and then let us drive by 50 miles an hour.

[1:12:51] Next to your kid.

[1:12:52] You don't want it to have happened.

[1:12:53] Trust me.

[1:12:54] It's really bad out there.

[1:12:56] I've been out front.

[1:12:57] I've been taking polls from bicyclists,

[1:12:59] from pedestrians, dogwalkers,

[1:13:03] and it's been a collaboration

[1:13:05] from what I've experienced when I've been doing this.

[1:13:09] So we would ask that you guys would collaborate

[1:13:11] which I'll have it. So we had to appreciate the town hall meeting and then just so let

[1:13:14] you know where you guys did the red curve. They did the same thing on race track in front

[1:13:18] of that convalescent home and actually it has become a race track. It has actually significantly

[1:13:22] increased the car speed and I know that when a couple of the residents have been here before

[1:13:26] you the last couple of city council meetings explaining and asking you to fix the problem you

[1:13:31] made significantly worse. Now you've done it on our street. And I wanted to tell you I've been

[1:13:36] out there counting. Last week I was out there for let's see. I think it was 19 and a half hours out there, and I registered, let's see. I had 102 pedestrians, 31 dogs, 435 cars, and only 100 bikes. So you're looking at only 12% of the population that used that road out there. And you're going to cater and give them, can you put that back up on there for me? That would be great. You're going to give them how much percentage of the road, a third of the road for 12%.

[1:14:06] That doesn't seem right, I think as City Council members and as people who are serving the public, you're supposed to be serving the people that don't have a voice. Those are the kids. Right there, if you put the parallel parking on my side of the street in front of my house, that means you're forcing all these kids to run across the street, you give them no pedestrian sidewalk, and then there is a perfectly good sidewalk, you said you walked it and you measured it, a narrow sidewalk has to be a minimum of four feet. It's five and a half feet out there.

[1:14:34] So we have many other ideas, but the most importantly, the kids need to be the one, the center of our focus because they're the ones without a voice, and this is endangering them.

[1:14:45] I have no problem with them working on my street. I tell people, don't park in the sun, come park over here in my shade, but this is not taking them into consideration.

[1:14:52] sidewalks where the existing sidewalks are. Make those commit a four foot bike path and a four stop signs.

[1:14:59] All right, three stops.

[1:15:00] Signs, please. And hopefully we'll be able to work with your city council director of public works in order to work together. Thank you so much.

[1:15:19] Good evening, I'm Bob Peterson. I'm past President of Sierra Photo Hill, second club chair of the interns committee here in open.

[1:15:26] And also remember the advice of advocacy and safety team for SFCC.

[1:15:34] I've lived in Auburn since 1988.

[1:15:37] Raise two kids who played a lot of soccer at Railhead.

[1:15:42] But I'm really here to recognize the work,

[1:15:45] Menjell, and the council's done to resolve the unsolvable problems.

[1:15:51] So given all the work that I've seen done

[1:15:54] through the Pasha County Act of Transportation Plan, the City of Roseville, the City of

[1:15:59] Rockland, and all the other work that Auburn has done, the objective here was to look

[1:16:05] at incidents of collisions with cars, with vehicles, with bikes, and how do you do the best

[1:16:11] you can to mitigate those? And now it's about 30% of the road for the bikeways.

[1:16:19] Within our club, a lot of people thought both options were great, but we're here to say that

[1:16:24] option two is the best option for a number of reasons.

[1:16:28] If you're looking at safety, that is the closest method to a class four by way, which

[1:16:35] totally separates the bike and the pedestrians from traffic.

[1:16:39] Here you've got that two-foot buffer between the traffic going back and forth and the bike

[1:16:44] is going back and forth.

[1:16:46] And at first I thought, hmm, well the bike back and forth, that's not a wide lane, but then

[1:16:49] I ride the American River Bike Path and people are looking there and so looking at this

[1:16:58] it meets all the objectives for keeping your parking, active use of the roads, managing

[1:17:06] bike safety. A lot of other data was thrown out today. I think that you need to look at

[1:17:13] every point that was brought up and put it in a proper context. So while there's no perfect

[1:17:19] I give kudos to the city and menjell and your team for doing the work you did.

[1:17:26] I really think this is awesome as flexible meets a safety criteria and is a big step forward for the city.

[1:17:33] Thank you.

[1:17:41] All right.

[1:17:42] Thank you for letting us cut in line.

[1:17:44] Tomorrow was a school day and it's almost our bedtime.

[1:17:48] Well, it's bedtime.

[1:17:50] So hi, good evening.

[1:17:51] My name is Jeanette Pierce.

[1:17:53] And this is my son.

[1:17:57] I need to get it.

[1:18:00] And Garrett hold her you.

[1:18:01] Five.

[1:18:03] You're six.

[1:18:06] Garrett does have a birthday last week.

[1:18:09] So give it right.

[1:18:09] Let the record show he is six.

[1:18:11] Yes.

[1:18:13] So we I grew up in Auburn actually.

[1:18:17] And we live in Auburn off of Sacramento Street.

[1:18:21] So we use specific almost every day.

[1:18:24] We ride our bikes a lot, Garrett, do you like to ride your bike?

[1:18:28] Yes.

[1:18:30] So we are part of the bike bus.

[1:18:32] So we ride to Sky Ridge.

[1:18:34] We ride to downtown.

[1:18:36] We ride to Old Town.

[1:18:37] The Farmer's Market.

[1:18:39] All over.

[1:18:39] Also coach at Foster High School.

[1:18:42] So I ride my bike to work.

[1:18:44] My second job.

[1:18:47] And so now it's kind of exciting.

[1:18:49] Both my kids can ride their own bikes.

[1:18:52] So while we do have the e-bike and we utilize that,

[1:18:54] consistently, these kids want to write on their own. And they're doing great. They're getting really good at the hills.

[1:19:01] However, I do not let them write on Pacific. So we have a cut-through that we use to avoid not just the

[1:19:10] hill but the speed of all of the cars on Pacific. So it's just not safe with the cars that are parked there because

[1:19:18] because the kids have to, and I have to swing into the traveling to get around.

[1:19:25] So not only do I have to give them enough space to prevent someone from opening the door,

[1:19:29] but also, I have to get on the other side of them to rent other cars from coming up too quickly behind them,

[1:19:36] which has happened so many times.

[1:19:38] So we finally just said, nope, we're going to cut across where the railroad tracks are, to Gum Lane,

[1:19:43] which works, it works fine.

[1:19:45] with the exception one time we saw a really big what rattlesnake. Do you remember that? That was

[1:19:51] kind of cool. Yeah, that was a big one. So I so bottom line is this is something that we we were really

[1:20:00] I did for and I appreciate that all the work that's been put into this plan, we've got to speed it up.

[1:20:07] The outreach is the workshops, the presentations. We've been a part of this and we've been supporting it for a long time.

[1:20:15] I admit that the parking loss is real. For those of you that live in that neighborhood, I think that is an issue with the events and everything that happens.

[1:20:24] I'm so excited that there was a second, that option 2 is available.

[1:20:28] I think that is a great way to kind of cater to both sides in terms of helping us create a

[1:20:36] bike lane that we will utilize almost every day at the same time making sure that parking

[1:20:43] doesn't get eliminated, which is something that's really needed.

[1:20:47] So anyways, our vote is option 2, I'll wrap it up because it turns out lots of other people

[1:20:51] Thank you for letting us kind of light, and thank you everyone for your hard work on this.

[1:20:54] Thank you.

[1:21:03] Hi, my name is Ted Treiber.

[1:21:04] I've lived in Auburn for almost 40 years.

[1:21:07] I've been using utilizing the battery over there for the last 25 years.

[1:21:12] I used to live off my juice.

[1:21:13] I didn't have to go over there.

[1:21:15] I'm here to basically say the option one and two are both bad ideas.

[1:21:19] I'm thinking option three where we get a sidewalk on parts of the industry, parts of dairy,

[1:21:25] parts of Auburn Veen that are very tight shoulders.

[1:21:28] There's no walking. There's sidewalk, no sidewalk, sidewalk, no sidewalk. Option three would be a better option.

[1:21:35] I've been hiking 2,000 to 3,000 miles that canyon every year. I've parked in the same spot.

[1:21:42] When I came there one day and found that it was red on one side, lost my spot, moved to the other side, came back another day. Now the other side is red.

[1:21:50] I hike at 5.45 in the morning, both parks are closed, because they're locked up, there's only a few at the overlook.

[1:22:00] So basically, you're denying me from a future TED comes long.

[1:22:06] I'd met somebody I loved at one time that Canyon.

[1:22:09] I've lost 65 pounds in that Canyon.

[1:22:13] There's so many things that I've experienced, and denying future TEDs or future whoever's coming there,

[1:22:20] utilizing the canyon. If it was a strip mall, a bell-air, a permit complex, I could carry

[1:22:26] less of the loss of parking spots. You're taking away the proximity valley from Auburn,

[1:22:34] it's who want to utilize thousands of hiking miles, biking miles. I ride three days

[1:22:40] a week through there. I start here in downtown. I use gun lane, come through. I don't, I'm on

[1:22:47] road for just a tiny bit, if I have too many cars, I can go right through the railhead, get

[1:22:52] underneath, and there are thousands of miles that are being, I mean, are going to be basically

[1:22:58] denied some days, there's like, when there's racing events, there's 800 contestants, where

[1:23:05] there's 800 contestants going to park. I don't go and height there when there's those events,

[1:23:09] because every spot is taken up, they have the racing event at the overlook, so that means

[1:23:15] overlook is closed for parking.

[1:23:16] That means those 800 contestants had to find all the neighborhood parking lots, which are

[1:23:21] parking little tiny roads that I'm trying to think what the one is by the canal.

[1:23:27] They put up little some barriers because people are parking illegally there, they're irritated.

[1:23:32] I've talked to numerous people live in that area and they're all just kind of fired up, and

[1:23:37] that's why I'm here.

[1:23:38] So, I say option 1's dumb, option 2's dumb, and if there's an option 3, like I said,

[1:23:46] some areas that need sidewalks, totally for that.

[1:23:50] Like I live off Luther, and I've walked it down a few times, it takes me a few minutes,

[1:23:55] but there's sections where there's no sidewalk at all, and I'm like, it's herbal.

[1:24:00] So, thank you.

[1:24:01] Thanks, Ted.

[1:24:07] Okay, if I interpret this, Madam Clerk, is that okay?

[1:24:10] Hello, my name is Sean.

[1:24:13] I live here in Auburn.

[1:24:14] I've lived here for 10 years.

[1:24:15] Yeah, about that.

[1:24:16] This is my wife.

[1:24:17] We have two daughters.

[1:24:18] Two beautiful girls at the back there.

[1:24:21] When I first moved here, I fell in love with mountain biking.

[1:24:26] It became my new favorite hobby.

[1:24:27] And now with my kids, we have an e-cargo bike.

[1:24:30] Can we go to the farmer's market and go to downtown events.

[1:24:33] And we don't have to worry about parking.

[1:24:35] And it is great.

[1:24:36] What a piece of mind we have.

[1:24:39] It relieves all that stress of looking around for places to park.

[1:24:44] And it's so great to see my kids, they're here in the wind and can chat on the way.

[1:24:49] But one thing is I'm a deaf person.

[1:24:51] I cannot hear cars behind me.

[1:24:53] I have to constantly be looking behind me because I don't trust the cars.

[1:24:58] People are on their phones.

[1:25:00] And I cannot rely on hearing who's behind me. It's a constant looking back. So if there are bike lanes that are safe, it's going to give me peace of mind.

[1:25:11] I'm going to actually be able to enjoy biking. Yeah, both options have pros and cons. There's always going to be pros and cons with everything.

[1:25:18] But a bike lane is going to be such a solution for us like this.

[1:25:22] So thank you for this deep consideration and everyone's thoughts and feedback and different perspectives, I really appreciate all of this.

[1:25:31] Thanks again.

[1:25:34] Thank you.

[1:25:40] Good evening, Mayor.

[1:25:41] Council members.

[1:25:42] My name is Steve Hyatt.

[1:25:43] I'm on Riverview Drive.

[1:25:45] I'm also the chairperson of the Planning Commission.

[1:25:48] I'm a retired transportation engineer.

[1:25:51] And I am invious at how much attention you are getting to this topic.

[1:25:55] Because when the active transportation plan came through the planning commission, I don't think we had any comments.

[1:26:05] So I would like to remind those in the audience that Council is not always the first time you see items such as this.

[1:26:13] It typically goes through the planning commission first.

[1:26:16] And if you check the agendas, you'll maybe be able to find other places where you can comment.

[1:26:21] So, I was on the focus group of the Acting Act of Transportation Plan, as well as having

[1:26:29] seen through the Planning Commission before it came to you.

[1:26:34] And I also think that it's very important that this street has the potential for having

[1:26:39] more bicycles in the future, and something needs to be done.

[1:26:43] A do nothing option is not reasonable.

[1:26:46] That's why it was listed high on the Act of Transportation Plan.

[1:26:49] I really only only have three items that I wanted to mention.

[1:26:53] Two is, I believe, that option two is the best of the options.

[1:26:57] It's safer for cyclists because of the divided by claim.

[1:27:02] Option two gives more flexibility with respect to vehicles needing

[1:27:07] Depart during large events.

[1:27:09] And then, the last thing I wanted to do is I wanted to thank

[1:27:12] Menjol and staff for getting the grant funding in order to make projects like this possible.

[1:27:18] Because of it was not for that funding, we would not be talking about this and we would not be making improvements here in the city of Auburn.

[1:27:26] Thank you.

[1:27:27] Thank you.

[1:27:34] My name is Michael Mapes, Madam Clerk,

[1:27:37] Exalted Members of the Council.

[1:27:41] I am a small business owner, Auburn resident in this guy,

[1:27:45] Ridge neighborhood attorney, and most importantly, I'm an apparent.

[1:27:47] I have two young kids that attend school at Skyridge.

[1:27:55] We use the bike lane, excuse me, we use Pacific Avenue three to four days a week, currently.

[1:28:02] I anticipate in the next few years when my kids start attending plaster, we will use at least five days a week.

[1:28:09] Pacific is not a pleasant bike ride.

[1:28:12] It is not a pleasant walk,

[1:28:18] so I welcome any effort to make that area of transit safer for my young children and myself.

[1:28:27] Yeah, we can divert next to the railroad tracks. I'd prefer not to. We can walk down in the canyon. I would prefer not to.

[1:28:39] So I welcome and appreciate any efforts to make pedestrian and cycling safer along that one of our main thoroughfares in Auburn.

[1:28:49] I also commend the council for opening this matter back up for reconsideration and public comment.

[1:28:56] Even though you had no obligation to do so,

[1:28:59] Any suggestion that you somehow concealed or were dishonest and implementing this plan is inaccurate and it's false.

[1:29:07] There's you complied with the Brown Act in proceeding with this project.

[1:29:13] I also commend the Director of Public Works for following on this grenade this evening.

[1:29:21] And I also echo the concerns of Councilmember Amara.

[1:29:29] We'd prefer option 2.

[1:29:31] I believed option 2 would be safer,

[1:29:33] so long as the bike lane were on the non-rail head side of the street

[1:29:39] to reduce pedestrian crossings and also crossings necessary to exit

[1:29:51] there were seven points of ingress and egress,

[1:29:54] so I will defer to the experts knowledge on which is the safer side.

[1:30:00] So, I completely support option two. Oh, I also am a parent who swelters in the heat of railhead park with kids at soccer. So, I have our on and on both sides of this issue. And please implement option two. Thank you, Board.

[1:30:17] Thank you.

[1:30:22] All right, Diana Boyer. I am a resident of Auburn and I live at on Skyward Drive.

[1:30:28] And so we are often, and I personally, as well as my family are often, traveling by bike,

[1:30:36] by electric scooter, running, walking along Pacific.

[1:30:41] We are often using Pacific, in fact, we just used it this week to visit the station house,

[1:30:48] so, who a member of who is here today, and other businesses in the local community.

[1:30:54] I do, as others have said, think about the kids in this situation, and it is specific

[1:31:00] really is the way for folks to access plaster high.

[1:31:05] I am somewhat surprised that we've gone so many years without thinking of a safe route to

[1:31:09] schools, sort of grant to get that access route safe for them, and, you know, it is true

[1:31:16] when research is shown that if there are bike lanes, that kids will ride those bikes,

[1:31:21] and others will ride their bikes and those bike lanes.

[1:31:23] because they feel protected and safe.

[1:31:25] And we know with Pacific Avenue, it's very curvy.

[1:31:29] And so it could be hard for a car

[1:31:31] to always know how to navigate those curvy areas.

[1:31:35] And we often do see excessive speeds.

[1:31:37] I agree with what others have said

[1:31:39] that that is something that is greatly of concern.

[1:31:42] And for that reason, I just really want to first say foremost

[1:31:45] that we really just appreciate my family appreciates this council

[1:31:49] and mensuals work and your staff's work in planning

[1:31:53] for a bike lane. As far as which option really option one two or whatever third one comes up,

[1:32:00] I don't care, I just want to see a bike lane put in. I just want to note some things for option

[1:32:06] one. One is that and that's that's that's that's my preference but again I live with anything

[1:32:13] but with option one just thinking about coming from Sacramento street, coming from Skyridge and

[1:32:19] whole neighborhood, you kind of have momentum making that right-hand turn. So you kind of

[1:32:23] want to stay on that right-hand side when you're going towards say plaster high. What I

[1:32:29] fear is that you're going to have people have to sort of cross the street to get into that

[1:32:34] protected lane, which just also creates more of that crossing situation, which isn't always that

[1:32:39] safe.

[1:32:43] I did submit some extensive written comments. In my written comments, I suggested

[1:32:48] looking at some short term and long term solutions. The first short term is just get the

[1:32:54] lanes painted. Whether it's option one or two or something like that, fine, let's just

[1:32:59] get those painted. I also urge just more collaboration with ARD, our friends at ARD and ASRA.

[1:33:04] We have a very large lot, and ASRA is at the north lot. I don't know how much it's utilized for

[1:33:11] some of that overflow parking. It really needs to be. There is some dead grass there. Maybe that

[1:33:15] needs to have gravel added, but that could accommodate so many more parking spaces. On the

[1:33:21] west end of Railhead Park, we're already starting to see some people dive in and park there.

[1:33:26] It's totally not a designated parking spot, and so I've let ARD know that they're aware now,

[1:33:32] at least, if not previously. But I do think that there's some possibility to develop

[1:33:36] more parking spots for folks. I want to in the long-term just urge that we could consider adding things like green paint because really that's what makes these bike plants stand out for visibility.

[1:33:52] That will also increase vehicles awareness of bikes in the area. They're used all over Sacramento. That's where I work.

[1:34:00] And I see how much of an impact that makes just that green paint alone.

[1:34:06] In addition, we could develop, I think, more parking for those special events.

[1:34:11] And also potentially a protected, completely like a class one pathway.

[1:34:16] That could utilize some dirt pathways that are already existing now.

[1:34:21] That's outside, I believe, of the UP space, barely.

[1:34:25] It's probably in city only.

[1:34:27] So that's all. You mapped out in my in my comment. So I can thank you very much. Sorry.

[1:34:37] I guess I get so in I want to hear and I get so into it. So I apologize for not having the time or here.

[1:34:45] Mayor Davis City Council. Thanks for having this conversation. Mr. Dean also appreciate that presentation.

[1:34:51] I'm Alex Anderson. I support the plan to add the bike lanes on Pacific Avenue.

[1:34:55] option 2 is my preference.

[1:35:00] One of the great things about is that it eliminates what's called a door zone bike line. I'm a fairly

[1:35:05] experienced cyclist. I'd much rather ride in the lane than next door door, because you don't know

[1:35:10] when someone's going to open that door. It's a real hazard. I think that's why option 2 is really

[1:35:16] preferable. I live just above Skyridge Drive on value view and walk and bike and drive on Pacific

[1:35:24] I have almost every day, sometimes a couple times a day.

[1:35:28] And I use that because even coming here,

[1:35:31] most direct route is Sacramento and Auburn Folsom.

[1:35:34] Auburn Folsom, a lot of people acknowledge,

[1:35:37] a lot of speeding, I experience aggressive drivers

[1:35:40] on Auburn Folsom and Pacific Avenue is really

[1:35:43] the only route to take to city hall and downtown.

[1:35:49] The improvement to Pacific Avenue is not from me.

[1:35:52] I'm a pretty experienced and confident bike rider. I don't mind taking the lane when it's 30 mile an hour speed

[1:35:58] And then it's the things like that if I need you to be safe

[1:36:01] But it is for me the 13 year old me the guy who got hit by a car riding on city streets by a driver who quote never saw me

[1:36:11] This is the

[1:36:12] Famous words a cyclist here all the time. I never saw the kid. I never saw the rider

[1:36:18] got 13 years old didn't get really seriously injured just to broke a leg and a hand.

[1:36:25] Still wrote a bike I think that's what 13 old kids do.

[1:36:29] This change will allow safer use of the road by kids.

[1:36:34] People without access to cars and about 10% of Auburn residents don't have access to a car.

[1:36:40] And also adults who don't feel safe biking today,

[1:36:43] But would like to be able to ride to the parks downtown and high school.

[1:36:49] It's going to make it that much easier for them to do that.

[1:36:53] As Council Member Down in Calvila said, when the Spain was approved,

[1:36:58] the Invision Auburn Outreach should overall make support for safe,

[1:37:03] walkable, and bikeable city.

[1:37:05] These events were held for the public between 2023 and 2025,

[1:37:09] and I attended three or four of these events and overwhelmingly, every table I sat at in those events,

[1:37:17] people expressed this desire to be able to walk and bike safely in the city.

[1:37:23] I think the overflow parking issue is a real serious concern and even if it's that why I was

[1:37:29] guessing 20 or 25 days, maybe a year where we needed to have serious extra parking,

[1:37:36] I think that the challenge for us to figure out how to make a combination for those days

[1:37:41] And not just say that because we need it for 25 days a year we're going to give it up for

[1:37:46] 340 days.

[1:37:48] It's 340 days where it would be really nice to have that pipeline.

[1:37:52] And I think it's important to make it safe as the residents have acknowledged that

[1:37:56] there are some danger issues there.

[1:37:59] Finally, this is just the first project in a 10 to 20 year vision for the city as

[1:38:04] laid out the transportation plan that this council just passed a few months ago to

[1:38:09] And let's not stall out on our first project and let's make our city safer and better for all forms of transportation.

[1:38:18] Thank you.

[1:38:22] Good evening.

[1:38:23] Melissa Johnson.

[1:38:24] I am on the EDC member of the chamber board and newly appointed to the Planning Commission.

[1:38:30] My comment is, I don't envy where you guys are out to make everybody happy.

[1:38:36] But I want to offer a perspective that I haven't heard.

[1:38:38] I'm going to put my EDC hat here.

[1:38:42] I'm a local ulcer runner.

[1:38:44] I own a home at Roby Point.

[1:38:46] And I used to come up here on the weekends when I didn't live in Auburn so that I could

[1:38:51] come and have access to the American American Canyon, which is me a huge gem.

[1:38:55] And I know a lot of other runners that come from all over.

[1:38:59] They can't ride their bikes from Lake of the Pines.

[1:39:02] They can't ride their bike from Sacramento to access the beautiful American River Canyon.

[1:39:07] Now, I do want it to be safe.

[1:39:09] My kids went to Skyrage.

[1:39:10] My kids went to EVK and tried writing your bike there.

[1:39:14] But my point is that I think it's important for Auburn

[1:39:17] to make sure putting our best foot forward.

[1:39:19] People come from all over the area to visit Auburn

[1:39:24] and see Auburn and to visit the American River Canyon

[1:39:27] and have access via the overlook.

[1:39:30] Because if you've ever been to the confluence,

[1:39:32] okay, the end of Roby Point is free parking.

[1:39:36] you have the top-of-stage coach, but really overlook, especially if you're new, if you're

[1:39:41] from out of town and you're wanting to experience well marked trails, that's the place

[1:39:45] where you can feel safest. So I'm going to speak for the Melissa Johnson that didn't live in

[1:39:51] Auburn that drove up here every weekend to be able to run on the trails in access. And if both sides

[1:39:57] have been red and overlook was being...

[1:40:02] So if I'm wearing my EDC hat and I'm going to talk about economic development and the way that people come from outside the area to spend money and support small business, I think whatever you do, you're going to have to kind of keep that in mind because that really is a place where we can highlight the best of Auburn.

[1:40:20] And I just do something that I want to put out there.

[1:40:23] Again, I love bikes, I want kids to be safe, all the things, but the EDC cat hat and just

[1:40:29] making it very easy for people to visit Auburn, spend money in Auburn, and be healthy, and

[1:40:35] access the canyon.

[1:40:37] It should be open to everybody.

[1:40:40] Thank you.

[1:40:42] Good evening.

[1:40:43] Can I get your stat real quick?

[1:40:45] She's been you had a hundred, 180 bikes, two hundred pedestrians.

[1:40:53] Okay, that's all I need.

[1:40:54] Hello, my name is Tony Meringo.

[1:40:56] I'm a lifetime Auburn endurance capital of the world resident.

[1:41:00] I'm also a business over at the Bicycle Emporium.

[1:41:04] I have spent my whole life riding my bike through Auburn, running an Auburn,

[1:41:08] and not only is the cycling community a huge part of where we live.

[1:41:13] It's something that's growing and cycling encompasses people that live and shared housing

[1:41:20] with no money riding their bike to a world to work, and it also represents people that

[1:41:26] ride a $10,000 bicycle that have plenty of money to spend in the Auburn area, and maybe

[1:41:31] it's only 12% of people that are bike traveling over pleasant, but a shared number of people

[1:41:37] to bikes is a very comparable number, and I believe that lots of cyclists that are not currently

[1:41:44] cycling in Auburn will cycle when there's increase of bike lanes.

[1:41:49] Someone for myself who's written on many types of roads, something that I don't necessarily

[1:41:54] worry about, but there are many people in the cycling community that need to have a area

[1:41:58] cater to them to feel safe. As far as the options go, I believe option one makes more

[1:42:04] There's a lot of parking, not having to put both directions of cycling on the same side of the road.

[1:42:12] Helps keep the exiting intersections a lot cleaner.

[1:42:16] It also makes the flow of stuff a lot less confusing for people that don't understand there's a bike lane there.

[1:42:22] And if there was going to be an option to, I think it's more important to have just an a two foot buffer.

[1:42:27] There needs to be some sort of plastic poles or preventative measure because people will go into that dual direction bike lane no matter what.

[1:42:35] For pedestrians walking on this road, maybe there's not a beautiful sidewalk, but there's plenty of room to walk on both sides of the road, and there's a not only the overlook, there's the railhead, of course it's not marked, but there's a gorgeous gravel parkway off of Gum Lane, and plenty of places to park, and you can cross from railhead to town to the trail system without going on the road whatsoever, it's for crossing it.

[1:43:00] So walking on the road is important.

[1:43:04] Sidewalks could be cool, not only on the vatistry and all across the town,

[1:43:09] but pointing people in the right direction to move is, I think, first and foremost.

[1:43:14] If there's going to be pedestrian lane in the bike lane, I think having anti-bike traffic,

[1:43:22] like walkers going towards bike is important, so it doesn't get insanely cluttered.

[1:43:28] And whatever which way it goes, bike safety is a mix not only of the infrastructure that's provided but the information that share to the community and how people view it even if there's bike lanes if there's people that are so anti bike and there isn't a area around Auburn promoting bikes.

[1:43:47] Thank you Tony.

[1:43:48] There's always going to be hatred and doors coming out.

[1:43:52] Thank you.

[1:43:52] Thank you for listening everybody.

[1:43:55] Thank you.

[1:43:58] You didn't even count so many as Brian Abishon, a long-term resident of this community, retired police officer.

[1:44:05] One of my concerns that I have over this entire situation is, was, is this a solution in search of a problem?

[1:44:17] Was this done through statistical analysis of daily vehicle miles traveled on the roadway?

[1:44:22] vehicle collisions per DVM, vehicle pedestrian collisions, vehicle bicycle collisions, what is the primary

[1:44:30] cause of the collision? I live in that area and I will agree with all the residents. Speed is

[1:44:38] a horrible problem on that roadway. What solves that problem is cops, cops or ticket books.

[1:44:45] You can put white lines on the ground or you want. That doesn't change speeding behavior.

[1:44:52] We used to have a traffic unit in this town, a couple motor cops did a great job trying to

[1:44:58] stem some of that speed around.

[1:45:00] On the town. But my question is if the statistical analysis was or was not done, maybe that's something we can take a look at and see where we're trying to fix the problem. Honestly, I drive that road. Many thousands of time on the way to talk about tree. And again, I will agree with you, speeding as a problem. But by reducing the size of the roadway and now cluttering up what is a pretty open up roadway.

[1:45:30] way to avoid issues, I think option 3 might be just 10 gallons of black paint and a roller.

[1:45:39] Get rid of the red curves. I really don't like to, to use force and a bunch of kids

[1:45:44] across the road. And again, you can put up a, you can put up a side where a crosswalk

[1:45:48] anywhere you want. Kids aren't going to use it. I lived in that world. I mean, unfortunately.

[1:45:54] So great idea I thought with painting big numbers for speed limit signs on the ground, bigger speed limit signs.

[1:46:03] Or like I said, put a couple of cops out there with ticket books and make it hurt.

[1:46:08] I know for a fact that works. I spent 25 years dealing that.

[1:46:13] So, appreciate your time. Have a

[1:46:18] good day.

[1:46:28] while on my bike. I'm lucky that way. It wasn't an Auburn, but it was an older town very similar

[1:46:33] to Auburn. Both times the drivers were very good people, who just didn't see me. Like Alex

[1:46:39] I had said earlier, I received medical attention, got concussed and all that fun stuff and

[1:46:45] but I lived to ride another day. But that town that I'm talking about didn't start placing

[1:46:51] bike lanes and bike routes until someone who was hit by a car died. The times that I was hit

[1:46:57] car I was in close to a high school. But the road that we're talking about is I go to the

[1:47:02] Canyon in the mornings and I have these kids riding by me in school. I park at

[1:47:07] Placer and I go to the Canyon and the kids are like on your left, on your left they're there.

[1:47:14] Viking is growing as a sport and a source of transportation for young and old alike. My older

[1:47:19] neighbors are buying e-bikes like gangbusters and my neighbors kids are riding the school.

[1:47:23] I hope that we can come to a compromise today. I actually heard a lot of terrific comments today on both sides. I don't envy your position, but I really hope there's a compromise here where we can give up some parking not all on a busy weekday morning and afternoon by corridor so that our kids can ride more safely on their bikes and perhaps this way we can avoid coming back here in the future because someone has been severely hurt or has died.

[1:47:51] That's my comment. Thank you.

[1:47:58] My name is Rich Nielsen. Again, I'm gonna come here on behalf of 49er United Soccer.

[1:48:03] If the local club team, I'm a board member with them. I'm also a Gold. Goly trainer for them, and I'm also a coach for them.

[1:48:10] I'm also a Goldie trainer for Auburn Rec as well. So I can represent a lot of kids.

[1:48:14] That being said, I also have they were in here a little while ago and nine and ten year old daughters.

[1:48:20] We live at Mount Vernon and Miller Town.

[1:48:22] I live on Miller Town.

[1:48:23] We ride to practice two or three times a week,

[1:48:26] but we've been able to finalize our way

[1:48:28] through some private property and some easements

[1:48:30] and can get to practice.

[1:48:33] Something that was stated earlier is that

[1:48:35] there's like six or seven days where we have events

[1:48:39] and we can open up parking with options one and two

[1:48:42] last.

[1:48:43] So we had the soccer fest Friday with Auburn Rec

[1:48:45] and we saw the cluster of vehicles and stuff that goes on.

[1:48:49] The following day, which wasn't represented, is we had Auburn 4999, it had 10 soccer games,

[1:48:55] that day. That's not a special event. 10 soccer games is 20 teams. There's a whole lot of people.

[1:49:02] That's not a dress. I know personally, when I get out of the car, when I'm bringing my kids to

[1:49:08] soccer, if we're pushed another half mile or mile down the road to park, first thing my kids do when

[1:49:13] they get out of the car is the soccer ball falls out. The soccer ball falls out, it rolls across the street

[1:49:17] because they're eight and nine they run after it or they're walking from the parking spot

[1:49:22] to the park and now my kids are trying to juggle it and they're trying to outjuggle their teammate

[1:49:26] to they just saw or they saw their teammate that parked on the other side of the road,

[1:49:29] a mile away and the first thing new is they want to run bolt and give a hug.

[1:49:34] This tricky. So I think and you know and you pull up the bit we're hatch on your SUV and

[1:49:41] you've got your easy up, you've got your ice cooler, you've got your Auburn heat, you've got your

[1:49:46] And you got your coolers, you got, and then things start falling out, they go in the street, the kids run after it, they don't look.

[1:49:53] And I think that's just something that we're overlooking, it's just one of the basic things.

[1:49:56] Kids get out of the car, they start juggling and kicking up all that roll across street, kid goes and gets it.

[1:50:00] That's dangerous. I'm a massive cyclist. I live on Miller town. If anybody's been on Miller town, there's probably 200 bikes a day that go on it. I ride. I lived in South Korea for several years and I reached over there. I ride bikes. My kids ride bikes.

[1:50:14] So I want to promote that as well. So I'm super excited that I'm not sitting where you guys are. I definitely don't envy that. It sucks.

[1:50:22] So, personally, I'm a 50-50 on it, but, you know, 10 years ago before kids, while I was

[1:50:28] biking, I said, yeah, I want to bike lane, but now I'm got two kids, and now I look

[1:50:31] after essentially, you know, hundreds of kids a day between the goalie training, the coaching,

[1:50:37] the board member stuff, and I just feel the option one sucks, I feel the option two sucks,

[1:50:42] and I think like my fellow law enforcement partner, I feel like we're kind of trying to find

[1:50:46] solutions when there's not necessarily a problem.

[1:50:49] So, I thank you very much for hearing me.

[1:50:52] Thank you.

[1:50:56] Good evening.

[1:50:57] My name is Katie Evans.

[1:50:58] I'm a resident of Auburn.

[1:50:59] I'm an avid biomiker.

[1:51:01] I'm a frequent hiker of the trail surrounding overlook park.

[1:51:04] Also a mom to an Auburn youth soccer player.

[1:51:07] I'm speaking today in support of installing bike infrastructure

[1:51:10] of civic avenue and of the two options my preferences for option two.

[1:51:15] First I want to appreciate the responsiveness to community concerns.

[1:51:19] the opportunity for further comments, and as everyone has said, you're in a tough spot,

[1:51:24] but we appreciate the work and the thinking that you do around it.

[1:51:27] Like many here tonight, I attended Soccer Fest, the event on Friday night,

[1:51:32] so I understand the impacted parking situation at Railroad Park during such events,

[1:51:36] but I am still here strongly in support of implementing bike lanes in the area.

[1:51:41] I've seen firsthand what a city looks in feels like,

[1:51:44] one safe passageways for cyclists are prioritized. Davis, I think, is a good local example.

[1:51:50] I work there and I live there for several years and I commuted by bike every day and

[1:51:55] it's a city where its residents can and have taken full advantage of a very extensive network

[1:52:00] of safe bike infrastructure and they enjoy a bike friendly community and I'd like to see

[1:52:05] this growth continue here in Auburn. I think we're trying to head in that direction and I support

[1:52:10] that I think this bike lane speaks to that effort. Also, my students and Davis are able to save

[1:52:16] money by biking to campus instead of driving. They also get daily exercise and they can feel

[1:52:21] safe while doing so. I'll say that I recognize geographically Davis is much flatter than Auburn,

[1:52:26] but we are seeing huge growth and interest in popularity of e-bikes and that can make Auburn

[1:52:32] even more bikeable and demands for bikes will likely increase alongside infrastructure when that

[1:52:38] structure supports bike safety and bike culture. Here in Auburn, I live on Orange Street,

[1:52:44] so I also see firsthand the extremely congested driving and parking situation that surrounds

[1:52:49] plaster high. I think if more students wrote bikes to school, that situation could be at least

[1:52:55] partially mitigated. A bike laying along Pacific Avenue could probably provide the connection

[1:53:00] and a safe connection for many of the students between their homes and the high school there,

[1:53:05] and perhaps increased ridership in general. In closing my young child, she's not only

[1:53:12] interested in soccer, she also is into biking and particularly as a mode of transportation

[1:53:17] independent of her parents. When she's ready to make those rides on her own to visit her friends

[1:53:23] that live in the Sky Ridge neighborhoods, she would want to take Pacific Avenue from our house

[1:53:29] over to that area and when I'm ready to let her do so, I really hope that a bike lane is there

[1:53:34] So she can safely do so and it will likely have an impact on my choice and whether or not to allow her.

[1:53:40] So thanks for the opportunity to speak.

[1:53:43] Thank you.

[1:53:48] Your arms are all getting tired and I recognize that.

[1:53:53] Hi, I'm Chris. I live on the corner of Pacific Avenue in Sacramento Street.

[1:53:58] And I walked my dog two to three times a day around railhead park and around the neighborhood.

[1:54:05] I'm originally from Sacramento and it was before some of the latest upgrades to the bike lanes,

[1:54:13] but I rode in town and I both got hit by car doors and was hit by a cyclist while following the traffic laws in my car,

[1:54:24] which there's not really much resource for.

[1:54:28] I can say that on Pacific Avenue, what I've seen is a lot of speeding by both bikes and cars and running the stop sign of bicycles running the stop sign.

[1:54:43] see a lot of kids crossing the street, never seen, fortunately in the past year that I've

[1:54:50] been there.

[1:54:53] I haven't seen any difficulties navigating between pedestrians.

[1:55:00] Localist, and ours.

[1:55:04] I support everyone being able to get everywhere safely, but I do think that, I guess, I just, I don't, I don't really support either of the options proposed.

[1:55:22] And although I do think there needs to be improvements to the sidewalks and possibly stop

[1:55:28] signs, speed limits, things like that that will help people slow down and make sure

[1:55:33] they are making the right choices and kind of staying in wherever their safe lane is.

[1:55:41] The other concern I have is that I am new to this whole process and so I looked at the last

[1:55:47] meeting agenda and saw this was only posted once on the agenda before it was implemented

[1:55:54] in the next month and so I didn't think that was enough notice, especially without giving

[1:55:59] the neighborhood residents any posted notices on their doors or anything like that with

[1:56:05] an opportunity to come speak on it.

[1:56:08] I'm also in reviewing the safety plan, all the partners and things like that that day back

[1:56:14] related meetings. I think there is an appearance of a conflict of interests that people are a little

[1:56:22] bit concerned about with bike enthusiasts and bike advocacy and I think that you know that should

[1:56:30] be balanced and I just want to make sure that it's been brought to your attention.

[1:56:51] Hi, my name is

[1:56:53] I have no, I mean, I pull out of my driveway and there's red curves on both sides, so my main issue was that I don't have a guest parking, I don't have a parking if I had two cars, I don't have a parking, and I

[1:57:11] just think that

[1:57:14] You know residents need to have a place to be.

[1:57:18] I have my coffee in my driveway every morning.

[1:57:23] I waved all of the walkers that come by, say hi.

[1:57:29] And if I had to pick an option, it would be option two.

[1:57:33] But again, I don't think there is actually a problem.

[1:57:38] I did have the speeding as a problem.

[1:57:41] When 2016 I had a cargo trailer parked on my side of the street, it was in the gutter and we got hit by an underage drunk driver and it was totaled.

[1:57:56] So in a couple years ago there was another car that was totaled right in front of her house.

[1:58:02] So the speed limit is a problem, we're not Davis, we're not the big biking community.

[1:58:10] And if you're talking about e-bikes, they need to have, they need to drive in the lanes

[1:58:14] with the traffic, because they're going 45 miles an hour an hour an hour.

[1:58:17] I mean, I watched them go to school and they're going 45 miles an hour.

[1:58:22] So that's it, thank you for your consideration.

[1:58:27] Thank you. And if I can pause, we've had a request for a potty break and water.

[1:58:34] So can we do it quickly? Yeah. Okay. We're going to take a two minute, three minute. Okay. Three minutes.

[1:58:59] Sorry.

[1:59:14] Okay.

[1:59:14] In Clark, this actually I hear ice cubes, fresh, fresh water,

[1:59:32] it would fly to you.

[1:59:34] Oh, she's here for everything,

[1:59:44] that is it.

[2:00:24] That's

[2:00:28] a good idea. That's a good idea.

[2:00:34] It's okay.

[2:01:31] It's okay.

[2:01:32] All right,

[2:03:19] council members and community.

[2:04:02] I'm Quirk, are we ready to resume?

[2:04:05] All right, we will bring this meeting back to order and continue with public comment.

[2:04:10] All right. My name is Trisha Casper. I'm an Auburn resident. I'm also a candidate for

[2:04:17] a plaster union in high school district, Trusty Area 3. I grew up in Auburn and I didn't

[2:04:24] ride my bike in Auburn when I was growing up until I had graduated and I felt a little

[2:04:31] safer. And I couldn't get my son to ride his bike to plaster when he was attending plaster.

[2:04:39] So I also I'm an avid cyclist. My husband and I are avid cyclist and we would love to write our bikes around Auburn so I'm a big fan of bike lanes, but we tend to go down to the American River Bike Trail and we have lunch and fall some on the weekends.

[2:04:56] But I totally understand what the-

[2:05:00] No, our folks are saying over here. That sounds like a really hard situation. And I feel for all of you as well. And I, but I hope that a compromise can be made. I think bike lanes are so important, especially for our students who are trying to get to school. And I, it does sound like some traffic calming measures could be taken. Maybe one of those signs that posts how fast you're traveling. I drive past those every day on my way to work. And they definitely

[2:05:29] slow me down. And also this is maybe a bigger question that's not for this council, but it sounds

[2:05:37] like maybe railhead isn't the best place for soccer. Maybe there needs to be another park,

[2:05:46] eventually in the future. I'm just saying it sounds like there's a lot of congestion and maybe

[2:05:52] maybe our town needs a new park. So I just wanted to throw that out there and think a little bit

[2:05:58] of the box, but I would go for option two if I had to choose, but definitely with some traffic

[2:06:07] calming measures and maybe a crosswalk and that's it. Thank you. Thank you.

[2:06:15] Hi, my name is Sarah Leaver. I'm a resident of Auburn. I am here simply tonight as a resident

[2:06:21] who cares about Auburn and where it's headed. Trails, bike lanes, sidewalks, and safe crossings,

[2:06:28] Link neighborhoods to our schools, our parks, downtown, and transit areas.

[2:06:34] This is worth an investment.

[2:06:36] Not as nice to have, but as an actual infrastructure that creates safety in our town.

[2:06:43] Bike safety lanes have been shown to cut crashes as much as 40%

[2:06:48] and protected buffer lanes are far safer than unprotected lanes, especially after dark.

[2:06:53] Skyridge is using their bike best. I would love to see the other Auburn schools have an opportunity to do this in a safe place. Thank you

[2:07:02] Thank you

[2:07:06] Jim Hockensmith, resident of Newcastle, but I write up an Auburn all the time and I write for transportation all the time and

[2:07:13] Having

[2:07:15] Byclans, whether they be protected or just regular on street are both really important and get a lot more people out that are not as comfortable

[2:07:22] Just writing any place on their bike. So I

[2:07:26] And the editing of, I'm concerned a little bit about is the door zone if we do bike lanes

[2:07:32] on either side of the street.

[2:07:33] I'm leaning towards option two, and at some point in the future, at some point thinking

[2:07:40] about a little traffic calming to somehow get the speeds down and looking at some more off-street

[2:07:45] parking, you know, there is some space around railing park.

[2:07:48] It seems like that could implement some off-street parking either 100% of the time or just

[2:07:53] for events and obviously state parks has some additional parking that's not being that's locked up

[2:07:59] a lot of the time.

[2:08:01] So if you're really looking at that off street parking and is close to where the soccer field

[2:08:05] door is possible because you know you're carrying these easy ups and all sorts of stuff

[2:08:10] and you know you better off in a parking lot that's right there next to the soccer field.

[2:08:15] So look forward to seeing first of all the bike lane improvements and then in the features

[2:08:20] and some parking improvements.

[2:08:21] Thanks.

[2:08:21] Thank you.

[2:08:30] Hello.

[2:08:30] I'm Sarah Molten.

[2:08:31] I'm the president at 49er United Soccer Club and I found out about this from a random

[2:08:36] text message from somebody being like, hey, have you seen the red lines?

[2:08:41] We were not notified by the city in any way that our fields were going to have significantly

[2:08:46] less parking, which was pretty surprising.

[2:08:50] On a given weekend we have, as was already pointed out, 10 plus matches on railhead and that's

[2:08:56] random seven times a year that's almost every weekend. In an overflow situation we might have

[2:09:04] six different teams playing at one time on our various fields and average roster sizes 18 kids.

[2:09:12] So you have 18 kids times six of that and then you have inflow an outflow of that coming in.

[2:09:19] So that's roughly 200 families and that's not including grandparents.

[2:09:22] on goals and answer anybody else that might be coming to that field. I was there on Saturday

[2:09:26] and had to park in a residential neighborhood up the street. When we get our permission

[2:09:33] to be a competitive soccer team, we have to have a playable field and we have to have parking

[2:09:37] that's the same spot. And so if we don't have those options, then we can use that our ability

[2:09:42] to be a competitive soccer team in Auburn, which is a huge fire community. And it draws in so many

[2:09:48] people, and so that would be from NorCal if we don't have appropriate parking. As was

[2:09:54] already mentioned, we have safety concerns, a little kids that are just out of the cars.

[2:10:00] Also witnessed a horrific bike accident in a bike lane. Somebody was turning left, somebody didn't

[2:10:06] see them and they were life-lighted out of that situation. So my concern would be that in that

[2:10:12] you have young drivers pulling in and out of railhead all of the time they're not looking,

[2:10:16] they're running late to practice. The bikers in the bike lane, they turn and they're just demolished,

[2:10:21] no fall of their own. They're doing what they're supposed to be doing. And so I think that's a valid

[2:10:26] concern as well and and just kids safety coming up and all of that another thing I would

[2:10:33] think about is when I visit a soccer field a way it's really frustrating to have to walk

[2:10:39] a half a mile to get to the soccer field. It does not make Auburn an inclusive environment

[2:10:43] for the soccer community. I would love if we had more soccer fields but we don't real head

[2:10:48] is where we do all of our soccer playing for our competitive team so just not having places to

[2:10:54] is very frustrating as a mom who's always running late and dropping my kids off and having to

[2:11:00] get to and from the field a lot of times then I have to go park and it's just kind of a nightmare

[2:11:05] so and that's not just real it also has dog walkers and all of the other things and all of the

[2:11:10] bike riders and all of the things it's not just the soccer community so it's already overflowing

[2:11:16] and the parking. Thank you. Thank you.

[2:11:30] Good evening. My name is Kathy Agansmet and I'm an avid cyclist.

[2:11:35] You could use this for good. Oh, I'm an avid cyclist and I use my bike as a primary mode of

[2:11:43] transportation. So I would like to start out by saying thank you. As I was writing up as I was

[2:11:51] writing up Nevada Street on Saturday morning to attend the library grand reopening. I was so

[2:11:57] grateful for the bike lanes and as I recall, that was years in the making and there was

[2:12:06] a lot of discussion about it. There was I think some bidding issues which you had to deal with and

[2:12:14] I think Echo Farm Supply had some and the neighbors had some parking issues as well but it was

[2:12:22] testament to all of your hard work and the staff's hard work for following up on every issue

[2:12:34] and being persistent about it and finally providing some bicycle infrastructure that is so

[2:12:40] needed across this town. It is the endurance capital of the world. Pacific is part of the

[2:12:52] bike lane. It's just the most awesome thing and to have funding for it and for it to be part already part of the plan.

[2:13:01] So I'm really grateful for your hard work and for staff's hard work and coming up with some options.

[2:13:10] At first I was I did send an email and I was thinking option one is something I'm more used to having bike lanes on both sides of the street.

[2:13:18] But if option two with the protected bike lane is the one of choice, I'm in favor of you all moving forward and proceeding with it.

[2:13:29] So once again, thank you and as a cyclist, I think it's the greatest thing in the world.

[2:13:35] Thank you.

[2:13:52] Hello, Mayor Davis and our esteemed city council.

[2:13:55] And Amy. My name is Sue Engel. I'm an ARD director. And I want to tell you how much I really appreciate getting the grant funding for this.

[2:14:06] I'm an avid bicyclist. I have an electric track, which is a little larger than most bikes, and I really do appreciate bike lanes.

[2:14:15] I did have a question from Angel and about the option two, is there a reason that we couldn't

[2:14:22] have an option three and move the bike lane over to the other side of the street, so it's

[2:14:28] on the overlook side, because I'd really like to see having cars being able to park right

[2:14:34] next to the park at railhead, so there's more of a safe egress and entrance off for the kids

[2:14:41] from the cars. So a mirror image of the option 2. A mirror image of option 2 but have the

[2:14:48] the two bike lanes over on the other side of the street. And another reason that would be a nice

[2:14:54] thing is a lot of people come up gun lane or they use gun lane as part of a bike trail.

[2:15:00] Then you'd be making a left on it, but you wouldn't be crossing the street. Right now, I have to cross the street. So that would be nice because where I'm gone, it's, I wouldn't be crossing anywhere. But there were several really good suggestions about painting the lane screen, you know, that nice fluorescent green, peeing green color, you know, designated spikes. And also I think it's a really good idea to put the elements and paint them on the street.

[2:15:28] So any mitigating factors that we could do to slow traffic would be really good.

[2:15:34] So thank you very much for listening and doing this tonight.

[2:15:37] I know it's kind of tedious, but I really appreciate where you guys have been doing.

[2:15:44] Thank you.

[2:15:47] All right.

[2:15:48] To know.

[2:15:51] My name is Roy.

[2:15:52] I've been in Auburn for six years.

[2:15:55] I wanted to first start with a compliment to help me out a little because we did get a new

[2:16:02] Improvement with Luther and Bowen Road with that stop sign, and that has been incredible.

[2:16:07] So I'm not against improving our city. I think that that change has been exponentially greater for my commute to take my kiddo to school every single day.

[2:16:17] The one thing I haven't heard anyone else mention is that I love overlook.

[2:16:22] I've gone there, I've written horses there, I've gone there hiking, running.

[2:16:27] And one thing is that I've taken my bikes there to go, you know, take them out in the

[2:16:35] trail.

[2:16:36] Every single trail head there has a no bike trail.

[2:16:40] So the one thing I can't wrap my head around is why are we stopping at overlook?

[2:16:45] Because everyone who said that they'd like to ride bikes and go that way, they say that

[2:16:51] you was gun lane.

[2:16:52] So, I guess I have a little bit, I haven't heard anyone mention that, is that I just have a little bit of a flaw with that part of it, is that overlook really doesn't have a lot of bike accessibility for you to go anywhere other than tie it to a tree and then go hiking or go to use the skate park or then ride your horse that you just took a bike to.

[2:17:13] Like, it shouldn't start at overlook if we were to do a bike lane, if people were to vote for this,

[2:17:22] it should continue beyond that as the bare minimum to gun lane for the bikers,

[2:17:28] because that's their accessibility point. But I also don't like the idea of a bike lane.

[2:17:32] I prefer the idea of the stop sign that we just saw in Luther and Bowman. I think the idea is slowing

[2:17:42] down that road. I think the complaints that we've heard from every single person isn't really

[2:17:46] about a bike lane. It isn't really about that. It's about slowing down that road. They're

[2:17:50] worried about their kids passing there. They're worried about people parking safely with the

[2:17:55] balls rolling when they go out the car. They're worried about accessibility when they want to

[2:18:00] go hiking at five in the morning before work. Because the gates don't open at that park.

[2:18:05] How are you going to be able to use the park without the gates being open?

[2:18:13] Thank

[2:18:21] you.

[2:18:21] All right, Mr. Dees.

[2:18:25] Before we have our public work structure returned,

[2:18:28] do we have any more public comment?

[2:18:32] Okay.

[2:18:34] Sorry, Menjol.

[2:18:44] Hi, my name is Zero Grove.

[2:18:46] And first I'd like to say that I've lived in Auburn my entire life.

[2:18:51] I literally born here, back when I used to have kids at the

[2:18:54] Auburn Center Bay, and over my life, I especially

[2:18:58] recently, I've been very impressed with all with you guys

[2:19:03] and everyone else working on the transportation, because

[2:19:07] the public transportation in Auburn has dramatically

[2:19:10] improved in really tangible, noticeable ways.

[2:19:14] And I've really loved that.

[2:19:15] I really appreciate it.

[2:19:17] So thank you all.

[2:19:19] I love a lot of aspects of this plan, and it seems, unfortunately, we can't do nine foot lanes.

[2:19:29] Now, people talk about how dangerous people drive really fast on this.

[2:19:34] I live on Marvin Way and that leads over to Ruby Point, and it is a tremendously dangerous

[2:19:39] road, even though it sees probably a lot less traffic, and it is a lot smaller of an area

[2:19:47] has hills. You wouldn't imagine people would drive fast, but I've literally had two cars

[2:19:53] destroyed from people driving too fast, not paying attention for one second, and then just risk.

[2:20:02] And this in this road, obviously, is incredibly dangerous. And so, unfortunately, I would love to see nine foot lanes be put in. Unfortunately, it seems that there's some sort of legislation, a regulation that makes it so that that's not possible to do here, which is too bad. But I would very much recommend nine foot lanes being put here.

[2:20:26] if either of these proposals were to be put into effect,

[2:20:31] because on a 35 mile in our lane,

[2:20:35] now it's counterintuitive

[2:20:36] because we all think that like a wider lane

[2:20:38] would be safer, like the sign filled episode

[2:20:40] where Kramer adopts a highway,

[2:20:42] and like paints over the lanes,

[2:20:43] and he has luxury lanes, people are like driving

[2:20:45] like this in an out of.

[2:20:47] But it's actually quite the opposite.

[2:20:51] In a compared to a 12-foot lane,

[2:20:53] or a reduction to a 9-foot lane,

[2:20:54] actually decreases accidents by one and a half times.

[2:20:59] It makes it dramatically safer the more narrow

[2:21:03] of a lane actually is.

[2:21:05] Now, I would absolutely recommend

[2:21:08] what a previous speaker said about reversing

[2:21:12] about nearing this year, specifically because of the way

[2:21:19] that it turns the lead, there's less of a sight line,

[2:21:23] So how currently is this list of site land on the bicycling side and I think it would be preferable

[2:21:30] to have it on the side that is more towards the overlook.

[2:21:34] So that cars love a wider angle in order to see bicyclists and pedestrians using the

[2:21:41] bike land as they're coming around.

[2:21:44] Thank you.

[2:21:45] Thank you very much.

[2:21:50] Any further public comment?

[2:21:52] All right.

[2:21:53] Mr. Dean.

[2:21:59] Everyone.

[2:22:00] And back, and we're not supposed to address the comments, but there are a few things that

[2:22:07] of clarifying statements I'd like to make.

[2:22:11] The options you see before you don't depict everything that it's going to be, they don't

[2:22:16] show the totality of the plan is what I'm trying to say.

[2:22:19] The green paint on the roadways of the entries and exit point is planned.

[2:22:24] The speed limit signs throughout the course of the driving path is planned.

[2:22:28] I should have mentioned these things.

[2:22:32] There's other safety mechanisms, signage, and things that go along with this that don't

[2:22:36] that aren't accurately represented here on this plan, but those things are also planned.

[2:22:42] Should this move forward?

[2:22:45] It was not my attempt to indicate that there's only six events.

[2:22:50] When I said that, I sat with Director from ARD and we pointed out the six events where we think those

[2:22:57] would be necessary.

[2:22:58] As pointed out, Rail Health Park has a approximately 100 parking spaces and either one of

[2:23:04] these options will allow for an additional 100 parking spaces on road and there's also some

[2:23:10] of the community parking that's there.

[2:23:13] It's beyond that that we were talking about the six particular events and again there could

[2:23:19] be more.

[2:23:21] We will work with the groups and my intent is to reach out to the 49ers so we can get a better

[2:23:26] conversation. I don't want to, you guys to feel like you don't have ownership in this

[2:23:31] plan. Like this is something, again, my hit play soccer there. So this is something that

[2:23:35] is important to me as well, too. I don't want you to feel like the counsel is forcing you

[2:23:39] into doing something. These are all things we're aware. I had a short amount of time. If I

[2:23:43] would have known we had this much time tonight, perhaps would have given you more information.

[2:23:47] But all these things are planned. I do intend to meet with you as you request it. And we

[2:23:52] we can talk about what this stuff looks further,

[2:23:54] looks like further, and I'll return it back to the council.

[2:23:58] If you have anything that you'd like to know for me,

[2:24:00] before you can make a decision,

[2:24:02] I'm happy to help and I'm happy to provide

[2:24:04] that additional information.

[2:24:05] Thank you very much.

[2:24:06] Do we have a follow-up questions or, yeah, Alice?

[2:24:09] Yes, I did.

[2:24:10] I just wanted to ask,

[2:24:11] men joy know that you weren't able to give all the details

[2:24:14] of the project, but I heard you say today

[2:24:16] that this would include signage for speeding

[2:24:19] and things of that nature.

[2:24:20] What about, and Kelly, you and I spoke about this, the dots that those elevated dots,

[2:24:28] you know, in the buffer between the bike lanes and the car so that you go over, you know,

[2:24:33] you're immediately aware that you're, where you're not, don't belong. Is that something that we

[2:24:37] couldn't cooperate into a project? Absolutely. I'm a kind of a warning warning, warning strip,

[2:24:43] as we call it, the rumble dots or whatever. Yeah, the rumble dots, yeah. Yeah,

[2:24:50] but

[2:24:50] of this, but I mean, hearing the outcry and listening to the council, this is something that

[2:24:54] we can certainly incorporate.

[2:24:57] And the other question is, I know that you answered this, but-

[2:25:00] It came up a couple of times. When you came up with the two options and of course, there could be a third. There could be a mixed match.

[2:25:07] There was some discussion about a mirror image of option one using the other side of the street.

[2:25:12] I think that I heard you say that there were seven extra egresses and ingresses on that other side.

[2:25:19] Is that correct? Could you maybe just address that a little bit more?

[2:25:21] Absolutely. So it's the contact point on the other side of the street. The contact points that make it less desirable.

[2:25:27] So it certainly could be an option, it could be option three, there could be several hundred

[2:25:31] options, right?

[2:25:31] But when you talk about just so that people understand a contact point, so those are drive

[2:25:36] ways.

[2:25:36] Drive ways, ingress egress, also streets, and things of that nature, trailheads that

[2:25:42] adjacent the road, that are about the road, so those sorts of things.

[2:25:46] So if there's...

[2:25:46] There's seven known contacts.

[2:25:47] No, no, okay.

[2:25:49] So in other words, those are potential safety hazards for a bicyclist or a pedestrian, or

[2:25:54] anybody that's in that, you know, because somebody could back out of their driveway and hit

[2:25:58] somebody.

[2:25:59] Option two eliminates those points.

[2:26:01] That's why this was the recommendation as opposed to a third option where those points

[2:26:05] would be included.

[2:26:06] The other question I had, you know, there was some talk about some crosswalks.

[2:26:13] Now, clearly, I respect the fact that right now, not today, let's say a month ago, before

[2:26:19] any red paint or if you came to this game out, folks were parking all over the place.

[2:26:24] on both sides of the street, kids were running across the street, just as they would today

[2:26:30] versus a month ago that that is something that happens, right?

[2:26:35] I mean, kids, the balls, if one side of the street has parking, you know, yes, but what I'm

[2:26:44] trying to say is that essentially without the red curves, people are parking on both sides,

[2:26:48] they're having to cross the street, balls are falling out, kids are running all over, so of course

[2:26:53] as parents, we always have to watch our kids.

[2:26:55] But that is happening independently of anything

[2:26:57] that was happening with the bike lines.

[2:26:59] So what I wonder about is crosswalk.

[2:27:03] Now we've heard that discussion in the past.

[2:27:07] And again, right now, kids are just walking

[2:27:09] if they park on the other side of the street of Willhead Park,

[2:27:11] which they can do.

[2:27:12] They're walking across the street anyway with no crosswalk.

[2:27:16] But I've always been in support of making Auburn safer.

[2:27:20] And that's why I really liked the active transportation plan because it took into account all the different modes of transportation, which includes walking.

[2:27:31] And so have we given any thought to putting across walk there?

[2:27:36] And I mean, that would add to the project.

[2:27:37] But what is involved in determining when a crosswalk is appropriate?

[2:27:41] I know that we had Councilwoman Redell Harris raised the issue of kids walking across the

[2:27:47] skyward school and we were able to put in a really large crosswalk there relatively easily.

[2:27:53] So can you talk to me about, you know, is that something that we could consider with this

[2:27:57] project?

[2:27:58] Yeah, absolutely.

[2:27:59] And so the difference between the mighty project and this one is existing infrastructure.

[2:28:05] There is no existing infrastructure on Pacific, and I know you would argue that there is.

[2:28:10] That is ADA compliant.

[2:28:13] That is the biggest challenge when it comes to these sorts of projects.

[2:28:17] Whenever we lay out crosswalks with, we love to do and we're seeking funds to put inside

[2:28:21] walks in this location, you have to make it ADA compliant, it is almost impossible to make

[2:28:26] it paved their road or gravel, gravel, walkway ADA compliant.

[2:28:31] It just doesn't meet the standards, it doesn't have the required materials, so that's

[2:28:34] the challenge.

[2:28:34] Is there any way, though, anywhere along Pacific across from railhead, where there could

[2:28:40] be an ADA compliant crosswalk, like one.

[2:28:43] I mean, because there is some sidewalk, I know.

[2:28:47] But, and I'm kind of putting you on the spot,

[2:28:49] I, this is just things that have come up to me

[2:28:51] organically when people are talking.

[2:28:53] But I'm wondering, again, I know we have to make sure

[2:28:56] that we're ADA compliant, but is there any infrastructure there

[2:29:00] that would allow for one?

[2:29:01] Not that I can think of off of the top of my habit, that does not

[2:29:04] mean, I won't be out there tomorrow driving and I'm sure

[2:29:06] you're all seeing me.

[2:29:07] the kind of person that I am. I want to know what I don't know and this is part of the process.

[2:29:13] There were some things here that I was unaware of and you guys have made me aware. We're looking

[2:29:18] to what ADA opportunities exist and if there is something that exists we're certainly going

[2:29:23] to exercise our right to put that in place. The idea is if we do put it in a crosswalk we have

[2:29:28] certain requirements by the ADA 1991 act to make sure that it's accessible for all I would love to

[2:29:32] say this is where you can cross but then there's liability put on the city for doing so.

[2:29:37] So one thing in that, Menjo, when you take a look at what the infrastructure would allow under the law,

[2:29:45] is to let us know the council what would be necessary and what cost to make that an ADA compliant area.

[2:29:56] I know that we just signed off on quite a bit of ADA work.

[2:30:00] And I believe we had some grants with that, or did we consent tonight?

[2:30:04] It was on consent tonight. We did, I mean, we're always doing ADA work. We're required by law

[2:30:09] to make our sidewalks ADA compliant. And we're going through, we can't all do it at one

[2:30:13] time, so we've been doing it in phases. You've been doing a great job on that. But I would be interested

[2:30:17] in knowing what the costs would be to do that, to put in a crosswalk there and that, you know,

[2:30:26] we're talking about doing a capital improvement plan, but to me, that would be important.

[2:30:33] I mean, again, right now there's no crosswalks.

[2:30:35] So kids are just running, running anyway.

[2:30:38] Anyone is running.

[2:30:40] Not just kids.

[2:30:41] I run.

[2:30:43] I look, I look both ways.

[2:30:45] So I mean, but if that's a possibility, I know that right now you can't commit to that.

[2:30:50] So we wouldn't be able, we could make a motion that would direct you to look into that

[2:30:55] and then get back to us with regards to ADA compliant and what it would take, because it's

[2:31:01] going to be extra dollars.

[2:31:02] There's no doubt in my mind, but I would like to know, first of all, if any infrastructure

[2:31:07] would support it, and if not, what would we need to do to put in that infrastructure, even

[2:31:13] if it's just for that one stretch?

[2:31:16] So, I'll say this very briefly, without getting into too much detail, the limiting factors

[2:31:20] we don't want to create pathways to nothing.

[2:31:22] That being said, we are actively looking at this particular area.

[2:31:27] This conversation alone this evening has brought it to our attention and it certainly

[2:31:31] brings it up further up on the list and it was previously.

[2:31:34] There's a need.

[2:31:36] The committee is spoken.

[2:31:37] The council is spoken and we're going to look tomorrow.

[2:31:41] As early as tomorrow.

[2:31:42] I'm going to look at if there's opportunities to implement some sort of ADA across.

[2:31:46] Or just a crossing in general.

[2:31:48] We're going to look to see if there's opportunities to put some sort of signalized crossing.

[2:31:53] I took with the gentleman set the heart, because I saw a kid soccer ball fall out of the car on Friday.

[2:31:59] Oh, that never happened.

[2:32:01] And I would remiss if I didn't say it didn't happen to my own kid, too.

[2:32:04] So, I mean, these are all real things your concerns are being heard.

[2:32:07] It's what I'm saying.

[2:32:08] And we're doing our part.

[2:32:10] We will certainly try.

[2:32:12] This is just the first step.

[2:32:14] With a lot of these plans and a lot of the things that we spoke about tonight, the reality is this isn't the end goal, the end goal is to build upon it, right?

[2:32:22] Like this is just the first step and I think there was another gentleman that mentioned that earlier this evening.

[2:32:26] And it's hard to grow if you don't have a starting point and I really want the community to look at this as a starting point to a much greater connected community.

[2:32:39] And I can I just piggyback on your last point.

[2:32:43] Yeah, the point I think that's well taken point, you know, there is not there is a pathway to somewhere because it is the park and people are going into that park without any opportunity even neighbors.

[2:32:57] They can't even get across the street to go to the park without being illegal.

[2:32:59] So I would support totally some information back on that in that regard because that's I think it should be a priority and I'm on the traffic committee

[2:33:10] So I'd be happy to put that as a one of our agenda items. I'm happy to provide. That's great. Yeah. Yeah, for the questions.

[2:33:17] Just two questions real quick. I know it's getting late.

[2:33:21] As far as the gentleman's question that he had for you that he hasn't gotten answered yet, he wanted to know if the actor transmission plan is based on data

[2:33:29] statistics around injuries and I know it is. So I just wanted you to explain that a little bit further.

[2:33:34] Yeah, absolutely. And I probably, again, another thing I probably should have brought up here tonight.

[2:33:38] A huge night of misses on my part. The active transportation planning, more importantly,

[2:33:44] the comprehensive safety action plan identified the areas of potential risk because of areas

[2:33:50] of risks that have already transpired within the city. So this plan wasn't just, oh, this would be a

[2:33:55] rate place to put this. It's based off of current usage, future usage, and historical data.

[2:34:03] There's a lot of historical data that is pointed to that said that this is the project that we

[2:34:06] need to push forward with first. Statistics are boring to people, so we don't generally put those

[2:34:12] in our reports. But data is cool. It's based on data. It's based on data. I just wanted to highlight

[2:34:18] it. Yeah, no, absolutely. This isn't. I didn't think of this on my own. There was a group of

[2:34:22] engineers that came together and said,

[2:34:24] physically, here's the data that came out

[2:34:27] and these are the points of contact that we think

[2:34:29] should be addressed if the city wants

[2:34:31] to strengthen up their safety depotant.

[2:34:34] I also had one more question about a possible,

[2:34:36] like it's probably option number 12 right now.

[2:34:41] Is there a possibility of having it be no parking?

[2:34:44] Whichever part we decide is no parking

[2:34:46] Sunday through Friday and leaving Saturdays

[2:34:49] as a parking zone because it feels like that would mitigate

[2:34:52] all of the school issues and, but, I mean, there's lots of places they know park and

[2:34:56] because of street sleeping on certain days and all that kind of stuff is a possible sense.

[2:35:00] Saturday, Saturday,

[2:35:03] Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday,

[2:35:07] Saturday. So whatever day might be, I mean, practice is, there's not, you don't have

[2:35:11] gram on gram become in practice as much, but there might be a compromise to be able to be made

[2:35:17] if we talk through what the highest usage days are versus the days where kids are trying to get

[2:35:21] to school, or maybe there's certain hours that we do it, or other ways of doing signage to

[2:35:25] make it more accommodating to those

[2:35:27] and special events, of course.

[2:35:30] It's an absolute yes.

[2:35:31] OK.

[2:35:32] But it might be where we might have to do

[2:35:33] a little more research to figure out exactly

[2:35:35] when those days and times.

[2:35:36] And I can work with our partners at ARD and the other groups

[2:35:39] to figure out what that would look like.

[2:35:42] But we can certainly do that.

[2:35:42] The blood pressure is when the kids are going to and from school,

[2:35:44] it's not when they're also in after school activities.

[2:35:46] So that might be.

[2:35:47] The beauty about doing something of that nature

[2:35:49] is that there is hard deadlines and hard times

[2:35:51] of when things can be used.

[2:35:53] So there is not so ambiguous.

[2:35:54] and I certainly would be supportive of something like that if that's the direction that the council

[2:36:00] point its staff. Okay, thank you. Yep, and I'll piggyback on that in terms of my preference for

[2:36:06] option to being that we have the most adaptability with it, whether it's times or days, it's meeting

[2:36:12] this tremendous interest and need from the community for safe biking. I bike that road three to five

[2:36:20] times a week for the last five years taking my kids to daycare on my cargo bike. And now my kids

[2:36:26] want to also bike it to go to soccer and to go to bike park and to go to rec parks. We use it.

[2:36:34] We have many friends that use it. And I think option to definitely meet both of those needs

[2:36:41] with the most flexibility to adapt. This is paint. You know, this is paint. So if we can get a safe

[2:36:48] passage now, and then we get funding for sidewalks, and we get funding for a neat path that

[2:36:54] goes through record, great. We can turn it back into parking. If we go with option one,

[2:36:59] there's a lot more striping that needs to be re-done. Very, very clear tonight traffic calming

[2:37:05] is absolutely necessary across the board. I did have one more quick question.

[2:37:09] Yeah. Remind me of the timelines of the grant and what we would have to meet in order to,

[2:37:15] or what we would lose if we didn't do things

[2:37:17] at a certain timeframe.

[2:37:19] So I'm not prepared to speak about funding mechanisms

[2:37:21] for this particular project this evening.

[2:37:23] Okay, it's not on a grant with a timeline that we're worried about.

[2:37:25] I'm not concerned about that.

[2:37:26] Okay, just wanted to make sure I think it's,

[2:37:29] it's, it's, it's, it's the,

[2:37:31] so the, it's SB1 funds, SB1 funds that were utilized

[2:37:36] through, that we received through gas tax and things

[2:37:38] of that nature.

[2:37:38] I know that I can't speak it in, it's still tallity

[2:37:43] because we have projects that utilize this and there,

[2:37:45] I just don't know. I don't want to give about it for me.

[2:37:47] But there's not a sense of urgency around money and grant funding for this particular project right now.

[2:37:52] I would not say that there is a definitive need to do this at this very moment.

[2:37:56] Okay, I just wanted to.

[2:37:58] Thank you.

[2:37:59] One other thing I want to make in terms of funding is that there's a need to start somewhere.

[2:38:06] Like you said, right, we will never in a million years have millions of dollars to complete every path

[2:38:11] and every side walk in every dream all at once.

[2:38:14] And if we don't start with half a mile when we have enough money to do half a mile,

[2:38:20] we're never going to make progress.

[2:38:21] And so I think that's really important to consider that we're not picking these things.

[2:38:26] Our betrayerly, we're picking things that match a need and a budget amount that we've received,

[2:38:32] focusing on making those funds not from our general fund.

[2:38:35] And I'm not to cut you off, Madam Mayor, but there is one additional thing that no one spoke about this evening that should be considered.

[2:38:41] And when you're putting in public infrastructure, it has to be on publicly owned land.

[2:38:46] There's a gross amount of right away acquisition that would be required in order for us to put in public sidewalk.

[2:38:53] So it doesn't go without us thinking about this sort of thing, but there is a lot of additional work.

[2:39:00] And to your point, this is just the foundation to get some of that kit.

[2:39:04] This is the foundation, and it is from the perspective of parents that I've talked to.

[2:39:10] It is terrifying to ride with young children on a completely unmarked road.

[2:39:15] So I think indefinitely leaving it blank is also an incredible risk to the community.

[2:39:21] And I think the option to maximize as parking reduces interference between cars and bikes.

[2:39:28] And we absolutely need to look at the plans for crosswalks and slowing.

[2:39:37] And I think we would probably like to see that at the next meeting.

[2:39:42] Or soon before we approve the new striping plan.

[2:39:47] So we're just going to ask.

[2:39:50] Are we going to ask?

[2:39:52] I'm sorry.

[2:39:53] I'm just going to ask for a clerk because it sounds.

[2:39:55] Are you suggesting that maybe we continue this item and allow staff to come back?

[2:40:00] But the answer is that we've asked the questions for. I mean, I'd have more comments about what I'd like

[2:40:08] staff to look for.

[2:40:10] I'd have more comments about what I'd like staff to look for.

[2:40:12] For me, I know it takes a lot of time to put some stuff like this together, and I feel like you should get more time.

[2:40:20] That's where I'm at right now, because I just feel like this isn't fully baked, and I'd like to have more outreach to the community

[2:40:25] outreach the neighborhood outreach those who are the user of the park and work with ARD in order to do that.

[2:40:30] Maybe even talk to ARD if there's any opportunities for more parking things like that.

[2:40:34] And it just feels like we haven't had enough time to work through all the details.

[2:40:38] I'm not a big fan of fire aim shoot.

[2:40:44] And sometimes you get in that when you're trying to fix things on the fly that didn't quite go as we planned.

[2:40:50] So that's kind of where I'm at right now.

[2:40:52] I do like that this highlighted the issues with this neighborhood.

[2:40:55] I wish we could do that with all the neighborhoods to be perfectly honest because we did the

[2:40:59] active transportation plan.

[2:41:00] We had a lot of people mark on a map.

[2:41:02] We emailed out to everyone and message everyone that we wanted them all to give feedback on

[2:41:06] this map.

[2:41:07] But I don't feel like the communication got out to everyone and that's hard to do with everyone's

[2:41:11] got busy lives and kids and things like that.

[2:41:14] But I feel like maybe when we're working in a particular area doing that outreach to those

[2:41:20] particular people who utilize that area, the most might be beneficial.

[2:41:24] So I think that that is worth working through before we move forward so that way we

[2:41:30] have a plan everyone feels included.

[2:41:31] Just a point, I'm not sure where we're at, are we making a decision to have a bike lane or

[2:41:42] not have a bike lane tonight and then what you would like is further answers so that we choose

[2:41:49] between the two? Is that what I hear you saying?

[2:41:52] I'm just making comments on what I feel like the we need to do more of beforehand.

[2:41:57] I don't because of all these things. I don't really feel like I'm ready to vote for any option tonight.

[2:42:04] But I'm not I'm informally in favor of a bike lane. I'm not going to say that I'm going to not want a bike lane.

[2:42:08] But I think it needs to be all the way fleshed out and thought through and that the concerns of the people who use the park and the concerns of the neighbor

[2:42:16] and neighbors and all those need to be addressed as best as possible.

[2:42:20] You're never going to make everyone happy,

[2:42:21] but I feel like the communication wasn't there to those people.

[2:42:25] And since there's not a sense of urgency

[2:42:26] that we have to get this done right now,

[2:42:28] I feel like taking an extra month to sort through some of that stuff

[2:42:31] and maybe come back with better solution

[2:42:33] would be well worth our time to do.

[2:42:36] So I just...

[2:42:38] I'd like...

[2:42:39] Can I have you had some outreach?

[2:42:42] I thought you were able to the last month.

[2:42:44] We have it all though.

[2:42:46] So there was a significant amount of outreach done to get us to the point where we're at.

[2:42:51] That being said, I don't think the outreach reached all the folks that.

[2:43:00] I want to pause with a comment.

[2:43:02] I definitely appreciate the council's desire to study this issue further.

[2:43:07] We do have a lot of red curbing out there, which is creating some confusion.

[2:43:13] And right now I think everybody with the short notice, we were able to say we are not enforcing that.

[2:43:18] for that short period of time for the council to have this meeting this evening.

[2:43:22] We also have a contractor, which we're under contract for, that had certain deadlines to meet that we've now pushed those out.

[2:43:29] So it's not saying that we cannot do these things, but when I start hearing months down the road,

[2:43:34] it does bring me to think that maybe we should just go back and eliminate that red curbing,

[2:43:42] and have the contractor, you know,

[2:43:44] permanently on pause if a lot of the changes

[2:43:47] that I'm hearing for that the council may go,

[2:43:50] may want to be considering in the future.

[2:43:52] That will give us the time that I'm hearing you may want.

[2:43:55] With the contractor on hold,

[2:43:57] get the, have them paint the kerbs back.

[2:44:00] And that will give you that, I think,

[2:44:02] the time that you're asking for.

[2:44:03] Just a question on that, Mr. City Manager.

[2:44:04] Thank you very much for reminding us of the fact

[2:44:06] that we did enter into a contract as, you know,

[2:44:11] If we put this on pause for too long, do we run the risk of additional costs or the costs that we're originally given to us?

[2:44:19] Yes.

[2:44:20] We've already incurred additional costs.

[2:44:22] I put in the contract on hold and having this meeting.

[2:44:24] How did this decision be reached this evening?

[2:44:26] Those would have been easily been absorbed within the contingency,

[2:44:29] which we build in the public Earth contract.

[2:44:32] If we're going to have months long of a delay,

[2:44:34] that's going to require a different conversation with the contractor.

[2:44:37] and may actually have some of that cost-beater

[2:44:39] restore the payment to what it was,

[2:44:42] or are they excuse you in the curbing.

[2:44:44] And then look at what the new project is,

[2:44:47] if the new project is substantially different,

[2:44:49] it may require some rebitting,

[2:44:51] depending on where we land.

[2:44:54] And so that, and that is a concern

[2:44:56] that I just have from a fiscal perspective

[2:44:58] is that our budget,

[2:45:00] It is very limited, and I know that we sought transportation monies, which can only be utilized for transportation

[2:45:07] projects like this, we're not using any general fund money. And that's important because

[2:45:11] the pressure on our general fund is so great, because that's what we pay for our police and

[2:45:17] our fire and things of that nature. And so, I think I'm always in support of public comment

[2:45:26] and having the opportunity for people to come in.

[2:45:30] And I'm very grateful that we've had so many people come here

[2:45:33] today to give us input.

[2:45:35] That's been great.

[2:45:36] We've heard quite a bit of it.

[2:45:38] And we've come up with some suggestions

[2:45:39] on looking further at crosswalks, the dots,

[2:45:42] for protection, things of that nature.

[2:45:44] But I would just be concerned that if we're just going

[2:45:46] to put this out indefinitely, I think.

[2:45:49] I never said indefinitely.

[2:45:51] Well, I mean, that indefinitely.

[2:45:53] Or even a couple of months.

[2:45:54] I just get concerned about the month.

[2:45:55] I don't even remember what it's not put words, yeah, I mean, I'm just, I'm just going to say from my perspective is that I think, you know, certainly, you know, I spoke in support of a bike lane.

[2:46:08] I was under a different impression last time and we also included a little pedaling, which we had to back that out because of the ADA.

[2:46:15] And so I just, you know, clearly it's our job to protect all of those who are here in the city of Auburn.

[2:46:27] You know, whatever transportation means they wish to choose.

[2:46:30] If it's walking, writing their bike, they're the unicycle, their car, their truck, their motorcycle, what have you.

[2:46:37] And I'm supportive of putting a bike lane there.

[2:46:40] I do like option two.

[2:46:42] I like the opportunity to allow for parking

[2:46:46] for whatever amount of events.

[2:46:48] And to me, the work around really here,

[2:46:52] if we approve the bike lane,

[2:46:54] but we work with the parties to determine

[2:46:56] when the bike lane is closed.

[2:46:58] I have no problem.

[2:46:59] In fact, I would highly encourage lots of discussion on that

[2:47:03] with the users and say, okay, let's work together.

[2:47:06] what dates bring the bike community in too,

[2:47:10] where that bike lane is going to be closed for specific events

[2:47:14] so that people can park on both sides.

[2:47:16] But I think option two gives a lot of parking.

[2:47:20] It takes a little bit away.

[2:47:23] I'm on Pacific, but mostly on the upper part when I run,

[2:47:26] I don't run so much near railhead.

[2:47:29] My kid just started her sophomore year at Berkeley,

[2:47:31] so she's not playing soccer at the park this year.

[2:47:33] But I think that that's where we can do some additional outreach.

[2:47:37] I absolutely, and I think my colleagues agree on the crosswalk,

[2:47:41] but that's going to be a supplemental.

[2:47:44] It's not part of this project, but I absolutely want to know

[2:47:48] how we can incorporate that.

[2:47:50] That that would be an amendment to the contract,

[2:47:52] should we choose to move in that direction or a new contract.

[2:47:55] How's it going to happen?

[2:47:57] I would agree with a councilwoman,

[2:47:59] down in Kaviyo that we, you know, there's a lot of people here who are expecting a decision

[2:48:06] and tonight we're not, if we're not going to make one that's, I don't think that's fair

[2:48:11] for them either. So I think it's important for us to give a path forward and it's up to staff

[2:48:20] to work through the details. I mean we're not, we're not staff. We need to make the major decision

[2:48:27] and move forward. And just to understand my perspective, I am very supportive. I totally understand

[2:48:38] the concern that the neighbors have, the soccer individuals have.

[2:48:45] I totally respect

[2:48:47] the safety element and we have to address that. And I think with a crosswalk, we're addressing

[2:48:53] out and there's other ways as well, which you alluded to.

[2:48:58] I also want to point out that if anybody's been to any town that is even just slightly

[2:49:06] larger than ours, or I think we're an up and coming town, and we have a lot to offer,

[2:49:12] and our town is going to catch the wave of bicycles and transporting children going to

[2:49:21] from schools with bicycles other than just being in their cars.

[2:49:25] And so I think we need to be ahead of the way.

[2:49:28] If I know you have a good statistic and I respect that right now but we're hoping to get

[2:49:33] people out of their cars and moving, moving without vehicles.

[2:49:39] And hopefully it will be safer and we can't shrink the lanes.

[2:49:43] So what I'm trying to say is that I'm supportive of a bike lane and listening to everyone

[2:49:49] And after our public work's director here,

[2:49:54] told us about how many parking spaces in Council,

[2:49:57] I feel the sense that Council wants to...

[2:50:02] And so, I think we should definitely move forward. I'm supported with option 2 as well. I think that's the safest, especially for bike, people who are right bikes. And we want our bicycle, you know, our first go at it to be successful. And I think that would be a very good compromise and it would allow a lot of parking. But I do think that the crosswalk is is very good.

[2:50:30] very important for us to look into as soon as possible.

[2:50:33] That's my question.

[2:50:33] Can I finish my comments?

[2:50:34] You guys started talking and I forgot to finish.

[2:50:36] Sorry.

[2:50:38] I appreciate all of your thoughts.

[2:50:41] I have not heard an overwhelming opinion tonight that

[2:50:45] byklanes in this particular method are what our constituents want.

[2:50:50] And the people who utilize that area and people who live there.

[2:50:54] So though I feel like a byklane is important,

[2:50:57] I don't feel like the needs and wants of our other constituents

[2:50:59] are any less important. And for me, maybe it's two weeks. Maybe we give

[2:51:04] me two more weeks to figure out the details. But I like you. I want it to go

[2:51:09] well and doing it haphazard and quickly and not having all the answers to provide

[2:51:14] to our constituents who use it so that they feel comfortable moving forward. I feel like

[2:51:19] I think we'll take advantage of the experience and make it so it's harder for us to

[2:51:22] move forward with other bike lanes because I don't want to have people have a negative

[2:51:26] experience and ignoring people's concerns is not a positive experience making them feel included

[2:51:30] in the process, making them feel heard and moving forward together as a community is the most

[2:51:36] important thing and I don't feel like we're doing that if we make a decision tonight because

[2:51:38] I don't have all the answers. I don't have all the data. Maybe it would be good for us to go on

[2:51:42] our Saturday and figure out how many park cars are. We're just using random statistics.

[2:51:47] I need some data and I want to know how we're going to plan on making this work so everyone can

[2:51:50] comfortable.

[2:51:56] Mr. Dean. I'll move it. Maybe we weren't. I don't think we

[2:52:02] will finish. I can commend you'll probably work with you all rather than

[2:52:05] us because it's hard to coordinate our schedules that would take. I think it

[2:52:08] must. But I don't want to. I'm mentioned it does a pretty good job of working with

[2:52:11] folks and communicating with them. I think that would be the best way. But yes,

[2:52:17] I also agree that I don't know if it's possible to put into the contract either,

[2:52:21] but traffic calming seems like an very important thing in this area. And in

[2:52:25] more important than a cycling. So I think we need to talk about what that looks like and how,

[2:52:29] I know that short making lanes more narrow helps with that, because we did that on my

[2:52:33] do and it really helped with some of the speeds on my do. But I think that there might be some

[2:52:37] other opportunities for looking at traffic calming to that we also need to make sure that we're looking

[2:52:42] at. I'll say that the contractors a local contracting has a vested interest in the community.

[2:52:47] That being said, he still has a business to run. I know if we push this out beyond a certain point

[2:52:53] that we may not even be able to make his schedule at this point for the rest of this year.

[2:52:58] And most certainly there will be additional costs.

[2:53:01] We have already began to conversation about all the traffic calming things.

[2:53:05] Some of the things I've already mentioned,

[2:53:06] but I think one of the things that has come out of this meeting this evening

[2:53:11] is certainly that there needs to be more enforcement along Pacific.

[2:53:15] And I think, you know, there's a saying in the traffic world,

[2:53:20] you don't put out traffic signals to reduce speeding, you do that through enforcement, and there's

[2:53:27] a lot of folks that have mentioned kind of the things that have been happening along, Pacific

[2:53:31] Avenue, independent of anything we're talking about here, and I think those things are

[2:53:36] going to continue to happen if we don't take that next step and start to engage in enforcement.

[2:53:42] Luckily, I have the chief of police and cell phone numbers, so I'm sorry.

[2:53:45] And he is he is here. He's lost.

[2:53:48] Oh, I know.

[2:53:49] I know.

[2:53:50] Just the idea.

[2:53:51] I talked about that.

[2:53:52] He's in the top that Chief is up there.

[2:53:55] And he's also hearing all of the traffic concerns.

[2:53:58] And I'll point out that you didn't know even the public work staff that was responsible for some of the

[2:54:03] the working.

[2:54:04] That's already out there.

[2:54:05] They're in the audience this evening because they're Auburn residents as well too.

[2:54:09] And everyone's blessed to do it.

[2:54:12] We're going to do this right.

[2:54:14] I think what I hear you saying is that I mean what I'm getting and to is the fact that we have a project we have a couple of options and there could be other options like we talked about there's option 3 option 12

[2:54:26] I don't know if there's a lot of options but there's almost like two separate issues here there there certainly related one is just that the bike lane that's consistent with the ATPA with the active transportation plan

[2:54:39] plan. You know, I am one that's looking from me

[2:54:42] from a safety perspective for our residents and for our visitors.

[2:54:47] I am with all due respect council on tomorrow. I'm not interested in giving

[2:54:50] up my car for a bike that it's just me. That's just me.

[2:54:53] I'm going to drive my car. But I do run and I am out there.

[2:55:00] But I think that, you know, as I mentioned, we went through this incredibly lengthy process with the

[2:55:05] ATP over a year. We had so much community outreach on it. We adopted the plan. We introduced the

[2:55:11] planet of meeting and the next plan. We adopted it. You know, and I think that we've learned

[2:55:17] some big lessons with this particular project, which was really the first project that we would

[2:55:23] implementing out of the ATP. And that is community outreach, community outreach, community outreach.

[2:55:31] And so, and we're grateful that folks stepped up and brought this to our attention.

[2:55:37] You know, some of us, there were some assumptions that were made on our part and so forth,

[2:55:42] but you know, you brought that to our attention and we need to address that now and I think that we are

[2:55:46] doing that, you know, for future projects, I would love to have seen, you know, a sign at the park saying,

[2:55:53] We're in the process of doing a bike lane, and so if you see a red line, those kinds

[2:55:57] of things, we've done the chief, our fire chief has done a great job with the fire-wise

[2:56:03] sign, and we'll be point with the grant, let people know what's happening so that people

[2:56:08] know.

[2:56:09] And it's just the signage thing.

[2:56:10] We didn't go to everyone.

[2:56:11] Well, we did do door-to-door because people had their trees trimmed, but my point is that having

[2:56:17] some signage and some strategic places that there is a project, because we really don't

[2:56:22] have the opportunity to go to everybody's door.

[2:56:25] We just don't have that kind of staffing.

[2:56:27] And so, but a sign at the park, or, you know, I both parks, things of that nature.

[2:56:31] And I would like us to utilize those, even going forward today.

[2:56:35] But what I would say is that I wouldn't be, I think that we should move forward, you know,

[2:56:43] with the action on the bike path or bike lanes tonight.

[2:56:47] with the caveat that we have continued communication with our users, with the neighbors on the traffic calming issues, perhaps they have some suggestions, like I said I like the crosswalk way, I want to know about that, but because there are bigger issues than just by excusing that, it's the overall safety of that road, and this project doesn't look at the overall all user safety, it's looking at just the one piece of the ATP.

[2:57:17] And so, you know, those are, that's my thought.

[2:57:20] I think that we should take some action,

[2:57:22] but I think we need to provide you a direction,

[2:57:23] and I do want folks to have an opportunity, like I said,

[2:57:28] with regards to our traffic calming issues

[2:57:30] and how we can address those issues.

[2:57:32] Parking is imperative, and I know that MJ mentioned

[2:57:34] economic development.

[2:57:35] We want people to come in and use the canyon,

[2:57:38] and to be able to park along there.

[2:57:40] I mean, that was one of the big things I talked to menjell

[2:57:42] about when I went out there, I said, menjell,

[2:57:44] I know people park out here,

[2:57:45] because I see them all the time when I'm running.

[2:57:47] And that's important.

[2:57:49] And I think that we have the option with option two

[2:57:51] of opening up those spaces, and then closing the bike lane

[2:57:57] for bigger events.

[2:57:59] The issue there is defining what is a bigger event.

[2:58:03] And that's where we need our community involved to help us.

[2:58:08] That's really where we need our community.

[2:58:10] So we know, and I might have,

[2:58:12] We've already started meeting with ARD and our city managers been meeting, so that certainly

[2:58:20] is in the works and the community should be involved and we know some individuals here

[2:58:25] who could be on the committee.

[2:58:27] But with that being said, I'm prepared to make a motion.

[2:58:31] I would say larger events and also the weekend times that accommodate the needs of those

[2:58:37] highly users of the park.

[2:58:39] I don't want just to be those seven times.

[2:58:41] I want it to be something that works for those

[2:58:43] who are actually utilizing the park on a regular basis

[2:58:45] and supporting our community.

[2:58:47] And so I will vote for option two,

[2:58:49] but under the conditions that that's what we're going to do

[2:58:51] is we're going to put in signage that makes it

[2:58:53] so that we're accommodating and meeting their needs

[2:58:55] as well as the needs of this.

[2:58:56] Well, that's why when, and I know you're ready to make a motion,

[2:58:59] but I might actually, if you like to add some things to it,

[2:59:02] so maybe if I could make a motion.

[2:59:04] But because I was going to say that what I would say on that

[2:59:08] Is that that's part of the community outreach and identifying which events if it's

[2:59:12] I just don't want to call large events because if it's weekly, it's not normally considered a

[2:59:15] large event.

[2:59:15] I would just say that, so what I would do is this council, if it would make a motion that we approve

[2:59:24] option to with the stipulation that staff look into a crosswalk and what we would need to do to

[2:59:31] like put in an ADA crosswalk that is which will be separate from this project that staff

[2:59:37] begin outreach with the community and the users you know through ARD and figuring out which

[2:59:44] who's who to talk about when is the most appropriate time to close the bike lane so that

[2:59:50] people have optimal parking and then that we also and then this is a long motion.

[3:00:00] Look into the dots, putting those dots in that buffer zone. I think that's important as well.

[3:00:05] And traffic calming. Yeah, traffic calming. Well, the traffic calming in my mind is some of the signage.

[3:00:10] The signage. Well, the traffic calming and the signage.

[3:00:13] Can we, I would say, go to the traffic committee, but we need to talk about that too. I think, can you make your motion.

[3:00:19] That's what it was open to.

[3:00:23] So if you could tell us, Amy, thank goodness it's being recorded.

[3:00:27] So option two, so option two with direction to staff to number one, communication and

[3:00:38] outreach on when would be the best time or needed time to close the bike path.

[3:00:44] Number two, look into the crosswalk, where it would be allowed from an 88 perspective, what

[3:00:50] the cost would be in what would be necessary.

[3:00:53] And number three is working towards traffic calming.

[3:00:57] And that's separate from this project.

[3:00:59] And we can talk about traffic calming

[3:01:03] with the users of the park as well.

[3:01:05] So when we talk to the community outreach,

[3:01:07] it's talking to them about the parking and traffic calming.

[3:01:13] Does that mean any and other, all?

[3:01:15] And I can't just say, please, I'll second the motion.

[3:01:29] So do you have an idea when striping would continue?

[3:01:34] So I would say based off of the motion that's presented to Council to staff.

[3:01:39] I would say continued use as it is right now where you can park with the red.

[3:01:45] Through our outreach with you, we'll give some dates as to when the project will start

[3:01:49] and then we will begin the new usage pattern.

[3:01:52] Will be signage when the four park before used the road as it is now?

[3:01:57] Yeah, before we began again, we'll just we'll have some signage.

[3:02:01] But Mr. City manager, how did you just disperse if I am timing, I thought I understood

[3:02:05] we're proving option two tonight with some things for the staff to come back to council

[3:02:11] with. So it under approving option two, then the scope of work of what we have, the contractor

[3:02:18] under contract four could begin immediately.

[3:02:21] Right.

[3:02:21] So that's not true too.

[3:02:23] Unstripe.

[3:02:24] Okay.

[3:02:24] That's why I just wanted to clarify this.

[3:02:26] My understanding of the most.

[3:02:27] All plans put parking on one side either way.

[3:02:30] So right.

[3:02:30] We could unstripe for sure one side.

[3:02:34] I know the right guys, they're in the audience.

[3:02:38] I'll be out there tomorrow.

[3:02:39] But we, I just want to make sure that we have the signage and the rules figured out

[3:02:45] before we start making the no parking stuff.

[3:02:48] So before we ensure that those conditions of when the when it's open and closed all get sorted out before we start enforcing before we open the bike lane, we would have to have all those issues.

[3:02:57] Yeah, address. Yeah. Yeah. Absolutely.

[3:03:04] No, too. Too many friction points. Yeah. Sorry. We have already talked about that a couple of times.

[3:03:13] Any further discussion?

[3:03:16] We have a motion.

[3:03:17] We have a motion and the second.

[3:03:19] Madam Clerk, roll call.

[3:03:20] Sure. Council member Mara.

[3:03:22] Thank you.

[3:03:23] Redell Harris.

[3:03:24] I.

[3:03:24] Mayor Davis.

[3:03:25] I.

[3:03:26] Thank you.

[3:03:27] Motion passes.

[3:03:28] And please.

[3:03:30] You have contact information.

[3:03:36] Compromise.

[3:03:36] That is.

[3:03:37] That is.

[3:03:38] Good.

[3:03:39] and you are welcome to leave if this was your only item we will not be offended

[3:05:57] All right, folks, we still have two more items on our agenda, and I appreciate everyone's patience beyond words.

[3:06:09] Without further ado, I think we will move on to our appointment of a new city council member.

[3:06:18] Sure, I'll introduce the site of mayor council members.

[3:06:22] Tonight, you'll be considering the appointment to fill the city council vacancy by the resignation of the late council member of my council.

[3:06:28] The council met and voted to open the application process to appoint a successor to this position.

[3:06:34] The outreach was very successful and included the city's website, social media, public notices, published in the Auburn Journal, along with an article that they wrote.

[3:06:42] The application period closed August 10th, we received five applications with two applicants not meeting the residency requirement and one also withdrew.

[3:06:53] That leaves two eligible applicants for your consideration tonight.

[3:06:57] Before we begin, I'll briefly explain the interview process.

[3:07:00] One candidate will step outside while the others interview each candidate will have two minutes for an introduction for questions from the council.

[3:07:07] Follow up questions from the council in an opportunity for a public comment and one minute for a closing statement.

[3:07:12] Following the interviews, the Council will consider the appointment by Resolution.

[3:07:16] Once an appointment is made, I will administer the oath of office.

[3:07:20] We decided to begin.

[3:07:23] We will just go an alphabetical order and we will bring up Ms. Felicia, Joy, D. Prosper,

[3:07:29] and Bridget Powers will be stepping out of the Council chambers.

[3:07:33] With that mayor, I turn it over to you.

[3:07:35] All right.

[3:07:35] Thank you very much.

[3:07:37] Welcome, do you prefer Ms. Joy to Prosper?

[3:07:41] Sure.

[3:07:43] If you would like to start with a two minute intro, introduce yourself?

[3:07:47] My name is Felicia Joy de Prosper.

[3:07:51] Great. Is there anything you'd like to share about yourself?

[3:07:54] I'm from Michigan, and Auburn really reminds me of this small town that I came from in Michigan.

[3:08:00] There's 5,144 people in the town that was born in.

[3:08:05] I really love Auburn.

[3:08:09] Yeah, you can adjust the mic for you.

[3:08:11] There you go.

[3:08:12] That's a bit more comfortable.

[3:08:14] Council, you comfortable if I administer the questions or would we?

[3:08:19] Okay, if I go through them all.

[3:08:21] If you want.

[3:08:22] All right.

[3:08:22] We'll start down here then.

[3:08:28] My question is, why do you want to serve on the city council?

[3:08:34] Well, one of my clients told me I'd be really good at it and that I should apply.

[3:08:38] So that's what brought me here today.

[3:08:41] Thank you. Thank you.

[3:08:44] What are the roles and responsibilities of city council members at City Hall and in the community?

[3:08:51] Well, the roles are for you guys to listen to the people,

[3:08:56] rule on the motion, and look out for the greater good of the community.

[3:09:03] Okay, thank you.

[3:09:04] What is your understanding of the city's current budget and fiscal position and what specific suggestions would you have to change it if needed?

[3:09:14] I wouldn't know the answer to that question.

[3:09:16] I didn't look into that, so I'm sorry.

[3:09:19] I appreciate your honesty.

[3:09:25] All right.

[3:09:26] I'm on question number four.

[3:09:28] What objective do you believe are the most important to the position to position the position to position the city

[3:09:38] for long-term success. Sorry about that. What objectives do you believe are the most important

[3:09:43] to position the city for long-term success?

[3:09:46] Well, my main concern is the roads because I drive around around here. And for a long time I

[3:09:52] wanted Palm to get repaved and it did. So I really thank you guys for that. But my main concern

[3:10:00] The conditions of the roads, because we're driving on these roads. And this is an older community up here.

[3:10:08] So the road, you know, sending to the roads that need, sending to like Bell is real bad for a while.

[3:10:14] You guys have kind of fixed that up a little bit better.

[3:10:18] You know, yeah, that's my answer. Thank you.

[3:10:21] Thank you. Do we have any questions?

[3:10:24] a quick question. Are you you're not running in the election in November? Is that correct?

[3:10:32] I believe not. I'm sorry. No. No. Okay. Thank you. Is there a reason why you decided just to apply

[3:10:42] for the appointment but didn't want to run for office? Well, I would like to. I need to get my nomination

[3:10:48] papers to move forward with that. Thank you. Thank you. Any further questions? Yes. I have a question.

[3:10:59] What you've you've listened tonight to everything. Sure. So my question to you is how do you see

[3:11:06] Auburn progressing? How do I see Auburn progressing?

[3:11:15] I just love it up here. I just think it's a

[3:11:18] wonderful place and most people come up here because they know somebody that lived up here.

[3:11:24] There are some people like most of the people today were from here, which was really interesting,

[3:11:29] but I mean a lot of people that had met somebody and then they've retired up here.

[3:11:35] I know a lot of older people in the community more so than any of the younger people in the community.

[3:11:41] So I really find it to be very beneficial for you to sustain yourself if you were

[3:11:46] maybe disabled, or then really have more means of, you know, getting around like in a big city.

[3:11:55] It's very easy to shop up here. It's very easy to get around. I find it easy to be accessible to live your life up here.

[3:12:06] Good. Thank you.

[3:12:08] I have one.

[3:12:09] You seem active in the business community.

[3:12:13] Do you know what would you say or some things we could do to improve

[3:12:16] Auburn that would help local businesses?

[3:12:21] It's very hard to do business up here in Auburn.

[3:12:23] I believe you've got to network and I have my people.

[3:12:28] I've been really blessed, but I really lean on the Lord a lot for that.

[3:12:34] I can't really speak for other people how they do things or how they're going about

[3:12:40] Because I see a lot of businesses close down

[3:12:43] Like the place across the street for me has changed hands three times and I was shocked that they left them it always makes me feel bad

[3:12:51] And then there was that

[3:12:53] Links I got a dog four years ago and there's that vanity pet place that didn't last long either

[3:12:59] I was shocked to see that I placed go out of business. So

[3:13:04] I'm just grateful.

[3:13:06] Thank you.

[3:13:07] Thank you.

[3:13:08] We have an option here for any public comment.

[3:13:12] We have any public comment.

[3:13:15] All right.

[3:13:15] Seeing none, would you like to make any closing statements?

[3:13:19] Yes.

[3:13:23] Good evening, fellow city council members and managers and staff.

[3:13:27] For my understanding, you are in undergoing the election

[3:13:31] for the occupation of city council board member.

[3:13:35] I understandably are responding to that principle.

[3:13:40] I feel I am obligated and persist to respond to this election, not to all, but add as successfully.

[3:13:49] So, therefore, I will do my very best, and I am elected as your city council member,

[3:13:56] and believe me, I won't let you down.

[3:13:59] Don't forget Felicia do a deposit is who's going to get the job done as a city council number

[3:14:07] Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you for your interest in stepping up. We really do appreciate you.

[3:14:32] Thank you, yes

[3:14:46] Good evening

[3:14:48] Good evening

[3:14:50] We please introduce yourself

[3:14:54] You want me to start with that in my two minute and three or just introduce myself

[3:15:00] You can go into your intro. Okay, because even though I've been around these chambers a lot, it's still nerve-wracking, Dean interviewed by several people I admire on my respect.

[3:15:12] My name is Brigitte Powers, and I want to tell a little story, and then at the end, tell you why I would appreciate you choosing me for this appointment this evening, but I want to go back in time.

[3:15:27] And I'll do it all, of course, you did that to me.

[3:15:34] In 2006, the Community Access City Council took creative place for community to gather and to make

[3:15:42] the community more walkable and to allow for outdoor dining as well as many other things.

[3:15:49] In 2010, this was realized with our wonderful central square.

[3:15:56] This community driven huge undertaking took just four years to accomplish because your City Council heard you loud and clear.

[3:16:08] I had the honor as mayor at the time to be the master of ceremonies.

[3:16:12] However, it was the entire City Council working together with the community and the city staff to bring this together so quickly.

[3:16:21] This is what I will bring to the City Council, working together with the community finding ways

[3:16:29] to improve our business districts and creating spaces our citizens can enjoy with their friends and family.

[3:16:37] One of the City Council members at the time was the late My Comps, who's seat I'm asking to be appointed to

[3:16:45] to serve the rest of his term.

[3:16:49] If appointed, I planned to carry out my desire to preserve our historic character and

[3:16:56] his love of the arts that are so important to our community.

[3:17:00] He had many other things that were important to the day-to-day operations of the city, but

[3:17:06] these were his passion and I agree with this and him and his desire to preserve the history

[3:17:13] and to encourage the arts community here in our city.

[3:17:18] The skills I will bring to the council are communication and collaboration with my fellow council members.

[3:17:24] I'm going to have you just wrap it up.

[3:17:26] I will have your pass.

[3:17:27] Sorry.

[3:17:27] I have 13 seconds.

[3:17:28] No, you have no.

[3:17:29] You have no.

[3:17:30] You have no.

[3:17:31] You have no.

[3:17:42] And so we've got four questions for you.

[3:17:45] We'll each ask you one.

[3:17:49] I have a hardest question.

[3:17:52] Why do you want to serve on the city council?

[3:17:54] After tonight?

[3:17:58] That's why it's a hard question.

[3:18:00] It's not a hard question.

[3:18:03] I have, I served for 13 years prior.

[3:18:06] We had much harder questions, even central square that I briefly talked about.

[3:18:11] I'm not afraid of those challenges.

[3:18:13] I like to work with our community and make sure that we're doing everything together.

[3:18:20] I love my city and I have lived here for a lot of years and I care about what direction it takes

[3:18:27] and what it's doing for our citizens and our businesses.

[3:18:32] And I want to continue to serve and this is in my community as I recently retired from a full-time job

[3:18:39] feel I haven't more time and I want to continue to give back like I did for 13 years in

[3:18:45] the past. Thank you. I have the second question. What are the roles and responsibilities

[3:18:53] of city council members at City Hall and in the community? Well the number one role in

[3:18:59] responsibility is financial stability as we all know and of course public safety and in the community

[3:19:07] is to make sure that we hear, listen, collaborate, and communicate to make sure we're meeting the

[3:19:14] needs of what our citizens are asking for from us within our financial ability to do so.

[3:19:23] Okay, thank you. What is your understanding of the city's current budget and fiscal position

[3:19:28] and what specific suggestions would you have to change it if needed? That's, uh, you don't have

[3:19:34] enough time. But tonight, I think we don't have enough time. Sorry, it didn't mean specific to you, Mayor.

[3:19:44] We have, we have some problems coming up. We have some financial deficits that are going to

[3:19:51] strongly impact the future of the city of Auburn. And I feel another example, central square,

[3:19:59] was a very...

[3:20:00] Big picture item. That was hard to fathom and such a short time and we need to be thinking, bigger picture. I'm all for building an industrial building and helping with our sales tax revenue and all those things.

[3:20:17] But if we don't think in a bigger broader way of what that bigger picture is going to look like

[3:20:23] in order to create more revenue and not think small, but think much bigger about what can we do?

[3:20:32] Thank you.

[3:20:37] Turn that on. Excuse me.

[3:20:38] What objectives do you believe are the most important to position Auburn for long-term success?

[3:20:48] Well, our number one objective is to really dig deep into our budget and to really think

[3:20:55] big about what we have to do to get to the next step in the future and not continue to have

[3:21:01] budget crisis.

[3:21:03] I also believe that we need to reinstate and add our reserve, rainy day, reserve fun, and I

[3:21:09] have specific things that I feel that we should be using that for and things that I don't

[3:21:14] we should be using that for. So I would certainly working together with the council member really

[3:21:20] encouraged that we start working towards that. So when we have another large recession or economic

[3:21:27] downturn, we're prepared. There's so much I could talk all night to what how I feel about what

[3:21:35] directions we can go and where we need to be. Thank you. Do we have any follow-up questions?

[3:21:47] No, I think I won't pass on that.

[3:21:54] So Bridget, what do you think is the city's biggest challenge at this point in time?

[3:22:00] And how would you address it?

[3:22:05] Well, obviously, well, for safety, I mean, I say that last, even though it's number one on

[3:22:14] goals of making sure that we have a fire safe community and that we're prepared. That is our biggest issue in order to protect our city best example right now

[3:22:26] is what's happening over in Reno. Are we prepared? Are we doing everything we can to be prepared? That is one of our biggest issues.

[3:22:33] But if we don't have a fiscally sound budget, we're not going to be able to pay for the staff that we need and the public safety, we need to protect our community.

[3:22:45] So public safety, obviously number one, sorry I didn't mention it first.

[3:22:50] I'm a little nervous.

[3:22:53] I have a question.

[3:22:54] Are you ready to give up your opportunity?

[3:22:56] No, this is a good idea.

[3:22:57] This is a good easy one.

[3:22:59] So, I just want to end on a, well, maybe not an end, but I want to positiveness, so my question to you is, what is the most positive aspect of Auburn that's occurred in the last eight years?

[3:23:23] Well, you hired an economic development director who has been creative with the limited funding

[3:23:30] that he has had in order to create entertainment zones to try and work more closely with

[3:23:36] our businesses to try and help our businesses be more successful.

[3:23:41] And I will say this, it is up to the businesses to participate too.

[3:23:47] 15, 20 years ago I said if our businesses are only open from 10 until 4 p.m. I who worked

[3:23:54] down the hill in Sacramento and leaving my house at 6 p.m. and I'm not even getting

[3:23:59] home having dinner until 7. That has changed. And central square and what your previous

[3:24:06] council did ahead of time with that bigger picture vision. Now sees we have lovely high

[3:24:14] And the restaurants, quite nice restaurants, we have shops and boutiques that some are thriving,

[3:24:20] some are not.

[3:24:21] I'm hoping to help them all be successful, but we have made a lot of changes in differences

[3:24:27] outside dining.

[3:24:28] We have made it a more walkable community, more bikeable community, by the way, my husband

[3:24:34] wrote his bike here, because of these, but he wrote his bike here, and all of those

[3:24:46] Those are positive things I've seen back then.

[3:24:49] Thank you very much.

[3:24:52] I was just going to, we spent a lot of time over the last couple years working on our general plan, which is now in the public comment phase and getting a lot of positive.

[3:25:00] Or did less different feedback from our community? Is there anything in the general plan or in the future

[3:25:05] of Auburn that you see that you're really optimistic about or you think will be a good change

[3:25:09] for Auburn?

[3:25:11] I've been looking at two general plans. The counties and ours and some, you know, it's

[3:25:18] a lot to read. I have a few areas where maybe I wouldn't necessarily do it that way and wouldn't

[3:25:25] agree, but I actually got a conversation with a planning commissioner tonight.

[3:25:29] It changed my mind on how I feel about what direction we should take, but it's about

[3:25:34] time.

[3:25:35] I believe we've been asking for the general plan update for a long, long time and what

[3:25:41] I most respect about what you've done is you've done it simultaneously with the county and

[3:25:46] you've worked together to make sure we aren't going to have lawsuits on our borders ever

[3:25:51] that we are working collaboratively and together to help us all be successful.

[3:25:57] Thank you.

[3:25:58] Thank you very much.

[3:26:00] This is an opportunity for public comment.

[3:26:07] See, oh, sure.

[3:26:15] And I'm coming to the podium now because I'm not sure Amy,

[3:26:18] if there's going to be another opportunity for public comment later this evening

[3:26:22] or is this the last opportunity?

[3:26:24] This is just on the appointment.

[3:26:25] Just on this particular appointment that we're doing great.

[3:26:30] Okay, well then this is relevant. Regardless of who the council selects tonight, the new council member has an opportunity to appoint a brand new planning commissioner.

[3:26:46] We are going to the general plan as you all know, and we have five planning commissioners right now that have been studying and working on that general plan.

[3:26:56] It would be nice if the new council member would appoint the new planning or the new planning commissioner to take office after the planning commission has a reviewed and advanced the general plan and the EIR documents.

[3:27:15] on to council. In other words, what I'm trying to avoid is a brand new planning commissioner coming

[3:27:23] in at the 11th hour. I have the most respect for whoever is going to be appointed by either one

[3:27:32] of these two council members, but I would prefer to see that occur after we advance the general plan.

[3:27:40] Thank you. Thank you. Any further comments? All right. Seeing Madam Clark, how would you like us to proceed?

[3:27:52] Oh, yes, you may have wanted to. Sorry.

[3:27:56] So sorry. Thank you. I get another 60 seconds. Get it on the thing there on the clock.

[3:28:03] I just want to say that I have had experience.

[3:28:07] I think I've hired three city managers, two police chiefs, two fire chiefs, and worked for

[3:28:17] plaster county as a chief of staff for the last three years, working very closely with plaster

[3:28:23] county.

[3:28:24] And so I feel like I have the right experience knowledge and a very good relationship with

[3:28:30] class or county and I would be the best person for the position. Thank you.

[3:28:36] And one, sorry, one question that was, what about, are you planning to run for election in the campaign? Are you

[3:28:43] running for? Oh, you see, I'm out there, elect for jippowers.com. I have fundraisers planned. I mean,

[3:28:52] my signs are on order. I'm definitely in full campaign mode. I have a little vacation coming up,

[3:28:59] but I am planning in September to start full court campaigning.

[3:29:06] Thank you very much.

[3:29:07] Sorry Madam Clerk, I would do like us to proceed.

[3:29:08] Council now deliberate as awkward as open interviews may be.

[3:29:15] Madam Mayor, if I could just say that one thing I would just would like to say is that I really appreciate our two candidates.

[3:29:21] You know, serving on the city council is a really tough job.

[3:29:25] You know, you try to do the best that you can for the overall community.

[3:29:29] You have a lot of people whispering in your ear.

[3:29:32] Some not whispering but yelling and throwing sticks.

[3:29:35] While others are praising you and it's a tough job.

[3:29:39] It's tough because you've got to go through the information you need to be prepared,

[3:29:43] which is incredibly important.

[3:29:45] It's very time-consuming.

[3:29:47] Certainly you don't do this for the money.

[3:29:49] You do it because you love this community.

[3:29:51] We all love this community up here and so I really want to just thank our candidates

[3:29:55] for coming up, it's tough to put yourself out there, it's tough to come up and be interviewed.

[3:30:00] Good. It's tough to campaign. So thank you very much to both of our candidates for taking the risk.

[3:30:09] Because you never know, I always tell my daughter, you've got to take the, you never know unless you take the risk. So thank you.

[3:30:16] And I'm ready to make a motion. So with that said, I feel that mispowers is demonstrated that she possesses the experience,

[3:30:28] necessary to really do this job justice.

[3:30:31] It's no stranger to know that Bridget and I have worked together for a very long time.

[3:30:35] So I know firsthand of her qualification.

[3:30:39] She's passionate about this community.

[3:30:41] She puts her money where her mouth is.

[3:30:43] She's out there walking the walk really is.

[3:30:46] And it would be an honor and a pleasure to have the opportunity to serve with her.

[3:30:51] She and I have never served together on the council.

[3:30:53] She replaced me back in 2005 when I took a little job with the Governor Schwarzenegger and Bridget

[3:30:59] came in and came in and did a great job and she left before I got back on.

[3:31:05] So I think that she's demonstrated that she has the experience in the skills necessary to do this job

[3:31:11] and I would be honored to move the appointment of Bridget Powers.

[3:31:16] I'd like to second that, and I appreciate, again, both candidates very much, but I do want

[3:31:26] to say, the bridge of powers, I'm seconding this because I respect what you would you set

[3:31:33] up there, what I read, how you want to move the city forward, and your respect for my

[3:31:39] homes. But most importantly, this is an interim. You have to jump in right now, and we need

[3:31:47] someone who has the ability and the experience to be able to jump in. There's going to be

[3:31:55] a lot of very tough decisions, and I appreciate the experience that Project House, I appreciate

[3:32:02] our other candidate, however coming forward, and I hope in the future that you get involved

[3:32:08] with the city and maybe we'll see you again from my perspective.

[3:32:13] I like to comment about my plans.

[3:32:15] Thank you.

[3:32:17] Madam Clerk, roll call, please.

[3:32:19] Councilmember Amara.

[3:32:21] Down Calvier.

[3:32:22] I.

[3:32:22] Redell Harris.

[3:32:23] I.

[3:32:26] And speaking of a jump being passed.

[3:32:31] Thank you.

[3:32:33] Speaking of jumping right and I will now perform the oath of office for incoming council member.

[3:32:38] Bridget Powers.

[3:32:58] I it can't

[3:33:02] either.

[3:33:02] Where to power, save someone who's there.

[3:33:05] Who is someone who's there?

[3:33:06] Who's earnin' the dead.

[3:33:07] That I will support and defend.

[3:33:09] The constitution.

[3:33:10] You might say the constitution of that.

[3:33:12] You can die its state as to.

[3:33:14] The Constitution of the state.

[3:33:16] But the constitution of the state that will form.

[3:33:18] It's all and it's all in discipline, and men and women's.

[3:33:23] I will hear a true air � malature, I will hear a true face.

[3:33:27] In early, in the sort of constitution that he had to say,

[3:33:30] in the constitution that he had to say,

[3:33:32] in the constitution that he had to say,

[3:33:35] in the constitution of the state of battle.

[3:33:36] That take his population free.

[3:33:38] I think this all of the states can free.

[3:33:40] Without any mental preservation,

[3:33:42] or personal rights.

[3:33:43] Without any mental resignation, or purpose,

[3:33:46] but they can.

[3:33:47] And they can start to be the state of battle.

[3:33:50] I think we'll need to start

[3:33:52] with the state of battle.

[3:33:54] We're in the world city of battle.

[3:33:55] I'm in an Apple or the city.

[3:33:57] And I'm lost or coming.

[3:33:59] And I'm lost.

[3:33:59] I'm wondering how the four hundred years

[3:34:01] were part of this last slide.

[3:34:12] You're like, I'm going to go.

[3:34:13] Oh, yeah, it's pretty hard.

[3:34:16] I'm going to go to the school.

[3:35:11] All right. So things exploding.

[3:35:19] All right, Kay, are you still here?

[3:35:26] I did a really great, very direct introduction.

[3:35:28] You know, one of you approved me.

[3:35:31] Joining us now for the final council business item tonight.

[3:35:36] We have ARD, Auburn Recreation Park District Annual Park,

[3:35:39] Park, in fact, mitigation field report.

[3:35:43] Thank you for having me, Kail Muscat, with the

[3:35:47] Robert Recreation District.

[3:35:49] And I will try to make this pretty quick.

[3:35:53] Is that?

[3:35:56] Yeah.

[3:36:01] Which button am I pushing in?

[3:36:04] Yeah.

[3:36:08] There goes.

[3:36:09] Okay, so this is our Mr. May report for our fiscal year,

[3:36:13] which ended March 31st.

[3:36:15] The number you see that the 195952 is actually what we have at our city with the R.D. and our balance sheet.

[3:36:23] There's another, that's in your report, 36,575 at the city that hasn't been transferred over yet.

[3:36:35] What am I pointing this at?

[3:36:39] Yeah.

[3:36:44] So anyways, I'm just going to go over the projects.

[3:36:47] We didn't have any projects that you said you mitigation funds last year.

[3:36:49] So these are the ones that are coming up right now.

[3:36:51] The first one is a new playground and 80 path to travel at recreation park.

[3:36:56] It's to replace that playground right there.

[3:36:58] Estimated cost is 120.

[3:37:02] Then the city mitigation piece of views is 120.

[3:37:05] So this is a process that we've done this before.

[3:37:08] There are other playgrounds.

[3:37:10] It's not working.

[3:37:12] Okay, so first of all, I'm sorry.

[3:37:14] That's where the playground is at the north end of recreation park.

[3:37:17] That's one of the pieces of the equipment out there.

[3:37:19] It's very, very old.

[3:37:21] This is our oldest playground.

[3:37:23] It's still there.

[3:37:25] Yes.

[3:37:25] That's an attorney.

[3:37:26] You can't remove it.

[3:37:27] It's close.

[3:37:27] You can't go down.

[3:37:29] It's more up with the top.

[3:37:34] So anyway, so we go through a process where we ask, we give the budget to a bunch of playground manufacturers.

[3:37:42] And so here's your budget.

[3:37:43] It gives your best playground for this budget.

[3:37:44] So we had what is that six this time or seven seven different playground manufacturers come up with their best design

[3:37:53] And we put it out to the public for voting you tell us which one you like and so the winner this year was or this time was compound, which actually they went the last one, too

[3:38:03] And that's through the design off to the side right there

[3:38:06] One of the challenges we did ask him to try to incorporate as much shade as possible, but what we were finding is that

[3:38:13] The more shade they put in shades expensive and the more shade they put in it was less playground equipment

[3:38:19] I think that's why one of those up there has a bit more shade on it

[3:38:23] But I didn't get very many votes because it doesn't have very much equipment. So our goal is to then as we can add shade down the line down the line around this equipment

[3:38:34] And we're going to plant some more trees, but you know trees take well to grow. So we don't shade the thing so

[3:38:42] We're working on it, and this is the path to travel, so the solid yellow line is the current

[3:38:48] ADA path to travel around the building from the ADA parking spots and the dotted line

[3:38:52] represent the way that will take you into the playground, because there is no current ADA path

[3:38:59] to travel to that playground.

[3:39:04] Okay, emergency exit on to recreation from Recreation Park on Auburn, full some road.

[3:39:10] We bumped up the estimated costs in this 80,000, we're just not sure, so we might have

[3:39:14] to put in a little bit more road and expansion there

[3:39:19] than we thought, but I'll show you a little map.

[3:39:22] And this is seeing this before.

[3:39:23] So it's right there, right there off of by the Batchy

[3:39:26] Courts kind of, and you can see where it dumps in

[3:39:29] under that little spur of Auburn Folsom Road.

[3:39:32] And that is an emergency exit to get.

[3:39:35] It's a second way out of the folks that live up,

[3:39:39] what can't they, little streets, you know,

[3:39:41] up up all my red stuff up there, that area.

[3:39:44] Does I believe that's there's only one way out.

[3:39:46] Isn't that correct?

[3:39:47] John, yeah, so.

[3:39:49] OK, so a couple of other real, so before I move on,

[3:39:52] is there any questions about those projects?

[3:39:54] OK, real quick, so other projects of note,

[3:39:57] not using city mitigation funds, but they're here in the city.

[3:40:00] We are doing some heavy repairs on the ash for park playground. On the right of that picture is the pond. You can see the water. And the other side is there's a, there's a design. So when it rains a lot, the water is supposed to overflow, but there's also drainage underneath it. It is failing. And as you can see on the left side of that picture, it is, it's collapsing the road. So we've got to get that fixed. It's there, like our main way to get in to mow over there, but also we have a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a,

[3:40:29] a garage down there that we use for storage. So yay for us. That's for the location of an

[3:40:37] at Ashered Park. So the dog parks down there at the bottom kind of middle-ish and you see the pond.

[3:40:45] Speaking of Ashered Park, Jen, where we went ahead of those hard rains, it finally blew out

[3:40:52] for the second time, the culvert. That culvert is on the on the right side picture, the solid line,

[3:40:58] this kind of gold. That's the existing culvert. We do not know how old it is. It is very

[3:41:04] old. It's the entire bottom part of his rusted out. We did set a camera up, but it is useless

[3:41:11] at this point. So we are going to have to reroute it. It took us a little time, but we finally

[3:41:17] got insurance is going to cover this for us. So it drains a lot of things. Mainly, a lot

[3:41:23] Also water comes off the tracks right there, the U.P. tracks, but some of it comes from up above on the southern property.

[3:41:31] And there's just no way we can keep.

[3:41:33] We're going to keep getting holes like that.

[3:41:35] Like we my employee Kevin is standing in on that left side.

[3:41:39] That's what happened this last time.

[3:41:41] Hey, blue, a giant hole in the earth.

[3:41:44] Other projects.

[3:41:45] Once again, bigsfield scoreboard.

[3:41:47] This has been going on for far too long.

[3:41:51] We've little league is now they're finally getting, and you see the kind of the example over there you got those sponsors at the bottom.

[3:41:58] They're finally getting their last sponsors in on that, so we can get the scoreboard ordered.

[3:42:03] Air D's pitching in 7500, and the rest is all coming from little league either through cash or in kind donations.

[3:42:14] Oh, the gazebo, gosh, what a fun, a big branch fell on that and took it out.

[3:42:21] We were going to get it repaired, as a matter of fact, Nick, and so that his crew was

[3:42:25] looking at trying to just fix it for us, well, then we found out after we brought out some

[3:42:29] engineers and architects that when that branch hit it, it really kind of twisted the whole

[3:42:35] thing and it made it unsafe, and then when they looked into it further, when it was built

[3:42:40] back in some time ago.

[3:42:45] These was not, it's not to code.

[3:42:47] I'll just cut to the chase.

[3:42:48] It's not to code, not even the slab is to code anymore.

[3:42:54] So the whole darn thing's got to be ripped out.

[3:42:56] Insurance is going to pay for it.

[3:42:57] We just got that approval two weeks ago.

[3:43:01] Our insurance moves just terribly slow.

[3:43:06] But yeah, it'll be, it'll be a replacement.

[3:43:07] So and I'll just run through these super quick just to advance you guys know these events. You can stop me after

[3:43:13] There's anything you see in here that's you want to know about there's Bridget

[3:43:20] Harvest fast all these things please come they're they're great fun and Santa chest great fun

[3:43:25] So and that's it the bike park

[3:43:30] good end

[3:43:33] Thank you very much. Do we have any questions from council

[3:43:37] First, thank you for doing the 88th path.

[3:43:40] That one, my daughter didn't walk until she was almost 3 and so trying to get her with how much

[3:43:45] she waited that point up to the park was challenging and all the kids wanted to go.

[3:43:50] Do you guys use the cell phone now?

[3:43:52] We, she's walking now, so it's okay.

[3:43:55] But back in the day, she was in the hip brace and trying to get her in the swings and all that

[3:43:59] stuff was all challenged.

[3:43:59] So I appreciate all the ADF grades that you're making because I know it helps those people who have those challenges.

[3:44:03] I appreciate that. I always like to know how discovery club is doing because I know that's a big financial

[3:44:09] part of what you do. It's doing, it's doing well. We're working more closely with the school district now because we're using a lot more

[3:44:18] E-Lop funds and they've got a new E-Lop director coordinator, whatever I figured is titled, but so that that's helpful, but it's

[3:44:26] they're trying to make it easier for everybody, but we're just maybe more work for you.

[3:44:32] Yeah, but it's okay. It's gonna work right now. It's just everybody's trying to figure out because

[3:44:36] it's all new for them to just trying to figure out the best way. So they out because they get

[3:44:40] out of the state. So they want to make sure that we're doing things the right way. So

[3:44:45] but we're sold out. I mean, you know, my kids got a waiting list. So yeah.

[3:44:52] Okay. The last one is not an Auburn. I've been asked a couple of times about the roof and the basketball court

[3:44:57] at Regional Park and is there a news?

[3:45:01] They've been told that it's not a real basketball floor because the roof leaks.

[3:45:06] Well, okay, so yeah. So the floor out there has got that rubberized surface to it, because we had multiple failures of kind of not so much the roof.

[3:45:17] But believe it or not, the gutter for that building is on the inside of the building. Imagine looking up there and seeing the bottom of the gutter.

[3:45:24] That's what we have out there.

[3:45:26] So that failed multiple times.

[3:45:28] We've got it.

[3:45:29] Face it has it failed any time recently.

[3:45:32] But after the second or third time,

[3:45:34] we had replaced portions or the entire sections of the wood

[3:45:37] and floor, we decided to put the rubberized stuff in.

[3:45:40] Now the rubberized stuff is failing,

[3:45:42] and we're going to have a decision to make about what

[3:45:44] we're going to replace it with.

[3:45:46] Either wood or the rubber stuff.

[3:45:48] And if we do the wood, we're just hoping

[3:45:50] we don't have any more problems.

[3:45:52] You know, it's just easier to play on the surface. They're more comfortable on, so I've had several people ask me and so on.

[3:45:59] No, the rubber is, it's not as good as a wooden floor. No, no doubt about it.

[3:46:04] I didn't understand the roof things, so I thank you for clarifying that floor.

[3:46:06] Yeah, I was really interesting design and I don't know why they ended up like that.

[3:46:12] And it's basically just, it's a metal building with a skin on it for some reason that the goddess on the inside.

[3:46:18] If you look up on your next time you're in there, just look up and you're going like, oh my gosh, you got us on the inside.

[3:46:23] Thank you.

[3:46:25] There's powers.

[3:46:26] Any questions or comments?

[3:46:29] I get used.

[3:46:30] I feel like I'm only five minutes too new, but I've been working with kale for over 25 years and whenever I ask for something, you get it for us.

[3:46:40] So thank you for all you do.

[3:46:44] Good. Yes, thanks for the report, Calvin, appreciate it. Good to see that the

[3:46:49] park mitigations are being utilized for great purposes. So, you know, advancing

[3:46:53] our parks are very important. So, thank you so much.

[3:46:55] Actually, I do have one thing to comment. Would you quit telling Jim Gray to come to

[3:47:00] me when there's a pickleball problem?

[3:47:04] There's no ways coming to you about a more

[3:47:06] is coming to me.

[3:47:08] Okay, good.

[3:47:10] Does I direct them back to you?

[3:47:14] Kayle, thank you so much.

[3:47:15] I appreciate all the work you put into this playground.

[3:47:17] I know I've shared many concerns with you over the last couple of years.

[3:47:20] It's been essential that parents, especially the most tired ones,

[3:47:24] with the smallest kids who have the least amount of time to advocate,

[3:47:27] have somewhere that is low stress to go be with other parents and

[3:47:31] caregivers and to have equipment that is appropriate for their children.

[3:47:35] So I really appreciate that and that you guys followed through with that.

[3:47:40] You're a great partner. You fund the work with. You do great projects.

[3:47:44] Bike process and underwater events.

[3:47:47] Come to the events, support ARD.

[3:47:49] Thank you to Board Member Ingol back there for joining.

[3:47:54] And any further questions?

[3:47:55] I think that was just for information.

[3:47:57] Thank you.

[3:47:59] All right, reports.

[3:48:03] We have City Manager report.

[3:48:07] Thank you. Out of that, for the latest of the hour,

[3:48:09] I'm just would like to acknowledge our service award recipients for our August milestones,

[3:48:16] our economic development director, Jonathan Wright, has been with us now for five years

[3:48:22] by our Captain James Murphy

[3:48:25] and the Italian Chief Matt Gele, who's been all five year

[3:48:29] a recipients here in August and a special call out for Andy Furck in for 20 years of

[3:48:34] services August.

[3:48:36] Now, Andy works in all the entertainment plant but also generally within the public

[3:48:39] course crews just help keep our city as beautiful it is.

[3:48:43] So I just wanted to call those individuals out this evening, the city manager report is

[3:48:49] outside it in the lobby for anybody who wanted to read to the details and with that back to

[3:48:53] Mayor.

[3:48:54] Thank you.

[3:48:56] Next item future agenda items discussion and identification of topics that require tension

[3:49:00] and upcoming meetings.

[3:49:01] This section allows council members to propose new ideas, unresolved issues or projects that need

[3:49:05] further planning or discussion.

[3:49:07] Do we have any future agenda items?

[3:49:10] I was just going to say that just to give you an update that the City Manager and I are working on the group can be in our group to talk about events at the high school that impact parking in the roadway point area.

[3:49:23] We've identified the stakeholders and we'll be inviting them to meetings to talk about that.

[3:49:27] It's perfect. Thank you.

[3:49:30] And finally, City Council Committee reports, do we have any reports from Council?

[3:49:35] Can I just, I could say.

[3:49:37] Oh, sorry.

[3:49:39] I just wanted to say that from our former city manager, Sean Ray Bay, watched this entire thing.

[3:49:46] And he says it's the first all female council in Auburn's history, first in Placer County.

[3:49:51] And only the second in the capital region west of Sacramento was first in 2023.

[3:49:57] So, we are making history today.

[3:50:00] I didn't even realize that. Yes, West Sacramento is all female. Well, while there you have it.

[3:50:07] Thank committee reports. I don't have. We had a successful economic development town hall. It was well attended. The tacos were incredible from acquires and we will be scheduling a next one in October.

[3:50:22] That's all I have.

[3:50:23] Yeah, we had say cog last week.

[3:50:25] Unfortunately, even though we had a lot of people there, we lacked a quorum.

[3:50:29] We didn't have a majority of the counties present, so we couldn't take any action, but we did

[3:50:32] here from Congressman Vera.

[3:50:36] Anyway.

[3:50:38] And in the interest of time, it has been discussed that we will not do close session.

[3:50:45] Yes.

[3:50:46] Yes, we discussed that.

[3:50:47] We're happy to continue those to the next agenda.

[3:50:50] If there's direction to do that, and the motion in a second just to continue those onto the next meeting, we're happy to do that.

[3:50:55] I'm moving we continue the close session onto the next calendar council meeting.

[3:51:00] Can I ask a quick question? I believe that September 14.

[3:51:05] Is that when's the next one?

[3:51:07] That's correct.

[3:51:10] I'll be at the Aurora Borealis in Fairbanks Alaska, which I didn't get a chance to let you know.

[3:51:16] and I miss one meeting throughout the course of the end of the year, but we are making big decisions

[3:51:23] and I am open to special sessions and all those things in order to facilitate getting our new

[3:51:28] city manager rolling, whatever you need. Okay. Okay. I'll second the motion to continue at the next

[3:51:39] scheduled council meeting. Do you like roll call? Roll call please? Council member Amara.

[3:51:44] Yes, down in Calvea, powers, Mayor Davis.

[3:51:49] I will note, Council Member Delherse is not in the chambers for this vote.

[3:51:54] Fantastic. Thank you to everyone who has remained here to the end. Have a good night.

City Council Meeting - Aug 24th, 2026

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