Auburn, Maine

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 final budget of $33,607,027, which sets General Fund Reserves at $5,375,542. The consent calendar includes multiple ordinances, contracts, and employee agreements, including a new entertainment zone in downtown Auburn, a sewer lift station improvement project, and renewal of the police military equipment policy. Public hearings are scheduled for the annual Business Improvement District assessment levy and sewer service charges.

• Adoption of $33,607,027 FY 2026-27 final budget
• Award of contract up to $1,678,459.20 for Canyon Court Sewer Lift Station Improvement Project
• Second reading of ordinance establishing an additional Entertainment Zone in downtown Auburn
• Approval of dispatch services agreement with CALFIRE for FY 2026-27 through FY 2028-29
• Call for November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election

Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council

The joint North Auburn/Ophir and Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Councils will hold a special workshop on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and discuss recommended updates. The councils will also review the status of the proposed merger between the two groups and Placer County board appointments.

• CWPP workshop with Placer County Office of Emergency Services and Dudek
• Status update on merger of North Auburn/Ophir and Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Councils
• Placer County Board appointments status
• Agency reports from CAL FIRE, Auburn Fire, and others

Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council

The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council will hear agency reports from local fire departments, CAL FIRE, Red Cross, and others. A guest speaker from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety will discuss wildfire safety. The council will vote on donating funding for food and refreshments at the CAL FIRE NEU Open House on July 11, 2026. Old business includes updates on council member appointments and a potential merger with the North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council.

• Guest speaker Steve Hawks, Senior Director for Wildfire at IBHS
• Vote to donate funding for food/refreshments at CAL FIRE NEU Open House (July 11, 2026, Bowman Station 10)
• Status update on North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council merger
• Status of Placer County Board appointed council members
• Agency reports from Penryn Fire, Auburn Fire, CAL FIRE, American Red Cross, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Placer RCD

City Council Special Session

The Auburn City Council will consider approving the FY 2026-27 proposed budget totaling $33,456,954. The consent calendar includes a lease amendment with Almost Free to All (AFTA) for the Carnegie Library, a sewer project budget adjustment, and a dispatcher pay correction. A public hearing will be held on amending historic design review permit requirements for exterior painting. The council will also receive reports on workforce vacancies, the Public Works annual report, and a pipeline construction project from Placer County Water Agency.

• Resolution to approve $33,456,954 FY 2026-27 budget including $18,676,682 General Fund
• First reading of ordinance amending Historic Design Review Permit requirements for exterior painting
• Amendment No. 1 to lease with Almost Free to All (AFTA) for Carnegie Library at 175 Almond Street
• Budget adjustment of $44,944.82 for 949 Lincoln Way Sewer Replacement Project
• Approval of corrected pay schedule for Dispatcher I/II classifications retroactive to May 31, 2026

City Council Special Session

This special session of the Auburn City Council consists solely of a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. No public hearings or open-session business items are scheduled. The Council will report any action taken in closed session upon returning to open session.

• Closed session for public employee performance evaluation of the City Manager (Gov. Code § 54957)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance creating a new Entertainment Zone in downtown Auburn. Consent calendar items include a 3.21% rate increase for solid waste collection with Recology Auburn Placer, a three-year animal control contract with Placer County, and a grant application for the High Street Pavement Overlay Project. Council business includes adopting the Active Transportation Plan and receiving a budget update for FY 2026-27.

• Public hearing on ordinance establishing an additional downtown Entertainment Zone
• 3.21% rate ceiling increase for residential and commercial solid waste collection (2026-27)
• Three-year animal control and shelter care agreement with Placer County
• Authorize application for SACOG grant for High Street pavement overlay and rehabilitation
• Adoption of the Active Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

Historic Design Review Commission

The Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council to amend the Auburn Municipal Code. The proposed changes would establish exemptions from historical design review for certain exterior painting and minor maintenance activities. Additionally, the commission is considering a resolution to allow preapproved paint color collections within the Historic Design Review District.

• Ordinance amending Section 159.497 of the Auburn Municipal Code regarding historical design review exemptions
• Resolution authorizing use of preapproved historic paint color collections in the Historic Design-Review District
• Proposed streamlining of awning roofing material replacements to include metal or masonry

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss authorizing contracts for the July 4th fireworks event and reviewing the 2025 Police Department Annual Report. The body will also consider appointments to the Sustainability Advisory Committee and a lease amendment at the municipal airport.

• Contract authorization for Pyro Spectacular and the Gold Country Fairgrounds for July 4th fireworks
• Appointment of Bill Pennington to the Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Amendment of ground lease for Auburn Municipal Airport Hangar 71
• Review of the 2025 Police Department Annual Report

The Auburn City Council authorized the city manager to contract with Pyro Spectacular and the Gold Country Fairgrounds for July 4 fireworks and to begin fundraising to offset city costs. The consent calendar was approved, appointing Bill Pennington to the Sustainability Advisory Committee and amending a ground lease at the municipal airport. The police department annual report was presented for information only, with no action taken.

• Authorized city manager to contract with Pyro Spectacular and Gold Country Fairgrounds for July 4 fireworks, plus fundraising (3-1)
• Approved consent calendar: Resolution 26-46 appointing Bill Pennington to Sustainability Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar: Resolution 26-47 consenting to ground lease amendment at Auburn Municipal Airport Hangar 71 (4-0)

Planning Commission/ HDRC

The Auburn Planning Commission will decide on a Use Permit for Cloud Fine Wine & Spirits to sell alcohol off-site at 884 Lincoln Way. The meeting also includes a public hearing on historical design review exemptions and an informational presentation on transportation safety.

• Public hearing on historical design review permit exemptions
• Use Permit for Cloud Fine Wine & Spirits at 884 Lincoln Way
• Informational presentation on Active Transportation Plan
• Discussion of future commission agenda items
• Staff follow-up reports on city meetings

Planning Commission/ HDRC Joint Meeting

The Planning Commission and Historic Design Review Commission will hold a joint public hearing to recommend an ordinance amending Section 159.180 of the Auburn Municipal Code relating to mobile food vendors. The commission will also approve meeting minutes from March 17 and April 21, 2026, and introduce new Planning Commissioner Melissa Johnson. Staff follow-up reports and future agenda items will be discussed.

• Public hearing on a resolution recommending an ordinance amending Section 159.180 (Zoning) regarding mobile food vendors
• Introduction of new Planning Commissioner Melissa Johnson
• Approval of minutes from March 17 and April 21, 2026 Planning Commission meetings
• Economic development and City Council updates from staff

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar including contracts for sewer replacement, clarifier replacement, and a fuel break project. Under Council Business, they will consider an emergency contract for sewer repair requiring a four-fifths vote and an amendment for business license tax collection services. The meeting also includes reports from the city manager and discussion of future agenda items.

• Authorize $185,570 contract with LaFleur Engineering for Auburn Ravine Sewer Replacement
• Authorize $306,031 contract with Gateway Pacific for WWTP Clarifier 2 Replacement
• Authorize $66,205 agreement with California Reforestation for Baltimore Ravine Fuel Break herbicide application
• Approve emergency sewer repair contract with LeFleur Excavating (four-fifths vote required)
• Approve Amendment No. 1 with HdL Companies for business license tax collection services

The council unanimously approved Resolution 26-34 to establish a PARS Section 115 Trust for post-employment benefits, allowing the city to set aside funds for future retiree obligations. The consent calendar, approved together, included contracts for the Auburn Ravine Sewer Replacement (up to $185,570), WWTP Clarifier 2 Replacement (up to $306,031), and the Baltimore Ravine Shaded Fuel Break Project ($66,205). Separately, the council authorized emergency contracting for a sewer repair with LeFleur Excavating and found it CEQA-exempt. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Amara absent.

• Approved Resolution 26-34 establishing PARS post-employment benefits trust (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, investment policy, St. Francis Electric CPI increase, and multiple project contracts (4-0)
• Awarded Auburn Ravine Sewer Replacement contract to LaFleur Engineering up to $185,570 (4-0)
• Awarded WWTP Clarifier 2 Replacement contract to Gateway Pacific Contractors up to $306,031 (4-0)
• Authorized Baltimore Ravine Shaded Fuel Break herbicide contract with California Reforestation up to $66,205 (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with HdL Companies for business license tax collection and audit services (4-0)
• Approved emergency action to contract with LeFleur Excavating for sewer repair (4-0)
• Found Emergency Sewer Collection System Repair Project CEQA-exempt (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on an Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Policy for city employees and several commercial lease amendments. The body will also receive updates on vacant commercial buildings and the 2025 Fire Department year-end report.

• Adoption of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceptable Use Policy for city employees
• Lease amendment for Almost Free to All (AFTA) at 175 Almond Street
• Lease extension for Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce through June 14, 2029
• Amendment to Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Vienna Woods Subdivision Phases II and III
• Professional services agreement amendments with Bureau Veritas and Coastland Civil Engineering LLP

The Auburn City Council adopted a new Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Policy for city employees, approved a ground lease amendment for Hangar Row Alpha at the airport, and appointed Rebecca Kosinski to the Historic Design Review Commission. All consent items passed unanimously, including contract amendments and a subdivision improvement agreement. No substantive decisions were made in closed session.

• Appointed Rebecca Kosinski to Historic Design Review Commission (Resolution 26-27, unanimous)
• Approved amendment of airport ground lease for Hangar Row Alpha (Resolution 26-28, unanimous)
• Authorized Amendment No. 2 to professional services agreement with Bureau Veritas for plan review (Resolution 26-29, unanimous)
• Authorized Amendment No. 4 to professional services agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering for plan review (Resolution 26-30, unanimous)
• Authorized Amendment No. 2 for Vienna Woods Subdivision public improvements (Resolution 26-31, unanimous)
• Approved tile placement recommendations from SHAAC (unanimous)
• Adopted Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Policy for city employees (Resolution 26-32, unanimous)
• Removed items 2 and 3 (office leases with AFTA and Chamber of Commerce) from the agenda

Planning Commission/ HDRC

The joint meeting will consider a Historic Design Review Permit for exterior paint and reroof of the Hink Block at 818-846 Lincoln Way, and a 1-year time extension for the Collins Drive Subdivision to subdivide 27.9 acres into 65 single-family lots at 975 & 1055 Collins Drive. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive staff updates.

• Historic Design Review Permit for Hink Block at 818-846 Lincoln Way for exterior paint and reroof with metal standing seam
• Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Extension for Collins Drive Subdivision at 975 & 1055 Collins Drive (65 single-family lots on ±27.9 acres)
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 20 and February 17, 2026
• Staff follow-up reports including economic development updates and City Council meetings
• Discussion of future Planning Commission agenda items

Traffic Committee Meeting

The Auburn Traffic Committee will discuss a proposal to introduce diagonal parking on High Street in Downtown. Public comment is permitted on non-agenda items. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• High Street in Downtown – Proposal for Diagonal Parking

City Council Special Session

The Auburn City Council will hold a strategic planning session workshop. No action is scheduled to be taken during this meeting.

• Strategic Planning Session Workshop

The City Council held a special session for a strategic planning workshop. No formal actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss cost management strategies for unfunded pension liabilities and review a proposal for Highway 49 Roundabout artwork. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and budget adjustments for city services.

• Emergency storm drain rehabilitation at 414 Grass Valley Hwy with a $1,392,109 budget adjustment
• Road Maintenance Project contract with Pavement Coatings, Co. not to exceed $571,038.49
• Acceptance of $178,000 in grant funds for vegetation management in the Robie Point area
• Acceptance of a $15,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Auburn for City Hall patio amenities
• Notice of Completion for the Aeolia Drive Sewer & Water Replacement Project

The Council approved a budget adjustment of $1,392,109 for emergency storm drain work at 414 Grass Valley Hwy. Other actions included awarding a road maintenance contract and accepting grant funds for vegetation management. The Council also approved the concept for Highway 49 Roundabout artwork.

• Approved $1,392,109 budget adjustment for 414 Grass Valley Hwy Emergency Storm Drain Rehabilitation (5-0)
• Awarded 2025/2026 Road Maintenance Project contract to Pavement Coatings, Co. not to exceed $571,038.49 (5-0)
• Approved $178,000 budget adjustment to accept Middle Fork Project grant funds for Robie Point vegetation management (4-0)
• Approved concept for Highway 49 Roundabout artwork by Deanna Marsh and team (5-0)
• Accepted $15,000 donation from Rotary Club of Auburn for City Hall patio amenities (5-0)
• Authorized Notice of Completion for Aeolia Drive Sewer & Water Replacement Project (5-0)
• Authorized GIS Support Services agreement amendment with Dudek (5-0)
• Authorized storm drain design services agreement amendment with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation of the FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Financial Update and consider approving Q2 budget adjustments, an updated Position Allocation List, and Pay Schedule. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and an investment report, as well as a resolution to assign and amend an airport ground lease for Hangar 76 to Hangar76 LLC. Proclamations will be made for Women in Construction Week and SUDC Awareness Month.

• FY 2025-26 Mid-Year Financial Update and Q2 budget adjustments (Resolution)
• Assignment and amendment of Airport Ground Lease for Hangar 76 to Hangar76 LLC (Consent Calendar)
• Proclamation for Women in Construction Week
• Proclamation declaring March 2026 as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Awareness Month
• Report of Investment for quarter ending December 31, 2025 (Consent Calendar)

The City Council unanimously adopted the consent calendar, which included approval of minutes, an investment report, and the assignment and amendment of an airport ground lease (Resolution 26-17). The Council also approved Resolution 26-18, adopting mid-year budget adjustments for the current fiscal year and updating the position allocation list and pay schedule. No public comments were made on agenda items.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, investment report, and airport ground lease assignment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-18 for FY 2025-26 Q2 budget adjustments and updated position allocation list and pay schedule (5-0)

City Council Special Session

The Auburn City Council will hold a special session to discuss strategic planning. No official actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Strategic Planning Session (workshop, no action)
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Meeting held at Holiday Inn, Auburn Terrace Room

The City Council held a special session for a strategic planning workshop. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Economic Development Commission's Town Hall

The Economic Development Commission is hosting a public town hall titled 'How Do We Spend Our Dollar?' to discuss local spending, taxes, and community support. The event will feature a panel discussion with Mayor Kelley Davis, City Manager Sean Rabe, and leaders from local business associations.

• Town Hall: 'How Do We Spend Our Dollar?'
• Panel: Mayor Kelley Davis, City Manager Sean Rabe, Dallas Drake, Kat Eich, Manouch Shirvanioun
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Contact: Jamie Ross at [email protected] or (562)494-8773

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will hold a public hearing to decide an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a short-term rental permit at 180 Greenfield Avenue. The Council may approve, deny, or add conditions to the permit. Consent items include a $125,000 contract for flow monitoring, surplus equipment declarations, and a purchase of a fire command vehicle.

• Public hearing to decide appeal of Short Term Rental Permit at 180 Greenfield Avenue
• Authorize agreement with Krajewski Flow Monitoring Solutions for up to $125,000
• Declare 1987 Spartan/Van Pelt fire engine (E-800) as surplus
• Purchase one Ford F-150 as fire chief's command vehicle
• Declare police vehicle PD-17 as surplus

The City Council denied an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a short-term rental permit for 180 Greenfield Avenue. The Council added conditions prohibiting street parking, requiring trash storage in the garage, and banning outdoor open flames. The Council also approved a consent calendar including surplus declarations for a fire engine and a police vehicle, purchase of a command vehicle for the fire chief, a flow monitoring contract, and a solar project amendment.

• Approved consent calendar by unanimous vote (5-0)
• Affirmed Planning Commission's approval of STR permit at 180 Greenfield Ave with conditions, denying appeal (5-0)
• Authorized second amendment to professional services agreement with Barry Miller (Resolution 26-10)
• Declared fire engine E-800 as surplus (Resolution 26-11)
• Authorized purchase of Ford F-150 command vehicle (Resolution 26-12)
• Declared police vehicle PD-17 as surplus (Resolution 26-13)
• Awarded contract to Krajewski Flow Monitoring Solutions up to $125,000 (Resolution 26-14)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Solar PV Systems contract with Foothill Electric (Resolution 26-15)

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will consider approving an emergency contract for Auburn Airport PAPI light system repair and a $50,000 contract amendment for the Aeolia Drive sewer and water line replacement project. A public hearing is set to adopt a revised Conflict of Interest Code. The consent calendar includes appointments to committees, approval of minutes, warrants paid, and a CEQA exemption for the Canyon Court sewer lift station project.

• Emergency action to contract with Norris Electrical for Auburn Airport PAPI light system repair (requires four-fifths vote)
• Amendment No. 1 to LaFleur Engineering agreement for Aeolia Drive sewer & water line replacement, increasing contract by $50,000
• Public hearing to adopt revised Conflict of Interest Code
• Environmental determination and permission to advertise for Canyon Court Sewer Lift Station Improvement Project
• Appointments to Endurance Capital Committee, Historic Design Review Commission, Arts Commission, Economic Development Commission, and Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council

The City Council adopted a revised Conflict of Interest Code and approved emergency contracting for the Auburn Airport PAPI light system. The council also passed several consent agenda items including committee appointments and sewer project authorizations.

• Approved December 2025 and January 2026 meeting minutes
• Appointed members to Endurance Capital Committee, Historic Design Review Commission, Arts Commissioner, Economic Development Commission, and Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council
• Approved October through December 2025 accounts payable warrants
• Found Canyon Court Sewer Lift Station project CEQA exempt and authorized advertising
• Authorized $50,000 contract amendment for Aeolia Drive Sewer & Water Line Replacement Project
• Adopted revised Conflict of Interest Code (5-0)
• Approved emergency action to contract Norris Electrical for Auburn Airport PAPI light system repair (5-0)

Planning Commission/ HDRC

The Planning Commission and Historic Design Review Commission will meet to consider exterior improvements for the Auburn State Theatre and a use permit for Fairgate Wash Center. The commission will also elect new officers.

• Historic Design Review Permit: replacement of windows/doors, repainting, and a 1,200 square foot green room addition at 985 Lincoln Way
• Design Review and Use Permit: adding two RV wash bays and site improvements at 205 Fairgate Road
• Election of Planning Commission officers including Chair and Vice Chair
• Continuance of Design Review Permit for 160 Oak to February 17, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Design Review Permit for three detached one-bedroom residential units on a 0.25-acre lot at 160 Oak Street. The project requires demolition of an existing single-family home and garage. Staff recommends approval, citing compliance with zoning and development standards.

• Public hearing for Design Review Permit DRP 25-06 for three 1-bedroom units at 160 Oak Street
• Project on 0.25-acre lot zoned R-3 (Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential)
• Demolition of existing 1,072 sq ft single-family residence and garage
• Each unit: 1,089 sq ft living space above 2+ car garage, 2 parking spaces per unit
• Categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15332 (In-Fill Development)

Traffic Committee Meeting

The Traffic Committee will review resident concerns regarding blind corners and stop signs, and receive a presentation from Fehr and Peers regarding the CSAP.

• Review of blind corner safety at Aeolia and Darlington
• Review of speed studies and traffic calming at Sunrise Ridge Circle
• Presentation from Fehr and Peers regarding CSAP
• Review of previous stop sign proposal on Dairy Road

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will vote on routine administrative items and approve mayoral board appointments for 2026. Members will award a $52,066.30 construction agreement for the High Street Sidewalk Replacement Project to update pedestrian pathways, and consider an emergency contract with Banner LLC to repair siding at the police department. These actions address local infrastructure maintenance and facility operations.

• Award contract to Freed's Excavating, Inc. for the High Street Sidewalk Replacement Project (up to $52,066.30)
• Approve emergency contracting with Banner LLC for Auburn Police Department siding repairs
• Execute Amendment No. 10 to the wastewater treatment plant operations contract with Operations Management International, Inc.
• Appoint Tyler Friesen to the Historic Design Review Commission as a Downtown Business Association representative
• Adopt the 2026 City Council meeting calendar and approve mayoral board appointments

The City Council approved a consent calendar including a sidewalk replacement contract and wastewater plant amendment. The Council also authorized emergency contracting for siding repairs at the Auburn Police Department. In closed session, the Council voted unanimously to initiate litigation.

• Voted unanimously in closed session to initiate litigation
• Adopted the 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar
• Approved Mayor Davis’s appointments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions
• Appointed Tyler Friesen to the Historic Design Review Commission (Resolution 26-01)
• Authorized $52,066.30 contract with Freed’s Excavating, Inc. for High Street Sidewalk Replacement (Resolution 26-02)
• Found High Street Sidewalk Replacement Project exempt from CEQA (Resolution 26-03)
• Authorized Amendment No. 10 to Wastewater Treatment Plant contract with Operations Management International, Inc. (Resolution 26-04)
• Approved emergency contracting with Banner LLC for Auburn Police Department siding repair (4-0)