Auburn public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council
The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council is meeting to discuss the 2026 update to the Placer County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting includes a Firewise renewal workshop led by OES Regional Coordinator Jacqui Manning.
- Placer County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026 Update
- Firewise Renewal Workshop featuring reporting tool demonstration
- UCANR Foresthill Wildfire Preparedness Walking Tour on September 20th
- Woodland Estates and Awali Annual Firewise Event on September 23rd
- Walden Woods Annual Firewise Event on September 28th
The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council approved the August 15, 2025 agenda and the July 18, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted primarily of informational reports from fire agencies, including updates on staffing, hazardous fuel reduction, and the Firewise renewal process.
- Approved agenda for August 15, 2025
- Approved meeting minutes for July 18, 2025
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council
The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council will meet to approve minutes, receive agency reports, and conduct elections for the Treasurer, Secretary, Vice Chair, and Chair. The agenda includes a discussion on the merger of the North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council and the hiring of a third-party accountant.
- Election of Treasurer, Secretary, Vice Chair, and Chair
- Discussion on North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council merger
- Discussion on hiring a third-party accountant
- Approval of January 16, 2026 meeting minutes
- Agency and Stakeholder Reports
The council elected a new Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Members also approved a trial of bimonthly meetings held at the HHS location in North Auburn.
- Approved meeting agenda (Jon Anacker/Jan Foster)
- Approved January 16, 2026 minutes (Jon Anacker/Layla Schackner)
- Elected Tim Monroe as Chair
- Elected Jan Foster as Vice Chair
- Elected Sherry Sabbah as Secretary
- Elected Layla Schackner as Treasurer
- Approved trial of bimonthly meetings in North Auburn at HHS
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council
The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council is meeting to hear a guest speaker from PG&E on tree planting, receive updates from fire agencies and stakeholders, and discuss ongoing business including a potential merger with the North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council. The council will also review existing Firewise Communities and explore public relations efforts for fire districts.
- Guest speaker William Litel from PG&E on 'Right Tree Right Place' program
- Discussion of merger with North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council
- Review and support of existing Firewise Communities (FWCs)
- Treasurer's report with cash, expense, and budget updates
- Agency reports from Auburn Fire, CAL FIRE, OES, Bureau of Reclamation, and others
The meeting featured a presentation from PG&E on safe planting to reduce wildfire risk and updates from local fire agencies. No substantive decisions were made; the council only approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 16, 2026 meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda without change.
- Approved the January 16, 2026 meeting minutes without change.
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council
The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council will meet to discuss fire safety reports from various agencies and stakeholders. The council is scheduled to vote on merging with the N. Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council.
- Vote to merge with N. Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council
- Discussion regarding County appointments for the GAAFSC council
- Reports from Penryn/Newcastle Fire Protection Districts, Auburn City Fire Department, and CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire
- Financial status update from the Treasurer
The Council voted to merge with the N. Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council and to end Board appointed seats on the GAAFSC. Both actions now require approval from the Board of Supervisor and the City of Auburn.
- Approved merger with N. Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council (unanimous)
- Approved ending Board appointed seats on the GAAFSC (unanimous)
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Approved January 16, 2026 meeting minutes
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council
The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council will hear a guest presentation on Zone Zero experiments conducted with UC ANR and UC Berkeley. The council will also receive agency and stakeholder reports, review financial status, and discuss several new business items including the Placer County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026 update and Fire District public relations.
- Guest speaker on Zone Zero experiments with UC ANR & UC Berkeley
- Placer County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026 update discussion
- Treasurer's report including financial and budgeted expense updates
- Discussion on Fire District public relations (John Burns)
- Discussion regarding 2025 goals and review
The council approved the agenda and October minutes. A UC ANR presentation concluded that hydrated plants act as fuel during fires, and the council agreed to meet with a new Firewise community regarding a 600-acre parcel.
- Approved November agenda
- Approved October meeting minutes
- Agreed to meet with Hidden Creek Firewise Community regarding 600-acre parcel
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council
The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council will consider approving up to $2,000 in donations, review the 2026 update of the Placer County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and hear a CalFire speaker on lithium-ion battery safety and disposal. The meeting also includes agency reports and a discussion on Fire District public relations.
- Guest speaker CalFire on lithium-ion battery safe use and disposal
- Approval of up to $2,000 in council donations
- Discussion on Placer County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026 Update
- Discussion on Fire District public relations
- Financial status and expense updates from treasurer
The Council approved the October 2025 agenda and September 2025 meeting minutes. Members received reports on fire department call volumes, grant funding for Robie Point, and the status of the Baltimore Ravine project. A proposal for a $2,000 donation to a community organization was introduced.
- Approved October 2025 agenda
- Approved September 2025 meeting minutes
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council
The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council will meet to approve minutes, hear a guest speaker from the Placer County Water Agency, and vote to appoint new officers. The agenda includes reports from local fire districts and a discussion on public relations and 2025 goals.
- Approval of July 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- Guest Speaker: Placer County Water Agency General Manager Andy Fecko
- Vote to appoint Council Member Officers Treasurer and Secretary
- Discussion on Fire District public relations
- Next meeting scheduled for September 19, 2025
The meeting featured an informational presentation by Placer County Water Agency’s Andy Fecko on hydrant systems, water storage, and lessons from the River Fire. No substantive decisions were made; the council approved the agenda and July 18, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Approved August 15, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved July 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council
The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council will meet to review agency reports, approve minutes, and discuss updates to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and community fire safety events.
- Approval of November 21, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of agency and stakeholder reports (Penryn, Auburn City, CAL FIRE, etc.)
- Discussion of the Placer County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026 Update
- Open forum for public comments (5-minute limit)
- Next meeting scheduled for January 16, 2026
The council approved the December 2025 agenda and the November meeting minutes. A motion was made to vote on a potential merger with the North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council at the January 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and award presentations.
- Approved December 2025 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Motion made to vote on merger with North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council at January 2026 meeting