Auburn public meetings in 2025

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes reclassification of police and fire positions, grant applications for the Auburn Municipal Airport, and approval of an emergency sewer repair contract. The council will also receive an update from the vacant commercial building workshop and provide direction to staff.

• Reclassification of police positions: Sergeant to Lieutenant, Administrative Assistant to Records and Dispatch Supervisor, Police Trainee to Officer
• Emergency sewer repair contract for intersection of 320 Oak View Court and 305 Live Oak Street
• Reclassification of one Battalion Chief to Assistant Fire Chief with new salary range
• Grant applications for Taxiway A Rehabilitation ($274,639) and Wildlife Hazard Site Visit ($28,877) at Auburn Municipal Airport
• Reappointment of Sandy Bendorf to Placer County Mosquito and Vector Control District

The City Council approved a series of administrative resolutions via a consent calendar, including airport grant applications and personnel reclassifications. The Council also authorized emergency sewer system repairs and voted unanimously in a closed session to initiate litigation.

• Voted unanimously to initiate litigation (Closed Session)
• Approved reappointing Sandy Bendorf to Placer County Mosquito and Vector Control District
• Approved Charge-Out Rate Policy (Res 25-108) and Cost Allocation Policy (Res 25-109)
• Authorized FAA/Caltrans grant applications for Taxiway A Rehabilitation and Wildlife Hazard Site Visit
• Approved budget adjustments for Airport Fund totaling $303,516
• Approved reclassification of one Battalion Chief to Assistant Fire Chief (Res 25-113)
• Approved Police Department reclassifications for Sergeant, Administrative Assistant, and Trainee positions (Res 25-114)
• Approved emergency sewer collection system repair project at 320 Oak View court and 305 Live Oak Street (Res 25-115)

City Council Special Session

This is a special session focused solely on council reorganization. The council will nominate and vote on a new mayor and vice mayor, followed by an oath of office and seating. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Outgoing Mayor Sandra Amara's remarks and presentation from Vice Mayor Kelley Davis
• Nomination and selection of Mayor
• Nomination and selection of Vice Mayor
• Exchange of Council Seats
• Newly selected Mayor's address

The Auburn City Council held a special session for reorganization. Kelley Davis was elected mayor by a unanimous 5-0 vote, and Rachel Radell-Harris was elected vice mayor by the same margin. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Elected Kelley Davis as mayor (5-0)
• Elected Rachel Radell-Harris as vice mayor (5-0)

Planning Commission/ HDRC Joint Meeting

The joint Planning Commission and Historic Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing to decide an appeal of a denied administrative permit for an increased fence height at 865 El Oro Drive. They will also approve minutes from the October 21 meeting and receive informational updates on the Auburn 2045 General Plan, proposed renovations to the Auburn State Theatre at 985 Lincoln Way, and the Sluice Box project at 250 Washington Street. No authoritative action will be taken on the informational items.

• Public hearing on appeal of denied administrative permit for increased fence height in street side yard setback at 865 El Oro Drive (APL 25-05)
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from October 21, 2025
• Informational update on the Auburn 2045 General Plan from consultant Barry Miller
• Presentation on proposed renovations to the Auburn State Theatre at 985 Lincoln Way
• Presentation on the Sluice Box project at 250 Washington Street in Old Town

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to establish fees for the new Entertainment Zones in Old Town and Downtown Auburn. Consent agenda items include appointing Arts Commissioners, amending a labor negotiation contract, authorizing installation of wayfinding signs, and adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes. Council will also consider a sub-joint operations agreement with the Placer Hills Fire Protection District.

• Public hearing to set fees for Entertainment Zones in Old Town and Downtown Auburn
• Second reading and adoption of 2025 California Building Standards Codes with local amendments
• Professional Services Agreement with McGuire Pacific Constructors for installation of eight large wayfinding signs
• Sub-Joint Operations Agreement with Placer Hills Fire Protection District for shared services
• Appointments of Oscar V. Merida and Sydney Chavan to the Arts Commission

The Council approved several resolutions including appointments to the Arts Commission and a new agreement for wayfinding signs. Additionally, the Council established fees for new Entertainment Zones and authorized a sub-joint operations agreement with Placer Hills Fire Protection District.

• Appointed Oscar V. Merida and Sydney Chavan to the Arts Commission (Resolution 25-103)
• Authorized amendment to Liebert Cassidy Whitmore labor negotiation services (Resolution 25-104)
• Approved agreement with McGuire Pacific Constructors for eight wayfinding signs (Resolution 25-105)
• Established fees for new Entertainment Zones in Old Town and Downtown Auburn (Resolution 25-106)
• Authorized Fire Chief to enter Sub-Joint Operations Agreement with Placer Hills Fire Protection District (Resolution 25-107)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2025 editions of the California Building Standards Codes. The body is also deciding on ordinances for staff reorganization and the creation of entertainment zones in Old Town and Downtown Auburn.

• Adoption of 2025 California Building Standards Codes (CBSC)
• Ordinance establishing Entertainment Zones in Old Town and Downtown Auburn
• Ordinance creating separate departments for Planning, Public Works, and Economic Development
• Purchase of an HP DesignJet T2600 Plotter for $11,000
• Amendment No. 7 to Trihydro Corporation agreement with a $16,916 budget adjustment

The Auburn City Council adopted Ordinance 25-06 establishing Entertainment Zones in Old Town and Downtown Auburn on a 4-0 vote. They also adopted Ordinance 25-05 implementing a staff reorganization that creates separate departments for Planning, Public Works, and Economic Development. The council approved a consent calendar including appointments to the Economic Development Commission, a plotter purchase, and a contract amendment with Trihydro Corporation, and introduced the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes.

• Approved consent calendar (excluding item 2) — appointments, entertainment zones ordinance adoption, plotter purchase, Trihydro contract amendment (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-05 implementing staff reorganization (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-06 establishing Entertainment Zones in Old Town and Downtown Auburn (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of HP DesignJet T2600 plotter for $11,000 and approved FY 2025-26 budget adjustment (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Amendment No. 7 to Trihydro Corporation agreement with $16,916 budget adjustment (4-0)
• Introduced first reading of ordinance adopting 2025 California Building Standards Codes (4-0)
• Appointed Natalie Ottis, Jessica Hicks, and reappointed Kathryn Gonzales to the Economic Development Commission (via consent calendar)

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will discuss a retail commercial cannabis ordinance and direct staff. It will also hold a first reading of an ordinance establishing entertainment zones in Old Town and Downtown Auburn. The consent calendar includes an ordinance to implement a staff reorganization and an amendment to a labor negotiation services agreement. A public hearing on 2025 building code amendments is continued to October 27.

• Retail commercial cannabis ordinance discussion with staff direction and area maps
• First reading of ordinance establishing entertainment zones in Old Town and Downtown Auburn
• Ordinance implementing staff reorganization creating separate Planning, Public Works, and Economic Development departments
• Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for labor negotiation services
• Amendment of ground lease for Auburn Municipal Airport Hangar 74

The City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance establishing entertainment zones in Old Town and Downtown Auburn, allowing expanded public drinking areas for special events. The council also introduced an ordinance to codify a recent staff reorganization that creates separate Planning, Public Works, and Economic Development departments. A public hearing on 2025 building code amendments was continued to October 27. Discussion on a retail commercial cannabis ordinance occurred, with direction provided to staff for drafting.

• Approved first reading of ordinance establishing entertainment zones in Old Town and Downtown Auburn (5-0)
• Introduced and held first reading of ordinance implementing staff reorganization (consent agenda)
• Approved consent calendar excluding item 4 (5-0), including approval of August and September minutes, warrants paid July–September, and ground lease amendment at Auburn Airport
• Continued public hearing on 2025 Building Code Amendments to October 27, 2025

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a consent calendar including appointments, a grant management policy, and several fire department items. Council will receive a status report on the Active Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, and will also hear a fiscal year-end financial update and approve Q1 budget adjustments. Public comment and reports from the city manager and committees are also scheduled.

• Appointment of Kathryn Gonzales to the Economic Development Commission
• Approval of Grant Management Policy delegating authority to apply for grants up to $40,000
• Authorization to accept $15,000 from California Fire Foundation for hazardous vegetation management
• Purchase of one Ford F-250 command vehicle for the Fire Department
• Elimination of vacant Community Risk Reduction Manager position and addition of a Firefighter position

The Auburn City Council approved a resolution eliminating the vacant Community Risk Reduction Manager position and adding a Firefighter position (5-0). It also approved FY 2025-26 Quarter 1 budget adjustments (5-0) and authorized acceptance of $15,000 from the California Fire Foundation for hazardous vegetation management (4-0). The consent calendar was approved with two items pulled and voted separately.

• Approved consent calendar excluding items 7 and 9 (4-0, Radell-Harris absent)
• Approved Resolution 25-94 accepting $15,000 from California Fire Foundation for vegetation management (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-96 eliminating Community Risk Reduction Manager, adding Firefighter position (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-97 approving FY 2025-26 Q1 budget adjustments (5-0)
• Appointed Kathryn Gonzales to Economic Development Commission via Resolution 25-92 (consent)
• Approved Adam Huff as youth representative to Sustainability Advisory Committee (consent)
• Selected Council Member Dowdin Calvillo as voting delegate to League of California Cities (consent)
• Approved Resolution 25-95 authorizing purchase of Ford F-250 command vehicle for Fire Department (consent)

Traffic Committee Meeting

The Traffic Committee will discuss neighborhood speed concerns on Sawyer Street and a stop light inquiry at Fairgate/Racetrack and Auburn Folsom Road. The committee will also address a missing stop sign at Tennis Way.

• Sawyer Street neighborhood excessive speed concerns
• Stop light inquiry at Fairgate/Racetrack and Auburn Folsom Road
• Missing stop sign at the top of Tennis Way

City Council Meeting

The City Council will seek direction on whether to allow cannabis operators in Auburn, including potential locations and the types and number of licenses to issue. The body will also consider several consent calendar items regarding equipment and property agreements.

• Discussion on commercial cannabis operator locations and licensing
• Purchase of a Challenger 12,000 lb capacity Symmetric 2-post vehicle lift for $14,135.76
• Donation of expired personal protective equipment (PPE) to Yuba College Fire Academy
• Release of rights under a deferral agreement with Heart of California Corporation regarding Mikkelsen Drive

The City Council directed staff to conduct town hall meetings and resident surveys regarding commercial cannabis activities. Additionally, the Council approved several resolutions via a consent calendar, including equipment purchases and property donations.

• Directed staff to conduct public outreach and surveys on commercial cannabis activities
• Removed three parcels south of Palm Avenue from proposed commercial cannabis locations
• Approved Resolution 25-89 to donate expired PPE to Yuba College Fire Academy
• Approved Resolution 25-90 to waive and release rights under the Deferral Agreement with Heart of California Corporation regarding Mikkelsen Drive
• Approved Resolution 25-91 to purchase a vehicle lift for $14,135.76
• Approved City Council minutes from 7/14/2025 and 8/11/2025

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider an ordinance for short term rentals in the Central Business District and a new Short-Range Transit Plan. Other items include road maintenance, sewer service agreements, and surplus equipment disposal.

• Ordinance for short term rentals in the Central Business District (C-2)
• Authorization of two 2019 Ford E450 vehicles as surplus equipment
• Storm drain easement acceptance at 333 Sacramento Street
• 2025/2026 Road Maintenance Project advertising and environmental determination
• Sewer service agreement for 85 Lincoln Way

The City Council approved a consent calendar that included adoption of Ordinance 25-04 allowing short-term rentals in the C-2 district. They also approved the FY 2025-26 SB1 Gas Tax Fund project list, adopted the Short-Range Transit Plan, and authorized a sewer service agreement for 85 Lincoln Way with eventual annexation. All votes were 4-0 with one council member absent.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-04 allowing short-term rentals in C-2 (consent calendar)
• Approved FY 2025-26 SB1 Gas Tax Fund project list (4-0)
• Adopted Short-Range Transit Plan for Auburn Transit (4-0)
• Authorized sewer service agreement for 85 Lincoln Way and directed LAFCO annexation process (4-0)
• Appointed three additional members to Youth Advisory Commission (4-0)
• Authorized surplus listing of two 2019 Ford E450 vehicles (consent calendar)
• Accepted storm drain easement at 333 Sacramento Street (consent calendar)
• Authorized advertisement for 2025/2026 Road Maintenance Project (consent calendar)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a study session on the General Plan 2045 update and proposed land use map, followed by a regular session that includes a public hearing on amending short-term rental rules in the Central Business District. Consent calendar items include approving minutes, warrants, Youth Advisory Commission appointments, accepting a $320,000 cannabis tax grant, and approving a cost-of-living adjustment for the city manager. Council will also consider a 2.96% rate ceiling increase for solid waste collection and FY 2025/26 commission workplans.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-XXXX to amend short-term rental regulations in the Central Business District (C-2)
• Study session on General Plan 2045 update and draft Land Use Map
• Resolution to accept $320,000 from California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
• Resolution to increase residential/commercial solid waste rate ceiling by 2.96% and disposal component by 2.6% for Recology Auburn Placer
• First Amendment to City Manager Sean Rabé's employment agreement with salary COLA and cell phone allowance increase

The Council voted 4-0 to introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending short-term rental regulations in the Central Business District (C-2). They also approved a 2.96% rate ceiling increase for Recology Auburn Placer solid waste collection for 2025/26. Consent items included accepting a $320,000 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant and appointing Youth Advisory Commission members.

• Introduced and waived first reading of short-term rental ordinance amendment in C-2 district (4-0)
• Approved 2.96% rate ceiling increase for Recology solid waste collection for 2025/26 (4-0)
• Accepted $320,000 from California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (4-0)
• Appointed Youth Advisory Commission members for 25/26 school year (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar excluding two items (minutes, warrants, city manager employment amendment) (4-0)
• Approved all FY 2025/26 commission/committee workplan requests (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Final Budget of $37,105,709. The meeting includes discussions on various labor agreements, city staff promotions, and potential solar installations at city facilities.

• Approval of the FY 2025-26 Final Budget of $37,105,709
• Solar projects at City Hall, Police Department, and Fire Station 2 up to $721,013
• A $2,000 donation from the Mother Lode Model T Club for fire department tools
• Vacant Commercial Building Ordinance and associated fees
• Memorandums of Understanding for several employee associations through June 30, 2026

The City Council approved the FY 2025-26 Final Budget and several one-year labor agreements with city employee associations. The Council also authorized solar projects for public safety facilities and established a new economic assistance grant program.

• Approved FY 2025-26 Final Budget of $37,105,709 (5-0)
• Approved one-year MOUs for AEA, APOA, APSA, CHEA, and IAFF Local 4110 (5-0)
• Approved 3% COLA for Unrepresented and Confidential classifications (5-0)
• Approved $462,513 contract with Foothill Electric for solar projects at Police Dept and Fire Station 2 (5-0)
• Established Tenant Improvement Economic Assistance Grant (TIEAG) Program (5-0)
• Extended Recology Auburn Placer franchise agreement by two years (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 donation from Mother Lode Model T Club for Fire Department tools (5-0)
• Cancelled the July 28 regular City Council meeting (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body will also hold public hearings regarding sewer assessments, business improvement district fees, and workforce vacancies.

• Public hearing to approve FY 2025-26 annual assessment fees for Old Town Auburn and Downtown Auburn Business Improvement Districts
• Public hearing to authorize FY 2025-26 sewer service charges to be placed on the Placer County Tax Roll
• Public hearing on FY 2024-25 workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts per AB 2561
• Proposed budget presentation for FY 2025-26
• Resolution to approve changes to the Auburn Position Classification Plan

The City Council voted 4-1 to accept a hearing officer's findings and affirm the termination of a police sergeant. They unanimously approved the annual assessment fees for two business improvement districts and sewer service charges for FY 2025-26. A vacant commercial building ordinance was continued to the June 23 meeting, and the council discussed but did not adopt the proposed FY 2025-26 budget.

• Terminated police sergeant (4-1) after closed session hearing officer findings
• Approved Resolution 25-56: FY 2025-26 BID assessment fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-57: sewer service charges on Placer County tax roll (unanimous)
• Continued vacant commercial building ordinance to June 23, 2025
• Approved Resolution 25-58: changes to Position Classification Plan (unanimous)

City Council Special Session

The City Council will vote on several construction agreements for sewer and water replacements. The body will also review an investment report and receive an update from the Youth Advisory Commission.

• Aeolia Dr. Sewer & Water Replacement Project contract with LaFleur Engineering not to exceed $1,541,641.2
• 2025 Sewer Improvements Project contract with Express Sewer and Drain not to exceed $1,057,595.00
• Sawyer Street Infrastructure Project contract with Lafleur Engineering, Inc. not to exceed $134,724.70
• Retention agreement for insurance coverage legal work with Brown & Winters
• Updated letter of support for the Auburn to Cool bridge at China Bar

The City Council approved several construction contracts for sewer and water improvements, including projects on Aeolia Drive and Sawyer Street. The Council also authorized a bicycle and pedestrian fund claim for the 2024/2025 fiscal year.

• Approved $1,541,641.20 contract with LaFleur Engineering for Aeolia Dr. Sewer & Water Replacement Project
• Approved $1,057,595.00 contract with Express Sewer and Drain for 2025 Sewer Improvements Project
• Approved $134,724.70 contract with Lafleur Engineering, Inc. for Sawyer Street Infrastructure Project
• Authorized submission of 2024/2025 Bicycle and Pedestrian Fund Claim to PCTPA
• Approved retention agreement with Brown & Winters for environmental insurance legal work
• Authorized updated letter of support for Auburn to Cool bridge at China Bar
• Found Sawyer Street and Aeolia Dr. projects exempt from CEQA
• Approved City Council minutes from 4/14/2025 and 4/28/2025

Traffic Committee Meeting

The Auburn Traffic Committee will discuss four requests: curb painting at Luther Estates, crosswalks/signage at Luther and Dairy, a proposal to add stop signs and crosswalks at multiple intersections on Dairy Road to address speeding, and a request for a 10mph sign at 134 Aeolia Drive. No decisions are scheduled; the committee may make recommendations.

• Curb painting request for Luther Estates
• Request for crosswalks and signage at Luther and Dairy
• Proposal to add stop signs and crosswalks at Townview Dr, Meadows Ct, Montalvo, Marcelais, Quail Meadow Dr, Incline Dr, Honeybrook, and Vick Ct on Dairy Road
• Request for a 10mph speed limit sign at 134 Aeolia Drive, referencing the 2017 Aeolia Way parking study

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will consider approving annual assessment fees for the Old Town and Downtown Business Improvement Districts for FY 2025-26, with a public hearing set for June 9. Consent calendar items include a $66,000 contract for High Street concrete repair, a $12,000 fire prevention agreement with Placer Hills Fire Protection District, and authorization to apply for a Low Carbon Transit Operations Program grant. The council will also receive a hotel feasibility study presentation and discuss the Fourth of July fireworks event.

• Intent to levy annual assessment fees for Old Town and Downtown Business Improvement Districts for FY 2025-26; public hearing June 9
• Award of $66,000 contract (plus 10% contingency) to Gabe Mendez, Inc. for High Street Concrete Repair Project
• Services agreement with Placer Hills Fire Protection District for fire prevention services up to $12,000
• Authorization to apply for Low Carbon Transit Operations Program grant from CalTrans
• Presentation on hotel feasibility study for a boutique hotel in Auburn

The Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including concrete repairs on High Street and a civil engineering agreement for the Auburn/Bowman Connection. They also adopted new transit participation plans and authorized a grant application for low carbon transit operations.

• Approved $66,000 contract with Gabe Mendez, Inc. for High Street Concrete Repair Project (5-0)
• Authorized application for Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funding of $160,643.00 (5-0)
• Adopted Auburn Transit Title VI Program, Public Participation Plan, and Limited English Proficiency Language Plan (5-0)
• Approved intention to levy FY 2025-26 Annual Assessment fees for Business Improvement Districts (5-0)
• Approved update to the City’s Financial Management Policy (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with Fourth of July Fireworks event (4-1)
• Approved RFP for solar installation at Fire Station 2, City Hall, and Police Department (4-1)
• Authorized $12,000 services agreement with Placer Hills Fire Protection District (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a construction phase notice to proceed with Schneider Electric and financing agreements of up to $11.05 million (total cost $17.75 million over 20 years) for a turnkey design and construction project. A public hearing is set for the second reading and adoption of ordinances designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones and amending municipal code to align with state law. Consent items include appointments, warrant approvals, a $327,180 Green Means Go grant for a sewer interconnection study, and a manhole project completion.

• Resolution to approve Construction Phase Notice to Proceed with Schneider Electric and financing with Banc of America Public Capital Corp for up to $11,050,000 (total $17,754,054)
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 25-XXXX designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones and amending municipal code sections 100.65–100.68
• Acceptance of $327,180 Green Means Go grant from Sacramento Area Council of Governments for Auburn-Bowman Sewer Interconnection feasibility study
• Resolution to authorize Public Works Director to execute Notice of Completion for Center Street Manhole Installation Project
• Approval of accounts payable warrants paid January–March 2025

The Auburn City Council voted unanimously not to move forward with a proposed turnkey energy contract with Schneider Electric and associated financing, directing staff to return with a separate proposal focused solely on solar installations. The council adopted two ordinances designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by Cal Fire and amending municipal code sections. They also accepted a $327,180.53 Green Means Go grant from SACOG for a sewer interconnection feasibility study, approved consent calendar items including appointments and warrants, and continued a closed session matter on police officer discipline to June 9.

• Approved consent calendar excluding items 1, 7, and 8 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 3/10/2025 (as amended) and 3/24/2025 (5-0)
• Accepted $327,180.53 Green Means Go grant for Auburn-Bowman sewer interconnection feasibility study (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-02 designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-03 amending municipal code sections for fire hazard zones (5-0)
• Voted not to move forward with Schneider Electric turnkey contract and financing agreements (5-0)
• Directed staff to separate solar component for further discussion (5-0)
• Continued closed session matter on police officer discipline to June 9

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review notices of completion for parking and sewer projects and consider amendments to a student transit program. The meeting includes presentations on the 2024 Police Department annual report and the Greater Sacramento Economic Council's return on investment.

• Notice of Completion for Depoe Bay Public Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project
• Notice of Completion for Diamond Ridge Sewer Pump Station Improvement Project
• Amendments to the Sierra Joint Community College District Fareless Student Transit Program agreement
• Environmental determination and permission to advertise the 2025 Sewer Improvements Project
• 2024 Police Department Annual Report presentation

The Auburn City Council approved the consent calendar (4-0), including four resolutions: Notices of Completion for the Depoe Bay Parking Lot and Diamond Ridge Sewer Pump Station projects, amendments to the Fareless Student Transit Program with Sierra College, and a CEQA exemption and advertising authorization for the 2025 Sewer Improvements Project. The council also heard presentations on economic development and police department activities but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved Resolution 25-30: Notice of Completion for Depoe Bay Parking Lot Rehabilitation (consent)
• Approved Resolution 25-31: Notice of Completion for Diamond Ridge Sewer Pump Station (consent)
• Approved Resolution 25-32: Fareless Student Transit Program amendments with Sierra College (consent)
• Approved Resolution 25-33: 2025 Sewer Improvements CEQA exemption and advertising authorization (consent)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will approve appointments to the Economic Development Commission and adopt an updated fee schedule for Building and Planning services. The meeting also includes the introduction of ordinances regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones and the receipt of annual reports from the Carnegie Library and Auburn Fire Department.

• Appointments to Economic Development Commission
• Adoption of updated Building and Planning fee schedule
• Introduction of Fire Hazard Severity Zone ordinances
• Approval of SHAAC tiles for placement
• Receipt of Carnegie Library renovation report

The City Council approved a revised fee schedule for building and planning services (Resolution 25-28, 4-0). It also adopted the 2024 Housing Element Progress Report and introduced fire hazard severity zone ordinances, directing staff to conduct more public outreach before final adoption. A new policy regulating tickets, donations, and gifts was adopted with an amendment raising the donation acceptance form threshold to $10,000 (Resolution 25-29, 4-0). The consent calendar, including approval of prior minutes, SHAAC tile placements, and Economic Development Commission appointments, was approved (4-0).

• Consent calendar approved (minutes, SHAAC tiles, Economic Development Commission appointments) (4-0)
• Adopted 2024 Housing Element Progress Report to submit to state (4-0)
• Adopted updated fee schedule for building and planning services via Resolution 25-28 (4-0)
• Introduced fire hazard severity zone ordinances and waived first reading, with direction for more public outreach and detailed maps (4-0)
• Adopted tickets, donations, and gifts policy (Resolution 25-29), amended to exempt donations of $100 or less from form requirement (4-0)
• Proclaimed April 2025 as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month
• Closed session held with no reportable action

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hear an informational presentation on a proposed permanent Entertainment Zone ordinance for Old Town and Downtown Auburn, allowing outdoor alcohol consumption on designated days. The Commission will also hold four public hearings: one appeal of a denied fence-height permit at 265 Swenson Court, and three appeals of denied short-term rental permits at 180 Greenfield, 133 Olive Street, and 10670 Sunrise Ridge Circle.

• Informational presentation on permanent Entertainment Zone ordinance for Old Town and Downtown Auburn (outdoor alcohol consumption on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
• Appeal of denied fence-height permit at 265 Swenson Court (APL 25-04) - 6-foot wood fence in street side yard setback
• Appeal of denied short-term rental permit at 180 Greenfield (APL 25-01)
• Appeal of denied short-term rental permit at 133 Olive Street (APL 25-02)
• Appeal of denied short-term rental permit at 10670 Sunrise Ridge Circle (APL 25-03)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Auburn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would allow short-term rentals in the Central Business District (C-2) and amend transient occupancy tax rules. The commission is asked to recommend adoption to the City Council.

• Public hearing on ordinance allowing short-term rentals in Central Business District (C-2)
• Amendment to transient occupancy tax law in Section 159.518
• Removal of 100-foot neighbor notification requirement for C-2 district rentals
• City Council to consider ordinance after commission recommendation
• CEQA exemption determined for the project

Planning Commission/HDRC Joint Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a Design Review Permit for a 2,500-square-foot shop addition and a 2,115-square-foot office space at Auburn Auto Doctors (311 Auburn Ravine Road). The Historic Design Review Commission will also hold a hearing on a new LED illuminated wall sign for Club Pilates at 675 High Street. Both items are up for approval or denial at this joint meeting.

• Auburn Auto Doctors: 2,500 sq ft shop addition and 2,115 sq ft office space at 311 Auburn Ravine Road
• Club Pilates: new LED illuminated wall sign at 675 High Street in downtown Auburn
• Historic Design Review Commission to consider sign approval under historic preservation guidelines
• Planning Commission to consider design review for auto body shop expansion and site improvements

Planning Commission/HDRC Joint Meeting

The Planning and Historic Design Review Commissions will jointly consider a request to approve exterior modifications and signage for a proposed bar and entertainment venue at 949 Lincoln Way. The project involves replacing windows and doors, adding outdoor seating, and installing illuminated signage.

• Historic Design Review Permit for The Vault (949 Lincoln Way) exterior changes
• Use Permit for outdoor seating at The Vault
• Resolution 25-01 for Historic Design Review Permit approval
• Project to convert former bank building into bar with entertainment
• Removal of freestanding Wells Fargo Bank sign