Auburn, CA

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council meets September 28, 2026 at 1225 Lincoln Way to work through a consent calendar and several business items. The consent calendar covers meeting minutes, habitat restoration agreements with the Placer County Resource Conservation District, a surplus land declaration, and an investment report. Council business includes a $200,000 amendment to a professional services agreement with Pacific Power Management, LLC for a solar photovoltaic system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, permission to advertise a sewer lateral project at 1226 Lincoln Way, and a presentation by AlmostFreeToAll, Inc. The agenda also lists routine reports from the City Manager and Council committees.

• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Power Management, LLC (Nella Holdings) for the solar photovoltaic system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, not to exceed $200,000
• Habitat restoration agreements with the Placer County Resource Conservation District at City Hall, the Auburn Police Department, and 55 College Way
• Resolution declaring certain City-owned properties as 'exempt surplus land' under California Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B)
• Permission to advertise the 1226 Lincoln Way Sewer Lateral Project and explore cost reimbursement options
• Presentation of the AlmostFreeToAll, Inc. Annual Report for Branches at the Carnegie

City Council Special Session

The Auburn City Council meets in a special session on September 29, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way. The only substantive item is a closed session on public employment for the position of City Manager, held under California Government Code 54957. The agenda also includes public comment on items not listed, a report out of any closed-session action required by the Ralph M. Brown Act, and adjournment. No decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on the posted agenda.

• Closed session: public employment, title City Manager (G.C. 54957)
• Public comment period, 3-minute limit, no action allowed on non-agenda items
• Report out of closed session required by the Ralph M. Brown Act
• Agenda posted September 24, 2026 by City Clerk Amy Lind

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council meets on September 28, 2026 at 1225 Lincoln Way to act on a consent calendar and several business items. The consent calendar covers meeting minutes, habitat restoration agreements, a surplus land declaration, and an investment report. Council business includes a sewer lateral project at 1226 Lincoln Way and a $200,000 amendment to a solar power agreement at the wastewater treatment plant. Several items are reports or presentations only, with no vote indicated.

• Consent calendar: approve minutes of 7/13/2026, 8/10/2026, 8/19/2026 and 8/24/2026
• Agreements with Placer County Resource Conservation for habitat restoration at City Hall, the Auburn Police Department, and 55 College Way
• Declare City-owned properties in Exhibit A as 'exempt surplus land' under California Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B)
• Authorize advertising the 1226 Lincoln Way Sewer Lateral Project and explore cost reimbursement options
• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Power Management, LLC (Nella Holdings) for the solar photovoltaic system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, not to exceed $200,000

City Council Town Hall

This is a City Council Town Hall meeting with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only standard administrative notices regarding ADA accommodations, agenda materials, and meeting logistics. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are specified in the provided text.

• Meeting location: 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
• ADA accommodation notice with 72-hour advance request requirement
• Agenda and PowerPoint materials available as PDFs
• Video to be posted by Auburn Community Television

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will consider consent items including appointments, a grand jury response, an IT services contract, and a triathlon host agreement. In council business, members will hear a presentation on the Auburn Municipal Airport Master Plan Update and decide whether to authorize its submittal to the FAA for technical review, with further steps to follow. The agenda also includes routine reports from the city manager and council members.

• Appoint Aaron Semenoff to the Economic Development Commission as Downtown Business Association representative
• Approve response letter to Placer County Grand Jury reports on public communication and public safety
• Approve 3-year IT services agreement with ABSO Technologies, Inc. with option to renew for 3 more years
• Approve Host Venue Agreement with World Triathlon for the Canyons Races
• Authorize submittal of Auburn Municipal Airport Master Plan Update to FAA for technical review

City Council Special Session - Town Hall

The Auburn City Council is holding a special session and town hall to gather public input on automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology. Staff will provide information, but no formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Community workshop on Automatic License Plate Recognition Technology
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• No formal action scheduled

Historic Design Review Commission Meeting

The Auburn Historic Design Review Commission is holding a regular session with one public hearing item. The Commission will consider a motion to continue the Historic Design Review Permit for the Kee Building at 202 Sacramento St to the November 17, 2026 meeting. The rest of the agenda consists of routine items: public comment, staff follow-up reports, and commissioner discussion of future agenda items.

• Public hearing: Historic Design Review Permit – Kee Building – 202 Sacramento St – File HDRP 26-03; motion to continue to November 17, 2026

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will consider consent items including appointments, a Grand Jury response, an IT services contract, and a World Triathlon host venue agreement. The main business item is authorizing submission of the Auburn Municipal Airport Master Plan Update to the FAA for technical review, with CEQA review and formal adoption to follow. The agenda also includes routine reports and future agenda discussions.

• Approve Professional Services Agreement with ABSO Technologies, Inc. for citywide IT services, effective Sept 15, 2026–Sept 14, 2029, with 3-year renewal option
• Approve Host Venue Agreement with World Triathlon for the Canyons Races
• Authorize Airport Manager to submit Auburn Municipal Airport Master Plan Update and Airport Layout Plan to FAA for technical review
• Approve letter responding to Placer County Grand Jury Final Report on public communication and public safety
• Appoint Aaron Semenoff to Economic Development Commission

Endurance Capital Committee

The Auburn Endurance Capital Committee is holding a hybrid meeting to discuss routine administrative items, including approving the agenda and minutes, and receiving the Treasurer's Report. Informational updates cover the Brick Pillar Refresh Project, Central Square Water Station, upcoming events, and various committee reports. No major decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Approve Sept. 16, 2026 meeting agenda
• Discuss July 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report (Larry Grilli)
• Brick Pillar Refresh Project update
• Central Square Water Station report

Arts Commission Meeting

The Commission will review reports on several ongoing art projects, including the Wind Phone cost proposal and roundabout public art. Members will also discuss the Downtown Arts & Entertainment District and potential recruitment for two vacancies.

• Wind Phone project artwork cost proposal
• Roundabout Public Art proposal report
• Downtown Arts & Entertainment District discussion
• Mosaic Project ideas including Carnegie tiles and downtown sidewalk repair
• Public Art Sculpture Proposal by Katy Fries

Youth Advisory Committee

The Commission will conduct an orientation and discuss its mission, vision, and scope. Members will also discuss potential project ideas, areas of interest, and outreach strategies.

• Commission orientation
• Discussion of mission, vision, and scope
• Discussion of project ideas and outreach

City Council Special Session

The Auburn City Council will hold a special session to conduct a closed session conference with legal counsel. The council anticipates one potential case involving litigation exposure that is not yet known to potential plaintiffs.

• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will fill a vacancy on the council and consider design options for bicycle facilities along Pacific Avenue that preserve on-street parking. The consent calendar includes routine approvals, such as accepting a $10,000 grant for a downtown arts district and authorizing a storm drain improvement contract. The council will also receive reports on park impact fees and investment transactions.

• Appointment to fill City Council vacancy
• Direction on Pacific Avenue bicycle facilities with on-street parking
• Accept $10,000 Placer Community Foundation grant for Downtown Arts and Entertainment District
• Authorize $92,400 construction agreement with Gabe Mendez, Inc. for Airport Industrial Park Storm Drain Crossing
• Adopt ordinance amending mobile food vendor zoning regulations

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will fill a City Council vacancy by appointment and give direction on bicycle facilities along Pacific Avenue, weighing the Active Transportation Plan against retaining on-street parking. The consent calendar includes a $10,000 grant for a Downtown Arts and Entertainment District, a $92,400 storm drain construction contract, and adoption of a mobile food vendor ordinance. The Council will also receive investment reports and a park impact fee report, then adjourn to closed session on potential litigation and the City Manager position.

• Appointment to fill City Council vacancy
• Direction on Pacific Avenue bike facilities with on-street parking
• $10,000 Placer Community Foundation grant for Downtown Arts & Entertainment District
• $92,400 construction contract for Airport Industrial Park storm drain project
• Adoption of ordinance amending mobile food vendor regulations

Planning Commission Study Session

Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council

The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council is meeting to discuss fire safety coordination, hear agency reports, and receive a guest presentation on electric vehicle and lithium battery safety. The agenda includes routine approvals, updates on council membership and a potential merger, and planning for community events.

• Guest speaker: EV and lithium battery safety by Battalion Chiefs Eric Reams and Nick Salas
• Status update on North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council merger
• Financial report under new business
• First Responders Fair, October 3, 2026, Granite Bay Park, 6010 Douglas Blvd.
• UCANR Walking Tour of Hidden Valley Firewise Community, August 11, 2026

Planning Commission - Study Session

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to receive an informational report on the Draft Auburn 2045 General Plan and its Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). No formal action will be taken; the session is for commissioners to ask questions and receive public comment before public hearings scheduled for October 2026. The DEIR comment period closes September 21, 2026.

• Study session on Draft Auburn 2045 General Plan and DEIR (informational only)
• Public comment period for DEIR closes September 21, 2026
• First public hearing tentatively scheduled for October 6, 2026
• Planning Commission action anticipated October 20, 2026
• Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes

EDC Town Hall - Small Town Talk

The Auburn Economic Development Commission is hosting a town hall event on August 11, 2026, from 5:30-8:00 PM at City Hall Council Chamber. The agenda includes a speaker lineup of local business owners discussing what makes businesses successful in Auburn, how they grow, and how the community can support entrepreneurs. The event is facilitated by Natalie Otis and includes a welcome and community questions segment.

• Speaker: Reese Browning (Old Town Pizza)
• Speaker: Heather Mauel (8 Dutch B)
• Speaker: Dmitriy Sergeyev (Serg Supply)
• Facilitator: Natalie Otis (City of Auburn EDC & Auburn Gymnastics)
• Community Q&A session

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council is meeting to decide on a consent calendar of routine items, including accepting a $231,013.84 California Highway Patrol grant for DUI enforcement equipment and overtime, funding a fire captain position, and purchasing a hybrid truck for the airport. The council will also hold a first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment on mobile food vendors and hear a presentation on the Surplus Land Act. The agenda includes several standard administrative approvals and reports.

• Approve $231,013.84 CHP CTF grant for DUI patrol pickup, motorcycle, narcotics analyzer, and overtime enforcement
• Approve funding of one Fire Captain position and updated position allocation
• Approve $40,000 budget adjustment to purchase hybrid pick-up truck for Auburn Airport and surplus vehicle AIR-2
• First reading of ordinance amending Section 159.180 on Mobile Food Vendors
• Approve Amended and Restated Agreement for Legal Services with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will consider consent calendar items including funding a fire captain position, purchasing a hybrid truck for the airport, accepting a $231,013.84 California Highway Patrol grant for DUI enforcement, and appointing Youth Advisory Commission members. A public hearing will introduce an ordinance amending mobile food vendor regulations. Council business includes a Surplus Land Act presentation and adoption of revised council rules.

• Accept $231,013.84 from CHP CTF Grant for DUI patrol vehicles, narcotics analyzer, and enforcement outreach
• Approve $40,000 budget adjustment to purchase hybrid pickup truck for Auburn Airport and surplus vehicle AIR-2
• First reading of ordinance amending Section 159.180 on mobile food vendor regulations
• Adoption of revised City Council Rules and Procedures
• Funding of one Fire Captain position by resolution

Arts Commission Meeting

The Auburn Arts Commission is discussing updates on several public art installations and community events. The body will review proposals for a 2027 Art Retreat sponsorship and a September 5 fundraiser.

• Repair and upgrade of Peter Hazel fish statue in Central Square
• Art Walk scheduled for August 7
• SPP summer movie series on August 8, 15, 29, and September 5
• Public Art Sculpture Proposal from Katy Fries
• Proposal for fundraiser at Armed Forces Pavilion and Community Garden on September 5

Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council

The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council will approve the agenda and the June 19, 2026 meeting minutes. Council members will hear reports from local fire agencies, the American Red Cross, and other stakeholders, followed by a guest speaker on electric‑vehicle and lithium‑battery safety. New business includes a financial report and discussion of the First Responders Fair planned for October 3, 2026 at Granite Bay Park.

• Approval of today’s agenda
• Approval of June 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Guest speaker on electric‑vehicle and lithium‑battery safety (Battalion Chiefs Eric Reams and Nick Salas)
• Financial report presentation
• First Responders Fair event scheduled for Oct 3, 2026, Granite Bay Park, 6010 Douglas Blvd

Planning Commission/HDRC Joint Meeting

The Planning Commission and Historic Design Review Commission are meeting to discuss updates to mobile food vendor regulations. The body will also review a permit for new illuminated signage at a downtown cafe.

• Proposed ordinance amending Section 159.180 of the Auburn Municipal Code regarding mobile food vendors
• Historic Design Review Permit for new illuminated LED wall signage at Baked & Brewed Café & Bistro (958 Lincoln Way)
• Introduction of new Associate Planner Kelly Mumper

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will consider approving an employment agreement with James Lindsay as Interim City Manager and discuss the process for filling a City Council vacancy. The consent calendar includes approval of a successor MOU with the Auburn Firefighters IAFF Local 4110, a contract for the 2026 ADA Curb Ramp Upgrade Project ($195,215.90), and a contract for the Pacific Avenue and Pleasant Avenue Bicycle Improvement Project ($85,734.00). The council will also consider designating a census tract as a Qualified Opportunity Zone and adopt revised council rules and procedures.

• Employment Agreement with James Lindsay as Interim City Manager (Item 13)
• Discussion on process for filling City Council vacancy (Item 14)
• Successor Memorandum of Understanding with Auburn Firefighters IAFF Local 4110 for 2026-2028 (Item 12, consent)
• Award of contract for 2026 ADA Curb Ramp Upgrade Project, not to exceed $195,215.90 (Item 7, consent)
• Award of contract for Pacific Avenue and Pleasant Avenue Bicycle Improvement Project, not to exceed $85,734.00 (Item 10, consent)

Arts Commission Meeting

The commission is reviewing updates on several ongoing initiatives, including the Peter Hazel fish statue and the OT/High Street underpass path. Members will also discuss potential mosaic projects and a $3,000 grant from AFTA/Carnegie.

• AFTA/Carnegie $3k grant for mosaic project
• Peter Hazel fish statue repair/upgrade in Central Square
• OT/High Street underpass path project update
• New Art Park signage and Lee Buckingham tile fund
• Public Art Sculpture Proposal by Katy Fries

Endurance Capital Committee

The Committee will review the FY2026–27 budget update and several project updates. Discussion items include the Brick Pillar Refresh Project, cycling reports, and trail and equestrian updates.

• FY2026–27 Budget Update
• Brick Pillar Refresh Project
• Western States Endurance Run post-event report
• Festival of Lights Parade review
• ECC Holiday Dinner review

City Council Meeting

The Auburn City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes approvals for minutes, investment reports, amended appropriation limits, an airport ground lease assignment, and several contracts. Major items include a construction agreement for the 2026 ADA Curb Ramp Upgrade Project up to $195,215.90 and a bicycle improvement contract up to $85,734.00. Council business will address the appointment of an interim city manager, a vacancy discussion, a fire department sub‑joint operations review, and a recommendation for Opportunity Zone designation. The meeting will also adopt revised council rules and receive various reports.

• 2026 ADA Curb Ramp Upgrade Project – construction agreement up to $195,215.90 with 10% contingency
• Pacific Avenue and Pleasant Avenue Bicycle Improvement Project – contract up to $85,734.00 with 10% contingency
• Professional Services Agreement with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. for on‑call land surveying services
• Assignment of ground lease for Hangar 75, authorizing the Interim City Manager to sign documents
• Employment Agreement appointing James Lindsay as Interim City Manager

City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal de Auburn considerará adoptar el presupuesto final del año fiscal 2026-27 de $33,607,027, que establece las Reservas del Fondo General en $5,375,542. El calendario de consentimiento incluye múltiples ordenanzas, contratos y acuerdos laborales, incluyendo una nueva zona de entretenimiento en el centro de Auburn, un proyecto de mejora de la estación de bombeo de alcantarillado y la renovación de la política de equipamiento militar policial. Se programan audiencias públicas para el gravamen anual de evaluación del Distrito de Mejora Comercial y los cargos por servicio de alcantarillado.

• Adopción del presupuesto final de $33,607,027 para el año fiscal 2026-27
• Adjudicación de contrato por hasta $1,678,459.20 para el Proyecto de Mejora de la Estación de Bombeo de Alcantarillado de Canyon Court
• Segunda lectura de la ordenanza que establece una Zona de Entretenimiento adicional en el centro de Auburn
• Aprobación del acuerdo de servicios de despacho con CALFIRE para los años fiscales 2026-27 a 2028-29
• Convocatoria para la Elección Municipal General del 3 de noviembre de 2026

The Auburn City Council approved the FY 2026-27 final budget of $33,607,027, which sets General Fund Reserves at $5,375,542 and the Appropriation Limit at $28,351,238. The Council also adopted ordinances creating an additional Entertainment Zone in Downtown Auburn and amending Historical Design Review Permit requirements for exterior painting. The consent calendar, which included these items, was approved unanimously by the four present members, with Council Member Mike Holmes absent.

• Approved the FY 2026-27 Final Budget of $33,607,027 by Resolution 26-65.
• Adopted Ordinance 26-01 establishing an additional Entertainment Zone in Downtown Auburn.
• Adopted Ordinance 26-02 amending Historical Design Review Permit requirements for exterior painting.
• Approved the annual Military Equipment Use Report and renewed APD policy by Resolution 26-66.
• Authorized a CALFIRE dispatch services agreement for FY 2026-27 through FY 2028-29 by Resolution 26-67.
• Awarded a $1,678,459.20 contract to LaFleur Engineering for the Canyon Court Sewer Lift Station project by Resolution 26-68.
• Approved two-year MOUs with four employee associations (AEA, APOA, APSA, CHEA) by Resolutions 26-71 through 26-74.
• Approved a 5% COLA for unrepresented classifications by Resolution 26-75.

Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council

Los consejos conjuntos de North Auburn/Ophir y el Área de Greater Auburn para la Seguridad contra Incendios Forestales llevarán a cabo un taller especial sobre el Plan de Protección contra Incendios Forestales Comunitarios (CWPP) y discutirán las actualizaciones recomendadas. Los consejos también revisarán el estado de la propuesta de fusión entre los dos grupos y los nombramientos de la junta del Condado de Placer.

• Taller del CWPP con la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Condado de Placer y Dudek
• Actualización del estado de la fusión de los consejos de North Auburn/Ophir y el Área de Greater Auburn para la Seguridad contra Incendios Forestales
• Estado de los nombramientos de la junta del Condado de Placer
• Informes de agencias de CAL FIRE, Auburn Fire y otros

Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council

El Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council escuchará informes de agencias de los departamentos de bomberos locales, CAL FIRE, Cruz Roja y otros. Un orador invitado del Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety hablará sobre seguridad contra incendios forestales. El Consejo votará sobre la donación de fondos para alimentos y refrigerios en la Jornada de Puertas Abiertas de CAL FIRE NEU el 11 de julio de 2026. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen actualizaciones sobre los nombramientos de miembros del consejo y una posible fusión con el North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council.

• Orador invitado Steve Hawks, Director Senior de Incendios Forestales en IBHS
• Votación para donar fondos para alimentos/refrigerios en la Jornada de Puertas Abiertas de CAL FIRE NEU (11 de julio de 2026, Bowman Station 10)
• Actualización sobre el estado de la fusión con el North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council
• Estado de los miembros del consejo designados por la Junta del Condado de Placer
• Informes de agencias de Penryn Fire, Auburn Fire, CAL FIRE, American Red Cross, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Placer RCD