Auburn Roundup: Council to Name Interim City Manager, Take Up ADA and Bike Project Contracts
Auburn's recent government meetings were dominated by agenda items rather than finalized decisions — none of the six meetings held between July 9 and July 17 have published minutes yet. The most consequential items on the table involve the appointment of an interim city manager and roughly $281,000 in infrastructure contracts.
City Council — July 9 and July 13
The Auburn City Council met twice in the past two weeks, with both meetings listed as agenda-only and minutes not yet published.
The July 13 agenda includes an employment agreement appointing James Lindsay as Interim City Manager (Item 13) and a discussion on the process for filling a City Council vacancy (Item 14).
The consent calendar for the July 13 meeting includes:
- Award of contract for the 2026 ADA Curb Ramp Upgrade Project, not to exceed $195,215.90 (Item 7).
- Award of contract for the Pacific Avenue and Pleasant Avenue Bicycle Improvement Project, not to exceed $85,734.00 (Item 10.
- Successor Memorandum of Understanding with Auburn Firefighters IAFF Local 4110 for 2026–2028 (Item 12.
The July 9 agenda listed the same ADA curb ramp and bicycle improvement contracts, each with a 10% contingency, along with a professional services agreement with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. for on-call land surveying services, an assignment of ground lease for Hangar 75, and the interim city manager appointment. Council business also included a fire department sub-joint operations review and a recommendation for Opportunity Zone designation.
Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet confirmed which items were approved.
Arts Commission — July 10
The Auburn Arts Commission agenda covered several ongoing public art initiatives. Members were set to review the Peter Hazel fish statue repair or upgrade in Central Square, an update on the OT/High Street underpass path project, new Art Park signage, the Lee Buckingham tile fund, and a public art sculpture proposal by Katy Fries. The commission also discussed a $3,000 grant from AFTA/Carnegie for a mosaic project.
Minutes have not been published.
Endurance Capital Committee — July 10
The Endurance Capital Committee agenda included a FY2026–27 budget update and project updates on the Brick Pillar Refresh Project, cycling reports, and trail and equestrian updates. Discussion items also covered the Western States Endurance Run post-event report, the Festival of Lights Parade review, and the ECC Holiday Dinner review.
Minutes have not been published.
Planning Commission / Historic Design Review Commission — July 16
The joint meeting agenda included a proposed ordinance amending Section 159.180 of the Auburn Municipal Code regarding mobile food vendors, and a Historic Design Review Permit for new illuminated LED wall signage at Baked & Brewed Café & Bistro, located at 958 Lincoln Way. The meeting also included the introduction of new Associate Planner Kelly Mumper.
Minutes have not been published.
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council — July 17
The council agenda included approval of the June 19, 2026 meeting minutes and a guest speaker presentation on electric-vehicle and lithium-battery safety by Battalion Chiefs Eric Reams and Nick Salas. New business included a financial report and discussion of the First Responders Fair, scheduled for October 3, 2026, at Granite Bay Park, 6010 Douglas Blvd.
Minutes have not been published.
Coming Up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers seeking confirmation of the actions described above should watch for published minutes from the City Council, Arts Commission, Endurance Capital Committee, Planning Commission/HDRC, and Fire Safe Council.