Auburn, NE

Youth Advisory Committee

City Council Special Session

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

City Council Special Session

El Concejo Municipal de Auburn considerará aprobar el presupuesto propuesto para el AF 2026-27 por un total de $33,456,954. El calendario de consentimiento incluye una enmienda de arrendamiento con Almost Free to All (AFTA) para la Biblioteca Carnegie, un ajuste presupuestario para un proyecto de alcantarillado y una corrección de pago para despachadores. Se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la modificación de los requisitos de permisos de revisión de diseño histórico para pintura exterior. El concejo también recibirá informes sobre vacantes de personal, el informe anual de Obras Públicas y un proyecto de construcción de tuberías de la Agencia de Agua del Condado de Placer.

• Resolución para aprobar el presupuesto del AF 2026-27 de $33,456,954, incluyendo $18,676,682 del Fondo General
• Primera lectura de ordenanza que modifica los requisitos del Permiso de Revisión de Diseño Histórico para pintura exterior
• Enmienda N.º 1 al arrendamiento con Almost Free to All (AFTA) para la Biblioteca Carnegie en 175 Almond Street
• Ajuste presupuestario de $44,944.82 para el Proyecto de Reemplazo de Alcantarillado de 949 Lincoln Way
• Aprobación del cronograma salarial corregido para las clasificaciones de Despachador I/II con efecto retroactivo al 31 de mayo de 2026

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget totaling $33,456,954. Additional actions included approving a series of consent calendar items and conducting a first reading of an ordinance regarding historic design review requirements.

• Approved FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget of $33,456,954 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2026-27 SHAAC workplan and fundraising request
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Commercial Office Lease with Almost Free to All (Resolution 26-56)
• Authorized Notice of Completion for Auburn Police Department Siding Repair Project (Resolution 26-57)
• Approved $44,944.82 budget adjustment and Notice of Completion for 949 Lincoln Way Sewer Replacement Project (Resolution 26-58)
• Authorized submission of 2025/2026 Transportation Development Act claims to PCTPA (Resolution 26-60)
• Authorized Notice of Completion for 2025 Sewer Improvements Project (Resolution 26-61)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Eide Bailly, LLP professional audit services agreement (Resolution 26-62)

City Council Special Session

Esta sesión especial del Concejo Municipal de Auburn consiste únicamente en una sesión cerrada para realizar una evaluación de desempeño del Administrador Municipal. No se programan audiencias públicas ni asuntos de sesión abierta. El Concejo informará cualquier acción tomada en sesión cerrada al regresar a la sesión abierta.

• Sesión cerrada para evaluación de desempeño de empleado público del Administrador Municipal (Código de Gobierno § 54957)

The council voted to adjourn to a closed session. The motion was made by Council Member Radell‑Harris, seconded by Council Member Amara, and approved by roll‑call vote with three members voting aye and no noes. No other actions were taken.

• Motion to adjourn to closed session approved (3‑0 roll‑call)

City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una ordenanza que crea una nueva Zona de Entretenimiento en el centro de Auburn. Los artículos del calendario de consentimiento incluyen un aumento del 3.21% en la tarifa de recolección de residuos sólidos con Recology Auburn Placer, un contrato de control animal por tres años con el Condado de Placer, y una solicitud de subvención para el Proyecto de Sobrecarpeta de Pavimento de High Street. Los asuntos del Concejo incluyen la adopción del Plan de Transporte Activo y la recepción de una actualización presupuestaria para el año fiscal 2026-27.

• Audiencia pública sobre ordenanza que establece una Zona de Entretenimiento adicional en el centro
• Aumento del límite de tarifa del 3.21% para la recolección de residuos sólidos residenciales y comerciales (2026-27)
• Acuerdo de control animal y cuidado de refugio por tres años con el Condado de Placer
• Autorizar solicitud de subvención de SACOG para sobrecarpeta y rehabilitación del pavimento de High Street
• Adopción del Plan de Transporte Activo y del Plan Integral de Acción de Seguridad

The council approved the consent calendar, appointed Melissa Johnson to the Planning Commission, and authorized a 3.21% solid‑waste rate increase. It waived the first reading of an ordinance creating an additional entertainment zone downtown and approved the intention to levy annual assessment fees for the Old Town and Downtown Business Improvement Districts, setting a public hearing for June 22. The Active Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Safety Action Plan were adopted, and the city authorized a three‑year animal‑control services agreement and a grant application for the High Street pavement project.

• Approved consent calendar (excluding items 2 and 4) – vote 4‑0, Holmes absent
• Appointed Melissa Johnson to the Planning Commission – vote 5‑0
• Authorized 3.21% solid‑waste rate ceiling increase for 2026‑27 – vote 5‑0
• Waived first reading of ordinance amending Entertainment Zone provisions and adding a new zone – vote 5‑0
• Approved intention to levy annual assessment fees for Old Town and Downtown BID, public hearing set for June 22 – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Active Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Safety Action Plan – vote 5‑0
• Approved three‑year animal‑control and care services agreement with Placer County Department of Health and Human Services – vote 4‑0 (part of consent calendar)
• Authorized Public Works Director to apply for SACOG Surface Transportation Block Grant for High Street pavement overlay – vote 4‑0 (part of consent calendar)

Historic Design Review Commission

La Comisión considerará una recomendación al Concejo Municipal para modificar el Código Municipal de Auburn. Los cambios propuestos establecerían exenciones de la revisión de diseño histórico para ciertas actividades de pintura exterior y mantenimiento menor. Además, la comisión está considerando una resolución para permitir colecciones de colores de pintura preaprobados dentro del Distrito de Revisión de Diseño Histórico.

• Ordenanza que modifica la Sección 159.497 del Código Municipal de Auburn sobre exenciones de revisión de diseño histórico
• Resolución que autoriza el uso de colecciones de colores de pintura histórica preaprobados en el Distrito de Revisión de Diseño Histórico
• Propuesta de simplificación de reemplazos de materiales de techos de toldos para incluir metal o mampostería

City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal discutirá la autorización de contratos para el evento de fuegos artificiales del 4 de julio y la revisión del Informe Anual 2025 del Departamento de Policía. El cuerpo también considerará nombramientos para el Comité Asesor de Sostenibilidad y una enmienda de arrendamiento en el aeropuerto municipal.

• Autorización de contrato para Pyro Spectacular y Gold Country Fairgrounds para los fuegos artificiales del 4 de julio
• Nombramiento de Bill Pennington para el Comité Asesor de Sostenibilidad
• Enmienda del arrendamiento de terreno para el Hangar 71 del Aeropuerto Municipal de Auburn
• Revisión del Informe Anual 2025 del Departamento de Policía

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

La Auburn Planning Commission decidirá sobre un Permiso de Uso para Cloud Fine Wine & Spirits para vender alcohol fuera del sitio en 884 Lincoln Way. La reunión también incluye una audiencia pública sobre exenciones de permisos de revisión de diseño histórico y una presentación informativa sobre seguridad en el transporte.

• Audiencia pública sobre exenciones de permisos de revisión de diseño histórico
• Permiso de Uso para Cloud Fine Wine & Spirits en 884 Lincoln Way
• Presentación informativa sobre el Active Transportation Plan
• Discusión sobre temas futuros de la agenda de la comisión
• Informes de seguimiento del personal sobre reuniones de la ciudad

Planning Commission/ HDRC Joint Meeting

The Planning Commission and Historic Design Review Commission will meet to discuss updates to mobile food vendor regulations. The body will also consider 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

Planning Commission/ HDRC Joint Meeting

La Comisión de Planificación y la Comisión de Revisión de Diseño Histórico realizarán una audiencia pública conjunta para recomendar una ordenanza que modifique la Sección 159.180 del Código Municipal de Auburn relacionada con vendedores ambulantes de comida. La comisión también aprobará las actas de las reuniones del 17 de marzo y 21 de abril de 2026, y presentará a la nueva Comisionada de Planificación Melissa Johnson. Se discutirán informes de seguimiento del personal y temas futuros de la agenda.

• Audiencia pública sobre una resolución que recomienda una ordenanza que modifique la Sección 159.180 (Zonificación) relacionada con vendedores ambulantes de comida
• Presentación de la nueva Comisionada de Planificación Melissa Johnson
• Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones de la Comisión de Planificación del 17 de marzo y 21 de abril de 2026
• Actualizaciones del personal sobre desarrollo económico y el Concejo Municipal

City Council Meeting

El Concejo Municipal votará sobre un calendario de consentimiento que incluye contratos para reemplazo de alcantarillado, reemplazo de clarificador y un proyecto de cortafuegos. Bajo Asuntos del Concejo, considerarán un contrato de emergencia para reparación de alcantarillado que requiere un voto de cuatro quintos y una enmienda para servicios de cobro de impuestos de licencias comerciales. La reunión también incluye informes del administrador municipal y discusión de futuros temas del orden del día.

• Autorizar contrato de $185,570 con LaFleur Engineering para Reemplazo de Alcantarillado de Auburn Ravine
• Autorizar contrato de $306,031 con Gateway Pacific para Reemplazo del Clarificador 2 de la PTAR
• Autorizar acuerdo de $66,205 con California Reforestation para aplicación de herbicida en el Cortafuegos de Baltimore Ravine
• Aprobar contrato de reparación de alcantarillado de emergencia con LeFleur Excavating (se requiere voto de cuatro quintos)
• Aprobar Enmienda No. 1 con HdL Companies para servicios de cobro de impuestos de licencias comerciales

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

El Concejo Municipal votará sobre una Política de Uso Aceptable de Inteligencia Artificial para empleados municipales y varias enmiendas de arrendamiento comercial. El cuerpo también recibirá actualizaciones sobre edificios comerciales vacíos y el informe de fin de año del Departamento de Bomberos de 2025.

• Adopción de una Política de Uso Aceptable de Inteligencia Artificial (IA) para empleados municipales
• Enmienda de arrendamiento para Almost Free to All (AFTA) en 175 Almond Street
• Extensión de arrendamiento para la Cámara de Comercio del Área de Auburn hasta el 14 de junio de 2029
• Enmienda al Acuerdo de Mejora de Subdivisión para las Fases II y III de Vienna Woods Subdivision
• Enmiendas al acuerdo de servicios profesionales con Bureau Veritas y 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