AUBURN CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting
1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
May 12, 2025
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Agenda:
Agenda (5pm closed session; 6pm regular meeting start)
Agenda Packet (large file)
Mayor’s Proclamation
Public Works Week
Consent Calendar:
1. Procedures for Holding Public Hearings and Reporting on the City of Auburn’s Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts By Resolution, which adopts procedures for holding public hearings and reporting on the City of Auburn's workforce vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill ("AB") 2561 (Gov. Code § 3502.3).
Staff Report
2. High Street Concrete Repair Project- Award of Contract and Environmental Determination By resolution:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Agreement plus contingency with Gabe Mendez, Inc. for the High Street Concrete Repair Project in an amount not to exceed (with a 10% contingency) $66,000.00; and Find the High Street Concrete Repair Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
Staff Report
5. Services Agreement by and between City of Auburn and Placer Hills Fire Protection District By Resolution, authorize the City Manager to execute a Services Agreement by and between the City of Auburn and the Placer Hills Fire Protection District for Community Risk Reduction and Fire Prevention related services not to exceed $12,000.
Staff Report
6. Professional Services Agreement, with MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc.
By Resolution, approve authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc. for civil engineering services related to the Auburn/Bowman Connection Assessment Staff Report
* End of Consent Calendar *
3. Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) - Authorization to Apply By Resolution, authorize the Public Works Director to apply for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) to the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans).
Staff Report
4. Auburn Transit - Title VI Program, Public Participation Plan & Limited English Proficiency Language Plan By Resolution, adopt the Title VI Program, Public Participation Plan and Limited English Proficiency Language Plan for Auburn Transit.
Staff Report
Council Business:
Public Comment
Council Business:
7. Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District (PCMVCD)
Hear an informational report from the Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District (PCMVCD). No action required.
Staff Report
8. Hotel Feasibility Study Presentation
Receive a presentation from PKF Hospitality Group regarding the feasibility of developing a boutique hotel in Auburn, California, based on two potential development scenarios. No action required.
Staff Report
Presentation
Presentation
9. Intention to Levy Annual Assessment Fee for Business Improvement Districts (BID) Receive a presentation from and approve the Annual Business Improvement District Reports submitted by Old Town and Downtown Business Associations; and By Resolution, approve the Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment fee for both Districts, for FY 2025-26, and set a Public Hearing date for June 9, 2025, to review the proposed fees.
Staff Report
10. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Quarter 3 Financial Update and Financial Management Policy Update Receive a presentation of the FY 2024-25 Quarter 3 (Q3) Financial Update, and of the status of FY 2025-26 budget development; and By Resolution, approve an update to the City's Financial Management Policy.
Staff Report
11. Fourth of July Fireworks Event
By Motion, direct to staff on how to proceed with the Fourth of July Fireworks event.
Staff Report
12. Solar Installation & NEM 2.0 Discussion
Provide direction to staff on next steps with Solar Installation & NEM 2.0.
Staff Report
Reports:
Staff Report
13. City Manager Report
The City Manager presents a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
Report
14. Future Agenda Items
Discussion and identification of topics that require attention in upcoming meetings. This section allows Council Members to propose new ideas, unresolved issues, or projects that need further planning or discussion.
15. City Council Committee Reports
The purpose of these reports is to provide Council Members with an opportunity to inform the City Council and the public about projects and programs discussed during committee and commission meetings.
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office, 1225 Lincoln Way, Room 8, Auburn, CA 95603 during normal business hours.