AUBURN CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting
1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
May 11, 2026
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Agenda:
Agenda (incl closed session)
Agenda Packet (large file)
Mayor’s Proclamations and Commendations
Consent Calendar:
1. Minutes
By Motion, approve the City Council minutes of 4/13/2026 and 4/27/2026.
PDF Copy
2. Appointment to the Planning Commission
By Resolution, appoint Melissa Johnson to the Planning Commission.
Staff Report
3. SACOG Surface Transportation Block Grant System Preservation Funding Program Application By Resolution, authorize the Public Works Director to apply for the Surface Transportation Block Grant System Preservation Funding Program (STBG) to Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) for the High Street Pavement Overlay and Surface Rehabilitation Project.
Staff Report
4. Approval of a Rate Ceiling Increase for Solid Waste Collection for 2026/27 By Resolution, authorize the City Manager to amend the ceiling established by the City's franchise agreement with Recology Auburn Placer for residential and commercial rates to reflect a 3.21% cost of living adjustment for the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 period.
Staff Report
5. Contract for Animal Control and Care Services
By Resolution, approve a three-year agreement between the City of Auburn and the Placer County Department of Health and Human Services for services relating to shelter care and placement for stray and unwanted animals, disposal of some deceased animals, and other specified services for animal related calls within the City of Auburn.
Staff Report
6. Professional Services Agreement No. 1 for Information Technology Support Services By Resolution, authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 for the renewal of the existing professional services agreement with Protronics for information technology support services.
Staff Report
* End of the Consent Calendar *
Public Hearing:
7. Ordinance Amending Entertainment Zone Provisions and Establishing an Additional Entertainment Zone in Downtown Auburn By Motion, introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending the City's Entertainment Zone provisions, and establishing an additional Entertainment Zone in Downtown Auburn.
Staff Report
Council Business:
8. 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.
By Resolution, approve the Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment fee for both Districts, for FY 2026-27, and set a Public Hearing date for June 22, 2026, to review the proposed fees.
Staff Report
9. Adoption of the Active Transportation Plan & Comprehensive Safety Action Plan By Resolution, adopt the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) & Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP).
Staff Report
ATP Report
CSAP Report
Presentation
10. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Commission/Committee Workplan Requests By Motion, approve Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Commission/Committee workplans and fundraising requests as recommended.
Staff Report
11. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Development and FY 2025-26 Quarter 3 Update Receive a presentation from department heads highlighting the status of FY 2026-27 budget development, including 3rd quarter projections.
Staff Report
Presentation
12. Public Works 2025/26 Annual Report Presentation
Receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025?2026 performance activities and metrics associated with the City's Public Works Department.
Staff Report
Presentation
Reports:
13. City Manager Report
The City Manager presents a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
City Manager 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.