AUBURN CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting
1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
June 22, 2026
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Agenda:
Agenda (with closed session)
Agenda Packet (large file)
Consent Calendar:
1. Report of Investment Transactions - May 2026
Receive, review, and file the City of Auburn Monthly Report of Investment Transactions for the month ending May 30, 2026.
Staff Report
2. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Final Budget Adoption
By Resolution, approve the City of Auburn FY 2026-27 Final Budget in the total amount of $33,607,027, which sets General Fund Reserves at $5,375,542, the Appropriation Limit at $28,351,238, and updates the City's Pay Schedule.
Staff Report
3. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Entertainment Zone Provisions and Establishing an Additional Entertainment Zone in Downtown Auburn By Motion, hold a second reading, by title only, and adopt an Ordinance amending Entertainment Zone Provisions and establishing an additional Entertainment Zone in Downtown Auburn.
Staff Report
4. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 159.497 (Historical Design Review Permit) Requirements for Exterior Painting and Other Minor Improvements By Motion, conduct a second reading, by title only and adopt an Ordinance amending section 159.497 (Historical Design Review Permit) requirements for exterior painting and other minor improvements.
Staff Report
5. AB 481 Military Equipment Annual Report
By Resolution, review and approve the annual Military Equipment Use Report and renew the Auburn Police Department's current policy related to military equipment as defined in AB 481.
Staff Report
6. Dispatch Services Agreement with CALFIRE for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 through Fiscal Year 2028-29 By Resolution, authorize the Fire Chief to enter into a Cooperative Fire Programs Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement with CALFIRE for dispatch services for Fiscal Year 2026-27 through Fiscal Year 2028-29 and authorize the Fire Chief to sign any related documents on behalf of the City of Auburn.
Staff Report
7. Canyon Court Sewer Lift Station Improvement Project - Award of Contract By Resolution, authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Agreement with LaFleur Engineering for the Canyon Court Sewer Lift Station Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed (including a 10% contingency) $1,678,459.20.
Staff Report
8. WWTP Clarifier 2 Replacement Project - Notice of Completion By Resolution, authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Notice of Completion for the WWTP Clarifier 2 Replacement Project.
Staff Report
9. November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
By Resolution, call and give notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, requesting consolidation of that election with the Statewide General Election, and requesting election services from the Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters.
Staff Report
10. Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Auburn Employee Association (AEA) By Resolution, approve the negotiated terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Employee Association (AEA) for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
Staff Report
11. Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Auburn Police Officers Association (APOA) By Resolution, approve the negotiated terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Police Officer Association (APOA) for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
Staff Report
12. Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Auburn Public Safety Association (APSA) By Resolution, approve the negotiated terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Public Safety Association (APSA) for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
Staff Report
13. Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the City Hall Employee Association (CHEA) By Resolution, approve the negotiated terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Auburn and the City Hall Employees Association (CHEA) for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
Staff Report
14. Updates to the Unrepresented Classifications Compensation and Terms of Employment By Resolution, approve updates to the Unrepresented Classifications Compensation and Terms of Employment, including a five percent (5%) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to base wages effective the pay period that includes July 1, 2026, and approve the updated pay schedule reflecting the adjustment.
Staff Report
* End of Consent Calendar *
Public Hearings:
15. Public Hearing to Levy Annual Assessment Fee for Business Improvement Districts (BID) Conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony; and By Resolution, approve the FY 2026-27 Levy of Annual Assessment Fees for the Old Town Auburn Business and Improvement and Downtown Auburn Business Improvement Districts.
Staff Report
16. 2026/2027 Sewer Assessment to be Placed on Placer County Tax Roll Conduct a public hearing to authorize Fiscal Year 2026/2027 sewer service charges to be placed on the County of Placer Tax Roll; and By Resolution, authorize the levying of sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 to be placed on the County of Placer Tax Roll.
Staff Report
Council Business:
17. City of Auburn Strategic Plan
By Resolution, adopt the Strategic Planning document for 2026 to 2028.
Staff Report
Presentation
Reports:
18. City Manager Report
The City Manager presents a report to the Council, providing updates and information on relevant matters.
19. 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.
20. 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.