AUBURN CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting
1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
July 13, 2026
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July 13, 2026 Agenda
Agenda (with closed session)
Agenda Packet (large file)
Consent Calendar:
1. Minutes
By Motion, approve the City Council minutes of 5/11/2026, 5/18/2026, 6/1/2026 and 6/22/2026.
PDF copy
2. Report of Investment Transactions - June 2026
Receive, review, and file the City of Auburn Monthly Report of Investment Transactions for the month ending June 30, 2026.
Staff Report
3. Amended Appropriation (GANN) Limits
By Resolution, approve amended FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Appropriation (GANN) Limit values to correct a formula error in the calculations.
Staff Report
4. Assignment of Airport Ground Lease
By Resolution, approve the assignment of the ground lease for Hangar 75 and authorize the Interim City Manager to sign all documents.
Staff Report
5. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Inspection Report
By Resolution, acknowledge receipt of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Inspection Report on the City of Auburn Fire Department's Compliance with SB1205 and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4.
Staff Report
6. Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Land Surveying and City Surveyor Services By Resolution, authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. for On-Call Land Surveying and City Surveyor Services.
Staff Report
7. 2026 ADA Curb Ramp Upgrade Project - Award of Contract and Environmental Determination By Resolution, execute a Construction Agreement plus contingency with Central Valley Engineering & Asphalt Inc. for the 2026 ADA Curb Ramp Upgrade Project in the amount not to exceed (with 10% contingency) $195,215.90; and By Resolution, find the 2026 ADA Curb Ramp Upgrade Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 16301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
Staff Report
8. Purchase of Milling Machine for the Public Works Department By Resolution, authorize the Public Works Director to purchase a replacement milling machine for use within the Public Works Department, and approve a FY 2026-27 budget adjustment.
Staff Report
9. 2025/2026 Road Maintenance Project - Notice of Completion By Resolution, authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Notice of Completion for the 2025/2026 Road Maintenance Project.
Staff Report
10. Pacific Avenue and Pleasant Avenue Bicycle Improvement Project - Award of Contract and Environmental Determination By Resolution, authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Agreement plus contingency with Sierra Traffic Markings, Inc. for the Pacific Street and Pleasant Avenue Bicycle Improvement Project in the amount not to exceed (with 10% contingency) $85,734.00; and
By Resolution, find the Pacific Avenue and Pleasant Avenue Bicycle Improvement Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
Staff Report
Plan Sheets
11. Incorporate a List of Projects Funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act for the FY 2026/2027 By Resolution, approve the list of projects to be funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act into the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Gas Tax Fund Budget.
Staff Report
12. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Auburn Firefighters IAFF Local 4110 (IAFF) By Resolution, approve the negotiated terms and authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Firefighters IAFF Local 4110 (IAFF) for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
Staff Report
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Council Business:
13. Employment Agreement with James Lindsay as Interim City Manager By Resolution, appoint and approve an Employment Agreement with James Lindsay as Interim City Manager.
Staff Report
14. City Council Vacancy
Hold a discussion and provide direction on the process for filling the City Council vacancy.
Staff Report
15. Six-Month Review of the Sub-Joint Operations Agreement between the Auburn Fire Department and the Placer Hills Fire Protection District Receive an information report from the Fire Chief regarding the Auburn Fire Department's six-month review of the Sub-Joint Operations Agreement with the Placer Hills Fire Protection District.
Staff Report and Presentation
16. Designation as a Qualified Federal Opportunity Zone under the 2027 Opportunity Zone Program By Resolution, recommend that the State of California nominate Census Tract 06061020300, located within the City of Auburn, for designation as a Qualified Opportunity Zone under the 2027 Opportunity Zone designation process established by federal law.
Staff Report
17. City Council Rules and Procedures
Adopt a resolution adopting revised City Council Rules and Procedures and repealing all previously adopted inconsistent rules and procedures.
Staff Report
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.