Council Commissions and Committees

The City Council has established various commissions, committees, and boards that oversee a variety of city issues:

Auburn residents may apply for an appointment to a commission, committee, or board.

The goal of the Arts Commission is to foster and promote the visual and performing arts in Auburn. Responsibilities of the commission are to:

A Public Art Catalogue has been completed by the Arts Commission. The catalogue describes artworks that are in public view in the Auburn area. Catalogues are available for viewing or checkout at the City Manager's office at Auburn City Hall. The catalogue is also offered for purchase at a cost of $20.

The Arts Commission meets on the second Thursday of the month, or as needed, at 7:30 a.m. The meetings are held in the Auburn City Hall, Room 10, 1225 Lincoln Way. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Cooey at (530) 823-4211, ext. 112, or acooey@auburn.ca.gov.

The goal of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) is to enhance the City of Auburn's business environment and economic base while preserving and enhancing the social, natural, and financial resources of our community. Responsibilities of the commission are to:

The EDC meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, at 4:00 p.m. The meetings are held in the Auburn City Hall, Room 10, 1225 Lincoln Way. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Richardson at (530) 823-4211, ext. 192, or rrichardson@auburn.ca.gov

On April 14, 2003, the Auburn City Council declared the City of Auburn as the "Endurance Capital of the World." The documented history of the endurance competitions goes back more than 50 years. More details are available at www.auburnendurancecapital.com.

The Endurance Capital Committee is a committee of nine members appointed by the City Council. It was established to help raise the level of endurance awareness by showcasing endurance, athletic and outdoor sporting activities that take place in and around Auburn; by promoting Auburn as a destination point for endurance and outdoor activities; by promoting a healthier lifestyle; by strengthening existing events and attracting new events to Auburn; and by assisting with the overall economic well being of Auburn.

The Endurance Capital Committee meets as needed at 9:00 a.m. in the City Manager's office, Room 9, at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Richardson at (530) 823-4211, ext. 192, or rrichardson@auburn.ca.gov.

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The Historic Design Review Commission (HDRC) reviews requests for new development, exterior site and building additions and alterations, signs, and building materials and colors for properties within the Old Town Historic District and Downtown Historic District. A map illustrating the limits of the Old Town and Downtown Historic Districts are available from the Community Development Department at 1225 Lincoln Way, Room 3.

The HDRC meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are held in the City Council Chamber at 1225 Lincoln Way. Actions taken by the HDRC can be appealed to the Auburn City Council. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (530) 823-4211, ext. 3, or communitydev@auburn.ca.gov.

The Library Advisory Board advises and makes recommendations to the Placer County Board of Supervisors concerning policies and procedures for the operation of the county free library system. The City of Auburn has two members on the Library Advisory Board. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Cooey at (530) 823-4211, ext. 112, or acooey@auburn.ca.gov.

The Planning Commission has the authority to approve, conditionally approve, or deny design review permits, use permits, subdivision maps, parcel maps, variances, and associated environmental determinations. The Planning Commission is also empowered to hear appeals of decisions made by the Community Development Director and the Public Works Director. All actions of the Planning Commission are final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the commission's action. If appealed, the decision is reviewed by the City Council, and the City Council's decision is final.

The Planning Commission also serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council on other planning matters. The Planning Commission reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on rezone requests, general plan amendments, and ordinance amendments. All Planning Commission recommendations are forwarded to the City Council for final action.

The Planning Commission meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at 1225 Lincoln Way. The Planning Commission may also hold "special meetings" at other times, subject to separate public notice of these times. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (530) 823-4211, ext. 3, or communitydev@auburn.ca.gov.

The responsibilities of the Telecommunications Commission are to:

The commission meets as needed in the Auburn City Hall, Room 10, 1225 Lincoln Way. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Cooey at (530) 823-4211, ext. 112, or acooey@auburn.ca.gov.

The Traffic Committee consists of the one City Council member, one Planning Commissioner, the City Manager, Police Chief, and Public Works Director. The committee reviews traffic and parking issues throughout the city. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Aiello at (530) 823-4211, ext. 204, or paiello@auburn.ca.gov.