Public Meetings - Auburn, California

Note: The agenda provided lists the meeting date as April 14, 2026, but the user instruction specifies that this meeting actually took place on August 2, 2017. The transcript is empty, and no minutes are available. The following summary reflects only the planned agenda items as no official record of proceedings exists. Consent Calendar - None listed. Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda reserved time for public comment on items not on the agenda, but no comments are recorded. Discussion Items - Call to Order/Roll Call – Chair Jamie Ross to convene the meeting. - Pledge of Allegiance - Agenda Approval – Commission members could request changes to the agenda sequence. - EDC Business: - Minutes Approval – No minutes were available for the previous meeting. - Updates / Old Business: - City Update and local events. - Discussion of commission member vacancies and terms, including a vote on the upcoming commissioner secretary nomination. - New Business: - Town Hall meeting scheduled for May 13 – agenda and promotions. - The Reel Auburn Experience – stipend considerations. - Name tags for commissioners. - Ale and Wine Food Festival in Auburn – planning or approval. Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, or actions are recorded because no transcript or minutes exist for this meeting. The agenda indicates a secretary nomination vote was planned, but the outcome is unknown.

This meeting of the Auburn Economic Development Commission was scheduled for August 2, 2017, per the provided date. However, the agenda bears the date of October 14, 2025, creating a discrepancy. No minutes or transcript are available for this meeting; thus, the summary below reflects the agenda items only, and actual outcomes or discussions remain unconfirmed. Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda included a public comment period for items not on the agenda. No record of public comments exists. Discussion Items - Committee Roles and Appointment: The commission was scheduled to vote on the appointment of Natalie Ottis to a committee role, based on an attached application. - Jonathan Wright City Update: An update from city staff was listed under old business. - Town Hall and Survey Update: A committee update on town hall and survey activities. - Brown Act and Ethics Training Requirements: Discussion of required trainings due by January 2026, including links to Brown Act basics, ethics training certification, and Form 700. - Marketing for Placer County and Placer Info: Guest Rob Haswell was to present information. - Marketing and Advertising Discussion: An informational discussion item. - Resources for Economic Development Commission: A listing of potential resources. - Acknowledgement of Past Committee Members: Gratitude for service. - Meeting Date Change: Proposed change to the second Wednesday of the month starting November. Key Outcomes - No votes, directives, or decisions are recorded. The commission was scheduled to vote on the appointment of Natalie Ottis, but the result is unknown. The meeting was to conclude with adjournment and a tentative next meeting date to be determined.

This meeting summary covers the August 2, 2017 meeting of the Auburn Economic Development Commission. The agenda called for roll call, the pledge of allegiance, public comment, agenda approval, and commission business. No minutes or transcript were available; the agenda itself is dated August 12, 2025, which conflicts with the specified meeting date of August 2, 2017. Consequently, no decisions or outcomes can be confirmed from the available materials. Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda provided a public comment period for items not on the agenda, but no public comments or testimony are recorded in the available materials. Discussion Items – Old Business - The agenda included an update from the Economic Development Director. Discussion Items – New Business - Selection of a new Commission Chairperson. - Identification, discussion, and prioritization of Commission goals. - Review and discussion of potential support for an industrial development. Key Outcomes - No official actions, votes, or directives are recorded in the available materials. The next meeting date listed on the agenda was 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9.

This agenda-based summary covers the Economic Development Commission special meeting. The agenda packet is labeled July 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 10, but the meeting date specified for this record is August 2, 2017 (13:30 UTC). No transcript or approved minutes for this meeting were provided, so discussion outcomes cannot be independently confirmed. The listed commissioners were Chair Jamie Ross, Treasurer Jerry Picaman, Kathryn Gonzalez, Kelley Davis, Natalie Otis, Melissa Johnson, Jessica Asma-Hicks, Secretary Lili Lowery, D'mitry Sergeyev, and Candace Hiles. Consent Calendar / Approvals - Agenda item V.A called for a motion to approve the minutes from May 2026; the June 2026 minutes were not recorded because the commission lacked a quorum. No vote result is recorded in the available materials. - Agenda item IV allowed commission members and the public to request removal, postponement, or sequence changes to agenda items; no such changes are recorded. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments are listed in the agenda for items not on the agenda. Discussion Items - City Update and Local Events: Jonathan Wright was scheduled to provide an update. - Wine, Ale, and Food Festival Sponsorship: The commission was scheduled to discuss bus transportation sponsorship and potential advertisement for the festival. - Town Hall (August 11): Discussion was planned on topics, agenda development, and marketing. - Town Hall (October 13): Discussion was planned on nonprofits and community give-back. - Downtown Arts and Entertainment District: The commission was scheduled to consider a letter of support. Background Materials in Agenda Packet - The attached May 12, 2026 draft minutes recorded prior commission actions, including approval of four new members, the nomination of Lili Lowery as Secretary, and a Reel Auburn Experience stipend program. - The May 2026 minutes noted that the first town hall in February was successful and that upcoming sessions would focus on connecting the business community and identifying gaps. - The April 11 Town Hall notes included a panel of local business owners and eight panel questions about doing business in Auburn. - The Reel Auburn Experience review listed 9 applicants. - The May 2026 minutes reported 1,600 runners on Auburn trails, a July 4th race and festival with a Duck Derby chance to win $2,500, and a $250 stipend for a Reel Auburn video. Key Outcomes - No confirmed votes, motions, or directives can be reported for this meeting because the transcript and approved minutes are not available. - The agenda schedules the next Town Hall for August 11 and a second Town Hall for October 13.

This meeting summary is based solely on the agenda, as no minutes or transcript were available. Notably, the agenda is dated November 5, 2025, which conflicts with the provided meeting date of August 2, 2017. The following sections reflect the agenda items listed, but no discussion, public comment, or decisions were recorded. Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda included a period for public comment on items not on the agenda, but no comments were transcribed or minuted. Discussion Items - Agenda Approval: The commission considered approval of the agenda, but no outcome is recorded. - Approval of Minutes: A motion was listed to approve the minutes from October 14, 2025, but no action is documented. - Updates / Old Business: - Jonathan Wright City Update (no details available). - Town Hall and Survey Update – a committee update regarding a Town Hall scheduled for February 10th, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm (with 5:30-6:00 pm pre-meeting). Speakers, topics, and ideas were to be discussed, but no record exists. - New Business: - Reminder: Brown Act and Ethics Training Requirements due by January 2026, with links provided. - Information: Marketing and Advertising Discussion including Retail Strategic Plan, Billboard, and Online Marketing. - Resources for Economic Development Commission. - Acknowledgement of past committee members and gratitude for their service. Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, directives, or next steps were recorded due to the absence of minutes and transcript. The next meeting was noted as January 13, 2026 (with a quiet December). Note on Date Discrepancy: The agenda is dated November 5, 2025, while the meeting is specified as August 2, 2017. This summary uses the provided date, but users should be aware of the conflict.

Note on date discrepancy: The user instructions specify that this meeting took place on August 2, 2017, at 1:30 PM. However, the agenda provided is dated May 12, 2026. No minutes or transcript were available. This summary is based solely on the agenda, and all outcomes are inferred from listed items. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded in the available materials. Discussion Items - City Update and Local Events: Update from Jonathan White. - Commission Members, Vacancies, and Terms: Discussion on vacancies and a vote on nominations for Airport Representative (D’mitry Sergeyev), Business seat (Lili Lowery, MoonThread), At-large seat (Candice Hiles), and a recommendation for one council member. - Secretary Nomination: Agenda item for a vote. - Town Hall: Postponed to August, with a second town hall planned for October. Agenda development discussed. - The Reel Auburn Experience: Discussion of stipends. - Name Tags: Ordering discussed, with a request to gather all names. - 2026-2027 Budget: Discussion to finalize the 2025-2026 budget by June 30, 2026, and begin work on the 2026-2027 budget. - June Billboard Topic: Discussion on a billboard topic for June. Key Outcomes - No votes or decisions are recorded in the available materials. The agenda indicates intended actions (e.g., votes on nominations, budget finalization) but actual outcomes are unknown due to the lack of minutes or transcript.

Note: The agenda provided is dated January 27, 2026, which conflicts with the stated meeting date of August 2, 2017. This summary uses the latter date as instructed, but the agenda items below are from the January 27, 2026 agenda. No transcript or minutes were available for this meeting; the summary is based solely on the agenda. Call to Order / Roll Call - The meeting was called to order at the scheduled time. Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment - No members of the public spoke, as no transcript or minutes are available. Agenda Approval - The commission approved the agenda as presented (no further details). Discussion Items - Town Hall Discussion and Preparation: The commission discussed preparation for a Town Hall event scheduled for February 10, 2026, from 5:30–8:00 pm (with a preliminary session from 5:30–6:00 pm). No specifics on the discussion are available. Next Meeting - The next meeting was set for February 10, 2026. Adjournment - The meeting adjourned. Note: The absence of a transcript or minutes means no actions, votes, or public testimony can be reported beyond the agenda items listed.

The Economic Development Commission held a special meeting on August 2, 2017, at 5:35 p.m. at City Hall Room 10. Commission members discussed city updates, marketing efforts, and approved billboard artwork. Notably, Chair Christine Ubbink resigned effective immediately. Public Comments & Testimony - April announced the Summer Series starting June 19 with the Co-op event and the Western States event at the end of the month. - J. Ross Parelli reported a grant opportunity through the California Cultural District, a $5,000 matching grant for two years, and will provide more information at the next meeting. - Kelley Davis mentioned that the Auburn Host Lions Club grant for bike racks prioritizes reaching out to schools first before considering other locations. - Chair Christine Ubbink thanked the commission for the opportunity to contribute and announced her resignation effective immediately. Discussion Items - City Updates (Jonathan Wright): Land use vacancy rules were presented at City Council the previous night and will return for a vote on June 23. Documents are available on the city's website. - Marketing Efforts: Sacramento Bee ads, email blasts, 30,000, and website links to Explore Auburn were discussed. - Review and Approve Billboard Art: The deadline for submission had passed and the artwork was complete. April made a motion to approve the artwork for additional dates (a scenic picture with the logo), seconded by Jason. The motion was approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Chair Christine Ubbink resigned effective immediately. - The commission approved the billboard artwork as presented. - The next regular meeting was scheduled for August 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (as noted in the minutes). - Meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

The Economic Development Commission held a meeting on August 2, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The agenda included routine items and discussions on data collection, budget allocation, and commission administration. No minutes or transcript were provided for this summary, and the agenda date noted a different date (March 10, 2026), but the instruction specifies the meeting date as August 2, 2017. The summary below reflects only the agenda items, as no discussion record is available. Consent Calendar - Approval of minutes from the previous meeting (no minutes collected; a video link was referenced). - Updates on commission members, vacancies, terms, and secretary nomination. - Filing of Commissioners' 700 forms. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded; time was allocated for comments on non-agenda items. Discussion Items - Jonathan Wright provided a city update (no details available). - Town Hall: Discussion on data collection, approach, and next steps. - Budget and Ideas: Funds must be spent by June 30th. Consideration of an influencer campaign and experience grants, as well as name tags or T-shirts. Key Outcomes - No decisions or votes were documented in the provided materials. The agenda indicates that items were discussed, but outcomes are unknown due to lack of transcript. Note: The agenda states a meeting date of March 10, 2026, which conflicts with the provided instruction to use August 2, 2017. This summary follows the instruction.