# City of Auburn Council Meeting - September 8, 2026

The Auburn City Council meeting on September 8, 2026 included approval of routine consent items and several ordinances and resolutions. The council passed Resolution 5925, authorizing an updated agreement with King County to accept $200,000 for site stabilization at the SE Creek Botanical Garden property. It also passed Resolution 5926, granting Puget Sound Energy an easement to install underground power facilities for the Auburn Avenue Theater and Downtown Park projects (CP2414 and CP2507). Resolution 5927 authorized the transfer, for fair market value, of a surplus Auburn Police Department firearm to licensed dealer CRA Arms LLC. The council also approved zoning updates for daycare uses and live-work units; these changes establish or clarify development standards and may affect future business and development opportunities. The consent agenda, including claims and payroll, was approved by motion.

During public comment, several residents urged the city to cancel its Flock Safety and other automated license plate reader contracts, citing privacy, accuracy, safety, and cost concerns. Speakers referenced approximately $250,000 in spending on the cameras and an $18,000 settlement, and requested an audit or public explanation of their effectiveness. No council action on the camera contracts was recorded. An executive session to discuss potential or pending litigation was added to the agenda.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 08, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Auburn Council Meeting - September 8, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TmrnqOLkfo) - Watch Auburn