City Council Meeting Monday, May 04, 2026 06:00 PM 33 Church Street, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

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Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.

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1.Call to Order and Establish a Quorum for Regular Meeting

2.Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3.Public Forum

At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on items not appearing on the agenda. Comments may not exceed 5 minutes.  In accordance with State Law, however, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda.  The City Council may respond to statements made or questions asked or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting on the matter.  The exceptions under which the City Council may discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code §54954.2.  Public comment on any item listed below shall be limited to five minutes, unless additional time is permitted by the Mayor/Council.

4.City Manager’s Report

This section is an opportunity to provide Council members with a brief status update on staff activities. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.

5.Presentations

None.

6.Approval of Minutes

  1. A.City Council Minutes of April 20, 2026.

    Recommendation: By motion, approve minutes as presented.

7.Consent Agenda

Items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine and shall be enacted in one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion at the request of Council or the Public.

  1. A.Sales and Use Tax Data Access Authorizations

    Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-26-xx, thereby re-verifying authorizations for management staff and HdL to view Sales & Use Tax data provided by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

  2. B.Adopt Resolution No. 25-26-21 (Revised) - City Council Resolution to Adopt by Reference Amador County's 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)

    Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-26-21 (Revised), correcting administrative errors and re-affirming the City’s adoption by reference of the Amador County 2025 Updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) into the Safety Element of the City of Sutter Creek General Plan.

8.Ordinances and Public Hearing 

None.

9.Administrative Agenda

  1. A.FY26-27 Budget Planning Project Priorities

    Recommendation: Review the projects, priorities and use of funds, and provide feedback to staff to inform the FY26-27 budget process.

  2. B.Information Report on 2026 Swimming Pool Season

    Recommendation: Review and provide comments

  3. C.Delinquent Sewer Notice

    Recommendation: Receive preliminary report from City staff regarding the current status of delinquent wastewater / sewer bills as of March 31, 2026.

10.Mayor and Council Member Reports

This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present updates on their activities and to request items be placed on future agendas.

11.City Attorney’s Report

This section provides an opportunity for the City Attorney to report on any activities or upcoming legislation of importance to the City. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.

12.Information and Correspondence

13.Closed Session

  1. A.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION

    (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code)

    Joshua Benedict v. County of Amador et al. (and the City of Sutter Creek)

    U.S. District Court, Eastern Dist. Cal., Case No. 2:26-cv-00236-JAM-AC

14.Report from Closed Session

15.Adjournment

The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 18, 2026.