The City of Sutter Creek City Council Meeting will be available in person and LIVE on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofSutterCreek.
You can also watch the meeting on Zoom (please note Zoom participation is only available for viewing.
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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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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.
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.
Recommendation: By motion, approve minutes as presented.
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.
Recommendation: Accept easements offered by property owner needed for utilities by passing the attached resolution.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-26-xx thereby Announcing Intent to Align CalPERS Contributions of Unrepresented Employees with SEIU for Approval.
Staff recommends the following:
1) Accept the completed public improvements.
2) Authorize the City Manager to accept the project as complete.
Recommendation: Approve draft 2026 Schedule of City Council Meetings.
Staff recommend the following:
1. Discuss and consider the matter regarding Short-Term Rental Applications.
2. Introduce and waive the first and final readings by substitution of the title, and adopt Ordinance No. 25-26-XX - an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sutter Creek Imposing a Moratorium on the Permitting of Short-Term Rentals Within City Limits Pending the Development of a Permanent Ordinance Regulating Such Rentals.
Recommendation: Conduct annual process of electing Mayor and Vice Mayor for the City of Sutter Creek.
1. Elect a Mayor for the next 12 months.
2. Elect a Vice Mayor for the next 12 months.
Recommendation: Review, consider, and approve 2026 City Committee Assignments.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Amador City to provide police services.
This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present updates on their activities and to request items be placed on future agendas.
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.
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956: (Government Claim of Joshua Benedict dated December 23, 2025)
Agency designated representative: Mayor
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956: (Government Claim of Joshua Benedict dated December 23, 2025)
Agency designated representative: Mayor
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
There will be a special meeting on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM.