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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.
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.
Present a Proclamation commending Officer Daniel Rego for his contributions, heroism, and service to the City of Sutter Creek; and for being recently honored as 2025 Amador County Peace Officer of the Year by the Amador County Peace Officers Association.
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.
Amend Resolution supporting Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan between Sutter Creek and Amador City.
Adopt Resolution approving LSL as the City's auditor for next three years with option for two more, and approve the first year engagement letter.
Receive Presentation by City Manager Highlighting accomplishments of City Council and City Staff in 2025.
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.
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.
This section provides an opportunity for Council members to request items to be added to the agenda in the future with a majority Council vote.
The regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 19, 2026 (which would have been moved to Tuesday, January 20, 2026 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day) is cancelled.
The next meeting of the Sutter Creek City Council will be on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM. This special meeting is for the City Council's Annual Priority Setting.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM.