City Council Meeting Monday, February 02, 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

1. A.The Resource Connection of Amador and Calaveras Counties, Inc.

   Recommendation: Receive presentation from Mia Huss, Child Care Resource and Referral Specialist from The Resource Connection.

6.Approval of Minutes

1. A.City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026

   City Council Special Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2026

   Recommendation: By motion approve the above-mentioned meeting 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.Resolution authorizing the City Manager to Sign and File a Financial Assistance Application for a Financing Agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant

   Recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign and file a Financial Assistance Application with the State Water Resources Control Board.

8.Ordinances and Public Hearing 

1. A.None.

9.Administrative Agenda

1. A.Nexus Study and Presentation of Draft Impact Fees

   It is recommended that the City Council:

   1. Receive the presentation on the 2026 Capital Facilities Fee Nexus Study;

   2. Determine the appropriate level of updated impact fees,

   3. Direct staff to notice a public hearing and bring back a resolution to approve the Nexus study and establish updated impact fees.

2. B.Short-Term Rental (STR) Proposed Ordinance Discussion

   Recommendation:  Motion to direct staff to draft an ordinance, including factors of interest to the Council. 

3. C.Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement

   Recommendation for the City Council to adopt the resolution approving the amendment.

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

14.Report from Closed Session

15.Adjournment

The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, February 17, 2026.  The meeting has been moved from its normal date of Monday, February 16, 2026 in commemoration and celebration of President's Day.