City Council Meeting Monday, July 21, 2025 06:00 PM 33 Church Street, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

The City of Sutter Creek City Council Meeting will be available in person and LIVE on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofSutterCreek.

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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.Amador County Assessor

   Presentation of 2024-25 Assessor Data.

2. B.AWA Update on Rate Study and Tanner Water Treatment Plant Capacity

   Presentation by Larry McKenney

3. C.Updates on Bike route to Amador City and on Amador Trail Stewardship

   Presentation

6.Approval of Minutes

1. A.City Council Minutes of June 30,  2025

   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.Appointing New Members of the Design Review Committee

   Approve Resolution Appointing New Members to the Design Review Committee

2. B.Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority JPA Agreement Update

   Approve minor, annual updates to the CSJVRMA JPA and corresponding resolution

8.Ordinances and Public Hearing 

9.Administrative Agenda

1. A.Weed Abatement Operation Plans

   Report for update and discussion on enforcing the new Weed Abatement Ordinance

2. B.Fire Safety

   Information report for discussion and feedback

3. C.Renting City Facilities

   Report for information and discussion

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.Future Agenda Items

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.

13.Information and Correspondence

1. A.June 2025 Treasurer Report

2. B.June 2025 Finance Department Report

3. C.June 2025 Revenues and Expenditures vs Budget

4. D.June 2025 Cash Report

5. E.June 2025 City Clerk Report

6. F.June 2025 Marketing Report

7. G.June 2025 Planning Department Report

8. H.June 2025 Public Works Report

9. I.June 2025 City Engineering Report

14.Closed Session

1. A.Conference with Labor Negotiator

   Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

   Agency Negotiator: Tom DuBois, City Manager 

   Employee Organizations: Sutter Creek POA

15.Report from Closed Session

16.Adjournment

The next regularly scheduled meeting is August 18, 2025.