City Council Meeting Monday, May 18, 2026 06:00 PM 33 Church Street, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

(AMENDED AGENDA)

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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.

The City Council Meeting Agenda for the May 18, 2026 regular meeting was originally posted on Monday, May 11, 2026 and amended on Thursday, May 14, 2026.  Amendment made due to the addition of Item 7(B) - Accept Offers of Dedication for Valley View Way and Bowers Drive.

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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.Sutter Creek Visitor Center Presentation

   Recommendation:  Receive 2025 Annual Review presentation and Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 sponsorship proposal given by Lisa Klosowski, Director - Sutter Creek Visitor Center.

2. B.University of Southern California (USC) 2026 Sunstone Economic Development Challenge - Building an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in the City of Sutter Creek

   Recommendation:  Receive informational report and presentation material provided by the USC Team regarding economic development possibilities for the City of Sutter Creek.

6.Approval of Minutes

1. A.City Council Minutes of May 4, 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.Public Hearing: Safety Element Update with LHMP

   Staff recommends that the City Council:

   1.  Review the amended Safety Element and hold a public hearing to solicit public comment on the Draft Amendment to the Safety Element; and

   2. Find the Project is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3); and

   3. Approve, based on the Planning Commission’s recommendation, the proposed General Plan Amendment to incorporate the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element as presented.

   4. Adopt Resolution No. 25-26-xx, thereby memorializing the approval of amendment to the Safety Element as presented by staff. 

2. B.Accept Offers of Dedication for Valley View Way and Bowers Drive

   Recommendation:  Adopt Resolution No. 25-26-xx, thereby memorializing the City of Sutter Creek's acceptance of Offers of Dedication for Valley View Way and Bowers Drive.

8.Ordinances and Public Hearing 

1. A.Public Hearing:  Delinquent Sewer Charges

   Recommendation: 

   1. Open the Public Hearing and receive public comment.

   2. Close the Public Hearing.

   3. Adopt Resolution No. 25-26-xx, thereby approving the order to place delinquent sewer charges on the tax rolls pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 5470 et seq.

   3. Direct the City Clerk to record delinquencies with the County Recorder's Office.

2. B.Surveillance Ordinance - Introduction (1st Reading) of Ordinance No. 25-26-xx

   Recommendation: Introduce and waive First (1st) Reading of Ordinance No. 25-26-xx - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sutter Creek Adding Chapter 2.55 to the Sutter Creek Municipal Code Pertaining to Surveillance Technology and Privacy Protections.

9.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.

10.Administrative Agenda

1. A.Sutter Creek Economic Development  Strategic Plan

   Recommendation:  Review Materials and provide feedback on Staff recommendations on Strategic Plan for Sutter Creek and the Region developed using our California Jobs First Grant.

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

1. A.Monthly Report - City Clerk - April 2026

2. B.Monthly Report - City Treasurer - April 2026

3. C.Monthly Report - Engineering - April 2026

4. D.Monthly Report - Finance - April 2026

5. E.Monthly Report - Marketing / Social Media - April 2026

6. F.Monthly Report - Planning - April 2026

7. G.Monthly Report - Police - April 2026

8. H.Monthly Report - Public Works - April 2026

9. I.Correspondence Received from the Public

   Recommendation: Receive correspondence from public (received from April 1 to April 30, 2026)

13.Closed Session

None.

14.Report from Closed Session

None.

15.Adjournment

The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 1, 2026.