City Council Meeting 09/21/2026 06:00 PM

The City of Sutter Creek City Council Meeting will be available in person and LIVE on YouTube at

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The meeting may also be viewed through Zoom. Please note that Zoom participation is available for viewing only.

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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 Councilmembers with a brief status update on staff activities. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.

5.Presentations

None.

6.Approval of Minutes

A.City Council Minutes of August 17, 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.

A.Second Readings and Adoption of the Following Cannabis Ordinances

Recommendation: Conduct the second readings by title only, waive further reading, and adopt the following ordinances:

Ordinance No. 383 amending Sections 18.60.020, 18.60.030, and 18.60.040 of the Sutter Creek Municipal Code;

Ordinance No. 384 amending Sections 10.42.050 and 10.42.060 of the Sutter Creek Municipal Code; and

Ordinance No. 385 approving a Development Agreement with Sutter Creek Responsible and Compliant Retail LLC, doing business as Embarc, for a storefront retail cannabis dispensary located at 11 Ridge Road.
B.2026 Weed Abatement Compliance Report

Recommendation: Receive and file the 2026 Weed Abatement Compliance Report.

8.Ordinances and Public Hearing

None.

9.Administrative Agenda

A.Amador County Unified School District Consolidation Program Project Environmental Review

Recommendation: Receive information regarding the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Amador County Unified School District Consolidation Program Project and provide feedback and direction to staff regarding preparation of the City’s response letter.

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

A.City Clerk Monthly Report
B.Engineering Monthly Report
C.Police Department Monthly Report
D.Public Works Monthly Report
E.Finance Monthly Report
F.Marketing Monthly Report
G.Planning Monthly Report
H.Treasurer's Monthly Report

13.Closed Session

A.Public Employee Appointment

(Government Code section 54957(b)(1))
Title: City Manager

City Council Meeting Monday, September 21, 2026 06:00 PM 33 Church Street, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

1.Call to Order and Establish a Quorum for Regular Meeting

2.Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

4.City Manager’s Report

This section is an opportunity to provide Councilmembers with a brief status update on staff activities. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.

5.Presentations

None.

6.Approval of Minutes

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.

8.Ordinances and Public Hearing

None.

9.Administrative Agenda

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 October 5, 2026.

1.Call to Order and Establish a Quorum for Regular Meeting

2.Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

4.City Manager’s Report This section is an opportunity to provide Councilmembers with a brief status update on staff activities. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.

5.Presentations None.

6.Approval of Minutes

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.

8.Ordinances and Public Hearing None.

9.Administrative Agenda

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 October 5, 2026.

4.City Manager’s Report

This section is an opportunity to provide Councilmembers with a brief status update on staff activities. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.

5.Presentations

None.

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.

8.Ordinances and Public Hearing

None.

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.

15.Adjournment

The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 5, 2026.