City Council Meeting Monday, June 01, 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

6.Approval of Minutes

  1. A.City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026

    Recommendation: By motion, approve 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.Waive Second (2nd) Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 25-26-xx - Surveillance Ordinance

    Recommendation:  Waive Second (2nd) reading and Adopt 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.

  2. B.Consolidate of the Upcoming November 2026 Municipal Elections with the Statewide General Election

    Recommendations:  Staff recommend the following actions to the City Council:

    1. Call for an election, requesting consolidation of the City of Sutter Creek's Municipal Elections with the Statewide General Election; and

    2. Authorize staff to file a Notice of Election with the Amador County Registrar of Voters (ROV); and

    3. Authorize staff to complete all necessary tasks involving the consolidation of elections; and

    4. Express intent to reimburse Amador County for the actual costs of the election.

  3. C.Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Biennial Review - Conflict of Interest Code

    Recommendation:  Adopt Resolution No. 25-26-xx, thereby updating the City's Conflict of Interest Code.

  4. D.Amador Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

    Recommendation:  Review the Amador Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), approve by adopting Resolution No. 25-26-xx, and Authorize Mayor Gunselman and/or designee City staff to sign the CWPP on the City’s behalf. 

8.Ordinances and Public Hearing 

  1. A.Public Hearing - Public Employee Vacant Position Report (AB 2561)

    Recommendation: Receive report from staff; Open the Public Hearing, receive public comment and then close the hearing, and accept the annual vacancy report from staff.

9.Administrative Agenda

  1. A.Receive the City of Sutter Creek's Draft Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027

    Recommendation: Discuss, provide feedback, and give directions regarding the City of Sutter Creek's Draft Budget for FY 2026-2027 as presented by staff. 

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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

  1. A.Correspondence from the public - Received from May 1, 2026 to May 25, 2026

13.Closed Session

14.Report from Closed Session

15.Adjournment

The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 15, 2026.