City Council Meeting Monday, March 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

None.

6.Approval of Minutes

  1. A.City Council Minutes of Feb 2, 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.Amador County Recreational Agency (ACRA) Dissolution

    Recommendation: Motion to approve the Termination and Dissolution Agreement for the Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA).

8.Ordinances and Public Hearing 

  1. A.Short-Term Rental (STR) Moratorium Extension

    Recommendation:  Consider extending, for 10 months and 15 days, a moratorium on the review, processing, or approval of new short-term rentals (STRs) to give the City sufficient time to formulate a permanent ordinance regulating such rentals.

  2. B.Uniform Building Code Adoption

    Recommendation:  Waive the first reading by substitution of the title and introduce Ordinance No. xxx, thereby adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and other Uniform Codes with local amendments and thus amending Sections 15.04.010 and 15.04.030 of the Sutter Creek Municipal Code.  

9.Administrative Agenda

  1. A.Continuation from February 2, 2026 City Council Discussion on Parameters of a Short Term Rental Ordinance

    Recommendation:  Resume review, discussion, and consideration regarding the parameters of a Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinance; and provide direction regarding said Ordinance.  Supplement provided as well as the original materials from February 2, 2026 regular meeting of the City Council. 

  2. B.Discussion regarding the Elected Office of the City Treasurer

    Staff recommend that the City Council:

    1. Discuss and provide direction regarding a November 3, 2026 ballot measure to make the office of the City Treasurer appointive; and

    2. Direct staff to prepare the necessary resolution(s) to, upon voter approval, assign the statutory duties and title of "City Treasurer" to the Finance Supervisor.

  3. C.Bryson Park Improvements

    Recommendation:  Review, consider, and provide direction regarding proposed improvements to Bryson Park; and if supportive, approve applications for grant funding.

  4. D.Surveillance Technology Policy

    Recommendation: Discuss and Consider an Ordinance on surveillance technology

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.Council Correspondence

13.Closed Session

None.

14.Report from Closed Session

None.

15.Adjournment

The next regularly scheduled meeting is March 16, 2026.