City Council Meeting Monday, August 03, 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 Minutes of July 20, 2026

   Recommendation: By motion approve minutes as presented.

• 2026.07.20 Minutes (3).pdf (0.02 MB)

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.Consideration of Support Letter Regarding Public Entity Tort Reform

   Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager and the Mayor to support legislative reforms related to public entity tort liability by supporting Cal Cities efforts and letters to legislators.

• Staff Report Tort Reform Coalition (1).pdf (0.13 MB)
• Tort Reform Coalition Letter dated July 17, 2026.pdf (2.97 MB)

2. B.Consideration of Opposition Letter for AB 1383 (McKinnor) – Public Employees' Retirement Benefits

   Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager and the Mayor to support Cal Cities in opposition of AB1383 and submit letters to legislators.

• Staff Report Opposition Letter for AB 1383 (McKinnor) (2).pdf (0.13 MB)
• Cal Cities Action Alert – Oppose AB 1383 (McKinnor).pdf (0.03 MB)
• City of Sutter Creek Opposition Letter – AB 1383 (McKinnor) (2).pdf (0.35 MB)

8.Ordinances and Public Hearing 

9.Administrative Agenda

1. A.Battery Storage System for Wastewater Treatment Plant

   Recommendation: Approve a Motion authorizing signing the construction agreement amendment by the September 4th deadline subject to defined authorization milestones

• Staff Report Solar and Battery Strategy (MB07232026) WJS.pdf (0.14 MB)
• City Sutter Creek Amendment No 1 to Design Build Agreement 7-24-26.pdf (1.23 MB)
• SGIP Risk Timeline 26.06.01.pdf (0.02 MB)

2. B.Public Works FY26-27 Project Plan

   Recommendation: Accept Information report and update

• 2026-2027 PW Project List - Staff Report .pdf (0.14 MB)
• Attachments Project list and Gantt chart.pdf (0.17 MB)

3. C.Updates to Minnie Provis Playground to Support Children with Disabilities

   Recommendation: Review this project, provide feedback and give approval to proceed.

• Minnie Provis Playground Project Update - Staff Report .pdf (0.33 MB)
• Engineers Estimate.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Renders.pdf (8.69 MB)

4. D.Code Enforcement Contracting Agreement

   Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with CSG Consultants to provide code enforcement services. 

• Staff report code enforcement.pdf (0.13 MB)
• CSG Consultants Proposal for Code Enforcement Services_City of Sutter Creek.pdf (4.46 MB)

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.Republic Rate Increase 1/1/2027

• Sutter Creek RRI Packet 2025_Proposed Rates eff 1.1.2027.pdf (1.80 MB)

13.Closed Session

1. A.Public Employee Appointment

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

14.Report from Closed Session

15.Adjournment

The next regularly scheduled meeting is August 17, 2026.