Regular City Council Meeting - August 13, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction and that are not listed on the current agenda.
Under the Brown Act, Items brought up during public comment that are not on the agenda cannot be discussed or acted upon by the Council, however, items necessitating a response will be included in the next City Manager update and posted on the City’s website.
6. RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Recognition of Aanya Adda for the writing and publication of her first book 'ROBOBUDDY'.
6.2 Youth Action Committee Update.
6.3 Lammersville Unified School District Update.
7. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS
Consent agenda items (which may include Ordinances, Resolutions, Informational Reports, Approval Actions and Motions) will be acted upon by the City Council at one time without discussion. Any Council Member or member of the public may request removal of an item from the consent calendar for discussion.
7.1 Minutes of July 23, 2025.
1. 7.1 Draft Minutes of July 23 2025.pdf
7.2 Investment Portfolio
1. Quarterly Investment Report.pdf
2. Attachment A - 620 Investment Policy.pdf
3. Attachment B - 06.30.2025 Investment Report.pdf
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this quarterly investment report.
7.3 Monthly Financial Reports for April 2025 and May 2025.
1. Monthly financial Report - April.pdf
2. Monthly Financial Report - May.pdf
7.4 Shea Homes Annexation Fees for Tentative Tract Map 3506
1. Shea Homes Annexation fee for TM 3506.pdf
2. Attachment A - Mountain House Community Services District Incorporation Resolution 2021-01.pdf
3. Attachment B - Incorporation Boundary Map.pdf
4. Attachment C - LAFCo Resolution 23-1526.pdf
5. Attachment D - Certified Election Results.pdf
6. Attachment E - Annexation Fee Resolution.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing
the annexation fee for Tentative Tract Map 3506 (known as the Rivani Property) for Shea Homes.
7.5 A Nonprofit Advertising and Donation Bin Policy Allowing Nonprofit Organizations to Promote their Programs and Initiatives in Public Areas of Town Hall and City Spaces
1. Approval of Nonprofit Advertising and Donation Bin Policy.pdf
2. 9.3 - Attachment A - Nonprofit Advertising and Donation Bin Policy_DRAFT.pdf
3. 9.3 - Attachment B - Resolution 2025-XX Nonprofit Advertising and Donation bin Policy.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends Council adopt a resolution approving the Nonprofit Advertising and Donation Bin Policy allowing nonprofits to promote their programs and initiatives, including free advertising and placement of donation bins, while ensuring alignment with city’s mission, safety, and operational standards.
8. CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Strategic Plan Update – Fiscal Years 2025/2026 through 2026/2027
1. Strategic Plan Update.pdf
2. Strategic Plan - V.3.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Strategic Plan progress update for fiscal years 2025/2026 through 2026/2027.
8.2 Adopt a Resolution to Approve Budget Appropriation and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2324-44 with CSG Consultants, Inc.
1. CSG Consultants Inc..pdf
2. Attachment A - Agreement A-2324-44 with CSG Consultants, Inc..pdf
3. Attachment B - Proposed Resolution.pdf
4. Exhibit 1 to Attachment B - Budget Appropriation Form.pdf
5. Exhibit 2 to Attachment B - Budget Appropriation Form.pdf It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution:
Approving a budget appropriation in the amount of $620,000 to the Builders Fund (Account No. 104-1420-6599) for Building and Safety Division services provided under existing Agreement A-2324-44 with CSG Consultants, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2324-44 with CSG Consultants, Inc., increasing the total not-to-exceed agreement amount by $1,200,000, for a revised total of $5,440,000, to reflect actual and anticipated service demands as the City continues to grow.
Authorizing the City Manager to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of these recommendations.
8.3 Approval of Agreement with Joe Kriskovich for Human Resources and Risk Management Services
1. Approval of Agreement with Joe Kriskovich.pdf
2. A-2526-29 Joe Kriskovich Agreement - Council2 .pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with Joe Kriskovich for human resources and risk management consulting services, for a period beginning September 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030 in an amount not to exceed $968,517. The agreement also provides for two one-year extensions at the City’s discretion for a scope of work and price to be negotiated by the City Manager. Staff also recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the intent of this recommendation.
9. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1 Development of a Formal Policy for the Parks and Recreation Department to Guide the Solicitation, Acceptance, and Recognition of Sponsorships, Donations and Advertising that Support Recreation Programs, Events, and Services
1. Discuss Development of Formal Policy for Sponsorships, Donations, and Advertising.pdf
2. Attachment A - General Sponsorship, Donation, and Advertisement Policy Draft.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction to Parks and Recreation staff on the development of a formal Sponsorship/Donation/Advertising Policy to guide the solicitation, acceptance, and recognition of sponsorships, donations and advertising that support recreation programs, events, and services that ensure consistency, transparency, and alignment with the City’s values.
9.2 Public Information Signage for New Development
1. Signs for Future Development.pdf
Recommendation:
This is a discussion item to explore the use of signage to inform the public about new development projects under construction.
9.3 Response to the 2025 Grand Jury Report: “Eyes on San Joaquin County Growth...City of Mountain House San Joaquin County’s Newest City”
1. Grand Jury Response Draft Letter.pdf
2. A 2024–2025 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury Report.pdf
3. Draft Grand Jury Response Letter.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction and feedback to the draft Grand Jury Response Letter, and direct staff to return with a revised letter for final City Council approval at the August 27, 2025, City Council meeting.
9.4 Neighborhood Parks Restroom Facilities Discussion
1. Discussion Neighborhood Park Restroom Facilities.pdf Recommendation:
This is a discussion item for City Council to review restroom design concepts, cost estimates, and financial impacts for Wicklund, Bethany, Altamont, and Questa neighborhood parks, and provide direction on a preferred restroom solution. Based on Council input, staff will proceed with procurement, design, and installation planning.
9.5 City Manager Update
1. City Manager Update (Development) August 13, 2025.pdf
2. Attachment A - Pathogen Levels at Mountain House Wastewater Treatment Plant.pdf
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10.1 Report of Future Agenda Items and Long-Range Calendar
1. 2025_Long Range Calendar.pdf
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
12. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
13. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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Government Code Section §54954.2 (a).
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POSTING STATEMENT:
On August 8, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the City Hall Bulletin Board, outside Mountain House Town Hall, 251 East Main Street, Mountain House, CA 95391 and at our website www.mountainhouseca.gov.