Regular City Council Meeting - December 10, 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 Youth Action Committee Update
6.2 Lammersville Unified School District Update
6.3 Update on EMS services from Jared Bagwell, San Joaquin County EMS Administrator
6.4 Presentation from San Joaquin Council of Governments on their Unmet Transit Needs Survey
6.5 Presentation on the Public Safety, and Monthly Report from Rank Security and Mountain House Police Services provided by San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, and Mountain House Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) presented by French Camp Fire Department
6.5.1 Rank Security
1. Rank Public Safety Report December 2025.pdf
6.5.2 Police Services provided by San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
1. Police Services - December 2025.pdf
2. Attachment A - Mountain House Traffic Citations Issued.pdf
3. Attachment B - SJSO – Mountain House Data.pdf
6.5.3 Mountain House Fire Department
1. MH Fire Report - December 2025.pdf
2. Attachment B - November 2025 Fire Stats.pdf
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 may request removal of an item from the consent calendar for discussion.
7.1 Approval of the Minutes of November 12, 2025.
1. PostMinutes - Package Regular City Council Meeting_Nov13_2025 (2).pdf
7.2 List of Contracts signed under the City Manager Signature Authority
1. List of Contracts 12.10.25.pdf
7.3 Adopting by Reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), Including Local Amendments, and Updating the Building Permit Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025–2026
1. Introduction of Codes by Reference Ordinance - Building Department.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance Amending MHMC Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 1.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A - Amended MHMC Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 1.pdf
4. Attachment B - Redlined Amendments to MHMC Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 1.pdf
5. Attachment C - Updated Building Permit Fee Schedule (FY 2025-2026).pdf Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the ordinance and waive the reading by title only, amending Title 8 (Building Regulations), Division 1 (Building Standards), Chapter 1 (General Regulations) of the Mountain House Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, with amendments, and updating the Building Permit Fee Schedule.
The ordinance will return for a noticed public hearing and second reading at the January 14, 2026 City Council meeting.
7.4 Approval of the Agreement in Principle with the California Department of Water Resources for the Community Benefits Program and Affirmation of the City’s Neutral Position Regarding the Delta Conveyance Project
1. Approval of California Department of Water Resources Agreement.pdf
2. Attachment A - Agreement in Principle (AIP) with DWR.pdf
3. Attachment B - CPPG Policy Assessment and Strategic Messaging Analysis.pdf
4. Attachment C - Proposed Resolution.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution:
Approving the Agreement in Principle (AIP) between the City of Mountain House and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for participation in the Delta Conveyance Project Community Benefits Program.
Affirming that execution of the AIP does not indicate support, endorsement, or opposition to the Delta Conveyance Project.
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the AIP and any related documents necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
7.5 Approve Agreement with Verra Mobility for Automated Red-Light Photo Enforcement Services
1. Approve Agreement for Automated Red-light Photo Enforcement Services.pdf
2. Attachment A - Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - Public Hearing Presentation from November 12.pdf
4. Attachment C - Senate Bill No. 720.pdf
5. Attachment D - Photo Enforcement Services Agreement with Vera Mobility.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution:
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Photo Enforcement Services Agreement with Verra Mobility and complete all related contract documents required for implementation of the Automated Red-Light Photo Enforcement Program.
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve final red-light camera installation locations following completion of engineering evaluations and data-driven assessments.
Approving the proposed corridors and arterial roadways as eligible for future red-light camera installations, including Mountain House Parkway, Grant Line Road, Great Valley Parkway, Central Parkway, Byron Road, and other signalized or planned-signal locations identified through engineering analysis.
7.6 Regional Housing Needs Allocation Transfer
1. Regional Housing Needs Allocation Transfer.pdf
2. Attachment A - Memo from SJCOG (December 10, 2025).pdf
3. Attachment B - Letter from County (November 12, 2025).pdf Staff recommends that the City Council:
Approve the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) transfer between the County of San Joaquin and the City of Mountain House in accordance with Government Code Section 65584.7(c).
Receive and review the information provided regarding the RHNA transfer methodology and proposed allocation.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to implement the RHNA transfer and carry out the intent of this item.
7.7 Resolution to Accept and File the Annual Report on Receipt and Use of Development Impact Fees for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
1. AB 1600.pdf
2. Attachment A - Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A - AB 1600 Annual Report for Development Impact Fees.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution accepting and filing the annual report on receipt and use of development impact fees for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
7.8 Appointment of a Vice Mayor
1. Appointment of a Vice Mayor - December 2025.pdf
2. Attachment A - Amended City Council Policies & Procedures.pdf Recommendation:
Staff Recommends that the City Council appoint Council Member Ronna Green as Vice Mayor based on the rotation standards adopted in Section 2.6 of the City Council Policies and Procedures.
7.9 Council Member Compensation
1. Council Salary Update 2025.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance amending City Council Member Compensation.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Mountain House Municipal Code section 2-1-200 related to City Council Member compensation and direct staff to bring the ordinance back to the City Council at the January 14 meeting for adoption.
7.10 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map for Mountain House Neighborhood I (Tract 4194)
1. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map for Mountain House Neighborhood I (Tract No. 4194) .pdf
2. Attachment A - Vicinity Map.pdf
3. Attachment B-1 - Subdivision Improvement Agreement – Civil and Joint Trench.pdf
4. Attachment B-2 - Subdivision Improvement Agreement – Landscape.pdf
5. Attachment B-3 - Offsite Improvement Agreement – Central Parkway Phase 2 Arterial Civil and Joint Trench.pdf
6. Attachment B-4 - Offsite Improvement Agreement – Central Parkway Phase 2 Arterial Landscape.pdf
7. Attachment B-5 - Offsite Improvement Agreement – Great Valley Parkway Phase 2 Arterial Civil and Joint Trench.pdf
8. Attachment B-6 - Offsite Improvement Agreement – Great Valley Parkway Phase 2 Arterial Landscape.pdf
9. Attachment B-7 - Offsite Improvement Agreement – Park Improvements.pdf
10. Attachment B-8 - Offsite Improvement Agreement – Neighborhood Entry Landscape.pdf
11. Attachment B-9 - Offsite Improvement Agreement – Greenway Loop Trail.pdf
12. Attachment C - Proposed Resolution.pdf
13. Exhibit 1 to Attachment C - Final Map for Mountain House Neighborhood I (Tract 4194).pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
Approve the Final Map for Mountain House Neighborhood I (Tract No. 4194).
Authorize the City Manager to execute the associated Improvement Agreements, accept on behalf of the public all offers of dedication where applicable, and authorize recordation of the Final Map.
Staff further recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
8. CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Receive and File the Audited Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
1. ACFR Presentation.pdf
2. Attachment A - City of Mountain House ACFR 2025.pdf
3. Attachment B - City of Mountain House Governance Letter 2025.pdf
4. Attachment C - City of Mountain House Management Letter 2025.pdf Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
8.2 Adopt Resolution Approving the Parks and Recreation Department Sponsorship, Donation and Advertising Policy
1. Sponsorship, Donation and Advertising Policy.pdf
2. Attachment A - Sponsorship, Donation, and Advertising Policy - Attachment.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution 2025-XX Sponsorship, Donation, Advertising Policy.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Sponsorship, Donation and Advertising Policy establishing formal guidelines for the solicitation, acceptance, recognition, and management of sponsorships, donations, and advertising within the City of Mountain House Parks and Recreation Department.
8.3 Approve 2026-2027 City-Sponsored Special Events Calendar and Provide Feedback on Amphitheater Production Strategy
1. Special Event Calendar.pdf
2. Attachment A - Annual Events Calendar 2026-2027.pdf
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Approve the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Special Event Calendar to include Summer Friday Event Series, large-scale community events, and multi-department collaborated events.
Provide feedback on amphitheater production strategy by partnering with a production company to offer diversified events.
8.4 Set Regular Meeting Dates for 2026
1. Set 2026 City Council Meeting Dates.pdf
2. Attachment A - Proposed Resolution.pdf
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss the proposed regular meeting dates and adopt a Resolution approving the 2026 regular City Council meeting schedule.
9. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1 City Manager’s Update
1. City Manager Update - December 2025.pdf
2. Attachment A - Pathogen Levels for City of Mountain House WWTP.pdf
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10.1 Report of Future Agenda Items and Long-Range Calendar
1. 10.1-2025_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 December 5, 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.