Regular City Council Meeting - January 14, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion:
Council Member Disko
Second:
Council Member Harrison
It was moved/seconded by Disko/Harrision to approve the agenda as submitted with the referral of items 6.2 and 6.3 to January 28, 2026. Motion carried unanimously with Council Members Disko, Green, Harrison, and Mayor Su in favor, and Council Member Tingle absent.
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 Presentation by the San Joaquin County District Attorney to Rhonda Manning and her foundation, A Major Movement.
6.2 Youth Action Committee Update
6.3 Recognition of outgoing members of the Youth Advisory Council
6.4 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 may request removal of an item from the consent calendar for discussion.
7.1 Approve Minutes of December 10, 2025
1. MInutes of December 10 2025.pdf
7.2 Monthly Financial Report
1. Monthly financial report - October 2025.pdf
2. Monthly financial report.pdf
7.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Budget Appropriation to Complete the CFF and TIF Update Under Agreement A-2425-42 with Harris & Associates
1. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Budget Appropriation to Complete the CFF and TIF Update Under Agreement A-2425-42 with Harris and Associates.pdf
2. Attachment A - Agreement A-2425-42 with Harris & Associates.pdf
3. Attachment B - Proposed Resolution.pdf
4. Exhibit 1 to Attachment B - Budget Appropriation Form.pdf
5. Updated CIF-TIF Budget Appropriation Form - City Council Approval - .pdf Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
Approve a budget appropriation
in the amount of
$63,472.75 to align previously authorized funds across fiscal years in order to
complete the Community Facilities Fee (CFF) and Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) update currently underway under
Agreement A-2425-42 with Harris & Associates.
Authorize the City Manager to take all necessary and
appropriate actions
to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
This action does not amend the agreement, expand the scope of work, or increase the not-to-exceed contract amount.
7.4 Annual Update on Transportation Impact and Annexation Fee Programs.
1. Annual Update on Transportation Impact and Annexation Fee Programs.pdf
2. Attachment A - TIF and Annexation Fee Programs Policies.pdf
3. Attachment B - Annual Transportation Impact and Annexation Fee Report.pdf Receive and file this annual update on the Transportation Impact Fees and Annexation Programs as required by Resolution 2022-07, adopted on February 16, 2022.
7.5 Comparisons of Projected and Actual Fund Balances.
1. Comparisons of Projected and Actual Fund Balances.pdf
2. Attachment A - Fund Balances 06.30.2025.pdf
Staff requests that the City Council review the information presented by staff and accept and file the information .
7.6 Measure K Fund Non-Transit Purposes Auditors’ Report.
1. Measure K Audited Financial Statements.pdf
2. Attachment A - Measure K Fund Non-Transit Purposes Auditors’ Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.pdf
3. Attachment B - Auditor Communication Letter.pdf
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City of Mountain House (City) City Council (Council) receive and file the Measure K Fund Non-Transit Purposes Auditors’ Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
7.7 Authorize City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Lammersville Unified School District for Use of School Recreation Facilities
1. Authorize City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Lammersville Unified School District for Use of School Recreation Facilities.pdf
2. Attachment A Proposed Agreement with LUSD for the Use of School Recreational Facilities.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Lammersville Unified School District (LUSD) for the use of school tennis court facilities through December 31, 2027.
7.8 Council Member Compensation
1. Council Salary Update 2025 - 2nd reading.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance amending City Council Member Compensation.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council waive the second full reading and adopt 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.
8. CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Award Contract for Housing Element Update
1. Award Contract for Housing Element Update.pdf
2. Attachment A - Consultant Agreement with Placeworks.pdf Motion:
Council Member Disko
Second:
Council Member Green
The City Council, by motion, authorized the City Manager to execute a Consultant Agreement with PlaceWorks for preparation of the City of Mountain House Housing Element, as required by California Government Code Section 65580, in an amount not to exceed $134,433, with a contract term extending through December 31, 2027, and to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent of this action.
8.2 Update and Direction on Veterans Liberty Garden Project – Design Completion, Fundraising Status, and Authorization to Proceed with Bid Solicitation
1. Staff Report - Update and Direction on Veterans Liberty Garden Project.pdf Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Disko
The City Council:
Received an update on the Veterans Liberty Garden project, including current fundraising totals and remaining funding needs.
Provided direction to continue partnering with Mountain House Developers to complete final design, anticipated by February 2026.
Authorized the project team to proceed with soliciting construction bids for the Veterans Liberty Garden project once final design is complete.
Directed the project team to return to the City Council with a follow-up update following receipt of bids to present refined cost information, funding options, and any recommended scope adjustments.
8.3 Direction on Economic Development Strategy Approach
1. Staff Report - Direction on Economic Development Strategy Approach.pdf
2. Attachment A - Kosmont Companies Memorandum – Economic Development... Work Plan (December 2025).pdf The City Council directed the City Manager to integrate economic development strategies into the City’s first comprehensive General Plan, supported by advisory services from Kosmont Companies, rather than initiating a standalone Economic Development Strategic Plan at this time.
8.4 Review 2026 City Council Meeting Dates
1. City Council Meeting Dates.pdf
Motion:
Council Member Green
Second:
Council Member Disko
The City Council made the following amendments to the 2026 meeting dates calendar: Canceled February 10th, canceled March 9th, rescheduled February 25th to February, 24th.
9. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1 2026 Drone Light Show – Vendor Selection, Event Date, Drone Count, and Venue Recommendation
1. Drone Light Show Options and Cost Comparison for 2026 City Events.pdf
2. ElectricSky - Price City of Mountain House Drone Show.pdf
3. ElectricSky Technical City of Mountain House Drone Show.pdf
4. Pricing Proposal - Skyworx Proposal for Mountain House, California - July 2026.pdf
5. SkyElements Pricing RFP Submission 2026 (FINAL).pdf
6. SkyElements Technical RFP Submission (FINAL).pdf
7. Technical Proposal for RFP# COM-2501 - Skyworx.pdf
Staff recommends that the City Council select a drone light show vendor for July 2026 and provide direction on the preferred event date, choosing between Wednesday, July 1, Friday, July 3, or Saturday, July 4. Council direction is also requested on the desired drone count. In addition, staff recommends Central Community Park as the preferred venue for the drone light show.
9.2 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project Update
1. Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project Update.pdf
9.3 City Manager’s Update
1. City Manager Update January 14 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A - Pathogen Levels for City of Mountain House Wastewater Treatment Plant.pdf
3. Attachment B - Bethany NH Park Grand Opening 12.17.25.pdf
4. Attachment C - WVD Leaf Season Flyer.pdf
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10.1 Report of Future Agenda Items and Long-Range Calendar
1. 2026_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 January 9, 2026, 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.