Regular City Council Meeting - April 08, 2026
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 Presentation from Lammersville Union School District
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 Minutes of March 25, 2025
1. Minutes of March 25 2026.pdf
7.2 Adoption of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), Chapter 10 – Consultant Selection for State and Federally Funded Transportation Projects
1. Adoption of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Chapter 10 – Consultant Selection for State and Federally Funded Transportation Projects.pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 – California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), Chapter 10.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution:
Authorizing the adoption of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), Chapter 10 – Consultant Selection, including future updates, as the City of Mountain House procurement procedures for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) consultant services associated with state and federally funded transportation projects.
Authorizing the City Manager to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
7.3 Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Cooperative Agreement with San Joaquin County for the CMAQ-Funded Town Hall Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project
1. Authorize City Manager to Execute Cooperative Agreement with San Joaquin County for CMAQ Funded Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project.pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 – Cooperative Agreement with San Joaquin County for the Town Hall Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution:
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with San Joaquin County to serve as the sponsoring agency for the CMAQ-funded Town Hall Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project.
Authorizing the City Manager to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
7.4 Second Reading by Title and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 9 (Development Title) of the Mountain House Municipal Code
1. Adoption of Ordinance to amend Title 9, Development Title, of the Mountain House Municipal Code.pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Ordinance.pdf
3. Attachment B – Amended Title 9 (Development Title).pdf Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the second reading by title and adopt an Ordinance amending Title 9 (Development Title) of the Mountain House Municipal Code.
8. CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Overview of the State and Federal Legislative Program
1. Study Session – Overview of the State and Federal Legislative Program.pdf
2. Attachment A – State Legislative Platform (Draft).pdf
3. Attachment B – Federal Legislative Platform (Draft).pdf This is an information item for discussion only. No Council action is required.
This is to provide City Council with an overview of the City’s legislative advocacy program, including the purpose, process, and intent of the legislative platforms. Staff and the City’s state and federal advocacy firms will be present and available for questions and discussion.
8.2 Approve Resolution to Place Direct Assessments of Pledged Facility Component on Property Tax Bil
1. Place Direct Assessments of Pledged Facility Component on Property Tax Bill.pdf
2. A Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2026 APN PFC List.pdf
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Approve a resolution to place direct assessments for the pledged facility component (debt service fees) currently included in the monthly utility bill on the property tax roll beginning with fiscal year 2026/2027 Direct staff to implement the processes described in this staff report to assess those charges on the property tax roll Approve liens for connections made during the fiscal year, and Approve hand bills for tax-exempt agencies
8.3 Consider a Request from Council Member Harrison to Change the Date of the Veterans Day Event
1. Veterans Day Event Date Change 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A – Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Calendar of Events.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council approve the request from Council Member Harrison to change the Veterans Day Luncheon event from Saturday, November 7, 2026, to Saturday, November 14, 2026.
9. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1 Provide Direction on the Development of a Comprehensive Naming, Memorial, and Dedication Policy for City Facilities and Amenities
1. Naming, Memorial, and Dedication Policy.pdf
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction on the development of a comprehensive Naming, Memorial, and Dedication Policy for City facilities and amenities, including policy scope, eligibility, and program structure, to guide consistent and transparent decision-making.
9.2 Overview of Procedures and Requirements for the City’s First General Municipal Election
1. Municipal Election Process.pdf
2. A FPPC Filing Schedule.pdf
9.3 Senate Bill 707 Brown Act Updates: Teleconferencing, Remote Public Access, and Language Requirements Effective July 1, 2026
1. SB 707 Overview.pdf
2. Attachment A – Full Text of SB 707.pdf
9.4 City Manager’s Update
1. City Manager Update April 8 2026 Development.pdf
2. Attachment A – Pathogen Levels for City of Mountain House Wastewater Treatment Plant.pdf
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10.1 Report of Future Agenda Items and Long-Range Calendar
1. 10.1 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 April 3, 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.