Regular City Council Meeting - April 29, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Su called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Su held a moment of silence.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Harrison led the pledge of allegiance.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Tingle
It was moved/seconded by Harrison/Tingle to approve the agenda as submitted by staff with 8.5 being heard prior to 8.2 Motion carried unanimously with Council Members Disko, Green, Harrison, Tingle, and Mayor Su in favor.
Vote: Carried
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.
Ved Vaghela and Pinak Khatri, spoke s representing BAPS Charities invited the community and Council to a volunteer-led walkathon at Veterans Park, supporting environmental efforts including Save the Bay. They highlighted youth involvement, community service programs, and noted the event is part of a larger regional and national initiative.
6. RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR PRESENTATIONS
6.1 A Proclamation proclaiming April 29th as National Fentanyl Awareness Day Mayor Su called on District Attorney Ron Frietas and the Manning family representing their organization representing A Major Movement and presented the proclamation recognizing April 29th af Fentanyl Awareness Day.
6.2 Youth Action Committee Update
A Member of the Youth Action Committee provided an update to the City Council, activities including tutoring held Tuesdays and Thursdays, council interview updates, and details for the five week summer camp scheduled June 15 to July 23, 2026. The report also covered efforts to increase student engagement, upcoming volunteer recruitment with a goal of 25 to 30 volunteers, camp capacity nearing full enrollment, and a planned presentation from the District Attorney’s Office on human trafficking.
6.3 Presentation from Lammersville Unfied School District Stephanie Olsen, Board Clerk, reported on school district enrollment,
6.4 Presentation on the Public Safety Monthly Report from Rank Security, Code Enforcement, Mountain House Police Services provided by the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, and Mountain House Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services presented by the French Camp Fire Department.
6.4.1 Public Safety Security Report
1. RANK Public Safety Report April 2026.pdf
2. 6.4.1 Public Safety Security Report.pdf
Wendy Wood, RANK Security, provided a report to the City Council.
6.4.2 Code Enforcement Update
1. Code Enforcement Update April 2026.pdf
2. 6.4.2 Code Enforcement Update.pdf
Cedric Hathorn, Sr. Inspection/Code Enforcement Officer, provided a report to the City Council.
6.4.3 Police Services Public Safety Report
1. Police Services - April 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A .pdf
3. 6.4.3 Police Services Public Safety Report.pdf
Lt. Nick Tairariol, San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, provided a report to the City Council.
6.4.4 Mountain House Fire Department
1. MH Fire Report - April 2026.pdf
2. B March 2026 Fire Statistics.pdf
3. 6.4.4 Mountain House Fire Department.pdf
Marty Cornilsen, Fire Chief, provided a report to the City Council.
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.
Motion:
Council Member Tingle
Second:
Vice Mayor Green
It was moved/seconded by Tingle/Green to approve the Consent Calendar as presented by staff with 7.4 removed for further clarification. Motion carried unanimously with Council Members Disko, Green, Harrison, Tingle, and Mayor Su in favor.
For (5):
Mayor Su, Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Vote: Carried (5 to 0)
7.1 Approval of the Minutes of April 8, 2026
1. DRAFT Minutes of April 8 2026.pdf
7.2 Approve Woodard & Curran’s Selection of Yellow Jacket Drilling Services LLC as Well Driller for Exploratory Well Program
1. Approve Woodard and Curran’s Selection of Yellow Jacket Drilling Services LLC as Well Driller for Exploratory Well Program.pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – Amendment No. 1 with Woodard and Curran.pdf Resolution Number
2026-24
Motion:
Council Member Tingle
Second:
Vice Mayor Green
The City Council adopted resolution 2026-24 to:
Approve a no-cost amendment to the August 27, 2025, agreement with Woodard & Curran to authorize the use of Yellow Jacket Drilling Services, LLC as the drilling subcontractor for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Exploratory Well Program.
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and take all actions needed to carry out the intent of the resolution.
This action does not increase the project budget.
Vote: Carried
7.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Krueger International Inc. for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
1. Adopt a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Krueger International Inc. for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment .pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – Agreement A-2526-83 with Krueger International Inc..pdf
4. Exhibit 2 to Attachment A – Budget Adjustment Form.pdf
5. 7.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Krueger International Inc. for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment.pdf Resolution Number
2026-25
Motion:
Council Member Tingle
Second:
Vice Mayor Green
The City Council adopted resolution 2026-25:
Approving a justification pursuant to the City’s Financial Management Manual Section 210 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process.
Approving the use of a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement through Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC) for furniture, fixtures, and equipment with Krueger International, Inc.
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreement No. A-2526-83 with Krueger International, Inc. (substantially in the form presented to the City Council), utilizing FCCC Cooperative Purchasing Agreement No. 7792, for purchase and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment in an amount not-to-exceed $575,000, and to approve and execute any subsequent minor revisions, amendments, or change orders to the agreement, provided that such changes do not increase the total not-to-exceed amount of $575,000 and are consistent with the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Approving a budget adjustment of $371,000 between Capital Improvement Program funds, from the Corporation Yard Improvements Project (Account No. 606-5000-7438) to the Town Hall & Library Improvements Project (Account No. 606-5000-7407).
Vote: Carried
7.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2425-31 with Inframark, LLC
1. Adopt a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2425-31 with Inframark LLC.pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2425-31 with Inframark, LLC.pdf
4. Exhibit 2 to Attachment A – Budget Appropriation Form.pdf
5. 7.4 Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2425-31 with Inframark, LLC.pdf Resolution Number
2026-26
Motion:
Council Member Tingle
Second:
Vice Mayor Green
The City Council adopted resolution 2026-26 to:
Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2425-31 with Inframark, LLC to:
a. Extending the contract term from December 2029 to June 30, 2030, to align with the City’s fiscal year.Increase the contract amount by $5,749,067.37 (from $17,604,491.38 to $23,353,558.75), limited to maintenance and repair (M&R) funding adjustments. b. Authorizing a Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget appropriation of $750,000 from the Facility Repairs CIP (Account 542-5000-7423) to Water and Wastewater Maintenance and Repair Accounts (501-1510-6220 and 521-1510-6225).
2. Authorized the City Manager to take all actions necessary to implement the intent of this resolution.
Vote: Carried
Karen Morgan, Utility Manager, provided an overview of the staff report to the City Council.
7.5 Ratification of the San Joaquin Council of Governments Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Financial Plan
1. SJCOG AFP 2026 27 .pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - SJCOG Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Financial Plan.pdf Resolution Number
2026-27
Motion:
Council Member Tingle
Second:
Vice Mayor Green
The City Council adopted resolution 2026-27 ratifying the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Financial Plan (AFP), as adopted by the SJCOG Board of Directors on March 26, 2026.
Vote: Carried
8. CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain House of intention to add territory to the future annexation area of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Facilities and Services)
1. CFD IA 13 Annexation.pdf
2. Attachment A Resolution.pdf
3. 8.1 City Council of the City of Mountain House of intention to add territory to the future annexation area of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 .pdf Following the presentation of the staff report, Mayor Su opened the public hearing , there being no one wishing to speak the public hearing was closed.
Motion:
Council Member Disko
Second:
Council Member Harrison
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-28 to authorize the addition of certain territory to the Future Annexation Area of Community Facilities District No. 2024-1, as described herein.
For (5):
Mayor Su, Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Vote: Carried (5 to 0)
8.2 Conduct a public hearing to consider addition of pledged facility component charges to property tax roll
1. pledged facility component PFC charges to property tax roll .pdf
2. A Resolution .pdf
3. Attachment B – Report of Parcels and Associated PFC Charges for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.pdf
4. 8.2 public hearing to consider addition of pledged facility component charges to property tax roll.pdf Steven Pinkerton, City Manager, stated there were concerns that residents did not receive public notice in a timely manner and staff was recommending the public hearing be continued to May 14, 2027. Mayor Su opened the public comment period, there being no one wishing to speak it was closed.
Motion:
Council Member Tingle
Second:
Vice Mayor Green
The City Council
continued consideration of the following actions to the City Council meeting of May 14, 2026 .
Adopt a resolution authorizing placement of the Pledged Facilities Component (PFC), currently included in monthly utility bills, on the property tax roll beginning in Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Conduct a public hearing to consider placing direct assessments for the pledged facility component (PFC or debt service fees) currently included in the monthly utility bill on the property tax roll beginning with fiscal year 2026/2027 Review the report of each parcel receiving services and stating the charge for each parcel and then adopt, revise, change, reduce, or modify any charge, overrule objections, and approve the report Authorize staff to collect prorated amounts of the PFC for connections made during the fiscal year, and Approve hand bills for tax-exempt agencies
For (5):
Mayor Su, Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Vote: Carried (5 to 0)
8.3 Public Hearing to Consider Certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Approval of the Grant Line Road Roundabouts Project
1. Public Hearing to Consider Certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Approval of the Grant Line Road Roundabouts Project.pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – CEQA Findings of Fact.pdf
4. Exhibit 2 to Attachment A – Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.pdf
5. Exhibit 3 to Attachment A – Final Environmental Impact Report.pdf
6. 8.3 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Approval of the Grant Line Road Roundabouts Project .pdf Following the presentation of the staff report, Mayor Su opened the public hearing.
Arjun Juturu, resident, felt this would not fix the traffic problem, and felt traffic signals should be considered.
Igor Kiselev, resident, spoke regarding the history of this project and felt some action needed to be taken and that it was a choice between the traffic circle or having no improvements for the foreseeable future.
There being no one else wishing to speak the public hearing was closed.
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Disko
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing adopt resolution 2026-30:
Certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Grant Line Road Roundabouts Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Adopting the CEQA Findings of Fact.
Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Approving the Grant Line Road Roundabouts Project.
Authorizing the City Manager to take all actions necessary to implement the Project, including but not limited to final design; securing permits and regulatory approvals; coordination with Alameda County and other agencies; development of construction staging, traffic control, and public communication plans; execution of related agreements; filing of a Notice of Determination; and returning to City Council for future approvals as required.
For (5):
Mayor Su, Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Vote: Carried (5 to 0)
8.4 Adoption of the State and Federal Legislative Platforms
1. Adoption of the State and Federal Legislative Platforms.pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – State Legislative Platform.pdf
4. Exhibit 2 to Attachment A – Federal Legislative Platform.pdf
5. 8.4 Adoption of the State and Federal Legislative Platforms .pdf Following the presentation of the staff report, Mayor Su opened the public comment period, there being no one wishing to speak it was closed.
Motion:
Council Member Disko
Second:
Council Member Harrison
The City Council adopted resolution 2026-31 adopting the City’s State and Federal Legislative Platforms.
For (5):
Mayor Su, Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Vote: Carried (5 to 0)
8.5 Review 2026 City Council Meeting Dates
1. City Council Meeting Dates - April Update.pdf
2. 8.5 Review 2026 City Council Meeting Dates .pdf
Motion:
Council Member Disko
Second:
Vice Mayor Green
The City Council reviewed and approved amendments to the previously adopted 2026 City Council meeting calendar by including cancellation of the City Council meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026.
For (5):
Mayor Su, Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Vote: Carried (5 to 0)
9. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1 Status Update on the City’s First Housing Element
1. Staff Report_CC_Study_Session_4.29.26_draft - city comments.pdf
2. 9.1 Status Update on the City’s First Housing Element .pdf John BAnderson, Planning Consultant, presented a report to the City Council.
9.2 Red Light Camera Upcoming Implementation Plan
1. Red Light Camera Program Update.pdf
2. 9.2 Red Light Camera Upcoming Implementation Plan.pdf Koosun Kim, Public Works Director, presented a report to the City Council.
9.3 City Manager’s Update
1. City Manager Update April 29 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A – San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control Quarterly Report.pdf
3. 9.3 City Manager Update.pdf
Steven Pinkerton, City Manager, presented an update to the City Council.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10.1 Report of Future Agenda Items and Long-Range Calendar
1. 10.1 2026_Long Range Calendar.pdf
Steven Pinkerton, City Manager, presented an overview of the Long Range Calendar and upcoming agenda items to the City Council.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
The City Council Members had nothing to report.
12. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.
13. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
None
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Su adjourned the meeting at 10:17 p.m.