Regular City Council Meeting - July 22, 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
Mayor Su called on Council Member Disko to lead the pledge of allegiance.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion:
Vice Mayor Green
Second:
Council Member Disko
Motion to approve the agenda as published.
For (5):
Mayor Su, Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Vote: Carried (5 to 0)
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Silvio Picinini, resident, raised concerns regarding signage for the City’s automated red-light enforcement program. He stated that he did not see warning signs while approaching an intersection near Main Street and Central Parkway and questioned whether the intersection complied with California Vehicle Code requirements for signs notifying drivers of automated enforcement. Staff was asked to meet with him to confirm the intersection and review the signage.
Shanaya Chatterjee and Sowmyasree Panguluri, Mountain House High School seniors, members of the Technology Student Association, presented their research on urban heat islands in Mountain House and Tracy. They described how pavement, buildings, limited vegetation and social vulnerability can increase heat risks. Their analysis found that Mountain House currently benefits from more vegetation and lower heat risk than portions of Tracy, but continued development could reduce those benefits. They recommended proactive cooling measures, including urban tree planting, cool roofs, cooling centers, shade structures and greenways. They identified tree planting in developing areas as the most cost-effective option.
6. RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Recognition of outgoing Youth Action Committee (YAC) Council member This item was continued to a future meeting.
6.2 Update on the Youth Action Committee Meeting
A Member of the Youth Action Committee reported that the Youth Action Committee reviewed lessons learned from five weeks of youth summer camps. Members reported that hands-on activities, small-group formats and incentives worked well. They recommended stronger backup plans for extreme heat, shorter presentations, better preparation and tracking of supplies, more age-appropriate career activities, improved volunteer orientation and less phone use during camp. The committee also recommended expanding promotion and volunteer opportunities for City events, recruiting more career presenters, moving camp registration online and supporting upcoming library tutoring.
6.3 Update from Lammersville Unified School District
Trustee Stephanie Olsen reported that the first day of school is Aug. 6 and district staff is preparing campuses, classrooms and student records for the new school year. She highlighted the return of fall sports and activities, thanked the City for the State of the City event, and announced the opening of Pombo Elementary School, the district’s ninth K-8 school, with more than 200 students. She also encouraged residents to support school PTAs, PTOs and booster clubs and stated that enrollment figures would be provided at the next update.
6.4 Recognition of Mountain House Fire Department Engineer Christina Barsamian for her dedicated service as a support K-9 handler with K-9 Moose The City Council recognized Mountain House Fire Department Engineer Christina Barsamian and K-9 Moose for their service to the community. Christina was honored for her commitment, compassion and work as Moose’s support K-9 handler. Moose was recognized for providing comfort and support to firefighters, staff and community members. Fire Chief Marty Cornilsen noted that Christina personally purchased Moose, dedicates significant time to the program and travels throughout California with him.
6.5 A Proclamation Proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month The City Council proclaimed July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month and recognized the role of parks, trails, recreation facilities, programs and special events in supporting health, community connection and quality of life. The proclamation also recognized Parks and Recreation staff, volunteers, instructors and community partners for providing programs and events for residents of all ages and abilities.
6.6 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.
6.6.1 Public Safety Security Report
1. RANK Public Safety July 2026.pdf
Rex Osborn, Director of Public Safety Consultant, provided an update on RANK Security services to the City Council.
6.6.2 Police Services Public Safety Report
1. Police Services July 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A – San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office Mountain House Data.pdf
3. Attachment B – California Vehicle Code Violations.pdf Rex Osborn, Director of Public Safety Consultant, provided an update on services provided by the Sheriff's Office.
6.6.3 Mountain House Fire Department
1. MH Fire Report - July 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A – Community Outreach Photos.pdf
Marty Cornilsen, Fire Chief, provide an update on Mountain House Fire Department to the City Council.
6.6.4 Code Enforcement Report
1. Code Enforcement Update July 2026.pdf
Rex Osborn, Director of Public Safety Consultant, provided an update on Code Enforcement services.
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 Harrison
Second:
Council Member Disko
To approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.
For (5):
Mayor Su, Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Vote: Carried (5 to 0)
7.1 Approved the Minutes of June 9, 2026
1. Minutes of June 9, 2026.pdf
7.2 Received and Filed the Quarterly Investment Report
1. Investment Report .pdf
2. Attachment A - 620 Investment Policy.pdf
3. Attachment B - 06.30.2026 Investment Report.pdf
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Disko
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this quarterly investment report.
Vote: Carried
7.3 Received the list of Recent Contracts under the City Manager Signature Authority
1. List of Contracts 07.22.26.pdf
2. Attachment A_ List of Contracts 07-22-26.pdf
7.4 Transition of Maintenance Services for the City's Community Camera System
1. Dissolution of Agreement A-2425-44 with Edgeworth Integration, LLC..pdf
2. 2026-58 Transition Camera system.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – Agreement A-2425-44 with Edgeworth Integration, LLC.pdf Resolution Number
2026-58
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Disko
The City Council adopted resolution 2026-58 authorizing the City Manager to transition maintenance services for the City's community camera system by terminating Agreement A-2425-44 with Edgeworth Integration, LLC and taking all actions necessary to implement the transition and carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Vote: Carried
7.5 Approval of Managed Services and Maintenance Agreement A-2627-16 with ezWave Inc. for the City's Community Camera System
1. Approval of Managed Services and Maintenance Agreement A-2627-16 with ezWave Inc. for Citywide Security Cameras.pdf
2. 2026-59 eZ Wave–.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – ezWave Agreement A-2627-16.pdf Resolution Number
2026-59
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Disko
The City Council adopted a resolution 2026-59 authorizing the City Manager to:
Execute Agreement A-2627-16 with ezWave Inc. for managed services and maintenance of the City's community camera system for an initial three-year term ending June 30, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $183,000.
Exercise one optional two-year extension, subject to annual rate adjustment provisions, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
Approve a change order contingency of up to $25,000 for future camera locations, equipment additions, and associated maintenance services, for a total authorized agreement amount, including the optional extension and contingency, not to exceed $358,000.
Approve amendments, annual rate adjustments, and term extensions consistent with the authority established by the resolution.
Execute the agreement and any minor, non-substantive revisions approved by the City Attorney and Risk Management.
Take all actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Vote: Carried
7.6 Adopt a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2526-47 with Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc.
1. Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to agreement A-2526-47 with Blackwater Consulting Engineers, Inc..pdf
2. Attachment A – Agreement A-2526-47.pdf
3. 2026-60 Blackwater Amendment .pdf
4. Exhibit 1 to Attachment B – Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2526-47.pdf Resolution Number
2026-60
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Disko
The City Council adopt a resolution 2026-60
Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2526-47 with Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc. to add Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Landscape Area Measurement and Land Use Classification Dataset (CII-LAM-LUCD) compliance reporting services.
Increasing the agreement amount by $25,361, from $160,112 to $185,473.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment and any minor, non-substantive revisions approved by the City Attorney and Risk Management.
Authorizing the City Manager to take all actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Vote: Carried
7.7 Adopt a Resolution Electing to Become Subject to the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA)
1. Adopt a Resolution to Participate in the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA).pdf
2. 2026-61 - CUPCCAA.pdf
Resolution Number
2026-61
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Disko
The City Council adopted resolution 2026-61 electing to become subject to the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Vote: Carried
7.8 Adopt a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with MoreThanTalk LLC for Communications Specialist Services
1. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with MoreThanTalk LLC for Communications Specialist Services.pdf
2. 2026-62.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A - Agreement with MoreThanTalk.pdf Resolution Number
2026-62
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Disko
The City Council adopted resolution 2026-62 authorizing the City Manager to:
Execute a Professional Services Agreement with MoreThanTalk LLC for Communications Specialist Services for an initial one-year term commencing upon execution through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $55,000.
Approve agreement amendments, annual rate adjustments, and exercise optional term extensions as authorized by the resolution.
Execute the agreement and any non-substantive revisions approved by the City Attorney.
Take all actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the Resolution.
Vote: Carried
7.9 Second Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2 of Division 2 of Title 5, Relating to Construction, Demolition and Landscaping Debris Recycling and Diversion, and Adding Section 8-1-118, Relating to CALGreen Recycling Requirements
1. Second Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 2 of Division 2 of Title 5.pdf
2. Attachment A – Ordinance Adding Chapter 2 of Division 2 of Title 5 and Adding Section 8-1-118.pdf Resolution Number
Ordinance 2026-03
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Disko
The City Council waive the second full reading and adopted Ordinance 2026-03 Adding Chapter 2 of Division 2 of Title 5, Relating to Construction, Demolition and Landscaping Debris Recycling and Diversion, and Adding Section 8-1-118, Relating to CALGreen Recycling Requirements.
Vote: Carried
8. CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Approve Resolution Placing Delinquent Utility Account Service Charges on the Property Tax Roll
1. Liens Report for Tax Roll 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A – Report of Delinquent Utility Accounts.pdf
3. 2026-63– Resolution Approving Report of Delinquencies, as Revised, Corrected, or Modified.pdf Administrative Services Director Sarah Ragsdale presented the report. The public hearing was opened. No speaker cards were submitted and no virtual hands were raised. The public hearing was closed.
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Vice Mayor Green
The City Council adopted resolution 2026-63 to place delinquent utility account service charges on the San Joaquin County property tax roll for fiscal year 2026/2027.
For (5):
Mayor Su, Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Vote: Carried (5 to 0)
8.2 Public Hearing and Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
1. Public Hearing and adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.pdf
2. 2026-64 Attachment A – Proposed Resolution Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.pdf
3. 2026-65 Attachment B – Proposed Resolution Adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.pdf
4. Attachment C – 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.pdf
5. Attachment D – 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.pdf
6. Attachment E – Notice of Public Hearing (June 26, 2026).pdf
7. Attachment F – Notice of Public Hearing (July 3, 2026).pdf Utilities Manager Karen Morgan and representatives from Black Water Consulting Engineers presented the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The public hearing was opened. No speaker cards were submitted and no virtual hands were raised. The public hearing was closed.
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Tingle
The City Council:
Conducted a public hearing to receive comments on the public draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Adopted resolution 2026-64 approving and adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.
Adopted resolution 2026-65 approving and adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to submit the adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan to the California Department of Water Resources and complete all required filings.
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 Neighborhood Park Restroom Project Update and Procurement Direction
1. Update and Recommendation of Park Restrooms.pdf
Public Works staff presented the proposed prefabricated restroom concept for Wicklund, Bethany, Altamont and Questa neighborhood parks, including proposed locations, design options, utility connections, estimated lead times and procurement steps. By consensus, the City Council directed staff to proceed with procurement of prefabricated restroom facilities and return to the City Council for contract award.
9.2 Altamont Park Playground Replacement Project Update
1. Altamont Playground Discussion and Advancement.pdf
2. Attachment A – Altamont Playground Design Renderings.pdf Staff provided an update on the Altamont Park playground replacement project, including equipment concepts, accessibility, site conditions, cost considerations and the anticipated return to the City Council with procurement recommendations. The City Council provided comments and direction regarding the proposed playground equipment and design.
9.3 General Plan Status Update
1. General Plan Status Update.pdf
Contract Planner David Niskanen provided a status update on the General Plan, including current work, upcoming community engagement and the anticipated schedule.
9.4 Preview of Changes in Land Use Designations Requested by Mountain House Developers at Six Locations North of Byron Road
1. Preview of the Proposed MHD C-R Land Use Changes Project.pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Tentative Subdivision Maps and Conceptual Site Plans (Areas 1 – 6).pdf Contract Planner David Niskanen presented a preview of land use designation changes requested by Mountain House Developers at six locations north of Byron Road.
9.5 Red Light Camera Update
1. Red Light Camera Update July 2026.pdf
Rex Osborn, Director of Public Safety Consultant, provided an update on the automated red-light enforcement program. The report covered the review process, warning and citation activity, civil penalties, signage, public questions, human review of potential violations and the program's traffic safety purpose.
9.6 City Manager’s Update
1. City Manager Update July 22 2026.pdf
2. Attachment B - July 2026 CM Update - ASR Well Project Progress Photos.pdf
3. Attachment A - July 2026 CM Update - Covid-19 Pathogen Results.pdf City Manager Steven J. Pinkerton provided updates to the City Council.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10.1 Report of Future Agenda Items and Long-Range Calendar
1. 2026_Long Range Calendar0722.pdf
Steven Pinkerton, City Manager, presented an overview of the Long Range Calendar and upcoming agenda items to the City Council.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Harrison thanked staff for the professionally organized State of the City event and the Fourth of July celebration. He appreciated that the parade started on time and requested that Council Members be allowed to participate together in future parades rather than being divided into separate groups.
Council Member Tingle requested that public safety provide a brief driving safety presentation to youth attending the final day of summer camp, particularly those preparing to receive their driver’s licenses.
Vice Mayor Green praised staff for the dog park opening and described the event as well organized and successful.
Council Member Disko praised staff for the State of the City event, the dog park opening and the new Fourth of July parade route. He suggested making future State of the City messaging more concise and clearly communicating incentives for public attendance. He also requested that Council members receive event schedules and specific reporting times in advance so they can attend ceremonies, presentations and recognitions at events.
12. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Bakker had nothing to report.
13. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Steven J. Pinkerton had nothing additional to report.
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.1 Open Session Disclosure of Items to be Discussed in Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.7 John Bakker, City Attorney, announced the closed session item pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.7.
14.2 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session.
14.2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Joe Kriskovich, Labor Relations Consultant Employee Organization: SEIU Local 1021
14.3 RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Public Report of Reportable Action Taken in Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.1 The City Council reconvened in open session. John Bakker, City Attorney reported that there was no reportable action.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Su adjourned the meeting at 10:53 pm