Regular City Council Meeting - August 12, 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
Scouting Troop 537, attending as part of its Citizenship in the Community merit badge, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion:
Council Member Disko
Second:
Council Member Tingle
Approve the agenda
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
Roxanne Mohandro requested that her roadway retain the name South Kelso Road to distinguish it from Kelso Road and reduce confusion for first responders and deliveries. Staff was directed to follow up.
Representatives of the Central Valley Hansen Mountaineers thanked the City and partner agencies for supporting Ganesh Utsav and requested help establishing the Mountain House Ganesh Festival community procession as a recurring annual special event. They invited City representatives to the Sept. 27 procession. Staff was directed to follow-up.
Charles Jennings and Dr. Catalina Peña, San Joaquin Delta Community College District trustees, reported that planning for a permanent Mountain House campus building was moving forward with an architect and preliminary master plan. They said the board expected to consider a design at its next meeting and committed to providing periodic updates.
6. RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Recognition of Ruhaan Pakala for his win at the US National Table Tennis championship.
The City Council presented a certificate of recognition to Ruhaan Pakala for his win at the US National Table Tennis championship.
6.2 Youth Action Committee Update
Youth Action Committee member provided an update on the YAC activities.
6.3 Presentation from Lammersville Unified School District Lammersville Unified School District Board Member Stephanie Olsen reported that school began Aug. 6, fall sports and clubs were underway, back-to-school nights were being held, and an AI parent night was scheduled for Aug. 18. She recognized employees for service milestones and reported current district enrollment of 8,252 students, with 69 applications still being processed. She also provided enrollment figures by school and grade and responded that overflow placement depends on grade-level capacity.
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 Tingle
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 Minutes of the July 22, 2026, regular and special City Council meetings.
1. Draft Regular City Council Meeting_Jul22_2026 Minutes.pdf
2. Draft Special City Council Meeting_Jul23_2026 Minutes.pdf Approved the Minutes of the July 22, 2026, regular and special City Council meetings.
7.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Participation in San Joaquin County's Regional Household Hazardous Waste Program
1. Adopt a Resolution for Household Hazardous Waste Program .pdf
2. 2026-66 Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B – Household Hazardous Waste Brochure.pdf
4. Attachment C – Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Program (CESQG) Brochure.pdf Resolution Number
2026-66
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Tingle
The City Council adopted Resolution 2026-66:
Requesting inclusion of the City of Mountain House within San Joaquin County Service Area No. 53 for the regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program and consenting to participation in the service area.
Authorizing the City Manager to take all actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Vote: Carried
7.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Parcel Map 25-001 for Mountain House Town Center (Tract No. 3925, Unit No. 14)
1. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Parcel Map 25-001 for Mountain House Town Center (Tract No. 3925, Unit No. 14) 8-12 .pdf
2. Attachment A – Vicinity Map.pdf
3. 2026-67 -Attachment B – Proposed Resolution.pdf
4. Exhibit 1 to Attachment B – Parcel Map 25-001.pdf
Resolution Number
2026-67
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Tingle
The City Council adopted Resolution 2026-67 to:
Approve the Parcel Map 25-001 for Mountain House Town Center (Tract No. 3925, Unit No. 14).
Authorize the City Manager to record Parcel Map 25-001 for Mountain House Town Center (Tract No. 3925, Unit No. 14).
Staff further recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to take all actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Vote: Carried
7.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Public Restroom Company for Prefabricated Restrooms at Wicklund, Bethany, Altamont, and Questa Neighborhood Parks
1. Award Contract to Public Restroom Company for the Pre-Fabricated Park Restrooms located in Wicklund, Bethany, Altamont, and Questa Neighborhood Parks .pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B – Public Restroom Company Agreement No. A-2627-18.pdf Resolution Number
2026-68
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Tingle
The City Council adopted Resolution 2026-68:
Approving the use of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement pursuant to Section 210 of the City's Financial Management Manual.
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Public Restroom Company in an amount not to exceed $783,920.
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take all actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution, including completing site preparation, coordinating installation, and implementing the project.
Vote: Carried
8. CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Public Hearing to Consider Major Subdivision Application No. TSM-26-002 for a 104-Lot Residential Subdivision (Tract No. 3936) and Related Revisions to Prior Neighborhood K Subdivision Approvals (RAA-26-001)
1. Public Hearing to Consider Major Subdivision Application No. TSM-26-002 (Tract 3936) and Revisions of Approved Actions No. RAA-26-001 for Major Subdivision Application No. PA-1000267 (Tract Nos. 3927 and 3928 Neighborhood K).pdf
2. 2026-69 Attachment A – Resolution Approving Major Subdivision Application No. TSM-26-002 (Tract No. 3936), Including Conditions of Approval.pdf
3. 2026-70 Attachment B – Proposed Resolution Approving Revisions of Approved Actions No. RAA-26-001.pdf
4. Attachment C – CEQA Notice of Exemption.pdf
5. Attachment D – Final Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM-26-002).pdf
6. Attachment E – Preliminary Development Plan.pdf
7. Attachment F – Neighborhood K Second Unit Dwelling Plan.pdf
8. Attachment G – Agency Referral Responses.pdf
Contract Planner David Niskanen presented the staff report.
Following the presentation of the staff report, Mayor Su opened the public hearing. There being no one else wishing to speak the public hearing was closed.
Motion:
Council Member Disko
Second:
Council Member Harrison
The City Council adopted two resolutions:
Adopted Resolution 2026-69 approving a 104-lot residential subdivision (Tract No. 3936; Major Subdivision Application No. TSM-26-002) and finding the project exempt from further environmental review pursuant to
California Government Code Section 65457 and Public Resources Code Section 21166.
Adopted Resolution 2026-70 approving amendments to a previously approved Neighborhood K subdivision to relocate seven required second unit dwelling opportunities (Revisions of Approved Actions No. RAA-26-001 for Major Subdivision Application No. PA-1000267) and finding the project exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Government Code Section 65457 and Public Resources Code Section 21166.
For (5):
Mayor Su, Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Vote: Carried (5 to 0)
8.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Project Acquisition Agreement No. PAA-6
1. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Project Acquisition Agreement No. PAA-6.pdf
2. 2026-71 Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – Project Acquisition Agreement No. PAA-6.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 Harrison
Second:
Council Member Disko
The City Council adopted Resolution 2026-71:
Approving Project Acquisition Agreement No. PAA-6 between the City of Mountain House and Mountain House Developers, LLC, for the Neighborhoods I, J and K Sanitary Sewer Facilities.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute Project Acquisition Agreement No. PAA-6 and take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
For (5):
Mayor Su, Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Vote: Carried (5 to 0)
8.3 Adopt a Resolution Amending the City Council Policies and Procedures to Add Section 5.16, Political Activities of Council Members
1. Amend Council Policy - Political Activity.pdf
2. 2026-72 Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.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 2026-72 amending the City Council Policies and Procedures to add Section 5.16, Political Activities of Council Members, including language to exclude all City Parks from City facilities as defined.
For (4):
Mayor Su, Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, and Council Member Harrison Against (1):
Vice Mayor Green
Vote: Carried (4 to 1)
9. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1 Transit Feasibility Study Update
1. Transit Feasibility Study Update.pdf
Jodi Almassy, Deputy City Manager presented a update to the City Council.
9.2 Changes Reflected in August Utility Bills: Removal of the Pledged Facility Component (Moved to the Property Tax Roll) and a One-Time Billing True-Up for Solid Waste Services
1. One Time Solid Waste True up and Pledged Facilities Component Transition.pdf Karen Morgan, Utilities Manager, presented a report to the City Council.
9.3 City Manager’s Update
1. City Manager Update 8-12-26.pdf
2. Attachment A - 08.12.26 CM Update - Covid-19 Pathogen Results.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. 2026_Long Range Calendar0812.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 National Night Out organizers and Harry Dhillon for providing a helicopter and asked the City to contact Alameda County regarding illegal dumping and cleanup on Kelso Road. Staff agreed to contact the appropriate county supervisor’s office.
Council Member Tingle thanked the Unity Center, City staff, and Mayor Su for their support of the youth summer camp and requested opportunities for Council workshops or discussions to improve shared information and coordination.
Council Member Disko thanked National Night Out participants and City staff, encouraged stronger event attendance, and requested that agenda packets be released seven days before meetings when possible. Council Member Tingle agreed that earlier packets would help Council review.
Mayor Su thanked City staff and expressed pride in Mountain House.
12. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney John Bakker had no comments.
13. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Steven Pinkerton had no additional comments.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Su adjourned the meeting at 9:26 pm