Regular City Council Meeting - August 26, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Green called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Vice Mayor Green held a moment of silence.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tingle led the pledge of allegiance.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion:
Council Member Disko
Second:
Council Member Harrison
Motion to approve the agenda, with the removal of agenda item 9.2 which is being removed for further staff review.
For (4):
Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Absent (1):
Mayor Su
Vote: Carried (4 to 0)
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.
Shailee Panchal, resident, requested waiver of a penalty added to a citation and removal of a related DMV hold. She stated that the citation review determination was mailed, but was not received before the deadline. Vice Mayor Green referred the matter to staff for follow-up.
Sachin and Hemant
, on behalf of
CVMM
,
:
Invited the City Council and community to a Ganesh Festival at Central Park on Sept. 19, 2026, and stated
that the event would be free and open to the public.
Hannah
Souza,
resident,
commented
on
the
proposal
associated
with
Item
9.2 and
requested further review.
Fatehdeep
Singh,
resident,
commented
on
the
proposal
associated
with
Item
9.2 and
requested fair access and opportunities for qualified instructors.
Angad Bhullar, resident, commented on the proposal associated with Item 9.2 and requested further review
of
the
proposed
coaching
model
and
process
before
the
item
returns
to
the
City
Council.
Suresh
Vuyyuru,
resident,
requested
an
update
on
the
status
of
the
Public
Safety,
Transportation, Recreation, and Planning bodies and asked that residents be included in public committees.
The
meeting
recessed
due
to
remote-participation
technical
difficulties.
The
meeting
resumed with audio restored, but
video
remained unavailable.
Andy
Singh,
resident,
supported removal
of
Item
9.2 for
further
review
and
requested
additional
review
of
the proposed arrangement, selection process, and potential conflicts of interest.
6. RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Presentation from Mountain House Library
Heather Bailey, Librarian, provided an update to the City Council on the summer reading program and summer activities and participation at the library.
6.2 Recognition of the Juneteenth Committee
Vice Mayor Green and the City Council recognized the Juneteenth Committee for planning and supporting the City’s 2026 Juneteenth celebration. Certificates were presented to committee members in appreciation of their service, collaboration, and commitment to the event.
6.3 Rotary Public Safety Officer of the Year
The Rotary Club of Mountain House recognized public safety personnel from fire, police, code enforcement, and security for their service to the community.
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 August 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A – Photo of Vehicle Accident at Mountain House Parkway and Mustang Way.pdf Rank Security reported 1,010 activities in July, including security checks, park restroom checks, parking citations, vacation checks, gate checks, Town Hall checks, emergency responses, and support for City events. Residents were encouraged to register for emergency alerts and request free vacation house checks.
6.4.2 Code Enforcement Report
1. Code Enforcement Update September 2026.pdf
Code Enforcement reported 79 open cases and 77 closed cases in July, with enforcement involving landscape issues, master restrictions, signs, dumping, municipal code matters, and water-related issues. Staff highlighted voluntary compliance involving relocation of a sign that obstructed a traffic signal and repair of a damaged fence.
6.4.3 Police Services Public Safety Report
1. Police Services - August 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A - Mountain House Data.pdf
3. Attachment B SJSO CVC Violations.pdf
4. Attachment C Mountain House Code Enforcement- Administrative cite data.pdf The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office reported generally stable July activity, a family-related incident classified as a reportable violent crime, increased traffic enforcement, and declining vehicle collisions. Staff reviewed a multiagency traffic enforcement operation, cautioned residents to report urgent matters directly to law enforcement, and discussed enforcement near Mountain House High School and a citation involving racing at more than 100 mph.
6.4.4 Mountain House Fire Department
1. Fire Public Safety Report.pdf
2. Attachment A – July 2026 Fire Department Community Outreach and Recognition Photos.pdf The Fire Department reported 103 July calls, including 67 emergency medical calls, 10 fires, false alarms, mutual aid, vehicle accidents, and one canceled water-rescue response. The Chief reviewed academy graduations, promotions, awards, state mutual-aid deployments, the planned transition to Stockton Fire Dispatch, and community events. Council requested proactive fishing and water-safety outreach, including coordination with the Youth Action Committee.
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:
Council Member Disko
Approve the Consent Calendar
For (4):
Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Absent (1):
Mayor Su
Vote: Carried (4 to 0)
7.1 Approval of the minutes of August 12, 2026
1. Special City Council Meeting_Aug12_2026.pdf
2. Regular City Council Meeting_Aug12_2026.pdf
7.2 List of Recent Agreements under the City Manager Signature Authority
1. List of Contracts 8.26.26.pdf
2. Attachment A_ List of Contracts 08-26-26.pdf
7.3 Report of Action Taken in Closed Session Regarding Settlement Agreement and Release with Mountain House Developers, LLC
1. Report of Settlement Agreement - August 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A – Settlement Agreement and Release.pdf
7.4 Approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Specified Play Equipment Co. for the Altamont Neighborhood Park Playground Replacement Project
1. Approve an Agreement with Specified Play Equipment Co. for the Purchase of Equipment, Installation, and Safety Surfacing.pdf
2. 2026-73 – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B – Proposed Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Yossogroup Inc. dba Specified Play Equipment Co.pdf
4. Attachment C – Altamont Neighborhood Park Playground Design and Renderings.pdf
5. Attachment D – Notice of Exemption No. NOE-PW-03-26.pdf Resolution Number
2026-73
Motion:
Council Member Tingle
Second:
Council Member Disko
Staff recommends that the City Council adopted resolution 2026-73 to:
Approve the use of a cooperative purchasing agreement pursuant to Section 210 of the City's Financial Management Manual and authorize use of OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract No. R220201 to procure BCI Burke, LLC playground equipment and related services through Yossogroup Inc. dba Specified Play Equipment Co. (SpecPlay).
Approve Notice of Exemption NOE-PW-03-26 under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Altamont Neighborhood Park Playground Replacement Project.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate, finalize, and execute an agreement with Yossogroup Inc. dba Specified Play Equipment Co. (SpecPlay) for the purchase and turnkey installation of playground equipment and related improvements in an amount not to exceed $1,168,860.28, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve and execute amendments, change orders, and other modifications necessary to complete the project, provided that the cumulative increase does not exceed 10% of the original agreement amount, for a maximum total agreement amount of $1,285,746.31, sufficient appropriated funds are available, and any such documents are approved as to form by the City Attorney, as applicable.
The proposed resolution implementing the recommended actions is included as Attachment A.
Vote: Carried
7.5 Approval of Pre-Qualified Survey Consultant Shortlist and Authorization of Master Consultant Agreements for On-Call Surveying Services
1. Approval of Pre-Qualified Survey Consultant Shortlist and Authorization of Master Consultant Agreements for Public Works .pdf
2. Attachment A – RFQ No. PWQ2602 – On-Call Survey Services.pdf
3. 2026-74 – Proposed Resolution.pdf
4. Attachment C – MCA with BKF.pdf
5. Attachment D – MCA with Carlson, Barbee and Gibson.pdf
6. Attachment E – MCA with Kjeldsen, Sinnock and Neudeck.pdf
7. Attachment F – MCA with MacKay and Somps.pdf
8. Attachment G – MCA with NV5.pdf
9. Attachment H – MCA with R.E.Y. Engineers.pdf
Resolution Number
2026-74
Motion:
Council Member Tingle
Second:
Council Member Disko
Staff recommends that the City Council adopted resolution 2026-74 to:
Approve a shortlist of up to six pre-qualified survey consultant firms under RFQ No. PWQ2602 for on-call professional surveying services.
Approve the standard Master Consultant Agreement (MCA) to be used between the City of Mountain House and each approved consultant.
Authorize the City Manager to execute multi-year MCAs with up to six approved consultants, subject to satisfaction of all City insurance and contractual requirements, with total contract authority not to exceed $300,000 per agreement, for an initial term through June 30, 2029, with one optional two-year extension.
Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to issue project-specific task orders under the approved MCAs, subject to available funding and a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 per consultant per fiscal year.
Vote: Carried
8. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/MOUNTAIN HOUSE FINANCING AUTHORITY POLICY AND ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Adopt Resolution No. 2026-76 of the City of Mountain House Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Special Tax Bonds for and on behalf of certain improvement areas of Community Facilities District 2024-1 and approving related agreements and actions; and Adopt Resolution No. FA-2026-02 of the Mountain House Financing Authority and approving related agreements and actions
1. Financing Authority Issuance of Bonds.pdf
2. Appendix A.pdf
3. MHFA 2026-02 Authority Reso Mtn House 2026B Pool.pdf
4. 2026-76 City Reso Mtn House 2026B Pool (1).pdf
5. 3 Indenture Mtn House 2026B Pool.pdf
6. 4 Supp No.1Fiscal Agt Agmt 2026 Mtn House IA8 2026B Pool.pdf
7. 5 IA13 Fiscal Agent Agmt Mtn House 2026B Pool.pdf
8. 6 Local Obligations Purch Agr Mtn House 2026B Pool.pdf
9. 7 Mtn House IA 13 Fee Funding Agreement [Fees only] (Lennar).pdf
10. 8 POS Mtn House 2026B Pool.pdf
The City Council and Mountain House Financing Authority convened jointly.
The joint public hearing was opened. Dan Massiello of Kosmont Financial Services presented the proposed bond financing for Improvement Areas 8 and 13. He stated that bond proceeds would support public infrastructure, the special taxes would apply to the affected new development, and the City’s General Fund would not be responsible for debt service.
Council discussed the timing and purpose of the financing, property ownership, and the combined effective tax rates. No public comments were received. The joint public hearing was closed.
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Disko
The City Council, following the public hearing, adopted Resolution No. 2026-76 authorizing the issuance of special tax bonds for and on behalf of Improvement Areas No. 8 and 13 of City of Mountain House Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Facilities and Services), approving and directing the execution of respective Fiscal Agent Agreements for each improvement area, approving sale of such bonds to the Mountain House Financing Authority (“Authority”), and approving other related documents and actions; The Authority Board of Directors (“Authority Board”) adopted Resolution No. FA-2026-02 authorizing the issuance of special tax revenue bonds and related purchase of special tax bonds for and on behalf of Improvement Areas No. 8 and 13 of the City of Mountain House Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Public Facilities and Services), approving and directing the execution of a Trust Indenture, approving the form of Preliminary Official Statement, approving sale of such bonds, and approving other related documents and actions.
For (3):
Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Against (1):
Council Member Tingle
Absent (1):
Mayor Su
Vote: Carried (3 to 1)
9. CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND ACTION ITEMS
9.1 Public Hearing to Consider the MHD C-R Land Use Changes Project North of Byron Road, Including Amendments to the General Plan, Master Plan, Specific Plan, Zoning, and Parks, Recreation and Leisure Plan, and Four Major Subdivision Applications
1. Public Hearing to Consider MHD C-R Land Use Changes Project.pdf
2. Attachment A - Addendum to the Mountain House 2004 Specific Plan II .pdf
3. Attachment B - CC Resolution GPA.pdf
4. Attachment C - CC Resolution MPA.pdf
5. Attachment D - CC Resolution SPA.pdf
6. Attachment E - CC Ordinance ZR.pdf
7. Attachment F - CC Resolution Parks Rec Leisure.pdf
8. Attachment G - CC Resolution TSM-25-002.pdf
9. Attachment H - CC Resolution TSM-25-003.pdf
10. Attachment I - CC Resolution TSM-25-005.pdf
11. Attachment J - CC Resolution TSM-25-006.pdf
12. Attachment K - Addendum.pdf
13. Attachment L - Location Map.pdf
14. Attachment M - GP and MP Fig 3.5 and 3.6.pdf
15. Attachment N - SP and Zone Reclassifications.pdf
16. Attachment O - MP Text, Tables and Figures.pdf
17. Attachment P - SPII Text, Tables and Figures.pdf
18. Attachment Q - Parks Plan CH3 redline.pdf
19. Attachment R - TRACT 4265 TM (5th Sub).pdf
20. Attachment S - TRACT 4268 TM (6th Sub) - NEW.pdf
21. Attachment T - TRACT 4270 TM (6th Sub) - NEW.pdf
22. Attachment U - TRACT 3935 TM (6th Sub).pdf
23. Attachment V - Area 5 Concept Site Plan.pdf
24. Attachment W - Area 6 Concept Site Plan.pdf
25. Attachment X - NBHD I - Conceptual Greenway Loop Park.pdf
26. Attachment Y - NBHD J - Conceptual Greenway Loop Park.pdf
27. Attachment Z - Agency Responses.pdf
The public hearing was opened.
Contract Planner John Anderson and staff presented proposed land use and plan amendments affecting four areas north of Byron Road, including reallocation of residential density, 218 proposed residential lots, changes to commercial, public facility, and park designations, subdivision maps, infrastructure, school generation, utilities, and pedestrian and bicycle connections. Council discussed remaining commercial acreage, neighborhood-serving commercial areas, schools, parks, trails, and road and bicycle access.
The following speakers provided comments:
Carolina Dickinson, resident, opposed reducing parkland and requested wider roads and safe bicycle paths connecting neighborhoods, parks, and Old River.
Sumik Mody, resident, raised concerns about the breadth of public notice, prior emails and school district comments, the level of project detail, loss of public facility and parkland, and assumptions about occupancy and infrastructure impacts. He requested additional information and public transparency before approval.
Dave Sargent of Mountain House Developers responded that the proposal reallocated units already contemplated by the Master Plan and remained within the overall unit total. He described the remaining Greenway Loop Park, Old River and Mountain House Creek trails, and existing access limitations across Byron Road.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion:
Council Member Harrison
Second:
Council Member Tingle
The City Council took the following actions:
Adopted Resolution 2026-77 approving an Addendum to the Mountain House 2004 Specific Plan II Initial Study for General Plan Amendment No. GPA-25-002, Master Plan Amendment No. MPA-25-002, Specific Plan Amendment No. SPA-25-002, Zone Reclassification No. ZR-25-001, the Parks, Recreation and Leisure Plan Amendment, and Major Subdivision Application Nos. TSM-25-002, TSM-25-003, TSM-25-005, and TSM-25-006 (Attachment A).
Adopted Resolution 2026-78 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA-25-002 and making the required findings (Attachment B).
Adopted Resolution 2026-79 approving Master Plan Amendment No. MPA-25-002 and making the required findings (Attachment C).
Adopted Resolution 2026-80 approving Specific Plan II Amendment No. SPA-25-002 and making the required findings (Attachment D).
Introduced and waived the first reading an Ordinance 2026-04 approving Zone Reclassification No. ZR-25-001 and making the required findings (Attachment E).
Adopted Resolution 2026-81 approving the Parks, Recreation and Leisure Plan Amendment and making the required findings (Attachment F).
Adopted Resolution 2026-82 approving Major Subdivision Application No. TSM-25-002 (Tract 4265), located in Neighborhood I, subject to the Conditions of Approval, and making the required findings (Attachment G).
Adopted Resolution 2026-83 approving Major Subdivision Application No. TSM-25-003 (Tract 4268), located in Neighborhood I, subject to the Conditions of Approval, and making the required findings (Attachment H).
Adopted Resolution 2026-84 approving Major Subdivision Application No. TSM-25-005 (Tract 4270), located in Neighborhood J, subject to the Conditions of Approval, and making the required findings (Attachment I).
Adopted Resolution 2026-85 approving Major Subdivision Application No. TSM-25-006 (Tract 3935), located in Neighborhood K, subject to the Conditions of Approval, and making the required findings (Attachment J).
For (4):
Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Absent (1):
Mayor Su
Vote: Carried (4 to 0)
9.2 Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Mountain House Flag Football, Inc. for Racquet Sports Instructional Services
1. Tennis Instructional Services.pdf
2. 2026-75 - Professional Services Agreement with Mountain House Flag Football, Inc. for Racquet Sports Instructional Services.pdf
3. Attachment B – Professional Services Agreement with Mountain House Flag Football, Inc.pdf This item was removed from the agenda for additional staff review.
9.3 Approve Successor Memoranda of Understanding with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021, Compensation and Benefits for Non-Represented Employees, and Updated Citywide Salary Schedule and Classification Specifications
1. MOU Class and Comp Study August 2026.pdf
2. 2026-87– Resolution Approving the Memoranda of Understanding with SEIU Local 1021.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – General Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding.pdf
4. Exhibit 2 to Attachment A – Supervisory-Confidential Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding.pdf
5. 2026-88 – Resolution Approving the Summaries of Compensation and Benefits for Non-Represented Mid-Managers and Executive Managers.pdf
6. Exhibit 1 to Attachment B – Summary of Compensation and Benefits for Non-Represented Mid-Managers.pdf
7. Exhibit 2 to Attachment B – Summary of Compensation and Benefits for Non-Represented Executive Managers.pdf
8. 2026-89 – Resolution Approving the Updated Citywide Salary Schedule and Classification Specifications.pdf
9. Exhibit 1 to Attachment C – Updated Citywide Salary Schedule.pdf
10. Exhibit 2 to Attachment C – Updated Classification Specifications.pdf
11. ATTACHMENT D – Redlined General Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding.pdf
12. ATTACHMENT E – Redlined Supervisory-Confidential Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding.pdf Contract Director of Human Resources Joe Kriskovich presented successor agreements for the General and Supervisor/Confidential bargaining units, compensation and benefits for non-represented managers, and the updated salary schedule and classification specifications. The presentation covered compensation study adjustments, reclassification of utility billing positions, grandfathered salaries, annual salary adjustments, health benefits, floating holidays, safety-shoe reimbursement, management benefits, fiscal impacts, and updated classifications. Council discussed the four-year General Fund impact, recruitment and retention, long-term financial planning, staffing levels, and use of contract personnel.
No public comments were received, and public comment was closed.
Motion:
Council Member Disko
Second:
Council Member Harrison
The City Council took the following actions:
Adopted Resolution 2026-86 to approve the successor Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the City of Mountain House and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 for both the General and Supervisory/Confidential Bargaining Units through June 30, 2030, and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOUs.
Adopted Resolution 2026-87 to pprove the Summaries of Compensation and Benefits for the non-represented Mid-Managers and the Executive Managers through June 30, 2030.
Adopted Resolution 2026-88 to approve the updated Citywide Salary Schedule and Classification Specifications.
For (4):
Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Absent (1):
Mayor Su
Vote: Carried (4 to 0)
9.4 Designation of Voting Delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo
1. Voting Delegate 2026 League Conference.pdf
2. Attachment A – Voting Delegate Packet.pdf
3. 2026-90 – Proposed Resolution.pdf
City Clerk Margaret Wimberly presented the requirement to designate a voting delegate and optional alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.
No public comments were received, and public comment was closed.
Motion:
Council Member Disko
Second:
Council Member Harrison
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
Selected Council Member Matt Disko to serve as the Voting Delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo and selected Council Member Bernice Tingle as an Alternate Voting Delegate.
Adopted Resolution 2026-89 designating the selected Council Member as the Voting Delegate and any alternates, if applicable.
Directed the City Clerk to submit the official designation to Cal Cities no later than September 1, 2026.
For (4):
Council Member Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Vice Mayor Green Absent (1):
Mayor Su
Vote: Carried (4 to 0)
10. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.1 2023–2031 City of Mountain House Housing Element: Draft Goals, Policies, and Programs
1. 2023 - 2031 City of Mountain House Housing Element.pdf
2. Attachment A – Draft Housing Element Goals, Policies, and Programs.pdf Planning staff and PlaceWorks presented the City’s first Housing Element, including state deadlines, community outreach, the review schedule, six proposed goals, and 26 programs addressing housing supply, affordable and special-needs housing, governmental constraints, fair housing, and preservation. Council discussed public input, distribution of affordable housing, accessibility, state review and compliance, use of affordable housing funds, and unfunded state requirements. No formal action was taken.
10.2 City Manager’s Update
1. City Manager Update 8-26-26.pdf
City Manager Steven Pinkerton reported on follow-up to a prior road-naming comment, human resources, risk-management recoveries, the annual audit, recreation attendance and facility use, and automated traffic enforcement. Council asked about dumping along Kelso Road and whether automated traffic citations were primarily issued to Mountain House residents. Staff stated that Alameda County had been contacted regarding dumping and that most cited drivers were not Mountain House residents.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11.1 Report of Future Agenda Items and Long-Range Calendar
1. 2026_Long Range Calendar0826.pdf
Steven Pinkerton, City Manager, presented an overview of the Long Range Calendar and upcoming agenda items to the City Council.
12. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Harrison discussed attendance at an MC3 apprenticeship-readiness graduation, thanked staff for hosting the Taiwan baseball team, and announced a brief cultural presentation at Town Hall the following morning.
Council Member Tingle requested quarterly Council review of the Strategic Plan, alignment of staff reports with strategic priorities, continued partnership with the building trades.
13. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
The City Attorney had no comments.
14. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
The City Manager had no additional comments.
15. ADJOURNMENT
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Government Code Section §54954.2 (a).
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POSTING STATEMENT:
On August 21, 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.
Vice Mayor Green adjourned the meeting at 10:51 PM