Regular City Council Meeting - October 14, 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 Sumiko De La Vega, Public Information Officer, San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District
6.2 Presentation from Daniel Banowetz Associate Vice President of San Joaquin Delta College
6.3 Youth Action Committee Update
6.4 Presentation from Lammersville Unified 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 the September 9, 2026, City Council Meetings
1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 9 2026.pdf
2. Minutes of September 9 2026.pdf
7.2 Receive the Monthly Financial Report dated May 2026
1. Monthly Financial Report - 05-2026.pdf
7.3 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 2-2-203 and Adding Section 2-2-203.5 to the Mountain House Municipal Code to Establish Informal Bidding Procedures Under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act
1. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Ordinance amending Section 2-2-203 and adding Section 2-2-203.5 to the Mountain House Municipal Code.pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Ordinance Amending the Mountain House Municipal Code to Establish CUPCCAA Informal Bidding Procedures.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Section 2-2-203 and adding Section 2-2-203.5 to the Mountain House Municipal Code to establish informal bidding procedures under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA).
7.4 Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2526-08 with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc. for North-South Arterials Landscape Maintenance
1. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2526-08 with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc. for the City Of Mountain House North-South Arterials Landscaping .pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2526-08.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2526-08 with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc. for North-South Arterials Landscape Maintenance, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $82,417.71, for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $4,226,453.42.
Take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
7.5 Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2526-07 with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc. for Downtown & Government Buildings Landscape Maintenance
1. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2526-07 with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc. for the City Of Mountain House Downtown and Government Buildings Landscape Maintenance.pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2526-07.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2526-07 with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc. for Downtown & Government Buildings Landscape Maintenance, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $191,976.57, for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $486,648.60.
Take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
7.6 Resolution Supporting Proposition 1, The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026
1. Resolution to Support Proposition 1, The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A – Resolution Supporting Proposition 1.pdf
3. Attachment B – Legislative Analyst's Office Analysis of Proposition 1.pdf
4. Attachment C – Proposition 1 Official Title and Summary.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, which would authorize $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds to fund affordable housing, homeownership assistance, and veterans' housing programs if approved by voters at the November 3, 2026, statewide election.
7.7 Resolution Opposing Proposition 43, Limits Voter’s Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services
1. Resolution to Oppose Proposition 43, Limits Voter’s Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services .pdf
2. Attachment A – Resolution Opposing Proposition 43.pdf
3. Attachment B – Legislative Analyst's Office Analysis of Proposition 43.pdf
4. Attachment C – Proposition 43 Official Title and Summary.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution opposing Proposition 43, a proposed constitutional amendment appearing on the November 3, 2026 statewide ballot.
7.8 Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2627-18 with Public Restroom Company for Prefabricated Restrooms at Neighborhood Parks
1. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2627-18 with Public Restroom Company for the City Of Mountain House Pre-Fabricated Park Restrooms located in various Neighborhood Parks.pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2627-18.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-2627-18 with Public Restroom Company to add a prefabricated restroom at Neighborhood J Park, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $195,980.00, for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $979,900.00; and Take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
7.9 Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-2425-06 with St. Francis Electric, LLC for Traffic Signal, Street Light, Facility Lighting, Flashing Beacon, and Speed Radar Maintenance Services
1. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-2425-06 with St. Francis Electric, Inc. .pdf
2. Attachment A – Proposed Resolution.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A – Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-2425-06.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-2425-06 with St. Francis Electric, LLC for Traffic Signal, Street Light, Facility Lighting, Flashing Beacon, and Speed Radar Maintenance Services, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $255,294.53, for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $872,303.08; and Take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
8. JOINT FINANCING AUTHORITY/CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND ACTION ITEMS
8.1 Joint Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-91 of the City of Mountain House Authorizing Entrance into Supplemental Installment Purchase Contracts and Other Documents Related to the Issuance and Sale of Utility Systems Revenue Bonds by the Mountain House Financing Authority, Approving an Official Statement and Related Actions, and Adopt Resolution No. FA-2026-03 of the Mountain House Financing Authority Authorizing Entrance into Supplemental Installment Purchase Contracts, a Trust Agreement and Other Documents Related to the Issuance and Sale of Utility Systems Revenue Bonds, Approving an Official Statement and Related Actions
1. Mountain House Series 26 Utility Bond Issue.pdf
2. Attachment A City Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B Authority Resolution - 2026 Bonds (1).pdf
4. Attachment C a IPC 2026 Supp (Wastewater) (1).pdf
5. Attachment C b IPC 2026 Supp (Water) (1) 2.pdf
6. Attachment C c IPC 2026 Supp (Storm Drain).pdf
7. Attachment D Trust Agreement 2026 Bonds (Subordinate).pdf
8. Attachment E Bond Purchase Agreement.pdf
9. Attachment F Mountain House 2026 Utility Rev Bonds - POS.pdf
10. Attachment G Interfund Loan Agreement - Water to Wastewater (City).pdf
11. Attachment H Interfund Loan Agreement - Stormwater to Wastewater (City).pdf
12. Attachment I Resolution Approving Interfund Loans to Wastewater Bond Fund (City).pdf Staff recommends that: (1) the City of Mountain House (“City”) and the Mountain House Financing Authority (“Authority”) hold a simultaneous public hearing regarding the issuance of bonds and related findings; (2) the City Council of the City (“City Council ”), following the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2026-91 authorizing entrance into supplemental installment purchase contracts and other documents related to the issuance and sale of utility systems revenue bonds by the Authority, approving an offici al statement and related actions; (3) the Authority Board of Directors (“Authority Board”), following the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. FA-2026-03 authorizing entrance into supplemental installment purchase contracts, a trust agreement and other documents related to the issuance and sale of utility system revenue bonds, approving an official statement and related actions; and (4) adopt Resolution No. 2026- 92 approving interfund loans from the Water Bond Fund to the Wastew ater Bond Fund not to exceed $24,800,000 and from the Stormwater Bond Fund to the Wastewater Bond Fund not to exceed $6,500,000 . Together, these resolutions will authorize the issuance by the Authority of its Utility Systems Revenue Bonds Subordinate Seri es 2026 (the “2026 Bonds”) and related agreements in order to provide for proceeds to pay a portion of the City’s outstanding obligations incurred to pay for the costs of acquiring improvements to the City’s Water, Wastewater, and Storm Drain Systems, as f urther described below.
9. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1 Review of the 2023-2031 City of Mountain House Public Review Draft Housing Element
1. 2023-2031 City of Mountain House Housing Element .pdf
2. Attachment A – Public Review Draft Housing Element.pdf Staff recommends that the City Council receive and provide feedback on the Public Review Draft Housing Element and authorize staff, by minute order, to incorporate City Council direction and public comments, as appropriate, and submit the revised Draft Hou sing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its initial 90-day review.
9.2 City Manager’s Update
1. City Manager Update October 14 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A – Automated Red Light Camera Traffic Enforcement Program.pdf
3. Attachment B – Wastewater Pathogen Monitoring Results.pdf
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10.1 Report of Future Agenda Items and Long-Range Calendar
1. 2026_Long Range Calendar1014.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 October 9, 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.