City Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
33 Church Street, Sutter Creek, CA 95685
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1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum for Regular Meeting
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Public Forum
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on items not appearing on the agenda.
Comments may not exceed 5 minutes. In accordance with State Law, however, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The City Council may respond to statements made or questions asked or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting on the matter. The exceptions under which the City Council may discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code §54954.2. Public comment on any item listed below shall be limited to five minutes, unless additional time is permitted by the Mayor/Council.
4. City Manager’s Report
This section is an opportunity to provide Council members with a brief status update on staff activities. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.
5. Presentations
6. Approval of Minutes
A. City Council Minutes of December 1, 2025
Recommendation: By motion, approve minutes as presented.
7. Consent Agenda
Items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine and shall be enacted in one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion at the request of Council or the Public.
A. Bryson Cottages Public Utility Easements (PUEs)
Recommendation: Accept easements offered by property owner needed for utilities by passing the attached resolution.
B. Resolution Announcing Intent to Align California Employees Public Retirement System (CalPERS) Contributions of Unrepresented Employees with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 25-26-xx thereby Announcing Intent to Align CalPERS Contributions of Unrepresented Employees with SEIU for Approval.
C. Notice of Completion - Miscellaneous Sewer Main Replacement Projects Staff recommends the following:
1) Accept the completed public improvements.
2) Authorize the City Manager to accept the project as complete.
D. 2026 Schedule of City Council Meetings
Recommendation: Approve draft 2026 Schedule of City Council Meetings.
8. Ordinances and Public Hearing
A. Urgency Ordinance Imposing Moratorium on Approval or Processing of Short-Term Rental Applications
Staff recommend the following:
1. Discuss and consider the matter regarding Short-Term Rental Applications.
2. Introduce and waive the first and final readings by substitution of the title, and adopt Ordinance No. 25-26-XX - an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sutter Creek Imposing a Moratorium on the Permitting of Short-Term Rentals Within City Limits Pending the Development of a Permanent Ordinance Regulating Such Rentals.
9. Administrative Agenda
A. City Council Reorganization - Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor Recommendation: Conduct annual process of electing Mayor and Vice Mayor for the City of Sutter Creek.
1. Elect a Mayor for the next 12 months.
2. Elect a Vice Mayor for the next 12 months.
B. City Council Reorganization - 2026 City Committee Assignments Recommendation: Review, consider, and approve 2026 City Committee Assignments.
C. Public Safety Budget Sustainability and Authority to Negotiate with Amador City Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Amador City to provide police services.
10. Mayor and Council Member Reports
This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present updates on their activities and to request items be placed on future agendas.
11. City Attorney’s Report
This section provides an opportunity for the City Attorney to report on any activities or upcoming legislation of importance to the City. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.
12. Information and Correspondence
A. City Clerk - November 2025 Monthly Report
B. City Clerk - December 2025 Monthly Report
C. Engineering - November 2025 Monthly Report
D. Engineering - December 2025 Monthly Report
E. Finance - November 2025 Monthly Report
F. Finance - December 2025 Monthly Report
G. Marketing / Social Media - November 2025 Monthly Report H. Marketing / Social Media - December 2025 Monthly Report I. Planning - November 2025 Monthly Report
J. Planning - December 2025 Monthly Report
K. Police - November 2025 Monthly Report
L. Police - December 2025 Monthly Report
M. Public Works - November 2025 Monthly Report
N. Public Works - December 2025 Monthly Report
O. Treasurer - November 2025 Monthly Report
P. Treasurer - December 2025 Monthly Report
13. Closed Session
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956:
(Government Claim of Joshua Benedict dated December 23, 2025) B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representative: Mayor
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
14. Report from Closed Session
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956:
(Government Claim of Joshua Benedict dated December 23, 2025) B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representative: Mayor
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
15. Adjournment
There will be a special meeting on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM.