City Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 21, 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 Councilmembers with a brief status update on staff activities. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.
5. Presentations
None.
6. Approval of Minutes
A. City Council Minutes of August 17, 2026
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. Second Readings and Adoption of the Following Cannabis Ordinances Recommendation: Conduct the second readings by title only, waive further reading, and adopt the following ordinances:
Ordinance No. 383 amending Sections 18.60.020, 18.60.030, and 18.60.040 of the Sutter Creek Municipal Code;
Ordinance No. 384 amending Sections 10.42.050 and 10.42.060 of the Sutter Creek Municipal Code; and
Ordinance No. 385 approving a Development Agreement with Sutter Creek Responsible and Compliant Retail LLC, doing business as Embarc, for a storefront retail cannabis dispensary located at 11 Ridge Road.
B. 2026 Weed Abatement Compliance Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the 2026 Weed Abatement Compliance Report.
8. Ordinances and Public Hearing
None.
9. Administrative Agenda
A. Amador County Unified School District Consolidation Program Project Environmental Review Recommendation: Receive information regarding the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Amador County Unified School District Consolidation Program Project and provide feedback and direction to staff regarding preparation of the City’s response letter.
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 Monthly Report
B. Engineering Monthly Report
C. Police Department Monthly Report
D. Public Works Monthly Report
E. Finance Monthly Report
F. Marketing Monthly Report
G. Planning Monthly Report
H. Treasurer's Monthly Report
13. Closed Session
A. Public Employee Appointment
(Government Code section 54957(b)(1))
Title: City Manager
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (One potential case based upon the Notice of Intent to Sue, dated September 16, 2026, by the Sutter Creek Residents Against Marijuana Dispensaries)
14. Report from Closed Session
15. Adjournment
The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 5, 2026.