1 AUGUST 22, 2023, MINUTES
REGULAR WHEATLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WHEATLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
101 C STREET, WHEATLAND, CA
6:00 – 6:49 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: L. McIntosh, P. Shelton, R. Coe, R, West ABSENT- A. Teter
OTHERS PRESENT: B. Zenoni, City Manager
S. Wong, Finance Director
J. Buckman, City Attorney
B. Wittmer, Police Chief
J. Johnson, Account Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor R. West led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Vice Mayor R. Coe, Seconded by Council Member P. Shelton to approve minutes from the regular city council meeting on July 25, 2023, Quarterly Investment Report as of June 30, 2023, Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Designating Bank Signatories, Consideration to Approve Task Order #8 with Raney Planning Management, Inc. to Provide Planning and Environmental Services for the SR 65 Gas Station Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Design Review Project. Vote called – AYES: All. Motion carried.
The item pulled and amended by Council Member L. McIntosh was Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Amendment #2 to the Agreement with The Hatamiya Group for Economic Development Consulting Services. It was then moved by L. McIntosh, Seconded by Vice Mayor R.
Coe. Vote Called – AYES: All. Motion Carried.
REGULAR CALENDAR
1) City Finance Director Steve Wong presented the staff report for Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Banking Services with Five Star Bank. The City was previously with Umpqua Bank and with staff’s concern over the level of banking services provided and increased banking costs, a Request for Proposal for banking services was issued. Proposals were received from three banks- Five Star, Tri-Counties and JP Morgan Chase Bank. The proposals were evaluated based upon services provided and cost. Based upon that review, staff is recommending that Five Star Bank be selected to provide the City’s banking services.
2 It was moved by Council Member P. Shelton, Seconded by Council Member L. McIntosh to approve Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement for Banking Services with Five Star Bank. Vote called – AYES: All. Motion Carried. 2) City Manager Bill Zenoni presented the staff report for consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Participation in Sponsorship of the 2023 National Pumpkin Weigh-Off on September 30, 2023 for $5000. This event is held annually at different locations throughout the United States. Current event sponsorships are being coordinated by the Yuba-Sutter economic Development Corporation. Sponsorships amounts are $500, $1000, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 and $15,000. With a $5,000 donation the City’s logo will be incorporated into all event marketing materials. In additional the City will receive 10 tickets to the Meet-the-Growers Reception on Friday September 29th and a table at the September 30th National Pumpkin Weigh-Off Awards Dinner.
Mayor R. West commented on great media exposure for the city and Public Relations.
Council Member P. Shelton was happy to hear that Yuba -Sutter was sponsoring. Shelton commented on how the Pumpkin Farm Joint Admission Fund was for the public’s benefit and projects within the city limits. Shelton would like to see the funds come from another fund.
Council Member L. McIntosh stated that the Bishops money has to be agreed upon.
Pam Walsh agreed with Council Member P. Shelton that the funds should come from another fund.
It was moved by Vice Mayor R. Coe, Seconded by Council Member L. McIntosh to approve Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Participation in Sponsorship of the 2023 National Pumpkin Weigh-Off. Vote called – AYES: R. Coe, L. McIntosh. NOES: P. Shelton. Motion Carried
It was moved by Council Member P. Shelton to approve Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Participation in Sponsorship of the 2023 National Pumpkin Weigh-Off to come from the General Fund, with no second. Motion Failed.
3) Police Chief Brian Wittmer gave his 2023 Second Quarter Crime Statistics Report. Mentioned a position he posted for volunteers in the office.
L. McIntosh- Asked if they would be doing any citizen patrol, B. Wittmer answered no, mainly office work.
Chris Walsh asked if this position was needed do to reaching a point of property crime, vandalism. B. Wittmer answered no, just in time to help so they do not get behind.
Pam Walsh wanted to thank the Police Department to responding to her call so quickly of suspicious car.
L. McIntosh asked if we are back to pre-2020 covid site release, B. Wittmer mentioned they were back to normal, but it could change at any time.
P. Shelton asked do we see that the crimes are from out of town or residents within Wheatland, B. Whitmer stated he did not have an exact answer.
No action required.
3 REPORTS
City Manager Bill Zenoni reported on the public meeting they had for the traffic management, benches being installed at the toddler park on McDevitt, updated on Lisa doing well, and thanked Jessy for her help.
R. Coe reported he met with someone from PGE.
L. McIntosh thanked R. Coe for attending her homeless meeting.
P. Shelton thanked B. Witmer and B. Zenoni when she reached out to have the police patrol the river bottoms.
R. West mentioned A. Teter attended his meeting for him with SACOG.
There being no further business, Mayor R. West adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.
Minutes approved and adopted on this 12th day of September 2023. ____________________________
Rick West, Mayor
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Jessy Johnson, Acting City Clerk