1 SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, MINUTES
REGULAR WHEATLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WHEATLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
101 C STREET, WHEATLAND, CA
6:00 – 7:50 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ PRESENT: R. Coe, L. McIntosh, P. Shelton, A. Teter R. West
OTHERS PRESENT: B. Zenoni, City Manager
D. Schilling, City Engineer
G. Ralphs, Deputy City Attorney
B. Wittman, Police Chief
A. Paquette, Fire Chief
L. Thomason, City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Vice Mayor R. Coe, Seconded by Council Member A. Teter to approve minutes of the regular meeting on August 27, 2024, and review City of Wheatland Standardized Conflict of Interest Code for Designated Employees. Vote called – AYES: Coe, Teter, McIntosh and West.
ABSTAIN: Shelton. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
1) City Manager Bill Zenoni presented the staff report to introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.24 to the Wheatland Municipal Code Relating to No Camping or Personal Storage on Public and Private Property. Recently staff noticed that the City does not have a no camping ordinance which could cause issues for residents wanting to access streets, private, and public areas. The proposed ordinance would help maintain public health, safety, and welfare within the City by keeping public areas clean, sanitary, and in an accessible condition. The proposed ordinance defines camping terms and identifies circumstances that would allow for the issuance of a temporary camping permit. Council and audience members were provided with a PowerPoint presentation.
Council Member Comments
L. McIntosh commented on ‘sunset – sunrise’ and suggested changing to ‘anytime,’ the 50 feet on the land side of the levee, daytime camping, fee waiver, eliminate campfires, sleeping in park and grass areas and definition of a squatter.
P. Shelton commented on California law and sleeping in vehicles, camping on private property, preimpoundment notice, informal hearing, and campfires.
R. West commented on the post impoundment notice and disposal.
A. Teter commented on campfires.
Fire Chief Paquette commented on storage spaces and campfires.
Public Comments
Henry Gilbert commented on the 50 feet on the land side of the levee.
Randy Raymaker commented on a 48-hour notice.
2 It was moved by Council Member L. McIntosh, Seconded by Mayor R. Coe to conduct a public hearing. on the proposed ordinance, and upon closing the public hearing, introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 501 Approving the Addition of Chapter 9.24 to the Wheatland Municipal Code relating to No Camping or Personal Storage on Public and Private Property with staff to bring back changes to the ordinance as discussed during the meeting. Vote called – AYES: All. Motion carried.
REGULAR CALENDAR
1) City Manager Bill Zenoni presented the staff report for consideration and adoption of a resolution authoring execution of an agreement with Blackburn Consulting for Geotechnical Services related to emergency repairs to the Wheatland corporation yard. Public Works staff discovered a hole in the pavement just outside of the shop building in the City’s Corporation Yard. Staff removed a small area of asphalt revealing a very large and deep void with tunnels extending beneath the shop building and under the asphalt parking lot into the corporation yard. Surface stormwater found its way to an abandoned well and has eroded soil through the well. The City’s property insurance carrier will provide reimbursement for necessary repair costs with the exception of $25,000 deductible on all claims filed. The next step is to have a geotechnical engineering firm document the extent of the damage and develop a repair plan. Blackburn Consulting has been assisting the City Engineer in an analysis of site damage and submitted a proposal to assist with the development of the repair plan. The cost of this service is $39,342 and it is anticipated that a repair plan will be completed within the next several weeks.
Council Member Comments
A. Teter commented on which account impacted.
P. Shelton commented on the water tower and Corporation Yard.
R. West commented on staff time and a structural engineer.
It was moved by Vice Mayor R. Coe, Seconded by Mayor R. West to adopt Resolution No. 42-24 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Blackburn Consulting for Geotechnical Services related to Emergency Repairs to Wheatland Corporation Yard. Vote called – AYES: ALL. Motion carried. 2) City Manager Bill Zenoni presented the staff report for consideration and adoption of a resolution authorizing waiver of a formal bid process for emergency repair of the sinkhole at the Wheatland Corporation Yard.
City Engineer and City staff have determined that future rains could cause additional soil erosion and that an emergency repairs are necessary to eliminate the structural deficiency caused by the sink hole and to protect staff and the public from harm caused by this hazardous condition.
It was moved by Mayor R. West, seconded by Council Member P. Shelton to adopt Resolution No. 43-24 Authorizing Waiver of Formal Bid Process for Emergency Repair of Sinkhole at Wheatland Corporation Yard. Vote called – All. Motion carried.
3) City Engineer Dane Schilling presented the staff report for consideration and adoption of a resolution accepting Caliterra Ranch Village 2 subdivision improvements and authorizing the recording of a Notice of Completion.
Council Member Comments
L. McIntosh commented on corrective work, delay, and extension.
P. Shelton commented on ensuring the City receives quality work.
It was moved by Council Member A. Teter, Seconded by Vice Mayor R. Coe to adopt Resolution No. 39-24 Accepting the Caliterra Ranch Village 2 Subdivision Improvements as Complete and Authorizing the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion with the Yuba County Recorder. Vote called – AYES: All. Motion carried. 3 4) City Engineer Dane Schilling presented the staff report for consideration and adoption of a resolution approving and Updated and Revised SB-1Funding Project List for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The resolution included crack and slurry sealing of various streets in Wheatland. The proposed slurry and crack sealing will be funded in full or in part by SB-1 funds in Fiscal Year 2024-24 using State of California Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues.
Council Member Comments
A. Teter commented on preventative maintenance.
L. McIntosh commented on slurry seal.
Mayor R. West commented on projects next spring.
It was moved by Council Member A. Teter, Seconded by Vice Mayor R. Coe to adopt Resolution No. 44-24 to Approve List of Streets for Projects Funded by SB-1 The Road Repair and Accountability Act in Fiscal Year 2024-25. Vote called – AYES: All. Motion carried.
REPORTS
D. Schilling reported on the traffic light, Donut Hole project and paving.
A. Paquette reported on a LAFCo meeting, sprinkler testing and the passing of Fire Chief Karl Nichols.
B. Wittmer reported that the City will not receive 2024 COPS grant, the TRIPS grant is received, CHP Cannabis and OTS grant is received, traffic control at Bishop’s, MOU between Sutter, and Yuba for Behavioral Health, code enforcement, strong arm robbery at Raj’s and the Police-Fire Charity game.
B. Zenoni reported on the MOU signing for a research center and the National Pumpkin Weigh-Off event.
P. Shelton commented on the Wheatland Fire Authority electrical and safety at the fire house.
R. West reported on the Pumpkin Award Dinner.
City Council adjourned to closed session at 7:15 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
No reportable action.
There being no further business, Mayor R. West adjourned the meeting in honor of Fire Chief Karl Nichols at 7:50 p.m.
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Rick West, Mayor
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Lisa J. Thomason, City Clerk