Agenda packet — Wheatland City Council, May 27, 2025

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda
May 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Wheatland Community Center: 101 C Street, Wheatland, CA 95692 City Council meetings are held in-person and are no longer available via ZOOM.

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1. OPENING MATTERS

1.1 Call to Order and Roll Call

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

2. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items.

COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, however, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the City Clerk’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions under which the Council MAY discuss and/or act on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code §54954.2(b) (1) (2) (3)

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

3.1 Minutes from May 13, 2025, City Council Meeting

4. PUBLIC HEARING

4.1 Introduce and Waive the First Reading of the Ordinance Amending Section 18.60.060 of the Wheatland Municipal Code Relating to Animals and Animal Shelters.

4.2 Introduce and Waive the First Reading of the Ordinance Approving a Planned Development (PD) Amendment for the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm PD District and to Adopt Resolution No. 2025-**, Thereby Approving Design Review for the 48’-6” Tall Permanent Slide Structure Located at 1415 Pumpkin Lane.

5. REGULAR CALENDAR

5.1 Compliance with Assembly Bill 1332 (AB) related to Pre-Approved Plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
1 5.2 Update on Wheatland Farmers’ Market

5.3 Presentation of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26

6. REPORTS

7. ADJOURN
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
May 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Wheatland Community Center: 101 C Street, Wheatland, CA 95692 City Council meetings are held in-person and are no longer available via ZOOM.

1. OPENING MATTERS

1.1 Call to Order and Roll Call
Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Angela Teter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

PRESENT
Mayor Angela Teter
Vice Mayor Lisa McIntosh
Council Member Bob Coe
Council Member Brian Abe
Council Member John Abe

OTHERS PRESENT
City Manager Bill Zenoni
Finance Director, Susan Mahoney
Natalia Ebersole, Senior Associate
Community Development Director, Tim Raney
Senior Planner, Kevin Valente
Fire Chief, Art Paquette
Police Chief, Brian Wittmer

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Mayor Angela Teter led the Pledge of Allegiance

2. PRESENTATIONS

2.1 CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE FOR RESERVE POLICE OFFICER NINO HATFIELD Chief Brian Wittmer introduced Reserve Police Officer Nino Hatfield.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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2 At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR

4.1 Minutes from April 8, 2025, City Council Meeting
Motion made by Council Member Coe, Seconded by Council Member B. Abe to approve minutes from the regular meeting on March 25, 2025, and the Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025.

Voting Yea: Mayor Teter, Vice Mayor McIntosh, Council Member Coe, Council Member B.

Abe, Council Member J. Abe

4.2 Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

5. PUBLIC HEARING

5.1 Consider Approval of the Caliterra Ranch Tentative Subdivision Map Amendment. *Council Member John Abe recused himself from this agenda item, stating a conflict on interest.

Community Development Director Tim Raney presented the staff report for consideration to approve the Caliterra Ranch Tentative Subdivision Map Amendment. The requested tentative subdivision map amendment would redesign the eastern area of the project site including the roadway alignments of First Street and Wheatland Park Drive providing the addition of 68 single-family lots. Although the number of units proposed has increased, the proposed project would not change the residential nature of development within the project site, and the proposed development would be consistent with the site’s land use and zoning designations.

Impacts related to the remaining resource areas would be similar as analyzed in the 2002 EIR and 2005 IS/MND. On March 18, 2025, the Wheatland Planning Commission held a public hearing for the proposed project. Staff provided a presentation, and the Planning Commission received public comments. After discussion, the Wheatland Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve the proposed project.

Public Comment
Developer Rick Langdon addressed council and audience members commenting on the proposed Tentative Map Amendment request.

Chris Walsh commented on the map amendment.

Pam Walsh commented on the effects on Main Street.
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3 City Council Comments
Mayor Teter commented on the amendment and avoiding impacts to Main Street, master plan for storm drainage, commercial and any plans to extend west of Caliterra.

Vice Mayor McIntosh commented on circulation, addendum to the EIR from 2005, bypass, commercial property, fewer homes, easement to Bishop's Pumpkin Farm, and requirement for financial contribution to traffic signal.

Council Member B. Abe commented on the commercial lot size and amendment to the Development Agreement, water run off, Grasshopper Sough and Dry Creek, minimum lot sizes and the City's General Plan.

Motion made by Council Member Coe to approve Resolution No. 17-25 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign and File an Out of Agency Service Agreement with the Yuba Local Agency Formation Committee. With no second, motion failed.

Motion made by Vice Mayor McIntosh to amend the staff recommendation on Resolution 17-

25. With no second, motion failed.

Motion made by R. Coe, Seconded by A. Teter to approve Resolution No. 17-25 as presented by staff.

Voting Yea: Mayor Teter, Council Member Coe, Council Member B. Abe Voting Nay: Vice Mayor McIntosh

6. REGULAR CALENDAR
*Council Member John Abe returned to the meeting at 7:13 p.m.

6.1 Resolution of Intent to Levy Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the WheatlandPremier Grove Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District, Preliminarily Approving the Engineer’s Report, and Providing for a Notice of Public Hearing Finance Director Susan Mahoney presented the staff report for discussion on WheatlandPremier Grove Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report and providing for a Notice of Public Hearing. Each year a budget is established to determine the cost of providing services and to determine the proportional amount to assess benefiting parcels within the District. This a three-step process. The consulting firm of SCI Consulting Group has prepared the fiscal year 2026 Engineer’s Report for the District. The process allows for an annual CPI adjustment of up to 4.0%. For this year, a 2.37% increase is being proposed. A public hearing has been set for Tuesday June 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at 101 C Street, Wheatland CA.

Council member J. Abe commented on the difference between a district and mello roos.

Council member B. Abe commented on the end of the assessment.

Motion made by Council Member B. Abe, Seconded by Council Member J. Abe to approve Resolution No. 16-25 of Intent to Levy Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the Wheatland-Premier Grove Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District, Preliminarily Approving the Engineer's Report, and Providing for a Notice of Public Hearing. 5 Section 3, Item # 3.1
4 Voting Yea: Mayor Teter, Vice Mayor McIntosh, Council Member Coe, Council Member B.

Abe, Council Member J. Abe

6.2 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign and File and Amended Out of Agency Service Agreement (OASA) for the Bishop's Pumpkin Farm with Yuba Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo).

Community Development Director Tim Raney presented the staff report for discussion to amend the Bishop Pumpkin Farm Out of Agency Service Agreement (OASA) City Council resolution for the Yuba Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo). On June 27, 2023, the Wheatland City Council directed the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Wheatland and Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm for the City to provide water and wastewater services to a new food service building and a new restroom building planned adjacent to, but outside, the current City boundary. On April 23, 2024, the Wheatland City Council approved a resolution identifying the Wheatland City Manager as the Authorized Representative for the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm OASA, as requested by LAFCo. On April 24, 2025, LAFCo requested the City approve a Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the OASA process. As a result, Staff has amended the April 23, 2024, City Council Resolution to include the NOE.

Council member J. Abe commented on council urging LAFCo to move on an item.

Council Member B. Abe commented on the delay.

Motion made by Council Member B. Abe, Seconded by Council Member J. Abe to approve Resolution No. 17-25 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign and File an Amended Out of Agency Service (OASA) for the Bishop's Pumpkin Farm with Yuba Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo).

Voting Yea: Mayor Teter, Vice Mayor McIntosh, Council Member Coe, Council Member J.

Abe, Council Member B. Abe

6.3 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving an Electronic Signature Policy City Manager Bill Zenoni presented the staff report for consideration and adoption of a resolution approving and electronic signature policy. An Electronic Signature Policy which is in compliance with State legislation, and which will improve the efficiency of current City processes, including the ability to sign up for a City business license or utility services online. The policy provides that the City will accept electronic signatures as legally binding and equivalent to hand-written signatures on those transactions for which the parties have agreed to conduct the transaction by electronic means. If the Electronic Signature Policy is approved by the City Council, the City Manager will coordinate the selection of an appropriate electronic signature method with the City Attorney and City Clerk.

Motion made by Council B. Member Abe, Seconded by Council Member Coe to approve Resolution No. 18-25 Approving an Electronic Signature Policy.

Voting Yea: Mayor Teter, Vice Mayor McIntosh, Council Member Coe, Council Member B.

Abe, Council Member J. Abe

7. REPORTS
Police Chief Wittmer reported on Flock cameras.

City Engineer Schilling reported on the Regional Safety Action Plan event. 6 Section 3, Item # 3.1
5 Community Development Director Raney reported on the upcoming General Plan Update meeting.

Finance Director Mahoney reported on the budget and preliminary audit.

City Manager Zenoni reported on park restroom and the WFA draft amendment to the JPA.

Council Member Coe reported on the EDC meeting.

Council Members John and Brian Abe reported on the governance workshop and a strategic plan.

Vice Mayor McIntosh reported on the WFA meeting and the pet parade.

8. CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Labor Negotiator (California Government Code Section 54957.6.) City Designated Representatives: Bill Zenoni, City Manager, Susan Mahoney, Finance Director., Brian Wittmer, Police Chief. Employee Organizations: Wheatland General Employees Association, Wheatland Police Officers Association, and Wheatland Sergeants Associations.

No reportable action.

9. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Angela Teter adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. ________________________
ATTEST: Angela Teter, Mayor
____________________________
Lisa J. Thomason, City Clerk
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1 Recommendation
Staff recommends that City Council conduct a public hearing on the proposed project, and upon closing the public hearing, introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Section

18.60.060 of the Wheatland Municipal Code relating to animals and animal shelters. A notice of this public hearing has been published in the local newspaper and has been posted on the City website.

Background
Section 18.60.060 of the Wheatland Municipal Code addresses the keeping of domestic animals as accessory to any residential use allowed in zones other than an agriculture-exclusive zone.

Section 18.60.060(D) defines small domestic animals as rabbits, poultry, and like animals, regardless of size or age.

Section 18.60.060(E) currently provides that “one small domestic animal, (as defined in subsection D, but excluding roosters, geese and peacocks) may be kept on any parcel of not less than six thousand square feet. Staff has received several requests to increase the permitted number of small domestic animals (specifically chickens) on parcels that are a minimum of six thousand square feet in size. The proposed amendment to Section 18.60.060(E) of the Wheatland Municipal Code would increase the permitted number of small domestic animals on parcels between six and ten thousand square feet in size from one to five and would require that these animals be kept a minimum of 15 feet from the property line to avoid issues with neighbors on these smaller lots.

Discussion
A redline version showing the proposed change is provided below.

18.60.060 Animals and animal shelters.

Domestic animals may be kept as accessory to any residential use allowed in zones other than an agriculture-exclusive zone (Chapter 18.15) according to the following regulations:

A. One large domestic animal, plus the animal's non-adult offspring, may be kept on any parcel of not less than one acre. One additional animal may be kept for each one-half acre by which City Council Meeting Staff Report
Meeting Date:

May 27, 2025
Subject: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of the Ordinance Amending Section

18.60.060 of the Wheatland Municipal Code Relating to Animals and Animal Shelters.

Prepared By: Bill Zenoni, City Manager
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2 the parcel exceeds one acre. Domestic animals that fall under the large size category are as follows: bovine, equine, llama, or like animals, regardless of size or age.

B. Up to four medium-sized domestic animals, plus their non-adult offspring, may be kept on any parcel of not less than one acre. One additional animal may be kept for each ten thousand square feet of area by which the parcel exceeds one acre. Domestic animals that fall under the medium-size category are as follows: sheep, goats, swine, and like animals.

C. Up to four dogs or domestic cats, or a combination of dogs and cats not exceeding four animals in total, may be kept on any parcel that is less than one acre in size. One additional animal may be kept for each ten thousand square feet of area by which the parcel exceeds one acre. Litters of puppies and kittens exceeding the four animal limit may be kept with the mother for a period not to exceed four months. This subsection (C) shall not apply to accessory uses in a residential estates district (Chapter 18.18), two-family residential district (Chapter 18.24) and multifamily residential-limited district (Chapter 18.27).

D. Up to ten small domestic animals, plus their non-adult offspring, may be kept on any parcel of not less than ten thousand square feet. One additional animal may be kept for each five hundred square feet of area by which the parcel exceeds ten thousand square feet. Domestic animals that fall under the small-size category are as follows: rabbits, poultry, and like animals, regardless of size or age.

E. Up to five One small domestic animals (as defined in subsection D, but excluding roosters, geese and peacocks) may be kept on any parcel of not less than six thousand square feet.

All small domestic animals must be kept at a minimum of 15 feet from property lines.

F. Domestic animals shall not be kept on a parcel in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance to neighboring properties.

CEQA Review
The Ordinance amending Section 18.60.060 – Animals and animal shelters – of the Wheatland Municipal Code is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the Common-Sense exemption and Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations.

Planning Commission Hearing
On April 29, 2025, the Wheatland Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend City Council adoption of the proposed ordinance.

Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommended action.

Attachment
1) Proposed Ordinance
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1 ORDINANCE NO. XXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEATLAND AMENDING WHEATLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 18.60.060 RELATING TO ANIMALS

AND ANIMAL SHELTERS
The Wheatland City Council ordains as follows:

SECTION 1: Purpose and Authority.

The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Section 18.60.060 of the Wheatland Municipal Code to increase the permitted number of small domestic animals on parcels that are a minimum of six thousand square feet in size. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Article XI, section 7 of the California Constitution, Chapter 18.85 of the Wheatland Municipal Code, and other applicable laws.

SECTION 2. Findings.

The Wheatland City Council finds and determines as follows:

A. The City has received several requests to increase the permitted number of small domestic animals on parcels that are a minimum of six thousand square feet in size.

B. The provisions relating to keeping small domestic animals as an accessory to any residential use allowed in zones other than an agriculture-exclusive zone are contained in the City of Wheatland Municipal Code, Section 18.60.060 “Animals and Animal Shelters.” C. The Wheatland Planning Commission has conducted a duly noticed public hearing on April 29, 2025, in accordance with the law, and recommends that the City Council amend Wheatland Municipal Code, Section 18.60.060 “Animals and Animal Shelters.”.

D. On ___________, 2025, the Wheatland City Council held a duly noticed public meeting concerning the adoption of a proposed ordinance amending Section 18.60.060 of the Wheatland Municipal Code.

E. The City Council has evaluated the amendment of the Section 18.60.060 of the Wheatland Municipal Code and the City’s General Plan and has determined that the amendment of the is consistent with the General Plan and the desires of the Wheatland City Council.

F. The City Council has determined that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and after full consideration of the administrative record, the proposed Ordinance amending Section 18.60.060 – Animals and animal shelters – of the Wheatland Municipal Code is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the Common-Sense exemption and Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations.

G. The Wheatland City Council finds it necessary to pass and implement the proposed amendment to Section 18.60.060 of the Wheatland Municipal Code which will promote and protect the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare of the residents within the city.
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2 SECTION 3. Ordinance. Subsection E of Section 18.60.060 of the Wheatland Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

E. Up to five small domestic animals (as defined in subsection D, but excluding roosters, geese and peacocks) may be kept on any parcel of not less than six thousand square feet.

All small domestic animals must be kept at a minimum of 15 feet from property lines.

Except as expressly amended by this Ordinance, all other provisions of Chapter 18.60 of the Wheatland Municipal Code remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, that portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and the holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days from and after the date of its adoption.

SECTION 6. Posting. Within fifteen (15) days from the date of passage of this ordinance, the City Clerk shall post a copy of it in at least three public places in the City. * * * * * * *
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Wheatland City Council, held on the ______ of __________, 2025, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof, held on the ______ of _______, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Angela Teter, Mayor
City of Wheatland
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Lisa Thomason, City Clerk
City of Wheatland
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City Council Meeting Staff Report
Meeting Date:

May 27, 2025
Subject: Introduce and waive the first reading of the ordinance approving a Planned Development (PD) Amendment for the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm PD District and to adopt Resolution No. 2025-**, thereby approving Design Review for the 48’-6” tall permanent slide structure located at 1415 Pumpkin Lane.

Prepared By: Tim Raney, Community Development Director
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Wheatland City Council conduct a public hearing on the proposed PD Amendment, and upon close of the public hearing, adopt the Ordinance amending the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm PD District (see Attachment 1) and to adopt Resolution No. 2025-**, thereby approving Design Review for the 48’-6” tall permanent slide structure (see Attachment 2).

Background
On March 10, 2025, the City of Wheatland received a request to amend the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm PD District to increase the maximum building height requirement from 35 feet to 50 feet.

On January 11, 2011, the Wheatland City Council adopted Ordinance No. 426 approving the Prezoning of the Bishops Pumpkin Farm to Agriculture Exclusive-Planned Development (AE-PD) and adopted the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm PD District for the 40-acre property identified as Yuba County Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 015-180-109-000 (see Attachment 3).

Project Location
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The Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm consists of approximately 40 acres and the primary pumpkin sales and related operations occur from early-September through mid-November. Typical hours of operation are as follows:
 September 7th through September 19th: (Monday – Thursday) 10AM – 7PM, (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 9AM – 8PM
 September 20th through October 30th: (Sunday – Thursday) 9AM – 8 PM, (Friday & Saturday) 9AM – 9PM
 October 31st through November 11th: (Sunday -Saturday) 9AM – 5PM The main function of Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm is the selling of pumpkins; however, many ancillary activities occur. These ancillary activities are defined as agricultural tourism uses that include, but are not limited to, hayrides, pony rides, corn maze, petting zoo, and rides on the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm railroad. The farm also provides entertainment events such as pig races, puppet show, juggling, and live music. In addition, the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm offers a retail area which sells food, baked goods, candy, and specialty gift items. During the spring months Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm offers an educational program called Hamburger Farm, which provides a tour of the farm showing all the crops needed for making a hamburger. In addition, the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm allows special events at the site during off peak times. Events include company picnics, birthday parties and other large gatherings. The Farm also hosts community events such as a 5K Pumpkin Run/Walk for the Red Cross, as well as music and children’s events.

An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was originally prepared in 2010 for the annexation and Prezoning of the 40-acre Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm agricultural tourism operation (State Clearinghouse No. 2010072024). On December 14, 2010, the Wheatland City Council approved the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm IS/MND and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).

Discussion
The Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm is proposing the construction of a 48’-6” tall permanent slide structure for the 2025 season (see Exhibit A of Attachment 2). However, the adopted Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm PD District allows a maximum height of 35 feet. As a result, the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm is requesting to amend the existing PD District to increase the allowable building height from 35 feet to 50 feet.

On April 29, 2025, the Wheatland Planning Commission held a public hearing for the PD Amendment request. The Planning Commission discussed potential impacts of allowing the height increase and considered alternatives to require an increased building setback for buildings that exceed the 35-foot height requirement or additional review for future buildings. After discussion, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve the ordinance amending the maximum height requirement from 35 feet to 50 feet, with the modification that any future structure that exceeds 35 feet in height shall require Planning Commission approval of Site Plan and Design Review consistent with Chapter 18.67 of the Wheatland Municipal Code.

The Planning Commission does support the proposed permanent slide structure and recommends that City Council adopt the attached resolution approving Site Plan and Design Review for the proposed 48’- 6” tall permanent slide structure consistent with the proposed ordinance, as detailed in the attached resolution (see Attachment 2).

Environmental Review
The proposed project is determined to be exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under class 5, Section number 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) which includes minor alterations in land use limitations in 13 Section 4, Item # 4.2
areas with an average slope of less than 20 percent, which does not result in any changes in land use or density.

Attachments:

1. Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Planned Development Amendment Ordinance

2. Resolution No. 2025-**, Design Review for the 48’-6” tall permanent slide structure Exhibit A - Proposed Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Slide Structure

3. Ordinance No. 426
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Wheatland City Council PD Amendment Ordinance No. _____ ORDINANCE NO. ______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEATLAND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 426 RELATING TO THE BISHOP’S PUMPKIN

FARM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBINING DISTRICT
The City Council of the City of Wheatland does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: Purpose and Authority. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the height limitation set forth in in the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Planned Development Combining District.

This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Government Code sections 65853-65857, Wheatland Municipal Code chapter 18.85, and other applicable law.

SECTION 2: Findings. The City Council hereby finds and determines as follows:

A. On January 11, 2011, the Wheatland City Council adopted Ordinance No. 426 approving the Prezoning of the Bishops Pumpkin Farm to Agriculture Exclusive-Planned Development and adopting the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Planned Development Combining District.

B. On March 10, 2025, Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm requested an amendment to the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Planned Development Combining District to amend the height limitation in the Planned Development from 35 feet to 50 feet.

C. The Wheatland Planning Commission has conducted a duly noticed public hearing on April 29, 2025, in accordance with the law, and recommends that the City Council amend the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Planned Development Combining District.

D. The City Council has conducted a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with the law and now desires to approve the amendment of the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Planned Development Combining District.

E. The City Council has evaluated the amendment of the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Planned Development Combining District and the City’s General Plan and has determined that the amendment of the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Planned Development Combining District is consistent with the General Plan.

F. The City Council has determined that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and after full consideration of the administrative record, the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Planned Development Combining District amendment is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act under class 5, Section number 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) which includes minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20 percent, which does not result in any changes in land use or density.

G. The area is physically suited to the uses authorized in the proposed zone.

H. The land uses and their density and intensity allowed in the proposed zones are not likely to create serious health problems or create nuisances on properties in the vicinity.

Attachment 1
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Wheatland City Council PD Amendment Ordinance No. _____ I. The City Council finds that the proposed Bishop's Pumpkin Farm Planned Development Combining District Amendment, is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance Chapter 18.51, Planned Development Zone.

SECTION 3: Amendment of Ordinance No. 426.

Section IV, subsection C (Height Limits) of the Bishop’s Pumpkin Planned Development Zone, Exhibit B of Ordinance No. 426, is amended to read:

C. Height Limits
Buildings shall not exceed 50 feet in height. For buildings between 35’-1” and 50’- 0”, Planning Commission approval of Site Plan and Design Review, pursuant to Chapter 18.67, shall be required.

Except as expressly amended by this Ordinance, all other provisions of Ordinance No. 426 remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

SECTION 4: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, that portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and the holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

SECTION 5: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its final passage.

SECTION 6: Posting. Within 15 days from the date of passage of this ordinance, the City Clerk shall post a copy of it in at least three public places in the City. * * * * * * *
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing ordinance was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Wheatland, held on the _____ of _____________, 2025, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof, held on the _____ of _____________, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Mayor of the City of Wheatland
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Wheatland City Council PD Amendment Ordinance No. _____ ATTEST:
____________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Wheatland
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Site Plan and Design Review City Council Resolution 1

PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-**

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF WHEATLAND APPROVING THE SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE BISHOP’S PUMPKIN FARM PERMANENT SLIDE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1415 PUMPKIN LANE (APN 015-180-109-000)
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2025, the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm submitted an application for a 48’-6” tall permanent slide structure located at 1415 Pumpkin Lane in the southern area of the City of Wheatland, California. The project site is identified by Yuba County Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 015-180-109-000); and WHEREAS, on December 14, 2010, the Wheatland City Council, as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), approved the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) (SCH# 2010072024) and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and WHEREAS, on January 11, 2011, the Wheatland City Council adopted Ordinance No. 426 approving the Prezoning of the Bishops Pumpkin Farm to Agriculture ExclusivePlanned Development (AE-PD) and adopted the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm PD Combining District, attached as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2025, the Wheatland Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of Site Plan and Design Review for the 48’-6” tall permanent slide structure located at 1415 Pumpkin Lane; and WHEREAS, the Wheatland City Council duly gave notice of public hearing as required by law and on May 27, 2025, duly held a public hearing, received and considered evidence, both oral and documentary; and
WHEREAS, On May 27, 2025, the Wheatland City Council approved the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm PD District amendment allowing structures up to 50 feet in height with Planning Commission approval of Site Plan and Design Review consistent with Chapter

18.67 of the Wheatland Municipal Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the Wheatland City Council does hereby APPROVE the Site Plan and Design Review for the permanent slide structure, as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference, located at 1415 Pumpkin Lane (APNs 015-180-109-000). * * * * * * * *
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing recommendation was passed and adopted by the City of Wheatland City Council, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 27th day of May 2025 by following vote:

Attachment 2
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Site Plan and Design Review City Council Resolution 2
AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

Mayor
ATTEST:

Lisa Thomason, City Clerk
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Site Plan and Design Review City Council Resolution 3
Exhibit A
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ORDINANCE NO. 426

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEATLAND

APPROVING THE PRE ZONING TO AGRICULTURAL EXCLUSIVE

PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (AE-PD) AND ADOPTING THE PLANNED

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The City Council of the City of Wheatland does ordain as follows:

Section 1. Purpose and Authority. The purpose of this ordinance is to approve the prezoning of the Bishop's Pumpkin Farm property as Agricultural Exclusive-Planned Development, which zoning designation shall apply to that property if the Yuba County Local Agency Formation Commission approves the annexation of the property to the City. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Government Code sections 65853-65859, and other applicable law.

Section 2. Findings. The City Council finds and determines as follows:

A. On November 16, 2010, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing concerning the proposed prezoning of the Bishop's Pumpkin Farm Property, which is depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, as Agricultural Exclusive-Planned Development (AE-PD). After the hearing, the Planning Commission recommended City Council approve the proposed pre zoning of the property.

B. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was prepared for the proposed project. The IS/MND addressed all the subjects required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

C. A Mitigation Monitoring Plan (MMP) has been prepared in compliance with CEQA in order to ensure implementation of the mitigation measures outlined in the IS/MND.

D. The proposed prezoning to AE-PD is consistent with and would implement the policies of the City of Wheatland General Plan.

E. The area is physically suited to the uses authorized in the proposed zone.

F. The proposed prezoning is compatible with the land uses existing and permitted on the properties in the vicinity.

G. The land uses and their density and intensity, allowed in the proposed zones are not likely to create serious health problems or create nuisances on properties in the vicinity.

H. Government Code Section 65859 authorizes the City to prezone unincorporated territory to determine the City zoning that will apply to that territory upon annexation to the City. - 1 - 36
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1. The City Council finds that the proposed Bishop's Pumpkin Farm Planned Development as shown in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance Chapter 18.51, Planned Development Zone.

Section 3. Approval of Prezoning. The City Council hereby approves the prezoning of the Bishop's Pumpkin Farm property, which is shown in Exhibit A, as Agricultural ExclusivePlanned Development (AE-PD). The City Council further approves the Bishop's Farm Planned Development Zone, which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference herein.

The prezoning and the Bishop's Farm Planned Development Zone shall become effective when the Bishop's Pumpkin Farm Property is annexed to the City, which requires approval of the proposed annexation by the Yuba County LAFCO.

Section 4. Severability. If any part of this ordinance is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts, which shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect no sooner than 30 days after its final passage. The ordinance shall not become effective unless and until the Bishop's Pumpkin Farm Property is annexed to the City pursuant to the approval of the Yuba County LAFCO.

Section 6. Publication. Within 15 days from the date of passage of this ordinance, the City Clerk shall post a copy of it in at least three public places in the City.

INTRODUCED by the City Council on the 14thday of December 2010.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Wheatland this 11th day of January, 2011 by the following vote:

AYES: Pendergraph, McIntosh, Coe, Elphick, West
NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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EXHIBIT B

BISHOP'S PUMPKIN FARM

PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Bishop's Pumpkin Farm Planned Development Zone (Planned Development) is to create a zone which reflects the goal of maintaining an Agricultural Entertainment/Tourism area that reflects the agricultural heritage of the City of Wheatland. The Planned Development applies to the site as shown on the attached Exhibit A. The Planned Development is consistent with the City of Wheatland General Plan designation of Park for the site. The Economic Development Chapter of the Wheatland General Plan notes that tourism needs to be expanded to strengthen Wheatland's economy. The General Plan also notes Wheatland's historical character and attractions such as Bishop's Pumpkin Farm are an important part of this effort. General Plan Policy 3.C.5 states "[ ... J the City shall cooperate with efforts to expand activities and facilities of the Bishop Pumpkin Farm." The proposed annexation and maintaining of the existing uses at the Bishop's Pumpkin Farm are consistent with the existing Park General Plan designation.

II. LAND USE
A. Zoning
The zoning for the Planned Development site is Agriculture-Exclusive (A-E). The A-E zone is intended to be applied in areas where agriculture is and should be the desirable predominant use. This Planned Development defines the specific development standards for the site.

B. Permitted and Accessory Uses
The principal permitted and accessory uses III the Bishop's Pumpkin Farm Planned Development shall be:

1. One single family dwelling;

2. Pumpkin sales;

3. Sales of ancillary items related to the agricultural entertainment/tourism such as food and minor specialized retail; and

4. Limited events promoting agricultural entertainment/tourism.

The determination of the types of retail and events that are permitted shall be at the discretion of the Community Development Director. The Community Development Director has the discretion to ask the Planning Commission to make a determination.

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C. Conditional Uses
The uses below are permitted only with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission:

1. Large scale special events promoting agricultural entertainment/tourism;

2. Building or group of buildings exceeding 4,000 square feet for the purpose of retail sales related to agricultural tourism;
D. Land Use Intensity
The intent of the Planned Development zone for Bishop's Pumpkin Farm is to promote agricultural entertainment/tourism. The primary use of the land, shall therefore be, the growing of agricultural products. Ancillary buildings consistent with the uses above are allowed provided the primary use of the site is the production of crops.

III. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
A. Structures
All buildings and structures constructed on the site shall have an agricultural theme consistent with the existing theme of Bishop's Pumpkin Farm. All structures requiring a building permit shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. Small storage/maintenance buildings that are not part of the main activities are exempt from the agricultural theme.

B. Landscaping
Because the primary site use is agricultural production, landscaping is limited.

However, in the more retail-oriented portions of the site, landscaping shall be provided as required in Wheatland Municipal Code Section 18.60.130.

C. Signage
All proposed signs shall comply with the City's Sign Ordinance.

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D. Other Development Features
Within the Planned Development, Bishop's Pumpkin Farm shall also have the ability to construct buildings/features related to agricultural tourism (i.e., small unusual buildings, train stations, petting zoo, and coyote mountain). These unique features shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director.

IV. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
A. Lot Area
The minimum lot area in this Planned Development is 40 acres.

B. Setbacks
Structures shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from property lines. Distance between structures shall be consistent with Building Code requirements.

C. Height Limits
Buildings shall not exceed 35 feet in height.

D. Parking
Parking shall be as it is for existing operations at the time of annexation. Parking required for any new structures or uses proposed shall be determined by the Community Development Director in conjunction with the approval of each building permit or by the Planning Commission in conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit, if required.

V. IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION
The existing uses at Bishop's Pumpkin Farm are permitted. Any additional uses will be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. The Director will determine whether the use is a permitted use or one that requires a Conditional Use Permit as defined above. The intent is to facilitate on-going operations of Bishop's Pumpkin Farm while ensuring that future uses are consistent with the City's vision for the site as an agricultural entertainment/tourism facility.

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1 Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Wheatland City Council provide staff direction to include a link on the City’s website to the Yuba County Building Department’s website to ensure compliance with AB 1332.

Background
On October 11, 2023, the State of California passed AB 1332 which became effective on January 01, 2025. AB 1332, codified in Government code (GC) Section 65852.27, requires local agencies in California to develop programs for pre-approving ADU plans. AB 1332 allows for applicants to submit ADU plans for preapproval and require local agencies to approve or deny submissions based on existing ADU standards. In addition, pre-approved plans must be published on the agency’s website. AB 1332 allows for plans to be developed in-house or by preapproved by other jurisdictions. If an applicant uses a preapproved or previously approved ADU plan within the current California Building Standards Code cycle, the agency must approve or deny the application ministerially within 30 days.

On March 25, 2025, the Wheatland City Council directed staff to ensure that the City is compliant with AB 1332.

Discussion
On July 27, 2021, the Wheatland City Council adopted Ordinance No. 481 establishing reasonable standards for the development of ADUs and junior ADUs in the City. In addition, Ordinance No. 481 establishes the ministerial approval for ADUs and JADUs within the City of Wheatland. Therefore, a discretionary Planning approval is not required for the construction of ADUs (i.e., Planning Commission approval). As a result, if a proposed ADU is consistent with Ordinance No. 481 (Chapter 18.78 of the Wheatland Municipal Code), the proposed ADU is subject to building permit review only.

The Yuba County Building Department provides contract building permit review services for the City of Wheatland. In addition, the Yuba County Community Development Department has created and published pre-approved plans on their website. Therefore, Wheatland staff believe the City of Wheatland is currently in compliance with AB 1332.

City Council Meeting Staff Report
Meeting Date:

May 27, 2025
Subject: Compliance with Assembly Bill 1332 (AB) related to Pre-Approved Plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

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City staff has coordinated with the Yuba County Building Department staff, who have agreed to this approach for the City.

Yuba County currently includes eight pre-approved ADU plans, consisting of two 496-square-foot (sf) options, three 599-sf options, and three 750-sf options. The 750-sf options include two bedrooms and one bathroom and the 599-sf and 496-sf options include one bedroom and one bathroom. All eight plans could include a smooth stucco or board and batten exterior (see Attachment 1).

Therefore, City staff recommends that the Wheatland City Council provide staff direction to include a link on the City’s website to the Yuba County Building Department’s website to ensure compliance with AB 1332.

Attachment
1) Sample Yuba County pre-approved ADUs
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Deadwood Design (750-square-feet
Maple Grove & Reeds Design (750-square-feet)
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Ellis Design (599-square-feet)
Empire & Feather Design (599-square-feet)
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Grasshopper Design (496-square-feet)
Englebright & Francis Design (496-square-feet)
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Hutchinson Design (496-square-feet)
Prairie Bear & Willow Design (496-square-feet)
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City Council Meeting Staff Report
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject: Update on Wheatland Farmers’ Market
Prepared By: Bill Zenoni, City Manager
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Wheatland City Council receive information and provide comment on the status of the establishment of a Farmers’ Market within the City of Wheatland.

Discussion: The Council received information regarding the establishment of a Farmers’ Market in the City of Wheatland at the July 23, 2024 and February 25, 2025 City Council meetings. Information was discussed regarding possible locations for the Farmers Market including Front Street, City Hall parking lot and Settler’s Village parking lot. One of our local growers, Gilbert Orchards, is registered by the State of California as a Certified Farmers' Market. Henry Gilbert presented information to the City Council on February 25th about the logistics of establishing a local Farmers’ market in Wheatland. It was agreed that staff would work with Mr. Gilbert to further refine a plan for a local Farmers’ market and return to the City Council with a recommendation for establishing a Farmers’ Market in Wheatland this summer.

At the May 27th City Council meeting, City staff and Mr. Gilbert will provide an overview of a proposed plan for a local Farmers’ Market, including location, dates of operation and organizational structure.

Fiscal Impact: None. This is an information item only.

Attachment: None
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City Council Meeting Staff Report
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject: Presentation of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Prepared By: Susan Mahoney, Finance Director
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Wheatland City Council review and provide input on the Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Budget and direct staff to bring back a final budget for adoption at the June 10, 2025, City Council meeting.

Discussion: The City Council adopts an annual budget for City government operations no later than June 30th for the upcoming fiscal year that begins on July 1st. The attached FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget has been prepared with input from all City Departments. At the May 27, 2025, City Council meeting, staff will provide an overview of the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and solicit input from Council. Based upon that discussion, staff will prepare a Final Budget document for Council consideration on June 10, 2025. At the June 10th meeting, staff will also review the draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.

GENERAL FUND
The Proposed FY 2025-26 General Fund budget is balanced. Key points include:

Revenues
 $3,092,282 General Fund revenues. This amount is $70,000 less than projected FY 2024- 25 revenue due to an anticipated reduction in building activity.  $220,000 transfer from the SLES (Supplemental Law Enforcement Service) to the General Fund to offset police costs.

Expenses
 $3,126,052 General Fund expenses.
 $80,000 transfer to the Gas Tax Fund for ongoing road maintenance.  $50,000 transfer to the Lighting and Landscape Funds for the City’s required “general benefit” contribution.
 No transfers to the City’s Facilities Maintenance or Vehicle Replacement Funds.

Other
 Service levels and the number of employees remains the same as the previous year.

Hiring for one of the vacant police positions is contingent upon receipt of a COPS grant.  $56,230 net increase to Fund Balance.
 $2,904,660 ending Fund Balance. All Council approved reserves are fully funded. 49 Section 5, Item # 5.3
Reserve for Uncertainties/Working Capital $1,250,421
Reserve for Contingent Sales Tax 401,858
Reserve for Insurance Self Insured Retention 30,000
Unreserved 1,222,381
TOTAL FUND BALANCE $2,904,660
General Fund Revenue
General Fund revenue primarily comes from two sources, property tax and sales tax. Property tax is projected to increase 5% in FY 2025-26 over FY 2024-25 projections. Sales tax is projected to increase 3% over last fiscal year. Excise tax, a 1% tax on new construction, is estimated to be only $20,000 as new building activity is not expected. The General Fund portion of the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm admissions fee is projected to increase 5%. Interest earnings are projected to be slightly lower than the previous year due to current market conditions. All other revenues are projected to remain flat.

General Fund Expenses
The majority of General Fund operating expenses are projected to increase 4% with the following exceptions:
 A 12% increase in liability and property insurance costs.  A 10% increase in telephone costs.
 A 2.5% increase (based on the consumer price index) for fire services per the current contract with the Wheatland Fire Authority.

Additional General Fund expenses for FY 2025-26 include:
 $5,000 for a Strategic Plan Facilitator
 $1,200 for electronic signature software
General Fund Summary
Summary tables for General Fund revenues, expenditures and fund balance information are attached.

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FUND
Staff is proposing two facility improvements to be paid for from the Facilities Maintenance Fund. The first item is a new air conditioning unit for the police building to replace a 15-year-old unit that is no longer serviceable. The projected cost is $10,000. The second item is a citywide phone system to replace the existing system that is antiquated and no longer supported by vendors. The projected cost is $10,452.

This is a one-time initial cost. Monthly phone costs are included in the General Fund operating expenses.

The current balance in this fund is $302,000.

VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND
Staff is proposing a new police vehicle totaling $82,000 be paid for from the Vehicle Replacement Fund.

This vehicle will replace the 2016 Ford Explorer that was put into service in August 2016. The current balance in this fund is $172,585.
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS
The City has two enterprise funds – Water and Wastewater (Sewer). Water and Sewer revenues are based on the rates adopted by the Council at its January 9, 2024, meeting. A 2.75% increase for water and a 3.00% increase for sewer, both effective March 1, 2026, are included in the budget projections.

Operating expenses for both funds are projected to increase 4% except for insurance (12%) and telephone (10%).

Water Fund
Additional expenses for the proposed Water Fund budget include:
 Replace chlorine analyzers at six groundwater well stations. The current analyzers use outdated technology. The new analyzers will require less maintenance, will lower operational costs, and will be more reliable. The projected cost is $60,000.
 Perform a fire flow pressure test for the hydrant located at Wheatland High School. The test will evaluate the Well #3 fire pump’s ability to provide a high flow rate and pressure for fire suppression. The projected cost is $5,000.
 Test six well stations to evaluate well and pump performance. Testing on a regular basis allows for tracking declines in performance and establishing schedules for maintenance, rehabilitation, and upgrades. The projected cost is $20,000.
 The Comprehensive Drinking Water project is almost complete. Previous upgrades included replacing all residential meters and installing automated billing systems. Remaining work includes replacing two commercial meters, modifying the pressure system, and upgrades to telemetry and SCADA systems. The $430,000 projected FY 2025-26 expenses will be funded with grants from the Yuba Water Agency and the Department of Water Resources Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation grant program.

The net position of the Water Fund is projected to increase $51,838, resulting in an unrestricted net position of $1,919,823. The net position amount is the value of the fund’s assets (cash, receivables, and infrastructure net of depreciation) less the fund’s liabilities (payables and bond debt). The ending net position amount is adjusted for the non-cash depreciation amount.

Sewer Fund
Additional expenses for the proposed Sewer Fund budget include:
 Replace the Bar Screen at the Malone Lift Pump Station. The existing bar screen is past its service life and is no longer able to remove large, unwanted items that flow into the treatment plant and cause increased maintenance and clogging on other treatment components. The projected cost is $50,000.
 Replace the treatment plant corkscrew grinder, conveyance, and press. This critical machine grinds various types of debris and removes it from the flow stream. Staff will make every effort to repair the existing machine. If repair is not possible, the projected cost to replace the existing grinder is $150,000.
 Install two aerators for the oxidation ditch. Aerators are used to induce oxygen and maintain biological activity to break down and consume sewage. The existing aerators are past their expected service life and one aerator has failed. The projected cost is $100,000.  The Regional Sewer Pipeline project is on-going. A loan from the Yuba Water Agency will pay for the projected FY 2025-26 expenses. Project activities include preliminary design, environmental review, permitting, utility relocations, right-of-way purchases, and final design activities. The construction phase of the project will be brought forth as a separate project at a later date. 51 Section 5, Item # 5.3
The net position of the Sewer Fund is projected to decrease $231,904, resulting in an unrestricted net position of $543,447. The ending net position amount is adjusted for the non-cash depreciation amount.

WATER FUND Actual
FY 2023-24
Projected
FY 2024-25
Proposed
FY 2025-26
Revenue $1,425,586 $1,445,000 $1,460,000
Operating Expenses (954,120) (1,096,931) (1,170,512)
Capital Expenses (0) (0) (85,000)
Debt Service (76,800) (150,650) (152,650)
Change to Net Position 394,666 197,419 51,838
Ending Net Position $2,000,566 $1,787,473 $1,919,823
SEWER FUND Actual
FY 2023-24
Projected
FY 2024-25
Proposed
FY 2025-26
Revenue $1,199,494 $1,330,000 $1,361,250
Operating Expenses (915,051) (1,018,083) (1,104,491)
Capital Expenses (0) (55,200) (300,000)
Debt Service (108,113) (186,863) (188,663)
Change to Net Position 176,331 69,854 (231,904)
Ending Net Position $1,275,497 $1,060,351 $543,447

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Special Revenue Funds account for revenues that are legally or contractually restricted as to how they can be spent. All Special Revenue Funds are balanced. Proposed projects include:
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 Pavement Maintenance Project.

Slurry seal and new pavement markings
will be applied to select City streets and
the Community Center Parking lot.

Parallel pavement markings on C Street
adjacent to the Community Center will
be removed and repainted to provide
wider center parking spaces. The
estimated cost is $495,000.
 Wheatland Complete Streets Project.

This project includes a new sidewalk,
pavement rehabilitation, striping, safety
lighting, and utility relocation to enhance
the safety and accessibility of Wheatland
Road for pedestrians and cyclists. The
project focuses on two key sections of
Wheatland Road: from Olive Street to D
Street, and from Oakley Lane to
Wheatland Park Drive. The estimated cost
is $262,500.

ALL FUNDS SUMMARY
A summary of revenues, expenditures, and projected fund balances as of the end of the 2025-26 fiscal year for all City funds is attached.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Staff has developed a Capital Improvement Program which identifies anticipated capital funding needs for the next five-year period. The proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program list will be discussed at the June 10, 2025, City Council meeting. Capital items proposed for FY 2025-26 are included in the proposed budget.

Fiscal Impact
The proposed budget establishes appropriations for all operating funds of the City as shown in the budget document.

Attachments

1. General Fund Revenues

2. General Fund Summary

3. All Funds Summary
Funding Source Amount
Road Maintenance (SB1) Funds $350,000
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds 60,000
CIRA Insurance Flexible Funds 25,000
Existing Fund Balance 60,000
TOTAL $495,000
Funding Source Amount
CalTrans Grant $232,500
Road Maintenance (SB1) Funds 30,000
TOTAL $262,500
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Adopted Proposed
Actual Budget Projected Budget
2023/2024 2024/2025 2024/2025 2025/2026

TAX REVENUE
Property Taxes 582,408 614,943 614,943 645,690
Property Taxes in Lieu of MVLF 351,945 362,503 378,000 389,340 Sales Tax 351,205 381,100 381,100 392,533
Transactions Tax 627,272 730,168 570,000 600,000
Franchise Fees 153,190 154,500 153,190 157,786
Business License Tax 18,148 13,200 14,800 14,800
Real Property Transfer Tax 28,259 13,000 25,000 13,000
Excise Tax 258,307 100,000 141,000 20,000
Total Tax Revenue 2,370,734 2,369,414 2,278,033 2,233,149

FEES, CHARGES, AND REIMBURSEMENTS
Building Permits 26,025 12,300 12,300 12,300
Encroachment Permits 41,000 32,000 32,000 32,000
FOG Permits 4,402 3,600 3,600 3,600
Planning Fees 990 500 3,900 500
Admissions Fee - General Use 90,419 94,940 109,375 114,844 Fines 6,821 5,000 10,000 8,000
Police Miscellaneous Fees 1,041 2,000 3,000 2,000
POST Training Reimbursement 106 2,700 - -
Proposition 172 21,245 20,000 20,000 20,000
Vehicle Abatement 3,234 1,800 3,234 3,000
Motor Vehicle in Lieu - 7,000 6,100 7,000
Grant Revenue 39,927 39,000 15,000 41,700
Police Reimbursement 5,150 - - -
Rents from City Property 49,661 53,100 55,000 55,000
Community Center & Parks Rent 22,170 19,000 21,000 21,000 Tow / Impound 6,725 4,500 4,500 4,500
Miscellaneous Income 65,631 5,000 74,700 17,000
Total Fees, Charges, Reimbursements 384,547 302,440 373,709 342,444 INTEREST 81,507 95,000 95,000 90,000

OTHER REVENUE
General Fund - Cost allocation 326,589 357,926 357,926 376,689 Recovery of Labor & Benefits 108,928 103,000 55,000 50,000 Total Other Revenue 435,517 460,926 412,926 426,689
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES 3,272,305 3,227,780 3,159,668 3,092,282

CITY OF WHEATLAND
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
General Fund Revenues
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Adopted Proposed
Actual Budget Projected Budget
2023/2024 2024/2025 2024/2025 2025/2026
Taxes 2,370,734 2,369,414 2,278,033 2,233,149
Fees, Charges, and Reimbursements 384,547 302,440 373,709 342,444 Interest Earnings 81,507 95,000 95,000 90,000
Other Revenue 435,517 460,926 412,926 426,689
Total Revenue 3,272,305 3,227,780 3,159,668 3,092,282

BY DEPARTMENT
City Council 11,214 39,642 29,470 35,862
Administration 454,174 467,188 533,721 484,978
Finance 120,662 164,492 141,500 141,717
Community Development 230,181 279,912 233,700 258,867
Building Inspection - - - -
Police 1,644,596 1,669,856 1,579,568 1,699,378
Fire 290,804 307,804 307,804 315,499
Public Works 60,699 94,012 106,225 82,421
Parks 107,791 152,261 160,079 107,329
Total Expenses by Department 2,920,120 3,175,167 3,092,067 3,126,052 Net Income before Capital Items 352,185 52,613 67,601 (33,770) Capital Items - - - -

TRANSFERS IN/(OUT)
Transfer In - SLES 170,000 205,392 205,392 220,000
Transfer Out - Street Maintenance (65,431) (75,290) (75,290) (80,000) Transfer Out - Other (578) - - -
Transfer Out - Wheatland LLD (17,844) (10,233) (10,233) (20,000) Transfer Out - Park Place LLD (13,385) (28,203) (28,203) (30,000) Transfer Out - Facilities Maintenance - (50,000) (50,000) - Transfer Out - Vehicle Replacement - (50,000) (50,000) - Net Transfers 72,762 (8,334) (8,334) 90,000
Total Increase (Decrease) to Fund 424,947 44,279 59,267 56,230 Beginning Fund Balance 2,364,217 2,389,168 2,789,164 2,848,431 Ending Fund Balance 2,789,164 2,433,447 2,848,431 2,904,660 Reserved for CIRA SIR 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Reserved for Contingent Sales Tax 401,858 401,858 401,858 401,858 Reserve (40% of expenses) 1,168,048 1,270,067 1,236,827 1,250,421 Unreserved 1,189,258 731,522 1,179,746 1,222,382
Ending F und B alance 2,789,164 2,433,447 2,848,431 2,904,660

FUND BALANCE

EXPENSES

CITY OF WHEATLAND
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
General Fund Summary

REVENUES
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Estimated Estimated
July 1, 2025 Transfers June 30, 2026
Fund Balance Revenues Expenses In/Out Fund Balance
General Fund 2,848,431 3,092,282 3,126,052 90,000 2,904,660 Enterprise Funds
Water (Net Position) 2,032,985 1,460,000 1,408,162 - 2,084,823 Wastew ater (Net Position) 1,060,351 1,361,250 1,593,154 - 828,447 Water Distribution Impact 282,090 10,500 - - 292,590
Sew er Collection Impact 4,679,127 250,000 70,000 - 4,859,127 Wastew ater Treatment Impact 416,748 17,000 - - 433,748 Internal Service Funds
Facilities Maintenance 302,000 10,000 20,452 - 291,548
Vehicle & Equipment Replacement 172,585 5,700 82,000 - 96,285 Special Revenue Funds
Street Maintenance (Gas Tax) 128,245 131,623 258,720 80,000 81,148 SB1 Road Maintenance 346,084 113,140 1,100 (380,000) 78,124 Transportation Development Act 76,438 182,500 51,000 (120,000) 87,938 Community Development Block Grant 139,413 90 - - 139,503 Economic Development 21,322 28,700 24,000 - 26,022
General Plan Update 37,485 1,500 - - 38,985
Supplemental Law Enforcement 62,930 232,000 - (220,000) 74,930 Pumpkin Farm Joint Admission 93,024 79,363 34,497 - 137,890 Wheatland Community Garden 20,794 1,600 500 - 21,894
Pool Operations 1,140,979 46,000 - - 1,186,979
Heritage Oaks West 3,710 150 - - 3,860
Wheatland Landscape District 41,350 75,867 83,990 20,000 53,226 Park Place Landscape District 17,952 49,355 74,234 30,000 23,073 Wheatland CFD 2015-1, Caliterra Ranch 205,752 206,000 205,961 - 205,791 Wheatland CFD 2015-2, Heritage Oaks E (36,325) - 1,400 (37,725) Special Revenue Impact Funds
Bear River Impact 22,190 - 400 - 21,790
Regional Bypass Impact 20,627 700 - - 21,327
Storm Drainage Impact 161,039 9,000 - - 170,039
Road Circulation Impact 567,557 24,000 - - 591,557
City Hall Facilities Impact 248,777 9,000 - - 257,777
Vehicles and Equipment Impact 9,370 350 - - 9,720
Public Works Facilities Impact 43,438 1,500 - - 44,938
Law Enforcement Facilities Impact 66,192 2,700 - - 68,892 Fire Department Facilities Impact 20,682 800 - - 21,482 Parkland Facilities Impact 438,060 17,000 - - 455,060
Public Meeting Facilities Impact (41,370) 0 1,500 - (42,870) Caliterra Subdivision Impact 2,764,365 100,000 - - 2,864,365 Project Funds
Comprehensive Drinking Water 110,000 430,000 430,000 - 110,000 Regional Sew er Design/Environmental - 2,500,000 2,500,000 - - Little League Lights - 5,500 5,500 - -
SYTIA - 17,100 17,100 - -
Wheatland Road Complete Streets 26,515 232,500 262,500 30,000 26,515 Pavement Maintenace 79,746 25,000 495,000 410,000 19,746 General Plan Update, 2024 287,907 - 100,000 - 187,907
Stormw ater Retention Basin and Pumps 100,000 - 100,000 - - Sidew alk ADA Accessibility Program 60,000 - 120,000 60,000 - STEP Grant - 39,806 39,806 - -
Cannabis Grant 1,091 50 1,141 - -
TOTALS 19,079,655 10,769,625 11,108,168 - 18,741,112
2025-2026 Proposed Budget

CITY OF WHEATLAND
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
All Funds Summary
56 Section 5, Item # 5.3

Wheatland City CouncilMay 27, 2025

Wheatland City Council
May 27, 2025