REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda
August 26, 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 the 08/12/2025 Special City Council Meeting
3.2 Minutes from the August 12, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
3.3 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving Parcel Map No. 2021-0004 Located at 1973 State Route 65
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Police Department Staff Awards
5. REGULAR CALENDAR
5.1 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment #4 to the Agreement with The Hatamiya Group for Economic Development Consulting Services
6. REPORTS
1 7. CLOSED SESSION
7.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)) – One Case
7.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators (California Government Code Section 54956.8) Property Address: Parcel Number #015-550-001
Agency Negotiators: Dane Schilling and Bill Zenoni
Negotiating Parties: City of Wheatland and Christopher Stephenson, Katherine Yellen, Kathleen Yellen
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
7.3 Conference with Real Property Negotiators (California Government Code Section 54956.8).
Property Address: Parcel Numbers #015-540-016 and #015-540-017 Agency Negotiators: Dane Schilling and Bill Zenoni
Negotiating Parties: City of Wheatland and Clinton, Kayla Waltz Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
7.4 Conference with Labor Negotiator (California Government Code Section 54957.6) City Designated Representative: Bill Zenoni, City Manager.
Employee Organization: Wheatland Police Officers Association
7.5 Public Employment (California Government Code Section 54957) Titles: Police Chief, City Manager, City Clerk
8. ADJOURN
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Minutes
August 12, 2025, at 5:30 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
Mayor Angela Teter called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Angela Teter
Vice Mayor Lisa McIntosh
Council Member Robert Coe
Council Member Brian Abe
Council Member John Abe
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Manager Bill Zenoni
Deputy City Attorney, Gavin Ralphs
City Engineer, Dane Schilling
Interim Police Chief, Kirk Rekers
Fire Chief, Art Paquette
5:32 p.m. the City Council meeting adjourned to Closed Session.
2. CLOSED SESSION
Public Employment (California Government Code Section 54957) Title: Police Chief Conference with Labor Negotiator (California Government Code Section 54957.6.) City Designated Representatives: Bill Zenoni, City Manager. Employee Organizations: Wheatland General Employees Association, Wheatland Police Officers Association, and Wheatland Sergeants Associations.
6:06 p.m. the City Council reconvened the special City Council meeting, stating no reportable action. 3 Section 3, Item # 3.1
3. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Angela Teter adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. ________________________
ATTEST: Angela Teter, Mayor
____________________________
Lisa J. Thomason, City Clerk
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
August 12, 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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact City Hall at (530) 633-2761 or (530) 633-9102 (fax). Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting.
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) Resident from 812 Keyser commented on ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Council Member B. Abe, Seconded by Council Member Coe to approve minutes from the July 8, 2025 regular City Council Meeting; Waive Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 502 Amending Section 18.60.060 of the Wheatland Municipal Code Relating to Animals and Animal Shelters and Consideration and Adoption on Resolution No. 37-25 Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Kird Rekers for Services as Wheatland Interim Police Chief.
Motion made by Council Member Abe, Seconded by Council Member Coe.
Voting Yea: Mayor Teter, Vice Mayor McIntosh, Council Member Coe, Council Member Abe, Council Member Abe
3.1 Minutes from July 08, 2025, City Council Meeting
3.2 Waive Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 18.60.060 of the Wheatland Municipal Code Relating to Animals and Animal Shelters 5 Section 3, Item # 3.2
3.3 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Kirk Rekers for Interim Police Chief Services
4. PRESENTATIONS
Update on Wheatland Farmer's Market
Henry Gilbert presented council and audience members with an update on the Wheatland Farmer's Market.
5. REGULAR CALENDAR
5.1 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Expenditure of Pumpkin Farm Joint Admission Funds for Purchase of a Speed Hump and Participation in Sponsorship of 2025 National Pumpkin Weigh-Off
City Engineer Dane Schilling presented the staff report for consideration and adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Expenditure of Pumpkin Farm Joint Admission Funds for Purchase of a Speed Hump and Participation in Sponsorship of 2025 National Pumpkin Weigh-Off. Council discussed the possibility of installing temporary speed control devices including a speed hump on Main Street to slow traffic exiting the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm. The City Engineer researched temporary speed hump options. Staff is recommending the purchase of a rubber speed table (speed hump) and temporary warning signage (estimated cost of $4,900) which will be installed on the east-bound lane of Main Street during the heavy traffic period of September/October. The National Pumpkin Weigh-Off was established more than 100 years ago. This event, which in past years was held in the cities of Elk Grove and Vacaville, was moved to the City of Wheatland for the first time in 2023. The City of Wheatland contributed $10,000 to this local event in 2024. It has been requested that the City again participate with a $10,000 sponsorship this year. By participating in the sponsorship of this event at the requested amount, the City of Wheatland will be designated as an event sponsor and the City’s logo will be incorporated into all marketing materials. Most importantly, this event receives national as well as local recognition and highlights Wheatland as the host City.
Mayor Teter commented on the speed hump and a trial for noise and placement on road.
Council Member B. Teter commented on the direction of the speed hump, cost and making it a permanent speed hump.
Council Member J. Abe commented on east bound traffic complaints, ongoing cost, noise and the renting process of the speed hump.
Vice Mayor McIntosh commented on safety of the speed hump for fire trucks and cost.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Pamela Walsh commented on the speed hump noise, a temporary stop sign and will this item be brought back to the City Council if it is determined the noise is too loud.
Chris Walsh commented on the speed hump and lead time.
Mike Crabb commented that the speed hump will be quiet.
Motion made by Council Member Abe, Seconded by Mayor Teter to adopt Resolution No. 38-25 Authorizing the Expenditure of Pumpkin Farm Joint Admission Funds for the Purchase of a Speed Hump and Participation of the 2025 National Pumpkin Weigh Off.
Voting Yea: Council Member Abe
Voting Nay: Vice Mayor McIntosh
Voting Abstaining: Council Member Coe
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5.2 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Awarding Construction Contract for the City of Wheatland 2025 Pavement Maintenance Project
City Engineer Dane Schilling presented the staff report for discussion and consideration to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a construction contract to VSS International, Inc. for the City of Wheatland 2025 Pavement Maintenance Project. In February 2022, the City Council accepted its first Pavement Management Program which provided an assessment of the 18-miles of City maintained streets and provided a framework for the implementation of maintenance efforts. On June 3, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20-25 which identified streets to be considered for resurfacing as part of the Roadway Maintenance and Rehabilitation Act SB1 funds. As a result, the streets included in the 2025 Pavement Maintenance Project (“Project”) were identified. On June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-25 which authorized the City Manager to advertise the City of Wheatland 2025 Pavement Maintenance Project for bids. Staff performed a detailed review of the apparent low bidder’s bid, insurance, license information, and other required documents returned with their bid, and no irregularities were found. Staff is recommending that the City Council award a construction contract to VSS International, Inc. of West Sacramento, California in the amount of $262,000.00 for the 2025 Pavement Maintenance Project and authorize the City Manager to expend up to $31,700.00 for unforeseen and additional costs that may arise during construction.
Council Member J. Abe commented on the time frame.
Vice Mayor McIntosh commented on the project interfering with Bishop Pumpkin Farm traffic.
Motion made by Council Member B. Abe, Seconded by Council Member J. Abe to approve Resolution No. 36-25 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Construction Contract with VSS, International, Inc. for City of Wheatland 2025 Pavement Maintenance Project in the amount of $262,000.00 and Authorize the City Manager to Expend and Additional 31,700.00 for Additional and Unforeseen Costs That May Arise During Construction.
Voting Yea: Mayor Teter, Vice Mayor McIntosh, Council Member Coe, Council Member Abe, Council Member Abe
5.3 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving An Amended General Employees’ Association Memorandum of Understanding
City Manager Bill Zenoni presented the staff report for consideration and adoption of a resolution approving and amended General Employees' Association Memorandum of Understanding. The City Manager and members of the General Employees’ Association have concluded negotiations and have agreed on an amended Memorandum of Understanding for City Council consideration. The proposed amendments include: two year term (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027), cost of living adjustment of 3% effective July 1, 2025 and 3% effective July 1, 2026, addition of Accounting Technician to positions authorized to receive bilingual incentive pay, increase in longevity incentive pay for employees with 20 years of service (from 2% to 5%), provision for requesting updated actuarial valuation from CalPERS during term of two-year agreement, increase in standby pay of $5.00 per day, replace provision of daily laundered shirts for Public Works employees with provision of 6 shirts per year and increase annual boot allowance for Public Works employees from $400 to $500. d Motion made by Council Member J. Abe, Seconded by Mayor Teter to adopt Resolution No. 39-25 Approving and Amended General Employees' Association Memorandum of Understanding.
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Voting Yea: Mayor Teter, Vice Mayor McIntosh, Council Member Coe, Council Member Abe, Council Member Abe
6. REPORTS
Fire Chief Paquette reported on the Explorer program car wash, the strike team at the Gifford Fire and the inspections for the First Street Senior Apartment Project.
City Engineer Schilling reported on the six inch meter project.
City Manager Zenoni reported the the Regional Sewer Project has been awarded $75 million, the upcoming Bishop Pumpkin Farm meeting and rescheduling the General Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee meeting to September 2nd.
Council Member Coe reported on the Economic Development Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor McIntosh requested and update on the Highway 65 'dip'.
7. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Mayor Angela Teter adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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ATTEST: Angela Teter, Mayor
____________________________
Lisa J. Thomason, City Clerk
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City Council Meeting Staff Report
Meeting Date: August 26,2025
Subject: Council Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 40-25 approving Parcel Map No. 2021-0004 located at 1973 State Route 65
Prepared By: Dane H. Schilling, City Engineer
Recommendation:
City Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 40-25 (Attachment 1) approving Parcel Map No. 2021-0004 (Attachment 2) located at 1973 State Route 65.
Discussion:
The subject site is located on State Route 65 (D Street) north of Olive Street and alongside the railroad and is identified by Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 015-260-004-000 (northern APN of 1.8-acres) and 015-273-001-000 (southern APN of 2.04-acres). It should be noted that although the subject site is identified by two APNs, the property is one parcel. The site is currently undeveloped, contains drainage course and scattered trees throughout the property.
On September 5, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted four resolutions to approve the annexation into the City of Wheatland and pre-zoning of the 1.8-acre portion.
On November 14, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 41-23 approving the filing of an application for annexation with Yuba County LAFCo and pre-zoning for APN 015-260-004-000.
In September 2024, the annexation was recorded so that both the 2.04-acre southern parcel and the 1.8- acre northern parcel are within the City limits.
After the annexation a parcel map was prepared in accordance with Title 17, Chapter 17.07 of the Wheatland Municipal Code. The City Engineer has reviewed the parcel map for conformance with the prior approvals, Chapter 17.07 of the Wheatland Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act and recommends approval of the parcel map.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Attachments:
1. Resolution 40-25
2. Parcel Map No. 2021-0004, 1973 State Route 65
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 40-25
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEATLAND APPROVING PARCEL MAP 2021-0004 LOCATED AT 1973 STATE ROUTE 65 (D STREET) WHEREAS, the Bains Family Trust (“Owner”) owns a single parcel of land identified by the County of Yuba as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 015-260-004-000 (northern APN consisting of 1.8-acres) and 015-273-001-000 (southern APN consisting of 2.04-acres); and WHEREAS, on September 5, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted four resolutions to approve the annexation of APN 015-260-004-000 (1.8-acres) into the City of Wheatland and approving the creation of a new parcel for future development; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2023, the City Council of the City of Wheatland adopted Resolution No. 41-23 which included approving the filing of an application for annexation of APN 015-260-004-000 with Yuba County LAFCo; and
WHEREAS, in September 2024, the annexation of APN 015-260-004-000 into the City of Wheatland was recorded by the Yuba County Recorder. Therefore, both APNs, the 2.04-acre southern APN and the 1.8-acre northern APN are currently located within the City of Wheatland; and
WHEREAS, the Owner has prepared and submitted Parcel Map 2021-0004 to the City of Wheatland in accordance with Title 17, Chapter 17.07 of the Wheatland Municipal Code which proposes to create a new parcel by recognizing both APNs as separate parcels; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed Parcel Map 2021-0004 for conformance with the prior Planning Commission and City Council approvals, Chapter 17.07 of the Wheatland Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act, and recommends approval of the parcel map.
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by the City Council of City of Wheatland, State of California, that Parcel Map 2021-0004 is approved and shall be recorded by the City Clerk.
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Attachment 1
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Wheatland, State of California this 26th day of August 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
______________________________
Angela Teter, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Lisa Thomason, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 2
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ATTACHMENT 2
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ATTACHMENT 2
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City Council Meeting Staff Report
Meeting Date: August 26, 2025
Subject: Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment #4 to the Agreement with The Hatamiya Group for Economic Development Consulting Services
Prepared By: Bill Zenoni, City Manager
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Wheatland City Council consider adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of Amendment #4 to the agreement with The Hatamiya Group for economic development consulting services for the 2025-26 fiscal year Discussion: In October 2019, Applied Development Economics (ADE) was awarded a contract to complete the Wheatland Business Park Feasibility Study (the Employment Zone Feasibility Study) funded by a grant from SACOG. Lon Hatamiya, a sub-consultant of ADE, was actively involved in the project.
That project opened the door for ongoing work with Beale Air Force Base, Yuba Water Agency, property owners and other potential partners to establish a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) in Wheatland at a location within the Employment Zone study area which will launch the growth of technical business investment in the community.
The City has contracted directly with The Hatamiya Group since July 2021. Mr. Hatamiya and his staff have been extremely helpful in the City’s efforts to promote a working partnership between the City of Wheatland and Beale Air Force Base, in the establishment of the Yuba Applied Research Center and also to promote the critical need for the Beale Expressway and the eventual Wheatland Bypass projects.
Lon Hatamiya has, on the City’s behalf, pursued federal and state funding opportunities and has attended numerous meetings with City staff to promote the needs of and potential economic benefits offered by this community. Staff is recommending that the City continue to utilize the services of The Hatamiya Group during the 2025-26 fiscal year. The proposed Scope of Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Consultants will prepare an ongoing analysis that highlights strategies and facilitates economic development opportunities under the following specific tasks.
TASK 1: CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION OF AN OFF-BASE COORDINATING
AUTHORITY/ENTITY BETWEEN BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, THE YUBA WATER AGENCY, THE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEM, AND THE CITY OF WHEATLAND WITH A FOCUS ON THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE YUBA APPLIED RESEARCH CENTER (“YARC”) IN THE CITY
OF WHEATLAND
Consultants will continue to facilitate the development of an off-base entity/coordinating authority through a combined effort of networking with the United States Air Force, United States Space Force, the Department of Defense, and the Memorandum of Understandings (“MOU’s”) between UC CITRIS and UC Davis, the Yuba Water Agency, the City of Wheatland, and any and all interested parties. This effort will include the possible development of an off-base research facility located upon the AKT property at Jasper Lane and Spenceville Road. We will also pursue additional MOU’s with Scripps Institute, 15 Section 5, Item # 5.1
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), and other academic and research institutions.
Deliverable: Build upon the MOU’s and creation of the 501(C)(3) overseeing the development of the YARC within the City of Wheatland that will facilitate of an off-base joint research center and resulting future economic development opportunities. In addition, Consultant(s) will continue discussion with the USAF, USSF, NASA, NOAA, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and appropriate defense and federal contractors to site collaborative activities, labs, and/or offices at the YARC upon its completion.
Moreover, Consultants will identify appropriate federal, state, local and philanthropic funding options to expedite planning and construction of the YARC.
TASK 2: FACILITATE, DEVELOP, AND ASSIST WITH COORDINATING A STRATEGY FOR THE
FUNDING OF THE WHEATLAND BYPASS HIGHWAY PROJECT WITH APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENTITIES AND PARTNERS.
Consultants will continue to facilitate, develop, and assist in coordinating a strategy for potential funding of the Wheatland Bypass highway project. This effort will include communicating with appropriate federal, state, and local entities and partners to determine the best pathway to completion. It will also include continued coordination with local property owners and the City of Wheatland.
Deliverable: Develop a strategy to expedite the funding and completion of the Wheatland Bypass highway project. Identify appropriate federal and state funding options to expedite planning. Coordinate communications among interested parties.
Mr. Hatamiya will be in attendance at the August 26th City Council meeting and will provide an update on his recent activities in support of the City of Wheatland and will also discuss the support activities planned for the coming year.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of the proposed contract amendment is for an amount not-to-exceed $25,000 to be funded from the Economic Development Fund. Funding for these services is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted budget.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Contract Amendment #4
3. Proposal – September 2025 to August 2026
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WHEATLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. XX-25
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEATLAND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT #4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
THE HATAMIYA GROUP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES WHEREAS, the City Council, on July 13, 2021, approved an agreement with The Hatamiya Group (“Consultant”) to assist with the pursuit of economic development opportunities identified in the June 30, 2021 Wheatland Employment Zone Feasibility Study (“Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the City Council, on August 23, 2022, approved Amendment #1 to the Agreement with Consultant to extend Consultant’s services to the City for the period of August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on August 22, 2023, approved Amendment #2 to the Agreement with Consultant to extend Consultant’s services for the period of August 23, 2023, to August 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on August 27, 2024, approved Amendment #3 to the Agreement with Consultant to extend Consultant’s services for the period of September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Amendment #3 is set to expire and the City Council wishes to further amend the Agreement with Consultant to extend Consultant’s services for an additional twelve-month period, through August 31, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DETERMINED by the City Council of the City of Wheatland that:
A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
B. The City Council of the City of Wheatland hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute Amendment #4 to the Agreement between the City of Wheatland and The Hatamiya Group, as specified in Exhibit A and attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Wheatland on this 26th day of August 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
Angela Teter, Mayor
ATTEST:
______
Lisa Thomason, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
AMENDMENT #4 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF WHEATLAND AND THE HATAMIYA GROUP FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
HATAMIYA GROUP (“AMENDMENT #4”) is made and entered into effective August 26, 2025, by and between the CITY OF WHEATLAND (“CITY”) and THE HATAMIYA GROUP (“CONSULTANT”), and is based on the Recitals and matters set forth herein.
RECITALS
A. CITY approved a Professional Services Agreement with CONSULTANT for economic development support services during FY 2021-2022 that expired July 12, 2022 (“ORIGINAL AGREEMENT”).
B. CITY approved Amendment #1 to the ORIGINAL AGREEMENT on August 23, 2022, for CONSULTANT to continue to provide such services for the period of August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023 (“AMENDMENT #1”).
C. CITY approved Amendment #2 to the ORIGINAL AGREEMENT on August 22, 2023, for CONSULTANT to continue to provide such services for the period of August 23, 2023, to August 31, 2024 (“AMENDMENT #2”).
D. CITY approved Amendment #3 to the ORIGINAL AGREEMENT on August 27, 2024, for CONSULTANT to continue to provide such services for the period of September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025 (“AMENDMENT #3”).
E. In consideration of the good and valuable services CONSULTANT has performed for CITY, and CITY's desire for CONSULTANT to continue to perform such services for CITY, CITY and CONSULTANT now desire to amend the ORIGINAL AGREEMENT to include the additional provisions stated below.
F. Collectively, the ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT #1, AMENDMENT #2, AMENDMENT #3 and this AMENDMENT #4 will be referred to hereafter as the (“AGREEMENT”) and will constitute the entire understanding and agreement of the parties.
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants contained herein and for good and valuable consideration, the CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:
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SECTION 1
Amendment to Paragraphs 2 and 3
Paragraph 2 of the AGREEMENT is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. Payment. CITY shall pay CONSULTANT a monthly fee as outlined in Exhibit A of this AMENDMENT #4, attached hereto. CITY shall pay CONSULTANT no more than $25,000 for the work CONSULTANT is to complete between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026. The total compensation paid by CITY to CONSULTANT under the AGREEMENT shall not exceed $130,000 (ORIGINAL AGREEMENT-$30,000; AMENDMENT #1-$25,000; AMENDMENT #2-$25,000; AMENDMENT #3-$25,000; AMENDMENT #4 - $25,000).
Paragraph 3 of the AGREEMENT is hereby amended to read as follows:
3. Term. This Agreement shall remain in effect until August 31, 2026.
Except as specifically modified by the terms of AMENDMENT #1, AMENDMENT #2, AMENDMENT #3 or this AMENDMENT #4, the provisions of the ORIGINAL AGREEMENT are unchanged and remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this AMENDMENT #4 on the date set forth below.
Dated: ________
Lon Hatamiya, Consultant
Dated: ________ ________________________
Bill Zenoni, City Manager
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Lisa Thomason, City Clerk
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The Hatamiya Group 5322 Rogers Street
Davis, CA 95618-7203
Phone 530-758-7424
[email protected]
MEMORANDUM
To: Bill Zenoni, City Manager, City of Wheatland, California From: Lon Hatamiya, President and CEO, The Hatamiya Group Date: August 14, 2025
Re: Proposal for Continued Economic Development Consulting – September 2025 to August 2026
On behalf of the Hatamiya Group, including subcontractors Applied Development Economics and Two Blue Aces (collectively “Consultants”), we are pleased to submit the following proposal to continue our work on economic development strategies for the City of Wheatland.
SCOPE OF WORK
Consultants will prepare an ongoing analysis that highlights strategies and facilitates economic development opportunities under the following specific Tasks.
TASK 1: CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION OF AN OFF-BASE COORDINATING
AUTHORITY/ENTITY BETWEEN BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, THE YUBA WATER AGENCY, THE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEM, AND THE CITY OF WHEATLAND WITH A FOCUS ON THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE YUBA APPLIED RESEARCH CENTER (“YARC”)
IN THE CITY OF WHEATLAND
Consultants will continue to facilitate the development of an off-base entity/coordinating authority through a combined effort of networking with the United States Air Force, United States Space Force, the Department of Defense, and the Memorandum of Understandings (“MOU’s”) between UC CITRIS and UC Davis, the Yuba Water Agency, the City of Wheatland, and any and all interested parties. This effort will include the possible development of an off-base research facility located upon the AKT property at Jasper Lane and Spenceville Road. We will also pursue additional MOU’s with Scripps Institute, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), and other academic and research institutions.
Deliverable: Build upon the MOU’s and creation of the 501(C)(3) overseeing the development of the YARC within the City of Wheatland that will facilitate of an off-base joint research center and resulting future economic development opportunities. In addition, Consultant(s) will continue discussion with the USAF, USSF, NASA, NOAA, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and appropriate defense and federal contractors to site collaborative activities, labs, and/or offices at the YARC upon its completion. Moreover, Consultants will identify appropriate federal, state, local and philanthropic funding options to expedite planning and construction of the YARC.
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City of Wheatland Economic Development Proposal – 2025-2026 August 14, 2025
TASK 2: FACILITATE, DEVELOP, AND ASSIST WITH COORDINATING A STRATEGY FOR
THE FUNDING OF THE WHEATLAND BYPASS HIGHWAY PROJECT WITH APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENTITIES AND PARTNERS.
Consultants will continue to facilitate, develop, and assist in coordinating a strategy for potential funding of the Wheatland Bypass highway project. This effort will include communicating with appropriate federal, state, and local entities and partners to determine the best pathway to completion. It will also include continued coordination with local property owners and the City of Wheatland.
Deliverable: Develop a strategy to expedite the funding and completion of the Wheatland Bypass highway project. Identify appropriate federal and state funding options to expedite planning. Coordinate communications among interested parties.
BUDGET AND SCHEDULE
Consultants propose a fee not to exceed $25,000 for twelve months beginning in September 2025 and ending in August 2026. Consultants will make every reasonable effort to perform the assignment in a cost-effective manner and will bill on a monthly basis at a rate of $200/hour. The specific scope of work will be agreed to in regular collaboration and approval of the City Manager.
21 Section 5, Item # 5.1