City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Wheatland Community Center
101 C Street, Wheatland, CA 95692
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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 - July 14, 2026
3.2 Council Receive and File Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
3.3 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Replacement Public Works Vehicle from Geweke Ford
3.4 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Expenditure of Pumpkin Farm Joint Admission Funds for Sponsorship of 2026 National Pumpkin Weigh-Off
3.5 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Approve Stipulations for Entry of Judgment Related to the Regional Sewer Project Property Interests 1 3.6 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Application to the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development to Fund a Portion of Costs Associated with the Wheatland Regional Sewer Project
4. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Ceremonial Swearing-In of Police Officer Luis Gil & Vladimir Grkovic
6. REGULAR CALENDAR
6.1 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment No. 6 to the Employment Agreement with Susan Mahoney for Interim Finance Director Services
6.2 Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit Grant Applications to SACOG for the Wheatland Road Complete Streets Project
7. REPORTS
8. CLOSED SESSION
8.1 Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code 54956.9 City of Wheatland v. Royal Lands, LLC, et al. (Yuba County Superior Court) No. CVED26-00298
9. ADJOURN
AGENDA POSTING CERTIFICATION
I, Josie Camacho, City Clerk for the City of Wheatland, do hereby declare under penalty of perjury that I caused the above agenda to be posted at City of Wheatland City Hall at 111 C Street, Wheatland, CA 95692 and on the City website at www.wheatland.ca.gov.
Date: August 6, 2026 /s/ Josie Camacho, City Clerk
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Wheatland Community Center
101 C Street, Wheatland, CA 95692
1. OPENING MATTERS
1.1 Call to Order and Roll Call - 6:00 p.m., All present.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - Performed.
2. CLOSED SESSION - 6:01 p.m.
2.1 Public Employment California Government Code Section 54957.6 Title: City Manager
Council reconvened from closed session at 6:09 p.m. with the following action; Motion to appoint Sean Grayson as City Manager with a start date of August 24, 2026 made by Councilmember B. Abe and Seconded by Vice Mayor J. Abe
AYES: B. Abe, J. Abe, Pesenti, Teter, McIntosh
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passes 5-0-0-0
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - Comments received from Ashley, Debbie, Tina Garcia and Brittany Henderson
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Minutes - June 23, 2026 Special Called Meeting, June 23, 2026 Regular Scheduled Meeting and July 6, 2026 Special Called Meeting
4.2 Local Agency Investment Fund Authorized City of Wheatland Officers - Res. 26-34
4.3 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Canceling the Regular City Council Meeting of July 28, 2026 - Res. 26-35
Motion to approve Consent Calendar made by Councilmember Teter and Seconded by Councilmember B. Abe
AYES: Teter, B. Abe, J. Abe, Pesenti, McIntosh
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passes 5-0-0-0
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5. PUBLIC HEARING - Opened at 6:34 p.m.
5.1 Public Hearing for the Continuance of Assessments for Wheatland-Premier Grove Landscaping and Lighting District - Res. 26-36
Public Hearing closed at 6:36 p.m.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Pesenti and Seconded by Councilmember Teter AYES: Pesenti, Teter, B. Abe, J. Abe, McIntosh
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passes 5-0-0-0
6. PRESENTATIONS - None.
7. REGULAR CALENDAR
7.1 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Employment Agreement for the Position of City Manager - Res. 26-37 Motion to approve made by Councilmember Teter and Seconded by Councilmember B. Abe AYES: Teter, B. Abe, J. Abe, Pesenti, McIntosh
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passes 5-0-0-0
7.2 2026 Traffic Management Plan for Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Event - Presented. Comments received from Chris Walsh, Tina Garcia and Pam Walsh.
7.3 Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving Contract Documents for Construction and Authorizing a Call for Bids for Construction of the Wheatland Regional Sewer Pipeline Project - Res. 26-38
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Teter and Seconded by Councilmember B. Abe AYES: Teter, B. Abe, J. Abe, Pesenti, McIntosh
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passes 5-0-0-0
8. REPORTS
9. ADJOURN - 7:26 p.m.
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MINUTES CERTIFICATION
I, Josie Camacho, City Clerk for the City of Wheatland, do hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the above minutes are a true depiction of all actions taken at the City Council meeting held on the first date above written at Wheatland Community Center, 101 C Street, CA.
Date: July 15, 2026 /s/ Josie Camacho, City Clerk
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City Council Meeting Staff Report
Meeting Date: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Council Receive and File Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026 PREPARED BY: Susan Mahoney, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
The City’s Investment objectives are governed by State law and the City’s adopted Investment Policy.
The Quarterly Investment Report provides information regarding the City’s investments in accordance with the Investment Policy.
The attached report is a summary of all cash and investment activity for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The City follows the practice of combining cash and investments for all funds. Interest earned on combined cash and investments is allocated quarterly to the various funds based on the respective funds’ cash balance.
Cash - Total cash for all funds decreased $1,421,122 from the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The decrease is mainly due to the receipt of the second installment of property tax revenue offset by the reimbursement of the Pool Operations Fund to the David Kreps Trust and the outstanding receivables for the Regional Sewer Project.
Interest Earnings - Total interest earnings for the quarter were $185,151; a decrease of $12,719 over the same quarter in 2025. Most of the City’s idle cash is invested in LAIF. The LAIF interest rate for the quarter ending June 30 was 3.92%, down from 3.98% in March 2026. The average rate of return for the City’s investments in CDs and federal securities was 4.11% for the quarter.
Investment Activity - The City uses a laddered investment strategy with a current maximum duration of two years. During the quarter three CDs matured. As interest rates continue to drop, the City will invest the majority of matured CDs in LAIF. Details are included in the accompanying report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This report is for information only.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Quarterly Investment Report as of June 30, 2026.
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7 Section 3, Item # 3.2
8 Section 3, Item # 3.2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Replacement Public Works Vehicle from Geweke Ford
PREPARED BY: Youa Hill, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Wheatland City Council consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement vehicle from Geweke Ford for use by the Public Works Department.
DISCUSSION:
The City’s Public Works Department staff utilize City vehicles on a daily basis to complete their assigned tasks related to streets, parks and facilities maintenance, and water and wastewater utility management.
The Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted budget includes $60,000 in the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement fund for the replacement of a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup truck that has exceeded its useful life. The replaced vehicle will be sold with all funds received deposited to the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund.
The recommended purchase from Geweke Ford of Yuba City is a 2026 Ford F250 truck equipped with a service body for equipment storage and the capacity to tow the Public Works Department heavy duty trailer and other equipment. This vehicle is being purchased under a government fleet purchase contract. The purchase price is $56,657.75 plus tax for a total cost of $61,045.18.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding of $60,000 for this purchase is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund budget. The additional cost of $1,045.18 will be funded from the proceeds of the sale of the vehicle being replaced.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution w/Exhibit
9 Section 3, Item # 3.3
Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 26-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEATLAND AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT VEHICLE FROM GEWEKE FORD WHEREAS, the City of Wheatland’s Public Works Department staff require the use of City vehicles to perform their daily assigned tasks; and
WHEREAS, the current vehicle fleet utilized by Public Works Department staff includes a vehicle that has exceeded its useful life; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted budget includes funding for the replacement of one vehicle for the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the City received a quotation for the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 pickup truck from Geweke Ford in Yuba City under the provisions of a cooperative government purchase agreement; and
WHEREAS, the purchase price of this vehicle is $56,657.73 plus tax for a total cost of $61,045.18.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheatland as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the necessary documents for the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 pickup truck from Geweke Ford in an amount not to exceed $61,045.18.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Wheatland at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
________________________
Lisa McIntosh, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Josie Camacho, City Clerk
11 Section 3, Item # 3.3
Exhibit 'A'
12 Section 3, Item # 3.3
13 Section 3, Item # 3.3
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City Council Meeting Staff Report
Meeting Date: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Expenditure of Pumpkin Farm Joint Admission Funds for Sponsorship of 2026 National Pumpkin Weigh-Off PREPARED BY: Bill Zenoni, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Wheatland City Council consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the expenditure of Pumpkin Farm Joint Admission Funds for the sponsorship of the 2026 National Pumpkin Weigh-Off to be held in Wheatland on September 26, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
The National Pumpkin Weigh-Off was established more than 100 years ago. The California Pumpkin Growers Club is a non-profit organization composed of pumpkin and large vegetable growers throughout California. The Club is part of the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth, an international organization which sets standards and maintains records for competitive weigh-offs held around the world. 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 2026 National Pumpkin Weigh-Off will be held on Saturday, September 26 at the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm. Growers from across the United States are expected to participate in this event. Prizes will be awarded for the largest pumpkin. In addition, local 4-H and Future Farmers of America students have again been given the opportunity and starter plants to grow giant pumpkins of their own and will be eligible to win prizes of up to $1,000.
Event sponsorships are being coordinated by the Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation. The City of Wheatland contributed $10,000 to this local event in 2024 and 2025. 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.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the proposed National Pumpkin Weigh-Off sponsorship is $10,000 and can be funded from the approved Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget in the Pumpkin Farm Joint Admission Fund. This fund has a current balance of $132,714 and is projected to have a Fiscal Year 2026-27 year-end balance of $175,986.
There is no impact to the City’s General Fund.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Resolution
16 Section 3, Item # 3.4
Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 26-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEATLAND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF PUMPKIN FARM JOINT ADMISSION FUNDS FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2026
NATIONAL PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF
WHEREAS, The City Council reviewed the Traffic Management Plan for the 2026 Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm Event on July 14, 2026 and directed staff to explore the possibility of installing a temporary speed control device on Main Street to control traffic exiting the Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm; and
WHEREAS, staff has identified a temporary speed control device (speed hump) which can be installed on Main Street during the peak traffic periods of September and October; and WHEREAS, The California Pumpkin Growers Association, a member of the International Great Pumpkin Commonwealth, has again selected a Wheatland location for the 2026 National Pumpkin Weigh-Off which attracts the largest pumpkin and other large vegetable growers; and WHEREAS, Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm will host this event on Saturday, September 26, 2026 which creates media exposure highlighting the City of Wheatland; and WHEREAS, a sponsorship donation of $10,000 will designated the City of Wheatland as an official event sponsor and will place the City of Wheatland logo on all event marketing materials.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheatland as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
2. Sponsorship of the 2026 National Pumpkin Weigh-Off in the amount of $10,000 is hereby authorized to be funded from the Pumpkin Farm Joint Admission Fund.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Wheatland at a regular meeting held on the 11
th day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
________________________
Lisa McIntosh, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Josie Camacho, City Clerk
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City Council Meeting Staff Report
Meeting Date: August 11, 2026
Subject: Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Approve Stipulations for Entry of Judgment Related to the Regional Sewer Project Property Interests
PREPARED BY: Bill Zenoni, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Wheatland City Council consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve stipulations for entry of judgment related to the Regional Sewer Project property interests.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Wheatland is authorized by the California Government Code (section 37350.5) to initiate eminent domain proceeding for the acquisition of any property necessary for the City to fulfill its governmental responsibilities. The upcoming Regional Sewer Project will replace the City’s outdated and environmentally non-compliant wastewater treatment plant with a new regional wastewater system. In order for the City’s portion of this project to proceed, it is necessary for the City of Wheatland to acquire portions of real property from three landowners and easements for construction, pipeline or access purposes from 14 property owners. On November 25, 2025, The City Council adopted Resolution No. 53- 25 declaring the necessity for and authorizing the commencement of eminent domain proceedings concerning the Regional Sewer Project property interests.
If a settlement agreement is reached with a property owner after the filing of eminent domain, a stipulation for entry of judgment document is required to advise the court that the parties have reached an agreement and to request that the judge dismiss the case from further action. To date, agreements have been reached with 14 of the 17 property owners. Several of these agreements were achieved after the filing of eminent domain with assistance from the City Attorney’s office. Rather than having the City Council continue to meet in Closed Session to discuss each settlement prior to receiving the Mayor’s signature on the legal document, it is requested that the City Council authorize the Mayor to approve any remaining stipulations for entry of judgment which have been reviewed by the City Attorney.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Resolution
19 Section 3, Item # 3.5
Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 26-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEATLAND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO APPROVE STIPULATIONS FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT RELATED TO THE REGIONAL
SEWER PROJECT PROPERTY INTERESTS
WHEREAS, the City of Wheatland (“City”) is authorized by Government Code section 37350.5 to acquire by eminent domain any property necessary to carry out any of its powers or functions; and
WHEREAS, in order to construct and operate the Regional Sewer Project, it is necessary for the City to acquire fee simple, temporary easements, and permanent easement rights in private properties, which include the rights of ingress and egress from those properties sufficient to allow for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council, on November 25, 2025 adopted Resolution No. 53-25, declaring the necessity for and authorizing the commencement of eminent domain proceedings concerning Regional Sewer Project property interests; and WHEREAS, the City has continued to negotiate in good faith with affected property owners; and
WHEREAS, stipulations for entry of judgment must be executed when settlement terms are agreed to between the City and affected property owners after the filing of eminent domain proceedings; and
WHEREAS, authorizing the Mayor to approve and sign the stipulations of judgment which have been reviewed by the City Attorney will expedite this process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheatland as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The Mayor is authorized to approve and sign stipulations for entry of judgment related to property interests associated with the Regional sewer Project which have been reviewed by the City Attorney.
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The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Wheatland at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
________________________
Lisa McIntosh, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Josie Camacho, City Clerk
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City Council Meeting Staff Report
Meeting Date: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Application to the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development to Fund a Portion of Costs Associated with the Wheatland Regional Sewer Project
PREPARED BY: Bill Zenoni, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Wheatland City Council consider adoption of a resolution authorizing application to the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development to fund a portion of costs associated with the Wheatland Regional Sewer Project.
DISCUSSION:
City staff have been in discussion with staff of the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (USDA) regarding potential loan and/or grant funding opportunities for a portion of the City costs associated with the Wheatland Regional Sewer Project. The USDA offers loans for disadvantaged communities at a very competitive interest rate (currently 3.75% or less) and with a repayment term of up to 40 years. The USDA also has grant funding opportunities which the City is eligible to apply for. Staff is requesting authorization to formally apply for this loan and/or grant funding and for the Mayor and City Manager to execute any necessary related documents. Any loan and or grant funding that is authorized by the USDA would be brought back to the City Council for consideration and approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this resolution will allow the City to proceed with the application process for funding a portion of costs associated with the Regional Sewer Project.
ATTACHMENT:
A. Resolution
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Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 26-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEATLAND AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRIGULTURE,
RURAL DEVELOPMENT TO FUND A PORTION OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE WHEATLAND REGIONAL SEWER PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Wheatland’s existing wastewater treatment plant is aging and does not meet current environmental standards for disposal of municipal wastewater; and WHEREAS, the City of Wheatland has been working to develop a solution to address its wastewater treatment needs; and
WHEREAS, the City’s wastewater infrastructure improvements are considered to be a priority need for the community of Wheatland; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development has loan and grant funding programs available which the City of Wheatland is eligible to apply for to fund a portion of the costs associated with the Regional Sewer Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to approve and execute all documents relating to this financial assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheatland as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The City of Wheatland is authorized to apply for financial assistance with the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development to finance a portion of the costs associated with the Wheatland Regional Sewer Project.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to sign all documents relating to the USDA Rural Development loan and/or grant applications.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Wheatland at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
________________________
Lisa McIntosh, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Josie Camacho, City Clerk
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City Council Meeting Staff Report
Meeting Date: June 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment No. 6 to the Employment Agreement with Susan Mahoney for Interim Finance Director Services
PREPARED BY: Bill Zenoni, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Wheatland City Council consider adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of Amendment No. 6 to the employment agreement with Susan Mahoney to provide interim Finance Director services.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council, on July 9, 2024, authorized execution of an agreement with Susan Mahoney to provide interim Finance Director services due to the retirement of the previous Finance Director. That agreement had a termination date of January 31, 2025. On January 14, 2025, the City Council approved Amendment No.1 to the agreement with Susan Mahoney extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2025. On June 10, 2025, the City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the employment agreement with Susan Mahoney, extending the term of the agreement to December 31, 2025. On December 9, 2025, the City Council approved Amendment No. 3 to the employment agreement with Susan Mahoney, extending the term of the agreement to March 31, 2026. On March 24, 2026, the City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the employment agreement with Susan Mahoney, extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026. On June 9, 2026, the City Council approved Amendment No. 5 to the employment agreement with Susan Mahoney, extending the term of the agreement to September 30, 2026.
Susan Mahoney has agreed to continue serving as Finance Director through December 31, 2026, providing the City with additional time to complete its recruitment process and appoint a permanent Finance Director.
The proposed amendment to the employment agreement with Susan Mahoney will extend the term of Ms. Mahoney’s employment to December 31, 2026, and will provide Ms. Mahoney 15 hours of vacation leave during this period. No other changes to the approved employment agreement are proposed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Finance Director is a budgeted position. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution w/Exhibits
25 Section 6, Item # 6.1
Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 26-___
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEATLAND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH SUSAN MAHONEY FOR INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR SERVICES WHEREAS, the City Council approved an Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) with Susan Mahoney for interim Finance Director Services on July 9, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved Amendment No.1 to the Employment Agreement with Susan Mahoney on January 14, 2025, extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the Employment Agreement with Susan Mahoney on June 10, 2025, extending the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Amendment No. 3 to the Employment Agreement with Susan Mahoney on December 9, 2025, extending the term of the Agreement to March 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the Employment Agreement with Susan Mahoney on March 24, 2026, extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Amendment No. 5 to the Employment Agreement with Susan Mahoney on June 9, 2026, extending the term of the Agreement to September 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Susan Mahoney has done an outstanding job in her role as Interim Finance Director; and
WHEREAS, Susan Mahoney has agreed to continue her employment with the City of Wheatland until December 31, 2026, to provide the City with additional time to complete its recruitment process for the appointment of a permanent Finance Director; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to approve Amendment No. 6 to the Employment Agreement with Susan Mahoney extending the termination date of the Agreement to December 31, 2026, and providing Susan Mahoney with 15 hours of vacation leave during this period.
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 approves the attached Amendment No, 6 to the Employment Agreement with Susan Mahoney.
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The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Wheatland at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of August 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
________________________
Lisa McIntosh, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Josie Camacho, City Clerk
27 Section 6, Item # 6.1
Exhibit ‘A’
AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF WHEATLAND AND SUSAN MAHONEY
FOR INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR SERVICES
This Amendment No.6 to the Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) between the City of Wheatland, a municipal corporation (“City”), and Susan Mahoney, an individual ("Part-Time Employee"), collectively the parties (the “Parties”), is made and entered into effective August 11, 2026 and is based on the Recitals and matters set forth herein.
RECITALS
A. City entered into the Agreement with Part-Time Employee for her services as Interim Finance Director of the City, effective July 22, 2024.
B. City approved Amendment No.1 to the Agreement with Part-Time Employee on January 14, 2025, extending the term of the Agreement until June 30, 2025.
C. City approved Amendment No.2 to the Agreement with Part-Time Employee on June 10, 2025, extending the term of the Agreement until December 31, 2025.
D. City approved Amendment No.3 to the Agreement with Part-Time Employee on December 9, 2025, extending the term of the Agreement until March 31, 2026.
E. City approved Amendment No.4 to the Agreement with Part-Time Employee on March 24, 2026, extending the term of the Agreement until June 30, 2026.
F. City approved Amendment No.5 to the Agreement with Part-Time Employee on June 9, 2026, extending the term of the Agreement until September 30, 2026.
G. City intends to temporarily employ Part-Time Employee until December 31, 2026.
H. In consideration of the good and valuable services that Part-Time Employee has provided for City, the City wishes to extend Part-Time Employee’s employment.
In consideration of the recitals contained herein, the Parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows:
1. Amendment to Section 2, Term. Section 2 of the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
The Agreement shall be effective until December 31, 2026, unless sooner terminated as provided by the termination provisions stated within the Agreement. 28 Section 6, Item # 6.1
2. Amendment to Section 5(c), Compensation. Section 5(c) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
Part-Time Employee shall be credited with 15 hours of vacation leave to be utilized between October 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026. Employee shall not accrue additional vacation.
Employee shall accrue sick leave only to the extent provided by California law.
Except as specifically modified by the terms of Amendment No.1, Amendment No.2, Amendment No.3, Amendment No.4, Amendment No.5 or Amendment No.6, the provisions of the Agreement are unchanged and remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment on the date set forth above.
CITY OF WHEATLAND SUSAN MAHONEY
________________________ _____________________________
Lisa McIntosh, Mayor Susan Mahoney
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Josie Camacho, City Clerk
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WHEATLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 33-24
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEATLAND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
SUSAN MAHONEY FOR SERVICES AS WHEATLAND FINANCE DIRECTOR WHEREAS, a vacancy will soon exist for the position of City of Wheatland Finance Director; and
WHEREAS, Susan Mahoney previously held the position of Wheatland Finance Director from June 2017 to March 2022 and meets the qualifications for the position; and WHEREAS, Susan Mahoney has agreed to fill the position on an interim basis while City staff determines the best strategy for filling the Finance Director position on a permanent basis; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has evaluated the circumstances pertaining to the upcoming Finance Director vacancy and wishes to enter into an Employment Agreement with Susan Mahoney for her services as Finance Director.
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 approves the attached Employment Agreement and directs the City Manager to execute the agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Wheatland on this 9th day of July 2024, by the following vote:
A YES: Coe, West, McIntosh, Teter
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Shelton
RESOLUTION NO. 33-24 1
Exhibit 'B'
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit Grant Applications to SACOG for the Wheatland Road Complete Streets Project PREPARED BY: Dane H. Schilling, City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit grant applications to SACOG requesting funding under the 2026 System Performance Program for the Wheatland Road Complete Streets Project.
DISCUSSION:
The Wheatland Road Complete Streets Project (“Project”) is planned to improve and extend existing sidewalks and bike lanes to complete the pedestrian and bicycle corridor along Wheatland Road from State Route 65 to the intersection of Wheatland Road and Wheatland Park Drive at the southwest corner of Bear River Middle School (approximately ¾ mile), including related utility relocations, road widening, safety lighting and pavement rehabilitation (Attachment ‘B’). If funding allows, the Project may also include pavement rehabilitation and widening to add buffered bike lanes along Wheatland Road from Wheatland Park Drive to Oakley Lane (approximately ½ mile).
In 2019, the City received a grant of $250,000 from the Federal Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) for the design and environmental work for the Project. The federal identification number for the Project is STPL-5048(008).
On January 28, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution 07-25, authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Dokken Engineering for professional engineering and environmental services for the Project in an amount not to exceed $303,773.94.
The Project is included in the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget (Fund 190028). If the City is awarded the SACOG grant, this budget item would be amended accordingly to acknowledge the incoming grant funds and commit gas tax funds to cover the required match.
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments’ (SACOG’s) 2026 Federal Funding Cycle is now open to local agencies in the six-county SACOG region, which includes the City of Wheatland. In this funding cycle SACOG has announced the following three programs will be included: System Preservation Program, System Performance Program and the Next Generation Solutions & Clean Air Program. The Wheatland Road Complete Streets Project is best suited to SACOG’s System Performance Program. 37 Section 6, Item # 6.2
Applications for the System Performance Program, are due in September. SACOG requires an adopted resolution as part of the funding applications. SACOG also requires that the resolution commit the applicant to deliver the projects on time, ensure accountability, and assert that the projects align with funding goals and timelines. The attached resolution is consistent with SACOG’s grant application template and follows SACOG requirements.
Staff have reviewed SACOG’s System Performance Program requirements, participated in a preapplication coordination meeting with SACOG staff, reviewed the City’s Bikeway Master Plan and evaluated the City’s Pavement Management Plan ratings for applicable streets to develop a priority list of streets for the System Performance Program. Based upon this research, staff recommend the following project description be submitted to SACOG for consideration:
Wheatland Road Complete Streets Project - on Wheatland Road, from the westerly end of Wheatland High School to 1
st Street, and on 1st Street from Wheatland Road to SR65: new Class II bike lanes, sidewalks, accessible ramps, road diets, improved signage and roadway markings, and pavement restoration consisting of full-depth pavement recycling plus an asphalt concrete overlay.
Preliminary engineering and environmental review are underway and expected to be completed by Spring of 2027. Final design is expected to be completed and the project ready to bid for construction by Fall of 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Minimal staff time is required to complete the application. Should SACOG award a grant for the Project, the requested grant amount and local cost share for the project are estimated as follows:
Project Total Cost Grant Amount Local Share
Wheatland Road Complete
Streets Project $2,677,000 $2,113,000 $275,000
There is a minimum 11.47% local cost share required, which would be funded from gas tax revenues.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution
B. Project Overview Exhibit
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Attachment ‘A’
RESOLUTION NO. 26-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEATLAND
AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE SACRAMENTO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SACOG) 2026 FEDERAL FUNDING PROGRAMS; AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS AND TIMELY PROJECT DELIVERY
REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) has announced three 2026 Federal Funding Cycle Programs (Funding Programs), which are open to sponsoring agencies within the six-county SACOG region: System Preservation Program, System Performance Program, and Next Generation Solutions & Clean Air Program; and WHEREAS, the System Performance Program funds projects that improve how the transportation system functions day-to-day, including roadway and safety improvements, transit upgrades, EV charging, new bike and pedestrian connections, mobility hubs, and smart-transportation technologies that help manage traffic and improve reliability; and WHEREAS, the Next Generation Solutions & Clean Air Program supports projects that reduce emissions and improve air quality—such as high-capacity transit, zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure, bikeways and trails, Complete Streets, traffic flow improvements, and programs that encourage carpooling, transit use, and other clean transportation options; and WHEREAS, eligible projects for Funding Programs must be listed in the 2025 Blueprint or fit within 2025 Blueprint lump-sum project categories, including, but not limited to, road maintenance and reconstruction, transit vehicle replacements, operational improvements, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and bicycle and pedestrian investments; and WHEREAS, SACOG limits Funding Programs grant applications to no more than three applications per sponsoring agency for any one of the three different Funding Programs to SACOG, up to a maximum of nine total applications per sponsoring agency; and WHEREAS, City of Wheatland (City) staff have reviewed SACOG’s System Performance Program and Next Generation Solutions & Clean Air Program requirements, participated in a preapplication coordination meeting with SACOG staff, and evaluated potential projects to determine the ideal projects for which to submit applications; and WHEREAS, applicants shall affirm their commitment to delivering projects in accordance with the requirements of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program and Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program, as applicable; and 39 Section 6, Item # 6.2
WHEREAS, grant proposals for construction work shall obligate Funding Program dollars for construction activities no later than the end of federal fiscal year 2028-29; and WHEREAS, SACOG will not provide additional federal or state funding in the event that cost overruns are identified; and
WHEREAS, project sponsors shall commit to providing local matching dollars, typically
11.47% of the total project cost; and
WHEREAS, SACOG requires that if awarded federal funds by the SACOG Board, City staff responsible for project delivery must attend quarterly project delivery meetings with SACOG staff to receive assistance until project closeout.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of Wheatland as follows:
1. The City Council finds that all the facts set forth in the recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein.
2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to committing the City to federal, state and regional funding and project delivery requirements, including, but not limited to, abiding by Funding Program guidelines.
3. The City Council acknowledges that in the event of receiving an award by the SACOG Board of Funding Program dollars, that City will be required to abide by multiple timely use of funding requirements described in Funding Program guidelines and SACOG’s Regional Delivery Policies, including, but not limited to, obligating federal funding no later than the end of federal fiscal year 2028-2029 for construction activities, committing to securing required local match dollars, acknowledging that SACOG does not cover cost overruns, and committing staff to attend delivery meetings until project closeout.
4. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to submit the following applications for the 2026 Six-County Federal Funding Cycle System Performance Program:
a. Title: Wheatland Road Complete Streets Project
Description: Wheatland Road Complete Streets Project - on Wheatland Road, from the westerly end of Wheatland High School to 1st Street, and on 1st Street from Wheatland Road to SR65: new Class II bike lanes, sidewalks, accessible ramps, road diets, improved signage and roadway markings, and pavement restoration consisting of full-depth pavement recycling plus an asphalt concrete overlay.
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately and shall remain in full force and effect until rescinded by the City Council by resolution.
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The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Wheatland at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
Lisa McIntosh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Josie Camacho, City Clerk
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