City Council Minutes
December 14, 2021
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Walker, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, Councilmembers Martinez, Tipton and White
ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Captain Mixer, IT Director Espinosa, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Utility Operations Manager Felix, Recreation Coordinator Perez, City Attorney Cochran, City Clerk Rathbun
MOMENT OF SILENCE
There was a moment of silence.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes were made.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Recreation Coordinator Perez thanked everyone for coming out to the Christmas community event. He thanked all staff and everyone that performed at the event. He stated that it was a very successful event.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember White stated that the Rotary was hosting a Coat Drive and that coats could be dropped off at City Hall and the Science Workshop Center. He stated that the State had now mandated indoor masks again and asked that everyone be careful and get vaccinated. He thanked everyone that made the Christmas in the Park a successful event. He congratulated staff for obtaining the 8.5 million dollar Prop 68 grant award and was ready to get this constructed.
Councilmember Martinez thanked everyone for the Christmas in the Park event. She thanked that recreation department for putting on the parade and public works for all their work. She stated that it was great to have it back in person. She stated that she was super proud of how the Police was doing in getting messages to the City Council and community at the same time regarding what was going on. She announced that the City was working on getting the sidewalks repaired and asked the public to reach out if they had any areas of concern.
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Councilmember Tipton stated that the State had mandated indoor masks and stated that hopefully this would keep the numbers down. He asked that everyone drive safe and slow down because the roads were slick due to the weather. He stated that getting the Prop 68 grant was a great opportunity for Greenfield.
Mayor Pro-tem Untalon thanked everyone for Christmas in the Park event and stated that the parade was so cool and that the event could only get better next year. She asked all residents to protect themselves and abide by the mask mandate. She wished everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. She stated that she was excited to have the Prop 68 grant awarded and that 2022 was going to be a great year. She thanked the Prop 68 Committee and staff for putting the grant application together.
Mayor Walker thanked everyone involved with the Christmas in the Park event and stated that it was fabulous. He thanked staff, the performers and vendors which made the event a success. He announced that the City had been awarded the Prop 68 grant and was ready to get the community center constructed. He wished everyone a Happy New Year.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Untalon to approve the consent items including Warrants #313657 through #313938 and Bank Drafts #4575 through #4622 in the amount of $1,769,464.24 and approve Minutes of the November 9, 2021 City Council Special Meeting, Minutes of the November 9, 2021 City Council Meeting, Minutes from the November 16, 2021 Special City Council Meeting, Receive and File Monthly Reports – Finance, and Denial of Claim Against the City. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Councilmember White, Councilmember Tipton, Councilmember Martinez, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Mayor Walker.
Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – SERVICE AWARD TO ART CARRILLO
Mayor Walker awarded Art Carrillo a 21 Year Service Award and wished him well on his retirement.
Art Carrillo thanked the City and all his co-workers during his time at the City.
PRESENTATION – INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
Mayor Mary Ann Carbone, Sand City, gave a presentation on Indigenous people.
UPDATE – HIGHWAY SIGNS
City Manager Wood gave an update on the highway signs. He stated that currently the City had found a contractor and the project was in the drawing phase. He also stated that staff had been working with Yanks for the north end sign.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING THE CITY OF GREENFIELD UPDATE URBAN WATER SHORTAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE WATER CODE
Staff report and power point presentation were given by Utilities Operations Manager Felix. 27 City Council Minutes
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Councilmember Martinez suggested that staff meet with Dr. Martinez from Centro Binational so that this information could get communicated to more people.
Mayor Walker opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor Walker closed the public hearing at 6:59 p.m.
Councilmember White pointed out some corrections that needed to be made to the report.
Councilmember Tipton suggested that the Council wait to approve this item until all corrections were made.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to table this item until the next regularly scheduled meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Councilmember White, Councilmember Tipton, Councilmember Martinez, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Mayor Walker.
Motion carried.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS
RESOLUTION #2021-97
Staff report and power point presentation were given by Recreation Coordinator Perez.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2021-97, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Application for Per Capita Grant Funds”. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Councilmember White, Councilmember Tipton, Councilmember Martinez, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Mayor Walker.
Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
FOR THE ALLOCATION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF)
RESOLUTION 2021-98
Staff report was given by Acting Chief Mixer.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2021-98, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield for the Allocation of the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF)”. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:
Councilmember White, Councilmember Tipton, Councilmember Martinez, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Mayor Walker. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RGS
RESOLUTION #2021-99
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
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A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon to adopt Resolution #2021-99, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a Professional Services Agreement with RGS”. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Councilmember White, Councilmember Tipton, Councilmember Martinez, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Mayor Walker. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #2021-100
Staff report was given by City Attorney Cochran.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2021-100, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement”. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES:
Councilmember White, Councilmember Tipton, Councilmember Martinez, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Mayor Walker. Motion carried.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
No comments were received.
CLOSED SESSION - Government Code Section 54956(d)(1)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Laura Mireles vs. City of Greenfield
Monterey County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV002208
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 7:29 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to open session at 7:44 p.m.
No reportable action was taken.
BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember White reported that there was a TAMC meeting on December 1st and that they did accept the construction project for the Salinas Commuter Rail Station.
Mayor Walker reported that he attended the AMBAG meeting last Wednesday and they were still working on the RHNA methodology and it should be voted upon at the next meeting.
Councilmember Tipton reported that there was a SVSWA executive meeting and they discussed the annual retreat and moving to Madison Lane.
City Manager Wood stated that the Salinas Valley Mayors/Managers discussed the performance of the Police Departments and Emergency Services in South County regarding the incident that happened a couple weeks ago and how the Cities could honor the first responders for doing such a good job. He stated broadband was also discussed and setting up a coalition with all the Valley 29 City Council Minutes
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Cities, Hartnell College and Monterey County to extend broadband from Soledad to King City and having kind some of Wi-Fi throughout the County. He stated that there was a potential grant that could provide the bulk of the funding as well as using some ARPA funds.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Cochran announced that there were a number of pieces of legislation that were going into effect on January 1, 2022 and he was working with staff to implement those. He wished everyone Happy Holidays and was looking forward to seeing everyone in 2022.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood stated that everyone from all the departments were doing well and good things were coming out of all departments. He stated that the community was responding well to it as well. He announced the January 7th Anniversary Celebration for the City’s 75th Anniversary and that it would be a good way to start the new year. He wished the Council and the City of Greenfield Happy Holidays.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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Mayor of the City of Greenfield
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City Clerk of the City of Greenfield
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