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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2022
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, Chief Langborg, Captain Mixer, Community Development Director Mugan, Building Inspector Martinez, Parks & Recreation Coordinator Perez, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Cochran, Tony Nisich, Planning Consultant Mullane, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Beatriz Diaz, Laura, John Huerta, Jr., Fabian, Jose, Yajaira Garcia, Kristin Ferderber, Gabby Hernandez, Alondra Aguilar, Cynthia Zavala, Audelia Garcia, Alma Perez, Maria Dolores
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 Beatriz Diaz thanked everyone for submitting their maps and thanked staff and Councilmember Martinez for hosting the Sheriff candidates’ forum.
Laura asked who and how was the City’s funds being handled and stated that the streets and downtown needed work.
John Huerta, Jr. stated that the City was opening Clark Colony Street but was wondering if the residents were notified.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember White stated that the Clean Up day went very well and stated that the tire amnesty was still going on through the end of May. He thanked staff for the replacement of the No U-Turn signs. He also stated that Victims Dedication ceremony was this Friday at noon at the Salinas courthouse. 20 City Council Minutes
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Councilmember Martinez stated that she would be hosting the teen meet every month and next month it would be on May 18th at Starbucks and invited all the Council. She thanked LULAC for the Sheriff candidates’ form and stated that all candidates showed professionalism and it was great to see that. She asked for an update on the senior citizens committee and stated that she did realize that there was not a lot of interest in serving on the committee. She also asked about the youth council and stated that the City should go ahead and start it as a youth committee and treat it like any other committee. She stated that she attended the NALEO conference in Chicago regarding emergency preparedness and would be doing a presentation at the next meeting.
Councilmember Tipton reported on the Clean Up day and stated that the tire amnesty was still going on.
He stated that the Sun Street move to Madison Lane was currently on hold. He stated that the speed limit sign on Oak Avenue did not match what was painted on the street in some locations. He also stated that on ECR some of the speed signs were not visible enough. He stated that he was concerned about the removal of the crosswalk on Apple Avenue and wanted to know why it was removed.
Mayor Pro-tem Untalon announced that the farmer’s market was every Saturday and encouraged everyone to attend. She stated that the traffic committee did not have any community members and would like that committee to have at least one member of the public. She also stated that she would like to proceed with the Youth and Senior Citizens Committees. She suggested that the City just go ahead and start the youth council ourselves and not wait for the school and maybe the high school would get more involved next year.
Mayor Walker stated that he was glad to be back in Chambers and stated that he would like to bring back prayer as well. He stated that parking was terrible and the street sweeper just goes down the middle of the street and something needed to be done about it. He also stated that he would like to discuss term limits at a future meeting. He thanked the Planning Commission for doing a great job. He also stated that the Fire and Police Departments for doing an excellent job.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to approve the consent items including Warrants #314689 through #315018 and Bank Drafts #4843 through #4843 in the amount of $718,344.62, approve Minutes of the March 21, 2022 Special City Council Meeting and Minutes of the March 22, 2022 City Council Meeting, Receive and File Monthly Reports – Public Works Department, adopt Resolution #2022-24, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the Agreement with Fluid Resource Management (FRM) to Operate the Greenfield Wastewater Treatment Plant for a Period of Two (2) Months as an Approximate Cost of $60,000”, adopt Resolution #2022-25, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Adopting Guidelines for Administering the City’s Community Development Block Grant Business Assistance Loan Program”, and a Housing Update and Submittal of the City’s Annual Progress Report to California Department of Housing and Community Development. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR ’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – CITY-WIDE CAMERAS UPDATE
Acting Chief Mixer gave a power point presentation.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE CITY OF GREENFIELD MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION FEES
Staff report was given by Community Development Director Mugan.
Mayor Walker opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Laura asked why the City was going to raise the rates. She stated that if the permits cost more then people would do the work without a permits. She also stated that the City needed to fix the streets and then raise the rates.
Councilmember White stated that the rates would not be going up and that it was just a different way of calculating the fees.
Councilmember Martinez asked that the City offer a community workshop regarding the fees because there was a lot of mistrust and everything could be explained to the public.
Beatriz Diaz stated that she agreed with the workshop.
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon to continue the public hearing to May 10, 2022 and 6 p.m. or thereafter. All in favor. Motion carried..
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
WORKSHOP ON POTENTIAL REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE GREENFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE: “SOLICITORS – PEDDLERS – TRANSIENT VENDORS”
Staff report was given by Community Development Director Mugan.
Mayor Walker stated that Greenfield residents should have first priority to the licenses.
Councilmember Martinez stated that she did not want to make any changes and does not in agreement with the Planning Commission. She stated that the City should have had a meeting with the vendors prior to this.
Councilmember Tipton asked how many times this had been discussed at the Planning Commission.
Community Development Director Mugan stated at least 6 times.
Mayor Pro-tem Untalon stated that all the vendors were 100% in compliance. She stated that it was a waste of the City’s money for working on this and stated that staff was going about it wrong. She stated that she couldn’t believe that the City had had 8 meetings for one compliant.
Mayor Walker stated that this had snowballed and that this was up for discussion only and there would be no changes at this time.
Beatriz Diaz stated that she supported the food vendors.
John Huerta, Jr. requested more than 3 minutes for his public comment. A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to allow Mr. Huerta more time. All in favor. Motion carried.
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Mr. Huerta read a statement regarding the history of the ordinance and stated that he supported the food vendors.
Fabian, El Aventurero, stated that no on was forces anyone to eat at his truck because everyone decided to eat where they want. He stated that he had never heard from Paul Mugan.
Jose, Tacos El Viejon, stated that he was not against changes but what was bothering him was what was driving the change which was greed and unfairness to small businesses.
Victor Torres stated that he was in support of the food vendors.
Hugo stated that he was in support of the food vendors.
Yajaira Garcia voiced her concerns about the Planning Commission and asked if those meetings were in Spanish. She suggested that the City gather all the stakeholders and have a workshop regarding this matter and do more community outreach.
Kristin Ferderber, Dean of Students – Greenfield High School, stated that they started a program for offcampus lunch for students that earned the privilege. He stated that there were vendors that were willing to come and park on El Camino Real and the students and staff loved it; however, these vendors would be violating the ordinance and was wondering if there could be an exception to that rule during lunch at the high school.
Gabby Hernandez stated that she supported the food vendors.
Alondra Aguilar stated there was lack of community outreach, lack of translation and this didn’t make sense and asked that the Council stop and listen to its community.
Cynthia Zavala stated that she was not against taco trucks; however, there was a taco truck parked in a driveway which was not in compliance and was not registered and that was what she was not in favor of.
There was additional discussion among the City Council regarding this item.
City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance with changes to 5.08 that would make a distinguish ice cream pushcart vendors and food trucks; update to allow food trucks to operate in or around the high school during school hours; to explore whether or not municipal code changes were necessary to allow for special events and direct staff to continue community engagement with the food vendors and all other members of the public.
City Council adjourned to a recess at 8:31 p.m.
City Council reconvened to open session at 8:47 p.m.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING A DONATION TO LIDERES CAMPESINAS FOR THE DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS EVENT RESOLUTION #2022-26
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
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Audelia Garcia, Lideres Campesinas, Greenfield representative, stated that there were 52 members in Greenfield and she explained the event. She stated that the event was open to all of the community and was asking for Council’s support.
Alma Perez stated that the community was affected by Covid and this was a way of getting relief from it and celebrate the kids.
Maria Dolores stated that she was proud to be here and asked for support.
Councilmember Martinez stated that she had personally attended this event in the past and she applauded the women for what they did and invited everyone to attend and asked for full support of the Council.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022- 26, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a Donation to Lideres Campesinas for the Día de Los Niños Event”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
GREENFIELD AND SCHEID VINEYARDS RELATED TO THE MAINTENANCE OF SOCCER FIELDS
AT PATRIOT PARK
RESOLUTION #2022-27
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
Beatriz Diaz stated that the restrooms were so far and suggested that the City get portables.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon to adopt Resolution #2022- 27, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Greenfield and Scheid Vineyards Related to the Maintenance of Soccer Fields at Patriot Park”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOB CLASSIFICATION OF UTILITY BILLING TECHNICIAN AND TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021- 2022 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,679 AND AMENDING THE SALARY
SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION #2022-28
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOB CLASSIFICATIONS OF BUILDING INSPECTOR,
PLANNING/BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN, SENIOR PLANNER, ASSISTANT PLANNER AND
MANAGEMENT ANALYST AND SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,510 FOR (2) PLANNING/BUILDING TECHNICIANS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022
RESOLUTION #2022-29
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
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A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to adopt Resolution #2022-28, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Establishment of the Job Classification of Utility Billing Technician and to Supplementally Appropriate Funds for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget in the Amount of $6,679 and Amending the Salary Schedule” and Resolution #2022-29, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Establishment of the Job Classifications of Building Inspector, Planning/Building Permit Technician, Senior Planner, Assistant Planner and Management Analyst and Supplementally Appropriate Funds for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget in the Amount of $23,510 for (2) Planning/Building Technicians through June 30, 2022”. All in favor.
Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICES ASSISTANT
INTO A FULL-TIME RECREATION CLERK AND AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE RESOLUTION #2022-30
Staff report was given by Parks & Recreation Coordinator Perez.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to adopt Resolution #2022-30 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Authorizing the Reclassification of Part-Time Customer Services Assistant into a Full-Time Recreation Clerk and Amending the Salary Schedule”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to extend the City Council meeting past 10 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION – Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager and City Attorney Employee Organization: Greenfield Professional Firefighters CLOSED SESSION – Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager and City Attorney Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 521 CLOSED SESSION – Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager and City Attorney Employee Organization: Non-Sworn Unit
CLOSED SESSION – GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 9:41 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to open session at 11:19 p.m.
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There was no reportable action.
BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Tipton reported that the SVSWA meeting was this Thursday and they would be discussing the purchase of the Sun Street property.
Councilmember Martinez stated that MST approved a fare increase and that they were doing community outreach before the change was implemented.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Cochran stated that it was great to be back in person. He stated that he wanted to commend the Mayor, Council and public for the discussion and dialogue tonight, this was local government and stated that the Council was doing a great job.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood announced that TAMC would be doing walking audits for the Safe Routes to School in early May.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 11:24 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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