City Council Minutes
May 10, 2022
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 10, 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, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Cochran, City Engineer Pike, Austin Arabia, Tony Nisich, Planning Consultant Mullane, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Beatriz Diaz, Laura, Gabriela Manzo, Isabel Ramirez, Daniela Jimenez De Anda, Guillermo Silva
INVOCATION
Invocation by Pastor Robert Mullen.
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 wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day and stated that LULAC, Greenfield Chapter, had a fundraiser and delivered flowers for Mother’s Day. She thanked Mr. Torres for singing while the flowers were delivered. She also thanked Chief Langborg and Councilmember Martinez for the emergency preparedness workshop that was held. She stated that Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Councilmember White were in attendance and stated that Mayor Walker and Councilmember Tipton should also attend these as well.
Laura asked who was managing the City’s money and stated that whoever was doing it, was not doing a good job. She stated that the money was not being used the way it should be and that staff was overpaid.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember White wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. He stated that he attended the Victims of Crime Ceremony in Salinas; the Dia de los Ninos Event and the emergency preparedness workshop.
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He also thanked Gabriel Martinez, Austin Arabia and Paul Mugan for putting on the building fee workshop. He announced that there would be a Memorial Day Celebration on May 30th at the Memorial Hall which included a BBQ chicken takeout, craft show and car show.
Councilmember Martinez wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. She thanked Chief Langborg for the presentation at the Emergency Preparedness Workshop and stated that there were over 25 people in attendance plus the people online. She stated that she attended the Safe Routes to School event and stated that it was very informative and it involved the City, County and School District. She stated that she was glad to see Manuel Ayala and some police officers participate. She stated that the Dia de Los Ninos Event was a beautiful event; however, there was not enough gifts and stated that 15 to 20 kids did not receive any. She thanked Councilmember White for his monetary contribution. She stated that LULAC did have its first fundraiser on Mother’s Day which included the sale of flowers. She stated that the flowers were delivered and Mr. Torres sang a song while the flowers were being delivered. She stated that the City was charging $80 per weekend for the group to use the basketball courts at Patriot Park; however, there was no electricity provided, no benches, only 1 garbage can and no access to restrooms. She stated that the City needed to do better and asked why they were being charged.
Councilmember Tipton wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. He announced that the tire and mattress amnesty program was still going on. He stated that people were parking their vehicles across sidewalks and people walking were having to go on the street because they didn’t have access to the sidewalk. He also asked about Cheezer’s Pizza and the Chevron and when they would be re-opened. He stated that animal control should be changing their hours/schedule so that there could be animal control services 7 days a week. He also stated that the SNIP bus was still taking reservations to get your animals spayed or neutered and vaccinated as well. He asked if staff could look into why the lights in the parking lot near Rite Aid were still out and stated that it was very dark there. He stated that building and planning had a workshop regarding the fees and suggested that they have another one for contractors during the day. He asked that staff look into the parking at the Creekbridge Homes, near the gazebo, because people were double parking on the street. He reported that cars were speeding and ignoring the stop signs on El Camino Real between Pine and Thorne. He stated that the Planning Commission was trying to meet with some of the Council and asked the members to respond to them.
Mayor Pro-tem Untalon wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. She thanked Councilmember Martinez, Chief Langborg and Supervisor Lopez for the emergency disaster preparedness workshop.
She stated that the Market at the Gazebo was doing well and stated that there were tons of kids at the Dia de los Ninos event. She stated that she appreciated the flowers and thanked Mr. Torres and Councilmember Martinez for the flowers and song that were delivered as part of the LULAC fundraiser.
She stated that the City needed to have translation at all meetings including workshops because people felt that they were not wanted because of the lack of translation. She announced the Lobos Program hosted by Adrian Trujillo and stated that there would be try-outs for girls’ softball on May 22nd and stated that Johnny Garza was putting a basketball tournament together and it would $100 per team.
Mayor Walker stated that it was nice to have prayer back at the meetings. He also requested that term limits be placed on the next agenda for discussion. He stated that all comments from the public should be addressed to the City Council. He wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. He asked that everyone keep Dee Heckman in prayer.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to approve the consent items including Warrants #315019 through #315067 and Bank Drafts #4844 through #4863 in the amount of $318,140.86, Minutes of the April 12, 2022 City Council Meeting, adopt Resolution #2022-31, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving to Supplementally Appropriate Funds for the 2021-2023 Biennial Fiscal Year Operating Budget in the Amount of $25,000 for Greenfield Community Science Workshop General Services Expenses” adopt Resolution 25 City Council Minutes
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#2022-32, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code”, adopt Resolution #2022-33, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Charges Within the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”, adopt Resolution #2022-34, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code”, adopt Resolution #2022-35, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Charges Within the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”, adopt Resolution #2022- 36, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code”, adopt Resolution #2022-37, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Charges Within the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”, adopt Resolution #2022-38, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 6.4, Division 2 of the Government Code”, adopt Resolution #2021-39, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Charges Within the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”, adopt Resolution #2022-40, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 6.4, Division 2 of the Government Code” adopt Resolution #2022-41, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Charges Within the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”, adopt Resolution #2022-42, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 6.4, Division 2 of the Government Code”, adopt Resolution #2022-43, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Charges Within the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”, and receive and file Monthly Report – Science Workshop. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PROCLAMATION – A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD PROCLAIMING MAY 15-21, 2022 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Mayor Walker read the proclamation, proclaiming May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week.
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UPDATE – PROPOSED NEW SIDEWALK DESIGN ALONG WALNUT AVENUE Update was given by Interim Public Works Director Alves.
UPDATE – ANNUAL STREET WORK SCHEDULE
Update was given by Interim Public Works Director Alves.
PRESENTATION – BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ REGARDING NALEO CONFERENCE Presentation and power point presentation was given by Councilmember Martinez regarding the NALEO Conference.
There was a recess at 7:42 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 7:51 p.m.
PRESENTATION – CYCLOVIA EVENT
Presentation and power point presentation was given by Gabriela Manzo, Isabel Ramirez and Daniela Jimenez De Anda.
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
Mayor Walker stated that he would like to table this matter. He stated that he would like staff to schedule another workshop and provide notice at least one to two weeks prior to the workshop.
Mayor Walker opened the continued public hearing at 8:18 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon to continue the public hearing to June 14, 222. All in favor. Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE CANCELLING THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AND EAST OF EDEN CANNABIS CO. AT 60 4TH STREET
Staff report was given by Planning Consultant Mullane.
Mayor Walker opened the public hearing at 8:26 p.m.
Robert Harrison, owner of 60 4th Street, stated that he was ready to start his equipment rental business.
Laura stated that promises were made by the cannabis businesses and where were those promises now. She stated that the City really needed to consider what businesses were coming into town.
Mayor Walker closed the public hearing at 8:30 p.m.
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A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to introduce and read by title only, first reading, of an Ordinance Cancelling the Development Agreement Between the City of Greenfield and East of Eden Cannabis Co. at 60 4th Street”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A REVIEW PROCESS FOR NON-PROFIT FUNDING
REQUESTS
Staff report was given by Community Development Director Mugan.
Guillermo Villa stated that it was a good idea to provide funding to different organizations.
A resident asked if the City was willing to help them by supporting the basketball games and providing benches, lights and restrooms for everyone.
Councilmember Martinez stated that it was a good idea to bring this forward. She stated that the City of Gonzales offered funding to everyone not only the non-profit organizations as long as the group came back and made a presentation regarding the success of the event and how many people were involved.
Mayor Pro-tem Untalon asked if staff was looking at submitting requests at specific dates.
Councilmember Tipton suggested that there be a time for all submittals; however, have the discretion for others as well during the year. Mayor Pro-tem Untalon stated that she didn’t want it only on a specific date but may be quarterly. City Manager recommended that it be done on an annual basis during budget time for the organizations that came to the Council yearly.
It was the Council consensus for staff to bring back a more formal process incorporating the suggestions given by Council.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
SUPPORTING THE BLUE ZONES PROJECT MONTEREY COUNTY
RESOLUTION #2022-44
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
Kendra Howell, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare, gave a brief background on the Blue Zones Project and stated that they were excited to work with the City of Greenfield.
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon to adopt Resolution #2022-44, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Supporting the Blue Zones Project Monterey County”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT TO FORM A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (SOUTH SALINAS VALLEY
BROADBAND AUTHORITY) WITH THE GOAL OF MAXIMIZING FUNDING TO BRING BROADBAND
SERVICES TO SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY
RESOLUTION #2022-45
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
Guillermo Villa stated that Comcast in Salinas provided internet services for $10 a month for the students.
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City Manager Wood explained that this was the first step for the City to bring broadband services to South Monterey County. He stated that there would be a similar program in Greenfield once it was completed.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon to adopt Resolution #2022- 45, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Enter into an Agreement to Form a Joint Powers Authority (South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority) with the Goal of Maximizing Funding to Bring Broadband Services to South Monterey County”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, 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
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 9:36 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to open session at 9:56p.m.
There was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:57 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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