CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Walker, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, Councilmembers Martinez, Tipton and White
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Chief Langborg, Community Development Director Mugan, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Cochran, City Engineer Pike, Tony Nisich, City Clerk Rathbun GUESTS: Beatriz Diaz, Stephanie Garcia, Laura Mireles, Favi Rodate, Rachel Ortiz
INVOCATION
Invocation by Pastor Inez Verlugo.
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 the Police Department for providing the information about a dangerous man in the area. She also thanked Chief Langborg for donating drinks to the people out at the Cyclovia event and thanked the members of Council that attended the event. She stated that on Facebook there were some comments regarding the condition of 12th Street and was hopeful the City would take care of this area before school started or before the rainy season. She also stated that the Safe Routes to School committee was looking at 12th Street. She also stated that she would like to have an independent audit for the cannabis money so everyone could know what it was being used for and stated that these funds should not be mixed with the general fund.
Stephanie Garcia stated that on April 27th and May 31st she emailed both Councilmember Martinez and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon regarding setting up a meeting and she has had no response. She stated that she was reaching out for the third time today to meet with them. She stated that it was important for the City Council and Planning Commission to work together and do what was best for the community. She also thanked the Mayor and City Council for recognizing the athletes of Greenfield High School and congratulated them all.
Laura Mireles stated that she was disappointed with the condition of the streets and that they needed to get fixed. She stated that the streets had gotten worse. She also stated that the public had requested information; however, staff was not providing it and if they couldn’t provide it, then they should be removed.
23 Favi Rodate asked when the streets and sidewalks were going to be fixed. She stated that she believed there was enough grant funding, for example Measure X. She stated that Greenfield was the only City that was not in compliance and asked why the audit was not reported. She also asked for an update on the recreation center.
Rachel Ortiz stated that she was wondering about the independent audit and stated that the City had one done at the end of the fiscal year already and wanted to know how much money this additional audit would cost the City. She stated that the City budget needed to be more clear and more simple so that the public could understand why there were different funds and why certain funds could only be spent on certain things. She asked what would happen if someone ran for Council in a certain district and then moved from that district, would he/she have to lose that seat. She thanked the Council for the Cyclovia event.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember White announced that the 4th of July events started at 5 p.m. with fireworks around 9 p.m. He stated that he attended the Cyclovia event and it was very nice and there was a lot of information being given. He stated that the Emergency Preparedness was on June 15th and there was a lot of information given and stated that Jose Rios, PG&E, was in attendance and gave out a lot of information. He encouraged everyone to attend the next workshop on June 30th. He stated that the recreation department was in fully swing and there were lots to do. He gave the Planning/Building Department a “shout-out” because there were a lot of projects going on.
Councilmember Martinez thanked Chief Langborg for the Emergency Preparedness workshops and stated that on Thursday, June 30th, it would be the last one and they would be preparing emergency kits.
She stated that the Cyclovia event went very well and thanked Maria Isabel for coordinating the event.
She gave kudos to everyone involved in the event. She stated that the Department of Pesticide Regulations was going to be holding its hearing and that there would be a watch party tomorrow at 6 p.m. at El Michoacano. She announced that the Wahine Project had provided the opportunity for kids to learn how to surf free of charge and if anyone needed information to please leave their name with the City Clerk. She also thanked the Leadership Academy and stated that there were 9 women from Greenfield that graduated from the Academy. She also thanked Chief Mixer for participating in Cyclovia.
Councilmember Tipton stated that Cyclovia was a great success; however, he did receive a complaint that there needed to be better public outreach for the advertising of the event. He stated that the portion of 12th Street was a very rough area; however, with the construction of Magnolia Place, improvements would be made and that the project had already gone to bid. He stated regarding Measure X, all audit reports were filed and they were working on it. He stated that the traffic on Walnut Avenue was terrible and stated that it took him 35 minutes from his house to get to City Hall. He stated that the traffic study should be completed sooner rather than later.
Mayor Pro-tem Untalon stated that she agreed 100% on the issue with the Walnut Avenue bridge and stated that the City and CalTrans needed to get together and do something now because it going to get worse. She addressed the decision of Roe vs Wade and stated that the country had gone backwards and stated that she did not agree with abortion; however, the decision to take someone else’s choice away from an individual was not right and people needed to speak out. She stated that she would like to get an update on the Avila Boxing Project and stated that she was 100% behind it. She stated that she respected everyone on the Council and that it was a lot of work on top of all their regular jobs and lives.
She encouraged anyone that was saying negative comments to run for Council. 24 Mayor Walker stated that Councilmembers do have lives and he wanted to let the public that they were doing the best they could. He stated that it was different sitting up here than being down there and they did a lot more than what the public realized. He stated that he had a great time at Cyclovia. He stated that he would like to get signs like the ones in Marina that stated, “No Illegal Fireworks”. He also announced the 4th of July event.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to approve the consent items including Warrants #315359 through #315450 and Bank Drafts #4920 through #4939 in the amount of $317,354.43, Minutes of the May 24, 2022 City Council Meeting, adopt Resolution #2022-63, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering an Election, Requesting the County Elections Department to Conduct the Election and Requesting Consolidation of the Election”, adopt Resolution #2022-64, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Certifying Compliance with State Law with Respect to the Levying of General and Special Taxes, Assessments and Property-Related Fees and Charges” and Deny Claim Against the City. All in favor.
Motion carried.
MAYOR ’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS
STATUS UPDATE BY GENERAL MANAGER CURTIS WEEKS, ARROYO SECO GROUNDWATER
SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
General Manager Weeks, ASGSA, gave a power point presentation regarding the Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
RECOGNITION – NEVERIA Y PALETERIA MARU
Mayor Walker read the certificate of recognition. Unfortunately, Ms. Perez Pantoja was unable to attend.
RECOGNITION – GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS RECEIVING THE APPLE SCHOLARSHIP FOR ROBOTICS: EDIT BAUTISTA; MARIBEL LOPEZ DE JESUS; JOSE MENDOZA; ARIA PALAMINO; AND JULIAN UNTALON
Mayor Walker read the certificates of recognition and represented each student with a certificate.
RECOGNITION – GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES
Mayor Walker read the certificates of recognition and represented each athlete with a certificate.
There was a recess at 7:39 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 7:53 p.m.
PRESENTATION BY CHIEF LANGBORG REGARDING FIREWORKS SAFETY Chief Langborg gave a presentation regarding fireworks safety.
Beatriz Diaz stated that the illegal fireworks were very dangerous and wanted to know what the City was doing to enforce or patrol the streets. Acting Chief Mixer stated that the department would be in full enforcement. He stated that this year if anyone was caught with illegal fireworks, the fireworks would be taken.
25 COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
DECLARING THAT A NUISANCE EXISTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXISTENCE OF WEEDS,
HAZARDOUS VEGETATION GROWTH AND REFUSE ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE
CITY OF GREENFIELD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO MAIL WRITTEN NOTICES RESOLUTION #2022-65
Staff report was given by Chief Langborg.
Beatriz Diaz asked if staff could look into the residence at 132 7th Street with the garden in front because it was a fire hazard.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022- 65, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring that a Nuisance Exists in Connection with the Existence of Weeds, Hazardous Vegetation Growth and Refuse on Certain Properties within the City of Greenfield and Authorizing the City Clerk to Mail Written Notices”. All in favor Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,750 FOR STREETLIGHT OWNERSHIP
SUPPORT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
SAID CONTRACT
Staff report was given by Ton Nisich.
There was discussion among Council and staff regarding the project.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to table this item until more information was received. All in favor. Motion carried.
CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION – Government Code Section 54956.9
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9. There is one potential lawsuit relating to 900 Cherry Avenue and the Development Agreement for the property
CLOSED SESSION – Government Code Section 54956.8
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 598 10th Street
City Negotiator: City Attorney Travis Cochran and City Manager Paul Wood Negotiating Parties: City of Greenfield and Greenfield Organix Under Negotiation: The instructions to Negotiators will concern the price and terms of payment.
CLOSED SESSION – Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager and City Attorney Employee Organization: Greenfield Professional Firefighters 26 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 There were no public comments.
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:35 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to open session at 9:46 p.m.
There was no reportable action.
BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Walker reported that at the AMBAG meeting, the Board approved the appeal process for the Cycle #6 housing numbers and that Greenfield and Sand City were the only two that were appealing.
Councilmember Tipton reported on the SVSWA meeting. He stated that they were still working on the Sun Street move. He stated that July was their dark month; however, they were still working on the Sun Street move and labor negotiations.
Councilmember Martinez reported on the MST meeting and stated that Anna Velasquez was the new Chair and Mary Ann Carbone was the new Vice Chair.
Mayor Pro-tem Untalon stated that she attended the Mayors/Managers meeting and reported that there was a presentation by Robert O’Keefe from the Visitors’ Bureau and it was a great presentation. She also stated that the Mobile Crisis Unit was requesting the Police and Fire get numbers for mental health and homelessness calls so that they could add it to the program. She also stated that there was an update on the broadband project.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 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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Memorandum: July 19, 2022
Agenda Date: July 26, 2022
From: Paul Wood, City Manager
Title: A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GREENFIELD DECLARING A ONE MONTH RECESS
COMMENCING AUGUST 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2022
BACKGROUND:
It has been the previous practice of the City Council to declare a one-month recess during the month of August. Attached is the resolution declaring that recess.
POTENTIAL MOTION:
I MOVE TO APPROVE/DISAPPROVE RESOLUTION #2022-69, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD DECLARING A ONE MONTH RECESS COMMENCING AUGUST 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2022 28 RESOLUTION #2022-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
DECLARING A ONE MONTH RECESS COMMENCING
AUGUST 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2022
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Greenfield meets the Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month;
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have at least three Councilmembers present at each meeting to have a quorum to conduct City business; and
WHEREAS, Councilmembers wish to take a recess during the period of August 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Greenfield declares a recess during the period of August 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Greenfield at a regular meeting duly held on the 26th day of July 2022, by following vote:
AYES, and in favor thereof, Councilmembers:
NOES, Councilmembers:
ABSENT, Councilmembers:
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Lance Walker, Mayor
Attest:
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Ann F. Rathbun, City Clerk
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