City Council Minutes
July 26, 2022
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 26, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Walker, Councilmembers Martinez, Tipton and White ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Untalon,
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Chief Langborg, Public Works Director Tugel, IT Director Espinosa, Parks & Recreation Coordinator Perez, City Attorney Cochran, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Stephanie Garcia, Beatriz Diaz, Laura Mireles
INVOCATION
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 asked what was happening with the street sweeper and stated that it was dodging the trees and riding in the middle of the street. She stated that it might be time to cut the trees so the streets could be cleaned. She also stated that she was glad that the Welcome to Greenfield signs were on the agenda. She asked why closed session was in the middle of the agenda and wanted to know if this was something new.
Laura Mireles stated that the 12th Street needed to be repair as soon as possible before an accident happened like the one on Elm Avenue. She stated that the City needed to at least install a sidewalk on one side.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember White announced that National Night Out was next Tuesday and Coffee with the COP was on July 29th. He stated that the City needed to get the street improvement plan updated. He also stated that there was a new suicide and mental health number, 988, and the person calling would get help immediately.
Councilmember Martinez wished Jesus Perez a happy birthday. She stated that she met with Councilmember McShane regarding the Alliance of Aging and announced the ribbon cutting would be on August 1st. She stated that she would like for the Salinas Chamber to work with the Greenfield 53 City Council Minutes
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businesses to start working on a Chamber for Greenfield. She asked that people from the community meet with the Council personally instead of going on social media so that the Council could address their issues. She stated that Chris Barrera had reached out to her regarding the Measure X funds and invited the community to attend the next meeting and stated that 12th Street was on the agenda. She announced that there would be a basketball tournament at Patriot Park on August 31st. She also announced the United Farm Workers’ march starting August 3rd from the City of Delano and ending on August 26th in the City of Sacramento. She stated that the people were marching for the right to have voting choices.
Councilmember Tipton stated that last Sunday there was a meeting state-wide regarding a potential lawsuit regarding RHNA numbers and that staff should speak with Mary Lerner who was in attendance for more information. He stated that he would be sitting on the board for the selection of the Deputy Fire Chief. He also announced National Night Out and Coffee with the COP. He stated that on 2nd Street there were no streetlights and a lot of trucks park there and it could be dangerous for people walking in that area. He stated that parking was problematic and was getting worse and that people were double parking for several hours at a time.
Mayor Walker announced that August 25th was the employee appreciation lunch. He stated that there may not be any meetings in but they were still working and taking care of business. He stated that he would like a certificate to welcome the new business, A Tool Shed, into Greenfield. He also announced that the Republican Women’s group from King City was awarding two Greenfield High School seniors, Aira Palomino and Jessica Rodriguez, with scholarships. He stated that there was a lot going on, on Facebook and asked that people email the Council directly instead of going on social media. He stated that the Council welcomed anyone with their concerns.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Martinez asked that item H-4 and H-5 be pulled for discussion.
H-4 Science Workshop Monthly Report – Councilmember Martinez stated that there were a lot of upcoming events and wanted the public to be aware of it. Science Workshop Director Sanchez gave a brief report regarding the upcoming activities and events.
H-5 Resolution Regarding Declaring Level 2 Water Supply Shortage – Public Works Director Tugel gave a brief description of the City of Greenfield Water Shortage Contingency Plan required by the State of California.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to approve the consent items including Warrants #315525 through #315737 and Bank Drafts #4945 through #4958 in the amount of $2,161,219.93. approve Minutes of the June 28, 2022 City Council Meeting, adopt 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”, Receive and File – Monthly Reports – Finance Department / Science Workshop, adopt Resolution #2022-70, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage per State Water Resource Control Board Resolution 2022-0018, Implementing Stage 2 of the City of Greenfield’s Water Shortage Continency Plan”, and adopt Resolution #2022-71, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Adopting the 2022 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment”. AYES: Mayor Walker, Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Protem Untalon. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – WELCOME TO GREENFIELD SIGNS
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Public Works Director Tugel gave a brief update on the Welcome to Greenfield signs and their potential locations.
ADJOURN TO 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-Represented Employees
No comments were received.
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 6:44 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting was reconvened to open session at 8:09 p.m.
There was no reportable action.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES’ INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 521
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
GREENFIELD AND THE GREENFIELD PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES A MOTION by Mayor Walker, seconded by Councilmember White to table Items L-1, L-2 and L-3. AYES:
Mayor Walker, Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RECREATION MANAGER AND AMENDING THE SALARY
SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION #2022-72
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
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A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to adopt Resolution #2022-72, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Establishment of Recreation Manager and Amending the Salary Schedule”. AYES: Mayor Walker, Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPOINTING THE VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
RESOLUTION #2022-73
Staff report was given by City Clerk Rathbun.
Councilmember Martinez suggested that Mayor Pro-tem Untalon be the voting member and City Manager Wood be the alternate.
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022-73, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Appointing, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon as the Voting Delegate and City Manager Wood as Alternate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference”. AYES: Mayor Walker, Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPOINTING THE BROADBAND JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT REPRESENTATIVE RESOLUTION #2022-74
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
Mayor Walker recommended that Councilmember Tipton be the member and Councilmember White be the alternate.
A MOTION by Mayor Walker, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022-74, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Appointing the Broadband Joint Powers Agreement Representative”. AYES: Mayor Walker, Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ADOPTING THE 2022 MONTEREY COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN RESOLUTION #2022-75
Staff report was given by Chief Langborg.
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022-75, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Adopting the 2022 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan”. AYES: Mayor Walker, Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried.
BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
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City Manager Wood reported on the Salinas Valley Mayors/Managers Group. He stated that they discussed homelessness and stated that a large number of agencies were trying to help; however, they thought it might be better to get fewer agencies involved and have them focus on it. He also stated that the Monterey County Visitors Bureau gave a presentation and stated that they were thinking about becoming a member; however, the south county cities would act as one group.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood announced that there would be a broadband meeting on Thursday.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Walker adjourned the meeting in memory of Dean French.
Meeting adjourned at 8:31 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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