City Council Minutes
September 13, 2022
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 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, Public Works Director Tugel, Community Development Director Mugan, Captain Mixer, IT Director Espinosa, Building Inspector Martinez, City Attorney Cochran, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Florentina Sanchez, Griselda Campos, Gabby Serrato, Gabriela Mireles, 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 Florentina Sanchez and Griselda Campos, Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indigena Oaxaqueno, announced that they would be hosting an event at Patriot Park on October 9th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. She stated that there would be traditional food, dancing and a basketball tournament.
Gabby Serrato stated that she had written a formal complaint against Councilmember Martinez. She stated that Councilmember Martinez had used her political powers to intimidate her mother, who was her former landlord. She stated that Councilmember Martinez called the police department on a civil matter and told my mother that she had connections with the police to avoid paying her rent. She stated that Councilmember Martinez had failed as a Councilmember and that Greenfield deserved a better leader and asked that the Council to hold her accountable. She stated that she was concerned of what Councilmember Martinez could do to other people like her mom.
Gabriela Mireles stated that at the last Planning Commission she gave a public comment and forgot to state her last name. She stated that Commissioner Gallardo stated during his comments that residents that don’t provide their last names should not even comment, in other words, her comments didn’t even matter. She stated that providing her last name should not matter and stated that comments like 19 City Council Minutes
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Commissioner Gallardo’s were comments that were keeping residents from making comments and expressing their concerns.
Laura Mireles stated that a lot of the Council were running again to retain their seats and she wanted to reiterate that the Council made promises such as having the Greenfield Signs. She stated at if that promise couldn’t be kept then they shouldn’t be running again for City Council.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember White stated that he attended the National Nite Out on August 2nd and stated that it was a great success. He reminded everyone that the new suicide prevention hotline number was 988. He announced the Meals on Wheels senior social for tomorrow at the Memorial Hall starting at 11 a.m. for all 60 and above. He stated that reservations were needed but that the event would be held the second Wednesday of every month. He stated that lunch would be provided by Meals on Wheels and other agencies such as Red Cross, Alliance on Aging, Blue Zone, Legal Services for Seniors and MST would be there to provide information. He also stated that the pedestrian crossing sign on Elm Avenue and Elmwood was upside down. He also announced that the City workshops were being held and stated that all workshops were online and provided the schedule of the workshops.
Councilmember Martinez stated that she would like to thank Florentina Sanchez and Griselda Campos for attending the meeting and the invitation to the Indigenous event on October 9th. She asked that a presentation be placed on the next agenda. She stated that the senior social would not be turning away anyone so please show up. She stated that she would be emailing information regarding the League of California Cities conference and stated that it was a great conference. She stated that there were a lot of sessions; however, most focusing on large cities. She stated that there was one session regarding social media and how it was playing a big part. She stated that a lot of people like to hide behind a profile to attack Councilmembers and community members and she wanted to invite people to the front and speak before the Council. She wanted to remind everyone that she was Councilmember Martinez and anyone was welcomed to talk to her; however, please leave her family, kids, husband and parents out of it. She asked that people judge her as a Councilmember and the decisions that she makes and if people don’t like it, then make that decision at the polls during election time and vote.
Councilmember Tipton stated that he had previously brought up the handrails and was told that they would be textured and they were not. He stated that stainless steel handrails were extremely sleek and slippery especially when there was moisture and he doesn’t want anyone to fall because of it. He also stated that he had received complaints about the parking at Creekbridge such as people double parking on the street for hours. He stated that he had received complaints about overcrowding with 20 people living in one house and with that came a lot of cars and it was unsafe. He stated that he would like to move forward with parking and housing rental ordinances.
Mayor Pro-tem Untalon stated that she would like to receive updates on the community park and the Greenfield signs. She stated that she knew that there were issues with one of the locations of the signs, however, the City should get the other one up as soon as possible. She stated that fall sports were going on such as football, cheerleading, field hockey, cross country and volleyball and asked that everyone support the Greenfield High School athletes. She also stated that she attended the League of California Cities conference and stated that she was a bit disappointed because there were not a lot of information for rural communities.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Tipton stated that he had a question about payment to Drive Kustoms. Captain Mixer stated that it was to equip a police vehicle.
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A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to approve the consent items including Warrants #315664 through #316080 and Bank Drafts #4962 through #5035 in the amount of $2,630,441.98, approve Minutes of the July 12, 2022 City Council Meeting and Receive and File Monthly Reports – Finance Department and Science Workshop. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PROCLAMATION – HONORING JACOB’S HEART CHILDREN’S CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES AND DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2022 AS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS
MONTH IN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
Mayor Walker read the proclamation honoring Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer support services and declaring September 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Greenfield.
PROCLAMATION – DECLARING SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 TO OCTOBER 15, 2022 AS
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Mayor Walker read the proclamation declaring September 15, 2022 to October 15, 2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month.
PROCLAMATION – PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2022 AS NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND
DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH
Mayor Walker read the proclamation proclaiming September 2022 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recover Month.
PRESENTATION – BY OFFICE OF SENATOR ANNA CABALLERO REGARDING THE YOUNG LEGISLATOR’S PROGRAM
Marissa Hernandez, representing Senator Anna Caballero, gave a power point presentation.
Daimon Martinez, participant, gave a brief explanation of his experience of the Youth Legislator’s Program.
PRESENTATION – SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
Amelia Conlen, Ecology Action, gave a power point presentation regarding the Safe Routes to School.
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
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CLOSED SESSION – GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager and City Attorney Employee Organization: Non-Represented Employees
CLOSED SESSION – GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager and City Attorney Employee Organization: Non-Sworn Police Personnel Unit
CLOSED SESSION – GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager and City Attorney Employee Organization: Greenfield Police Officers Association No comments were received.
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 7:25 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting was reconvened to open session at 8:06 p.m.
There was no reportable action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
INTRODUCE AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 5.28 OF TITLE 5 OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BUILDING SIGNAGE STANDARDS AND
MAXIMUM HOURS OF THE OPERATION FOR COMMERCIAL CANNABIS FACILITIES Staff report was given by Planning Consultant Jerry Hittleman.
Mayor Walker opened the public hearing at 8:13 p.m.
Sal Palma stated that he would like to speak in favor of the revisions to the ordinance. He stated that the State of California approved hours of operation for dispensaries were 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. He stated that the current hours were inconvenient to the residents and would like to propose that they be allowed to open at 8 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. or to adopt the State’s hours.
Laura Mireles stated that the Council should make the cannabis companies keep the promises that they made before making any changes and stated that Greenfield did not need these businesses.
Mayor Walker closed the public hearing at 8:19 p.m.
Councilmember White asked about the signage, was it 100’ each side or a total of 100’. Mr. Hittleman stated that it was 100’ each side. Councilmember White stated that he would like to have it a total of 100’. Councilmember Martinez asked if the crime rate that gone up because of the dispensaries. Captain Mixer stated that there had been no incidents related to the dispensaries. 22 City Council Minutes
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Councilmember Tipton asked what the sales were in their other locations during the time of 7-10 p.m. Mr.
Palma stated that sales for that time were roughly 30-40 percent. Councilmember Tipton asked about the cameras and if they included night vision. Mr. Palma stated yes and that the police had access to the cameras.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon to read by title only, first reading of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving Amendments to Chapters
5.28 of Title 5 of the City’s Municipal Code Regarding Building Signage Standards and Maximum Hours of the Operation for Commercial Cannabis Facilities and direct staff to come back with information regarding opening the facilities with earlier hours. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGE RESOLUTION #2022-76
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING FOR A 0.41-ACRE PROJECT SITE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ELM AVENUE AND ST. CHARLES PLACE (APNS: 024-392-001 THROUGH -006)
Staff report was given by Planning Consultant Rob Mullane.
Mayor Walker opened the public hearing at 8:43 p.m.
Hugh Walker, applicant, stated that he was part of the Creekbridge project in 2008 when the housing market crashed. He stated that they did not complete this area and would like to finish it with more residential units. He stated that it doesn’t make any sense to put commercial. He also stated that they did have a zoom meeting with the fire department and the fire department requested 20’ long driveways instead of 8” and they have made those changes,
Mayor Walker closed the public hearing at 8:46 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022- 76, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving General Plan Amendment/Land Use Designation Change” and read by title only, first reading of An Ordinance Rezoning for a 0.41-Acre Project Site at the Southeast Corner of Elm Avenue and St. Charles Place (APNs: 024-392-001 through -006). All in favor. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGE AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING FOR A 1.42-ACRE PROJECT SITE ON THE EAST SIDE OF 4TH STREET BETWEEN APPLE AND PALM AVENUES (APN: 024-151-011), AS WELL AS
ADOPTION OF THE ASSOCIATED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Staff report was given by Planning Consultant Rob Mullane.
Mayor Walker opened the public hearing at 8:48 p.m.
David Elliott, architect for the applicant, stated that he did agree with some of the issues; however, this project would meet all the requirements. He stated that 4th Street improvements would be completed and they would comply with the required parking requirements. He stated that the Planning Commission did have concerns regarding the traffic and having a convenience store with alcohol in the same location and asked that the applicant be allowed to go back to the Planning Commission. 23 City Council Minutes
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Eduardo Couttolenc, applicant, stated that he had been waiting over four years to have his project approved. He stated that he had made five changes and that it costs a lot of money and wanted the City Council to help make this project a reality.
Mayor Walker closed the public hearing at 8:55 p.m.
Planning Consultant Mullane explained the approval process for all applicants.
No action was taken on this item.
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 RESOLUTION #2022-77
Staff report was given by City Attorney Cochran.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 77, “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” and delegating authority to the City Manager to make minor changes if necessary prior to execution. All in favor. Motion carried.
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 RESOLUTION #2022-78
Staff report was given by City Attorney Cochran.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to adopt Resolution #2022-78, “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” and delegating authority to the City Manager to make minor changes if necessary prior to execution. All in favor. Motion carried.
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 Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to pull this item. All in favor.
Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH FLUID RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (FRM) TO MANAGE THE
CITY OF GREENFIELD PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD AND COST NOT TO EXCEED SIX (6) MONTHS AND $250,000
RESOLUTION #2022-79
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
Councilmember White stated that the City needed to get someone in house for this. Public Works Director Tugel stated that she was working on it.
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A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 79, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving an Agreement with Fluid Resource Management (FRM) to Manage the City of Greenfield Public Water System for a Period and Cost Not to Exceed Six (6) Months and $250,000”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH FLUID RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT (FRM) TO MANAGE THE GREENFIELD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) FOR A PERIOD AND COST NOT TO EXCEED SIX (6) MONTHS AND $250,000 RESOLUTION #2022-80
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 80, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving an Agreement to Extend the Agreement with Fluid Resource Management (FRM) to Manage the Greenfield Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for a Period and Cost not to Exceed Six (6) Months and $250,000”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR AND ACCOUNTANT
RESOLUTION #2022-81
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022- 81, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Amending the Salary Schedule for the Classification Plan of the Public Works Director and Accountant”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ADJUSTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 BUDGET TO FACILITATE THE PURCHASE AND
OUTFITTING OF A FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMAND VEHICLE FOR THE NEW DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF RESOLUTION #2022-82
Staff report was given by Fire Chief Langborg.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to adopt Resolution #2022-82, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Adjusting the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget to Facilitate the Purchase and Outfitting of a Fire Department Command Vehicle for the New Deputy Fire Chief”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO
SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 RESOLUTION #2022-83
Staff report was given by Community Development Director Mugan.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 83, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Supplementally Appropriate the Community Development Revenues and Expenditures in the Amount of $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022”. All in favor. Motion carried.
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO APPROVE TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,470 FOR THE PURCHASE OF 2 FORD POLICE
INTERCEPTORS, THE NECESSARY SAFETY/EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND MOBILE RADIOS RESOLUTION #2022-84
Staff report was given by Captain Mixer.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon to adopt Resolution #2022- 84, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Approve to Supplementally Appropriate Funds for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget in the Amount of $143,470 for the Purchase of 2 Ford Police Interceptors, the Necessary Safety/Emergency Equipment and Mobile Radios”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Mayor Walker to approve having the City Council meeting go pass 10 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION - Government Code Section 54957
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE(S) DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/ RELEASE/COMPLAINT
CLOSED SESSION – Government Code Section 54956.8
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Northwest Corner of 12th Street and Apple Avenue (APN 109-232-006) City Negotiator: City Attorney and City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Greenfield and Allan Panziera Under Negotiation: The instructions to Negotiators will concern the price and terms of payment.
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 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 1 potential lawsuit.
No comments were received.
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 9:40 p.m.
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RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting was reconvened to open session at 10:23 p.m.
There was no reportable action.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Cochran stated that it was good to see everyone.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood stated that he attended the League of California Cities Conference and he did attend a couple of good rural cities sessions. He stated that on Friday the City of Clearlake had a session regarding attracting larger retail stores. He also stated that there were 8 to 9 City workshops that were still coming up.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Walker adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m..
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