City Council Minutes
September 27, 2022
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 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, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, 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 Beatriz Diaz stated that on October 26, 2020 there was a cease and dismiss complaint against the Mayor; however, Mayor must have forgot because he violated the code of conduct on his Facebook. She stated that Mayor also posted “Abuse of Power” and asked if he was talking about Councilmember Martinez. She referred to the public comments that were said about Councilmember Martinez at the last meeting and stated that City Attorney Cochran, City Manager Wood and the Council do not know the whole story. She asked if staff knew what the person was saying was true or was she being dishonest.
She gave details regarding the situation regarding Councilmember Martinez and the comments from last meeting regarding Councilmembers Martinez’s landlord and rental situation. She also thanked Councilmember Martinez for always doing your best for the community.
A resident suggested that the Council investigate the people that were doing the accusations against Councilmember Martinez with fake profiles. She stated that most of the men here were threaten that a Latina woman would be in power and asked if was this a political strategy that the Council was doing.
Jose Gonzalez, professional process server, stated that he was here on behalf of Mrs. Serrato to serve Councilmember Yanely Martinez. Mr. Gonzalez left the paperwork with the City Clerk. 22 City Council Minutes
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Rachel Ortiz stated that the Council was back at a 3-ring circus and it was sad because it shouldn’t be happening because this was more of a personal problem. She stated that the City would never progress if the fighting doesn’t stop. She read a message from Councilmember Martinez stating that “there was going to be a wave of changes and they were not going to know what hit them”. She asked Councilmember Martinez what she meant by that and stated that it was so important for Council not to make comments like those. She stated that the Council were the City leaders and if something was wrong, then the Council needed to make it right.
A resident stated that Councilmember Martinez helped everyone and stated that she didn’t see the men on the Council doing half of what she does.
Gabriella Serrato asked if she would be able to show her face because she did not want to be accused of being a fake profile. She stated that she was going to address comments made by Councilmember Martinez regarding attacking her or her family. She stated that she agreed with Councilmember Martinez and no one should attack her or her family; however, what she had failed to understand was that people hold leaders accountable. She stated that it was great that Councilmember Martinez helped the community and gave away free gifts and stated that she was not talking about her policies but her ethics.
She stated what kind of leader terrorizes an elderly person by saying she was going to call the IRS on her and intimated her mother and she should be accountable for their actions.
Laura Mireles stated there it goes again, being unprofessional, taking care of business that should not be spoken about at Council meetings. She stated that the Council should be talking about 12th Street, Patriot Park, Welcome to Greenfield signs, etc. and should focus on getting a restroom for the soccer fields at Patriot Park.
Yajaira Garcia thanked everyone for their service and dedication to the City. She stated that she would like to address the issue that members of the Council were using their social media against others which violated the code of conduct and it should be addressed.
Rufina Resendes stated that she has lived in Greenfield for 20 years and has known Councilmember Martinez for many years and she has been good to the community even before she was a Councilmember. She stated that the person bringing these things against Councilmember Martinez should take care of it in court and not at the Council meetings.
Maria Ramirez stated that she was here patiently waiting along with other members of the community to hear how they could help the City. She stated that everyone’s time was valuable and that it was a waste of time for everyone to talk about personal issues at the Council meetings. She stated that she was here to help her community and that there were important issues that needed to be addressed for our community.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember White stated that he attended the Meals on Wheels event at the Memorial Hall and it was very well attended and invited people over 60 years of age to attend. He announced that the Market at the Gazebo was still going on. He also stated that it was time for everyone to get their flu shots and Covid vaccines. He announced the City’s workshops and stated that the next one was regarding the Science Workshop and that all prior workshops were posted on the city’s website. He thanked the Public Works Department for repairing the water leaks around town.
Councilmember Martinez thanked Fabiola Lopez, Alliance on Aging, Meals on Wheels, Leo Trujillo and the Fire Department for participating in the Meals on Wheels event. She stated that she met with Isabel from Assemblyman Rivas’ office regarding a program where they come to a community and meet with the youth regarding college applications and financial aid and invited everyone to attend. She commended the City of Seaside for their Oaxaca by the Sea event. She announced that there would be 23 City Council Minutes
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Movies in the Park at Patriot Park hosted by the Recreation Department. She also announced that the Wakanda Forever movie would be coming out in theatres on November 11th and she would be taking 20 kids to watch the movie in Soledad and would be using her Council stipend and encouraged other Councilmembers to do the same.
Councilmember Tipton stated that people were running the stop sign at the corner of 3rd and Elm and it could become a big problem and asked that the police patrol that area more. He also stated that most water leaks in town were now repaired and thanked Public Works.
Mayor Pro-tem Untalon stated that the TAMC crosswalks on 12th Street were great and she was getting positive feedback. She stated that it was safer for the children walking to school and was hopeful to have them at all school sites and parks. She stated that Superintendent Galvan would like to have a collaborating meeting with the Council to work together for the community and youth and would like staff to work with them to set up that meeting. She stated that she would like for the Police Department to teach pedestrian safety and work with the school to do assemblies and she would also volunteer her son to speak as well. She stated that the Movies in the Park sounded great and announced that there would be a video game tournament this Saturday as well.
Mayor Walker thanked the Public Works Department for fixing the water leaks and the Recreation Department for hosting the Movies in the Park. He stated that there was a lot of speeding going on around town and that on Halloween there would be a lot of trick-o-treaters and wanted to make sure everyone was safe. He also asked that the Police Department post about the fentanyl problem and to please have everyone check their candy because there had been fentanyl pills taken because they looked like candy or cereal.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon to approve the consent items including Warrants #316081 through #316212 and Bank Drafts #5036 through #5050 in the amount of $388,576.77, approve Minutes of the September 13, 2022 City Council Meeting, approve second reading and adopt Ordinance #558, “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”, approve second reading and adopt Ordinance #559, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Rezoning Assessor Parcel Numbers 024-392-001 through -006 from C-R Retail Business to R-M Multiple Family Residential with the Removal of the Mixed Used Overlay for the Stonebridge Town Homes Project” adopt Resolution #2022-85, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the First Amendment to Joint Exercise Powers Agreement Creating the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority”. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS
PRESENTATION BY ELLEN MARTIN REGARDING GREENFIELD HARVEST FESTIVAL EVENT
Presentation and power point presentation was given by Silka Saavedra and Ellen Martin.
PRESENTATION – MULTICULTURAL EVENT AT PATRIOT PARK, OCTOBER 9, 2022 Presentation and power point presentation was given by Florentina Sanchez, Raul Lazaro and Griselda Campos.
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PRESENTATION – ENTERPRISE VEHICLE PROGRAM
Presentation was given by Jonathan Coleman, Enterprise, and he explained the vehicle shortage.
Brooke Harris, Enterprise, gave information regarding the vehicle market.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AMENDING THE CITY’S CONTRIBUTION FOR CITY EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
RESOLUTION #2022-86
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
Laura Mireles stated that she was not in favor of this because there were many employees that were not productive and would like to see them more productive and this should be considered at a different time.
There was discussion among the Council regarding this resolution.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 86, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Amending the City’s Contribution for City Employees Participating in the Deferred Compensation”. All in favor. Motion carried.
There was a recess at 7:39 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 7:46 p.m.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO
SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE (I) THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS OUTDOOR EQUITY GRANT YEAR 1 FUNDS FOR FY 2022-2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $268,425 TO EXECUTE THE
PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES OUTLINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT APPLICATION (II) THE
TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY GREENFIELD BIKE GARAGE GRANT FUNDS FOR FY 2022-2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,000 TO CONTINUE TO OFFER BIKE REPAIR
WORKSHOPS AND REPAIR SERVICES TO GREENFIELD AND MONTEREY COUNTY RESOLUTION #2022-87
Staff report and power point presentation was given by Science Workshop Director Sanchez.
John Huerta, Jr. stated that he would like to thank the State Parks & TAMC for these awards. He stated that this was a big deal and it should be advertised in the local newspaper. He commended Mr. Sanchez for all his work and the programs at the Greenfield Science Workshop.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 87, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Supplementally Appropriate (I) the California State Parks Outdoor Equity Grant Year 1 Funds for FY 2022-2023 in the amount of $268,425 to execute the programming and activities outlined in the original grant application (II) the Transportation Agency for Monterey County Greenfield Bike Garage Grant Funds for FY 2022- 2023 in the Amount of $36,000 to continue to offer Bike Repair Workshops and Repair Services to Greenfield and Monterey County”. All in favor. Motion carried. 25 City Council Minutes
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A 10-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES RESOLUTION #2022-88
Staff report was given by Acting Chief Mixer and Will Alexander, AXON Enterprises.
Councilmember Martinez stated that she would like to abstain from voting on this item due to the comments that were made that she abuses her power with the police department.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 88, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a 10-Year Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Law Enforcement Technology Services”. AYES: Councilmember White, Councilmember Tipton, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Mayor Walker. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Martinez. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO
SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) BUDGET FROM FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 TO FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 FOR A TOTAL OF $3,141,511.00
RESOLUTION #2022-89
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 89, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Supplementally Appropriate Public Works Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget from Fiscal Year 2021/2022 to Fiscal Year 2022/2023 for a Total of $3,141,511.00”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION – Government Code Section 54956.8
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 221-011-039-000
City Negotiator: Public Works Director
Negotiating Parties: City of Greenfield and Esther Quement Under Negotiation: The instructions to Negotiators will concern the price and terms of payment.
CLOSED SESSION – GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION – Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager
Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees
CLOSED SESSION – Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9.
There is 1 potential lawsuit.
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Beatriz Diaz stated that regarding K-4 she asked that the Council really think it through because anyone could come and say things about others. She asked that the Council make sure that the allegations were in fact true.
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:35 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting was reconvened to open session at 9:25 p.m.
There was no reportable action.
CONTINUE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES RESOLUTION #2022-90
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022- 90, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Amending the Salary Schedule for the Non-Represented Employees”. All in favor. Motion carried.
BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Martinez congratulated Mayor Carbone from City of Seaside as the Chair for the Monterey Bay Division of the League of California Cities.
Councilmember White reported on the TAMC meeting and stated that they were working on the Safe Routes to School program.
Mayor Walker reported on the AMBAG meeting and stated that they discussed the final numbers for the RNHA numbers.
Councilmember Tipton reported on the SVSWA meeting and stated that Sun Street location was official closed and people in the Salinas area would have to go to the Madison Lane location. He stated that Johnson Canyon and Jolon were still opened. He stated that there were issues with Madison Lane which included the road being too narrow and the traffic issue.
Councilmember Martinez reported on the MST meeting and stated that the contract with MV had expired and wasn’t sure what was going to happen. She extended her condolences to the family of the general manager of MST that passed away.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Cochran stated that the Governor signed AB2449 regarding the Brown Act and that it would be in effect January 1, 2023 and he would be updating the Council on it.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Walker adjourned the meeting at 9:41 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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