City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Walker, Councilmembers Tipton and White
ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, Councilmember Martinez
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Public Works Director Tugel, Community Development Director Mugan, Captain Mixer, IT Director Espinosa, Parks & Recreation Manager Perez, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Stephanie Garcia, Gabriella Serrato, Andriana Serrato, Silvia Mendez, Alma Perez, Carmen Serrato, Beatriz Diaz, Laura Mireles
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to excuse Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Councilmember Martinez. All in favor. Motion carried.
INVOCATION
Invocation by Pastor Ines Verlugo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager requested that I-4 be heard with J-8 and that I-5 and K-1 be moved to the next meeting.
City Council concurred.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Stephanie Garcia invited the Council and all residents to the Witch Ride on October 15, 2022..
Gabriella Serrato addressed the City Council regarding Councilmember Martinez and stated that anything a Councilmember does was City business which included speaking to their constituents. She stated that a Councilmember could not take their hat off and say this was not city business and this was; if one did not want to deal with this then they should not be in that seat. She stated that Councilmember Martinez was using her political position and power to intimidate and silence a member of the public and stated that it was an abuse of political power. She gave samples of how Councilmember Martinez’s abused her power with her mother to avoid paying her rent. She stated that a leader does not harm the community nor does he/she encourage others to do the same. She stated that Councilmember Martinez should not get a pass for doing this because leaders should be honest and have integrity.
Andriana Serrato read the rest of the statement from Ms. Gabriella Serrato. She asked that the Council investigate Councilmember Martinez’s abuse of power. She stated that her mom was very scared and so was she to come forward.
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Silvia Mendez, Lideres Campesinas - Greenfield Chapter, invited the City Council to a domestic violence vigil that would be held on October 15th at 3 p.m. at the Greenfield Library.
Alma Perez, Lideres Campesinas, stated that in the past Councilmember Martinez had given them a proclamation for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month and asked if it could be done again.
Carmen Serrato stated that she had lived in Greenfield for 51 years and stated that she was hardworking and her father taught her to be honest, respectful and to work hard. She stated that when she arrived in the United States that she stayed home and cleaned the house and made sure everything was done while her family was working, She stated that she came to comment because Councilmember Martinez was abusing her authority; intimidating her, and wanted everyone to know that she was real. She stated that she was scared even right now as she was talking and just wanted to say that she wanted a good leader that represented the entire community.
Beatriz Diaz stated that Councilmember Martinez was a good leader and advocated for everyone She stated that if Mrs. Serrato was worried about the $18,000 that was owed, then Mrs. Serrato should take Councilmember Martinez to court because the City could not do anything about that.
Laura Mireles stated that she would like to know the status of the negotiations for the property for the recreation center at 12th and Apple Avenue because if it had not been finalized maybe the City could look into purchasing the land at 12th and Elm Avenue. She announced that there would be a soccer game tournament on October 16th and would like for staff to look at our fields because they needed some improvements.
Mary commented on the walking situation on Walnut Avenue from the shopping center to the Starbucks area. She stated that there were a lot of children, women with children and other adults that walk over the overpass and it was a dangerous situation and the City should look into doing something about fixing it.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember White announced that the Harvest Festival was this Sunday. He stated that he attended the Movies in the Park and it was a huge success; however, would like to have better equipment so it could be easier to hear and see the movie. He also announced that the Senior Social was tomorrow from 11 to 1 at the Greenfield Memorial Hall. He reminded everyone about the Workshops that were continuing to occur. He stated that the Water/Wastewater Workshop was on the 29th of September and the Economic Development and Housing Workshop on October 6th.. He stated that he attended Indigenous People Day at Patriot Park and it was well attended. He stated that there was a lot of food, authentic products, information booths, free Covid tests and a booth that was administering flu and Covid shots for anyone that was interested. He announced that October 22nd was Clean Up Day and it would be held at the Corporation Yard. He also announced the Community Drugs & Safety Training on the 18th in Gonzales and encouraged everyone to attend and would like to have a training in Greenfield as well.
Councilmember Tipton stated that at the intersection on Elm and 3rd Street he wanted to remind everyone that it was an all-way stop sign and people were running the sign. He stated that the crossing guards at Apple and Cordona were directing traffic and waving the drivers not to stop and just go through. He stated that cars need to stop and would like for the guards to get training. He stated that at 3rd and Walnut there were more and more cars not stopping at the red light and something needed to be done. He also stated that he would be out of the country for the next regular and special meeting. 18 City Council Minutes
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Mayor Walker stated that it had been foggy and drivers needed to slow down. He stated that there were a lot of stores with beer and wine licenses and lately these stores have been selling small bottles of fireballs, etc. and asked if they were hard liquor or malt liquor. He also stated that the City of Greenfield was not a sanctuary City. He gave a breakdown of the population of Greenfield and asked that voters not vote based on the color of one’s skin but to vote for the person with integrity. He also asked who would be voting for the Halloween House Decorating Contest. City Manager Wood stated that it would be the same as last year. Mayor Walker asked that everyone check their candy before eating it.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to approve the consent items including Warrants #316246 through #316347 and Bank Drafts #5051 through #5071 in the amount of $739,015.08, approve Minutes of the September 27, 2022 City Council Meeting, Receive and File Monthly Report – Finance Department and adopt Resolution #2022-92, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Rescheduling the November 8, 2022 City Council Meeting to November 15, 2022”. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PROCLAMATION – PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2022 AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Walker read the proclamation proclaiming October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
PROCLAMATION – PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 13, 2022 AS CHILDREN’S ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH DAY
Mayor Walker read the proclamation proclaiming October 13, 2022 as Children’s Environmental Health Day.
PRESENTATION – SUN STREET UPDATE / CAL VIP UPDATE
Denise Velasquez, Sun Street Centers, gave an update on the CalVIP program.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT TO DENISE DUFFY & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,949.00 FOR THE CEQA/NEPA REVIEW AND DOCUMENTATION FOR THE CITY
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND ASSIGN ADDITIONAL WORK IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION #2022-92
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 92, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Awarding a Professional Contract to Denise Duffy & Associates in the Amount of $99,949.00 for the CEQA/NEPA Review and Documentation for the City Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the Contract and Assign Additional Work in Accordance with this Resolution”. All in favor. Motion carried.
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT TO DENISE DUFFY & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,970.00 FOR THE CEQA/NEPA REVIEW AND DOCUMENTATION FOR THE CITY
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EFFLUENT DISPOSAL SPRAY FIELD EXPANSION AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND ASSIGN ADDITIONAL WORK IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION #2022-93
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 93, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Awarding a Professional Contract to Denise Duffy & Associates in the Amount of $126,970.00 for the CEQA/NEPA Review and Documentation for the City Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Disposal Spray Field Expansion and Authorizing the City Manager Improvement Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the Contract and Assign Additional Work in Accordance with this Resolution” All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING AN INITIAL BUDGET FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW CITY WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP), AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO HYDROSCIENCE ENGINEERS IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $4,185,566 FOR DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE NEW WWTP AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND ASSIGN ADDITIONAL WORK IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION #2022-94
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton adopt Resolution #2022-94, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving an Initial Budget for the Implementation of a New City Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), Awarding a Professional Services Contract to Hydroscience Engineers in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $4,185,566 for Design Services for the New WWTP and Related Improvements, and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the Contract and Assign Additional Work in Accordance with this Resolution”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AS AN EXTENSION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED BY NV5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $267,776 FOR
THE APPLE AVENUE CONSOLIDATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND ASSIGN ADDITIONAL WORK IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION #2022-95
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
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A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022- 95, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving Construction Project Management Services as an Extension of Professional Services Previously Provided by NV5 in the Amount of $267,776 for the Apple Avenue Consolidation Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the Contract and Assign Additional Work in Accordance with this Resolution”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING A PUBLIC WORKS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION AND
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH GRADE BREAK ENGINEERING FOR WATER LEAK REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000
RESOLUTION #2022-96
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #200296, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a Public Works Emergency Supplemental Appropriation and Approve an Agreement to Extend the Agreement with Grade Break Engineering for Water Leak Repairs in the Amount of $95,000”. All in favor.
Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING THE REGIONAL FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE
WAYFINDING PROGRAM BETWEEN THE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
RESOLUTION #2022-97
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
Laura Mireles stated that she thought this was a great idea; however, the City had parking issues and needed to fix the parking as well as the congestion from all the cars. She asked how the drivers of the vehicles or bicyclists would see the signs. Public Works Director Tugel addressed Ms. Mireles’ concerns.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022- 97, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Regional Funding Agreement for Pedestrian and Bicycle Wayfinding Program Between the Transportation Agency for Monterey County and the City of Greenfield”. All in favor. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE Oral report was given by Parks & Recreation Manager Perez. He stated that currently there was only one member on the Committee and asked that Council appoint Dr. Lourdes Villarreal and Jose Vazquez to the Committee.
Dr. Lourdes Villarreal introduced and provided a brief background of herself.
Jose Vazquez introduced and provided a brief background of himself.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to appoint Dr. Lourdes Villarreal and Jose Vazquez to the Parks & Recreation Committee. All in favor. Motion carried. 21 City Council Minutes
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PRESENTATION – CODE ENFORCEMENT UPDATE AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO RECLASSIFY THE POSITIONS OF ANIMAL
CONTROL OFFICER AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER (CSO) AND AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION #2022-98
Staff report was given by Acting Chief Mixer.
Councilmember Tipton stated that he didn’t want to see that the officers only focus on one aspect of their duties and asked if there would be two on duty at the same time. Acting Chief Mixer stated that there would be two on duty and that all would be cross-trained.
Frances de Leon stated that she wanted to make sure that emerging the two positions would not take away from code enforcement. She stated that code enforcement officers must be certified and receive their certification within a year of hiring and asked if any of them were certified. She suggested that the part-time position be made full-time. Acting Chief Mixer stated that there was one employee that was already certified and the other one was scheduled to attend the certification program but all would be trained.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022- 98, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Reclassify the Positions of Animal Control Officer and Code Enforcement Officer to Community Service Officer (CSO) and Amending the Salary Schedule”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood reminded everyone that there would be another workshop on Thursday and would be continuing through mid-December.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Walker adjourned the meeting at 7:53 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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