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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Tipton and Councilmember White ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Community Development Director Mugan, Captain Mixer, IT Director Espinosa, Public Works Director Tugel, Parks & Recreation Coordinator Perez, City Engineer Pike, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun GUESTS: Beatriz Diaz, Noemi Chico, Gabriella Serrato, Rachel Ortiz, Jose Garcia, Ismael Valdez, Juan Garcia, Emiliano Alcamento, Jose Picazo, John Huerta A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to excuse Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. All in favor. Motion carried.
INVOCATION
There was a moment of silent prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes made.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Beatriz Diaz congratulated Bob White for being elected Mayor and asked how Mr. White’s council seat vacancy would be filled, appointment or special election. She also asked what was going on with Chief Allen and stated that he had been gone over a year and the City was still paying him. She stated that Acting Chief Mixer was doing a great job and that it was very important to have a full-time chief. She stated that school district would be implementing district elections as well.
Noemi Chico thanked Councilmember Martinez for taking some Greenfield kids to the movies and asked when the City would have their Welcome Signs.
Rachel Ortiz congratulated Bob White for being elected Mayor. She stated that she looked forward to sitting up with the Council. She stated that she was blessed to own her own business and that someone here was asking about her and if she lived here. She stated that she did live in Greenfield and promised that she would not bring her personal business to the dais and would treat this seat with integrity and honestly,
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Jose Garcia stated that he was concerned about the stop signs in front of Oak Avenue School. He stated that he had asked if speed bumps could be placed there but police officers stated no because of the emergency vehicles. He stated that this area was very dangerous and kids almost get hit and something needed to be done about it.
Ismael Valdez stated that he would like the Council to address the homelessness and stated that he had been homeless for over 6 years. He stated that there were no shelters or public restrooms and this needed to be addressed.
Chief Langborg announced that this Saturday the fire department would be having a smoke detector drive and would be installing or inspecting smoke detectors in residents’ homes and anyone could sign up on the City’s website.
Juan Garcia stated he was here because of the soccer fields. He stated that there had not been any improvements at the soccer fields. He stated that he would like them to be fixed and that there were over 300 people that participate in the games. He stated that Greenfield could not host tournaments because people refuse to come to Greenfield because of the condition of the fields. He also stated that they needed to have public restrooms or at least portable toilets. He also asked if the City could install lights so they could play after dark.
Emilian Alcamento stated that he coaches about 20 kids and they play in Salinas because they can’t play here because of the condition of the fields. He also stated that lights were needed and that it was important to keep kids in sports and keep them busy and out of trouble. He stated that they were willing to volunteer and help the City.
Jose Picazo agreed with the previous speakers and stated that better equipment was also needed as well as lights and restrooms.
Gabriella Serrato thanked the City Council for starting the investigation and reminded Councilmember Martinez that she would be served and that Greenfield needed a better leader.
John Huerta acknowledged Sgt. de la Torre, Nancy Correa and Ray Najar for responding to their neighborhood and getting the dog. He stated that it was a team effort and thanked them.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember White thanked everyone involved in the Harvest Festival. He stated that Ellen Martin and Silka Saavedra did a great job. He also thanked PUEBLO for hosting the candidates’ forum. He announced the listening session with Supervisor Lopez and City Manager Wood on November 2nd, Movies in the Hall on November 18th and stated that the Monterey Bay Aquarium was offering free entrance to all Monterey County residents January 21-29, 2023.
Councilmember Tipton thanked PUEBLO for the candidates’ forum. He stated that the workshops that were presented by city staff were good and hoped to see more participation. He thanked the science workshop for putting on the trips for the youth.
Councilmember Martinez stated that a lot had happened during the election cycle but now it was over and it was time to work together. She stated that she would like to have the youth council on the agenda and suggested that Jesus Perez or Fabiola Lopez take it on. She stated that she took kids to watch Wakanda Forever in Soledad and it was great because kids were able to see people on the screen like themselves. She also stated that there was a Men’s National Day in November and if people wanted to nominate a man for outstanding service to please submit his name. 28 City Council Minutes
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CONSENT CALENDAR
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to approve the consent items including Warrants #316555 through #316738 and Bank Drafts #5091 through #5123 in the amount of $1,221,537.02, approve Minutes of the October 25, 2022 City Council Meeting, Receive and File – Monthly Report – Finance and second reading and adoption of Ordinance #560, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Cancellation of the Existing Development Agreement for Cannabis Cultivation and Distribution Facilities for Canna Culture – (Developer and Licensee at 802 El Camino Real)”. AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT:
Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PROCLAMATION – PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 2022 AS NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S
DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
Councilmember White read the proclamation aloud and presented the proclamation to Beatriz Diaz.
PROCLAMATION – PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 2022 AS EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH Councilmember Tipton read the proclamation aloud.
RECOGNITION OF INTERN – BRAULIO FABIAN
Councilmember White read the certificate and presented it to Braulio Fabian.
Mr. Fabian thanked the City for the opportunity.
RECOGNITION – GREENFIELD MEMORIAL DISTRICT
Chief Langborg read the certificate of appreciation and gave a brief description of the many contributions that the Greenfield Memorial District have done.
INTRODUCTION AND BADGE PINNING – DEPUTY CHIEF TYLER KEISLING Chief Langborg gave a brief background of Deputy Chief Keisling.
Deputy Chief Keisling was pinned by his wife.
Deputy Chief Keisling thanked the City and Chief Langborg for the opportunity.
PRESENTATION – LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE
Councilmember Martinez reported on the League of California Cities conference. She stated that there were not a lot of workshops for Greenfield but her favorite one was the cannabis workshop.
PUBLIC HEARING
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
FIRE CODE WITH THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY AMENDMENTS
Staff report was given by Chief Langborg.
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Councilmember Martinez opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
No comments were received.
Councilmember Martinez closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to introduce and read by title only, first reading, of An Ordinance Adopting the 2022 California Fire Code with the County of Monterey Amendments. AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
APPOINTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBER
Staff report was given by Parks & Recreation Coordinator Perez.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to appoint Raul Rodriguez to the Parks & Recreation Committee. AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO
APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLEATH-HARRIS GEOLOGISTS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,000 FOR QUARTERLY GROUNDWATER
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MRP) AS REQUIRED PER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM NO. R3-2022-0024 RESOLUTION #2022-109
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
John Huerta stated that the City had 9 monitoring wells and asked if those wells were on city property and if the City had the funding for this project. Public Works Director Tugel stated yes all wells were on city property and the funds were available.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 109, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Cleath-Harris Geologists, Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $42,000 for Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring and Reporting Program (MRP) as Required per Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Monitoring and Reporting Program No. R3-2022-0024”. AYES:
Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon.
Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ACCEPTING A GRANT REVENUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,964 TO CARRY OUT THE SB1383
LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE SAID FUNDS TO SALINAS
VALLEY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION
RESOLUTION #2022-110
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 110, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Accepting a Grant Revenues in the Amount of $26,964 to Carry Out the SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program and to Appropriate 30 City Council Minutes
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Said Funds to Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority for Grant Administration”. AYES:
Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon.
Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,048,445 FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
RESOLUTION #2022-111
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022- 111, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Approve Supplemental Appropriations in the Amount of $1,048,445 for the Public Works Department for Fiscal Year 2022-2023”. AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF ARPA FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.25M AND SEWER IMPACT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.25M TO THE SEWER FUND TO FUND THE NEW SEWER
TREATMENT PLANT, PHASE ONE
RESOLUTION #2022-112
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
John Huerta stated that the City has had public safety as a priority but they might want to look at other departments and get more public input on the use of the ARPA funds.
Noemi Chico stated that transportation was very important for college students as well as for essential workers and retail workers. She stated that the City should think about giving them bonuses.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022- 112, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Authorizing the Transfer of ARPA Funds in the Amount of $1.25M and Sewer Impact Funds in the Amount of $1.25M to the Sewer Fund to Fund the New Sewer Treatment Plant, Phase One”. AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
AUTHORIZING A CASH WARRANTEE BOND AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF THE VINTAGE
MEADOWS I SUBDIVISION TO FACILITATE ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AND PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION #2022-113
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
ACCEPTING VINTAGE MEADOWS I EASEMENTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, WHICH
IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE STREETS, SIDEWALKS, WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES, STORM
DRAINS, PARKWAYS AND THREE POCKET PARKS
RESOLUTION #2022-114
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel and City Engineer Pike.
A MOTION Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022- 133, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Authorizing a Cash Warrantee 31 City Council Minutes
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Bond Agreement with the Owners of the Vintage Meadows I Subdivision to Facilitate Acceptance of Easements and Public Improvements”. AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White.
ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022-114, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Accepting Vintage Meadows I Easements and Public Improvements, which Improvements Include Streets, Sidewalks, Water and Sewer Utilities, Storm Drains, Parkways and Three Pocket Parks”. AYES:
Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon.
Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO FUND EXPENDITURES TO BE PAID FOR WITH SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF)
RESOLUTION #2022-115
Staff report was given by Captain Mixer.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 115, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Supplementally Appropriating Funds in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the Amount of $100,000 to Fund Expenditures to be Paid for with Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF)”. AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF GREENFIELD FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM, ADOPTING THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY’S 5-YEAR PLAN, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY FOR JOINT PARTICIPATION IN THE PLHA FUNDING PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2019-2023 AND
DELEGATING TO THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLHA PROGRAM ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
RESOLUTION #2022-116
Staff report was given by Community Development Director Mugan.
John Huerta stated that this needed to be revisited and the City Manager needed to look at this on an annual basis.
A MOTION by Councilmember White, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2022- 16, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Authorizing the County of Monterey to Submit an Application on Behalf of the City of Greenfield for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program, Adopting the County of Monterey’s 5-Year Plan, Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the County of Monterey for Joint Participation in the PLHA Funding Program for Fiscal Years 2019-2023 and Delegating to the County of Monterey Administration of the PLHA Program on Behalf of the City of Greenfield”. AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE FY 2022/2023 BUDGET FOR $14,695.00 TO PAY AURUM CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR THE SCOPING REPORT RESOLUTION #2022-117
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE FY 2022/2023 BUDGET FOR $1,225,744.00 TO FUND THE INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY GENERATORS (IF THE CAL
OES/FEMA GRANT IS APPROVED)
RESOLUTION #2022-118
Staff report was given by Chief Langborg.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 117, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Supplemental Appropriation to the FY 2022/2023 Budget for $14,695.00 to Pay Aurum Consulting Engineers for the Scoping Report”. AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022-118, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Supplemental Appropriation to the FY 2022/2023 Budget for $1,225,744.00 to Fund the Installation of Emergency Generators (if the Cal OES/FEMA grant is approved)”. AYES:
Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon.
Motion carried
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE(S) DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/ RELEASE/COMPLAINT CLOSED SESSION – GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: ASSOCIATION/ INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL #3
No comments were received.
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:35 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened at 9:16 p.m.
City Attorney Thompson stated that there was no reportable action taken.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS – CONTINUED
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE ASSOCIATION/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL #3
RESOLUTION #2022-119
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember White to adopt Resolution #2022- 119, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Amending the Salary Schedule for the Association/International Union of Operating Engineers Local #3”. AYES: Councilmember Martinez, Tipton and White. ABSENT: Mayor Walker and Mayor Pro-tem Untalon. Motion carried 33 City Council Minutes
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood stated that at this meeting there were a lot of budget adjustments; however, many of those were because the City was getting a lot of grants. He stated that December marked the middle of the year and normally staff comes in January 2023 to make mid-year budget adjustments.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Martinez adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m. _________________________
Mayor of the City of Greenfield
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City Clerk of the City of Greenfield
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