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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor White, Councilmembers Martinez, Untalon and Ortiz ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Public Works Director Tugel, Captain Mixer, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Thompson, City Engineer Pike, Civil Engineer Nisich, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Beatriz Diaz, Laura Mireles, Gaby Serrato
INVOCATION
There was a moment of silent prayer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wood asked that Item I-1 Update on Youth Council be pulled. City Council concurred.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Beatriz Diaz stated that she had sent an email regarding the potholes and stated that the potholes were messing up cars. She stated that the City had filled in some of the potholes; however, could something better be done because that was not working.
Laura Mireles stated that the City had not purchased the property for the new community center and suggested that the City purchase the property on Elm/12th instead of the one on 12th/Apple. She stated that the property on Elm was a lot bigger and stated that the Council should purchase it sooner rather than later.
Gaby Serrato stated that the investigation on Councilmember Martinez regarding abuse of power was going to be completed by the close of business today, She stated that once the Council received that report they needed to think about her mother and the injustice that happened. She stated that she was not angry but wanted the Council to be open-minded and justice needed to be served.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
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Councilmember Martinez thanked the public that attended the Department of Pesticide Regulation hearing in Sacramento regarding a pesticide that causes cancer. She stated that there were Greenfield residents that shared their stories and thanked them. She stated that next month was Pesticide Awareness Month and would like to have a proclamation on the agenda. She stated that she received a lot of comments on her Council page and emails and she wanted the Council to know that she would be sharing the information that she was receiving and wanted to be as transparent as possible. She asked that staff look at the alley way behind the La Esperanza Market because she had received complaints that the delivery trucks were hitting walls and fences and even knocking down wires. She also stated that she received complaints regarding the trees that were in the middle of the sidewalks on 3rd Street/Oak Avenue. She asked that staff get the word out on social media on how a resident could report these types of situations. She asked about having a diaper distribution.
Councilmember Ortiz reported that last week she attended the League of California Cities New Councilmember Academy and stated that she learned at lot. She gave an update on the homeless program that she spoke about at the last meeting. She stated that the program would be rolling out in February and that maybe this organization could work with Fabiola. She stated that she was asked about having volunteers for the Salinas Rodeo and stated that the person in charge of the volunteers stated that they don’t get a lot of participants from South County. She stated that the high school students might want to do some community services hours with them. She stated that she wanted to implement a Military Banner Program for Greenfield to honor the veterans. She also stated that she agreed with her fellow Councilmember and that all members of the City Council should be transparent and be held accountable.
Councilmember Untalon stated that all the members of the City Council should have received an email from Avila Boxing regarding a tour tomorrow at 5:30 and hoped that she would see them all there. She stated that there were several activities happening at the recreation department and stated that basketball season was starting and that there were so many kids signed up that they were able to separate the boys and girls. She stated that she attended the traffic committee meeting and they talked about getting a crossing guard at El Camino Real and Tyler and were requesting that the Committee get a representative from the high school. She stated that there was a radar sign that stated how fast a car was traveling near Vista Verde and was requesting that staff look into getting those signs at all schools in order to make it safer for all. She suggested that the police department do assemblies at the schools regarding safety. She stated that at the last meeting a person told her it was very hard to hear and asked staff to look into fixing that because she did not want to push away anyone from attending the meetings.
Mayor White stated that there was a local assistance center for flood victims opened in Speckles at the Veterans Hall. He announced that the county parks were open again and that the Monterey Bay Aquarium was free to all Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz residents through Sunday.
He stated that he attended the Mayors/Managers meeting and that Patrick Matthews, General Manager for the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority, spoke regarding the organic waste requirement and the TriCities franchise agreement. He also announced that applications were being accepted for the 5th seat for the City Council.
CONSENT ITEMS
Councilmember Martinez asked that H-6 be pulled for more information and asked Mr. Vicente Lara to speak regarding this matter.
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to approve Warrants #317072 through #317293 and Bank Drafts #5183 through #5225 in the amount of $1,342,669.86.
AYES: Councilmembers Martinez, Untalon and Ortiz. ABSTAIN: Mayor White. Motion carried. 26 City Council Minutes
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A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Untalon to approve Minutes of the January 10, 2023 City Council Adjourned Meeting, Receive and File Monthly Reports – Finance, Science Workshop and Fire, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance #562, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Adopting a Military Equipment Policy” , approve a Final Contract Change Order No. 7 which included Cost Reduction and Extending the Time of Completion and adopt Resolution #2023-05, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Accepting Greenfield Sidewalk and Accessible Pedestrian & Parking Project Improvements Completed by F.
Loduca Co. which includes Streets, Sidewalks, Street Trees and Crosswalks Improvements”. All in favor. Motion carried.
Vicente Lara, Monterey County Health Department, gave a brief description of the events and asked for the Council’s support.
Angelica Chavez stated that she had received a lot of good feedback regarding the last events and thanked Council for their support.
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Untalon to adopt Resolution #2023-06, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Prioritizing and Supporting Active Transportation Projects and Events”. All in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY FINDINGS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING,
MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, EXISTING BUILDING, FIRE, HISTORICAL BUILDING,
ENERGY, RESIDENTIAL, AND GREEN BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
CERTAIN APPENDIX CHAPTERS OF THESE CODES AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND AMENDING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND HE 2021
INTERNATIONAL POOL AND SPA SAFETY CODE
City Council continued the public hearing.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING
WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY RATE ADJUSTMENTS AND DIRECTING THE REQUIRED
PUBLIC APPROVAL PROCESS
RESOLUTION #2023-07
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel and Civil Engineer Nisich.
Power Point Presentation was given by Anthony Elowsky, Robert D. Niehaus, Inc.
A MOTION by Councilmember Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to adopt Resolution #2023-07, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Adjustments and Directing the Required Public Approval Process”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING AN
ORGANIC MATERIALS DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MEMBER
AGENCIES OF THE SALINAS VALLEY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY, CITY OF GREENFIELD AND
ATLAS ORGANICS
RESOLUTION #2023-08
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Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2023-08, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving an Organic Materials Direct Service Provider Agreement Between the Member Agencies of the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority, City of Greenfield and Atlas Organics”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE
REVISION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AND
TRI-CITIES DISPOSAL REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS FOR AMENDMENTS TO EXCLUSIVE SOLID
WASTE, RECYCLING AND ORGANICS COLLECTION SERVICES PROGRAM AGREEMENTS RESOLUTION #2023-09
Report and power point presentation was given by Elia Zavala, Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority.
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Untalon to adopt Resolution #2023-09, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Revision of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Greenfield and Tri-Cities Disposal Regarding Negotiations for Amendments to Exclusive Solid Waste, Recycling and Organics Collection Services Program Agreements”. All in favor Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD MAKING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PINNACLES GATEWAY PARTNERSHIP AND THE ARROYO SECO
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
RESOLUTION #2023-10
Staff report was given by City Clerk Rathbun.
There was discussion among the City Council regarding the appointments which were as follows:
Mayor White – Member / Councilmember Untalon – Alternate – Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Councilmember Untalon – Member / Councilmember Ortiz – Alternate – Pinnacles Gateway Partnership A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Untalon to adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Making Appointments to the Pinnacles Gateway Partnership and the Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Thompson gave a brief update on the application and process for the vacant City Council position. She stated that the applications were due on January 31st and the special meeting would be on February 8th and if necessary February 9th as well. She stated that there had been 6 applications handed out; however, none had been returned.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report was given.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting in the memory of all the victims of the recent California shootings.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 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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