City Council Minutes
March 28, 2023
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor White, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Councilmember Rodriguez Councilmember Ortiz arrived at 6:08 p.m.
ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Chief Langborg, Public Works Director Tugel, Community Development Director Mugan, Captain Mixer, Community Engagement Coordinator Lopez, Senior Planner Powell, Planning Consultant Mullane, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun GUESTS: Efrain Martinez, Jess Mercado, Manuel Barron, Jose Sanchez A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to excuse Councilmember Martinez. All in favor. Motion carried.
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 Chief Langborg stated that he wanted to inform the Council that he sat in the back of the room because he was on call on Mondays and Tuesdays. He also stated that the Rotary Club would be hosting a community yard sale on May 13th at the Greenfield Memorial Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. He also stated that the American Legion #635 presented the City with a POW-MIA Flag in order to fly the flag on Memorial and Veterans’ Day.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Rodriguez sent her condolences to the Martinez family for their loss. She asked that Everyone needed to be careful because of the bad weather. She stated that donations were being accepted for the Pajaro community and they could be made at All-In Monterey.org 16 City Council Minutes
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Mayor Pro-tem Untalon sent condolences to the Martinez family. She stated that there had been some hurtful and harmful comments made on social media and that elected officials do have to have thick skinned; however, wanted to remind everyone to be kind and to care about each other. She thanked the Recreation Department for being asked to throw the first pitch at the softball game opening. She stated that the programs were growing and there were many programs available. She stated that she agreed with Ms. Mireles about beautifying the City and would like to continue with that in the downtown area; maybe painting the building, putting up lights, etc.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that the people of Pajaro have suffered and were in tremendous need of help. She stated that people were living in cars and in shelters. She stated that clean-up had already started but the need was great. She stated that a lot of supplies were needed and stated that she hoped that people could give donations. She also stated that she attended the Soledad Merchants meeting and stated that they had very good ideas on what could be done and asked if something like that could be started here.
Mayor White sent condolences to the Martinez family. He stated that City Hall was a drop off location for donations for the Pajaro committee. He also announced that the soccer field was re-opened and wanted to thank Manuel Ayala and his crew as well as Scheid Vineyards. He also stated that he attended the employees swearing in ceremony.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to approve Warrants #317716 through #317838 and Bank Drafts #5297 through #5316 in the amount of $824,316.64, Receive and File Monthly Reports – Fire Department – Science Workshop; Deny Claim Against the City, Deny Claim Against the City, adopt Resolution #2023-28, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Clarify a Discrepancy in Resolution #2022-94 with HydroScience Engineers to Appropriate the Approved Contract Amount of $4,185,566. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – WINTER HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS RECOGNITION
Mayor White read the proclamations and presented the proclamations and certificates for the student athletes for the following winter high school sports:
Greenfield Varsity Wrestling – Coaches Efrain Martinez and Jesse Mercado Greenfield Varsity Girls Basketball – Coaches John Radcliff and Adam Barsenas Greenfield Varsity Boys Soccer – Coaches Manuel Barron and Jose Sanchez
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES TO CHAPTER 5.28 (MEDICINAL AND ADULT-USE CANNABIS) OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE, INCLUDING REVISIONS TO SECTION 5.28.050 WITH RESPECT TO THE REGULATORY PERMIT
PROCESS, AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD UPDATING THE CITY’S ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHAPTER 5.28
RESOLUTION #2023-29
Staff report was given by Senior Planner Powell.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
No comments were received.
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Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to introduce and read by title only, first reading, “An Ordinance Making Certain Changes to Chapter 5.28 (Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis) of the City’s Municipal Code, Including Revisions to Section 5.28.050 with Respect to the Regulatory Permit Process”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2023-29, “A Resolution Updating the City’s Administrative Regulations for the Implementation of Chapter 5.28”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING A LOT MERGER OF TWO EXISTING LOTS AT 670 WALNUT AVENUE WITHIN THE SANTA LUCIA SHOPPING CENTER INTO A SINGLE 11.2 ACRE MERGED LOT (APNS 024-021-024, 024-021-027 AND 024-021-28
RESOLUTION #2023-30
Staff report and power point presentation was given by Planning Consultant Mullane.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2023-30, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a Lot Merger of Two Existing Lots at 670 Walnut Avenue within the Santa Lucia Shopping Center into a Single
11.2 Acre Merged Lot (APNs 024-021-024, 024-021-027 and 024-021-28”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO TI ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,000 FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROCESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE UPDATE
RESOLUTION #2023-31
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2023-31, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Awarding a Professional Services Contract to TI Engineering Services in the Amount of $87,000 for Traffic Engineering Processional Services for the City’s Traffic Impact Fee Update”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
Beatriz Diaz stated that she thought it was a good idea to add another member and to meet on a quarterly basis.
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After discussion, the City Council directed staff to solicit for members and have them fill out an application and members would be appointed by City Council.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Whited adjourned the meeting in memory of Lucila Martinez.
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 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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