City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 23, 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, Councilmembers Ortiz and Rodriguez ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Chief Langborg, Public Works Director Tugel, Community Development Director Mugan, Sergeant Gutierrez, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Community Engagement Coordinator Lopez, Parks & Recreation Coordinator Perez, Executive Assistant Aguayo, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Noemi Chico, Alexa, Beatriz Diaz, Gabby Mireles, Elia Zavala A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to excuse Councilmember Martinez. AYES: Mayor White, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, Councilmember Rodriguez.
NOES: Councilmember Ortiz. Motion carried.
INVOCATION BY PASTOR DIANA SALINAS
Invocation was given by Pastor Salinas.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Noemi Chico stated that she was happy that Pilar Mendoza would be taking over as the instructor for the folkorico classes. She stated that Ms. Mendoza was very professional and well respected.
Alexa stated that Pilar Mendoza was a great teacher and it was her passion to dance and she loved her culture.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Rodriguez asked if the next housing meeting was going to be recorded or live streamed.
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Councilmember Ortiz stated that the recreation department was doing a great job with all the programs.
She stated that she was happy to see that the street paving map schedule was on social media Mayor Pro-tem Untalon thanked the City Council for approving the $5,000 for Sober Grad. She asked for an update on the dog park for the next meeting. She also asked staff to make sure that the locks for restrooms at all the parks were working because there was a recent incident at one of the restroom. She stated that she would like to push for more advertisement on what was going on in the City, especially on social media. She stated that she was approached by the Little League regarding a $500 check that was approved on March 24, 2021 and stated that they never received the funds and asked that staff look into this matter. She announced that she would be resigning from the Council; however, would not vacate her seat until her successor was seated and asked that this item be placed on the next City Council agenda.
Mayor White announced that the Housing Element meeting would be this Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Hall; internship applications were available for ages 18-24; street resurfacing project was starting and asked for patience; sober grad was taking place and adult volunteers were needed. He also stated that Monday was Memorial Day and there were going to be events at each of the cemeteries and a ceremony at Memorial Hall which also included a BBQ, Car Show and Craft Show.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to approve Warrants #318201 through #318351 and Bank Drafts #5383 through #5457 in the amount of $1,017,550.27, Minutes of the May 23, 2023 City Council Meeting, Receive and File Monthly Reports – Finance Department; adopt Resolution #2023-63, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Employment Agreement with Guillermo Mixer, Chief of Police”; Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance #565, “An Ordinance Making Certain Changes to Chapter 5.04 (Business License Requirements and Processes) of the City’s Municipal Code”; and adopt Resolution #2023-64, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Accepting Vintage Meadows II Public Improvements, Which Improvements Include Streets, Sidewalks, Water and Sewer Utilities, Storm Drains, and Storm Water Basin with Associated Fence and Landscaping”. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY – SOPHIA SCHWIRZKE Report and power point presentation was given by Sophia Schwirzke.
PRESENTATION – GREENFIELD RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Staff report and power point presentation was given by Parks & Recreation Coordinator Perez.
Gaby asked about the programs and if there was a website or social media that was updated so that residents could know what was happening. She also asked if there was a way to know how much money for recreation was coming from the cannabis businesses. Parks & Recreation Coordinator Perez explained the social media outlets and stated that they updated them regularly. City Manager Wood stated that the cannabis revenue was general fund revenues and by law, the City could not separate the cannabis funds.
PRESENTATION – DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET PRESENTATION – 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR Staff report was given by City Manager Wood and announced that there would be a budget workshop on June 1, 2023 at 6 p.m.
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The following presented their departmental budget proposals for the 2023-2024 fiscal year:
Community Engagement Coordinator Lopez, Police Sergeant Gutierrez, Fire Chief Langborg, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Community Development Director Mugan, Public Works Director Tugel, Executive Assistant Aguayo and IT Director Espinosa.
Beatriz Diaz stated that the cameras need to have good audio because sometimes it was hard to hear on Zoom.
City Council adjourned for a 10 minute break at 8:50 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 9:01 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE GARBAGE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL, AND RECYCLING RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 RESOLUTION #2023-65
Report was given by Elia Zavala, Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority.
Beatriz Diaz asked when trash cans were replaced. Ms. Zavala asked that residents call Tri-Cities Disposal if their cans needed to be replaced – 1-888-678-6798.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2023-65, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Garbage Collection, Disposal, and Recycling Rates for Fiscal Year 2023-2024”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD DECLARING
THAT A NUISANCE EXISTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXISTENCE OF WEEDS, HAZARDOUS
VEGETATIVE GROWTH, AND REFUSE ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF
GREENFIELD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO MAIL WRITTEN NOTICES RESOLUTION #2023-66
Staff report was given by Fire Chief Langborg.
Beatriz Diaz thanked Chief Langborg for doing a great job and stated that there were some residents that needed to take care of their yard.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2023-66, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring that a Nuisance Exists in Connection with the Existence of Weeds, Hazardous Vegetative Growth, and Refuse on Certain Properties within the City of Greenfield and Authorizing the City Clerk to Mail Written Notices”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
RESOLUTION #2023-67
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
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A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2023-67, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO EXTEND THE
AGREEMENT WITH FLUID RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (FRM) TO MANAGE THE GREENFIELD
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) FOR A PERIOD AND COST NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN (7) MONTHS AND $250,000
RESOLUTION #2023-68
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon to adopt Resolution #2023-67, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Extend the Agreement with Fluid Resource Management (FRM) to Manage the Greenfield Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for a Period and Cost Not to Exceed Seven (7) Months and $250,000”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: GREENFIELD POLICE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION Meeting adjourned to closed session at 9:56 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to open session at 10:21 p.m.
There was no reportable action.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Thompson stated that filling a vacant position on Council would be a similar process that was done when Councilmember Rodriguez was appointed; however, the selection of the new member should have to be from the same district as the Councilmember that was vacating the position. She stated that next meeting there would be options for the City Council to consider; however, a second meeting might be required. She also stated that there can not be more than 2 members of the Council appointed and if for some reason another member resigned, there would have to be an election to fill that position.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood stated that there would be a City Council workshop on June 1, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. and stated that the proposed CIP budgets would be included. 25 City Council Minutes
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting in memory of all veterans.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25 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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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-69
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF GREENFIELD AND THE GREENFIELD POLICE SERGEANTS’ ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the Greenfield Police Sergeants Association (“Association”) and City of Greenfield (“City) have met and conferred in good faith; and WHEREAS, the City and Association have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Greenfield as follows:
1. The Memorandum of Understanding attached as Exhibit A hereto is approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Greenfield, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council held on the 13th day of June 2023, by the following vote:
AYES, and all in favor, therefore, Councilmembers:
NOES, Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
ABSENT, Councilmembers:
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Robert White, Mayor
Attest:
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Ann F. Rathbun, City Clerk
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