City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 13, 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 Martinez and Ortiz Councilmember Rodriguez attended remotely
ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Chief Langborg, Public Works Director Tugel, Community Development Director Mugan, Sergeant Gutierrez, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Community Engagement Coordinator Lopez, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Claudia Gomez, Denise Jaime, Adela Alvarez, Monica, Alberta Medino , Melinda Ramirez, Maribel Fernandez, Micaella Espinosa, Cynthia Zavala, Beatriz Diaz
INVOCATION BY PASTOR INES VERLUGO
Invocation was given by Pastor Verlugo.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wood asked that Item I-5, Dog Park Update, be removed. Council concurred.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Claudia Gomez, Door to Hope, explained the program and stated that she would like to continue to partner with the City of Greenfield to keep the program going.
Denise Jaime stated that they were here asking for the City’s support for the Door to Hope program.
Adela Alvarez stated that she had been working with the Door to Hope program for the last 7 years. She stated that she worked with the game section which taught children to interact with other students and improve their motor and verbal skills. She stated that this program was free of charge to the entire community and asked for the City to continue to support the program.
The following residents expressed the importance of the Door to Hope program and asked that the City continue their support: Monica S., Alverta Medino, Melinda Ramirez, Micaella Espinosa, Estela, and Maribel Fernandez.
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Cynthia Zavala thanked the City Council for their support for the Greenfield Sober Grad. She stated that they had a very successful event and that approximately 120 students attended.
Beatriz Diaz stated that she was in support of the First 5 program. She also stated that the City needed to get a better system for the City Council meeting as well as better translation equipment.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Rodriguez stated that she had no comment.
Councilmember Martinez thanked all the parents for attending the city council meeting.
Councilmember Ortiz congratulated all involved with the Sober Grand and stated that they did a great job. She also stated that she wanted to commend the Police Department for doing a great job on the stand-off situation. She asked about code enforcement and what was their priority and schedule. She also stated that staff may want to look into having the Farmer’s Market at the Memorial Hall.
Mayor Pro-tem Untalon thanked the Police Department, Fire Department and all other agencies that helped with the stand-off situation and for keeping everyone informed through social media. She stated that every department should be doing this as well so that the public could be aware of what was going on. She stated that summer was in full force and there were a lot of kids and asked that everyone be aware while driving. She also congratulated all the 2023 grads.
Mayor White requested that the City purchase more headsets for translation. He announced the next senior event was next Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Greenfield Library was providing free lunch for kids 18 and under. He stated that he attended the last Salinas Valley Chamber meeting and they welcomed a new legal office business that would be opening in King City. He asked that Council receive an update on the Welcome Signs, the downtown project and the 12th Street Improvement project. He also congratulated all the 2023 graduates.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to approve Warrants #318358 through #318541 and Bank Drafts #5460 through #5480 in the amount of $625,710.45 Minutes of the May 23, 2023 City Council Meeting, adopt Resolution #2023-69, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Greenfield and the Greenfield Police Sergeants’ Association”, and adopt Resolution #2023-70, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Authorizing an Improvement Agreement with the Owners of Greenfield Common, Phase I, for Public Improvements as Requested by the City as Conditions of Approval”, and adopt Resolution #2023-71, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Supplementally Appropriating Funds in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget in the Amount of $10,000 to Carry Out a Portion of the Housing Stability (Deposit Assistance) Funds Granted by United Way Monterey County”, and adopt Resolution #2023-72, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Supplementally Appropriating Funds in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget in the Amount of $12,000 to Carry Out a Portion of the EFSP Funds During Fiscal Year 2022-2023”. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Councilmember Rodriguez, Councilmember Ortiz, Councilmember Martinez, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Mayor White.
Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BASEBALL
Mayor White read the proclamation and presented it to Coach Mendoza and Coach Pajas. 26 City Council Minutes
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Coach Mendoza and Coach Pajas announced the names of the players and presented them with a certificate.
PROCLAMATION – PROCLAIMING JUNE 2023 ALZHEIMER’S & BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor White read the proclamation proclaiming June 2023 as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and presented it to Fabiola Lopez.
PROCLAMATION – PROCLAIMING JUNE 2023 AS “LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH” Mayor White read the proclamation proclaiming June 2023 as “LGBTQ Pride Month” and presented it to Braulio Fabian.
PROCLAMATION – PROCLAIMING JUNE 2023 AS IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH Mayor White read the proclamation proclaiming June 2023 as Immigrant Heritage Month.
UPDATE – TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Public Works Director Tugel gave an update on the Traffic Safety Committee and reviewed the Traffic Calming Handbook and how a resident would file a complaint.
Mayor Pro-tem Untalon stated that she would like the City to partner with the school district to make sure the areas around the schools were safer. She thanked Public Works Director Tugel and stated that was a great presentation.
Denise Jaime stated that she would relay this information to the schools and encouraged the idea of having safety workshops for the students. She stated that the community needed to be educated on traffic safety and the City and School needed to work together.
Councilmember Martinez asked that this information be given to Dr. Martinez, Central Binacional para el Desarrollo Indigenda Oaxaqueno.
Sgt. Gutierrez stated that the Police Department had applied for a Traffic Safety grant and the grant funds would be used for safety training and a trailer.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
RESOLUTION #2023-73
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 RESOLUTION #2023-74
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2, FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
RESOLUTION #2023-75
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 RESOLUTION #2023-76
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
RESOLUTION #2023-77
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 RESOLUTION #2023-78
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2023- 73, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, Fiscal Year 2023-2024” , adopt Resolution #2023-74, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024”, adopt Resolution #2023-75, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Fiscal Year 2023-2024”, adopt Resolution #2023-76, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024”, adopt Resolution #2023-77, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 3, Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and adopt Resolution #2023-78, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024”. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Councilmember Rodriguez, Councilmember Ortiz, Councilmember Martinez, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Mayor White. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 RESOLUTION #2023-79
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 RESOLUTION #2023-80
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
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Mayor White opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 7:42 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2023- 79, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-24” and adopt Resolution #2023-80, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024”. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Councilmember Rodriguez, Councilmember Ortiz, Councilmember Martinez, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Mayor White. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 RESOLUTION #2023-81
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 RESOLUTION #2023-82
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 RESOLUTION #2023-83
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 RESOLUTION #2023-84
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2023- 81, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024”, adopt Resolution #2023-82, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024”, adopt Resolution #2023-83, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024”, and adopt Resolution #2023-84, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024”. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Councilmember Rodriguez, Councilmember Ortiz, Councilmember Martinez, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Mayor White. Motion carried. 29 City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
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 #2023-85
Staff report was given by Chief Langborg.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Untalon, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to adopt Resolution #2023-85, “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”. Roll Call Vote: AYES: Councilmember Rodriguez, Councilmember Ortiz, Councilmember Martinez, Mayor Pro-tem Untalon and Mayor White. Motion carried.
City Council adjourned at 7:51 p.m. for a 10 minute break.
City Council reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
City Manager Wood reviewed the proposed 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget, expenditures and revenues.
City Council discussed the proposed budget.
This item was for discussion and review only.
CONSIDERATION OF FILLING CITY COUNCIL SEAT AFTER COUNCILMEMBER RESIGNATION Staff report was given by City Attorney Thompson.
There was discussion among the City Council regarding filling the City Council seat.
Stephanie Garcia stated that the voters from District 1 should have a say on who was appointed. She stated that Drew Tipton lost the election by only a few votes and the Council should appoint him. She stated that the voters have spoken.
Jessica Bautista asked if the seat had to be appointed within 60 days of being vacated. City Attorney Thompson stated yes. Ms. Bautista stated that Mayor Pro-tem Untalon had announced her departure and asked if she still could stay until someone was appointed. She also stated that Drew Tipton did interview the last time so he was clearly still interested.
Mayor Pro-tem Untalon stated that she announced that she would be resigning once an appointment was made for her seat and stated that she was still living in Greenfield.
It was the consensus of the Council to fill the vacancy of the City Council seat after Mayor Pro-tem Untalon’ s resignation by appointment and to accept applications once the 2023-2024 budget was approved.
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ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION: GREENFIELD POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Meeting adjourned to closed session at 9:08 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to open session at 9:43 p.m.
There was no reportable action.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood announced that this Thursday there would be a community budget workshop at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. He also stated that he meet with Community Engagement Coordinator Lopez and the two youth commissioners and it was fun and couldn’t wait to get the Commission up and running.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:44 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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