City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Whie, Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, Councilmembers Ortiz and Tipton ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Community Development Director Mugan, Public Works Director Tugel, IT Director Espinosa, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Parks & Recreation Coordinator Perez, City Attorney Thompson, Asst. City Attorney Lerner, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: None
INVOCATION
Invocation by Pastor Ines Verlugo.
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 None.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Tipton stated that the Harvest Festival was very nice, however, some things could have been better and he had spoken to City Manager Wood about them. He stated that there was a lot of speeding going on, on Thorp Avenue and would like to address what measures could be taken to slow down the traffic, like speed bumps. He stated that he would like to get an update on the community center for the public. He stated that there was a Youth Council for the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority and staff had tried to reach out to our local schools to give our youth involved; however, there has been no response. He also stated that there needed to be maintenance done at Tuscany Park and stated that the front of the park looked good, but the back not so much. He asked that staff look into the trucks parking on Second Street and Walnut Avenue and asked that code enforcement look into addressing travel trailers in residential areas. He asked if staff had an inventory of all the vacant parcels in the City and asked if staff could look into attending the ICSC conference. 28 City Council Minutes
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He stated that people were crossing the streets at nighttime and asked that they don’t wear dark clothing so that drivers could see them. He stated that there was a lack of walking space near the EAH Housing project and that people were walking on the street. He stated that he would like to discuss the Walnut Avenue Specific Plan and that CalTrans should be contacted soon regarding the Walnut Avenue congestion and what could be done about it. He also requested that the following items be placed on a future agenda: funding for the SNIP program, 0update on California Gourmet Pizza and getting a street sweeping ordinance.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that she attended the Witch Ride and thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their participation and stated that maybe next year it could be extended. She stated that the Harvest Festival attendance was great. She stated that she attended the Housing Summitt in Soledad. She stated that currently there was a lot of community involvement and she was glad that people were enjoying themselves and was happy with all the events and programs that the City was offering. She stated that it was very dark on Walnut Avenue and asked that the City get lights up in that area. She stated that she would like to get updates on the parks, Greenfield signs and banner project. She suggested that staff look on Facebook and check out what residents of Greenfield wanted to have in Greenfield in regard to events and programs. She stated that she was happy to see movement on 12th Street. She also stated that there were a lot of semi-trucks parking in our City and residents were even working on them on in their driveways. She stated that she would be attending the TAMC meeting tomorrow and that there would be $38,000,000 in grants available for capital projects.
Councilmember Rodriguez thanked and congratulated staff for the open house at the Fire Department and the Harvest Festival. She stated that both were very well attended. She reminded everyone that the Halloween house decoration contest deadline was October 28th.
Mayor White stated that there would be the fall festival at the Gazebo this weekend. He congratulated everyone involved with the Fire Department open house and the Harvest Festival. He thanked Fabiola Lopez and her staff and the Public Works Department employees. He stated that he attended the Domestic Violence event at the Memorial Hall and thanked the Police Department and Chief Mixer.
He stated that he would like to have a team building workshop for the Council by the end of the year.
He thanked Linda Vazques, postmaster, and Congressman Lofgren for helping with the condition of the post office. He stated the post office was recently painted, got new flooring and ceiling and it looked much better.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez Tipton to approve the consent items including Warrants #319709 through #319800 and Bank Drafts #5673 through #5690 in the amount of $536,064.43; approve Minutes of the October 10, 2023 City Council Meeting, Receive and File – Monthly Report – Finance Department / Recreation Department, adopt Resolution #2023- 131, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Cancelling the November 28, 2023 and December 26, 2023 City Council Meetings Due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays”, adopt Resolution #2023-132, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a Request to Supplementally Appropriate Public Works Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Budget for New Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Design from Fiscal Year 2022/2023 to Fiscal Year 2023/2024 for a Total Amount of $4,636,393.96” and adopt Resolution #2023-133, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Accepting the Donation of a Prefabricated Building from the Greenfield Public Recreation District to House the Tom Rogers Museum”. All in favor. Motion carried.
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MAYOR’S PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – MONTEREY-SALINAS TRANSIT (MST) UPDATE 2023 BY LISA
RHEINHEIMER, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Lisa Rheinheimer, MST Assistant General Manager, gave a power point presentation and an update regarding the MST.
REVIEW – GREENFIELD HARVEST FESTIVAL
City Manager Wood gave a review of the Greenfield Harvest Festival.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,095 TO F. LODUCA CO., TO
CONSTRUCT THE TOM ROGERS MUSEUM SITE GRADING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THIS CONTRACT AND APPROVE A 10% CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY OF $3,500
RESOLUTION #2023-134
Staff report was given by Community Development Director Mugan.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2023-134, ”A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Awarding a Construction Contract in the Amount of $35,095 to F. Loduca Co., to Construct the Tom Rogers Museum Site Grading Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute this Contract and Approve a 10% Construction Contingency of $3,500”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE AT&T GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 TO ADDRESS TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS FOR THE
GREENFIELD COMMUNITY SCIENCE WORKSHOP AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION #2023-135
Staff report was given by Science Workshop Director Sanchez.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2023-135, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a Supplemental Appropriation for the AT&T Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 in the Amount of $25,000 to Address Technological Needs for the Greenfield Community Science Workshop and Recreation Department”. All in favor. Motion carried.
BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
Mayor White reported on the AMBAG meeting and stated that they discussed growth forecast for the region which had to do with population projections, job projections and housing projections, He stated that they also reviewed the executive director performance. 30 City Council Minutes
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Councilmember Tipton reported on the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority and stated that there was a youth council for the Authority, there would be a retreat in December and stated that they would be needing to replace Patrick Matthews, who would be retiring soon.
Mayor White reported on the Monterey County Mayors’ meeting and stated that the Salinas Valley Hospital was asking for a letter of support regarding Anthem Blue Cross.
City Manager Wood reported on the Salinas Valley Mayors/Managers Group. He stated that they discussed partnering with the 5 cities and county regarding early childhood education, ag mitigation, housing issues, the housing summit, and having regional recruitment and internship.
Councilmember Tipton reported on the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Thompson reminded everyone about the ethnic training on November 2nd at 6 p.m.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:18 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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CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor White, Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, Councilmembers Ortiz and Tipton Chair Garcia, Vice Chair Zavala, Commissioners Urquidez, Gallardo and Vazquez ABSENT: Councilmember Martinez
STAFF: Asst. Citty Attorney Lerner, City Attorney Thompson, IT Director Espinosa, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes were made.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS ONLY ON THE AGENDA None.
BIENNIAL ETHICS TRAINING CONDUCTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY Asst. City Attorney Lerner and City Attorney Thompson conducted the City of Greenfield Biennial Training: Ethics, Conflicts, Public Service and the Brown Act.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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Mayor of the City of Greenfield
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City Clerk of the City of Greenfield
32 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 2023 AS NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, today there are over 7,000 plus residents of Monterey County that are living with Alzheimer’s, a figure that is expected to grow rapidly in the next year; and
WHEREAS, while today it is true that we have no cure for Alzheimer’s, that does not mean there is no treatment. With a good diet, physical activity, social interaction with love ones and caretakers, and certain drugs, many patients can have a good quality of life; and
WHEREAS, researchers are making great progress in developing ways to accurately diagnosed and treat Alzheimer’s disease, and with the help of Congress funding future research to find the treatment in the next 10 years; and WHEREAS, we need more individuals and families to know that they can get help at no cost from the Alzheimer’s Association and that there is hope, and Greenfield residents can visit alz.org to learn more about Alzheimer’s and become an advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association to help in the efforts to combat this disease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that, I Robert White, Mayor of the City of Greenfield, do hereby Proclaim the month of November 2023 as:
NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
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Robert White
Mayor of the City of Greenfield
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