City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor White, Councilmembers Ortiz and Tipton
ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez and Councilmember Martinez STAFF: City Manager Wood, Fire Chief Langborg, Police Chief Mixer, Public Works Director Tugel, Parks & Recreation Manager Perez, Community Engagement Coordinator Lopez, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Gail Stewart-White, Denise Velasquez, Sandy Pineda A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to excuse Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez. All in favor. Motion carried.
INVOCATION
There was a moment of silence.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wood asked that Item J-5, Discussion and Review – Councilmember Allegation of Misconduct, be removed from the agenda. City Council concurred.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA No comments were made.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to approve the consent items including Warrants #320041 through #320209 and Bank Drafts #5734 through #5762 in the amount of $1,120,260.70, approve Minutes of the December 12, 2023 City Council Meeting, Receive and File Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, Denial of Claim Against the City (Gloria Rose Grillo), Denial of Claim Against the City (Greenfield Village, LLC), adopt Resolution #2024-01, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Accepting the 2023 Pavement Maintenance Project (CIP 2301) Completed by Pavement Coatings Co.”, adopt Resolution #2024-02, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus for the Greenfield Fire Department”, adopt Resolution #2024-03, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of 19 City Council Minutes
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Greenfield Accepting the Grant Funds in the Amount of $20,000 from the California Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program. All in favor. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Tipton wished everyone a Happy New Year and a Happy 77th Anniversary to the City.
He stated that he would like to get notified when Walnut Avenue would be closed when delivery of the pre-fab units at the EAH housing project. He stated that people were still not stopping at stop signs and there was a lot of speeding going on. He stated that he would like for code enforcement to look into the commercial trucks parking in residential areas. He stated that there was a flu going around and with this cold weather he asked that everyone watch out for the kids, elderly and pets. He thanked the Police Officers for their service and stated that today was National Police Officers’ Day. He reminded people on bikes and people walking at night to wear clothing that could be seen at night and use reflectors and lights. He gave an update on the ambulance service RFP. He also stated that there were a lot of feral cats and asked that animal control be called so that they could catch them and release them once they were spayed or neutered. He also asked that people not park across driveways and at the corners of the streets.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that she had been sick for weeks and stated that it was very important to get the flu vaccine. She asked that the Council get a report on DUIs for 2023 and how many were repeat offenders. She asked that the police department place the radar trailer on 12th Street near the senior housing because there were a lot of fast cars in that area. She announced that Dominic from Avila Boxing had taken 1st place in regionals and now would be going to the Nationals.
Mayor White announced that the senior social was going to be on January 17th and asked that everyone interested in going to make reservations. He also announced that Assembly Rivas would be having office hours in the Chambers to answer any questions that people may have. He stated that at Monterey County Mayors’ Meeting they heard from PG&E regarding power outages and how to be prepared. He also stated that he was selected as the Vice Chair of the Select Committee. He thanked Public Works for making water leaks a priority and for fixing the water leaks that had been reported. He stated that looking back to 2023, the City has had many successes including two rounds of the City’s street rehabilitation, 12th Street was partially complete, parks and soccer field rehab projects were moving forward, and the downtown banner project had completed its first round. He stated that he was looking forward to 2024 to complete the purchase of the land for the new community center and the start of construction of the center, get the Welcome to Greenfield signs, finish the other half of 12th Street, work on the Walnut Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing as well as continuing the Water and Wastewater projects. He wished Greenfield a Happy 77th Anniversary. He stated that in 1950 Greenfield’s population was about 1,300 and stated that Greenfield had changed a lot.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – BY DENISE VELASQUEZ, ROAD TO SUCCESS PROGRAM MANAGER,
REGARDING CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION GRANT (CAL VIP) Denise Velasquez, Sun Street Center, gave a power point presentation regarding the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant (CAL VIP).
PRESENTATION – FIRE DEPARTMENT MANDATORY INSPECTIONS AND PREVENTION
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Fire Chief Langborg gave a power point presentation regarding the Fire Department mandatory inspections and prevention program overview.
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PRESENTATION – INTERNSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES
Community Engagement Coordinator Lopez gave a power point presentation regarding the internship program updates.
City Council adjourned for a recess at 7:22 p.m.
City Council reconvened to open session at 7:35 p.m.
PRESENTATION – TIMELINE FOR COMMUNITY CENTER
Parks & Recreation Manager Perez gave an update and a power point presentation regarding the timeline for the community center.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AUTHORIZING
THE APPOINTMENT TO THE GREENFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION #2024-04
Staff report was given by City Clerk Rathbun.
Robert Urquides, Ernest Gallardo and Diego Mendoza gave a brief background about themselves and stated the reason why they wanted to be appointed to the Planning Commission.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024- 04, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Authorizing the Appointment of Robert Urquides, Ernest Gallardo and Diego Mendoza to the Greenfield Planning Commission”.
All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AWARDING
CONSTRUCTION FOR A PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,080,436.00 TO ANDERSON PACIFIC ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, INC. TO CONSTRUCT
THE APPLE AVENUE WATER SYSTEM CONSOLIDATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND ASSIGN ADDITIONAL
WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS RESOLUTION AND TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE $1,188,479.60 TO THE PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINGENCY Mayor White stepped down due to a conflict of interest.
There was not a quorum of the City Council and the item was not heard.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AWARDING A PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $772,451.00 TO MONTEREY
PENINSULA ENGINEERING TO CONSTRUCT PROPOSED STREET, DRAINAGE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS ON 12TH STREET BETWEEN OAK AVENUE AND ELM AVENUE (CIP 2306) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE
CONTRACT AND ASSIGN ADDITIONAL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER, MNS ENGINEERS INC., TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $98,000.00 RESOLUTION #2024-05
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Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024- 05, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Awarding a Public Works Construction Contract in the Amount of $772,451.00 to Monterey Peninsula Engineering to Construct Proposed Street, Drainage And Pedestrian Improvements on 12th Street Between Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue (CIP 2306) and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the Contract and Assign Additional Work in Accordance with this Resolution and Authorize the City Engineer, MNS Engineers Inc., to Perform Construction Management and Inspection Services Not to Exceed $98,000.00”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO APPROVE TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 – 2024 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR A PILOT PROGRAM TO PURCHASE 2 BATTERY
ELECTRIC VEHICLES, EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FOR BOTH VEHICLES, AND INSTALLATION OF
CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
RESOLUTION #2024-06
Staff report was given by Police Chief Mixer.
Robert Urquides asked if the vehicles would be fully equipped. Police Chief Mixer stated that the amount included both vehicles fully equipped.
Councilmember Tipton asked about repair costs, maintenance costs, warranty, and what the vehicles would be used for. Police Chief Mixer discussed the costs involved and stated that the vehicles would be for the traffic officer and administration.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024- 06, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Approve to Supplementally Appropriate Funds for the Fiscal Year 2023 – 2024 Operating Budget in the Amount of $200,000 for a Pilot Program to Purchase 2 Battery Electric Vehicles, Emergency Equipment for Both Vehicles, and Installation of Charging Infrastructure”. All in favor. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION AND REVIEW – OF SELECTING A FACILITATOR FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
TEAMBUILDING TRAINING
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
Mayor White stated that the goal for this training would be to set the Council’s goals and to learn to work as a team and focus on things together. He asked about the costs involved.
City Manager Wood stated that he would get costs and bring it back for the Council to make a decision on a facilitator.
Councilmember Tipton stated that the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority just had a retreat and would like the City to consider using the same facilitator from the Bakertilly Management Partners.
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood wished everyone a Happy New Year.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:38 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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