City Council Minutes
April 9, 2024
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 9, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor White, Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, Councilmember Martinez, Ortiz and Tipton
ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Fire Chief Langborg, Chief of Police Mixer, Public Works Director Tugel, City Engineer Pike, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Gail Stewart-White
INVOCATION
Invocation by Pastor Ines Lugo Verdugo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wood asked that item K-4 be pulled from the agenda because Council action was not need to form the ad hoc committee for the needs of the fire station. City Council concurred.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Gabby Serrato stated that she wanted to praise the Greenfield Police Department for doing an excellent job of communicating with the community and for being an ally for any survivors and for their presentation last Council meeting. She asked what the Council was doing to raise awareness regarding sexual assault and what kind of resources or workshops were being offered to the community, especially the youth. She stated that everyone needed to be educated on this subject and asked what were the stats on child assaults.
Galilea Silva, Greenfield Recreation Department, stated that she was the Jr. Giants commissioner and wanted everyone to know that registration was now open. She stated that the program was completely free and it was a co-ed baseball and softball summer program for local youth, 5 through 13. She also stated that the flag football program was now open and that there was a $55 fee for that program and free bike riding program was available at the Greenfield Recreation Department. 17 City Council Minutes
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COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Tipton stated that the Sober Grad committee received their letter from the State regarding their 5013C. He stated that it had been cold in the mornings and asked that everyone check on their kids, elderly and pets. He also reminded everyone that they should spay and neuter their pets.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez asked for an update on the graduate flags since seniors would be graduating soon. She stated that she wanted to highlight the science workshop field trips and recommended that every get involved and stated that it was a great opportunity for the families to take advantage of these trips. She thanked the science workshop for all they do. She also addressed the changing of her seat and stated that she did ask the City Attorney if there were any rules that governed where people sat and there was not and she stated that she was okay with the change.
Councilmember Martinez stated that she would like to highlight the special meeting regarding the rules of the Council and stated that it was very informative and long overdue. She also stated that she was looking forward to the team building session.
Mayor White stated that he was happy to see construction crews working on the northbound Welcome to Greenfield sign and hopefully the project would be getting done soon. He stated that Tri-Cities would be having a Clean-Up Day on April 20th at the City Corporation Yard. He also announced that Alliance on Aging and the City of Greenfield were having art workshops on April 11th, May 9th and June 13th at Patriot Park and Connecting Seniors with Technology classes would be held on April 16th and 23rd in the Chambers. He stated that he would like to request that the City finish painting the red curbs in the commercial area on El Camino Real and Oak Avenue. He also stated that spring was here and asked that people do some spring cleaning, clean yards, plant flowers, etc.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to approve the consent items including Warrants #321120 through #321218 and Bank Drafts #5952 through #5973 in the amount of $836,149.55 and approve Minutes of the March 26, 2024 City Council Meeting, adopt Ordinance #570 , An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Pre-Zoning Assessor Parcel Numbers 109-232-006 and 109-232-007 for the Tunzi-Thorp Annexation Project and adopt Resolution #2024-29, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Supplementally Appropriating Funds in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the Amount of $60,000 to Fund Expenditures to be Paid for with SLESF (Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds)”. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilmember Tipton – Yes, Councilmember Ortiz – Yes, Councilmember Martinez – Yes, Mayor Protem Rodriguez – Yes, and Mayor White – Yes. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PROCLAMATION – A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD PROCLAIMING 2024
WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY & WORLD AUTISM MONTH
Mayor White read the proclamation and presented it to Mrs. Janice Iniguez Wong, special education teacher and parent.
Mrs. Wong accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for bringing awareness of autism to our community.
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PRESENTATION – FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR – CHANTEL DULIBA VEGA Mayor White read the proclamation and presented it to Firefighter of the Year, Chantel Duliba Vega.
Chief Langborg gave a brief description of Firefighter Vega’s contributions and accomplishments.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF WALNUT PLACE AND WALNUT TERRACE APARTMENTS INTO LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 ("DISTRICT"); AND PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT SUBJECT TO
PENDING PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING BALLOTING PROCEEDINGS AND NOTICED HEARING
PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XIIID, CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53753 AND THE 1972 ACT; AND DECLARE ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
FOR THE DISTRICT AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNEXATION INTO THE DISTRICT AND LEVY OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO THE 1972 ACT) RESOLUTION #2024-30
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF WALNUT PLACE AND WALNUT TERRACE APARTMENTS INTO STREETS AND STORM DRAINS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 ("DISTRICT"); AND PRELIMINARILY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT SUBJECT TO
PENDING PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING BALLOTING PROCEEDINGS AND NOTICED HEARING
PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XIIID, CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53753 AND THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982; AND DECLARE ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
ANNEXATION INTO THE DISTRICT AND LEVY OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982
RESOLUTION #2024-31
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF MAGNOLIA PLACE II SENIOR APARTMENTS INTO LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 ("DISTRICT"); AND PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT SUBJECT TO PENDING
PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING BALLOTING PROCEEDINGS AND NOTICED HEARING
PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XIIID, CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53753 AND THE 1972 ACT; AND DECLARE ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
FOR THE DISTRICT AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNEXATION INTO THE DISTRICT AND LEVY OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO THE 1972 ACT RESOLUTION #2024-32
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF MAGNOLIA PLACE II SENIOR APARTMENTS INTO STREETS AND STORM DRAINS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 ("DISTRICT"); AND PRELIMINARILY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT SUBJECT TO PENDING
PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING BALLOTING PROCEEDINGS AND NOTICED HEARING
PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XIIID, CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53753 AND THE 19 City Council Minutes
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BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982; AND DECLARE ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE DISTRICT AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
ANNEXATION INTO THE DISTRICT AND LEVY OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982
RESOLUTION #2024-33
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-30, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Annexation of Walnut Place and Walnut Terrace Apartments Into Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 3 ("District"); and Preliminary Approval of the Engineer’s Report Subject to Pending Proceedings, Including Balloting Proceedings and Noticed Hearing Proceedings Concerning the District in Accordance with California Constitution Article XIIID, California Government Code Section 53753 and the 1972 Act; and Declare Its Intention to Order the Levy and Collect Assessments for the District and Set a Public Hearing on The Annexation Into the District and Levy of the Proposed Assessment Pursuant to the 1972 Act)”. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilmember Tipton – Yes, Councilmember Ortiz – Yes, Councilmember Martinez – Yes, Mayor Protem Rodriguez – Yes, and Mayor White – Yes. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-30, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Annexation of Walnut Place and Walnut Terrace Apartments Into Streets and Storm Drains Maintenance District No. 3 ("District"); And Preliminarily Approval Of the Engineer’s Report Subject to Pending Proceedings, Including Balloting Proceedings and Noticed Hearing Proceedings Concerning the District in Accordance with California Constitution Article XIIID, California Government Code Section 53753 and the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982; and Declare Its Intention to Order the Levy and Collect Assessments for the District and Set a Public Hearing on the Annexation Into the District and Levy of the Proposed Assessment Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982”. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmember Tipton – Yes, Councilmember Ortiz – Yes, Councilmember Martinez – Yes, Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez – Yes, and Mayor White – Yes. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-30, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Annexation of Magnolia Place II Senior Apartments Into Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 3 ("District"); and Preliminary Approval of the Engineer’s Report Subject to Pending Proceedings, Including Balloting Proceedings and Noticed Hearing Proceedings Concerning the District in Accordance with California Constitution Article XIIID, California Government Code Section 53753 and the 1972 Act; and Declare Its Intention to Order the Levy and Collect Assessments for the District and Set a Public Hearing on the Annexation Into the District and Levy of the Proposed Assessment Pursuant to the 1972 Act”. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmember Tipton – Yes, Councilmember Ortiz – Yes, Councilmember Martinez – Yes, Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez – Yes, and Mayor White – Yes. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-30, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Annexation of Magnolia Place II Senior Apartments Into Streets and Storm Drains Maintenance District No. 3 ("District"); and Preliminarily Approval of the Engineer’s Report Subject to Pending Proceedings, Including Balloting Proceedings and Noticed Hearing Proceedings Concerning the District in Accordance with California Constitution Article XIIID, California Government Code Section 53753 and the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982; and Declare Its Intention to Order the 20 City Council Minutes
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Levy and Collect Assessments for the District and Set a Public Hearing on the Annexation into the District and Levy of the Proposed Assessment Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982”. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmember Tipton – Yes, Councilmember Ortiz – Yes, Councilmember Martinez – Yes, Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez – Yes, and Mayor White – Yes. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL $152,561 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO
PAY FOR THE EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TOM ROGERS VISITORS’ CENTER
RESOLUTION #2024-34
Staff report was given by City Attorney Pike.
Councilmember Tipton asked how much money was there in the museum fund. City Manager Wood stated that they did not have much money and the money that they had was going to be spent on fixtures for displays; however, he would follow up. Councilmember Martinez stated that she supported it 100%.
Councilmember Ortiz asked what kind of work does the trailer need and did it need some kind of special environment because of all the old documents. City Engineer Pike stated that the trailer came with air and would need some minor improvements done but it would need the same kind of environment like this building. Councilmember Tipton stated that the City had been pouring money into this project and stated that he believed that the City need this; however, didn’t know if the City should be using their money on it. Councilmember Ortiz asked how much money had the City spent. City Manager Wood stated that if this was approved it would be $373,000. Mayor White stated that he was concerned about the amount; however, should move forward. Councilmember Tipton asked if the money was in the budget. City Manager Wood stated that the money would be coming from the general fund.
Councilmember Ortiz asked about the timeline for the visitor’s center. City Engineer Pike stated that the building would be delivered on Saturday and it should probably be ready within 3 months.
Councilmember Martinez asked if ARPA money could be used. City Manager Wood stated that he would look into it.
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2024-34, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Supplementally Appropriate an Additional $152,561 from the General Fund to Pay for the Expenditures Associated with the Establishment of a Tom Rogers Visitors’ Center”. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilmember Tipton – No, Councilmember Ortiz – No, Councilmember Martinez – Yes, Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez – Yes, and Mayor White – Yes. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE FLYING OF THE POW/MIA COMMEMORATIVE FLAG ON MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS’ DAY 2024 IN FRONT OF GREENFIELD CIVIC CENTER
RESOLUTION #2024-35
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that she would like to fly the flag more than one day. Councilmember Ortiz stated that the flag should be flown for the month. 21 City Council Minutes
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A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-35, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Flying of the POW/MIA Commemorative Flag in May for Memorial Day; in July for the 4th of July and in November for Veterans’ Day in front of Greenfield Civic Center”. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilmember Tipton – Yes, Councilmember Ortiz – Yes, Councilmember Martinez – Yes, Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez – Yes, and Mayor White – Yes. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF $5,000 TO BE ADDED TO OTHER PRIVATE MONIES AND OFFERED AS A
REWARD FOR THE SUCCESSFUL ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MASS SHOOTING IN KING CITY OF MARCH 3, 2024
RESOLUTION #2024-36
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024- 36, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Appropriation of $5,000 to be Added to Other Private Monies and Offered as a Reward for the Successful Arrest and Conviction of those Responsible for the Mass Shooting in King City of March 3, 2024”. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmember Tipton – Yes, Councilmember Ortiz – Yes, Councilmember Martinez – Yes, Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez – Yes, and Mayor White – Yes. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 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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