City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor White, Councilmember Martinez, Ortiz and Tipton ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Community Development Director Mugan, Public Works Director Tugel, City Engineer Pike, Parks & Recreation Manager Perez, Planning/Building Management Analyst de la Torre, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Gail Stewart-White
EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER ABSENCES
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to excuse Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez. All in favor. Motion carried.
INVOCATION
Invocation by Pastor Ines Lugo Verdugo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wood asked that item J-1, Presentation – Housing Element Annual Program Report (2023) be pulled from the agenda.. City Council concurred.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Galilea Silva, Greenfield Recreation Department, announced that the Jr. Giants program was free to all children 5 through 13. She stated that approximately 300 to 330 kids could participate in the program.
She asked that if anyone was interested in the program for their children, to please sign them up because the program was open to other cities as well. She also stated that volunteers were needed.
Robert Urquides stated that about two weeks ago the City had patched potholes on Reed and de Leon and that those potholes were already appearing again and asked if the City could do something about it.
He also stated that cars were parking on the corner of the streets and blocking the ramps in the same area.
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Gabby Serrato asked about the statics on child abuse and what was the City doing about it. She stated that the Council approved over $300,000 for the visitor’s center and suggested that, that money go to the youth for free programs instead of the building.
Laura Mireles stated that last week they had an emergency on their property and stated that the fire truck nor ambulance could get to their home because of the mess on 12th Street. She stated that everything was okay; however, when would the road construction be completed. She stated that she had emailed both Jamie and Doug and they did not respond.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Tipton reminded everyone to please not wear dark clothing, ride bikes or walk with dark clothing at night. He also announced to spay and neuter pets and stated that SCAR or SNIP was also doing wellness clinics and asked that staff contact them regarding this. He suggested that they provide spay/neuter services one month and the wellness services the next month and alternate. He stated that he had been discussing with Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare the possibility of starting a veterinary healthcare district for South County due to the limited veterinarians in South County. He stated that the speeding on Walnut Avenue was still happening and wanted to know what options were available to help with this problem. He also stated that the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority was still accepting tires at the landfill sites free of charge.
Councilmember Martinez stated that Hitchcock Road Animals Services were conducting workshops and providing training for anyone interested in fostering kittens. She also announced that there was another workshop that would be happening for MC SCORE for the Southern Monterey County Region and stated that they would be meeting on April 24th at the Camphora community center at 9 a.m.
Councilmember Ortiz thanked the Greenfield Police for all the work they were doing both for Greenfield and the work outside of our community. She announced that there would be an event at Magnolia II and stated that the apartments would be fully occupied by the end of April. She stated that she would like to do something special to welcome the residents. She stated that on 12th Street there were no lines on the road and stated that it was very important that this be taken care of. She stated that she was very happy that the high school got funding for the flags for the senior students. She asked if the Police Department would provide a code enforcement report. She stated that she was glad that the parks were being kept clean and stated that there was a lot of people using them. She announced that the Greenfield Park District would be having a meeting regarding the pool at Oak Park and hopefully they were going to be able to re-open the pool for the summer of 2025.
Mayor White announced that the Greenfield Rotary would be having a community yard sale on May 4th at the Greenfield Memorial Hall parking lot; yoga classes were being offered at the Greenfield Recreation, flag football registration was happening, the Women’s Summitt would be on May 18th at the Greenfield Memorial Hall and the Youth Council Summitt was on May 11th at Main Street School in Soledad. He thanked Dr. Mercado for getting the banners for the graduating seniors. He also announced that it was National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 21 – 27, 2024 and on April 26th at 12 noon there would be a ceremony honoring victims of crime at the Monterey County Courthouse Courtyard.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to approve the consent items including Warrants #321219 through #321309 and Bank Drafts #5974 through #5997 in the amount of $857,121.60, approve Minutes of the April 23, 2024 City Council Meeting, adopt Resolution #2024-37, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance 28 City Council Minutes
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Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code”, adopt Resolution #2024-38, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Charges Within the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”, adopt Resolution #2024-39, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code”, adopt Resolution #2024-40, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Charges Within the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”, adopt Resolution #2024- 41, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code”, adopt Resolution #2024-42, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Charges Within the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”, adopt Resolution #2024-43, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 6.4, Division 2 of the Government Code”, adopt Resolution ##2024-44, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Charges Within the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”, adopt Resolution #2024-45, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 6.4, Division 2 of the Government Code”, adopt Resolution #2024-46, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Charges Within the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”, adopt Resolution #2024-47, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 6.4, Division 2 of the Government Code”, adopt Resolution #2024-48, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Charges Within the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing” and adopt Resolution #2024-49, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Transferring Wastewater Capital Improvement Funds in the Amount of $68,000 from 503-390-85800, Emergency Repairs Wastewater Treatment to 503-390- 81580, Sewer Vehicles to Purchase Two Trucks for the Wastewater Treatment Plant; One Replacement Truck and One Additional Truck for the Wastewater Fleet”. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS
PRESENTATION - COMMUNITY CENTER TIMELINE UPDATE
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Parks and Recreation Manager Perez gave a power point presentation regarding the community center timeline.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD OBJECTING TO THE MONTEREY COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR’S PROPOSED SALES OF ONE PARCEL OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD (APN: 109-116-003-000) FOR NON-PAYMENT OF
DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO
PURCHASE TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AND THE
MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION #2024-50
Staff report was given by Community Development Director Mugan.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024-50, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Objecting to the Monterey County Tax Collector’s Proposed Sales of One Parcel of Property in the City of Greenfield (APN:
109-116-003-000) for Non-Payment of Delinquent Property Taxes, and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement to Purchase Tax-Defaulted Property Between the City of Greenfield and the Monterey County Board of Supervisors”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING A
CONTRACT WITH BPR FOR BUILDING INSPECTION, BUILDING PLAN REVIEW AND BUILDING
OFFICIAL SERVICES
RESOLUTION #2024-51
Staff report was given by Community Development Director Mugan.
Councilmember Tipton asked about the rates. Community Development Director Mugan stated that they would be the same as the current provider before the proposed increase from the current provider.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024-51, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a Contract with BPR for Building Inspection, Building Plan Review and Building Official Services”. All in favor.
Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AWARDING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO BRENT SLAMA CONSULTANTS FOR
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED AND CURRENT PLANNING SERVICES FOR AN INITIAL THREE
YEAR TERM ON A TIME AND MATERIALS BASIS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THIS CONTRACT
RESOLUTION #2024-52
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A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to adopt Resolution #2024-52, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Awarding a Professional Services Contract to Brent Slama Consultants for Professional Advanced and Current Planning Services for an Initial Three Year Term on a Time and Materials Basis and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute this Contract”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS (CCOS) 1-4 FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP 2306), STREET, DRAINAGE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS ON 12TH STREET BETWEEN OAK
AVENUE AND ELM AVENUE
RESOLUTION #2024-53
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Councilmember Tipton asked about the condition of the pipes. Public Works Director Tugel stated that the pipes were in good condition.
Councilmember Ortiz asked that the residents be kept updated to date and informed. Public Works Director Tugel stated that staff had been sending updates to the residents and posting on social media.
Councilmember Martinez asked why the emergency vehicles were unable to go through. Public Works Director Tugel stated that this was the first time that she had heard of the situation and stated that all residents have had full access at all times. City Manager Wood stated that he would coordinate with Chief Langborg and Ms. Mireles to figure out what had happened.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024-53, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a Contract Change Orders (CCOs) 1-4 for Capital Improvement Project (CIP 2306), Street, Drainage and Pedestrian Improvements on 12th Street Between Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue”. All in favor.
Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING $19,550 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR RECREATION
EXPENDITURES
RESOLUTION #2024-54
Staff report was given by Parks and Recreation Manager Perez.
A MOTION by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-54, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Supplementally Appropriating $19,550 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for Recreation Expenditures”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING $175,454.69 TO TRI-CITIES DISPOSAL FOR TWO UNPAID INVOICES FROM FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 AND FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 RESOLUTION #2024-55
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
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A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-55, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Supplementally Appropriating $175,454.69 to Tri-Cities Disposal for Two Unpaid Invoices from Fiscal Year 2014- 2015 and Fiscal Year 2019-2020”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO APPROVE
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO CURRENT BUDGET REVENUE AND EXPENSE ACCOUNT FOR THE REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING 2.0 GRANT
RESOLUTION #2024-56
Staff report was given by Planning/Building Management Analyst de la Torre.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Martinez to adopt Resolution #2024-56, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Approve Supplemental Appropriation to Current Budget Revenue and Expense Account for the Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Thompson stated that at the next meeting there would be an item regarding the Code of Conduct social media section.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood reminded everyone that the Team Building would be on April 30th from 5 to 9 p.m. and asked Council to please complete their surveys.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:24 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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