CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 28, 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 Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez arrived at 6:05 p.m.
ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Fire Chief Langborg, Police Chief Mixer, Community Development Director Mugan, Public Works Director Tugel, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Community Engagement Manager Lopez, Parks & Recreation Coordinator Perez, Senior Accountant Mullen, Assistant Planner Meza, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun GUESTS: Gail Stewart-White, Lourdes Villarreal, John McPherson, Juergen Smith
INVOCATION
Invocation by Mr. Valenzuela.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wood asked that Item L-3, Council Code of Conduct and Council Rules of Order and Protocols, be removed from the agenda. City Council concurred.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA John McPherson, Executive Director, stated that they had been awarded a California Department of Aging Grant to lead a Local Community Action Plan to create an Age and Disabilities Friendly Communities in the Salinas Valley. He stated that they would be conducting community surveys as well as forming a focus group in order to come up with an action plan. He stated that once that was completed, he would come back to the City Council with the results.
Juergen Smith asked why the Police Department was not publishing the police calls in the newspaper.
He stated that they had not published them for the past two to three months. He stated that the Polce Department does an excellent job and had excellent leadership and officers. He stated that he did not want the public to think that the Police Department was hiding anything from them and they should be transparent.
25 Dr. Lourdes Villarreal stated that she had attended the May 14th meeting and thanked Councilmember Tipton, Chief Mixer and City Manager for meeting with her to try to help with the issue. She stated that her neighbor had parked their travel trailer in front of her house and now it was not safe for her to back up onto the street or even place her trash cans out. She stated that she would like for staff to look into the matter.
Gabby Serrato stated that the police should be sharing the police department calls with the public. She also asked about what the Council was doing regarding child sexual assaults. She stated that she would like the City to be proactive and not reactive. She asked what information or actions were done after a child was abused.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Tipton stated he wanted to remind everyone that stop signs and stop lights were not an option and people should not wear dark clothing at night while crossing the street. He asked that everyone keep an eye on the elderly, kids and pets because of the hot weather. He also asked that people not block driveways, corners, etc. so that residents could back up safely and were able to put out their trash cans. He asked that residents be vocal about their concerns and let the Council know so that they could do something. He reminded everyone to spay and neuter their pets. He also stated that graduation was this week and stated that Sober Grad was on June 1st and the Sober Grad Committee invited the City Council and City Manager to attend.
Councilmember Martinez stated that the Women’s Empowerment Conference was amazing and thanked Mayor White and the Greenfield Rotary for putting it on. She thanked Councilmember Ortiz for organizing the Magnolia Place event. She thanked Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez for speaking at the Empowerment Conference and Councilmember Tipton for being out in the community. She gave a shout out to all the Council and stated that if she did not seek re-election in November she would be great leaving the City in good hands. She stated that this Saturday was graduation and the Class of 2024 would be missing one of its students and asked that the Mayor adjourn the meeting in his name. She congratulated all the seniors and middle school graduates.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that the Magnolia Picnic on Saturday was a success and stated that they served 25 people and delivered some others. She thanked Chief Mixer and the officers that were present and for explaining to the residents what they needed to do just in case they needed to call the people.
She stated that the police officers made the residents feel safe and that they were very important to the community. She gave a shout out to Public Works for the parks being very clean. She stated that the foundations for the Greenfield signs were going in. She stated that she would be hosting a block party for District 3 in July and stated that everyone was welcomed. She stated that she would be attending the Sober Grad and that it was very important to participate in this event. She also gave a shout out to all the organizers and speakers at the Women’s Empowerment Conference.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that she was very honored to be part of the Women’s Empowerment Conference. She thanked the Greenfield Rotary and Mayor White. She also thanked Chief Langborg for keeping an eye on her because she was not feeling well that day. She stated that she was sorry that she was unable to attend the Magnolia Place event due to an emergency. She congratulated all the Greenfield High School graduates.
Mayor White thanked everyone involved with the Women’s Empowerment Conference and stated that there were a lot of workshops and giveaways. He stated that BJ Restaurant provided over 200 meals for free to the participants. He stated that he attended the Magnolia event and stated that he had a great discussion with seniors and they asked what could be done about the knocking of the doors and ringing of bells by the kids. He stated that he informed them of the programs that Greenfield offered. He stated 26 that he attended the Memorial Day services at the Memorial Hall as well as the services at both cemeteries. He asked for an update on the banners for the seniors; asked for a presentation regarding sidewalk repairs and what kind of plan did the City have for weed control at the perc ponds.
Councilmember Ortiz asked that City Attorney Thompson give them some information or advice regarding the upcoming election and endorsement of candidates.
Councilmember Martinez stated that Greenfield LULAC was giving out two sponsorships at $2,000 each.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to approve the consent items including Warrants #321502 through #321624 and Bank Drafts #6025 through #6059 in the amount of $1,280,561.73, approve Minutes of the May 14 2024 City Council Meeting and Receive and File Department Report – Police Department. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS RECOGNITION – OFFICER OF THE YEAR – ARMANDO LERMA; RAYMOND NAJAR – CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR; MONTEREY COUNTY POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (MCPOA) AWARD OF MERIT – SERGEANT JUSTIN MATTKE, SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER JOSEPH DYELS AND
DETECTIVE ARMANDO LERMA
Chief Mixer presented Armando Lerma as the Officer of the Year; Raymond Najar – Civilian of the Year; Sgt. Justin Mattke, SRO Joseph Dyels, Detective Armando Lerma – Monterey County Police Officers’ Association (MCPOA) Award; Officer Javier Ruelas and Officer Federico Tinoco – Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) Award.
PRESENTATION – 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Presentation was given by City Manager Wood, Community Engagement Manager Lopez, Police Chief Mixer, Fire Chief Langborg, Parks & Recreation Coordinator Perez, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Public Works Director Tugel, Senior Accountant Mullen and IT Director Espinosa.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP FOR THE UPDATED “LAS VINAS” RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AS
PART OF THE SOUTH END ANNEXATION PROJECT, APPROVE EXEMPTION OF THE PROJECT FROM THE CITY’S INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE, AND AFFIRM THE ZONING MODIFICATIONS AS APPROVED IN THE 2020 DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION #2024-58
Staff report was given by Planning Consultant Slama.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m.
Dr. Lourdes Villarreal asked about the traffic impact report.
Scott Scheid, applicant, stated that they were looking for a developer to construct the buildings and hopefully they would be getting started soon.
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Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez asked about the traffic and stated that it was very congested there. Planning Consultant Slama stated that a traffic impact report was completed. He stated that the traffic would relatively minor from this project.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024-58, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Vesting Tentative Map for the Updated “Las Vinas” Residential Subdivision as Part of the South End Annexation Project, Approve Exemption of the Project from the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, and Affirm the Zoning Modifications as Approved in the 2020 Development”. All in favor. Motion carried.
There was a recess at 8:21 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF BALLOTING TABULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53753,
ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAMS AND ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE GREENFIELD LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 ZONE 6 (WALNUT PLACE AND WALNUT TERRACE ANNEXATION TO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 3) PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR
RESOLUTION #2024-59
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
City Clerk Rathbun read the ballot aloud and the vote was an affirmative vote.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 8:34 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 8:35 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-59, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring the Results of Balloting Tabulated in Accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and California Government Code Section 53753, Ordering Improvements and Confirming the Diagrams and Annual Assessments for the Greenfield Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 3 Zone 6 (Walnut Place and Walnut Terrace Annexation to Maintenance District 3) Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year”. All in favor. Motion carried. 28 ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF BALLOTING TABULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XLLLD OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53753,
ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 ZONE 6 (WALNUT PLACE AD WALNUT TERRACE ANNEXATION TO MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 3) PURSUANT TO THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982 FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR
RESOLUTION #2024-60
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
City Clerk Rathbun read the ballot aloud and the vote was an affirmative vote.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 8:36 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 8:37 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024-60, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring the Results of Balloting Tabulated in Accordance with Article XLLLD of the California Constitution and California Government Code Section 53753, Ordering Improvements and Annual Assessments for the Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 3 Zone 6 (Walnut Place ad Walnut Terrace Annexation to Maintenance District 3) Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE GARBAGE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 RESOLUTION #2024-61
Report was given by Elia Zavala, Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority.
Dr. Lourdes Villarreal stated that the residents were going to be paying more and she hoped that the City Council would consider the ordinance about parking on trash day.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2024-61, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Garbage Collection, Disposal and Recycling Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AWARDING THE
PURCHASE OF A PORTABLE GENERATOR FOR THE FIRE STATION TO GENERATOR WORLD, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,973.68 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS RESOLUTION RESOLUTION #2024-62
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
29 A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz, to adopt Resolution #2024-62, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Awarding the Purchase of a Portable Generator for the Fire Station to Generator World, Inc., in the Amount of $99,973.68 in Accordance with this Resolution”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING STATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FOR THE GREENFIELD RADIO TOWER
RESOLUTION #2024-63
Staff report was given by Chief Mixer.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2024-63, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Accepting and Appropriating State Funds in the Amount of $1,000,000 for the Greenfield Radio Tower”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:48 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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