City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 11, 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, Fire Chief Langborg, Police Chief Mixer, Public Works Director Tugel, Community Engagement Manager Lopez, City Engineer Pike, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Gail Stewart-White, Lourdes Villarreal
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 Robert Mullen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Dr. Lourdes Villarreal stated that she would like for the City Council to have an ordinance placed on the agenda for the placement of trash cans. She also asked that the Council revise the camper ordinance regarding parking on the street.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Tipton stated that he would like to review the parking ordinance regarding trailer parking, street sweeping and garbage pickup days. He stated that he had been receiving complaints regarding commercial vehicles parking in residential areas. He reminded residents that speed limits and stop signs were not optional. He asked that staff contact Mike Avila about the construction entrance at their project because cars were speeding across Walnut Avenue. He asked that residents spay and neuter their pets and when walking their dogs that they control them. He stated that there was a heat advisory coming up 15 City Council Minutes
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and asked that everyone look out for the elderly, kids and pets. He stated that there was a stomach flu going around and to be careful. He stated that Councilmember Ortiz and he meet with the manager of Rite Aide and he stated that he was going to try to make changes and turn it around.
Councilmember Martinez congratulated all the Greenfield High School seniors. She stated that she was happy to see the Welcome to Greenfield Signs; however, it was hard to see the southbound sign because of the debris around it. She stated that she wanted to highlight one of the City’s businesses, $.98 Store, for giving free water and sodas on the hot days and asked that residents support this business. She stated that the Sober Grad event was a success and thanked the Committee for doing a great job. She asked that the youth get involved with LULAC and stated that LULAC gave two scholarships to two young people for $1,000 each as well as each of them gets to go to the Youth Conference in Las Vegas with all expenses paid. She expressed concerns regarding large trucks being parked at Patriot Park as well as concerns with the visibility of some of our businesses due to signage on the windows and asked that staff look into the matter. She gave a shout out to Pastor Lugo and Lideres Campasenias for having a food pantry and distributing free food to those in need. She wished Juan Manuel Moran a happy birthday.
Councilmember Ortiz congratulated the high school graduates and the Sober Grad Committee for doing a great job. She stated that she was happy to see that the perc ponds were getting cleaned. She stated that work was being done on 12th Street for the bike lanes and pedestrian crossing and asked when would the lines on 12th Street be painted. She stated that the City needed to make this area safer. She also expressed concerns regarding the large trucks that were parking on 4th Street along the freeway.
Mayor White stated that he had a conflict with the LULAC presentation and would not be able to be there. He stated that the Welcome to Greenfield signs looked great as well as the graduation banners.
He thanked Manuel Ayala and his crew for doing such a good job. He stated that he would like to see the Veteran banners go up before Veterans’ Day. He announced the programs that were going on at the Recreation Center and the Science Workshop, for example: golf, baseball, painting, trips, day camp, etc.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to approve the consent items including Warrants #321625 through #32765 and Bank Drafts #6042 through #6071 in the amount of $809,700.04, approve Minutes of the May 28, 2024 City Council Meeting and adopt Resolution #2024-64, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering an Election, Requesting the County Elections Department to Conduct the Election, and Requesting Consolidation of the Election”. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – YOUTH COMMISSIONERS PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION Presentation was given by Community Engagement Manager Lopez. She spoke about the Youth Commission program and the two Commissioners, Brianna Campos and Araceli Landa.
Brianna Campos and Araceli Landa spoke regarding the Youth Commission and the South County Youth Summit.
Mayor White presented both Brianna and Araceli with certificates of appreciation. 16 City Council Minutes
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PRESENTATION – CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY ENERGY
Presentation was given by Judith Youth regarding Central Coast Community Energy.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
RESOLUTION #2024-65
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 RESOLUTION #2024-66
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024-65 “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024-66, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2, FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
RESOLUTION #2024-67
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 RESOLUTION #2024-68
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.
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A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-67, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-68, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
RESOLUTION #2024-69
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 RESOLUTION #2024-70
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-69, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 3, Fiscal Year 2024-2025.” All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-70, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 RESOLUTION #2024-71
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 RESOLUTION #2024-72
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:59 p.m.
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Dr. Lourdes Villarreal asked if in the future there could be a map with each district in a different color to identify each district.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024-71, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024-72, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 RESOLUTION #2024-73
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 RESOLUTION #2024-74
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-73, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-74, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 RESOLUTION #2024-75
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 RESOLUTION #2024-76
Staff report was given by City Engineer Pike.
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Mayor White opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution Resolution #2024-75, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution Resolution #2024-76, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Moton carried
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD DECLARING THAT ZERO (0) BIDS WERE RECEIVED AND THAT TWO (2) FORD MAVERICK XL – SUPERCREW
TRUCKS OR EQUAL, MAY BE PURCHASED ECONOMICALLY AND SATISFACTORILY IN THE OPEN MARKET (GREENFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.12.050(6) RESOLUTION #2024-77
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
Councilmember Tipton asked if these trucks were replacing trucks. Public Works Director Tugel stated that one was replacing another truck and the other was a new one.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024-77, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring that Zero (0) Bids were Received and that Two (2) Ford Maverick XL – SuperCrew Trucks or Equal, May be Purchased Economically and Satisfactorily in the Open Market (Greenfield Municipal Code Section 3.12.050(6)”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
RESOLUTION #2024-78
Staff report was given by City Attorney Pike.
Dr. Lourdes Villarreal asked how the list of priority projects were selected. She stated that she was concerned about having the curbs painted red and was concerned about speeders on Third Street.
Robert Urquides stated that he has lived in Greenfield for 36 years and there has never been anything done in the subdivision where he lives. He stated that potholes had been patched but it was only a temporary fix and something needed to be done like new pavement.
Samantha Luna stated that there was an issue with all the potholes in the City. She stated that there needed to be sidewalks on Walnut Avenue near Starbucks and it should be one of the priorities. She stated that there were a lot of things that needed to be fixed but Walnut Avenue needed to be a priority. 20 City Council Minutes
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Councilmember Martinez asked that this project be announced on social media. She stated that the public should be informed why the City received SB1 funds and how the funds could be used. She asked that staff reach out to the Safe Routes to School committee and get them involved.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-78, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD DECLARING
THAT A NUISANCE EXISTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXISTENCE OF WEEDS, HAZARDOUS
VEGETATIVE GROWTH, AND REFUSE ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF
GREENFIELD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO MAIL WRITTEN NOTICES RESOLUTION #2024-79
Staff report was given by Chief Langborg.
A MOTION by Councilmember Tipton, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2024-79, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring that a Nuisance Exists in Connection with the Existence of Weeds, Hazardous Vegetative Growth, and Refuse on Certain Properties within the City of Greenfield and Authorizing the City Clerk to Mail Written Notices”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GENERAL FUND, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, SPECIAL
REVENUE FUNDS, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND AND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
RESOLUTION #2024-80
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
Robert Urquides asked about the ADA project and asked if it included streets and curbs. He stated that a lot of people were parking in front driveways and at the corners of the streets, blocking the handicapped ramps.
Mayor White thanked City Manager Wood and Senior Accountant Mullen for all their work. He stated that the budget was very tight but the City was making a lot of progress.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Tipton to adopt Resolution #2024-80, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield, California, Approving Appropriations for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Projects Fund and Debt Service Funds Budgets for Fiscal Year 2024-2025”. All in favor. Motion carried.
BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Ortiz report on the TAMC meeting and stated that they discussed Highway 68 and the railroad track in Seaside.
Mayor White reported on the Monterey County Mayors’ meeting and they discussed the County and State budgets.
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City Manager Wood reported on the Planning Commission meeting and stated that the Planning Commission approved the tentative tract map for the Robasciotti commercial project.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood thanked everyone for all their work on the budget process. He stated that staff would be supplying the budget book to Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:39 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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