City Council Minutes
March 11, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor White, Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, Councilmembers Ortiz, Jones and Garcia
ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Public Works Director Tugel, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Sergeant Guzman, Recreation Manager Perez, City Attorney Thompson, IT Director Espinosa, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Gail Stuart-White
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Pantoja asked if the city ordinance could be changed or amended regarding hens. He stated that he had hens and that code enforcement cited him and told him he needed to get rid of them. He stated that he had the hens for the eggs and with the economy the way it was he needed to keep them. He asked if the City could meet him in the middle and come up with a solution.
Beatriz Diaz reported that the water hydrant at 7th and Maple was still broken and that she had reported it several times before. She stated that it had been broken since 2023 and that something needed to be done about it. She asked Councilmember Jones to be ready to vote when it was time and that if she reviewed the last meeting’s video she would know what she was talking about. She also asked Councilmember Ortiz if she was living here and in the central valley 50%/50% of the time. She stated that her major concern was that immigration was horrible right now and asked Councilmember Ortiz where she stood on immigration. She stated that in an article in 2012 Councilmember Ortiz stated that she was displeased with all the immigrants from Oaxaca and decided to move to Salinas at that time.
She also asked that Councilmember Ortiz to please stay away from her family on social media.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Jones stated that she was organizing a special Easter egg hunt for special needs kids and would have more details in the near future.
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Councilmember Garcia gave a shout out to the Public Works Department for getting things done and stated that Public Works was out there cleaning gutters and working on the alleyways. She stated that she attended the Market at the Gazebo and it was well attended and had great food. She also stated that she would like to proceed with having a Business of the Month or highlighting businesses once a month or so and maybe giving them a reward of some sort, like a gift card. She stated that she visited El Camino Variety Store and said they had a lot of merchandise. She stated that she was working on her decision making and problem-solving skills.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that the seniors were very happy to have the lights on at 12th Street. She stated that she also attended the Market at the Gazebo and stated that the business were glad with the increased foot traffic; however, parking was a little bit of a problem. She asked staff about the new pharmacy and stated that she would like information about it.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that the FASFA deadline had been moved from March 1st to April 1st and asked that students apply. She also gave an update on MST regarding the on-call service and stated that the item was supposed to be on the agenda; however, it was not and she asked them to place it on the agenda again. She encouraged residents to attend whether in person or on Zoom. She stated that she had been contacted by residents regarding the Public Safety Director and stated that this was not about Chief Mixer’s ability to do the job, it was about getting all the information prior to making a decision. She stated that she would still like more information and would like comparable cities because Sunnyvale was not. She stated that it was a concern for many residents as well as herself.
Mayor White stated he was now a representative of on the 3CE Board and stated that he attended the orientation meeting on February 26th. He announced the Intern Program for 18 to 24 year olds for the City and that the Market at the Gazebo was now open. He reminded Council to complete the anti-harassment courses as soon as possible.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve the consent items including Warrants #323945 through #324047 and Bank Drafts #6499 through #6527 in the amount of $588,763.05, approve Minutes of the February 25, 2025 City Council Meeting, receive and file the departmental reports – Economic & Community Development Department and adopt Resolution #2025-15, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Accepting the Greenfield Wildfire Prevention Grant and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the State of California”. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS PROCLAMTION – A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD PROCLAIMING MARCH 2025 AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
Mayor White read the proclamation proclaiming March 2025 as American Red Cross Month.
Patsy Gasca, Community Disaster Program Manager – American Red Cross, accepted the proclamation and stated that one of their missions was to install smoke detectors in every home.
PRESENTATION – ITN MONTEREYCOUNTY – VALLEYLINE TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS
AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS IN THE SALINAS VALLEY Presentation was given by Jessica McKillip, Executive Director – ITN MontereyCounty. 31 City Council Minutes
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PRESENTATION – 2022-2023 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BY MICHAEL SPARLING,
HARSHWAL & COMPANY LLP
Presentation was given by Garima Pathak, Harshwal & Company LLP.
PRESENTATION - GREENFIELD PARKS ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION PRESENTATION Presentation was given by Recreation Manager Perez.
PUBLIC HEARING
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ADOPTING THE 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
RESOLUTION #2025-16
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2025-16, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING A
REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT TO THE STATE CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING
FUND FOR POTENTIAL LOANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION #2025-17
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2025-17, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a Reimbursement Resolution to Submit to the State Clean Water State Revolving Fund for Potential Loans for the Construction of the New Wastewater Treatment Plant”. All in favor Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,000 AS A REWARD FOR THE SUCCESSFUL ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HIT AND RUN INCIDENT OF FEBRUARY 14, 2025 ON 13TH STREET
AT WALNUT AVENUE
RESOLUTION #2025-18
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
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Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that she wanted to incentivized the public in some way to come forward if they had any information regarding the incident. She asked that if people see anything such as this to come forward and never leave the scene.
Councilmember Garcia stated that the Council does care about what happened and this should not be ignored and would like to bring attention to the accident.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that the City did something similar to this reward when the shooting happened in King City.
After discussion among the City Council, it was determined that the reward would be set at $2,000.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Jones to adopt Resolution #2025-18 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving an Appropriation of $2,000 as a Reward for the Successful Arrest and Conviction of those Responsible for the Hit and Run Incident of February 14, 2025 on 13th Street at Walnut Avenue”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representative: City Manager Paul Wood Employee Organizations: Service Employee’s International Union Local 521, International Union of Operating Engineers Local #3, Professional Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4656
No comments were received.
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 7:38 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to open session at 7:57 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 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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Events:
Laptop Distribution Event – February 22, 2025
The Greenfield CSW partnered with AT&T, the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Human-I-T, and the office of Supervisor Chris López to distribute 185 refurbished laptops at Hicks Park.
Funded by a $125,000 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am donation, this initiative helped bridge the digital divide in Monterey County.
Local school districts helped identify recipients. Mayor Pro Tem Ariana Rodríguez attended and spoke at the event. Families also enjoyed food, resource booths, golf, and hands-on science activities led by the Greenfield CSW
Trip to Pacific Grove Museum & Monterey Bay Aquarium – February 22, 2025 The Greenfield CSW took families on an educational trip to the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. At the museum, families learned about fungi and mushrooms. At the aquarium, they received a brief orientation before exploring on their own.
Program
Total Number of Sessions
Facilitated
Total Number of Science
Experiences Offered
Drop-In - Tinker Time
Program 20 600
School Day Enrichment
Programs 36
900
After School Science,
Technology, and Engineering
Program 20 400
ScienceMobile: Ciencia en
Movimiento 33
600
Bike Education Lab 8
109
TOTAL 117 2,609
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