City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF APRIL 8, 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, Chief Mixer, Economic & Community Development Director Mugan, Public Works Director Tugel, IT Director Espinosa, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Community Engagement Manager Lopez, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Gail Stewart-White
INVOCATION BY PASTOR ROBERT MULLEN
Invocation by Pastor Robert Mullen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes were made.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Jones stated that she attended the Market at the Gazebo, and it was very nice.
Councilmember Garcia stated that there had been excellent progress on the sidewalk project on Walnut Avenue. She stated that she attended the broadband meeting and was happy to announce that San Ardo and San Lucas would be getting high speed internet. She also stated that she attended the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority meeting. She thanked all the first responders and thanked Sg. Kennedy for his service. She also thanked the first responders in Greenfield for responding so quickly to the car accident that occurred in front of her home. She gave a shout out to Green’s Accounting, located at Palm and El Camino Real.
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Councilmember Ortiz reported that she went on a ride a long with a resident looking at water leaks and stated she let the resident know that the City was aware of the water leaks and was addressing the issue. She stated that the pool at Oak Park was full of water and stated that they had a good crew out at the park. She stated that the Jujutsu business was now in Greenfield full time, and they were located next to Avila Boxing. She thanked the Greenfield Police Department for working with all the other agencies in the recent arrests; however, stated that there was still a lot of work that needed to be done.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez announced that the MST meeting would be on April 14th at 10 a.m. and invited the public to attend in person or via zoom. She stated that residents could submit letters to either her or the city clerk. She stated that there was another collision involving a child and asked everyone to be mindful of their surroundings and to be very careful when driving. She stated that if you see something, say something. She reminded everyone that there was still a reward for the hit and run that previously occurred. She asked that staff invite the two gentlemen that run the computer lab at the art center to make a presentation at a future meeting. She stated that she would like staff to give an update regarding California Gourmet Pizza and if staff could post the MST agenda on the City’s website.
Mayor White stated that he participated in the Blue Zone Walk today and stated that they walk for 30 to 45 minutes and that there were prizes that were given at the end of the walks every week. He announced that residents could take tires to the landfill for free until the end of May and the Easter event would be on April 16th at Patriot Park from 4 to 6:30 p.m. He stated that he attended the 3CE meeting and that he and the City Manager went to Sacramento to meet with several members regarding the funding for the wastewater treatment plant. He stated that the Monterey County DA’s office was having the Domestic Violence event on April 11th at the courthouse at 12 noon. He also stated that the senior social was tomorrow at 11 a.m.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to approve the consent items including Warrants #324048 through #324278 and Bank Drafts #6529 through #6575 in the amount of $1,382,726.57; approve Minutes of the March 11, 2025 City Council Meeting, Receive and File – Monthly Report – Science Workshop / Finance Department / Community Engagement Department and Grants. All in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 CONSTITUION AND CALIFORNA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53753, ORDERING
IMPROVEMENTS AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAMS AND ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 (APPLE AVENUE HOMES SUBDIVISION) PURUSANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR
RESOLUTION #2025-19
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:21 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:22 p.m.
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A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2025-19, “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 Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 4 (Apple Avenue Homes Subdivision) Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF BALLOTING TABULATED IN ACCORDINANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND CALIFORNIA GOVEMENT CODE SECTION 53753, ORDERING
IMPROVEMENTS AND ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 (APPLE AVENUE HOMES SUBDIVISION AND WALNUT TRAVEL CENTER) PURSUANT TO THE BEENFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982 FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR
RESOLUTION #2025-20
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:23 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
AMOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt, as amended, Resolution #2025-20, “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 Goverment Code Section 53753, Ordering Improvements and Annual Assessments for the Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 4 (Apple Avenue Homes Subdivision and Walnut Travel Center) Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year”. All in favor. Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AMENDING CHAPTER 17.10 AND CHAPTER 2.20 OF THE GREENFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE Staff report was given by City Attorney Thompson.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:29 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Jones to read by title only, first reading, of an Ordinance of the City of Greenfield Amending Chapter 17.10 and Chapter 2.20 of the Greenfield Municipal Code. All in favor Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD REPEALING CHAPTER 17.90 OF THE GREENFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO “ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS” AND ADOPTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN ITS PLACE
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Staff report was given by City Attorney Thompson.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m.
Daniel Orta asked if the ordinance would include rental caps. Mayor White stated that the City did not have rental caps.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m.
City Attorney Thompson stated that she would review the letter submitted by the California Housing Defense Fund (“CalHDF”) which raised concerns regarding the proposed ordinance and would report back to the Council at the next meeting.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to read by title only, first reading, An Ordinance of the City of Greenfield Repealing Chapter 17.90 of the Greenfield Municipal Code Related to “Accessory Dwelling Units” and Adopting a New Ordinance in its Place Cosidering State Community Development Department for Review. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING A DONATION OF (A SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF MONEY) TO GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2025 OF THE SOBER GRAD EVENT
RESOLUTION #2025-21
Staff report was given by Community Engagement Manager Lopez.
Vivianna Argueta and Rosa Perez, Sober Grad Committee, gave a brief description of the fundraising that they had held and gave outlined of their revenues and expenditures for the event.
Beatriz Diaz stated that it was a great presentation, and it was good to see new faces involved with Sober Grad and stated that she would appreciate if the Council would donate to the Sober Grad Committee.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez asked if the Committee was anticipating any other fundraisers. Ms. Perez stated that they were holding a BBQ Chicken take out this Sunday and they were anticipating making about $2,500 and getting donations from parents for another $1,000.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez asked what was budgeted for Sober Grad. City Manager Wood stated that the Council had budgeted $5,000. Mayor White stated that he would like to stay with donating the $5,000.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that she would like to donate $7,000.
Vivianna Argueta stated that this class did not have a promotion from the 8th grade and was struggling as a class with having a grad nite so the Committee was trying to make it the best event they could.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that she was able to attend the event last year and she was glad that the Committee had been fundraising as well. She stated that she agreed to donate the $5,000. Mayor Protem Rodriguez stated that she would be donating her next stipend to the Committee and challenged her fellow councilmembers.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2025-21, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a Donation of $5,000 to Greenfield High School Class of 2025 of the Sober Grad Event”. All in favor. Motion carried.
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDNG
WITH HE COUNTY OF MONTEREY REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF FLOCK SAFETY
CAMERAS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY RIGHT-OF-WAY
RESOLUTION #2025-22
Staff report was given by Chief Mixer.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2025-22, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with he County of Monterey Regarding the Installation of Flock Safety Cameras within the County of Monterey Right-of-Way”. All in favor.
Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ADOPTING
AMENDED PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS
RESOLUTION #2025-23
Staff report was given by City Attorney Thompson.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2025-23, “A Resolution of the Council of the City of Greenfield Adopting Amended Planning Commission Bylaws”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
ESTABLISHING HE POSITIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST
AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION #2025-24
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Jones to adopt Resolution #2025-24, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Establishing he Positions of Human Resources and Risk Management Analyst and Administrative Assistant to the City Manager”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING THE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF GREENFIELD AND THE GREENFIELD PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION AND AMENDING THE FIRE
CAPTAIN JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION #2025-25
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2025-25, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Side Letter Agreement Between City of Greenfield and the Greenfield Professional Firefighters’ Association and Amending the Fire Captain Job Description and Salary Schedule”. All in favor. Motion carried. 24 City Council Minutes
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BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that she attended the Environmental Policy Committee for the League of California Cites. She stated that they voted on the following bills: AB 61, SB491, SB 915, AB 222 and AB 306. She also asked that Councilmember Ortiz report on the Conference she attended for the League of California Cities in January. Councilmember Ortiz stated that she would email the report to the City Council.
Mayor White reported on the AMBAG meeting. He stated that they discussed Metropolitan Transportation Plan and asked that they place the Walnut Avenue widening project on it.
Councilmember Jones reported on the SVSWA meeting and stated that they discussed and passed the budget.
Councilmember Garcia stated that she attended the Broadband Authority meeting and was happy to report that San Lucas and San Ardo would be getting high speed internet.
Mayor White stated that he attended the Mayors meeting and as a committee they recommended to Assembly Speaker Rivas nominees for the California Coastal Commission and voted on Mayor LeBarre and Mayor Williamson and voted to support the appointment of Supervisor Christ Lopez, County of Monterey and Supervisor Justin Cummings, County of Santa Cruz as well as Bruce Delgado from the City of Marina for appointment to the Commission of Restorative Justice. He also stated that every Councilmember received red cards in their mailboxes and thanked Gabby Serrato from them.
Mayor White reported on the Salinas Valley Mayors/Managers meeting. He stated that Paul Farmer made a presentation regarding the Monterey County Business Council and discussed the benefits they offered. He stated that he did not believe the cities were getting a lot and would like to reach out to them to increase the tourism in our area. He also stated that they discussed hosting a South County joint legislative meeting with our state representatives
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood announced that the Salinas Valley Broadband Authority was awarded the Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant in the amount of $48,000.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting in memory of Sergeant Ryan Kennedy, King City Police Department.
Meeting adjourned at 7:43 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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