City Council Minutes
April 22, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF APRIL 22, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor White, Councilmembers Ortiz, Jones and Garcia ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Public Works Director Tugel, IT Director Espinosa, Captain Paredes, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Gail Stewart-White, Gonzalo Coronado
EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER ABSENCES
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Jones to excuse Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez. All in favor. Motion carried.
INVOCATION BY PASTOR ROBERT MULLEN
Invocation by Pastor Robert Mullen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wood asked that the Council pull Item K-2, Resolution Accepting Magnolia Senior Apartments II Public Improvements. Council concurred.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Gonzalo Coronado, Monterey County Health Department – Tobacco Programs, stated that he would like to provide an update regarding the smoking and tobacco ordinance for the County of Monterey. He stated that he could do a presentation for the Council if they would like.
David Orta, co-founder of A-CLUe Arts and Science Lab, stated that their lab was located at the Arts Center and it was for adult learners and was provided to the community without any city funds. He stated that at the April 8th city council meeting he was formally invited to do a presentation to the City Council by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez: however, stated that the minutes did not reflect that, and it stated that 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. He stated that the following week they did not receive any replies to emails or any communication from the City. He stated that only yesterday did he receive a message from the City Clerk that stated the item would not be heard and there was no explanation. He stated that with the misrepresentation of the minutes and no presentation, it left him concerned. He stated that they had 22 City Council Minutes
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heard a staff member refer to the arts center as “their house” and that they were just guests in the building. He stated that this building was public property, and they were public stakeholders offering the public free services backed by academic research. He stated that he was here to follow proper steps, serving in good faith, respectfully asked that their work be recognized and that the public record be corrected and given the opportunity to present to the City Council as requested.
Gabby Serrato stated that she had delivered the ”know your rights” red cards for the Council and she hadn’t heard anything about it.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Jones stated that she attended the Easter Event, and it was a great egg hunt. She thanked Jesus Perez and his staff for the event and stated that more and more people were getting involved. She stated that she attended the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (SVSWA) and they had a presentation regarding recycling, trash and how to place items in the correct bins. She also stated that she would be attending the Spectrum event in King City on May 8, 2025. She stated that she did receive the cards from Ms. Serrato and was distributing them and thanked her.
Councilmember Garcia stated that she attended the SVSWA meeting and because some apartments complexes throughout Greenfield were doing a great job on placing items in the correct bins; Greenfield received “Honorable Mention’ for collecting straps and putting them in the right bind. She stated that she also attended the egg hunt as well and stated that the youth council was also in attendance. It was a great event.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that she also went to the egg hunt and there was a lot of people. She stated that Jesus and the volunteers did a good job. She stated that she attended sunrise services at Flora’s Farm on Sunday and it was amazing. She asked about the EAH Housing Project and wanted to know if the applications were for farm workers only. She asked if Mr. Coronado’s program also including vaping and was there an education program regarding it. She stated that the banner program for the Veterans was being organized and asked how many banners could be put out. She stated that the Veterans or their families would not need to pay for banners and that the Memorial District would be doing a fundraiser to pay for the banners.
Mayor White stated that he attended the Monterey County Victim Dedication Ceremony on April 11th. He stated that featured speakers were the mother and brother of Azahel Cruz, a 6-year-old boy that lost his life to gang violence in 2010, as well as Congressman Jimmy Panetta. He announced the Blue Zone walks that occur every Tuesday at 9 a.m. He also stated that spring was here, and it was a great time to take care of their yard, plant flowers and plants and take pride in their homes. He stated that he attended Legislative Days at the Capitol on April 9th.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve the consent items including Warrants #324279 through #324383 and Bank Drafts #6577 through #6600 in the amount of $988,263.55; approve Minutes of the April 8, 2025 City Council Meeting, Receive and File – Monthly Report – Science Workshop / Economic and Community Development Department / Finance Department, adopt Resolution #2025-26, “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. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code”; adopt Resolution #2025-27, “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 2025-2026 23 City Council Minutes
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and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”; adopt Resolution #2025-28, “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 2025-2026 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code”; adopt Resolution #2025-29, “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 2025-2026 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”; adopt Resolution #2025-30, “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 2025-2026 and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer’s Report Pursuant to Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code”; adopt Resolution #2025-31, “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 2025-2026 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”; adopt Resolution #2025-32, “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 2025-2026 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 ##2025-33, “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 2025-2026 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”; adopt Resolution #2025-34, “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 2025-2026 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 #2025-35, “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 2025-2026 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”; adopt Resolution #2025-36, “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 2025-2026 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 #2025-37, “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 2025-2026 and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing”; and adopt Ordinance #572, 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.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PROCLAMATION – SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor White read the proclamation proclaiming April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
PRESENTATION – SIDEWALK PRESENTATION
Public Works Director Tugel gave a presentation regarding sidewalks.
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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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
CONSIDERING STATE REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS, AND SUBMITTING THE ORDINANCE TO THE
STATE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR REVIEW ORDINANCE #573
Staff report was given by City Attorney Thompson.
A MOTION by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Jones to read by title only, second reading, and adopt Ordinance #573, “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 Considering State Required Modifications, and Submitting the Ordinance to the State Housing and Community Development Department for Review”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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Mayor of the City of Greenfield
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City Clerk of the City of Greenfield
25 No. of Building Inspections 121 Planning Projects to Hearing 1 Building Permit Applications Processed 34 New Planning Applications Received 1 No.of Building Permits Issued 38 Completeness Determination Letter 3 No. of Building Permits Finaled 35 Planning Final 1
Total Valuation of Building Permits $ 725,292 Plan Reviews 27 Total Permit & Impact Fees Collected $ 112,490
New ADU Applications Received 1
Certificates of Occupancy issued 0
Plan Review Fee collected $ 3,851
Administrative Fee collected $ 3,728
Building Permit Fees collected $ 24,053
Water Meter Fees collected $ 1,599 Advanced Planning
Department Training fee $ 1,479 Reviewing/ Finalizing Contract for Impact Fee Study Sewer Connection Fee $ 48,230 Annual Progress Report (APR) continuing to PC and CC Stron Motion Fee collected $ 59 Preapproved ADU Plans Contract Finalized/ Plans in Review CA Building Standards Commission fee collected $ 45 Housing Element Services Contract TOTAL $ 83,044 General Plan Progress
Impact Fees Collected Submitting ADU Ordinance to HCD
Community Center Impact Fee collected $ 176
Fire Impact Fee collected $ 2,517
General Facilities Impact Fee collected $ 544
Park Impact Fee collected $ 3,423
Police Impact Fee collected $ 982
Sewer Impact Fee collected $ 7,076
TAMC fees $ 5,893
Traffice Impact Fee collected $ 2,677
Water Impact Fee collected $ 6,158
TOTAL $ 29,446
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY REPORT APRIL 2025
BUILDING PLANNING
Permit fees collected
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