City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF JUNE 24, 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 Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez arrived at 6:16 p.m.
ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Chief Mixer, Economic & Community Development Director Mugan, Public Works Director Tugel, Captain Paredes, Recreation Manager Perez, Assistant Engineer Gil-Mares, Administrative Assistant Chavez, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Gail Stuart White
EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER ABSENCES
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to excuse Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez. All in favor. Motion carried.
INVOCATION BY PASTOR INES LUGO
Due to zoom issues, there was no invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Recreation Manager Perez announced the 4th of July event at Patriot Park. He invited all Veterans and the community to the event.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Jones gave a shout-out to the Police Department for doing an excellent Check Point.
Councilmember Garcia stated that she attended the Go Biz State and Local Government meeting on June 16th and they did a local immigration integration inclusion grant initiative overview and there was about 27 people in attendance. She stated that they had a tour of the mobile outreach van. She stated that she also attended Supervisor Lopez’s Listening Session on June 19th and there were several people in attendance. She stated that main topics of discussion were Wonder Wood Ranch, county roads paving 22 City Council Minutes
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needs, lighting at parks, the intersections by Oak Avenue School and Vista Verde School; basketball courts at Patriot Park; groundbreaking of the batting cages; lack of buildings to use for resources for the public and childcare.
Mayor White reported that on June 11th city staff and he met with the Robasciotti family regarding the Walnut Avenue Specific Plan and attended the Senior Social. He stated that there were about 100 seniors present and they all received an orchid from Teresa Matsui from Matsui Nursery. He also attended the joint press conference of elected officials and law enforcement of the Tri-County area at the Monterey County Courthouse in Salinas on June 18th in support of immigrant Families and Supervisor Lopez’s Listening Session. He stated some of the discussions included the highway changes along Highway 101 corridor near Salinas and funds from Proposition AA which would be used to improve roadways throughout the County area. He stated that he asked that Elm Avenue be included. He stated that Supervisor Lopez had mentioned funds being available to get lights at the parks and asked staff to look into this grant. He also stated that he attended the LULAC scholarship dinner on June 20th. He announced that Rite Aide’s last day would be August 24th. He stated that City Manager Wood and he went to Sacramento to speak to the State Water Resources Control Board. He stated that they spoke at the board meeting workshop on June 17thand made the City’s case to receive as much funding as possible for the City’s new wastewater treatment plant.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Jones to approve the consent items including Warrants #324758 through #324884 and Bank Drafts #6677 through #6695 in the amount of $586,160.33; approve Minutes of the June 10, 2025 City Council Meeting, and Receive and File – Monthly Report – Finance / Police. AYES: Mayor White, Councilmembers Ortiz, Jones and Garcia.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PROCLAMATION – CARL G. SEDORYK, MONTEREY-SALINAS TRANSIT Mayor White read the proclamation.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez arrived at the meeting at 6:16 p.m.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that she would deliver the proclamation to Mr. Sedoryk.
DISCUSS, RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION REGARDING CITY OF GREENFIELD STAFF VACANCIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.4
Staff report was given by Administrative Assistant Chavez.
This item was informational only.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO DISPLAY THE
PRIDE FLAG
RESOLUTION #2025-59
Staff Report was given by City Attorney Thompson.
Sam Gomez, Jazmin Medrano, Jessica Ballestros, Braulio Fabian and Eric Mora spoke in support to display the Pride Flag and thanked Council for placing the item on the agenda. 23 City Council Minutes
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Councilmember Garcia stated that she wanted Greenfield to be the place that was safe and everyone was welcomed. She stated that she didn’t want anyone to feel alone and thanked everyone for speaking up because it took courage to do that.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that she was in full support and recommended that the City wait and fly the flag in October as suggested.
Councilmember Ortiz asked if the flag would be flown every year or only this once. City Attorney Thompson stated that it was not specified in the resolution and Council could bring it back in a future meeting for discussion. Councilmember Ortiz stated that the City should just plan for every June to fly the flag and stated that this should be opened to other people as well.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Jones to adopt Resolution #2025-59, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Display the Pride Flag” and fly the flag in October 2025 and direct staff to bring this back to Council for further direction. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING A
NEW FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF GONZALES, SOLEDAD AND GREENFIELD AND TRI-CITIES DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING SERVICES, INC. FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2035 IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM AND CONTENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD AND APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL RATES RESOLUTION #2025-60
Report was given by Elia Zavala, Contracts & Grants Analyst, Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority.
Laura Mireles asked if there could be a bigger bin for recycling. Tom Parola, Tri-Cities Disposal, stated that the contract does not address bigger recycling bins, but he could look into it.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2025-60, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving a New Franchise Agreement Between the Cities of Gonzales, Soledad and Greenfield and Tri-Cities Disposal and Recycling Services, Inc. from July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2035 in Substantial Form and Content and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement on Behalf of the City of Greenfield and Approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Garbage Collection and Disposal Rates”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING
APPROPRIATION FOR THE GENERAL FUND, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND AND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 RESOLUTION #2025-61
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
City Council thanked City staff for bringing back a balanced budget.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2025-61, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving Appropriation for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Projects Fund and Debt Service Funds Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried. 24 City Council Minutes
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND: GREENFIELD PARK AND
RECREATION PROJECT
RESOLUTION #2025-62
Staff report was given by Recreation Manager Perez.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2025-62, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund: Greenfield Park and Recreation Project”. All in favor.
Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE 2025-2026 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE GREENFIELD PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS’ INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 4656 RESOLUTION #2025-63
Staff report was given by City Attorney Thompson.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2025-63, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Greenfield Professional Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4656”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $441,493 FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE
TYLER LIFT STATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
THIS CONTRACT AND ASSIGN ADDITIONAL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS RESOLUTION Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
There was discussion among Council and staff regarding the price and options for this project.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to direct staff to re-negotiate the contract with Harris & Associates. 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
No comments were received.
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 7:24 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to open session at 7:39 p.m.
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There was no reportable action.
BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez reported on the MST meeting. She stated that there was a special recognition for Carl Sedoryk 25th anniversary, approved the budget and the purchase of 99 new buses and authorized a lease agreement for property located on Rianda Street for the parking of the buses. She stated that she asked for a report regarding the ridership on the circulator routes and the RIDES program for Greenfield.
Mayor White reported on the Monterey County Mayors Association on June 6th in Carmel. He stated that Supervisor Daniels was the guest speaker, and she spoke regarding how tourism and agriculture were two main economic drivers in the County. She also stated that tourism came with a cost such as traffic congestion and problems getting in and out of the County and discussed using Measure AA sales tax funds to improve roads.
Mayor White reported on the Managers/Mayors meeting yesterday in King City and stated that they discussed the Hartnell Promise program and stated that the valley cities had discontinued the program, except for Greenfield and Salinas due to budget constraints. He stated that they also discussed Youth Violence Prevention and Wonder Wood Ranch.
City Manager Wood reported on the Planning Commission meeting and stated that they discussed the Beyers Building’s design and the Planning Commission’s and State’s approval of the housing element.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:47 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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