City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor White, Councilmembers Ortiz and Garcia
ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez and Councilmembers Jones STAFF: City Manager Wood, Captain Paredes, Economic & Community Development Director Mugan, Public Works Director Tugel, IT Director Espinosa, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Gail Stewart West, Richard Villarreal, Teresa Villarreal, Pastor Diana Salinas, Jaime Villalobos, Inez Telles, Javier Sanchez, Lelia Salinas, Ray Barron, Sofina Trujillo, Silva Saavedra, Juan Jose Barron, Jaime Rangel, Maricruz Nunez, Yolanda Romero, Art Carrillo, Bulnaro Fles, Cynthia Montaro, Pablo Diaz, Araceli Jimenez, Eufenia Martinez, Isaac Juarez, Sal Flores, Jose Oregueda, Josefina Morales, Jose Romero Maria Pacheco, Diana Lopez, Lucina Avilas, Bernadette Orellaria, Braulio Fabian Zamudio, Rosario Benavides
EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER ABSENCES
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to excuse Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez and Councilmember Jones. All in favor. Motion carried.
INVOCATION BY PASTOR DIANA SALINAS
Invocation by Pastor Diana Salinas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes made.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Silka Saavedra, coordinator for the Market at the Gazebo, stated that they had heard that the City was planning on changing the Market and it would be replaced with a certified farmers market. She stated that prices would be raised and many of the vendors would not be able to sell at the market. She stated that the City needed to keep the community in mind and leave the market as it was. She stated that staff was suggesting that some of the vendors attend the Sunday flea market instead; however, these vendors were already committed to bigger markets. She asked why the City wanted to re-make this market and stated that this market was a main source of income for some of the vendors. She also stated that this was not just a market but a community and family to the vendors. 23 City Council Minutes
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A Resident stated that if the market was changed it would remove all Saturday vendors and some vendors won’t be able to make it financially. He suggested that the City hold the other event on another day. He also stated that he was on the list to obtain a solicitor’s license for over 2 years because the City capped it at 19 and there were 27 people ahead of him and he wanted to know what could be done about it.
Eliza stated that she was a vendor at the market for 5 years and it was a big part of her livelihood and asked that the City support small businesses. She asked if the City would consider sitting down with the vendors to discuss this.
Brenda Garcia Figueroa stated that the Market at the Gazebo allowed her to care for her mother and make money at the market on Saturdays. She stated that this was a staple for Greenfield and the small businesses that sold at the market.
Isabel stated that she was here to express her concerns and stated that the market should stay the same. She stated that it was suggested that the vendors change to the Sunday Flea Market; however, the prices there were too high.
Jose Trujillo stated that with respect he was asking that the market remain the same.
A Resident stated that changing the market would lose some of its community. He stated that this market was not like any other market, and the vendors loved the community. He stated that this market had helped a lot of people that wouldn’t be able to sell if the City changed it.
Lidia Salinas stated that she was not in agreement with changing the Market at the Gazebo. She stated that the market’s objective was to help raise funds for scholarships. She stated that the market was made for the community to make money, and a lot of the vendors support their families with the money they make at the market.
Javier Sanchez thanked Supervisor Lopez and everyone involved for getting the banners. He stated that our heroes would be recognized, and it was very nice to do this.
Sonia Montoya read a statement from Martin Arroela urging the City Council to not change the Market at the Gazebo. She stated that the market connected families to this town. She stated that attendance would drop if the market was changed and stated that it was more than a place to shop, it was a community.
Beatriz Diaz thanked everyone involved for the Truck & Treat at Oak Park and thanked Mayor White and all the residents that attended. She also stated that Resolution #2025-86 was approved and asked why was it so rushed if the City had 7 years to work on it.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Garcia stated that she appreciated the attendance of all that were present and stated that they were all one city. She stated that the people had opened her mind and apologized for not knowing or understanding what the market meant to everyone. She stated that she attended the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority meeting and they discussed the Youth Council and stated that Julian from Greenfield was the City’s representative. She stated that Julian wanted to have a project to gather clothing and then have people who need the clothing, get it for free. She stated that she would be working with Julian on the project. She also stated that they discussed the process of hiring a new general manager. She stated that she attended the Harvest Festival and the food truck event. She also thanked Mee Memorial Clinic for having a beautiful clinic in Greenfield and stated that she took her sister there and they took very good care of her. She stated that she would like to have a project were families Our groups could adopt a certain portion of El Camino Real and light up the trees. 24 City Council Minutes
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Councilmember Ortiz stated that it was really important that people come in and express themselves.
She stated that she would like to have more conversation regarding the market and would like to hear more from the vendors. She stated that she attended the Harvest Festival and Halloween parade. She asked the audience to stay for the upcoming presentations on the agenda.
Mayor White announced that it was First Responders’ Day and thanked them for all they did. He also announced that this Thursday would be the first meeting regarding unification of all schools in Greenfield.
He stated that he attended the Harvest Festival and parade and thanked Celestina Ripley and Mrs. Radcliff for their involvement. He stated that there were 12 scholarship winners announced at the Harvest Festival. He stated that City Manager Wood, Chief Mixer and he had met with the Mexican Consulate Naftali Said Perez Gonzalez. He stated that he attended the Trunk & Treat and thanked Janet Thorp and Jesus Perez for putting on the event. He stated that this was the first time Greenfield Recreation District and the City worked together on an event. He announced that the library should be re-opened on November 4th, the Veterans’ Day parade would be at 2 p.m. on El Camino Real and next Tuesday was Election Day. He stated that he saw an article on KSWB web page referencing a grant of
1.5 to 2 million dollars that was received by Greenfield and had not heard anything about it. He stated that he started researching and found out that it was not for the City of Greenfield; however, it was for Bright Futures, which was affiliated with Hartnell College. He stated that the Wallace Group was providing funds to assist Greenfield and North County students with out of school spaces, an afterschool program for middle schoolers to keep them engaged. He stated that it was a 4-year grant and Greenfield was one of 7 awarded nationally. He stated that local grants were available through this grant and encouraged city staff to look into this program.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Councilmembers Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to approve the consent items including Warrants #325776 through #325854 and Bank Drafts #6921 through #69249 in the amount of $637,087.33; approve Minutes of the October 14, 2025 City Council Meeting, Partial Approval and Partial Denial of the General Liability Claim by Evelyn Soto, adopt Resolution #2025-89, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Cancelling the November 25, 2025 and December 23, 2025 City Council Meetings Due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays”. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO RANDY “SAVAGE” VILLALOBOS –
INTERNATIONAL PAL BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP
Mayor White read the certificate and presented it to Randy Villalobos.
Randy Villalobos thanked the City, Mayor, City Council, his family and Avila Boxing.
PRESENTATION – HOMETOWN HEROES’ VETERAN BANNERS
Powerpoint presentation was given by Arron Chavez.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that she was determined to get the banners for the Veterans and it was very important to display them. She stated that the banners would be here soon and thanked Supervisor Lopez for helping with getting the Hometown Heroes’ Veteran Banner Program. She thanked all Veterans for their service.
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CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING $136,168.56 TO EXPENSE ACCOUNT 100-111-95680 FOR THE CIVIC CENTER FLOODING RECONSTRUCTION AND $136,168.56 TO REVENUE ACCOUNT 385-47899 FOR RECEIPT OF INSURANCE PAYMENTS FOR THE PROJECT RESOLUTION #2025-90
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2025-90 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Supplementally Appropriating $136,168.56 to Expense Account 100-111-95680 for the Civic Center Flooding Reconstruction and $136,168.56 to Revenue Account 385-47899 for Receipt of Insurance Payments for the Project”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $840,000.00 TO THE RESTRICTED TAMC
REVENUE FUND AND APPROVING ASSOCIATED TRANSFERS OF FUNDS RESOLUTION #2025-91
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2025-91, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Supplementally Appropriating a Total of $840,000.00 to the Restricted TAMC Revenue Fund and Approving Associated Transfers of Funds”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $372,326.45 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
UNDERFUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
RESOLUTION #2025-92
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2025-92, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Supplementally Appropriating a Total of $372,326.45 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Underfunded Capital Improvement Projects”. All in favor. Motion carried.
BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Ortiz reported on the Transportation Agency of Monterey County meeting. She stated that they were moving forward and within two years construction on the 101 would begin and should be completed by 2031 with bypasses near the Airport and Chualar completed as well as the frontage roads.
Councilmember Garcia reported on the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority meeting and stated that they celebrated their Youth Council and were in the process of looking for a new manager. 26 City Council Minutes
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Mayor White reported on the Salinas Valley Mayors/Managers meeting in Gonzales yesterday. He stated that Mayor Rios welcomed the members and stated their community center was almost completed and that they had passed a housing subdivision on the east side of the city. He stated that they discussed the long-term health of the county housing authority and how any disruption in funding could affect each of the south county cities. He stated that the disruption could be because of the government shut down and because of any reduction in funding coming out of Washington. He also stated that they had a long discussion on utility rates and stated that all the cities in the Valley and Salinas were in various stages of adjusting their rates because of increasing costs dealing with wastewater.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:23 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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