CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2026
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, Moreno-Mares and Garcia
ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Chief Mixer, Public Works Director Tugel, IT Director Espinosa, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Community Engagement Manager Lopez, Community Engagement Coordinator Fabian, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Gail Stewart White, Ramon R. Lugo, John Huerta, Jr., Aaron Chavez
INVOCATION BY PASTOR RAMIRO LUGO
Invocation by Pastor Lugo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Benito Sanchez, NURBLI, introduced himself and stated that his company was a translation platform and could provide this service to the City.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Moreno Mares thanked the fire and police department for their response to one of their students, specifically Sgt. Guzman, Officer Dyles and Officer Jardines and stated that the fire department did an awesome job.
Councilmember Garcia stated that she attended the unveiling of the mural at Patriot Park and stated that it was a beautiful mural. She also thanked Tiffany Twissleman for meeting with some residents and herself. She also thanked staff for the pictures for the International Women’s Day and for all the youth at attended the South County Youth Summit. She announced that the Market at the Gazebo was now open. She stated that there have been some soldiers that have died and stated that she would keep them and their families in her thoughts and prayers.
16 Councilmember Ortiz stated that she also attended the mural unveiling and it was amazing. She stated that she was late for International Women’s Day; however, she shared the post. She stated that it was very important to support the military at this time and her thoughts and prayers were with all military. She stated that she would like the police to please be alert of all the people that were using scooters and electric bikes; some without helmets and going very fast. She stated that this might have to be visited down the road.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez asked that the city sponsored event item that she requested be placed on the next agenda.
Mayor White stated that he attended the Heart of the Valley Chamber event on February 26th and congratulated Cynthia Zavala and the Chamber for a great event and encouraged all businesses to join the Chamber. He stated he attended the retirement party for Isabel Guerrero. He also stated that spring was here and there were a lot of activities happening in Greenfield for everyone and suggested that anyone wanting information should contact the recreation department. He announced that the senior social would be tomorrow. He stated that he attended the mural unveiling at Patriot Park and stated that the mural compliments the mural at the Arts Center and was very happy with both.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Moreno Mares to approve the consent items including Warrants #326633 through #326723 and Bank Drafts #7144 through #7161 in the amount of $448,140.23, approve Minutes of the February 24, 2026 City Council Meeting, and Receive and File Monthly Departmental Reports – Finance / Police / Science Workshop and adopt Ordinance #577, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Amending Chapter
5.08 (Solicitors-Peddlers-Transient Vendors) of the Greenfield Municipal Code”. All in favor.
Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – RECOGNITION OF GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS – ACADEMIC
WORLDQUEST REGIONAL COMPETITION
Mayor White presented the following with a certificate: Boys Team: Fabian Serrano, Marvin Johnson and Heriberto Bautista – Girls Team: Yuridia Jose, Delfina Merino and Rosalinda Hernandez as well their teach Evangelina Mateo.
PUBLIC HEARING
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION AND GRANT A TAXI PERMIT TO EDUARDO BRAVO GOMEZ, U.S.A.
TAXI CAB TO OPERATE
Staff report was given by Planning Consultant Brent Slama.
After discussion among the City Council and staff, Council continued the item so that the applicant could be present to answer questions.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to continue this item to a date certain, the City Council meeting of March 24, 2026. All in favor. Motion carried. 17 CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ANALYSIS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING POTENTIAL TAX MEASURES Staff report was given by City Attorney Thompson
John Huerta, Jr. gave a brief background regarding Measure X, V and W and C. He stated that without the voters voted yes, the City would be behind financially. He stated that he supported the TOT increase.
He stated that he would support the extension of the sales tax measure; however, would like to have an oversight committee for that and would like them to report how and where the funds were being spent.
He stated that as far as the business license fee, these fees were approved over 50 years ago and have not been increased.
Mayor White stated that the sales tax measure was very important and the City should focus on this one and not have all three measures at one time.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that she agreed that placing too many measures on the ballot would not be good. She stated that this time the City was trying to welcome businesses in and it might not be a good idea to place the business license measure on the ballot.
It was the consensus of the City Council to get the sales tax measure extension with an end date of 6 years after adoption on the ballot.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL RIVERS CONNECT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000) AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
Mayor White asked if the Council could see the strategies package before the contract was approved.
City Manager Wood stated that it would be prepared after the City signed the contract and public input was received because it was needed for the package.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that the City had previously awarded a contract to Capital Rivers. City Manager Wood stated that yes and that Capital Rivers had helped the City with studies related to regional market efforts and they had a number of tools that staff could use such as how many people come into Greenfield and how many people drive by Greenfield. Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that she remembered that it was a large amount of money that was spent before; however, did not remember what the City got in return.
It was the consensus of the Council to get more information regarding the past agreement and to get more information before moving forward with this item.
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ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING FROM THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION (ICMA) AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
RESOLUTION #2026-09
Staff report was given by Community Engagement Manager Lopez.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-09, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Accepting Grant Funding from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and Approving a Budget Adjustment for Supplemental Revenues for Fiscal Year 2025-2026”. All in favor. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:17 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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