City Council Minutes
March 24, 2026
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF MARCH 24, 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 and Garcia ABSENT: Councilmember Moreno-Mares
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Captain Paredes, Public Works Director Tugel, IT Director Espinosa, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Recreation Director Perez, Community Engagement Manager Lopez, Community Engagement Coordinator Fabian, Asst. Engineer Gil-Mares, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun GUESTS: Gail Stewart White, Patsy Gasca, Kathy Franscioni, Aaron Hernandez, Rosario Benavides, Giovannie Bermudez, Victor Garcia, Barbara Garcia
EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER ABSENCES
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to excuse Councilmember Moreno-Mares. All in favor. Motion carried.
INVOCATION BY PASTOR RAMIRO LUGO
There was a moment of silence.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Patsy Gasca, Red Cross, announced that on April 25th they would be hosting the smoke alarm event along with the Greenfield Fire Department and would be installing smoke detectors in houses in Greenfield.
Max Musto, TAMC, stated that he would be improving maps of Greenfield routes and that they were working on getting a stop outside of the Greenfield Commons development.
Recreation Director Jesus Perez invited the Council and all residents to the 2026 Easter event this Friday at Patriot Park from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
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Victor Garcia, organizer of the Sunday Flea Market, stated that $11,000 of revenue had come to the City through the business licenses purchased by vendors. He stated that he was happy to announce that the vendors were 100% in compliance.
Giovannie Bermudez stated that in other cities he was allowed to sell his items twice a year without paying for a business license or getting a seller’s permit as an occasional seller. He stated that Greenfield does not allow this and was being forced to get the permits. He stated that he would like to have the opportunity to sell without the permits and would like for the City to look into this.
Robert Urquides stated that he had stopped code enforcement last week regarding a trailer and boat parked in front of one of the houses in his neighborhood and nothing had been done about it. He stated that code enforcement was not doing their jobs and something needed to be done.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Garcia stated that she wanted everyone to remember that Alexander Valdez was still missing and that anyone with information should call the police. She also stated that she appreciated all the work that staff was doing regarding the lift station at Tyler and El Camino Real and appreciated that the police department had apprehended the person that stole the battery. She announced that Little League baseball was back.
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Councilmember Ortiz stated that she was very happy and was looking forward to the Easter event at the park. She also stated that she wasn’t sure what was going on with the lift station, but staff needed to be better prepared in the future.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez thanked the Public Works Department for keeping and maintaining the restrooms at Patriot Park clean. She also wished everyone a happy and safe Easter.
Mayor White stated that the Little League was very pleased with the condition of the Little League fields and thanked the Public Works Department. He stated that Spring was here and reminded everyone to please take care of their property and cut weeds. He announced that the Easter Event was this Friday at Patriot Park and the community walks were every Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Gazebo. He also stated that there was a school unification meeting last night. He stated that he attended the 3CE meeting on March 18th and there would be a new program coming out on May 1st and it was 3CFlex which helped reduce costs. The telephone number for the program – 877-455-2223.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve the consent items including Warrants #326724 through #326811 and Bank Drafts #7162 through #7180 in the amount of $844,450.74, approve Minutes of the March 10, 2026 City Council Meeting, and Receive and File Monthly Departmental Reports – Grants. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PROCLAMATION – A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MARCH 2026 AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
Mayor White read the proclamation and presented it to Patsy Gasca, Red Cross.
Patsy Gasca accepted the proclamation and stated that the Red Cros was very proud of all their volunteers.
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PRESENTATION – REGARDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Presentation regarding Domestic Violence was given by Captain Paredes.
Council stated that they would like to have this presentation before the Council at least twice a year and asked that staff get the churches involved and maybe do a presentation at one of the locations.
PRESENTATION – CAPITAL RIVERS – GREENFIELD PARTNERSHIP REVIEW Presentation was given by Matthew Tate, Capital Rivers.
Mayor White stated that he would like the Council to be in the loop with what they have been doing and what companies that they have been talking with. Mr. Tate stated that he had sent the information to staff and didn’t know if they had sent it to Council, but he could provide it.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONTINUED 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
RESOLUTION #2026-10
Staff report was given by Planning Consultant Brent Slama.
Eduardo Bravo Gomez stated that he had complied with the conditions and was here if the Council had any questions.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated that she was happy that the operator was increasing the insurance coverage and hoped that he would work with MST on the voucher program.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-10, “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. Tax Cab to Operate”. All in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING AND PRESENTATION BY TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY
COUNTY ON UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS
Presentation and report were given by Aaron Hernandez, Transportation Planner, Transportation Agency for Monterey County.
RECESS
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RECONVENE
City Council reconvened at 7:42 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
TERMINATING THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE PURCHASE AWARD TO ONE NATION DISTRIBUTION, LLC VIA RESOLUTION #2026-02 AND REASSIGNING THE AWARD OF THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW FORD RANGER (4WD) CREW CAB TRUCKS TO CYPRESS COAST FORD LINCOLN; AND APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $2,145.90 FROM THE WATER FUND RESOLUTION #2026-11
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez to adopt Resolution #2026-11, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Terminating the Original Vehicle Purchase Award to One Nation Distribution, LLC Via Resolution #2026-02 and Reassigning the Award of the Purchase of Two (2) New Ford Ranger (4WD) Crew Cab Trucks to Cypress Coast Ford Lincoln; and Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation of $2,145.90 from the Water Fund”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING A TOTAL OF $100,000.00 TO RESTRICTED
TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY REVENUE FUND AND APPROVING
ASSOCIATED TRANSFERS OF FUNDS
RESOLUTION #2026-12
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2026-12, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Supplementally Appropriating a Total of $100,000.00 to Restricted Transportation Agency for Monterey County Revenue Fund and Approving Associated Transfers of Funds”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FOR THE WALNUT AVENUE PEDESTRIAN AND
BIKEWAY IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION #2026-13
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2026-13, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving Contract Change Order No. 3 for the Walnut Avenue Pedestrian and Bikeway Improvements”. All in favor. Motion carried.
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ACCEPTING A GRANT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES
PILOT (RCP) PROGRAM FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $793,856 AND SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATING $12,000 FROM SB1 FUNDS FOR THE GRANT RECIPIENT (CITY) SHARE AND $48,000 FROM FUND 230 FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
RESOLUTION #2026-14
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt, as amended, Resolution #2026-14, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Accepting a Grant for the Fiscal Year 2023 Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) in the Amount of $793,856 and Supplementally Appropriating $12,000 from SB1 Funds for the Grant Recipient (City) Share and $48,000 Fund 230 for Reimbursement for Fiscal Year 2025/2026”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING A DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY
RESOLUTION #2026-15
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2026-15, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving A Debt Management Policy”. All in favor. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION AND OVERVIEW OF CITY SPONSORED EVENTS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON
PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE EVENTS
Staff report was given by Community Engagement Manager Lopez and Recreation Director Perez.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that she would like for all fees to go through the City.
There was discussion among Council, staff and Victor Garcia, organizer, regarding the events.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez asked that there be an item added to a future agenda regarding flag raising events.
BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
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Mayor White reported on the Monterey County Mayors’ Association and stated that they heard a presentation from Robert Shaw from 3CE regarding the 3CFlex program.
Mayor White reported on the Salinas Valley Mayors/Managers Group and stated that they heard a report from the City of Soledad regarding housing, homelessness, economic development and their parcel tax for fire protection. He stated that they also discussed the possibility of hosting a legislative breakfast for South County and had presentation by CASA, (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for children. He stated that they needed volunteers and if anyone was interested, they should contact them. City Manager Wood stated that they also had a presentation on the AOA grant, a health grant for 11–15-yearolds.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager reported that staff had a meeting earlier today with the State Housing and Community Development (HCD) and stated that they had questions and needed some information before they could make their decision on the building moratorium. He stated that the Regional Water Board was also on the call and staff tried to explain that there were safety issues at the Wastewater Plant. He stated that HCD expressed their concerns about meeting the City’s Cycle 6 housing numbers and stated that he reminded them that the City of Greenfield had always met all their goals and numbers. He stated that the call did end well and positive and would keep the Council updated.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 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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