City Council Minutes
April 28, 2026
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF APRIL 28, 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, Captain Paredes, Public Works Director Tugel, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, City Attorney Thompson, Community Engagement Coordinator Fabian
GUESTS: Gail Stewart White, Shelley Sweet, Sandy Hoag, Marianne Gawain, Katy Castagna, Kalyssa King, Lourdes Villarreal, Lourdes Alcantar, Rev. Ines Lopez
INVOCATION BY PASTOR INES LUGO
Invocation by Pastor Ines Lugo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
City Manager Wood requested that Item M-1, Closed Session, be removed. City Council concurred.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Lourdes Alcantar stated that she wanted to get the Council’s attention regarding the city utility bills. She stated that her bills had doubled and tripled and that she paid $1,500 for two properties. She stated that someone was supposed to go check her meter and no one had gone. She stated that this was a big burden for her to pay this much and asked for help from the Council.
Dr. Lourdes Villarreal stated that at the last meeting she had expressed her concerns regarding dogs being walked without a leash. She stated that she noticed that two green signs had been installed in her neighborhood park showing that dogs must be on a leash and thanked the City for those signs. She stated that she would like to request that an informational item be placed on the agenda regarding the licensing and vaccination of pets. She also stated that she has had numerous negative encounters with young males walking their big dogs. She stated that she had been harassed and followed by these young males. She gave an example of an incident that occurred and stated that she had not reported it because she was afraid that the young males would find out where she lived. 18 City Council Minutes
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COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Garcia congratulated Tiffany Twisselmann for being our new CPO and stated that she was glad Tiffany was here.
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Councilmember Ortiz stated that she had been having a lot of problems with her internet services on Parkside Court and she contacted AT&T and they stated that in order to fix the problem they would have to dig up the street. She stated that this was a big concern and didn’t know what could be done about it.
She also stated that there was a car parked on her street and it had been tagged; however, nothing was marked on the ticket. She stated that having vehicles that have not been moved was a big problem and did not know why this had not been addressed. She stated that she had received complaints about people being allowed to drive their cars on the lawn at Patriot Park during an event. She stated that staff was at this event and asked why staff would allow that to happen. She stated that she wanted an update on the Beyer building. She stated that she also had concerns about a lot on the corner of 12th and Palm and would like to get an update on that project as well. She stated that a couple weeks ago she had told the Council that she would be attending the National Crime Victims Week at CTF in Soledad. She stated that the speakers at the event were very emotional and the theme of the event was what inmates could do to help victims. She stated that it was very emotional and powerful and it impacted both the attendees and the inmates. She stated that she would be organizing an event in Greenfield to address many of these issues in collaboration with the YWCA and it would probably be toward the beginning of the year.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez reported on the Hartnell College Freshman Welcome Events across the County at different campuses. She stated that they served over 1,200 students and about 300 parents were also in attendance at the Saturday event. She congratulated all levels of students that were graduating or promoting from kindergarten to high school graduates. She also wished a Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms.
Mayor White stated that his wife and he attended the LULAC meeting last Thursday night at Patriot Park.
He stated that this meeting was also a candidate’s night and both candidates that were running for Monterey County Superintendent were present. He stated that he also attended Greenfield High School Scholarship and Awards Banquet last Friday night. He announced the South County Youth Summitt that would be held in Gonzales at the new Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center on May 2nd. He announced that the Greenfield Recreation Department had many activities for the youth which included the Jr. Giants Program, flag football, along with other summer activities. He announced that the San Antonio Southshore would be closed from April 30th to May 3rd for the Wildflower Triathlon.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to approve the consent items including Warrants #326960 through #327055 and Bank Drafts #7210 through #7229 in the amount of $775,055.19, approve Minutes of the April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting, and Receive and File Monthly Departmental Reports – Science Workshop. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – BY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS – MONTEREY COUNTY, “READY, SET, VOTE” CONTEST WINNERS
Marianne Gawain, League of Women Voters, stated that “Ready, Set, Vote” Contest was a contest that required the participates to submit of one-minute videos encouraging students to vote. She stated that the grand prize winners were from Greenfield High School and were the following: Aaliyah Pedraza, Riley Cisceros-Castro, Ashley Arteaga and Sophia Rojas Lara. 19 City Council Minutes
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Mayor White presented all winners with a certificate of recognition.
PRESENTATION – BY KATY CASTAGNA, PRESIDENT AND CEO, UNITED WAY MONTEREY COUNTY
Presentation was given by Katy Castagna, President and CEO, and Kalyssa King of the United Way regarding the 211 Monterey County Program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODES
AND CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
Staff report was given by Building Official Mark Meyers.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m.
No comments were received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to introduce and read by title only, first reading, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Adopt the 2025 California Building and Construction Codes and California Fire Code. All in favor. Motion carried.
The second reading and adoption will be held at the May 12, 2026 City Council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING THE GARBAGE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
RESOLUTION #2026-37
Report was given by Elia Zavala, Contracts & Grants Analyst, Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-37, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Garbage Collection, Disposal and Recycling Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING AMENDMENT #2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HYDROSCIENCE ENGINEERS IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,616,726 AND
APPROPRIATE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS AS REQUIRED FOR THE NEW WWTP DESIGN
SERVICES AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
RESOLUITON #2026-38
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
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A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Ortiz to adopt Resolution #2026-38, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving Amendment #2 to the Professional Services Agreement with HydroScience Engineers in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,616,726 and Appropriate Supplemental Funds as Required for the New WWTP Design Services and Related Improvements and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute this Agreement Amendment”. All in favor. Motion carried.
BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez reported on the League of California Cities Environmental Policy Committee meeting.
Mayor White reported on the TAMC meeting and stated that the most important item for Greenfield was the report on the Highway 101 South of Salinas Project.
Councilmember Garcia reported on the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority meeting. She stated that they received a presentation regarding the composting program and an update was given. She stated that they also discussed the contamination that was happening throughout the cities. .
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez reported on the MST meeting. She stated that they amended some contracts related to additional design services for the SURF busway and rapid transit project; approved additional funds for the 90 sports bike racks; appointed a member to the oversight committee for Measure Q and adopted a revised MST Zero Tolerance Drug and Anti-Drug and Anti-Alcohol Policy.
Mayor White reported on the Salinas Valley Mayors/Managers meeting. He stated that they met yesterday in Gonzales and had a presentation from Mr. Chris Devers, Rancho Cielo CEO.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:22 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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