City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF MAY 26, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor White, Councilmembers Ortiz and Garcia
ABSENT: Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez Councilmember Moreno-Mares STAFF: City Manager Wood, Captain Paredes, Public Works Director Tugel, IT Director Espinosa, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Community Engagement Manager Lopez, City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun GUESTS: Gail Stewart White, Braulio Fabian Zamudio, Avelina Torres, Heather Miles
EXECUSE COUNCILMEMBER ABSENCES
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to excuse Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez and Councilmember Moreno-Mares. All in favor. Motion carried.
INVOCATION BY PASTOR DIANA SALINAS
Invocation by Lauro Valenzuela.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Victor Caravez, representing SEIU members of the City of Greenfield, asked that the City approve a fair contract for the union members and stated that the employees could not go another year without receiving a fair COLA.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Garcia stated that she had been going your all her messages that she had received and stated that all comments were appreciated. She stated that she ran for Council with kids being her #1 priority. She stated that she was learning how the City runs and she stated that when she started that she thought the City had a lot of money; however, that was not the case. She stated that the City had received a lot of grant money that could only be spent on specific projects or programs. She stated that she was committed to being more transparent and accountable. She stated that one of her neighbors 22 City Council Minutes
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had graffiti on her fence and asked that staff look into the matter. She stated that she was concerned about departments going over their budget. She said that she was thankful for the banners that were up and was grateful to have a banner for her dad. She congratulated all students that were promoting and graduating from Pre-K to high school. She also stated that she spoke with the parents of the child that was in the e-bike accident and stated that he was going to be okay and that he didn’t suffer any brain damage. She stated that everyone needed to be more careful, from drivers to pedestrians to people on e-bikes or scooters.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that she attended the BBQ Rib Take-Out for the Veterans. She apologized for having put the Veteran banners up late and received a lot of phones calls about the City not doing what they needed to do regarding the banners. She stated that she wanted to clarify that the banners program was not part of the City, and the banners were purchased with funds from Supervisor Lopez’s office. She stated that the City did put up the banners and if anyone had questions or concerns regarding the banners to please come see her. She also stated that all Veteran banners were put up, whether they were alive or dead because they only had a few at this time. She stated that she had concerns about El Camino Real and making it beautiful and would like to get grants to help it become more uniform and clean it up. She stated that she was appreciative of all the youth present and congratulations to all.
Mayor White stated that he attended the Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery. He stated that there needed to be zero tolerance for e-bikes and electric scooters and everyone needed to be careful and know the rules. He requested an update on the Tyler Lift Station. He stated that he had received comments that the open spaces at the Vintage Meadows Subdivision were not being maintained as well as a streetlight being out on Evergreen Street. He also announced that on June 8th there would be a Pride flag raising ceremony.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve the consent items including Warrants #327149 through #327230 and Bank Drafts #7251 through #7269 in the amount of $777,311.00, approve Minutes of the May 12, 2026 City Council Meeting, and Receive and File Monthly Departmental Reports – Grants / Police, and adopt Resolution #2026-39, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving the Transportation Agency Master Funding Agreement Between Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) and the City of Greenfield”. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PRESENTATION – GREENFIELD YOUTH COUNCIL
Presentation and PowerPoint presentation was given by Community Engagement Coordinator Chavez and Interns Nicole Hernandez and Melany Gasca.
Giselle Ibarra, Greenfield Youth Council, gave a brief description of the Youth Council and her experience as a member of the Council.
Mayor White gave the following Youth Council members a certificate:
Sarah Perea - Giselle Ibarra - Evelyn Cruz - Citlali Hernandez - Heriberto Hernandez Francisco Acosta - Matthew Perea - Noah Vizcarra - Rosalinda Hernandez Supervisor Chris Lopez and Dominic Durs, representing Speaking of the Assembly Robert Rivas, presented each member a certificate.
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RECOGNITION – GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CADET CORPS DRILL TEAM Mayor White read the certificate and presented a certificate to the following:
Unarmed Squad Drill Team
Cadet Major Vincent Calderon, Commander
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Mikaila Martens
Cadet Second Lieutenant Jonathan Garcia
Cadet Second Lieutenant Kathleen Martinez
Cadet Second Lieutenant Isabella Quintero
Cadet Master Sergeant Diego Lianez
Color Guard Team
Cadet Captain Jesus Trujillo, Commander
Cadet Second Lieutenant Bryanna Madrigal
Cadet Master Sergeant Guadalupe Vasquez
Cadet Sergeant Santiago Vasquez
Exhibition Drill Team
Cadet Major Christian Moreno, Choreographer
Cadet Sergeant Major Kevin Soto, Commander
Cadet Captain Jesus Trujillo
Cadet Second Lieutenant Jonathan Garcia
Cadet Second Lieutenant Israel Lopez
Cadet Master Sergeant Diego Lainez
Cadet Sergeant First Class Michael Hernandez
Cadet Sergeant First Class Cesar Reyes
Cadet Sergeant Brandon Mejia
Cadet Sergeant Santiago Vasquez
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD EXTENDING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP FOR TWO YEARS FOR THE “LAS VINAS” RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WHICH WOULD SUBDIVIDE A 47-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 42050 EL CAMINO REAL AT THE SOUTHERN END OF THE CITY (APN: 221-001-168) FOR THE PURPOSES OF FACILITATING CONSTRUCTION OF A 182-UNIT SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION #2026-40
Staff report was given by Planning Consultant Brent Slama.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
Roger Moitoso stated that he was very supported of this project.
John Huerta, Jr., stated that he was in support of this project.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
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Councilmember Garcia stated that she would like the streets to be wider than the other subdivisions.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026- 40, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Extending the Vesting Tentative Map for Two Years for the “Las Vinas” Residential Subdivision which would Subdivide a 47-Acre Parcel Located at 42050 El Camino Real at the Southern End of the City (APN: 221-001-168) for the Purposes of Facilitating Construction of a 182-Unit Single Family Subdivision”. All in favor.
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GREENFIELD EXTENDING THE IMPOSITION OF A TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX FOR AN
ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO ASK THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO APPROVE AND EXTEND A “2026 CITY SERVICES TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX” OF THREE QUARTERS OF ONE PERCENT; REQUESTING THAT
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY CONSOLIDATE THE ELECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHED ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, AND
REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY CONDUCT SUCH AN ELECTION ON THE CITY’S BEHALF
RESOLUTION #2026-41
Staff report was given by City Attorney Thompson.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
John Huerta, Jr., stated that he was strongly in support of this measure; however, he would like to recommend that there be an oversight committee, and it should be included in the resolution.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
Councilmember Garcia stated that she was in agreement with the oversight committee.
Mayor White asked what they could do to promote this. City Attorney Thompson stated that no city resources could be used to promote this measure and it could not be done on city time. Mayor White stated that it was very important for this measure to pass. City Attorney Thompson stated that this was a general tax and it must be passed with 50% plus 1 of the voters.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-41, as amended with the addition of an oversight committee, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a Municipal Election to Ask the Voters of the City of Greenfield to Approve and Extend a “2026 City Services Transactions and Use Tax” of Three Quarters of One Percent; Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey Consolidate the Election with the Established Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and Requesting that the County of Monterey Conduct Such an Election on the City’s Behalf”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to Introduce and read by title only, first reading, of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Extending the Imposition of a Transactions and Use Tax for an Additional Three Years to be Administered by the State Board of Equalization. All in favor. Motion carried.
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CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD SUPPLEMENTING APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,000 TO FUND END OF YEAR EXPENDITURES
Staff report was given by Captain Paredes.
Councilmember Garcia stated that the City can’t sustain adjusting the budget over and over and it was not good practice. She stated that staff needed to be responsible and ask themselves where they could cut within their budget and all departments need to stop adjusting their budgets.
Councilmember Ortiz stated that she would like a little more detail and how much and why it needed to go up.
Mayor White stated that he was not a fan of doing supplemental appropriations and would like this to be brought back before the end of the fiscal year.
A MOTION by Councilmember Garcia, seconded Councilmember Ortiz to bring this item back to the next meeting. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
DECLARING THAT A NUISANCE EXISTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXISTENCE OF WEEDS,
HAZARDOUS VEGETATIVE GROWTH, AND REFUSE ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE
CITY OF GREENFIELD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO MAIL WRITTEN NOTICES RESOLUTION #2026-42
Staff report was given by Captain Paredes.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-42, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Declaring that a Nuisance Exists in Connection with the Existence of Weeds, Hazardous Vegetative Growth, and Refuse on Certain Properties within the City of Greenfield and Authorizing the City Clerk to Mail Written Notices”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
CONFIRMING THE AMOUNT OF UNPAID ABATEMENT COSTS AND IMPOSING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 133 7TH STREET, GREENFIELD, CA 93927 (APN: 024-094-033-000)
RESOLUTION #2026-43
Staff report was given by Captain Paredes.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-43, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Confirming the Amount of Unpaid Abatement Costs and Imposing a Special Assessment and Lien on Real Property Located at 133 7th Street, Greenfield, CA 93927 (APN: 024-094-033-000)”. All in favor. Motion carried. 26 City Council Minutes
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
APPROVING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENTER A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BKF ENGINEERS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY’S NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) UPGRADE
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT WITH BKF ENGINEERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS OF $4.6 MILLION
RESOLUTION #2026-44
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-44, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving Staff Recommendations to Enter a Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for Construction Management Services Associated with the City’s New Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Upgrade Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the Agreement with BKF Engineers in an Amount Not to Exceed Total Estimated Costs of $4.6 Million”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH 9-1-1 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SERVICES AND
GOVERNANCE
RESOLUTION #2026-45
Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
A MOTION by Councilmember Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-45, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving an Agreement with 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Services and Governance”. 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, GREENFIELD POLICE SERGEANTS’ ASSOCIATION, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS – LOCAL 4656
No comments were received.
Meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:18 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to open session at 8:40 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Wood announced the budget workshop this Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:41 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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