City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor White called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor White, Councilmembers Moreno-Mares and Garcia Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez arrived at 6:16 p.m.
ABSENT: Councilmember Ortiz
STAFF: City Manager Wood, Captain Paredes, Public Works Director Tugel, IT Director Espinosa, Science Workshop Director Sanchez, Community Engagement Manager Lopez, Utilities Division Manager Twisselmann City Attorney Thompson, City Clerk Rathbun
GUESTS: Gail Stewart White, Braulio Fabian Zamudio,
EXECUSE COUNCILMEMBER ABSENCES
A MOTION by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Moreno-Mares to excuse Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez and Councilmember Ortiz. All in favor. Motion carried.
INVOCATION BY PASTOR GENE PLASKETT
Invocation by Pastor Gene Plaskett.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Olivia Martinez, Region 2 Director SEU Local 521, stated that they were here tonight because this was the second year that the City would be proposing 0% raises for its employees. She asked the Council how did they expect the workers to continue to meet the demands with no raise. She stated that city management had come and gave them the proposal and stated that it was an insult to these workers. She stated that these workers work hard and long hours in order to keep the City running, She asked what the City was thinking about not receiving any increases, would it be 2 or 3 years without the workers getting a living wage increase. She stated that today they demand a fair contract and ask that the Council think about the areas of the budget to cut and ask management to come back with something different than 0% for an increase.
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Jesus Perez, Greenfield Parks & Recreation Director, invited everyone to the 2026 4th of July event at Patriot Park from 5 to 10 p.m.
Megan Range introduced herself and stated that she was the new P.G.&E. government relations representative for this area and just wanted to stop by to introduce herself. She stated that she would be sending her information to all members of the Council via email.
Bob Urquides stated that he had a problem with the intersection of El Camino Real and Cherry Avenue and stated that it needed stop lights because he had seen too many close calls, including himself. He stated that people don’t stop at the stop sign and someone might get killed or seriously injured if something was not done about it.
COMMENTS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Moreno-Mares announced that summer school started Wednesday.
Councilmember Garcia congratulated Greenfield Little League, 2026 District 9 Junior League Tournament of Champions.
Mayor White announced that the Heart of the Valley Chamber would be hosting a brunch mixer at the La Plaza Bakery this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 4th of July Event at Patriot Park and the Salinas Valley Recycling was hosting a free tire recycling event at Johnson Canyon Landfill in Gonzales until June 30th. He gave an update on the graduate banners and stated that they were just delivered yesterday and hopefully be up by Friday. He also stated that City Manager Wood and he met with the representatives of the Catholic Church on June 4th regarding the creation of a new cemetery in Greenfield. The proposed cemetery would be directly behind the current cemetery on Elm Avenue; however, would be on church property. He announced that the Dolly Parton Imagination Library was having another kickoff event on June 18th at 8:30 a.m.at 1752 East Alisal in Salinas. He stated that the project was free and gave age-appropriate new books to each and every child every month, from ages 0 to 5. He stated that he attended the second Pride flag raising yesterday with Councilmember Garcia and Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez.
CONSENT ITEMS
A MOTION by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Moreno-Mares to approve the consent items including Warrants #327231 through #327364 and Bank Drafts #7270 through #7307 in the amount of $1,337,743.68, approve Minutes of the May 26, 2026 City Council Meeting, and Receive and File Monthly Departmental Reports – Finance / Police, and adopt Resolution #2026-46, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield to Approve Entering into an Agreement with Laurin Associates for the 2025 and 2026 HOME Annual Monitoring Program”, Denial of Claims Against the City – Maria Elena Cardona Puente / Tamera Lynn Stidham, and adopt Resolution #2026-47, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering an Election, Requesting the County Elections Department to Conduct the Election, and Requesting Consolidation of the Election”. All in favor. Motion carried.
MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, RESOLUTIONS PROCLAMATION – A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING JUNE 2026 AS PRIDE MONTH Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez arrived at the meeting at 6:16 p.m.
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UPDATE – TYLER LIFT STATION
Utilities Division Manager Twisselmann gave an update regarding the Tyler Lift Station.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
RESOLUTION #2026-48
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION #2026-49
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-48, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-49, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2, FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
RESOLUTION #2026-50
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION #2026-51
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
No comments received.
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Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-50, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2, Fiscal Year 2026-2027.” All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-51, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
RESOLUTION #2026-52
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION #2026-53
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-52, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 3, Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-53, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
RESOLUTION #2026-54
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION #2026-55
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m.
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No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-54, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 4, Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-55, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION #2026-56
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION #2026-57
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel for Street and Drainage Maintenance Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Moreno-Mares to adopt Resolution #2026-56, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried. .
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Moreno-Mares to adopt Resolution #2026-57 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION #2026-58
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION #2026-59
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Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Moreno-Mares to adopt Resolution #2026-58, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Moreno-Mares to adopt Resolution #2026-59, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION #2026-60
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION #2026-61
Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Moreno-Mares to adopt Resolution #2026-60, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Moreno-Mares to adopt Resolution #2026-61, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried. carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
REGARDING THE PROPOSED LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF GREENFIELD’S STREET AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION #2026-62
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ORDERING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD STREET AND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION #2026-63
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Mayor White opened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
No comments received.
Mayor White closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Moreno-Mares to adopt Resolution #2026-62, “A Resolution of the City of Greenfield Approving the Engineer’s Report Regarding the Proposed Levy and Collection of Assessments for the City of Greenfield’s Street and Drainage District No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Moreno-Mares to adopt Resolution #2026-63, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Greenfield Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried. carried.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD ADOPTING THE
TRANSPORTATION AGENCY OF MONTEREY COUNTY VISION ZERO SAFETY ACTION PLAN FOR
THE CITY OF GREENFIELD
RESOLUTION #2026-64
Staff report was given by Public Works Director Tugel.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Moreno-Mares to adopt Resolution #2026-64, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Adopting the Transportation Agency of Monterey County Vision Zero Safety Action Plan for the City of Greenfield”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT 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
RESOLUTION #2026-65
Staff report was given by Chief Mixer.
Mayor White stated that he was not a fan of supplemental appropriations and asked that department heads be aware of their budgets and stay within the budget.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-65, “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”. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD APPROVING
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GENERAL FUND, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, SPECIAL REVENUE
FUNDS, INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND AND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
RESOLUTION #2026-66
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Staff report was given by City Manager Wood.
Mayor White stated that this was a very tight budget and asked that the community get behind the measure that would be on the ballot because if it doesn’t pass there would be staff cuts.
Councilmember Garcia stated that she appreciated a balanced budget and asked that everyone keep the budget in check and work within the budget.
A MOTION by Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to adopt Resolution #2026-66, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Greenfield Approving Appropriations for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Internal Service Funds, Capital Projects Fund and Debt Service Funds Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”. All in favor. Motion carried.
City Manager Wood thanked Evelyn Mullen and Myriah Hopkins for all their work on the budget.
BRIEF REPORTS ON CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor White reported on the TAMC meeting of May 27th in Salinas. He stated that they received an update on the Highway 68 Adaptive Signal Project; where AI was used to improve traffic flow. He stated that the early findings showed some improvements for the mornings east to west and afternoons west to east traffic but longer times for feeder streets such as San Benancio Canyon and Laureles Grade. He stated that there was some good news on Greenfield’s grant request from the Senior and Disabled Transportation Cycle 4 Grant and stated that the City of Greenfield was awarded $50,244. He stated that this grant would supply seniors and disabled people vouchers for transportation to doctor’s visits.
Councilmember Garcia reported on the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority and stated that they recognized their agriculture woman of the year, Miss Silva, president of the board, as well as all the youth and their many accomplishments. She also stated that Councilmember Ortiz asked how the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority could support the Day of Thanks. She stated that she reached out to staff and immediately Mandy Brooks stepped forward and stated that she would contact Councilmember Ortiz and work with her on ways to get containers for the garbage as well as containers that were used to feed the people.
Mayor Pro-tem Rodriguez stated she did not attend the last meeting; however, did receive the highlights and stated that the 2026-2027 MST Operating and Capital Budget was approved and the next meeting would be July 13th.
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 7:34 p.m.
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RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Meeting reconvened to open session at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor White reported that there was no reportable action taken.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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City Clerk of the City of Greenfield
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