Greenfield public meetings in 2021
70 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will meet virtually to consider adopting an updated Urban Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The agenda also includes decisions on per capita grant funds, law enforcement fund allocations, and a professional services agreement with RGS.
- Adoption of the City of Greenfield Update Urban Water Shortage Contingency Plan
- Approval of application for Per Capita Grant Funds
- Allocation of the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF)
- Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with RGS
- Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $1,769,464.24
City Council
The Greenfield City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to consider adopting Resolution #2021-101, which would authorize the continued use of remote teleconferencing for city meetings under AB 361 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution, if adopted, would allow teleconferenced meetings for 30 days and apply to all city commissions and committees. Public comments can be submitted via Zoom or email by noon on the meeting day.
- Adoption of Resolution #2021-101 authorizing remote teleconferencing under AB 361
- Meeting held virtually only, no in-person attendance
- Public comments accepted via Zoom or email by 12:00 p.m. on December 13, 2021
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency is holding a special virtual meeting to consider adopting Resolution GSA No. 2021-02, which would authorize continued use of remote teleconferencing for board meetings for 30 days under AB 361. The resolution is based on the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency and Monterey County's social distancing recommendations. Public comments may be submitted via email or through Zoom during the meeting.
- Adoption of Resolution GSA No. 2021-02 authorizing continued remote teleconferencing under AB 361
- Public comment via email to [email protected] or through Zoom
- Meeting held virtually only, no in-person attendance, per AB 361
- Previous Resolution 2021-01 adopted October 26, 2021, for remote meetings
Planning Commission
The Greenfield Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to continue the Magnolia Place Phase II project to a future date. The primary business item is a staff presentation on Senate Bill 9 (SB-9), a state law effective January 2022 that allows property owners to build up to six units on single-family lots, shifting decision-making power from local jurisdictions to state agencies. Staff will also provide updates on rental regulations, food truck enforcement, and infrastructure maintenance.
- Public hearing to continue Magnolia Place Phase II to a future date
- Staff presentation on SB-9, which permits up to six housing units on single-family lots starting January 2022
- Staff update on overcrowding and rental regulations, including potential permit programs and inspections
- Staff update on curbs, sidewalks, and gutters along Walnut Ave near WASP
- Staff update on maintenance at Santa Lucia Shopping Center
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will hold a virtual meeting to consider adopting Resolution GSA #2021-02, which would continue remote teleconferencing for meetings under AB 361. The board will also receive updates on the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and the General Manager's status report. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the October 26, 2021 meetings.
- Adoption of Resolution GSA #2021-02 authorizing continued use of remote teleconferencing (AB 361)
- Receive update on the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Forebay Groundwater Sustainability Plan
- Receive General Manager's status report
- Approval of minutes from October 26, 2021 special and regular meetings
City Council
The City Council will meet virtually to consider approving a letter addressed to the California Redistricting Commission. The letter expresses concerns that proposed Congressional, Senate, and Assembly district lines may divide Salinas Valley communities.
- Approval of letter regarding re-districting of Congressional, Senate, and Assembly Districts
- Closed session discussion regarding City Manager performance evaluation
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive an update from the Forebay Planning Committee and the General Manager. The agenda includes discussion of public comments on the Forebay Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, with responses addressing concerns about basin focus, deep aquifers, model use, and minimum thresholds.
- Receive Salinas Valley Basin GSA Forebay Planning Committee update
- Discussion of comments on Forebay Subbasin GSP, including responses to SVWC and J. Lohr
- General Manager's report
- Public comments via email or Zoom
City Council
The Greenfield City Council is holding a special virtual meeting to consider adopting Resolution 2021-95, which would authorize the continued use of remote teleconferencing for city meetings for 30 days under AB 361 due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The meeting is accessible only online, with public comment via Zoom or email.
- Adoption of Resolution 2021-95 authorizing remote teleconferencing under AB 361
- Meeting held virtually only, no in-person attendance
- Public comments accepted via Zoom or email by noon on meeting day
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will hold a virtual meeting to consider consent items, public hearings, and business items. Key actions include approving a design review permit for a cannabis operation, confirming annual assessments for maintenance districts, and approving final maps for subdivisions. The council will also discuss a development agreement for the Oak Terrace Subdivision and consider a scoping report for emergency generators.
- Approve warrants totaling $519,430.45
- Adopt ordinance on organic waste disposal reduction (Ordinance #555)
- Authorize agreement with Alliant Credit Facility II, LLC for Walnut Place Apartments at 1064 Walnut Avenue
- Public hearing for design review permit and lot merger for cannabis operations at 689 and 699 El Camino Real
- Approve final map for Vintage Meadows II Subdivision on Walnut Avenue near 13th Street
Planning Commission
The Commission will consider a resolution to establish official street numbers and names for the 45-lot Vintage Meadows II subdivision. The meeting will also include updates on community development projects, rental unit permitting, and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment.
- Resolution for numerical system and street names for Vintage Meadows II subdivision
- Update on Community Development Department projects, including $41 million in building permits issued this fiscal year
- Report regarding permitting of rental units
- Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) project status update
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency board will hold a regular meeting virtually, with a special meeting beforehand to approve a resolution allowing remote teleconference under AB 361. The board will also receive the general manager's status report and hold a closed session for a performance evaluation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Special meeting at 3:50 p.m. to approve resolution for remote teleconference under AB 361
- Closed session: public employee performance evaluation for General Manager
- Receive General Manager's status report
- Approval of minutes from September 28, 2021 meeting
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency is holding a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 2021-01, which would authorize the use of remote teleconferencing for its meetings under AB 361 and Government Code Section 54953. The meeting is being held online only due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted via email. The board will vote on the resolution, which would allow teleconferenced meetings for 30 days.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-01 authorizing remote teleconferencing under AB 361
- Meeting conducted online only via Zoom; public comments by email to [email protected]
- Monterey County Health Department recommendation on social distancing dated September 22, 2021
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing for a new organic waste disposal and recycling ordinance. The meeting also includes discussions on supplemental budget appropriations for police projects and grant writing services.
- First reading of an ordinance for organic waste disposal, recycling, and solid waste collection
- Resolution to approve Outdoor Equity Grants Program Grant Funds
- Resolution for $74,000 in supplemental funds for Police Department CIP projects
- Resolution for $57,000 to fund citywide grant writing services and training
- Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $607,399.08
Greenfield Parks & Recreation
The Greenfield Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to receive oral updates on the dog park and the Proposition 68 grant, with opportunities for public comment and committee action. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Dog park update (oral report, public comments, committee review/action)
- Prop 68 grant update (oral report, public comments, committee review/action)
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will meet on October 12, 2021, to consider several resolutions. Key items include adjusting commercial cannabis permit fees and taxes, approving emergency sewer plant repairs, and reviewing environmental reports for the Community Recreation Center project.
- Revision of Commercial Cannabis Permit Fees Schedule and Business Taxes
- Time and Material contract with Swift Tectonics for emergency repairs at the Sewer Plant
- Environmental review addendum for the Greenfield Community Recreation Center Project
- Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $652,567.72
- Disposal of surplus Fire Department equipment for donation to Monterey Peninsula College
City Council
The Greenfield City Council is meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 2021-73. This resolution would authorize the use of remote teleconferencing for meetings pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code section 54953.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-73 to authorize remote teleconferencing provisions
Planning Commission
The Greenfield Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution for design review and lot merger for the Mazel Tech Phase I Commercial Cannabis Project on a 1.86-acre site at 689 El Camino Real. The meeting also includes adoption of the September 7, 2021 minutes. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other major items.
- Design Review and Lot Merger for Mazel Tech Phase I Commercial Cannabis Project at 689 El Camino Real
- Adoption of September 7, 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency is meeting online to consider the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency's Forebay Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, which is a key document for managing the subbasin's groundwater. The board will also receive the General Manager's status report. Public comments must be submitted by email due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Consideration of the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Forebay Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
- Receive General Manager's status report
- Approval of minutes from August 24, 2021 meeting
- Meeting accessible only online via Zoom webinar
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will consider approving an emergency repair project at the sewer plant with a supplemental appropriation of $62,500, and a separate supplemental appropriation of $31,200 for each of fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 to fund engineering support for pre-application development review. The council will also discuss whether to recognize Columbus Day or Indigenous People's Day and consider an on-camera policy for board and council members. The consent calendar includes approval of warrants totaling $167,720.61 and final parcel maps for two subdivisions on Walnut Avenue.
- Resolution #2021-71: Approve emergency sewer plant repair project and $62,500 supplemental appropriation
- Resolution #2021-72: Supplemental appropriation of $31,200 per year for engineering support for pre-application development review
- Resolution #2021-69: Approve final parcel map for Walnut Grove Phases II and III Minor Subdivision at 1032 and 1064 Walnut Avenue
- Resolution #2021-70: Approve final parcel map for Greenfield Commons Minor Subdivision at 41206 Walnut Avenue
- Discussion on Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day; discussion on City Council on-camera policy
Greenfield Parks & Recreation
The Greenfield Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to receive oral reports on the year-to-date recap and the Proposition 68 grant update, followed by public comments and committee discussion. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Year-to-date recap oral report
- Proposition 68 grant update oral report
- Public comments on non-agenda items
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 14, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings, and several resolutions. Key actions include approving warrants totaling $2,284,339.31, adopting an ordinance for a cannabis project, and initiating annexation proceedings for Vintage Meadows II and Oak Terrace subdivisions into two maintenance districts. The council will also consider agreements with the District Attorney's office and other cities, and will enter closed session for litigation and property negotiations.
- Approve warrants #312610-#313108 and bank drafts #4415-#4490 totaling $2,284,339.31
- Adopt ordinance #554 for cannabis cultivation project at 36 4th Street
- Initiate annexation of Vintage Meadows II and Oak Terrace into Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 3
- Initiate annexation of Vintage Meadows II and Oak Terrace into Streets and Storm Drains Maintenance District No. 3
- Renew Urban County Joint Powers Agreement with Monterey County and other cities
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee will consider revised language for the Salinas Valley Basin Forebay Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. The meeting is held online only due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted via email. The agenda also includes a General Manager's report and public comments on non-agenda items.
- Consideration of revised language for the Salinas Valley Basin Forebay Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
- Public comments on agenda items due by 1:00 p.m. on September 8, 2021
- Meeting accessible only online via Zoom webinar
- Discussion of management actions and projects, including A3 – Improve Rural Residential Water Quality
- Implementation plan for the GSP between 2022 and 2042
Planning Commission
The Greenfield Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a continued design review for a new retail building at 229 El Camino Real, a minor subdivision at Walnut Avenue and El Paseo Way, and recommendations to the City Council on updated commercial cannabis fees/taxes and revisions to Chapter 5.08 on solicitors, peddlers, and transient vendors. The meeting will be held online only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Design review for a 1,609-square-foot retail building at 229 El Camino Real
- Minor subdivision/tentative parcel map at southeast corner of Walnut Avenue and El Paseo Way
- Resolution recommending updated commercial cannabis permit fees and taxes
- Resolution recommending revisions to Chapter 5.08 on solicitors, peddlers, and transient vendors
- Review of landscaping plans for Vintage Meadows Phase II and city gateway signage
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The ASGSA Advisory Committee is reviewing the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Forebay Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The committee will review a report on the plan and provide recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Review of Forebay Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
- Discussion of management actions including conservation, agricultural BMPs, and watershed protection
- Consideration of project options such as multi-benefit stream channel improvements and managed aquifer recharge
Planning Commission
The Greenfield Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on design review for a new 1,609-square-foot retail commercial building at 229 El Camino Real, and a workshop to discuss commercial cannabis permit fees and taxes. The meeting will be held online only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Public hearing on design review for new single-story retail building at 229 El Camino Real (1,609 sq ft, two tenant spaces, five parking spaces)
- Workshop and direction on commercial cannabis permit fees and taxes
- Adoption of July 6, 2021 Planning Commission minutes
- Meeting accessible only via Zoom or Facebook Live; no physical attendance
- Public comments accepted by email or Zoom, limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will consider the Advisory Committee's recommendations regarding the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency's Forebay Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The committee raised concerns about the accuracy of the water balance model and pumping data. The board will also receive the General Manager's status report. The meeting will be held online only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Consideration of comments on the Forebay Subbasin GSP, including concerns about underestimated pumping by 30-35%
- Public comments must be submitted by email to [email protected] by 4:00 p.m. on July 27, 2021
- Approval of minutes from the June 22, 2021 meeting
- General Manager's status report on GSP development and grant reimbursement
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving a regulatory permit, design review, and a development agreement for a cannabis cultivation, processing, and distribution project by MD Greenfield OPS, LLC at 36 4th Street. The council will also consider approving a project budget for Walnut Avenue pedestrian, bike route, and pavement improvements. The meeting is online only due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email or via Zoom.
- Public hearing on cannabis project at 36 4th Street: approve categorical exception, regulatory permit, design review, and first reading of development agreement ordinance
- Consideration of project budget for Walnut Avenue Pedestrian, Bike Route and Pavement Improvements
- Approve warrants #312561-312609 and bank draft #4414 totaling $1,120,519.12
- Presentations: Keys to the City to Ellen Bradley, recognition of fire department members, updates on rent/utility assistance and wastewater treatment plant master plan
- Approve minutes of July 13, 2021 meeting
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee is meeting online to consider the Salinas Valley Basin Forebay Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and make recommendations to the board of directors. The agenda includes a report, public comments, and committee review of the plan, which covers projects like recharge, reservoir reoperation, and demand management.
- Review of Forebay Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
- Public comments via email only due to COVID-19
- Projects include stream channel improvements ($4.46M) and managed aquifer recharge ($4.13M)
- Reservoir reoperation projects include Interlake Tunnel ($126M) and winter releases with ASR ($172M)
- Demand management includes fallowing ($195-$395/AF) and conservation BMPs
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 13, 2021, accessible only online due to COVID-19. The agenda includes a public hearing on abating hazardous conditions on nuisance properties, a contract award for sidewalk and accessible parking improvements, and a discussion on commemorative flags. The meeting also includes routine consent items and a closed session on existing litigation.
- Public hearing to adopt Resolution #2021-56 ordering the Fire Chief to abate hazardous conditions on nuisance properties
- Resolution #2021-58 awarding a $626,842.20 construction contract to F. Loduca Co. for the Sidewalk and Accessible Parking Improvement Project
- Resolution #2021-57 making an appointment to the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC)
- Discussion regarding commemorative flags
- Approval of warrants totaling $514,458.82
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to consider the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and provide recommendations to the Board of Directors. The meeting will be held online only due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted via email.
- Review of Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
- Public comments via email to [email protected]
- Meeting held online via Zoom due to COVID-19
Planning Commission
The Greenfield Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a resolution recommending City Council approval of a cannabis cultivation, distribution, and processing facility at 36 4th Street, including a design review, regulatory permit, and development agreement. The commission will also discuss and provide direction on the city's food truck regulations. The meeting will be held online only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Public hearing on MD Greenfield Ops, LLC cannabis facility at 36 4th Street, including design review, regulatory permit, and development agreement
- Workshop and direction on food truck regulations (Chapter 5.08)
- Adoption of June 1, 2021 Planning Commission minutes
- Meeting accessible via Zoom and Facebook Live; no physical attendance
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will hold a regular meeting online due to COVID-19. The board will consider approving the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget of $150,000, which funds administrative costs and technical coordination for the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan. They will also receive the General Manager's status report. Public comments must be submitted by email.
- Consider approval of FY 2021-2022 budget of $150,000
- Receive General Manager's status report
- Approval of minutes from May 25, 2021 meeting
- Public comments via email only due to COVID-19
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will meet online to approve routine payments, adopt ordinances and resolutions, and discuss a subdivision improvement agreement. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email or via Zoom.
- Approve warrants #312124-312279 and bank drafts totaling $644,902.11
- Adopt Resolution #2021-50 authorizing agreement with John Alves as Acting Public Works Director up to $50,000
- Adopt Resolution #2021-52 accepting cash bond and approving escrow and improvement agreements for Vintage Meadows II Subdivision
- Second reading of Ordinance #553 amending municipal code to correct a minor irregularity
- Adopt Resolution #2021-49 setting FY 2021-2022 appropriations limit
Greenfield Parks & Recreation
The Greenfield Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to consider scheduling a community park clean-up and to discuss a dog park recommendation for the City Council. The agenda includes public comment periods and committee action on both items.
- Consideration of scheduling a community park clean-up
- Discussion of dog park recommendation to City Council
- Public comments on agenda items
- Committee member comments
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee will meet online to review and comment on revised Chapters 9 and 10 of the Forebay Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, and to receive hydrologist Gus Yates' comments on the first version of those chapters. The committee will also receive updates on the GSP preparation process and the General Manager's report. Public comments must be submitted by email due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Review revised Forebay Subbasin GSP Chapters 9 and 10
- Receive Gus Yates' comments on draft Chapters 9 and 10
- Update on Forebay Subbasin GSP preparation process and schedule
- General Manager's report
- Approval of May 12, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2021, accessible only online due to COVID-19. The main business is adopting the two-year budget for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, along with setting garbage collection rates, approving contract amendments, and holding public hearings on landscape and street maintenance assessments. The meeting also includes consent calendar items such as approving warrants totaling $908,707.65 and adopting master plans for water and wastewater.
- Adopt Resolution #2021-43 approving the FY2021-2022/FY2022-2023 Biennial Budget
- Adopt Resolution #2021-44 setting garbage collection, disposal, and recycling rates for FY2021-2022
- Public hearings on assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1, 2, 3 and Street and Drainage Districts No. 1, 2, 3
- Approve contract amendments: $21,135 to XIO, Inc. and $12,310.59 to Thayer Construction for SCADA system upgrade; $20,000 to Wallace Group for wastewater compliance support
- Adopt Resolution #2021-45 declaring a public nuisance for weed abatement
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2021, accessible only online due to COVID-19. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings on landscape and lighting maintenance district assessments, and business items such as adopting the biennial budget, setting garbage rates, and awarding contract amendments. Public comments must be submitted by email or via Zoom.
- Approve warrants and bank drafts totaling $908,707.65
- Adopt resolutions for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1-3 and Street and Drainage Districts No. 1-3 for FY 2021-2022
- Adopt FY 2021-2022 / FY 2022-2023 Biennial Budget (Resolution #2021-43)
- Approve garbage collection, disposal, and recycling rates for FY 2021-2022 (Resolution #2021-44)
- Award contract amendments: $21,135 to XIO, Inc. and $12,310.59 to Thayer Construction for SCADA upgrade; $20,000 to Wallace Group for wastewater compliance
Planning Commission
The Greenfield Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a temporary use permit for greenhouses at the Loudpack Facility and a design review for a new convenience store at El Camino Real and Oak Avenue. They will also review the FY 2021-22 Capital Improvement Plan, receive an update on food truck regulations, and consider a resolution supporting an agricultural buffer easement transfer for the Yanks Project. The meeting is held online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Temporary Use Permit for temporary greenhouses at 900 Cherry Avenue
- Design Review Permit to demolish 2,000 sq ft convenience store and build 3,183 sq ft store at NE corner of El Camino Real and Oak Avenue (APN 024-032-021)
- Review of FY 2021-22 Capital Improvement Plan for General Plan consistency
- Update on food truck regulations
- Resolution supporting transfer of agricultural buffer easement from County of Monterey to City of Greenfield for Yanks Project
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will meet online on May 25, 2021, to consider approving Advisory Committee comments on the Salinas Valley Basin GSP's Forebay planning, appoint Paul Wood to the Coordination Committee, and receive the General Manager's status report. Public attendance is online only, with comments by email.
- Consideration of Advisory Committee recommendations on Forebay GSP presentations and plan components
- Appointment of Paul Wood to the ASGSA Coordination Committee
- General Manager's status report
- Approval of May 4, 2021 special meeting minutes
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will hold a regular meeting online due to COVID-19, with public comment via email or Zoom. The main business item is consideration of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 biennial budget, with staff recommendations and public input. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act, and a closed session on real property negotiations.
- Consideration of FY 2021-2022 / FY 2022-2023 Biennial Budget
- Approve warrants and bank drafts totaling $267,227.42
- Denial of Mireles claim against the City
- Closed session on property at NW corner of 12th Street and Apple Avenue (APN 109-232-006)
- Presentation on American Rescue Plan Act Interim Final Rule
City Council
The Greenfield City Council is holding a workshop to prioritize capital projects and additional personnel within an estimated $500,000-$600,000 in available General Fund funding for FY21-22 and FY22-23. Staff has identified priority projects and positions, totaling $489,652 in General Fund impact, and seeks Council and public input to finalize the biennial budget. The meeting is online-only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Capital projects include $131,809 for Greenfield Art Center Rehabilitation, $85,000 for a Dog Park, and $50,000 for General Plan Housing Element update
- Personnel requests include 1 Lieutenant ($189,670), 3 Police Officers ($300,300), and 1 Public Works Director ($175,500)
- General Fund revenue projected at $11,012,912 for FY21-22 and $11,482,386 for FY22-23
- Public comments must be submitted by email by 5:30 p.m. on May 18, 2021
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee will meet online to review and comment on the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan's Chapter 9, which outlines projects and management actions for the Forebay Aquifer Subbasin. They will also receive a presentation on the implementation chapter, consider appointing Paul Wood to the Coordination Subcommittee, and hear the General Manager's report. Public comments must be submitted by email due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Review of Chapter 9: Projects and Management Actions, including recharge projects, reservoir reoperation, and demand management
- Appointment of Paul Wood to the Coordination Subcommittee
- General Manager's report
- Public comments via email only
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will hold its regular meeting online due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted via email or Zoom. The main business item is a resolution to approve two affordable housing agreements with EAH Housing for the Greenfield Commons development. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of warrants, minutes, a claim denial, and resolutions to initiate assessment proceedings for landscape and street maintenance districts.
- Approve warrants #311709-#311859 and bank drafts #4303-#4322 totaling $721,816.85
- Deny Ponce claim against the city
- Adopt resolutions for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts No. 1, 2, and 3 for FY 2021-2022
- Adopt resolutions for Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment Districts No. 1, 2, and 3 for FY 2021-2022
- Approve two affordable housing agreements with EAH Housing for Greenfield Commons at 41206 Walnut Avenue
Planning Commission
The Greenfield Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 4, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on several items. These include a review of the FY 2021-22 Capital Improvement Plan for consistency with the General Plan, an update on food truck regulations, and a resolution supporting the transfer of an agricultural buffer easement from Monterey County to the City for the Yanks Project. The meeting will be held online only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Review of FY 2021-22 Capital Improvement Plan for General Plan consistency
- Update on food truck regulations
- Resolution supporting transfer of agricultural buffer easement from County of Monterey to City of Greenfield for Yanks Project
- Adoption of March 2, 2021 and April 6, 2021 meeting minutes
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will consider approving advisory committee comments on the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, receive a status report from the general manager, and hold closed sessions to discuss potential litigation. The meeting will be held online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Consideration of Advisory Committee recommendations on the Forebay Groundwater Sustainability Plan
- Approval of minutes from the March 23, 2021 meeting
- General Manager's status report
- Closed session on anticipated litigation (2 potential lawsuits)
- Closed session on deciding whether to initiate litigation (2 matters)
City Council
The Greenfield City Council is holding a workshop on April 29, 2021, to discuss the community budget. The meeting is online-only due to COVID-19 restrictions, and public comments can be submitted by email or via Zoom. The agenda item is informational only, with no formal action expected.
- Community Budget Workshop (Item D-1) - informational only
- Meeting accessible online via Facebook Live and Zoom
- Public comments due by 5:30 p.m. via email
- Spanish listening line available at (520) 420-9593
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency (ASGSA) held a special online meeting to review the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s (SVBGSA) draft Forebay Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The board considered advisory committee recommendations to correct errors in the water budget chapter and received a status report on the implementation agreement. The agency also convened a closed session to discuss two potential lawsuits and whether to initiate litigation on two other matters.
- Review of SVBGSA Forebay GSP Draft Chapter 6 (Water Budgets) for the Arroyo Seco Cone Management Area
- Advisory Committee comments identifying errors in historical groundwater pumping data
- Closed session to discuss anticipated litigation involving two potential lawsuits
- Closed session to decide whether to initiate litigation on two matters
- Approval of minutes from the March 23, 2021 meeting
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will hold a regular meeting online due to COVID-19, with public comment via email or Zoom. The council will consider three resolutions: appropriating a donation to the Sober Grad Committee, supplementally appropriating Community Development funds for FY 2020-2021, and adopting a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for submission to the U.S. EDA. They will also approve warrants and bank drafts totaling $626,590.73 and hear presentations on insurance, United Way 211, and rental/utility assistance.
- Approve warrants #311573-#311683 and bank drafts #4286-#4302 totaling $626,590.73
- Adopt Resolution #2021-13 appropriating a donation to the 2021 Greenfield Sober Grad Committee
- Adopt Resolution #2021-14 supplementally appropriating Community Development revenues and expenditures for FY 2020-2021
- Adopt Resolution #2021-15 adopting a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for submission to the U.S. Department of Commerce EDA
- Presentations on Monterey Bay Area Self Insurance Authority, United Way 211 Monterey County, and Rental and Utility Assistance Program
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will consider approving advisory committee comments on the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency's Forebay Groundwater Sustainability Plan, specifically regarding water budget errors. The board will also receive the General Manager's status report and hold closed sessions to discuss potential litigation.
- Consideration of Advisory Committee recommendations on Forebay GSP water budget errors
- Receive General Manager's status report
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (2 potential lawsuits)
- Closed session: decision on initiating litigation on 2 matters
- Approval of March 23, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a special workshop focused on council teambuilding. The agenda includes a report, public comments, and council review regarding this item.
- City Council Teambuilding workshop
City Council
The Greenfield City Council is holding a special meeting as an online workshop to discuss the Water and Wastewater Master Plans. The meeting is informational only, with no action items, and public comments are accepted via email or during the meeting. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, physical attendance is not allowed.
- Workshop on Water/Wastewater Master Plans (Item E-1)
- Public comments via email to [email protected] by 5:30 p.m.
- Meeting accessible online via Facebook Live and Zoom
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee will meet online to review and comment on Chapter 6 (Water Budgets) of the Forebay Groundwater Sustainability Plan, receive the General Manager's report, and approve minutes from the April 1 special meeting. Public comments must be submitted by email due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Review of Chapter 6 Water Budgets of the Forebay Groundwater Sustainability Plan
- Approval of minutes from April 1, 2021 special meeting
- General Manager's report
- Public comments via email only
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will hold a regular meeting online due to COVID-19. The main business is approving a resolution to supplementally appropriate $399,763 for a rent and utility assistance grant program through the United Way, and to execute an agreement with the United Way of Monterey County. The council will also consider establishing a Grants Coordinator job classification and reclassifying temporary recreation activity leaders to full-time positions. The consent calendar includes approving warrants and bank drafts totaling $400,702.76 and adopting the minutes of the March 23, 2021 meeting.
- Approve warrants #311438-#311572 and bank drafts #4240-#4285 totaling $400,702.76
- Adopt Resolution #2021-10: $399,763 supplemental appropriation for rent and utility assistance via United Way
- Adopt Resolution #2021-11: Establish Grants Coordinator job classification and amend salary schedule
- Adopt Resolution #2021-12: Reclassify temporary recreation activity leaders to full-time and amend salary schedule
- Proclaim 2021 World Autism Awareness Day & World Autism Month
City Council
The Greenfield City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss the FY21-22 and FY22-23 budgets, focusing on the strategic plan, capital improvement projects, and personnel. The meeting is informational only, with no formal action expected. The city manager's memo highlights challenges such as deferred maintenance, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of federal stimulus funds, and seeks council and public input to guide the budget.
- Discussion of strategic plan priorities, including public safety, economic development, and community enrichment
- Review of 28 requested new personnel positions across departments
- Capital improvement projects list includes water and wastewater system upgrades, and a new community center
- City expects $3.3 million from American Rescue Plan Act, must be spent by December 2024
- New Community Outreach department and separate cannabis fund to be established
City Council
The Greenfield City Council is holding a workshop to review the Water and Wastewater Master Plans. The meeting is informational only, with no action expected. Public comments are accepted via email due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Workshop on Water/Wastewater Master Plans (informational only)
- Public comments via email to [email protected]
- Meeting accessible online via Facebook Live and Zoom
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency (ASGSA) is holding a special meeting to consider approving a draft Implementation Agreement with the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA). The agreement would resolve overlapping jurisdiction in the Forebay Subbasin by designating the Arroyo Seco Cone Management Area (ASCMA) for ASGSA management, while SVBGSA manages the rest, under a single Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19, with public comments submitted by email.
- Consideration of Sub-Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Implementation Agreement between SVBGSA and ASGSA
- Designation of Arroyo Seco Cone Management Area (ASCMA) as a management area
- Single GSP for the Forebay to be submitted to DWR by January 31, 2022
- Establishment of a Coordination Committee with quarterly meetings
- Public comments via email due to COVID-19 restrictions
Planning Commission
The Greenfield Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two conditional use permits: one to allow El Rinconcito Restaurant to upgrade its alcohol license to include general on-site liquor sales, and another for a new gas station with a convenience store, drive-thru, and off-site alcohol sales at Walnut Avenue and El Paseo Way. The commission will also receive the 2020 Annual Progress Report on Housing Element Implementation. Public attendance is online only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Conditional Use Permit for El Rinconcito Restaurant at 246 El Camino Real to change ABC license from Type 41 (beer/wine) to Type 47 (general on-site) for liquor sales
- Design Review and Conditional Use Permit for new gas station with convenience store, drive-thru, and off-site alcohol sales at southeast corner of Walnut Avenue and El Paseo Way (APN 109-114-003)
- Transmittal of 2020 Annual Progress Report on Housing Element Implementation
- Meeting accessible only via Facebook Live or Zoom due to COVID-19 shelter-in-place order
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will hold a regular meeting to receive a presentation from the Salinas Valley Basin GSA Forebay Planning Committee, consider advisory committee recommendations on the Forebay Groundwater Sustainability Plan, and receive the General Manager's status report. The meeting is online only due to COVID-19, with public comments by email.
- Consider advisory committee comments opposing groundwater pumping allocations
- Review projects including Interlake Tunnel ($173,319,000) and winter releases ($51,191,000 capital)
- Receive Salinas Valley Basin GSA Forebay Planning Committee presentation
- Approve minutes of February 23, 2021 meeting
- Public comments must be emailed to [email protected]
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 23, 2021, accessible only online due to COVID-19. The council will consider adopting resolutions to waive rental fees for Door to Hope, authorize extending the Acting Public Works Director's agreement up to $107,000, and receive the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Mid-Year Review. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving warrants totaling $742,361.92 and a second reading of a fireworks ordinance.
- Resolution to waive rental fees for Door to Hope (Resolution #2021-08)
- Resolution authorizing City Manager to extend Acting Public Works Director John Alves's agreement up to $107,000 (Resolution #2021-09)
- Receive and file Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Mid-Year Review
- Approve warrants #311336-#311437 and bank drafts #4218-#4256 totaling $742,361.92
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #552 amending Chapter 8.06 (Fireworks Display & Sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks)
City Council
The Greenfield City Council is holding a workshop to discuss district elections, with a report, public comments, and council review. The meeting is accessible only online due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, and public comments must be submitted by email or raised during the meeting.
- Workshop on district elections (Item E-1)
- Public comments via email to [email protected] by 5:30 p.m.
- Meeting online via Facebook Live and Zoom (Meeting ID: 846 0957 2203)
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee will meet online to review materials on pumping allocation options for the Forebay Aquifer Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan and consider an implementation agreement with the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency. The committee will provide direction to staff on these items and receive the General Manager's report. Public comments must be submitted by email due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Review of pumping allocation options: by irrigated acreage, hybrid with dormant set-aside, and historical cropping with dormant set-aside
- Consideration of ASGSA/SVBGSA implementation agreement for approval recommendation to the Board of Directors
- Public comments via email to [email protected] due by 1:00 p.m. on March 10, 2021
- Meeting accessible only online via Zoom due to COVID-19 shelter-in-place order
City Council
The City Council will meet online to consider an ordinance amending fireworks display and sale regulations. The agenda also includes a $27,000 budget amendment for SCADA system water meters.
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 8.06 regarding fireworks displays and sales
- $27,000 budget amendment to authorize the purchase of 11 water meters for the SCADA system
- Resolution in support of publishing notices of intent to apply for restricted pesticides
- Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $418,900.40
- Presentation on Prop 68 Grant final design for Recreation Center/Park Project
Greenfield Parks & Recreation
The Greenfield Parks and Recreation Committee is holding a special meeting to select a chair and vice chair, and to approve minutes from October 2019 and January 2020 meetings. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no new business or public hearings listed.
- Selection of committee chair and vice chair
- Approval of minutes from October 29, 2019 and January 21, 2020
- Public comments limited to agenda items
Planning Commission
The Greenfield Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on the Greenfield Commons multi-family residential project at 41206 Walnut Avenue, a 222-unit development by EAH Housing, and a new public hearing for the Walnut Grove Phase II and III minor subdivision at 1064 Walnut Avenue. The commission will also elect a vice chair and hold a workshop on commissioner roles. The meeting is online-only due to COVID-19.
- Continued public hearing: Design review and minor subdivision for Greenfield Commons, 222-unit multi-family project at 41206 Walnut Avenue (southeast corner of Walnut Avenue and 3rd Street)
- New public hearing: Minor subdivision for Walnut Grove Phase II and III at 1064 Walnut Avenue
- Election of Vice Chair for the remainder of 2021
- Workshop on Planning Commissioner role and parliamentary proceedings
- Adoption of February 1, 2021 meeting minutes
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency is meeting online due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board will receive updates on the implementation agreement with the Salinas Valley Basin GSA and the General Manager's status report. Public comments must be submitted by email.
- Update on ASGSA/SVBGSA Implementation Agreement progress
- Draft Arroyo Seco Cone Management Area figure
- General Manager's status report
- Approval of December 22, 2020 meeting minutes
City Council
The Greenfield City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a joint letter of support from the cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, and Soledad for Monterey County's request to Governor Gavin Newsom for COVID-19 vaccine allocations, prioritizing agricultural workers. The meeting will be held online only due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public comments accepted by email or live via Zoom. After the business item, the council will adjourn to closed session for existing litigation.
- Consideration of joint letter supporting Monterey County's COVID-19 vaccination request to Governor Newsom
- Letter cites $11.7 billion agricultural production and 63,921 jobs in Monterey County
- Request includes vaccine supply, equitable distribution, and prioritization for agricultural workforce
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on Jaime Fontes vs. City of Greenfield (Case No. 18CV003825)
- Meeting accessible only online via Facebook Live or Zoom due to COVID-19
Planning Commission
The Greenfield Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Greenfield Commons multi-family residential project at 41206 Walnut Avenue, which requires design review and a minor subdivision. The commission will also adopt the 2021 meeting calendar and elect a chair and vice chair. The meeting will be held online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Public hearing for Greenfield Commons multi-family residential project at 41206 Walnut Avenue (southeast corner of Walnut Avenue and 3rd Street)
- Adoption of 2021 Planning Commission meeting calendar
- Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2021
- Adoption of minutes from September 1, October 6, and October 20, 2020 meetings
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will meet online to consider several business items, including a resolution acknowledging the fire chief's annual inspection report, appointments to the Planning Commission, a Prop 68 grant application for a new recreation center and park at Twelfth Street/Apple Avenue, a dog park recommendation, and an extension to mitigate the expiration of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The council will also approve warrants and bank drafts totaling $2,495,082.35 and hear presentations on the Youth Council, Welcome to Greenfield signs, and the Water & Wastewater Master Plan. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email or via Zoom.
- Approve warrants #310855-#310959 and bank drafts #4122-#4141 totaling $2,495,082.35
- Consider Prop 68 grant application and potential purchase of property at Twelfth Street/Apple Avenue for a recreation center and park
- Consider Parks & Recreation Committee recommendation to invest in a dog park
- Consider extension to mitigate impact of Families First Coronavirus Response Act expiration
- Appoint Planning Commissioners
City Council
The Greenfield City Council will meet online due to COVID-19 restrictions. They will consider approving the 10-year update to the Sanitary System Management Plan (SSMP), make appointments to regional boards, and receive information on the Apple Avenue Consolidation Agreement. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a closed session on potential litigation.
- Approve warrants and bank drafts totaling $865,877.93
- Adopt resolution approving 10-year SSMP update (Resolution #2021-01)
- Adopt resolution making appointments to TAMC, AMBAG, SVSWA, and MST boards (Resolution #2021-02)
- Receive information on Apple Avenue Consolidation Agreement
- Closed session on anticipated litigation (1 potential lawsuit)
Groundwater Sustainability Agency
The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to receive and review a proposed management area boundary within the Forebay Subbasin. The boundary was developed through discussions among agencies and landowners, based on factors like geomorphology, water quality, groundwater levels, and jurisdictional boundaries. The committee will review the documentation and provide comments, but no final decision is listed on the agenda.
- Review of proposed Arroyo Seco Management Area boundary documentation
- Boundary based on geomorphology, groundwater quality, levels, and city/water district boundaries
- Includes buffer around City of Greenfield for future growth
- Parcel-based delineation for fee collection under SGMA
- Meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19 shelter-in-place