Greenfield public meetings in 2024

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

This meeting of the Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority

The South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to consider retaining Mike Howard for financial services and to approve a consulting agreement with the Monterey County Business Council for the remainder of FY 2024-2025. Consent items include approval of draft meeting minutes and scheduling of regular meetings for 2025.

• Consideration to retain Mike Howard for financial services and authorize general counsel to prepare a professional services agreement
• Consideration for approval of consulting agreement with Monterey County Business Council for remainder of FY 2024-2025
• Approval of draft board meeting minutes from October 19, 2023
• Scheduling of future SSVBA regular meetings for February, April, July, and October 2025

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

This meeting of the Advisory Committee for the Groundwater Sustainability Agency has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will canvass and declare the results of the November 5, 2024 general election, then swear in councilmembers Ariana Rodriguez, Marcy Jones, and Belen Garcia. The council will also select a mayor pro-tem and introduce first readings of ordinances amending the purchasing system (Chapter 3.12) and drive-through facility regulations (Chapter 17.78), including a distance change from residential zones. Additional business includes accepting a $60,000 Office of Traffic Safety grant, a $182,263.74 wildfire prevention grant, approving a drone purchase, and making appointments to regional boards and a General Plan steering committee.

• Canvass and certify November 5, 2024 general election results
• First reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 3.12 (Purchasing System) of the municipal code
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 17.78 on drive-through facilities, modifying distancing from residential zones
• Accept and appropriate $182,263.74 from Wildfire Prevention Grant and $60,000 from Office of Traffic Safety Grant
• Authorize purchase of a drone and appoint members to General Plan Steering Committee for 2025–2045 update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a resolution recommending that the City Council amend the zoning code to relax the 300-foot minimum distance requirement for drive-through aisles from residential zones, and a resolution approving a design review and conditional use permit for a self-storage facility with RV parking at 799 El Camino Real. The commission will also discuss an update to the General Plan. Consent items include adoption of prior meeting minutes.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 17.78 to allow drive-through aisles within 300 feet of residential zones if the Planning Commission finds no detrimental impacts
• Self-storage facility with recreational vehicle parking stalls at 799 El Camino Real (APNs 109-161-005, -015, -016)
• Discussion of General Plan requirements and update
• Adoption of November 13, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will adopt minutes from its September 24, 2024 meeting and receive the General Manager's status report. The report covers updates on an implementation agreement, a review of a Salinas Valley report with noted errors, and a sub-grant agreement for rural domestic water wells research.

• Adoption of minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting
• General Manager's status report on implementation agreement revisions
• Review of errors in Salinas Valley report on forebay water use
• Sub-grant agreement with Salinas Valley Basin GSA for rural domestic water wells and water quality study

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss an ordinance to update residential and commercial addressing standards to improve first responder safety and aesthetics. The body will also consider a land use interpretation for a photovoltaic array project and receive an update on the Yanks Air Museum Complex.

• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code regarding residential and commercial addressing
• Resolution regarding the Planning Director’s interpretation of land use for a proposed photovoltaic array project
• Update for Yanks Air Museum Complex

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will consider awarding a $738,000 public works contract for pavement maintenance to VSS International Inc., and authorizing $51,600 for construction management. The council will also vote on ratifying emergency suspension of bidding for temporary wastewater disposal sprayfields, and approving $138,890 for purchase of property for a new water well. A discussion on ADA infrastructure improvements in parks and recreation facilities is scheduled.

• Approve warrants and bank drafts totaling $963,914.90
• Award $738,000 contract to VSS International Inc. for 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Ratify emergency suspension of bidding for temporary wastewater disposal sprayfields
• Approve $138,890 for purchase of property (APN 109-271-001, -004, -005, -006, -012, -013) for a new water well
• Appropriate $94,663.46 for Enhancing Law Enforcement Activities Growth Special Account

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The committee will discuss groundwater quality monitoring and aquifer test well requests. Members will also review the 2025 meeting schedule and receive updates on the Forebay Subbasin Work Plan.

• Presentation on Groundwater Quality Trend Network for Ag Order by Preservation, Inc.
• Discussion regarding requests for aquifer properties test wells
• Review of 2025 Committee schedule (January 27, April 28, July 28, and October 27)
• Update on Arroyo Seco Cone Management Area Domestic Water Quality Investigation
• Status update on Forebay Subbasin Work Plan FY 2024

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will vote on awarding a $1,034,166 construction contract for the Walnut Avenue Pedestrian and Bikeway Improvements Project and an audit services agreement worth up to $46,395. Councillors will also discuss creating a Community and Economic Development Director position, setting Planning Commissioner compensation, and filling a council vacancy. Consent items include approving $916,722.48 in warrants and cancelling two holiday meetings.

• Award of $1,034,166 contract to Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. for Walnut Avenue Pedestrian and Bikeway Improvements
• Adoption of audit services agreement with Harshwal & Company LLC: $42,500 (FY2023), $44,400 (FY2024), $46,395 (FY2025)
• Establishment of Community and Economic Development Director position with $12,300 supplemental appropriation
• Discussion of Planning Commissioner compensation
• Discussion of City Council vacancy

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency meeting scheduled for October 22, 2024, at 4:00 PM has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Greenfield Parks & Recreation

This is a special meeting of the Greenfield Parks and Recreation Committee with a single agenda item: a discussion about potential collaboration with the Greenfield Parks District. Public comments will be accepted on this topic. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of potential collaboration with the Greenfield Parks District

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will consider routine consent items including approval of warrants totaling $830,673.38, meeting minutes, and denial of a claim. Business items include receiving the 2021-2022 financial audit, adopting a $36,000 budget adjustment for the Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency, accepting completed street and water infrastructure projects, and a memorandum of understanding for a radio tower project. The council will also vote on a professional services agreement with California Strategies, LLC for up to $90,000, and adjourn to closed session for existing litigation.

• Approve warrants and bank drafts totaling $830,673.38
• Adopt $36,000 budget adjustment for Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency consulting
• Accept street and drainage improvements on 12th Street between Oak and Elm Avenues
• Accept Apple Avenue Water System Consolidation Project by Anderson Pacific Engineering
• Authorize professional services agreement with California Strategies, LLC not to exceed $90,000

Planning Commission

The Greenfield Planning Commission will meet on October 1, 2024, to discuss informational updates on the city's addressing procedures and ongoing development projects. The consent agenda includes adoption of the August 6, 2024 meeting minutes. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Update on City's Addressing Procedures
• Update on Development Projects
• Adoption of August 6, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will consider approving several budget transfers totaling $1,336,520 from FY 2023/24 to FY 2024/25 for capital improvement projects, a police grant, and the Tom Rogers Museum. They will also vote on a revised salary schedule for a Public Works custodian, a budget reduction for a regional planning grant, and acceptance of a completed dewatering project. A closed session is scheduled for existing litigation against the city.

• Resolution #2024-116: Transfer $1,064,116.27 for Public Works CIP budgets
• Resolution #2024-118: Transfer $261,974.34 for Tom Rogers Museum/Visitors Center
• Resolution #2024-117 and #2024-119: Transfer police grants totaling $10,429
• J-1: Revised salary schedule for Public Works Custodial Technician
• J-3: Accept interim dewatering unit site improvements by F. Loduca Co.

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will meet to approve the minutes from its July 23, 2024 meeting and receive a status report from the General Manager. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine business.

• Adoption of minutes from July 23, 2024 GSA meeting
• Receive General Manager's status report (oral report, public comments, board discussion)

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will consider approving a $959,293.96 contract with Mission Critical Specialists Inc. for installing nine standby generators at the Civic Center, including connecting an existing generator from the Police Department to the Emergency Operations Center. The council will also hold a public hearing on a one-year extension for the Miramonte Vesting Tentative Map and a joint housing agreement with Monterey County and nearby cities. Other business includes a pilot program for RV, boat, and trailer parking, and rejecting bids for the 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project to re-advertise.

• Approve contract for 9 standby generators at Civic Center – $959,293.96 (Mission Critical Specialists Inc.) plus $32,900 construction management
• Public hearing: one-year extension for Miramonte Vesting Tentative Map (APNs 109-232-001 and 109-232-008)
• Public hearing: joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for housing with Monterey County, Gonzales, Marina, Sand City (CDBG funds, 2025-2027)
• Discuss and approve RV, boat, and trailer parking pilot program
• Adopt resolution rejecting bids for 2024 Pavement Maintenance Project (Year 3) and re-advertise

Planning Commission

The September 3, 2024 meeting of the Greenfield Planning Commission was cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

This meeting of the City of Greenfield Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The ASGSA/SVBGSA Coordination Committee is meeting to discuss amendments to the Forebay Groundwater Sustainability Plan Implementation Agreement, a water quality investigation in the Arroyo Seco Cone area, and a proposed GSA boundary modification for anticipated land use changes. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its May 2024 regular meeting.

• Discuss Forebay GSP Implementation Agreement Amendment
• Discuss Water Quality Investigation in Arroyo Seco Cone Area
• Discuss GSA Boundary Modification for Anticipated Land Use Changes
• Approve minutes of May 24, 2024, regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit and design review for a new T-Mobile wireless facility on an existing water tower at 1186 Oak Avenue, and a resolution recommending City Council approve a one-year extension for the Mira Monte vesting tentative map at the northeast corner of Apple Avenue and 13th Street. The Commission will also receive an update from staff on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The consent agenda includes adoption of the July 2, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for a conditional use permit and design review for a T-Mobile wireless facility colocation on a water tower at 1186 Oak Avenue
• Public hearing for a resolution recommending a one-year extension of the Mira Monte Vesting Tentative Map on a ~28-acre site at Apple Avenue and 13th Street
• Update from city staff on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Consent agenda: Adoption of July 2, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss architectural services for a new recreation center and park. The body is also reviewing wastewater treatment plant improvements and updates to water service agreements on Apple Avenue.

• Professional Services Agreement with NJA Architecture for the New Greenfield Recreation Center and Park not to exceed $1,228,531
• Warrants #321962 through #322080 and Bank Drafts #6108 through #6130 totaling $2,009,595.16
• Professional Services Agreement with Wallace Group for Wastewater Treatment Plant services not to exceed $25,000
• Amendment #4 with Regional Government Services for management services not to exceed $25,000
• Public hearings for Magnolia Place II annexation to Maintenance District 3 for lighting, landscaping, street, and drainage

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will receive a presentation on the Salinas Valley Deep Aquifers Study and provide staff direction. The agency will also adopt minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting and receive the General Manager's status report. The meeting is open to the public in Greenfield City Council Chambers and via Zoom.

• Adoption of minutes from the June 25, 2024 Arroyo Seco GSA meeting
• Receive presentation on Salinas Valley Deep Aquifers Study and provide staff direction
• Receive General Manager's status report (oral report)
• Deep Aquifers Study finds overdraft, declining groundwater elevations, and risk of seawater intrusion

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The ASGSA Advisory Committee will review the final presentation of the Salinas Valley Deep Aquifers Study. The study details groundwater extraction rates and identifies risks such as land subsidence and seawater intrusion. The committee will also discuss recommendations for monitoring and managing these aquifers.

• Presentation: Salinas Valley Deep Aquifers Study
• Report on extraction rates between 13,800 and 17,700 AF/yr
• Discussion of risks including land subsidence and seawater intrusion
• Recommendations for monitoring 82 wells for groundwater elevation and quality

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will meet to consider several administrative and budgetary actions. Proposed items include salary adjustments for unrepresented employees and police sergeants, as well as a new land donation agreement.

• 3.7% cost-of-living adjustment for unrepresented employees and 1.5% for police sergeants
• $52,000 budget transfer for baseball fields rehabilitation
• $51,500 purchase of a diesel tractor from C&N Tractor
• Land donation agreement with C&S Oak Properties LLC
• Reclassification of Senior Accountant to Assistant Administrative Services Director

Planning Commission

The Commission will review a recommendation for the Greenfield Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project, which includes constructing a new facility and pipelines. They will also consider a Rental Registry Ordinance to regulate the city's rental housing stock. Staff will provide updates on other major projects.

• Resolution for Greenfield Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project (APN: 109-031-005)
• Proposed Rental Registry Ordinance to regulate rental housing stock
• Staff updates on major city projects

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will consider its Fiscal Year 2004-2025 budget and a subgrant agreement with the Salinas Valley Basin GSA. The meeting also includes a presentation on identifying and monitoring groundwater dependent ecosystems.

• Approval of SubGrant Agreement with Salinas Valley Basin GSA
• Consideration of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Presentation on Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems identification and monitoring
• Adoption of March 26 and May 28, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will meet on June 25, 2024, to discuss several municipal items. Agenda topics include a public hearing for the Robasciotti Commercial Phased Subdivision Project and the acceptance of a $120,000 cannabis tax grant. The council will also review updates to the Council Code of Conduct and wastewater treatment plant project funding.

• Public hearing for Robasciotti Commercial Phased Subdivision Project
• Acceptance of $120,000 California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant
• Resolution ordering Fire Chief to abate weeds and rubbish nuisances
• Reclassification of Public Works Superintendent to Manager
• Budget amendment of $86,219.88 for wastewater treatment plant projects

South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority

The board will consider concluding MBEP’s contract as Executive Director on June 30, 2024, and transitioning the role to the City of Greenfield. They will also review consultant and legal fees for the fourth quarter of FY 2023-2024. Additionally, the board will consider transferring SSVBA banking access from MBEP to the City of Greenfield.

• Conclusion of MBEP’s contract as Executive Director effective June 30, 2024
• Transition of Executive Director role to the City of Greenfield
• Approval of MBEP consultant fees for Q4 FY 2023-2024
• Approval of Aleshire & Wynder, LLP legal counsel fees for Q4 FY 2023-2024
• Transfer of SSVBA banking from MBEP to the City of Greenfield

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Greenfield Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

City Council

The City Council will consider budget appropriations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year across various city funds. The agenda includes public hearings regarding assessments for landscape, lighting, street, and drainage maintenance districts. Additionally, the council will review a request to purchase two Ford Maverick XL trucks.

• Approval of $809,700.04 in warrants and bank drafts
• Adoption of 2024-2025 budget appropriations for city funds
• Public hearings for landscape, lighting, street, and drainage district assessments
• Resolution to purchase two Ford Maverick XL trucks

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will hold a workshop to review the proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. The session includes a report, public comments, and council review.

• Review of the Proposed 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a resolution recommending approval of the Robasciotti Commercial Phased Subdivision Project on 25.09 acres. This project aims to create ten commercial parcels at Walnut Avenue and 3rd Street. The commission will also discuss a proposed rental registry ordinance and residential design reviews.

• Robasciotti Commercial Phased Subdivision Project (25.09-acre property)
• Proposed Rental Registry Ordinance amendment to Chapter 17
• Design Review and Variance for 717 Oak Avenue

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will meet to receive a status report from the General Manager. The board may review and take action based on the report provided.

• General Manager's Status Report

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will hold public hearings on the Las Vinas residential subdivision vesting tentative map and on assessments for the Walnut Place and Walnut Terrace annexation to maintenance districts. The council will also consider the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, garbage rates, a $99,973.68 portable generator purchase for the fire station, and accepting $1,000,000 in state funds for the Greenfield Radio Tower.

• Approve warrants and bank drafts totaling $1,280,561.73
• Adopt resolution approving Las Vinas subdivision map and inclusionary housing exemption
• Adopt resolutions for Lighting and Landscaping District No. 3 Zone 6 and Street and Drainage Maintenance District No. 3 Zone 6 assessments
• Approve garbage collection, disposal, and recycling rates for FY 2024-2025
• Award $99,973.68 to Generator World, Inc. for a portable generator for the fire station

Planning Commission

The Greenfield City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special meeting to workshop a mixed-use project at a 1.42-acre site on the east side of 4th Street between Apple and Palm Avenues. The goal is to produce a project the City Council can approve. Public comments and joint discussion are scheduled. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Workshop to produce an approvable mixed-use project at 1.42-acre site on east side of 4th Street between Apple and Palm Avenues
• Public comments on the proposed project
• Joint City Council/Planning Commission discussion and comments
• Meeting held in City Council Chambers at 599 El Camino Real, with online access via Facebook Live and Zoom

City Council

The Greenfield City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special meeting to workshop a mixed-use project at a 1.42-acre site on the east side of 4th Street between Apple and Palm Avenues. The goal is to produce a project the City Council can approve. Public comments and joint discussion are scheduled.

• Workshop to produce a mixed-use project the City Council can approve
• 1.42-acre site on the east side of 4th Street between Apple and Palm Avenues
• Public comments and joint discussion on the project

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine consent items, proclamations, and presentations, but the main business items are a resolution to create a new full-time Utility System Operator position for the Wastewater Division with a $9,000 budget appropriation, and a discussion on amending the City Council Code of Conduct regarding social media and media/press policies. The council will also receive the 2023 Housing Element Annual Program Report and hold closed-session discussions on existing and anticipated litigation.

• Approve warrants #321310-#321501 and bank drafts #5998-#6024 totaling $1,258,085.46
• Adopt resolution to create full-time Utility System Operator position for Wastewater Division with $9,000 supplemental appropriation
• Discuss and provide direction on City Council social media and media/press policies to amend Code of Conduct
• Receive and file 2023 Housing Element Annual Program Report
• Closed session: Andrew Sandoval v. City of Greenfield (Case 23CV003551) and anticipated litigation

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 8, 2024, has been cancelled. No other business is listed on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Greenfield Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending City Council approval of a Vesting Tentative Map for the Las Vinas residential subdivision, a 182-unit single-family project on 47 acres at 42050 El Camino Real. The recommendation includes exempting the project from the city's inclusionary housing ordinance and affirming zoning modifications from the 2020 Development Agreement. The commission will also hear a staff report on code enforcement status and adopt the April 2, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Vesting Tentative Map for Las Vinas subdivision (APN 221-011-068), 182 single-family lots on 47 acres
• Recommendation to exempt project from inclusionary housing ordinance
• Affirm zoning modifications (minimum lot size, garage setbacks) per 2020 Development Agreement
• Oral staff report on code enforcement status
• Adoption of April 2, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

City Council

This is a special meeting dedicated to a City Council teambuilding and goal-setting workshop, using individual personal assessments to improve teamwork, communication, and productivity. The council will also establish city council goals. Public comments are scheduled, followed by council comments, review, and direction. No formal decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Teambuilding and goal-setting workshop using individual personal assessments
• Public comments period
• City Council comments, review, and direction on goals

South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority

The Board of Directors will consider approving consultant fees for MBEP and legal fees for Aleshire & Wynder, LLP. The meeting includes a status update on a professional financial services agreement and a report on the Affordable Connectivity Program freeze.

• Approval of MBEP consultant fees for Q3 FY2023-2024
• Approval of Aleshire & Wynder, LLP legal counsel fees (Feb 1 - March 31, 2024)
• Status update on professional financial services agreement
• Report on the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) freeze
• Scheduling of regular meetings for July 18 and October 17, 2024

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The scheduled meeting for the Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency has been cancelled.

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will consider routine consent items including warrants totaling $857,121.60, and will hold public hearings and take action on several contracts and appropriations. Key items include approving contracts for building inspection and planning services, change orders for street improvements on 12th Street, and supplemental appropriations for recreation and unpaid invoices.

• Approve warrants #321219-321309 and bank drafts #5974-5997 totaling $857,121.60
• Adopt resolutions to initiate assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts 1-3 and Street and Drainage Maintenance Districts 1-3 for FY 2024-2025
• Public hearing to object to tax sale of property APN 109-116-003-000 and authorize purchase agreement with Monterey County
• Approve contract with BPR for building inspection and plan review services
• Approve contract with Brent Slama Consultants for planning services (3-year term)

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 10, 2024, at the Greenfield Civic Center is cancelled.

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will consider initiating annexation proceedings for Walnut Place, Walnut Terrace, and Magnolia Place II Senior Apartments into Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 3 and Streets and Storm Drains Maintenance District No. 3, which could lead to new assessments. The council will also vote on a $152,561 supplemental appropriation for a Tom Rogers Visitors' Center, a $5,000 reward for information on the King City mass shooting, and other routine items.

• Annexation of Walnut Place and Walnut Terrace Apartments into two maintenance districts (Resolutions 2024-30, 2024-31)
• Annexation of Magnolia Place II Senior Apartments into two maintenance districts (Resolutions 2024-32, 2024-33)
• Supplemental appropriation of $152,561 from General Fund for Tom Rogers Visitors' Center (Resolution 2024-34)
• Appropriation of $5,000 as reward for arrest/conviction in King City mass shooting (Resolution 2024-36)
• Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $836,149.55

City Council

The Greenfield City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss its rules of order, protocols, and code of conduct. The agenda includes a presentation, public comments, and council discussion or action on these items. No other business is scheduled.

• Review and discussion of Council Rules and Protocols and Council Code of Conduct
• Public comments on the rules and code of conduct
• Council comments, review, and possible action on the rules

Planning Commission

The Greenfield Planning Commission will review the 2023 Annual Progress Report on housing, which shows the city exceeded its 5th-cycle RHNA goals, and continue discussing a proposed Rental Registration and Inspection Program. The meeting also includes adoption of the March 4, 2024 minutes. No public hearings are scheduled.

• 2023 Annual Progress Report: 128 building permits issued, including 28 very-low-income and 72 low-income units
• 5th RHNA cycle (2015-2023): 746 units permitted against 363 required
• 6th RHNA cycle (2023-2031): 730 new units planned
• Rental Registration and Inspection Program: continued review of ordinance concepts
• Adoption of March 4, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will review a status report from the General Manager. The meeting includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes and a discussion on agency business.

• Adoption of February 27, 2024, meeting minutes
• General Manager's Status Report

City Council

At this meeting, the Greenfield City Council will consider a tax-sharing agreement with Monterey County for the Tunzi-Thorp Annexation of approximately 18.7 acres and introduce pre-zoning for those parcels. The council will also vote to deny design review and reject a development agreement for a proposed 20-unit residential and commercial project on 4th Street. Additional agenda items include approving $781,510.72 in city warrants, awarding up to $25,000 in utility consulting services, and allocating nearly $2 million for fire station repairs.

• Approve a tax-sharing formula with Monterey County for the Tunzi-Thorp Annexation of 18.671 acres and introduce pre-zoning for APNs 109-232-006 and 109-232-007.
• Vote to deny design review and reject a development agreement for a proposed 3-story, 34,300-square-foot building with 20 multi-family units on 4th Street (APN: 042-151-011).
• Approve warrants #320962 through #321119 and bank drafts totaling $781,510.72 for routine city payments.
• Award a professional services agreement to G And C Consulting for utility infrastructure consulting up to $25,000.
• Approve supplemental appropriations of $49,733 for the Police Captain position and $1,900,088.80 for fire station repairs.

Greenfield Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Committee will review Capital Improvement Program (CIP) options for Patriot Park and tennis courts. The meeting includes a presentation on restrooms and a dog park project, as well as a review of tennis court survey results.

• CIP options for Patriot Park restrooms and dog park project presentation
• Tennis court CIP discussion regarding current survey results
• Approval of February 5th meeting minutes

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 13, 2024, has been cancelled. No other business was listed on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a procurement agreement with CLOACINA LLC for a new wastewater treatment system costing over $31 million. The agenda also includes an amendment for engineering services and supplemental funding for public works. Additionally, the council will review routine warrants totaling approximately $2.2 million.

• $31,083,973.90 procurement agreement with CLOACINA LLC for a wastewater treatment system
• $647,037.00 amendment to Hydroscience Engineers professional services agreement
• $227,900 supplemental appropriation for Public Works expenditures
• Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $2,229,769.64

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding the status and process for a new wastewater treatment plant. The session includes a presentation, public comments, and council discussion.

• Presentation on new wastewater treatment plant status and process

Planning Commission

The Greenfield Planning Commission will discuss the city's role in the CDBG Urban County program, which provides about $150,000 annually for housing and infrastructure, and consider whether to continue or opt out. They will also receive updates on development projects, the Tom Rogers Visitor Center, the Housing Element, and a rental registration and inspection program review. The agenda includes no public hearings and only a consent item to adopt prior minutes.

• Discussion on continuing or opting out of CDBG Urban County entitlement, with $2,254,639 allocated to Greenfield since 2015
• Status update on Tom Rogers Visitor Center
• Housing Element update following HCD comments
• Rental Registration and Inspection Program review
• Adoption of February 6, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The agency will meet to receive a status report from the General Manager and consider the adoption of previous meeting minutes. The session includes an opportunity for public comment on items not listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of January 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• General Manager's Status Report

City Council

The City Council will consider a procurement agreement with CLOACINA LLC for over $31 million to acquire a new wastewater treatment system. The council will also review an amendment for engineering design services and discuss revisions to the Council's code of conduct.

• $31,083,973.90 procurement agreement with CLOACINA LLC for a new wastewater treatment plant system
• $647,037.00 amendment to professional services agreement with Hydroscience Engineers
• $37,000 appropriation for MNS Engineers and architect start-up costs
• Revision of the City Council Code of Conduct and Rules of Order

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 14, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The City Council will consider several financial appropriations, including funds for a new community center and an EMS coordinator. The agenda also includes a review of the police department's annual military equipment report and discussions regarding council conduct.

• Appropriation of $1,815,562 for property at Apple and 12th Street for a new Community Center
• Appropriation of $10,000 to fund an EMS Coordinator position
• Appropriation of $1,011,162.66 for Department of Homeland Security Emergency Generator Grant Funds
• Ratification and extension of a Local Emergency proclamation
• Review of the Greenfield Police Department’s Annual Military Equipment Report

Planning Commission

The Commission will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024 calendar year. Members will also vote on the official 2024 meeting schedule and participate in a workshop regarding parliamentary procedures and commissioner roles.

• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of the 2024 Planning Commission meeting calendar
• Workshop on Planning Commissioner roles and parliamentary procedures
• Status report on development projects

Greenfield Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Committee will review potential Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for a soccer complex, parking lot, and restrooms. The body will also discuss current survey results regarding a tennis court CIP.

• Possible City CIP for soccer complex, parking lot, and restroom
• Tennis court CIP discussion based on current survey results
• Approval of December 11th meeting minutes

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will meet to review the General Manager's status report. The board will also consider the adoption of meeting minutes from October 24, 2023.

• Adoption of October 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• General Manager's Status Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a new 37-lot single-family residential subdivision at 296 Apple Avenue. The council will also review a construction contract for the Apple Avenue Water System Consolidation Project.

• Public hearing for a 37-lot residential subdivision at 296 Apple Avenue
• Construction contract award of $1,080,436.00 to Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. for the Apple Avenue Water System Consolidation Project
• Resolution to accept $957,943.58 in grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security for emergency generator backup needs
• Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $1,674,194.19
• Discussion and review regarding a Councilmember allegation of misconduct

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will review several public works contracts, including a $1.08 million project for Apple Avenue water system consolidation. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a councilmember misconduct allegation and a $200,000 pilot program for electric vehicles.

• Contract award of $1,080,436.00 to Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. for Apple Avenue Water System Consolidation
• Contract award of $772,451.00 to Monterey Peninsula Engineering for 12th Street improvements
• $200,000 supplemental appropriation for a pilot program to purchase two battery electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
• Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $1,120,260.70
• Acceptance of a $20,000 grant from the California Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program

Planning Commission

This meeting of the Greenfield Planning Commission has been cancelled because a quorum of members could not be present. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.