Greenfield public meetings in 2025

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency board will consider approving a Professional Services Agreement for hydrogeologic and groundwater technical consulting with Gus Yates at a rate of $250 per hour. The board will also receive a status report from the agency’s General Manager. Public comments will be taken on these items before any action is taken.

• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Gus Yates ($250/hr consulting rate)
• Receive General Manager’s status report
• Public comments on agenda items
• Special meeting open to public and online via Zoom

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will consider a public hearing on a resolution to adjust wastewater rates and capacity charges. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items such as approving warrants totaling $906,076.34 and adopting a sewer‑rate amendment ordinance. Additional resolutions will approve a consultant services contract, allocate a $5,504.68 fire‑vehicle refund, and adopt a cross‑connection control plan.

• Approve Warrants #326010‑#326188 and Bank Drafts #6990‑#7033 for $906,076.34
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #576 amending Chapter 13.32 – Sewer Rates
• Adopt Resolution #2025‑101 after public hearing on wastewater rate adjustments and capacity charges
• Adopt Resolution #2025‑102 adopting the City’s Cross‑Connection Control Plan
• Adopt Resolution #2025‑99 approving a consultant services agreement with Del Rio Advisors, LLC

Planning Commission

The Greenfield Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The scheduled November 25, 2025 meeting of the Greenfield Groundwater Sustainability Agency was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. Residents should check future notices for rescheduling.

City Council

The council will consider routine items on the consent calendar, including warrants totaling $1,219,399.27. A public hearing will be held on an ordinance to amend Chapter 13.32 (sewer rates) of the municipal code. Several resolutions will be adopted, covering park committee appointments, a contract extension with Fluid Resource Management, and acceptance of traffic‑safety grant funds.

• Approve Warrants #325855‑#326009 and Bank Drafts #6950‑#6988 totaling $1,219,399.27 (Consent Calendar)
• Public hearing on Ordinance amending Chapter 13.32 (Sewer Rates) of the Municipal Code
• Adopt Resolution appointing members to the Greenfield Parks and Recreation Committee (Resolution #2025‑94)
• Adopt Resolution extending Fluid Resource Management contract for interim chief plant operator through Nov 13, 2026 (Resolution #2025‑95)
• Accept Office of Traffic Safety Grant funds: $65,000 (Resolution #2025‑96) and $42,000 (Resolution #2025‑97)

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Greenfield Groundwater Sustainability Agency's Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held at the Greenfield Civic Center.

• Meeting cancelled
• Location: Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on the Greenfield Recreation Center & Park project. The body will also receive updates on a building moratorium, commercial projects, and AB413 daylighting.

• Greenfield Recreation Center & Park presentation and decision
• Building Moratorium update
• Commercial Projects status update
• AB413 Daylighting update
• Adoption of September 16, 2025, Special Meeting minutes

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Agency will review a proposed Demand Management Framework to address potential groundwater issues in the Forebay and Arroyo Seco Cone Management Area. The board will provide staff direction on how to implement these strategies during the upcoming five-year Groundwater Sustainability Plan update.

• Review of Proposed Demand Management Framework including agricultural and domestic water conservation measures
• Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement with G&C Consulting Inc.
• General Manager's status report
• Adoption of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will consider routine approvals in the consent calendar and three supplemental appropriations. It will adopt Resolution #2025-90 to allocate $136,168.56 for Civic Center flood reconstruction and insurance receipts. It will adopt Resolution #2025-91 to appropriate $840,000 to the Restricted Transportation Agency for the Monterey County Revenue Fund. It will adopt Resolution #2025-92 to allocate $396,692.55 for FY 2024/2025 underfunded capital improvement projects.

• Approve Warrants #325776‑#325854 and Bank Drafts #6921‑#6949 totaling $637,087.33 (Consent Calendar)
• Adopt Resolution #2025-90: $136,168.56 for Civic Center Flooding Reconstruction and insurance receipt
• Adopt Resolution #2025-91: $840,000 to the Restricted Transportation Agency for Monterey County Revenue Fund
• Adopt Resolution #2025-92: $396,692.55 for FY 2024/2025 underfunded capital improvement projects
• Adopt Resolution #2025-89 cancelling the November 25 and December 23 council meetings

City Council

The City Council will discuss adopting a sewer utility rate study and implementing rate increases. The body is also considering a $500,000 grant for a crisis intervention program and a subdivision agreement for a commercial development.

• Proposed sewer utility rate study and capacity charges (Resolution #2025-86)
• Proposed $500,000 Bryne State Crisis Intervention Program Grant and agreement with Sun Street Centers
• Proposed subdivision improvement agreement with Poppy RE, LLC for 802 El Camino Real
• Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $828,109.76
• Certificate of Recognition for Adela Alvarez

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Greenfield City Council will hold a special meeting on October 6, 2025 to review and discuss a proposed increase in sewer rates. The agenda item includes a report, public comments, and council comments. No decision has been made yet; the council will consider the proposal during the meeting.

• Review and discussion of the proposed sewer rate increase (report, public comments, council comments)

Planning Commission

The Greenfield Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for November 4, 2025.

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will hold a special meeting on October 6, 2025 to review and discuss a proposed sewer rate increase. The agenda includes a report on the proposal, a period for public comments, and council comments and review. No decision is indicated in the agenda; the item is for discussion and review.

• Proposed sewer rate increase – review and discussion (report, public comments, council comments)

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will hold a special meeting to review and discuss a proposed sewer rate increase. The meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

• Review and discussion of proposed sewer rate increase
• Public comments on sewer rate increase
• City Council workshop on sewer rates

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will meet to adopt the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting and receive a status report from the General Manager. The meeting will be held at 599 El Camino Real in Greenfield and is open to the public.

• Adoption of August 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive General Manager’s status report
• Public comments on non-agenda items
• Review of groundwater dependent ecosystems
• Discussion of well drilling near Arroyo Seco Road

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will vote on routine items in the Consent Calendar, including approving a series of warrants and bank drafts totaling $782,158.71. Councilmembers will also adopt a resolution authorizing a mural permit at the Greenfield Community Center on Oak Avenue, and a resolution canceling the November 11, 2025 meeting and moving it to November 18, 2025. Additional items include approval of the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and filing of the monthly fire and police report.

• Approve Warrants #325540 through #325634 and Bank Drafts #6874 through #6891 for $782,158.71
• Adopt Resolution #2025-84 approving a mural permit at 1351 Oak Avenue, Greenfield Community Center
• Adopt Resolution #2025-85 canceling the Nov 11, 2025 meeting and rescheduling to Nov 18, 2025
• Approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 City Council meeting
• Receive and file the monthly Fire/Police report

Planning Commission

The Greenfield Planning Commission will consider a resolution approving a design review for two new two‑story single‑family dwellings on a vacant lot at 10th Street between Maple and Elm Avenue (APN 024-112-015). The commission will also consider a resolution recommending the City Council approve a permit for a new mural at the City Community Center, 1351 Oak Avenue (APN 109-291-009). Additional agenda items include adoption of the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and updates on the General Plan and ongoing projects such as the Tap House and Yanks Air Museum.

• Resolution approving design review for two new single‑family dwellings at 10th St (APN 024-112-015)
• Resolution recommending City Council approve mural permit at 1351 Oak Ave (APN 109-291-009)
• Adoption of September 2, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• General Plan status update (staff report)
• Projects update: Tap House delay (utility issue) and Yanks Air Museum status

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will hold a workshop to review and discuss the proposed sewer rate increase, including a report and public comments. Council members will consider the financial plan that outlines rate hikes of 15% in FY 2026 and FY 2027 and 5% in FY 2028, as well as new capacity charges for new customers. The discussion will also cover debt service options and reserve policies tied to the upcoming wastewater treatment plant.

• Proposed sewer rate hikes: 15% in FY 2026, 15% in FY 2027, 5% in FY 2028
• Option 1 rates – Fixed $34.99 to $42.13, Variable $11.25 to $13.54 per 1,000 gal
• Option 2 rates – Fixed $34.99 to $75.58, Variable $11.25 to $24.29 per 1,000 gal
• Capacity charge increase for new customers: $3,574 current to $7,286 proposed
• Debt service options: $75 million state grant (Option 1) or private loan (Option 2) with 2.1% or 4.25% interest

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will consider routine items on the consent calendar, including warrants and bank drafts totaling $448,609.47 and the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes. Council members will vote on a professional services contract with Harris & Associates for up to $28,220 to produce a Basis of Design Report for the Tyler Lift Station replacement. They will also receive the 2025 Sewer Rate & Fee Study report and appoint a delegate to the League of California Cities annual conference.

• Approve Warrants #325464‑#325539 and Bank Drafts #6849‑#6873 totaling $448,609.47 (Consent Calendar)
• Approve minutes of the August 26, 2025 City Council meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Adopt Resolution #2025‑82 awarding a contract to Harris & Associates, not to exceed $28,220 for design services for the Tyler Lift Station replacement
• Receive and provide direction on the 2025 Sewer Rate & Fee Study (Agenda K‑2)
• Adopt Resolution #2025‑83 appointing a voting delegate and alternate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference

Planning Commission

The Greenfield Planning Commission will meet to review a general plan status update and project updates, including a mixed-use development at 201 El Camino Real. The commission will also discuss a building moratorium update. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Design Review for a Mixed-Use Project at 201 El Camino Real
• Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Design Review and Temporary Use Permit for a 1,026-sq ft Single-family Modular Dwelling at 10th Street & Primavera Circle
• Building Moratorium Update

South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority

The South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority Board of Directors will meet to review administrative policies. The body is deciding on a purchasing policy and a resolution to authorize a two-year auditing process.

• Approval of purchasing policy
• Resolution to authorize two-year auditing process
• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will meet to review routine administrative items and receive a status report from the General Manager.

• Adoption of July 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• General Manager's Status Report

City Council

The City Council will discuss a temporary moratorium on building permits that require new wastewater connections or increase flow to the treatment plant. The body is also reviewing several staff appointments and budget appropriations for city projects.

• Proposed Ordinance #575: Temporary moratorium on building permits increasing wastewater flow
• Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $1,923,587.38
• Resolution #2025-80: Supplemental appropriation of $3,236,844.87 for Public Works CIP budgets
• Resolution #2025-81: Supplemental appropriation of $40,772.72 (FY 24/25) and $565,912.90 (FY 25/26) for Citywide Generator Project
• Purchasing contract for a detective vehicle from Toyota of San Luis Obispo

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The scheduled meeting for the Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee on August 13, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will meet August 12, 2025 to decide on a temporary moratorium on new wastewater-related building permits, approve a detective vehicle purchase, and create two new city management positions. The meeting will also include routine approvals of warrants and minutes, and a proclamation for Senior Citizens Day.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #575 establishing a temporary moratorium on wastewater-related building permits
• Award purchasing contract for a detective vehicle to Toyota of San Luis Obispo ($ amount not specified)
• Establish Community Engagement Manager position and amend salary schedule (Resolution #2025-77)
• Establish Parks & Recreation Director position and amend salary schedule (Resolution #2025-78)
• Supplementally appropriate $3,236,844.87 for Public Works CIP budgets and $62,062.67 for Grand Funded budgets (Resolution #2025-79)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a design review for a mixed-use project and a permit for a modular dwelling. The body will also receive an update regarding the building moratorium.

• Design Review for a Mixed-Use Project at 201 El Camino Real
• Design Review and Temporary Use Permit for a 1,026-sq ft modular dwelling and 625-sq ft carport at 10th Street & Primavera Circle
• Building Moratorium Update

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will consider appointing a member to the revised Salinas Valley Basin GSA Advisory Committee. The board will also receive a status report from the General Manager.

• Appointment of a representative to the Salinas Valley Basin GSA Advisory Committee
• General Manager's status report

City Council

The City Council will discuss a temporary moratorium on building permits that increase wastewater flow. The body is also deciding on the adoption of the 2023-2031 Housing Element and various personnel and funding resolutions.

• Proposed temporary moratorium on building permits requiring new wastewater connections
• Adoption of the 2023-2031 City of Greenfield Housing Element
• Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $1,460,648.03
• Appropriation of $73,003.32 from the US Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program
• Supplemental appropriation of $152,000 for two new Wastewater Division positions

South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority

The South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially approve a contract for general counsel legal services. The board will also review meeting minutes from March 20, 2025.

• Approval of agreement for legal representation with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
• Appointment of Roy C. Santos as General Counsel
• Proposed hourly legal rates ranging from $120.00 for document clerks to $395.00 for blended reimbursable services
• Approval of March 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Forebay Aquifer Subbasin Implementation Committee is meeting to review survey results and economic models regarding groundwater demand management. The body will discuss feasible and infeasible measures to address water scarcity and uncertainty.

• Review of Demand Management/Planning for Uncertainty survey results
• Presentation on the economic model of demand management by ERA Economics
• Discussion of agricultural demand management measures, including on-farm conservation and extraction fees
• Staff report on the Water Efficiency Pilot Program for Rural Residents (WEPP) survey
• Review of Advisory Committee applications

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Upper Valley Aquifer Subbasin Implementation Committee is meeting to review survey results and economic models regarding groundwater demand management. The body will discuss feasible and infeasible measures to address water scarcity and uncertainty.

• Review of Water Efficiency Pilot Program for Rural Residents (WEPP) Survey
• Discussion of groundwater extraction fees and on-farm water conservation
• Presentation of economic impacts of demand management by ERA Economics
• Approval of April 28, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of Advisory Committee applications

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will hold an informational discussion regarding a potential building moratorium caused by wastewater treatment plant capacity issues. The body will also consider grants for cannabis tax funds and professional services extensions.

• Informational discussion on potential building moratorium due to wastewater treatment plant capacity
• Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $1,764,331.37
• Acceptance of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant of $89,566
• Professional services agreement extension for G and C Consulting not to exceed $25,000
• Resolution to declare a one month recess from August 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a design review for the rehabilitation of the Beyer Building into a grocery market with four residential units. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Housing Element.

• Design review for a mixed-use grocery market and four residential units at 201 El Camino Real
• Public hearing for Housing Element Adoption
• Discussion on General Plan Update
• Major Projects Update

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency is meeting to review and potentially approve its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The board will also receive a status report from the General Manager.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget of $175,000
• Funding for the first update of the Forebay Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP)
• Technical support services from TODD Groundwater
• Adoption of April 22, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the budgets for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and a new 10-year franchise agreement for garbage collection and disposal. The body will also discuss staff vacancies and a contract for lift station design services.

• New franchise agreement with Tri-Cities Disposal and Recycling Services, Inc. (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2035)
• Appropriation of budgets for General, Enterprise, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, and Debt Service Funds for FY 2025-2026
• Professional services contract for Tyler Lift Station design with Harris & Associates not to exceed $441,493
• Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $586,160.33
• Resolution to display the Pride Flag

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to approve the levy and collection of assessments for three landscape and lighting districts and three street and drainage districts for fiscal year 2025-2026. The body will also consider a list of road repair projects and a sewer rate study agreement.

• Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $473,484.23
• Public hearings for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1, 2, and 3
• Public hearings for Street and Drainage Districts No. 1, 2, and 3
• Professional services agreement with Rober D. Niehaus, Inc. for a sewer rate study not to exceed $35,230
• Adoption of a list of projects funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to review the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The session includes a report and an opportunity for public and council comments.

• Review of the Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a design review for a new residential development. The body will decide whether to approve the architectural and site plans for a two-story home and a detached accessory dwelling unit.

• Design review for a 3,120-sf single-family home and 1,200-sf accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 11th Street and Palm Avenue
• Adoption of May 6, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of May monthly report

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Greenfield Groundwater Sustainability Agency meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will meet on May 27, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving warrants, adopting a firefighter salary schedule, and voting on a $408,163 grant for a fiber-optic network project. The council will also consider a $2,750 contract with Pyro Spectacular, Inc. for the 4th of July celebration fireworks.

• Approve warrants totaling $993,986.34 (I-1)
• Adopt Resolution #2025-41 amending firefighter salary schedule (I-4)
• Accept $408,163 LATA grant for fiber-optic network design (L-1)
• Approve $2,750 contract with Pyro Spectacular, Inc. for 4th of July fireworks (L-2)
• Consider taxi service permit application (K-1)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a teambuilding and goal setting workshop. The session will use individual personal assessments to address teamwork, communication, and productivity.

• City Council teambuilding and goal setting workshop

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

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

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will consider adopting a resolution to spend $100,000 on a new Fire Department command vehicle, accepting public improvements for the Magnolia Senior Apartments Phase II, and assuming maintenance of streets and landscaping in the Oak Terrace Subdivision. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a proclamation for National Public Works Week, and a closed session on labor negotiations.

• Adopt Resolution #2025-40 to supplementally appropriate $100,000 for purchase and outfitting of a Fire Department command vehicle
• Adopt Resolution #2025-39 accepting Magnolia Senior Apartments Phase II public improvements (streets, sidewalks, storm drains, landscaping)
• Adopt Resolution #2025-41 accepting street and landscape improvements in Oak Terrace Subdivision and directing maintenance via Special Assessment Districts No. 3
• Approve warrants totaling $1,159,919.26 and bank drafts
• Deny claims against the city from George Banuelos and Laura Madrigal

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution denying a Design Review for a mixed-use building at 201 El Camino Real, which includes a grocer market and four residential units. The Commission will also receive the 2024 Annual Progress Report and consider adoption of the April 1 meeting minutes and monthly report.

• Consideration of resolution denying Design Review for a mixed-use building at 201 El Camino Real (APN 024-033-013)
• Receipt of 2024 Annual Progress Report

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Forebay Aquifer Subbasin Implementation Committee will consider approving the minutes from its January 2025 meeting and discuss several key items, including the Water Year 2024 Annual Report on subbasin conditions, an update from the Sustainable Management Criteria Technical Advisory Committee, and a planning process for demand management and uncertainty. The committee will also hear a presentation on identifying and monitoring groundwater-dependent ecosystems and receive an informational report on rural well water quality in the Arroyo Seco Cone Management Area.

• Approval of minutes from the January 27, 2025, regular meeting
• Discussion of the Water Year 2024 Annual Report, showing total water use of 118,320 acre-feet in the Forebay and 107,380 acre-feet in the Upper Valley
• Update from the Sustainable Management Criteria Technical Advisory Committee on groundwater level evaluations
• Discussion of the Demand Management / Planning for Uncertainty process, including a draft problem statement
• Presentation on identification and monitoring of groundwater-dependent ecosystems

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Upper Valley Aquifer Subbasin Implementation Committee is discussing the Water Year 2024 Annual Report, which shows no undesirable results for groundwater levels, storage, quality, land subsidence, or interconnected surface water. The body is also reviewing demand management and groundwater-dependent ecosystems.

• Review of WY 2024 water use: 105,379 AF groundwater extraction in Upper Valley
• Review of WY 2024 water use: 118,150 AF groundwater extraction in Forebay
• Discussion on Sustainable Management Criteria Technical Advisory Committee update
• Discussion on Demand Management and Planning for Uncertainty
• Assessment of Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems identification and monitoring

City Council

The City Council will consider a new ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units to meet state requirements. The body will also decide on several resolutions to levy assessments for landscape, lighting, street, and drainage maintenance districts for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

• Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $988,263.55
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #573 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Adoption of Resolution #2025-38 to accept Magnolia Senior Apartments Phase II public improvements
• Resolutions to initiate assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1, 2, and 3
• Resolutions to initiate assessments for Street and Drainage Maintenance Districts No. 1, 2, and 3

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency is meeting to adopt minutes from its March 25, 2025 meeting and receive a status report from the General Manager. No public hearings, ordinances, or financial decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Adoption of minutes from March 25, 2025 GSA meeting
• Receive General Manager's status report (oral presentation, public comments, board review)

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

This meeting of the ASGSA Advisory Committee, scheduled for April 9, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will hold public hearings on four items: confirming annual assessments for Landscape and Lighting and Street/Drainage districts, amending municipal code chapters 17.10 and 2.20, and introducing a new ordinance for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to comply with state law. Council will also vote on a donation to Greenfield High School's Sober Grad event, authorizing a Flock Safety camera agreement with Monterey County, adopting amended Planning Commission bylaws, establishing two new city staff positions, and approving a side letter with the firefighters' association.

• Adopt resolution confirming assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 4 (Apple Avenue Homes Subdivision) for 2025-2026 (J-1)
• Adopt resolution for Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 4 (Apple Avenue Homes and Walnut Travel Center) for 2025-2026 (J-2)
• Introduce new ordinance repealing Chapter 17.90 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and adopting state-required modifications (J-4)
• Authorize MOU with Monterey County for installation of Flock Safety cameras in county right-of-way (K-2)
• Approve side letter with Greenfield Professional Firefighters' Association amending Fire Captain job description and salary schedule (K-5)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on a design review for a market and four residential units. The body will also consider recommending municipal code amendments regarding planning agencies and the repeal of Chapter 17.90.

• Design review for a mixed-use building (market and 4 residential units) at 201 El Camino Real
• Proposed ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapters 17.10 and 2.20 regarding planning agencies
• Proposed ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 17.90 of the Municipal Code
• Adoption of March 3, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will consider a resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Monterey County for installation of Flock Safety cameras in county right-of-way. The council will also vote on adopting amended Planning Commission bylaws and on creating two new city positions (Human Resources and Risk Management Analyst and Administrative Assistant to the City Manager) with a supplemental appropriation of $14,476. The consent calendar includes approval of warrants totaling $1,060,143.68.

• Adopt Resolution #2025-19 authorizing MOU with Monterey County for Flock Safety cameras
• Adopt Resolution #2025-20 adopting amended Planning Commission Bylaws
• Adopt Resolution #2025-21 establishing two positions and appropriating $14,476
• Approve warrants #324048-#324235 and bank drafts totaling $1,060,143.68
• Receive and file monthly report from Science Workshop/Finance/Community Engagement Department

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency will consider a white paper detailing legal considerations and risks of implementing a demand management program under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The board will also receive a status report from the General Manager.

• Consideration of Demand Management White Paper regarding legal constraints and risks
• Receipt of General Manager's Status Report
• Adoption of January 28, 2025 meeting minutes

South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority

The South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority will receive presentations on Charter Broadband expansions and updates from the Rural County Representatives of California. Discussions will focus on the status of broadband infrastructure programs and grant applications for southern Monterey County.

• Presentation on Charter Broadband expansions in southern Monterey County
• Update on Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) FFA Last Mile Round Two applications
• Review of the $1.86 billion California BEAD program allocation and application schedule
• Approval of December 16th, 2024 meeting minutes

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee will receive a Demand Management White Paper that reviews legal considerations and implementation options under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The paper was developed collaboratively with several regional agencies and aims to inform GSA boards about constraints and risks of demand management programs. The committee may take action on receiving the paper.

• Receive Demand Management White Paper covering legal authority and constraints for measures such as allocations, land fallowing, groundwater extraction fees, and well restrictions
• White paper authored by Salinas Valley Basin GSA with input from Arroyo Seco GSA, Marina Coast Water District GSA, Monterey County Water Resources Agency, and County of Monterey
• General Manager's Report

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The March 12, 2025 meeting of the ASGSA Advisory Committee has been cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled with no agenda items considered

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (Resolution #2025-16). Other business includes approving a reimbursement resolution for potential state loans for a new wastewater treatment plant, and considering a reward for the hit-and-run incident on February 14, 2025 at 13th Street and Walnut Avenue. The council will also receive presentations on ValleyLine transportation for seniors, audited financial statements, and parks accessibility.

• Adopt Resolution #2025-16 adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (public hearing)
• Adopt Resolution #2025-17 approving reimbursement resolution for Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans for new wastewater treatment plant
• Adopt Resolution #2025-18 appropriating a reward (amount to be determined) for arrest and conviction in hit-and-run on 13th Street at Walnut Avenue
• Proclaim March 2025 as American Red Cross Month
• Accept Greenfield Wildfire Prevention Grant and authorize agreement with state (Consent Calendar I-4)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a design review for a mixed-use building at 201 El Camino Real. The body will also discuss amended bylaws and receive a February department update.

• Design review for mixed-use building at 201 El Camino Real (APN: 024-033-013)
• Review and approval of amended Planning Commission Bylaws
• Adoption of February 4, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will consider adopting a resolution to establish a Public Safety Director position and amend the unrepresented salary schedule. The council will also vote on supplemental appropriations of $61,162.60 for two sewer vehicles for the wastewater treatment plant and $60,000 to repair Well #7 pump. A mid-year budget review and a presentation on the Greenfield Community Center/Park design are scheduled.

• Resolution #2025-14 to establish Public Safety Director position and amend salary schedule
• Supplemental appropriation of $61,162.60 from FY 2023/2024 to FY 2024/2025 for two sewer vehicles for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Transfer of $60,000 from Backflow Device Replacement to Well #7 for pump repair and electrical work
• Presentation of Greenfield Community Center/Park design by NJA Architects
• Mid-Year Budget Review presentation

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

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

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Greenfield City Council and Planning Commission hold a joint special meeting to discuss forming Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 4 and Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 4, which would levy assessments on property owners. The council will also discuss the process for appointing advisory body members. Additionally, the consent calendar includes approval of warrants totaling $518,725.50 and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Formation of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 4 (Resolution #2025-10)
• Formation of Street and Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 4 (Resolution #2025-11)
• Discussion on advisory body member appointment process
• Approval of warrants #323654–#323809 and bank drafts totaling $518,725.50
• Brown Act and meeting procedure training by City Attorney

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will adopt minutes from the January 7 meeting, then discuss possible amendments to its bylaws, including residency requirements. Commissioners will also receive a staff update on major development projects across the city, including hotels, housing, and commercial projects. No public hearings or formal votes are scheduled beyond the consent agenda.

• Adoption of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and discussion of Planning Commission bylaws, potentially modifying membership rules and residency requirements
• Major Projects Update covering Marriott Townplace Hotel, Walnut Ave Grove Apartments, and 799 ECR Self-Storage Facility
• Discussion of allowing non-resident commissioners from unincorporated areas, as raised at previous meeting
• Status updates on El Camino Real Poppy Truck Stop and Gourmet Pizza Santa Lucia Addition

City Council

The Greenfield City Council will meet to discuss city department updates and advisory body appointments. The council is deciding on a contract for fire department apparatus bay doors and the adoption of a safe routes to school plan.

• Awarding Fire Department Apparatus Bay Door Project to California Overhead Door for $91,150
• Approval of warrants and bank drafts totaling $986,842.25
• Adoption of the Final Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan
• Presentation on Urban County Community Development Block Grant Funding
• Discussion regarding Advisory Body Member Appointment

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco GSA will consider approving a technical memorandum inventorying rural domestic well water quality in the Arroyo Seco Cone Management Area. The board will also receive the General Manager’s status report on recent activities. Consent calendar includes adoption of November 2024 meeting minutes.

• Adoption of minutes from November 26, 2024 GSA meeting
• Approve technical memorandum: Inventory of Rural Well Water Quality in ASCMA and Forebay Subbasin
• Receive General Manager’s Status Report on Forebay Subbasin Committee, water quality presentation, and implementation agreement amendment
• Meeting accessible via Zoom (ID: 867 0119 8267)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 17.90 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the municipal code. The consent calendar includes approval of warrants totaling $3,707,955.25, second readings of ordinances on drive-through facilities and purchasing system, and several contracts and appropriations. Council business items cover supplemental appropriations for park safety, acceptance of the Tom Rogers Museum foundation and entry sign replacement, fund transfers from Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District No. 2, and discussion on advisory body appointments and teambuilding training. A closed session is scheduled for real property negotiations with the Greenfield Union School District for two parcels.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to amend Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations (Chapter 17.90)
• Approve warrants and bank drafts totaling $3,707,955.25
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #571 amending drive-through facility distancing from residential zones
• Adopt Resolution #2025-01 approving $42,000 change order for standby generator hardening project
• Closed session to negotiate price and terms for APNs 024-021-001 and 024-021-021 with Greenfield Union School District

Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Arroyo Seco Groundwater Sustainability Agency Advisory Committee will consider recommending Board of Directors approval of the Rural Water Quality Investigation, receive presentations on revised Sustainability Management Criteria and updated groundwater elevations, and hear the General Manager's report. The meeting is open to the public and accessible online via Zoom.

• Recommend Board of Directors approval of the Rural Water Quality Investigation
• Receive presentation on revised Sustainability Management Criteria (SMCs)
• Receive presentation on revised groundwater elevations presented to the Technical Advisory Committee
• General Manager's report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a recommended ordinance amending Chapter 17.90 (Accessory Dwelling Units) to comply with state law, and a one-year extension for the tentative map at 802 El Camino Real. Commissioners will also elect a chair and vice chair for 2025, adopt the 2025 meeting calendar, and receive a department update.

• Public hearing on resolution recommending City Council adopt an ADU ordinance amendment to align with state law
• Public hearing on resolution approving a one-year extension for the 802 El Camino Real Tentative Map (APNs: 109-141-004)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 calendar year
• Approval of 2025 Planning Commission meeting dates
• Workshop on Planning Commissioner role and parliamentary procedures