Greenfield public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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