City Council Meeting
June 14, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Regular Meeting called to order at 6:00pm by Mayor LeBarre.
2. ROLL CALL:
City Council: Mike LeBarre, Council member Darlene Acosta, Rob Cullen, Carlos DeLeon, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Victoria.
City Staff: City Manager Steven Adams; City Attorney Roy Santos; Executive Admin.
Asst./Deputy City Clerk, Erica Sonne.
3. FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was led by Mayor LeBarre.
4. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
5. PRESENTATIONS:
None
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
None
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member DeLeon stated he had nothing to report tonight.
Council Member Acosta stated she had nothing to report tonight.
Council Member Cullen stated that the Salinas Valley Fair attendance was strong, the livestock auction raising 2.7 million. Aerial Fireworks show will be Sunday July 3rd. Blue Zones Kick-off event Sunday August 21s. Solid Waste Authority meeting is next week summary from last meeting in the packet and there is a board retreat on June 30th, he hopes to have more updates on the delayed move to Madison Lane. Council member Cullen will not be in attendance at the next city council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Victoria stated he had nothing to report tonight.
Mayor LeBarre stated MST election of Chair and Vice chair at the last meeting. First meeting on 9th for broadband JPA Mayor was elected as Vice President. Congressman Panetta came for a site visit on June 11th. Mayor thanked Council member Cullen for coming and bringing his daughters. He has received a request from Mayor Steve Martin in Paso Robles for a letter of support for State Route 46. He got concurrence from council to put it on the next agenda.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Steven Adams stated there are tremendous efforts underway for the temporary solution for the homeless and working on a longer-term solution with the fairgrounds.
City Attorney Roy Santos stated nothing from him tonight.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2022, Council Meeting B. Consideration: City of King Check Register May 16, through May 31, 2022 C. Consideration: Successor Agency Register May 16, through May 31, 2022 D. Consideration: King City Community Power (KCCP) Register April 1, 2022 through April 30, 2022
E. Consideration: Support for the Governor's CARE Court Proposal and SB 1338 Consideration: A Memorandum of Understanding for Extension of The ProYouth Heart After- School Expanded Learning Program for FY 2022-23
G. Consideration: Resolutions Consenting to Inclusion of King City Properties In The Golden State Finance Authority Pace Programs And Associate Membership In Golden State Finance Authority
H. Consideration: Award of Contract for Annual Tree Trimming Services Consideration: Memorandum of Understanding with the King City Confidential Employees Association
J. Consideration: Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union Local 521
K. Consideration: 2022 Community Opinion Survey Results L. Consideration: Resolution for the 2022 General Municipal Election Consideration: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of King Making Findings Related to the Continued Existence of a State of Emergency Due to Covid-19 and Re-Authorizing the Conduct of Public Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the City Via Remote Teleconferencing for an Additional 30-Day Period Pursuant to The Ralph M. Brown Act as Amended by Assembly Bill No. 361
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A--M by Cullen and seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Acosta, Cullen, DeLeon, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consideration: Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Finance Director Mike Howard introduced this item.
Mayor LeBarre opened the public hearing, seeing and hearing no one come forward Mayor LeBarre closed the public hearing.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2022-4879 approving the report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California by Cullen and seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Acosta, Cullen, DeLeon, Victoria
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
B. Consideration: Revised Allocations for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation ("PHLA") Grant Program
Community Development Director Doreen Liberto introduced this item stating that an amended resolution was before the City Council and were available for review.
Mayor LeBarre opened the public hearing, seeing and hearing no one come forward Mayor LeBarre closed the public hearing.
Action: Motion to adopt the amended Resolution authorizing a revised application submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Department ("HCD") to receive and administer $134,185 in the first year and $805,115 over a 5-year period in Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program ("PLHA") Grant funds by Victoria and seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Acosta, Cullen, DeLeon, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
C. Consideration: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of King, California, Submitting to the Voters at the General Municipal Election to be Consolidated with the Statewide General Election Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Questions and an Ordinance Relating to Increasing and Extending the Transaction and Use Tax and Expenditures Therefrom City Manager Steve Adams introduced this item.
Mayor LeBarre opened the public hearing, seeing and hearing no one come forward Mayor LeBarre closed the public hearing.
Karen Jernigan, 206 N. Mildred Ave., stated that the City has made amazing progress and to continue to make progress we need funds for that, and she feels the sales tax is the most fair. It makes since to be aligned with the other cities. She asked if it was a 50 plus one or a 2/3rds vote? City Manager stated that it requires a majority vote.
City Attorney Santos read the title of Resolution 2022- 4882 and introduced the Ordinance by title into the record.
Action: Motion waive reading of title of Resolution No. 2022-4882 and Ordinance No.2022-810 and adopt a Resolution submitting to City voters at the next regular election to be held on November 8, 2022 a ballot measure to adopt an Ordinance approving an increase and extension in the sales tax to 1.5% for 10 years and approval of the Ordinance attached thereto which will also be submitted to the voters. by Victoria and seconded by Cullen.
Council member Cullen would like to use the words emergency reserve instead of the word discretionary going forward.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Acosta, Cullen, DeLeon, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
11. REGULAR BUSINESS:
A. Consideration: Bus Stop Infrastructure Improvements for King City Fixed Route Circular Project - Proposed Project Award Recommendations and Reimbursement Agreement, Including Adopting Finding of a Categorical Exemption, Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines City Engineer Octavio Hurtado introduced this item.
Sloan Campy, MST, further introduced this item with a Powerpoint.
Action: receive a presentation on proposed bus stops for the proposed new Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) King City fixed bus route; make a motion to award the bid for bus stop infrastructure improvements to Alfredo's Concrete in the amount of $29,972.40; authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders up to 15 percent; approve a reimbursement agreement between MST and the City of King; and adopt a finding of a categorical exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. by DeLeon and seconded by Acosta.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Acosta, Cullen, DeLeon, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
B. Consideration: USA Waste of California (DBA Waste Management) Garbage and Recycling Collection Service Fees for Fiscal Year 2022-23
City Manager Steve Adams introduced this item.
Waste Management Patrick Matthews further introduced this item with a Powerpoint.
Salinas Solid Waste Authority Liz Hall further introduced this item stating that they are working on low income and senior discount. 20% of residence are not paying their bill. The bad debt affects the good rate payers that do pay. She suggests exploring a lien process.
Action: Motion to adopt a Resolution approving Waste Management's garbage and recycling collection adjusted maximum rates for Fiscal Year 2022-23 effective July 1, 2022, resulting in a 6.24% increase by Cullen and seconded by Acosta.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Acosta, Cullen, DeLeon, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Consideration: Adjustments to the FY 2022-23 Budget
City Manager Steve Adams introduced this item.
Finance Director Mike Howard further introduced this item going over revenues and PERS rates and unfunded pension obligations.
Karen Jernigan thanked the Mayor and Council and Finance Director for addressing this issue of PERS rates and unfunded pension obligations.
Action: Motion to 1) approve the recommended adjustments to the FY 2022-23 Budget; 2) adopt a Resolution establishing the appropriation limit from tax proceeds for FY 2022-23 by Cullen and seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Acosta, Cullen, DeLeon, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:
Title: City Manager
B. Conference With Legal Counsel- Pending Litigation
Pending Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d): (One case) Working Families of Monterey County and Efrain Aguilera v. The King City Planning Commission and King City City Council ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 8:10p.m. to closed session. Mayor LeBarre read the closed session titles into the record. Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 9:20 on a motion by Victoria and second by Deleon, approved 5-0.
Approved Signatures:
1Z/2 TRO FOR
Mayor, Michael LeBarre City Clerk, Steven Adams
City of King City of King