City Council Meeting
January 10, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Regular Meeting called to order at 6:00pm by Mayor LeBarre.
2. ROLL CALL:
City Council: Mayor Mike LeBarre, Council member, Carlos DeLeon, Rob Cullen Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Victoria and Council member Darlene Acosta, (Teleconference).
City Staff: City Manager Steve Adams; City Attorney Roy Santos (Teleconference); City Clerk, Erica Sonne.
3. FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was led by Council member Cullen.
4. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
5. PRESENTATIONS:
None
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Jennifer Taylor, Superintendent, School District, stated that the schools would be back in session tomorrow.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Cullen expressed thanks and deep gratitude to Public Works, Police and Fire Department, Staff that helped out in the storm.
Mayor Pro Tem Victoria the volunteers who helped out as well plus Public Works, Police, Fire and City Staff.
Council Member Acosta thanked everyone who helped out in the storm.
Council Member DeLeon thanked everyone who helped out in the storm. He also extended prayers to the Doen family whose family member is still missing.
Mayor LeBarre extended kudos to Steve City Manager, City Staff, Chief Hunt who are working with EOC communicating well. Sheriff Nieto as well.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Steve Adams stated that knowing the under Sheriff has been helpful. He appreciated the support of the City Council. He updated on the evacuation orders, flood areas and shelters. Fortunately, not one house was damaged. Public Works will continue to work extended hours out of caution.
City Attorney Roy Santos had nothing to report.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2022, Council Meeting B. Consideration: City of King Check Register December 1, through December 31, 2022 C. Consideration: Successor Agency Check Register December 1, through December 31, 2022 D. Consideration: City of King KCCP Payments for the Month of November 2022 E. Consideration: Special Meeting Minutes of December 05, 2022, Council Meeting F. 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 G. Consideration: An Ordinance Amending Abandoned Vehicle Restrictions in the City H. Consideration: Federal Aviation Administration and Caltrans Division of Aeronautics Grant Funding Application for Mesa Del Rey Airport Electrical Improvements I. Consideration: Designating the Public Works Director/City Engineer to Sign Documents Related to the Chispa Mills Ranch Affordable Housing Project
1. Consideration: Side Letters of Agreement with The King City Confidential Employees Association and The Service Employees International Union Local 521
K. Consideration: Contract Services Agreement with CivicPlus for Website Services L. Consideration: 2023 Fireworks Permit Process
M. Consideration: Contract Services Agreement with Bartle Wells Associates for Wastewater Financial Analysis and Rate Study
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A—M by and Victoria seconded by Cullen.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Acosta, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
None
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: Preliminary FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 Budget Goals City Manager Adams introduced this item.
Council member Cullen would like to incorporate a volunteer system.
Action: Motion to 1) approve by motion the proposed preliminary budget goals for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25; and 2) approve a date for the budget workshop 5th Tuesday of May on the 30th by and Cullen seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Acosta, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
B. Consideration: Proposed Local Sales Tax Community Engagement Process City Manager Adams introduced this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Victoria and Council member Cullen would like to see us reach out to High School Seniors to get them involved as they may be able to vote. They would be willing to go to the high school to give presentations as would the mayor.
Action: Motion to approve the recommended community engagement process for proposal and consideration of a potential 2024 local sales tax measure including outreach to high school seniors and social media strategy by Cullen and seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Acosta, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
C. Consideration: Cannabis Cultivation Business Tax Rate Plan City Manager Adams introduced this item.
Action: Motion to adopt a Resolution establishing future reductions in the cannabis cultivation business tax rate triggered by increases in square footage of total citywide operations by Victoria seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Acosta, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Consideration: Resolution of The City Council of The City of King, Confirming the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services' Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency City Manager Adams introduced this item.
Action: Motion to adopt a Resolution confirming the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services' Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency Cullen seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Acosta, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 6:55p.m. on a motion by Victoria and a second by Acosta.
Motion carried 5-0.
Approved Signatures:
Inket Bane Yenca LiSonne
Mayor, Michael LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
City of King City of King