AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF KING CITY COUNCIL
AND
Sitting as SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF
THE RDA FOR THE CITY OF KING
TUESDAY MAY 9, 2023
6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
212 S. VANDERHURST AVENUE
KING CITY, CALIFORNIA 93930
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Council Members Oscar Avalos, Carlos DeLeon, Robert Cullen, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Victoria, and Mayor Mike LeBarre
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Oath of Office Administered by the City Clerk to James Hunt as Police Chief B. Oath of Office Administered by the City Clerk to Robert Masterson as Police Captain
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Any member of the public may address the Council for a period not to exceed three minutes’ total on any item of interest within the jurisdiction of this Council that is not on the agenda. The Council will listen to all communications; however, in compliance with the Brown Act, the Council cannot act on items not on the agenda. Comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not to any individual Council Member. Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member, staff member or member of the audience is not permitted.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Individual Council Members may comment on Council business, his or her Council activities, City operations, projects or other items of community interest. Council Members may also request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting on any matter or take action to direct staff to prepare a staff report for a future agenda.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Comments presented by the City Manager, City Attorney or other staff on City business and/or announcements.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. The recommendations for each item are noted. Members of the audience may speak on any item(s) listed on the Consent Agenda. Any Council Member, the City Manager, or the City Attorney may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion.
The Council may approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda on one motion. Items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda may be considered by separate motions at the conclusion of the discussion of each item.
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2023, Council Meeting Recommendation: approve and file.
B. Consideration: City of King Check Register April 16, through April 30, 2023 Recommendation: receive and file.
C. Consideration: King City Police Department Annual Report On Military Weapons For Reporting Period May 1, 2022 Through March 15, 2023 Recommendation: 1) approve the King City Police Department Annual Report on Military Weapons and 2) approve the purchase of two new Bravo Company MFG BCM 750AR-15 patrol rifles.
D. Consideration: Certification of Local Funding for Purchase of a Fire Rescue Utility Truck
Recommendation: 1) adopt a Resolution certifying the commitment of local funding for the purchase of a Fire Rescue Utility Truck to meet the requirements of a USDA Community Facilities Grant; and 2) increase the amount budgeted and appropriated from the Fire Facilities Development Impact Fee to $170,000.
E. Consideration: Budget Advisory Committee Appointments Recommendation: adopt a Resolution appointing Mary Bautista and Abe Hernandez to the Budget Advisory Committee.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds
Recommendation: approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of King (“City”), the County of Monterey (“County”) and Salinas Valley Fair, Inc. (“Fair”) regarding enforcement, regulatory authority and responsibilities involving the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds (“Fairgrounds”) property.
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Announcement(s) of any reportable action(s) taken in Closed Session will be made in open session and repeated at the beginning of the next Regular City Council meeting as this portion of the meeting is not recorded.
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Properties: APN 026-193-007-000; 026-193-010-000; 026-193-012- 000; 026-193-016-000
Agency Negotiator: Steven Adams
B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95) Consideration of Claim No.
MB210132 relating to Workers Compensation liability.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City of King is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Monthly Schedule, April 2023
Mike LeBarre, Mayor, King City California
MONTHLY MEETINGS:
4-3 Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC), PreMeeting Briefing-Executive Committee, Zoom 4-3 Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC), Rail Policy Committee, Chair, Salinas
4-5 Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC),
Executive Committee, Salinas
4-7 Monterey County Water Resource Agency (MCWRA),
Personal and Administration Committee, Salinas
4-7 Monterey County Water Resource Agency (MCWRA),
Finance Committee, Salinas
4-7 Monterey County Mayors Association (MCMA), Seaside
4-10 Monterey-Salinas Transit BOPC Committee (MST),
Monterey
4-10 Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) Board of Directors, Monterey
4-10 Special Leadership Council/Continuum of Care, Zoom 4-11 King City Council, Council Chambers
4-17 Monterey County Water Resource Agency (MCWRA),
Board of Directors, Salinas
4-19 Monterey Bay Air Resource District (MBARD) Board of Directors, Monterey
4-20 Leadership Council/Continuum of Care, Zoom
4-20 South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority (SSVBA),
Greenfield
4-24 Salinas Valley Mayors and Managers (SVMM), Soledad 4-24 Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC), PreMeeting Briefing-Board of Directors, Zoom 4-25 King City Council, Council Chambers
4-26 Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC), Board of Directors, Chair, Salinas
4-26 Leadership Council/Continuum of Care, Zoom
4-27 Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (MCCVB), Advisor, Pacific Grove
LOCAL-STATE-FEDERAL BRIEFINGS:
4-5 District 3 Supervisor Lopez/Mayors Briefing, Zoom
4-6 HUD Briefing, Zoom
4-13 Whitehouse Briefing, Zoom
4-20 HUD Briefing, Zoom
4-27 Whitehouse Briefing, Zoom
ADDITIONAL MEETINGS/EVENTS
4-5 South County ITN Steering Committee, Zoom
4-12 104.3 SMG Radio Interview w/John Michael, Phone
4-13 ELOP San Lucas School, Council Chambers
4-14 LATA/ King City Grant Briefing, Zoom
4-14 SMCRWF Scholarship Luncheon, King City
4-20 Sun Street/King City Collaboration CalVIP, King City 4-24 CalSTA Press Conference/Grant Announcement, Santa Cruz 7(A)
City Council Meeting
April 25, 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, Oscar Avalos, Rob Cullen, Carlos DeLeon, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Victoria
City Staff: City Manager Steve Adams; Assistant City Attorney Shannon Chaffin; 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 Cullen gave an update on Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority RFP for joint haul contract and SB1383 – Multifamily Recycling and food waste. He stated that SVF Board meeting is this Thursday.
He brought up weed abatement in the industrial park. He also spoke about his experience with the Cal Water Landscape project with a smart system to regulate irrigating.
Mayor Pro Tem Victoria stated that he has received positive comments about the new stop sign on Third St. in front of the church and thanked for the change. He attended the scholarship banquet for students in King City and how generous the community is and what a great event it continues to be after all these years.
Council Member Avalos had nothing to report tonight.
Council Member DeLeon had nothing to report tonight.
Mayor Lebarre stated he will be attending the Chalone Peaks job fair. Yesterday he attended a joint press conference and accepted the awarded $2274 million grant by California State Transportation Agency for Pajaro-Watsonville Multimodal Station project.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Adams stated that on May 6th Women Empowerment is holding a resource fair at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds and it is partnering with Rotary. It will be from 11a.m.-2p.m. 9(A)
Assistant City Attorney Shannon Chaffin stated that the AB1234 Ethics training is complete for 2 more years.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2023, Council Meeting B. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2023, Special Council Meeting C. Consideration: City of King Check Register April 1, through April 15, 2023 D. Consideration: King KCCP Payments for The Month of March 2023 E. Consideration: Purchase of Police Station Personal Storage Lockers F. Consideration: Final Parcel Map PM22-000001
G. Consideration: Network Server Replacement
H. Consideration: Modification of Community Development Department Staffing I. Consideration: Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-23
J. Consideration: Side Letters of Agreement with the King City Police Sergeants’ Association and the King City Police Officers’ Association
K. Consideration: Centralized Weather-Based Irrigation Controller System Marc Bloom, Cal Water wanted to speak on Item K stating that Cal Water is happy to work with the City on this.
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A—K by and Cullen seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Victoria, Cullen, DeLeon, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
None
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: Regional Board and Committee Assignments City Clerk Erica Sonne introduced this item.
Action: Motion to select Councilmember Avalos alternate to the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors by Victoria seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: Victoria, Cullen, DeLeon, Avalos, LeBarre, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
B. Consideration: Measure X Regional Funding Agreement for Preparation of the King City Traffic Garden Project
Public Works Director/City Engineer Octavio Hurtado introduced this item.
Action: Motion to 1) approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Measure X Regional Funding Agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC); and 2) authorize City Manager to execute a change order in the amount of $44,500 to Monterey Peninsula Engineering to construct the proposed traffic garden in San Antonio Park. by DeLeon seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: Victoria, Cullen, DeLeon, Avalos, LeBarre, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
A. 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 to closed session at 6:27p.m. Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 6:47p.m.
Approved Signatures:
Mayor Mike LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
City of King City of King
Item No. 9(B)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: MAY 09, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MIKE HOWARD, FINANCE DIRECTOR
RE: CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF KING CHECK REGISTER APRIL
16 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended City Council receive and file.
BACKGROUND:
At least once a month, the City Treasurer shall submit to the City Council, a copy of the invoices paid for the previous month.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this item is to provide the Council an opportunity to review and monitor ongoing expenditures. These documents are attached.
COST ANALYSIS:
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No Environmental Review required for this item.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for Council consideration:
1. Receive and file the report; or
2. Provide other direction to staff regarding requests for additional information.
Item No. 9 (C)
STAFF REPORT
DATE: MAY 9, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JAMES HUNT, INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE
RE: CONSIDERATION OF KING CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY WEAPONS FOR REPORTING
PERIOD MAY 1, 2022 THROUGH MARCH 15, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended City Council 1) approve the King City Police Department Annual Report on Military Weapons and 2) approve the purchase of two new Bravo Company MFG BCM 750AR-15 patrol rifles.
BACKGROUND:
Assembly Bill 481, codified in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075, required law enforcement agencies to have a “military equipment” use policy adopted by ordinance in place by May 1, 2022, in order to fund, acquire, or use any military equipment. As a result, on April 28, 2022, City Council approved Urgency Ordinance No. 809 authorizing the addition of Policy 708 titled “Military Equipment” to the King City Police Department Policy Manual and codifying it in King City Municipal Code Chapter 7.70 titled “Military Equipment.” Government Code section 7072 requires a law enforcement agency that receives approval for a military equipment use policy pursuant to Section 7071 to submit to the governing body an annual military equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the governing body within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The law enforcement agency shall also make each annual military equipment report required by this section publicly available on its internet website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include, at a minimum:
• A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF KING CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY WEAPONS FOR REPORTING PERIOD MAY 1, 2022
THROUGH MARCH 15, 2023
MAY 9, 2023
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• A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
• The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. • The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
• The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. • If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
Additionally, within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report pursuant to this section, the law enforcement agency shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting for the public to discuss and ask questions regarding the report and the agency’s use of military equipment.
DISCUSSION:
The King City Police Department held the community engagement meeting required per statute on March 15, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
The meeting was advertised on social media and was entered into the community calendar on the City of King website.
Pursuant to Government Code section 7072, this staff report will serve as the King City Police Department annual report for military equipment use.
Annual Military Equipment Use Report for May 1, 2022 – March 15, 2023 The King City Police Department possesses the following equipment in inventory that meets the definition of military equipment per Government Code section 7070.
• Skydio S2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
• Skydio X2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
• Remington 870 12-Guage Less Lethal Shotguns
• Colt AR-15 Patrol Rifles
• Colt M4 Patrol Rifles
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF KING CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY WEAPONS FOR REPORTING PERIOD MAY 1, 2022
THROUGH MARCH 15, 2023
MAY 9, 2023
PAGE 3 OF 7
Summary of Use and Purpose
Skydio S2 & X2 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS):
Purpose - To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include, but are not limited to:
• Major collision investigations.
• Search for missing persons.
• Natural disaster management.
• Crime scene photography.
• Public safety and life preservation missions.
• In response to specific requests from local, state or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.
Use – During this reporting period, the unmanned aerial systems were deployed on multiple missions including, but not limited to:
• Protect public safety by providing an aerial view for firefighters battling the fire in the Salinas Riverbed.
• Protect public safety by providing an aerial view of illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July. Assisted with fire prevention and enforcement actions. • Enhance officer safety by providing an aerial view of residences during tactical operations, service of search warrants and search for armed suspects.
Remington 870 12 – Gauge Less Lethal Shotguns:
Purpose - To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
Authorized Use: Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
• Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. • Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
• Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. • Potentially vicious animals.
• Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
Use – During this reporting period, the Remington 870 12-Guage Less Lethal Shotguns were deployed for use in the service of search warrant and multiple incidents involving potentially armed and/or physically resistive subjects.
However, no less lethal beanbag rounds were actually discharged at an individual.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF KING CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY WEAPONS FOR REPORTING PERIOD MAY 1, 2022
THROUGH MARCH 15, 2023
MAY 9, 2023
PAGE 4 OF 7
Colt AR-15 and M4 Patrol Rifles:
Purpose – Allows officers to address lethal threats and heavily armed individuals from greater distances with greater precision.
Authorized Use: Situations for use of patrol rifles may include, but are not limited to:
• Confronting persons known to be armed.
• Service of search and/or arrest warrants.
• Yard searches for wanted people fleeing the police.
• Active shooter situations at schools, business, residences, etc.
Use – During this reporting period, the Colt AR-15 patrol rifles were deployed during the service of multiple search warrants, when dealing with subjects know to be armed and during searches for wanted individuals avoiding law enforcement contact. The Colt AR-15 patrol rifles were displayed but no discharged. The Colt M4 patrol rifles were not deployed during this reporting period.
Summary of Complaints
There were no citizen complaints concerning the use of military equipment.
Results of Internal Audits
Skydio S2 Unmanned Aerial System:
All UAS deployments are reviewed by the sergeant managing the UAS team for compliance with department policy. After review, all deployments were determined to be in policy.
Skydio X2 Unmanned Aerial System:
All UAS deployments are reviewed by the sergeant managing the UAS team for compliance with department policy. After review, all deployments were determined to be in policy.
Remington 870 12-Gauge Less Lethal Shotguns:
All use of force incidents are reviewed at each level in the chain of command.
The Remington 870 12-Guage Less Lethal Shotguns were displayed during this reporting period but not discharged. Each time they were displayed, a use of force report was generated and reviewed by the chain of command. After review, all deployments were deemed to be within policy.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF KING CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY WEAPONS FOR REPORTING PERIOD MAY 1, 2022
THROUGH MARCH 15, 2023
MAY 9, 2023
PAGE 5 OF 7
Colt AR-15 and M4 Patrol Rifles:
All use of force incidents are reviewed at each level in the chain of command.
The Colt AR-15 patrol rifles were displayed during this reporting period but not discharged. Anytime they were displayed, a use of force report was generated and reviewed by the chain of command. After review, all deployments were deemed to be within policy. The Colt M4 patrol rifles were not deployed during this reporting period.
Violations of the Military Equipment Use Policy
There were no violations of the military equipment policy and, subsequently, no actions taken.
Total Annual Cost
Skydio S2 & X2 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS):
During this reporting period, the police department purchased the Skydio XS Unmanned Aerial System. The total cost of purchase was $15,000.
The Police Department purchased AXON Air to manage the UAS Program. This service allows real time livestreaming of UAS video, integration with AXON Evidence and comprehensive program management tools for both UAS systems. The total annual cost for this service is $11,726.
During this reporting period, the police department sent five (5) staff members to FAA 107 training. This training allowed them to test for and receive their FAA 107 pilot license certification. The total cost of this training was $7,750.
All five staff members that completed the FAA 107 training, took the FAA licensing test and were awarded a FAA 107 license after passing. The test and licensing fees totaled $4860.
The total annual cost of the UAS program during this reporting period totaled approximately $39,336.
Remington 870 12-Gauge Less Lethal Shotguns:
Four (4) new Remington 870 Shotguns were purchased during the year for a total one-time expense of $1,806.
A total of six (6) overtime hours were used during this reporting for less lethal shotgun training. The total cost of overtime was approximately $372.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF KING CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY WEAPONS FOR REPORTING PERIOD MAY 1, 2022
THROUGH MARCH 15, 2023
MAY 9, 2023
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The total annual cost of the Remington Less Lethal Shotguns totaled approximately $2,178.
Colt AR-15 and Colt M4 Patrol Rifles:
There were no costs associated with the acquisition of new patrol rifles. The department did order new .223 duty ammunition and .223 training ammunition.
The total cost for the ammunition was $2,450.
The department sent four officers to POST Patrol Rifle School and conducted quarterly training during range qualifications. A total of ninety-four (94) overtime hours were accrued related to patrol rifle training. The total cost of overtime was approximately $5,830.
The total cost of the Colt AR-15 and Colt M4 Patrol Rifles for this reporting period was approximately $8,280.
Quantity Possessed
• One (1) Skydio S2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
• One (1) Skydio X2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
• Eight (8) Remington 870 12-Guage Less Lethal Shotguns • Seven (7) Colt AR-15 Patrol Rifles
• Two (2) Colt M4 Patrol Rifles
Future Military Equipment Purchases
The King City Police Department seeks Council approval for the purchase of two (2) more Bravo Company MFG BCM 750 AR-15 patrol rifles. Purchasing two more will allow for each marked patrol vehicle to be equipped with a patrol rifle while having one in reserve should another require repair.
COST ANALYSIS:
The purchase of two (2) new Bravo Company MFG BCM 750 AR-15 patrol rifles will result in a total cost of $2,711.54. The patrol rifles would be purchased utilizing available funds from the General Fund Patrol & Auto Equipment Account.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This matter is not a “project” for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change to the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect
Item No. 9 (D)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: MAY 9, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATION OF LOCAL FUNDING
FOR PURCHASE OF A FIRE RESCUE UTILITY TRUCK
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council: 1) adopt a Resolution certifying the commitment of local funding for the purchase of a Fire Rescue Utility Truck to meet the requirements of a USDA Community Facilities Grant; and 2) increase the amount budgeted and appropriated from the Fire Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund to $170,000.
BACKGROUND:
When the FY 2021-22/FY 2022-23 Biennial Budget was approved, the City Council authorized funding for a new Fire Rescue Utility Truck in the Capital Improvement Program. The Fire Department submitted a request during the budget process to replace the current vehicle, which has reached its useful life.
It is 20 years old and has over 125,000 miles.
The vehicle is a critical emergency access apparatus. It is used primarily to respond to vehicle accidents and smaller fires. Its smaller size and mobility make it both more efficient and effective to position at an accident to utilize lifesaving equipment when compared to a large fire engine.
At the August 10, 2021 meeting, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Golden State Apparatus for purchase of the equipment. Unfortunately, production of the vehicle experienced substantial delays due to supply chain issues.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATION OF LOCAL FUNDING FOR
PURCHASE OF A FIRE RESCUE UTILITY TRUCK
MAY 9, 2023
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A portion of the costs are being funded by a USDA grant. Given the delays, they have requested additional proof at this time that the City’s local share of the funding is still available as part of the grant administration requirements.
DISCUSSION:
After a delay of almost two years, the City was notified that the chassis ordered has ceased production. As a result, a different chassis has been ordered, but this increased the cost. The original approval of the purchase included a combination of funds from the USDA grant, Fire Facilities Development Impact Fee revenue, and General Fund revenue. However, staff has now confirmed the local portion of the cost can be funded entirely by the Fire Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund, which will eliminate any impact on the General Fund.
Staff have determined that the most effective way to provide proof of the local funding would be through a City Council certification approved by adoption of a resolution. A resolution has been prepared and is presented for City Council consideration. It sets forth the balance of the funds available and recommits the amount needed for the purchase.
COST ANALYSIS:
The projected balance in the Fire Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund in FY 2023-24 is approximately $180,000, which is sufficient to address the entire local share of the cost. The total cost of the fire rescue utility truck is $251,725. Of this amount, $82,100 will be paid from the USDA grant and $169,625 will be paid from the Fire Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund. Staff is programming $170,000 in the FY 2023-24 budget for the purchase.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The purchase of an emergency vehicle is not a “project” for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as they do not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. No further action is required under CEQA for City Council action.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives have been identified for City Council consideration:
1. Adopt the Resolution;
2. Modify the Resolution to leave the budget as is and fund a portion of the costs from the General Fund and then adopt;
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KING CERTIFYING FUNDING
AVAILABLE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE RESCUE UTILITY TRUCK WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of King approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement for a new fire rescue utility truck on August 10, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the vehicle is a critical emergency access apparatus and enables the City’s Fire Department to reach emergency incidents with lifesaving equipment in locations that are difficult to position large fire engines; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a Community Facilities Grant for a portion of the funding needed to make the acquisition of this vital equipment economically feasible; and
WHEREAS, USDA requires the City to provide evidence of the local funding share necessary to pay the remaining costs associated with the purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of King certifies that a total amount of $170,000 has been budgeted and appropriated from the King City Fire Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund for the purchase of the new fire rescue utility truck; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of King certifies that the FY 2023-24 projected balance of the King City Fire Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund is $180,000, which is sufficient to address the funding needed at the time the purchase will occur; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of King certifies that if due to any unforeseen circumstance, the King City Fire Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund does not have a sufficient balance in FY 2023-24, the City has sufficient General Fund reserves, and the City Council will allocate additional funding from the General Fund to pay for any portion or all of the balance.
This resolution was passed and adopted this 9
th day of May, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES, Council Members:
NAYS, Council Members:
ABSENT, Council Members:
ABSTAIN, Council Members:
APPROVED:
Mike LeBarre, Mayor
CC Resolution No.
ATTEST:
Erica Sonne, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roy Santos, City Attorney
Item No. 9 (E)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: MAY 9, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution appointing Mary Bautista and Abe Hernandez to the Budget Advisory Committee.
BACKGROUND:
The City’s Budget Advisory Committee was created through the last approved local sales tax measure to provide community oversight and input regarding the budget process and the expenditure of voter approved and other revenues. The City currently has two vacancies on the Budget Advisory Committee. The Committee is scheduled to meet to review the recommended draft budget on May 11th at 4:00 p.m. As a result, staff recommend filling the vacancies in order to have a full committee membership for the meeting.
DISCUSSION:
The City has received applications from Mary Bautista and Abe Hernandez, who have expressed a willingness and interest in serving on the Budget Advisory Committee. Copies of the applications are attached. They both have financial expertise, and staff believes they are qualified and will bring valuable knowledge to the Committee. Therefore, the appointment is recommended at this time.
COST ANALYSIS:
There are no costs projected from this action.
RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF KING, CALIFORNIA
APPOINTING MARY BAUTISTA AND ABE HERNANDEZ TO THE
BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, under the Local Sales Tax Measure K approved by the King City voters in 2018, the City is required to establish a Budget Advisory Committee to provide input and oversight regarding the proposed expenditure plan for City revenues; and WHEREAS, consistent with the State Law, City of King Municipal Code and City Charter, City Council has the authority to appoint Members for the City of King Budget Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, there is currently a two vacancies on the Budget Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, applications were received from Mary Bautista and Abe Hernandez; and WHEREAS, both applicants have been determined to be eligible and qualified.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of King, California that Mary Bautista and Abe Hernandez are appointed to the City of King Budget Advisory Committee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 9 th day of May,
2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mike LeBarre, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Sonne, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Roy Santos, City Attorney
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Item No. 11 (A)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: MAY 9, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING SALINAS VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of King (“City”), the County of Monterey (“County”) and Salinas Valley Fair, Inc. (“Fair”) regarding enforcement, regulatory authority and responsibilities involving the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds (“Fairgrounds”) property.
BACKGROUND:
The Fairgrounds is a valuable amenity to the community. The grounds include a number of facilities that provide a venue for activities and events that serve the local community and attract many visitors, including the annual Salinas Valley Fair. Given the number of activities that are held there, issues periodically occur involving confusion regarding whether they are subject to County or City regulations, permit requirements, and enforcement authority.
The issues have not created any significant problems. However, staff felt it would help avoid confusion, prevent issues, and reduce staff work by establishing a formal agreement clarifying authority for various aspects of activities and events held at the Fairgrounds. As a result, a number of meetings were held with representatives of the City, County and Fair to prepare the attached MOU which is being presented for City Council consideration. It is tentatively scheduled to be presented to the County Board of Supervisors at their meeting on May 23rd.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING
SALINAS VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS
MAY 9, 2023
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DISCUSSION:
The most significant provisions in the proposed MOU include the following:
• For the Salinas Valley Fair event, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Department (“Sheriff’s Department”) will be designated as the primary law enforcement agency and KCPD will be the backup. For all other events at the Fairgrounds, KCPD will be the primary law enforcement agency, and the Sheriff’s Department will serve as backup.
• Events requiring private security are set forth in the MOU. • KCPD will respond to and approve ABC permits required to serve alcohol at events at the Fairgrounds.
• The County is responsible for all land use and special event permits held at the Fairgrounds. City approval will be required for any activities taking place outside the Fairgrounds property, including street closures and the need for traffic control.
• All events at the Fairgrounds will be required to comply with King City Municipal Code noise restrictions.
• The Fair will be allowed to restrict access to the shared restroom facility by the arena during the Salinas Valley Fair event to preclude entrance to the Fair without a ticket.
COST ANALYSIS:
There is no cost impact associated with this action.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The MOU is not a “project” for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as they do not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. No further action is required under CEQA for City Council action.
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