City Council Meeting
May 9, 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; City Attorney Roy Santos; City Clerk, Erica Sonne.
3. FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was led by Under Sheriff Keith Boyd.
4. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Oath of Office was Administered by the City Clerk Erica Sonne to James Hunt as Police Chief City Manager Adams introduced the new Chief prior to his swearing in. Once Chief Hunt was sworn in, his wife pinned on his badge and he expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community of King City and thanked the council and staff for their support.
B. Oath of Office was Administered by the City Clerk Erica Sonne to Robert Masterson as Police Captain
Chief Hunt introduced the new Captain prior to his swearing in. Once Captain Masterson was sworn in, his daughter pinned on his badge.
All the Councilmembers and Mayor expressed their appreciation for both gentlemen.
Mayor LeBarre called for a 20-minute recess for a short reception with cake.
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
None
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member DeLeon had nothing to report tonight.
Council Member Avalos stated that the fair starts May 18th with the wine tasting and goes through May 21st. 700 animals will be auctioned off on Saturday May 20th.
Council Member Cullen stated that he will be at the fair everyday all day. Rotary at the district level did a Women's Empowerment event. Steve was highly involved. He attended with his daughter. It was a wonderful event. At the end of Broadway, the clock is not working so could we ask the owners to get it working again.
Mayor Pro Tem Victoria stated he would like Councilmember Avalos to get a t-shirt. He also needed to know if we still have the incentive for the community to purchase cameras.
Mayor Lebarre stated he had nothing tonight.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Adams would like Council to see the thermos plastic for the striping, it should last longer.
The Dive pool has to have resurfacing done and the pool will have to be closed for two weeks in June.
City Attorney Roy Santos stated he had nothing tonight.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2023, Council Meeting B. Consideration: City of King Check Register April 16, through April 30, 2023 C. Consideration: King City Police Department Annual Report On Military Weapons For Reporting Period May 1, 2022 Through March 15, 2023
D. Consideration: Certification of Local Funding for Purchase of a Fire Rescue Utility Truck E. Consideration: Budget Advisory Committee Appointments Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A-E by and Victoria seconded by Cullen.
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: Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds City Manager Steven Adams introduced this item.
Councilmember Cullen is concerned about the noise ordinance that is noted in the MOU that it is confusing, and he would like to explore this more.
Councilmember Avalos explained that the Fairgrounds does test the decibel level during events to stay where they need to be and pays attention to time as well. He also explained the time and people involved in putting this MOU together.
Councilmember Cullen is alright with passing this MOU as is tonight and revisiting the noise ordinance in the future.
Karen Jernigan, Mildred St., agrees with Councilmember Cullen about having simple and clear wording but she also wants to remind the council of the cost that goes into every ordinance that is passed.
C. 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:
Councilmember Cullen adjourned the meeting to closed session at 7:26p.m. Councilmember Cullen adjourned the meeting at 8:06p.m.
Approved Signatures:
Lucat ferne
Councilmember, Carlos DeLeon City Clerk, Erica Sonne
City of King City of King