AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF KING CITY COUNCIL
AND
Sitting as SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF
THE RDA FOR THE CITY OF KING
TUESDAY DECEMBER 12, 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. Swearing in of Aubrie Mackenzie, New Police Records Technician, by Chief Hunt
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 Any Council Member, the City Manager, or the City Attorney may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion.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 Items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda may be considered by separate motions at the conclusion of the discussion of each item.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 November 28, 2023, Council Meeting Recommendation: approve and file.
B. Consideration: City of King Check Register November 16, through November 30, 2023
Recommendation: receive and file.
C. Consideration: Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grant Application Recommendation: adopt a Resolution authorizing the submittal of a California Climate Investment Fire Prevention Grant application and designating the City Manager to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents.
D. Consideration: Termination of Contract Services Agreement with Earth Design International
Recommendation: 1) approve termination of the contract services agreement with Earth Design International (EDI) dated September 12, 2017 to take effect January 1, 2024; 2) approve a contract services agreement with Scott Bruce for planning services effective January 1, 2024; 3) approve a contract services agreement with Erik Berg-Johansen for planning services effective January 1, 2024; and 4) authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive changes to the agreements as necessary in a form approved by the City Attorney.
E. Consideration: Application of Anthem Employee Medical Insurance Plan Recommendation: authorize the City Manager to submit an application and execute a change to the City’s employee medical insurance plan to enroll in the Anthem Select PPO plan.
F. Consideration: Side Letters of Agreement with the King City Police Sergeants’ Association and Police Officers’ Association
Recommendation: 1) approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Second Side Letter of Agreement with the King City Police Sergeants’ Association (KCPSA) to modify compensation; and 2) approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Second Side Letter of Agreement with the King City Police Officers’ Association (KCPOA) to modify compensation.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of 6th Cycle Interim Housing Element
Recommendation: adopt a Resolution amending the City of King General Plan and approving the Interim 6
th Cycle Housing Element
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: Extension of the Interim Temporary Homeless Shelter Program Recommendation: 1) approve extension of the Interim Temporary Homeless Shelter Program and related expenditures; 2) approve a lease agreement for 18 rooms in the Monarch Inn through January 10, 2024; 3) authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Magic Cleaning Services and Benitez Security Services, Inc. for cleaning and security; 4) appropriate $133,000 from HHAP (Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention) and PLHA (Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program) grant funding for the program; 5) adopt a Resolution allocating $60,300 in HHAP for the program; and 6) authorize staff to provide and execute other documents and agreements necessary to secure these grant funding sources.
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 Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95) Consideration of Claim No. 2023-011 Margarita Valdez Garcia, 2023-012 Guillermo Jose Garcia, 2023-013 Jason Valdez Garcia, 2023-014 Clarissa Garcia relating to the alleged wrongful death of Jose Garcia Paniagua.
B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Regarding Commencing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9.
Cases: 2
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City of King is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Not official minutes of the meeting.
R E D U C E R E U S E R E C Y C L E
“To manage Salinas Valley solid waste as a resource, promoting sustainable, environmentally sound and cost-effective practices through an integrated system of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, innovative technology, customer service, and education.”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
M E E T I N G HI G H L I G H T S
November 16, 2023
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
The 2023 Employee of the Year Award was received by Ernesto Natera, Business Services Supervisor.
Ernesto has been with the Authority since 2006 and was selected by his co-workers for his commitment, contributions, splendid work ethic, and exceptional dedication to serving the Salinas Valley Community by providing excellent customer service with a positive attitude. Congratulations Ernesto!
RECYCLING RECOGNITION
The following local businesses were recognized by the Authority at the Board meeting for implementing food scraps diversion programs that combined, will total approximately 16 tons per year of food waste diverted from the landfill. Thank you for diverting properly and working towards a future without landfills!
❖ Burger King in Greenfield ❖ Subway in Soledad
2022 FRANCHISE WASTE HAULERS PERFORMANCE
The Authority administers the franchise hauler contracts for the Cities of Gonzales, Soledad, and Greenfield (Tri-Cities Disposal), and the City of King (Waste Management). It oversees contract adherence, conducts quarterly meetings, monitors education and outreach requirements, analyzes monthly and quarterly reports, reviews annual rate increase requests, and presents the hauler’s collection and diversion data for the previous year. For 2022, a three-year comparison was presented with the data demonstrating an overall increase in trash collection from both haulers. The haulers continue to actively assist commercial businesses to comply with state mandates AB 341, AB 1826, and AB 1383; mandatory commercial recycling and organics recycling. The two haulers fulfilled their contract obligations.
ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
The report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, highlighted that the Agency continues to not have internal weaknesses or material deficiencies and once again did not receive a management letter from the auditors. The report demonstrated that the Authority continues to improve its net position and no uncorrected misstatements were found. The Agency will be submitting the report to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for review under the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Jacinto Acosta Bernal, Account Manager from McGilloway, Ray, Brown & Kaufman Accountants & Consultants, reported that all Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) were implemented, and that the Agency received a clean unqualified opinion - the best opinion that can be received. He indicated no problems were encountered while working management and commended staff for their dedication. To view the full report, visit our website at https://svswa.org/about-us/financial-information/. Great Work Finance Team! APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR THE 2024 ELECTION OF OFFICERS With the year coming to an end the selection of the Nominating Committee took place. All three current officers have served one-year terms in their current office and are eligible for reappointment for one more year as per the Authority Code guidelines. The Committee will be contacting each officer to inquire about their interest in serving one more term and will report back to the full Board at the January 2024 meeting for the election of officers.
Board of Directors Strategic Planning Workshop
December 15, 2023
9:00 a.m.
FIN AN CIAL REPORT FOR MON TH EN DED SEPTEMB ER 2023 (25% OF THE FISCAL YEAR) Revenue collected $ 7,273,284 (29.6% of Estimated Revenue of $24,571,300) Expenditures for operations $ 7,813,416 (35.3% of Operating Budget of $21,760,000) Cash balance $ 33,801,872
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Not official minutes of the meeting.
“Manejar los residuos sólidos del Valle de Salinas como un recurso, promocionando prácticas sostenibles y ecológicamente racionales y practicas costos eficaces a través de un sistema integrado de reducción, reutilización, reciclaje, tecnología innovadora, servicio al cliente y educación.”
R E D U C I R R E U T I L I Z A R R E C I C L A R
JUNTA DIRECTIVA
N O T A S DE S T A C A D A S
16 de noviembre 2023
(Agencia gubernamental de gestión de residuos sólidos)
EMPLEADO DEL AÑO
El Premio Empleado del Año 2023 lo recibió Ernesto Natera, Supervisor de Servicios Empresariales. Ernesto ha estado con la Agencia desde el 2006 y fue seleccionado por sus compañeros de trabajo por su compromiso, contribuciones, espléndida ética de trabajo y dedicación excepcional para servir a la comunidad del Valle de Salinas brindando un excelente servicio al cliente con una actitud positiva. ¡Felicidades Ernesto!
RECONOCIMIENTO AL RECICLAJE
Las siguientes empresas locales fueron reconocidas por la Autoridad en la reunión de la Junta por implementar programas de desvío de desechos de alimentos que, combinados, sumarán aproximadamente 16 toneladas por año de desechos de alimentos desviados del vertedero. ¡Gracias por desviar correctamente y trabajar por un futuro sin vertederos!
❖ Burger King en Greenfield ❖ Subway en Soledad
DESEMPEÑO DE LOS TRANSPORTISTAS DE RESIDUOS DE FRANQUICIA 2022 La Agencia administra los contratos de franquicia de transporte para las ciudades de Gonzales, Soledad y Greenfield (Tri-Cities Disposal) y la ciudad de King (Waste Management). Supervisa el cumplimiento del contrato, lleva a cabo reuniones trimestrales, monitorea los requisitos de educación y divulgación, analiza informes mensuales y trimestrales, revisa las solicitudes de aumento de tarifas anuales y presenta los datos de recolección y desvío del transportista para el año anterior. Para el 2022, se presentó una comparación de tres años con datos que demuestran un aumento general en la recolección de basura de ambos transportistas. Los transportistas continúan ayudando activamente a las empresas comerciales a cumplir con los mandatos estatales AB 341, AB 1826 y AB 1383; reciclaje comercial obligatorio y reciclaje de productos orgánicos. Los dos transportistas cumplieron con sus obligaciones contractuales.
INFORME FINANCIERO COMPREHENSIVO ANUAL
El informe del ejercicio fiscal finalizado el 30 de junio de 2023 destacó que la Agencia sigue sin tener debilidades internas ni deficiencias materiales y una vez más no recibió carta de gestión de los auditores. El informe demostró que la Agencia continúa mejorando su posición neta y no se encontraron errores sin corregir. La Agencia presentará el informe a la Asociación de Oficiales de Finanzas del Gobierno (GFOA) para su revisión bajo el Certificado de Logro de Excelencia en Informes Financieros. Jacinto Acosta Bernal, Gerente de Cuentas de McGilloway, Ray, Brown & Kaufman Accountants & Consultants, informó que se implementaron todas las Normas de Contabilidad Gubernamental (GASB) y que la Agencia recibió una opinión limpia y sin reservas, la mejor opinión que se puede recibir.
Indicó que no se encontraron problemas durante la gestión laboral y elogió al personal por su dedicación. Para ver el informe completo, visite nuestro sitio web en https://svswa.org/about-us/financial-information/. ¡Gran equipo de finanzas laborales! NOMBRAMIENTO DEL COMITÉ DE NOMINACIONES PARA LA ELECCIÓN DE FUNCIONARIOS DE 2024 Al finalizar el año se llevó a cabo la selección del Comité de Nominaciones. Los tres funcionarios actuales han cumplido mandatos de un año en su cargo actual y son elegibles para ser reelegidos por un año más según las pautas del Código de Autoridad. El Comité se comunicará con cada funcionario para preguntar sobre su interés en cumplir un mandato más e informará a la Junta en pleno en la reunión de enero de 2024 para la elección de funcionarios.
Taller de Planificación Estratégico del Conejo Directivo 15 de diciembre del 2023
9:00 a.m.
INFORME FINANCIERO DEL MES FIN ALIZADO EN SEPTIEMB RE 2023 (25% DEL AÑ O FISCAL) Ingresos recaudados $ 7,273,284 (29.6% del Ingreso Estimado de $24,571,300) Gastos de operaciones $ 7,813,416 (35.3% del Presupuesto Operativo de $21,760,000) Saldo de caja $ 33,801,872
City Council Meeting
November 28, 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, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Victoria, Council members Oscar Avalos, Council member Rob Cullen.
City Staff: City Manager Steve Adams; City Attorney Roy Santo; City Clerk, Erica Sonne.
3.__FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was led by Mayor LeBarre.
4. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
5.__SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
None
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Victoria stated he had nothing to report tonight. He just wanted to extend an invitation to the Celebration of Virgin de Guadalupe on December 10th at 10a.m. from Mildred and Broadway.
Council Member Cullen hopes that Broadway will be ready for the parade on Friday. He gave an update on SBDC looking for a host. He will be moving away from Southern Monterey Foundation, and he will be South County Representative for Monterey County Foundation.
Council Member Avalos stated he had nothing to report tonight.
Council Member DeLeon stated he had nothing to report tonight.
Mayor LeBarre stated TAMC is having a ribbon cutting for the Traffic Garden Saturday morning at 10a.m. where TAMC alternate Council Member DeLeon will say a few words as the Mayor can’t make it. Mayor LeBarre would like to get consensus on sponsorship for SBDC. The City Manager is able to approve under his purview. Council member Cullen is not comfortable commenting on this for or against as he is currently on the board. A consensus from the rest of the city council was given and the City Manager can move forward with the sponsorship.
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8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Adams stated Broadway will be open for the parade pending the weather. The City is involved in Operation Santa that is set for December 14th and it starts at 3p.m. There is still a need for volunteers, and they would probably need to start at 1p.m. on the 14th. The City Manager stated that we have boxes in the lobby of city hall to collect toys for the children.
City Attorney Roy Santos stated he had nothing to report tonight.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2023, Council Meeting B. Consideration: City of King Check Register November 1, through November 15, 2023 C. Consideration: Consideration: City of King KCCP Payments for the Month of October 2023 D. Consideration: Ordinance Establishing Regulations on Short-Term Rentals of Residential Properties
E. Consideration: Cancellation of Regular Meeting on December 26, 2023 Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A – E by Victoria seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Avalos, Cullen NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: King City Community Power 2024 Rates and Allocation of Headroom Revenues City Manager Steve Adams introduced this item.
Kelly Foley consultant for King City Community Power further introduced this item.
Action: Motion to approve 1) allocating approximately $200,000 of King City Community Power (KCCP) headroom funding for rebates in 2024 to approximately 3% through visa cards for residential customers and 1% rate reduction for commercial customers; and 2) appropriating $50,000 for installation of electric vehicle charging stations and/or purchase of electric vehicles by Cullen seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Avalos, Cullen NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
B. Consideration: Cultural Resources Standard Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures Community Development Director Liberto introduced this item.
Action: Motion to approve standard conditions of approval and mitigation measures for development projects regarding protection of cultural resources by Avalos seconded by Cullen.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Avalos, Cullen NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Council Members Cullen recused himself before item 11(C) was heard due to a conflict and he left the meeting.
C. Consideration: Direction Regarding Historic Downtown Corridor Building Paint Color Restrictions City Manager Steve Adams introduced this item.
Community Development Director Liberto further introduced this item.
Action: Motion to provide guidelines on accepted building paint colors in the historic downtown corridor with colors outside of the accepted list required to submit for review by DeLeon seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Cullen
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiators
Agency Representative: Steven Adams
Employee Organization: KCPOA, KCPSA, SEIU, KCCEA
Gov. Code Section: 54957.6
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 7:05p.m. to closed session and the meeting was adjourned at 7:19p.m. with no reportable action.
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: DECEMBER 12, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MIKE HOWARD, FINANCE DIRECTOR
RE: CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF KING CHECK REGISTER
NOVEMBER 16 THROUGH NOVEMBER 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. (C)
REPORT REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCILO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DOREEN LIBERTO-BLANCK, AICP, MDR, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
BY: MARICRUZ AGUILAR, PLANNER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF CLIMATE INVESTMENTS WILDFIRE
PREVENTION GRANT APPLICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the submittal of a California Climate Investment Fire Prevention Grant application and designating the City Manager to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents.
BACKGROUND:
The California Climate Investment Wildfire Prevention Grants Program, which is administered by Cal Fire, provides funding for fire prevention projects and activities in and near fire-threatened communities that focus on increasing the protection of people, structures, and communities. Funded activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Staff recommends applying for a wildfire prevention planning grant.
DISCUSSION:
In 2022, the City applied for and received a $224,000 Cal Fire grant to prepare a Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan (“Plan”) in response to property owners and business owners asking for help to reduce wildfires along the San Lorenzo Creek and Salinas River. The Plan is currently being prepared by EMC Consultants and DeerCreek Resources. It will identify measures to provide wildland fire
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-4974
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KING, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZES THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR
THE CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS WILDFIRE PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California in cooperation with the California State Legislature has enacted State of California Climate Investment, which provides funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for fire prevention programs; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (“CALFIRE”) has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing application by local agencies, non-profit organizations, and others under the program; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the Implementation of the Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of King:
1. Approved the filing of an application for California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grants Program; and
2. Certifies that said applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project; and,
3. Certifies that funds under the jurisdiction of the City of King are available to begin the project.
4. Certifies that said applicant will expend grant funds prior to March 15, 2030.
5. Appoints the City Manager or a designee, to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
This resolution was passed and adopted this 12 day of December 2023 by the following vote:
AYES, Council Members:
NAYS, Council Members:
ABSENT, Council Members:
ABSTAIN, Council Members:
APPROVED:
Mike LeBarre, Mayor
CC Resolution No. 4974
ATTEST:
I ___, City Clerk of the City of King, witness my hand or the seal of the City of King on the _____ day of ___________, 2023.
_________________________
Erica Sonne, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roy Santos, City Attorney
Item No. 9 (D)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EARTH DESIGN
INTERNATIONAL
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council 1) approve termination of the contract services agreement with Earth Design International (EDI) dated September 12, 2017 to take effect January 1, 2024; 2) approve a contract services agreement with Scott Bruce for planning services effective January 1, 2024; 3) approve a contract services agreement with Erik Berg-Johansen for planning services effective January 1, 2024; and 4) authorize the City Manager to make nonsubstantive changes to the agreements as necessary in a form approved by the City Attorney.
BACKGROUND:
The City has been contracting with EDI to administer its Community Development Department for approximately 20 years. The Agreement was last updated on September 12, 2017. This year, the City created a full-time Director of Community Development position. After a comprehensive recruitment and selection process, Doreen Liberto has been hired as the City’s new full-time Community Development Director which will take effect on January 2, 2024.
Since Ms. Liberto owns and operates EDI, it is necessary for the City to terminate the contract before her employment with the City commences.
DISCUSSION:
Since the Agreement was approved by the City Council, approval by City Council is also required to terminate it. EDI will become inactive on January 1, 2024.
The Agreement normally requires 90-day notice. However, if there is mutual
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF TERMINATION OF CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH EARTH DESIGN INTERNATIONAL
DECEMBER 12, 2023
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agreement, it can be terminated earlier. Staff will work with Ms. Liberto to execute a letter agreement documenting agreement on the termination date.
Scott Bruce and Erik Berg-Johansen are both employed by EDI and are involved in preparing the City’s Land Use Element and Housing Element updates. There is still work remaining on those projects before they are completed. As a result, staff recommends independent contract services agreements be established with them. The contracts will take effect on January 1, 2024.
They require City Council approval because staff recommend the normal insurance requirements be waived. Since the scope of work consists of simply completing work that is under way, it would not be feasible for them to establish a new business entity and purchase insurance. All work will be performed offsite outside the City. Therefore, staff do not believe the contracts create any liability risk for the City.
COST ANALYSIS:
The total cost of the contracts will not exceed $26,500. This expense will be paid from the General Fund Community Development contract services account. No appropriation is requested at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This action is not considered a “project” for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Therefore, the change does 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. Approve staff’s recommendations;
2. Modify the contracts and then approve staff’s recommendations;
3. Do not approve the contract services agreements; or
4. Provide other direction to staff.
Exhibits:
1. Contract Services Agreement with Scott Bruce
2. Contract Services Agreement with Erik Berg-Johansen
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
Item No. 9 (E)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR ANTHEM EMPLOYEE
MEDICAL INSURANCE PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to submit an application and execute a change to the City’s employee medical insurance plan to enroll in the Anthem Select PPO 6200 plan.
BACKGROUND:
The City’s current employee medical insurance plan is up for renewal on January 1 st
. The City is currently enrolled in an Aetna PPO plan, which was approved by the City Council at the November 9, 2021 meeting. The PPO has a network of preferred physicians and pharmacies that employees can choose from in order to receive maximum coverage. In addition, the City is self-insured for a portion of claims, which is administered by Employer Driven Insurance Services (E.D.I.S).
This enables the City to obtain lower cost primary coverage. The City’s insurance broker is 28 Insurance. Prior to each renewal period, they solicit quotes from different providers and present staff with an analysis of options.
DISCUSSION:
The City was recently notified by its insurance broker that the cost of the 2024 rates for the City’s current plan will increase by 14.6%, which will represent an annual increase of approximately $79,000. Under the City’s labor agreements with its employee unions, the City is obligated to provide a plan with benefits comparable to the plan in place when the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was executed. Under the MOUs for KCPOA and KCPSA, those groups would receive an increase of 12% in their contribution amount.
Item No. 9 (F)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF SIDE LETTERS OF AGREEMENT WITH
THE KING CITY POLICE SERGEANTS’ ASSOCIATION AND
POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council: 1) approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Second Side Letter of Agreement with the King City Police Sergeants’ Association (KCPSA) to modify compensation; and 2) approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Second Side Letter of Agreement with the King City Police Officers’ Association (KCPOA) to modify compensation.
BACKGROUND:
The current MOUs with KCPSA and KCPOA took effect on July 1, 2021 and are due to expire on June 30, 2025. Police Officer positions are extremely competitive to recruit at this time. There is a shortage of qualified and interested candidates, particularly with the standards King City has established for its Police Department. As a result, staff has been working to develop a number of strategic efforts to help the King City Police Department be as competitive as possible in attracting high quality Police Officer candidates.
Part of that effort includes retaining quality officers currently employed by the City. As new officers are hired and trained, it is important to have experienced officers to serve as field training officers and/or mentors. This is particularly important at this time because a number of vacancies have occurred during the past year. New personnel have been hired, but it is a time-intensive process for recruits to complete the Academy and field training. Therefore, it is critical to minimize any additional loss of staff to other agencies.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF SIDE LETTERS OF AGREEMENT WITH THE KING
CITY POLICE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION AND POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION
DECEMBER 12, 2023
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DISCUSSION:
Due to the vacancies over the past year, officers have been required to work additional overtime. They have responded to this demand in a responsive, cooperative and effective manner. As a result, staff would like to recognize those officers who have made these sacrifices with additional compensation, which will also help prevent experienced officers from being recruited to other jurisdictions.
It is recommended that any officer or sergeant who is not on probation receive an advancement of one salary step effective on January 1, 2023. This would be a one-time increase and will not impact the overall base salary range or steps.
COST ANALYSIS:
When vacancies occur, new officers are hired at a lower step which results in reduced costs. Therefore, staff believes a step increase for remaining officers not applied to probationary employees will balance out and have minimal impact on the existing budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Labor agreements are 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. Approve the Side Letters of Agreement;
2. Direct staff to pursue additional changes to the MOUs;
3. Do not approve amending the Side Letters of Agreement; or
4. Provide staff other direction.
Exhibits:
1. Second Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of King and KCPSA
2. Second Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of King and KCPOA
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
Item No. 10 (A)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DOREEN LIBERTO, AICP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR BY: SCOTT BRUCE, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF 6
th CYCLE INTERIM HOUSING ELEMENT PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the City of King General Plan and approving the Interim 6
th Cycle Housing Element.
BACKGROUND:
The current State certified Housing Element (HE) is valid until the end of 2023 (Cycle 5).
As a Charter City, an approved HE is valid for a period of eight years. Once approved, the Cycle 6 HE will be valid through December 2031.
In January 2020 work began on the joint HE/Land Use Element (LUE) with the preparation of a Community Survey which included questions regarding both housing and land use issues. In March of 2020, the survey was mailed to 4,881 potential respondents in and around King City. The response rate was slightly over 9%, a positive number for this type of survey. In August of 2020, the results of the survey were presented to the Planning Commission and to the City Council. In winter and spring of 2022 and 2023, Cal Poly Planning Laboratories prepared and executed additional surveys.
Staff prepared public notice and provided updates to the Planning Commission, City Council and public in April 2021, May 2022 and January, September, and November 2023. On November 1, 2023, the HE Public Review Draft was noticed in the Rustler and placed on the City’s website to obtain public comment. Individuals who previously requested notices were contacted. The notice was subsequently placed on the City’s Facebook page.
The Public Review Period officially closed on December 1, 2023. Comments from the public included comments from Teri Storelli and Monterey Salinas Transit. The proposed
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HE was presented to the Planning Commission at their meeting on December 5 th
. The
Commission voted to 5-0 to recommend that the City Council repeal the 2015-2023 Housing Element and approve the 2023-2031 Interim Housing Element, and incorporate the recommendations from MST into the HE.
DISCUSSION:
What is a Housing Element?
Since 1969, housing elements have been a mandatory chapter of local General Plans in California. An HE provides an analysis of a community’s housing needs for all income levels and strategies to provide for those housing needs. It includes goals, policies, programs and objectives to guide future housing growth to meet the needs of residents of all income levels in King City. It also Identifies projected housing needs by income category and requires certification by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for compliance with State housing laws. An HCD certified HE enables the City to be eligible for various State grants and funding sources. The State requires that the HE be updated and certified regularly to reflect the most recent trends in demographics and employment that may affect existing and future housing demand and supply. The HE is the only General Plan Element required to be approved by the State. The HE is updated every eight years and the upcoming 2023-2031 HE is the 6th Cycle Update. The current State certified HE is the 5th Cycle Update from 2014-2023.
Cycle 6 RHNA Requirements
Every eight years, the Association of Bay Area Governments (AMBAG), under the direction of the state of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), issues a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for Monterey County. In 2015, the total allocation required of King City was 180 units. The 2023 allocation is 702 units. The current number of total housing units in King City is 3,505. This means the 6th Cycle HE will have to include goals and policies that illustrate how the City will encourage 702 units to be built over the eight-year period. In turn, The LUE should reflect affordable housing to the extent possible.
For Cycle 6, King City will be able to achieve the RHNA target through units available in previous specific plans and vacant land zoned for high density residential development.
No additional zoning or land use changes are required.
In this Housing Element Update, Opportunity Zones are being introduced as a technique to achieve some of the community goals and provide for additional housing in Cycle 7 and beyond. As previously discussed, the Opportunity Zones are intended to encourage affordable residential development and commercial development appropriate to the area.
For example, “Gateways” to the City should include attractive retail, tourist oriented and residential development; and the area around the emerging MMTC should feature
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residential and retail uses that support the Center and the historic Downtown District. The land uses from the MMTC area will blend into and complement the historic Downtown District. The interchange at First Street and US 101 is another Gateway to the City. This area is an opportunity for more intense commercial development and higher density residential development.
Data Review
One of the HE’s primary purposes is to provide opportunities for data review and analysis, Sources include Community Surveys, Census Data, input from building professionals, input from real estate and mortgage professionals and input from City Departments.
From the data review, some items of note include:
• The number of persons has increased to 13,331 (+457) since 2010. • The number of households in the City has increased to 3,218 (+344) since 2010. • The median age is relatively young (25.8 years), but the average age is slowly increasing.
• The vacancy rate remains low – approximately 7%.
• Overcrowding is improving but continues to be a challenge. • Median Income is not keeping pace with median home values and interest rates. • Overpayment (more than 30% of household income) continues to be a challenge. • Housing is generally aging with more than 50% of existing units built prior to 1990. • The need for Agricultural Employee Housing still exists.
In summary, the City continues to grow at a slow steady rate. Overcrowding and the cost of housing units continue to be a concern. Cycle 6 RHNA requirements are concentrated in the moderate and above moderate-income categories. Previously approved units and zoning are sufficient to address RHNA requirements. However, it is proposed to continue to develop strategies to potentially provide larger numbers of smaller, more affordable homes in the future to meet demand.
Housing Element Chapters
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Existing Conditions
• Chapter 3: Special Housing Needs
• Chapter 4: Projected Housing Needs
• Chapter 5: Sites Inventory and Analysis
• Chapter 6: Governmental Constraints
• Chapter 7: Progress Toward Implementation
• Chapter 8: Goals, Policies and Programs
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Processing Schedule
Staff is presenting the Planning Commission’s recommendation to the City Council regarding the adoption of the Interim Housing Element. Should the City Council adopt the Interim Housing Element, it will then be submitted to HCD for their review and comment.
• December 15, 2023: Submittal to CA Housing and Community Development (HCD) • March 15, 2024: Response from HCD (HCD is allowed a maximum of 90-days to respond)
• May 1, 2024: Resubmittal to HCD
• June 1, 2024: Anticipated response from HCD
• June 15, 2024: Public Notice
• July 2024: Planning Commission recommendation and City Council adoption During the HCD review period, staff will continue to refine the Interim Housing Element.
Examples of these revisions include grammar and punctuation, clarification of the discussion regarding responses to the Community Survey, finalization of staff comments regarding items such as water and sewer capacity and details of accessory dwelling units (ADU’s), and information providing additional clarification of potential standards for Op Zones.
Public workshops are proposed to continue during the HCD review period to continue to provide an understanding of the document. Once HCD review(s) have been accomplished and their comments addressed, the City will adopt the Finalized Housing Element following public notice and review as required by HCD.
Although Cycle 6 HEs are to be completed (with HCD review) by December 31, 2023, there is a four-month grace period (April 30, 2024). It is unclear how long the potential length of time for the HCD review will take. If the HE is not adopted within this time period, there is a penalty which stipulates that any land use and/or zoning revisions needed to meet RHNA requirements must be completed by the end of 2024. However, no land use and/or zoning changes are needed to meet the City’s RHNA requirement.
Staff has conferred with HCD regarding any impacts to the City’s ability to apply for/receive grant funds. In the conversation with HCD staff, it was determined that the City would be able to apply for and receive grants given that the Interim Element was under review by HCD. Conditions would be attached to any potential contract.
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Planning Commission Discussion:
The Commission reviewed the comments received during the thirty-day Public Review Period. Those included:
From Commissioner Storelli –
• The Community Survey included more homes than those included within the City Limits.
• Discussion of responses by “residents” should be revised to “respondents” in the document text.
• Sewer and water infrastructure should be regularly reviewed for its ability to serve new residences – related specifically to those units required by Cycle 6 RHNA and not yet entitled.
• Households of more than 7 persons and overcrowding should continue to be addressed.
• Multi-generational units should be addressed.
• Parking for all types of residential units must carefully be considered. • Program #9, Chapter 8 – the Rollover loan program should be discussed.
From Monterey Salinas Transit (MST). MST submitted a letter dated November 27,2023 and made recommendations. (Reference Exhibit 1.)
• Suggest that local routes be identified in Existing Conditions, Chapter 2. • Suggest use of Transit Oriented Development criteria in the Downtown Area, including safe pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
• Noted the potential impact of AB 2097 on the City’s ability to set parking minimums for projects within ½ mile of public transit.
• Suggested that MST ADA Paratransit Program be noted under Special Housing Needs (Chapter 3).
No other public comments were received during the thirty-day period. No public comments were received during the Planning Commission Hearing.
COST ANALYSIS:
Preparation of the Interim Housing Element has been funded via:
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• A 2019 SB2 grant which provides funding and technical assistance to adopt plans and process physical improvements.
• A Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grant which is intended to support planning activities that accelerated housing production. • A Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grant which is intended to provide funds to update planning documents and implement review process improvements.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council, based on the whole of the administrative record, determine that the project was assessed by the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Creek Bridge/Arboleda Specific Plan adopted on July 27, 2004, the EIR prepared for the Mills Ranch Specific Plan adopted on August 30, 2005 and the EIR prepared for the Downtown Addition Specific Plan adopted on May 24, 2011 pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15162 and 15164. No major revisions to these environmental documents are required for approval of the project.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt the Interim Housing Element;
2. Determine not to adopt the Interim Housing Element;
3. Direct Staff to make further changes to the Interim Housing Element; or
4. Provide alternative direction to Staff.
Exhibits:
1. Monterey Salinas Transit Comments on Public Review Draft Housing Element
2. Planning Commission Resolution
3. Resolution 2023-4975 for Council Action
4. PDF of PowerPoint presentation (electronic)
5. Program 9 Rollover Loan
Because of the size of the document, staff requests that Councilors review Cycle 6 City of King Draft Housing Element on-line at https://www.kingcity.com/6th-cycle-housingelement-2023-2031-public-review-draft/orahttps://www.kingcity.com/citydepartments/community-development-department/advanced-planning/.
A copy of the document or copies of particular Chapters can be made available upon request.
One copy of the document is available for public review at front counter, City of King City Hall, 212, South Vanderhurst, King City, CA
November 27, 2023
Doreen Liberto
City of King
212 S. Vanderhurst Avenue
King City, CA 93930
RE: The City of King Housing Element
2023-2031 Public Review Comments
Dear Ms. Liberto:
Monterey-Salinas Transit District (MST) provides public transportation throughout Monterey County and operates regional and fixed-route circulator service in the City of King. MST has reviewed the City’s 2023-20231 Draft Housing Element and would like to provide the following comments for your consideration:
MST’s Existing Service
MST serves and operates four (4) existing routes in the City of King:
• Line 23 (Salinas – King City)
• Line 23X (Salinas – King City Express)
• Line 34 (King City)
• Line 84 (King City – Paso Robles)
MST recommends the City’s Housing Element include MST’s services and routes under Chapter 2:
Existing Conditions. Please visit MST’s website for more information on routes and schedules:
https://mst.org/maps-schedules/route-list/
8.1 Goals, Policies, & Programs
The City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element provides the City of King with the opportunity to coordinate housing plans with transit and other services. Access to public transit and safe active transportation options are imperative and promote an enhanced quality of life, environmental sustainability, and community health. MST is in support of Goal 1 Housing Availability and Services and recommends adding a policy that encourages transit-oriented development (TOD) in areas served by safe pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Suggested language for a goal under Goal 1 Housing Availability and Services:
Suggested Policy: Encourage high-density and mixed-use development in areas served by public transit and safe pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
Exhibit 1
AB 2097 (Friedman) took effect in 2023 and will have substantial changes in how developers design projects and removes city-mandated parking minimums for projects within ½ miles of public transit. AB 2097 should be considered under the Parking section of 6.4 On and Offsite Improvement Standards.
MST is open to collaboration with the City of King and housing developers to increase transit ridership and address the City’s public transit needs. MST offers the Group Discount Program, which provides 31 Day MST Go Passes at a substantially reduced price for residential developments, employers, and organizations. Special discount rates are available to residential developments that serve elderly and individuals with disabilities. MST recommends incorporating MST’s group discount program as an implementation strategy for Goal 3 Special Housing Needs. MST offers free fixed-route travel training to teach individuals, groups, or organizations how to ride the bus safely and independently.
MST’s Suggested Edits
MST submits the following suggested edits (in red) pertaining to Page 62 of the Housing Element:
• RIDES MST RIDES ADA Paratransit Program
Door-to-door mini-bus transportation for disabled and handicapped persons. (831) 373-1393, (805) 754-2804 1-888-MST-BUS1
MST offers the MST RIDES ADA paratransit program to passengers who have a disability that prevents them from accessing MST’s fixed-route service. MST RIDES provides service within three-quarters of a mile from any MST bus route and operates during the hours of the fixed route schedule. Please visit MST’s website to learn more about the ADA Paratransit (RIDES): https://www.mstmobility.org/adaparatransit-rides.htm Closing
As the City’s Housing Element moves forward, we ask that the City of King collaborate with MST to ensure that existing and future housing developments have access to public transit. If you have any questions about the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or 831-264- 9288.
Sincerely,
Emma Patel
Planning Manager
Exhibit 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-4975
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KING, REPEALING THE 2015- 2023 CITY OF KING HOUSING ELEMENT AND ADOPTING THE INTERIM CITY OF KING HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF 2023-2031 WHEREAS, the California Legislature has found that “California has a housing supply and affordability crisis of historic proportions. The consequences of failing to effectively and aggressively confront this crisis are hurting millions of Californians, robbing future generations of the chance to call California home, stifling economic opportunities for workers and businesses, worsening poverty and homelessness, and undermining the state’s environmental and climate objectives” (Government Code Section 65589.5.); and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has further found that “Among the consequences of those actions are discrimination against low-income and minority households, lack of housing to support employment growth, imbalance in jobs and housing, reduced mobility, urban sprawl, excessive commuting, and air quality deterioration” (Government Code Section 65589.5.); and WHEREAS, the Legislature recently adopted the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330) which states that “In 2018, California ranked 49th out of the 50 states in housing units per capita… California needs an estimated 180,000 additional homes annually to keep up with population growth, and the Governor has called for 3.5 million new homes to be built over 7 years”; and WHEREAS, the State Housing Element Law (Government Code Sections 65580 et seq.) requires that the City Council adopt a Housing Element for the eight-year period 2023-2031 to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 702 housing units, comprised of 97 very-low-income units, 63 low-income units,178 moderate income units and 364 above moderate-income units; and
WHEREAS, to comply with State Housing Element Law, King City has prepared the Housing Element 2023-2031 (the Housing Element) in compliance with State Housing Element Law and has identified sites that can accommodate housing units meeting the King City’s RHNA; and
WHEREAS, as provided in Government Code Section 65350 et. seq., adoption of the Housing Element constitutes a General Plan Amendment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to SB 18, on April 28, 2022 the City notified the Xolon Salinan Tribe and the Salinan Tribe of the amendment to the General Plan Housing Element, no responses have been received; and
WHEREAS, the preparation, adoption, and implementation of the Housing Element requires a diligent effort to include all economic segments of the community; and WHEREAS, the City conducted extensive community outreach beginning in 2020 including 10 public workshops before the Planning Commission (Commission) and City Council (Council); and
EXHIBIT 3
2 WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 65585 (b), on November 1, 2023, the City posted the draft Housing Element and requested public comment for a 30-day review period, and no comments were received during that period; and WHEREAS, the Interim Housing Element was assessed by the Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) prepared for the CreekBridge/Arboleda Specific Plan adopted on July 27, 2004, the EIR prepared for the Mills Ranch Specific Plan adopted on August 30, 2005 and the EIR prepared for the Downtown Addition Specific Plan adopted on May 24, 2011 and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15162 and 15164, and it was found no major revisions to these environmental documents are required for approval of the project and the Interim Housing Element is covered by these previously adopted environmental documents; and
WHEREAS , on or about December 15, 2023, the City will submit the Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its review; and WHEREAS, the City acknowledges that HCD will contact the City in writing to discuss the adequacy of the Interim Housing Element, and based upon this, City staff will revise the interim Housing Element to include additional information and data, as needed; and WHEREAS, the City affirms that it will publish the revised Interim Housing Element (determined to be in substantial compliance by HCD) on the City’s website and will request public comment regarding the revised Interim Element.
WHEREAS, on the City acknowledges that, after responding to HCD comments, it will receive a letter from HCD stating that the Interim Housing Element is in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law and will comply with State Housing Element Law when it is subsequently adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of King finds and determines the following:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference into this action.
2. The Interim Housing substantially complies with State Housing Element Law
3. The City Council hereby repeals the 2015-2023 Housing Element and adopts the 2023- 2031 Interim Housing Element attached hereto as Exhibit A, incorporated by this reference.
3 This resolution was passed and adopted this 12th day of December 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________________________________________________
MIKE LEBARRE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________________________________________________
ERICA SONNE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________________________
ROY SANTOS, CITY ATTORNEY
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S TA F F :
D O R E E N L I B E R T O , A I C P, C O M . D E V. D I R E C T O R
S C O T T B R U C E , P R I N C I PA L P L A N N E R
M A R I C R U Z A G U I L A R , P L A N N E R
E S M E R A L D A A LV A R E Z , P L A N N I N G T E C H N I C I A N Interim Housing Element (HE) Cycle 6: Repeal
2015-2023 Element and Adopt Interim 2023-
2031 Element
Exhibit 4
OVERVIEW: Interim Housing
Element Cycle 6
IN SPRING 2020 THE CITY BEGAN THE PROCESS TO AMEND THE HOUSING ELEMENT (AND THE LAND USE ELEMENT) WITH A COMMUNITY SURVEY.
ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THE DULY NOTICED PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT WAS PROVIDED FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.
TONIGHT WE WILL DISCUSS A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM CYCLE 6 HOUSING ELEMENT WE WILL DISCUSS:
• The Timeline that has Brought us to this Point
• Comments from the Surveys
• The Cycle 6 RHNA Requirement
• Elements of a Housing Element
• King City’s Approach to meeting the Cycle 6 Requirement • Comments from the Review Period
• Interim Plan and Submittal to Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2 PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT: Timeline
.
• MARCH 2020: Community Survey
• AUGUST 2020: Planning Commission and City Council Workshops • APRIL 2021: Planning Commission Workshop
• MAY 2022: Planning Commission Workshop
• SEPTEMBER 2022 – MARCH 2023: Cal Poly Survey and Document • JANUARY 2023: Planning Commission and City Council Workshops • SEPTEMBER 2023: Planning Commission and City Council Workshops • NOVEMBER 1, 2023: Housing Element Public Review Draft Release • NOVEMBER 2023: Planning Commission and City Council Workshops • DECEMBER 2023: Planning Commission and City Council Hearings 3 HOUSING ELEMENT OVERVIEW
A HOUSING ELEMENT IS AN EIGHT YEAR PLAN THAT:
• Provides an analysis of a community’s housing needs for all income levels
• Includes public discussion and census data analysis
• Provides strategies to provide for those housing needs • Charts a path toward RHNA compliance
• Includes goals, programs and objectives
• Identifies ways to “streamline” the housing approval process • Must be certified by HCD for compliance with state housing law
• Enables the City to be eligible for various state grants and funding
4 PUBLIC COMMENT: 2020 Survey
• FROM CITY SURVEYS ADDRESSING BOTH HOUSING AND LAND USE
HOUSING
• A desire for greater amount of affordable housing
• Desire for an improved, walkable, pedestrian oriented Downtown • Increased Height is Acceptable
• Single Family Residences Preferred, Apartments, Condos, Manufactured are Acceptable
• Increased Density in Existing Neighborhoods may be acceptable
LAND USE
• Need for Additional Retail Shopping
• Mixed Use Development was positively received
• Health and Wellness are important
• Larger scale commercial stores such as Target, WalMart Trader Joes and additional grocery shopping are important
• Increase in Jobs
5 PUBLIC COMMENT: Cal Poly Survey
SELECTIONS FROM “HOUSING” PORTION OF THE CALPOLY WORK
• Findings Appeared Consistent Across Ethnic Make-Ups
• Overcrowding of Units is Evident
• “Improved” Housing is a Primary Need of the 25 – 44 Age Group • Newer, More Modern with Updated Finishes and Technology • Suggested Approaches: (addressed in Programs, Chapter 8) • Partnering with Non-Profits
• Reducing Barriers to Development
• Incentivizing Developers to “Target” Housing Types
• Emphasize Affordability
• Support Fair Housing Laws
• Implement Adaptive Re-Use
• Employ a Regional Approach
• Sustain Current Programs
• Expand Ownership Opportunities
6 REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS
ALLOCATION (RHNA): Cycle 6
7 RHNA requirements are
provided by the CA Department
of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) through the
Association of Monterey Bay
Area Governments (AMBAG).
In this eight-year cycle, King City is required
to provide location sufficient to build 702
homes (542 above 80% of Area Median
Income (AMI) and 160 below 80% of
Area Median Income (AMI), with policies
and processes that efficiently address
applications for new housing development.
The Cycle 6 needs allocation is addressed in
three primary ways:
• Carryover from Cycle 5 (2015-2023)
•New projects being processed but not yet
built
•Vacant land zoned for residential
development
8 RHNA CYCLE 6: SURPLUS FROM CYCLE 5 and APPROVED BUT UNBUILT Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate
RHNA CYCLE 6 (2023-
2031)
97 63 178 364
Surplus Available from
Cycle 5 (Specific Plans
and Ausonio Parcel)
105 120 211 169
Downtown Addition
(Not counted in Cycle 5) 207 207
Rava Employee Housing*
59 59
Step Up King City 46
REMAINING NEED (113) (116) (240) (12)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
9 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION (Overview, State Law Compliance) CHAPTER 2: EXISTING CONDITIONS (Demographics)
CHAPTER 3: SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS (Disabilities, Elderly, Agricultural Employees)
CHAPTER 4: PROJECTED HOUSING NEEDS (Overview and Analysis of “Gap”) CHAPTER 5: SITES INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS (Details of Approved but Unbuilt and, Existing Zoning)
CHAPTER 6: GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS (Fees, Zoning, Process Timeline) CHAPTER 7: PROGRESS TOWARD IMPLEMENTATION (Progress Toward Cycle 5 Goals)
CHAPTER 8: GOALS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS (Cycle 6) (Goals for Cycle 6) CENSUS INFORMATION EXAMPLES:
US Census is used to obtain information that informs the Housing Element.
Examples of the types of data that are used and included in the document include: Refer to Chapter 2.
• Number of Persons 12,874 in 2010 to 13,331 in 2021
• Number of Households 2,874 in 2010 to 3,218 in 2021
• Make Up of Households Families, Heads of Household, Size • Housing Age, Vacancy and Condition 93% Occupied
• Number of Units 2,361 SFD, 893 MFD, 251 MH
• Age, Gender, Disabilities
• Overcrowding 2021: 20% , 2015: 32%
• Median Income 2021: $59,712 2015: $55,847
• Employers / Employment 4.2% unemployment, 4,875 workers • Median Housing Price 2010: $300,500, 2015: $198,900,
2021: $ 304,700
• Overpayment (+30%) Owners: 25.6 %, Renters: 68%
10 CYCLE 6 PROGRAMS:
11 CYCLE 6 PROGRAMS
8.2 HOUSING AVAILABILITY AND SERVICES Program 10: Farmworker Housing Program 1: Emphasize Infill Development Program 11: Group Home Program Program 2: Provide Future Sites for Residential Growth
8.5 FAIR AND EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
Program 3: Provide Future Housing Sites for Lower
Income Residents
Program 12: Fair Housing Program
Program 4: Partner with Development Community to
Create Affordable Housing
Program 13: Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance
Program 5: : Reduce Barriers to Creating Multi-Family
Housing
Program 14: Universal Design
Program 6: Promote Housing Choice Voucher Program
8.6 ENERGY CONSERVATION
Program 7: Allow Mobile Homes Program 15: Efficient Land Use
8.3 HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
Program 16: Smart Planning Incentives
Program 8: Enhance Code Enforcement Program 17: Energy Efficient Housing Program 9: Provide Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program 18: Energy and Water Conservation
8.4 SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS Program 19: Green / Sustainable Building COMMENT: Public Review Draft
FROM PUBLIC (Commissioner Storelli):
• The Community Survey included more homes than those located within the King City City Limits. “Residents” should be “respondents” in document • Sewer and water infrastructure should be regularly reviewed for its ability to serve residences
• Households including more than 7 persons and overcrowding need to be addressed. Multi-generational should be encouraged
• Parking for all types of residential units must be carefully considered • Roll-Over Loan Program (Program #9) should be discussed
FROM MONTEREY SALINAS TRANSIT (MST)
• Suggest that local routes be included in Existing Conditions, Chapter 2 • Suggest use of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in Downtown Area with safe pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure
• Noted potential impact of AB 2097 on Cities ability to set parking minimums for projects within ½ mile of public transit
• Suggest that MST ADA Paratransit Program be noted under Special Housing Needs (Chapter 3)
No other comments were received
12 TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY
REQUESTS AND FUTURE HOUSING
NEEDS
13 THE PHYSICAL FORM AND
EXISTING CONFIGURATION
OF KING CITY IMPACT THE
METHODS BY WHICH
FUTURE HOUSING GROWTH
CAN OCCUR
King City is largely surrounded by
areas of Ag Preserve
• Much of the area within the
existing City Limits is “built out”
with single family homes
• Large amounts of vacant land are
not available
• Redevelopment (higher density
and intensity) appears to be a
primary tool to address housing
and shopping needs
• Under utilized and vehicle
oriented Downtown properties
appear to be viable growth sites
• Three Opportunity Zones have
been discussed in the Housing
Element
14 2
1 3
OPPORTUNITY ZONES
OPPORTUNITY ZONES: WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT.
THIS POTENTIAL INCREASE OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS IS NOT REQUIRED OR UTILIZED TO MEET CYCLE 6 RHNA REQUIREMENTS. IT DOES HOWEVER,
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR ADDITIONAL SMALLER, LOWER COST UNITS IN THE FUTURE – WITH REVISED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Three Land Use Designations : Highway Services District (HSD) Mixed Commercial District (MCD) Mixed Residential District (MRD) These Opportunity Zones will also require amendment to the city’s development standards, creating the potential for increased density / intensity in each individual zone.
Variations in standards are anticipated to include: Height, Lot coverage and Parking in proportion to affordability, Setbacks, Floor Area Ratio in place of Density, Mixed Use on Lots and in Structures
THE CITY HAS CONTRACTED WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT TO EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) IMPACT. 15 ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE TOWARD HCD APPROVAL
16 12 Dec.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
REGARDING INTERIM
HOUSING ELEMENT
15 Dec.
SUBMITTAL OF
ELECTRONIC AND
PAPER COPIES TO HCD
15 Mar.
HCD RESPONSE DUE
Mar.–Apr.
HCD COMMENTS
REVIEW AND
DOCUMENT
REVISIONS
15 Apr.
RESUBMITTAL TO HCD
15 May
HCD RESPONSE
June–July
PLANNING
COMMISSION AND
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
REGARDING
ADOPTION OF
CERTIFIED HOUSING
ELEMENT
CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 12, 2023
S T A F F :
D O R E E N L I B E R T O , A I C P , C O M . D E V . D I R E C T O R
S C O T T B R U C E , P R I N C I P A L P L A N N E R
PUBLIC HEARING: Interim Housing Element (HE) Cycle 6
9) Provide Residential Rehabilitation Assistance:
As noted in Chapter 2, Section 2.8.4, the majority of homes in the City , including those within the City’s older residential neighborhoods and in the Historic downtown are structurally sound with consistently improving maintenance and yard care To support the improvement of people with the condition of the community’s existing housing stock, the City intends to provide a maximum of ten (10) deferred loans of up to $15,000 for low and moderate income homeowners. This loan pool will “roll over” as funds are repaid. The loans will be used for exterior repairs, accessibility improvements, and innovations. Advertising for the program will be through PG&E electric bills.
SUMMARY / IMPLEMENTATION
Funding Source General Fund
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Timeframe: Re-evaluate program to identify achievable goals.
Implementation will be on-going through Planning Period.
Objective: Implement a Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program.
Program: Define and coordinate Program to be presented to Planning Commission and City Council and Advertised through PG&E electric bills upon approval / funding.
DOCUMENTATION and
REPORTING:
Present need, purpose and proposed program to Planning
Commission for discussion and City Council for approval / funding. Document progress. Upon approval present
updates to Planning Commission semi-annually.
CYCLE 6 GOAL: 10 homes in program with operational “roll over” loan pool.
Exhibit 5
Item No. 11 (A)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF THE INTERIM
TEMPORARY HOMELESS SHELTER PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council: 1) approve extension of the Interim Temporary Homeless Shelter Program and related expenditures; 2) approve a lease agreement for 18 rooms in the Monarch Inn through January 10, 2024; 3) authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Magic Cleaning Services and Benitez Security Services, Inc. for cleaning and security; 4) appropriate $133,000 from HHAP (Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention) and PLHA (Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program) grant funding for the program; 5) adopt a Resolution allocating $60,300 in HHAP for the program; and 6) authorize staff to provide and execute other documents and agreements necessary to secure these grant funding sources.
BACKGROUND:
The City has experienced an ongoing significant level of homelessness. A substantial number of homeless individuals formerly resided in encampments in the Salinas Riverbed area, which created a number of issues regarding unsafe living conditions, environmental damage, public safety concerns, and fire hazards. The City has undertaken a number of efforts to do its part in addressing homelessness in a proactive manner. The most significant step was application and approval of a Homekey project, which is proposed to be a permanent supportive housing facility. The former Days Inn hotel was acquired, but the City has experienced significant delays due to serious financial problems and mismanagement of the project by the developer (Shangra-La Industries, LLC).
Due to the ongoing delays, the City and a number of partners developed an interim plan to shelter a large number of homeless living in the riverbed at the
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CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF THE INTERIM TEMPORARY
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Monarch Inn hotel. The City Council approved an overall Interim Riverbed Homeless Strategy at the June 13, 2023 meeting. Implementation began in July 2023, which has been successful and operated within the budget approved by City Council.
The Homekey project was projected to be complete by October 2023. Therefore, an agreement was established for 18 rooms with the motel owner through the end of October 2023. When the Homekey project experienced further delays, the developer proposed to assume the funding but has not followed through.
This created an urgent situation to avoid removing participants from shelter with only a few days of warning. As a result, staff and partnering agencies have developed a new funding plan to extend the interim homeless shelter program to maintain the participants in shelter at this time..
DISCUSSION:
A three-phase strategy has been developed. Prior approved City and County grant funding has been identified in an amount sufficient to extend the program through January 15, 2024. The second phase includes a funding plan to extend it through June 2024 to provide time to develop strategies to address the Homekey project issues. The third phase will be to restructure the Homekey project plans and funding to proceed to implement a successful permanent supportive housing project.
Grant funding has been secured for projected expenses through January 15, 2023. Other funding sources identified are projected to be approved within the next few weeks. This will provide time for City Council to consider an additional extension of the program at the January 9th meeting.
The proposed lease agreement for 18 rooms at the Monarch Inn attached for Council consideration includes the same terms as the original agreement. Staff also request authorization to continue contracting with Magic Cleaning Services and Benitez Security Services, Inc. for cleaning and security. Step Up on Second Street will continue to provide a staff person on site during normal business hours. Their staffing costs will be paid directly through an allocation of HHAP funds from the County to Step Up on Second Street.
COST ANALYSIS:
The proposed funding plan is as follows:
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HOMELESS SHELTER PROGRAM
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Operating Costs:
Nov 2023 - Nov 2023 -
Cost Items Jan 15, 2024 Jun-24
Monarch Inn Rent $101,250.00 $354,375.00
Cleaning Services $14,400.00 $50,400.00
Security $13,440.00 $47,040.00
Step Up Staffing $22,500.00 $78,750.00
July - October 2023 Unreimbursed Costs $0.00 $60,000.00 Miscellaneous Expenses $3,000.00 $10,500.00
Total $154,590.00 $601,065.00
Revenue Plan:
Nov 2023 - Nov 2023 -
Revenue Options Jan 15, 2024 Jun-24
Homeless Coalition HHAP Round 3 $0.00 $350,000.00
Homeless Coalition HHAP Round 2 $47,942.00 $47,942.95
County of Monterey HHAP Round 3 $50,000.00 $50,000.00
City of King PLHA $60,300.00 $60,300.00
County of Monterey ARPA $0.00 $100,000.00
Total $158,242.00 $608,242.95
The Resolution for use of PLHA funds will be distributed separately.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Temporary Homeless Shelter Program is not a “project” for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is temporary and does not involve construction or modification to buildings, property or facilities. Therefore, it does 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. Approve staff’s recommendations;
2. Direct staff to pursue changes to the terms of the Agreement;
3. Approve the Agreement, but direct staff to not extend the program past January 10, 2024;
Exhibit 1