AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF KING CITY COUNCIL
AND
Sitting as SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF
THE RDA FOR THE CITY OF KING
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2024
6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
212 S. VANDERHURST AVENUE
KING CITY, CALIFORNIA 93930
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:
Coucil Members Oscar Avalos, Carlos DeLeon, Robert Cullen, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Victoria, and Mayor Mike LeBarre
FLAG SALUTE
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Swearing In Of Armando Mendoza, New Police Sergeant, By Chief Hunt American Red Cross 2024 Proclamation
5(B) AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH 2024 PROCLAMATION.PDF
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3. 4.
5. A.
B.
Documents:
Swearing In Of Armando Mendoza, New Police Sergeant, By Chief Hunt American Red Cross 2024 Proclamation
5(B) AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH 2024 PROCLAMATION.PDF
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.
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.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Comments presented by the City Manager, City Attorney or other staff on City business and/or announcements.
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 Any Council Member, the City Manager, or the City Attorney may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion.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 Items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda may be considered by separate motions at the conclusion of the discussion of each item.
Consideration: Meeting Minutes Of February 13, 2024 City Council Meeting Recommendation: approve and file.
9(A) FEBRUARY 13, 2024 MINUTES_.PDF
Consideration: City Of King Check Register February 1, Through February 15, 2024 Recommendation: receive and file.
9(B) STAFF REPORT CC CITY AP 022724.PDF
Consideration: Award Of Contract For Wastewater Rate Study Recommendation: 1) award and authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant servies agreeement to conduct a wastewater rate study to Bartle Wells Associates for a not-to-exceed amount of $28,540; 2) appropriate $35,000 from the Wastewater Fund for the study; and 3) authorize the City Manager to approve up to $6,500 in change orders if necessary.
9(C) WASTE WATER RATE STUDY.PDF
Consideration: Modification To Outdoor Dining Area Improvements Grant Program A.
B.
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orders if necessary.
9(C) WASTE WATER RATE STUDY.PDF
Consideration: Modification To Outdoor Dining Area Improvements Grant Program Recommendation: adopt a Resolution modifying the Downtown Outdoor Dining Area Improvments Grant Program
9(D) 2.27.24 DOWNTOWN OUTDOOR DINING GRANT PROGRAM.PDF
Consideration: City Of King KCCP Payments For The Month Of January 2024 Recommendation: recieve and file
9(E) CC CITY AP KCCP 022724.PDF
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consideration: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.30 Of Title 5 Of The King City Municipal Code Regarding Public Transit Vehicles
Recommendation: introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.30 of Title 5 of the King City Municipal Code pertaining to permit requirements for public transit vehicles to be read by title only, open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing, waive first reading of the Ordinance, and approve the introduction of the Ordinance. 10(A) TAXI PERMIT ORDINANCE.PDF
REGULAR BUSINESS
Consideration: Salinas Valley Safe Routes To School Plan, King City Participatory Budgeting Process And The King City Steering Committee Priority Project Recommendation: 1) consider and adopt Resolution No 2024-4982 approving the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan projects prioritized by the King City Steering Committee; and 2) direct staff to schedule implementation of these projects. 11(A) KING CITY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING PROJECT.PDF
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.
ADJOURNMENT
The City of King is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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City Council Meeting
February 13, 2024
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; Assistant City Attorney Shannon Chaffin (remotely); 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:
Council Member DeLeon stated he had nothing to report tonight.
Mayor Pro Tem Victoria stated he had nothing to report tonight.
Council Member Avalos stated he had nothing to report tonight.
Council Member Cullen stated Solid Waste Authority meeting notes are in the agenda packet. Council Member Cullen reminded that the Annual Award Dinner is this weekend for Chamber of Commerce. He also reminded that the Golf Course Gala is on March 2, 2024. Council Member Cullen stated that Mee Memorial Hospital reached out for potential support for the Labor and Delivery Department for rural hospitals Assembly Bill 1895. The council is in concurrence to have staff continue to monitor this and if needed a letter of support.
Mayor LeBarre stated he had nothing to report tonight.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Adams stated there was a good turnout at the Round About Workshop. Good turnout at both the bilingual State of the City Address and the luncheon State of the City Address.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2024, Council Meeting B. Consideration: City of King Check Register January 15 through January 31, 2024 C. Consideration: Award of Visitor and History Center Remodel Project (Phase 2) D. Consideration: Disposition of Surplus Property
Council Member Cullen asked to pull item 9(C).
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A, B, & D by Victoria seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Avalos, Cullen NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Council Member Cullen recused himself due to a conflict of interest and left the room.
Assistant City Attorney Shannon Chaffin stated that there is an updated recommendation as follows:
“1) Award the Visitor and History Center Demo and Rough Carpentry Project (Phase 2) to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Two Team Construction Inc., in the amount of $359,356 with the finding that it is in the best interests of the City; and 2) authorize the City Manager to enter into an award agreement with Two Team Construction Inc. for the same, including approval of change orders up to 10%, and subject as to approval as to legal form by the City Attorney.” Karen Jernigan expressed her appreciation to Council and staff for their persistence and following through on this project and looks forward to working with the City on this.
Action: Motion to approve staff’s recommendation on consent agenda item 9(C) by Avalos seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Cullen
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: King City First Tee Student Learning Center Project City Manager Steve Adams introduced this item.
General Manager Nick Nelson further introduced this item going over a Powerpoint.
Action: Motion to approve the conceptual plan for the King City First Tee Student Learning Center project and direct staff to proceed with the formal approval process by Victoria seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Avalos, Cullen
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiators
Agency Representative: Steven Adams
Employee Organization: SEIU
Gov. Code Section: 54957.6
B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9. Cases: 1
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 6:27p.m. to closed session and the meeting was adjourned at 7:10p.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: FEBRUARY 27, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MIKE HOWARD, FINANCE DIRECTOR
RE: CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF KING CHECK REGISTER
FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRARY 15, 2024
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)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
WASTEWATER RATE STUDY
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended City Council: 1) award and authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement to conduct a wastewater rate study to Bartle Wells Associates for a not-to-exceed amount of $28,540; 2) appropriate $35,000 from the Wastewater Fund for the study; and 3) authorize the City Manager to approve up to $6,500 in change orders if necessary.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council approved a contract with Bartle Wells Associates on September 11, 2018 to prepare a wastewater rate study. The study was completed in February 2019 and included recommendations for annual rate adjustments over a 6-year period beginning in July 2019. The rate recommendations were adopted by the City Council, which included both average increases of 9% per year and gradual adjustments to the rate structure. The last approved rate increase will take effect on July 1, 2024. Therefore, staff recommends the City initiate the next rate study process to have it in place for any potential adjustments deemed necessary beginning in 2025.
DISCUSSION:
Staff have received a proposal from Bartle Wells Associates to conduct the next study. It is recommended to contract again with the same firm. Staff felt the results of their study and process were good, and utilizing the same firm will make the process more efficient because they already have a model created with the old data. As a result, it will just need to be updated rather than starting from the beginning again. This should reduce both costs and staff time.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WASTEWATER RATE
STUDY
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
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The major factor in the rate studies has been projecting costs for upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant. At one point, staff felt confident that the project may be fully funded by a State grant. Unfortunately, State funding has been significantly reduced due to their deficit and the project costs have risen dramatically.
Given the level of increases the City has implemented over the last 5 years, staff do not believe it is realistic for the community to fund the increased project costs through wastewater fees. As a result, it will likely be recommended that the City maintain roughly the same assumptions as the last study for the amount of the project that will be paid by the City, and the remainder will remain a goal for future State grant funding. However, final recommendations will be developed once the consultant analysis is complete and helps determine what is feasible.
The scope of work includes data collection, developing a 10-year financial plan, analyzing rates and costs of service, and presenting findings and recommendations. Outreach will include a public workshop. They will also coordinate the Proposition 218 notices and public hearing. It is projected that the process will take about 9 months to complete.
COST ANALYSIS:
The not-to-exceed amount of the contract is $28,540. However, they will charge the City on a cost and materials basis. Given that their previous work provides a good foundation, staff believes that the actual cost may likely be less than the budgeted amount.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The rate setting process is not considered a “project” for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Therefore, the study 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 are presented for City Council consideration:
1. Approve staff’s recommendations;
2. Direct staff to solicit proposals for the study;
3. Direct staff to delay initiating the study until after the final rate increase;
4. Do not approve preparing a rate study and do not consider any additional rate adjustments at this time; or
5. Provide staff other direction.
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 2
Item No. 9 (D)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION TO OUTDOOR DINING
AREA IMPROVEMENTS GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution modifying the Downtown Outdoor Dining Area Improvements Grant Program.
BACKGROUND:
At the July 12, 2022 meeting, the City Council adopted a Resolution establishing a program using Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to provide grants to downtown businesses to create or expand outdoor dining areas. The purpose is to support economic development efforts designed to create a more vibrant and activity oriented downtown commercial area. It will promote business that will attract more customers to the downtown, and those people will then support other businesses. It will also assist restaurant businesses by preventing interruption of operations from future pandemics. The program is consistent with the recommendations and goals of the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan.
Under the original approved program guidelines, the City would assist with design services and grants for construction up to $75,000. Other businesses may apply for grants up to $10,000 for outdoor dining tables and chairs to be used on the sidewalk.
At the May 23, 2023 meeting, the City Council increased the limit for outdoor dining areas to $100,000 due to significant increases in the cost of equipment and construction. The program was also modified to provide grants up to $25,000 for outdoor dining areas on private property at non-street front locations.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION TO OUTDOOR DINING AREA
IMPROVEMENTS GRANT PROGRAM
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
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DISCUSSION:
Staff have been working with business and property owners on potential projects.
Specific projects in the design stages include one major street front outdoor dining project and one major non-street front outdoor dining project. Staff have also had discussions with property and business owners regarding two other smaller projects involving the purchase of equipment to enhance existing outdoor dining areas. In order to complete the major projects, staff are now recommending one additional minor modification, which is to increase the limit for non-street front projects to $50,000.
Therefore, with this change, the grant guidelines will be as follows:
• City may provide design and bid process assistance;
• Grants will be considered for eateries on Broadway Street from San Lorenzo Avenue to First Street;
• Grants may be approved up to $100,000 to create new street front outdoor dining areas;
• Grants may be approved up to $50,000 to create other new outdoor dining areas on private property;
• Grants may be approved up to $10,000 to purchase furniture and equipment to expand existing street front outdoor dining areas on private property or to add tables and chairs to the public right-of-way contingent upon an encroachment permit.
• Encroachment and building permit fees may be waived.
COST ANALYSIS:
The grants will be funded from $200,000 allocated in ARPA funds for this program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff has performed a preliminary environmental assessment of this project and, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, section 15061(b)(3), has determined with certainty that there is no possibility that this project may have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, this project is not subject to CEQA.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for City Council consideration:
1. Adopt the proposed Resolution;
2. Modify the program design or requirements and direct staff to modify the Resolution;
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-4983
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KING
ESTABLISHING AN OUTDOOR DINING AREA IMPROVEMENTS GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Downtown Streetscape Master Plan establishing proposed improvements to Broadway Street from First Street to San Lorenzo Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Streetscape project has been deemed as the critical first step in the City’s overall economic development efforts; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan includes creating incentives for outdoor dining to create a more vibrant and activity oriented downtown area; and WHEREAS, restaurants have been one of the businesses most negatively impacted by the pandemic and continue to be at risk of closures in the future due to future strains of COVID19 and the potential of other pandemics; and WHEREAS, creation of outdoor dining areas protects businesses from the impacts of the spread of disease, enables customers to access food establishments with a lower risk of negative health effects, and creates a more enjoyable dining experience that encourages new customers and business; and
WHEREAS, creating outdoor dining opportunities has been deemed important to creating a successful commercial environment that will benefit the community by attracting visitors, increasing businesses, creating jobs, and increasing City revenues for public services and improvements; and
WHEREAS, grants for the construction of outdoor dining area improvements and furniture have been deemed necessary to make the installation of outdoor dining infrastructure economically viable for local business and property owners; and WHEREAS, the Outdoor Dining Area Improvements Grant Program will implement improvements that will benefit the entire community by promoting public health, supporting downtown revitalization, enhancing access to food services, and providing economic benefits to King City citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Outdoor Dining Area Improvements Grant Program was established by Council Resolution on July 12, 2022 and amended on May 23, 2023; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to modify the program guidelines to increase the effectiveness and results of the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of King hereby modifies the Downtown Outdoor Dining Area Improvements Grant Program to provide design and bidding process assistance for eligible projects at no cost; grants up to a maximum amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) per business to construct street front outdoor dining areas; grants up to a maximum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) per business to create other outdoor dining areas on private property; grants up to a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for outdoor dining furniture on private property or public property subject to CC Resolution No. 2024-4983
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an encroachment permit; and fee waivers for encroachment and building permits for eligible projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that eatery business and property owners located on Broadway Street between First Street to San Lorenzo Avenue shall be eligible to apply for said grants.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the award of grants shall be approved by the City Manager contingent upon the availability of budgeted funding, and grant amounts will be determined based upon established criteria designed to meet the City’s Downtown Streetscape Master Plan and overall economic development goals.
This resolution was passed and adopted this 27
th day of February, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES, Council Members:
NAYS, Council Members:
ABSENT, Council Members:
ABSTAIN, Council Members:
APPROVED:
_____________________________
Mike LeBarre, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Erica Sonne, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
Roy Santos, City Attorney
Item No. 9(E)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MIKE HOWARD, FINANCE DIRECTOR
RE: CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF KING KCCP PAYMENTS FOR
THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2024
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. 10 (A)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
5.30 OF TITLE 5 OF THE KING CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING PUBLIC TRANSIT VEHICLES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.30 of Title 5 of the King City Municipal Code pertaining to permit requirements for public transit vehicles to be read by title only, open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing, waive first reading of the Ordinance, and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) is interested in expanding taxi service to South Monterey County cities to increase transportation options for residents. They administer a Taxi Voucher Program, which offers subsidized taxi fares for older adults, veterans, and persons with disabilities. It is funded through Measure Q, a 1/8 cent countywide sales tax that funds transportation programs.
Many King City residents qualify for the program, but they’ve been unable to participate due to the lack of taxi operators in South County even though King City residents are paying for a portion of the program costs. Yellow Cab has expressed an interest in expanding their services to South County, which could finally enable eligible King City residents to participate in the future.
MST operates the Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority (MCRTA), which permits, approves rates, and inspects vehicles for taxi companies in all the jurisdictions in Monterey County except for the South Monterey County cities. Staff are recommending the City Council adopt an Ordinance that would exempt taxi companies and drivers from the City’s permit process if they have already completed the MCRTA requirements to streamline the process.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.30 OF TITLE 5
OF THE KING CITY MUNICIPAL REGARDING PUBLIC TRANSIT VEHICLES FEBRUARY 27, 2024
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DISCUSSION:
The City’s public transit permit process is similar to those that have been established in many cities. However, they have become outdated because they were developed prior to the introduction of Uber service when taxi companies were much more prevalent and competitive.
Staff are concerned that the taxi company will no longer be interested in serving South County if they are required to complete a lengthy permitting process for each individual jurisdiction. In addition, since King City is a small jurisdiction, it does not have in-house mechanics and is not equipped to provide vehicle inspections. This service is provided to the MCRTA by the City of Monterey. Therefore, the purpose of the recommended Ordinance is to help promote taxi service in King City by simplifying the permitting process, make the process more efficient by reducing duplication, and reduce workload and costs for the City.
Staff inquired with MST about the option of joining the MCRTA. They are reluctant to propose that because of the process and associated costs involved. If the City joined the MCRTA, it would have representation on their Board of Directors.
However, given the limited service involved, staff have not identified any major benefits of joining if it is opposed by the MCRTA. Staff believe that the Ordinance will enable the City to benefit from the MCRTA services without the need for membership and representation. The option of requesting consideration of membership could always be reconsidered in the future if any issues arise.
The City’s existing process requires all operators to submit an application with detailed information on each vehicle. Permits are issued by the City Council following a public hearing. Each driver must obtain a permit issued by the City Manager. Vehicles are subject to inspections at any time by the Chief of Police.
Rates for all vehicles are also set by City Council following a public hearing.
Under the provisions of the Ordinance, public transit operators and drivers will be exempt from the City permitting, rate and inspection requirements if they have a valid permit issued by the MCRTA. All other Municipal Code requirements will still apply. They will be required to apply for and maintain a City business license, which will be revoked if they violate any of the other Municipal Code provision.
COST ANALYSIS:
There is no direct cost from the proposed action.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-825
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KING, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.30 OF TITLE 5 OF
THE KING CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, PUBLIC TRANSIT
VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the City of King (“City”) is authorized by the California Constitution, Article XI, Section 7 to make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, the City regulates public transit vehicles operating within the City to protect public health, welfare and safety; and
WHEREAS, the Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority administers and enforces comparable regulations on behalf of a portion of Monterey County; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to coordinate with the Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority on the regulation and oversight of taxicab services in order to reduce attract increased transit services to the City in order to increase mobility for the public.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KING FINDS AND ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are all true and correct and are hereby adopted as findings.
SECTION 2. The Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it will have a significant effect on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3).) Further, the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance is not a project, as defined in CEQA Guidelines section 15378, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, either directly or indirectly, and is therefore not subject to environmental review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(3).
SECTION 3. The Sub-Section of Chapter 5.30, Section 5.30.020 of the King City Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows; all other portions of Chapter 5.30 remain in full force and effect:
Section 5.30.020 Permit Required
(a) No person shall operate or cause to be operated within the city any public transit vehicle owned or controlled by such person without first obtaining a permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and thereafter maintaining such permit in full force and effect with the exception of taxicab owners and drivers who have been issued and maintained in full force and effect a valid taxicab permit by the Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority. (b) Any such person operating under a valid Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority permit shall be exempt from requirements set forth in this chapter for issuance of a city permit, 01222.0001/903428.1 -2-
vehicle inspections and rates charged, but shall be required to comply with all regulations and requirements set forth as conditions of the permit issued by the Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority while operating within the city, including the rates charged and regular inspections conducted by the Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority. Any such person authorized to operate public transit services without a City permit under the exemption set forth in this subsection shall comply with all other provisions set forth in this chapter regarding the operation of public transit vehicles within the city and shall be required to apply for, obtain and maintain in full force and effect a city business license prior to operation within the city. Failure to comply with any regulations or requirements for operation of a public transit vehicle set forth by the city or Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority shall be grounds for revocation of the business license and termination of future operation within the city.
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SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) calendar days after its final passage and adoption. Within fifteen (15) calendar days after its adoption, the Ordinance, or a summary of the Ordinance, shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced by the City Council after waiving reading, except by Title, at a regular meeting thereof held on the _____ day of _________________ 2024, and adopted the Ordinance after the second reading at a regular meeting held on the ____ day of _______________ 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST
ERICA SONNE, City Clerk
CITY OF KING
By:
MIKE LEBARRE, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
ROY C. SANTOS, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
I, ______________________________, City Clerk of the City of King, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the Ordinance passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of King on the date and by the vote indicated herein.
Item No. 11(A)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OCTAVIO HURTADO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY
ENGINEER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF THE SALINAS VALLEY SAFE ROUTES
TO SCHOOL PLAN, KING CITY PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING
PROCESS AND THE KING CITY STEERING COMMITTEE
PRIORITY PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council: 1) consider and adopt Resolution No 2024- 4982 approving the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan projects prioritized by the King City Steering Committee; and 2) direct staff to schedule implementation of these projects.
BACKGROUND:
The participatory budgeting process was introduced to the City of King as part of the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan, which is in development and will include recommendations for all public K-12 schools in Soledad, Gonzales, Greenfield, and King City. SRTS is funded through a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grant and Measure X Safe Routes to School funds. In addition, it is also sponsored by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC). The planning team (Team) is composed of staff from TAMC, Ecology Action (a non-profit organization), and the Monterey County Health Department.
DISCUSSION:
Since the planning effort kicked off in February 2022, the Team has reviewed existing planning documents relevant to SRTS to ensure consistency with existing plans and projects. To determine how students and parents traveled to and from school, a series of school audits were performed at each of the
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF THE SALINAS VALLEY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
PLAN, KING CITY PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING PROCESS AND THE KING
CITY STEERING COMMITTEE PRIORITY PROJECTS
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
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schools found within King City. The school audits took place primarily during the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-ups until most of the school traffic dissipated to observe the conditions during peak hours. The Team was tasked with noting any major concerns or issues collected through parent survey data, reviewing crash data history near the schools, consulting with the school staff, and observing if there are any infrastructure deficiencies and/or dangerous behaviors. All input from the community members and data collected were utilized to develop the draft street safety recommendations for each of the cities participating in the SRTS Plan.
King City Participatory Budgeting Process
1. Creating the Ballot - the King City Safe Routes to School Steering Committee, made up of residents, students, and community advocates in coordination with Safe Routes to School program partners and the City of King worked to develop a list of projects for the community to vote on.
2. Election Strategy Plan - the election kick-off started with a strategy plan that took place at the King City Hartnell College Education Center on October 10, 2023, in which the Committee discussed the collection locations, duration of the voting period, and the different plans for outreach.
3. Voting - The public was given two weeks and three weekends in October and November with the final date set on October 27th to vote on their favorite safety improvement projects. Voting was provided in the form of in-person voting ballots at various places such as the Dia de los Muertos Festival, City Hall, and participating school locations, as well as online.
4. Election Results - the winning projects will be announced at the February 27th City of King Council Meeting.
Election Results
The ballot included 2 proposals with each having multiple street safety projects, Proposal 1 had three projects and Proposal 2 had 14 projects. The majority of the projects included pedestrian and intersection improvements around the schools observed to have high volume traffic and speeding issues. The Steering Committee reviewed the election results and recommends Proposal 2 in Exhibit A be funded to make the most of the $250,000 grant from TAMC.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-4982
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KING APPROVING THE
PRIORITIZING OF SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLAN PROJECTS BY THE KING
CITY STEERING COMMITTEE AND DIRECTING STAFF TO SCHEDULE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the planning effort for the participatory budgeting process kicked-off in February 2022 between Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) and City staff as a part of the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan; and WHEREAS, in December 2023, King City community members voted on a list of street projects that would make it safer and more comfortable for children to get to and from schools in the City; and
WHEREAS, the participatory budgeting process consisted of four elements:
creating the ballot, election strategy plan, voting, and election results; and WHEREAS, the ballot included 2 proposals, proposal 1 having three projects and proposal 2 having fourteen projects, and a total of 755 community members voted for their favorite proposal; and
WHEREAS, TAMC will provide a grant up to $250,000 to implement projects that come out of the participatory budgeting process and have 3 years to spend the funds once the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan is adopted in Spring 2024; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of King does hereby authorizes the approval of the prioritized projects by the King City Steering Committee and directs staff to schedule the implementation of these projects.
PASSED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of King City held February 27, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES, Councilmembers:
NOES, Councilmembers:
ABSENT, Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
APPROVED:
Michael LeBarre, Mayor
EXHIBIT 1
ATTEST:
Erica Sonne, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Roy Santos
City Attorney
Exhibit A
Street Cross Street 1 Cross Street 2 Recommendation Item Quantity (Feet
or Miles)
Cost per
Item Total Cost
Spreckels Rd Carmona Dr
Install high visibility crosswalks across
Spreckels Dr
High Visibility
Crosswalk Short
(< 3 lanes) 1 $ 4,000 $ 4,000
Spreckels Rd Ermosa Way
Install high visibility crosswalks on
the east and south leg of the
intersection
High Visibility
Crosswalk Short
(< 3 lanes) 2 $ 4,000 $ 8,000
Spreckels Rd Ermosa Way
Install ADA-compliant curb ramps on
all corners of intersection including
new ramp at recommended
crosswalk Curb Ramps 3 $ 5,000 $ 15,000
Spreckels Rd Ermosa Way
Install an RRFB at the south leg of the
intersection RRFB 1 $ 60,000 $ 60,000
Bitterwater Rd Airport Rd 1st St Install bike lane Class II 0.51 $ 132,000 $ 67,320 River Dr Broadway St Canal St Install bike route Class III 0.47 $ 35,000 $ 16,450 River Dr Broadway St Canal St
Study options to install Class I multiuse path Study 1 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 Total Cost $ 200,770
Street Cross Street 1 Cross Street 2 Recommendation Item Quantity (Feet
or Miles)
Cost per
Item Total Cost
San Antonio Dr Spreckels Rd
Install stop bars at each leg of
intersection
Pavement
Markings
(Stop/Yield) 4 $ 2,000 $ 8,000
King City Participatory Budgeting Election Results
Proposal 1: 130 votes
Proposal 2: 625 votes
Exhibit A
High Visibility
Crosswalk Short
(< 3 lanes) 2 $ 4,000 $ 8,000
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Medium (4-5
lanes) 2 $ 5,000 $ 10,000
Canal St Division St
Install high visibility crosswalks on
each leg of the intersection
High Visibility
Crosswalk
Medium (4-5
lanes) 4 $ 5,000 $ 20,000
Canal St Division St
Install ADA-compliant curb ramps on
each corner of the intersection Curb ramps 4 $ 5,000 $ 20,000 King St Russ St
Install crossing guard at this
intersection Crossing guard #N/A $ -
King St Russ St
Install high visibility crosswalks on all
legs of intersection
High Visibility
Crosswalk Short
(< 3 lanes) 3 $ 4,000 $ 12,000
King St 3rd St
Install high visibility crosswalks on all
legs of intersection
High Visibility
Crosswalk Short
(< 3 lanes) 4 $ 4,000 $ 16,000
King St 3rd St
Install ADA-compliant curb ramps on
all corners of the intersection Curb ramps 4 $ 5,000 $ 20,000 Russ St Ulrey St
Install high visibility crosswalks on
the south and east legs of the
intersection
High Visibility
Crosswalk Short
(< 3 lanes) 2 $ 4,000 $ 8,000
Russ St Ulrey St
Install advance yield markings on the
north and south side of the south leg
crosswalk
Pavement
Markings
(Stop/Yield) 2 $ 2,000 $ 4,000
Install high visibility crosswalks on all
legs of the intersection San Antonio Dr Spreckels Rd
Exhibit A
3rd St Ulrey St
Install high visibility crosswalk on the
north, south, and west legs of the
intersection.
High Visibility
Crosswalk Short
(< 3 lanes) 3 $ 4,000 $ 12,000
Collins St Mildred Ave
Install ADA-compliant curb ramps on
the northeast, northwest, and
southeast corners of the intersection Curb ramps 3 $ 5,000 $ 15,000 Collins St Mildred Ave
Install high visibility crosswalks on
north and east legs of the
intersection
High Visibility
Crosswalk Short
(< 3 lanes) 2 $ 4,000 $ 8,000
Collins St Patterson St
Install high visibility crosswalks on
the north and south legs of the
intersection
High Visibility
Crosswalk Short
(< 3 lanes) 3 $ 4,000 $ 12,000
Ellis St Mildred Ave 2nd St
Install high visibility crosswalks on
north and south legs of each
intersection
High Visibility
Crosswalk Short
(< 3 lanes) 10 $ 4,000 $ 40,000
Russ St Bassett St
Install high visibility crosswalks on
the east and west leg of intersection
High Visibility
Crosswalk Short
(< 3 lanes) 2 $ 4,000 $ 8,000
Russ St Bassett St
Install ADA-compliant curb ramps on
all corners of the intersection Curb ramps 4 $ 5,000 $ 20,000 Total Cost $ 241,000