City Council Meeting
May 28, 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 member Rob Cullen, Council members Oscar Avalos.
City Staff: City Manager Steve Adams; City Attorney Roy Santos, remote; City Clerk, Erica Sonne.
3. FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was led by Mayor LeBarre.
4. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. 2023 Waste Haulers Annual Performance Report, Patrick Mathews, General Manager, Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority with a PowerPoint presentation.
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Liz Hall - Waste Management stated that June is Beautification Month. June 12th at noon is the kickoff lunch, 22nd Bulky drop off, 29th Compost Giveaway.
Griselda Torres and Sierra Betancourt, N. Mildred would like the bus stop taken out in front of their house, it is a nuisance to them. Ms. Betancourt called police because a homeless man would not get off her property. Mayor LeBarre stated he checked, and 1 person is the stop a day. He will check with MST as well.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Avalos thanked everyone for attending the Salinas Valley fair. 40,000 were in attendance.
The auction brought in around 3 million this year.
Council Member DeLeon spoke on the parking in the shopping center parking lot. People come into the store and say someone towed my car. The security company needs to be consistent in their enforcement or maybe not have security and let people park there. He stated that the signs at the shopping center are only in English for no parking and should be in Spanish if they are going to continue to tow vehicles during the fair. Most of the people who get their car towed are Spanish speaking.
Council Member Cullen stated he will not be at either June meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Victoria stated he had nothing tonight.
Mayor LeBarre stated he appreciated being involved in Memorial Day celebrations and thanked Fort Hunter Liggett for showing up. Proud members of the community participating is hearting to him.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Adams stated the schedule of the sales tax measure the June 11' will be presenting a draft for comments it won't be on the agenda for approval until July 9th.
City Attorney Santos had nothing to report tonight.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2024, Council Meeting Consideration: City of King Check Register May 1, through May 15, 2024 Consideration: An Ordinance of the City of King Amending Chapter 17.03 of Title 17 of the King City Municipal Code Pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Dispensaries Consideration: Mills Ranch Phase 3 Subdivision Final Tract Map Conformance E. Consideration: FY 2024-2025 Street Improvement Projects, Including Adoption of Finding of a Categorical Exemption, Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines F. Consideration: Rejection of All Bids for the King City - City Hall Remodel Project, Including Adopting Finding of a Categorical Exemption, Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines
G. Consideration: Public Financing Authority Check Register May 1, 2024 Through May 15, 2024 Mayor LeBarre pulled Item D to hear a presentation.
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A-C and E-G by Victoria seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Cullen, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Mike Nino, Nino Development gave a presentation on the Phase 3 final map with a few slides.
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda item D by Cullen seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Cullen, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. USA Waste of California (DBA Waste Management) Garbage and Recycling Collection Service Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Patrick Mathews, Waste Management General Manager introduced this item.
Mayor LeBarre hearing and seeing no one else come forward, closed the public hearing.
Mayor LeBarre suggested they look into hydrogen run trucks maybe something that they consider.
Councilmember DeLeon suggested that Waste Management do some sort of a customer discount since the cost keeps going up. A onetime thing. Even if they charged monthly so it seems like a smaller bill or paying online could offset your bill somehow.
Action: Motion to approve adopt a Resolution approving USA Waste of California (DBA Waste Management, hereinafter "WM") garbage and recycling collection adjusted rates for Fiscal Year 2024-25 effective July 1, 2024, resulting in a 2.89% increase by Victoria seconded by Cullen.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Cullen, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
None
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 6:52p.m.
Approved Signatures:
Mayor Mike LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
City of King City of King