City Council Meeting
October 8, 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, Council member Rob Cullen, Council members Oscar Avalos. Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Victoria(absent).
City Staff: City Manager Steven Adams; City Attorney Roy Santos; 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:
Karen Jernigan, 206 N. Mildred Ave., participated in an event at the Mission San Antonio de Padua with the California Mission Walkers conference with 130 in attendance this past Saturday October 5th where many people commented positively on the improvements in our little town and four of King City's businesses were used. Rosa Pacheco catering Friday night dinner, Knights of Columbus from Saint John's Church Saturday lunch, Francisco's Tacos La Potranca De Jalisco, Saturday night dinner and Jenny's Cake Decoration for tables and chairs. All of these businesses were on time and professional.
One of the speakers was Naomi Torres, superintendent of the Juan de Anza National Historic trail. Nearly 250 years ago Mr. Anza brought a group of 240 settlers made up of 30 families from Mexico into Baja California, their journey came near King City. She feels that having part of the trail along the Salinas River in San Lorenzo Park designated as a national trail would be an attraction for people to visit our city. After the first of the year, she would like to encourage the City Council to invite Ms. Torres and her staff to speak to City Council about the possibilities for this. She thanked the City Council and told them to keep up the good work.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member DeLeon stated he had nothing to report this evening, however he had a question about rent stabilization. City Manager Adams explained that in general it would be recommended against rent control for a couple of reasons the first being it reduces the housing supply, people are locked into a low rent then never want to give up their unit, where otherwise typically someone would move up in their housing, with rent control there are less low-income units available for people that need them. Secondly lack of housing is the real problem currently. We would be concerned about potential rent control or stabilization because it is hard to get developers to come here already to build and this may make it even
harder. The City Manager stated a more comprehensive study could be brought back. Council Member DeLeon stated that we should keep an eye on it and consider it later on down the road.
Council Member Cullen stated he got to attend the Monterey County Business Council meeting a few weeks ago where Dr. Chris Thornberg gave an analysis on housing in Monterey County. He warned about the unintentional consequences of rent control. The last meeting for the Solid Waste Authority was for the Annual Report and Meeting Highlights will be in the next City Council meeting packet. He stated that at Rotary tomorrow Zoe Lofgren and Sheriff Tina Nieto will be speaking.
Council Member Avalos stated he had nothing to report this evening. Mayor LeBarre reminded council member Avalos of the annual event this weekend. He stated that So. Mo. County Foundation event is happening Saturday from 4-7p.m.
Mayor LeBarre stated tomorrow he will be heading to the State Rail Conference in San Diego. The visit to Lawrence Livermore Labs was productive, he looks forward to more interaction and he thanked Doreen and Octavio for getting that set-up.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Adams reminded Council that Ciclovia is this Sunday. Lots of agencies participating. We got approved for another grant partnering with CHISPA our portion will be for another stretch of the bike City Attorney Santos stated the legislature passed a new law increasing noticing requirements for changes in zoning to 20 days for both Planning Commission and City Council approval.
9. CONSENT
Consideration: Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2024, Council Meeting Consideration: City of King Check Register September 16, through September 30, 2024 Consideration: Cancelation of Regular Meeting on December 24,2024 E. Consideration: Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan F. Consideration: Amendment No. 2 to the Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan Consultant Services Agreement
G. Consideration: Award of Bid for King City Tennis/Pickleball Court Project, Including Adopting Finding of a Categorical Exemption, Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines H. Consideration: Amended Purchasing and Procurement Policy Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A-H with correction to the minutes by Cullen seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Avalos, Cullen, DeLeon, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Victoria
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Application - Neighborhood Availability Improvement Project, Including Finding of a Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines and Finding of a NEPA Categorical Exclusion Pursuant to Section 58.5 of 24 CFR, Part 58 City Manager Adams introduced this item.
Beth Dodd, Adams/Ashby, further introduced this item.
Action: Motion to 1) adopt a Resolution approving the submission of the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) application for the Neighborhood Street Improvement Project and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the application; 2) find the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, adopt a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, and instruct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk; and 3) find that the project qualifies for a National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) Categorical Exclusion subject to Section 58.5 of 24 CFR, Part 58 by Avalos seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Avalos, Cullen, DeLeon, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Victoria
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Consideration: Second Amendment to Monarch Inn Lease Agreement City Manager Adams introduced this item.
Councilmember DeLeon asked about evictions from the Monarch Inn.
Action: Motion to 1) approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the Monarch Inn for the temporary homeless shelter program; and 2) appropriate $95,000 from the General Fund unappropriated fund balance for a portion of the rent costs by DeLeon seconded by Cullen.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Avalos, Cullen, DeLeon, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Victoria
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Regarding Commencing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9. Case: 1
This item was continued to the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 6:27p.m.
Approved Signatures:
Luca Risenne
Mayor Mike LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
City of King City of King