City Council Meeting
November 12, 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 members Oscar Avalos, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Victoria, Council member Rob Cullen (absent).
City Staff: City Attorney Roy Santos; City Clerk, Erica Sonne, Finance Director, Mike Howard.
3. FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was led by Detective Gurley.
4. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Award Presentation for Sergeant Partida and Detective Gurley by Chief Hunt. Council members and Mayor congratulated and thanked the detective and sergeant for their dedication and a job well done. Detective Gurley and Sergeant Partida spoke as well of the appreciation of fellow staff, family that supported them so they could do their jobs.
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Terry Garcia community member spoke on the failed sales tax measure and the need for officers, public works staff and that our facilities need maintenance. She posed the question of what is going to be done now that the sales tax measure failed. The city is still growing and evolving, which is great. She questioned the use of funds on what.
Raed Agram owner of the King City Shopette, the Laundry next to it and the third next to that. He is having an issue with people drinking in the parking lot by people they just hang out there from when they hung out when the former owner owned the building. He has called the police, and they have come to help. He wanted to appreciate the police department for that. He is still concerned about when he opens the liquidation store with 10% tobacco products. He is working on getting his business license and has spoken to the City Manager. He just wanted to be up front about what he is dealing with and what business he is applying for the business license for.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member DeLeon congratulated Council member Cullen and Victoria on their win.
Mayor Pro Tem Victoria congratulated Council member DeLeon on his win. His AMBAG meeting is tomorrow.
Council Member Avalos stated that the Rotary Crab Dinner is the 22nd of this month. The last day to purchase tickets is this week. Dinner and dancing should be a good time.
Mayor LeBarre stated that it was a nice "thank you" event for Senator Caballero who no longer represents our district. King City will be represented by Senator Laird. King City received 25 million dollars for our rail station for passenger rail service. It will start Economic Development opportunities, new housing, new business, new mixed use.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Adams had nothing to report tonight.
City Attorney Santos stated Solid Waste Authority will be next week on the 21st. City Manager Adams is out sick tonight.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2024, Council Meeting B. Consideration: City of King Check Register October 16, through October 31, 2024 C. Consideration: Special Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2024, Council Meeting D. Consideration: Agreement with the County of Monterey for Award of Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) for the Temporary Homeless Shelter and Homeless Rental Assistance Programs Consideration: Agreement with Step Up on Second Street for Homeless Rental Assistance Program
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A-E by Avalos seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Victoria, Avalos, DeLeon, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Cullen
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consideration: Close Out of Community Development Block Grant Agreements 20-CDBG-CV2-3- 00005 and 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00014 with the State of California Mayor LeBarre read the title of the item into the record.
Paul Ashby, with Adams Ashby Group, introduced this item.
City Attorney Santos stated that in talking with City Manager Adams we would request authorization from the Council for the City Manager execute an amendment to the Adams Ashby agreement extending it in order for them to complete the wrap up of the grant closing process.
Mayor LeBarre opened the public hearing, hearing and seeing no public comment Mayor LeBarre closed the public hearing.
Action: Motion to review the past use of funds and program performance for the City of King Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contracts 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00005 and 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00014 and direct staff to submit the required close out documents per the program requirements. Including additional request by the City Attorney by DeLeon seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Victoria, Avalos, DeLeon, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Cullen
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: Purchase of the Tyler Technologies Utility Billing Module Finance Director Mike Howard introduced this item. The council would like to know if Cal Water would include something in their bill letting people know that they will get a separate bill for the sewer after a certain date and when they sign up for water Cal Water will let the City know so they can have them sign up for sewer. Finance Director Howard will check with them.
Action: 1) adopt a Resolution approving the purchase of the Tyler Technologies utility billing module and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the system acquisition, services, and licensing in the amount of $57,965; and 2) approve a budget amendment of $57,965 to The Sewer Enterprise Fund by Victoria seconded by LeBarre.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Victoria, Avalos, DeLeon, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Cullen
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Liability Claims (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95) Consideration of Claim No. 2024-005 Claimant stated that construction by the City created a nuisance and blocked access for retail customers creating a loss of business and profits.
B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Regarding Pending Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9. Cases: 2
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 6:53p.m. to closed session. Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 7:15p.m.
Approved Signatures:
Eucah: Jenne
Council Member Rob Cullen for Mayor LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne City of King City of King