City Council Meeting
December 10, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Regular Meeting called to order at 6:00pm by Mayor LeBarre.
2. ROLL CALL:
City Council: Mike LeBarre, Carlos Victoria, Carlos DeLeon, Rob Cullen and Oscar Avalos.
City Staff: City Manager Steve Adams; City Attorney Roy Santos; City Clerk, Erica Sonne.
3. FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was led by Rose Cullen.
4. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
5. PRESENTATIONS:
None
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Pastor Ken Reese spoke on shootings that have been happening and taking a different approach. While he appreciates everything the Police Department is doing he feels calling on children to have events of peace such as possibly March 23'd a day of peace. A poetry contest, Art contest, Music event with the theme of Peace possibly through the local schools or Soul Treasures.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Avalos stated he attended a celebration at First Tee where they gifted 65 iPads to students in King City and Salinas.
Council Member Cullen stated he supports Pastor Ken's endeavor.
Council Member DeLeon, Mayor Pro Tem Victoria and Mayor LeBarre had nothing to report tonight.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Steve Adams stated San Antonio Drive Path and Safe Routes to School Project workshop is tomorrow night at 6p.m. He also stated that the Holiday Party is Thursday night at 5:30p.m. and all of Council is invited.
City Attorney Roy Santos had nothing to report.
9. ELECTIONS
A. Consideration: Resolution No. 2024-5019 Canvassing and Declaring the Result of the November 5, 2024, Election
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-5019, Canvassing and Declaring the Result of the Consolidated General Election held in the City of King on November 5, 2024, by Victoria seconded by Cullen.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Acosta, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
B. Oath of Office Administered by the City Clerk to Carlos DeLeon, Carlos Victoria and Robert Cullen
City Clerk Erica Sonne swore in Council member Carlos DeLeon, Carlos Victoria and Robert Cullen.
C. Comments by Newly Elected Council Members
Council member Cullen stated he has been on Council for 16 years. He feels King City is a special place. He thanked his in-laws and stated he couldn't do anything without Allie and Rose.
Council member Victoria stated many years ago he was asked to run for City Council, and he had a different attitude towards the city. He thanked Rob for talking to him about being on council all those years ago.
Council member DeLeon thanked the district 3 voters. He said being on council is humbling. He thanked his wife. He wants the best for King City.
D. Consideration: Selection of Council Officers
City Clerk opened nominations for Mayor.
Nomination of Mike LeBarre by Robert Cullen for Mayor.
Mike LeBarre accepted the nomination.
Action: Motion to appoint Michael LeBarre Mayor of City Council for 2 years by Council member Cullen and seconded by Council Member Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Nomination of Carlos DeLeon for Mayor Pro Tem by Council member Victoria.
Carlos DeLeon accepted the nomination.
Action: Motion to appoint Carlos DeLeon Mayor Pro Tem for 2 years by Council member Victoria and seconded by Mayor LeBarre.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
E. Consideration: Regional Board and Committee Assignments Recommendation: Select Council representatives and alternates to the following regional Boards and Committees:
1. Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC)- LeBarre, alt. DeLeon
2. Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG)- Avalos alt. DeLeon
3. Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority - Cullen alt. Avalos
4. Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District
5. Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) LeBarre alt. Victoria
6. Oversight Board for the Successor Agency -
7. King City Schools - Liaison - Carlos Victoria
8. Salinas Valley Fair - Liaison - Oscar Avalos
Action: Motion to board and committee assignments by Victoria and seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2024, Council Meeting B. Consideration: City of King Check Register November 16, through November 30, 2024 C. Consideration: 2025 Commercial Cannabis Business Tax Rates D. Consideration: Reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenues E. Consideration: New Lease Agreement for City Owned House at 424 Pearl Street F. Consideration: The Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) 2025-2030 For Mesa Del Rey Airport
G. Consideration: City of King KCCP Payments for the Month of November 2024 H. Consideration: FY2024-25 Job Classification Plan
Council member Cullen pulled Item D.
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A—C and E-H by Avalos seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Council Member Cullen left the meeting due to a conflict with Item D.
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda item D by Victoria seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Cullen,
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Council Member Cullen returned to the meeting.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
None
12. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: Recommended Mobile Food Vendor Regulations Modifications City Manager Adams introduced this item.
Francisco Chavez owner of La Potranca de Jalisco at 201 Broadway stated he has to follow state regulations, he has a lease to pay, insurance, sales tax. He doesn't want to have to let statt go. He teels that letting more food trucks in will bring his business down.
Tina Lopez, owner of La Cucina, 815 Broadway Street, is ok with food truck vendors obtaining up to two temporary use permits for their food trucks to operate on an additional 4 days per week on days when La Cocina is not operating.
Jose Jaime, Smoke Signals BBQ, explained that he works hard to get the food truck prepped for service.
He pays insurance, and sales tax. He explained it is hard to get a brick and mortar started. He provides what other businesses do not with his smoked meats, different pizzas, sandwiches etc.
Action: Motion to approve staff recommendations for changes to mobile food vendor regulations and direct staff to present corresponding Municipal Code amendments for consideration by DeLeon seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Avalos, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
B. Consideration: Budget Goals
City Manager Adams introduced this item.
Action: Motion to approve 1) amended mid-year budget goals for FY 2024-25; 2) proposed preliminary budget goals for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27; and 2) the recommended budget process and date for the budget workshop by Avalos seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Avalos, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
13. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 7:24p.m.
Approved Signatures:
Euca A Serero
Mayor, Michael LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
City of King City of King