City Council Meeting
January 14, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Regular Meeting called to order at 6:00pm by Mayor LeBarre.
2. ROLL CALL:
City Council: Mayor Mike LeBarre, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos DeLeon, Council members Oscar Avalos, Council member Carlos Victoria, Council member Rob Cullen.
City Staff: City Manager Steve Adams, City Attorney Roy Santos; City Clerk, Erica Sonne, City Engineer Octavio Hurtado.
3. FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was led by Mayor LeBarre.
4. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Liz Hall, Waste Management stated that delinquent payment letters were sent to account holders and property owners. If payments are not made it will be sent to be added to the property tax.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Avalos had nothing to report. He did receive notice from AMBAG and will be attending in-service and his first meeting in February.
Mayor Pro Tem DeLeon had nothing to report this evening.
Council Member Cullen had nothing to report this evening.
Council Member Victoria wished everyone a Happy New Year. He is the liaison for the school districts and reported out that High schools' first day back was yesterday and elementary school was today. Elementary school Chalone Peaks has implemented phone bags for students. High school reported that 20% of students participated in after school programs. The school district is paying for all Little League sign-ups this year. Staff at all schools had active shooter training.
Mayor LeBarre stated he had his annual meeting with Congress women Lofgren. He will be meeting with Senator Laird on the 24th. The 23d is the Annual Farm Day here at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds he will be attending.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Adams stated hope to work with Catholic Charities to do informational meetings on immigration with different things happening with immigration. Proyouth has expanded to High School now.
City Attorney Santos had nothing to report this evening.
9. CONSENT
Consideration: Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024 Council Meeting Consideration: City of King Check Register December 1, through December 31, 2024 Consideration: Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule
Consideration: City of King KCCP Payments for the Month of December 2024 Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A-D by Avalos seconded by Cullen.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Avalos, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consideration: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.34 of the King City Municipal Code Pertaining to Fireworks and a Resolution Establishing the 2025 Fireworks Permit Process.
Mayor LeBarre introduced the Ordinance by title only reading it into the record.
City Manager Adams introduced this item.
Mayor LeBarre opened the public hearing, seeing no one come forward Mayor LeBarre closed the public hearing.
Action: Motion to waive first reading of the Ordinance amending provisions of Chapter 7.34 of Title 7 of the King City Municipal Code pertaining to fireworks and approve the introduction of the Ordinance by title only by Cullen seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Avalos, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Action: adopt a Resolution setting forth the number of permits to sell fireworks and the method of selection of permit holders by Victoria seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Avalos, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
B. Consideration: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20.04 of the King City Municipal Code Pertaining to Administrative Citations
Mayor LeBarre introduced the Ordinance by title only reading it into the record.
City Manager Adams introduced this item.
Mayor LeBarre opened the public hearing, seeing no one come forward Mayor LeBarre closed the public hearing.
Action: Motion waive first reading of the Ordinance amending provisions of Chapter 20.04 of Title 20 of the King City Municipal Code pertaining to administrative citations and approve the introduction of the Ordinance by title only by Avalos seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Avalos, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
City Manager Adams introduced this item.
Action: approve adjustments to the FY 2024-25 Budget Cullen seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Avalos, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
B. Consideration: The San Antonio Drive/ Broadway Street Bike Path and Safe Routes to Schools Improvement Project
City Manager Adams introduced this item.
Public Works Director Hurtado further introduced this item.
Molly Tremblay Kimley-Horn further introduced this item with a PowerPoint presentation.
Ed Lenger spoke on the high school intersection being busily dangerous at times.
Karen Jernigan stated that she participated in the workshop and learned a lot. She stated that a gas line runs down Mildred Avenue and hoped that the City would be taking that into consideration when construction begins. She pointed out the width of the sidewalks in the illustrations and stated that this helps with safety.
Action: adopt the initial study/negative declaration (IS/ND); and approve the Project prior to submittal to CTC for PS&E Phase funding allocation Cullen seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Avalos, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Mayor LeBarre read closed session items into the record.
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
A. Liability Claims, by Andrea Martinez
Claim against City of King
Gov. Code Section: 54956.95
B. Liability Claims, by Jonathan Rodriguez
Claim against City of King
Gov. Code Section: 54956.95
C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Regarding Pending Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9. Cases: 1
D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section §54956.9(d): one (1) matter.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 7:01p.m. to closed session. Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 7:34p.m.
Approved Signatures:
Eucad: Sense
Mayor Mike LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
City of King City of King