City Council Meeting
February 11, 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 member Carlos Victoria, Council member Rob Cullen, Council members Oscar Avalos.
City Staff: City Manager Steve Adams, City Attorney Roy Santos; City Clerk Erica Sonne, Community Development Director Doreen Liberto.
3. FLAG SALUTE:
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro Tem DeLeon.
4. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Attorney Roy Santos stated that the liability tort claims of Xochilt Puga was rejected by City Council.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Pastor Ken Reese stated that he had been here on a previous occasion asking for a Day of Peace and remembrance for people lost on March 3'd 2024. He decided to move forward with it himself and will hold it the first Sunday in March. He has reached out to the other churches to have them all hold their own event. First Baptist Church will hold theirs in the evening at 6p.m. He is also holding a Children's Peace Campaign for Call for End of Violence at his Church. He would like to do something to help bring healing to the community.
Jonas congratulated Rob on his win for City Council. He wanted to share the great work that Doreen and Steve are doing. They have so much fun together without even knowing it. The amount of work and energy he puts into the City is out of joy and never adversarial. They have a tough time over there in the industrial park. He was lucky enough to take interest in 180 and 190 E. San Antonio. He is asking the City to look at what we can do. He noticed that we incentivize a lot of work into the Broadway area with landscaping or facia. His goal is to bring action to that area. It doesn't have to be monetary it could be through relationships. Even if we know any businesses that want to come in. His goal is to help in that area. That little pocket seems to have something for him there. He further stated "We will make everything work regardless of how much fun we have to have on the front end."
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Avalos stated tomorrow is his first AMBAG meeting starting at 6pm in Monterey. He reported that the theme for Salinas Valley Fair "A Berry Best Fair". Looking for applicants for Miss Salinas Valley Fair. Entries just opened up. No Poultry this year.
Council Member Cullen stated he had nothing tonight.
Council Member Victoria stated he was happy to see the Chiefs announcement on things happening with immigration nationwide. Know your rights forum he knows is happening. For Schools report: Elementary Schools have Spring Conference Week February 18-21. Cafecito is in every school site. No school on February 17t. Chalone Peaks Middle School has a parent night in addition once a month. Teachers of the year Chalone Peaks Middle School - Tom Baker, Del Rey - Diana Taylor, Santa Lucia - Joan Menendez and King City Arts Magnet - Johnny Alvarez. Chalone Peaks Middle School Principal wanted to thank the Chief of Police having more police presence on campus.
Mayor Pro Tem DeLeon had nothing to report this evening.
Mayor LeBarre thanked Rotary and Chamber of Commerce for putting on the State of the City and it was great to see the Commander at Fort Hunter Liggett. A new Commander will be coming in June. Bilingual State of the City was held the next night and it was well attended. Trashion show will be on February 20th 11:30a.m. at the Fairgrounds. He has a meeting in Santa Barbara on February 21s for Coast Rail council.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Adams stated the Immigration Forum will be Sunday February 23'd at Chalone Peaks Middle School beginning with the Community Resource Fair 2-3p.m. and Immigration Forum and Consultation 3- 5p.m.
City Attorney Santos had nothing to report this evening.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2025 Council Meeting B. Consideration: City of King Check Register January 16, through January 31, 2025 C. Consideration: Día Del Trabajador Agrícola Sponsorship D. Consideration: Amended City Council Meeting Agendas Policy E. Consideration: Federal Aviation Administration and California Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics Airport Improvement Program Grant Application for the Runway 11 Precision Approach Path Indicators and Runway End Identifier Lights Airport Improvement Project
F. Consideration: City of King KCCP Payments for the Month of January 2025 Council Member Victioria stated that Item 9(C) is a great event. There will be a lot of people in attendance from all the cities in the south county. He will be interested to see how it goes.
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A- F by Victoria seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consideration: 6th Cycle 2023 - 2031 Housing Element Update Mayor LeBarre introduced the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element by title only reading it into the record.
Community Development Director Doreen Liberto introduced this item.
Mayor LeBarre opened the public hearing, seeing no one come forward Mayor LeBarre closed the public hearing.
Mayor LeBarre commented on the need he is hearing for Senior Low-Income Housing.
Action: Motion to adopt the attached Resolution which adopts the 6'h Cycle 2023 - 2031 Housing Element by Cullen seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
City Manager Adams recused himself from the meeting due to a conflict with the next item (11(A)). He left the meeting.
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: Finding of Substantial Conformance and Approval of the Mills Ranch Southeast Community Park Plans
Mayor LeBarre would like to see lighting around the park even if it is solar. The Community Development Director said that Mr. Nino didn't have plans for lighting because of cost. Mayor LeBarre would like to check into using some of the KCCP money. The Community Development Director will check with the City Engineer.
Action: Motion to find the Southeast Community Park in substantial conformance with the Mills Ranch Specific Plan, approve the updated Southeast Community Park Plan and authorize staff to conduct a park naming contest by Avalos seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 6:37p.m.
Approved Signatures:
SucaL: Jenne
Mayor Mike LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
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