AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY OF KING CITY COUNCIL
AND
Sitting as SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF
THE RDA FOR THE CITY OF KING
TUESDAY JUNE 24, 2025
6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
212 S. VANDERHURST AVENUE
KING CITY, CALIFORNIA 93930
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Oscar Avalos, Robert Cullen, Carlos Victoria, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos DeLeon, and Mayor Mike LeBarre
FLAG SALUTE
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Alliance On Aging Plan Presentation - Teresa Sullivan , Alliance On Aging
PUBLIC COMMENT
Any member of the public may address the Council for a period not to exceed three minutes’ total on any item of interest within the jurisdiction of this Council that is not on the agenda. The Council will listen to all communications; however, in compliance with the Brown Act, the Council cannot act on items not on the agenda. Comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not to any individual Council Member.
Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member, staff member or member of the audience is not permitted.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Individual Council Members may comment on Council business, his or her Council activities, City operations, projects or other items of community interest. Council Members may also request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting on any matter or take action to direct staff to prepare a staff report for a future agenda.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
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8 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Individual Council Members may comment on Council business, his or her Council activities, City operations, projects or other items of community interest. Council Members may also request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting on any matter or take action to direct staff to prepare a staff report for a future agenda.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Comments presented by the City Manager, City Attorney or other staff on City business and/or announcements.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. The recommendations for each item are noted. Members of the audience may speak on any item(s) listed on the Consent Agenda. Any Council Member, the City Manager, or the City Attorney may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion. The Council may approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda on one motion. Items withdrawn from the Consent Agenda may be considered by separate motions at the conclusion of the discussion of each item.
Consideration: Meeting Minutes Of June 10, 2025 Council Meeting Recommendation: approve and file.
9(A) 06-10-2025 MINUTES_.PDF
Consideration: City Of King Check Register June 1 Through June 15, 2025 Recommendation: receive and file.
9(B) CITY OF KING CHECK REGISTER JUNE 1 - 15, 2025.PDF
Consideration: Mills Ranch Phase 4 Subdivision Final Tract Map Conformance Recommendation: adopt Resolution No. 2025-5049 which: 1) determines that the Mills Ranch Phase 4 Subdivision Final Map is in substantial conformance with the approved Vesting Tentative Map; 2) authorizes and directs the Planning Commission Secretary to certify the Final Tract Map is in substantial conformance with the approved Vesting Tentative Map; 3) authorizes the City Engineer to execute the Mills Ranch Phase 4 Subdivision Final Map, and 4) accepts on behalf of the public the streets and easements offered for dedication.
MILLS RANCH PHASE 4 SUBDIVISION FINAL TRACT MAP
CONFORMANCE.PDF
Consideration: Contract Services Agreement With Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP For City Attorney Services
Recommendation: 1) approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract services agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for city attorney services; 2) approve termination of the existing contract with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP; and 3) reappoint Roy Santos to serve as the City Attorney.
9(D) CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY
SERVICES.PDF
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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10. 9(D) CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY
SERVICES.PDF
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consideration: Resolution Approving And Ordering The Levy And Collection Of Special Assessments For Unpaid Billing For Refuse And Recycling Services Recommendation: 1) open the public hearing, allow public testimony regarding objections to proposed special assessments for delinquent accounts for Waste Management (WM) refuse/recycling collection services debt transferred to the City, close the public hearing; and 2) adopt a Resolution approving the list of unpaid billing debt accounts transferred to the City from Waste Management (WM) for refuse and recycling collection services invoiced July 1, 2024 through December 1, 2024 and ordering the levy and collection of assessments to the owners of properties that received the collection services associated with the unpaid debt accounts. 10(A) SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR UNPAID BILLING FOR REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES.PDF
Consideration: Resolution Approving The Annual Assessment Report And Ordering The Levy And Collection Of Assessments For The Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District For Fiscal Year 2025-26
Recommendation: City Council adopt Resolution No 2025-5048, approving the Final Engineers Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. 10(B) RIVERVIEW GARDENS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.PDF
Consideration: Amended East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan (Case No. SPD25- 000001)
Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the East Ranch Business Park and determining that the Project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3).
10(C) EAST RANCH BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN.PDF
Consideration: Updated Conservation, Open Space And Safety Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution determining that the Project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3) and amending the Conservation, Open Space and Safety Elements. 10(D) UPDATED CONSERVATION, OPEN SPACE AND SAFETY
ELEMENTS.PDF
REGULAR BUSINESS
Consideration: Waste Management Franchise Agreement Extension Recommendation: 1) adopt a Resolution rescinding the new Franchise Agreement with Documents:
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10(D) UPDATED CONSERVATION, OPEN SPACE AND SAFETY
ELEMENTS.PDF
REGULAR BUSINESS
Consideration: Waste Management Franchise Agreement Extension Recommendation: 1) adopt a Resolution rescinding the new Franchise Agreement with USA Waste of California (DBA Waste Management, hereinafter “WM”) adopted May 27, 2025 and approving a 3-month extension of the current 2017 Franchise Agreement and rates to allow additional time for further contract revisions and a proposition 218 public hearing process; and 2) approve and direct staff to distribute the Proposition 218 public hearing notice.
11(A) WASTE MANAGEMENT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT EXTENSION.PDF
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Announcement(s) of any reportable action(s) taken in Closed Session will be made in open session and repeated at the beginning of the next Regular City Council meeting as this portion of the meeting is not recorded.
Liability Claims, By Rosario Andrade, Claim Against City Of King, Gov. Code Section:
54956.95
ADJOURNMENT
The City of King is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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City Council Meeting
June 10, 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 Rob Cullen, Council member Carlos Victoria, Council members Oscar Avalos 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:
No reportable action from the last meeting.
5.__SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. None
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
David Scaroni, SGH Holdings with the Meyers housing facility. It has come to their attention that City Council members have been advised not to meet individually with them and other project applicants as a potential legal violation. He read into the record “Nothing in this section shall impose the requirements of this chapter upon any of the following: (1) Individual contacts or conversations between a member of a legislative body and any other person…” He further stated that the Brown Act does not prohibit members of the City Council from communicating directly with constituents. He also stated that City Council has a fiduciary duty to the general public.
Steve Scaroni, Managing partner of the Meyers project, he spoke on the Jayne Street Migrant Farmworker Housing Project. He thanked the City Council for their service. He started by saying that the initial project went to City Council in 1969 for a 10 year use permit and in 1979 granted a 10 year extension and a additional 5 year extension. In 1994 it was conditioned to be used as an emergency shelter. No extensions since 1994 and it is still operating on an expired CUP. They would like a curtesy of a dialog with staff. They feel like they are being pushed into a corner of litigation. They have a multimillion-dollar project. There is no better and higher use.
Francisco Chavez spoke to the Meyer’s Project and that the foot traffic has increased his profit and tax dollars being spent here in King City. He is in favor of them staying. With that extra business he can hire more people. They come at night and take their lunch for the next day because whatever they are fed in the field is garbage.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem DeLeon stated he had nothing to report tonight.
Council member Cullen stated that he will not be at the June 24th meeting. He commended staff and Mayor on ribbon cutting on the Downtown Plaza. He reminded the council and public of Beautification week next week with the Kickoff BBQ on June 18
th at noon.
Mayor LeBarre stated the ribbon cutting was awesome.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Adams stated that July 30th HACM ground breaking ceremony is scheduled to happen at the homeless project on Broadway. Escrow may be closing on Friday.
City Attorney Santos had nothing to report tonight.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025 Council Meeting B. Consideration: City of King Check Register May 16, through May 31, 2025 C. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of May 29, 2025 Special Council Meeting D. Consideration: Contract Services Agreement for Building Inspection, Plan Review and Parcel Map Review Services
E. Consideration: Third Amendment to the King City Golf Course Operation Contract Services Agreement with First Tee Monterey County
F. Consideration: Caltrans Project Specific Maintenance Agreement G. Consideration: Confirmation of Election of King City Volunteer Fire Department Officers and Engineers
H. Consideration: City of King KCCP Payments for the Month of May 2025 I. Consideration: Agreement with See Monterey for Membership in the Monterey County Destination Marketing Organization
J. Consideration: Appropriation for Library Air Conditioner Replacement Mayor LeBarre commented on item 9(G) reading the fire department’s officers and engineers names into the record and appreciating them all.
Karen Jernigan commented that the check register was not online in Item 9(B).
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A- J by Cullen seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Victoria, Avalos,
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. None
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: FY 2025-26/FY 2026-27 Biennial Budget and FY 2025-26 Appropriation Limit City Manager Steve Adams introduced this item and the Finance Director Mike Howard.
Finance Director Mike Howard further introduced this item stating that this is City and Successor Agency Budget.
Action: Motion to 1) adopt a Resolution approving the FY 2025-26/ FY 2026-27 Biennial Budget for City and Successor Agency; and 2) adopt a Resolution establishing the appropriation limit from tax proceeds for FY 2025-26 by Cullen and seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Victoria, Avalos,
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
B. Consideration: Third Amendment to Monarch Inn Lease Agreement City Manager Steve Adams introduced this item.
Action: Motion to 1) approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the Monarch Inn for the temporary homeless emergency shelter program; and 2) authorize the City Manager to make non-substantive changes as necessary in a form approved by the City Attorney. by Cullen seconded by DeLeon
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen,
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Victoria, Avalos
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
A. None
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 6:29p.m.
Approved Signatures:
Mayor Mike LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
City of King City of King
Item No. 9(B)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: JUNE 24, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MIKE HOWARD, FINANCE DIRECTOR
RE: CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF KING CHECK REGISTER JUNE
1 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended City Council receive and file.
BACKGROUND:
At least once a month, the City Treasurer shall submit to the City Council, a copy of the invoices paid for the previous month.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this item is to provide the Council an opportunity to review and monitor ongoing expenditures. These documents are attached.
COST ANALYSIS:
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No Environmental Review required for this item.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for Council consideration:
1. Receive and file the report; or
2. Provide other direction to staff regarding requests for additional information.
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Check Report
King City, CA By Check Number
Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: POOL-WFB-POOL - WELLS FARGO BANK
Payment Type: EFT
ALVAREZ ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC 06/09/2025 EFT 0.00 6,517.08 10256 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 76085 Invoice 06/06/2025 Computer Services - PD 0.00 123.75 100-1600-61560 Maintenance Agreements Computer Services - PD 123.75 76441 Invoice 06/06/2025 Computer Services 0.00 513.75
100-2000-61560 Maintenance Agreements Computer Services 513.75 76442 Invoice 06/06/2025 Computer Services - PD 0.00 82.50 100-1600-61560 Maintenance Agreements Computer Services - PD 82.50 76496 Invoice 06/06/2025 Labor Cabling For KC History & Visitor Cen… 0.00 5,797.08 116-0000-68110 Capital - Improvements Labor Cabling For KC History & V… 5,797.08 CSGCON CSG CONSULTANTS INC 06/09/2025 EFT 0.00 24,948.00 10257 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 60251 Invoice 06/06/2025 Mills Ranch Phases 1,3,4 0.00 6,546.00 120-0000-61500 Professional Services Mills Ranch Phase 3 606.00 120-0000-61500 Professional Services Mills Ranch Phase 1 1,404.00 120-0000-61500 Professional Services Mills Ranch Phase 4 4,536.00 60630 Invoice 06/06/2025 Final Map Review & Grading Plan (Phase 4) 0.00 5,784.00 120-0000-61500 Professional Services Final Map Review & Grading Pla… 5,784.00 60919 Invoice 06/06/2025 Final Map Review (Phase 4) Mills Ranch 0.00 1,728.00 120-0000-61500 Professional Services Final Map Review (Phase 4) Mills… 1,728.00 61350 Invoice 06/06/2025 Final Map Review & IMP (Phase 4) Mills R… 0.00 10,890.00 120-0000-61500 Professional Services Final Map Review & IMP (Phase … 10,890.00 FIRST AL FIRST ALARM INC 06/09/2025 EFT 0.00 399.30 10258 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 881330 Invoice 06/06/2025 Fire Alarm Check 0.00 399.30
100-1600-61225 Fire Extinguishers Fire Alarm Check 399.30 CYPRESSW MILES CLIFFORD FARMER CYPRESS WATER SERVICE INC 06/09/2025 EFT 0.00 56,195.70 10259 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 25399 Invoice 06/06/2025 March 2024 - WWTP Operations 0.00 10,523.20 310-0000-61800 Repairs & Maintenance March 2024 - WWTP Operations 10,523.20 25400 Invoice 06/06/2025 April 2024 - WWTP Operations 0.00 12,851.10 310-0000-61800 Repairs & Maintenance April 2024 - WWTP Operations 12,851.10 25440 Invoice 06/06/2025 May 2024 - WWTP Operations 0.00 10,861.10 310-0000-61800 Repairs & Maintenance May 2024 - WWTP Operations 10,861.10 25441 Invoice 06/06/2025 June 2024 - WWTP Operations 0.00 10,581.20 310-0000-61800 Repairs & Maintenance June 2024 - WWTP Operations 10,581.20 25442 Invoice 06/06/2025 July 2024 - WWTP Operations 0.00 11,379.10 310-0000-61800 Repairs & Maintenance July 2024 - WWTP Operations 11,379.10 MAGICC NORMA L DOMINGUEZ 06/09/2025 EFT 0.00 8,000.00 10260 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 5026 Invoice 06/06/2025 Janitorial - Park & City 0.00 8,000.00 100-1400-61500 Professional Services Janitorial - Park & City 8,000.00 SMITHE SMITH & ENRIGHT LANDSCAPING INC 06/09/2025 EFT 0.00 625.00 10261 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 750 Invoice 06/06/2025 February 2025 - Landscape Maintence 0.00 625.00 100-2400-61500 Professional Services February 2025 625.00 SPECTRUMT SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE Charter Communication 06/09/2025 EFT 0.00 1,751.98 10262 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 113362301052125 Invoice 06/06/2025 Internet 0.00 1,751.98 100-1800-64165 Internet Access Internet 1,751.98
TORO TORO PETROLEUM CORP 06/09/2025 EFT 0.00 3,498.41 10263 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount CL86520 Invoice 06/06/2025 Fuel 0.00 3,498.41
100-1600-61840 Fuel & Oil Fuel 3,498.41
Total EFT: 0.00 101,935.47
Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payment Type: Regular
AFLAC AFLAC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 91.47 72806
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000759 Invoice 06/06/2025 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - INSURANCE 0.00 44.30 100-0000-21171 LTD Insurance Payable PAYROLL DEDUCTION - INSURA… 31.02 310-0000-21171 LTD Insurance Payable PAYROLL DEDUCTION - INSURA… 8.86 410-0000-21171 LTD Insurance Payable PAYROLL DEDUCTION - INSURA… 4.42 INV0000760 Invoice 06/06/2025 PAYROLL DEDUCTION - INSURANCE 0.00 47.17 100-0000-21171 LTD Insurance Payable PAYROLL DEDUCTION - INSURA… 38.31 310-0000-21171 LTD Insurance Payable PAYROLL DEDUCTION - INSURA… 6.75 410-0000-21171 LTD Insurance Payable PAYROLL DEDUCTION - INSURA… 2.11 ANTHEM BLU ANTHEM BLUE CROSS 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 3,781.94 72807 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000761 Invoice 06/06/2025 HEALTH INSURANCE DEDUCTION 0.00 3,781.94 100-0000-21150 Health Insurance Payable EE HEALTH INSURANCE DEDUCT… 3,331.47 120-0000-21150 Health Insurance Payable EE HEALTH INSURANCE DEDUCT… 5.68 225-0000-21150 Health Insurance Payable EE HEALTH INSURANCE DEDUCT… 27.46 228-0000-21150 Health Insurance Payable EE HEALTH INSURANCE DEDUCT… 1.50 310-0000-21150 Health Insurance Payable EE HEALTH INSURANCE DEDUCT… 268.68 410-0000-21150 Health Insurance Payable EE HEALTH INSURANCE DEDUCT… 147.15 CAL PERS R CAL PERS RETIREMENTSYSTEM 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 34,662.04 72808 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000767 Invoice 06/06/2025 PERS PEPRA MISC EMPLOYER 0.00 6,144.14 100-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS PEPRA MISC EMPLOYER 4,916.30 120-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS PEPRA MISC EMPLOYER 138.07 228-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS PEPRA MISC EMPLOYER 112.36 310-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS PEPRA MISC EMPLOYER 796.06 410-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS PEPRA MISC EMPLOYER 181.35 INV0000768 Invoice 06/06/2025 PERS PEPRA MISC EMPLOYEE 0.00 6,050.48 100-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS PEPRA MISC EMPLOYEE 4,841.36 120-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS PEPRA MISC EMPLOYEE 135.97 228-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS PEPRA MISC EMPLOYEE 110.65 310-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS PEPRA MISC EMPLOYEE 783.90 410-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS PEPRA MISC EMPLOYEE 178.60 INV0000769 Invoice 06/06/2025 PERS PEPRA SAFETY EMPLOYER 0.00 5,717.46 100-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS PEPRA SAFETY EMPLOYER 5,665.38 225-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS PEPRA SAFETY EMPLOYER 52.08 INV0000770 Invoice 06/06/2025 PERS PEPRA SAFETY EMPLOYEE 0.00 5,713.31 100-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS PEPRA SAFETY EMPLOYEE 5,661.27 225-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS PEPRA SAFETY EMPLOYEE 52.04 INV0000771 Invoice 06/06/2025 PERS MISC CLASSIC EMPLOYER 0.00 1,576.57 100-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS MISC CLASSIC EMPLOYER 985.62 228-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS MISC CLASSIC EMPLOYER 23.34 310-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS MISC CLASSIC EMPLOYER 244.32 410-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS MISC CLASSIC EMPLOYER 323.29 INV0000772 Invoice 06/06/2025 PERS MISC CLASSIC EMPLOYEE 0.00 911.72 100-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS MISC CLASSIC EMPLOYEE 570.48 228-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS MISC CLASSIC EMPLOYEE 13.44 310-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS MISC CLASSIC EMPLOYEE 141.41 410-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS MISC CLASSIC EMPLOYEE 186.39 INV0000773 Invoice 06/06/2025 PERS SAFETY CLASSIC EMPLOYER 0.00 5,922.76 100-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS SAFETY CLASSIC EMPLOYER 5,813.75 225-0000-21130 PERS Payable PERS SAFETY CLASSIC EMPLOYER 109.01 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number INV0000774 Invoice 06/06/2025 PERS SAFTEY CLASSIC EMPLOYEE 0.00 2,625.60 100-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS SAFTEY CLASSIC EMPLOYEE 2,577.36 225-0000-21131 PERS Payable - EE PERS SAFTEY CLASSIC EMPLOYEE 48.24 CACHLDSUP CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 522.00 72809 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000776 Invoice 06/06/2025 M. DILLON CHILD SUPPORT 0.00 522.00 100-0000-21175 Wage Levys M. DILLON CHILD SUPPORT 522.00 K.C.P.O.A. K.C.P.O.A. 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 675.00 72810 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000765 Invoice 06/06/2025 KCPOA UNION DUES 0.00 675.00 100-0000-21173 KCPOA Union Dues KCPOA UNION DUES 661.13 225-0000-21173 KCPOA Union Dues KCPOA UNION DUES 13.87
K.C.P.S.A. K.C.P.S.A. 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 255.00 72811 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000766 Invoice 06/06/2025 KCPSA UNION DUES 0.00 255.00 100-0000-21174 KCPSA Union Dues KCPSA UNION DUES 253.55 225-0000-21174 KCPSA Union Dues KCPSA UNION DUES 1.45
ICMA RETIR MISSION SQUARE-302397 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 8,222.84 72812 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000756 Invoice 06/06/2025 EMPLOYER MATCH - ICMA DC 0.00 764.79 100-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… EMPLOYER MATCH - ICMA DC 655.03 310-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… EMPLOYER MATCH - ICMA DC 60.27 410-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… EMPLOYER MATCH - ICMA DC 49.49 INV0000757 Invoice 06/06/2025 EMPLOYER MATCH - ICMA DC 0.00 639.27 100-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… EMPLOYER MATCH - ICMA DC 438.95 120-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… EMPLOYER MATCH - ICMA DC 65.17 228-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… EMPLOYER MATCH - ICMA DC 55.25 310-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… EMPLOYER MATCH - ICMA DC 79.90 INV0000758 Invoice 06/06/2025 EMPLOYER MATCH - ICMA DC 0.00 443.82 100-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… EMPLOYER MATCH - ICMA DC 332.87 310-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… EMPLOYER MATCH - ICMA DC 110.95 INV0000762 Invoice 06/06/2025 DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 0.00 4,438.84 100-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 3,686.10 120-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 107.64 225-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 5.99 228-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 87.50 310-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 521.62 410-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 29.99 INV0000763 Invoice 06/06/2025 DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 0.00 1,640.85 100-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 1,455.35 310-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 50.84 410-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 134.66 INV0000764 Invoice 06/06/2025 DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 0.00 295.27 100-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 266.17 225-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 1.56 310-0000-21141 ICMA Deferred Compensa… DEF COMP EMPLOYEE 27.54 SEIU SEIU LOCAL 521 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 476.25 72813 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV0000775 Invoice 06/06/2025 SEIU UNION DUES 0.00 476.25 100-0000-21196 City Reimb Payable SEIU UNION DUES 345.05 120-0000-21196 City Reimb Payable SEIU UNION DUES 1.81
228-0000-21196 City Reimb Payable SEIU UNION DUES 0.68
310-0000-21196 City Reimb Payable SEIU UNION DUES 64.80 410-0000-21196 City Reimb Payable SEIU UNION DUES 63.91 ACEHIGH ACE HIGH DESIGNS INC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 599.78 72814 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 53672 Invoice 06/06/2025 Pool Uniforms 0.00 599.78
100-2500-61340 Uniform Purchase Pool Uniforms 599.78
KCTVHARD ALCANTAR HARDWARE INC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 640.66 72815 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 580088 Invoice 06/06/2025 Polish For Desk Downtown Plaza 0.00 44.57 100-2400-61800 Repairs & Maintenance Polish For Desk Downtown Plaza 44.57 580092 Invoice 06/06/2025 Replacement Knobs for Desk Downtown P… 0.00 15.21 100-2400-61800 Repairs & Maintenance Replacement Knobs for Desk D… 15.21 580208 Invoice 06/06/2025 Pool Chlorinator Repairs 0.00 23.91 100-2500-61800 Repairs & Maintenance Pool Chlorinator Repairs 23.91 580246 Invoice 06/06/2025 Adhesive Letters 0.00 10.43
410-0000-61229 Supplies-Street Signs Adhesive Letters 10.43 580278 Invoice 06/06/2025 Timer Batteries Forden Park 0.00 21.74 100-2400-61227 Supplies-Landscaping Timer Batteries Forden Park 21.74 580396 Invoice 06/06/2025 PPE WWTP 0.00 36.96
310-0000-61800 Repairs & Maintenance PPE WWTP 36.96
580424 Invoice 06/06/2025 Trimmer Line 0.00 58.71
100-2400-61220 Operational Supplies Trimmer Line 58.71
580515 Invoice 06/06/2025 Repair Backflow Box US101/San Lorenzo 0.00 70.67 100-2100-61800 Repairs & Maintenance Repair Backflow Box US101/San … 70.67 580538 Invoice 06/06/2025 Cut Blade of Weed Wacker 0.00 21.74 100-2400-61898 Equipment Repair & Main… Cut Blade of Weed Wacker 21.74 580568 Invoice 06/06/2025 Trimmer Line / Handle Replacement 0.00 71.75 100-2400-61227 Supplies-Landscaping Trimmer Line / Handle Replace… 71.75 580595 Invoice 06/06/2025 Ties For Trees 0.00 8.25
100-2400-61227 Supplies-Landscaping Ties For Trees 8.25 580601 Invoice 06/06/2025 Forden Park Irrigation Repair 0.00 49.74 100-2400-61227 Supplies-Landscaping Forden Park Irrigation Repair 49.74 580727 Invoice 06/06/2025 Fertilizer Downtown Plaza 0.00 43.49 100-2400-61227 Supplies-Landscaping Fertilizer Downtown Plaza 43.49 580740 Invoice 06/06/2025 Pool Supplies 0.00 49.44
100-2500-61220 Operational Supplies Pool Supplies 49.44 580746 Invoice 06/06/2025 Assorted Parts Air Compressor 0.00 66.24 100-1700-61220 Operational Supplies Assorted Parts Air Compressor 66.24 580748 Credit Memo 06/06/2025 Credit 0.00 -1.09
100-1700-61220 Operational Supplies Credit -1.09
580860 Invoice 06/06/2025 Items For Downtown Plaza Opening 0.00 48.90 100-2400-61800 Repairs & Maintenance Items For Downtown Plaza Open… 48.90 ANDRALE ALEXUS ANDRADE 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 50.00 72816 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 052025 Invoice 06/06/2025 Softball League Worker 0.00 50.00 100-2600-61500 Professional Services Softball League Worker 50.00 TRUJILLOA ALICIA TRUJILLO 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 127.40 72817 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 060225 Invoice 06/06/2025 Rec Salinas 0.00 68.60
100-2600-62000 Travel, Meetings & Traini… Rec Salinas 68.60 060225B Invoice 06/06/2025 Rec King City 0.00 22.40
100-2600-62000 Travel, Meetings & Traini… Rec King City 22.40 060225C Invoice 06/06/2025 Events King City 0.00 36.40
100-1100-62009 Travel, Meetings & Traini… Events King City 36.40 AMAZON AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 3,118.12 72818 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 13K9-CFYN-9K66 Invoice 06/06/2025 Firstaid 0.00 57.63
100-2500-61220 Operational Supplies Firstaid 57.63
13WC-113P-1RDV Invoice 06/06/2025 Cleaning, Tech, Food, Office Supplies 0.00 1,098.39 100-1600-61210 Office Supplies Cleaning, Tech, Food, Office Sup… 995.40 100-1600-61550 Animal Services Cleaning, Tech, Food, Office Sup… 102.99 166C-D1GQ-TCCY Invoice 06/06/2025 Office Supplies 0.00 15.40 100-2600-61210 Office Supplies Office Supplies 15.40
16QJ-HQK1-6Y34 Invoice 06/06/2025 Office Supplies 0.00 234.05 100-1500-61210 Office Supplies Office Supplies 23.48
100-2100-61210 Office Supplies Office Supplies 148.63
100-2600-61210 Office Supplies Office Supplies 61.94
17GM-RNW9-FVPJ Invoice 06/06/2025 Swim Diapers, Office Supplies 0.00 384.00 100-2500-61220 Operational Supplies Swim Diapers, Office Supplies 384.00 19H3-69XV-DP6C Invoice 06/06/2025 Pool Supplies 0.00 81.28 100-2500-61220 Operational Supplies Pool Supplies 81.28 19KL-7NTK-3N67 Invoice 06/06/2025 Battery For Pool Lift 0.00 598.13 100-2500-61220 Operational Supplies Battery For Pool Lift 598.13 19VX-DNM1-1Y4N Invoice 06/06/2025 First Aid Supplies 0.00 370.15 100-2500-61220 Operational Supplies First Aid Supplies 370.15 1KN9-7WC9-37V6 Invoice 06/06/2025 Brochure Holder - Visitor Center 0.00 58.16 116-0000-68110 Capital - Improvements Brochure Holder - Visitor Center 58.16 1XQ6-J716-4VPX Invoice 06/06/2025 Office Supplies 0.00 101.67 100-2100-61210 Office Supplies Office Supplies 101.67
1YLK-9NWW-1F… Invoice 06/06/2025 Day Camp 0.00 119.26
100-2600-61220 Operational Supplies Day Camp 119.26
CARRILLOA ARIEL CARRILLO-GREEN 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 35.00 72819 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 052025 Invoice 06/06/2025 Softball League Worker 0.00 35.00 100-2600-61500 Professional Services Softball League Worker 35.00 CARMEL FIR ART BLACK 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 1,500.00 72820 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 2025-05 Invoice 06/06/2025 Annual Fire Inspections 0.00 1,500.00 100-1400-61500 Professional Services Annual Fire Inspections 1,500.00 AT&T - C AT&T Calnet 3 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 39.24 72821 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 000023521600 Invoice 06/06/2025 Phone Service 0.00 39.24 100-1800-61710 Cellular Phones Phone Service 39.24
BENITEZ SECURITY BENITEZ SECURITY SERVICES 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 8,576.00 72822 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 2817 Invoice 06/06/2025 Monarch Inn Temporary Shelter Security 0.00 2,688.00 121-0000-61500 Professional Services Monarch Inn Temporary Shelter … 2,688.00 2836 Invoice 06/06/2025 Monarch Inn Temporary Shelter Security 0.00 2,688.00 121-0000-61500 Professional Services Monarch Inn Temporary Shelter … 2,688.00 2844 Invoice 06/06/2025 Security 5/27 0.00 320.00
100-2600-61500 Professional Services Security 5/27 320.00 2849 Invoice 06/06/2025 Monarch Inn Temporary Shelter Security 0.00 2,880.00 121-0000-61500 Professional Services Monarch Inn Temporary Shelter … 2,880.00 CPRSM CALIFORNIA PARK & RECREATION Society Membership 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 150.00 72823 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 147815 Invoice 06/06/2025 Membership Renewal 0.00 150.00 100-2100-61110 Membership Dues Membership Renewal 150.00 CALSTATE CALSTATE SUPPLY, INC. 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 434.30 72824 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 5225 Invoice 06/06/2025 Replacement Pickleball Net For Central Pa… 0.00 434.30 100-2400-61800 Repairs & Maintenance Replacement Pickleball Net For … 434.30 CASEY PRIN CASEY PRINTING INC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 293.63 72825 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 232739 Invoice 06/06/2025 Visitor Center Valley History Boards 0.00 293.63 100-1000-61300 Community Promotion Visitor Center Valley History Boa… 293.63 SAME DAY S CHARLES C. SALMINA Same Day Shred 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 100.00 72826 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 62627 Invoice 06/06/2025 Shred 0.00 100.00
100-1600-61500 Professional Services Shred 100.00
CNC ELECTR CLARK N CLEVENGER CNC ELECTRIC AND OUTDOOR POWER 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 55.40 72827 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 8190 Invoice 06/06/2025 Weed Wacker Repair 0.00 55.40
100-2400-61898 Equipment Repair & Main… Weed Wacker Repair 55.40 DEPT ACCNT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ACCOUNTING OFFICE 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 81.00 72828 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 815782 Invoice 06/06/2025 Fingerprints 0.00 81.00
100-2000-64120 DOJ Fingerprint Checks Fingerprints 81.00 DIMES MEDI DIMES MEDIA CORPORATION 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 500.00 72829 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 4544 Invoice 06/06/2025 KRKC Ad 0.00 250.00
100-2600-61125 Advertising KRKC Ad 250.00
4807 Invoice 06/06/2025 KRKC Ad 0.00 250.00
Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number 100-2600-61125 Advertising KRKC Ad 250.00
FED EXP FEDEX 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 182.18 72830
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 8-849-41476 Invoice 06/06/2025 Postage - Housing Agreement Docs 0.00 175.36 100-1100-61200 Postage, Shipping & Freig… Postage - Housing Agreement D… 175.36 9-695-62079 Invoice 06/06/2025 Postage 0.00 6.82
100-1100-61200 Postage, Shipping & Freig… Postage 6.82
GOLDEN STA GOLDEN STATE EMERGENCY VEHICLE Golden State Fire Apparatus In 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 246.28 72831 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount CI050298 Invoice 06/06/2025 Foam Level Sensor For Foam Tank on 8551 0.00 246.28 100-1700-61830 Vehicle Repairs & Mainte… Foam Level Sensor For Foam Ta… 246.28 GREGG BURK GREGG BURKMAN ELECTRIC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 183.15 72832 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 322 Invoice 06/06/2025 Light Fixed - Womens Restroom 0.00 183.15 100-1600-61802 Building Repairs Light Fixed - Womens Restroom 183.15 HINDERLITE HINDERLITER DELLAMAS & ASSOC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 1,500.00 72833 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount SIN047257 Invoice 06/06/2025 HDL Cannabis Inspection 190 Sam LLC 0.00 1,500.00 100-1300-61500 Professional Services HDL Cannabis Inspection 190 S… 1,500.00 HUNTJ JAMES HUNT 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 301.00 72834
Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 050225 Invoice 06/06/2025 Allegretto Vineyard Resort 0.00 301.00 100-1600-62001 Conference, Travel & Mea… Allegretto Vineyard Resort 301.00 CVSTRIP JUAN CARLOS GARCIA 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 8,870.00 72835 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 465 Invoice 06/06/2025 Stripe Parking Lot - Downtown Plaza 0.00 8,870.00 226-0000-61500 Professional Services Stripe Parking Lot - Downtown P… 8,870.00 PARAMOJU JULIA M HERNANDEZ 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 195.00 72836 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount APR-'MAY 2025 Invoice 06/06/2025 Translating Council Mtgs. April - May 2025 0.00 195.00 100-1100-61500 Professional Services Translating Council Mtgs. April -… 195.00 KIMLEY-HOR KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES INC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 3,200.82 72837 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 31638345 Invoice 06/06/2025 Linear Park - Mills Ranch 0.00 3,200.82 120-0000-61500 Professional Services Linear Park - Mills Ranch 3,200.82 KC GLASS KING CITY GLASS SERVICES 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 6,496.19 72838 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 2629 Invoice 06/06/2025 Facade Improvement Grant Final Payment… 0.00 6,496.19 100-1300-64150 Grant Programs Facade Improvement Grant Final… 6,496.19 LGMPUMP LUIS RUIZ 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 10,382.00 72839 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 5645 Invoice 06/06/2025 Pump Service 0.00 10,382.00
310-0000-61800 Repairs & Maintenance Pump Service 10,382.00 MONARCH IN MELDI LLC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 57,861.00 72840 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 060525 Invoice 06/06/2025 Monarch Inn Temporary Homeless Shelter 0.00 57,861.00 121-0000-61500 Professional Services Monarch Inn Temporary Homele… 57,861.00 ZONDA MEYERS RESEARCH, LLC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 49,345.00 72841 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount CA172-24A Invoice 06/06/2025 Housing Study - Services Jan 2025 0.00 22,219.73 963-0000-61500 Professional Services Housing Study - Services Jan 2025 22,219.73 CA172-24B Invoice 06/06/2025 Housing Study - February 2025 0.00 23,136.48 963-0000-61500 Professional Services Housing Study - February 2025 23,136.48 CA172-24C Invoice 06/06/2025 Housing Study - March 2025 0.00 3,988.79 963-0000-61500 Professional Services Housing Study - March 2025 3,988.79 MO HEALTH MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 14,446.00 72842 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 1218722 Invoice 06/06/2025 Pool Inspection 0.00 213.00
100-2500-64110 Regulatory Permits & Lice… Pool Inspection 213.00 1219558 Invoice 06/06/2025 MCHD Fees - Airport Fuel Station 0.00 2,620.00 110-0000-64110 Regulatory Permits & Lice… MCHD Fees - Airport Fuel Station 2,620.00 1219559 Invoice 06/06/2025 MCHD Fees - PW Yard @ Pool 0.00 984.00 100-2100-64110 Regulatory Permits & Lice… MCHD Fees - PW Yard @ Pool 984.00 1225177 Invoice 06/06/2025 MCHD Fees - PW Yard 0.00 984.00 100-2100-64110 Regulatory Permits & Lice… MCHD Fees - PW Yard 984.00 1226418 Invoice 06/06/2025 Permits - Pools 0.00 3,593.00 100-2500-64110 Regulatory Permits & Lice… Permits - Pools 3,593.00 1227667 Invoice 06/06/2025 MCHD Fees - Landfill 0.00 4,981.00 112-0000-64110 Regulatory Permits & Lice… MCHD Fees - Landfill 4,981.00 1228219 Invoice 06/06/2025 MCHD Fees - WWTP 0.00 1,071.00 310-0000-64110 Regulatory Permits & Lice… MCHD Fees WWTP 1,071.00 OWEN EQUIP OWEN EQUIPMENT SALES INC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 700.02 72843 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 00067348 Invoice 06/06/2025 Sweeper Parts 0.00 700.02
410-0000-61899 Equipment Repair & Main… Sweeper Parts 700.02 PARTS & SE PARTS & SERVICE CTR- NAPA INC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 52.09 72844 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 696221 Invoice 06/06/2025 Grease for Equipment 0.00 52.09 100-2400-61898 Equipment Repair & Main… Grease for Equipment 52.09 PAC PG&E 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 38,053.63 72845
Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 050725 Invoice 06/06/2025 Electricity 0.00 37,887.09
100-1600-61720 Utilities - Gas & Electricity Electricity 2,335.83 100-1700-61720 Utilities - Gas & Electricity Electricity 635.09 100-1800-61720 Utilities - Gas & Electricity Electricity 1,192.43 100-2100-61720 Utilities - Gas & Electricity Electricity 748.71 100-2400-61720 Utilities - Gas & Electricity Electricity 2,145.88 100-2500-61720 Utilities - Gas & Electricity Electricity 4,436.46 100-2600-61720 Utilities - Gas & Electricity Electricity 616.21 110-0000-61720 Utilities - Gas & Electricity Electricity 244.41 310-0000-61720 Utilities - Gas & Electricity Electricity 16,641.86 410-0000-61720 Utilities - Gas & Electricity Electricity 8,890.21 052725 Invoice 06/06/2025 Electricity 0.00 166.54
310-0000-61720 Utilities - Gas & Electricity Electricity 166.54 PBGFS PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 435.51 72846 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 3107239537 Invoice 06/06/2025 Postage Machine 0.00 435.51 100-1800-61200 Postage, Shipping & Freig… Postage Machine 435.51 RAILPROS RAILPROS INC RAIL CONSULTING SERVICES 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 57,148.53 72847 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 130090823 Invoice 06/06/2025 KC Temporary Platform - March 2025 0.00 3,377.63 222-0000-61500 Professional Services KC Temporary Platform - March … 3,377.63 130091095 Invoice 06/06/2025 KC Temporary Platform - April 2025 0.00 53,770.90 222-0000-61500 Professional Services KC Temporary Platform - April 2… 53,770.90 RAZZOLINK RAZZO LINK INC RAZZOLINK 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 34.90 72848 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 427154 Invoice 06/06/2025 Website Maintenance 0.00 34.90 100-2000-61560 Maintenance Agreements Website Maintenance 34.90 HEREDIAR ROXANNE HEREDIA 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 550.00 72849 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 052425 Invoice 06/06/2025 Rec Center Rental Security Deposit 0.00 550.00 113-0000-21184 Rental Deposits Rec Center Rental Security Depo… 550.00 SENTRY SENTRY ALARM SYSTEMS 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 270.00 72850 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 2283362 Invoice 06/06/2025 Alarm 0.00 90.00
100-2600-61500 Professional Services Alarm 90.00
2283363 Invoice 06/06/2025 Alarm 0.00 180.00
100-2600-61560 Maintenance Agreements Alarm 180.00
ADAMSS STEVEN ADAMS 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 78.40 72851 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 062825 Invoice 06/06/2025 Oral Board - City of Marina 0.00 78.40 100-1100-62009 Travel, Meetings & Traini… Oral Board - City of Marina 78.40 LEHR STOMMEL INC LEHR 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 1,000.00 72852 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount SI119516 Invoice 06/06/2025 Removal of Equipment From Patrol Cars 0.00 1,000.00 100-1600-61830 Vehicle Repairs & Mainte… Removal of Equipment From Pat… 1,000.00 SUN STREET SUN STREET CENTERS 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 6,159.60 72853 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount KING-R2S-112-A Invoice 06/06/2025 Youth Diversion Program 0.00 1,539.23 100-2000-61500 Professional Services Youth Diversion Program 1,539.23 KING-R2S-121 Invoice 06/06/2025 Youth Diversion Program 0.00 4,620.37 100-2000-61500 Professional Services Youth Diversion Program 4,620.37 SURVEI SURVEILLANCEGRID INTEGRATION INC. 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 1,653.00 72854 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 2134 Invoice 06/06/2025 Battery For City Cam. 0.00 1,653.00 413-0000-68110 Capital - Improvements Battery For City Cam. 1,653.00 GARCIATE TERRY GARCIA 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 44.00 72855 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 060225 Invoice 06/06/2025 Park Reservation Refund 0.00 44.00 100-0000-45305 Park Reservations Park Reservation Refund 44.00 TWO TEAM C TWO TEAM CONSTRUCTION INC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 142,502.66 72856 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 22581 Invoice 06/06/2025 pp#5 Visitor Center 0.00 142,502.66 116-0000-68110 Capital - Improvements pp#5 Visitor Center 142,502.66 TYLER TECH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 437.50 72857 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 025-510159 Invoice 06/06/2025 Maint Fee 0.00 437.50
100-2000-61500 Professional Services Maint Fee 437.50
VICTORIA T VICTORIA TEETER 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 1,526.00 72858 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 107 Invoice 06/06/2025 LG Training 0.00 1,526.00
100-2500-62000 Travel, Meetings & Traini… LG Training 1,526.00 WALLACEGR WALLACE GROUP A California Corporation 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 1,480.00 72859 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 64980 Invoice 06/06/2025 April 2025 - Regulatory Compliance 0.00 1,480.00 310-0000-61500 Professional Services April 2025 - Regulatory Complia… 1,480.00 WITMER PUB WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 1,814.10 72860 Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV684208 Invoice 06/06/2025 Replacement Face Shield For Old Helmets 0.00 515.66 100-1700-61341 Safety Clothing Replacement Face Shield 515.66 INV691027 Invoice 06/06/2025 New FF Helmet's 0.00 1,298.44 100-1700-61341 Safety Clothing New FF Helmet's 1,298.44 WITMER WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, INC 06/06/2025 Regular 0.00 515.66 72861 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Account Number Account Name Item Description Distribution Amount Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount INV684208 Invoice 06/06/2025 Replacement Face Shields For Helmets 0.00 515.66 100-1700-61341 Safety Clothing Replacement Face Shields For He… 515.66 Total Regular: 0.00 472,651.29
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code POOL-WFB Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
56 0
0 0
8 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
64 0.00
Payment
472,651.29
0.00 0.00
0.00 101,935.47
574,586.76
Payable
Count
115
0 0
0 18
133
Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
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All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
56 0
0 0
8 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
64 0.00
472,651.29
0.00 0.00
0.00 101,935.47
574,586.76
115
0 0
0 18
133
Fund Name Period Amount
Fund Summary
999 Pooled Cash Fund 6/2025 574,586.76
574,586.76
Item No. 9 (C)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: JUNE 24, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: DOREEN LIBERTO, AICP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
OCTAVIO HURTADO, PE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY
ENGINEER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF MILLS RANCH PHASE 4 SUBDIVISION
FINAL TRACT MAP CONFORMANCE
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-5049 which: 1) determines that the Mills Ranch Phase 4 Subdivision Final Map is in substantial conformance with the approved Vesting Tentative Map; 2) authorizes and directs the Planning Commission Secretary to certify the Final Tract Map is in substantial conformance with the approved Vesting Tentative Map; 3) authorizes the City Engineer to execute the Mills Ranch Phase 4 Subdivision Final Map, and 4) accepts on behalf of the public the streets and easements offered for dedication.
BACKGROUND:
Nino Family, L.P., a California Limited Partnership, Applicant, is requesting to record the final map for Phase 4 within the Mills Ranch Project. A Vesting Tentative Tract Map was approved in 2005 by the City Council and the map’s life has subsequently been extended through State legislation. Municipal Code Chapter 16.32 addresses final maps. Planning Commission and City Council reviews are required prior to final map recordation. On June 3, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council accept the Final Tract Map in accordance with the Municipal Code and Subdivision Map Act.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF MILLS RANCH PHASE 4 FINAL TRACT MAP
CONFORMANCE TO THE APPROVED VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP JUNE 24, 2025
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DISCUSSION:
Mills Ranch Phase 4 consists of 84 lots, starting with lot 277 and ending with lot 360 (Reference Exhibit 1). Staff have reviewed the Final Tract Map and confirmed that it is in substantial conformance to the approved Vesting Tentative Map and in compliance with Municipal Code Section 16.32.110 (1). Generally, substantial conformance means the number of lots, the lot sizes and dimensions and lot configurations of the Final Tract Map are similar to the approved Vesting Tentative Map. (Reference Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2.) Municipal Code Section
16.32.115 requires the following findings to be made in the affirmative to record the final map:
(1) That the proposed map is not consistent with the applicable general and specific plans.
Staff Comment: The proposed map is consistent with the City General Plan and Mills Ranch Specific Plan. The proposed final map is also in substantial conformance with the Mills Ranch Vesting Tentative Tract Map approved in 2005.
(2) That the design and improvements of the subdivision is not consistent with the applicable general and specific plans.
Staff Comment: The design and improvements are consistent with the City General Plan and Mills Ranch Specific Plan.
(3) That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development.
Staff Comment: The site is physically suitable for the development. (4) That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of the development.
Staff Comment: The site can accommodate the proposed number of lots.
(5) That the design of the subdivision or proposed improvements is likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure the fish and wildlife.
Staff Comment: An environmental impact report (EIR) was prepared on the entire Mills Ranch Specific Plan area and a follow-up biological study was conducted. The reports conclude it is unlikely the
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF MILLS RANCH PHASE 4 FINAL TRACT MAP
CONFORMANCE TO THE APPROVED VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP JUNE 24, 2025
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development will cause substantial environmental damage to fish and wildlife.
(6) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is likely to cause serious public health problems.
Staff Comment: An EIR was prepared on the Mills Ranch Specific Plan area and a study on naturally occurring asbestos is being prepared. All serious public health problems will be reduced to a level of insignificance.
(7) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will cause conflict with the use acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.
Staff Comment: Phase 4 of the Mills Ranch subdivision will provide access to all legal lots of record.
Municipal Code Section 16.32.110 (2) requires the Commission to examine the FTM and determine it is in substantial conformance with the VTM. The City Engineer believes the FTM is in substantial conformance with the VTM.
COST ANALYSIS:
There is no direct fiscal impact as a result of this action other than future maintenance costs of the streets and easements.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
Pursuant to 14 CCR § 15268, approval of a final subdivision map is a ministerial action and exempt from the requirements of CEQA.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for City Council consideration:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-5049,
2. Do not approve and request staff to provide additional analysis regarding conformance, or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
Exhibit 1
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OWNERS' STATEMENT
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WHITSON ENGINEERS
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SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT
CITY CLERK'S STATEMENT
COUNTY RECORDER'S STATEMENT
CITY ENGINEER'S STATEMENT
CITY SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT
STATEMENT OF SECRETARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION
AVIGATION EASEMENT
SIGNATURE OMISSIONS
ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC EASEMENTS
DEDICATION CERTIFICATE
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"N:\Community Development Department\23- Doreen's Files\Mills Ranch\City Council\CC Res 2025- Mills Ranch Phase 4 Final Map.docx" RESOLUTION NO. 2025-5049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE FINAL TRACT MAP FOR MILLS RANCH PHASE 4, CITY OF KING, MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
AND ACCEPTING THE STREETS AND PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2005, the City Council certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the Mills Ranch Project; and
WHEREAS, on August 30, 2005, the City Council (“Council”) approved a Tentative Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTM) with conditions of approval; and WHEREAS, the applicant (“Nino Family, LP”) has requested the City record the Final Tract Map (FTM) for Phase 4; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the FTM is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Statutory Exemptions, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Section 15268, (b) (3) Ministerial Projects, approval of final subdivision maps; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2025, and pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 16, the Planning Commission (Commission) determined and recommended the Council find that the Mills Ranch Phase 4 Subdivision Final Map is in substantial conformance with the approved Vesting Tentative Map; authorize and direct the Planning Commission Secretary to certify the Final Tract Map as in substantial conformance with the approved Vesting Tentative Map; authorize the City Engineer to execute the Mills Ranch Phase 3 Subdivision Final Map, and accept on behalf of the public the streets and easements offered for dedication.
WHEREAS, additionally on June 3, 2025, the Commission duly recommended the Council approve the FTM, direct the City Engineer to sign the FTM; and direct the City Clerk to transmit the FTM to the County Recorder of the County of Monterey for filing; and
WHEREAS, prior to recordation of the FTM, an improvement agreement shall be submitted to the City Clerk by the applicant for approval by the City Attorney; and WHEREAS, prior to recordation of the FTM, the City Attorney approved improvement agreement shall be recorded by the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2025, the Council accepted the Commission’s recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council: 1) determined that the Mills Ranch Phase 4 Subdivision Final Map is in substantial conformance with the approved Vesting Tentative Map; 2) authorized and directed the Planning Commission Secretary to certify the Final Tract Map as in substantial conformance with the approved Vesting Tentative Map; 3) authorized the City Engineer to execute the Mills Ranch Phase 3 Subdivision Final Map, and 4) accepted on behalf of the public the streets and easements offered for dedication.
This resolution was passed, approved and adopted by the City Council on the 24th day of June 2025 by the following vote:
EXHIBIT 3
"N:\Community Development Department\23- Doreen's Files\Mills Ranch\City Council\CC Res 2025- Mills Ranch Phase 4 Final Map.docx" AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
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Mike LeBarre, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Sonne, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Roy Santos, City Attorney
Item No. 9 (D)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: JUNE 24, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR CITY
ATTORNEY SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council: 1) approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract services agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for city attorney services; 2) approve termination of the existing contract with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP; and 3) reappoint Roy Santos to serve as the City Attorney.
BACKGROUND:
At the January 24, 2017 meeting, the City Council approved a contract with Aleshire & Wynder for City Attorney services, which was later amended in 2018.
A new contract was approved in 2021, which designates Roy Santos as the City Attorney, Shannon Chaffin as the Assistant City Attorney and Michelle Sassano as the Deputy City Attorney. The contract was also amended in 2024, which included an annual CPI to take effect July 1, 2026.
Roy Santos recently announced his resignation from Aleshire & Wynder and his new position with the law firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP. A new contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen is proposed for City Council consideration to maintain Mr. Santos as the City Attorney.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council and staff have been very satisfied with Mr. Santos’ services.
Maintaining him as the City Attorney will ensure continuity involving a long list of legal issues the City is addressing.
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES
CITY OF KING
This CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES (the "Agreement") is effective as of the 24th day of June, 2025, by and between the law firm of BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP, a California limited liability partnership ("Firm"), and the CITY OF KING ("City"), a California municipal corporation. The term "City" shall also include the City of King Successor Agency, the City of King Public Financing Authority, King City Community Power, and all other City boards and commissions.
1. APPOINTMENT
City Council hereby appoints Roy C. Santos as the City Attorney, and hires Mr. Santos and Firm to render such legal services as are customarily rendered by such officials and as further specified herein, including attending meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, City of King Successor Agency, the City of King Public Financing Authority, King City Community Power, and all other City boards and commissions, and their affiliated agencies, as directed by the City.
Notwithstanding the foregoing appointment, the designated City Attorney, Agency Counsel, and any Assistant or Deputy City Attorney, may be established from time to time or modified by resolution of the City Council. FIRM represents that it employs, or will employ at its own expense, all personnel required for the satisfactory performance of any and all tasks and services set forth herein. FIRM shall not replace the designated City Attorney ( or any successors to such person) without the City Council's prior approval, except from time to time necessary due to illness or vacation scheduling. Any such temporary substitute, or of any Assistant City Attorney shall be disclosed to the City Manager prior to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, and resources will be provided to the City Manager and City Council if requested. The City Attorney may appoint various assistants and/or deputies as the City Attorney deems appropriate, without the need for amendment hereof.
2. SCOPE OF WORK AND DUTIES
A. FIRM shall perform any and all work necessary for the provision of City Attorney services to City, as set forth in the Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) Attendance at City Council, Planning Commission, or Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Public Financing Authority, or other affiliated entities, unless excused by the City Manager or his/her designee, and other board and commission meetings on request of the City Manager or his/her designee; and
(ii) Provide legal advice, written legal opinions, and consultation on all matters affecting the City to the City Council, City Manager, boards, commissions, committees, officers, and employees of City and as requested by the City Council, the City Manager, or his/her designee, in accordance with such policies and procedures as may be established by City from time to time; and
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Item No. 10 (A)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: JUNE 24, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
RE: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING AND
ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR UNPAID BILLING FOR REFUSE AND
RECYCLING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council: 1) open the public hearing, allow public testimony regarding objections to proposed special assessments for delinquent accounts for Waste Management (WM) refuse/recycling collection services debt transferred to the City, close the public hearing; and 2) adopt a Resolution approving the list of unpaid billing debt accounts transferred to the City from Waste Management (WM) for refuse and recycling collection services invoiced July 1, 2024 through December 1, 2024 and ordering the levy and collection of assessments to the owners of properties that received the collection services associated with the unpaid debt accounts.
BACKGROUND:
At the January 23, 2024 meeting, the City Council adopted an Ordinance establishing a special assessment for refuse and recycling service delinquent accounts and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WM setting forth the responsibilities of both parties in the process. The purpose of the assessment process was to minimize refuse and recycling service charges by eliminating unpaid debt being passed on to other customers and to fulfill the provisions of the City’s franchise agreement with WM.
Section 7.5 of the 2017 Revised and Restated Franchise Agreement stipulates that the City intended to adopt a new Ordinance in the Municipal Code to provide for the transfer of WM’s delinquent charges to property taxes as a special assessment or property lien. If the City failed to adopt the special assessment, WM would then have the option to recover losses due to delinquent customer accounts through an adjustment to the customer rate caps, which was implemented in 2021.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ORDERING THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR UNPAID BILLING FOR
REFUSE AND RECYCLING SERVICES
JUNE 24, 2025
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Property owners were sent notices of the proposed change prior to consideration of the Ordinance. A phased approach was approved to provide time for landlords to adjust their rental procedures. Refuse and recycling charges covered under the special assessment requirements did not take effect until the July 1, 2024 invoices.
The process requires a public hearing be held by the City Council prior to approving the final assessments, which is scheduled at the June 24th meeting.
DISCUSSION:
Under the process, four notices were then sent by WM to both customers and property owners with delinquent accounts. The initial letter involved 987 accounts with outstanding debt. After the four warnings, the number of accounts was reduced to 263. An additional notification of the public hearing was distributed to each property owner and customer impacted more than 10 days prior to the hearing date.
The remaining debt was transferred to the City in a list transmitted on June 9, 2025.
The initial debt is limited to the unpaid amounts invoiced from July 1, 2024 through December 1, 2024. A list of each account customer, property owner and total amount due is provided in Exhibit A of the Resolution. A $40 City administrative fee to cover City costs for the process and a .25% fee charged by the County will be added to the WM unpaid fees listed.
The purpose of the public hearing is to provide an opportunity for anyone listed with outstanding debt to identify if any errors were made on the list before they are submitted to the County tax collector. For the City to order the levy and collection of the assessments, the debt had to be transferred from WM to the City as the franchisor. Therefore, payments for the debt can no longer be made to WM to remove the debt. The only option for removing debt at this time would be to demonstrate that the payment has already been made.
COST ANALYSIS:
The cost of the distribution of the public hearing notices will be incurred by WM.
The City’s staff cost will be reimbursed by the administrative fee.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The special assessment process is not considered a “project” for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Therefore, the Ordinance does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change to the
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-5053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KING,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND LIEN
AGAINST THE PROPERTIES RESIDING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
WITH UNPAID SOILD WASTE BILLING ASSIGNED TO THE CITY BY
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of King (“the City”) has the authority, under its police power, to enact regulations for the public health, safety, peace, morals, and welfare of the City, California Constitution Article XI, section 7; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that, in addition to the filing of civil collection actions by the city attorney, the use of liens collected as personal obligations against property owners and the use of special assessments on real property will assist in the collection of unpaid solid waste fees, administrative costs, county fees and costs, and late fees assessed pursuant to the state of California authorized lien and special assessment process; and
WHEREAS, the City further finds that collection of unpaid solid waste fees, administrative costs, county fees and costs, and late fees is important in deterring future violations and maintaining the health and safety of the City by ensuring continued solid waste services and preventing other residents from being forced to pay for the unpaid solid waste fees as part of annual rate increases by Waste Management; and WHEREAS, the City has the authority to make the expense of unpaid solid waste fees, administrative costs, County of Monterey fees and costs, and late fees a lien against the property on which it is maintained and a personal obligation against the property owner, in accordance with California Government Code Sections 38790.1 and 25831; and
WHEREAS, the City has the authority to make the cost of unpaid solid waste fees, administrative costs, county fees and costs, and late fees upon a parcel of land a special assessment against that parcel, in accordance with California Government Code Sections 38790.1 and 25831; and
WHEREAS, the procedures established in King City Municipal Code shall be used to complement existing administrative or judicial remedies which may be pursued to address unpaid billing; and
WHEREAS, the Property Owners within this Resolution are the sole owner(s) of record the properties located within the City of King; and WHEREAS, the Property Owners were issued notices to pay their unpaid solid waste billing pursuant to the King City Municipal Code; and PAGE 2 OF 3
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WHEREAS, the Property Owners who failed to pay their unpaid solid waste billing as required by the King City Municipal Code were issued multiple notices of their failure to pay, the amount of their unpaid solid waste fees, where to make payment of their unpaid solid waste fees to avoid the lien and special assessment process; and WHEREAS, the Property Owners failed to pay their unpaid solid waste billing; and WHEREAS, the Property Owners caused the City to incur the costs associated with the lien and special assessment process to recover the unpaid solid waste billing which was assigned to the City by Waste Management; and WHEREAS, the King City Municipal Code authorizes the City to place a lien and special assessment on real property when solid waste fees have not been timely paid and the unpaid billing is assigned to the City by Waste Management.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KING,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds the Facts set forth above to be true and correct, and by this reference incorporates each as an integral part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The total amount due and payable to the City by each property owner is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. These amounts contained within Exhibit A remain unpaid. A special assessment and lien in these amounts shall be placed against each of the properties identified within Exhibit A of this Resolution; the special assessments shall further accrue penalties and fines until the special assessment is paid in full.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to place additional special assessments on the properties identified within Exhibit A of this Resolution as may be needed to secure payment of the unpaid solid waste billing and/or costs being further incurred by the City; including the fees and costs charged by the County of Monterey to place these liens and special assessments on the properties listed within Exhibit A.
SECTION 4. The City Manager is directed to take all action necessary to implement this Resolution.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage and adoption.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of King at a regular meeting thereof held on the 24th day of June, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:______________________________________________________________ NOES:______________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:___________________________________________________________ ABSENT:____________________________________________________________ ATTEST
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Erica Sonne, City Clerk
CITY OF KING
By: _____________________________
Mike LeBarre, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _____________________________
Roy C. Santos, City Attorney
I, ______________________________, City Clerk of the City of King, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of King on the date and by the vote indicated herein.
Exhibit A
Item No. 10(B)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Date: JUNE 24, 2025
To: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
From: MIKE HOWARD, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Subject: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT REPORT AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE RIVERVIEW GARDENS
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
RECOMMENDATIN:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No 2025-5048, approving the Final Engineers Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
Background:
The Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District was formed in 1998, for the purpose of providing maintenance services to landscaping and appurtenant improvements for the Riverview Gardens development and assessing those properties which benefit from this service. Each year the City Council must, by law, order the preparation of an Engineer's Report describing the existing and proposed maintenance services and conduct a public hearing to establish and order the amount of assessment for the next fiscal year.
At the time the District was formed, the engineer included an annual assessment adjustment equal to the April Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco-OaklandHayward areas (“CPI”). Each year since the District was formed, a new maximum assessment was established by applying the April CPI to the Maximum Assessment for the prior year. The City may assess the District parcels any amount up to the established Maximum Assessment for that year, but may not exceed that amount. Included in the Engineer’s Report is a table showing the Maximum Assessment and the Actual Assessment for each year since the District was formed.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
REPORT AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
THE RIVERVIEW GARDENS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
JUNE 24, 2025
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At the first Council meeting for this item, Council approved a rate based on a 4% CPI adjustment. The actual April 2025 CPI is 1.26%. This requires that the initially approved assessment rate of $491.86, be reduced to $478.94. The reduced assessment rate, reflecting the actual April CPI, has been updated in the attached Engineer’s Report.
DISCUSSION:
On May 13, 2025 the City Council adopted Resolutions to provide notice to the members of the District and citizens of the City of King of the City’s intent to again levy and collect assessments fees for the previously formed landscaping and lighting district. In addition, the Resolutions establish that the City Council: (1) finds that the public interest and convenience requires, and (2) declares its intention, to order the levy of and to collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of property within an existing assessment district pursuant to the provisions of the Act for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in the Resolution.
The District is designated as the “Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District” (“District”). The District was established to fund the ongoing maintenance and servicing of the improvements, which primarily consist of the landscaped areas on Willow Street east of San Antonio Drive. The properties within the District are assessed annually through the Monterey County tax roll.
COST ANALYSIS:
The costs to maintain and service the improvements for Fiscal Year 2025-26 have been estimated at $21,552.30. This includes contract services for the maintenance and servicing of the improvements, utilities, engineering and administrative costs, Monterey County charges, and reserve collections. Each of the 45 parcels in the District benefits equally from the improvements and as a result, each parcel is assessed the same amount. For Fiscal Year 2025-26, that amount is $478.94. If the assessments are not charged to the properties within the District, the costs to maintain the improvements will have to be funded in some other way.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The resolution is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, directly or indirectly. Most of the terms and scope of city discretion are guided by existing State and Federal law. The resolution declares the City’s intent to levy and collect assessment fees. The resolution does not authorize any specific development or installation on any specific piece of property within
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-5048
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KING AMENDING AND/OR
APPROVING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE RIVERVIEW GARDENS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of King has, by previous Resolutions, initiated proceedings and declared its intention to levy and collect annual assessments in a special maintenance district created pursuant to the terms of the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972”, being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (the “1972 Act”). Said special maintenance district is known and designated as Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District, (the “District”);
WHEREAS, at this time all notice and Public Hearing requirements as required by the 1972 Act and Proposition 218 have been met relating to the levy of the annual assessments; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has received and reviewed the Engineer’s Report (the “Report”) and is now satisfied with the assessments, diagram and all other matters as contained in the Report as it is now submitted for final consideration and approval; and, WHEREAS, the assessments are in compliance with all laws pertaining to the levy of the District assessments; said assessments are levied without regard to property valuation and are in compliance with the provisions of Proposition 218 as the District was approved by a 100% vote of the property owners at the time of formation; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KING AS FOLLOWS:
RECITALS
Section 1. The above recitals are all true and correct.
Section 2. This City Council hereby finds and determines that the procedures for the consideration of the levy of the annual assessments have been undertaken in accordance with the 1972 Act and Proposition 218. The proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 are not proposed to be increased beyond what was previously authorized at the time of formation of the District.
DETERMINATION AND CONFIRMATION
Section 3. The final assessments and diagram for the proceedings, as contained in the Report, are hereby approved and confirmed.
Based upon the Report and the testimony and other evidence presented at the Public Hearing, the City Council hereby makes the following determinations regarding the proposed assessments:
EXHIBIT 1
a. The proportionate special benefit derived by each assessed parcel has been determined in relationship to the entirety of the cost of the operations, maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
b. The assessments do not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on each parcel.
c. Only special benefits have been assessed.
The assessments for the District contained in the Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 are hereby confirmed and levied upon the assessable lots or parcels within the District in the amounts set forth in the Report.
ORDERING OF MAINTENANCE
Section 4. The public interest and convenience requires and this legislative body does hereby order the maintenance work to be performed as said maintenance work is set forth in the Report and as previously declared and set forth in the Resolution of Intention.
FILING WITH SECRETARY
Section 5. The above referenced Report shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk and shall remain open for public inspection.
ENTRY UPON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL
Section 6. The County Auditor shall enter onto the County Assessment roll, opposite each lot or parcel of land, the amount assessed thereupon, as shown in the Report.
COLLECTION AND PAYMENT
Section 7. The assessments shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as County taxes are collected and all laws providing for the collection and enforcement of County Taxes shall apply to the collection and enforcement of the assessments.
FISCAL YEAR
Section 8. The assessments as above authorized and levied for these proceedings will provide revenue and relate to the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council this 24th day of June 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mike Lebarre, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Steven Adams, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Roy Santos, City Attorney
CITY OF KING
FINAL ENGINEER’S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
RIVERVIEW GARDENS LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
JUNE 2025
PREPARED BY
Harris & Associates
450 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 103
Salinas, CA 93901
www.weareharris.com
EXHIBIT 2
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSESSMENT ENGINEER….……………………………………………………………..1 PART 1 – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………………………………..3 PART 2 – ESTIMATE OF COSTS………………………………………………………………………………….4 PART 3 – ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM…………………………………………………………………………….7 PART 4 – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT………………………………………………………………...8 APPENDIX A – ASSESSMENT ROLL…………………………………………………………………………..12 APPENDIX B – DISTRICT DIAGRAM.………………………………………………………………………...15 Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
1 STATEMENT OF ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
AGENCY: CITY OF KING
PROJECT: RIVERVIEW GARDENS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT TO: THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF KING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
The preparation of this Annual Engineer’s Report (“Report”) is in conformance with the obligation of the City Council for the Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District of the City of King to provide landscaping services for each lot or parcel of land in the district in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel of land for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500) (“Act”), Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the State of California Constitution, and in accordance with the City of King’s Resolution being adopted by the City Council for the District. This Report consists of the following Parts:
PART 1
Description of Improvements: This part provides a general description of improvements maintained in the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file with the City and are hereby made a part of this Report by reference.
PART 2
Estimate of Cost: This part contains the cost estimate of the proposed maintenance including incidental costs and expenses for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
PART 3
District Diagram: This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the external boundaries of the District. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is filed under separate cover with the office of the City Clerk. A copy of the District Diagram is included herein as Appendix B.
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
2 PART 4
Method of Apportionment of the Assessments: This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon parcel classification of land within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received. The costs and expenses of the District have been assessed upon the parcels of land within the boundaries of District pursuant to the initial methodology established Resolution No. 3757 approved on the 19th day of May, 1998.
Appendices
Appendix A – Assessment Roll
Appendix B – District Diagram
In conclusion, it is my opinion that the costs and expenses of the District have been assessed to the lots and parcels within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the services provided.
DATED this 3rd day of June, 2025
Alison Bouley, P.E., Assessment Engineer
R.C.E. No. C61383
Engineer of Work
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
3 PART 1 – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District was formed for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing operation, maintenance and servicing of certain landscape improvements within the boundaries of the District. Said improvements are detailed below under “Improvements and Services Provided”.
The Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District is within the boundaries of the City and is located south of Willow Street, east of San Antonio Drive, and generally north of King City high school.
The District is comprised of the residential development known as Riverview Gardens and includes forty-five (45) developed single-family residential parcels.
The plans and specifications for the improvements, showing the general nature, location, and the extent of the improvements, are on file with the City and are incorporated herein by reference.
IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED
The following are the specific improvements maintained and serviced within the District:
Landscape maintenance along the Willow Street frontage, including ground cover, shrubs, trees and irrigation system. Landscaping total approximately 12,275 square feet. Masonry wall maintenance, including graffiti abatement at the entrance to the tract. Masonry wall is 300 linear feet by 6 feet high.
Utilities including water and electricity for landscaping.
Maintenance includes all necessary repair, service, and replacement of improvements, including the masonry wall, water and electrical energy to run the irrigation system, fertilizer, weeding, debris removal, etc.
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
4 PART 2 – ESTIMATE OF COST
The estimated budget for the annual maintenance and servicing of the improvements and the proportionate share of administration costs of the District have been prepared based on the estimated and recent historical costs of the District.
The estimated 2025-26 District budget is shown below.
ESTIMATE OF COST
DIRECT COSTS
Utility – Water and Electricity $3,409.43
Supplies – Irrigation $265.00
Contract Services – Landscape Maintenance (12,275 sf @0.46/sf) (ex: tree & shrub maintenance and replacement, sprinkler repairs, etc.) $5,646.50
Masonry Wall – Maintenance and Graffiti Abatement $180.00 Professional Services – Public Works (inspection & oversight) $530.00 Direct Costs Sub-Total $10,030.93
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Professional Services – Engineer’s Report Preparation $1,575.00 City Administration Fee (10% of Direct Costs) $1,003.09 County Administration Fee (0.25% of Balance to Assessment) $53.88 Rounding Adjustment (to make an even penny for tax roll purposes) $0.40 Administrative Costs Sub-Total $2,632.37
SUBTOTAL DIRECT AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS $12,663.30
Operating Reserve Collection/(Reduction) $0.00
Capital Reserve Collection/(Reduction) $8,889.00
TOTAL BALANCE TO ASSESSMENT $21,552.30
Total Assessable Parcels/Units 45
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT PER PARCEL/UNIT $478.94
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
5 The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the revenues and expenditures of the District. Funds raised by assessment shall be used only for the purpose as stated herein. A contribution to the District by the City may be made to reduce assessments or to fund costs which are greater than revenue from the assessments, as the City Council deems appropriate. Any balance or deficit remaining on July 1 must be carried over to the next fiscal year. Estimated beginning and ending fund balances for Fiscal Year 2025-26 are shown in the following table.
Section 22569 (a) of the 1972 Act allows the District assessments to “…include a reserve (Operating Reserve) which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing to December 10 of the fiscal year, or whenever the city expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the county, whichever is later.”
DISTRICT FUND BALANCES
OPERATING RESERVE FUND
Estimated Reserve Fund Beginning Balance as of July 1, 2025 $6,331.65 Operating Reserve Collection/(Reduction) – Fiscal Year 2025-26 $0.00 Estimated Reserve Fund Balance Ending June 30, 2026 $6,331.65
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
Estimated Reserve Fund Beginning Balance as of July 1, 2025 $8,327.81 Capital Reserve Collection/(Reduction) – Fiscal Year 2025-26 $8,889.00 Estimated Reserve Fund Balance Ending June 30, 2026 $17,216.81 Operating Reserve collections will continue until such time as the fund balance reaches approximately 50% of the annual budget. This is necessary to fund the District costs for the first 6 months of the fiscal year. After the Operating Reserve has been fully funded (50% of annual costs), any future collections will be to maintain the fund balance at the proper level (approximately 50% of the annual Direct Costs).
Capital Reserve collection is intended for the eventual replacement of the masonry wall at the entrance of the development. Masonry walls typically have an expected useful life of approximately 30 to 40 years. The wall was installed in 1998, leaving approximately thirteen years of useful life, as of Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
6 DESCRIPTION OF COST ESTIMATE ITEMS
Utility – Water & Electricity: The costs to provide water and electrical utilities for the landscaping improvements within the District.
Supplies – Irrigation: The costs to replace batteries providing electrical power to the irrigation system. Contract Services – Landscape Maintenance: The contracting costs associated with performing the landscape maintenance duties associated with the improvements within the District. In Fiscal Year 2021-22 the City hired a landscape contractor to perform these services. Annual costs will be adjusted to reflect the actual contract costs in future years.
Masonry Wall: Costs associated with the maintenance or replacement of the masonry wall, including graffiti removal, painting and repairs. The current replacement cost is approximately $10.00/sf, based on the length and height of the wall (300’ X 6’). This cost may be adjusted as necessary to cover actual costs.
Professional Services Special – Public Works: Costs associated with individuals within the Public Works Department who contribute time to inspection of the improvements, and oversight of the work performed by the landscape contractor.
Professional Services – Engineer: The contracting costs associated with hiring a consultant for the preparation of an engineer’s report, resolutions, staff reports, notices, assessment roll and budget. City Administration Fee: Costs associated with individual City Staff and Management (City Clerk, City Council, City Manager, Finance Director, City Engineer, etc.) who contribute time to the annual administration and oversight of the District, and totals 10% of Direct Costs. This may include but is not limited to, preparation for and attendance of meetings, legal counsel, printing, preparation and posting of public notices, mailing, budgeting, etc.
County Administration Fee – The County costs related to placement of the annual assessment charges onto the tax roll and the generation of annual tax bills related thereto. This charge is 0.25% of the total amount levied for the District.
Contingency – This item includes costs related to the unplanned repair or replacement of any of the improvements, including the irrigation system.
Operating Reserve Collection/(Contribution): This item shows any collections which adds to the Operating Reserve Fund balance, or contributions made from the Operating Reserve Fund, to offset the annual budget. Capital Reserve Collection/(Contribution): Collections for replacement costs related to the masonry wall, irrigation system and trees at the end of their useful life or due to accident or natural disaster. Estimated Reserve Fund Balances: These items show the estimated Operating and Capital Reserve Fund amounts at the beginning and end of the fiscal year. The estimated ending balance reflects any collections or reductions from the estimated beginning balance.
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
7 PART 3 – ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
A diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District has been submitted to the office of the City Clerk of the City, and is hereby made a part hereof by reference.
A copy of the assessment diagram for the District is included in Appendix B of the Report.
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
8 PART 4 – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
General
Street and Highways Code Section 22573 requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This section states:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
— Streets and Highways Code Section 22573
The 1972 Act permits the designation of areas of benefit within any individual assessment district if "by reason of variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will received different degrees of benefit from the improvements." (Sec. 22574). Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true "assessment" rather than a "special tax." In November 1996, the voters of California adopted Proposition 218, which has been codified as Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution. Proposition 218 imposed a number of substantive and procedural requirements on taxes, assessments, and property-related fees imposed by local governments in California.
The method of apportionment described in this Report, and confirmed by the City Council, utilizes commonly accepted engineering practices established pursuant to the 1972 Act and the California Constitution for the allocation of special benefit assessments. The calculation of assessments is based upon the parcel type and the services and improvements provided to equitably apportion the costs based on the special benefit received by each lot or parcel. The special benefit received by each lot or parcel is over and above any general benefit conferred upon said lots or parcels or to the public at large.
Special Benefit
The improvements and associated costs have been allocated to the assessable properties within the District based upon the special benefit received by those properties. The improvements for which the properties are assessed have been identified as necessary, were installed and are being maintained as part of the development plans specifically for this tract.
As such, the improvements and continuing maintenance and servicing of those improvements are strictly the obligation of the properties within the District. Any benefit to adjacent parcels or passersby is strictly incidental.
General Benefit
Although the improvements may be visible to passersby or to the public at large, the improvements were installed as a requirement of the development of the tract and are for the sole benefit of those properties. It was determined at the time of formation therefore, any access or use by properties or individuals outside the District is completely incidental and the costs of operating, maintaining and servicing said improvements therefore provides no measurable benefit to outside properties or individuals.
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
9 Definition of Special Benefit
The method of apportionment described in this Report is based on the premise that each assessable parcel or unit receives distinct and special benefits from the improvements and services provided, including the visual desirability provided by well-maintained landscaping. In accordance with Article XIII D, Section 4 of the California Constitution (“Proposition 218):
“Special benefit means a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the District or the public at large” The special benefits associated with local landscaping improvements are specifically:
Enhanced desirability of properties due to proximity and accessibility of the improvements. Improved aesthetic appeal provided by a positive representation of the development, neighborhood and the community.
Reduced vandalism and other criminal activity.
ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA
It is generally recognized that most budgetary items will be impacted by inflation in future years. In accordance with the California Constitution, Section 53739 (b)(1), assessments “may be adjusted for inflation pursuant to a clearly defined formula…” A formula for an inflationary adjustment is therefore included as part of the maximum assessment for this District and was approved by the property owner(s) at the time of formation. The formula, as described below, allows for annual adjustments to the budget and the assessments.
To impose a new assessment or increased assessment in excess of the Maximum Assessment Rate for the current fiscal year, as provided by the following Assessment Range Formula, the City must comply with the provisions of the California Constitution, Article XIII D, Section 4c that requires a public hearing and certain protest procedures including mailed notice of the public hearing and property owner protest balloting. Property owners must approve the proposed new or increased assessment via a property owner protest balloting process before any such new or increased assessment can be imposed.
A protest occurs when, at the public hearing, the returned assessment ballots opposed to the new or increased assessment outweigh the returned ballots in favor of the new or increased assessment, weighting those assessment ballots by the financial obligation of each parcel.
The definition of new or increased assessments includes any assessment which, 1) did not previously exist or, 2) exceeds a previously approved assessment amount or assessment range formula. Any assessment range formula must have been previously adopted by the agency and approved by the property owners.
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The benefit formula used to determine the financial obligation for each parcel is based on the improvements benefitting the parcels, as well as the use, or type, of each parcel that benefits from said improvements. One of the more common approaches to fairly distributing District costs to the benefitting parcels in maintenance districts such as this utilizes a methodology referred to as the “Per Parcel” method of apportionment. This method, as confirmed by the City Council at the time the District was formed, identifies the fact that all the parcels in the District, each being single family residential, benefit equally from the improvements provided by the District.
The initial maximum assessment for this District was established at the time of formation and was assessed for the first time during the 1998-99 fiscal year. That initial maximum assessment was $221.72 per parcel. This initial maximum assessment has been adjusted each subsequent fiscal year by the following Assessment Range Formula:
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
10 The Maximum Assessment Rate allowed each fiscal year (the “Adjusted Maximum Assessment Rate”) shall be based on the initial maximum assessment established in Fiscal Year 1998-99, adjusted annually by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index for the month of April, All Urban Consumers, (“CPI”) for the San Francisco/Oakland/Hayward area. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise or discontinue the preparation of such index, the City reserves the right to use such revised index or a comparable system to determine fluctuations in the annual cost of living.
Each fiscal year, the CPI shall be applied to the Maximum Assessment Rate established the previous fiscal year to calculate the appropriate Adjusted Maximum Assessment Rate for the current fiscal year. If the proposed annual assessment rate (levy per parcel) for the any year is less than or equal to the Adjusted Maximum Assessment Rate established for that fiscal year then the proposed annual assessment is not considered an increased assessment.
Beginning in the second fiscal year after the formation of the District (1999-00) and each fiscal year since, the Maximum Assessment Rate has been recalculated and a new Maximum Assessment Rate has been established for each fiscal year using the Assessment Range Formula described above. Based on the April CPI shown in the table below, the Maximum Assessment Rate for the upcoming fiscal year (2025-26) shall be $478.95.
The Adjusted Maximum Assessment Rate has been calculated independent of the annual budget and proposed assessment rate for the given fiscal year. As stated above, if the proposed annual assessment for any fiscal year does not exceed the Adjusted Maximum Assessment Rate for that year, it is not considered to be an increased assessment under the terms of Proposition 218.
The table on the following page shows the annual April CPI increase, the Adjusted Maximum Assessment and the Actual Annual Assessment each year since the formation of the District:
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
11 The City assessed the parcels in the District for the first time in seven years, in Fiscal Year 2019-20, due to the fact that there were no improvements being maintained. The improvements have now been installed and are being maintained and serviced annually.
Fiscal April CPI Adjusted Max. Proposed
Year CPI % Calculation Assessment Assessment
1998-99 N/A N/A $221.72 $221.72
1999-00 4.60% 1.046000000 $231.92 $221.72
2000-01 3.80% 1.038000000 $240.73 $213.60
2001-02 5.80% 1.058000000 $254.69 $229.92
2002-03 2.10% 1.021000000 $260.04 $229.92
2003-04 2.20% 1.022000000 $265.76 $114.96
2004-05 0.50% 1.005000000 $267.09 $114.96
2005-06 2.10% 1.021000000 $272.70 $114.96
2006-07 3.20% 1.032000000 $281.43 $114.96
2007-08 3.30% 1.033000000 $290.72 $114.96
2008-09 2.90% 1.029000000 $299.15 $114.96
2009-10 0.80% 1.008000000 $301.54 $25.00
2010-11 1.70% 1.017000000 $306.67 $25.00
2011-12 2.80% 1.028000000 $315.25 $25.00
2012-13 2.10% 1.021000000 $321.87 $0.00
2013-14 2.40% 1.024000000 $329.60 $0.00
2014-15 2.80% 1.028000000 $338.83 $0.00
2015-16 2.40% 1.024000000 $346.96 $0.00
2016-17 2.70% 1.027000000 $356.33 $0.00
2017-18 3.80% 1.038000000 $369.87 $0.00
2018-19 3.20% 1.032000000 $381.70 $0.00
2019-20 4.00% 1.040000000 $396.97 $213.60
2020-21 1.11% 1.011102405 $401.38 $401.38
2021-22 3.80% 1.038000000 $416.63 $416.62
2022-23 4.99% 1.049961379 $437.44 $437.44
2023-24 4.19% 1.041917274 $455.78 $455.78
2024-25 3.76% 1.037669574 $472.95 $472.94
2025-26 1.26% 1.012697617 $478.95 $478.94
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
12 APPENDIX A – ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel Identification for each lot or parcel within the District shall be based on available parcel maps and other property data from the Monterey County Assessor’s office as they existed at the time this Report was prepared and adopted by the City Council.
A listing of parcels assessed within the District for Fiscal Year 2025-26, along with the corresponding assessment amounts, is included on the following page. If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel(s) shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report.
Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amounts applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.
Non-assessable lots or parcels include areas of public streets and other roadways (typically not assigned an APN by the County); dedicated public easements, open space areas and rights-of-way, including public greenbelts and parkways; utility rights-of-way; common areas; landlocked parcels; small parcels vacated by the County, bifurcated lots and any other property that cannot be developed or has specific development restrictions. These types of parcels are considered to receive little or no benefit from the improvements and are therefore, exempted from assessment.
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
13 APN
Parcel
Type Units
2025-26 Maximum
Assessment Rate
2025-26 Proposed
Assessment Rate
026-072-001 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-002 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-003 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-004 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-005 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-006 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-007 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-008 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-009 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-010 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-011 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-012 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-013 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-014 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-015 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-016 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-017 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-018 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-019 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-020 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-021 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-022 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-023 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-024 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-025 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-026 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-027 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-028 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-029 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-030 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-031 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-032 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-033 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-034 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-035 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-036 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-037 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-038 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
14 APN
Parcel
Type Units
2025-26 Maximum
Assessment Rate
2025-26 Proposed
Assessment Rate
026-072-039 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-040 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-041 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-042 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-043 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-044 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-045 SFR 1.00 $478.95 $478.94
026-072-046 EXE 0.00 $478.95 $0.00
026-072-047 EXE 0.00 $478.95 $0.00
026-072-048 EXE 0.00 $478.95 $0.00
TOTALS: 45.00 $21,552.30
SFR = Single Family Residence
EXE = Landscape
easement
Engineer’s Report
Riverview Gardens Landscape Maintenance District
City of King
Fiscal Year 2025-26
15 APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
Item No. 10 (C)
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: JUNE 24, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DOREEN LIBERTO, AICP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
RE: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED EAST RANCH BUSINESS
PARK SPECIFIC PLAN (CASE NO. SPD25-000001)
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the East Ranch Business Park and determining that the Project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3).
BACKGROUND:
The East Ranch Business Park is located within the City’s former Redevelopment Project area, which was adopted on November 25, 1986 (Reference Chapter 6 for a discussion on the City’s Redevelopment Plan). In 1994, the Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) purchased 107 acres from Spreckels Sugar Management Company, which became the East Ranch Business Park. On January 24, 2012, the City of King’s Community Development Agency transferred all of its properties to the Successor Agency of City of King (“Successor Agency”) per requirements of ABX1 26 (RDA Dissolution Bill) to dissolve the City's redevelopment agency.
The King City General Plan, specifically the Economic Development Element, identifies future development of the East Ranch Business Park region. The targeted uses assessed in the General Plan include warehouse and distribution, trucking and transport, agri-business supply and services, food processing, environmental technology, waste management, telecommunications, and agribusiness research and development. To help direct development into the East Ranch Business Park, the City Council adopted the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan (ERBP-SP) on August 14, 2007, which included the entire 107 acres. The ERBP-SP was subsequently amended in 2016, 2017, and 2018. A major change as part of this amendment is to allow Accessory Outdoor Storage
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Yards of large trucks, trailers, tractors, and heavy equipment solely belonging to an established business located within the ERBP-SP.
This amendment also includes other miscellaneous changes. Proposed changes are highlighted in red in the proposed amended ERBP-SP, attached as Exhibit
1. On May 20, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council amend the ERBP-SP as recommended by staff.
DISCUSSION:
The Specific Plan was adopted to help stimulate economic development and provide a planned area for existing businesses to stay and expand, and new businesses to locate and grow in the City. Local economic development is crucial to creating jobs and providing a better quality of life for residents. Economic development also helps to generate City revenue, which can be used to fund law enforcement, fire protection, and public works improvements. Cities primarily rely on property and sales taxes to fund these essential services. There is limited industrial/commercial land in the City, so the type of uses allowed within the Specific Plan area is an important consideration.
Staff have received several requests to allow storage of trailers, RVs, trucks, etc. within the Specific Plan area. Storage of these uses are not currently permitted.
Cities primarily rely on property and sales taxes to fund essential services, and vehicle storage sites are unlikely to be a major revenue source. They also create minimal jobs, so there is minimal benefit to the City and community. There is demand for rental of more storage units, but the use is allowed in the industrial area where there are existing storage units and a proposal to add more.
However, there are benefits from supporting other types of businesses that provide jobs and revenues and need more storage areas to expand. Therefore, to assist in helping to retain and grow businesses within the Specific Plan, staff are recommending that vehicle storage sites be allowed for established businesses located in the Specific Plan area. New section 3 (e) would allow storage, as follows:
e. Accessory Outdoor Storage Yards of large trucks, trailers, tractors, and other heavy equipment used for construction, moving or agricultural activities in open lots, solely belonging to an established business located in the Specific Plan boundaries. Outdoor storage yards shall be clearly incidental to the primary use of the established business.
Outdoor storage shall not be the primary use on the property. Off-site accessory outdoor storage areas are permitted when incidental to an existing and associated business within the Specific Plan.
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i. Outdoor Storage Yard Area shall be screened from public view with a combination of a fence/wall and landscaping.
ii. Trucks, trailers, tractors, and/or other heavy equipment may only be stored within designated areas per the approved entitlement. iii. A circulation plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer. The site shall have direct access to the street designated for the types of vehicles that will be parking on site. iv. Outdoor storage areas shall be surfaced as determined by the Public Works Director. In making the determination, the Public Works Director shall take into consideration:
i. The zone district of the site.
ii. If the proposed storage will be used daily and common driveaisles will be paved and/or treated to mitigate potential dust from vehicles.
iii. Surrounding sensitive uses such as residential uses. iv. If the proposed surfacing is appropriate to the type of product(s) being stored.
v. If the proposed surfacing will conform to all applicable federal and State air and water quality standards.
vi. If the surface will comply with adopted regulations of the Monterey Air Quality Control District.
v. Stacking of any equipment or materials shall be reviewed and cleared by the Fire Department and Building and Safety Division.
Stored materials may exceed the height of the screening wall or fence by no more than one foot. (See Chapter 5 Design Standards for wall and screening height standards.)
vi. Outdoor storage shall not encroach into any required setbacks, parking or landscape areas.
i. Additional screening and landscaping, as determined by the Community Development Director may be required where
necessary to prevent visual impacts on adjacent properties.
Other parts of the ERBP-SP were updated (e.g., funding source) to reflect 2025 conditions.
COST ANALYSIS:
The cost for staff time to prepare the amendment and publish the public hearing notices will be covered through the general fund.
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AMENDMENTS
EAST RANCH BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN
DATE
ORDINANCE/
RESOLUTION
NO.
ACTION
1/26/2016 720
Amendment to Section B.1.C.ii, Section D.3, and adding
Section G.5 of Chapter 4 (Development Standards) for the purpose of adding commercial cultivation of cannabis in the City.
9/27/2016 730
Amendment to Section B.1.C.ii, subsection (I), Section D.3, subsection (g), and G.5 of Chapter 4 (Development
Standards) for the purpose of adding additional commercial cultivation uses, nurseries, manufacturing and testing of cannabis in the City.
6/27/2017 744
Amendment to Section D.3(G) of Chapter 4 (Development
Standards) for the purpose of adding additional commercial cannabis uses.
8/22/2017 746
Amendment to Section D.3(G) of Chapter 4 (Development
Standards) for the purpose of adding additional commercial cannabis uses.
8/14/2018 764
Amendment to Section D.3(G) of Chapter 4 (Development
Standards) for the purpose of adding additional commercial cannabis uses.
2025
Amendment Chapter 4 to allow vehicle, truck storage if
associated with an established business in the ERBP SP
boundary, and various other miscellaneous changes.
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EAST RANCH BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN
ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 14, 2007(Original Approval) RESOLUTION NO. 07-4206 (Original Resolution No.)
Table of Contents
CHAPTERS
1. Introduction
A. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 B. Location and Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 C. History, Issues, and Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 D. Specific Plan Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 E. Authority and Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 F. Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 G. Specific Plan Adoption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 H. Environmental Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. Specific Plan Goals and Objectives/Consistency with General Plan A. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 B. Land Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 C. Goals and Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3. Resources
A. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 B. Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. Development Standards
A. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 B. Application Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 C. Uses Permitted Subject to Plot Plan Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 D. Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 E. Manufacturing Uses Not Allowed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 F. Accessory Buildings and Uses Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 G. Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5. Design Standards
A. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 B. Design Review Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 C. Architectural Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 D. Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 E. Trash Enclosures and Transformers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 F. Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 G. Roof Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Draft April 28, 2025 4
H. Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 I. Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 J. Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 K. Grading and Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 L. Utilities and Communication Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6. Implementation and Funding Sources
A. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 B. Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 C. Potential Funding Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7. Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1 — Regional Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Exhibit 2 — East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Exhibit 3 — Example Use of Shrub to Hide Fence/Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Exhibit 4 — Example Use of Trees to Hide Fence/Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Exhibit 5 — Example of Landscaping for Parking Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Exhibit 6 — Example of Landscaping for Parking Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Exhibit 7 — Existing Landscape Setback Along San Antonio Road . . . . . 38 Exhibit 8 — Example Property Line Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Exhibit 9 — Example Trash Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Exhibit 10 — Example Parking Lot Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Exhibit 11 — Existing Street Light Pole in East Ranch Business Park . . . 41 Exhibit 12 — Example Dimensions of Handicapped Parking Spaces . . . . 44 Exhibit 13 — Example Monument Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Exhibit 14 — Existing Sign in East Ranch Business Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Exhibit 15 — Example Service Yard Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Exhibit 16 — San Antonio Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 List of Tables
Table 1 – AMBAG’s Draft 2026 Regional Job Growth Forecast……………..6 Table 2 - Minimum Building Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Table 3 – Minimum Yards Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Table 4– Parking Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...42 Appendix
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. 61 Mitigation Measures and Mitigation Monitoring Program . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 80 Draft April 28, 2025 5
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
A. Introduction
The East Ranch Business Park consists of approximately 107 acres of Industrial and related uses located northeast of King City. The East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan (“Specific Plan”) addresses planning goals which are relevant to property owners, future tenants, developers and the City of King City. The Specific Plan:
√ defines the development framework,
√ establishes the development and design standards, and √ identifies implementation measures to accommodate a well-planned business park.
The East Ranch Business Park is an important component of the King City’s economy. The processing and transporting of agriculture is based in this area. The Specific Plan provides an area of larger land parcels with enhanced aesthetic standards exclusively for sound industrial development. Manufacturing and other industries can locate in the East Ranch Business Park and operate away from the restricting influences of non-industrial uses, while maintaining an environment free from offensive or objectionable noise, dust, odor or other nuisances.
The long-term success of the Specific Plan will be measured in the:
√ creation of new jobs,
√ retention and expansion of existing businesses, and
√ attraction of viable new businesses in the Specific Plan area.
B. Location and Boundaries
King City is located in South Monterey County, approximately fifty (50) miles north of Paso Robles and forty-five (45) miles south of Salinas. (Reference Exhibit 1.) The communities of Greenfield, Gonzales and Soledad are located between King City and Salinas. The communities of San Miguel, San Ardo and Lockwood are located between King City and Paso Robles.
The Specific Plan area is bordered by Metz Road to the west, Bitterwater Road to the south, and Airport Drive to the east. San Antonio Road dissects the East Ranch Business Park, providing excellent vehicle access. The Mesa Del Rey Airport is located northeast of the Plan area. (Reference Exhibit 2.)
C. History, Issues, and Opportunities
The East Ranch Business Park is located within the City’s former Redevelopment Project area, which was adopted on November 25, 1986. (Reference Chapter 6 for a discussion on the City’s Redevelopment Plan.) In 1994, the Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) purchased 107 acres from Spreckels Sugar Management Company, which became the East Ranch Business Park.
The CRA prepared programs to encourage businesses and industries to move into the East Ranch Business Park. Some of the Economic Development Incentive Programs established by the CRA for the East Ranch Business Park included:
√ Acquisition and Disposition of Land,
√ Construction of Commercial, Industrial and Manufacturing Uses, and √ Credits Against the Purchase Price of Land.
On January 24, 2012, the City of King’s Community Development Agency transferred all of its properties to the Successor Agency of City of King (“Successor Agency”) per requirements of ABX1 26 (RDA Dissolution Bill) to dissolve the City's redevelopment agency, formerly known as the Community Development Agency (“CDA”), as part of the City Resolution Number 2012-4377.
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Effective February 1, 2012, the State of California ceased operating local redevelopment agencies and the King City Community Development Agency was dissolved.
The City’s Economic Development Element of the General Plan was updated in 2022 and identifies the future development that will take place within the East Ranch Business Park region.
The target land uses are: warehouse and distribution, trucking and transport, agri-business supply and services, food processing, environmental technology, waste management, telecommunications, and agri-business research and development. The area is designated Light Industrial on the General Plan Land Use Map, and zoned M-1 (Industrial).
In 2016, the City Council authorized cannabis manufacturing, distribution, cultivation and nurseries in the East Ranch Business Park area. Three cannabis related businesses operate in the City. Agriculture has been the region’s primary economic draw in the Central Salinas Valley.
Ninety percent (90%) of the jobs in the unincorporated Central Salinas Valley are in the agricultural sector. Historically, King City was the commercial and industrial center for South Monterey County. In recent years there has been a loss of some agricultural processing and manufacturing businesses in King City. According to the Draft 2026 Subregional Growth Forecast prepared by AMBAG, King City job growth will continue to grow. (Reference Table 1.) It is projected that from 2020 to 2050, King City’s job growth will increase by 12%. However, it is projected that by 2020, the workforce growth rate will increase by one-hundred and eight percent (108%).1 This increase illustrates that King City is developing an urban employment base. The East Ranch Business Park provides the land sites to capture this expanding job market.
As mentioned above, this area is designated Light Industrial on the General Plan, and zoned M-1 (Industrial). The M-1 District requires all uses and structures go through the conditional use permit (“CUP”) process. Generally, expansion or modification of businesses requires public hearings before the Planning Commission. This process discourages some businesses from locating in King City. To make the process more business-friendly, the Specific Plan allows many projects to go forward with either architectural review or issuance of a building permit.
The Specific Plan consolidates the various documents and development standards pertaining to the East Ranch Business Park, and creates a “one stop” document.
Table 1: AMBAG Projected Job Growth Forecast
1 Applied Development Economics Report, 2001.
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Exhibit 1
Regional Map
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Table 2
ERBP SP Boundaries
D. Specific Plan Contents
The Specific Plan has been organized to provide a framework which will assure coordinated, efficient and high-quality industrial development. The Specific Plan is organized into the following Chapters:
Introduction. Chapter 1 establishes the basic structure of the Specific Plan.
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demonstrates the consistency between the Specific Plan and the King City General Plan.
Resources. Chapter 3 focuses on the natural resources found in the Specific Plan area.
Development Standards. Chapter 4 presents design and development criteria which will be specifically required in addition to Title 17 of the King City Municipal Code.
Design Standards. Chapter 5 provides architectural and other standards to create and maintain a high-quality development.
Implementation and Funding. Chapter 6 describes the regulatory procedures and sources of financing as the means of implementing the Specific Plan. The East Ranch Business Park provides for a logical location of industrial and related support uses within King City. The Specific Plan promotes creative and imaginative design solutions within a flexible development framework.
Glossary
E. Authority and Scope
A specific plan is a tool for the implementation of the general plan. It is an area-wide development plan for a defined geographic area. It combines the land use plan, specific zoning, unique conditions, and infrastructure needs (e.g., financing, if needed) into one comprehensive package. Another key feature of a specific plan process is reimbursement of planning and engineering costs to participating landowners from non-participating landowners who decide to develop their property at a later time. A specific plan is similar to a zoning ordinance because it regulates land use through development standards, but specific plans allow flexibility to tailor standards.
The adoption of the Specific Plan by the City of King City is authorized by Cal. Government Code §65450 et. seq. The Government Code authorizes cities to prepare, adopt and administer specific plans for portions of their jurisdiction, as a means of implementing the General Plan.
The Municipal Code regulates development issues not specifically addressed in the Specific Plan.
F. Application
The Specific Plan applies to the area outlined in Exhibit 2 G. Specific Plan Adoption
The process for the adoption of a specific plan requires a public hearing by the Planning Commission. Based upon a recommendation by the Planning Commission, the City Council may then adopt the Specific Plan by ordinance or resolution. The adoption by resolution is common when no existing zoning ordinance or other code is amended. Once the Specific Plan is adopted, the City Council is required (by the Subdivision Map Act) to deny approval of any tentative or final subdivision which is inconsistent with the Specific Plan (Cal. Government Code §66474 (b)).
H. Environmental Review
When required, subsequent development projects shall be reviewed to ensure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). An Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) was prepared in 1988 when this area was annexed into the City. In 1994, a Phase I Site Assessment for the East Ranch was prepared by John M. Minney, Consulting Engineer.When the Specific Plan was initially adopted, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared which found no significant impacts. Based on the original determination and the type of changes included in the 2025 amendment, an Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3) has been considered.
In general, if it is determined that a subsequent project is consistent with the Specific Plan and meets the intent of CEQA, no further environmental review may be necessary. If it is determined that a development application is inconsistent with the Specific Plan and/or subsequent evidence exists that shows there is a potential environmental impact pursuant to CEQA, subsequent Draft April 28, 2025 10
environmental review will be conducted by the City.
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Chapter 2: SPECIFIC PLAN GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES/CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN
A. Introduction
The Specific Plan is consistent with the content and structure of the King City General Plan but provides a more specific level of detail for implementation. The goals and objectives in the General Plan, specifically the Economic Development Element, define the City’s future growth. In addition to the General Plan's goals and objectives, more specific goals and objectives were established for the East Ranch Business Park. (Reference Chapter 1.) The Specific Plan is an important part of the City’s economic development efforts.
Entrepreneurship is a powerful driver of economic development, creating new businesses, jobs and fostering innovation. One goal of the Specific Plan is to help retain and expand existing businesses, and encourage new businesses that generate jobs and revenue. The East Ranch Business Park will continue to accommodate a variety of industrial and industrial support uses and other related and compatible uses. Commercial uses will be permitted where compatible with industrial uses and with the overall goals of the Specific Plan.
The Specific Plan recognizes those factors that will influence and support public and private investment decisions including:
√ Easy access to a variety of transportation modes, including the Mesa Del Rey Airport and railway service.
√ Full public services to the area.
√ Good vehicular access to development sites and to a regional network of arterials.
√ Attractive and coordinated development.
√ Pleasant surroundings and assurance that future development will be compatible.
√ Sufficient flexibility for future, unanticipated market changes. √ Availability of public and private facilities in support of industrial development.
B. Land Uses
The following section discusses the existing and proposed land uses within and surrounding the East Ranch Business Park area.
1. Existing Land Use
The Specific Plan area is already partially developed in a mixture of industrial and industrial related uses. The Specific Plan will continue to support existing businesses, and the expansion of other appropriate uses.
Existing uses within the East Ranch Business Park are scattered and lack continuity. The requirement for a CUP on all uses and structures has been the principal obstacle to development in this area.
The Development Standards and Design Standards presented in Chapters 4 and 5 clearly establish the zoning tools and design mechanisms for achieving each district's distinct character.
2. Specific Plan Uses
The uses presented in the Specific Plan provide for the broadest range of light and medium industrial activities. Low intensity industrial support, such as commercial uses, may occur within the Specific Plan area. The land use activities will predominately be infill of those parcels remaining vacant or underdeveloped, and expansion of existing businesses.
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C. Goals and Objectives
Industrial development is an essential component of King City’s economic development strategy.
The Specific Plan establishes the framework to assist implementing that strategy in the East Ranch Business Park.
The following goals and objectives are those which best reflect the future of the East Ranch Business Park area and its relationship to the City. These goals and objectives constitute policy guidelines for the Specific Plan.
1. Specific Plan Goals and Objectives
Goal a. Develop A Major Employment Center For King City.
Objective a.1: Expand the manufacturing sector in King City by providing an area designated for manufacturing and in particular agriculturerelated businesses.
Goal b. Create A High-Quality Industrial Park Environment That Will Stimulate Investments By The Private Sector.
Objective b.1: Provide attractive pragmatic designs that promote economic development, while ensuring compatibility with existing uses.
Goal c. Improve Automobile, Multimodal, Bicycle, And Pedestrian Access within the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan area, and Improve Visual Recognition Of The East Ranch Business Park Area.
Objective c.1: The East Ranch Business Park is less than one mile from the Monterey County Fairgrounds. The Specific Plan provides the opportunity to link the two (2) facilities to accommodate larger events. The East Ranch Business Park and the fairgrounds are close enough to consider a local shuttle system that would allow shared use of parking and/or coordinated use of the exhibition and meeting space for special events.
Goal d. Enhance The East Ranch Business Park's Unique Features Due To Its Proximity To The Mesa Del Rey Airport.
Objective d.1: Permit “through-the-fence” operations to be located both on and off-site.2
Goal e. Establish Unique And Practical Planning Concepts That Will Enhance East Ranch Business Park's Competitive Position In The Region.
Objective e.1: Expedite the processing of existing business expansion through the planning process by reducing the need for conditional use permits (“CUP”), under certain circumstances.
Goal f. Improve The Jobs/Housing Balance In South Monterey County By Providing Local Job Opportunities In King City.
Objective f.1: Ensure compatibility between residential and non-residential land uses.
Objective f.2: Provide an appropriate mix of land uses for the current and future needs of the City.
2 Through-the-fence operations include businesses or individuals that have access to the airport infrastructure from outside airport property, or that utilize airport property to conduct a business but do not rent business space at the airport. More common types of through-the-fence agreements are for free-lance flight instruction, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft hangars.
Source: AOPA
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2. General Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies
Land Use Element
Industrial Land Use Goal: To provide areas for, and to actively encourage, industrial development which is economically beneficial to the area and compatible with surrounding land uses.
Industrial Land Use Objectives, Policies, and Programs:
4.1 Adequate Industrial Sites: Provide adequate and appropriate land area, as well as improved, leasable space, within the city for a suitable mix of desirable industrial land uses.
Policy 4.1.1.1: The City, working through its Economic Development Director, shall actively promote the East Ranch Business Park to prospective business firms that would meet the City’s standards for industrial development. The City shall encourage development of new businesses that will offer year-round employment, in order to reduce the seasonal unemployment that is characteristic of the current local economy.
Policy 4.1.1.3: “The City shall revise its Zoning Ordinance to provide for a new "M-1" Light Industrial district, with higher standards and improved flexibility for proposed uses within portions of the proposed East Ranch Business Park. Such revisions shall consider modifications to the list of permitted uses; site planning, architectural, and landscaping standards; and infrastructure requirements in order to attract high-quality businesses that will complement the city's existing economic base.”
4.3 Industrial Compatibility: Ensure that industrial areas are compatible with and do not adversely affect surrounding lands’ uses.
Policy 4.3.1: The City shall require buffers and landscaping in industrial developments to ensure compatibility with adjacent land use.
Program 4.3.1.1: During the environmental and development review process, identify potential impacts that industrial developments will have on other community land uses. Require the mitigation of such impacts prior to development approval.
Program 4.3.1.2: Lighting of industrial areas shall be limited to that necessary to provide security, safety, and identification without interfering with adjacent land uses. Lighting shall be directed away from public right-of-way and residential land uses.
Safety Element
Safety Objectives and Policies:
3.2 Hazard Prevention
Hazard Prevention Goal: Reduce the risks from fire hazards, hazardous materials and seismic events to an acceptable level.
Policy 3.2.3: The City shall exercise land use controls to assure that City fire personnel are aware of risks involved in use, storage, and processing of any hazardous materials within the Industrial or Commercial Zones of the City.
Economic Development Element
Vision: To facilitate a stable community economy and high quality of life by fostering new investment to generate new and improved property values, municipal revenue, and employment opportunities.
Goals:
1. Enhance awareness of investment potential of King City to both local and external business.
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2. Assist existing local enterprises to remain and to expand within King City.
3. Promote diversification of the King City economic base in order to provide year-round full employment.
4. Encourage the development, marketing, and sale of the East Ranch Business Park in accordance with appropriate standards.
Policy B. The City shall encourage strategic alliances between local government and existing or potential businesses to improve competitiveness and promote local exports.
Policy E. The City will specifically target the following economic sectors for future development within the community in order to improve the city’s economic base:
✓ Warehouse and Distribution.
✓ Trucking and Transport.
✓ Agri-Business Supply and Services.
✓ Food Processing.
✓ Agri-Business Research and Development.
✓ Environmental Technology and Waste Management, and
✓ Telecommunications.
Circulation Element
Goal #1: To Provide an Integrated Transportation System that Adequately Serves Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Recreational Uses, as well as Public Facilities and Agricultural Properties.
Policy 2.2: The City shall maintain engineering standards to assure appropriate development of circulation facilities, including streets, pedestrian access, and bicycle routes. These standards shall regulate such matters as street width, pavement and base materials, curb/gutters/sidewalks, handicapped access, turning radii, street tree placement, underground utility placements and other matters. Such standards shall seek to maintain an appropriate balance between facilitating vehicular traffic and assuring pedestrian amenity and neighborhood quality.
Goal #3: To Provide a Public Street and Highway System that Accommodates Existing and Projected Traffic Volumes Within the Planning Area.
Policy 3.3: Arterial streets such as San Antonio Road and the future alignment of the First Street bypass shall be designed primarily to serve through traffic, and shall provide limited access to abutting property.
Goal # 4: To Establish and Maintain Adequate On and Off street Parking as Required by New Development and Existing Uses.
Policy 4.2: As new commercial or industrial development occurs within the community, the City shall continue to implement the parking and off-street loading requirements within the Zoning Ordinance. Where large trucking operations are anticipated, the City shall require that development plans provide for adequate road and driveway standards, property design and number of loading bays, and sufficient turning radii and maneuvering areas to assure that public street rights-of-way are not obstructed.
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Chapter 3: RESOURCES
A. Introduction
This Chapter focuses on the natural resources found in the Specific Plan area. The following resources are discussed: aesthetics, air quality, land use, geology, biological resources, circulation, public services, soils, water quality, and cultural resources.
B. Resources
1. Aesthetics
There are no designated scenic vistas or highways located within the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan area, as identified in the Conservation, Open Space, and Safety Element of the 1998 King City General Plan. The Project Area is characterized by industrial and commercial development. The East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan area has been identified in the King City General Plan as an appropriate location for urban development.
The Specific Plan would provide guidance to business owners, property owners and developers, and assist in the upgrading of existing properties and new development, consistent with General Plan policies.
2. Air Quality
The Specific Plan area is located within the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (”MBUAPCO”), in the North Central Coast Air Basin, which is considered a non-attainment transitional area for ozone, and non-attainment area for PM10. The area is in an attainment or unclassified area for all other state-monitored pollutants. King City and Monterey County are either in attainment or are unclassified under National Ambient Air Quality Standards for all criteria pollutants.
The Air Basin remains on the borderline between attainment and non-attainment in part due to variable meteorological conditions occurring from year to year, transport of air pollution from the San Francisco Bay Area, and locally generated emissions. Neither hourly nor 8-hour ozone, nor PM10 state or federal standards have been exceeded at the California Air Resources Board monitoring station located in King City at 750 Metz Road. However, individual projects have the potential to cause localized emissions that exceed MBUAPCO thresholds and cumulatively impact the Air Basin. The MBUAPCO has adopted CEQA Air Quality Guidelines (revised June 2004) to facilitate the review and evaluation of air quality impacts for projects which are subject to CEQA. These guidelines are updated over time to reflect current technologies and basin conditions.
The District regulates new and modified stationary sources through Rule 207, which incorporates state and federal requirements for new and modified stationary sources as well as MBUAPCOspecific regulations. When net emissions from a new or modified facility exceed State offset thresholds, the increase must be offset. The rule also requires application of Best Available Control Technology when a source would emit 25 lb/day or more of VOC or NOxemissions.
The Specific Plan helps to promote job/housing balance within the King City. The additional employment provided within the area will reduce the work commute travel to Salinas, Paso Robles, and other employment centers. This reduction will reduce the air pollution caused from commute trips. The East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan would encourage a mixture of uses (e.g., restaurants) to help reduce the need for employees to travel outside the work area for workday needs (e.g., meals).
3. Land Use
The General Plan encourages high-quality businesses in the Specific Plan area. In particular, General Plan Policy 4.1.1.3 states the City will revise the Zoning Ordinance with higher standards and improved flexibility for proposed uses within the East Ranch Business Park. The Specific Plan accomplishes the intent of this Policy.
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The King City General Plan is a twenty-year (20) policy guide for physical, economic, and environmental growth and renewal of the City. The General Plan is comprised of goals, policies, programs, and actions that are based on an assessment of current and future needs and available resources. Once adopted, the Specific Plan is the City’s principal tool for evaluating public and private projects and municipal service improvements within the East Ranch Business Park. The Specific Plan regulates the use of land, buildings, and other structures, and ensures design standards are met. Additionally, all construction must comply with all other applicable federal, state and local laws.
4. Geology and Soil
The Specific Plan is located on the Salinas Valley floor, which consists of alluvium or sand and gravel sediments deposited by the Salinas River. The Salinas Valley is the largest intermountain valley in the coastal ranges. Near the Monterey-San Luis Obispo County line, the valley widens out sufficiently to permit the valley floor to be farmed.
The agricultural lands produced run continuously from slightly south of San Ardo to Moss Landing to the north, where the Salinas River empties to the sea. The valley ranges from the width of three miles at San Ardo and increases to 15 miles at the mouth of the river. The Salinas River is the largest submerged river in America, and is one of the few north-flowing rivers in the continent.
It bisects the County, running northerly from San Luis Obispo County through Monterey County and into Monterey Bay. The principal tributaries are the Arroyo Seco, Nacimiento, and San Antonio Rivers from the Santa Lucia Range and the San Lorenzo Creek which flows west from the Gabilan Range through King City.
Approximately 108,000 acres of prime agricultural soils (as rated by the Soil Conservation Service) occur in the Central Salinas Valley. This area represents fifty-six percent (56%) of the prime farmlands in the entire County. The high-quality soil in the valley results from the runoff from the Santa Lucia and Gabilan Ranges. The deep soils of the alluvial valley and particularly those drained by the Salinas, San Benito, Pajaro, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez, and Cuyama vary in texture from light sands to heavy clays.
Historically, the City has experienced several significant ground shaking events. Active faults responsible for the seismic events are located in the King City area. The active and potentially active faults include the King City-Reliz-Ricon system, Los Lobos, San Andreas, Sur Nacimiento, and the San Gregorio-Palo Colorado-Hosgri systems. In addition, there are minor faults in the Salinas River area, the Hunter Liggett area and the Peach Tree Valley area east of the City.
None of these faults runs through the Specific Plan area. (EMC Planning Group, Inc. 1989.)
5. Water Quality
The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (“RWQCB”) has primary responsibility for protecting the quality of surface and groundwater within King City. The RWQCB’s efforts are generally focused on preventing either the introduction of new pollutants or an increase in the discharge of existing pollutants into bodies of water that fall under its jurisdiction.
King City must comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) by permitting both construction and industrial activities. In response to the 1987 Amendments to the Clean Water Act (“CWA”), United States Environmental Protection Agency developed Phase I of the NPDES Storm Water Program in 1990. Beginning at that time, municipalities with populations greater than 100,000 began to develop and implement stormwater management programs. In California, Phase I municipalities now have individual NPDES permits, administered by their RWQCB.
Phase II of the regulations require municipalities with smaller populations – but still urban communities, such as King City – to develop and implement stormwater management programs.
In California, the State Water Resources Control Board has adopted the General Permit for the Discharge of Storm Water from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems. WQO No. 2003-0005-DWQ (Small MS4 General Permit), requires that Dischargers develop and implement a Storm Water Management Program (“SWMP”) that describes the Best Management Practices Draft April 28, 2025 17
(“BMPs”), measurable goals, and time schedules of implementation as well as assigns responsibility of each task. The nine RWQCBs, as the designated regional authorities under the State Board, administer the Phase II permit program.
The City prepared a Storm Water Management Program in 2003 and submitted it to the Central Coast RWQCB. The program elements, as part of its Notice of Intent to comply with the statewide general permit for designated municipalities, indicates the City’s commitment to managing properties, facilities, and operations within its jurisdiction to protect its water resources. The SWMP provides control measures and associated BMPs to form a comprehensive programmatic framework that reduces pollutants in stormwater to the maximum extent practicable and establishes a program to control the discharge of pollutants from construction sites greater than or equal to one (1) acre in size within its permitted jurisdiction. The City became covered by the Small MS4 General Permit in 2004.
The Phase II regulations do not specify which BMPs are used at any site. Rather, it is the responsibility of the City to develop its own guidance and standards or to specify measures appropriate for local conditions in its SWMP. Construction sites implicated in this program element (i.e., sites that disturb more than one acre of land) are required to obtain coverage under a Construction Activities Storm Water General Permit administered by the State. Activities and the SWMP are intended to ensure implementation of stormwater quality control BMPs at construction sites. No construction is allowed to begin until the state general permit is obtained by a developer for coverage under the General Construction Storm Water Permit (Water Quality Order 99-08- DWQ). This general permit requires the permittee to employ BMPs before, during, and after construction by implementing a stormwater management program to reduce stormwater pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.
The Specific Plan area is located within a developed urbanized area with existing infrastructure to accommodate existing drainage patterns. Drainage for the largest undeveloped parcel is being planned for through the Drainage and Stormwater Plan (DASP) and must comply with the NPDES permit. Future development may alter drainage patterns on individual project sites.
Additional development may increase the amount of land covered with impervious surfaces. This will increase the speed and amount of runoff during storms. Soil erosion would be limited to the construction period of the project. Minor increases in the volume and rate of water runoff from infrastructure improvements and development would be temporary and would be controlled by standard grading practices and the required BMPs.
6. Biological Resources
Natural vegetation in the area is influenced by the region’s climate and topography. Portions of the Specific Plan site are currently developed. Most of the remaining undisturbed wildlife habitat exists in the foothills and mountains to the west and east of the City. This habitat along with the small remaining amounts of riparian habitat in San Lorenzo Creek and the Salinas River represent a shrinking resource for the area.
The Specific Plan area has been previously graded for industrial and commercial development. A variety of urban, commercial and industrial land uses cover much of the Specific Plan area and almost all existing vegetation is introduced or planted. Much of the area supports no vegetation at all. Most roadsides and vacant lots support typical assemblages of ruderal weeds and even on undeveloped land there is significant bare ground.
The species search area for the Project Area and vicinity is located on the Thompson Canyon and San Lucas U.S. topographic quadrangles (7-5-minute series). A search of the California Natural Diversity Database/Rare Find (CNDDB/Rare Find), a publicly available biological resource computerized database, was conducted by Foster Wheeler Environmental on March 21, 2001 for the Calpine Co-Generation Plant in the Project Area, and on the adjacent Mills Ranch site by EMC Planning Group Inc. in July 2003. The results of the CNDDB/Rare Find searches revealed that four special status species have a potential distribution within the vicinity, and that one (1) known special status biological resource is within the 1-mile radius from the center of the Draft April 28, 2025 18
Project Area. The CNDDB also includes a January 2002 record of an adult Western Burrowing Owl within the area.
a. Bank Swallows
The California Natural Diversity Data Base (“CNDDB”) contains an historic record from 1987 of a bank swallow nesting colony on the road cuts above Metz Road (Occurrence #185). The bank swallow is a state-listed Threatened species that forms nesting colonies on vertical banks or bluffs of friable soils, typically at least one (1) meter above the ground. (Reference Bank Swallow Report prepared by Pacific Biology on the Silva Eastern Extension, dated November 28, 2006.) The bank swallow was reported to be nesting along Metz Road, north of the Specific Plan area. (Reference Bank Swallow Report prepared by Pacific Biology on the Silva Eastern Extension, dated November 28, 2006.)
The Specific Plan area has disturbed sites with landscaping and structures. There are no vertical banks or bluffs on the site; therefore, the occurrence of bank swallows appears minimal.
b. San Joaquin Kit Fox
The San Joaquin Kit Fox is listed as a federally Endangered and state Threatened species. It is a subspecies of the Kit Fox which is the smallest member of the dog family in North America. San Joaquin Kit Fox inhabits grasslands and scrub lands many of which have been extensively modified by activities including oil exploration and extraction, agricultural, irrigated pastures, orchards, vineyards, and grazed annual grasslands. They appear to make extensive use of habitat fragments in urbanizing environments. Oak woodland, alkali sink scrubland, and vernal pool and alkali meadow communities also provide habitat for kit foxes.
Kit fox dens are scarce in areas with shallow soils due to the proximity to bedrock, high water tables, or impenetrable hardpan layers. Kit foxes construct their own dens, but they can also enlarge or modify burrows constructed by other animals, such as ground squirrels, badgers, and coyotes. They have been known to den in human-made structures, such as culverts, abandoned pipes, and banks in roadbeds. Most kit fox dens, especially natal and pupping dens, have at least two entrances. San Joaquin Kit Foxes primarily feed on nocturnal rodents, ground squirrels, cottontails, ground-nesting birds, insects, and vegetation, especially grasses.
Although no extensive survey has been conducted of the historical range, kit foxes are thought to inhabit suitable habitat on the San Joaquin Valley floor and in the surrounding foothills of the coastal ranges, Sierra Nevada, and Tehachapi Mountains. They occur in the interior basins and ranges in Monterey County as well as several other nearby counties. The San Joaquin Kit Fox was reported to occur in the Project Area quadrangles.
If San Joaquin Kit Foxes are detected on a project site, the California Department of Fish and Game shall be consulted before initiation of any construction activities. Any impacts to the San Joaquin Kit Fox shall be mitigated according to the guidelines set forth in the California Department of Fish and Game’s most current staff report on San Joaquin Kit Fox mitigation. c. Western Burrowing Owl
The CNDDB also includes a January 2002 record of a Western Burrowing Owl (Athena cunicularia hypugaea), observed at a burrow located amongst natural soil mounds (2 meters tall) within a corporation yard used for storage of compost, recycling, etc. just north of the central portion of the Mesa Del Rey Airport landing strip. Burrowing owls are designated as USFWS species of “Special Concern” and are protected by state Fish and Game Code regulations that protect raptors (birds of prey).
Western Burrowing Owls are typically found in open, dry grasslands, agricultural and rangelands, and desert habitats often associated with burrowing animals. They also inhabit grass, forb, and shrub stages of pinyon and ponderosa pine habitats. Burrowing owls commonly perch on fence posts or on top of mounds located outside its burrow. They can be Draft April 28, 2025 19
found at the edges of airports, golf courses, and in vacant urban lots.
If burrowing owls are detected on a project site, the California Department of Fish and Game shall be consulted before initiation of any construction activities. Any impacts to burrowing owls shall be mitigated according to the guidelines set forth in the California Department of Fish and Game’s most current Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation.
7. Circulation
a. Roads
The principal regional road network elements serving the Specific Plan area are First Street, Metz Road, Bitterwater Road and San Antonio Road. The pattern of arterials streets within the project exists primarily east of First Street, Bitterwater, and Metz Road and are in very good condition.
b. Rail Service
The project area is near an area served by Union Pacific. This factor makes the area ideally suited for an industrial center. However, the railroad tracks contribute to traffic congestion at the various railroad crossings. The City is currently working on a long range traffic study to determine how best to address this issue. The City has been working on a multi-modal transit center (MMTC) since 2006. The MMTC will be located on the existing track between the proposed Broadway Street crossing and San Lorenzo Creek. The MMTC, when completed, will re-establish a passenger rail station as part of the Amtrak Coast Starlight train service.
The Coast Starlight service, without ever stopping, traverses a 100-mile section between Salinas and Paso Robles. The station, despite its historic importance to King City, ended service decades ago. A new station with two platforms in the approximate location of the old station is proposed along with track improvements and supporting facilities to bring passenger rail service and multi-modal connectivity back to King City.
The proposed Station, pursuant to Amtrak standards, will be serviced by a 1,200-feet long and 16-feet wide side platform and an additional platform on the opposite side with dimensions to be determined. The platforms, to allow for proper activation of the crossing warning equipment, will end approximately 100-feet from the proposed Broadway crossing.
On the south end, the platforms end clear of the proposed railroad signal and turnout. See below for the initial platform and track concept plan, which will be updated to include two platforms, a condition from our railroad partners. The platforms will be within Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) right of way. The train platforms are separated from the parking lots by a low fence with periodic breaks to allow access in between the platform and the adjacent dropoff zone and parking lot. The MMTV project is divided into two phases. c. Public Transportation
Monterey-Salinas Transit provides bus service within the City of King City. The Specific Plan recognizes the benefits provided by Monterey-Salinas Transit by encouraging the continuation and upgrading of bus service. The placement of comfortable, protected (sun and inclement weather) bus stops, and the opening of new roadways which offer opportunities for additional bus routes, are several goals of the development program with respect to public transportation.
d. Pedestrian Network
The Specific Plan program creates an opportunity to design and update the network of sidewalks and onsite walkways and to enhance and create new patterns of pedestrian activity. The network will consist of five-foot (5’) wide public sidewalks that are generally adjacent to the curb and within the rights-of-way of the streets in the Specific Plan. Private on-site walkways will be required on the individual project sites.
The existing pedestrian network in the Specific Plan consists of a loop of sidewalks along the southerly side of San Antonio Road, northerly side of Bitterwater Road, and easterly side of Metz Road (from Bitterwater Road to San Antonio).
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The network of sidewalks will need to be expanded, updated to current ADA standards, and/or repaired as follows:
San Antonio Drive: construct five-foot (5’) sidewalks on northerly side road, and update/repair as required on south side.
Don Bates Way: construct five-foot (5’) sidewalks on each side and through cul-de-sac bulb.
North Side Bitterwater, and East Side Metz Roads: construct five-foot (5’) sidewalk where missing and update/repair as required.
e. Bicycle Routes
The Specific Plan program creates an opportunity to design and update the network of bike lanes, and enhance and create new patterns of bicycle activity. The bike network will consist of five-foot (5’) wide bike lanes along San Antonio Road and would be an extension of the existing bicycle lanes on the developments to the west of the project, and could be aligned with future bike lanes that connect to any development along the southerly side of Bitterwater Road.
San Antonio Road between Metz and Bitterwater Road is currently a forty-eight-foot wide (48’) street, with the two (2) travel lanes striped at seventeen and one-half feet (17.5’) wide each, and the center median turn lane at thirteen feet (13’) wide. This could be considered a Class III Bike route (shared use with motor vehicles).
San Antonio Road can be re-striped into with Class II Bike lanes that would provide three (3) twelve-foot (12’) lanes (two-way traffic plus center turn lane) and six-foot (6’) bike lanes along each side of the road.
8. Historic and Cultural Resources
The archaeological record indicates that sedentary populations occupied the coastal regions of California more than 9,000 years ago. The Salinan people occupied the King City area.
The traditional lands of the Salinan People range from Dolan Springs in the north to the northern part of San Luis Obispo County, and from the Pacific Ocean east to Peach Tree Valley in neighboring San Benito County. No archaeological sites are known to exist in the Specific Plan area.
The San Lorenzo County Park maintains numerous historical buildings and museums, including an irrigation museum, historic train depot, the Spreckels House and Old School House. The Irrigation Museum is of special importance because of King City’s role in creating new and innovative irrigation techniques. There are no known historical buildings within the Specific Plan area.
9. Public Services and Infrastructure
a. Water Service
Since 1962 the King City water supply system has been owned and operated by California Water Services Company (“Cal Water”), a public utility regulated by the State Public Utilities Commission. In general, the system consists of six wells, three storage tanks, and four booster pumps delivering water through 36 miles of pipeline. Water is currently supplied to approximately 2,863 service connections. The Cal Water system has a maximum production capacity of 3 million gallons per day but delivers roughly 1.5 million gallons daily. The six wells draw water from the Salinas Valley groundwater basin, which is recharged by the Salinas River. As development occurs in the future under the General Plan buildout, no significant deficiencies are known to exist with respect to water pressure, volume, or quality.
Improvements to the system will be made on an incremental basis by Cal Water as needed.
Service connections are projected to increase by 26% by 2050. The city owns a well that irrigates the Municipal Golf Course.
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b. Sewer System
King City is served by a system of sewer lines throughout the community which provides collection, treatment, and disposal of both domestic and industrial wastes. Separate systems are provided for domestic and most industrial uses. The King City Wastewater Treatment Facility is situated northwest of the city, downstream along the Salinas River. Service is provided by the King City Public Works Department. The domestic wastewater treatment and disposal facility has a capacity of approximately 1.2 million gallons/day (“mgd”) domestic flow, and can accommodate a peak flow of 3.0 mgd. The existing domestic flows into the headworks facility are approximately 0.8 mgd.
General Plan buildout would increase wastewater flows to 2.4 mgd by 2015. King City’s existing treatment plant would be unable to accommodate the additional flow. However, pending negotiations with the Environmental Protection Agency, Basic Vegetable, and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (“CCRWQCB”) may allow the City to divert untreated industrial wastewater from the plant to irrigate fields in northeast King City. This action would delay the eventual expansion of the City’s wastewater system. c. Drainage
Storm drainage facilities have been developed that serve the Specific Plan area, and also the developments to the west of the Specific Plan area. The storm drain facilities provide a framework of (offsite) drainage detention ponds and storm drain piping that provides for both existing development and future growth areas in the Specific Plan area. These storm drain facilities have essentially eliminated the flooding problems that previously existed along San Antonio Road to the west of the Specific Plan area.
The City’s impact mitigation Ordinance No. 490 collects funding from all development for purposes of infrastructure improvements.
d. Solid Waste Disposal Services
Solid waste collection services for King City are provided by a private hauler under contract with King City for the cities franchise hauling agreement. The current hauler USA Waste of California, Inc (aka: Waste Management) is tasked with residential and commercial solid waste collection under the franchise agreement with King City. All waste collected under the franchise agreement is under flow control and directed to the Jolon Road Transfer Station owned and operated by the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority. The Jolon Road Transfer Station facility is located approximately 5 miles from King City. Haulers will travel North on Highway 101, exit on Jolon Road and head West for 3.2 miles to 52654 Jolon Road. The Jolon Road Transfer Station has sufficient tonnage capacity to handle the incoming waste from King City and surrounding unincorporated areas of Monterey County. All waste received at the Jolon Road Transfer Station is then transferred to the Johson Canyon Landfill in Gonzales, CA with current landfill capacity through the year 2067. The Jolon Road Transfer Station is operated in full compliance with applicable State and Federal requirements and has sufficient permit capacity to accept the waste generated by King City and future growth within the city.
e. Police Services
As of August 2024, the King City Police Department included a staff of one (1) Police Chief, one (1) Captain, five (5) sergeants, eleven (11) officers, and four (4) civilian support staff.
Both a Monterey County Sheriff Substation and a California Highway Patrol Substation are located within the City to provide back-up when needed. f. Fire Services
King City’s volunteer fire department consists of 22 members and is equipped with three (3) Type 1 Pumpers, one (1) Type 6 Wildland Rig, one (1) Quint 75-foot Ladder Truck, and one (1) Utility Truck. United Underwriters has designated King City with an insurance classification number of four. The King City Fire Department has one (1) full-time Draft April 28, 2025 22
Administrative Assistant, one (1) Volunteer Fire Chief, two (2) Volunteer Assistant Chiefs, one (1) Volunteer Chief Engineer, seven (7) Volunteer Engineers, and eleven (11) Fire Fighters. g. Local Hospitals and Medical Centers
Mee Memorial Healthcare System is dedicated to providing culturally sensitive, patientcentered healthcare with the highest standard of service. For over 60 years, it has been the primary healthcare provider for nearly 80,000 residents across Southern Monterey County.
As a major local employer, Mee Memorial's network includes a hospital in King City offering emergency services, acute care, surgical services, skilled nursing, transitional care, rehabilitative services, and diagnostic imaging, among others. The system also operates several comprehensive outpatient clinics, an occupational health clinic, and the Albert and Donna Oliveira Clinic, a full-service primary care facility in Greenfield.
Other Utilities
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) provides both gas and electric service to King City. Electricity and Gas are not limiting factors in the growth of King City.
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Chapter 4: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Introduction
The Development Standards for the Specific Plan consist of the provisions contained in this Chapter. The Municipal Code regulates development standards not specifically addressed in the Specific Plan.
B. Application Process
1. Conditional Use Permit Process (An architectural review application shall be submitted when required by Municipal Code Chapter 17. Reference Chapter 5 for Design Standards.) a. Purpose
A conditional use permit (“CUP”) is intended to allow the establishment of those uses that have some special impact or uniqueness such that their effects on the surrounding environment cannot be determined in advance of the use being proposed for a particular location. The permit application process allows for the review of the location and design of the proposed use, configuration of improvements, and potential impact on the surrounding area from the proposed use. The review shall determine whether the proposed use should be permitted, by weighing the public need for and benefit to be derived from the use against any adverse impact it may cause.
b. Authority
Except for concurrent applications that include legislative action, the Planning Commission is authorized to approve conditional use permits, subject to an appeal. c. Submittal and Review Requirements
1. Electronic Submittals via the City’s permit portal and hard copy submittals as noted below. Applications for CUP shall contain the following:
i. Completed planning application form and required fee and attachments; The following drawings, graphics or illustrations shall be signed by the architect, draftsperson, designer, engineer or person designing the plans in accordance with all applicable state and city laws.
ii. Five (5) blueprints of the plot plan drawn to an engineer’s scale (approval necessary for use of scale smaller than 1:30; i.e., 1:40 or 1:50) and folded to nine inches (9”) by twelve inches (12”) size, and one eight and one-half inches (8.5”) by eleven inches (11”) transparency of each sheet showing:
(A) The location, exterior boundaries, and dimensions of the entire property that is the subject of the application. The scale of the drawing and a north arrow shall be indicated. An area location map showing the proposed project site and its distance from nearby cross streets and natural or manmade landmarks, as necessary to readily locate the site, may be included,
(B) The location, name, width and pavement type of adjacent street(s) or alley(s), as well as the location of existing or proposed curbs, gutter, or sidewalk improvements, if any,
(C) The locations, dimensions and use of all existing and proposed structures on the property, including accessory structures, trash enclosures, decks, balconies, fences, walls, exterior lighting structures, signs, and other structural elements that protrude into yard areas. When the use of a proposed structure is not certain at the time of application, the occupancy-type, as defined by the Uniform Building Code, may be substituted for use,
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(D) The locations, dimensions and type of existing and proposed utilities, including water supply, sewage disposal facilities, electricity, gas, or other utilities. Existing and proposed public and private easements shall be shown, (E) The locations and dimensions of existing or proposed driveways and parking areas (enclosed or open), including type of surfacing materials, parking spaces, aisles, and identification of any driveway grades over ten percent (10%). The flow of traffic should be noted by arrows,
(F) The generalized locations of any major topographic or manmade features on the site, such as rock outcrops, bluffs, streams and watercourses, or graded areas.
A topographic map may be required by the Community Development Director, (G) The locations of all existing trees and major shrubs, with specifications as to which plants are to be removed or retained,
(H) The following statement of conformance: “The attached plans are in substantial conformance with all applicable state, local and other laws regulating this type of development,”
(I) For Commercial Cannabis Activity3:
a) An indoor and outdoor lighting plan with estimated amount of electrical use. b) The location and dimensions of areas for storage fertilizers and wastes. c) A fire suppression plan.
d) An irrigation and drainage plan with estimate amount of water use. e) Compliance with all provisions of King City Municipal Code Chapter 17.03. iii. Five (5) blueprints of a grading and drainage plan (folded to nine (9”) inches by twelve (12”) inches size), if found necessary by the Community Development Director or City Engineer.
iv. Five (5) blueprints of preliminary floor plans (folded to nine inches (9”) by twelve inches (12”) size), drawn to a standard engineer’s or architect’s scale, for each story of each building or structure, showing the following:
(A) Location of walls, doors and windows,
(B) Identification of activity areas,
(C) Placement of window and door locations on floor plans in coordination with the elevations.
Larger projects, as compared to an office building, may receive exemptions from floor plan submittal as required by this subsection if recommended by the Community Development Director.
v. Five (5) copies of the preliminary landscaping plan prepared by a licensed landscape architect or as approved by the Community Development Department; vi. A sign permit application may be processed concurrently with the CUP for any use proposed to have signs;
vii. A phasing schedule for project construction, if one is proposed, and identification of any areas proposed to be reserved and maintained as common open space. Notes on the plot plan indicating all adjacent land uses;
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ix. Two (2) copies of an engineering geology report may be required in areas of landslide risks and in areas of liquefaction potential and subsidence potential as determined by the Community Development Director or City Engineer, or based on previous environmental documents. The engineering geology report shall include definite statements, conclusions and recommendations concerning the following, as applicable:
(A) Location of major geologic features,
(B) Topography and drainage in the subject areas,
(C) Distribution and general nature of rock and soils,
(D) A reasonable evaluation and prediction of the performance of any proposed cut or fill in relation to geological conditions,
(E) An evaluation of existing and anticipated surface and subsurface water in relation to proposed development,
(F) Recommendations concerning future detailed subsurface sampling and testing that may be required prior to building, and
(G) Capability of soils and substrata to support structures.
The geologic evaluation shall state whether the proposed plan is feasible and provide general solutions for all known hazardous conditions or problems. The evaluation shall include the location and lots of any test borings and shall evaluate the effect of the geology on the proposed development and on adjacent properties. The evaluation report shall point out specific areas where development may create hazardous conditions; and x. Two (2) copies of a preliminary soils engineering report, prepared by a civil engineer registered in the state of California and based upon adequate test borings, shall be required for every development, unless the City Engineer determines that, due to existing information available on the soils of the site, no analysis is necessary.
If the soils engineering report indicates soil problems that, if not corrected, could lead to structural defects, a detailed soils investigation may be required.
The soils report shall include data regarding the nature, distribution and strength of existing soils, conclusions and recommendations for grading procedures and design criteria for corrective measures, when necessary, and opinions and recommendations covering adequacy of sites for development. The report shall include the locations and logs of any test borings and percolation test results and a hydrological evaluation if onsite sewage disposal is proposed.
The Community Development Director may require additional information if necessary, to determine whether the purposes of these guidelines are being carried out, or may authorize omission of any or all the drawings required by this section, if they are not necessary in order to comply with said purposes.
2. Upon determination that an application is complete, the proposed project shall be forwarded to the Project Review Committee (“PRC”) for their review and comment.
3. The Community Development Department shall also forward the proposed project to such other public agencies, whose operations or areas of responsibility could be significantly affected by the proposed project, for their review and comment in compliance with the City’s rules and procedures for implementation of CEQA.
4. If, after review and consideration pursuant to this section, the project is determined to be unacceptable, the Community Development Department shall inform the applicant of identifiable issues and suggest alternatives to resolve such issues. The applicant shall then be directed to return with revisions and/or work with staff to resolve issues prior to a public hearing by the Planning Commission.
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5. Following a review of the application and public hearing, the Planning Commission shall adopt a resolution indicating their decision and containing any conditions of approval and the findings of fact upon which such decision is based. d. Findings
The Planning Commission may approve a CUP application in whole or in part, with or without conditions, only if all of the following findings of fact can be made in an affirmative manner:
1. The proposed use is permitted within the subject district pursuant to the provisions of this section and complies with all the applicable provisions of this title, the goals, and objectives of the King City General Plan, Municipal Code, and the development policies and standards of the City.
2. The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the district in which it is to be established or located.
3. The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that is proposed.
4. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, drainage, and public utilities and services to ensure public health and safety.
5. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity. e. Conditions of Approval
In granting a CUP, the Planning Commission shall require that the use and development of the property conform with a site plan, architectural drawings, or statements submitted in support of the application or with such modifications thereof as may be deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, or general welfare and to secure the objectives of the General Plan. f. Revisions and Modifications
Revisions or modifications of conditional use permits may be requested by the applicant. Further, the Planning Commission may periodically review, modify, or revoke a conditional use permit.
1. Revisions/Modifications Requested by Applicant
A revision or modification to an approved conditional use permit, such as, but not limited to, change in conditions of approval, expansions, intensification, location, or hours of operation, may be requested by an applicant. The applicant shall supply necessary information, as determined by the City, to indicate reasons for the requested change. The requested revision or modification shall be processed in the same manner as the original conditional use permit.
2. Review by Planning Commission
The Planning Commission may periodically review any conditional use permit to ensure that it is being operated in a manner consistent with conditions of approval or in a manner that is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties in the vicinity. If, after review, the Planning Commission deems there is sufficient evidence to warrant a full examination, a public hearing date shall be set.
3. Plot Plan Review Process
An Architectural Review Application shall be submitted when required by Municipal Code Chapter 17. Reference Chapter 5 for Design Standards.)
a. Purpose
A plot plan review is required for any use or structure not requiring a CUP. The plot plan review is conducted by staff and does not have a public hearing unless appealed to the Planning Commission. The plot plan review process certifies that the land use and/or development will satisfy all applicable provisions of the Specific Plan and City Municipal Code, when applicable. Plot plan review approval enables issuance of a building permit Draft April 28, 2025 27
pursuant to the City Municipal Code, or the establishment of a land use that does not require a building permit but is still subject to a City Business License. b. Plot Plan Review Applications
Electronic submittals via the City’s permit portal and hard copy submittals as noted below.
The following information is required for Plot Plan Review:
i. Completed planning application form and required fee and attachments. ii. Five (5) copies of accurately scaled drawings using a standard engineer’s scale (approval necessary for use of scale smaller than 1:30, i.e., 1:40 or 1:50), neatly and accurately prepared, that will enable ready identification and recognition of submitted information (folded to nine inches (9”) by twelve inches (12’) size) showing:
a. The location, exterior boundaries, and dimensions of the entire property that is the subject of the application. The scale of the drawing and a north arrow shall be indicated. An area location map showing the proposed project site and its distance from nearby cross streets and natural or manmade landmarks, as necessary to readily locate the site, may be included,
b. The location, name, width and pavement type of adjacent street(s) or alley(s), as well as the locations of existing or proposed curbs, gutter or sidewalk improvements, if any,
c. The locations, dimensions and use of all existing and proposed structures on the property, including accessory structures, trash enclosures, decks, balconies, fences, walls, exterior lighting structures, signs, and other structural elements that protrude into yard areas. When the use of a proposed structure is not certain at the time of application, the occupancy-type, as defined by the Uniform Building Code, may be submitted for use.
d. The locations, dimensions and type of existing and proposed utilities, including water supply, sewage disposal facilities, electricity, gas, or other utilities. Existing and proposed public and private easements shall be shown.
e. The locations and dimensions of existing or proposed driveways and parking areas (enclosed or open), including type of surfacing materials, parking spaces, aisles and identification of any driveway grades over ten percent (10%). The flow of traffic should be noted by arrows.
f. The generalized locations of any major topographic or manmade features on the site, such as rock outcrops, bluffs, streams and watercourses, or graded areas. A topographic map may be required by the Community Development Director and/or Building Official, and
g. The locations of all existing trees and major shrubs, with specific specifications as to which plants are to be removed or retained.
iii. Five (5) blueprints of a grading plan and drainage plan (folded to nine inches (9”) by twelve inches (12”) size), if found necessary by the Community Development Director, Building Official or City Engineer;
iv. Five (5) blueprints of preliminary floor plans (folded to nine inches (9”) by twelve inches (12”) size), drawn using standard engineer’s or architect’s scale, for each story of each building or structure, showing the following:
a. Location of walls, doors and windows,
b. Identification of activity areas, and
c. Placement of window and door locations on floor plans in coordination with the elevations.
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v. Preliminary landscape plan prepared by a licensed landscape architect or as approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, if found necessary the Community Development Director. The number of copies of such plans to be submitted shall be established by the Community Development Director. The Building Department may require submission of amendments to an application before, during or after its review period to reflect more detailed information reasonably necessary for staff to make its determination. If a new structure or an addition to existing structure is proposed, where the addition or new structure will be located within the dripline of an oak or landmark tree, a site plan shall be submitted which depicts the location of all mature trees on the site, including the type of tree and diameter of the tree. At the discretion of the Parks Department, an arborist report may be required for any trees on the site which may be affected by the proposal in order to determine whether the proposal will damage the existing tree(s).
4. Appeals
Any affected person may appeal the decision on a plot plan review to the Planning Commission. The appeal period is fifteen (15) days from the plot plan review determination.
The Planning Commission decision may be appealed to the City Council, in accordance with the Municipal Code. Once an appeal is filed, issues are limited to the original reason stated for the appeal. The Planning Commission or City Council may review and take action on all determinations, interpretations, decisions, judgments, or similar actions taken on the application or project, and are not limited to the reason stated for the appeal. Appeals must be in writing on a form obtained from the City Clerk. The appellant shall state the specific reasons for the basis of the appeal. Appeal applications shall include the required fee and mailing labels for property owners within three-hundred feet (300’) of the project being appealed.
C. Uses Permitted Subject to Plot Plan Review
If the Community Development Director, or designee, determines that all the following circumstances exist regarding a development proposal, a plot plan review application shall be required rather than a conditional use permit. If there are no structural additions, and the proposed project meets the requirements below, the Community Development Director may waive the requirement for a plot plan review application.
1. The project will be occupying an existing building or will require an addition to an existing structure that will not result in an increase of more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the structure before the addition, or one-thousand (1,000’) square feet, whichever is less; and
2. The proposed use is the same or similar in character to the existing use, as determined by the Community Development Director, or designee. Exceptions may be allowed if the Community Development Director determines that the new use is less intensive than the existing use; and
3. The project is exempt from CEQA review and there is no possibility of a significant impact on the environment.
D. Uses Permitted Subject to Obtaining a Conditional Use Permit The following uses are permitted subject to obtaining a conditional use permit:
1. Manufacturing Uses
Food Processing
a. Manufacture, processing and packing of beverages (except distilleries). b. Food or food products completely within a structure or processing and packing of food products when the major operation takes place in unenclosed structures and where products, materials and equipment are stored in the open.
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c. Food and beverage products packaging, cooling and freezing plants.
2. Agri-Business Supply and Services
d. Manufacture, repair, sale, lease or storage of farm and general agricultural tools, equipment and vehicles where repairs are conducted within a building or within an area enclosed by a solid eight-foot (8’) fence.
e. Laboratory, research and development facilities.
f. Other manufacture, assembly, processing and packaging or industrial operations within a building where all resulting dust, dirt, cinders, fumes, gases, smoke or offensive odor shall be confined to the premises or so disposed of as to avoid air pollution.
3. Wholesale, Warehouse, Storage and Distribution Uses
a. Wholesaling, storage and warehousing completely within an enclosed structure. b. Printing, publishing, book-binding and blueprinting services. Retail sales as an accessory to these uses and within the same building.
c. Testing and analysis of scientific equipment and instrumentation. d. Auto, truck, boat, trailer sales and rental. Service facilities for these uses when conducted entirely within a building or within an area enclosed by a solid eight-foot (8’) fence. e. Accessory Outdoor Storage Yards of large trucks, trailers, tractors, and other heavy equipment used for construction, moving or agricultural activities in open lots, solely belonging to an established business located in the Specific Plan boundaries.
Outdoor storage yards shall be clearly incidental to the primary use of the established business. Outdoor storage shall not be the primary use on the property. Off-site accessory outdoor storage areas are permitted when incidental to an existing and associated business within the Specific Plan.
i. Outdoor Storage Yard Area shall be screened from public view with a combination of a fence/wall and landscaping.
ii. Trucks, trailers, tractors, and/or other heavy equipment may only be stored within designated areas per the approved entitlement.
iii. A circulation plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer. The site shall have direct access to the street designated for the types of vehicles that will be parking on site.
iv. Outdoor storage areas shall be surfaced as determined by the Public Works Director. In making the determination, the Public Works Director shall take into consideration:
i. The zone district of the site.
ii. If the proposed storage will be used daily and common drive-aisles will be paved and/or treated to mitigate potential dust from vehicles. iii. Surrounding sensitive uses such as residential uses. iv. If the proposed surfacing is appropriate to the type of product(s) being stored.
v. If the proposed surfacing will conform to all applicable federal and State air and water quality standards.
vi. If the surface will comply with adopted regulations of the Monterey Air Quality Control District.
v. Stacking of any equipment or materials shall be reviewed and cleared by the Fire Department and Building and Safety Division. Stored materials may exceed the Draft April 28, 2025 30
height of the screening wall or fence by no more than one foot. (See Chapter 5 Design Standards for wall and screening height standards.) vi. Outdoor storage shall not encroach into any required setbacks, parking or landscape areas.
i. Additional screening and landscaping, as determined by the Community Development Director may be required where necessary to prevent visual impacts on adjacent properties.
4. Commercial and Business Services Uses
b. Office of manufacturers' representatives, brokers, business and professional services or consultation.
c. Retail sales as an accessory to permitted uses and within the same building shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the gross floor area.
d. Retail commercial uses such as restaurants, service stations and convenience stores designed to serve the industrial area.
e. Authorized Commercial Cannabis Activities: Commercial cannabis operations within the City, which comprise the activities of indoor cultivation, mixed-light cultivation, nursery cultivation, retailer (non-storefront delivery outside of the City limits only), manufacturer, testing laboratory, distributor, and microbusiness (excluding all storefront sales and deliveries within the City limits) are allowed within the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan subject to issuance and maintenance of the permits and entitlements set forth in this Chapter, the King City Municipal Code and all other applicable City and State laws and regulations, and issuance and maintenance of a valid and current State license of a classification listed below, as provided for in Business & Professions Code Section 26050 and applicable State regulations: 4
1. Type 1A = Cultivation; Specialty Indoor; Small.
2. Type 1B = Cultivation; Specialty Mixed-Light; Small.
3. Type 2A = Cultivation; Indoor; Small.
4. Type 2B = Cultivation; Mixed-Light; Small.
5. Type 3A = Cultivation; Indoor; Medium.
6. Type 3B = Cultivation; Mixed-Light; Medium.
7. Type 4 = Cultivation; Nursery.
8. Upon authorization by the State of California, Type 5A = Cultivation; Indoor; Large.
9. Upon authorization by the State of California, Type 5B = Cultivation; Mixed-Light; Large.
10. Type 6 = Manufacturer 1.
11. Type 7 = Manufacturer 2.
12. Type N = Manufacturer (i.e., no extractions, pursuant to 17 CCR § 40118, as may be amended).
13. Type P = Manufacturer (i.e., packing and labeling only, pursuant to 17 CCR § 40118, as may be amended).
14. Type 8 = Testing Laboratory (subject to the limitation established by the City and/or the State of California).
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15. As authorized by Code of Regulations, Type 9 = Non-Storefront Retailer (i.e., non-storefront delivery outside of the City limits only, pursuant to 16 CCR § 5414, as may be amended).
16. Type 10 = Non-Storefront Retailer (i.e., non-storefront delivery outside of the City limits only).
17. Type 11 = Distributor.
18. Type 12 = Microbusiness (excluding all storefront dispensary and deliveries within the City limits).
19. Type 13 = Distributor (i.e., transport only, pursuant to 16 CCR § 5315, as may be amended).
Nothing in this subsection shall be interpreted to authorize the establishment, development, construction, maintenance, or operation of a non-storefront dispensary in violations of the requirements of Health and Safety Code section 11362.768, Code of Regulations section 5026 and any other similar statue, law and/or regulation enacted by the City or State of California or one of its departments charged with regulating cannabis activities. Commercial Cannabis Activity shall be subject to and comply with all provisions of the King City Municipal Code.
Prohibited Types of Commercial Cannabis Activities: Commercial cannabis businesses within the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan which involve the activities of outdoor cultivation, deliveries within the City limits and storefront sales are prohibited. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, commercial cannabis activities licensed by the State license classifications listed below, as provided for in Business & Professions section 26050 and applicable State regulations:
1. Type 1 = Cultivation; Specialty Outdoor; Small.
2. Type 1C = Cultivation; Specialty Cottage; Small.
3. Type 2 = Cultivation; Outdoor; Small.
4. Type 3 = Cultivation; Outdoor; Medium.
5. Type 5 = Cultivation; Outdoor; Large.
6. Types 10 and 12 (storefront sales and deliveries within the City limits are prohibited).
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Chapter and the King City Municipal Code, the prohibition of this subsection includes any similar commercial cannabis activities authorized under new or revised State licenses, or any other State authorization, for any type, category, or classification of commercial cannabis activities which involve the above-referenced or similar activities or operations.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter or the King City Municipal Code, storefront sales are prohibited in the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan. No commercial cannabis permit issued to any person, including but not limited to a person holding a Type 10 “Retailer” or Type 12 “Microbusiness” State license, shall include any authorization to engage in storefront sales and/or deliveries within the City limits. This prohibition applies to both adultuse and medicinal cannabis and cannabis products. As such, no medicinal cannabis cooperative, collective, dispensary, operator, establishment, or provider, within the meaning of Health and Safety Code section 11362.768, shall be permitted to engage in storefront sales and/or deliveries within the City limits. The term “storefront sales” shall include making available, tendering, offering, bartering, gifting, releasing, delivering, providing or exchanging any cannabis or cannabis products. However, this subsection does not prohibit the issuance of commercial cannabis permits authorizing non-storefront sales, by delivery outside of the City limits only, of cannabis or cannabis products in the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan.
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The establishment, development, construction, maintenance, or operation of a storefront cannabis dispensary, deliveries within the City limits, cooperative and/or collective is hereby prohibited, and is not an authorized or conditionally permitted use in the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan, even if located within an otherwise permitted use. No person shall establish, develop, construct, maintain, or operate a storefront cannabis dispensary, cooperative and/or collective, or deliver cannabis or cannabis products within the City limits, and no application for a building permit, use permit, variance, or any other entitlement authorizing the establishment, development, construction, maintenance, or operation of any storefront cannabis dispensary, cooperative and/or collective or delivery of cannabis products within the City limits shall be approved by any officer or employee of the City.
5. Residential Uses
a. Residential uses for caretakers in conjunction with permitted uses but not including any other residential use.
6. Similar Uses to Above
Any other use which the Planning Commission finds similar to other uses in this district based on the criteria in Municipal Code §17.02.05 (B).
E. Manufacturing Uses Not Allowed
The following manufacturing uses are not allowed:
1. Production or mixing of asphalt, cement, charcoal and fuel briquettes, including those of a portable or temporary type.
2. Production of coal, coke and tar products, including use in manufacturing.
3. Production of dry fertilizers, gelatin, animal glue and sizing.
4. Production of turpentine, matches and paint.
5. Stockyards, slaughterhouses including poultry, animal feeding or sales yards, slag sites.
6. Storage and manufacturing of fireworks or explosives.
7. Brick yards, cement pipe and block manufacturing, pottery manufacturing, and other kiln fired products.
8. Production of herbicides and pesticides, and
9. Solid waste recycling, re-processing, storage or distribution. (Ord. 596 §1 Exh. A, 1998:
Ord. 587 §1 Exh. A (part), 1996)
F. Accessory Buildings And Uses Permitted
1. Accessory buildings are permitted only if constructed simultaneously with or subsequent to the main building on the same lot.
2. Accessory uses which are normally incidental to uses permitted. (Ord. 587 §1 Exh. A (part), 1996)
3. Accessory buildings may encroach five (5) feet into side or rear setback subject that all building and fire life safety requirements are met. Accessory buildings shall complement match the main building with colors, materials and trims. An Architectural Review approval by the Planning Commission shall be required.
G. Standards
(Also reference Chapter 5 for Design Standards.)
1. Maximum Building Height
No building shall be more than three (3) stories, or more than thirty feet (30’) in height (not including roof-mounted equipment which must be screened and/or painted to coordinate with Draft April 28, 2025 33
building architecture). However, the height limit may be increased upon first securing a CUP if the building is equipped with a fire sprinkler system meeting the requirements of all applicable state laws, rules and regulations, as well as all applicable city ordinances, specifically including but not limited to ordinances adopting by reference uniform building, plumbing and fire codes, set forth in Chapter 12.04 of this Municipal Code. (Ord. 587 §1 Exh.
A (part), 1996)
2. Minimum Building Site
Table 12
a. Minimum Building Site: 30,000 square feet
b. Minimum Lot Width: One hundred (100’) feet
c. Minimum Lot Depth: One hundred (100’) feet
3. Maximum Building Site Coverage
The maximum coverage of a lot by all structures may be sixty percent (60%). (Ord. 587 §1 Exh. A (part), 1996)
4. Minimum Yards Required
Following are the minimum building setbacks:
Table 2 3
a. Front Yard: Abutting public or private street: 20 feet, provided the structure is not greater than 20 feet in height. For structures greater than 20 feet in height, the front yard setback is 40 feet.
b. Side Yard: 10 feet for single story structures not exceeding 20 feet in height, otherwise the side yard setback shall be 20 feet.
c. Rear Yard
i. Interior Lot
ii. Corner lot
10 feet for residential structures not exceeding 20 feet in height, otherwise the rear yard setback shall be 20 feet.
Same as front yard setback.
5. Commercial Cannabis Activity5
a) All Commercial Cannabis Activity shall be subject to and comply with all provisions of the King City Municipal Code Chapter 17.03.
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Chapter 5: DESIGN STANDARDS
A. Introduction
The Design Standards are intended to preserve the integrity of development in the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan area. The Design Standards for East Ranch Business Park and individual parcels will help ensure the implementation of a quality development and maintain the concept of a strong master-planned industrial community.
B. Design Review Process (Architectural Review Process) The architectural review procedures set forth in Title 17 of the King City Municipal Code shall apply to all commercial, office, and industrial properties in the Specific Plan area. Elevations, site plans, and landscaping plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission, if a CUP is required, and prior to the issuance of any building permits. If a CUP is required, the process should occur concurrently. If a Plot Plan review is required instead of a CUP, elevations, site plans and landscaping plans, and other required architectural review items, shall be reviewed and approved by staff.
C. Architectural Features
1. Projects shall utilize at least three (3) coordination colors. Minor variations will be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department.
All surfaces visible from the adjacent streets will be finished according to these standards.
2. Mansard roofs, parapets, overhangs, and awnings will be decorative and coordinated with the architecture and colors of the building. Visible roofing materials on these features will be tile or architectural metal. Composition, tar and rock roofing materials are not acceptable for visible roofing.
3. Site and roof-mounted equipment shall be painted and screened from adjacent public street visibility and shall coordinate with architectural features of the building. Well maintained antenna towers and satellite dishes may be left unpainted. These details must appear on elevations submitted for architectural review.
4. Windows and main entrance doors will be bronze glass for appearance and energy conservation.
5. Wind barriers consistent with the architecture and colors of the building may be built to a maximum height of thirty feet (30’) and not to exceed the height of the building.
6. Electrical and mechanical apparatus and fixtures located on exterior walls shall be concealed from street visibility in a manner consistent with the architectural design of the building.
7. Dumpsters and trash collection areas must be enclosed or suitably screened from street visibility. (Reference Exhibit 9.)
D. Landscaping
1. Concept
The basic objective of the Landscape Concept is to create a strong sense of project identity throughout the East Ranch Business Park Plan Area. The intent of the Landscape Concept is to establish a park-like setting which creates not only a strong landscape framework for the buildings, but also provides a pleasant pedestrian circulation system along the major San Antonio Drive arterial. Landscaping is also required to minimize “heat islands.” Heat Islands are created by roads, parking lots, buildings and other infrastructure which absorb and re-emit the sun’s heat more than natural landscapes such as landscaped fields. These pockets of heat are referred to as heat islands.
The selection of plant materials shall be made with water conservation and low maintenance characteristics as considerations. The aesthetic qualities of landscaping and plant material shall blend with the native plant material in the King City area. There are a number of ways to reduce Draft April 28, 2025 35
heat islands, including sufficient landscaping. Shade trees and smaller plants such as shrubs, vines, and ground cover help to cool the urban environmental and reduce the heat island effect.
Landscaping should be used on sites to define areas such as entrances to buildings and parking lots, define the edges of various land uses, provide transition between neighboring properties (buffering), provide screening for outdoor storage, loading and equipment areas, and soften the industrial hardscape of the business park.
Exhibit 3
Example Use of Shrub to Hide Fence/Wall
Exhibit 4
Example Use of Trees to Hide Fence/Wall
2. Standards
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✓ The types of trees and vegetation shall be consistent with the City’s Master List. ✓ Landscaping should be on a scale with adjacent buildings and be appropriate size at maturity to accomplish its intended purpose.
✓ Landscaping around the entire base of buildings is recommended to soften the edge between the parking lot and the structure and the view of the structure from the public right-of-way.
✓ The use of native vegetation is encouraged in landscape designs and materials. ✓ Drought-tolerant landscaping is encouraged.
✓ Use berming at the edge of the building in conjunction with landscaping to reduce the apparent height of the structure and its mass, especially along street frontages.
The landscaping will be undulating mounds with grass or groundcover vegetation with a minimum of two (2) approved trees not more than ten feet (10’) apart. ✓ Landscaping is required for the parking lot and front of the building in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the gross area required for parking. (Reference Exhibit 5, below.) Trees are to provide shade for vehicles in the summer. (Reference Exhibit 6.)
✓ Providing trees with larger canopies will help to reduce the heat island effect.
Exhibit 5
Example
Landscaping for
Parking Lots
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Exhibit 6
Example Landscaping for Parking Lots
3. Landscaping Areas
All developments will be required to landscape a twenty-foot (20’) front yard and twenty-foot (20’) side yard setback from the property line, which is adjacent to a public or private street, unless otherwise approved by the Community Development Department.
Special attention should be given to on-site landscaping in the following areas:
a. Property Line Planting – Off sides of the property line shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs and vegetation.
b. Parking Lot Planting – A minimum of five percent (5%) of the total area of the parking lot shall be devoted to landscaping. Landscaping in parking lots should be located and maintained so there is no driver view blockage.
c. Building Perimeter Planting – Planting areas around the building shall integrate with the building design and enhance the appearance of the building.
It is intended that individual owners have the flexibility to express their own landscape design concepts while being consistent with the overall landscape concept.
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4. Lighting
Landscape lighting, with no visible light source may be used for accenting the following conditions:
✓ Shrub masses
✓ Focal elements
✓ Trees (up-lights)
5. Irrigation
a. All irrigation systems shall be fully automatic.
b. Low-volume irrigation equipment shall be required for all planted areas within the individual sites.
c. Irrigation water shall not overthrow onto walks, common areas, or onto any architectural walls.
d. Utility cabinets and irrigation hardware should be screened by shrubs.
Exhibit 8
Example
Property Line
Planting
Exhibit 7
Existing Landscape
Setback Along San
Antonio Road
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6. Wall and Fences
Industrial uses often require large outdoor areas for production activities, screen docking, parking and/or storage. Well-designed walls and fences provide an important visual element of a site. (Reference Exhibits 3 and 4.)
a. Walls or fences shall be required as a means of screening when landscaping materials alone are insufficient. Walls or fences shall not be allowed within twenty feet (20’) of driveways in City right-of-way, or as required to provide for safe visibility. A site distance study by a registered engineer shall be required on walls and fences and shall be submitted with application, unless determined not necessary by the Community Development Department and City Engineer.
b. Solid walls and fences required for screening loading and outdoor storage areas shall be at least six feet (6’) high. A wall up to a maximum of twelve feet (12’) high may be permitted subject to a CUP.
c. Walls constructed within the required front setback areas shall not exceed three feet (3’) in height.
d. With walls taller than six feet (6’), it may be appropriate to have a stepped design wall, which allows for the creation of a planter area between wall components. The use of trailing vines or groundcovers in these planters is encouraged. e. Walls shall be constructed of masonry or concrete materials consistent with, and complementary to, the building architecture.
f. Landscaped block walls with suitable returns are required for screening purposes along the front yard setbacks. Maximum eight-foot (8’) high chain link fencing with adequate landscape screening shall be allowed along the side and rear property lines of interior lots where not visible from the public right-of-way. It is the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate that chain link fencing is not visible from the public right-of-way. Walls, fencing and landscape screening shall be subject to Community Development Department review and approval.
g. Walls or fences shall not be required between separate lots unless deemed necessary for security or screening purposes. Such walls located on property lines between lots shall not exceed six feet (6’) in height.
7. Monument Entry/Gateway Streets Zone
The Entry Zone sets the image for the Specific Plan area and occurs at the major entrances off San Antonio Drive. The landscape character should consist primarily of turf and a backdrop of approved trees.
E. Trash Enclosures and Transformers
1. Outdoor trash areas shall be visually screened by a minimum six-foot (6’) high, noncombustible enclosure constructed of the same materials and finishes as the adjacent building. (Reference Exhibit 9.)
2. Trash enclosures shall be designed and located so as not to be highly visible from adjacent streets and property.
3. Transformers and emergency generators, where required, shall be screened by walls or dense landscaping.
4. Above-ground transformers and trash enclosures shall not be permitted within the "front" street-side building setback. Transformers located in the "front" street-side setback shall be underground.
5. Above-ground switching devices, installed as a part of the backbone utility system, shall be screened from view from adjacent streets by shrub elements as provided for in the streetscape design and shall not be permitted in the "front" street side setback.
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Exhibit 9
Example Trash Enclosure
F. Lighting
1. Lighting shall be used to provide illumination for security and safety of parking, loading, and access areas. Security light fixtures shall not project above the fascia or roofline of the building.
2. All lighting shall be shielded (cut off) to keep light spread within the site boundaries.
3. Pole light fixtures in parking areas shall not exceed thirty feet (30’) in height. (Reference Exhibit 10)
4. Exterior building lighting shall be used to reinforce the architectural design. Emphasis shall be placed on entries, landscaping elements, architectural features, etc.
5. Lighting shall be directed toward the building (wall wash), not adjacent properties.
6. Service area lighting, if any, shall be contained within the service area and shall be a 90- degree cutoff-type fixture.
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G. Roof Screening
1. All rooftop equipment or devices including vents, louvers, hoods, and mechanical equipment shall be painted to match the building color.
2. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall not extend above the highest architectural element or be mounted on any exterior building elevation. No such equipment shall be visible from the public right-of-way.
3. Any screening device shall be constructed of the same materials as the supporting building or closely matching materials.
H. Parking
The following are general design guidelines for parking facilities, including bicycle parking. With the exceptions shown in this document, parking requirements for layouts, sizes, and ratios shall comply with Chapter 17.52 of the King City Municipal Code. 30’
High
Structure
Exhibit 10
Example
Parking Lot
Lighting Direction
Exhibit 11
Existing Street Light Pole in East Ranch Business Park
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1. General Design Principles
Parking areas should be designed to serve pedestrian and bicyclist needs as effectively as vehicle parking needs.
a. Shared parking arrangements are encouraged by the City. Parking areas on adjoining parcels should be connected to allow continuous vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian access.
Pedestrian linkages between parcels should be located separately from vehicle path of travel where possible and clearly differentiated from vehicle travel ways. b. Pedestrian path of travel and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access must be incorporated into all parking areas. ADA pedestrian ways must connect parking areas to streets.
c. Pedestrian paths of travel should be incorporated in parking lots, where practical, using elements such as accented paving, stamped concrete, trellises and lighting.
2. Parking Space Access
Access shall be approved by the City Engineer and Building Official. Parking spaces may be offsite within three hundred feet (300’) of the subject property, upon approval of the approving City entity/individual and City Engineer.
3. Parking Space Requirements
Parking space requirements shall comply with the Zoning Code, unless specified below.
Table 3
Parking Space Requirements
USE PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENT
a. Manufacturing Minimum of two (2) spaces for every three (3) employees on largest shift, but not less than one (1) space per two thousand (2,000’) square feet of gross floor area.
b. Warehousing,
Wholesale,
Storage and
Distribution
Minimum of two (2) spaces for every three (3) employees on the largest shift, but not less than one (1) per three thousand (3,000’) square feet of gross floor area.
c. Mini warehouse One (1) space per thousand (1,000’) square feet of gross floor area. d. Contractor Yards One (1) space per thousand (1,000’) square feet of gross floor area. e. Office One (1) space per employee, but not less than one (1) space per twohundred and fifty (250’) square feet of gross floor area. f. Retail and
Commercial
One (1) space for every one-hundred and fifty (150’) square feet of gross sales floor area in addition to the requirements for the primary use. g. Restaurant/Cafe
Sit Down
Drive Thru and
Take Out
1 parking space per two-hundred and fifty (250) square feet of net floor dining area. (No parking requirement for outdoor seating.) 1 parking space per fifty (50) square feet of net carry-out floor area, but not less than five (5) spaces, plus six (6) spaces per external teller or customer service window designed for drive-in service.
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Handicapped parking shall comply with the latest Uniform Building Code (“UBC”) requirements.
For any use not specifically set forth in the above section or Municipal Code, the approving entity/individual shall determine the amount of required parking based upon similar uses, or evidence of actual demand based on traffic engineering or planning data, prepared by a licensed professional engineer. The applicant shall provide the necessary data and background information.
4. Common Parking Facilities
Common parking facilities may be provided in lieu of individual requirements if the total number of parking spaces is the sum of the requirements for individual uses and the parking facilities are located within five hundred feet (500’) of the associated use. a. The total parking requirement may be reduced to eighty percent (80%) of the required standard for shared uses; or seventy percent (70%) of the required standard for shared uses if a parking study, prepared by a licensed engineer or architect, can clearly show that the shared uses have different hours of operation and would not conflict in their time of use.
b. As a condition of allowing common parking facilities, parties using common parking facilities shall provide evidence of such joint use by a proper legal agreement approved by the City Attorney. Such agreements when approved shall be filed with the Building Department and City Clerk and recorded with the County Recorder.
5. Loading Facilities
Loading bays are key elements of the function of many industrial buildings but can be a problem in the overall building design that is attractive from public view. a. To alleviate the unsightly appearance of loading facilities for industrial uses, these areas should not be located at the front of buildings where it is difficult to adequately screen them from view. Such facilities are more appropriate at the rear or side of the building where special screening may not be required.
b. When it is not possible to locate loading facilities at the rear of the building, loading docks and doors should not dominate the frontage and must be screened from the street and adjacent property. Loading facilities should be offset from driveway openings.
6. Bicycle Parking
Adequate onsite facilities for bicycle parking is required for projects. Each new commercial or industrial project shall provide bicycle racks or other secure bicycle parking to accommodate four (4) bicycles per the first fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of nonresidential development and one (1) bicycle per each additional fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of nonresidential development. A bicycle parking facility may also be a fully enclosed space or locker accessible only to the owner or operator of the bicycle, which protects the bike from inclement weather.
Specific facilities and location (e.g., provision of racks, lockers, or locked room) shall be to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
Each bicycle rack should stand a minimum of thirty inches (30’) from ground level and support each bike in a stable position by providing at least two (2) vertical contact points for a bicycle frame. The rack should be coated with or constructed of a durable material that prevents rust and corrosion.
7. Motorcycle Parking
One (1) motorcycle space shall be provided for each twenty (20) vehicle spaces. Motorcycle spaces shall be four feet (4’) wide by eight feet (8’) long.
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I. Signs
Each structure should be designed so adequate signage can be provided onsite. Provisions for sign placement, sign scale in relation to building scale, and the readability of the sign should be considered in developing the overall project’s signage concept.
1. General Principles
a. All signs should be compatible with the structure and site design relative to color, material and placement.
b. Monument-type signs are preferred for business identification signs. Where several tenants occupy the same site6, individual wall-mounted signs are appropriate in combination with a monument sign identifying the complex and address. c. The use of individually cut letter signs is encouraged. d. The industrial site should be appropriately signed to give directions to loading and receiving areas, visitor parking and other special areas. e. All signs shall be placed to provide adequate sight distance and safe visibility at driveways. A site distance study by a registered engineer shall be required on walls and fences and shall be submitted with application, unless determined not necessary by the Community Development Department and City Engineer.
2. Standards
Projects shall adhere to the sign standards in the Municipal Code. 6 Projects or buildings containing more than three businesses or enterprises should have a Master Sign Program.
Exhibit 12
Example Dimensions of
Handicapped
Parking Spaces
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Exhibit 13
Example
Monument Sign
Jim’s Auto Shop
Agricultural Productions
East Park Printing
12345 San Antonio Boulevard
Exhibit 14
Existing Sign in East Ranch Business Park
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J. Access
1. Public Streets
The existing network of Public Streets consists of San Antonio Road, Don Bates Way, Bitterwater Road, and Metz Road. In the event that additional public streets are required, the streets and right-of-ways shall be dedicated to the City and individually developed to City Standards.
Any work in existing street pavement shall be repaired to match the existing pavement section or six inch (6”) AC over sixteen inch (16”) Class 11 aggregate base, whichever is greater. Any construction in public easements and/or right-of-ways will require an encroachment permit.
2. Private Streets
There are no private streets within the Specific Plan area. It is anticipated that new development in the Specific Plan area will provide private streets.
In the event that private streets are required, the private streets shall be developed and maintained by the individual developer/owner of the parcels that are served by the private street.
To ensure that private streets are constructed in a manner which will not create access hazards, future maintenance problems, or other undesirable situations, the following shall be applied to approvals:
a. Private streets shall be cul-de-sacs and/or minor local streets not carrying through traffic. b. Private streets shall be permitted only when access is provided from a public right-ofway. c. An irrevocable offer of dedication may be required of the developer at his expense prior to recordation.
d. Private streets shall be constructed to the same standards as comparable local public streets in industrial areas, and shall include a minimum of forty-four feet (44') of paving between curbs adopted to the City Engineering Design Standards, or as deemed acceptable by the Community Development Director and City Engineer. Any construction in public easements and/or right of ways will require an encroachment permit.
3. Private Driveways and Vehicle Access
All new development shall provide private driveways and vehicle access.
To insure that driveway(s) and vehicle access are constructed in a manner which will not create access hazards, future maintenance problems, or other undesirable situations the following shall be applied to approvals:
a. All driveways and vehicle access shall be constructed to City Standards and be ADA compliant. The individual developments may propose alternate driveways/connections to Public Streets, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer, and Community Development Department. b. All vehicle access shall be a minimum of twenty-four feet (24’) wide for twoway traffic. Additional width may be required depending on the type and volume of traffic anticipated. A soils report that includes a pavement design shall be done by a licensed professional engineer for any proposed development (3” AC over 8” Cl 11 aggregate base minimum). c. Any construction in public easements and/or right of ways will require an encroachment permit.
All new driveways shall incorporate stamped or colored concrete that blends with the Project architecture, unless another entrance treatment is approved by the Community Development Department.
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4. Pedestrian Access
The network of sidewalks and walkways in the Specific Plan area shall be constructed, extended, upgraded, and/or repaired to provide five-foot (5’) wide sidewalks generally adjacent to each side of public streets within the Specific Plan area, and in accordance with the following policies:
a. Any proposed development shall construct, extend, upgrade and/or repair sidewalks generally adjacent to public and or private street curbs along full street frontage. All sidewalks shall be five feet (5’) wide and shall be per City Standards, and/or ADA compliance.
1. San Antonio Drive: Construct five-foot (5’) sidewalks on northerly side road, and update/repair as required on south side as required by the City Engineer.
2. Don Bates Way: Construct five-foot (5’) sidewalks on each side and through cul-de-sac bulb.
3. North Side Bitterwater, and East Side Metz Roads: Construct five-foot (5’) sidewalks where missing and update/repair as required by the City Engineer. b. Individual developments may be required to construct, extend, upgrade, and/or repair sidewalks in street frontages within one-hundred feet (100’) of individual development project sites.
c. Private on-site walkways will be required on individual project sites. Private/internal walkways shall be separated from vehicular drives with a curb, berm or other appropriate means, and shall connect at safe and convenient points with sidewalks and street crossings with public right-of-ways. All developments shall have ADAcompliant walkways and access. d. Pedestrian walkways shall directly link each building in the development project with parking areas, other buildings, and off-site areas.
Exhibit 15
Example Service Yard
Screening
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K. Grading and Drainage
All development projects within the Specific Plan area shall provide grading and drainage. The grading and drainage shall comply with City Standards and the following:
1. Grading
a. A soils report by a licensed professional engineer shall be required, and all grading and earthwork shall be constructed per the grading specifications in soils report. b. At all times during construction and until final completion, the developer shall prevent the formation of an airborne dust nuisance by watering and/or treating the site of the work in such a manner that will confine dust particles to the immediate surface of the work. c. All grading shall be done to NPDES Standards and requirements. The grading and project construction shall incorporate Best Management Practices, A Notice of Intent, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, if required.
2. Drainage
a. All drainage shall conform to City Standards, and be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to plan approval.
b. All drainage shall be collected and directed to City Storm Drain system. No surface flows shall be directed over city sidewalks. No drainage shall be across private property lines, unless in a privately maintained storm drain system as approved by the City Engineer. c. Any construction in public easements and/or right-of-ways will require an encroachment permit.
d. All drainage shall be done to NPDES Standards and requirements. The drainage during and after construction shall incorporate Best Management Practices.
Drainage of surface parking parcels and roof areas shall terminate at an underground storm drain system or approved street flow system.
Exhibit 16
San Antonio Drive
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L. Utilities and Communications Devices
1. All new utilities, including those for rehabilitation building construction, shall be installed and maintained underground.
2. Utilities shall be designed and installed to minimize disruption of off-site activity during construction.
3. Temporary overhead power and telephone facilities shall be permitted only during construction.
4. Any device for transmission or reception of communication signals shall be screened with compatible material and finishes as utilized in the building.
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Chapter 6: IMPLEMENTATION AND
FUNDING SOURCES
A. Introduction
This section presents the funding sources and mechanisms available for implementing the capital improvements proposed in the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan will be implemented through a combination of public and private actions and investments. The private sector will be responsible for on-site buildings, parking, landscaping, local employee open space and maintenance.
Together, the public and/or private sector will provide the infrastructure and other capital improvements of the plan. These include roads, water, sewer and storm drainage improvements, railroad crossing improvements, electrical undergrounding, public street lighting, public transportation, bicycle lanes, entry points, special intersections, special streetscapes, open space, public art and sculpture, street furniture, and maintenance.
B. Implementation
The following lists the capital improvements proposed in the Specific Plan area. Each section indicates whether each improvement is to be funded publicly, privately, or as a joint public/private venture, and presents the potential funding source(s) for these improvements.
The cost of these capital improvements is provided, if available.
1. Roads – The existing network of public roads are suitable to serve the Specific Plan area.
Individual developments within the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan shall connect to the existing public road network. If any development is proposed with unusual traffic volumes, vehicle size, weight, or access requirements, additional review and approval will be required.
The roads should be publicly maintained with appropriate patches, repairs, and as funding becomes available. A one-and-one-half inch (1.5”) (minimum) AC Overlay should be provided.
2. Public Pedestrian Access – The existing network of public sidewalks generally provides a loop along the south side of San Antonio Road, east side of Metz Road, and north side of Bitterwater Road. The sidewalk network needs to be expanded, updated, and repaired.
As individual developments occur, the sidewalk along the development’s frontage must be constructed where sidewalks are missing, updated and/or repaired where sidewalks are in disrepair and/or not to current ADA standards.
As funding becomes available, developed property frontages can have the sidewalks constructed, updated, and/or repaired.
3. Water – The King City water supply system is owned and operated by California Water Services Company (Cal Water), a public utility regulated by the State Public Utilities Commission. This system relies upon six wells that draw from the groundwater basin, which is recharged by the Salinas River. The Cal Water system has a maximum production capacity of 3 million gallons per day. A 250,000-gallon storage tank with 2,000 gallon/minute pump provides ample water pressure throughout the city. The City owns a well that irrigates the Municipal Golf Course.
The water system appears to be generally adequate for existing development; as new development replaces agricultural uses, the net new water demand is much less. A new well site is needed as additional development occurs in the future under General Plan buildout.
No significant deficiencies are known to exist with respect to water pressure, volume, or quality. Improvements to the system will be on an incremental basis by Cal Water as needed, and additional demand is expected to be met by improving water conservation and expanded pumping from groundwater.
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development. If any development is proposed with unusually high flows, or unsuitable discharges, additional review and approval will be required. Public and/or capital improvements are not anticipated for the area.
5. Drainage – The City storm drain collection system is adequate for anticipated drainage flows.
Individual developments within the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan shall connect to the storm drain system. If any development is proposed with unusual drainage discharge flows, or unsuitable discharges, additional review and approval will be required. Public and/or Capital improvements are not anticipated.
6. Public Street Lighting – The City street lighting system is adequate for current street lighting. If additional streets are constructed these streets must provide additional street lighting to current standards. Public and/or capital improvements are not anticipated.
7. Bicycle Lanes – San Antonio Road currently has Class III Bike routes. The forty-eight foot (48’) wide street can be re-striped for Class II Bike lanes – three (3) twelve foot (12’) lanes (two-way traffic plus center turn lane) and six foot (6’) bike lanes on each side.
As funding becomes available or as the City maintains/re-stripes its streets, San Antonio Road can be re-striped to provide Class II Bike lanes along each side of the road.
C. Potential Funding Sources
This section of the Specific Plan presents a discussion of the potential funding sources available for the implementation of the Specific Plan area.
A variety of funding sources is available for the implementation of the improvements proposed in the Specific Plan. These improvements fall into the following categories:
√ King City Capital Improvements Program
√ Community Redevelopment
√ Reimbursement Agreements and Districts
√ Assessment Districts
√ Special Assessment Districts
√ Mello-Roos
√ Public Capital Facilities
√ Citywide Impact Fee
√ Developer Financing
√ Climate Resilience District (CRD)
√ Community Facilities District (CFD)
1. Capital Improvements Program
The City of King City has a capital budget composed of funds from a variety of sources. All capital improvements must be approved as part of the City's annual budget. Some of the proposed capital improvements for the Specific Plan area may be funded in this manner.
2. Community Redevelopment
The California Community Redevelopment Law (“CCRL”) allows communities to utilize tax increment financing to carry out redevelopment activities, by applying tax increments obtained in the project area to finance planning, administrative, acquisition, and improvement activities. The CCRL permits a redevelopment agency to finance land acquisition for public purposes, construction of public facilities, such as roads, parks and sewers, and administrative, legal, planning, and engineering costs related to the project. A redevelopment agency designates a project area and prepares a redevelopment plan. The agency then would issue bonds to finance project area improvements and administrative costs and would Draft April 28, 2025 52
supply the tax increments derived in the project area to pay the debt service on the bonds.
Tax increments are those tax revenues received during the base year preceding adoption of a Redevelopment Plan.
The King City Redevelopment Project Area (“Project Area”) was adopted on November 25, 1986 by the City Council by Ordinance Number 500 for the Community Development Agency (“CDA”) of the City of King City. The Project Area consists of two (2) noncontiguous areas and includes portions of the older central business district and residential neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas oriented towards the railroad right-of-way or the King City Municipal Airport.
The King City Redevelopment Plan has been amended twice since 1986. The first amendment, adopted on December 13, 1994 by the City Council by Ordinance Number 580, amended the time limits contained in the Redevelopment Plan to bring them into compliance with California Community Redevelopment Law (Cal. Health and Safety Code §33000 et sq.). The second amendment, adopted January 26, 1999 by Ordinance Number 604, extended the CDA’s authority to acquire property by eminent domain (excluding property on which residents reside). The current time and financial limits in the Redevelopment Plan are as follows:
√ Plan Effectiveness: Plan expires thirty-five (35) years from date of adoption (November 25, 2021)
√ Debt Establishment: Ten (10) years from termination of Plan effectiveness (November 25, 2031)
√ Debt Repayment/Collection of Tax Increment: Ten (10) years from termination of Plan effectiveness (November 25, 2031)
√ Tax Increment Limit: $45 million
√ Bonded Indebtedness Limit: $17.5 million
√ Eminent Domain Authority: Expires January 26, 2011
The CDA has undertaken a number of activities in implementing the Redevelopment Plan, including the issuing of bonds and unsecured notes. There are three (3) series of bonds outstanding, issued in 1994, 1996, and 1998. Projects implemented include contributions to the cost of improvements to the Broadway/U.S. Highway 101 interchange; development of portions of the East Ranch Business Park in the industrial area of the City; development of the Royal Coach Park subdivision, which includes affordable single-family and multi-family housing units; and the development of the Town Square Project, a mixed-use commercial/retail project in the downtown area.
The CDA is currently amending the Redevelopment Plan. The purpose of the proposed Third Amendment is to effect the following changes to the Redevelopment Plan:
√ Increase the tax increment limit
√ Increase the bond debt limit
√ Extend the duration of the Plan and the period for the collection of tax increment and repayment of debt
The changes to the Redevelopment Plan proposed in the Third Amendment would generate additional tax increment for both the CDA’s future Housing Set-Aside obligations and discretionary projects and programs. All tax increment generated over the next five year period is anticipated to be dedicated to debt payment and meeting past Housing Set-Aside obligations, and no new projects or programs have been identified.
2. Reimbursement Agreement and Districts
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benefit from the original public improvements and reimburse the original developer.
Under Articles 5 and 6 of the California Subdivision Map Act (as amended in January 1987), fees can be collected to cover the costs of public improvements including roads, bridges, drainage and sanitary sewer facilities. Under these provisions, the City could enter into an agreement with the developer to reimburse him or her for that portion of improvement costs equal to the difference between the amount it could have cost the developer to install improvements to serve his or her property only and the actual cost of such improvements.
The City would then reimburse the developer by levying a charge on any real property similarly benefited or by establishing and maintaining a local benefit district to levy and collect charges or costs from other benefited properties. It is possible, under this approach, to defer payment of charges or costs by other benefited properties until such property is developed.
3. Assessment Districts
California law authorizes a variety of assessment procedures which could be employed to finance Specific Plan area improvements. These assessment procedures potentially can be applied to finance construction of roads, grade-separated crossings, flood protection facilities, storm drainage facilities, and open space. They can also be used to provide maintenance service or other specialized services, such as transit.
In an Assessment District, the costs and expenses of the capital improvements are apportioned and spread amongst the benefited properties within boundaries of the designated Assessment District area. The cost and expenses of the district can be directly proportioned in accordance with the special and direct benefits that each parcel receives from the works of improvement. Assessment liens are taken against the property(ies) within the Assessment District and are financed through the issuance of bonds, payable over a period of years, thus providing the advantage to the property owners of a loan of deferred funding for the improvements.
In the case of an Assessment District, liens are taken out against the properties upon which capital improvements are proposed. The bonds are held against these properties. Funds from the bonds are used to construct the capital improvements. As development occurs, the developers are assessed to repay the debt on the bonds.
4. Special Assessment Districts
The following are considered to be Special Assessment Districts that provide for a variety of clearly defined improvements. The use of the 1915 Bond Act is required in all three types of Special Assessment Districts to allow for the issuance of bonds. Section 5101 of the Streets and Highways Code Improvements Act of 1911, Division 7 of the Code, sets out specifically the kind of work that is authorized for construction under Assessment District proceedings.
The Municipal Improvement Act of 1913, Division 12 of said Code, incorporates this section and also allows the acquisition of those improvements that can be constructed. The list is extensive and the section should be analyzed to clearly understand the kinds of improvements authorized.
A general classification of improvements would include the following:
Grading, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, drains, lighting, fire protection, flood protection, water supply, gas supply, retaining walls, ornamental vegetation and stabilization of land.
Because of the overwhelming factor that relates to the cost of money, the majority of projects today are developed under the proceedings of 1913 Act. Also, because of the difficulty with issuance of bonds for large parcels under the 1911 Act in excess of $50,000, it would be advantageous to use the 1915 Act bond process in conjunction with the 1913 Act. This would fit in with the concept of the larger parcels of undeveloped land that exist within the Specific Plan that may be included into an Assessment District and subdivided into smaller parcels for development and reduce the problem for the bonds.
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Assessment District proceedings can be initiated by a petition of the property owners within the boundaries of the area to be designated for the Assessment District, or the legislative body can initiate by direct action without the necessity of a filed petition, for the proceedings to begin on an Assessment District. For legal reasons, it is necessary to comply with the steps and provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limited and Majority Protest Action of 1931." This is found with Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. These proceedings can be undertaken by a legislative body to initiate the proceedings without the necessity of petitions. The 1931 Act also contains certain provisions and procedures for waiving the necessity of its steps.
Several roles need to be identified to develop the Assessment District. These roles involve design engineer, assessment engineer, bond counsel, financial consultant, and an underwriter. From this, one can see the importance of the determination by the people and/or owners within the Assessment District to concur with the process to proceed. Several proceedings must be followed precisely to complete the Assessment District Act as outlined within the code.
The Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, added by the State Legislature in 1972 and starting with Streets and Highways Code §22500, allows for the construction and planting of landscaping, lighting systems and materials along with all ancillary items of work that are necessary for the performance of the landscaping or lighting.
The ancillary work that can be provided is quite diverse and can include full street improvements as an example. This Act allows for the construction and installation of all necessary improvements as well as the ongoing cost of operation and maintenance. If it is used for construction activities, a bond may be issued under the Improvement Bond Act of 1915.
A district may be formed pursuant to this Act under the same general petition or counsel instituted actions as with other acts. The key feature with this act, however, is that it does allow for continued assessments for the maintenance and operation costs. An annual engineer's report is prepared in May of each year and presented to the legislative body.
Subsequent to the public hearing held by the legislative body, assessments are confirmed and placed on the tax rolls for the following year for the cost of the operation and maintenance of the facility.
5. Mello-Roos
The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 provides for the establishment of a Community Facilities District as a governmental entity to be formed by local agencies for the purpose of providing certain designated additional public services. Also, it is empowered to finance a broad range of public capital facilities through the levy of special taxes against the area where the services and/or facilities are being provided. Bond authorization is available for assisting in the financing of the public capital facilities, but is not available for financing any of the public services. Any authorization relating to the levy of the special tax and/or the bond authorization is subject to a favorable 2/3 vote of the qualified electorate of the Community Facilities District. The local agency can be defined as any city, county, special district, school district or joint powers entity. This law provides an alternate method of financing and is generally applicable for assistance in developing areas or areas undergoing rehabilitation. The district may include areas that are noncontiguous.
The Community Facilities District Area can provide both services and construction facilities. Examples of these services and facilities are as follows:
Police protection, fire protection, ambulance and paramedics, a recreation program, operation and maintenance of parks and parkways, flood and storm protection services including operation and maintenance.
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services.
6. Public Capital Facilities
The State of California authorizes the purchase, construction, expansion or rehabilitation of any real or other tangible property within an estimated useful life of five (5) years or longer which is deemed necessary to meet increased demands placed upon local agencies as a result of development or rehabilitation occurring within the district. The law sets forth a listing of specific, although not exclusive, authorizations including the following: Local park, recreation or parkway facilities, elementary and secondary school site structures, libraries, natural gas, telephone, and electrical facilities for new areas.
The Community Facilities District Act also indicates that governmental facilities, which the legislative body is authorized by law to construct, own and operate, may also be constructed through the Community Facilities District. The Community Facilities District is authorized to contract with the regulated public utility to provide these services.
The proceedings for establishing a Community Facilities District may be instituted at any time by a motion by a legislative body and the proceeding shall be initiated when any one of the following occurs: A written request for the establishment of a district signed by two (2) members of the legislative body, a petition requesting the initiation of the proceedings signed by not less than ten percent (10%) of the registered voters residing within the proposed district or by owners of not less than ten percent (10%) of the area proposed to be included within the district. The establishment of the district should include and describe the district boundaries of the territory proposed to be included and state the types of facilities and/or services to be provided.
7. Citywide Impact Fee
King City has adopted a set of development impact fees to finance capital improvements.
The fee structure requires the payment of fees, prior to issuance of a building permit. In 2001, the City prepared a Nexus Study (AB 1600) that established development impact fees for:
√ Law Enforcement Facilities, Vehicles and Equipment
√ Fire Suppression Facilities, Vehicles and Equipment
√ Circulation Improvements (Streets, Traffic Signals and Bridges) √ Storm Drainage Facilities
√ General Facilities, Vehicles and Equipment
√ Public Library
√ Community Center Facilities
√ Aquatic Center
√ Parkland Acquisition and Development
The City is currently considering updating these fees to meet the demands for future growth.
An updated impact fees study should be complete by December 2007.
8. Developer Financing
Direct developer/builder financing may be used to contribute towards backbone improvements and facilities, shortfall financing, and other improvements.
Other financing mechanisms may be utilized, including the creation of private districts or associations to fund maintenance of certain facilities within the Specific Plan. Specific financing requirements, improvement obligations, fees, reimbursements, land and easement dedications and conveyances, maintenance, and other financing and improvement related obligations would be detailed in separate Specific Plan development agreements.
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9. Climate Resilience District (CRD)
Climate Resilience District are a new type of district which can fund projects to mitigate climate change. The districts have broad financing powers and can fund a wide range of eligible projects, including projects that address flooding, extreme weather, wildfire and drought.
10. Community Facilities District (CFD)
Community Facility Districts are a new property assessment or special tax that appears as a separate line item on a tax bill and can be sed to fund infrastructure/services that benefit the property. This includes transportation, parking, street/utility improvements, hazardous waste remediation, street lighting/sidewalk, and public services. CFDs are useful because the provide early financing for a variety of critical services and infrastructure.
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Chapter 7: GLOSSARY7
Acres, Gross
The entire acreage of a site. Most communities calculate gross acreage to the centerline of proposed bounding streets and to the edge of the right-of-way of existing or dedicated streets.
Acres, Net
The portion of a site that can actually be built upon. The following generally are not included in the net acreage of a site: public or private rights-of-way, public open space, and floodways.
Agriculture
Use of land for the production of food and fiber, including the growing of crops and/or the grazing of animals on prime or improved pastureland.
Buildout; Build-Out
Development of land to its full potential or theoretical capacity as permitted under current or proposed planning or zoning designations.
Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
A program administered by a city or county government and reviewed by its Planning Commission, which schedules permanent improvement, usually for a minimum of five years in the future, to fit the projected fiscal capability of the local jurisdiction. The program generally is reviewed annually, for conformance to and consistency with the General Plan.
Commercial
A land use classification which permits facilities for the buying and selling of commodities and services.
Compatible
Capable of existing together without conflict or ill effects.
General Plan
A compendium of City or County policies regarding long-term development, in the form of maps and accompanying text. The General Plan is a legal document required of each local agency by the State of California Government Code §65301 and adopted by the City Council or Board of Supervisors. In California, the General Plan has seven mandatory elements (Circulation, Resource Conservation, Housing, Land Use, Noise, Open Space, Safety, and Air Quality), and may include any number of optional elements (such as Economic Development, Community Design, Public Facilities and Services).
Hazardous Material
Any substance that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, poses a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety or to the environment if released into the workplace or the environment. The term includes, but is not limited to, hazardous substances and hazardous wastes.
Industrial
The manufacture, production, and processing of consumer goods. Industrial is often divided into "heavy industrial" uses, such as construction yards, quarrying, and factories; and "light industrial" uses, such as research and development, and less intensive warehousing and manufacturing.
Infrastructure
The basic components of a city, such as streets, sewers, drainage, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, 7 Reference the Municipal Code for other definitions.
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streetlights and water systems.
Jobs/Housing Balance
The jobs/housing ratio divides the number of jobs in an area by the number of employed residents.
Ordinance
A law or regulation set forth and adopted by a government authority, usually a city or county.
Policy
A specific statement of principle or of guiding actions which implies clear commitment but is not mandatory. A general direction that a government agency sets to follow, in order to meet its goals and objectives before undertaking an action program.
Program
An action, activity, or strategy carried out in response to adopted policy to achieve a specific goal or objective. Policies and programs establish the "who," "how," and "when" for carrying out the "what" and "where" of goals and objectives.
Public and Quasi-Public Facilities
Institutional, academic, governmental and community service uses, either publicly owned or operated by non-profit or quasi-public organizations.
Shall
That which is obligatory or necessary.
Should
Signifies a directive to be honored, if at all possible.
Soil
The unconsolidated material on the immediate surface of the earth created by natural forces that serves as natural medium for growing land plants.
Sound Level
The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter using the A-weighting filter network. The A-weighting filter deemphasizes the very low and very high frequency components of the sound in a manner similar to the response of the human ear and gives good correlation with subjective reactions to noise.
Specific Plan
Under Article 8 of the California Government Code, a legal tool for detailed design and implementation of a defined portion of the area covered by a General Plan. A specific plan may include all detailed regulations, conditions, programs, and/or proposed legislation which may be necessary or convenient for the systematic implementation of any General Plan element(s).
Standards
(1) A rule or measure establishing a level of quality or quantity that must be complied with or satisfied. The State Government Code requires that general plans spell out the objectives, principles, "standards," and policies of the general plan.
Examples of standards might include the number of acres of park land per one thousand (1,000) population that the community will attempt to acquire and improve, or the "Traffic Level of Service (LOS)" that the plan hopes to attain.
(2) Requirements in a zoning ordinance that govern building and development as distinguished from the use restrictions.
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Street Furniture
Those features associated with a street that are intended to enhance the street's physical character and use by pedestrians, such as benches, trash receptacles, kiosks, lights, and newspaper racks.
Structure
Anything constructed or erected which requires location on the ground (excluding swimming pools, fences, and walls used as fences).
Topography
Configuration of a surface, including its relief and the position of natural and man-made features.
Transit
The conveyance of persons or goods from one place to another by means of a local, public transportation system.
Transit, Public
A system of regularly-scheduled buses and/or trains available to the public on a fee-per-ride basis. Also called "Mass Transit."
Trip
A one-way journey that proceeds from an origin to a destination via a single mode of transportation; the smallest unit of movement considered in transportation studies. Each trip has one "production end," (or origin – often from home, but not always) and one "attraction end" (destination).
Trip Generation
The dynamics that account for people making trips in automobiles or by means of public transportation. Trip generation is the basis for estimating the level of use for a transportation system and the impact of additional development or transportation facilities on an existing, local transportation system. Trip generation of households is correlated with destinations that attract household members for specific purposes.
Truck Routes
A path of circulation required for all vehicles exceeding set weight or axle limits, a truck route follows major arterials through commercial or industrial areas and avoids sensitive areas.
Vacant
Lands or buildings which are not actively used for any purpose.
Viewshed
The area within view from a defined observation point.
Watercourse
Natural or once natural flowing (perennially or intermittently) water including rivers, streams, and creeks. Includes natural waterways that have been channelized, but does not include man-made channels, ditches, and underground drainage and sewage systems.
Watershed
The total area above a given point on a watercourse that contributes water to its flow; the entire region drained by a waterway or watercourse which drains into a lake or reservoir.
Zoning
The division of a city or county into areas, or zones, which specify allowable uses for real property and size restrictions for building within these areas; a program that implements policies of the Draft April 28, 2025 60
General Plan.
Zoning District
A designated section of the city or county for which prescribed land use requirements and building and development standards are uniform.
Zoning Map
Government Code permits a legislative body to divide a county, city, or portions thereof, into zones of the number, shape, and areas it deems best suited to carry out the purposes of the zoning ordinance. These zones are delineated on a map or maps, called the Zoning Map.
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APPENDIX
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study
INITIAL STUDY AND CHECKLIST
I. PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Title: East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan (ERBPSP) Case Number: SP 2007-002
Lead Agency: City of King City Phone: 831-386-5934
212 S. Vanderhurst Avenue Fax: 831-385-8387
King City, CA
Project Applicant: City of King Phone: 831-385-3281
Project Landowner: Various Property Owners Phone: N/A
Project Designer N/A Phone: N/A
Project Description: The East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan (ERBPSP) addresses planning goals which are relevant to property owners, future tenants, developers and the City of King City. The Specific Plan defines the development framework, establishes the development and design standards, and identifies implementation measures to accommodate a well-planned business park. The East Ranch Business Park, which consists of approximately 107 acres of Industrial and related uses is located in the northeast portion of King City, and is an important component of the King City’s economy. Manufacturing and other industries can locate in the East Ranch Business Park and operate away from the restricting influences of non-industrial uses, while maintaining an environment free from offensive or objectionable noise, dust, odor or other nuisances.
Project Location: The Specific Plan is bordered by Metz Road to the west, Bitterwater Road to the south, and Airport Drive to the east. San Antonio Road dissects the East Ranch
Business Park.
Assessor Parcel Number(s): Various
General Plan Designation: Light Industrial
Zoning: M-1 Industrial
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II. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING AND IMPACTS
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or is "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated,” as indicated by the Environmental Checklist:
1. Aesthetics 9. Land Use/Planning
2. Agricultural Resources X 10. Noise
X 3. Air Quality 11. Population/Housing
X 4. Biological Resources 12. Public Services
X 5. Cultural Resources 13. Recreation
X 6. Geology/Soils 14. Transportation/Circulation
X 7. Hazards/Hazardous Materials 15. Utility/Service Systems X 8. Hydrology/Water Quality 16. Mandatory Findings of Significance Environmental Setting: The East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan (ERBPSP) Area is located in the M-1 (Industrial) District. The Industrial area provides an area of larger land parcels with enhanced aesthetic standards exclusively for sound industrial development wherein manufacturing and other industries can locate and operate away from the restricting influences of non-industrial uses. The ERBPSP Area is characterized by industrial and commercial development. The ERBP Specific Plan will remove barriers to development, encouraging a general intensification of commercial and industrial development, and must be consistent with the goals and policies outlined in the General Plan.
Surrounding Land Use
North: Industrial East: Agriculture
South: Planned Development,
Commercial
West: Planned Development
III. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
The following checklist indicates the potential level of impact and is abbreviated as follows:
Known Significant: Known significant environmental impacts.
Unknown Potentially
Significant:
Unknown potentially significant impacts, which need further review to determine significance level.
Potentially Significant
and Mitigable: Potentially significant impacts which can be mitigated to less than significant levels.
Not Significant: Impacts which are not considered significant.
Impact Reviewed in
Previous Document:
Adequate previous analysis exists regarding the issue; further analysis is not required due to tiering process (Section 21094 of CEQA and Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines). Discussion should include reference to the previous documents and identification of mitigation measures incorporated from those previous documents. Where applicable, this box should be checked in addition to one indicating significance of the potential environmental impact.
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1. 1.AESTHETICS: 1
Would the project:
Significant Unknown
Potential
Significant
Potential
Significant
And
Mitigated
Not
Significant
Impact
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a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista? X
b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including
but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and
historic buildings within view of a state scenic
highway?
X
c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character
or quality of the site and its surroundings? X
d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare,
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
X
Aesthetics Impact Discussion:
Future development will need to analyze potential aesthetic impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development. 1(a). Not Significant: The King City General Plan does not designate any scenic resources within the ERBPSP Area.
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1(b). Not Significant: The ERBPSP Area is not visible from any state scenic highway. 1(c). Not Significant: The ERBPSP Area has been identified in the King City General Plan as an appropriate location for urban development. The Specific Plan would provide guidance to business owners, property owners and developers, and assist in the upgrading of existing properties and design standards for new development, consistent with General Plan policies.
1(d). Not Significant: New Development within the ERBPSP Area has the potential to create a new source of substantial light or glare. However, the surrounding area is already urbanized and it is anticipated that lighting from new development will be consistent with that of other commercial and industrial businesses in the area. Furthermore, prior to issuance of a building permit, a Lighting Plan, which is consistent with the King City General Plan and standard conditions of approval for similar projects shall be submitted for review and approval.
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2. 2.AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES: 2
In determining whether impacts to agricultural
resources are significant environmental effects,
lead agencies may refer to the California
Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the California
Department of Conservation as an optional model
to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and
farmland.
Would the project:
Significant Unknown
Potential
Significant
Potential
Significant
And
Mitigated
Not
Significant
Impact
Reviewed in
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a. Convert prime farmland, unique farmland, or
farmland of statewide importance, as shown on the
maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping
and Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
x
b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
x
c. Involve other changes in the existing environment,
which, due to their location or nature could result in
conversion of farmland, to non-agricultural use?
x
Agricultural Resources Impact Discussion:
2(a). Not Significant: New development within the ERBPSP Area would not convert farmland since none exists within the ERBPSP Area.
2(b). Not Significant: The ERBPSP Area is not zoned or used for agricultural purposes and is not designated as agricultural preserve by the Williamson Act. There are no Williamson Act contracts in the ERBPSP Area.
2(c). Not Significant: The ERBPSP Area would not convert farmland since none exists within the ERBPSP Area.
3. 3.AIR QUALITY: 3
Would the project:
Significant Unknown
Potential
Significant
Potential
Significant
And
Mitigated
Not
Significant
Impact
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a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
x
b. Exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial
pollution concentrations (emissions from direct,
indirect, mobile and stationary sources)?
x
c. Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
x
d. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase
of any criteria pollutant for which the project region
is in non-attainment under an applicable federal or
state ambient air quality standard (including
releasing emissions, which exceed quantitative
thresholds for ozone precursors)?
x
e. Create objectionable smoke, ash, dust or odors
affecting a substantial number of people?
x
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Air Quality Impact Discussion:
Future development will need to analyze potential air quality impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development.
North Central Coast Air Basin: The ERBPSP Area is located within the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (MBUAPCD), in the North Central Coast Air Basin. As of March 2006, the North Central Coast Air Basin was in non-attainment for Inhalable Particulates (PM10) and nonattainment-transitional for ozone (O3) - 1 hour, under applicable state air quality standards.
However, neither hourly nor 8-hour ozone, nor PM10 state or federal standards have been exceeded at the California Air Resources Board monitoring station located in King City at 750 Metz Road. The ERBPSP Area is in an attainment or unclassified area for all other state monitored pollutants. Development within ERBPSP Area has the potential to cause localized emissions that exceed MBUAPCD thresholds and cumulatively impact the Air Basin.
Air Quality Standards: Pursuant to the Clean Air Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) has set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (40 CFR part 50) for pollutants considered harmful to public health and the environment. At the state level, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the EPA have adopted ambient (outdoor) air quality standards to protect the health and welfare of Californians.
The Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (MBUAPCD) shares responsibility with CARB for ensuring that the State and national ambient air quality standards are met within the North Central Coast Air Basin. State law assigns local air districts the primary responsibility for control of air pollution from stationary sources while reserving to the CARB control of mobile sources. MBUAPCD is responsible for developing regulations governing emissions of air pollution, permitting and inspecting stationary sources, monitoring air quality and air quality planning activities. MBUAPCD has adopted CEQA Air Quality Guidelines (revised June 2004) to facilitate the review and evaluation of air quality impacts for projects which are subject to CEQA.
The Guidelines include mitigation measures for construction-related emissions of PM10 and stationary source emissions². The 2004 Air Quality Management Plan contains the steps that will be taken to come into attainment with state and federal standards, including the adoption of five stationary source control measures³. MBUAPCD guidelines are updated over time to reflect current technologies and basin conditions.
Short-term Construction Activities: Construction activities (e.g., excavation, grading, on-site vehicles) which directly generate 82 lb/day or more of PM10 may have a significant impact on air quality when they are located nearby and upwind of sensitive receptors.
Long-term Operations: Emissions from long-term operations generally represent any future development’s most substantial air quality impact. An exceedance of any threshold would represent a significant impact on local or regional air quality. If a development project within the ERBPSP Area emits 137 pounds per day or more of direct and indirect VOC emissions, 137 pounds per day or more of direct and indirect NOx emissions, or 82 pounds per day PM10 emissions at the development site, the project would generate substantial emissions and have a significant impact on regional air quality.
Indirect Sources: Indirect sources that could significantly impact regional air quality if not mitigated, based on the VOC and NOx thresholds, include 1.04 million square feet of industrial or 675,000 square feet of office park.
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Reference: CEQA Air Quality Guidelines - Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (June 2004) ³
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Stationary Sources: MBUAPCO regulates new and modified stationary sources through Rule 207 which incorporates state and federal requirements and requires application of Best Available Control Technology when a source would emit 25 lb/day or more of VOC or NOx emissions.
Less than Significant Activities: Air emissions are not significant if they meet the existing standard for a pollutant [CEQA Guidelines §15064(h)]. Thus, stationary source emissions that comply with MBUAPCD regulations are presumed to be less than significant under most circumstances. The current MBUAPCD threshold for construction is 82 pounds per day or more of PM10. Construction projects below the screening levels of 2.2 acres per day on construction sites with earthmoving (grading, excavation), and 8.1 acres per day on construction sites with minimal earthmoving are assumed to be below the 82 lb/day threshold of significance.
Furthermore, construction projects using typical construction equipment such as dump trucks, scrappers, bulldozers, compactors, and front-end loaders which temporarily emit precursors of ozone (i.e., volatile organic compounds (VOC) or oxides of nitrogen (NOx)), are accommodated in the emission inventories of state and federally required air plans, and would not have a significant impact on the attainment and maintenance of ozone AAQS. However, MBUAPCD should be consulted regarding emissions from non-typical equipment, e.g., grinders, and portable equipment.
3(a-e). Potential Significant and Mitigated: Individual projects from new development within the ERBPSP Area could exceed air quality standard thresholds during construction and/or operations. Future development will need to analyze potential air emissions based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development. Applying the appropriate regulations, guidelines, and mitigation measures to individual projects would reduce air quality impacts to less than significant.
Mitigation Measure 1: Air Quality Standards: All new development activities in the ERBPSP Area must comply with all Federal, State, Regional, and local air quality standards. State law requires any facility which has the potential to emit air contaminants to apply for a permit from MBUAPCD. If development within the ERBPSP Area includes other sources that are exempt from MBUAPCD permit authority (e.g., indirect sources, fugitive area sources), all direct and indirect emissions should be compared to the appropriate threshold(s) of significance. When net emissions from a new or modified facility exceed State thresholds, the increase must be offset.
4. 4.BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: 4
Would the project:
Significant Unknown
Potential
Significant
Potential
Significant
And
Mitigated
Not
Significant
Impact
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a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional plans, policies,
or regulations, or by the California department of
Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
X
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies, and
regulations or by the California Department of fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife service?
x
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c. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to,
marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other
means?
x
d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species
or with established native resident or migratory
wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites?
x
e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
x
f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional or state habitat conservation plan?
x
Biological Resources Impact Discussion:
Future development will need to analyze potential biological resource impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development.
The Specific Plan area includes disturbed sites with landscaping and structures or has been previously graded for industrial and commercial land uses. Most roadsides and vacant lots support typical assemblages of ruderal weeds or no vegetation at all. Prior to its development as an urban area, natural vegetation of the ERBPSP Area was probably dominated by grassland with scattered areas of oak savannah and chaparral. Over the past 100-150 years, the original native grasses have been replaced almost entirely by non-native, annual species. Most of the original habitat has been replaced or altered by urban or agricultural uses, while most of the remaining undisturbed wildlife habitat exists in the foothills and mountains to the west and east of the City. The closest riparian woodland and streamside vegetation occurs outside the ERBPSP Area, to the southeast, along the banks of the San Lorenzo Creek.
The species search area for the ERBPSP Area and vicinity is located on the Thompson Canyon and San Lucas U.S. topographic quadrangles. A search of the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), a publicly available biological resource computerized database, was conducted on May 30, 2007. Additionally, a Biotic Resources Assessment in the vicinity was prepared by EMC Planning, dated May 2005. The results of the study indicate there were no special status plant species likely to occur in the vicinity given a lack of suitable habitat. Four special-status animal species were identified as possibly occurring in the vicinity: the Burrowing Owl is listed as a species of “Special Concern” by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG); the Southwestern Pond Turtle is designated as a species of “Special Concern” by the USFWS and CDFG and is classified as “protected species” by CDFG; the Bank Swallow is listed as “Threatened” by the CDFG; and the San Joaquin Kit Fox is listed as “Endangered” by the USFWS and “Threatened” under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).
Western Burrowing Owl: The CNDDB lists known occurrences of burrowing owls about one mile north of King City, just north of the central portion of the Mesa Del Rey Airport landing Strip and in two locations south of Lonok Road, 6.3 and 7 miles northeast of King City. Grassland habitat occupies a limited amount of the ERBPSP Area, however burrowing owl habitat could occur where ground squirrels are present.
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Southwestern Pond Turtle: The CNDDB indicates that the riparian corridor along San Lorenzo Creek provides a potential migration corridor for the Western Pond Turtle if it is present.
Bank Swallows: The CNDDB contains a historic record from 1987 of a bank swallow nesting colony on the road cuts above Metz Road (Occurrence #185). The bank swallow was reported to be nesting along Metz Road, north of the Specific Plan area4. The Bank Swallow forms nesting colonies on vertical banks or bluffs of friable soils, typically at least one (1) meter above the ground. However, there are no vertical banks or bluffs on the site; therefore, the occurrence of bank swallows appears minimal.
San Joaquin Kit Fox (SJKF): The CNDDB indicates a recorded observance at the west entrance to Maggin Ranch, Bitterwater, one mile west of the junction of State Route 25 and Bitterwater Road, approximately 10 miles northeast of the ERBPSP Area, in a field with nonnative annual grassland. While the natural habitat of the SJKF has been listed as “threatened” under the CESA, SJKF has adapted to urbanized, agricultural, and other developed environments.
4(a). Potentially Significant and Mitigated: While not expected, disturbance or harm to any federal or state threatened or endangered species, or state fully protected species during development activities would be a significant impact.
Mitigation Measure 2: Biological Resources: Future development will need to analyze potential biological resource impacts based on the specific location and proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development. If any federal or state threatened or endangered species, or state fully protected species be encountered during construction activities, the California Department of Fish and Game shall be consulted before initiation of any construction activities and appropriate mitigation measures shall be developed by a qualified biologist. Any impacts to such species shall be mitigated according to the guidelines set forth by the California Department of Fish and Game.
If San Joaquin kit foxes are detected on a project site, the California Department of Fish and Game shall be consulted before initiation of any construction activities. Any impacts to the San Joaquin kit fox shall be mitigated according to the guidelines set forth in the California Department of Fish and Game’s most current Staff Report on San Joaquin kit fox mitigation.
If burrowing owls are detected on a project site, the California Department of Fish and Game shall be consulted before initiation of any construction activities. Any impacts to burrowing owls shall be mitigated according to the guidelines set forth in the California Department of Fish and Game’s most current Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. 4(b). Not Significant: There is no known riparian habitat or other sensitive natural communities in the ERBPSP Area. Therefore, new development within the ERBPSP Area is not expected to have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department of fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. 4(c). Not Significant: There are no wetlands in the ERBPSP Area. Therefore, new development within the ERBPS Area would not have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands.
4 Reference Bank Swallow Report prepared by Pacific Biology on the Silva Eastern Extension, dated November 28, 2006
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4(d). Not Significant: Development within the ERBPSP area is not expected to interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites.
4(e). Not Significant: The ERBPSP does not include the removal of any trees or vegetation.
Therefore, new development within the ERBPSP Area is not expected to conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance.
4(f). Not Significant: The ERBPSP does not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan.
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES:
Would the project:
Significant Unknown
Potential
Significant
Potential
Significant
And
Mitigated
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Significant
Impact
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a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined in
CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5?
x
b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5?
x
c. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique geologic
feature?
x
d. Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
x
Cultural Resources Impact Discussion:
5(a-d). Potential Significant and Mitigated:
According to the Historic Resources Map prepared by Monterey County on April 29, 2003, there are no known historic resources in the ERBPSP Area. There are no known archaeological resources in the ERBPSP Area. According to the Archaeological Sensitivity Map prepared by Monterey County on April 29, 2003, the entire city is located within an area of low archaeological sensitivity. There are no known paleontological resources or unique geologic features in the ERBPSP Area. According to the Paleontological Resources Map prepared by Monterey County on April 29, 2003, the City of King City is not considered to be a significant paleontological locality. There are no known human remains or burials in the ERBPSP Area. Furthermore, there are no known historical buildings within the ERBPSP Area.
According to a review of literature, data maps, and historic period maps by the Sonoma State University Northwest Information Center (NWIC) on July 10, 2007, the project contains one recorded native American archeological resource; a deeply buried (2.46m) habitation site.
Furthermore, the NWIC report indicated that given environmental factors (broad, flat alluvial valley north of San Lorenzo Creek and bounded to the north by a former creek) and the known ethnographic sensitivity of the area, there is a high likelihood that unrecorded Native American cultural resources exist in the proposed ERBPSP project area. According to the NWIC report, there are no Native American resources in or adjacent to the proposed project area referenced in the ethnographic literature. State and Federal inventories list no historic properties within the proposed project area. Review of historical literature and maps gave no indication of any historic Draft April 28, 2025 70
period building within the project area although the 1949 USGS Thompson Canyon 7.5’ quadrangle map indicated one historic period gas well/tank within the project area. With this in mind, there is a low possibility of identifying historic-period archeological resources, according to the NWIC report.
Mitigation Measure 3: Cultural Resources: If subsurface archaeological, or prehistorical, or historical remains (including unusual amounts of bones, stones, or shells) are discovered during excavation or construction of the site, work shall stop immediately.
Project personnel should not collect cultural resources and should avoid altering the materials and their content until a cultural resource consultant has evaluated the situation. Furthermore, a qualified archaeologist and a representative of the Native American Heritage Commission shall be consulted to develop, if necessary, mitigation measures to reduce any archaeological impact to a less-than-significant level before construction continues. Any identified cultural resources should be recorded on DPR 523 historic resource recordation forms available online from the Office of Historic Preservation. In the event human remains are discovered during excavation, work must stop immediately and the county coroner must be contacted. Section 5097.94 and 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code require consultation with the Native American Heritage Commission, protection of Native American remains, and notification of most likely descendants. SB 447 (Chapter 404, Statutes of 1987) also protects Native American remains or associated grave goods.
6. 5.GEOLOGY /SOILS: 6
Would the project:
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Potential
Significant
Potential
Significant
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Significant
Impact
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a. Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated
on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the
area or based on other substantial evidence of a
known fault? (Refer to Division of Mines and
Geology Publication 42)
x
ii) Strong Seismic ground shaking? x
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
x
iv) Landslides? x
b. Result in substantial erosion or the loss of topsoil? x c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the project, and potentially result in on or
off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction or collapse?
x
d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table
18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial risks to life or property?
x
e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the
use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems where sewers are not available
for the disposal of wastewater?
x
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Geology /Soils Impact Discussion:
The Specific Plan is located on the Salinas Valley floor, which consists of alluvium or sand and gravel sediments deposited by the Salinas River. Future development will need to analyze potential soil impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development.
6(ai). Not Significant: According to the Alquist – Priolo Earthquake Fault zoning maps and the May 1999 update of the Special Publication 42 (Fault-Rupture Hazard Zones in California), King City is not listed as a city affected by the Alquist – Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
6(aii). Potential Significant and Mitigated: According to the California Geologic Survey, the ERBPSP Area is located in an area with a 20 to 30 percent chance of ground shaking within a 50-year period. There are two known faults in the area including the Reliz/Rinconada fault which is approximately 7 miles to the west and the San Andreas Fault which is approximately 20 miles to the east. Structures for human occupancy cannot be placed over the trace of an active fault and must be set back from the fault (generally 50 feet).
Mitigation Measure 4: Seismic Requirements: All structures must be designed to meet the seismic requirements of CCR Title 24 and the 2001 California Building Code (CBC). Future development shall incorporate recommendations of the geotechnical report, if required, into the final building plans, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and Building Official.
6(aiii). Not Significant: According to the Monterey County Central Salinas Valley Area Plan, a major earthquake in the Central Salinas Valley could trigger liquefaction and landslides of susceptible soils. Liquefaction is the loss of soil strength due to seismic forces acting on water-saturated granular soil. It is a common result of earthquakes in areas underlain by saturated, unconsolidated deposits such as those found along floodplains and river terraces. There are no soil types within King City that are known to be subject to liquefaction, with the exception of riverine soils along the San Lorenzo Creek which is located outside the ERBPSP Area to the southeast.
6(aiv). Not Significant: There are no knows parcels within the ERBPSP Area that are susceptible to landslides.
6(b). Not Significant: Development in the ERBPSP Area is not expected to result in a substantial loss of topsoil. Soil erosion would be limited to the construction period. While there will be minor site grading during construction, this would be controlled by standard grading practices. Furthermore, adequate on-site drainage facilities will be required.
Future Development will require a grading permit and dust and soil erosion and sediment control measures before, during, and after the construction phase of development, including Best Management Practices (BMPs).
6(c). Not Significant: Given the distance form the nearest active fault, strong seismic ground shaking, seismic ground failure, including liquefaction, and landslides are possible, but not likely.
Building foundations are required to be compacted to minimize soil movement in the event of an earthquake. Furthermore, future development shall incorporate recommendations of the soils report, if required, into the final building plans, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and Building Official.
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6(d). Not Significant: The California Building Code shall be adhered to, thus minimizing the impact to people or structures. Thus, new development within the ERBPSP Area will not create a substantial risk to life or property.
6(e). Not Significant: The ERBPSP Area is served by an existing sewer system.
7. HAZARDS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
Would the project:
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a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
x
b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment?
x
c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?
x
d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a
result, would create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment?
x
e. Impair implementation of or physically interfere
with an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
x
f. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
x
Hazards/Hazardous Materials Impact Discussion:
Future development will need to analyze potential hazardous material impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development.
Hazardous Materials Standards: All hazardous substances must be properly handled, used, stored, and disposed of, to prevent or minimize injury to human health or the environment in the event such substances are accidentally released. If hazardous substances are used onsite, a Hazardous Materials Business Plan shall be required as a condition of approval. The Hazardous Materials Business Plan shall contain a hazardous material inventory, emergency response plans and procedures, and training program information in accordance with California Government Code §§2729.2 - 2729.7, 2731, and 2732 respectively. A Risk Management and Prevention Plan (RMPP) and hazards operations analysis (HAZOP) shall be performed by the individual project sponsor, if specified quantities of approximately 30 acutely hazardous chemicals are used.
Furthermore, disclosure statements must be filed by project applicants with the Monterey County Environmental Health Division (MCEHD) which includes a list of any toxic and/or flammable materials, the maximum amounts anticipated and how and where these materials are stored and used. Future development shall also comply with the King City Fire Department’s emergency plan in the event of an explosion or fire.
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7(a-b). Potential Significant and Mitigated: Future development projects have the potential to use, store, or transport hazardous substances.
Mitigation Measure 5: Hazardous Materials Standards: All new development activities in the ERBPSP Area must comply with all Federal, State, Regional, and local hazardous material standards. Future development will need to analyze potential hazardous material impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development. 7(c). Not Significant: The ERBPSP Area is not located within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school.
7(d). Not Significant: No parcels within the ERBPSP Area are listed on the Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites (Cortese) List. 7(e). Not Significant: Future development projects will be required to comply with any adopted emergency response plan(s) or emergency evacuation plan(s). 7(f). Not Significant: Development within the ERBPSP Area is not expected to expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires because new development must incorporate safety measures required by the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code. Furthermore, City permitting requirements are expected to reduce any physical public safety impacts. As required for similar projects, the applicant will pay a Fire Protection development impact fee pursuant to Ordinance No. 622, prior to issuance building permit.
8. HYDROLOGY/WATER QUALITY:
Would the project:
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a. Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements?
x
b. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table
level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing
nearby wells would drop to a level which would not
support existing land uses or planned uses for
which permits have been granted)?
x
c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern on the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river, in a manner which
would result in substantial erosion or siltation on or
off-site?
x
d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern on the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or substantially increase the
rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which
would result in flooding on- or off-site?
x
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e. Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
x
f. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? x
g. Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area
as mapped on a federal flood hazard boundary or
flood insurance rate map or other flood hazard
delineation map?
x
h. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or
dam?
x
i. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? x
Hydrology/Water Quality Impact Discussion:
The Specific Plan area is located within a developed urbanized area with existing infrastructure to accommodate existing drainage patterns. Future development will need to analyze potential hydrology/water quality impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development.
Water Quality Standards: A water quality standard defines the water quality goals of a water body, or portion thereof, by designating the use or uses to be made of the water and by setting criteria necessary to protect the uses. States adopt water quality standards to protect public health or welfare, enhance the quality of water and serve the purposes of the Clean Water Act.
New development shall comply with California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22 and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (CCRWQCB). The CCRWQCB implements a Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin and enforces waste discharge requirements to individuals, communities, or businesses whose waste discharges can affect water quality.
Wastewater Discharge: California Water Code §13271, et seq. and California Health and Safety Code §5411, et seq. include reporting requirements for sewage releases in California.
New development activities that involve discharges such as those to land or groundwater or from diffused sources, must file a complete a Report of Waste Discharge with the CCRWQCB in order to obtain Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs). The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program is administered by the state and controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Point sources are discrete conveyances such as pipes or man-made ditches. Industrial, municipal, and other facilities must obtain permits if their discharges go directly to surface waters. Any unauthorized discharge of sewage [as defined in 23 California Code of Regulations (CCR) 2250 (b)] into or onto state waters must be reported to the Office of Emergency Services (OES). Notification of an unauthorized discharge of sewage or hazardous substances, under §13271 (b) of the State Water Code, is not required if the discharge is in compliance with waste discharge requirements. 8(a,f). Potential Significant and Mitigated: There is a potential that new development within the ERBPSP Area will violate water quality standards or waste discharge requirements.
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[as defined in 23 California Code of Regulations (CCR) 2250 (b)] into or onto state waters must be reported to the Office of Emergency Services (OES).
Notification of an unauthorized discharge of sewage or hazardous substances, under §13271 (b) of the State Water Code, is not required if the discharge is in compliance with waste discharge requirements. The applicant shall comply with Environmental Heath Standard Title 22 regulations and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board.
8(b). Not Significant: New development within the ERBPSP Area is not expected to substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level.
8(c-d). Potential Significant and Mitigated: Future development within the ERBPSP Area will increase the amount of land covered with impervious surfaces and may therefore alter drainage patterns on individual project sites. Minor increases in soil erosion and the volume and rate of water runoff from infrastructure improvements and development should be temporary (i.e., during the construction period) and would be controlled by standard grading practices and the required BMPs.
Mitigation Measure 7: Drainage and Erosion Control Plans: New Development will be required to submit a drainage and erosion control plan to the City Engineer and the City Public Works Director for review and approval.
8(e). Potential Significant and Mitigated: New development within the ERBPSP Area has the potential to create or contribute to substantial additional sources of polluted runoff.
The City’s Storm Water Management Program provides control measures and associated BMPs to form a comprehensive programmatic framework that reduces pollutants in stormwater to the maximum extent practicable and establishes a program to control the discharge of pollutants from construction sites greater than or equal to one (1) acre in size within its permitted jurisdiction.
Mitigation Measure 8: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan: For projects greater than or equal to one (1) acre in size, storm water from new development will be accommodated in a project’s stormwater design.
Prior to any construction, a stormwater pollution prevention plan (“SWPPP”) will be required to be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. Furthermore, no construction is allowed to begin until the developer obtains a General Construction Storm Water Permit. This general permit requires the permittee to employ BMPs before, during, and after construction by implementing a stormwater management program to reduce stormwater pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. 8(g-i). Not Significant: The ERBPSP Area is not located in the 100-year flood plain or near an ocean or lake for a seiche or tsunami to occur. Mudflows are unlikely given the flat terrain of the ERBPSP Area. Storm drainage facilities have been developed within the City in order to minimize flooding.
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9. 9 LAND USE AND PLANNING:
Would the project:
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a. Physically divide an established community? x
b. Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy,
or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the
project (including, but not limited to, the general
plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
x
c. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation
plan or natural community conservation plan?
x
Land Use And Planning Impact Discussion:
The ERBP Specific Plan will remove barriers to General Plan development, and must be consistent with the goals and policies outlined in the Land Use Element. The General Plan encourages high-quality businesses in the Specific Plan area. In particular, General Plan Policy
4.1.1.3 states the City will revise the Zoning Ordinance with higher standards and improved flexibility for proposed uses within the East Ranch Business Park. The Specific Plan accomplishes the intent of this Policy. Once adopted, the Specific Plan is the City’s principal tool for evaluating public and private projects and municipal service improvements within the East Ranch Business Park. Future development will need to analyze potential land use and planning impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development.
9(a). Not Significant: The ERBPSP Area is encompassed entirely within the M-1 (Industrial) zoning district and will therefore not physically divide an established community. 9(b). Not Significant: The ERBP Specific Plan does not conflict with any existing land use plans or policies. In conformance with the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, the Specific Plan regulates the use of land, buildings, and other structures, and ensures design standards are met. Additionally, all construction must comply with all other applicable federal, state and local laws.
9(c). Not Significant: The ERBP Specific Plan does not conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan.
6. 10. NOISE:1
Would the project:
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Potential
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a. Cause a substantial temporary or periodic
increase in ambient noise levels in the project
vicinity above levels existing without the project?
x
b. Expose persons to or generate excessive
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise
levels?
x
c. Expose people to, or generate, noise levels
exceeding established standards in the local
general plan, coastal plan, noise ordinance or
other applicable standards of other agencies?
x
d. Cause a substantial permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
x
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Noise Impact Discussion:
The ERBP Specific Plan will remove barriers to General Plan development, and must be consistent with the goals and policies outlined in the Noise Element. Future development will need to analyze potential noise impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development.
10(a-b).Potential Significant and Mitigated: Construction activities from new development in the ERBPSP Area would create noise on a short-term basis from heavy equipment and related construction activities. For noise less than 75 dBA, the General Plan states that new construction or development is not subject to adverse noise impacts and does not require special noise attenuation features. However, average noise levels associated with the use of heavy equipment at construction sites may exceed 75 dBA depending upon the types of equipment in operation at any given time and the phase of construction.
Mitigation Measure 9: Reduction of Short-term Noise: Short-term construction activities should be conducted in a manner consistent with allowable construction hours per the Building Official. Furthermore, no vibrations shall be permitted as to cause a noticeable tremor, measurable without instruments at the lot line. One method to reduce construction activity noise is to use quieter equipment such as sound-shielded or muffled jackhammers and pavement breakers. Means to reduce construction noise other than quieting of equipment are included in the King City General Plan Noise Element.
10(c-d). Potential Significant and Mitigated: Major existing noise sources in the ERBPSP Area include State Route 101, the railroad, American Star Co-generation facility, the municipal airport, and other commercial and industrial activities. Increased vehicular traffic resulting from new development may incrementally increase ambient noise levels on adjacent streets. Truck traffic will generate the highest levels of noise and may pose significant impacts for surrounding residences and commercial uses.
Mitigation Measure 10: Long Term Noise Standards: The King City Municipal Code §17.56.030 regulates sound pressure levels. The maximum permitted sound at the lot line is 68 dBA for the Industrial District. Furthermore, no vibrations shall be permitted as to cause a noticeable tremor, measurable without instruments at the lot line.
Structures shall be designed to meet these standards.
11. POPULATION AND HOUSING:
Would the project:
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a. Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
x
b. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
x
c. Induce substantial growth in an area either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (e.g. through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
x
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Population And Housing Impact Discussion:.
11(a-b). Not Significant: The ERBPSP Area is encompassed entirely within the M-1 (Industrial) zoning district and will not displace any people or housing. 11(c). Not Significant: New development in the ERBPSP Area has the potential to encourage localized daytime population growth by providing additional jobs that would otherwise locate elsewhere. However, increases in population are expected to occur gradually over time as public improvements and development progresses, and be within the anticipated population levels identified in the City’s General Plan.
12. PUBLIC SERVICES:
Would the project result in a substantial adverse
physical impacts associated with the provision of new
or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the following public
services:
Significant Unknown
Potential
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a. Fire protection? x
b. Police protection? x
c. Schools? x
d. Parks or other recreational facilities? x
e. Other governmental services? x
Public Services Impact Discussion:
The ERBPSP Area is currently adequately served by governmental services. The City’s General Fund and other special collections, state school funds and developer fees provide the financial support to achieve basic safety, school, library, and park services. Future development will need to analyze potential public service impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development.
12(a). Not Significant: A Fire Protection development impact fee pursuant to Ordinance No. 622 is required for new development prior to issuance of a building permit. 12(b). Not Significant: A Law Enforcement development impact fee pursuant to Ordinance No. 622, is required for new development prior to issuance of a building permit. .
12(c). Not Significant: The ERBPSP Area is encompassed entirely within the M-1 (Industrial) zoning district and will not have adverse physical impact on schools. 12(d). Not Significant: A Recreation development impact fee pursuant to Ordinance No. 622, is required for new development prior to issuance of a building permit. 12(e). Not Significant: A General Facilities development impact fee pursuant to Ordinance No. 622, is required for new development prior to issuance of a building permit.
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13. RECREATION:
Would the project:
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a. Increase the use of existing neighborhood and
regional parks or other recreational facilities such
that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
x
b. Include recreational facilities or require the
construction or expansion of recreational facilities,
which might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
x
Recreation Impact Discussion:
13(a-b).Not Significant: A Recreation development impact fee pursuant to Ordinance No. 622, is required for new development prior to issuance of a building permit.
14. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION:
Would the project:
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Potential
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a. Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of
the street system (i.e. result in a substantial
increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the
volume to capacity ration on roads, or congestion
at intersections)?
X
b. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county
congestion management agency for designated
roads or highways?
X
c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
X
d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design
feature (e.g. limited sight visibility, sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g.
farm equipment)?
X
e. Result in inadequate emergency access? X
f. Result in inadequate parking capacity? X
g. Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle
racks)?
X
Transportation/Circulation Impact Discussion:
Future development will need to analyze potential transportation/circulation impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development. 14(a). Not Significant: The Specific Plan helps to promote job/housing balance within King City. The additional employment provided within the area will reduce the work commute travel to other regions and the addition of new businesses (e.g., restaurants) will reduce the need for employees to travel outside the area for workday needs (e.g., meals).
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the ERBPSP Area. However, there will be a temporary increase in traffic during the construction phase of new development. Short-term construction activities shall be conducted in a manner consistent with allowable construction hours per the Building Official.
14(b). Not Significant: The General Plan Circulation Element analyzed future land use changes anticipated with buildout of the General Plan. Average daily traffic was determined to grow moderately, and bailout traffic operating conditions on street segments and Highway 101 will operate at a stable condition (level of service C or better) with average delays at General Plan buildout. A Traffic Impact fee pursuant to Ordinance No. 622, is required for new development prior to issuance of a building permit. 14(c). Not Significant: The ERBP Specific Plan does not propose any activities that would affect air traffic patterns. However, new development may require a Grant of Avigation Easement and Release to be recorded by the applicant against the property.
Furthermore, the applicant may need to file FAA Form 7460-1 with the Federal Aviation Administration.
14(d). Not Significant: The public streets within the ERBPSP Area have no sharp curves or dangerous intersections. The incorporation of safety measures required by the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code and City permitting requirements are expected to reduce any physical public safety impacts from new development within the ERBPSP Area. In addition, landscaping improvements and the installation of streetlights are planned in order to upgrade the appearance and safety of area roadways. A Line of Sight Analysis will be required for any structures (e.g., pole signs) that may interfere with a driver’s line of sight.
14(e). Not Significant: All new development in the ERBPSP Area will be required to have adequate emergency access before issuance of a building permit. 14(f). Not Significant: All new development in the ERBPSP Area will be required to have adequate parking capacity before issuance of a building permit. 14(g). Not Significant: The ERBP Specific Plan does not conflict with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation. New development within the ERBPSP Area will be required to provide bicycle racks.
15. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS:
Would the project:
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a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
X
b. Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider, which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
project’s projected demand in addition to the
provider’s existing commitments?
X
c. Require or result in the construction of new water
or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
X
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d. Require or result in the construction of new storm
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
X
e. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve
the project from existing entitlements and
resources, or are new or expanded entitlements
needed?
X
f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to accommodate the project’s solid waste
disposal needs?
X
g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
X
Utilities & Service Systems Impact Discussion:
Future development will need to analyze potential utility and service system impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development. 15(a-c). Not Significant: King City is served by a system of sewer lines throughout the community which provides collection, treatment, and disposal of both domestic and industrial wastes. Separate systems are provided for domestic and most industrial uses.
The domestic wastewater treatment and disposal facility has a capacity of approximately
1.2 million gallons/day (“mgd”) domestic flow, and can accommodate a peak flow of 3.0 mgd. The collection system, which has two sewer interceptors to convey wastewater, also has some additional capacity. The existing domestic flows into the headworks facility are approximately 0.8 mgd.
15(d). Not Significant: The City’s Master Drainage Plan provides a framework of (offsite) drainage detention ponds and storm drain piping for both existing development and future growth areas. Storm drainage facilities have been developed that serve the ERBPSP Area, and also the developments to the west of the Specific Plan area. The construction of new storm water drainage facilities for new development will be subject to approval by the City Engineer and Public Works Department and is not expected to cause significant environmental effects. A Storm Drainage Facilities development impact fee pursuant to Ordinance No. 622, is required for new development prior to issuance of a building permit.
15(e). Not Significant: King City’s water supply system is owned and operated by California Water Services Company (Cal Water), a public utility regulated by the State Public Utilities Commission. This system relies upon six (6) wells that draw from the groundwater basin which is recharged by the Salinas River. The Cal Water system has a maximum production capacity of 3,000,000 gallons per day. A 250,000 gallon storage tank with 2,000 gallon/minute pump provides ample water pressure throughout the city.
The City owns a well that irrigates the Municipal Golf Course, not connected to the Cal Water system. The water system appears to be generally adequate for existing development. No significant deficiencies are known to exist with respect to water pressure, volume, or quality. However, a new well site is needed as additional development occurs in the future under General Plan buildout. Improvements to the system will be on an incremental basis by Cal Water as needed, and additional demand is expected to be met by improving water conservation and expanded pumping from groundwater.
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15(f-g). Not Significant: Solid Waste from King City is collected by a private franchise company, King City Disposal Company, which hauls to the Jolon Road Sanitary Landfill site about five (5) miles south and 0.5 miles west of Jolon Road. This 450-acre site is considered adequate for anticipated volumes of solid waste from King City and the surrounding area for General Plan buildout. It is operated in full compliance with applicable State and Federal requirements, and appears to have sufficient site area for capacity expansion where necessary. New Development will be required to comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste
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IV. INFORMATION SOURCES:
A. County/City/Federal Departments Consulted:
County Environmental Health Department
B. General Plan
X Land Use Element X Conservation Element
X Circulation Element X Noise Element
X Seismic Safety/Safety Element N/A Local Coastal Plan and Maps X Zoning Ordinance X Housing Element
C. Other Sources of Information
Field work/Site Visit Ag. Preserve Maps
Calculations Flood Control Maps
project Plans Other studies, reports
Traffic Study Zoning Maps
Records Soils Maps/Reports
Grading Plans Plant maps
Elevations/architectural renderings Archaeological maps and reports Published geological maps X (Others)
Topographic maps X
Proposed East Ranch Business Park
Specific Plan
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V. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §15065) A project may have a significant effect on the environment and thereby require a focused or full environmental impact report to be prepared for the project where any of the following conditions occur (CEQA §15065):
Significant Unknown
Potential
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Potential to degrade: Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare
or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
X
Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that
are individually limited but cumulatively
considerable? (Cumulatively considerable means
that incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection with the
effects of past projects, the effects of other current
projects, and the effects of probable future
projects)?
X
Substantial adverse: Does the project have
environmental effects, which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly?
X
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VI. DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared
X
I find that the proposed project MAY have limited and specific significant effect on the environment, and a FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
X With Public Hearing Without Public Hearing
Previous Document:
Project Evaluator: Cynthia McCormick
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Signature Initial Study Date
Printed Name
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Lead Agency
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APPENDIX
Mitigation Measures and Mitigation Monitoring Program
Case No. SP 2007-002
East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan
OVERVIEW
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (“MMP”) fulfills the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines for monitoring and/or reporting of implementation of mitigation measures imposed under CEQA. This Program is intended to guide project-specific mitigation monitoring and/or reporting programs and sets forth responsibilities, timing, funding, and verification of various aspects of mitigation monitoring, reporting, and enforcement in order to ensure full compliance with conditions of project approval.
Where a particular CEQA mitigation measure or condition of project approval recommended by another agency is imposed, the recommending responsible agency shall be primarily responsible for ensuring that the mitigation measure or condition of approval is fully implemented in accordance with the procedures and timelines, if any, specified in the MMP adopted at the time of project approval.
COMPLIANCE
In the event an applicant has not fully complied or refuses to comply with a mitigation measure or condition of approval within the timeline specified in the MMP adopted as a condition of project approval, or within a reasonable time if no deadline is specified, King City staff shall begin appropriate actions to remedy the violation (e.g., a Stop Work Order, a Notice of Violation, and/or a notice of intent to pursue a Code Enforcement action). A Project applicant shall be provided with detailed information about the mitigation measure, the basis for finding that the applicant has failed to comply with the mitigation measure, and how compliance could be achieved within a specific date or schedule.
MITIGATION MEASURES
Mitigation Measure 1: Air Quality Standards: All new development activities in the ERBPSP Area must comply with all Federal, State, Regional, and local air quality standards. State law requires any facility which has the potential to emit air contaminants to apply for a permit from MBUAPCD. If development within the ERBPSP Area includes other sources that are exempt from MBUAPCD permit authority (e.g., indirect sources, fugitive area sources), all direct and indirect emissions should be compared to the appropriate threshold(s) of significance. When net emissions from a new or modified facility exceed State thresholds, the increase must be offset.
Responsibility: Applicant
Timing: Ongoing
Funding: Applicant
Verification: Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District Mitigation Measure 2: Biological Resources: Future development will need to analyze potential biological resource impacts based on the specific location and proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development. If any federal or state threatened or endangered species, or state fully protected species be encountered during construction activities, the California Department of Fish and Game shall be consulted before initiation of any construction activities and appropriate mitigation measures shall be developed by a qualified biologist. Any impacts to such species shall be mitigated according to the guidelines set forth by Draft April 28, 2025 87
the California Department of Fish and Game.
If San Joaquin kit foxes are detected on a project site, the California Department of Fish and Game shall be consulted before initiation of any construction activities. Any impacts to the San Joaquin kit fox shall be mitigated according to the guidelines set forth in the California Department of Fish and Game’s most current Staff Report on San Joaquin kit fox mitigation.
If burrowing owls are detected on a project site, the California Department of Fish and Game shall be consulted before initiation of any construction activities. Any impacts to burrowing owls shall be mitigated according to the guidelines set forth in the California Department of Fish and Game’s most current Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation.
Responsibility: Applicant
Timing: Prior to Construction and/or Grading, whichever occurs first Funding: Applicant
Verification: Building Division; California Department of Fish and Game Mitigation Measure 3: Cultural Resources: If subsurface archaeological, or prehistorical, or historical remains (including unusual amounts of bones, stones, or shells) are discovered during excavation or construction of the site, work shall stop immediately. Project personnel should not collect cultural resources and should avoid altering the materials and their content until a cultural resource consultant has evaluated the situation. Furthermore, a qualified archaeologist and a representative of the Native American Heritage Commission shall be consulted to develop, if necessary, mitigation measures to reduce any archaeological impact to a less-than-significant level before construction continues. Any identified cultural resources should be recorded on DPR 523 historic resource recordation forms available online from the Office of Historic Preservation.
In the event human remains are discovered during excavation, work must stop immediately and the county coroner must be contacted. Section 5097.94 and 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code require consultation with the Native American Heritage Commission, protection of Native American remains, and notification of most likely descendants. SB 447 (Chapter 404, Statutes of 1987) also protects Native American remains or associated grave goods.
Responsibility: Applicant
Timing: During Excavation and Construction
Funding: Applicant
Verification: Building Division, Qualified Archaeologist, County Coroner, Native American Heritage Commission
Mitigation Measure 4: Seismic Requirements: All structures must be designed to meet the seismic requirements of CCR Title 24 and the 2001 California Building Code (CBC). Future development shall incorporate recommendations of the geotechnical report, if required, into the final building plans, subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and Building Official.
Responsibility: Applicant
Timing: Prior to Issuance of Building Permit or Issuance of Final Occupancy Permit
Funding: Applicant
Verification: King City Engineer and Building Official
Mitigation Measure 5: Hazardous Materials Standards: All new development activities in the ERBPSP Area must comply with all Federal, State, Regional, and local hazardous material standards. Future development will need to analyze potential hazardous material impacts based on the specific proposed operations and construction and provide any required mitigation based on the thresholds and mitigation requirements in place at the time of development.
Responsibility: Applicant
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Timing: Ongoing
Funding: Applicant
Verification: King City Public Works and Monterey County Environmental Health Division
Mitigation Measure 6: Hydrology/Water Quality Standards: In the event that wastewater is generated, authorization under Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), or local permitting will be sought as appropriate. Any unauthorized discharge of sewage [as defined in 23 California Code of Regulations (CCR) 2250 (b)] into or onto state waters must be reported to the Office of Emergency Services. Notification of an unauthorized discharge of sewage or hazardous substances, under §13271 (b) of the State Water Code, is not required if the discharge is in compliance with waste discharge requirements.
The applicant shall comply with Environmental Heath Standard Title 22 regulations and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Responsibility: Applicant
Timing: Ongoing
Funding: Applicant
Verification: King City Public Works and California Office of Emergency Services
Mitigation Measure 7: Drainage and Erosion Control Plans: New Development will be required to submit a drainage and erosion control plan to the City Engineer and the City Public Works Director for review and approval.
Responsibility: Applicant
Timing: Prior to Issuance of Building Permit and/or Issuance of Final Occupancy Permit
Funding: Applicant
Verification: City Engineer
Mitigation Measure 8: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan: For projects greater than or equal to one (1) acre in size, storm water from new development will be accommodated in a project’s stormwater design. Prior to any construction, a stormwater pollution prevention plan (“SWPPP”) will be required to be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval.
Furthermore, no construction is allowed to begin until the developer obtains a General Construction Storm Water Permit. This general permit requires the permittee to employ BMPs before, during, and after construction by implementing a stormwater management program to reduce stormwater pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.
Responsibility: Applicant
Timing: Prior to, During, and After Construction
Funding: Applicant
Verification: City Engineer
Mitigation Measure 9: Reduction of Short-term Noise: Short-term construction activities should be conducted in a manner consistent with allowable construction hours per the Building Official. Furthermore, no vibrations shall be permitted to cause a noticeable tremor, measurable without instruments at the lot line. One method to reduce construction activity noise is to use quieter equipment such as sound-shielded or muffled jackhammers and pavement breakers.
Means to reduce construction noise other than quieting of equipment are included in the King City General Plan Noise Element.
Responsibility: Applicant
Timing: During Excavation and Construction
Funding: Applicant
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Verification: Building Division
Mitigation Measure 10: Long Term Noise Standards: The King City Municipal Code §17.56.030 regulates sound pressure levels. The maximum permitted sound at the lot line is 68 dBA for the Industrial District. Furthermore, no vibrations shall be permitted to cause a noticeable tremor, measurable without instruments at the lot line. Structures shall be designed to meet these standards.
Responsibility: Applicant
Timing: Ongoing
Funding: Applicant
Verification: Building Division
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-5050
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KING IN THE
COUNTY OF MONTEREY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EAST RANCH BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN (CASE NO. SPD25-000001)
WHEREAS, the City of King (“the City”) has the authority, under its police power, to enact regulations for the public peace, morals, and welfare of the City, California Constitution Article XI, section 7; and
WHEREAS, the City has a compelling interest in protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens, residents, visitors and businesses, and in protecting the appearance, economic health of the community and condition of neighborhoods for overall quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65450 et. seq. permits cities and counties to adopt and amend specific plans for the systematic implementation of the General Plan and to provide for a greater level of detail in planning sites or areas of special interest or value; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2007 the City Council adopted the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan, and amended it on January 26, 2016, September 27, 2016, June 27, 2017, August 22, 2017 and August 14, 2018; and WHEREAS, the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan Amendment (Case No.
SPD25-000001) allows for accessory outdoor storage yards of large trucks, trailers, tractors, and heavy equipment solely belonging to an established business located within the East Ranch Business Park-Specific Plan and also includes text updates on public services general information and submittal requirement updates and other miscellaneous changes; and WHEREAS, on May 20, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the amendment to the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan and accepted public comments, and public testimony and evidence, both written and oral, after which public testimony was closed and recommended the City Council amend the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan, attached as Exhibit 1.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of King does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals incorporated are hereby by reference.
SECTION 2. The Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it will have a significant effect on the environment, and merely provides for ministerial regulations and procedures. (CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3).) It is also exempt because it is consistent with the King City General Plan, specifically the Economic Development EXHIBIT 2
Element that identifies future development of the East Ranch Business Park region. The targeted uses already assessed in the General Plan include warehouse and distribution, trucking and transport, agri-business supply and services, food processing, environmental technology, waste management, telecommunications, and agribusiness research and development have been previously analyzed. Further because, on August 14, 2007, City Council adopted the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan and Mitigated Negative Declaration that identified mitigation measures in the IS/MND that would reduce the impacts to a level of insignificance. The proposed project amends the ERBP-SP to incorporate accessory outdoor storage of the land uses previously assessed, which the City staff finds is sufficient to assess the proposed 2025 changes. Therefore, no further action under CEQA is required.
SECTION 3. The proposed amendment to the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan because the amendment will encourage the retention and expansion of existing businesses in the Specific Plan area. The City Council amend the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan, attached as Exhibit 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of King hereby adopts the proposed amendment to the East Ranch Business Park Specific Plan as attached as Exhibit 1.
This resolution was passed, approved and adopted by the City Council on the 24 day of June 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
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Mike LeBarre, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erica Sonne, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Roy Santos, City Attorney
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: JUNE 24, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DOREEN LIBERTO, AICP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
RE: CONSIDERATION OF THE UPDATED CONSERVATION, OPEN
SPACE AND SAFETY ELEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution determining that the Project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3) and amending the Conservation, Open Space and Safety Elements.
BACKGROUND:
Under State law, cities are required to prepare and periodically update a "comprehensive, long-term General Plan for the physical development of the city..." which is to be an integrated, internally consistent and compatible statement of Implementation Policies." Per Government Code Section 65302, local governments must incorporate the following topics, or elements, into their general plans:
• Land use
• Circulation
• Housing
• Conservation (City combined with Open Space and Safety) • Open Space (City combined with Conservation and Safety) • Safety (City combined with Conservation and Open Space) • Noise
• Environmental Justice (Included in the Land Use Element) Jurisdictions may adopt optional elements. King City adopted an Economic Development Element. The seven elements of the General Plan are to function as a sort of "constitution" for the community.
The Conservation, Open Space, and Safety Elements are often consolidated into one Element because they address similar subject matter: natural and scenic areas; agricultural lands; water supply; and hazardous areas such as floodplains and areas of high fire hazard.
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF UPDATED CONSERVATION, OPEN SPACE AND
SAFETY ELEMENTS
JUNE 24, 2025
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"N:\Community Development Department\23- Doreen's Files\Chris Madson\GPA-ZA CN GP and Zoning\PC Staff Report (4-25-25).doc" The original Conservation, Open Space and Safety Elements were adopted in 1998 as part of the Comprehensive General Plan update. State Law requires that the Safety Element be reviewed for consistency with the new 2025 Housing Element.
The 2025 amendments to the Conservation, Open Space and Safety Element are the result of this consistency review as well as a general update to address changes in the community and other factors. The 2025 amendments also incorporate the policies found in the newly adopted Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan.
On May 20, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council amend the Conservation, Open Space and Safety Elements of the General Plan.
DISCUSSION:
The Updated Conservation, Open Space and Safety Elements include Program, Goals and Policies that are consistent with the recently adopted Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan. The amended Safety Element addresses AB 2140, which allows cities to become eligible for cost-sharing costs on eligible Public Assistance projects provided through the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA). This includes reference to the City’s adopted 2022 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Some items now included in the Conservation, Open Space and Safety Elements are identification of current FEMA flood zones along the San Lorenzo and Salinas River, population and property exposed to flooding, dam failure and geologic risks. The document also includes updated information on parks and open space and public safety infrastructure.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
Staff have determined that the Project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3) (General Rule Exemption), which states that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential to cause a significant impact on the environment.
COST ANALYSIS:
The Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grant provided funds to update the Safety Element.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the amended Conservation, Open Space and Safety Elements;
2. Request modifications to the project;
3. Do not adopt the amended Conservation, Open Space and Safety Elements; or
4. Provide other direction to staff.
City of King
General Plan
CONSERVATION, OPEN SPACE
AND SAFETY ELEMENTS
Community Development Department
212 South Vanderhurst Avenue, King City, CA 93930
Draft (15 May 2025)
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Table of Contents
1. Organization and Background 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Regional Setting 7
1.3 Historical Development Pattern 8
1.4 Adopted Elements, Plans and Legislation 9
1.5 Public Participation 10
2. Resources of the Area 11
2.1 Climate and Climate Change 11
2.2 Air Quality 11
2.3 Geology 13
2.4 Soil Types 15
2.5 Native Vegetation 16
2.6 Wildlife 18
2.7 Mineral Resources 19
2.8 Water Resources 19
2.9 Agricultural Lands 20
2.10 Historic and Cultural Sites 22
2.11 Hazards and Development Constraints 24
2.12 Recreational Resources 28
2.13 Visual and Scenic Resources 33
2.14 Local Government Administration 34
2.14.1 Economy and Tax Base 35
2.14.2 Public Safety Infrastructure 35
2.14.3 Police Protection 37
2.14.4 Fire Protection/Vegetation Management 38
2.14.5 Wildfire History 39
3. Conservation, Open Goals and Safety Element Goals and Implementation Policies 42
3.1 Water Resources 42
3.2 Habitat Conservation 43
3.3 Mineral Resources 44
3.4 Energy Resources 44
4. Open Space Element Goals and Implementation Policies 45
4.1 Agricultural Resources 45
4.2 Environmentally Sensitive Lands 46
4.3 Riparian Habitat 46
4.4 Scenic Resources and Landscape Protection 47
4.5 Historical and Archaeological Sites 49
4.6 Parks and Recreational Facilities 50
5. Safety Element Goals and Implementation Policies 52
5.1 Flood Plain Management 52
5.2 Hazard Prevention 53
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5.3 Public Safety Facilities 54
List of Figures
1- Regional Location Map 8
2- Project Area Riverbed Wildfire Prevention Plan 10
3- U.S.G.S Topographic Map 14
4 - Solis Units Map 16
5 - Monterey County Land Use Map 21
6 - FEMA Floodplain Boundary Map 25
7- Existing and Future Trails 31
8- Safety Facilities 36
9- Riverbed Fire History Boundaries 41