City Council Meeting
October 28, 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.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
David Scaroni from Fresh Harvest Inc. came and brought three of their farm workers to speak. He then spoke on review of last and final offer from part of the public comment sent to the City Clerk late Tuesday afternoon. The workers spoke on the Fresh Harvest company giving them opportunities stating that Fresh Harvest changed their lives. One stated they have water and heat, another a bed and blankets, the last hot water, bed and food. They all stated that they were able to send money back home for their families.
One stated that they eat at the restaurants downtown.
Steve Scaroni on zoom spoke on the last and final offer and went over another part of the public comment that the City Clerk provided to the city council that was sent late afternoon Tuesday.
Krista Ostoich the Scaroni's attorney spoke on the fair compromise of an extension of 7 years instead of
10. 1. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Councilmember Cullen stated Solid Waste Authority went over the financial yearend reports. The Monterey County Community Foundation is interviewing for a new director. Citywide cleanup November 1, 2025 from 8:30-10a.m.
Councilmember Avalos stated Nacitone Museum is having their Clam Chowder Fundraiser Saturday November 1st.
Mayor Pro Tem DeLeon had nothing to report tonight.
Councilmember Victoria had nothing to report tonight.
Mayor LeBarre stated that Trunk or Treat is this Friday. He heard that Ciclovia was a great success. He attended an event put on by Congresswoman Lofgren. Ms. Lofgren is very supportive of King City. Speaker Rivas was there as well. He is supportive of King City as well.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Adams had nothing to report tonight.
City Attorney Santos had nothing to report tonight.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2025 Council Meeting Consideration: City of King Check Register October 1, through October 15, 2025 Consideration: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.34 of the King City Municipal Code Pertaining to Itinerant Vendors
D. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2025 Special Council Meeting E. Consideration: Memorandum of Understanding with the King City Police Sergeants Association F. Consideration: Letter of Support for CHISPA
Finance Director Mike Howard spoke on Item 9(E) stating how positive the negotiators were and that they negotiated in good faith.
City Attorney Santos pulled Item 9(F) so the City Manager could leave the room due to a conflict.
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A-E by Cullen seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Cullen, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
City Manager Adams left the meeting.
Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items F by Cullen seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Cullen, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
City Manager Adams returned to the meeting
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consideration: Introduction of an Ordinance of Amending Chapter 15.44 of Title 15 of the King City Municipal Code Pertaining to Sewer-Collection of Fees and Charges.
Mayor LeBarre read the ordinance title into the record.
City Attorney Roy Santos introduced this item.
Mayor LeBarre opened the public hearing, seeing no one come forward Mayor LeBarre, closed the public hearing.
Action: Motion to It is recommended the City Council introduce to be read by title only an Ordinance amending provisions of Chapter 15.44 of Title 15 of the King City Municipal Code pertaining to sewer- collection of fees and charges, open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing, waive first reading of the Ordinance, and approve the introduction of the Ordinance by Cullen seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Cullen, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) for Fiscal Year 2027-2031 City Manager Steve Adams introduced this item.
Action: Motion to approve Resolution 2025-5063 approving and authorizing the submittal of the Airport Capital Improvement (ACIP) for Fiscal Year 2027-2031 to the FAA and California Department of Transportation Aviation Division (CALTRANS) by Cullen seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Cullen, Avalos NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
B. Consideration: First Tee Monterey County Golf Course Operator Services Agreement City Manager Steve Adams recommended continuing this item to a date to be determined as some changes came in after the packet was distributed.
Council was in agreement on continuing this item.
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
A. Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957:
Title: City Manager
B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section §54956.9(d): one (1) case.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 6:34p.m. to closed session adjourning at 8:36p.m.
Approved Signatures:
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Mayor Mike LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
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