City Council Meeting
April 28, 2026
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 José Arreola, 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:
King City HOSA high school students Miriam Garcia and Maria DeJesus spoke on the healthcare careers, course internship and CPR certification that they have been able to obtain from this program. They wanted other people to know that this exists and what they are learning. They stated that it grows a passion for healthcare.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem DeLeon stated he had nothing to report tonight.
Councilmember Avalos thanked the two young ladies that spoke on HOSA. He stated that the Fair is May 14th-17'h
Councilmember Victoria thanked the two young ladies the spoke on HOSA. He stated that it is end of school year activities. He had a brief conversation with Edgar Lopez, ProYouth and he mentioned that the funding for the High School level is being cut.
Councilmember Cullen commended the two young ladies for speaking. He asked them what career they would like to go into. He reported the Salinas Valley Solid Wast Authority strategic planning is coming up.
He would like to see City Council revisit strategic planning in 2027 with a planning session. Scooter concern is high. He would like to find best practices. He has heard TAMC is working on something with scooters.
Central California Small Business Authority is struggling with funding. Community Foundation Association donations are strong. Dan Baldwin with Community Foundation Association is retiring. Councilmember Cullen will not be able to attend the May 12t meeting. He would like an update on San Lorenzo St.
Mayor LeBarre thanked the young ladies from HOSA for their presentation. He asked the City Manager to reach out to ProYouth to see which department is losing their funding so he can speak to Congressman about it. He clarified what TAMC is working on for scooters. He will be attending the State Rail conference in Sacramento.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager José Arreola stated Monarch Inn officially vacated by May 1st, 7 remaining at Monarch.
San Lorenzo Ave underground work not complete however once it is completed paving will start. Watering and increased sweeping have helped with some of the issues. City Manager would like to pass outdoor hangars with information on where to find more information directing them to a website landing page.
He would like to see more signage put up as well. Councilmember Avalos is concerned about the Fair as that street leads to the back of the Fairgrounds. City Manager attended Arts Champion Business Gala.
City Attorney Santos stated there are two things a typo on Item 12 and it should say anticipated. Fresno State has a ban on scooters.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2026 Council Meeting B. Consideration: City of King Check Register April 1, 2026 through April 15, 2026 C. Consideration: Approve the List of Consultants On-Call Inspection and Construction Management Services
D. Consideration: Approve the Operations Management and Maintenance Agreement with Grocery Outlet
E. Consideration: Approve Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Reimbursement Agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A -E by Victoria seconded by DeLeon.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Consideration: Cal Poly CRP Community Planning Lab 411 Sustainability & Climate Action Plan for the City of King
Dr. Mike Boswell, Professor Cal Poly, introduced this item.
Isabella, Kiaya, and Tarsa further presented this item with a Powerpoint.
Council accepted and filed the Sustainability & Climate Action Plan prepared by Cal Poly CRP Community Planning Lab 411.
B. Consideration: Sewer Delinquent Account Payment Plan Revision
Action: Motion to approve amending the City's Sewer Billing Repayment Plan Policy to extend the maximum repayment term from twelve (12) months to up to thirty-six (36) months and approve the updated repayment structure by Cullen seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Regarding Pending Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section §54956.9. Cases: 1
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 6:48p.m. to closed session. Mayor LeBarre asked City Attorney if there was any reportable actions, City Attorney reported no reportable actions adjournment was at 7:40 p.m.
Approved Signatures:
SucaR. Sonne
Mayor Mike LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
City of King City of King