City Council Meeting
May 26, 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:
City Attorney Santos reported out that the City has entered into a Settlement agreement with SGH Holdings, LLC. The agreement allows for an extension of the existing temporary CUP to December 15, 2033. It requires SGH Holding LLC to pay the City an amount of fifty-four thousand six hundred eighty dollars ($54,680.00) in unpaid development impact fees. It requires the withdrawal of their previous pending administrative request to amend the conditions of approval of the temporary CUP and waives certain rights to file against the city and is effective March 13, 2026. That is the essential terms of the agreement.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
None
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Councilmember Avalos stated that he attended the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority meeting in Councilmember Cullen's absence. He reported that 3 local King City Business' La Potranca, McDonalds and E! Taquero Deli, won awards for proper food waste disposal. He will be handing out their certificates tomorrow. He also stated that they are still looking for nominations for beautiful business and residents for beautification week. Deadline is June 1't to the Chamber office.
Mayor Pro Tem DeLeon stated he had nothing to report tonight.
Councilmember Victoria stated King City Highschool Graduation is June 5th. 8th Grade promotion is June 10th. He stated that the fair was a nice experience. He appreciated the early closure at 7pm on Sunday, not allowing anyone in after.
Councilmember Cullen thanked Councilmember Avalos for attending the meeting in his absence. He will not be at the June gth meeting. He also reminded everyone of the Beautification BBQ coming up Wednesday June 17th.
Mayor LeBarre stated he participated in the Memorial Service yesterday and he was impressed with all the youth groups that attended 6 or 7 in all.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager José Arreola stated he met with Executive Director Todd Muck for TAMC Orientation. He attended the MBEP regional economic outlook meeting. Ciclovia second planning meeting happened on May 18th. The Pools opened today for lap swimming and water aerobics and will soon begin hosting end of school swim parties and transition to recreation swim and swim lessons for the summer. Public works continue to work on graffit. Police Department has been directed to engage homeless, Casa Esperanza still processing applicants. Police Department also makes sure education of e-scooters and e-bike riders are educated on our laws.
City Attorney Santos stated he wanted to make it clear about what the settlement agreement was for.
There was a dispute that has arisen between the city and SGH Holdings LLC regarding temporary CUP 2016-0001 as stated within the conditions of approval number 2 the project was a temporary project. The applicant has requested that the project go on longer than that stated in the CUP and the MOU and the dispute has arisen in the legality of the temporary CUP. SGH obligations once the extension of Broadway St goes into effect and the application of the cities Municipal Code to the project being housed at the SGH location and operated under the temporary CUP 2016-0001. This agreement is entered into by the City and SGH Holdings LLC, in an effort to resolve those disputes based on a good faith negotiation between the parties to resolve those claims and differences.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2026, Council Meeting B. Consideration: City of King Check Register May 1, 2026, through May 15, 2026 C. Consideration: Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Change Order for Purchase of Replacement of City Servier Hosting Software.
D. Consideration: Revision to Code Enforcement Priorities E. Consideration: Agreement for 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Services and Governance Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A -E by Avalos seconded by Cullen.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Cullen, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consideration: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of King Repealing Title 17, Chapter
17.47, of the King City Municipal Code and Replacing it with a New Chapter 17.47 Regulating the Development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Consistent with State Law Mayor LeBarre read the ordinance by title only into the record.
City Attorney Roy Santos staff would like to request that this item be continued to the next meeting June gth due to some changes that need to be made to the ordinance based off of some issues that were raised
in some correspondence and in talking with Mark and Doreen there are some easy fixes that would be appropriate.
Mayor LeBarre opened the hearing, allowed for the public testimony; after seeing no one come forward he moved on to a motion to continue this item to the next meeting.
Action: Motion to continue this item to the next meeting June 9th by Victoria seconded by Avalos.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Cullen, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
B. Consideration: USA Waste of California (DBA Waste Management) Garbage and Recycling Service Fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Cesar Zuniga introduced himself, he is the new General Manager for Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority.
Elia Zavala Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority introduced this item stating that there were a few changes to the resolution and council has them on the dais for their review.
Mayor Pro Tem DeLeon was wondering what the stats were for the use in the community for bulking pick- up. Liz Hall stated that last year it was 22 pick-ups and the year before was 2 so it is being used.
City Attorney Roy Santos added a change of adding maximum rates to the motion.
Action: Motion to adopt a Resolution approving maximum rates for USA Waste of California (DBA Waste Management, hereinafter "WM") garbage and recycling collection adjusted rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 effective July 1, 2026, resulting in a 3.13% increase with the corrections by Avalos seconded by Cullen.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Victoria, Cullen, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
None
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 6:28p.m.
Approved Signatures:
Sucat Sonne
Mayor Mike LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
City of King City of King