City Council Special Meeting
July 28, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Special Meeting called to order at 5:00pm by Mayor LeBarre.
2. ROLL CALL:
City Council: Mayor Mike LeBarre, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos DeLeon, Council member Robert Cullen, Council member Carlos Victoria, Council member Oscar Avalos, City Staff: City Manager Jose Arreola, City Attorney Roy Santos (Remote), City Clerk Erica Sonne
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
No reportable action taken in closed session
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. None
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council member Cullen apologized that he will not be at the regular meeting on August 11th.
8. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager stated that he attended the Live Well community walk last Thursday and about 50 residences were in attendance. Feel free to join us this Thursday the 30th. He stated that a number of roads are under construction between Broadway and Division St. This is CDBG grant money being used for this project. There is more information on the city website and social media platforms. City Manager Arreola stated that King City hosted the Salinas Valley Mayors and Managers lunch on Monday July 27th including police chiefs from the Cities as well. A robust discussion on public safety and the powerful role security cameras have had in solving crimes in the Salinas Valley and across Monterey County. The county is working with Congresswoman Lofgren's office to identify funding to help upgrade our aging camera systems.
9. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Consideration: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of King, California, Submitting to the Voters for Consideration at the General Municipal Election to be Consolidated with the Statewide General Election Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 A Ballot Measure that Would Reauthorize the Existing Locally Controlled Transaction and Use (Sales) Tax by Increasing the Tax Rate and Extending the Duration Thereof, Until it is Ended by Voters; Requesting That the Monterey County Board of Supervisors Consent to the Consolidation of Such Ballot Measure on the Ballot of Such General Municipal Election; Approving the Related Ordinance; Setting Forth the Regulations and Procedures for Arguments; and Directing the City Attorney to Draft an Impartial Analysis
Action: Motion to 1) waive reading of title of Resolution No. 2026-5097 and adopt a Resolution submitting to City voters for consideration at the next regular election to be held on November 3, 2026 a ballot measure to adopt an Ordinance reauthorizing the existing locally controlled transaction and use tax, commonly known as a "sales tax", at a rate of 1.5% (one and ½ cent) until ended by voters, approving the Ordinance attached thereto which will also be submitted to the voters, setting forth the regulations and procedures for arguments, and directing the City Attorney to draft an impartial analysis relating to the ballot measure by Avalos seconded by Cullen.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration: Intent to Impose Special Assessment and Lien on 450 Jayne Street - APN 026-311- 003 ACA Village
City Manager Arreola continued this item indefinitely as he is working with the owners of the property for a solution.
City Councilmember Avalos would like a log what is being done with this property owner in case we need it.
Action: Motion to continue this item indefinitely by Avalos seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, DeLeon, Cullen, Victoria, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
None
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Regarding Pending Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section §54956.9(d)(1). Case: 26CV003824 (Rava Ranches, Inc. and Fresh Foods, Inc. v. City of King et al. related to the approval of a settlement agreement entered into between the City of King and SGH Holding LLC).
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 5:09p.m. to closed session. Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 5:42p.m. with no reportable action.
Approved Signatures:
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Mayor Mike LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
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