City Council Meeting
August 11, 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 (absent), 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:
Sun Street Center Road to Success Presentation by Denise Velasquez, Program Manager.
Ms. Velasquez stated the Road to Success is a 3-6-month program that is referral-based working with identified youth (12-17 years old) to prevent school expulsion or further involvement in the juvenile justice system. They offer individualized diversion plans that include:
• Substance abuse education and referral to youth outpatient services • Participation in pro-social activities and community service • Mentorship
• Referrals for individual and/or family counseling
• Parent Education
Ms. Velasquez went over who they serve, how long they have been serving, recidivism rates for South County, how King City Comprehensive Plan to End Youth Violence Phase I played a roll in referral and completion rate. She went over Youth Accountability and Responsibly, Parent responsibility, Community responsibility and a Youth success story.
6. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
None
7. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Councilmember Victoria stated school is back in session. He also stated that Officer Ramon is the new school resource officer.
Councilmember Avalos stated he has an AMBAG meeting tomorrow.
Mayor Pro Tem Deleon stated he had nothing to report tonight.
Mayor LeBarre stated he has a meeting with the Community Communications Board at Fort Hunter Liggett.
8. CITY STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
City Manager José Arreola stated the summer programing is winding down at the Recreation Center with nearly a thousand youth served daily.
City Manager Arreola attended Salinas Valley speaks on Thursday, August 6, Paint the Valley Purple was on Saturday, August 8* and a great success. Alibrejes y Nahuales in Salinas. The City's last Live Well community walk is Thursday August 13th, and Salinas Valley Health Community Walk will be held in King City August 21st. King City is hosting the Monterey Bay Area Manager's meeting on Friday August 21st.
On Saturday August 29th Sol Treasure is having an Art Walk.
The pool fencing project should begin construction in late August or early September.
CDBG Pavement Rehabilitation Project has begun with curb ramps at various locations. Paving operations are scheduled for early September.
The Building Official conducted 128 construction inspections over the last reporting period. A total of 8 permits were issued (2-tenant improvement permits, 1-SFD remodel permit, 1-electrical permit, 1- fence permit, 1-fire protection system permit, 1-minor permit and 1-reroofing permit).
Police Staffing
Currently the department has 1 Sergeant vacancy and 4 Officers Vacancies. Currently 1 Sergeant is in background. Currently 1 Sergeant and 1 Officer are off with injuries. In the past week 5 interviews were conducted for recruit positions.
The Police Department hosted the National Night out at the fairgrounds last week and had a total of approximately 1000 people attend.
City Attorney Roy Santos did a shout out to Tom Nuck at the Fire Station thanking him for giving his daughters a tour of the engines.
9. CONSENT
A. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2026 Council Meeting B. Consideration: City of King Check Register July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026 C. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026 Special Council Meeting D. Consideration: Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2026 Special Council Meeting E. Consideration: Acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety Step Grant F. Consideration: Appointment to the Planning Commission Consideration: Budget Advisory Committee Appointment
H. Consideration: Notice of Completion - Sewer Main Replacement Project Consideration: Notice of Completion - Visitor and History Center Remodel Project J. Consideration: Of A One-Year Engagement for Auditing Services with Bryant L. Jolley, CPA, to Perform Annual Audit Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 with a Cost Not to Exceed $61,000 Action: Motion to approve consent agenda items A-J by Avalos seconded by Victoria.
AYES: Council Members: LeBarre, Deleon, Victoria, Avalos, NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members: Cullen,
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
11. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. None
12. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Liability Claims (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95) Consideration of Claim No. GHC0100048 Jose Sebastian Chavez Avarado, GHC0100048 Greissy Alvarado, relating to the plaintiffs being rear ended by a Police Officer.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 6:50p.m. to closed session. Reportable action was Claim No.
GHC0100028 has been rejected. Mayor LeBarre adjourned the meeting at 7:09p.m.
Approved Signatures:
Sucat-Sonne
Mayor Mike LeBarre City Clerk, Erica Sonne
City of King City of King