City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 18, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Proclamation Regarding the City's 75Th Anniversary of Incorporation
RECOMMENDATION
Receive staff report and adopt Proclamation No. 2022-01 Proclaiming the City’s 75th Anniversary of Incorporation.
BACKGROUND
The City of Gonzales was incorporated on January 10, 1947. On January 10, 2022, the City will be celebrating its 75th year. Over the last eight months, the 75th Anniversary Planning Committee has been working hard to plan several events to celebrate the anniversary with the community.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
A committee comprised of Councilmember Liz Silva, Councilmember Lorraine Worthy, Director of Community Engagement Carmen Gil, Public Works Director Patrick Dobbins, Maury Treleven, and Candice Camacho, have been meeting monthly to develop a timeline of events to celebrate the City’s 75th Anniversary.
The committee has planned the following activities and events:
December 4, 2021 • The Celebration kicked off on Dec. 4th at the Downtown Holiday Lights event.
AGENDA
ITEM
22 December 18, 2021
• The committee had a car in the Holiday Parade with a 75th year sign, as well the MST Trolly with carolers in celebration of the event.
April 2, 2022 • Classic car parade and car show along Fourth Street • Have restaurants participate in food challenge
July 2, 2022 • Coordinate with Rotary Club to expand 5K walk/run to 7.5K • Sell commemorative T-shirts
October 2022
• Tie in with Gonzales High School homecoming with a
“Coming Home Jubilee”
• Dance along Fourth Street (Saturday evening)
As part of the year-long celebration, merchandise is also available for purchase including T-shirts, Christmas ornaments, and bumper stickers. These items will be made available all year long. Individuals can purchase at City Hall or at our teamsideline/gonzales.com website.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: Celebrating the 75th anniversary of City incorporation will provide for opportunities to revisit Gonzales’ rich history, and allow newcomers to also engage and learn about what makes Gonzales special.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community.
Explain: The events planned around the 75th anniversary of City incorporation will bring residents together to celebrate Gonzales’ history, its and future.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Explain: See above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes No X N/A
• Housing Yes No X N/A
• Recreation Yes No X N/A
• Environment Yes No X N/A
• Education Yes No X N/A
Explain: See above.
ALTERNATIVES
Provide direction to staff on the planned events.
BUDGET IMPACT
None at this time.
CONCLUSIONS
Receive staff report and adopt Proclamation No. 2022-01 Proclaiming the City’s 75th Anniversary of Incorporation.
Attachments:
1. Proclamation No. 2022-01 City's 75th Anniversary