City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 7, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No.2022-11 Extending the Expiration Date for the Tentative Parcel Map for the RC Farms Minor Subdivision by One Year
RECOMMENDATION
It is Recommended that City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-11, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales extending the expiration date for the Tentative Parcel Map for the RC Farms Minor Subdivision by one year.
BACKGROUND
The Tentative Parcel Map for the RC Farms Minor Subdivision was approved at the March 18, 2019 Gonzales City Council meeting. The applicant’s land surveyor has submitted the final map twice for City staff’s review and comments from the City Surveyor were returned to RC Farms’ land surveyor.
Due to unexpected changes in the ownership structure of the involved parcels, there has been a delay in City staff receiving final title reports from the applicant’s land surveyor to confirm who has the legal authority to sign the parcel map.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
The State Subdivision Map Act provides for an initial two year period after a City Council’s approval of a tentative map during which the map document shall be finalized and presented for recordation with the County Recorder. At the March 1, 2021 City Council meeting, a one year extension for review and approval of the parcel map was approved.
Over the last four months, City staff has periodically contacted RC Farms and inquired about the ownership structure of the involved parcels and it’s our understanding this is nearly finalized. As the AGENDA
ITEM
12 tentative map will expire on March 1, 2022, City staff recommends the City Council approve a second one-year extension to provide additional time for RC Farms to resolve the outstanding title issue.
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: City staff has been proactive in coordinating with RC Farms to prevent the parcel map from expiring.
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. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: See Vision explanation above.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to insure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision explanation above.
ALTERNATIVES
Amend or modify staff recommendation.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact associated with approving this time extension for the Tentative Map.
CONCLUSION
It is Recommended that City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-11, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales extending the expiration date for the Tentative Parcel Map for the RC Farms Minor Subdivision by one year.
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2022-11