Agenda packet — Gonzales City Council, February 22, 2022

Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 147 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, during normal business hours.

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A G E N D A

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 117 FOURTH STREET
GONZALES, CA 93926
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. ROLL CALL- City Council/Successor Agency
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Scott Funk, Council/Agency Member Liz Silva, Council/Agency Member Lorraine Worthy, Council/Agency Member Paul Miller, Mayor/Chair Jose L. Rios
Youth Commissioners
Sherlyn Flores and Autumn Escobedo
Successor Agency Item
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19
Based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s Office, in order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, please do the following:
• You are strongly encouraged to observe the live stream of the City Council meetings at http://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/viewpublisher.php?view%20id=2 or join the meeting via zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87023914286 or enter the Zoom ID: 870 2391 4286. • If you choose not to attend the City Council meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment via email by 12:00p.m. on Tuesday, February 22nd, prior to the Council meeting. Please submit your comment to the City Clerk at [email protected].

Your comment will be placed into the record at the Council meeting. • If you attend the City Council meeting in person and are not vaccinated, you will be required to maintain appropriate social distancing, ie, maintain a 6-foot distance between yourself and other individuals, and wear a face covering.
• If you are watching the live stream of the Council meeting online and wish to make either a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item as it is being heard, please submit your comment, limited to 250 words or less, to the City Clerk at [email protected]. Every effort will be made to read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read due to time limitations. Comments received after an agenda item will be made part of the record if received prior to the end of the meeting.
• If you are watching via zoom, please use the Raise Hand function. You will be allowed three minutes for your comments.
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Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 147 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, during normal business hours.

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PRESENTATIONS

2. Certificates of Recognition to the Gonzales High School Cross Country and Volleyball PCAL Santa Lucia Division League Champions, and Girls Tennis PCAL Cypress Division Single League Champion

3. Certificates of Recognition to the Gonzales High School Students Maintaining a 4.0 (A’s) GPA (Due to the great number of students maintaining an A average at the High School, their names will be read into the record and their Certificates will be forwarded to the school to help us with the distribution)

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

4. Business from the Public not on the Agenda; any member of the Public may address the Council/Agency for a period not to exceed three minutes on any subject not on the Agenda. The Council/Agency will listen to all communications but may take no action.

CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one action of the Council unless any Council Member has a question or wishes to make a statement or discuss an item. In that event, the Mayor will remove the item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.

5. Approve the Joint City Council and Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - February 7, 2022 Minutes

6. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #46404-46426

7. Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1598-1669

8. Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Activity Report

9. Fire Department Activity Report

10. Police Department Activity Report

11. Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report

12. Recreation Department Activity Report

13. Consider Approval of an Agreement Between the City of Gonzales Police Department and the County of Monterey for Donation and Use of Surplus Property to the Police Department for Public Safety Purposes; and Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Agreement

14. Consider Approval of Resolution 2022-17, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Accepting State Grant Funds for the Teen Innovation Center and Authorize the City Manager to Submit the Project Information Package and Grant Documents to the California Natural Resources Agency

REGULAR AGENDA

15. Financial Update on the Community Center Complex Project a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Receive the update and provide direction accordingly

16. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Design Criteria Documents for the Community Center Complex Project a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Adopt Resolution No. 2022-18
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Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 147 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, during normal business hours.

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17. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Shortlist of Prequalified Design-Build Entities for the Community Center Complex Project and Authorize Staff to Issue the Request for Proposal to the shortlisted DesignBuild Entities After Council Approves the Design Criteria a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Adopt Resolution No. 2022-15

18. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving a Policy for the Outdoor Display of Governmental Flags on City Property a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Adopt Resolution No. 2022-10

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

19. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. League of California Cities Monterey Bay Division
b. Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
c. Monterey Salinas Transit
d. City & School Joint Steering Committee
e. Economic Development Committee

20. Oral Communications

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

21. Oral Communications

ADJOURNMENT

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (831) 675-5000. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (CFR 35.102-

35.104 ADA Title II). This is a public meeting and as such, can be seen live by people present or online and is being recorded; therefore; anything you say or do here is public information. The recordings are available online.

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MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Jose L. Rios.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The flag salute was recited by all present.

ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Jose L. Rios Mayor/Chair Present
Scott Funk Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Present
Liz Silva Council/Agency Member Present
Lorraine Worthy Council/Agency Member Present
Paul Miller Council/Agency Member Present

YOUTH COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Sherlyn Flores (via zoom).

Absent: Autumn Escobedo.

STAFF PRESENT
City Manager René L. Mendez, City Attorney Michael F. Rodriguez (via zoom), Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Carmen Gil, Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, Administrative Assistant II Anabel Almanza, Administrative Assistant I Noemi Gregorio, Deputy City Manager/Special Projects Director Mark Hartunian, Fire Chief Jason Muscio, and Public Works Director/City Engineer Patrick Dobbins.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19
Based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s Office, in order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, please do the following:
• You are strongly encouraged to observe the live stream of the City Council meetings at http://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/viewpublisher.php?view%20id=2 or join the meeting via zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84627926901 or enter the Zoom ID: 846 2792 6901. • If you choose not to attend the City Council meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment via email by 12:00p.m. on Monday, February 7th prior to the Council meeting. Please submit your comment to the City Clerk at [email protected].

PRESENTATIONS

2. Certificates of Recognition to the Gonzales High School Cross Country and Volleyball PCAL Santa Lucia Division League Champions, and Girls Tennis PCAL Cypress Division Single League Champion
This item was rescheduled to the February 22, 2022 meeting.

3. Certificates of Recognition to the Gonzales High School Students Maintaining a 4.0 (A’s) GPA This item was rescheduled to the February 22, 2022 meeting.

4. Award Presentation to Jimmy Eitoku
This item was presented after the consent agenda items to allow for the arrival of Mr. Eitoku.

Mayor Rios presented a plaque and a canvass print by a local artist to Gonzales Pharmacist Jimmy Eitoku as an appreciation for his support from his pharmacy leading the forefront on vaccines, testing, and overall COVID-19 relief services throughout the last two years, and for helping make the City's efforts possible. He thanked him for everything he and his staff have done to help get us to where we are today.

Pharmacist Jimmy Eitoku thanked the City for this recognition and said Gonzales is home to him and can't run a successful business unless he takes care of people close to him. He enjoys taking care of this community because Gonzales has been home to him more than 28 years, and it is a privilege to be here.

Monica Rico, Community Health Worker, thanked Mr. Eitoku for opening the doors not only to the Community Health Workers, but the whole community and people can just walk in without appointments to get the services they need. She said the workers have learned a lot from him and they are thankful he opened the doors to them.

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BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

5. Business from the Public not on the Agenda; any member of the Public may address the Council for a period not to exceed three minutes on any subject not on the Agenda. The Council will listen to all communications, but may take no action.

Viry Valdez said she was here to present a petition of signatures they have gathered up. She read a complaint letter from Gonzales residents and natives of Tateposco, Jalisco, who felt offended by the comments made by Roman Barba, employee of the Gonzales Cemetery, during the Council meeting of December 6, 2021, referencing the problems at the cemetery and blamed the people of Tateposco for all the vandalism that has taken place, and his accusations were offensive, defamed their character, and were made without merit. She handed out the letter with signatures to the Deputy City Clerk.

CONSENT AGENDA

6. Approve the Joint City Council and Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - January 18, 2022 Minutes

7. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #46292-46403

8. Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1594-1597

9. Review and Accept the FY 2020-2021 AB 1600 Annual Impact Fee Report

10. Consider Approval of an Agreement Between the City of Gonzales and the Community Foundation for Monterey County for the HotSpot Loan Program

11. Consider Appointment of Jonathan Bohorquez to the Measure K Committee

12. Consider Approval of 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

13. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-12, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales awarding the “City Hall & Police Department Generator Replacement Project” to Alltech Services, Rejecting All Other Bids, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Alltech Services in the Amount of $175,000 Which Includes a Contingency Budget of $17,775 for Unanticipated Field Changes

14. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-13, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a $45,000 Agreement with EMC Planning Group for the Preparation of CEQA/NEPA Documents for the Community Center Complex Project and Amend the FY 2021/2022 City Budget by increasing the General Fund (Fund 100), Department 850 Measure X, Contractual Services - General (Object Code 624) by $45,000

15. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-14, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a $205,000 Amendment with CSG Consulting to include Building Official duties under their Agreement for Building Plan Review and Inspection Services and extend the term of their consulting services agreement to December 31, 2024 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Paul Miller, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller

REGULAR AGENDA

16. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Shortlist of Prequalified Design-Build Entities for the Community Center Complex Project and Authorize Staff to Issue the Request for Proposal to the shortlisted Design-Build Entities After Council Approves the Design Criteria *
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Staff Report: Public Works Director/City Engineer Dobbins presented the staff report.

Public Comment: Kevin McIintosh (via zoom), along with a partner Katia McClain representing one of the design build entities, Blach/Steinberg Hart, introduced himself and thanked the City for such a thorough process and consideration of desgin-build method.

Council Discussion: General discussion took place.

Greg Armendariz, Swinerton Consulting (via zoom), addressed some of the questions and clarified some points on the request for qualifications that were prepared under the guidance of the State statute that directs how the mandatory questions are dictated.

RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] The Council directed staff to go back and reevaluate or re-assess this item regarding the local participation and stipend, to discuss at the next meeting.

MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller

17. Consider Updates to the Organizational Chart, Classification Plan, and Job Descriptions Staff Report: City Manager Mendez presented the staff report.

Public Comment: There was none.

Council Discussion: General discussion took place.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller

18. Presentation on the City’s Wastewater System on Efforts to Rehabilitate, Upgrade and Increase the Capacity to Serve the City’s Current Needs and Expected Residential and Industrial Development
Staff Report: Public Works Director/City Engineer Dobbins presented the staff report via powerpoint presentation explaining the 2021 Wastewater Work Plan, the WWTP Lift Station Rehabilitation Contract, NANO2 Pilot Testing, and the EIR.

Public Comment: There was none.

Council Discussion: General discussion took place.

The Council received the presentation. No action required.

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

19. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. Transportation Agency for Monterey County
Mayor Rios reported on the election of new officers and recognition of several employees, and Excellence Awards.

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b. Mayor Selection Committee
Mayor Rios couldn't attend the meeting.
c. Salinas Valley Recycles
Council Member Silva announced the next meeting February 17th at 6pm and Strategic Planning meeting coming up in March. She hoped everyone was taking advantage of recycling the food waste and anyone needing a container can go to City Hall. d. Measure K Oversight Committee
No meeting.
e. Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability
Public Works Director/City Engineer Dobbins announced a special Technical Advisory Committee meeting next Thursday.
f. City's 75th Anniversary Committee
Director of Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Gil provided a save the dates flyer with information to the Council on upcoming events to celebrate the 75th Anniversary, and they have shirts and jackets for sale at City Hall.

20. Oral Communications
Commissioner Flores reported on the meeting with the GYC and Blue Zones.

Director of Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Gil added the Blue Zones representatives were very impressed and inspired by the GYC.

Council Member Miller elaborated on the passing of a former Police Officer Chuck Gerhart, today and asked for a moment of silence in his honor.

A moment of silence was observed by all present.

Mayor Rios said he was a real gentleman who was dedicated to his community.

Council Member Silva asked when the bridge at the river was going to be fixed.

Public Works Director/City Engineer Dobbins mentioned this was the County’s Public Works Project and the City commented on the draft study, and they were told by County staff that it will be three years from now.

Council Member Silva noticed people taking advantage of the testing and the CHWs have done an amazing job with this. She hoped the small line is a good sign. She wasn’t sure how people testing at home were reporting the results.

Director of Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Gil mentioned they have gotten the same questions and yes, the numbers are skewed because of the home testing. She added they were seeing less people getting tested but the positivity rate is still high.

Council Member Worthy asked about the online services.

Deputy City Manager/Special Projects Director Hartunian responded that staff is in communications with the software company and they will go over the logistics this week.

Council Member Worthy thanked community members who have come to them regarding American flags since they have noticed flags not being in good shape. She mentioned the lights on Fourth Street look beautiful.

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Mayor Rios commented about the meeting with the new Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, who comes straight from the heart, and discussed many topics.

Mayor Rios mentioned about a tripping hazard on Jersey Way that was brought up by Mr.

Ramirez, and asked staff to look at it. He noticed along Herold Parkway asphalt is starting to raise.

He elaborated on a plant he uses which doesn’t lift the roots.

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

21. Oral Communications
City Manager Mendez thanked the Council for attending the opening of the boxing place this weekend. On another note, he informed the Planning Commission approved the certified EIR for the microgrid, which is a significant milestone. He mentioned the Council will start seeing some items on this. He added the two-story mixed-use project also approved by the Planning Commission on the vacant lot on Fourth Street by the taqueria, which would be hotel on top and retail on the bottom.

He also mentioned he will be asking the Council to set up a Downtown Revitalization Committee because there have been some changes with the mixed of businesses.

Mayor Rios asked about the Laundromat being demolished.

City Manager Mendez responded it’s being upgraded.

CLOSED SESSION
Any member of the public may address the Council on a closed session item appearing on the agenda.

Speakers shall have a limited time of three (3) minutes. Please be brief and to the point.

No comments came forward.

22. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and (d)(2) to confer with its attorney regarding litigation and is hereby of the opinion that a significant exposure to litigation exists.

The Council conferred with its legal Counsel and provided direction. No other reportable action.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 PM.

ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Check Register Report
Check
Date
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Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 11:43 am
Date: 02/04/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
46404 02/04/22 Printed 1922 A & G PUMPING, INC. Porta Potties Centennial Park 350.25 46405 02/04/22 Printed 4219 DAVID ACHEN Reimburse Lodging Expenses Fire 247.99 Mechanics Training
ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 5,079.42
GROUP INC.
46406 02/04/22 Printed 2180 Monthly Support
ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 1,523.03
GROUP, INC.
46407 02/04/22 Printed 3893 Hands on Support
46408 02/04/22 Printed 137 AMERICAN SUPPLY CO. Cleaning/Janitorial Supplies 495.95 46409 02/04/22 Printed 2830 AT&T Corp Yard - Acct # 308309956 63.49 46410 02/04/22 Printed 86 AT&T Telephone Charges - Dec 1,463.71 12/19/21-1/18/22
46411 02/04/22 Printed 4187 DUSTIN JOLLEY Energy Efficiency Review - Nov 31,653.75 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA 5,264.00
CITIES
46412 02/04/22 Printed 127 Membership Dues for 2022
46413 02/04/22 Printed 3970 MNS ENGINEERS, INC. Update City Constr. Standards 54,052.50 MONTEREY COUNTY 8,287.59

SHERIFF
46414 02/04/22 Printed 23 Criminal Justice Info. System 46415 02/04/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Utilities 4,600.23 46416 02/04/22 Printed 3989 PSOMAS 501 Sewer Design 41,162.50 46417 02/04/22 Printed 2449 SMITH & ENRIGHT Contract Landscape Maint. 6,070.00 46418 02/04/22 Printed 2753 SUN STREET CENTERS Road to Success - Dec. 2,338.08 46419 02/04/22 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE Cellphone Charges - Jan. Acct # 674.08 963044810
46420 02/04/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 1/6/22 Carmen Gil Acct # 4866 9145 1,425.21 5550 8537
46421 02/04/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 1/6/22 Keith Wise Acct # 4866 9145 5550 1,505.54 8537
46422 02/04/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 1/6/22 Jason Muscio Acct # 4866 9145 1,848.21 5550 8537
46423 02/04/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 1/6/22 Rene Mendez Acct # 4866 9145 50.00 5550 8537
46424 02/04/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 12/6/21 Jason Muscio Acct # 4866 9145 855.32 5550 8537
46425 02/04/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 1/6/22 City of Gonzales Acct # 4866 9145 2,913.61 5550 8537
Total Checks: 22 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 171,924.46 Total Payments: 22 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 171,924.46 Total Payments: 22 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 171,924.46 AGENDA
ITEM
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Attachment: Warrants #46404-46426 (2357 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #46404-46425) 6 City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
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Time: 8:43 am
Date: 02/15/2022
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46426 02/15/22 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE Hot Spot #2 Acct # 967822590 1/22/2022 96,107.50 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 96,107.50 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 96,107.50 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 96,107.50 Packet Pg. 11
Attachment: Warrants #46404-46426 (2357 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #46404-46425) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
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Date
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Vendor
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RABOBANK-RDA Page: 1
Time: 11:48 am
Date: 02/04/2022
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ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 846.57
GROUP INC.
1598 02/04/22 Printed 2180 Monthly Support - RDA
ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 228.83
GROUP, INC.
1599 02/04/22 Printed 3893 Monthly Support - March RDA
Total Checks: 2 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 1,075.40 Total Payments: 2 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 1,075.40 Total Payments: 2 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 1,075.40 AGENDA
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Attachment: Warrants SA #1598-1669 (2358 : Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1598-1669) 7 City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
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Date
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Number
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Vendor
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RABOBANK-RDA Page: 1
Time: 11:47 am
Date: 02/04/2022
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ANDERSEN'S LOCK & SAFE, 294.55
INC
1600 02/04/22 Printed 158 New Lock & Knob for Well 7
ARMANASCO PUBLIC 14,000.00

RELATIONS,
1601 02/04/22 Printed 3284 Comm. Center Capital Campaign 1602 02/04/22 Printed 3168 AUTOZONE INC. Hose Mender, Air Hose 33.80 1603 02/04/22 Printed 4102 CONNIE BACLIG Gonzales Cares Program Daniela 2,500.00 Montes/Roy Hernandez
1604 02/04/22 Printed 3805 BADGER METER INC. Meter Maintenance 496.45 BANUELOS ENTERPRISES, 132.65
INC.
1605 02/04/22 Printed 1054 Flat Tire Repair
1606 02/04/22 Printed 4220 RAY-ANTHONY BLANCO Youth Basketball Referee 65.00 CANYON CREEK 1,689.81
TOWNHOMES, L.P.
1607 02/04/22 Printed 4023 Gonzales Cares Program Alma
Silva/David Camacho
1608 02/04/22 Printed 770 CARLOS ALBERTO ESQUIVEL Janitorial Services 1,915.55 CASNER EXTERMINATING, 260.00
INC.
1609 02/04/22 Printed 889 Extermination Services
CHALLENGER TEAMWEAR 2,830.52
LLC
1610 02/04/22 Printed 3984 Supplies for Basketball
1611 02/04/22 Printed 212 CITY OF GONZALES Gonzales Cares Program Margarita 945.56 Hernandez
1612 02/04/22 Printed 212 CITY OF GONZALES Gonzales Cares Program Monique 111.04 Serrano
1613 02/04/22 Printed 212 CITY OF GONZALES Gonzales Cares Program Manuel and 145.35 Monica Sanchez
1614 02/04/22 Printed 2773 COMPLETELY IT Website Registration Fee 1,099.00 1615 02/04/22 Printed 3028 D & J TIRE SERVICE Flat Repair 20.00 1616 02/04/22 Printed 1410 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Livescans 98.00 1617 02/04/22 Printed 3730 PATRICK DOBBINS Reimb. Notice of Exemption Fee 54.50 1618 02/04/22 Printed 3752 DUDEK Industrial Wastewater Design 39,825.00 EMERGENCY MEDICAL 433.04

PRODUCTS,
1619 02/04/22 Printed 846 Covid-19 Supplies
1620 02/04/22 Printed 197 FARMERS FOOD MARKET Events 28.45 FEHR ENGINEERING 14,655.00
COMPANY INC.
1621 02/04/22 Printed 3314 Generator Bid Document Design FLUID RESOURCE 40,725.69

MANAGEMENT INC,
1622 02/04/22 Printed 2537 WWTP Headworks Repair
1623 02/04/22 Printed 3650 GHD INC. Peer Review for Vista Lucia 2,548.00 1624 02/04/22 Void 02/04/22 Void Check 0.00
GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 339.37
INC.
1625 02/04/22 Printed 3274 Trash Bags
1626 02/04/22 Printed 2599 YSAURO GONZALES Cleaners 522.60 1627 02/04/22 Printed 1744 GREEN'S ACCOUNTING Accounting Services - December 7,017.53 1628 02/04/22 Printed 3326 HDL COREN & CONE Property Tax Jan.- March 2022 1,104.86 1629 02/04/22 Printed 4205 HR & ASSOCIATES LLC Business Park Master Plan 1,050.00 1630 02/04/22 Printed 4101 JIANG FAMILY LP Gonzales Cares Program Jose de Jesus 1,940.00 Villa/Rosa Vigil
1631 02/04/22 Printed 4101 JIANG FAMILY LP Gonzales Cares Program Lydia Ruiz 3,420.00 1632 02/04/22 Printed 4101 JIANG FAMILY LP Gonzales Cares Program Miriam 3,420.00 Santos/Miguel Politron
1633 02/04/22 Printed 4101 JIANG FAMILY LP Gonzales Cares Program Maritza Politron 2,280.00 1634 02/04/22 Printed 4101 JIANG FAMILY LP Gonzales Cares Program Catalina Padilla 2,526.00 1635 02/04/22 Printed 4101 JIANG FAMILY LP Gonzales Cares Program Jesus 1,940.00 Valdez/GabrielaRodriguez
1636 02/04/22 Printed 4101 JIANG FAMILY LP Gonzales Cares Program Juan Manuel 2,008.75 Perez/Maria Santos
1637 02/04/22 Printed 4101 JIANG FAMILY LP Gonzales Cares Program Irene Padilla 2,110.00 1638 02/04/22 Printed 4101 JIANG FAMILY LP Gonzales Cares Program Alejandra 2,280.00 Hernandez
1639 02/04/22 Printed 2450 ANGEL H. JOHNSTONE Consulting Svcs. CDBG Loans 16,061.15 1640 02/04/22 Printed 204 LN CURTIS & SONS Replacement Fire Hose 4,901.29 1641 02/04/22 Printed 3830 M & T TRUCKING LLC CDBG-CV Covid County Loan 115,000.00 1642 02/04/22 Printed 2396 MANDEGO APPAREL City Merchandise 925.07 1643 02/04/22 Printed 1746 RENE L. MENDEZ Per Diem - City Managers Conf. 150.00 1644 02/04/22 Printed 72 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE Towels & Mats 912.36 Packet Pg. 13
Attachment: Warrants SA #1598-1669 (2358 : Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1598-1669) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK-RDA Page: 2
Time: 11:47 am
Date: 02/04/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
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1645 02/04/22 Printed 92 NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER Blood Draw 31.00 1646 02/04/22 Printed 3787 NEW SV MEDIA Hotel PC Public Hearing Notice 790.00 1647 02/04/22 Printed 3247 NHA ADVISORS LLC Consulting Svcs. Comm. Center 8,079.17 1648 02/04/22 Void 02/04/22 Void Check 0.00
1649 02/04/22 Printed 3593 OUTLET CLEANERS INC. Uniform Cleaning - Fire Dept. 248.43 1650 02/04/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Gonzales Cares Program Maria Politron 469.52 1651 02/04/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Gonzales Cares Program Monique 393.38 Serrano
1652 02/04/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Gonzales Cares Program Manuel and 184.21 Monica Sanchez
1653 02/04/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Gonzales Cares Program Pedro 267.51 Tejeda/Maria G. Leon
1654 02/04/22 Printed 1532 PACIFIC TRUCK PARTS, INC Fuel Cap 49.65 1655 02/04/22 Printed 4148 PARKSIDE APTS Gonzales Cares Program Nora Martinez 1,650.00 1656 02/04/22 Printed 4221 ERIK PRADER Reimb. Bunker Boots 326.67 1657 02/04/22 Printed 115 QUILL CORP D Ring Binders 904.44 1658 02/04/22 Printed 4092 RAZZO LINK, INC. Pool Wifi 75.09 SCHAAF & WHEELER, 16,837.50

CONSULTING
1659 02/04/22 Printed 3894 Alpine Camp Water/Sewer Design SKINNER EQUIPMENT 730.06
REPAIR
1660 02/04/22 Printed 2879 Fire Dept. Brake Repair
1661 02/04/22 Printed 3880 THE MAYNARD GROUP Zoom Subscriptions 280.30 1662 02/04/22 Printed 4086 TRANS UNION LLC Program Maintenance 3.46 1663 02/04/22 Printed 27 TRI - CITIES DISPOSAL Trash Services - January 54,583.56 1664 02/04/22 Printed 3410 ULINE, INC. Disinfect Wipes - Kid Power 173.19 1665 02/04/22 Printed 2260 FRANCISCO VALLADAREZ Reimb. Work Boots 125.63 1666 02/04/22 Printed 4064 DAVID VASQUEZ Reimb Company Officer Training 725.00 1667 02/04/22 Printed 4006 RITA VILLEGAS Gonzales Cares Program Pedro 2,400.00 Tejeda/Maria G. Leon
1668 02/04/22 Printed 4116 VINTAGE APARTMENTS Gonzales Cares Program Alma 1,325.00 Santos/Alfredo Rico
Total Checks: 69 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 385,468.71 Total Payments: 69 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 385,468.71 Total Payments: 69 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 385,468.71 Packet Pg. 14
Attachment: Warrants SA #1598-1669 (2358 : Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1598-1669) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK-RDA Page: 1
Time: 11:56 am
Date: 02/04/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK-RDA Checks
1669 02/04/22 Printed 1744 GREEN'S ACCOUNTING Accounting Services - Dec. RDA 1,202.50 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 1,202.50 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 1,202.50 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 1,202.50 Packet Pg. 15
Attachment: Warrants SA #1598-1669 (2358 : Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1598-1669) City of Gonzales

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & STRATEGIC

PARTNERSHIPS

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 22, 2022
FROM: Carmen Gil, Community Engagement & Strat. Partnership Dir.

THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Report Gonzales Youth Council

1. The Youth Council reconvened after the Holidays and began meeting virtually once again. They are beginning to plan for the year and focusing on the three areas they identified as areas they wanted to work on. 1). Pedestrian Safety, 2) Teen Innovation / Community Center 3). Mental Health. They will be dividing up into subgroups that can help take the lead on each of these projects while collectively they work to engage the rest of the youth in the community.

2. The Youth Council has also participated in various conversations with the Blue Zones Project to bring forth their issue areas and share some local knowledge of the issues that the Blue Zones Project wants to work on. The conversations were great and insightful, and the Youth Council impressed the Blue Zone representatives. The Youth Council and the Commissioners have now been invited to attend the Blue Zones School Submit in March.

3. They Youth Council is also going to be participating in virtual conversations with the Soledad Youth Council to see if there is some collective traction they can move on together.

Gonzales Cares Program
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1. Staff continues to stay busy with the rental and utility assistance program although there was a slight pause in January due to a system migration of information. United Way’s 211 has been working hard to get everyone on the same page so that data can be shared across the various organizations working on the program and the program was put on hold for a bit until the new systems’ issues were resolved.

COVID-19 and Community Health Workers (CHWs)

1. The Community Health Care Workers (CHWs) continue to provide testing services at St. Theodore’s Church on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting at 2:00pm, until supplies last. They are also testing at the school Technology portable on Tuesday’s starting at 2:00pm.

3. Demand for testing in January was extremely high and there were times when things became very hectic since testing sites across the county were closing and test kits were scarce. Towards the end of January things became a bit more manageable as the testing demand decreased. The CHWs are also now being supported by 3 students from Hartnell’s nursing program and an additional Workforce Development Intern, going through a Community Health Worker course, who will be helping the team for 5 weeks. The additional help has been great and has taken the load off of our small team.

Community Engagement

1. Staff is now working on the activities coming forth as part of the 75th Anniversary. First up is the Car Show and Food Truck Exhibition that will be held downtown along Forth St. on April 2nd. Staff is working with partners who can come and perform and is also planning to reach out to our local businesses to encourage their engagement in the event. Advertisement and recruitment for the participating cars and food trucks is forthcoming.

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City of Gonzales

FIRE DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 22, 2022
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report

RESPONSES
There were 55 calls for service during the month of January, compared to 57 calls for service during the month of January 2021. EMS calls and vehicle accidents made up the majority of the calls; however, we did respond to one structure fire during the month. We provided mutual aid to outside agencies twice during January, including a vegetation fire near King City.

STAFFING
The Limited Term Firefighters have transitioned to permanent status, bringing the total number of full time personnel to seven including the Chief. There are currently three active Volunteer Firefighters.

Volunteer Firefighter Kyle Wallace submitted his resignation after accepting a full time Firefighter position with the North County Fire District. We currently have no applications for Volunteer Firefighter from qualified applicants.

TRAINING
All personnel participated in required annual training requirements in responding to calls of sudden infant death syndrome, mass casualty incidents, blood borne pathogen awareness, and child abuse mandatory reporting requirements.

EQUIPMENT
Engine 8112 will be taken out of service for repairs, there are several oil leaks and a coolant leak. All other apparatus remains in service.

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PREVENTION
Annual business and residential rental inspections were conducted. No CPR classes for the public were offered due to COVID-19 restrictions.

GRANTS
Grant opportunities continue to be investigated and pursued as they become available.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 22, 2022
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: January Activity Report 2022
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 14 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of January 2022. During the same time last year, there were 15 Part I Crimes investigated.

During the month of January 2022, Officers made 21 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 14 arrests.

Calls for Service
The Department responded to 497 calls for service in January 2022. There were 71 crime, accident, and information reports taken during the month.

Animal Control
During the month of January 2022, the Department provided the following services:

Animal
Control
Trapped/Stray Dead Injured Bite Cases Returned to
Owner
Transported
to the SPCA
Cats 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogs 2 1 0 0 1 1
Total 2 1 0 0 1 1
Significant Cases
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Although the Police Department responded to 497 calls for service during the month of January 2022, the most significant cases involved 14 Part I crimes. 0-Homicide, 0-Rape, 0-Robbery, 1-Assault, 5-Burglary, 6-Larcenies, and 2-Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.

Training
Officers worked on ongoing web-based training offered by the Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) online training Portal. The Department continues to conduct in-house training during briefings.

Officers completed the Arrest and Control training provided by our Department’s Arrest and Control Instructor Sergeant Juan Mendoza.

Other
On January 4, 2022, Sun Street Centers had a trash pick-up day in Gonzales. Officers were asked to be a part of this by delivering lunch. Officer Pruneda and Castillo picked up pizza provided by Sun Streets and delivered it to the youth in support and appreciation of their great community work.

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PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 22, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Works Activity Report

BUILDING PROJECTS

1. Community Center Complex Project – This project is being delivered through Design-Building contracting. Group 4 Architects is preparing the “Design Criteria” documents that were approved at the July 19, 2021 Council meeting. Statement of Qualifications from seven Design/Build teams were received by the September 30, 2021 deadline. Staff presented preliminary design concepts and the site layout at the November 15, 2021 and December 6, 2021 City Council meetings. At the December 6, 2021 Council meeting, staff received direction to proceed with preparation of the design criteria documents for the Community Center Complex and include a gymnasium as an alternative based on available project funding.

2. Emergency Generator Replacements – At the February 7, 2022 City Council meeting, a $175,000 contract with Alltech Services was approved to replace the back-up generators at City Hall, Police Station, and the California Breeze Sewer Lift station.

WASTEWATER PROJECTS

1. Industrial Wastewater (IW) System/Reclamation Plant – A final design contract with Dudek Consulting was authorized at the October 2, 2020 City Council meeting. The Project EIR was approved at the September 20, 2021 City Council Meeting. Dudek is completing the design for the IW Treatment Facility. Staff and the city surveyor are finalizing the temporary and permanent easements needed for the project. Staff is completing the SWRCB State Revolving Fund loan for project financing.

2. Regional Board Permit Coordination – On January 1, 2021, City staff held a Zoom meeting with Regional Board staff to update them on improvements at the City WWTP, IW System design and AGENDA
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phased approach to expanding the wastewater system to serve developments in the City’s Sphere of Influence. On July 30, 2021, City staff submitted the Second Quarter Monitoring Report to the Regional Board. On September 9, 2021, we received notice of the pending new Waste Discharge Permit for the WWTP. On October 28, 2021, we submitted the quarterly self-monitoring report for July, August, and September to the Regional Board.

WATER PROJECTS

1. Equip Well 7 Project – After operating the well for a week by discharging the produced water to the nearby slough, water quality samples were taken by County staff on January 11, 2022. Preliminary lab results were received on January 28, 2022 and the rest of test results should be available in the next couple of weeks.

2. Alpine Court Water/Sewer Service – Grant agreements with the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) to fund the preliminary and final design of extending water and sewer service from Gonzales River Road to Alpine Camp were approved at the July 6, 2020 City Council meeting. On July 22, 2021, Schaaf & Wheeler submitted a draft preliminary design report. On December 14, 2021, Schaaf & Wheeler submitted the 60% plans, specifications, and cost estimate for our review.

Staff is holding bi-weekly progress meetings with SWRCB staff.

ROADWAY PROJECTS

1. Slurry Seal Contract – MNS Engineers provided draft construction documents for this contract for review by City staff. Staff will bid the contract in March 2022 with the work to occur in June 2022.

2. North Alta Street Drainage – Schaaf & Wheeler provided a letter proposal to design improvements to the existing drainage system along Alta Minor and Alta Major.

3. Gonzales River Road Bridge Rehabilitation (Monterey County) – On December 3, 2021, Staff issued a letter of comments to County staff on the draft Initial Study/Mitigated Neg Dec for County consideration. Staff requested a meeting with County staff and the Consultant Design Manager to discuss our concerns with the 18-month closure of the bridge while construction takes place.

4. Tenth Street –As authorized at the November 1, 2021 City Council meeting, STOP signs were placed on the Tenth Street legs at the intersections of Belden Street and Day Street in mid-December.

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

1. Vista Lucia Development (City’s Sphere of Influence - East of US 101) a. City staff reviewed the Admin Draft #1 and Admin Draft #2 of the SEIR and provided comments to the Community Development Director.
b. City staff is holding monthly Zoom meetings with Pembrook Development and their consultants regarding their development project.
c. Psomas developed a capital program of improvements to convey sewage from the SOI to the City WWTP for treatment and provided the draft technical memo in Mid-November for staff’s review. d. Staff and our on-call traffic engineer met with Caltrans District 5 staff on June 10, 2021 to begin the process of a Project Study Report/Project Development Support (PSR-PDS). Staff will issue a Request for Proposals to engage a transportation engineer to prepare the PSR-PDS documents.

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2. Puente Del Monte Development (City’s Sphere of Influence - East of US 101) - On October 30, 2020, City staff held a coordination meeting with Jackson Family Investments regarding wastewater conveyance and treatment for their proposed development project. City staff has followed up with more information on the wastewater system expansion and coordination with Caltrans on future improvements to the freeway interchanges.

OTHER PROJECTS

1. GIS – City staff continues to work on a GIS mapping system by inputting field data for water, sewer and storm drainage systems. Our water and wastewater consultants are using the GIS to develop capital improvement projects to serve the proposed development projects in the SOI. We hold monthly coordination meetings with a GIS Consultant.

2. FEMA Flood Map Updates – Over the last year, FEMA and their consultants have been remapping seven watersheds in the Gabilan Mountains in the vicinity of South Salinas, Chualar, Gonzales and Soledad to update their Flood Maps. In July 2020, City staff engaged Schaaf & Wheeler to review the mapping and drainage data collected. Preliminary flood insurance maps were released for public review on October 21, 2021. At the December 06, 2021 City Council meeting, City staff made a follow-up presentation on this project along with a letter to be sent to FEMA with our comments and questions on their mapping effort.

3. Microgrid Project – Staff has been coordinating with Concentric Power staff on various elements of the project design including participating in biweekly coordination meetings. At the July 19, 2021 City Council meeting, a contract for Program Management services was approved with Sage Energy.

A kick-off meeting was held on August 11, 2021 and we hold monthly progress meetings with Sage Energy staff.

4. PW Intern – Since mid-August 2021, Briana Medvecki, a second-year civil engineering student at Hartnell College has worked as a part-time intern. She updates the City’s GIS system and helps Public Works staff with some of their efforts.

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

WASTEWATER
Staff continues to monitor the WWTP, daily tests and inspections. Staff has addressed a sewer back up, again, at Seventh Street and Alta Minor. We continue to disc and rip the discharge fields. Staff have also disced the adjacent fields, City owned parcels set aside for the Industrial Treatment facility, to keep from being a nusance to the other farmers. Staff continually monitors the industrial facilities for chlorine and cleaning products in their discharge. Staff have had discussions with Taylor Farms regarding their lack of consistancy in treating their discharge. The plant has experienced five upsets during the past three months.

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Staff cleaned and greased all aerators in ponds 1-6. Staff performed regular six month maintenance at the treatment facility.

WATER
Staff has been changing out more meter registers around the city. As we read meters, we are finding more meter’s registers dying on the east side of Gonzales. The registers only last about 15 years. Staff is working on getting the pool ready for the summer. There are some repairs to equipment that need to be done and staff has begun these repairs. Staff continues to take residuals and operate the wells. Well 7 is almost complete. Staff has been running the well to waste several days a week, in order to keep it operational. Tesco will be onsite soon to complete the build. Staff also has replaced some meters and is checking for meter leaks regularly.

STORM WATER
Although there hasn’t really been a storm season, staff continues to make sure that storm drains are clean and prepared in case of rain. Staff has also been training on Second Nature software, which the City uses to implement the MS4 permit. Several staff members are regularly using the iPad and Second Nature program to update outfalls and record data. This data is also being recorded in GIS.

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PARKS → CANYON CREEK & MEYER PARKS
Staff is preparing for upcoming sport activities used on park fields such as weekly maintenance like mowing and field prep like fixing sprinklers and work on grass to get them nice and green.

GOVERNMENT BUILDING
Crew can now get caught up on giving City buildings TLC that they need.

STREETS
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PLANNING
Public Works Director and City Engineer continues to work on the Capital Improvement Project Plan, the Pavement Management Plan, and the needed upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

TRAINING
Staff participated in confined space training on January 27th, with the South County Cities. Pat Conway of Cal Rural water will be here on February 22nd to help with math training for anyone taking an exam.

There are several webinars and online trainings that staff will participate in. Staff continues to have bimonthly tailgate training.

INTERNSHIP
Birana Medvecki is our Intern currently. She has returned after recovering from hip surgery. She is working on GIS and creating maps for the City to utilize. She is also working on a series of videos to be posted on Facebook, “A Day in the life of Public Works”. PW intends to educate the public with these videos.

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PARKS & RECREATIONDEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 22, 2022
FROM: Carmen Gil, Community Engagement & Strat. Partnership Dir.

THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Recreation Department Activity Report
Current Activities

1. Our Kid Power Afterschool Program came back excited from winter break and ready to learn. The program currently has 49 registered. We will be having Spring Camp coming up in April and registration for that camp with start in March. Advertisement for it will go out soon and parents can register their children through the Team Sideline website.

2. The City Basketball league has been going strong. There are approximately 120 kids registered this season. Practices are during the week and games are played on Saturdays. The kids are all excited to be back playing and we continue to adhere to all COVID-19 safety protocols. If someone tested positive or has been exposed, we offer them a test before coming back and playing. This has kept the rest of their teammates and coaches safe. Parents have been very cooperative with everything, and the season has been running smoothly.

Activities in Planning Phase

1. Staff is busy working to plan for summer activities, including the opening of the pool, Kid Power summer camp, and softball and T-ball as well as working to build partnerships to bring in other potential programming to the community.

2. Staff is also helping plan the 75th Year Anniversary festivities that are fast approaching. First up will be the car show and food truck event along Fourth St. on April 2nd.

AGENDA
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POLICE DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 22, 2022
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with the County of Monterey for Surplus Radios

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that your City Council approve the agreement between the City of Gonzales Police Department and the County of Monterey where the County of Monterey agrees to donate surplus property to the Police Department for public safety purposes; and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.

BACKGROUND
The City of Gonzales Police Department continues to work diligently to provide its Officers the equipment needed to continue to meet the City’s vision, mission, and goals. This agreement between the County of Monterey, a political subdivision of the State of California and the City of Gonzales will provide the Police Department with 15 Dual Band Harris Unity Portable Radios valued at $1,500 each free of charge to the City of Gonzales. The Harris Unity Portable Radios will be used by the Gonzales Police Department for public safety purposes. The Property is not being acquired for any other use or purpose.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
If the City of Gonzales does not accept this agreement, the 15 Harris Unity Portable Radios will not be accessible to us. The added capacity of the County of Monterey agreement to donate the 15 radios will be instrumental in so many ways if accepted by the City, allowing for better radio coverage and Dual Band capacity to reach more than just the current one repeater, providing stronger transmission and reception use.

As a result of accepting this agreement, the savings to the city would be approximately $22,500.

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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: This agreement will support the City of Gonzales Police Department Public Safety.

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: Please see explanation below for vision.

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: Please see explanation below for Vision
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No 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: This agreement supports our public safety efforts providing the needed policing equipment to provide the Policing services that meet our City’s Vision, Mission and Goal.

ALTERNATIVES
If your City Council does not accept this agreement, the City would be using future City funds to purchase necessary Portable Radios to support Policing Services.

BUDGET IMPACT
Accepting this agreement would not affect the FY 2021-2022 Police Budget but would be a cost saving to the City of approximately $22,500.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that your City Council approve the agreement between the City of Gonzales Police Department and the County of Monterey where the County of Monterey agrees to donate surplus property to the Police Department for public safety purposes; and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.

Attachments:

1. Agreement
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Attachment: Agreement (2347 : Agreementwith the County of Monterey for Surplus Radios) City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution 2022-17, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Accepting State Grant Funds for the Teen Innovation Center and Authorize the City Manager to Submit the Project Information Package and Grant Documents to the California Natural Resources Agency.

BACKGROUND
The proposed Community Center Complex includes a Teen Innovation Center that received a $5.0 million grant in this year’s State budget thanks to efforts by State Senator Anna Caballero.

REVIEW & ANALYSIS
The Legislature and Governor of the State of California approved a $5.0 million grant for the Teen Innovation Center and the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated responsibility for administration of the grant.

The California Natural Resources Agency requires the City to certify by resolution, the acceptance of the General Fund grant funds and approval of the Project Information Package submittal by the City.

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.

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Explain: Constructing a Community Center will provide residents with a facility for a wide variety of public and private functions, recreation programs and other activities which will enhance the quality of life of Gonzales residents.

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
The alternative is to not submit an application and the City would fund 100% of the grant Capital Improvements requested in the Grant Application. Clearly, staff does not recommend this alternative.

BUDGET IMPACT
The current cost estimate for the Teen Innovation Center is $6,900,000. The State General Fund grant of $5.0 million, will provide approximately 72% of the facility cost. The remaining funds will be provided by Measure X revenue proceeds and other project monies.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution 2022-17, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Accepting State Grant Funds for the Teen Innovation Center and Authorize the City Manager to Submit the Project Information Package and Grant Documents to the California Natural Resources Agency.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2022-17
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-17

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

ACCEPTING STATE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE TEEN INNOVATION CENTER

AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE PROJECT

INFORMATION PACKAGE AND GRANT DOCUMENTS TO THE

CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Gonzales Community Center Complex will be comprised of a Community Center, a Monterey County Branch Library, and Teen Innovation Center; with a Gymnasium as an alternative based on available funding; and WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have approved a grant for the project shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant project, setting up necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency require the Grantee to certify by resolution the approval of the Project Information Package before submission of said package to the State; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee (the City of Gonzales) will enter into an agreement with the State of California for subject project:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby:

1. Approves the acceptance of general fund allocation for local assistance for the above project; and

2. Certifies that said agency understands the assurances and certification in the Project Information Form; and

3. Certifies that said agency will have sufficient funds to develop, operate and maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the resources to do so; and

4. Certifies that said agency will comply with the provisions of Section 1771.5 of the California Labor Code; and

5. If applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any laws and regulation including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, environmental laws and, that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable licenses and permits will have been obtained; and

6. Certifies that said agency has reviewed and understands the General Provisions contained in the Project Agreement shown in the Procedural Guide; and Packet Pg. 36
Attachment: Resolution No. 2022-17 (2351 : Resolution No. 2022-17 Accepting State Grant Funds for the Teen Innovation Center)

7. Appoints the City Manager as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to Project Information Form, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 22nd day of February 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2022-17 (2351 : Resolution No. 2022-17 Accepting State Grant Funds for the Teen Innovation Center) City of Gonzales

CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 22, 2022
FROM: Rene Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Financial Update on the Community Center Complex Project

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council receive the Financial Update on the Community Center Complex Project and provide direction accordingly.

BACKGROUND
This is an informational item, and it is intended to keep the Council abreast of the work underway to put together the funding for the Community Center Complex project, and also to obtain direction as and if needed.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
As presented in the attached power point presentation, there is still work to do to come up with the funding for the Base Project at $34.8 million and the complete project with the standalone gymnasium at $42.5 million.

To date the City has secured through Senator Caballero $5 million for the Teen Innovation Center, and also has $810,000 available in CDBG funds. In addition, another key component of piecing together the funding, will be to secure a loan that would be repaid with Measure X funds that was already brought forward to your Council for consideration by the Measure X Advisory Subcommittee, through the Measure K Advisory Committee. As it stands today, the total estimated amount that would be supported by Measure X revenues through its sunset date of 2044 is $8 million; which when combined with the other already secured funding, would leave a gap of $20 to $28 million depending on the final project approved.

In order to close the gap, as identified in the attached presentation, staff is pursuing several grant opportunities (some of which are identified and others that will come online shortly), and also working AGENDA
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with Armanasco Public Relations, has initiated the $10 million capital campaign (more information coming shortly). However, while all these efforts are very positive and will result in additional funds, it is important to identify and bring more certainty to the funding.

As modeled in the presentation, one of the ways to maximize local revenues to secure additional funds would be to:

1. At a minimum extend the life of Measure X and K beyond 2044 to the year 2064 to align it with and provide the flexibility to pursue 40-year financing; and/or

2. Consider putting in front of the voters a new ½ cent Transaction Use Tax (TUT).

As a result, staff is requesting direction to bring back to your Council at the March 7th meeting a full discussion on extending the sunset life of both tax measures and consider adding a new ½ cent TUT.

Explain Recommendation and How it 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: This is an informational item only but is necessary to keep your Council updated on the work underway to put the funding together for this very important community project that will support and further the Vision for the Community.

Explain: Please see Vision.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing Yes No X N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: Please see Vision.

ALTERNATIVES
This is an informational item being presented to keep your Council updated on the efforts to put together the funding for the Community Center Complex Project, and to ask for direction accordingly.

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BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact as a result of this item. However, depending on future Council direction, the cost for the Community Center Complex Project will range from $34.8 – $42.8 million.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommends the City Council receive the Financial Update on the Community Center Complex Project and provide direction accordingly.

Attachments:

1. Presentation
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CITY OF GONZALES

COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX FUNDING DISCUSSION
February 22, 2022
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Attachment: Presentation (2359 : Financial Update on the Community Center Complex 2 -
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 Project Cost Options:
 $34.8 Million (A1 Base Community Center) or $42.8 Million (A1 Base + B2 Standalone Gymnasium)
 Identified Funding Sources: Based on $34.8 Million Project Cost  $810K of accumulated CDBG Funds
 $5M grant has been secured
 Additional grant money is being solicited
 Loan/bond funding secured by Measure X
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Attachment: Presentation (2359 : Financial Update on the Community Center Complex 3 Measure X Funding
 Measure X Revenues generate approximately $700,000 annually  Measure X “sunsets” in FY 2044
 In the current market a loan or bond funding secured by $700,000 annual revenues, results in varying proceeds depending on term of loan  A funding with a final maturity beyond 2044 requires extension of Measure X Final Maturity: 2044 2052 2062 (USDA Loan)3
Funding Secured by Measure X 1, 2 $8,000,000 $9,700,000 $12,500,000 1 Based on debt service of $700k annually supported by Measure X revenues with no growth. 2 Based on estimated market rates as of February 2022 with interest rate buffer. 3 If USDA funding is approved.

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Attachment: Presentation (2359 : Financial Update on the Community Center Complex 4 Project Cost: $34.8M Project Cost: $42.8M
Final Maturity: 2044 2052 2062
(USDA Loan)3 2044 2052 2062 (USDA Loan)3
$34,800,000 $34,800,000 $34,800,000 $42,800,000 $42,800,000 $42,800,000 Secured Funding
Grant Funding (Teen Innovation Center) $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 CDBG Funds 810,000 810,000 810,000 810,000 810,000 810,000 Subtotal Secured Funding $5,810,000 $5,810,000 $5,810,000 $5,810,000 $5,810,000 $5,810,000 Loan/Bond Funding
Funding Secured by Measure X 1, 2 $8,000,000 $9,700,000 $12,500,000 $8,000,000 $9,700,000 $12,500,000 Subtotal Loan/Bond Funding $8,000,000 $9,700,000 $12,500,000 $8,000,000 $9,700,000 $12,500,000 Total Secured and Loan Supported by Measure X
Revenues $13,810,000 $15,510,000 $18,310,000 $13,810,000 $15,510,000 $18,310,000 Estimated Funding Gap $20,990,000 $19,290,000 $16,490,000 $28,990,000 $27,290,000 $24,490,000 Assessing the Remaining Funding Gap
 The remaining funding gap after estimated Measure X funding ranges from $16.5 million to $29 million depending on project cost option and final term of loan/bond funding 1 Estimated; Based on debt service of $700k annually supported by Measure X revenues with no growth. 2 Based on estimated market rates as of February 2022 with interest rate buffer. 3 If USDA funding is approved. Packet Pg. 44
Attachment: Presentation (2359 : Financial Update on the Community Center Complex 5 Project Cost: $34.8M Project Cost: $42.8M
Final Maturity: 2044 2052 2062
(USDA Loan)3 2044 2052 2062 (USDA Loan)3
Estimated Funding Gap $20,990,000 $19,290,000 $16,490,000 $28,990,000 $27,290,000 $24,490,000  To close the gap, the City is pursuing potential additional funding sources, including:
 The City continues to pursue these additional funding sources, however, none are certain/secured
Potential Additional Funding Sources
State Library Grant $2,400,000
County Contribution 1,000,000
Energy Grants or PPA 1,500,000
State Parks Grant (Round 4) 2,000,000
Additional Capital Campaign Funding 10,000,000
Total Potential Additional Funding Sources $16,900,000
1 Estimated; Based on debt service of $700k annually supported by Measure X revenues with no growth. 2 Based on estimated market rates as of February 2022 with interest rate buffer. 3 If USDA funding is approved. Packet Pg. 45
Attachment: Presentation (2359 : Financial Update on the Community Center Complex 6 Other Avenues to Close the Funding Gap
 Extension of Measure X to 2062 or beyond
 Additional ½ cent sales tax measure to voters in June 2022  May require 2/3 vote
 Could generate an additional $700k annually and produce additional funding of $8 to $12.5 million in the current market
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Attachment: Presentation (2359 : Financial Update on the Community Center Complex 7 Financing Recommendation
 Staff is Requesting Council Direction to Bring back for the March 7, 2022 Council meeting Consideration to place before the Voters:
 Extending the sunset date of Measure X and Y to 2062 or beyond; and
 An Additional ½ cent sales tax measure
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Attachment: Presentation (2359 : Financial Update on the Community Center Complex 8 Typical Financing Process
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Attachment: Presentation (2359 : Financial Update on the Community Center Complex

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Attachment: Presentation (2359 : Financial Update on the Community Center Complex 10 Interest Rates
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Attachment: Presentation (2359 : Financial Update on the Community Center Complex 11 Bond Assumptions & Summary of Results
 Lease revenue bond utilizing new facility as “leased asset” security  Three final maturity options analyzed
 2044 (coincides with Measure X sunsets)
 Extended final maturities of 30 and 40 years also analyzed  40 year assumes the City secures USDA funding
 Level debt service payments
 Per IRS rules, $0 Lease Payments (utilizing Pre-Funded Interest in transaction) between funding date and Occupancy (assume 18 months construction + 6 month post construction requirement)
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Attachment: Presentation (2359 : Financial Update on the Community Center Complex City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales approving the “Design Criteria Documents” for the Community Center Complex Project.

BACKGROUND
As noted in previous staff reports and as the Council is aware, the Community Center Complex will be constructed on a city-owned parcel on 5th Street just east of Fairview Middle School, and will be comprise of the following elements:

1. A Community Center, with a multi-purpose Community Hall, flexible meeting rooms, restrooms, offices, fitness room and a commercial kitchen.

2. The Gonzales Branch Library relocated from current rental space in the Gonzales Shopping Center.

3. Teen Innovation Center.

4. Exterior areas (amphitheater, outdoor exercise areas, parking, landscaping, and other uses).

5. Pre-Engineered Gymnasium (included in the project as an additive alternate) AGENDA
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As authorized at the July 19, 2021 Council meeting, Group 4 Architecture prepared the Design Criteria document as a subconsultant to Swinerton (Program Management/Construction Management firm). The Design Criteria Documents will be a major portion of the Request for Proposals issued to the shortlisted Design/Build Entity teams. The Design Criteria Documents includes:
• Specific requirements of the various building spaces. • Architectural programming criteria, which promotes architectural design that is complementary to the project scope and site layout.
• Descriptive narratives for key building systems (architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, fire protection, security and specialty systems). Capability of installing a roof-mounted solar photo-voltaic system
• Acoustic requirements between different building spaces • Low voltage requirements for building access control, security, audio/visual and communications • Fire alarm/fire suppression requirements
• Building code analysis, including an evaluation of essential building requirements if the Community Center is desired as an Emergency Shelter
• Parking space requirements, potential configuration, and Electric Vehicle (EV) station • Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Landscape Architectural site criteria • Utilities criteria (Water, sewer, stormwater, PG&E, telephone, and high-speed cable)

REVIEW & ANALYSIS
At the November 15, 2021 Council meeting, staff and the design consultant presented the results of the City’s extensive community engagement efforts between August and October 2021. At the December 6, 2021 Council meeting, staff presented several options for the building configuration and site layout. At that meeting, the Council directed staff to continue developing the Design Criteria Documents based on Alternative A1 which will have the following facilities:

1. Teen Innovation Center comprised of:
a. Teen lounge
b. Innovation lab
c. Study lounge
d. Game room
e. Storage room
f. Outside Teen lounge area in courtyard

2. County library comprised of:
a. Book and other media collections
b. Market place
c. Staff rooms
d. Technology/computers room
e. Group study room
f. Spaces for adults, teens, and children
g. Outside library court

3. Community Center comprised of:
a. Lobby and restrooms
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c. 3,500 square foot Community Hall
d. Commercial kitchen
e. Two consultation/meeting rooms
f. 900 square foot classroom
g. 275 square foot conference room
h. Two fitness rooms (one with equipment and other is a studio) i. Outside fitness courtyard
j. Roof mounted solar panels at an estimated cost of $1,500,000 (as additive alternate) These three buildings will have a total usable area of 23,300 square feet.

A stand-alone Gymnasium as a pre-engineered building is included in the Design Criteria Documents as an additive alternate.

The estimated costs are:

Description Estimated Cost
A1 Community Center + Teen Innovation Center + Library $34,800,000 B2 Stand-alone Pre-Engineered Gymnasium $8,000,000
Estimated Total Cost = $42,800.000
After Council approval of the Design Criteria and the Design Build Entity (DBE) shortlist, staff will issue the Request for Proposals (RFP) to the top three DBE teams. The City will provide each DBE team with the Design Criteria and performance specification documents for developing competitive design/build proposals. The award of a design/build contract shall be made to the responsible design-build entity whose proposal is deemed by the selection committee to offer the best value to the public.

Explain: Constructing a Community Center will provide residents with a facility for a wide variety of public and private functions, recreation programs and other activities, which will enhance the quality of life of Gonzales residents.

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: Please see explanation above for the Mission.

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.

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• 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
Direct staff to adjust the Design Criteria Documents to modify the proposed building spaces and/or uses.

BUDGET IMPACT
The budget impact is addressed in a separate staff report on this meeting agenda.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales approving the “Design Criteria Documents” for the Community Center Complex Project.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2022-18
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-18

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

APPROVING THE DESIGN CRITERIA DOCUMENTS FOR THE

COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Community Center Complex will be comprised of a Community Center, a Monterey County Branch Library, a Teen Innovation Center; and a Gymnasium as an add alternative based on available funding; and
WHEREAS, at the July 19, 2021 Council meeting, Group 4 Architecture was authorized to prepare the Design Criteria Documents for the Community Center Complex Project as a subconsultant to Swinerton Management and Consulting; and WHEREAS, at the November 15, 2021 Council meeting, staff and the design consultant presented the results of the city’s extensive community engagement efforts between August and October 2021; and
WHEREAS, at the December 6, 2021 Council meeting, staff presented several options for the building configuration and site layout and the City Council directed staff to develop the Design Criteria Documents for the Teen Innovation Center, Library, Community Center and a stand-alone Gymnasium as an additive alternate; and
WHEREAS, after Council approval of the Design Criteria and the Design Build Entity shortlist, staff will issue the Request for Proposals to the shortlisted DBE teams; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby approves the Design Criteria Documents for the Community Center Complex Project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 22nd day of February 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Jose Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2022-18 (2352 : Resolution No. 2022-18 Design Criteria Documents for the Community Center Complex) City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales approving the Shortlist of Prequalified Design-Build Entities for the Community Center Complex Project, and authorize staff to issue the Request for Proposal to the shortlisted DesignBuild Entities after Council approves the Design Criteria.

BACKGROUND
At the March 1, 2021 City Council meeting, the City Council accepted staff recommendation to use Design/Build delivery for the design and construction of the Community Center Complex Project. As mentioned in the staff report at the March 1, 2021 Council meeting, the benefits of the Design/Build approach are as follows:

Benefits:

1. Increased collaboration between the City, our Program Manager, the architect, and the contractor.

Unlike the traditional design/bid/build approach used for most municipal improvement projects, the contractor is involved during preparation of the final design plans and will provide suggestions to improve the project.

2. Should expedite project completion as site work (ie, grading, tree removal, underground utility work) will begin in advance of approval of the building plans.

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3. Cost management should be easier as there are fewer change orders and claims as the builder is involved throughout the design process, and the City’s Design/Build contract will stipulate a maximum agreed-to-contract amount.

4. Another benefit is the innovation that will come from the Design/Build teams due to the competitive nature of the City’s Request for Proposal as the three short-listed DBE teams will develop a comprehensive design for the project as part of their proposal.

To assist City staff on the project, at the May 3, 2021 City Council meeting, the Council approved a contract with Swinerton Management and Consulting to provide Program Management and Construction Management Services on the project.

In advance of releasing the Request for Qualifications (RFQ), staff was very deliberate in outreach efforts to local architects and contractors to make them aware of the upcoming opportunity. This included:
• Sending a Notice of Pending RFQ to officers of the American Institute of Architects Monterey Bay Chapter and to the Central Coast Builders Association in Salinas for distribution to their members.
• Forwarding the Notice of Pending RFQ to local architects and contractors. • Discussing the project, the upcoming RFQ, and the overall schedule with numerous local architects and contractors
Staff followed the specific requirements in State Public Contract Code (Chapter 4. Local Agency Design Build Projects [22160 – 22169]) for the preparation of the RFQ including detailing the specific criteria to be used in evaluating the submitted Statement of Qualifications.

On July 30, 2021, the City released a RFQ for the Community Center Complex Project for interested architects and general contractors to provide the City with a Statement of Qualifications as Design/Build teams. The RFQ was provided to numerous local contractors and architects. The RFQ was also emailed to various builder exchanges and construction leads services including the Central Coast Builders Association in Salinas for contractors and architects to be aware of the opportunity.

A prequalification conference and site visit were conducted on August 24, 2021. Staff issued several addendums to address questions submitted by the Design-Build Entity (DBE) teams. Addendum #1 included the statement “the City of Gonzales highly encourages the Design Build Teams to include local subconsultants or subcontractor from the Monterey Bay region”. By the September 30, 2021 deadline, the City only received seven Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) packages containing the completed prequalification questionnaire and financial statements.

This item was presented to the Council at the February 7, 2022, meeting at which time, after discussion the Council decided to hold this item over to the February 22nd meeting and directed staff to go back and carefully relook at the process utilized.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
As was presented on February 7th, seven SOQ packages were submitted by the following teams comprised of a contractor, lead architect and various design subconsultants (listed in alphabetic order):
• Ausonio Inc of Castroville**, CA/Nineteen Six Architects • Bernards of Fresno, CA/Perkins Eastman
• Blach Construction Company of Monterey**, CA/Steinberg Hart • Diede Construction Inc of Woodbridge, CA/LDA Partners • Dilbeck & Sons, Inc of Salinas**, CA/SVA Architects
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• Otto Construction of Monterey**, CA/WRNS Studio
• Quiring General, LLC of Fresno, CA/Paul Halajian Architects [** DBE team includes a local construction firm/general contractor either based or a long tenured office in Monterey County. None of the DBE teams reflect a local Architect firm as the primary firm].

It is important to emphasize that receiving seven DBE SOQs exceeded staff’s expectations and demonstrated builders’ interest in the project and the results of staff’s extensive outreach. The prequalification packages were reviewed by an Evaluation Committee comprised of the City’s Public Works Director, the City’s Finance Director and Swinerton Management & Consulting staff.

While the City was conducting a series of open house/public outreach events and conducting public surveys about the potential amenities of the community center, the Evaluation Committee reviewed and scored the SOQs. Each DBE team had to satisfy a mandatory pass/fail criterion and a weighted scoring criteria that emphasized a requirement of relevant experience with the construction and design of community centers, public libraries, city facilities, and new construction. The Evaluation Committee scored the SOQs using the evaluation criteria and weightings summarized as follows:

Mandatory Pass/Fail Criteria:

1. Cover letter with acknowledgement of addendums

2. Signed Declaration

3. Listing of Design/Build Team including general contractor, architect, landscape architect, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil engineers, and others.

4. Required Licenses and Registrations of Design-Builder’s General Contractor, Architect, and Professional Engineers

5. Prevailing Wage Compliance

6. Ability to provide specified insurance.

All seven submittal packages passed the mandatory requirements.

The following weighted evaluation criteria on relevant experience was utilized to determine the recommended firms. It is important to acknowledge that while all the teams that submitted SOQs that met all the mandatory requirements, they all presented differently when evaluated per the criteria utilized.

This criterion was clearly articulated in the RFQ that was released and approved by the Council. It is not uncommon in the Design/Build approach, if the right criteria is utilized, to see separation in the proposals submitted. Fundamentally the criteria is utilized to determine the firms that best meet established requirements in order to enable the Evaluation Committee to make a recommendation as to which firms will move forward to the next phase of the project.

1. Financial strength – Several financial factors were reviewed to assess the financial strength of the DBE for the project, including working capital, debt to equity ratios, type of financial report submitted: “audited” or “reviewed”, revenue in past three years, and the strongest financial reports received more favorable marks. The reason for this criterion is that the City will set and determine the not to exceed budget and every team moving forward needs to have the financial capability and cash flow to cover all expenses as they occur because City reimbursement will always be in arrears.

2. Relevant experience of the Design/Build Team – The Evaluation Committee looked at the Team’s experience working together on Design/Build Projects. Teams with recent experience on Community Centers, Libraries and/or Teen Centers, and experience on multiple team /build projects received more favorable marks.

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3. Relevant experience and training of key personnel – The Evaluation Committee looked at the experience of the team’s proposed Superintendent and Project Manager with experience on relevant Design/Build projects receiving more favorable marks.

4. Details on the contractor’s Apprenticeship program (ie, different crafts in the firm’s apprenticeship training in the past year, when the program was approved by the California Apprenticeship Council, number of apprentices employed by the firm during the past three years).

5. Safety record – The contractor’s safety record was deemed acceptable if their Experience Modification Rate for the previous three-year period was an average of 1.00 or less. The City also asked for the firm’s injury/illness rate and average lost work rate for the previous threeyear period.

6. Termination/Failure to complete contract, violations, claims, arbitration, and litigation In addition to taking a thorough and careful re-review of the process and application of the criteria as directed, staff also worked with and asked the City Attorney to opine on the evaluation process. The City Attorney verified that the process was in compliance with applicable law and was in keeping with the process that had been detailed in the RFQ.

Staff is recommending the same three firms presented on February 7th, to move forward that to receive the DBE RFP: (listed in alphabetical order)
• Bernards of Fresno, CA/Perkins Eastman
• Blach Construction Company of Monterey, CA/Steinberg Hart • Otto Construction of Monterey, CA/WRNS Studio
As presented on February 7th, staff still believes that the SOQs from these three DBE Teams are the strongest submittals based on the following:

1. The submitted financial statements demonstrated these three teams have the capability and wherewithal needed for the project

2. The architect and contractor on these three teams have significant experience working together on numerous Design/Build projects similar in nature to the City’s Community Center Complex Project.

3. The contractor’s Project Manager and Superintendent on each of these three teams have significant experience working on Design/Build projects.

Included in the direction provided to staff at the February 7th meeting to re-review the SOQ evaluation was to determine if the recommended short-list of DBEs should be increased to include a fourth team. As mentioned above, staff including the city attorney, re-reviewed the evaluation criteria and SOQ scores and staff’s recommended short-list DBE teams is unchanged. The reasons are:

1. There was a significant difference in the overall scoring of the top three DBE teams as compared to the other four DBE teams. Two of the top three shortlisted teams have operated in Monterey County for the last 25 years.

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selection process post-SOQ submittal would represent a significant and unwarranted change in the selection process that would disrupt the established solicitation and submission process. The top three contractors would be faced with competing against an unanticipated fourth participant and the added contractor would be marked with the stigma of not having made the initial contractor cut. Additionally, the city has no specific established guidelines as to how the Evaluation Committee would go about bringing back a fourth SOQ. Given the high likelihood of protests from or conflict with participants on either side of the SOQ selection process as a result of a change in the selection process, staff strongly recommends against any proposal to accept a fourth SOQ from a participating contractor.

The Council also discussed the desire to utilize and provide opportunities for local firms, companies, and labor. While staff cannot control which firms provided bids, a significant outreach effort was utilized to get the work out locally beyond the typical process. In addition, all the short-listed DBE teams will be encouraged to utilize and will likely include a significant number of local subcontractors, subconsultants and working force due to practicality and economic sensibility.

If the DBE shortlist is approved, the RFP will be issued to three shortlisted DBE teams which includes the final Design Criteria and will be invited to submit a formal proposal. The RFP process will include paying a $100,000 stipend to each of the two unsuccessful DBE teams. Providing a stipend to DBE teams that are not selected is standard practice on Design/Build projects and the guidelines provided by the League of California Cities. The stipend is paid to the short-listed prequalified proposers who submit a complete proposal fulfilling all the requirements, but do not win the project.

The use of a stipend is typical for the proposal phase of a Design/Build project for the following reasons:

1. Enhances interest in the project from highly qualified design-build teams.

2. Helps defray some of the design costs incurred by the unsuccessful design-build teams

3. Provides an incentive for the design/build teams to expend the appropriate time, money, and resources to produce a very creative and comprehensive design and “best value” for the project.

Another reason and benefit of providing the stipend, which is not readily apparent is that the city will own the design documents prepared by the DBE teams and be able to incorporate aspects of their submitted designs in the final overall project design. In short, the city would own all three designs.

The three Design/Build Teams will invest significant time and effort to investigate and evaluate the project, analyze different approaches to performing the work, assembling a design team, coordinate, meetings with the city and prepare a design, detailed sufficiently so the builder and subs can price their work. Selection of the successful DBE will be based on the DBE’s proposal that provides for the “best value” to the City as defined Sections 22160‐22169 of the State Public Contract Code.

Explain: Constructing a Community Center will provide residents with a facility for a wide variety of public and private functions, recreation programs, increase economic vitality of local businesses and other activities which will enhance the quality of life of Gonzales residents.

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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: Please see explanation above for the Mission.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternatives to staff’s recommendation include:

1. Reject all of the submitted Statements of Qualifications and direct staff to re-issue the Request for Qualifications. Staff does not recommend this option as there is no guarantee that the city will receive better SOQ’s, or that those who already participated would go through the submission process again. Even if the request for SOQ’s was reissued, there is a good chance that the City would end up with the exact same results after incurring additional costs and delays in the overall project timeline.

2. The City Council could direct staff to not use Design-Build delivery for the Community Center Complex Project and use traditional Design-Bid-Build delivery. This option may be attractive in light of the disadvantages set forth in Alternative 1 above. However, abandoning the DesignBuild process at this stage would in all likelihood result in increased costs and Project disruption and delay.

For the reason stated above, Staff does not recommend either of these alternatives.

BUDGET IMPACT
The current cost estimate for the Community Center Complex is $34,800,000 (base program) plus a stand-alone gymnasium ($8,00,000), which is expected to be funded through various sources including Measure X, Community Development Block Grant monies, State funds, other city funds and private contributions.

If approved, the FY 2021-2022 budget impact short-term cost impact is $200,000 as a result of the stipend for two of the DBE firms. The winning DBE firm would be awarded the contact to construct the Community Center Complex.

CONCLUSION
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It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales approving the Shortlist of Prequalified Design-Build Entities for the Community Center Complex Project, and authorize staff to issue the Request for Proposal to the shortlisted DesignBuild Entities after Council approves the Design Criteria.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2022-15
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-15

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

APPROVING THE SHORTLIST OF PREQUALIFIED DESIGN-BUILD

ENTITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX PROJECT, AND

AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ISSUE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO THE

SHORTLISTED DESIGN-BUILD ENTITIES AFTER COUNCIL APPROVES

THE DESIGN CRITERIA DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Community Center Complex will be comprised of a Community Center, a Monterey County Branch Library, a Teen Innovation Center; and a Gymnasium as an alternative based on available funding; and
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2021, the City issued a Request for Prequalification Questionnaire to builders exchanges and interested architects and contractors; and WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021 the City received Statements of Qualifications from seven Design/Build Teams; and
WHEREAS, the seven prequalification packages were reviewed by the City’s Public Works Director, the City’s Finance Director and Swinerton Management & Consulting staff; and
WHEREAS, the prequalification packages were evaluated on:

1. Financial strength

2. Relevant experience of the Design/Build Team

3. Experience and training of key personnel

4. Their Apprenticeship program

5. Team’s Safety record

6. Experience with Design/Build delivery

7. Termination/Failure to complete contract, violations, claims, arbitration, and litigation; and
WHEREAS, based on staff’s review and evaluation, the top three Statement of Qualifications are from the following Design/Build teams:
• Bernards of Fresno, CA with Perkins Eastman
• Blach Construction Company of Monterey, CA with Steinberg Hart • Otto Construction of Monterey, CA with WRNS Studio
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby approves the shortlist of prequalified Design-Build Entities for the Community Center Complex Project as set forth above, and authorizes staff to issue the Request for Proposal to the shortlisted Design-Build Entity Teams after Council approves the Design Criteria for the Project.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 22nd day of February 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 22, 2022
FROM: Rene Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2022-10 Approving a Policy for the Outdoor Display of Governmental Flags on City Property

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 2022-10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving a Policy for the Outdoor Display of Governmental Flags on City Property.

BACKGROUND
The Council previously requested information about the ability to have the U.S. Flag flown at half-staff in honor of the death of a public official or community benefactor. While the initial opinion was the City’s actions were constrained by the Flag Code, found at U.S. Code Title 4, which vests the right to lower the flag solely in the U.S. President, State governors, and the Mayor of the District of Columbia, subsequent research indicated that the Flag Code is merely advisory. See State of Delaware v. Hodsdon, 265 F. Supp. 308, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, holding that the Flag Code is merely a codification of rules and customs regarding flag use and was not intended to forbid or prohibit behavior; see also Homes v. Wallace, 407 F. Supp. 493 (M.D. Ala.) aff’d without published opinion, 540 F.2d 1083 (5th Cir. 1976); N.A.A.C.P. v. Hunt, 891 F.2d 1555 (11th Cir. 1990), “The United States Flag: Federal Law Relating to Display and Associated Questions,” Congressional Report- stating that the Flag Code is merely declaratory and advisory and that the provisions of the Code on flying the flag at half- staff are only a guide (citations omitted). As such, the City has the ability to adopt half-staffing policies that fall outside of the Flag Code’s guidance. Similarly, there is no legal prohibition on the City’s ability to adopt halfstaffing policies applicable to the State Flag.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
AGENDA
ITEM
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After reviewing several flag policies adopted by other cities, Staff has arrived at a policy that we believe will address City needs. The proposed policy is straightforward and authorizes the U.S. or State Flag to be flown at half-staff under the following circumstances:

1. Upon the death of a past or present City Councilmember;

2. Upon the death of public safety officer killed in the line of duty and employed within Monterey County; and

3. Upon the death of a person whose accomplishments and contributions have demonstrated a significant commitment to the Gonzales community.

Application of Category 3 is left to be determined by the City Manager and the Mayor. Vesting the authority in the Manager and Mayor will allow a timely response, since in most cases the need to lower the flag could not be coordinated with a meeting of the full Council or even a Council subcommittee.

Staff also chose to avoid establishing detailed criteria for the use of this honor, both because it is very difficult to cover all potential circumstances and Staff noted a lack of such detail in other policies that have been used for years without any apparent difficulty or controversy.

Of course the flag will be flown at half-staff when directed by the President of the United States or the Governor of the State of California.

Explain: The proposed policy will help the City administer a means of honoring the life of individuals who have contributed to the well-being of the city and its citizens.

Explain: N/A.

City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Explain: N/A.

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
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Your Council has the following options:

1. Request modifications to the proposed Policy; or

2. Do not move forward with the adoption of the proposed Policy. This is not recommended as the Council specifically requested the preparation of such a policy.

BUDGET IMPACT
Adoption of the proposed resolution and attendant Policy should have no impact on finances.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 2022-10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving a Policy for the Outdoor Display of Governmental Flags on City Property.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2022-10

2. Exhibit A, Flag Policy
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

APPROVING A POLICY FOR THE OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF GOVERNMENTAL

FLAGS ON CITY PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Gonzales City Council has expressed its desire to establish a policy that would institute orderly regulations and guidance for the display of the flags of the United States of America and the State of California at City Hall and City facilities, particularly with respect to circumstances that allow for such flags to be flown at half-staff in commemoration of the death of a local official, public safety officer, or local citizen of note; and WHEREAS, after receiving input from the Council on several occasions, Staff has prepared a Policy that will allow half-staffing, taking into consideration federal law and guidance and state law and regulations on the display of flags; and WHEREAS, the proposed Policy also affirms that the City’s flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales that Policy “Outdoor Display of Governmental Flags on City Property,” a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby approved and adopted. This resolution shall become effective immediately.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting held on the 22nd day of February, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_______________________________
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2022-10 (2355 : Resolution No. 2022-10 Approving Flag Policy)

EXHIBIT A
POLICY
Outdoor Display of Governmental
Flags on City Property
I. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish a uniform procedure to govern the flying of the flags of the United States of America and the State of California (“Governmental Flags”) on City-owned flagpoles as an expression of the City’s official sentiments. The City’s flagpoles are intended to serve as a forum for expression by the City, and not a forum for expression by the public. The provisions of this policy are in general conformance with various Federal Public Laws (e.g.

Public Law 94-344) and California Government Code Sections 430-439.

II. Applicability
The City shall regularly fly, on official City-owned flagpoles, the flags of the United States of America and the State of California pursuant to this Policy. Nothing set forth in this Policy is intended to prohibit or curtail individuals from displaying a flag on private property under his or her control or wearing or carrying a flag. City employees must comply with City policy.

III. Half-Staff
Governmental Flags displayed on City-owned property shall be flown at half-staff upon order of the President of the United States, or authorization by the Governor of California.

Governmental Flags displayed on City-owned property shall also be flown at half-staff upon the death of:
• A City Councilmember, past or present;
• A public safety officer (police officer, Sheriff’s deputy, or firefighter) killed in the line of duty and employed by an agency in Monterey County; and
• A person whose accomplishments and contributions to the community demonstrated a significant commitment to the Gonzales community, as determined by the City Manager and the Mayor.

In most of the above circumstances, flags will ordinarily be flown at half-staff as soon as practicable following the notification of a death, and for an additional 48 hours. For public safety officer line of duty deaths, the flags will fly at half-staff immediately from notification of death to sunset on the day of service/funeral.

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Attachment: Exhibit A, Flag Policy (2355 : Resolution No. 2022-10 Approving Flag Policy)

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