Agenda packet — Gonzales City Council, May 2, 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
MONDAY, MAY 2, 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

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PRESENTATIONS

2. Introduction of New Community Development Director

3. Certificates of Recognition to the Fairview Middle School Rotary Basketball Tournament Winners

4. Consider Approval of, and Present Proclamation No. 2022-02 Proclaiming May 2022 as Poppy Month *
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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BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

5. 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.

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

7. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #46710-46799

8. Consider Approval of and Allow the City Manager to Accept a New Grant from the Community Foundation for Monterey County in the Amount of $216,054.92 for the Community Health Worker Aspect of the Gonzales Cares Program

REGULAR AGENDA

9. Consider an Update on the Proposed Use of the Property Located at 498 S. Alta Street, Gonzales, CA (APN 020-041-016) to Inform of the Agreement with CHISPA for the Development of Affordable Senior Housing
a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Receive update and provide direction accordingly

10. Shop Small Business Campaign
a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Support the campaign

11. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Relating to the Joint Exercise of Powers for and Membership in the Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund
a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Approve Resolution No. 2022-19

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

12. Appointment of two Council Members to the EIFD Board

13. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. Transportation Agency for Monterey County
b. Mayor Selection Committee
c. Salinas Valley Recycles
d. Measure K Oversight Committee
e. Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability
f. City’s 75th Anniversary Committee
*
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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14. Oral Communications

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

15. Oral Communications

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.

16. The City Council will recess to closed session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)- City Manager -Employment/Recruitment.

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.

PROCLAMATION NO. 2022-02
WHEREAS, in support of the American Legion Auxiliary, Gonzales Unit 81 is Declaring May 2022 as “Poppy Month;” and
WHEREAS, the Poppy became a symbol of sacrifice of lives in war, and represented the hope that none had died in vain; and;
WHEREAS, Poppy Month has become a tradition in almost every American Community; and
WHEREAS, the distribution of the bright red flower is one of the oldest and most widely recognized programs of the American Legion Auxiliary; and WHEREAS, the memorial Poppy is made by hospitalized veterans, then distributed to the public near Memorial Day, and all donations received are used only to benefit America’s veterans.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Jose Rios, on behalf of the City of Gonzales City Council, hereby proclaims, honors, and supports May 2022 as “Poppy Month.”
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
May 2, 2022
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Attachment: Proclamation No. 2022-02 (2399 : Consider Approval of and Present Proclamation No. 2022-02 Proclaiming May 2022 as Poppy AGENDA
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MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 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
Sherlyn Flores.

Autumn Escobedo (via zoom).

STAFF PRESENT
City Manager René L. Mendez, City Attorney Michael F. Rodriquez, Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Carmen Gil, Administrative Assistant II Anabel Almanza, Administrative Assistant I Noemi Gregorio, Police Chief Keith Wise, Assistant City Manager Mark Hartunian, Fire Chief Jason Muscio, and Public Works Director/City Engineer Patrick Dobbins. * Successor Agency Item
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 18, 2022 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA) AGENDA
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PUBLIC NOTICE
This meeting is being conducted consistent with State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The public may participate in person or online via zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82820972514 or call 1 (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 828 2097 2514. If you wish to make either a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item, please use the Raise Hand function. You will be allowed three minutes for your comments.

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

2. 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.

Maria Orozco reminded folks about the 15th celebration of the Annual Dia del Niño Festival this Sunday at the park from 1pm to 5pm, free of charge to all families. She extended an invitation to the Council and the public. She also reminded folks that our Sister City will also be celebrating the Cinco de Mayo event that they have each year on May 1st at the park, and extended an invitation as well.

Michael La Pier (via zoom), Monterey Regional Airport Executive Director, provided an updated on the daily nonstop flights and destinations, passenger traffic, mask mandates going away soon, schedule, restaurant, and they are working hard with the congressional delegation to bring customs back. He also offered assistance related to economic development matters to the City.

CONSENT AGENDA

3. Approve the Joint City Council and Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - April 4, 2022 Minutes

4. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #46653-46709

5. Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Activity Report

6. Fire Department Activity Report

7. Police Department Activity Report

8. Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report

9. Recreation Department Activity Report

10. Consider Approval of a Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of Gonzales and Rianda Family Limited Partnership
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 Packet Pg. 6
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 18, 2022 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

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REGULAR AGENDA

11. Introduce, Waive Reading and Read by Title Only Ordinance No. 2022-131, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving Gonzales Police Department Policy Manual Policy 709-Military Equipment
Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriquez presented the staff report.

Public Comment: There was none.

Council Discussion: General discussion took place.

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

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

12. Consider Appointment to the Planning Commission
Assistant City Manager Hartunian reported that Sandy Bravo submitted a letter of intent to the Council and she apologize for not being able to be here tonight, but wished to be considered for the Planning Commission.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] to Appoint Sandy Bravo to the Planning Commission
MOVER: Paul Miller, Council Member
SECONDER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller

13. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. League of California Cities Monterey Bay Division
Mayor Pro Tem Funk reported on the Annual Conference in Long Beach in September and will bring back more specific information later.
b. Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
Mayor Pro Tem Funk reported on the meeting last week where they formally accepted the 6 th cycle of the regional housing needs allocation methodology. City Manager Mendez elaborated on the future housing in Gonzales.
c. Monterey Salinas Transit
Council Member Worthy reported on the meeting last week approving the 2021-2022 projects; marketing campaign; resolution for low carbon transit operations program for 2021-2023; and fare changes coming around and outreach. She announced the next meeting on May 9th.
d. City & School Joint Steering Committee
City Manager Mendez reported on an invitation to the school to come and talk to the Council about their plans.
e. Economic Development Committee
City Manager Mendez reported that staff is waiting on the strategy for the industrial park.

Mayor Rios asked if staff was working with the new Economic Development Director for the County. City Manager Mendez responded yes.

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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 18, 2022 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

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14. Oral Communications
Youth Commissioners Flores and Escobedo reported on the meeting last week regarding the mental health project and the 2020 survey; meeting with Public Works on the pedestrian safety project; and a commercial representing Gonzales.

Council Member Worthy mentioned that the food pantry received the United Way Award, which is ran by Sara Sarmento and Blanca Sanchez. She will be attending the meeting tomorrow to receive the award since Sara could not attend and she thanked all the volunteers that helped them get there. She also reminded about the food distribution this Friday. She told City Manager Mendez that Mr. Worthy wrote an article in the newspaper this week about him.

Council Member Silva announced the Salinas Valley Fair kick off this Saturday, and the fair will be May 12th - 15th in King City. The Salinas Valley Recycles scheduled for this Thursday is being moved to April 28th here in the Chambers at 6pm.

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

15. Oral Communications
City Manager Mendez reported that the recruitment for the Community Development Director being closed, held two oral panels, and a candidate has been selected and the offer is there with the background in progress. He said the plan is to introduce the candidate at the next Council meeting.

Director of Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Gil announced that VNA will be at the Dia del Niño event vaccinating anyone interested and eligible.

Public Works Director Dobbins reported on the Well 7 project coming to an end; and Skatepark phase two improvements.

Fire Chief Muscio reported on a flood fight control training session for staff tomorrow; and the Fire Department will be at the Dia del Niño and Cinco de Mayo events.

Assistant City Manager Hartunian reported on the nexus report publication; wastewater treatment facility expansion state revolving fund documents submission; and EIFD coming to the Council.

Police Chief Wise announced a pedestrian safety presentation put on by the Police Department and the County of Monterey on April 28th from 5pm - 6pm at the Fanoe Road apartments; the Department will also be hosting the National Prescription Drug Take Back on April 30th from 10am - 2pm at the Police Department lobby.

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.

Maria Orozco commented about a couple of parents asking her if the recruitment process would be similar to what the school is doing where community members will have input on what they would like to see in a City Manager. She noted that in six months we'll have elections so we could potentially have four new Council Members in the Council and thought it was important to have the existing Council Members involved in the recruitment process as soon as possible.

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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 18, 2022 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

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16. The City Council will recess to closed session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)- City Manager -Employment/Recruitment.

The Council provided direction to staff and the City Manager. No other action taken.

ADJOURNMENT
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member
SECONDER: Paul Miller, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.

ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Apr 18, 2022 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
April 15, 2022 (FY 2021-22)
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 1:46 pm
Date: 04/19/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
ABAG PUBLICLY OWNED 1,500.00
ENERGY
46710 04/19/22 Printed 256 Levelized Gas Charges - March 46711 04/19/22 Printed 108 AIRGAS Propane 147.57
ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 5,925.99
GROUP INC.
46712 04/19/22 Printed 2180 Monthly Support - April 2022 ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 1,692.12
GROUP, INC.
46713 04/19/22 Printed 3893 Monthly Support - May 2022
ARMANASCO PUBLIC 14,000.00

RELATIONS,
46714 04/19/22 Printed 3284 Capital Campaign Consulting Services. 46715 04/19/22 Printed 4241 JOSE ARREOLA Water Deposit Refund 58.84 46716 04/19/22 Printed 2830 AT&T Internet Charges Acct # 157272955 90.95 46717 04/19/22 Printed 4117 AT&T Monthly Charges - April 429.28 46718 04/19/22 Printed 1618 AVAYA FINANCIAL SERVICES Maint. - April 641.26 BANUELOS ENTERPRISES, 68.39
INC.
46719 04/19/22 Printed 1054 Fuel
46720 04/19/22 Printed 4244 VICTOR BANUELOS GYC Shirts 267.35 BURKE, WILLIAMS & 4,123.00

SORENSEN LLP
46721 04/19/22 Printed 4243 Legal Services
46722 04/19/22 Printed 3073 C4 CONSULTING Consulting Services - December 4,000.00 46723 04/19/22 Printed 3943 TERESA CABRERA 2022 Basketball Coach Reimbursement 65.00 CHALLENGER TEAMWEAR 494.67
LLC
46724 04/19/22 Printed 3984 Sports Jerseys
46725 04/19/22 Printed 212 CITY OF GONZALES Water Deposits to be Applied. 316.40 46726 04/19/22 Printed 212 CITY OF GONZALES Gonzales Cares Program - J Correa - 1,234.78 803 Palomino Way
46727 04/19/22 Printed 212 CITY OF GONZALES Utility Bills - February 3,555.38 46728 04/19/22 Printed 1007 CORELOGIC INFORMATION Metroscan Online - March 199.00 46729 04/19/22 Printed 1482 CSC OF SALINAS Maint. Supplies - Sewer Machine 303.31 46730 04/19/22 Printed 3095 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. Building Inspections 4,912.50 46731 04/19/22 Printed 1821 CSK AUTO, INC. Cabin Filters 19.81 46732 04/19/22 Printed 3028 D & J TIRE SERVICE Vehicle Maint. 25.00 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC 22,692.17

FINANCE
46733 04/19/22 Printed 2895 Solar Project Payment
46734 04/19/22 Printed 1410 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Livescan PD 354.00 46735 04/19/22 Printed 4184 DIMES MEDIA CORPORATION Sports Sponsorship - March 150.00 EMERGENCY MEDICAL 434.99

PRODUCTS,
46736 04/19/22 Printed 846 Medical Supplies
46737 04/19/22 Printed 4012 FANOE VISTA APARTMENTS Gonzales Cares Program Elizabeth 930.00 Williams
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, 351.61
INC 1423
46738 04/19/22 Printed 593 Meter Boxes
46739 04/19/22 Printed 4245 KJURSTI FLORES 2022 Basketball Coach Reimbursement 65.00 46740 04/19/22 Printed 3650 GHD INC. Review Vista Lucia Plans 4,074.00 46741 04/19/22 Void 04/19/22 Void Check 0.00
GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 342.18
INC.
46742 04/19/22 Printed 3274 Meter Repairs
46743 04/19/22 Printed 225 GONZALES IRRIGATION Irrigation Repair 13.33 GREEN VALLEY FARM 139.75
SUPPLY
46744 04/19/22 Printed 1319 PPE
46745 04/19/22 Printed 4246 CHRIS HERNANDEZ 2022 Basketball Coach Reimbursement 81.25 46746 04/19/22 Printed 3351 INTRADO ENTERPRISE Maint. Fee - Conf Calling Service. 2.16 46747 04/19/22 Printed 3827 JC TREE EXPERTS INC. Plant Trees on Fifth Street 6,000.00 46748 04/19/22 Printed 4247 ALFREDO JIMENEZ Basketball Coach Reimbursement 65.00 46749 04/19/22 Printed 68 LA PLAZA BAKERY Birthday Cake 40.00 LAW ENFORCEMENT 400.00

PSYCHOLOGICAL
46750 04/19/22 Printed 1852 Employment Psyc
46751 04/19/22 Printed 2686 DAVID & DONA LLOYD After Hours Answering Services 89.00 46752 04/19/22 Printed 204 LN CURTIS & SONS Supplies 464.91 MANGOLD PROPERTY 1,775.00

MANAGEMENT
46753 04/19/22 Printed 4003 Gonzales Cares Program Juan M Gonzales
MANUEL PEREA TRUCKING, 771.19
INC.
46754 04/19/22 Printed 3395 Tractor
46755 04/19/22 Printed 4240 DANIEL MARQUEZ Water Deposit Refund 89.11 AGENDA
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Attachment: Warrants #46710-46799 (2392 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #46710-46799) 7 City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
April 15, 2022 (FY 2021-22)
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 2
Time: 1:46 pm
Date: 04/19/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
46756 04/19/22 Printed 4188 BRIANA MEDVECKI Mileage Reimbursement 21.06 46757 04/19/22 Printed 72 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE City Hall Mats 912.36 46758 04/19/22 Printed 3970 MNS ENGINEERS, INC. Slurry Seal Bid Documents 680.00 46759 04/19/22 Printed 245 MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH Testing 4,225.25 46760 04/19/22 Printed 3270 ISABEL NAVARRO Catchers Glove Softball League 85.45 46761 04/19/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Utility - #1024308210-3 21,038.77 46762 04/19/22 Printed 3821 PASSPORT LABS, INC. Citation Maint. 447.60 46763 04/19/22 Printed 3538 PECKHAM & MCKENNEY Comm Dev Director Recruitment 8,500.00 Services.
46764 04/19/22 Printed 3989 PSOMAS Prep of Industrial WW Program 19,155.51 PUEBLO UNIDO DE 2,250.00

TATEPOSCO-LUDA
46765 04/19/22 Printed 4248 Cinco de Mayo Celebration
46766 04/19/22 Printed 115 QUILL CORP Office Supplies 1,134.24 46767 04/19/22 Printed 4092 RAZZO LINK, INC. Internet Service 75.09 46768 04/19/22 Printed 4166 SAGE RENEWABLE ENERGY Microgrid PM Services 26,801.00 SALINAS VALLEY PRO 643.15
SQUAD
46769 04/19/22 Printed 2979 Uniforms
SALINAS VALLEY SOLID 27,990.90
WASTE
46770 04/19/22 Printed 258 Tonage Fees - March
46771 04/19/22 Printed 4242 BLANCA SANCHEZ Water Deposit Refund 85.65 46772 04/19/22 Printed 2685 SC FUELS Fuel for Fire Engines 494.24 46773 04/19/22 Printed 4249 LUCIA SIBAJA Basketball Coach Reimbursement 65.00 46774 04/19/22 Printed 4250 SJC SHERIFF'S OFFICE Forensic Services SAFE 1,824.00 46775 04/19/22 Printed 2673 SPECTRUM Cable Services - Various Bldgs 428.42 46776 04/19/22 Printed SWINERTON SWINERTON BUILDERS PM Svcs. for Community Center 196,354.10 46777 04/19/22 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE Cellphone Charges acct # 963044810 674.31 TERMINIX PROCESSING 513.00
CENTER
46778 04/19/22 Printed 3162 Termite Renewal Service Plan THE SPCA OF MONTEREY 1,494.00
COUNTY
46779 04/19/22 Printed 1890 Monthly Invoice - March
TRANS UNION RISK AND 114.00

ALTERNATI
46780 04/19/22 Printed 3175 Monthly TLO
46781 04/19/22 Printed 27 TRI - CITIES DISPOSAL Drop Box Services - March 1,152.83 46782 04/19/22 Printed 4235 TRICO DIRECT INC Safety 1,856.83 46783 04/19/22 Printed 3718 TRINI'S PLUMBING Maint. Supplies 988.61 46784 04/19/22 Printed 3287 TIFFANY TWISSELMANN Per Diem- Cal Rural Water Expo 04/25/22 200.00 - 04/28/22
46785 04/19/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 3/7/22 Carmen Gil Acct # 4866 9145 3,511.29 5550 8537
46786 04/19/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 3/7/22 Keith Wise Acct # 4866 9145 5550 2,153.54 8537
46787 04/19/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 3/6/22 Jason Muscio Acct # 4866 9145 933.00 5550 8537
46788 04/19/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 4/6/22 Rene Mendez Acct # 4866 9145 54.64 5550 8537
46789 04/19/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 4/6/22 Patrick Dobbins Acct # 4866 9145 1,215.37 5550 8537
46790 04/19/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 4/6/22 Mark Hartunian Acct # 4866 9145 14.50 5550 8537
46791 04/19/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 4/6/22 City of Gonzales Acct # 4866 9145 1,205.09 5550 8537
VALLEY ELECTRIC MOTOR 9.32

SERVICE
46792 04/19/22 Printed 132 Waste Water Plant
46793 04/19/22 Printed 3471 VERIZON WIRELESS Police Mobile Broadband 304.10 46794 04/19/22 Printed 3895 VESTRA RESOURCES INC. GIS Support 587.50 46795 04/19/22 Printed 4116 VINTAGE APARTMENTS Gonzales Cares Program Efrain Sanchez 2,650.00 46796 04/19/22 Printed 99 VOSTI'S, INC. Vehicle Maint. Vac Con 1,355.88 46797 04/19/22 Printed 202 KEITH WISE Per Diem - Mo Co Chiefs Retreat. 200.00 WORKWELL MEDICAL 920.00
GROUP
46798 04/19/22 Printed 2683 Employee Physicals
46799 04/19/22 Printed 3963 WTZ CORP. Gonzales Cares Program Juan Correa 1,890.00 Total Checks: 90 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 420,604.85 Packet Pg. 11
Attachment: Warrants #46710-46799 (2392 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #46710-46799) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
April 15, 2022 (FY 2021-22)
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 3
Time: 1:46 pm
Date: 04/19/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
Total Payments: 90 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 420,604.85 Total Payments: 90 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 420,604.85 Packet Pg. 12
Attachment: Warrants #46710-46799 (2392 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #46710-46799) City of Gonzales

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & STRATEGIC

PARTNERSHIPS

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 2, 2022
FROM: Carmen Gil, Community Engagement & Strat. Partnership Dir.

THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with Community Foundation for VIDA CHW Program

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve and allow the City Manager to accept a new grant from the Community Foundation for Monterey County in the amount of $216,054.92 for the Community Health Worker aspect of the Gonzales Cares Program.

BACKGROUND
The City of Gonzales and its Community Health Workers have been working endlessly to curve the COVID-19 virus. Stepping into provide everything from mass vaccine clinic support to COVID-19 testing to resources and information for the local community. Our CHW program has supported over 5,507 vaccines 4,076 COVID-19 tests and have provided thousands of resources to the community.

Our CHWs continue leading the way and have helped train others across the County even training other interns and Hartnell students on COVID-19 testing best practices.

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors recently extended their support for the CHW program through December of 2022 and continue to see the City of Gonzales as an integral partner in the work.

The CHWs work in the following months will cover community focused response to include COVID-19 recovery efforts, including: 1. Support and expand local efforts to provide COVID-19 health and safety information that is accurate, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate, 2. Reduce the number (and/or disproportionality) of COVID-19 cases, hospitalization, and fatalities in the county. And

3. Promote change in the underlining health conditions and improve health information, communication, informed decision making and access to COVID-19 related health care service.

AGENDA
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These services continue to be critical in our community to ensure local residents have access to up-to-date health-related information that will continue to keep them safe from COVID-19 as well as expand their supports and access to resources.

REVIEW & ANALYSIS
This additional funding will allow us to continue being part of the VIDA program through the end of December 2022. It will also allow us to adjust accordingly to any unforeseen need due to the everchanging status of the pandemic. For example, the support will allow us to adjust to an increase in testing or vaccine support when needed while being able to support healthy lifestyles and access to resources the rest of the time.

If we do not accept these additional funds our current CHW program will have to sunset by the end of the fiscal year as we have not identified another funding source to replace it. The additional capacity that the team of CHWs have provided has been invaluable to the city and we hope to continue having the access to their services.

Duties and Commitments
If the Council decides to accept this additional grant funding, the City of Gonzales will continue to participate in the County’s VIDA project. We will continue to be responsible for reporting progress, challenges and success on a monthly basis and we will be expected to continue being a team player at the County level, when needed. The program expectations will require the city and the CHWs to be flexible and open to learning and growing in various areas to ensure we are meeting program deliverables. This will add trainings and development opportunities for the CHWs. The overall project will still be under the preview of the Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Director; however, the additional support will be brought in to help ensure the program continues to be a success.

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 program will not only continue to support the community in the fight against COVID, but it will also allow us to continue to build in equitable practices into our city projects.

Without it, the support the city could provide would be limited and the current community connections that have been built through the pandemic would shift.

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 _____ NA
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Mission.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety ___ Yes ____ No ____NA X
• Housing
• Recreation
• Environment
• Education
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___ Yes ____ No ____NA X
X Yes ____ No ____NA ___
X Yes ____ No ____NA ___
X Yes ____ No ____NA ___
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Vision.

ALTERNATIVES
If the Council does not accept the new grant in the amount of $216,054.92 we will not be able to continue with the CHW program as is. We will have to find another funding source or sunset the program all together. Our support towards the community will have to change as we will not have folks available that could continue to provide the “boots-on-the-ground” approach that the CHWs have been able to support us with, which would mean that the level of engagement will shift. The community would have limited access to resources available to them since they may not be aware of how to access them or may be stopped short of accessing them due to a lack of understanding the requirements and criteria.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no adverse impact to the current budget. Support for this program is coming from a grant from the Community Foundation for Monterey County through the County of Monterey specifically to extend the operations of our CHW program through December of 2022. If approved, our 110 fund budget would increase in revenue by $216,054.92. Extra help (object code 6112) by $196,413.56, and Transfers Out (object code 6905) by 19,641.36.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council approve and allow the City Manager to accept a new grant from the Community Foundation for Monterey County in the amount of $216,054.92 for the Community Health Worker aspect of the Gonzales Cares Program.

Attachments:

1. Agreement
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THE CITY OF GONZALES
AND

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY
This Agreement, for VIDA Work is between The City of Gonzales (Gonzales) and the Community Foundation for Monterey County (Community Foundation) from April 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.

WHEREAS, Gonzales has agreed to continue its VIDA Community Health Worker Program for 9 months past March 31, 2022, in collaboration with the Community Foundation and the County of Monterey.

GOALS, the need for a community focused response has led to three main goals: Goal 1: Support and expand local efforts to provide COVID-19 health and safety information that is accurate, accessible and culturally and linguistically appropriate, 2: Reduce the number (and/or disproportionality) of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and fatalities in the county. And 3:

Promote changes in the underlining health conditions and improve health information, communication, informed decision making, and access to COVID-19 related health care services, and
OUTPUTS, will include using a CHW model from the ZIP Codes (and associated SVI census tracts) with the highest COVID case, hospitalization, and fatality rates. Outcomes will include increasing reach (up to 2,000/month) to impacted ZIP Codes with culturally appropriate COVID-19 education, outreach, testing, and systems navigation supports to reduce disparities in COVID-19 case rates and vaccination rates between the lowest and highest SVI census tracts in Monterey County and reducing reported healthcare access barriers by the community.

DELIVERABLES, Gonzales will provide monthly data summaries and narrative reports of outcomes around outreach and systems supports efforts, increased number of distributed multilingual multi-media materials, increased vaccination rates in impacted census tracts, improved community-provider health literacy, and weekly input about impacted communities’ access issues. The data and input will be used to direct intensified messaging, modifications to make messaging more effective, and problem solve and close food, language, financial hardship and other access and service gaps, including access to health insurance and provider supports for improving community access (e.g., language supports).

BUDGET, Gonzales will invoice the Community Foundation monthly. Gonzales will provide a monthly invoice along with any backup the County of Monterey requires. The Community Foundation will then submit the invoice to the appropriate department at the County of Monterey and will pay the Gonzales within two weeks of receiving the funds. The Gonzales can invoice no more than 1/9 of the total itemized budget monthly. If expenses do exceed this monthly amount, Gonzales will notify CFMC and adjust its internal budget for upcoming months accordingly.

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Attachment: Agreement (2391 : Agreement with Community Foundation for VIDA CHW Program)

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ALLOWABLE BUDGET,
Personnel
Position Title
City of
Gonzales
CHW (Countywide) @25 per hour $139,741.20
Data Analyst @25 $0.00
Coordinator @26 per hour $0.00
Fringe Benefits @30% $41,922.36
Total Personnel Costs $181,663.56
Operating Expenses
PPE: hand sanitizers, face masks, face shields, thermometer $1,000.00 Printing $2,000.00
Telephone @50 per phone, per month for 6 months $0.00
Total Operating $3,000.00
Salinas, Seaside, North County, South County $2,250.00
Total Travel $2,250.00
Quarantine Support
Quarantine Stipend $4,500.00
Emergency Essentials: food, diapers, etc $5,000.00
Total Quarantine Support $9,500.00
Indirect Admin @10% $19,641.36
Total Expenses $216,054.92
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Attachment: Agreement (2391 : Agreement with Community Foundation for VIDA CHW Program)

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is made on April 15, 2022, between Gonzales and the Community Foundation for Monterey County. This Agreement shall be retroactive to April 1, 2022 and shall remain in effect until December 31, 2022.

Gonzales
Executive Director: Dated:

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY
President/CEO: Dated:

Dan Baldwin
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Attachment: Agreement (2391 : Agreement with Community Foundation for VIDA CHW Program) City of Gonzales

CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 2, 2022
FROM: Rene Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Update on Affordable Senior Housing at 498 S. Alta Street

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council consider an update on the proposed use of the property located at 498 S. Alta Street, Gonzales CA (APN 020-041-016) to inform of the Agreement with CHISPA for the development of affordable senior housing and provide direction accordingly.

BACKGROUND
On October 18, 2021, your Council authorized staff to move forward with the purchase of the property located at 498 S. Alta Street, Gonzales CA (APN 020-041-016) for the future development of affordable senior housing. Staff is pleased to report that the property has been acquired by the City and is in the final stages with CHISPA Housing on the agreement to develop the affordable senior housing, which will be brought forward to your Council for consideration.

As has been well documented and frequently discussed by your City Council, the City is in dire need of more housing opportunities. While housing of all types is needed, there are few opportunities for seniors, which is also a critical need. In fact, the City only has one senior housing project which currently has a significant wait list.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Agreement with CHISPA
In working on finalizing the agreement to present to your Council, CHISPA is requesting that while they are very committed to building 36-40 one-bedroom apartments, that consideration be provided for an alternative project of 15 small single-family homes that would be rented to seniors. As mentioned in the attached letter from CHISPA, the reason for requesting the alternative project is that there is:

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1. Some concern with ability to obtain Tax Credit financing because it is highly competitive;

2. Uncertainty whether this project would score high enough to obtain the Tax Credit because after years of maintaining the same criteria (scoring matrix) for deciding the projects, there have been some recent changes to the criteria that may continue.

It also important to note that any other affordable housing developer like CHISPA would have the same concern. Therefore, as clearly articulated in the attached letter, while CHISPA remains committed to the larger project, there is a good case for allowing for the alternative smaller project should it become necessary.

Explain: As listed above and documented, there is a clear need for additional housing of all types in order to continue to support being a safe, clean, and family-friendly community.

Explain: By taking advantage of an opportunity to develop additional Senior Housing through a partnership with CHISPA, the City is able to move forward in a cost-effective way to construct additional housing needed to enhance the quality of life of our community.

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.

Explain: Staff believes the partnership with CHISPA is a cost-effective way of developing additional housing opportunities.

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: Please see above.

ALTERNATIVES
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• Not authorize the alternative smaller project and to direct staff to negotiate accordingly with CHISPA. While this is not recommended, an agreement could be structured that would likely Packet Pg. 20
reflect the City taking on more financial responsibility should the funding for the larger project not materialize, which is not recommended;
• Find another affordable housing development partner, who would likely have the same concerns; or
• Direct staff to undertake the project internally, which is not recommended because staff does not have the expertise necessary and would likely need to find a consultant to develop, oversee a bidding process, and manage the project overall. While this is certainly doable, this would result in more costs to the City.

BUDGET IMPACT
Depending on the direction provided by your Council, this project would have a $50,000 positive benefit to the City’s housing fund, have no budget impact, or result in future costs.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommends the City Council consider an update on the proposed use of the property located at 498 S. Alta Street, Gonzales CA (APN 020-041-016) to inform of the Agreement with CHISPA for the development of affordable senior housing and provide direction accordingly.

Attachments:

1. CHISPA Letter
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April 12, 2022
Rene Mendez
City Manager
City of Gonzales, CA
Re: 498 Alta Street, Gonzales
Dear Rene:

CHISPA looks forward to the opportunity to develop affordable senior housing on the .98-acre parcel at 498 Alta Street.

Our goal is to construct between 36 and 40 one-bedroom apartments and a community room on the parcel.

Construction of affordable apartments requires CHISPA (or any affordable housing developer) to apply for low-income housing tax credits from the State Treasurer’s Office. These tax credits are sold to a corporation seeking to invest equity in affordable housing to receive a tax credit on its income taxes.

The tax credit application process is extremely competitive. To be eligible to apply, the location must meet certain threshold standards: for example, proximity to amenities like a grocery store or pharmacy, schools, and parks or senior centers, location in “high opportunity areas” that have strong school systems or many employment opportunities, commitment to energy standards and on-site amenities.

After achieving these threshold standards, the application must then demonstrate considerable local and state funding as leverage. The more leverage a development has, the higher its tax credit score, and the more likely it will be to score an award. Each application round, a given application competes with many other applications from throughout the State.

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Attachment: CHISPA Letter (2394 : Update on Affordable Senior Housing at 498 S. Alta Street) State of California. Sometimes it comes from the federal government (HOME fund) and occasionally from grants.

To apply for tax credits, we invest in architectural and engineering plans and complete environmental reports (CEQA or NEPA, depending on the source of funding). In the case of Alta Steet, we would probably remove the house and outbuildings.

We reimburse ourselves for the several hundred thousand dollars of predevelopment expenses at the time we secure tax credits and close all funding for the partnership.

The Tax Credit threshold scoring matrix, which for years has been unchanging, and therefore has been predictable, has been changed by the State a few times recently.

This makes me slightly uncomfortable, because, during the time it takes us to line up the soft leverage funding, we could find that the tax credit regulations could change again enough for this proposed development to be uncompetitive.

Examples: The Treasurer’s office could impose new regulations for required distances to amenities , or the application could require that a property be in a location with a higher-ranking school system than is required today.

Should regulations change, causing the Alta Street site to become uncompetitive for tax credits, CHISPA still would like to develop some affordable senior housing at that location.

Without the equity from the tax credits, we would have to use private funding.

In this circumstance, we would propose to build about 15 small single-family homes, which we would rent to seniors. 40% of the homes would be restricted to low- income residents (80% of median income) and the remainder for moderate income.

In either scenario (apartment building or rental homes), the tenants would be low-income, and we would accept Section 8 vouchers.

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Attachment: CHISPA Letter (2394 : Update on Affordable Senior Housing at 498 S. Alta Street) that we will be able to do this, subject to our securing enough soft funding leverage. I expect that it could take several years and multiple applications to secure tax credits. That does not concern me as much as the possibility that the threshold scoring matrix could change, making the parcel’s location uncompetitive.

I raise the possibility of the smaller development as a backup plan because of the recent tax credit scoring changes make me uncomfortable.

I’d like to have an alternative development in the back of our minds, should this site become uncompetitive for tax credits.

Sincerely,
Dana Cleary
Director of Real Estate Development
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Attachment: CHISPA Letter (2394 : Update on Affordable Senior Housing at 498 S. Alta Street) City of Gonzales

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & STRATEGIC

PARTNERSHIPS

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 2, 2022
FROM: Carmen Gil, Community Engagement & Strat. Partnership Dir.

THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Shop Small Business Campaign

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council support the Shop Small Business Campaign so that City staff may support small business traffic, and work to encourage more local shopping.

BACKGROUND
The Measure X Committee has been working to come up with ideas to support the growth of Measure X revenues that would support city infrastructure projects like the Gonzales Community Center. One of the ideas that the Committee came up with to not only support a slight increase in Measure X funds but also to support our local businesses was to embark on a Support Small Business campaign that would work to highlight our local businesses, promote their products/services and encourage more pedestrian traffic in our shopping corridors.

This campaign would be timely given that the Chamber of Commerce is currently reactivating, and several our small businesses have reached out to seek support around increasing local commerce.

REVIEW & ANALYSIS
The Measure X committee would help get the word out about our local business. Some of the ideas that the committee had to support and promote the businesses is to promote them on social media, to establish a Small Business Saturday program, to establish local shopping pledges, along with flyers and banners to encourage shopping especially around the holidays and special occasions. More of the group’s ideas are attached on Exhibit A.

AGENDA
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Duties and Commitments
If the Council decides to support this effort, staff from community engagement and economic development will work with the Measure X committee and our local businesses to implement the campaign and encourage more foot traffic into their shops.

Explain: This campaign will support efforts to increase local shopping, which in turn will help increase local commerce and help enhance collaboration between the city and our local business.

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 X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: This campaign supports our local efforts to achieve a community-friendly environment.

It will also support education by helping to educate the community of local resources and services that our small business offer and help clarify how supporting these businesses will in turn help the overall city structure.

ALTERNATIVES
If the Council decides not to support this campaign, the local small businesses will have to continue to figure out how to advertise their services on their own vs. having one collective effort.

The other option is to wait until the Chamber of Commerce gets up and running and allow them to lead the effort vs. having city staff and Measure X support it.

BUDGET IMPACT
The budget impact will be minimal; however, funds will be needed to purchase banners and signs as well as to allocate staff time to support the campaign.

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It is recommended that the City Council support the Shop Small Business Campaign so that City staff may support small business traffic, and work to encourage more local shopping.

Attachments:

1. Ideas/Recommeded Activities
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CONCLUSION
Ideas for a Shop Local Initiative
Series of digital flyers
“Did you know…” examples
Information pertaining specifically to Measure X
Information about e-commerce purchases using local zip code “Spotlight” on business and/or business owners
Ask people to post on their social media digital flyer
“This holiday season, I pledge… ”
Physical flyers and banners around town
Thank you for shopping local gonzales businesses (maybe partner with Chamber of Commerce)
Raffle tickets for shopping local for Xmas
Link to list of Gonzales businesses on campaign flyer and any social media campaigns
Even after the holiday season, how can continue to keep shop local top of mind for people like for future holidays or for ongoing necessities like gas, groceries Business highlights/advertisements in a creative way around town. Like business of the week/month so that shopping local is fresh on everyone’s mind. Social media for example
Feature in water bill physical flyer
Feature in the email/kick kiosk
City of gonzales social media
What are other ways to reach people?
Include flyers in windows at local businesses. Do a recommended by community . member like “I love the tap house because” or “thank you to the pharmacy for” it would be cute even to have their picture. Or shout out your local business and why.

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Attachment: Ideas/Recommeded Activities (2393 : Shop Small Business Campaign) To show some love
Each business could have their top picks in gift ideas about things that they sell.

Local Gonzales businesses can promote themselves and all use the same hashtag.

Potential Hashtags
#shoplocalgonzales
#measurex
#futuregonzalescommunitycenter
#lovecareconnectgonzales
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Attachment: Ideas/Recommeded Activities (2393 : Shop Small Business Campaign) City of Gonzales

CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 2, 2022
FROM: Rene Mendez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2022-19 Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund Membership

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that your Council approve Resolution No. 2022-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Relating to the Joint Exercise of Powers for and Membership in the Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund.

BACKGROUND
On July 6, 2020, your City Council adopted a Resolution supporting a Regional Housing Trust Fund (RHTF) and allocated a portion of the City's Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program grant funds toward a RHTF or other program funds. The County, who took the lead to establish the RHTF, was not awarded the requested State funds in the 2020 grant application and the RHTF was not created. Working with several Cities, the County is once again attempting to establish a RHTF again and as before, requesting the City adopt a Resolution committing funds and entering into the RHTF.

Senate Bill 2 (referred to as the “Building Homes and Jobs Act”) establishes a permanent, on-going source of funding dedicated to promoting and facilitating affordable housing development. The City is considered an entitlement jurisdiction because we are part of the Urban County program with the County and the Cities of Del Rey Oaks, Sand City, and Greenfield. The latter two who just joined the program for this program period. Therefore, the City’s allocation of PLHA funds are included with Monterey County’s allocation of these funds.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Joining the County and other Cities to establish a local RHTF will allow us as a region to pursue and leverage state matching funds and increase the ability to develop affordable housing in jurisdictions throughout the County. Since the City is limited in its ability to support funding for the development of AGENDA
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affordable housing, participating at a regional level is beneficial for the City’s efforts to develop affordable housing.

As a result, per the attached Resolution No. 2022-191, staff is recommending that the City partner with Monterey County and other Cities to submit an application to establish a Regional Housing Trust Fund through the Local Housing Trust Fund Program due on May 25, 2022.

For Gonzales, our local contribution would be our share of PLHA received by the County for a three-year period or from our local Successor Agency – Housing or Community Development Funds. Combining our contribution with the other contributions from Cities and the County to the trust fund, would potentially be matched with State funds of up to $5,000,000.

As it pertains to the County’s annual PLHA funding amount, it will not be provided until the State releases the allocation sometime in the fall when the prior year's SB2 allocation has been determined by the State. However, it can be estimated that the award will be approximately near the prior year's allocation of $1,007,784. At this point, staff is working with the County to determine the City’s portion of the amount. However, because the application is due on May 25th, 2022, it is important to take action on the proposed resolution to allow for the time necessary to prepare the application to the State for Local Housing Trust Fund program funds.

While not directly applicable to the City because we would be submitting through and are part of the Urban County entitlement designation with County, only jurisdictions that submit a recent Housing Element Annual Progress Report and maintain HCD-compliant Housing Elements are eligible for PLHA and LHTF. The City complies with these requirements.

Monterey County Housing Division invited the City to join the County and other jurisdictions to establish a Regional Housing Trust Fund to leverage state matching funds and increase the ability to develop affordable housing throughout the County. One of the challenges with developing affordable housing is that developers need more patient capital (longer-term loans) for construction financing, which establishing a LHTF would provide some of the capital needed locally and under our control. The Regional Housing Trust Fund is also supported by the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, a group in which the City was a founding member and still maintains an active partnership.

Explain: Providing a funding source for future development of housing needed by our community is vital to supporting the City’s Vision.

Explain: Participating in the creation of a local Regional Housing Trust Fund supports the Mission because it would allow the City to maximize and repurpose existing funds that will help over time enhance the quality of life for our diverse community by developing needed housing. 1 The attached resolution deviates from the City format a bit because it must comply with the State required format.

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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.

Explain: Please see Vision and Mission above.

ALTERNATIVES
Your Council could provide alternative direction or chose not to take no action and use the funds locally.

While these are certainly options, Gonzales funds are not sufficient to set up our own Housing Trust Fund or provide sufficient capital to help defray costs; therefore, it would be much more beneficial to leverage our funds with the County and other Cities to establish a meaningful local funding source.

BUDGET IMPACT
Depending on the direction provided by your Council and the results of discussion with the County, a target/goal for the City contribution would be $50,000 annually that would be our PLHA contribution or provided from other local funds as resources become available and are appropriated by your Council. If it because necessary and resources where available, the City contribution would come from Successor Agency-Housing or Community Development funds.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that your Council approve Resolution No. 2022-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Relating to the Joint Exercise of Powers for and Membership in the Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund.

Attachments:

1. Resolution 2022-19
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-19

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

RELATING TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS FOR AND MEMBERSHIP IN

THE MONTEREY COUNTY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND

FINDINGS

1. WHEREAS, homelessness in the Monterey County region has increased over time to at least 2,422 people as of the 2019 Point in Time Count; and

2. WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales recognizes that homelessness is a regional issue; and

3. WHEREAS, homelessness, locally, is a result of various causes that includes a lack of affordable and supportive housing units, the high cost of workforce housing, a shortage of jobs that result in wages that pay for local rents, mental illness and substance use, the high cost of land and housing development, and more; and

4. WHEREAS, in Monterey County, there appears to be a shortfall of beds and units in each housing category, making the goal of ending homelessness in our region extremely difficult to attain without adding more housing units; and

5. WHEREAS, the concept of adding to the supply of supportive housing - supportive housing meaning where a person who may have formerly been homeless is able to secure and maintain his or her housing provided that services are provided to the individual to help them stay successfully in housing - is deemed to be beneficial to solving especially the needs of the chronically homeless; and

6. WHEREAS, in 2022, Monterey County leaders worked to develop a mechanism that would share the power of securing funding for various types of housing that can address our homelessness crisis, with a focus on developing more supportive housing units; and

7. WHEREAS, this regional agreement to apply for a trust fund allowed for the creation of the Monterey County Regional (Trust), a Trust established to secure both public and private dollars and to ensure that Monterey County as a region attains its share of State resources approved by California residents and the California Legislature to address housing and homelessness via the provision of more housing units, especially supportive housing; and

8. WHEREAS, the City Council desires to form a Regional Housing Trust Fund, Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund, the City of Gonzales desires the County of Monterey to be the lead administrator of the Monterey County Housing Trust Fund; and This Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Gonzales authorizes the County of Monterey to apply to jointly form the Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund (MCRHTF) with the County of Monterey, and the joint cities to authorize Monterey County to apply for LHTF Program funds on the City of Gonzales’s behalf, and agrees to use all such funds on Eligible Projects in a manner consistent and in compliance with all applicable state and Packet Pg. 33
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federal statutes, rules, regulations, and laws, including, without limitation, all rules and laws regarding the LHTF Program, as well as any and all contracts the City of Gonzales may have with the Department ("Eligible Project").

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES:

1. That it hereby authorizes the City's membership in the REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND; and be it also

2. RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales that the City's contribution towards the Trust will come from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program or other local funds; and be it also

3. RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales desires to join the Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund by authorizing the County of Monterey to execute all Agreements related to the Trust Fund.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES this 2 nd day of May 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

APPROVED:
_______________________________
Jose L. Rios, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Michael Rodriguez, City Attorney
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Attachment: Resolution 2022-19 (2395 : Resolution No. 2022-19 Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund Membership)

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Gonzales City Council
May 2, 2022