MINUTES
JOINT MEETING OF THE
GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND
GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 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 Remote via zoom
Paul Miller Council/Agency Member Present
STAFF PRESENT
City Attorney Michael F. Rodriquez, Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Carmen Gil, Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, Administrative Assistant I Noemi Gregorio, Police Chief Keith Wise, Assistant City Manager Mark Hartunian, and Fire Chief Jason Muscio.
* Successor Agency Item
PUBLIC NOTICE
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PRESENTATIONS
2. Gonzales Little League Sportsmanship Awards
Mayor Rios presented the certificates to the Little League players, along with a free pizza voucher from Luigi's.
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
3. 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.
Henry Martinez Jr. commented about a complaint he put in with the City and with the Police Department regarding parked trailers on City streets and vehicles have not moved for over two weeks; crime being on the rise in their side of town; robbery at his neighbor’s; and being tired of because there is no enforcement.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Approve the Joint City Council and Successor Agency - Budget Meeting - June 6, 2022 Minutes
5. Approve the Joint City Council, Successor Agency, and Gonzales Electric Authority - Regular Meeting - June 6, 2022 Minutes
6. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47119-47193
7. Community Development Department Activity Report
8. Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Activity Report
9. Police Department Activity Report
10. Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report
11. Recreation Department Activity Report
12. Ratify Resolution No. 2022-39, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales in Honor and Recognition of City Manager Rene L. Mendez for his Dedicated Service to the City and Citizens of Gonzales
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] Items 4 - 12
MOVER: Paul Miller, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller
13. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-20, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Awarding the Slurry Seal Project to VSS International, Rejecting All Other Bids, And Authorizing Execution of Contracts with VSS International in the amount of $380,000, and with MNS Engineers in the Amount of $30,000 for Construction Management and Inspection Services
City Attorney Rodriquez pulled items 13 and 14 for further discussion.
For item 13, he said that staff was recommending that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-20 to VSS International in the amount $380,000, but do not include the contract with MNS Engineers as that contract will be brought back as a separate item. The action that will be taken will be *
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Resolution No. 2022-22, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Awarding the Slurry Seal Project to VSS International, Rejecting All Other Bids, and Authorizing Execution of Contracts With VSS International in the Amount of $380,000.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] Item 13 as recommended
MOVER: Paul Miller, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller
14. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-40, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of Contract Amendment No. 2 with Swinerton Management & Consulting for Program Management Services for the Community Center Complex Project During FY 2022-2023 in the Amount of $700,000
City Attorney Rodriquez stated that staff desired to pull item 14 and bring it back at the July 18th meeting.
Mayor Rios asked staff when they bring it back, he would like the total of what we have spent with Swinerton.
Council Member Silva mentioned that there was a breakdown of costs already in the staff report.
Mayor Rios said he missed it and apologized.
REGULAR AGENDA
15. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption, 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.
Mayor Rios opened the public hearing at 6:16pm.
Public Hearing: There was none.
Being there no comments from the public, Mayor Rios closed the public hearing at 6:16pm.
Council Discussion: General discussion took place.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Paul Miller, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller
16. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption, Waive Reading and Read by Title Only, Ordinance No. 2022-133, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Amending Chapter 1.48- “Impact Mitigation Fees” of the Gonzales City Code
Staff Report: Assistant City Manager Hartunian presented the staff report.
Mayor Rios opened the public hearing at 6:21pm.
Public Hearing: There was none.
Being there no comments from the public, Mayor Rios closed the public hearing at 6:21pm.
Council Discussion: General discussion took place.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Paul Miller, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller
17. Public Hearing to Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-41, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Confirming Diagrams and Assessments and Levying Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 - California Breeze Benefit Assessment District Nos. 1, 2 and 3; and Resolution No. 2022-42, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Confirming Diagram and Assessments and Levying Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 - California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriquez presented the staff report.
Mayor Rios opened the public hearing at 6:27pm.
Public Hearing: There was none.
Being there no comments from the public, Mayor Rios closed the public hearing at 6:27pm.
Council Discussion: General discussion took place.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Resolution No. 2022-41
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Resolution No. 2022-42
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller
18. Public Hearing to Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-43, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Confirming Diagrams and Assessments and Levying Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 - Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District Nos. 1, 2 and 3; and Resolution No. 2022-44, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Confirming Diagrams and Assessments and Levying Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 - Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District Nos. 1, 2 and 3
Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriquez presented the staff report.
Mayor Rios opened the public hearing at 6:29pm.
Public Hearing: There was none.
Being there no comments from the public, Mayor Rios closed the public hearing at 6:29pm.
Council Discussion: General discussion took place.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Resolution No. 2022-43
MOVER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Resolution No. 2022-44
MOVER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller
19. Public Hearing to Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-45, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Confirming Diagrams and Assessments and Levying Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 - Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District; and Resolution No. 2022-46, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Confirming Diagram and Assessments and Levying Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 - Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriquez presented the staff report.
Mayor Rios opened the public hearing at 6:33pm.
Public Hearing: There was none.
Being there no comments from the public, Mayor Rios closed the public hearing at 6:33pm.
Council Discussion: General discussion took place.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Resolution No. 2022-45
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Paul Miller, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Resolution No. 2022-46
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Paul Miller, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller
20. Public Hearing to Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-47, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Confirming Diagram and Assessments and Levying Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 - Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District; and Resolution No. 2022-48, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Confirming Diagram and Assessments and Levying Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 - Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriquez presented the staff report.
Mayor Rios opened the public hearing at 6:34pm.
Public Hearing: There was none.
Being there no comments from the public, Mayor Rios closed the public hearing at 6:34pm.
Council Discussion: General discussion took place.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Resolution No. 2022-47
MOVER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Resolution No. 2022-48
MOVER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller
BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL
21. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. League of California Cities Monterey Bay Division
Mayor Pro Tem Funk announced the early registration of the League of California Cities conference which is being held in Long Beach, September 7-9, 2022. He asked Deputy City Clerk Villegas to email the information to the Council. b. Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
Mayor Pro Tem Funk reported on the public review and appeal process of the regional housing needs assessment; going dark in July; and announced the next meeting in August. c. Monterey Salinas Transit
Council Member Worthy reported she attended the meeting for a short while since she got sick and reported on the approval of the budget, and nomination and appointment of the new Chair Anna Velasquez, and Vice Chair Mary Ann Carbone. She announced the next meeting on July 11th.
d. City & School Joint Steering Committee
Mayor Rios announced the district has hired Matilda Zamora as the new Superintendent and she was interested in living here and was looking for a rental place and eventually buy a house here.
e. Economic Development Committee
Mayor Rios reported on the report from Supervisor Lopez.
22. Oral Communications
Council Member Miller mentioned that if there are people out there who are victims of crimes and they are not reporting it because they think nothing is going to happen, sometimes crimes are hard to solve when you don’t know they occurred, so he urged anyone who is a victim of a crime to report that crime.
Mayor Pro Tem Funk announced the temperatures are going to be warm so he encouraged everyone to stay cool. He elaborated on the observation of the Juneteenth Holiday having grown up in Texas he saw celebrating this holiday, and said the City should consider next year to close the offices that day since it is a federal holiday, and move the Council meeting to Tuesday since it falls on a Monday.
Mayor Rios said he was also surprised that we as a City didn’t observe it. He agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Funk.
Council Member Worthy thanked Public Works for fixing a pipe break in her cul-de-sac yesterday. Everyone there appreciated their help.
Council Member Silva hoped the kids were having fun going to the pool. She announced the 4th of July celebration and the decommissioning of the US Flags, so she urged people to bring them to the park. She announced the California Rodeo July 21 - 24, 2022 and the Kobe Keith concert got cancelled due to his health condition.
Mayor Rios mentioned that School Board Member Daniels said the Sun Street Centers program really helped the kids in our community. He said that in talking to Mark we could squeeze in funding for that program and the school would put the other half. He asked if staff can bring back that item at the next agenda for our half share.
Assistant City Manager Hartunian said he’ll send the information to City Attorney Rodriquez.
BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER
23. Oral Communications
Assistant City Manager Hartunian elaborated on his professional career and he submitted a letter and his separation date from the City will be July 8th. He conveyed his thanks to the Mayor, Council, staff and previous Council and Mr. Mendez and Mr. Rodriquez for this rewarding professional endeavor.
Fire Chief Muscio reported on the slough project the week of July 27th; testing for the Firefighter position; and blood drive on August 13th hosted by Fire Department.
Mayor Rios elaborated on the Chief’s wife picking up Firefighters in Salinas on her own time. He said we should at least compensate her for the gas. He appreciated her for all she does for the community.
Director of Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Gil updated on the pool programming; July 4th schedule; and 75th Anniversary merchandise.
Police Chief Wise reiterated what Council Member Miller said. He urged people to report crimes so the department knows about it and so they can help them. He also reported on the vehicle abatement going on.
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.
There was none.
24. The City Council will recess to closed session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)- City Manager -Employment/Recruitment.
Council provided direction to legal counsel. No other reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
ATTEST:
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk