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.
A G E N D A
JOINT MEETING OF THE
GONZALES CITY COUNCIL, GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 117 FOURTH STREET
GONZALES, CA 93926
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. ROLL CALL- City Council/Successor Agency
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice President Scott Funk, Council/Board Member Liz Silva, Council/Board Member Lorraine Worthy, Council/Board Member Paul Miller, Mayor/President Jose L. Rios
Planning Commission
Chair Gloria Velasquez, Chair Pro Tem Adrian Paco, Commissioner Ernesto Mancera, Commissioner Myrna Morales
Successor Agency Item
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 at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86277560285 or call 1-1669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 862 7756 0285.
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.
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 limited to 250 words or less by 12:00p.m. on Monday, August 1st to the City Clerk at [email protected]
JOINT ITEM WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
2. Self-Introduction of the D.R. Horton Team and Their Interest in the D’Arrigo 138.4 Project Site, Formerly Known as Rincon Villages
a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council/Commission Discussion
d) Council/Commission Action
Staff Recommended Action-Receive presentation
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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.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PRESENTATIONS
3. Introduction of New City Employees
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 - July 18, 2022 Minutes
6. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47263-47405
7. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-55, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales
Calling and Providing for a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Gonzales on November 8, 2022, Making Determinations Required by Section 13307 of the Elections Code with Respect to Candidates’ Statements, Requesting the Monterey County Elections Department to Conduct and Consolidate the Election with the Statewide General Election and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with the Monterey County Registrar of Voters for Related Election Activities
8. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-56, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a Consulting Agreement with MNS Engineers to Provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for a Not to Exceed Amount of $30,000 for the Slurry Seal Project
REGULAR AGENDA
9. Presentation from City Staff with Updates on the Funding and Delivery of the Community Center Complex Project
a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Receive presentation and provide feedback
10. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-58, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Submitting to the Voters at the General Municipal Election to be Consolidated with the Statewide General Election Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, a Measure Extending the Term of the City’s Transactions and Use Tax Through 2064 with Continued Use of Tax Revenue Annual Audits by an Independent Auditor and Community Review by Citizens’ Advisory Committees a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Adopt Resolution No. 2022-58
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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.
11. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-57, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Adopting the 2022 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Adopt Resolution No. 2022-57
BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL
12. 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
13. Oral Communications
BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER
14. 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.
City of Gonzales
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 1, 2022
FROM: Taven Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Self-Introduction of the D.R. Horton Team and of Their Interest in the D’Arrigo 138.4 Project Site, Formerly Known as Rincon Villages
Attached is a one-page introduction of the D.R. Horton contact persons and a brief introduction of the project site and its current development potential.
D.R. Horton has shared that they wish to learn about the community and gather feedback as they review the site and the City’s General Plan vision, objectives, and policies. They have also expressed a willingness for outreach and community engagement as they enhance the plan for development and determine economic feasibility.
This evening, D.R. Horton will introduce themselves, display a presentation on the Chamber screens, and then ask for questions and input from the Planning Commission and City Council.
This meeting is for discovery and information sharing only, no actions or decision making are to be taken.
Attachments:
1. FAQ Sheet (English) D'Arrigo Property
2. FAQ Sheet (Spanish) D'Arrigo Property
AGENDA
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D’Arrigo Property
Gonzales, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the project?
In 2011, a consultant prepared
the Rincon Villages plan for the
City of Gonzales. This plan
included 680 residential units
(610 single family and 70 multifamily), park and recreation facilities, open space, and a
school on the 138.4-acre site.
D.R. Horton is working on
enhancing the plan.
What is the status of the
project?
The subdivision map for the
previously approved plan has
expired. D.R. Horton is
conducting initial due diligence to
see if the project is economically
feasible to be built today.
Would the project be Green?
Yes! Standard solar, low water use landscaping and faucets, electric vehicle prepared garages, energy-saving design features, and stormwater treatment areas would all be green features of the project.
Who can I contact with questions about the project?
Feel free to contact project managers Avery Jones or Adam Foster with any questions about the project.
Avery Jones, D.R. Horton Adam Foster, D.R. Horton
[email protected] [email protected]
925-285-7990 925-332-6737
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Attachment: FAQ Sheet (English) D'Arrigo Property (2489 : Joint CC & PC Item - Introduce DR Horton Team (D'Arrigo/Rincon Parcel)) D'Arrigo (propiedad)
Gonzales, CA
Preguntas Frecuentes
¿Qué se está considerando?
D.R. Horton está interesado en trabajar
con la comunidad de Gonzales para
construir cientos de casas en la
propiedad D'Arrigo (en la esquina
sureste de la ciudad como se muestra en
el gráfico de la derecha).
¿Dónde estamos en el proceso de
revisión del proyecto?
¡Solo al comienzo! Ahora es un excelente
momento para proporcionar
información. D.R. Horton escuchará a la
comunidad, incorporará los aportes de
los residentes y determinará si es
económicamente factible construir un
proyecto. La Ciudad aprobó un plan para
construir viviendas en este sitio hace
aproximadamente 10 años. Ese proyecto no se construyó porque no era económicamente factible para ningún constructor.
¿La vivienda sería Green?
¡Sí! Solar estándar, paisajismo y grifos de bajo uso de agua, garajes preparados para vehículos eléctricos, características de diseño de ahorro de energía y áreas de tratamiento de aguas pluviales. Esos serían los elementos generales del proyecto.
¿A quién puedo contactar con comentarios o preguntas sobre el proyecto? Póngase en contacto con los gerentes de proyecto Avery Jones y Adam Foster con su opinión sobre este posible proyecto de vivienda en la propiedad de D'Arrigo.
Avery Jones, D.R. Horton Adam Foster, D.R. Horton
[email protected] [email protected]
92 5-285-7990 925-332-6 737
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Attachment: FAQ Sheet (Spanish) D'Arrigo Property (2489 : Joint CC & PC Item - Introduce DR Horton Team (D'Arrigo/Rincon Parcel))
MINUTES
JOINT MEETING OF THE
GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND
GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Pro Tem Scott Funk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The flag salute was recited by all present.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Jose L. Rios Mayor/Chair Excused
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
Successor Agency Item
STAFF PRESENT
Interim City Manager Carmen Gil, City Attorney Michael F. Rodriquez, Community Development Director Taven Kinison Brown, Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, Administrative Assistant II Anabel Almanza, Public Works Director/City Engineer Patrick Dobbins, Fire Chief Jason Muscio, and Police Chief Keith Wise.
Mayor Pro Tem Funk read the following:
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 at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84418201553 or call 1 (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 844 1820 1553. 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.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jul 18, 2022 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA) AGENDA
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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 limited to 250 words or less by 12:00p.m. on Monday, July 18th to the City Clerk at [email protected]
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.
Sharon Metzer, owner of several rentals in town, talked about her rental on Eighth Street that caught fire on the 4th of July due to illegal fireworks; meeting the Chief of Police and talking to him about the fire; never seeing a Police Officer at the scene; asked if they had proper staffing; suggesting a drone being a part of law enforcement; and asked the City to be proactive and revamping the number of officers and obtaining drones to accommodate the community and keeping it safe. She thanked the Fire Department for their help.
Rosa Rodriguez, 307 Ayrshire Way, commented about the spotter that Salinas has and shared her concern about the fire in town and about illegal firework being a problem. She thanked the Police Department for patrolling the town.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Approve the Joint City Council and Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - June 20, 2022 Minutes
4. Approve the Joint City Council, Successor Agency, Successor Housing Agency, Electric Authority, and Municipal Electric Utility Boards - Special Meeting - July 12, 2022 Minutes
5. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47194-47262
6. Community Development Department Activity Report
7. Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Activity Report
8. Fire Department Activity Report
9. Police Department Activity Report
10. Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report
11. Recreation Department Activity Report
12. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-51, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Measure ‘K’ Oversight Committee’s Recommended List of Services and Programs to be Funded with Tax Proceeds Received from the Measure ‘K’ Transition And Use Tax, During Fiscal Year 2022-2023, Including Funding Allocations
13. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-52, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving Measure X’s Recommendation of Prioritizing the Gonzales Community Center Complex and the Roads and Streets Program as the Initial Projects to Fund with Funding from Measure X
14. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-53, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Use of Remote Teleconferenced Meetings of the City Council Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Paul Miller, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller EXCUSED: Jose L. Rios
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jul 18, 2022 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)
REGULAR AGENDA
15. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-54, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Initiating a Transition to a District-Based Election System Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriquez presented the staff report.
Public Comments: Rosa Rodriguez, 307 Ayrshire Way, suggested approving this to avoid a lawsuit because we don’t have money to give to anyone; talked about having already representation from all the areas in town; shared her concern about things being overseen in town and wanted the council to go out to the community and talk about issues in the community instead of allowing things to get bad. She thanked Council Members Worthy and Funk, Public Works Director Dobbins and Interim City Manager Gil for working out the issue currently at Meyer Park.
Council Discussion: General discussion took place.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Paul Miller, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller EXCUSED: Jose L. Rios
16. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-40, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of Contract Amendment #2 with Swinerton Management & Consulting for Program Management Services for the Community Center Complex Project During Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the Amount of $700,000
Staff Report: Public Works Director Dobbins presented the staff report.
Public Comments: Rosa Rodriguez, 307 Ayrshire Way, commented about his son going to Salinas to play sports and what Soledad is doing with their new inclusive park; wondered if they did a groundbreaking for the community center site; and suggested doing what Soledad was doing to inform the public.
Council Discussion: General discussion took place.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Paul Miller, Council Member
AYES: Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller EXCUSED: Jose L. Rios
BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL
17. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. League of California Cities Monterey Bay Division
Mayor Pro Tem Funk thanked Deputy City Clerk for sending information out to the Council about the Annual League Conference and informed it was scheduled for September 7 - 9, 2022 in Long Beach.
b. Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
Mayor Pro Tem Funk reported July was dark and AMBAG is still evaluating the regional housing numbers.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jul 18, 2022 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)
c. Monterey Salinas Transit
Council Member Worthy reported about the implementation of the new bus fare policy taking effect in December of this year; alternative places for maintenance facility; buses equipped with purification system; seven buses available to be given for non-profits; and suggested maybe using one for our youth groups. She asked anyone with the bus license to contact Jean Salcido as she’s looking for someone with that license to operate the donated bus. d. City & School Joint Steering Committee
Interim City Manager Gil reported she will be reaching out to the new Superintendent to get something scheduled.
e. Economic Development Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Funk asked Interim City Manager Gil to restart the committee.
18. Oral Communications
Council Member Worthy commented about fear for retaliation regarding fireworks which she also had a fear of, like music too loud, someone screaming, etc. She asked people to learn to be neighbors again. She believed it was important to remind people that we were neighbors and should listen to each other and try to be respectful of that. She felt sad to hear someone saying they had fear for retaliation. On another note, she informed that the library was giving out free covid tests; and there will be food distribution this Friday at 9am at the Community Church.
Council Member Silva asked if the new Youth Council will start at the start of the school year.
Interim City Manager Gil responded she was going to give an update later on under business from City Manager.
Council Member Silva said she could wait for the update. She thanked everyone who came out and made it to the 4th of July celebration, which was a great success including the 75th Anniversary booth. She announced the next event October 15th which will be the finale of the City’s anniversary of incorporation. She also thanked the Rotary Club. She elaborated on a phone call that looked like it came from PG&E but it was a recording regarding paying her electricity bill or they would be disconnecting her service. She let the Police Chief know and contacted PG&E who told her to let everyone know there is a number to call and report this type of calls to 1-800-500- 7226 at any time. She encouraged everyone to not press any numbers. She also announced this was California Rodeo week and she will be volunteering and encouraged the young people to volunteer. She also asked people to come to these meetings and express their interest in being in commissions, Council, etc.
Council Member Miller mentioned he also got a call that with the City Hall number and said “City of Gonzales” but it was spam regarding a car warranty. He thanked everyone for coming out and discussing the fireworks issues. He hoped to bring this back as an agenda item and maybe do some community outreach and try to figure out what we can do about it.
Mayor Pro Tem Funk said the 4th of July event went great including the parade, and everything was wonderful. He said next year they will have to extend the route because there were a lot of participants. He thanked everyone who participated. He asked Interim City Manager Gil to bring back at a future meeting an item about fireworks to discuss what we can do and what type of enforcement we have so we can have an opportunity to get the community’s feedback.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jul 18, 2022 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)
BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER
19. Oral Communications
Police Chief Wise provided an update on fireworks and activity on the 4th of July day regarding the number of calls, resources, response for service.
Fire Chief Muscio reminded everyone about the blood drive on Saturday, August 13th at the Fire House; and announced the new Firefighter who started today, and the department is now fully staffed. He thanked Monica and Lizette for helping him with the parade registration.
Community Development Director Kinison Brown reported on the Agriculture Mitigation Policy/Ordinance and vehicle miles travel policy coming to the Planning Commission and Council in the future; and the joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting on August 1 st
.
Interim City Manager Gil announced a family friendly circus was coming to town August 11th- 18th, and a lot of kids are excited and talking about it. She mentioned that the Community Health Workers tested campers that went with the Salvation Army to a trip and all of them were negative. She also thanked the community for coming out to the 4th of July celebration to include the race and parade participants. She also thanked the Rotary Club. In regard to the Youth Council, she mentioned that five members are currently going thru a City’s summer intensive program where they are going in depth in their learning about professionalism, how the City works and what the departments do on a day-to-day basis, and preparing for the school year. She added that out of those five members, two of the Commissioners will come forth and will start attending the meetings when they start school. She announced that the City hired a new Administrative Assistant who started today, and will be the first face when people walk into the office.
Rosa Rodriguez asked if there was a way they can use a different route for the 4th of July parade as opposed to using Fifth Street.
Mayor Pro Tem Funk mentioned that maybe this could be a good opportunity for us to set up a subcommittee of some sort in the next few months to talk about next year's celebration and have everything in place.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM.
ATTEST:
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jul 18, 2022 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number
Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 4:22 pm
Date: 07/27/2022
Void/Stop
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Date
RABOBANK Checks
47263 06/29/22 Printed 2 ALL - SAFE ALARMS All Safe Alarm 120.00 47264 06/29/22 Printed 3060 AROMAS FIREFIGHTERS BLS for Healthcare Providers 10.00 47265 06/29/22 Printed 86 AT&T Telephone Charges - 5/19/22 - 6/18/22 1,330.46 47266 06/29/22 Printed 3168 AUTOZONE INC. Fixing Supplies 195.73 47267 06/29/22 Printed 3303 CSI FORENSIC SUPPLY Evidence Tape 86.99 47268 06/29/22 Printed 3028 D & J TIRE SERVICE Tire Repair 712.70 47269 06/29/22 Printed 1410 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Rec Department/PD 211.00 GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 42.27
INC.
47270 06/29/22 Printed 3274 Building Maint.
47271 06/29/22 Printed 225 GONZALES IRRIGATION Irrigation Repair 138.07 47272 06/29/22 Printed 1109 GONZALES UNIFIED SCHOOL Cleaning Joint Use Gym - April 2022 52,338.72 GREEN VALLEY FARM 148.28
SUPPLY
47273 06/29/22 Printed 1319 Safety Gear
HIGHCOM ARMOR SOLUTIONS 3,577.14
INC
47274 06/29/22 Printed 4275 2 Ballistic Shields
47275 06/29/22 Printed 204 LN CURTIS & SONS Gonzales Fire Supplies 196.44 47276 06/29/22 Printed 72 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE Cleaning - PD 130.07 MONTEREY COUNTY 1,161.36
INFORMATION
47277 06/29/22 Printed 243 County Info Technology - April 2022 47278 06/29/22 Printed 92 NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER Blood Draw Suspects 31.00 47279 06/29/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Utilities - #7686009735-1 1,339.19 47280 06/29/22 Printed 4020 PKS PROPERTIES Deluxe Wash for Police Dept. Feb - May 560.00 2022
47281 06/29/22 Printed 2685 SC FUELS Fuel for Fire Engine 1,086.61 SCHAAF & WHEELER, 562.50
CONSULTING
47282 06/29/22 Printed 3894 Waste Water Treatment Plant Lift Station. 47283 06/29/22 Printed 1577 TAMC TAMC Regional Tax 842.06 47284 06/29/22 Printed 4086 TRANS UNION LLC Employee Employment 3.46 47285 06/29/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK Various Charges - 0495 City of Gonzales 7,074.15 47286 06/29/22 Printed 103 USA BLUE BOOK Water Quality Testing Supplies 717.21 47287 06/29/22 Printed 3471 VERIZON WIRELESS PD Cell Phones - #742128049-00001 304.08 47288 06/29/22 Printed 99 VOSTI'S, INC. Auto Repairs 127.66 Total Checks: 26 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 73,047.15 Total Payments: 26 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 73,047.15 Total Payments: 26 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 73,047.15 AGENDA
ITEM
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Attachment: Warrants #47263-47405 (2496 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants No. 47263-47405) 6 City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number
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RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 4:36 pm
Date: 07/27/2022
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RABOBANK Checks
47289 07/01/22 Printed 2 ALL - SAFE ALARMS Monthly Monitoring 400.00 ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 567.92
GROUP, INC.
47290 07/01/22 Printed 3893 Monthly Support - July 2022 47291 07/01/22 Printed 264 AMBAG Ambag Membership 1,801.00 47292 07/01/22 Printed 292 GONZALES ROTARY CLUB Dues - July 1 - Dec 30, 2022. K Wise - 85.00 873894
47293 07/01/22 Printed 22 MONTEREY BAY AREA SELF Workers Comp & Liability Insurance 301,974.04 47294 07/01/22 Printed 1302 MONTEREY COUNTY AUDITOR- LAFCO Allocation 2022-23 6,000.51 47295 07/01/22 Printed 245 MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH Permit- FA0817588 8,979.00 47296 07/01/22 Printed 2192 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Online Utility Billing - Annual Agreement. 756.00 Total Checks: 8 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 320,563.47 Total Payments: 8 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 320,563.47 Total Payments: 8 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 320,563.47 Packet Pg. 13
Attachment: Warrants #47263-47405 (2496 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants No. 47263-47405) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number
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RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 4:25 pm
Date: 07/27/2022
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ALLIANT INSURANCE 14,461.61
SERVICES
47297 07/08/22 Printed 3045 PD PROPERTY INSURANCE
ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 8,703.89
GROUP, INC.
47298 07/08/22 Printed 3893 WELL # 7 CABLING FOR SCADA
GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 42.51
INC.
47299 07/08/22 Printed 3274 PARK IRRIGATION REPAIR
47300 07/08/22 Printed 2686 DAVID & DONA LLOYD JULY 2022 SERVICE 89.00 47301 07/08/22 Printed 72 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE JANITORIAL 120.78 MONTEREY COUNTY 65,578.00
EMERGENCY
47302 07/08/22 Printed 470 DISPATCH SERVICES
47303 07/08/22 Printed 3885 PACHECO WATER STORE CDBG-CV COVID COUNTY GRANT 2 55,000.00 47304 07/08/22 Printed 4092 RAZZO LINK, INC. INTERNET SERVICE - POOL 75.09 47305 07/08/22 Printed 1577 TAMC CONGESTION MANAGEMENT & 2,744.00 TRAFFIC MONITORING FY22/23
47306 07/08/22 Printed 3880 THE MAYNARD GROUP VIDEO CONFERENCING 388.84 47307 07/08/22 Printed 2077 TRACNET ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FY22/23 17,909.95 Total Checks: 11 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 165,113.67 Total Payments: 11 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 165,113.67 Total Payments: 11 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 165,113.67 Packet Pg. 14
Attachment: Warrants #47263-47405 (2496 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants No. 47263-47405) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number
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RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 4:27 pm
Date: 07/27/2022
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ABAG PUBLICLY OWNED 2,330.00
ENERGY
47308 07/08/22 Printed 256 FY23 LEVELIZED CHARGE-NAT GAS ARMANASCO PUBLIC 14,118.93
RELATIONS,
47309 07/08/22 Printed 3284 PR SERVICES
47310 07/08/22 Printed 4220 RAY-ANTHONY BLANCO REFEREE SERVICES 90.00 47311 07/08/22 Printed 770 CARLOS ALBERTO ESQUIVEL JUNE 2022 JANITORIAL SERVICE 1,600.00 47312 07/08/22 Printed 212 CITY OF GONZALES MAY 2022 UTILITY BILLS 4,440.80 47313 07/08/22 Printed 3730 PATRICK DOBBINS COUNTY RECORDER FEES PARCEL 85.00 MAP
GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 137.63
INC.
47314 07/08/22 Printed 3274 HOUSE KEY Y11
47315 07/08/22 Printed 225 GONZALES IRRIGATION IRRIGATION REPAIRS 22.07 47316 07/08/22 Printed 118 GONZALES RX PHARMACY 4 GNP ALCHOLOL ISOP 23.88 47317 07/08/22 Printed 2599 YSAURO GONZALES CLEANING SERVICES 344.25 47318 07/08/22 Printed 4120 HILL BROTHERS CHEMICAL CO CHLORINE 3,862.50 47320 07/08/22 Printed 2818 JARVIS FAY LLP. LEGAL SERVICES JUNE 2022 13,076.00 47321 07/08/22 Printed 3280 JESSE LOPEZ UMPIRE SERVICES 660.00 MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH 13,053.15
DEPT.
47322 07/08/22 Printed 830 WASTE WATER LAB SAMPLES
47323 07/08/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. ELECTRICITY 06/23/22 0047937680-8 281.04 SALINAS VALLEY 64.00
EMBROIDERY
47324 07/08/22 Printed 3664 GYC SHIRTS
47325 07/08/22 Printed 1857 SUMMIT UNIFORM CORP. NEW UNIFORMS 1,524.69 47326 07/08/22 Printed 2753 SUN STREET CENTERS ROAD TO SUCCESS AGRE. FY 21/22 2,164.58 TRANS UNION RISK AND 110.80
ALTERNATI
47327 07/08/22 Printed 3175 JUNE 2022 SERVICES
47328 07/08/22 Printed 27 TRI - CITIES DISPOSAL TRASH SERVICE JUNE 2022 54,248.39 WINNERS AWARDS & 43.22
ENGRAVING
47329 07/08/22 Printed 1841 OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Total Checks: 21 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 112,280.93 Total Payments: 21 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 112,280.93 Total Payments: 21 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 112,280.93 Packet Pg. 15
Attachment: Warrants #47263-47405 (2496 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants No. 47263-47405) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number
Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 4:28 pm
Date: 07/27/2022
Void/Stop
Date
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Date
RABOBANK Checks
MANGOLD PROPERTY 7,940.00
MANAGEMENT
47330 07/08/22 Printed 4003 RENTAL ASSISTANCE/G WOLGAMOTT Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 7,940.00 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 7,940.00 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 7,940.00 Packet Pg. 16
Attachment: Warrants #47263-47405 (2496 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants No. 47263-47405) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 10:15 am
Date: 07/22/2022
Void/Stop
Date
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Date
RABOBANK Checks
47331 07/22/22 Printed 444 AGRI-FRAME, INC Tractor Repair 113.17 47332 07/22/22 Printed 108 AIRGAS Oxygen & Propane 152.24 47333 07/22/22 Printed 3033 ASAP SIGNS & PRINTING Nameplates 50.59 47334 07/22/22 Printed 86 AT&T Telephone Charges 5/23/22 - 6/22/22 70.54 BANUELOS ENTERPRISES, 121.52
INC.
47335 07/22/22 Printed 1054 Vehicle Maintenance
47336 07/22/22 Printed 3591 BAY MEDIA INC. Council Chamber AV Work 8,882.57 47337 07/22/22 Printed 3983 CAL COAST ELECTRIC, INC. Maint. and Repairs 4,640.00 47338 07/22/22 Printed 1117 CALIFORNIA RURAL WATER Conference 495.00 47339 07/22/22 Printed 3095 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. Plan Review Services - June 1,081.31 47340 07/22/22 Printed 3752 DUDEK IW System Design 5/28/22 - 6/24/22 4,767.38 47341 07/22/22 Printed 507 EMC PLANNING GROUP INC. CEQA/NEPA for Community Center 20,638.86 47342 07/22/22 Printed 197 FARMERS FOOD MARKET Event Lunch 67.39 47343 07/22/22 Printed 3650 GHD INC. Vista Lucia Peer Review 2,946.00 GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 53.19
INC.
47344 07/22/22 Printed 3274 Face Shield PPE
47345 07/22/22 Printed 1109 GONZALES UNIFIED SCHOOL Cleaning Joint Use Gym May 2022 889.28 47346 07/22/22 Printed 1744 GREEN'S ACCOUNTING Accounting Services May 2022 15,566.12 47347 07/22/22 Printed 3485 INFOSEND, INC. Utility Billing - June 2022 1,191.97 47348 07/22/22 Printed 68 LA PLAZA BAKERY Mix Bread for Car Show 17.00 LAW ENFORCEMENT 400.00
PSYCHOLOGICAL
47349 07/22/22 Printed 1852 New Officer Psych. Assessment MANUEL PEREA TRUCKING, 250.00
INC.
47350 07/22/22 Printed 3395 Repair Basketball Court 6/29/22 47351 07/22/22 Printed 3970 MNS ENGINEERS, INC. Gonzales Cooler Development 6/1/22 - 1,820.00 6/30/22
MONTEREY COUNTY 4,745.00
SHERIFF
47352 07/22/22 Printed 23 CJIS April - June 2022
47353 07/22/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Utilities - Acct# 1024308210-3 20,840.75 47354 07/22/22 Printed 3821 PASSPORT LABS, INC. Citation Services 824.08 47355 07/22/22 Void 07/22/22 Void Check 0.00
47356 07/22/22 Printed 3989 PSOMAS SOI Sewer CIP Development 58,330.55 PUBLIC AGENCY 477.62
RETIREMENT
47357 07/22/22 Printed 3194 PARS Admin Fees May 2022
47358 07/22/22 Printed 1021 PURCHASE POWER Postage Machine Fees Acct # 69.55 8000-9000-1071-7159
47359 07/22/22 Printed 115 QUILL CORP Stamp 258.99
47360 07/22/22 Printed 4166 SAGE RENEWABLE ENERGY PM Svcs for Microgrid 5/29/22 - 7/2/22 22,286.00 SALINAS VALLEY SOLID 33,539.66
WASTE
47361 07/22/22 Printed 258 Contract Admin Fee April-June 47362 07/22/22 Printed 2673 SPECTRUM Cable Services - June 428.74 47363 07/22/22 Printed 2753 SUN STREET CENTERS June 2022 - Road to Success 3,470.17 47364 07/22/22 Printed SWINERTON SWINERTON BUILDERS PM Svcs for Community Center June 17,359.50 2022
47365 07/22/22 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE Cellphone Charges Acct # 963044810 1,470.46 47366 07/22/22 Printed 4276 THE PAPE GROUP INC. Tractor Rental 2,282.93 THE SPCA OF MONTEREY 1,328.00
COUNTY
47367 07/22/22 Printed 1890 Monthly Invoice - June 2022 47368 07/22/22 Printed 27 TRI - CITIES DISPOSAL Drop Box Services - June 2022 1,366.98 47369 07/22/22 Printed 3718 TRINI'S PLUMBING Waterline Repair 3,019.08 47370 07/22/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 7/6/22 Keith Wise Acct # 4866 9145 5550 1,564.79 8537
47371 07/22/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 7/6/22 Patrick Dobbins Acct # 4866 9145 434.47 5550 8537
47372 07/22/22 Printed 103 USA BLUE BOOK Testing Customer # 322586 39.03 VALLEY SAW & GARDEN 381.85
EQUIPMENT
47373 07/22/22 Printed 174 Saw Maint/Repair
47374 07/22/22 Printed 3471 VERIZON WIRELESS Cellphones - June 2022 Acct # 608.16 742128049-00001
47375 07/22/22 Printed 3895 VESTRA RESOURCES INC. GIS Support Services June 2022 3,208.75 47376 07/22/22 Printed 99 VOSTI'S, INC. Equipment Repair 136.71 Packet Pg. 17
Attachment: Warrants #47263-47405 (2496 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants No. 47263-47405) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 2
Time: 10:15 am
Date: 07/22/2022
Void/Stop
Date
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Date
Total Checks: 46 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 242,685.95 Total Payments: 46 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 242,685.95 Total Payments: 46 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 242,685.95 Packet Pg. 18
Attachment: Warrants #47263-47405 (2496 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants No. 47263-47405) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 1:16 pm
Date: 07/22/2022
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Date
RABOBANK Checks
47377 07/22/22 Printed 2 ALL - SAFE ALARMS Monthly Monitoring - Aug 2022 400.00 47378 07/22/22 Printed 137 AMERICAN SUPPLY CO. Janitorial Supplies 1,083.04 47379 07/22/22 Printed 341 PATRICK ASKEW Retiree Medical Insurance July 361.00 47380 07/22/22 Printed 2830 AT&T Internet - Acct # 157272955 90.95 47381 07/22/22 Printed 4117 AT&T Monthly Charges - July 2022 428.74 47382 07/22/22 Printed 3168 AUTOZONE INC. Vehicle Maint. Supplies 71.02 47383 07/22/22 Printed 1618 AVAYA FINANCIAL SERVICES Maintenance - July 2022 641.26 BANUELOS ENTERPRISES, 30.00
INC.
47384 07/22/22 Printed 1054 Tire Repair
CALIFORNIA STRATEGIES, 5,000.00
LLC
47385 07/22/22 Printed 3789 Consulting July 2022
47386 07/22/22 Printed 1482 CSC OF SALINAS Crane Truck Repair 495.39 47387 07/22/22 Printed 3028 D & J TIRE SERVICE Air Compressor Repair 395.36 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC 22,692.17
FINANCE
47388 07/22/22 Printed 2895 Solar Project Payment
47389 07/22/22 Printed 2284 DLB ASSOCIATES, INC. IBM Maintenance 1 Year IBM Renewal 2,147.00 EMERGENCY MEDICAL 1,197.12
PRODUCTS,
47390 07/22/22 Printed 846 Medical Supplies
47391 07/22/22 Void 07/22/22 Void Check 0.00
GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 474.09
INC.
47392 07/22/22 Printed 3274 Maint. Supplies
GREEN VALLEY FARM 35.89
SUPPLY
47393 07/22/22 Printed 1319 Straw for 4th of July
47394 07/22/22 Printed 1102 HYDRO TURF, INC Irrigation Panel 485.59 47395 07/22/22 Printed 449 JOHNSON ASSOCIATES Crane Truck Maint. 21.68 47396 07/22/22 Printed 72 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE Uniforms 357.00 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL 779.57
FINANCIAL
47397 07/22/22 Printed 93 Postage Machine Lease
47398 07/22/22 Printed 2311 SAN BENITO SUPPLY Concrete 447.28 47399 07/22/22 Printed 2449 SMITH & ENRIGHT Landscaping - July 2022 6,710.00 47400 07/22/22 Printed 3718 TRINI'S PLUMBING Backflow Repair 695.00 UNDERGROUND SERVICE 300.00
ALERT OF
47401 07/22/22 Printed 3347 Annual Membership Fee
47402 07/22/22 Printed 103 USA BLUE BOOK Well Repair 850.37 47403 07/22/22 Printed 99 VOSTI'S, INC. Mower Repair 1,122.61 Total Checks: 27 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 47,312.13 Total Payments: 27 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 47,312.13 Total Payments: 27 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 47,312.13 Packet Pg. 19
Attachment: Warrants #47263-47405 (2496 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants No. 47263-47405) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 1:39 pm
Date: 07/22/2022
Void/Stop
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Date
RABOBANK Checks
47404 07/22/22 Printed 3470 MONTEREY BAY ECONOMIC 2022 MBEP Membership 8,000.00 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 8,000.00 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 8,000.00 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 8,000.00 Packet Pg. 20
Attachment: Warrants #47263-47405 (2496 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants No. 47263-47405) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 4:50 pm
Date: 07/26/2022
Void/Stop
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Date
RABOBANK Checks
47405 07/26/22 Printed 3247 NHA ADVISORS LLC Comm Center Consulting Svcs 13,362.50 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 13,362.50 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 13,362.50 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 13,362.50 Packet Pg. 21
Attachment: Warrants #47263-47405 (2496 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants No. 47263-47405)
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
CALLING AND PROVIDING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF GONZALES ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, MAKING DETERMINATIONS REQUIRED BY SECTION 13307 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE WITH RESPECT TO CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS, REQUESTING THE MONTEREY
COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT AND CONSOLIDATE THE
ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MONTEREY
COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOR RELATED ELECTION ACTIVITIES WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 36503 and Gonzales City Code Section 1.40.010, the City of Gonzales is authorized to hold its general municipal election on the same date as the statewide general election in even numbered years; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10400 et seq. of the Elections Code, an election is to be held in the City of Gonzales on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of electing successors to those City officers whose terms of office will expire in November of 2022, namely, three (3) at large council positions and the Mayor’s position; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 13307 of the Elections Code, it is incumbent upon this City Council to determine who will pay the cost of the candidate's statement and to fix the maximum number of words to be submitted on said statement; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400, whenever two or more elections of any legislative or congressional district, public district, city, county, or other political subdivision are called to be held on the same day, and in the same territory, or in territory that is in part the same, they may be consolidated upon the order of the governing body calling the elections; and
WHEREAS, for the ease and convenience to the registered voters within this City and in order to take advantage of any possible reduction in election costs, it is desirable that the City Election be consolidated with any other election to be held on the same day in accordance with the provisions of Elections Code Sections 10002; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403, whenever an election called by a city for the submission of any question, proposition, or office to be filled is to be consolidated with a statewide election, and the question, proposition, or office to be filled is to appear upon the same ballot as that provided for that statewide election, the city shall, at least 88 days prior to the date of the election, file with the Board of Supervisors, and a copy with the Elections Official, a resolution of its governing body requesting the consolidation, and setting forth the exact form of question, proposition, or office to be voted upon at the election, as it is to appear on the ballot, and upon such request, the Board of Supervisors may order the consolidation: and WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 1002, the governing body of any city may by resolution request the Board of Supervisors of the county to permit the County Election Official to render specified services relating to the conduct of an election; and Packet Pg. 22
Attachment: Resol 22-55 Calling for Municipal Election (2492 : Resolution No. 2022-55 Calling for Municipal Election) AGENDA
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WHEREAS, the resolution of the governing body of the city shall specify the services requested; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10002, the City shall reimburse the county in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:
Section 1. A municipal election will be held within the City of Gonzales on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of electing three (3) at-large members of the City Council (4-year term) and the Mayor (2- year term) for a total of two (4) offices.
Section 2. This election is hereby ordered to be called and consolidated with any other election, including but not limited to the statewide general election, to be held totally or partially within the boundaries of the City on November 8, 2022.
Section 3. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 13307, the candidate will pay the cost of the candidate's statement. Said statement shall not exceed two hundred (200) words in length and unless authorized by law, no other candidate materials will be allowed to be mailed with the candidate's statement. The candidate shall submit payment to the County Elections Department upon submission of the candidate's statement.
Section 4. The governing body of the City of Gonzales hereby requests the Board of Supervisors to permit the Monterey County Elections Department to provide any and all services necessary for conducting the election. The City will pay for any and all costs associated with the City election, on a prorated basis, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the “Service Agreement for the Provision of Election Services Between the City of Gonzales and Monterey County Registrar of Voters,” marked Exhibit A and made a part hereof. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on the City’s behalf.
Section 5. The Monterey County Registrar of Voters shall conduct the official canvass and shall provide the City with an Official Canvass and Statement of Votes. The City Council shall meet on or before the next scheduled meeting following the certification of the election to approve the canvass. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 15651(a), in the event of a tie vote, the City Council, acting as the Election Board, shall resolve the tie by lot.
Section 6. In accordance with Sections 12101 and 12110 of the Elections Code and Section 6061 of the Government Code, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice of the election, and the list of nominees, to be published once in the Salinas Valley Tribune, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in the City of Gonzales and hereby designated for that purpose by the Council of Gonzales.
Section 7. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the due adoption of this Resolution and to transmit a copy hereof to the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar of Voters of Monterey County.
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Attachment: Resol 22-55 Calling for Municipal Election (2492 : Resolution No. 2022-55 Calling for Municipal Election)
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 1
st day of August, 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: Resol 22-55 Calling for Municipal Election (2492 : Resolution No. 2022-55 Calling for Municipal Election) Packet Pg. 25
Attachment: Agreement with MoCo Registrar of Voters (2492 : Resolution No. 2022-55 Calling for Municipal Election) Packet Pg. 26
Attachment: Agreement with MoCo Registrar of Voters (2492 : Resolution No. 2022-55 Calling for Municipal Election) Packet Pg. 27
Attachment: Agreement with MoCo Registrar of Voters (2492 : Resolution No. 2022-55 Calling for Municipal Election) City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 1, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution 2022-56 Authorizing Agreement with MNS for Slurry Seal Project
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-56, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a Consulting Agreement with MNS Engineers to provide construction management and inspection services not to exceed $30,000 for the Slurry Seal Project.
BACKGROUND
At the June 20, 2022 Council meeting, a $380,000 agreement with VSS International for this year’s roadway maintenance project was approved. The contractor will slurry seal numerous city streets over the month-long contract. Slurry seal is a roadway maintenance treatment that involves the application of a mixture of water, asphalt emulsion, aggregate (very small, crushed rock), and additives to an existing pavement surface. Applying a slurry seal protects streets from water penetration, provides a new surface with improved skid resistance and extends the life of the pavement.
Streets in the Canyon Creek, California Breeze and Cipriani Subdivisions are included in the slurry seal contract along with several city streets west of US101.
This report is for approval of an agreement with a MNS Engineers to provide construction management and inspection to assist city staff in overseeing the contractor’s work on the project.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Staff issued a Request for Proposals to five consultant firms on the city’s on-call engineering consultant list. Two proposals were received by the July 22 deadline from MNS Engineers and Wallace Group. Both AGENDA
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consultants provided experienced staff and had very good relevant experience. The proposed fee estimated are in this table:
Consultant Estimated Fee
MNS Engineers $28,800
Wallace Group $50, 768
MNS Engineers’ proposal is attached and based on the two submitted proposals, staff recommends the Council authorize a $30,000 consultant agreement with MNS Engineers to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services on the slurry seal contract.
This contract will be funded with a combination of city street funds, assessment district funds, Measure K and RSTP funds from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County.
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: Performing maintenance on city streets supports our vision of preserving the city’s infrastructure.
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: Maintaining the city’s street network enhances the community’s quality of life.
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. 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 above.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Direct staff to not construction this project
2. Direct staff to re-advertise and re-bid the project
3. Amend or modify staff recommendation.
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BUDGET IMPACT
As mentioned, the contract will be funded with a combination of city street funds, assessment district funds, City Measure K contribution and Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County.
CONCLUSIONS
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-56, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a Consulting Agreement with MNS Engineers to provide construction management and inspection services not to exceed $30,000 for the Slurry Seal Project.
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2022-56
2. MNS Engineers Proposal
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH MNS
ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 FOR THE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT WHEREAS, staff issued the Slurry Seal Project for bid on May 16, 2022; and WHEREAS, At the June 20, 2022, Council meeting, a $380,000 agreement with VSS International for the Slurry Seal Project was approved; and WHEREAS, Staff issued a Request for Proposals to five consultants on the city’s oncall engineering consultant list and two proposals were received from MNS Engineers and Wallace Group; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project will come from a combination of City street funds, assessment district funds, City Measure K contribution and Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Council authorize a $30,000 consulting agreement with MNS Engineers to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services on the Slurry Seal Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized and further directed to prepare and execute the appropriate agreement with MNS Engineers in the amount of $30,000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 1
st day of August 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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 2022-56 (2490 : Resolution 2022-56 Agreement with MNS for Slurry Seal Project) 111 N. Market Street, Suite 440
San Jose, CA 95113
Ph 408.610.4202
City of Gonzales
Attention: Patrick M. Dobbins, PE
Public Works Director/City Engineer
City Hall
Gonzales, CA 93926
SUBJECT: Proposal for Slurry Seal CM and Inspection
Dear Mr. Dobbins:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal for assisting the City with Slurry Seal CM and Inspection Services
Project Understanding
The City of Gonzales is interested in services to assist the City with the construction management and inspection services during the construction of the Slurry Seal Construction Contract
Scope of Work
MNS proposes to perform the following services:
1) MNS will provide Contract Administration
2) MNS will provide Construction Inspection
3) MNS will review Contractor Submittals
4) MNS will provide Photo Documentation
5) MNS will review and recommend Progress Payments
6) MNS will provide Construction Reports
7) MNS will measure Construction Quantities
8) MNS will track Extra Work
9) MNS will coordinate with City Materials Testing Firm 10) MNS will prepare a Punch List
Conclusion
We look forward to working with the City of Gonzales. Please feel free to contact Paul Greenway with any questions you may have about our proposal at 831.400.8964 or [email protected] or me at 805.331.4848 or [email protected] Sincerely,
MNS Engineers, Inc.
Jeff Edwards
Vice President
Government Services Division
July 22, 2022
Firm Ownership Type
Corporate Office
Project
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Attachment: MNS Engineers Proposal (2490 : Resolution 2022-56 Agreement with MNS for Slurry Seal Project)
CITY OF GONZALES
SECTION 1. PROPOSER'S BACKGROUND 1
Section 1. Proposer's Background 1
PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF SLURRY SEAL
Firm Qualifications
MNS Engineers, Inc. (MNS)
CONTACTS
111 N. Market Street, Suite 440
• Preparation of contract documents—PS&Es
• Plan check and peer review
• Coordination with project stakeholders and utilities
• Pre-bid and bid phase assistance
• Permitting with the counties, cities, Caltrans, and other Local Address
Point of Contact
Authorized
to Negotiate
Contract
San Jose, CA 95113
Doug Pike, PE, Project Manager
805.331.3553 Mobile
[email protected]
Jeff Edwards, Vice President
805.331.4848 Mobile
[email protected]
regulatory agencies
• Environmental regulations and permitting
• Requirements for funding from federal, state, and local resources
• Construction administration
• Construction cost estimates
Established in 1962, MNS is a C-Corporation that provides quality infrastructure consulting services to the transportation, water resources, and government service markets throughout California. Specializing in the core services of engineering, construction management, and land surveying, MNS'
reputation has been built on clear and direct communication and quality services. We understand the technical, environmental, and regulatory aspects required for the construction of Metz/Orchard Park. We are experienced and knowledgeable with federal funding, permitting, and multi-agency coordination.
Firm Expertise
MNS has an extensive history of successful park projects. From concept inception through project completion, we support our clients every step of the way. We focus on creating the perfect solution to best fit the City's needs.
Our engineering and technical teams stay current with material and construction method developments as well as public agency specification and code requirements. We offer in-depth project experience and a high level of engineering design skill. We cover design services for all project phases:
• Preliminary engineering studies
Construction Management and Inspection
A leader in construction management and inspection services, we offer the City a depth of experienced staff resources local to the area and with a reputation for success in meeting project quality, budget, and schedule goals. We are committed to providing a qualified construction management team that is available for the contract duration and have worked on similar pedestrian overcrossing and transportation improvement projects.
MNS focuses on providing quality construction management and inspection services for state and local agency park projects. Our expertise includes:
• Project management/coordination
• Complete construction management
• Construction inspection
• Construction management/general contractor (CM/GC) project delivery
• Scheduling and critical path method (CPM) review
• Public outreach
• Contract administration and labor compliance
• Constructability review
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CITY OF GONZALES
PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SLURRY SEAL
SECTION 4. PROPOSED PERSONNEL 8
Doug Pike, PE
Project Manager
Firm
MNS Engineers, Inc.
Office Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Areas of Expertise
Street improvement projects
Water and wastewater systems
Infrastructure site development
Project management
Years of Experience
39
Licensing
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 43330
Certification
California Emergency Management Agency (OES) Safety
Assessment Program
Education
MS, Construction Engineering Management/Business
Administration, Oregon State University, OR
BS, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Affiliations
American Council of Engineering Companies, San Luis
Obispo Chapter
American Public Works Association, Channel Islands
Chapter Vice President
American Society of Civil Engineers
UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast Project, Board
President
Mr. Pike brings an impressive career experience in the
areas of public works project management, engineering
management, water resources, and transportation
engineering. Previously, Doug contracted as City
Engineer for the City of Solvang, and Assistant City
Engineer for the City of Buellton. As interim Public Works Director for Solvang, he supervised $3.5M in capital
improvement projects. Doug also spent nine years with
the City of Santa Barbara where he managed over 60
capital improvement projects for a total construction cost of over $25M. His experience includes:
Regional Open Space Park and Regional Landfill
Permit Implementation and Compliance, City of Santa
Maria, CA. Program Manager. This $1.5M engineering
project involves negotiating and obtaining permits with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and Army
Corps of Engineers for development of a large regional
park (1,700 acres) and landfill (900 acres) development for the City. The project includes groundwater protection, verification of closure or re-closure of abandoned oil
wells, BMPs and all aspects of environmental compliance for these projects.
Santa Maria River Infiltration Enhancement Project,
Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District, CA.
Principal-in-Charge. MNS provided project management,
survey, design and permit support, and construction
management. This project reviewed the feasibility and
included a cost-benefit analysis of removal of surficial clay sediment layer, or “cap,” in the low-flow channel of the Santa Maria River from the confluence with the
Cuyama River to Bonita School Road. Surface water
flows from dam releases were modeled in HEC-RAS and
infiltration rates established based on field and laboratory measurements to establish the anticipated release water infiltration benefit for groundwater recharge.
Standard Plans Updates, City of Greenfield, CA. City
Engineer. MNS is responsible for the ongoing
development of appropriate Standard Plans for the Public Works Department. Several new, recent standards have
been developed to address changes in drainage and
water quality requirements.
City Engineer and Municipal Engineering Services,
City of Greenfield, CA. City Engineer. Doug has
designed, advertised, and directed or performed
construction management services for multiple
infrastructure projects for the City. Additional
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CONSTRUCTION OF SLURRY SEAL
SECTION 4. PROPOSED PERSONNEL 9
responsibilities have included consulting on water and
wastewater operational and capital improvement issues.
City Engineering Services, City of Solvang, CA. City
Engineer. Responsibilities included oversight and
maintenance of Engineering Standards, improving and
adjusting them as needed.
District Engineering Services, Mission Hills
Community Services District, CA. District Engineer.
Responsibilities included providing engineering
assistance, including development of revised water and
sewer standard details and construction standards; water and sewer modeling and master planning; designing
water and wastewater capital improvements; advising the District on development impacts to the infrastructure;
regularly attending Board of Director meetings to present findings and to make recommendations for
improvements as well as other Board actions; and
directing volunteer efforts to benefit the District, including a donated design and survey for a new basketball court
for one of the District's parks.
Doug prepared the most recent Standard Plans update to
the “Mission Hills Community Services District Standards for Construction of Sewer Mains” and the “Mission Hills Community Services District Standards for Construction
of Water Mains.” These standards were updated to
incorporate new technologies and materials, but with the intent to remain similar in general format to those used by the City of Lompoc whose standards were used for
comparison. The Standards language was improved and
clarified, and inconsistencies removed. All submittal
deadlines for review were met.
Elevated Steel Water Tank Coating, City of
Greenfield, CA. Project Manager/Project Engineer. This
$320K project improved the elevated steel water tank for the City of Greenfield. Construction elements included
corrosion protection of this 150,000-gallon elevated steel water tank, remediation of lead-based paint, and
rehabilitation of elevated platforms and walkways.
Responsibilities included engineering design for the
elevated platforms and walkways as well as construction management and inspection services.
Active Transportation Project (ATP) Grant Sidewalk
Improvement and Bike Lane, City of Greenfield, CA.
Project Manager. This sidewalk and bike lane
improvement project constructed new curb, gutter, and
sidewalks; traffic calming islands; bike lane
improvements; and enhanced pedestrian crosswalks to
support safe access to two schools and a park. The
project connected the west end of the City of Greenfield Doug Pike, PE | RESUME PG 2
to the downtown area and involved significant
coordination with schools, utility companies, and the
public. Unique features included 8-foot-diameter school thermoplastic school pride medallion mascot logos
applied to intersections in front of the schools. Funding came from local and special grant sources and was
administered per Caltrans Local Assistance Procedure
Manual (LAPM).
Union Valley Parkway Extension at State Route 135,
City of Santa Maria, CA. QA/QC Engineer. This $2.5M
project designed an extension of Union Valley Parkway,
a four-lane secondary arterial. Project elements included a signalized intersection, roadway lighting, landscape
architecture, realigned frontage road, roadway median,
drainage facilities that regulated storm flows to preproject levels and promoted maintenance of existing wetlands, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. This
project required extensive utility coordination and County and Caltrans encroachment permit applications.
Development Engineering Standards, City of Santa
Barbara, CA. Project Manager. Doug led in the effort to create the first comprehensive “City of Santa Barbara
Development Engineering Standards” document. This
effort included the review of standards from a number of different agencies in search of the best “models” to use as a template. The City finally settled on an adaptation of the City of Oceanside’s Development Engineering
Standards modified to adapt to the City’s unique needs.
In addition to their current development processes, over twenty local standards were adopted into this document
by reference or adaption and incorporation.
District Engineering Services, Santa Maria Valley
Water Conservation District, CA. District Engineer.
MNS currently provides engineering support services to
the Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District,
which maintains Twitchell Dam and Reservoir, including
ancillary structures, roads, and facilities. Projects have included the development of planning and budgeting
documents, sedimentation studies, aerial
mapping/capacity studies for the reservoir, equipment
evaluation, maintenance recommendations, anddredging
and sedimentation management and preparation of
facility repair plans and specifications. Services entail capital project design, construction management, project management, budgeting, grant management, estimates,
studies, report preparation, and map and exhibit
preparation. Responsibilities include attending board
meetings and assist in policy and decision making.
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CITY OF GONZALES
PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SLURRY SEAL
SECTION 4. PROPOSED PERSONNEL 10
Bill Smith, PE
Senior Construction Manager
Mr. Smith has over 36 years of experience in the Kitchell Engineering, Rancho Cordova, CA.
Firm
MNS Engineers
Office Location
San Jose, CA
Areas of Expertise
Construction
management and
inspection
Civil design
engineering
Project management
Transportation
projects
Vertical construction
projects
Caltrans
Years of Experience
36
Licensing
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA No.
62270
Education
BA, Mathematics,
Minor in Engineering
Technology,
Metropolitan State
College, Denver, CO
Civil Engineering
coursework,
Colorado State
University, Denver,
CO
transportation design and construction industry.
Bill has been involved in every step of the
project management process, from programming
through completion. He has worked on many
accelerated, complex, and high visibility projects
using multiple delivery methods. Additionally, he
has broad insight into the interests of all project
stakeholders within multiple levels of
government and private projects and under all
types of regulatory conditions. His experience
includes:
US Air Force at March Air Force Base,
Riverside, CA. Project Manager/Pavement
Engineer. Bill served as Project Manager,
Pavement Engineer, and Civil Engineer for the
design and construction of military base
improvement projects. His responsibilities
included providing airfield paving sustainment
and construction consultation; overseeing all
airfield and roadway pavement condition surveys
and structural surveys; developing scope of work
estimates; participating in negotiations for the
award of projects to firms for design contracts,
contractors for construction contracts, and
design-build teams; developing 5- and 10-year
Pavement Plans for airfield and non-airfield
pavements operations and maintenance (O&M)
projects; and making recommendations to
command, base Civil Engineer staff, including all
project project stakeholders and jurisdictional
regulatory authorities. In addition to numerous
renovations and upgrades of buildings, utilities,
roadways, and drainage, major projects
included:
• $15M Airfield Paving and Lighting DesignBuild
• $17M New Air Traffic Control Tower/Base
Operations Building Design-Bid-Build
• $9M New Small Arms Range Build
Florida Department of Transportation,
Deland, FL. Interstate Project Manager. Bill
managed the design of state and federal
highways projects with overlays to federal
highway widening projects, including major
interchanges and bridges. His responsibilities
included overseeing all phases of design, scope,
schedule and budget; coordinating with the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), local
governments, and all project stakeholders;
oversight of multiple construction projects from
design/build to completion; participating in
contract negotiations; reviewing project plans
and specifications prior to awarding contracts;
coordinating construction operations; and
ensuring contractor compliance with all aspects
of contracts and approve payments.
Project Manager. Bill managed infrastructure
portions of multiple prison expansion projects for
the California Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation.
Works General Engineering, Yuba City, CA.
Engineering Consultant. Bill managed all phases
of projects for leveling of structures on failed
foundations of buildings, bridges, highways,
runways, and underground utilities. He
specialized in polyurethane injection techniques
and developed two patents for highway and
runway repair.
Sutter County Public Works, Yuba City, CA.
Senior Engineer/Architect. Bill was responsible
for design, construction administration, and
construction management on all building
facilities in the County; design of a new $12M
human services building; administering
contracts; managing construction of numerous
projects within the county jail; construction
management of $1M remodel of a mental health
facility; soliciting requests for proposals; and
recommending award of design services
contracts on various new and remodel projects
in buildings recently acquired by the county.
Caltrans District 3, Marysville, CA.
Transportation Engineer. Bill provided complete
design, authored the special provisions, and
reviewed the process and coordination of
correction and completion of project plans,
specifications, and estimates for state highway
projects, safety projects, road widening projects,
and over $40M in maintenance projects,
including several pilot projects with cold foam
injection.
City of Fremont, CA. Senior Construction
Inspector. Bill managed and inspected major
public works projects, housing tracts, and
encroachment permits; reviewed final plans and
specifications for construction; inspected
numerous underground utility projects; oversaw
over 30 housing tract site developments and
numerous street improvement projects, including
road widening and railroad crossings; and
reviewed design plans for various seismic retrofit
of bridges. Projects included:
• $2M Niles Community Park
• $2M Niles Main Street Redevelopment
• $1M Central Park Shoreline Restoration
• $500K Senior Center Renovation and
Addition.
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CITY OF GONZALES
PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SLURRY SEAL
SECTION 4. PROPOSED PERSONNEL 11
Rob Russell, PE
Senior Construction Manager
Mr. Russell has over 35 years of civil Sample City experience:
Firm
MNS Engineers
Office Location
San Jose, CA
Areas of Expertise
Project/program
management
Capital improvement
programs
Engineering design
Transportation
improvements
Water resources
projects
Years of Experience
35
Licensing
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA No.
42871
Education
BS, Civil
Engineering,
California State
University, Chico,
CA
Affiliations
American Public
Works Association
American Society of
Civil Engineers
Awards
2012 APWA Person
of the Year Award,
Monterey Bay
Chapter
engineering experience working for a public
agency. While at the City of Salinas, Rob worked
in numerous roles; the last 16 years were spent
as Deputy City Manager, Deputy City Engineer,
Engineering/Transportation Services Director,
City Engineer, and Deputy Public Works
Director. His direct experience gives him an
intimate understanding of a public works
environment and managing a capital
improvement program (CIP). Rob’s expertise
includes program/project management,
engineering design for CIP projects, and
inspection. He is also well versed with various
funding and grant resources. His project
experience includes:
Department of Public Works, City of Salinas,
CA. Various Roles. Rob spent his civil
engineering career with the City of Salinas (City)
where he honed his skills in various roles.
Responsibilities included:
• Overseeing all engineering and
traffic/transportation operations within the
department for seven years (including
traffic/transportation, CIP design/inspection,
and private development proposal reviews
as related to engineering- and public worksrelated issues, and reviewed California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA]
documents)
• Directly supervising upper-level staff
members (three senior civil engineers)
• Approving final designs for all capital
projects placed out for public bidding (12
years)
• City Engineer duties including designation
as City Traffic Engineer, Floodplain
Administrator, ADA Coordinator, TFO
interpreter, and serving as the City’s
alternate representative on regional
transportation boards (TAMC Board,
Executive Committee, Rail Policy
Committee; and MST Board)
• Preparing plans/specifications for a variety
of capital improvement projects
• Reviewing numerous private development
proposals and conditioning those proposals
for public works/engineering-related issues
via Engineer’s reports
• Building permit and planning level permit
processes
• Field surveying (design and construction)
• Reviewing/approving final designs for all
City-related capital projects and approving
changes to plans/specifications via contract
change orders
Rico Assessment District. Project Manager.
Responsibilities included designing street
pavement section and City-standard street
improvements and sanitary sewer/storm drain
systems for 1,500 feet of new streets. Rob
prepared and reviewed specifications and
construction cost estimates; and monitored the
project schedule.
Homestead-Wilson-Villa Assessment District.
Project Manager. This project was similar to Rico
Assessment District, but involved more sidewalk,
and curb and gutter repairs; and new pedestrian
access ramps per City standards; and design of
a lime-treated street pavement section to reduce
construction/assessment costs.
Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements.
Project Manager. To successfully complete this
project, Rob met with Maintenance Supervisor to
identify greatest drainage maintenance
liabilities/biggest maintenance problems in the
City. He designed a comprehensive project to
address deficiencies requiring the greatest time
and effort each year. He coordinated
improvements with the City Storm Drain Master
Plan Priority List.
Harden Ranch Assessment District. Project
Manager. Responsibilities included reviewing the
design of the Harden Ranch Planned
Community backbone infrastructure and
reviewed technical studies related thereto
(SD/SS systems and detention pond designs);
coordinating the backbone infrastructure with
individual subdivision improvement plans to
ensure consistency and correctness; and
confirming EIR mitigation measures were
incorporated into designs as applicable.
High School No. 5 Street Improvements.
Project Manager. Responsibilities included
reviewing the design of the Rogge Road
Improvements as related to Salinas High School
#5; ensuring consistency with City standards
and the certified CEQA document; reviewing the
Low Impact Development design along the
street improvements and consistency of street
improvements with the Future Growth Area's
(FGAs) expected Specific Plan design
standards.
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CITY OF GONZALES
PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SLURRY SEAL
SECTION 4. PROPOSED PERSONNEL 12
Kent Yankee, PE, QSD
Constructability Reviewer
Firm
MNS Engineers
Office Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Areas of Expertise
Grading and drainage
Hydrology and hydraulic
Street improvement
projects
Infrastructure design
Years of Experience
20
Licensing
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA No. 74570
Certifications
Qualified SWPPP
Developer, CA No.
74570
Nuclear Gauge Safety
Residential/commercial
AdvanTex design for
septic systems
Confined Space
Awareness
Education
BS, Architectural
Engineering, California
Polytechnic State
University, San Luis
Obispo, CA
Awards
2017 APWA Monterey
Bay Chapter BEST
Award, Environmentally
Sensitive Projects
Category, Elkhorn Road
Emergency Storm
Damage Repair
2017 Transportation
Agency of Monterey
County (TAMC)
Transportation
Excellence Award,
Elkhorn Road
Emergency Storm
Damage Repair
2010 APWA Young
Professional of the Year
Award, Central Coast
Chapter
Mr. Yankee is a proficient design engineer with a
high level of skill in creating site and grading
plans, construction plan sets, project
specifications and estimates. Kent’s skills in
AutoCAD and background in structural
calculations offer a great combination of
services. He is also competent in all aspects of
field work including construction observation,
and with his background in materials testing, has
a keen eye on projects as they progress. Kent
has excelled at roles in project management by
handling the contract documentation and project
implementation of a wide variety of complex
projects and meeting time sensitive project
deadlines. His project experience includes:
River View Park, City of Buellton, CA. Project
Engineer. The project consisted of a new park
with playground facilities, restrooms, parking
areas, and a bridge over an existing creek. Kent
designed and calculated structural elements for
the pedestrian bridge crossing the existing creek
and prepared grading and drainage plans for
continuing the ADA compliant pedestrian path
through the west end of the project area. Kent
also performed compaction testing using a
nuclear density gauge for compliance as well as
asphalt placement inspection, concrete
foundation sampling and testing, and
compaction testing for base material.
Cocheo Park Restroom and Landscaping,
Vandenberg AFB, CA. Construction Inspector.
This park is the focal point for military families to
bring their children for picnic and recreational
events. The restroom was constructed with
masonry and stone veneer with exposed timber
for the interior. Plumbing, electrical, and remote
controlled irrigation systems were important
aspects of this project. With the close
coordination and management, the project was
completed 3 months early.
Sharon Place Dog Park, City of Buellton, CA.
Project Engineer. Kent was responsible for
grading and drainage plans, construction plans,
and project specifications for the City of Buellton
new Dog Park. Design incorporated features
necessary for large and small breeds, as well as
a handicap accessible route to specified site
including retaining walls as required.
Municipal Engineering Services, City of
Buellton, CA. Deputy City Engineer. Kent has
been involved in various aspects of work for the
City of Buellton including creation of traffic
control and construction plans for various street
improvements along with engineers cost
estimating for multiple projects. Using his
knowledge from field work and design he has
assisted in updating the City of Buellton
Standard Details. Kent has also been intimately
involved with mapping of City easements and
collecting and mapping data regarding the City’s
stormwater, sewer, and water systems. His
involvement in the City’s infrastructure has led
him to be involved in the preparation of the Citywide Stormwater Management Plan and updates to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
designated routing.
Municipal Services/Private Development, City
of Buellton, CA. Deputy City Engineer. Kent
was one of the main contacts for issuing small
permits within the City as well as issuing permits
for Private Development Projects and Capital
Improvement Projects. He would meet with
owners and contractors, review plans and
calculations, and make assess City regulations,
standards and ordinances were met or
exceeded in the process. Kent would collect fees
and perform intermediate inspections regarding
the grading and drainage, storm drain, sewer,
water and other infrastructure elements as well
as perform final inspection for permit clearance.
Munras Avenue Improvements, City of
Monterey, CA. Project Engineer. Kent worked
closely with City staff to meet their needs
improving three intersections along Munras
Avenue in need of pedestrian and ADA
complaint improvements. The project included
sidewalk, driveway, curb ramps, path of travel,
ribbon gutters and various drainage issues that
all had to be blended into the existing
topography with known drainage deficiencies.
Kent was lead designer and project manager for
creation of plans, specifications and estimates
for the project.
Quick Bid and City Standards Updates, City
of Watsonville, CA. Project Engineer. Kent
used his experience with standard
specifications, special provisions, and contract
documents to assist the City in updating their
existing standards to utilize for their Quick Bid
process. The Quick Bid process is utilized by the
City for projects under a certain value. Kent was
responsible to make sure the documents
referenced current standards as well as all
applicable contract codes, laws, and regulations.
Kent was able to utilize his knowledge to provide
recommendations to the City allowing for a more
efficient and thorough process.
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Principal EngineerSupervising EngineerConstruction Inspector 1 –CM and Inspection
Construction Inspector 144.0 144.0 $21,600
Principal Engineer/Principal CM 30.0 30.0 $7,200
Hours 30.00 144
TOTAL Cost $7,200 $0 $21,600
Total Resource HoursTotal Resource Costs
$ 28,800
$240 $200 $150
174.0
City of Gonzales
CM and Inspection
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PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 1, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Presentation from City Staff with Updates on the Funding and Delivery of the Community Center Complex Project
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation from City staff with updates on the funding and delivery of the Community Center Complex Project and provide feedback.
BACKGROUND
The Community Center Complex will be constructed on a City-owned parcel just east of Fairview Middle School and will comprise of the following elements:
1. A Community Center, with a large multi-purpose room, indoor/outdoor stage, flexible meeting rooms, restrooms, offices, and a teaching or catering kitchen
2. Monterey County branch library relocated from the Gonzales Shopping Center
3. A Teen Innovation Center.
4. On-site parking, landscaping, and areas for outdoor activities This staff report is comprised of the following sections:
• Funding/Financing Update
• Program Management and the update on the Design/Build Selection Process
FUNDING/FINANCING UPDATES
AGENDA
ITEM
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The Community Center Complex is estimated to cost $34,800,000 for the Base Project and $42,800,000 for the Base Project and stand-alone Gymnasium. The cost estimate includes:
• Hard costs (Construction)
• Soft costs which are expenses associated with the architect, program manager/construction manager, environmental clearance, building permit review, and legal expenses • Fixtures, furnishings, and equipment
• Contingency for unforeseen costs
• Escalation to the mid-point of construction
The table below presents the current and potential funding for the project:
SECURED FUNDING
1 Teen Innovation Center Grant $5,000,000
2 Measure X $7,500,000
3 Community Development Block Grant $800,000
4 County Library Contribution $1,800,000
5 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grant $400,000
6 Capital Campaign Contribution $2,000,000
Total Funds available as of 8/01/2022 = $17,500,000
BASE PROJECT COST ESTIMATE = $34,800,000
FUNDING GAP = $17,300,000
POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES
1 Capital Funding Campaign $8,000,000
2 Proposed Tax Measures $14,000,000
POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL FUNDING = $22,000,000
To address the funding gap, City staff and the rest of the project team developed a multi-prong funding approach, which includes pursuing and applying for grants, a capital campaign for private contributions, collaboration with the County for library contributions, and most recently recommended two Tax Measures for Council consideration.
o Grants – To date, staff has pursued five grants and the City has obtained approvals of three grants totaling $6,210,000.
o County Library Contribution – City project team and Monterey County staff have been working collaboratively on the design of the new library and the County’s cost share of the library construction. At its June budget hearings, the Board of Supervisors approved $1,800,000 as the County’s cost contribution toward construction of the new Library. The County will also be responsible for all furnishings, fixtures and equipment for the new library. o New tax measures - At the April 2, 2022 Council meeting, the City Council discussed and considered 1) extending the Sunset Timeframe of both Measure K and Measure X for another 20 years, from 2044 to 2064; and 2) An additional (new) half percent (0.5%) Transaction and Use Tax Increase (Measure D). Debt financing will be required to obtain Project funds from these long-term revenue sources.
Lastly, to obtain debt financing for the project, the City project team is coordinating with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a 38-year loan that would be secured by long term City revenue Packet Pg. 41
sources. The USDA loan program is available to rural communities and offers the lowest interest rate as well as the longest repayment period, both of which are advantageous for the City.
Project funding is currently driving the project schedule. After the results of the August and November ballot measures are known and the Funding Campaign goals are met, the USDA loan application can be submitted. This is because the USDA loan application requires the City to demonstrate its financial capacity and dedicated revenue stream to repay the loan.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
The capital campaign team, led by Interim City Manager, Carmen Gil and Armanasco Public Relations, is working hard to generate additional funding and support for the project. Steps that have been taken thus far by the team include:
o The establishment of a Campaign Fund through the Community Foundation for Monterey County o Establishment of a Campaign Cabinet / Committee
o Establishment of list of potential donors and interested parties o Identified naming opportunities for the center
o Developed informational materials (campaign logo, pledge forms, donor letters and donor packet and electronic flipbook, which will be added as campaign goes into public phase – when 40-50% of the target funds are raised)
o Currently engaging in a plethora of meetings with potential donors to share about the project, gain interest and generate financial support.
The Capital Campaign Committee regularly meets to discuss efforts and progress.
Funds Generated to date: Taylor Farms will make a $2,000,000 contribution to the project and Santa Fe Foods has tentatively committed to a 3-year pledge totaling $40,000-$50,000. Other potential donors have indicated interest in supporting the project and are working to identify a dollar amount that works for them.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND UPDATE ON THE DESIGN/BUILD PROCESS Swinerton Program Management staff have been very proactive in supporting the City with delivering the Community Center Project. Their efforts include the following:
1. Researched and found three substantial grant opportunities:
a. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Stations
b. BuildingForward library grant, and
c. State Park RRT grant for courtyard and amphitheater
2. Assisted with the five grant applications, providing program information such as defining eligible scope, cost details, exhibits, resolutions, and other supplemental grant required information.
3. Researched and found USDA loan program for Rural communities and have been working with USDA staff to establish and understand the requirements and criteria for loan; Coordination with City staff and NHA Financial advisors is ongoing.
4. Developed a Grant management program to assist in the tracking of eligible expenses, cashflow, reimbursements and document management requirements for future grant audits; This complex undertaking will also be important for Program management of the Project budget and expenses.
5. Developed a detailed spreadsheet of projected expenditures and required revenue. This will be a key document for the USDA loan process.
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6. Swinerton developed a comprehensive cost estimate which has been used for applications of above grants and for the Design Build procurement process and USDA loan process.
As the Council’s aware, final design and construction of the Community Center Complex will be performed under a Design/Build contract. At the February 20, 2022, Council meeting, the top three Design/Build teams were selected. Also at the February 20, 2022, Council meeting, the Design Criteria document to be used in the Request for Proposals issued to the top three Design/Build teams was approved. The Design Criteria document includes 90 plan sheets and nearly 2,000 pages of technical specifications outlining the following:
o Specific requirements of the various building spaces
o Architectural programming criteria
o Descriptive narratives for key building systems (architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, and specialty systems). This includes capability of installing a roofmounted solar photo-voltaic system in the future o Acoustic requirements between distinct building uses
o Low voltage requirements for building access control, security, audio/visual and communications
o Fire alarm/fire suppression requirements
o Building code analysis, including an evaluation of essential building requirements, if Community Center is desired as an Emergency Shelter
It’s important to note that the CEQA and NEPA environmental clearance for the project was completed with the filing of a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk on April 1, 2022.
Due to the need to have the funding in place prior to executing a contract with selected Design/Build team, staff anticipates issuing the Request for Proposals (RPF) to the three prequalified Design/Build teams after the results of the August 30th Special Election and the November 8 th Election are final.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
TASK COMPLETION BY
1. Funding for $34.8 Million Base Project is secured and committed for the project to move forward Mid-November 2022
2. Issue RFP to the three shortlisted Design/Build teams Early Dec 2022
3. USDA loan approval & Execution Late Spring 2023
4. Select and Award Design/Build Contract Late Spring 2023
5. Design and building permit (12 months) Summer/fall 2024
6. Construction & commissioning (16 months) Fall 2025
7. Grand Opening Fall 2025
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.
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.
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
ALTERNATIVES
Not applicable as this is a progress report on the Community Center Complex Project.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact to this evening’s presentation.
CONCLUSION
Receive a presentation from City staff with updates on the funding and delivery of the Community Center Complex Project and provide feedback.
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City of Gonzales
CITY ATTORNEY
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 1, 2022
FROM: Michael Rodriquez, City Attorney
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2022-58 Submitting to the Voters a Measure Extending the City’s
1.0% Transactions and Use Tax through 2064
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that your Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-58, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Submitting to the Voters at the General Municipal Election to be Consolidated with the Statewide General Election Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, a Measure Extending the Term of the City’s Transactions and Use Tax Through 2064 with Continued Use of Tax Revenue Annual Audits by an Independent Auditor and Community Review by Citizens’ Advisory Committees.
BACKGROUND
In response to the need for additional revenues, in 2014 the City’s voters adopted Measure K, imposing a Temporary Transactions and Use Tax, known as the “Gonzales Quality of Life Temporary Tax Measure,” in the amount of one-half percent (0.5%) on retail sales or consumption of tangible personal property within the City. The Transactions and Use Tax (“TUT”) was increased by one-half percent (0.5%), for a new total TUT of 1.0% in 2020 when the City’s voters adopted Measure X. Use of 1.0% TUT revenues, which are collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, are subject to annual audit and reporting by an independent auditor, as well as oversight and use recommendations from the City’s Measure K and Measure X Temporary Transactions and Use Tax Advisory Committees, comprised of appointed members of the community. The Committees make annual recommendations on the use of the TUT revenue, which must thereafter be approved by the City Council. Measure K and Measure X funds are kept in separate accounts, with each account being allocated 0.5% of all tax revenue collected.
The tax revenues, which are general taxes, are restricted to use exclusively by the City of Gonzales and its residents and cannot be taken by the state for other purposes. It has been estimated that the Gonzales
1.0% TUT will generate approximately $1,500,000 in tax revenues in Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
AGENDA
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Since the establishment of the TUT, the City has worked very hard to meet all the requirements and expectations set forth by the voters. The Measure K and Measure X Advisory Committees have been very engaged, proactive and have effectively represented the community. To date, all the projects and programs recommendations by the Advisory Committees to the Council have been approved. Projects and/or programs have included:
• Funding the debt service for the renovation of the Community Pool • Youth Services and Leadership Development
• New restrooms at Central and Meyer Park
• Tot Lot at Centennial Park
• Improvements to the Skate Park
• Resurfacing of the Tennis Courts (split with the GUSD) • Gonzales Day Camp
• Limited Community Center Complex Project Financing
• A very successful Community Participation Grants Program • Expanded After School and Summer Youth Program
• Senior Programs
• Accessibility Improvements to the Council Chambers and City Hall • New Playground equipment at Meyer Park
• Internet for All
There should be no dispute that the TUT revenues are vital to the City’s ongoing financial stability and the Community’s well-being. It is worth noting that the City’s financial status continues to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, which commenced in March of 2020, as well as the recent war between Russia and Ukraine. The war in particular has had a significant impact on both the cost and availability of a variety of goods and services, with a resulting increase in the City’s operational expenses and project costs. The duration of these impacts is unknown at this time.
Notwithstanding the City’s prudent use of the TUT, as well as efforts to expend City revenues in a fiscally responsible manner, a number of critical projects and areas of operation in the City remain underfunded or unfunded. For example, based on substantial input from the Community, the City Council has determined that the development, construction and funding of a multi-purpose Community Center Complex Project is paramount to the “Quality of Life” in Gonzales and will provide facilities necessary to accommodate and enhance a wide variety of activities and services, including but not limited to senior programs, community meetings, health, education, and recreational services, community gatherings and festivals, youth services and programs, child care, and arts and theatre activities. With a current cost estimate of $42.8 million dollars, despite the City’s best efforts to assemble a variety of available funding sources, including a portion of TUT revenues, the Community Center Project’s costs exceed funding, thus creating a significant project cost deficit.
In light of the funding deficit for the desired Community Center Complex Project, on May 31, 2022, the Council adopted Resolution 2022-31 calling for an all-mail ballot election for the City’s electorate to consider adoption of a special one-half percent (0.5%) increase to the City’s Transactions and Use Tax. (The Tax Measure has been designated as Measure D.) The new 0.5% tax would be a special tax, requiring a two-thirds vote for approval, with use of the tax revenues restricted initially to financing and funding the Community Center, and only upon the completion of such funding, to be used for street maintenance and repair. The term of the special tax has been proposed for forty years, a period deemed necessary for project financing, or until 2064. Since the special all-mail election is not scheduled until August 30, 2022, it is uncertain whether Measure D will be passed by the City’s voters and whether this new funding source for the Community Center Complex Project will be available.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
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Attached for your consideration and approval is Resolution 2022-58, with the accompanying:
Ordinance of the Voters of the City of Gonzales Approving An Amendment to Gonzales City Code Chapter 3.29 Extending the Term of the City’s Temporary General Transactions and Use Tax, Known as the “Gonzales Quality of Life Temporary Tax Measure,” Through 2064, With Continued Use of Tax Revenue Annual Audits by an Independent Auditor and Community Review by Citizen’s Advisory Committees.
How does Gonzales Tax Rate Compare to Other Cities?
In considering the proposed TUT extension, it is important to understand and realize that Gonzales’s current sales tax rate is the second lowest in the County of Monterey.
The following table compares existing local tax rates from surrounding communities.
Tax Rate Comparison by City/County
City/County Tax Rate %
Greenfield 9.50%
Salinas 9.25
Seaside 9.25
Marina 9.25
Del Rey Oaks 9.25
Soledad 9.25
Sand City 9.25
Monterey 9.25
Carmel-by-the-Sea 9.25
King City 8.75
Gonzales 8.75
Monterey County (unincorporated area) 7.75
** Going out a little bit further, the sales tax rate in Morgan Hill is 9.00%, and San Jose, Watsonville, and Santa Cruz are all 9.25%
Similar to the circumstances during the 2014 and 2020 elections, the simple fact of the matter is that Gonzales community members, when shopping outside the City or online, are already paying a higher sales tax rate. Even if the afore-referenced Measure D is passed, a 0.5% increase in the TUT would bring the City’s TUT on par with that in neighboring cities. As such, extension of the current TUT should continue to have no or minimal impact on local buying habits.
Purpose of the Proposed Tax Extension
It is important to note that the City’s existing 1.0% TUT is a general tax, meaning that the tax revenues can be used for a variety of purposes. When Measure K was adopted in 2014, the City identified a variety of preferred uses of the tax revenues. When Measure X was adopted in 2020, the City identified that based on significant community interest and support, the construction of Community Center Complex Project was a priority use for the increased tax revenues. (Funding for streets and roads was also identified as a priority use for said funds.) While general tax funds are always open to use for any purpose for which other City revenues may be used, the priorities referenced above-provide guidance to both the Tax Measure Advisory Committees and the City Council.
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not adversely impacted when the existing 1.0% TUT sunsets in 2044, the City Council should consider the extension of the term of the 1.0% TUT from 2044 to 2064, the same date that the proposed Measure D Tax will expire. When paired with Measure D Special Tax Funds, the City will have a reliable source of tax revenue for desired services, programs and projects, including but not limited to providing financial support and security for the Community Center Complex Project. Even if Measure D is not passed by the voters, extension of the term of the City’s 1.0% TUT will provide the City with a significant source of long-term tax revenues that can be used for identified City priorities, including the Community Center.
Without the proposed 20-year extension of the TUT, financing for City projects and programs will be challenging. It is estimated that in Fiscal Year 2022-2023, the City’s TUT would generate approximately $1,500,000.
Resolution 2022-58 contains the legal provisions necessary to place the proposed measure on the ballot of the upcoming November 8, 2022 General Election. Specifically:
• It presents a question that if approved by the voters will extend the term of the City’s existing
1.0% TUT by twenty years, from 2044 through 2064; and
• It specifies that it does not change the current requirement that all TUT revenues will continue to be subject to annual audit and oversight of community based committees; and • Calls for the election and the placement of this measure on the ballot.
Based on all of the forgoing, Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-58 in order to extend the term of a source of needed tax revenue that has and will continue to be used in a prudent manner for City services, programs, and projects.
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: Should the proposed TUT extension be passed, it would provide a continued source of funding to meet existing Council and Community priorities, like the construction of a Community Center Complex, which would provide resources for the community that would maintain and enhance the Quality-of-Life.
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 above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes ____No __NA
• Housing X Yes ____No NA
• Recreation X Yes ____No NA
• Environment X Yes ____No __NA
• Education X Yes ____No NA
Explain: Please see above.
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ALTERNATIVES
Your Council has the following alternatives:
• Modify, delete and/or add to the language on the proposed resolution or ordinance; or • Delay consideration of the proposed TUT extension for a subsequent general election before the TUT’s expiration in 2044.
BUDGET IMPACT
If approved this evening, the proposed TUT extension measure will be consolidated with the general election being conducted on November 8, 2022. The City pays all costs incurred by the County Registrar of Voters to provide the services necessary to conduct the election, which in previous years have ranged from $5,000 to $25,000.
On the revenue side, the current estimate for TUT revenues in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 is approximately $1,500,000. While there is no guarantee that revenue in a like sum will be generated on annual basis thereafter, it appears that the TUT will continue to be a source of significant tax revenues throughout its term.
CONCLUSION
As directed by the Council, this item is being brought forward to discuss and if desired, to initiate appropriate action for placing a measure effectuating a 20 year extension to the term of the City’s current
1.0% TUT, through 2064, on the ballot for the upcoming General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2022-58
2. Ordinance No. 2022-134
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, A MEASURE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CITY’S TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX THROUGH 2064, WITH CONTINUED USE
OF TAX REVENUE ANNUAL AUDITS BY AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND COMMUNITY REVIEW BY CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Gonzales have previously approved two tax measures, Measure K and Measure X, (known collectively as the “Gonzales Quality of Life Temporary Tax Measure”) setting the City’s current Temporary Transactions and Use Tax (TUT), as codified in Chapter 3.29 in the Gonzales City Code, at one percent (1%). The 1% TUT, administered as Measure X but accounted for as two separate funds, Measure K and Measure X, each of which receives 0.5% of all Measure X tax proceeds and is overseen by a separate oversight committee, has established a sales tax rate in Gonzales at 8.75%, one of the lowest tax rates in Monterey County. With guidance provided by Measure K and Measure X TUT Advisory Committees, TUT revenues in Gonzales have been used for a variety of projects, including but not limited to funding debt service for the Community Pool, youth services and leadership development, park improvements (restrooms, tot lot, playground equipment), preliminary Community Center Complex Project costs, grant programs, senior programs, and internet accessibility for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, after several years of planning and extensive public outreach and input, the City of Gonzales is pursuing the construction of a Community Center Complex Project (“Community Center”) which will include a public library, a Teen Innovation Center, a fitness studio, stand-alone gymnasium, multi-use conference rooms, consulting and counseling rooms, a commercial kitchen, a 3,500 square foot Community Hall to host fitness and recreation classes, competitive sports events, and public and private functions, and extensive outdoor venues that include an exercise area, amphitheater with stage, and meet-and-greet lounge areas.
Once constructed, the Community Center will provide a multitude of recreational, educational and social activities for local and regional residents and will be of significant benefit to the health and the quality of life for City residents of all ages; and WHEREAS, estimated costs for the Community Center are $34.8 million for the base project, and an additional $8 million for a standalone gymnasium requested and supported by community members and the Council, for a total cost estimate for the Community Center Project of $42.8 million dollars; and
WHEREAS, while the City has been and continues to be diligent in seeking and obtaining funding sources for the Project, including significant State and local grants and the recommended and limited use of a portion of the proceeds from the Measure X TUT revenues, Community Center costs have been adversely impacted by the COVID pandemic and the current war between Russia and Ukraine. As a result of these circumstances, the cost of the Packet Pg. 50
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Community Center is significantly outpacing available funding sources, thus creating a substantial funding deficit; and
WHEREAS, in light of the above-referenced Community Center funding deficit, when paired with the community and Council desire for the Community Center, the Council adopted Resolution 2022-31 calling for an all-mail ballot election for the City’s electorate to consider adoption of a special one-half percent (0.5%) increase to the City’s TUT. (The Tax Measure has been designated as Measure D.) The new 0.5% tax would be a special tax, requiring a twothirds vote for approval, with use of the tax revenues restricted initially to financing and funding the Community Center, and only upon the completion of such funding, to be used for street maintenance and repair. The term of the special tax has been proposed for 40 years, or until 2064. At the time of the preparation of this resolution, the outcome of the special all-mail election, scheduled for August 30, 2022, is not known; and WHEREAS, the Council now believes it is in the best interest of the City to extend the term of the City’s existing 1% TUT, which runs through 2044, to match the term of the proposed Special 0.5% TUT. Revenues generated by the proposed extension would provide the City with greater financial flexibility to not only maintain essential governmental services and Core Programs on a long-term basis, but to also continue to pursue a number of capital projects and proactive programs, including the Community Center. Even if Measure D is rejected by the City’s voters, extension of the City’s existing 1% TUT will continue to provide the City with a significant financial tool needed to address ongoing challenges in maintaining the abovereferenced services, programs and projects, particularly in the current climate of financial uncertainty in both the state and nation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the placement of a question on the ballot to seek voter approval of an amendment to the City’s General Transactions and Use Tax, as authorized by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, the City Council of the City of Gonzales desires to submit to the voters at the November 8, 2022 consolidated general and municipal election a question relating to an extension of the term of the City’s 1.0% TUT by 20 years, from 2044 through 2064, all pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIIC, Section 2, Government Code Section 53724, Elections Code Section 9222, and the Gonzales City Code; and WHEREAS, the extension measure to be submitted to the voters, if approved, would be imposed on retail transactions involving personal property. The extended general tax rate would be one percent (1.0%) of the value of the property; the tax rate would be in effect for an extended period of time until 2064; the tax revenue would be collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and remitted to the City; the revenues would be audited annually by an independent auditor and a public expenditure report would be issued annually regarding the use of the revenues from the tax; use of the tax revenues would continue to be subject to review and recommendation of the City’s Measure K and Measure X Transactions and Use Tax Advisory Committees; revenues would continue to be devoted to the City of Gonzales and its residents and cannot be taken by the State; and the tax measure extension shall be approved if it receives at least a majority of affirmative votes; and
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2022-58 (2495 : Resolution No. 2022-58 Extending TUT Measure Term to 2064)
WHEREAS, the City Council passed Resolution 2022-55 on August 1, 2022, calling a general municipal election for the purpose of electing the mayor and three (3) at large members of the City Council; requesting that the general municipal election be consolidated with the Statewide general election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022; and requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey direct the Registrar of Voters/Election Department to take any and all necessary steps to conduct the consolidated election; and under provisions of the laws relating to cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on November 8, 2022, for the election of the aforesaid municipal officers; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403, whenever an election called by a city for the submission of any question, proposition or office to be filled is to be consolidated with a statewide election, and the question, proposition, or office to be filled is to appear on the same ballot as that provided for that statewide election, the city shall, at least eighty-eight (88) days prior to the date of the election, file with the board of supervisors, with a copy to the elections official, a resolution of its governing board requesting the consolidation, and setting forth the exact form of any question, proposition, or office to be voted upon at the election, as it is to appear on the ballot, and upon such request, the board of supervisors may order the consolidation; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the consolidation of the election of municipal officers with the Statewide general election requested by the City in Resolution 2022-55, the City Council now also desires to consolidate the “Gonzales Enhanced Quality of Life Temporary Tax Extension” Ballot Measure with the Statewide general election to be held on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, based on all of the information presented at the August 1, 2022 regular meeting, both written and oral, including the staff report and other relevant materials, the City Council finds that under California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Sections 15060 (c)(2) and 15378, subdivisions (2) and (4) of subdivision (b), the proposed tax does not constitute a project under CEQA and therefore review under CEQA is not required. Any specific project receiving TUT revenues, will be subject to CEQA analysis prior to revenue allocation.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES does hereby resolve, declare, determine and order as follows:
SECTION I. RECITALS AND FINDINGS.
1. All of the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
2. The City of Gonzales continues to strive to maintain core city operations and infrastructure, maintain a variety of proactive business initiatives, maintain its award winning G3 recycling, sustainable and environmental program, nurture youth engagement and leadership, and continue its leadership role in regional efforts on gang suppression, economic development, storm water and solid waste issues, and housing needs, all subject to an extremely limited budget.
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3. The City’s financial condition continues to be adversely impacted by conservative growth in property taxes, sales tax, and the limited and competitive availability of grant proceeds.
Additionally, the COVID-19 Pandemic, which commenced in March of 2020, has and will continue to have an impact both on City finances and the demand for City services. The City anticipates that it will continue to need to allocate funds to address COVID-19 related issues for a significant period of time. Finally, the recent war between Russia and Ukraine has had a significant impact on both the cost and availability of a variety of goods and services, with a resulting sharp increase in the cost of City operations and estimated project costs.
4. In response to the need for additional revenues, in 2014 the City’s voters adopted Measure K, imposing a Temporary Transactions and Use Tax (“TUT”), known as the “Gonzales Quality of Life Temporary Tax Measure,” in the amount of one-half percent (0.5%) on retail sales or consumption of tangible personal property within the City. The TUT was increased by one-half percent (0.5%) in 2020 when the City’s voters adopted Measure X. Use of the Measure X 1.0% TUT revenues, which are collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, are subject to annual audit and reporting by an independent auditor, as well as oversight and use recommendations from the City’s Measure K and Measure X Temporary Transactions and Use Tax Advisory Committees, comprised of appointed members of the community. Measure K and Measure X funds are kept in separate accounts, with each account being allocated 0.5% of all tax revenue collected. The tax revenues, which are general taxes, are restricted to use exclusively by the City of Gonzales and its residents and cannot be taken by the state for other purposes. It is estimated that the Gonzales 1.0% TUT will generate approximately $1,500,000 in tax revenues in Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
5. Since the passage of the 1.0% TUT, the City has met all criteria for use of the tax revenues adopted by the voters. A prime example is the establishment of the Measure K and Measure X Transactions and Use Tax Advisory Committees, which since their inception, have been very engaged and proactive, and have effectively represented the community in expressing preferred uses for TUT revenues. To date, all project and program recommendations made by the Advisory Committees to the City Council have been approved. Projects and/or programs have included:
• Funding the debt service for the renovation of the Community Pool • Youth Services and Leadership Development
• New restrooms at Central and Meyer Parks
• Tot Lot at Centennial Park
• Improvements to the City’s Skate Park
• Resurfacing of tennis courts (Cost split with GUSD)
• Gonzales Day Camp
• Limited Community Center Complex Costs
• Successful Community Participation Grants Program
• Expanded After School and Summer Youth Program
• Senior Programs
• Accessibility Improvements to the Council Chambers and City Hall • New playground equipment at Meyer Park
• Internet for All Programs
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6. Despite the City’s prudent and fiscally responsible efforts, as well as the collection of the aforesaid TUT, a number of critical projects and areas of operation in the City are currently underfunded or unfunded. For example, based on substantial input from the Community, the City Council has determined that the development, construction and funding of a multi-purpose Community Center is paramount to the “Quality of Life” in Gonzales and will provide facilities necessary to accommodate and enhance a wide variety of activities and services, including but not limited to senior programs, community meetings, health, education, and recreational services, community gatherings and festivals, youth services and programs, child care, and arts and theatre activities. With a current cost estimate of $42.8 million dollars, despite the City’s best efforts to assemble a variety of available funding sources, the Community Center’s costs exceed funding, thus creating a significant cost deficit.
7. In light of the funding deficit for the much desired Community Center, on May 31, 2022, the Council adopted Resolution 2022-31 calling for an all-mail ballot election for the City’s electorate to consider adoption of a special one-half percent (0.5%) increase to the City’s TUT. (The Tax Measure has been designated as Measure D.) The new 0.5% tax would be a special tax, requiring a two-thirds vote for approval, with use of the tax revenues restricted initially to financing and funding the Community Center, and only upon the completion of such funding, to be used for street maintenance and repair. The term of the special tax has been proposed for forty years, a period deemed necessary for project financing, or until 2064. At the time of the preparation of this resolution, the outcome of the special all-mail election, scheduled for August 30, 2022, is not known.
8. The City Council has determined that in order to enhance the City’s financial flexibility, and to ensure that the City’s ability to maintain essential governmental services and core programs and move forward with desired projects is not adversely impacted when the 1.0% TUT sunsets in 2044, the City Council should consider the extension of the term of the 1.0% TUT from 2044 to 2064, the same date that the proposed Measure D Tax will expire. When paired with Measure D Special Tax Funds, the City will have a reliable source of tax revenue for desired services, programs and projects, including but not limited to the Community Center. It is estimated that the 1.0% TUT (without Measure D special tax funds) would generate approximately $1,500,000 per year in general tax funds.
9. The City anticipates that extending the City’s 1.0% TUT will not create a significant financial burden on the City’s heavy sales tax producing businesses since they continue to pay sales tax in other cities and regions with a higher or equal sales tax rate.
SECTION II. CALL FOR ELECTION. PLACEMENT OF MEASURE ON THE BALLOT. Pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIIC, Section 2; Government Code Section 53724; Elections Code Section 9222 and Sections 10400 et seq.; and the Gonzales City Code, the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby calls an election at which it shall submit to the qualified voters of the City, a question that, if approved, would extend the term of the City’s existing 1% Transactions and Use Tax from 2044 to 2064, as authorized by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9. This measure shall be designated by letter by the Monterey County Elections Department. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400 et seq., the election for Packet Pg. 54
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this measure shall be consolidated with the established previously consolidated election to be conducted on November 8, 2022.
SECTION III. PROPOSED ORDINANCE. The ordinance authorizing the general Transaction and Use Tax extension to be approved by the voters pursuant to Section II is as set forth in Exhibit A hereto. The City Council hereby approves the ordinance, the form thereof, and its submission to the voters of the City at the November 8, 2022 consolidated Statewide election, as required by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9, subject to the approval of a majority of the voters voting on the measure at the election called by the adoption of this resolution. The entire text of the ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit A shall be printed in the voter information portion of the sample ballot. The ordinance specifies that the term of the City’s 1.0% Transactions and Use Tax shall be increased by twenty (20) years, from 2044 to 2064. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration shall collect the tax from retailers subject to the tax and remit the funds to the City. Provisions in the existing codified ordinance requiring all tax revenues collected by application of the City’s Transactions and Use Tax to be subject to independent audit and subject to the oversight of Citizen’s Transactions and Use Tax Advisory Committee will not be altered by the proposed amendment and will continue in full force and effect.
SECTION IV. BALLOT LANGUAGE. The official ballot to be used at said election shall conform to the laws of the State of California with relation thereto. The proposed Transactions and Use Tax extension shall be submitted to the voters on the ballot at the General Municipal Election to be held and consolidated with the Statewide general election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in the form of the following question:
Gonzales Enhanced Quality of Life Temporary Tax Extension Measure. Shall a measure to extend the term of the existing 1.0% Gonzales Temporary Transactions and Use Tax by twenty years, from 2044 to 2064, subject to continued independent audit and citizen’s advisory committee review, with all funds dedicated exclusively to Gonzales programs, projects and initiatives, and that will generate an estimated $1,500,000 annually, be adopted? The words “Yes” and “No” shall be printed on the ballots so the qualified electors may express their choice.
This measure shall be designated by letter by the Monterey County Elections Department.
SECTION V. IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS AND SUBMISSION OF BALLOT
ARGUMENTS. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to prepare an impartial analysis of the proposed measure. The Attorney’s impartial analysis of the ballot measure shall not exceed five hundred (500) words in length showing the effect of the measure on the existing law and the operation of the measure. The City Attorney shall transmit such impartial analysis to the City Clerk by the close of business on August 18, 2022. Written arguments in favor or opposed to the measure may be prepared by the City Council, any member or members of the City Council so authorized by Council action, or any individual voter who is eligible to vote on the measure, or any bona fide association of citizens, or any combination of voters and associations. The City Manager and Staff are hereby authorized to prepare and file a written argument in favor of the Packet Pg. 55
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proposed measure not to exceed three hundred (300) words on behalf of the City Council if so directed by the Council. All arguments must be submitted to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on August 18, 2022. No argument shall exceed three hundred (300) words in length. A ballot argument may not be accepted unless accompanied by the printed name and signature or printed names and signatures of the author or authors submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument. No more than five signatures shall appear on any argument. If more than one argument is submitted for or against the measure, the City Clerk shall select the argument for printing and distribution in accordance with the provisions of Elections Code Section 9287. Pursuant to Section 9285 of the California Elections Code, when the City Clerk has selected the arguments for and against the measure, which will be printed and distributed to the voters, the City Clerk shall send copies of the argument in favor of the measure to the authors of the argument against, and copies of the argument against to the authors of the argument in favor. Rebuttal arguments may thereafter be prepared in a length not exceeding two hundred and fifty (250) words, and shall be filed with the City Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 25, 2022. Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments. Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the direct argument which it seeks to rebut.
SECTION VI. CEQA. The City Council finds that under CEQA Guidelines 15060(c) (2) and 15378, subdivisions (2) and (4) of subdivision (b), this tax extension does not constitute a project under CEQA because it extends a government funding mechanism that does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore, review under CEQA is not required.
SECTION VII. REQUEST TO CONSOLIDATE AND CANVAS RETURNS. The City requests and authorizes the Registrar of Voters to consolidate this election with the established election on November 8, 2022 for the ease and convenience of the registered voters and to take advantage of any cost savings possible by such consolidation. The election on the measure set forth in Section IV shall be held and conducted, the votes canvassed and the returns made, and the results ascertained and determined as provided for herein. The election shall be held in accordance with the Elections Code of the State of California. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey is authorized to canvas the returns of that election with respect to the votes cast in the City of Gonzales and to certify the results to the City Council of the City of Gonzales. At the next regular meeting of the City Council occurring after the returns of the election have been canvassed and the certification of the results to the City Council, the City Council shall cause to be entered in its minutes a statement of the results of the election. The City Clerk may request the assistance of the County of Monterey Elections Department in regard to said Consolidated Statewide Primary Election, as the City Clerk deems necessary, and in recognition of the fact that additional costs will be incurred by the County in providing assistance, the City agrees that it shall pay the incurred cost of such assistance pursuant to the “Service Agreement for the Provision of Election Services between the City of Gonzales and the Monterey County Registrar of Voters,” previously approved by the Council. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into or modify any written agreement for such services with the County of Monterey Elections Department.
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SECTION VIII. PUBLICATION OF MEASURE. In accordance with Section 12111 of the Elections Code and Section 6061 of the Government Code, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the measure to be published once in the Salinas Valley Tribune, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and circulated in the City of Gonzales and hereby designated for that purpose by the Council of Gonzales.
SECTION IX. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and forthwith entered upon the minutes of this Council and kept and maintained by the City Clerk of the City of Gonzales.
SECTION X. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify the due adoption of this Resolution and to transmit a copy hereof so certified to the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar of Voters of Monterey County.
SECTION XI. The City Clerk and City Attorney are authorized to make any typographical, clerical, non-substantive corrections to this resolution and to the ballot measure as may be deemed necessary by the Monterey County Clerk/Registrar of Voters.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 1st day of August, 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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EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-134
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO GONZALES CITY CODE CHAPTER 3.29 EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CITY’S TEMPORARY GENERAL
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX, KNOWN AS THE “GONZALES QUALITY OF LIFE TEMPORARY TAX MEASURE” THROUGH 2064, WITH CONTINUED USE OF TAX
REVENUE ANNUAL AUDITS BY AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND COMMUNITY REVIEW BY CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF GONZALES:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The voters of the City of Gonzales hereby find as follows:
1. The voters of the City of Gonzales have previously approved two tax measures (Measure K and Measure X, known collectively as the “Gonzales Quality of Life Temporary Tax Measure”), setting the City’s current Temporary Transactions and Use Tax (TUT) at one percent (1%). The 1% TUT, administered as Measure X but accounted for as two separate funds, Measure K and Measure X, each of which receives 0.5% of all Measure X tax proceeds and is overseen by a separate oversight committee, has established a sales tax rate in Gonzales at 8.75%, one of the lowest tax rates in Monterey County. With guidance provided by TUT Advisory Committees, TUT revenues in Gonzales, which are general tax funds, have been used for a variety of projects, including but not limited to funding debt service for the Community Pool, youth services and leadership development, park improvements (restrooms, tot lot, playground equipment), grant programs, senior programs, and internet accessibility for all citizens.
2. After several years of planning and extensive public outreach and input, the City of Gonzales is pursuing the construction of a Community Center Complex Project (“Community Center”) which will include a public library, a Teen Innovation Center, a fitness studio, stand-alone gymnasium, multi-use conference rooms, consulting and counseling rooms, a commercial kitchen, a 3,500 square foot Community Hall to host fitness and recreation classes, competitive sports events, and public and private functions, and extensive outdoor venues that include an exercise area, amphitheater with stage, and meet-and-greet lounge areas. The Council, Staff and community are largely unified in the belief that the Community Center, as planned, will provide a multitude of recreation, education and social activities for local and regional residents and will be of significant benefit to the health and the quality of life for City residents of all ages.
3. Estimated costs for the Community Center are $34.8 million for the base project, and an additional $8 million for a standalone gymnasium requested and supported by community members and the Council, for a total cost estimate for the Community Center of $42.8 million dollars.
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4. While the City has been and continues to be diligent in seeking and obtaining funding sources for the Community Center, including significant State and local grants and the recommended use of a portion of the proceeds from the City’s Measure X TUT revenues, Project costs have been adversely impacted by the COVID pandemic and the current war between Russia and Ukraine. As a result of these circumstances, projected Community Center costs are significantly outpacing available funding sources, thus creating a substantial funding deficit for this project.
5. In light of the above-referenced Community Center funding deficit, when paired with the community and Council desire for the Community Center, the Council adopted Resolution 2022-31 calling for an all-mail ballot election for the City’s electorate to consider adoption of a special one-half percent (0.5%) increase to the City’s TUT. The Tax would be a special tax, requiring a two-thirds vote for approval, with use of the tax revenues restricted initially to financing and funding the Community Center, and only upon the completion of such funding, to be used for street maintenance and repair. The term of the special tax has been proposed for forty years, or until 2064. At the time of the preparation of this resolution, the outcome of the special all-mail election, scheduled for August 30, 2022, is not known.
6. Notwithstanding the above referenced efforts to establish a Special 0.5% TUT tax that would be collected through 2064, the Council believes it is in the best interest of the City to extend the term of the 1.0% TUT to match the term of the proposed Special Tax.
Revenues generated by the proposed ordinance amendment would provide the City with greater financial flexibility to not only maintain essential governmental services and Core Programs on a long-term basis, but to also continue to move forward with a number of capital projects and proactive programs, including the Community Center Complex Project. Even if Measure D is unsuccessful, extension of the 1.0% TUT will continue to provide the City with a financial tool necessary to address ongoing challenges in maintaining the above-referenced services, programs and projects. The proposed City Code amendment would increase the term of the 1.0% TUT by 20 years, from 2044 to 2064.
7. Pursuant to Part 6.1 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and Part 1.7 of Division 2, and more specifically Section 7285.91, the City may seek voter approval of any general transactions and use tax and/or any amendments thereto.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT TO GONZALES CITY CODE SECTION 3.29.160.
Gonzales City Code Title 3-Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.29- Temporary Transactions and Use Tax, Section 3.29.160 shall be amended to read as follows:
3.29.160 Termination date. This ordinance is meant to establish a transactions and use tax for a limited period of time. The authority to levy the tax imposed by this chapter shall expire in 2064, on the last day of the calendar quarter preceding the anniversary of the operative date.
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Attachment: Ordinance No. 2022-134 (2495 : Resolution No. 2022-58 Extending TUT Measure Term to 2064) SECTION 3. USE OF TAX REVENUE. The tax being extended by this ordinance is a general tax. The City may use the revenue from the tax for any general governmental purpose, including without limitation hiring and retention in the finance, police, fire and public works departments, youth and senior programs, street and parks maintenance, capital projects such as improvements to and/or installation of new pool and library facilities, broadband infrastructure and/or service and the proposed Community Center Complex Project, economic development and business assistance, retention and development, and payment of outstanding debt. The revenue from the tax shall only be used for services and programs that benefit the residents of the City. The extended tax will continue to be subject to the auditing requirements and the community-based committee review of tax use established by previous City action and voter approval.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. The voters of the City of Gonzales hereby declare that they would have adopted each and every provision of this ordinance regardless of the invalidity of any other provision.
SECTION 5. CODIFICATION. Upon adoption of this ordinance pursuant to the voter approval, the City Clerk, in consultation with the City Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to codify this ordinance in the Gonzales City Code.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. If this ordinance is approved by a majority of the voters voting on the issue at the November 8, 2022 election, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9217, this ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after the Council declares the results of the election.
SECTION 7. PUBLICATION. The Clerk of the City of Gonzales is hereby directed to cause the following summary of the ordinance to be published by one (1) insertion in the Salinas Valley Tribune, a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Gonzales:
Contingent upon majority voter approval, this ordinance extends the term of the City’s one percent (1.0%) Transactions and Use Tax (a general tax) on the sale or consumption of tangible personal property within the City of Gonzales from 2044 to 2064. All tax revenues will continue to be subject to independent annual audits, annual public expenditure reports and oversight by the Transactions and Use Tax Advisory Committee. The tax revenues will only be spent on services and programs for the City of Gonzales and its residents.
APPROVED by the following vote of the Voters of the City of Gonzales on November ____, 2022.
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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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FIRE DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 1, 2022
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2022-57 Adopting Hazard Mitigation Plan
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-57, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Adopting the 2022 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
BACKGROUND
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Governors’ Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) have completed a preliminary review of the 2022 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). FEMA and Cal OES have given tentative approval of the plan, pending local adoption. The approval of the plan ensures the City of Gonzales eligibility and pre-qualification for potential federal pre-and post-disaster funding. The plan includes hazard identification, risk and vulnerability assessments, and mitigation strategies to reduce vulnerability and risk from hazards and reduce the severity of the effects of hazards on people, property, and the environment.
Monterey County and The City of Gonzales are potentially vulnerable to a wide range of natural and man-made hazards. These hazards can threaten the life and safety of residents and visitors and have the potential to damage or destroy both public and private property and disrupt the local economy and overall quality of life. While the threats from hazard events may never be fully eliminated, there is much that can be done to lessen their potential impact. The purpose of hazard mitigation is to implement and sustain actions that reduce vulnerability and risk from hazards or reduce the severity of the effects of hazards on people, property, and the environment.
The Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) requires state and local government agencies to prepare comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plans in order to be eligible to receive pre-and AGENDA
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post-disaster mitigation funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The DMA also requires the Hazard Mitigation Plan to be monitored, evaluated, and updated within a five-year cycle to remain eligible for disaster related benefits under the DMA.
The 2022 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) is a comprehensive update to the 2016 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and represents the third iteration of the Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was initially adopted in 2007.The planning area for the MJHMP encompasses the entire geographic area of Monterey County and includes the following Participating Jurisdictions: Monterey County, the cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzales, Greenfield, King, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas, Sand City, Seaside, and Soledad, as well as the Monterey County Water Resources Agency, the Carmel Area Wastewater District, Monterey One Water, the Monterey Regional Waste Management District, and the Moss Landing Harbor District.
The 2022 update to the MJHMP was developed by the MJHMP Steering Committee, made up of participants from the County and Participating Jurisdictions. The Steering Committee served as an advisory body on hazard and mitigation action priorities both for the County as a whole and each jurisdiction individually, with Monterey County Office of Emergency Services as the Planning Lead.
The Monterey County MJHMP:
• Provides an explanation of prevalent hazards within the County and describes how hazards may affect the County and participating jurisdictions differently based upon various relationships to natural hazards.
• Includes a discussion of hazard location, size of a typical event, historical occurrences, and the probability of future occurrences for each identified hazard. • Identifies risks to vulnerable assets, both people and property. • Provides a mitigation strategy that responds to the identified vulnerabilities within each community and provides prescriptions or actions to achieve the greatest risk reduction based upon available resources.
• Pools resources from throughout the County and creates a uniform local hazard mitigation plan that can be consistently implemented.
• Ensures eligibility for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Cal OES grants The City of Gonzales Annex provides specific details on the planning process, a City specific risk and vulnerability assessment, and a mitigation strategy that responds to the identified vulnerabilities within to achieve the greatest risk reduction based upon available resources.
The plan underwent review by the County and Participating Jurisdictions, the general public (Review period occurred from December 2021 to March 2022) and received Approval Pending Adoption from FEMA on June 14, 2022.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
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: A comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan is vital for maintaining the health and safety of our residents during times of emergency and makes it possible for our City and residents to receiving funding for recovery.
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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.
Explain: The Hazard Mitigation Plan provides guidance for coordination with other government agencies that can assist the City by providing resources for response and recovery from a disaster.
City staff including the Police and Fire Chiefs, the Deputy City Manager, the Director of Public Works, and the Direction of planning and Community Development worked with County staff to update the plan to address hazards not present during the time of the previous version of the plan’s adoption, and customize the plan to fit the needs of Gonzales.
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: There is no fiscal impact for the approval of the MJHMP. However, implementation of the MJHMP will require funding and staff resources. Any future funding requests will come before the Council for consideration as part of the budget process or on a case-by-case basis.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
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• Housing Yes ___ No X NA
• Recreation Yes ___ No X NA
• Environment Yes ___ No X NA
• Education Yes ___ No X NA
ALTERNATIVES
The Council could direct staff to make further additions or revisions to the plan and bring it back for adoption at a later date. This is not recommended as the plan as presented represents the best efforts of both City and County staff, and any delay could cause issues with the approval of the plan by FEMA.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no immediate budget impact involved with the adoption of the MJHMP.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends the Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-57, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Adopting the 2022 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2022-57
2. Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, Volume 1
3. City of Gonzales Annex, Volume 2
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES ADOPTING THE 2022 MONTEREY COUNTY
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales is vulnerable to natural hazards that may result in loss of life and property, economic hardship, and threats to the public health and safety; and WHEREAS, the City anticipates climate change will exacerbate the severity, frequency, and impacts of natural hazards; and
WHEREAS, pro-active mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event can reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property; and
WHEREAS, the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all cities, counties, and special districts to have adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan to receive pre-and post-disaster mitigation funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and WHEREAS, a coalition of Monterey County local governments and special districts embarked on a planning process to prepare for and lessen the impacts of specified hazards by updating the Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP), which is the blueprint for reducing the Operational Area's vulnerability to disasters and hazards; and WHEREAS, the update to the MJHMP has been prepared in accordance with federal laws, including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended; Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, as amended; the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended; and the National Dam Safety Program Act, as amended; and WHEREAS, the MJHMP identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property in the City of Gonzales from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and
WHEREAS, the MJHMP planning partnership and the City of Gonzales have completed a coordinated planning process that engaged the public, assessed the risk and vulnerability to the impacts of natural hazards, developed a mitigation strategy consistent with a set of uniform goals and objectives, and created a plan for implementing, evaluating, and revising the strategy; and WHEREAS, each jurisdiction has been responsible for the review and approval of their individual sections of the Plan and the Plan presents the accumulated information in a unified framework to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated hazard mitigation plan that covers the entire Monterey County Operational Area planning area that is aligned with the goals, objectives and priorities of the State's multi-hazard mitigation plan; and Packet Pg. 65
Attachment: Resolution No. 2022-57 (2488 : Resolution No. 2022-57 Adopting the 2022 MoCo Hazard Mitigation Plan) WHEREAS, the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the CEQA Guidelines pursuant to the Provisions of Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption), and Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies); and
WHEREAS, the result of the countywide organizational effort is a two volume Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will result in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) approved multi-jurisdictional, multi-hazard mitigation plan; and
WHEREAS, the MJHMP has been reviewed by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and FEMA, Region IX, and have approved it contingent upon its official adoption by the participating governing bodies; and WHEREAS, adoption of the Plan will allow the jurisdictional partners to collectively and individually become eligible to apply for hazard mitigation project funding and demonstrates its commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gonzales, hereby adopts the 2022 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, consisting of Volume 1 in its entirety and the City of Gonzales Annex in Volume 2 (Attachment A).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gonzales resolves to integrate the Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference into the Public Safety Element of the General Plan in accordance with the requirements of Government Code sections 65302, 65302.6, and 8685.9.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gonzales directs staff to:
1. Use the Plan to guide pre-and post-disaster hazard mitigation.
2. Pursue implementation of the identified mitigation actions subject to the limitations of available of funding and staff.
3. Coordinate the strategies in the plan with other planning programs and mechanisms under its jurisdictional authority.
4. Continue support of ongoing countywide mitigation efforts.
5. Continue to participate in the regional planning partnership as described by the MJHMP.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gonzales will submit this adopted resolution to the California Office of Emergency Services and FEMA Packet Pg. 66
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 1
st day of August 2022.
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 A
• 2022 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, Volume 1
2022 Mitigation Plan Volume 1.pdf
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ATTACHMENT A
• City of Gonzales Annex, Volume 2
Mitigation Plan Gonzales Annex Volume 2.pdf
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