City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 15, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: City Limit Signs
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council receive a presentation on proposed new city limit signs and provide feedback to staff.
BACKGROUND
Staff is proposing to replace the city limit signs as several are faded and the one on Gonzales River Road was recently knocked down. The city limit signs would be installed at the following locations:
1. North Alta (just north of Tenth Street)
2. South Alta (just south of the cemetery)
3. Gonzales River Road (west of Puente Del Monte)
4. Northern end of Fanoe Road
5. Johnson Canyon Road (just east of Herold Parkway)
6. Gloria Road (1,500 feet east of US101)
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
According to Caltrans specifications, city limit signs are considered “guide” signs and therefore have white lettering on a green background.
Staff developed the attached layout for the new city limit signs which includes the new city logo. Staff is seeking comments and feedback from the City Council on the layout of the new city limit signs.
AGENDA
ITEM
17 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: Installing new city limit signs with the updated city logo will welcome motorists to the city.
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
Explain:
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council can direct staff to develop other options for new city limit signs.
BUDGET IMPACT
The cost for the new city limit signs is estimated to be approximately $2,400 and will be funded from the City Street Fund (Fund 130).
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Council receive a presentation on proposed new city limit signs and provide feedback to staff.