City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: September 6, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: New City Limit Sign
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council approve the layout of the new City limit signs.
BACKGROUND
As presented at the August 15 Council meeting, staff is proposing to replace all city limit signs with a new layout 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 AND ANALYSIS
According to Caltrans specifications, city limit signs are considered “guide” signs and therefore have white lettering on a green background.
Staff presented a layout for the new city limit signs at the August 15 Council meeting, and the Council directed staff to include the population and elevation on the new sign layout. With the City Council’s concurrence, staff will use the revised layout for the new city limit signs.
AGENDA
ITEM
13 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: 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 Yes No X N/A
• Recreation Yes No X N/A
• Environment Yes No X N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision above.
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 approve the layout of the new City limit signs.
Attachments:
1. Pictures of City Limit Sign