Agenda packet — Gonzales City Council, October 17, 2022

Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 147 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, during normal business hours.

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A G E N D A

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 117 FOURTH STREET
GONZALES, CA 93926
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. ROLL CALL- City Council/Successor Agency
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Scott Funk, Council/Agency Member Liz Silva, Council/Agency Member Lorraine Worthy, Council/Agency Member Paul Miller, Mayor/Chair Jose L. Rios
Youth Commissioners
Sherlyn Flores and Luke Naegle
Successor Agency Item

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, October 17th 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/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.

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

4. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47661-47724

5. Community Development Department Activity Report
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6. Fire Department Activity Report

7. Police Department Activity Report

8. Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report

9. Recreation Department Activity Report

10. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-74, Resolution No. 2022-74, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Accepting the Slurry Seal Contract as Complete, Authorizing Staff to Record a Notice of Completion, and Release Retention Monies to the Contractor

REGULAR AGENDA

11. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-71, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Community Action Grants for FY 2022-2023 Funded with Measure K Monies
a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Adopt Resolution No. 2022-71

12. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-75, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales in Support of Measure P, a Measure to be Considered by the Voters at the General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 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. 2022-75

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

13. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. League of California Cities Monterey Bay Division
b. Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
c. Monterey Salinas Transit
d. City & School Joint Steering Committee
e. Economic Development Committee

14. Oral Communications

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

15. 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.

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MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Jose L. Rios.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The flag salute was recited by all present.

ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Jose L. Rios Mayor/Chair Present
Scott Funk Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Excused
Liz Silva Council/Agency Member Present
Lorraine Worthy Council/Agency Member Present
Paul Miller Council/Agency Member Present

YOUTH COMMISSIONERS
Sherlyn Flores and Luke Naegle.

STAFF PRESENT
Acting City Manager Patrick Dobbins, 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 Miranda Uribe, and Fire Chief Jason Muscio. * 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/84061097394 or call 1-1669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 840 6109 7394. 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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PRESENTATIONS

2. Introduction of 2022-2023 Youth Council
Michelle Slade, C4 Consulting, introduced the two Youth Commissioners, Sherlyn Flores and Luke Naegle.

The following members introduced themselves and shared what they liked about being a member and what they will be working on.

Youth Commissioners Sherlyn Flores and Luke Naegle.

Youth Ambassadors Valeria Tinoco, Jozelyn Reyes-Vargas, and Aliyah Castillo.

Youth Council Members Odalis Garcia, Joziah Uribe-Lopez, Anixia Davila, Betsy Preciado, Gabriel Rosas, Ernesto Santos, Alejandra Pinon Ruiz, Emily Mendez, Lizbeth de Leon-Santos, Vianney Martinez-Valdez, Edgar Teodoro-Saavedra, Angela Madrigal, Judith Valeria Zarate, and Valeria Cardenas Pacheco.

Mayor Rios thanked them and said he was truly impressed and humbled that so many youth were willing to step forward with all these great ideas and enthusiasm. He hoped they continued with that and if they have any questions, they can contact Mary at City Hall for his cell number and he was sure the rest of the Council felt the same. He said the Council appreciates what the youth does for this community and looked forward to the leadership this community will have in the future.

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

3. Business from the Public not on the Agenda; any member of the Public may address the Council for a period not to exceed three minutes on any subject not on the Agenda. The Council will listen to all communications, but may take no action.

Maria Orozco, 1443 Rhone Way, asked about the community grant approval process. She thought per the process, the approval of the grant applications by the Measure K Committee on September 20th should have been on today’s agenda which was the next Council meeting after the Committee meeting. And now the delay for some of these awardees will mean that they will probably not be issued a check sometime until the latter part of October, and you have one committee award that has an event the first week of November. She also announced that this Saturday they were having a celebration of life in Salinas from 11am - 4pm in honor of Juan Martinez and the public is invited to attend.

Council Member Worthy said she had some questions and that's probably why it was held up but those questions have been answered on her end, and assumed they would bring them at the next meeting which is October 17th and believed that gives them plenty of time. She said one of the things that she thought was important is that she wanted to be able to see the receipts from everyone to see how the money was spent in the past. And she had a couple of questions regarding need because we are issuing grants every year pretty much to the same group and she would like to see other people put some things out there to see if we can come up with some other Packet Pg. 4
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ideas. She said everything that everyone has done has been great. She asked Ms. Orozco if that was enough time.

Ms. Orozco responded it depended on when the checks were cut.

Council Member Worthy added they can expedite the checks.

Johnny Castaneda, 1269 Cabernet Drive, shared information about animals in neighborhoods that it should be a team effort with the City to get animals transported to the SPCA; elaborated on the times he has had to transport to and from the vet cats on separate occasions, paying for them out of pocket to get fixed, get them medical attention, and give them food and shelter; suggested consideration to create a transportation partnership with the SPCA for lost and found animals; efforts to consider expanding the duties of the Animal Control Officer; and shared the time he called the Animal Control Officer when he was told she cannot assist in that situation per her job description; he felt there was gaps, and that's what he wanted to share.

Lupe Ferrari, 1457 Burgundy Way, addressed Council meeting minutes from August 15, 2022 regarding stated need from a Council Member to teach Americanism and patriotism in our local schools. She felt sad to see that there is such entitlement when council members were motivated to make those statements where they need to teach children how to be more American; the elected official being oblivious to the struggles of minorities, the struggles that they face every day that she feels children should be taught Americanism and patriotism in our schools where the majority of children are immigrants and low income families; she wanted to hear what this council member felt such need and shared a few possible reasons; told the member she assumed that we are too foreign and not American enough where our children need special education in order to assimilate and belong, and she was doing a disservice to the Latino community she serves by making these suggestions and there is no need to strip our children or their identity with Americanism, or patriotism classes. She told Council Member Worthy she needs education on how to be more tolerant with a community she serves on how to be more accepting of this community and how to be a true leader by being involved with the Latino community, and attending events sponsored by the Latino community, which she has not seen her at, so she can see how welcoming they are.

Roman Barba, 123 Second Street, said he goes to many functions and he always sees Ms. Worthy in functions so he supported Ms. Worthy and didn’t know what the lady was talking about and Ms. Worthy is getting his vote. He thanked the Council and Mayor Rios for fixing our roads since they have been a mess; he was glad they are in support for the community center; he was glad they are cleaning up the businesses; people building and adding to their homes; he was glad they are doing senior housing for the seniors; he suggested doing the community center in phases if we don't have the all the cash right now; hoped we could get this thing rolling because it means a lot and our youth and our families here need to get behind this; he looked forward for the next election to Mr. Rios getting re-elected; and wished him good luck.

Henry Martinez Sr., 112 Tenth Street, reminded he was a Gonzales audit and believed in free speech; he wanted to mention that this candidate (he pointed to a Mayor candidate in the audience) running for mayor had not approached him as a good responsible candidate to ask him if he would support him or not; said the Mayor walked up to him before he won who told him if he wins, if he can have six months of free, non-interrupted, none of your clown suits; said he is the good spokesman for the City; him and Roman having different politics; people getting tickets left and right while other people's cars are not being ticketed; he’s following the cops standing up for our rights; said he wasn't here last week when the candidate’s wife was talking supporting him running for Mayor and said he had to fire the Superintendent that fired Mr. V; talked about the school district being bad; firing the second person that the candidate’s wife hired; he talked about Packet Pg. 5
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his wife having a bad record; and he will be bringing his suit out next year because we're electing the old Mayor and we are selecting the same people, just different people back on the council.

CONSENT AGENDA

4. Approve the Joint City Council and Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - September 19, 2022 Minutes

5. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47595-47660

6. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-72, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving an Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority

7. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-73, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Awarding a Contract with Tope’s Tree Service for the Tree Removal Contract at the Community Center Site, Rejecting All Other Bids, and Authorizing and Directing City Staff to Execute a Contract with Tope’s Tree Service in the Amount of $90,000 which Includes a Contingency Budget of $10,300 for Unanticipated Field Changes; and Amend the FY 2022-2023 City Budget by increasing the Measure X (Budget Unit 850) Contractual Services - General (Object Code 6235) by $90,000
Council Member Silva pulled item 5 for clarification. She noted the warrants on page 12, the one for EMC Planning Group for $36,879.11. It says EMC but she thought we were working with Swinerton and it confused her because EMC was the company doing the CEQA for the cooler project.

Acting City Manager Dobbins said that was later on the agenda. He clarified EMC was working on a couple of projects for us which were the Vista Lucia, Punta del Monte, and for the RFP that was issued, they were selected to prepare the CEQA document for the Community Center Project.

Council Member Silva asked if those documents are not applied for by Swinerton.

Acting City Manager Dobbins responded that was correct. They drafted the RFP, staff issued it, and Swinerton over oversaw the work, but this is a direct payment to EMC for this work.

Council Member Silva said because she thought Swinerton was the consulting group that was going to provide all these documents.

Acting City Manager Dobbins mentioned staff needed a separate request for proposal process for the CEQA.

Council Member Silva asked if they are going to have anything else to do with the community center.

Acting City Manager Dobbins responded that also on this agenda is the tree removal contract, and EMC will provide a biologist to observe the trees and look for nesting birds, and it's building on their effort preparing the CEQA NEPA documents, and they will prepare the field monitoring related to the tree removal at the community center site.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Consent Agenda Items 4-7
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Paul Miller, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller EXCUSED: Scott Funk
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REGULAR AGENDA

8. Public Hearing to Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-70, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Adopting Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as the Metric for Conducting Transportation Impact Analyses to Comply with California Senate Bill 743, Vehicle Miles Traveled Policy
Staff Report: Community Development Director Kinison Brown presented the staff report via a powerpoint presentation.

Council Discussion: Council Member Silva asked how the VMTs are being measured. Is it for businesses that are currently in Gonzales and they have x amount of employees to travel from outside of Gonzales to come here? Is it their responsibility to give you those numbers? Community Development Director Kinison Brown responded that you have those numbers by good math and good planning. And he failed to mention this won't be retroactive to any of our existing businesses. It's going to present some slate of ideas, we would do an entire analysis then for an new project. So basically, it's just for new development that's kind of on the table working, but not our existing businesses, unless that business wants to expand.

Council Member Silva asked if it’s also going to include school sites, new school sites.

Community Development Director Kinison Brown said schools are their own districts, their own government agencies.

Council Member Silva mentioned that it's not going to be retroactive, but it could be something, if approved, we can highly recommend to some of the local businesses to help reduce the traffic in town.

Community Development Director Kinison Brown said yes, we can talk about that and share those things and gave examples.

Mayor Rios opened the public hearing at 6:57pm.

Public Comment: Henry Martinez Sr., commented about school traffic; suggested that people do what he did when he was a kid walking from 10th Street to the school; asked why can't we just get these parents to walk to school; building pedestrian bridges so kids can walk to school; or rent van pooling like some fieldworkers do; and Mayor candidate not approaching him yet.

Roman Barba commented about riding bikes; suggested bike lanes; talked about school bonds to fix the schools; what the school should have done with the bonds but never did because there was not enough money; mistakes the school did due to whoever was the president at that time; traffic on Fifth Street; suggested improving both bridges; and installing bus stops on Fanoe Road.

Sonia Jaramillo said she wasn’t going to say anything but seemed like the podium is being used for complaining and not focus on what they are trying to accomplish which is a better City of Gonzales. She shared her disappointment by all the comments made which she thought were political, and sadness about them modeling their own behavior when we have students here listening to this information. She suggested modeling what we expect to see of them because they are the future; and yes, she was the President of the Board and did amazing things and there was not enough money for the school but there's not enough money for the community center either.

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blossom and continue to be a great community for all of us to enjoy and feel safe. She shared her and her husband do a lot of walking and biking and asked to stay away from each other, and she referred to a person in the audience.

Mayor Rios closed the public hearing at 7:06pm.

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

9. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2022-64, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Gonzales and EMC Planning Group for Preparation of CEQA Documents for the Gloria Rd.

Cooler Project
Staff Report: Acting City Manager Dobbins presented the staff report.

Public Comment: There was none.

Council Discussion: Mayor Rios asked if there was a timeframe that we have given EMC because in speaking with the applicant, he knows the that they're under a very tight timeframe and he’s assuming that EMC will be able to match that timeframe.

City Attorney Rodriquez mentioned that as a practical matter, EMC needs to take as long as it needs to take to finish the environmental analysis. They have in mind when the developer would like to have the report be completed by, but they can encounter any number of things during the CEQA analysis that would cause that schedule to be thrown off. But they are very aware of the fact that the developer is very anxious to have that component of the project completed.

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

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

10. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. Transportation Agency for Monterey County
Mayor Rios couldn't attend the meeting.
b. Mayor Selection Committee
Mayor Rios announced the next meeting this Friday.
c. Salinas Valley Recycles
Council Member Silva announced the next meeting October 20th at 6pm here in the Chambers.
d. Measure K Oversight Committee
Council Member Worthy reported on the nine applications for the community action grants and they approved all nine which is a very diverse group, and they can expedite the checks in a timely fashion.
e. Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability
No report.

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f. City's 75th Anniversary Committee
Acting City Manager Dobbins reported on gearing up for the October 15th event on Fourth Street. Council Member Worthy added the time of the event is from 4pm - 8pm.

11. Oral Communications
Youth Commissioners Flores and Naegle reported on the Youth Council’s first meeting, and finalizing finer details on projects they will be working on.

Council Member Worthy said she wasn’t going to do this but felt forced to address what came up this evening by Ms. Ferrari. She thought there has been a failure to communicate or a miscommunication, and tried to set the record straight. She mentioned she not only sits on the City Council, but also belongs to the American Legion Auxiliary, and by being a part of that group, we want to teach our students about what the American Legion does, and what the Auxiliary does. She was sorry that the term patriotism and Americanism is a derogatory term, that was not her intention. She met with someone because she wanted their advice, and her intention was never to go into the schools and teach kids about Americanism and patriotism. She said her idea of going into the schools was to teach the children about the American Legion and the Auxiliary, which does have a division of Americanism and patriotism. She said part of the reason why we want the young people to know about what the American Legion does, is because as they grow up, they are able to sign up for scholarships, which Boys State and Girls State are part of what the American Legion and the Auxiliary do. She was very sorry if she hurt someone's feelings or if she made someone feel uncomfortable, that was never her intention.

She added that as far as being a part of this community, she have lived here for over 30 years, her children were raised here and she loves this town and the people in this town. She participates in a lot of things, not only on the Council but she’s part of the Auxiliary, the food distribution and many things. And she also takes care of a 90 year old mother. She added that if someone is going to question who she is, she’s sorry, if they feel that they had to say that, because she cares a lot about this town. For someone to say something like that, it hurts, because she doesn't have a thick skin. She apologized for the miscommunication and may not have said it in the proper way, but she is a part of the American Legion and Auxiliary because her husband was a Vietnam veteran and did three tours in Vietnam and suffers from post traumatic stress disorder so has a lot on her plate. On another note, she also encouraged people to come out to the October 15th event.

Council Member Silva also said she is also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the daughter of a World War II Veteran, born and raised here in Gonzales. All her grandparents are from Mexico so she is also a proud Mexican American. And like Council Member Worthy said, we wear different hats. She said that for those of you that don't know, we're not just here on the City Council. We serve different capacities in different clubs and organizations, including maybe our place of worship. She is also on the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation that raises money to help keep that venue going. It also provides scholarships, as does the American Legion Auxiliary. She went to all schools here and is a proud alumni from the class of 72. She hoped to see a lot of people out at the football game, and she went to a volleyball game recently which she hadn't been to one in a couple years due to the pandemic. She announced the Homecoming coming up and encouraged everyone to wear black and orange on Friday, October 14th which was the game against San Lorenzo Valley. She thanked everyone for being here and appreciated public input. She said they just do what they need to do that is going to serve the entire community, not just one section or demographic. She was here for everyone, not just for certain groups. She concluded that sometimes, we have to agree to disagree with each other but hope we do it respectfully.

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appreciated that. He said he’s also a very proud member of this community that his wife and he chose to make this their home and have been here 37 years. They raised all for their children here, he’s part of the church council, food drives, basketball coach, and other things even though sometimes his wife says he’s the light of the street, but not at home. He said he loves this community and is honored and proud to be their Mayor. He mentioned he’s humbled that people have voted for him, and hoped this second time around, they vote for him again. And unlike previous Mayors, he assures them, his hope and his goal is to serve another two years to get that community center started and moving along, and then he has other things to do. He thanked them again for their vote and confidence in him.

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

12. Oral Communications
Acting City Manager Dobbins reported on the contract approved for the removal of the trees at the community center site which was a good bid to the City; the Salinas Valley Broadband JPA Board meeting he attended last Thursday; draft RFP for legal counsel services, and consideration to add this board to the list of agencies the Council reports out on; and the EMC proposal timeframe of 10 to 12 months.

Community Development Director Kinison Brown reported on the housing element and agricultural mitigation ordinance.

Fire Chief Muscio reported on the California shakeout drill on October 20th at 10:20am; and community forum presentation on October 18th from 5:30pm-7pm at the High School Cafeteria.

Mayor Rios thanked the Fire Department for the training to the Public Works Department on Narcan.

Council Member Miller asked if there would be a training like that for the public.

Fire Chief Muscio said that was one of them offered at the October 18th forum and he believes it will be also done at the flu shot clinic on October 22nd at the Taylor Farms Medical building.

ADJOURNMENT
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Paul Miller, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller EXCUSED: Scott Funk
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.

ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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FERRARI, LLC
47695 09/30/22 Printed 4289 City Hall Desk Chairs
47696 09/30/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Utilities Acct # 7686009735-1 1,634.12 47697 09/30/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Utilities Acct # 1024308210-3 20,946.80 47698 09/30/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Utility Assistance Maria Hernandez 1,247.27 47699 09/30/22 Printed 2790 RDO EQUIPMENT CO. Equipment Maint./Repair 872.41 SCHAAF & WHEELER, 3,037.50

CONSULTING
47700 09/30/22 Printed 3894 Alpine Camp Water/Sewer Plans 47701 09/30/22 Printed 2449 SMITH & ENRIGHT September Landscape Maint. 7,070.00 47702 09/30/22 Printed SWINERTON SWINERTON BUILDERS Community Center PM 15,054.00 THE SPCA OF MONTEREY 2,800.00
COUNTY
47703 09/30/22 Printed 1890 August Services
47704 09/30/22 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 9/6/22 Carmen Gil Acct # 4866 9145 2,730.28 5550 8537
AGENDA
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Attachment: Warrants #47661-47724 (2558 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47661-47724) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 2
Time: 8:27 am
Date: 09/30/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
47705 09/30/22 Printed 3410 ULINE, INC. Gloves & Wipes - Kid Power 260.48 UTILITY SERVICE COMPANY, 459,002.30
INC.
47706 09/30/22 Printed 3148 Water Tanks Maintenance
47707 09/30/22 Printed 3471 VERIZON WIRELESS Cell Phones - August 2022 Acct # 304.08 742128049-00001
47708 09/30/22 Printed 3895 VESTRA RESOURCES INC. GIS Support 375.50 47709 09/30/22 Printed 99 VOSTI'S, INC. Generator Maint. Supplies 1,142.92 47710 09/30/22 Printed 202 KEITH WISE Per Diem - IACP 2022 10/14/2022 - 300.00 10/19/2022
Total Checks: 50 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 605,869.24 Total Payments: 50 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 605,869.24 Total Payments: 50 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 605,869.24 Packet Pg. 12
Attachment: Warrants #47661-47724 (2558 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47661-47724) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 1:35 pm
Date: 10/05/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
47711 10/05/22 Printed 86 AT&T Telephone Charges 8/19/22 - 9/18/22 1,462.76 GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 37.16
INC.
47712 10/05/22 Printed 3274 Well Maintenance
47713 10/05/22 Printed 118 GONZALES RX PHARMACY Blood Glucose Monitors GNP True Meter 80.00 47714 10/05/22 Printed 72 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE Towels & Mats 120.78 47715 10/05/22 Printed 3364 MP EXPRESS Citation Notices 779.35 47716 10/05/22 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Utilities Acct # 7607543802-8 1,920.64 47717 10/05/22 Printed 3195 PRECISION EMPRISE, LLC Sidewalk Repair 12,762.00 47718 10/05/22 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE Hot Spot #1 July 72,559.62 Total Checks: 8 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 89,722.31 Total Payments: 8 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 89,722.31 Total Payments: 8 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 89,722.31 Packet Pg. 13
Attachment: Warrants #47661-47724 (2558 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47661-47724) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 3:19 pm
Date: 10/05/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
47719 10/05/22 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE Hot Spot #1 April 89,880.00 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 89,880.00 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 89,880.00 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 89,880.00 Packet Pg. 14
Attachment: Warrants #47661-47724 (2558 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47661-47724) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 4:14 pm
Date: 10/05/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
47720 10/06/22 Printed 1744 GREEN'S ACCOUNTING AP, Payroll, & Finance Svcs. July 13,749.71 47721 10/06/22 Printed 1744 GREEN'S ACCOUNTING AP, Payroll, & Finance Svcs. August 16,857.98 47722 10/06/22 Printed 4292 GVP VENTURES, INC. Executive Search Fees 4,000.00 47723 10/06/22 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE Hot Spot # 2 July 23,231.13 Total Checks: 4 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 57,838.82 Total Payments: 4 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 57,838.82 Total Payments: 4 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 57,838.82 Packet Pg. 15
Attachment: Warrants #47661-47724 (2558 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47661-47724) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 4:17 pm
Date: 10/05/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
47724 10/06/22 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE Hot Spot # 2 April 29,940.00 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 29,940.00 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 29,940.00 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 29,940.00 Packet Pg. 16
Attachment: Warrants #47661-47724 (2558 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47661-47724) City of Gonzales

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: October 17, 2022
FROM: Taven Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Patrick Dobbins, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Development Activity Report

BUILDING DIVISION ACTIVITY
From the period September 14, 2022, through October 10, 2022 (reporting 27 days) the city issued 10 permits from the Building Division for two ADUs, reroofing, electrical associated with solar roof projects, and a new sign permit for Alta Market. The estimated valuation of all improvements was $235,084.

BUSINESS LICENSES
The City presently has issued licenses for 253 business conducting business activities in the City of Gonzales. These licenses represent our long standing agricultural businesses, downtown business, commercial district businesses, home occupation businesses, as well as consultants and other contractors who have jobs to do within the City.

CODE ENFORCEMENT
The City presently has several active Code Enforcement cases and others calls that we field responses to that do not rise to official “cases.” These cases involve rubbish in yards that need to be removed and the City’s perennial problem with vehicles parked on residential lawns and RVs not regularly moved, or RVs being connected to house utilities while in driveways and streets.

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• 324 Tenth Street. This property has been purchased by a local realtor who is planning to make comprehensive improvements to the property. Very encouraging. • Potential unpermitted activities at the City’s 5th Street water tower with cell companies adjusting or changing antennas without electrical permits. While this has not been verified as to what new work may have been done, the City has changed locks to have companies be more accountable when they are gaining access to and working on City property. Parked rigs have restricted City employee entrance to the property on occasion.

POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
Mann Packing has expressed a desire to double the size of their Gonzales facility. Their architect is advancing designs and site plans. The city is open to facilitate conversations and cooperation and having the development review processes be smooth and understandable.

Mann Packing has expressed an interest in entering into a Reimbursement Agreement with the City once their legal team has reviewed our standard city language in such agreements.

The City will be ready to move on this once it is ready.

The potential 18-room hotel at 34 & 51 Fourth Street. Use Permit Approved January 2022.

The property owner and architect are non-responsive. (New call left on message 09/13/2022).

Staff has fielded a call or two regarding the HC Heavy Commercial property on the corner of Fifth and Fanoe Road. There appears to be an interest to develop a moderate sized hotel with provisions (potentially half of the units) to allow worker housing during the high ag seasons. Such a facility could serve tourists and visitors, as well as worker housing.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Helping restart the City of Gonzales Chamber of Commerce. Taven and Maria Orozco have met on occasion to discuss the foundation and structure of a new chamber, membership outreach, and other items. Taven has offered a regular once-a-month meeting with Maria to demonstrate that the city is at the table and ready to assist with outreach or other efforts for our local business community.

Business Loans. Recently the City Loan Committee issued a $100k loan to Ramsey Highlander Incorporated for working capital, machinery, equipment, and inventory. This is a low interest loan with a 15 year term. The City has another $100,000 to loan in the community, as other businesses that previously received city loans have been making payments on earlier loans.

GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Sphere of Influence Area

1. City staff continues to work with Pembrook Development Group (Vista Lucia Specific Plan) and Jackson Family Investments (Puente Del Monte Specific Plan) and the Rianda Family Trust on developments in the City’s Sphere of Influence. a. VLSP recently submitted a WSA Water Supply Assessment for City review and Packet Pg. 18
comment. Additional conversations are presently underway with the County of Monterey regarding Associated Lane to be improved in the County’s area to serve the Specific Plan in the City limits once incorporated. The City’s coming Agricultural Mitigation Ordinance and recently adopted VMT Vehicle Miles Travelled Policy will have a bearing on this project.
b. PDMSP. The Rianda Cooler project proposal will reshape the PDMSP once more is known and certain about how the Rianda Cooler moves through city development review and LAFCo processes.
c. Rianda Family Trust (Rianda Cooler). The environmental scope was approved at the Council’s October 3, 2022 meeting with approval of the consultant agreement. Staff and the consultant are laying out a chart of the processes and timelines for completing the project. Community Development staff has started an initials draft staff report for tracking the project through Planning Commission, City Council and LAFCo.

Housing Element Preparation.

While the Council authorized Harris and Associates to begin work within a $65,000 contract and constrained City budget, staff has learned that the City of Soledad was able to bring a Housing Element consultant online (Wednesday October 5, 2022) for less than half of what was thought to be our only (expensive) opportunity to get going. Staff has since taken the initiative to re-cast a second RFP solicitation among a wider view subscribed job board and distribution. Presently, there appears to be interest among about 5 firms, including the firm who bid on and secured the contract with Soledad. This is a developing story.

Housing Element Funding.

Staff was directed to uncover all potential financial resources, whether administered by AMBAG, the state or at the federal level. The City Council is aware of the funding shortfall and will need to engage multiple strategies to close the funding gap.

Agricultural Mitigation Ordinance. (Also a requirement of the 2014 MOU with County) On August 29, 2022, the Gonzales Agricultural Committee met to discuss the City’s previous efforts to craft an Ag Mitigation Program. Staff and the Committee are addressing issues that have come to light regarding the timing of agricultural mitigation, the ratio of mitigation, and how easements are appraised and secured. The Agricultural Land Trust has expressed a strong willingness to work with the City now to develop an ordinance that meets the test of environmental law as well as practicality.

We are also reminded that the County of Monterey (party to our 2014 MOA) is also refining/updating their Agricultural mitigation ordinances and is engaged with workshops and the community. Additionally, staff met via Zoom with Landwatch Monterey County on Monday October 10, 2022 to keep them aware of our developing ordinance.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Meeting of September 12, 2022 – Action on VMT Policy, Recommendation coming to City Council for October 3, 2022 after public notice.

The Commission also recommends that the City Council consider engaging an update to the Packet Pg. 19
City’s parking ordinances City-wide.

Meeting of October 10, 2022 – The Planning Commission will be conducting a workshop and practice of parliamentary procedures / Roberts Rules of Order.

OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Anticipated Ordinances and Policies that are needed and are being worked into the department’s work program:
a. Agricultural Mitigation Ordinance
b. Electric Vehicle Charging Ordinance / Policy
c. Water Efficiency Landscaping Ordinance (update to the 2015 effort) d. Updated adoption of the new Building Code to take effect January 2023 e. Administrative Citation /Code Enforcement Ordinance strengthening, (and collaborating with Police Division)
DR Horton continues in their due diligence and exploration of development of the 178 acre D’Arrigo Property in the city limits.

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City of Gonzales

FIRE DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: October 17, 2022
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Patrick Dobbins, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report

RESPONSES
September was a busy month for the Fire Department with 72 calls for service including three serious vehicle accidents, and one tractor trailer rollover accident that resulted in a hazardous materials incident.

There were also two incidents involving utility pole fires that were not the result of accidents. The majority of calls were EMS, none were related to COVID-19.

STAFFING
Staffing remains at seven full time personnel including the Fire Chief, and three active Volunteer Firefighters. We currently have no applications in progress; however, we are actively recruiting from the MPC Fire Academy class 2022-2023, which will be completed in December.

TRAINING
Drills for the month were conducted on the company level and consisted of EMS skills, water supply operations, and search and rescue. Engineer training has begun with new Firefighter Steven Halcon.

Lieutenant Achen attended a course to begin his company officer certification.

EQUIPMENT
All apparatus remains in service without need for significant repair.

PREVENTION
Annual fire inspections on local businesses and residential rentals continue to be conducted. The AGENDA
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Community Health workers, in cooperation with the Fire Chief, provided training to all Public Works staff in recognizing the signs of opiate overdose and training in the use of NARCAN. All Public Works vehicles have been equipped with two doses of NARCAN. A second-grade class visited the Fire Station and was given a presentation on home fire safety and evacuation.

GRANTS
Grant opportunities continue to be pursued as they become available.

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City of Gonzales

POLICE DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: October 17, 2022
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Patrick Dobbins, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: September 2022 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 12 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of September 2022. During the same time last year, there were 13 Part I Crimes investigated.

During the month of September 2022, Officers made 22 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 16 arrests.

Calls for Service
The Department responded to 713 calls for service in September 2022. There were 81 crime, accident, and information reports taken during the month.

Animal Control
During the month of September 2022, the Animal Control Officer (ACO) provided the following services:

Animal
Control
Trapped/Stray Dead Injured Bite Cases Returned to
Owner
Transported
to the SPCA
Cats 0 2 1 0 0 0
Dogs 2 0 0 1 1 2
Total = 2 2 1 1 1 2
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Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 713 calls for service during the month of September 2022, the most significant cases involved 12 Part I crimes. 0 - Rape, 1 -Robbery, 7 -Assault, 1 -Burglary, 3 -Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.

Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.

Captain Juan Mendoza attended the first session out of three for the POST Management Course the week of September 12-16, 2022.

Other
Officer Pruneda, Officer Rivas and ACO Zepeda participated on the Walking School bus on September 13, 2022. Officers along with students and parents had a great walk from Central Park to La Gloria School.

Corporal Cordoba and Officer Perez participated in the Gonzales Community Resource Fair on September 15, 2022. They provided safety information as well as recruitment information for Gonzales Police Department employment.

On September 22, 2022, I attended the South County Family Justice Center planning with the District Attorney Office.

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City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: October 17, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Works Activity Report

BUILDINGS

1. Community Center Complex Project – The “Design Criteria” documents were completed in April 2022. The Design Criteria package is comprised of 98 drawings, a Program Summary and Systems Criteria Narratives, and Technical Specifications. Measure D wasn’t approved at the 8/30/2022 special election. On 9/12/2022 we learned that the project would receive a $1.07M grant from the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program. A Tree Removal Contract was approved at the 10/03/2022 Council meeting and field work is expected to begin by late October. Staff provided a progress report at the 9/19/2022 Council meeting and will provide a follow-up progress report at the 11/21/2022 Council meeting.

2. Emergency Generator Replacements – The city received a $150,000 grant from Cal OES in 2021 to replace the emergency generators at City Hall and the Police Station. At the 2/07/2022 City Council meeting, a $175,000 contract with Alltech Services was approved. The generator at the Calif Breeze Sewer Lift Station will also be replaced under this contract and will be funded with Sewer Impact monies. The two 25KW generators (one for city hall and one for the Calif Breeze Sewer Lift Station) have ship dates of 9/13/2022 and the 80KW generator for the police station has an expected ship date of 10/10/2022. The contractor recently installed the generator at the Calif Breeze Sewer Lift Station.

The generators for the Police Station and City Hall will be installed when they’re delivered to the contractor.

WASTEWATER
Industrial Wastewater (IW) System/Reclamation Plant – Dudek is wrapping up the final design for the IW Conveyance and Treatment Facility contracts. Staff and the city surveyor are finalizing the temporary and permanent easements needed for the project. City staff continues to coordinate with AGENDA
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the State Water Resources Control Board regarding the city’s State Revolving Fund loan application (last virtual meeting was 10/07/2022.

WATER

1. Well 7 – In mid-July, staff began manually operating the well under our permit from the State Drinking Water Division while completing the electronic and remote controls.

2. Alpine Court Water/Sewer Service – Grant agreements with the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) to fund the preliminary and final design of extending water and sewer service from Gonzales River Road to Alpine Camp were approved at the 7/06/20 City Council meeting. Staff is holding bi-weekly progress meetings with SWRCB staff. Staff prepared a draft agreement with the property owner and the City Attorney is coordinating with staff to finalize it.

3. Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency – Staff is an alternate on the SVBGSA Technical Advisory Committee (Soledad staff is the representative for South Valley cities).

ROADWAYS

1. Slurry Seal Contract – Award of contract to VSS International was made at the 6/20/2022 Council Meeting and the field work began on 8/29/2022. The contractor is completing the items on the “punch list” and acceptance of the work is expected at the November 7 Council meeting.

1. Skate Park Improvements – Phase two of improvements to the skate park will be funded by the 2018 Parks Bond Act. On 3/03/2022 staff received the executed grant agreement with the State Department of Parks and Recreation. American Ramp Company provided a revised scope and cost for the improvements due to an increase in costs over the last year. The contract with American Ramp Company was approved at the 9/19/2022 Council meeting.

2. Meyer Park – Staff has coordinated numerous maintenance items over last several months including fixing light fixtures, replacing uplifted sidewalk, pruning trees, and replacing the rubber mulch under the swings with wood fiber. We are working with MST on installing a bus shelter that the city and MST will split the cost for.

SOLID WASTE

1. Patrick Dobbins and Maury Treleven performed a “windshield survey” of solid waste containers and dumpsters at multi-family residential complexes, commercial businesses, and industrial facilities on 8/08/2022. We were primarily looking for overfilled containers and dumpsters, illegal dumping, and adequate food waste collection.

2. California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (“Cal Recycle”) Coordination – Our annual meeting with staff from Cal Recycle, Salinas Valley Solid Waste Agency, Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling, and the cities of Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales was held on 8/02/2022.

3. Quarterly Tri-Cities Franchise Agreements Meetings – Staff from the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority, Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling and the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, and Greenfield meet on a quarterly basis to discuss the various waste collection programs (commercial accounts, food waste, organic waste), compliance with latest state regulations, public outreach and education, customer surveys, etc). Most recent meeting was 8/10/2022.

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
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1. Vista Lucia Development (City’s Sphere of Influence - East of US 101) a. City staff reviewed the Admin Draft #1 and Admin Draft #2 of the SEIR and provided comments to the Community Development Director.
b. City staff is holding bi-weekly Zoom meetings with Pembrook Development and their consultants.
c. Psomas developed a capital program of improvements to convey sewage from the SOI to the City WWTP for treatment and provided the draft technical memo in Mid-November for staff’s review.

Final Technical Memorandum was submitted in April 2022. d. Staff and our on-call traffic engineer have coordinated with Caltrans District 5 staff on the process for preparation of a Project Study Report/Project Development Support (PSR-PDS).

Staff will issue a Request for Proposals to engage a consultant to prepare the PSR-PDS documents.
e. On 3/28/2022 Staff met with Monterey County PW staff and discussed the applicant’s preliminary offsite roadway design. Staff met with Monterey County staff on 10/7/2022 and discussed executing a Maintenance Agreement for the city to be responsible for maintenance of Associated Lane when it’s widened as part of the Vista Lucia Development (maintenance will be funded by an assessment district formed as part of the development).

2. Puente Del Monte Development (City’s Sphere of Influence - East of US 101) – The applicant submitted a revised Specific Plan on 4/05/2022 for city’s review. This specific plan will be revised to reflect the Rianda Property is pursuing a different development proposal.

3. Rianda Cooler Development Project (Gloria Road) – The CEQA documents are underway. Staff is coordinating with the applicant’s site civil engineer and water/wastewater consultant on the initial design and layout.

4. In June 2022, DR Horton executed an agreement with D'Arrigo Bros to look at the feasibility of developing the 130-acre parcel in the city. A kick-off meeting with DR Horton and city staff was held on 7/07/2022 and DR Horton made a presentation at the Joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting on 8/01/2022.

OTHER PROJECTS

1. GIS – City staff continues to work on a GIS mapping system by inputting field data for water, sewer and storm drainage systems. Our water and wastewater consultants are using the GIS to develop capital improvement projects to serve the proposed development projects in the SOI. We hold monthly coordination meetings with a GIS Consultant.

2. FEMA Flood Map Updates – Over the two years, FEMA and their consultants have been remapping seven watersheds in the Gabilan Mountains in the vicinity of South Salinas, Chualar, Gonzales and Soledad to update their Flood Maps. Preliminary flood insurance maps were released for public review on 10/21/2021. At the 12/06/2021 City Council Meeting, City staff made a presentation on this effort along with a letter to be sent to FEMA with our comments and questions on their mapping effort. A 90-day appeal period began on 5/12/2022 and we emailed our comment letter to FEMA staff on 7/26/2022.

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3. Microgrid Project – Staff has been coordinating with Concentric Power and Sage Energy/NV5 (Program Manager) on various elements of the project. Staff participates in biweekly coordination meetings. A progress meeting with staff from Concentric Power, Sage Energy/NV5 and the Electric Authority’s legal counsel was held on 8/11/2022

4. South Salinas Valley Broadband Joint Powers Authority – Staff is supporting the efforts of this newly formed JPA. This includes preparing a Request for Proposals for Legal Counsel Services, coordinating with MBEP staff on preparing the agenda packet for the 9/29/2022 Board Meeting.

Staff attended the 9/29/2022 Board meeting and presented the agenda item for Request for Proposals for Legal Counsel Services

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

WASTEWATER
Staff continues to take daily reads, inspections, and tests. Staff continues to monitor the industrial users.

Staff pulled and repaired the pump in Channel B. Staff repaired the transducer in Channel A.

WATER
Staff monitors Wells 4, 5, 6 and 7 and sampling stations around town. Staff continues to read meters and investigate leaks and repairs water meters including replacing the registers when they fail.

Staff is working with Tesco and FRM to complete the SCADA programming for Well 7.

Staff has closed the pool for the season. Staff will perform some repairs at the pool over the winter. The sand in the sand filters will be replaced, the water heater needs some work.

STORM WATER
Staff had annual stormwater training with the four south county cities. Staff is completing the annual stormwater report, and cleaning storm drains before the winter rains.

PARKS - CANYON CREEK & MEYER PARKS
Staff regularly mows and edges the parks. Staff burned soccer lines at Centennial Park for the soccer season. Staff continues to weed and keeps grounds looking well.

CENTRAL PARK
Four young ladies from Girl Scout Troop 30950 painted the flagpole at Central Park on October 10. One of the scout’s lives in Gonzales and thought the flagpole needed a fresh coat of paint. Public Works staff lowered the flagpole and prepped it for the new coat of paint Packet Pg. 28

GOVERNMENT BUILDING
In the next couple of months, the Fire Dept station will be fumigated for termites. Staff has replaced some exterior lighting at City Hall.

STREETS
Slurry Seal Contract went well. Staff continues to fill potholes and keep streets clear. Staff continues with traffic control at the Fifth Street Bridge during the morning commute on school days.

TRAINING
Staff recently attended storm water training with the other south county cities.

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City of Gonzales

PARKS & RECREATIONDEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: October 17, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Recreation Department Activity Report
Current Activities

1. City of Gonzales Youth soccer league is a success. We finalized the teams and have a total of 161 participants. We have six referees which includes a junior referee in training. Practices started for the older age division, age 6-12 on September 1st and the kinder soccer ages 2 ½ to 5 started on September 14th. Our season will end on Saturday, October 22nd.

2. City of Gonzales Adult co-ed volleyball league registration is up and running. Registration started on September 20
th. Registration will end on October 24th. As of today, we have three teams registered.

The league will start on November 1st and will run for 6 weeks.

3. Our Open Gym for youth and adults started September 6th and 7th. Youth open gym is Mondays and Wednesday, and Adult open gym is Tuesday and Thursday. The season for open gym will end on October 26th and October 27th. Adult open gym is successful. We have an average of 20-25 participants each night. Our youth open is not as successful. We only have four participants so far.

4. The Recreation Department participated in the Community Resource Fair that was held on Thursday September 15th from 5:30pm - 7:45pm. We passed out flyer pertaining Kid Power and the various camps held throughout the year.

5. Kid Power had a total of 42 students registered for the month of September.

Activities in Planning Phase

1. The City of Gonzales Recreation Department is working on putting together a free Halloween Movie Night for Saturday, October 29th. We will be showing Nightmare Before Christmas followed by Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. We are also collaborating with Gonzales Little League as they will be selling snacks to attendees. We will also be hosting a costume contest during the same event.

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2. Kid Power will be working on having a Halloween Door Decoration Contest, they will be collaborating with staff from the Fire Department and from City Hall, so they are able to help with the voting.

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City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: October 17, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2022-74 Accepting the Slurry Seal Contract as Complete

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-74, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Accepting the Slurry Seal Contract as Complete, Authorizing Staff to Record a Notice of Completion, and Release Retention Monies to the Contractor.

BACKGROUND
A slurry seal is a preventive 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.

Using the City’s Pavement Management Report prepared in 2020 that included a visual inspection of each street in the City, staff developed a list of streets to be included in this Slurry Seal Contract. Streets in the Canyon Creek, California Breeze and Cipriani Subdivisions were included with a number of City streets west of US101.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
This contract was issued for public bid on May 16, 2022, and construction documents were provided to the Central Coast Builders Exchange in Salinas and the Santa Clara/San Benito County Builders Exchange for review by interested contractors. On June 9th, City staff opened bids from the following contractors:

BIDDER BID AMOUNT
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1 VSS International $326,000
2 Pavement Coatings Company $351,500
City staff reviewed the two bids and determined that the lowest responsive and responsible bid was submitted by VSS International. The City Council awarded the contract to VSS International at the June 20, 2022 Council meeting.

MNS Engineers performed Construction Management/Inspection services on the project. Their efforts included material submittal reviews, field inspections, coordinating with the contractor on the two-week and three-day advance notices provided to residents along affected streets, reviewing/processing progress payments, and resolving any issues with city staff and the contractor.

A preconstruction meeting was held on July 27, 2022, field work began on August 29, 2022, and punch list items were completed on October 7, 2022. Staff recommends that the City Council accept the contract as complete and direct staff to record a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.

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: Completing the Slurry Seal Contract supports our visions by improving City 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.

Explain: The Slurry Seal Contract was a significant capital improvement project and supports the city’s efforts in maintaining city streets.

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.

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
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1. Direct staff to not accept this project.

2. Amend or modify staff recommendation.

BUDGET IMPACT
This contract was funded with a combination of city street funds, assessment district funds, Measure K and RSTP funds from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County. The funding was as follows:

Source of Funds for Construction Amount
Canyon Creek Assessment District $140,000
California Breeze Assessment District $75,000
Cipriani Subdivision Assessment District $50,000
City Street Fund $25,000
City Measure K Contribution $50,000
TAMC RSTP Funds $40,000
Total = $380,000

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-74, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Accepting the Slurry Seal Contract as Complete, Authorizing Staff to Record a Notice of Completion, and Release Retention Monies to the Contractor.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2022-74
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-74

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

ACCEPTING THE SLURRY SEAL CONTRACT AS COMPLETE,

AUTHORIZING STAFF TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND

RELEASE RETENTION MONIES TO THE CONTRACTOR
WHEREAS, using the City’s 2020 Pavement Management Report that included a visual inspection of each street in the city, staff developed a list of streets to be included in this year’s Slurry Seal Contract: and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2022, the City received two bids for the Slurry Seal Contract, and the lowest responsive and responsible bid was provided by VSS International: and
WHEREAS, at the June 20, 2022, City Council meeting, a $380,000 contract with VSS International was approved: and
WHEREAS VSS International began field operations on August 29, 2022, and construction was deemed complete on October 7, 2022.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales that the Slurry Seal Contract is hereby accepted.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that within ten days of adoption of this Resolution, City staff shall file with the County Recorder a Notice of Completion and release retention monies to the Contractor.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 17th day of October 2022 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Jose Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2022-74 (2555 : Resolution No. 2022-74 Accepting Slurry Seal Contract as Complete) City of Gonzales

CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: October 17, 2022
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2022-71 Approving Community Action Grants

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-71, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Community Action Grants for FY 2022-2023 funded with Measure K monies.

BACKGROUND
In November 2014, Gonzales voters approved Measure K, enacting a one-half percent (0.5%) transactions and use tax (TUT). Included with the passage of the Measure K Transaction and Use Tax was the formation of an Oversight Committee to monitor and provide advisory recommendations to the City Council regarding the use of the tax revenues. Formation of the Oversight Committee was instrumental to the passage of Measure K and necessary to maintain public transparency for the use of these funds.

In June 2016 it was decided that a Small Grants Program to support a variety of civic-minded activities aimed to enhance the Love, Care, and Connect philosophy of the city and where community individuals could contribute to community connectedness and well-being through service and volunteerism would be beneficial and something that aligned with the city’s intended outcomes. Since then, the Community Grants Program has been a staple for community groups that need a micro-grant to get their idea and/or project underway.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
The Small Community Grant Program grows each year. This year the city received nine applications. A subcommittee of the Measure K Oversight Committee reviewed and scored the applications and put them forth as a recommendation to the full Committee for approval. Although all of projects put forth by the AGENDA
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community would have benefited residents, the subcommittee had to make some tough decisions based on the $30,000 in the program funding. The Measure K Oversight Committee’s recommendations for funding are as follows:

Recommended Small Grants

1. Adventure Seeking Seniors 1. $4,000

2. Christmas Smiles 2. $2,500

3. Grupos Unidos de Gonzales – Día del Niño Event 3. $3,000

4. Gonzales Arts & Music Program 4. $2,500

5. Gonzales Youth Guardians 5. $4,000

6. Grupo Cultural de Gonzales – Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead 6. $3,000

7. Pueblo Unido de Tateposco 7. $3,000

8. Salvation Army – Utility Assistance 8. $3,000

9. Salvation Army – Community Food Supports 9. $5,000
Total = $30,000
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: Measure K offers a significant source of funds for the City to undertake public projects that it might otherwise not be able to do. The Community Action Grants Program is one of those programs that serves to support the community’s quality of life while allowing residents to serve, take action and implement activities that serve to improve overall community well-being.

Explain: Please refer to the explanation above.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing Yes X No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment Yes X No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
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Explain: The recommended list of Community Action Grant recipients was selected and vetted by the Measure K Committee. This ensures transparency and the adequate use of funding.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternatives to staff’s recommendation would be to not approve the list of recommended projects vetted through Measure K Oversight Committee and submitted for approval. However, that would impede the community groups from performing their projects and contributing to the community through the implementation of their ideas.

BUDGET IMPACT
The budget for the Small Grants Program is $30,000. From this amount allocations for each program/project were determined based on funding available and need. Each program’s reach and previous success if any was also taken into consideration.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-71, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Community Action Grants for FY 2022-2023 funded with Measure K monies.

Attachments:

10. Resolution No. 2022-71

11. Group list
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-71

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES APPROVING THE COMMUNITY ACTION GRANTS FOR FY 2022-2023 FUNDED

WITH MEASURE K MONIES
WHEREAS Gonzales voters passed Measure K in 2014 enacting a one-half (0.5%) percent transactions and use tax (TUT); and
WHEREAS the Measure K Oversight Committee was formed to ensure appropriate use and disbursement of funds to ensure they met their original purpose of improving the quality of life of Gonzales residents; and
WHEREAS in 2016 the Measure K Oversight Committee recommended to the Gonzales City Council and the City Council approved the adoption of a Community Action Grants Program, which has been in operations ever since; and
WHEREAS for FY 2022-2023 the Council allocated $30,000 to support residents in bringing their ideas and projects to life through the Community Action Grants Program; and WHEREAS the Measure K Oversight Committee is responsible for the oversight and accountability of the Measure K funds and has vetted and found the community projects identified below to be aligned with the City’s Mission and Vision and as so has put them forward to the City Council for recommendation; and
WHEREAS the Gonzales City Council agrees that the projects put forth by the Measure K Oversight Committee support the overall goals of the city and will contribute to the betterment of the community; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Gonzales City Council that the following Community Action Grants are being approved for funding in FY 2022-2023:

1. Adventure Seeking Seniors $4,000

2. Christmas Smiles $2,500

3. Grupos Unidos de Gonzales – Día del Niño Event $3,000

4. Gonzales Arts & Music Program $2,500

5. Gonzales Youth Guardians $4,000

6. Grupo Cultural de Gonzales - Day of the Dead Event $3,000

7. Pueblo Unido de Tateposco (LUDA) $3,000

8. Salvation Army – Utility Assistance $3,000

9. Salvation Army – Community Food Supports $5,000
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Gonzales City Council at a regular meeting held on the 17th day of October 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2022-71 (2556 : Resolution No. 2022-71 Approving Community Action Grants) Requested Awarded
Adventure Seeking Seniors $5,000 $4,000
Christmas Smiles $3,000 $2,500
Grupos Unidos de Gonzales $5,000 $3,000
Gonzales Arts & Music Program
Requesting
$10,000.

Max grant is
$5,000
$2,500
Gonzales Youth Guardians $5,000 $4,000
Grupo Cultural de Gonzales $5,000 $3,000
The purpose of our group is to help the less fortunate families in our community by making their holiday season special. Not only by getting them an amazing Christmas gift but enjoying the entire day of the event by making them feel special. Last year, we were able to help 15 families with this grant, and now with the experience we have, this year we are hoping to double it to 30 families. Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of families in our community struggling with everyday necessities, that the holiday season is the last thing on their mind. That’s where our group comes in.

The purpose of the group is to celebrate the children of our community by hosting a day of celebration which is "Día del Niño” or “Day of the Child”. This celebration honors all children. It originated in Mexico many years ago to recognize children and promote their well being. The celebration takes place yearly on April 30th. It has expanded to other countries around the world. The group organizes the yearly celebration on the last Sunday in April It is a day full of activities at Central Park. Various agencies who offer services to children and families are invited to participate to provide information to parents. Agencies include Monterey County Health Department, First Five of Monterey County, Immigration Task Force, YWCA to name a few. Children are treated to free hot dogs and juice throughout the day. Several activities are organized such as inter-active games, story telling and reading area, jumping houses for the children to enjoy. Raffles are done throughout the day and children receive prizes such as toys, games, bicycles, etc. Dance groups entertain the audience which include performances by children. The entire day is focused on children’s activities and services. Parents visit agency booths and receive information on services for their children and family.

The purpose of the group is to provide and opportunity for the Gonzales youth to discover hidden and new talents and get them socially active in the community.

The purpose of the group is to unite our community. The would like to expand our horizon and vision by reaching out to all of the different cultures to come together for an event focused on unity, peace and love.

Members of Grupo Cultural De Gonzales purpose to celebrate cultural diversity in our town, for now our main focus and depending of the amount of the grant we will like to celebrate Día De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead as a day to honor departed family members. This is a celebration that originated in Mexico but is celebrated all over the world, to be able to make other events we are also searching from other means to get grants to help with these events.

COMMUNITY ACTION GRANTS FY 2022-2023 APPLICATIONS
Name of Group AMOUNTS
The goal of the group is to continue to offer events and activities for Senior Citizens within the Community. The group will provide senior citizens an opportunity to engage in companionship, fellowship and motivation by providing stimulation and fun activities.

Project Description
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Attachment: Group list (2556 : Resolution No. 2022-71 Approving Community Action Grants) Requested Awarded
COMMUNITY ACTION GRANTS FY 2022-2023 APPLICATIONS
Name of Group AMOUNTS Project Description
Pueblo Unido de Tateposco
(LUDA) $5,000 $3,000
Salvation Army - Senior Utility
Program $5,000 $3,000
Salvation Army - Food Box
Program $5,000 $5,000
$38,000
$30,000 $30,000
The Salvation Army, Mobile Ministries is requesting funding to assist Seniors in Gonzales with Utility expenses.

Applications will be accepted during the food box distribution held every week at Central Park in Gonzales from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. until all the funds have been distributed to the Seniors in need. This population we serve struggles to make ends meet. If one unexpected expense arises, there is a financial domino effect that forces the Seniors to decide to buy food or medications or pay their utility bills. This program will provide relief and get them back on track.

Mobile Ministries has been providing basic needs to individuals, seniors and children in the community and will continue to do so over the coming year. These items include food boxes with fresh fruits and vegetables, hygiene products, personal protective equipment such as masks, and hand sanitizer, and vital information how The Salvation Army can assist individuals and families with other social services. The children receive an additional food bag with fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement what the school district is providing. The Food Box Program takes place at the Central Park in Gonzales from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. where 200 boxes are handed out. The City of Gonzales sends 5 volunteers to assist with the distribution. Approximately 25 food boxes each week are also delivered to COVID positive quarantined people with the help of the volunteers from the City of Gonzales.

Total of Request
Total Amount in Budget
The purpose on the group is to bring the community together to build a better understating of the Mexican culture and traditions. This group is made up of families from the small town of Tateposco, Jalisco. A few years ago Gonzales and Tateposco established a Sister City relationship. The group has participated in several community events to support the community programs and activities such as the annual children's festival in the park throughout the years. It has also participated at St. Theodore's Church annual church carnival and has organized the annual Cinco de Mayo Festival in the park and supports humanitarian causes.

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AGENDA
ITEM
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-75

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES IN

SUPPORT OF MEASURE P, A MEASURE TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS

AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, 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 .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, award-winning youth services and leadership programs, 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; and
WHEREAS, the Council, Staff and Community generally appear to be of the joint opinion that 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 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 Community Center, including significant State and local Packet Pg. 43
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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-19 pandemic and the current war between Russia and Ukraine. As a result of these circumstances, the cost of the Community Center is significantly outpacing available funding sources, thus creating a substantial funding deficit; and
WHEREAS, after considering the above-referenced Community Center funding deficit, as well as the overall Community and Council desire for said Project, the Council asked the City’s electorate to consider adoption of a tax measure establishing a new special one-half percent (.5%) increase to the City’s TUT. Said measure failed to garner the approval of the two-thirds majority necessary for a special tax at an all-mail ballot election on August 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, in light of the failure to approve the afore-referenced special tax, the Council now believes it is now more important than ever to extend the term of the City’s existing 1% TUT. Revenues generated by the proposed extension, currently estimated to generate $1,500,000 annually, 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; and
WHEREAS, extension of the City’s existing 1% TUT will provide the City with a significant long-term financial tool needed to address ongoing challenges in maintaining the above-referenced services, programs and projects, particularly in the current climate of financial uncertainty in both the state and nation; and
WHEREAS, after due deliberation, on August 1, 2022, the Gonzales City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-58, placing a question on the ballot of the consolidated general and municipal election to be held on November 8, 2022, for consideration by the voters of “Measure P- The Gonzales Enhanced Quality of Life Temporary Tax Extension Measure” (“Measure P”), that would amend the Gonzales City Code to extend the term of the City’s 1% 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, as noted above, Measure P, if approved by a simple majority of the voters, would extend the term of the City’s existing 1% Transactions and Use Tax on retail transactions involving personal property by twenty (20) years, until 2064. 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 Transaction and Use Tax Advisory Committees; and revenues would continue to be devoted to the City of Gonzales and its residents and could not be taken by the State; and Packet Pg. 44
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WHEREAS, the Council sincerely believes that the adoption of Measure P will assist in supporting the City Council’s and community’s desire to provide a variety of services and the much-needed Community Center and is in keeping with the City’s goal of maintaining a safe, clean, family-friendly community.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES does hereby resolve, declare, determine and order as follows:

1. The City Council of the City of Gonzales, and each member hereof, does hereby support Measure P- The Gonzales Enhanced Quality of Life Temporary Tax Extension Measure.

2. The City Council urges the citizens of Gonzales to learn the facts concerning the City’s current fiscal condition and the plans and status of the Gonzales Community Center Complex Project in order to make a reasoned and educated decision concerning Measure P.

3. Notwithstanding this resolution of support, the Council is fully aware of the restrictions imposed on the use of City resources to support ballot measures and represents that no public funds have been or will be used to campaign for or against Measure P.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 17th day of October, 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: Resolution No. 22-75 (2559 : Resolution No. 2022-75 Supporting Measure P Extending Term to 2064)

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