Agenda packet — Gonzales City Council, February 6, 2023

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, FEBRUARY 6, 2023
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 Maria Orozco, Mayor/Chair Jose L. Rios
Youth Commissioners
Sherlyn Flores and Luke Naegle
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/85408226381 or call 1-1669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 854 0822 6381. 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 the day of the meeting to the City Clerk at [email protected]

PRESENTATIONS

2. Presentation of Resolution No. 2023-05 to Carmen Gil (Approved at the January 17, 2023 Meeting)

3. Certificates of Recognition to Gonzales High School Volleyball Team

4. Consider Approval of, and Present Resolution No. 2023-06 Recognizing the Gonzales Medical Center

5. Introduction of Administrative Assistant II Marisol Gomez

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

6. 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. *
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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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.

7. Approve the Joint City Council, Successor Agency, Successor Housing Agency, Electric Authority, and Municipal Electric Utility Boards - Regular Meeting - January 10, 2023 Minutes

8. Approve the Joint City Council and Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - January 17, 2023 Minutes

9. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48096-48159

10. Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1673-1677

11. Consider Approval of Resolution 2023-07, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Establishing an On-Call Consultant List for Professional Services

12. Consider Approval of Resolution 2023-08, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Polaris Consulting for City Surveyor Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $120,000, and Extend the Term of the Agreement to June 30, 2026

13. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-09, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Establishment and Maintenance of Bank Accounts for Municipal Funds and Repealing Resolutions in Conflict Herewith

14. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund

15. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-11, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving an Amendment to the City of Gonzales Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023

16. Consider Approval of Resolution No. SA-2023-01, A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Former Gonzales Redevelopment Agency Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2023-2024 for the Period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024

REGULAR AGENDA

17. Consider Adoption, Waive Reading, and Read by Title Only Ordinance No. 2022-135, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Amending Portions of Title 11 of the Gonzales City Code, Titled “Building Regulations” By Adoption And Referenced Amendments: 2022 California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 1; 2022 California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1and 2; 2022 California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5; 2022 California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3; 2022 California Mechanical Code, Title 24, Part 4; 2022 California Plumbing Code, Title 24, Part 5; 2022 California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6; 2022 California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9; 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11; 2022 California Referenced Standards Code, Title 24, Part 12; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems; and deleting Chapter 11.48 of the City of Gonzales Code Titled “Deconstruction, Demolition, and Construction Material Recovery and Diversion from Landfills” a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Adopt, waive reading, and read by title only Ordinance No. 2022-135

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

18. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. Transportation Agency for Monterey County
b. Mayor Selection Committee
c. Salinas Valley Recycles
d. Measure K Oversight Committee
e. South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority
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Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 147 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, during normal business hours.

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19. Oral Communications

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

20. Oral Communications

CLOSED SESSION
Any member of the public may address the Council on a closed session item appearing on the agenda.

Speakers shall have a limited time of three (3) minutes. Please be brief and to the point.

21. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(A) to confer with its Attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the City is a party: Claim of J. Madera.

22. The City Council will recess to closed session to confer with its attorney regarding litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and is hereby of the opinion that a significant exposure to litigation exists.

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.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO CARMEN GIL
WHEREAS, in June of 2022, Gonzales City Manager Rene Mendez departed from City service after an almost 18-year term; and
WHEREAS, the City had an immediate need to temporarily fill the City Manager’s position while recruitment efforts for a new Manager progressed, and after considering its options, the Council appointed Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Director Carmen Gil as Interim City Manager in July of 2022; and
WHEREAS, Carmen has done an outstanding job during her time as Interim City Manager, overseeing the City’s day-to-day operations, immersing herself in the minutiae of a wide variety of issues relating to several ongoing significant projects, representing the City at numerous meetings with developers, consultants and members of the public, and overseeing and running City Council Meetings, all while continuing to meet the demands of her regular Community Engagement and Partnerships responsibilities; and WHEREAS, in addition to the foregoing, Carmen’s confident and unflappable demeanor served the City well in responding to a number of issues during her service as the Interim City Manager, including but not limited to overseeing and administering the often-daunting procedures involved in both a special all-mail ballot and regular election, the initiation of the process related to the City’s conversion to the by-district voting system, and most recently guiding the City’s response and efforts to the winter storms that have presented significant potential dangers and challenges to Gonzales and other cities throughout the State of California.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales that the Council wishes to express its gratitude to Carmen Gil for her exemplary service as Interim City Manager. The Council is appreciative of her time, efforts and dedication to the well-being of the Gonzales community and extends this appreciation to her family (including new addition Julian James “JJ” Rico) and friends for their patience and support during this extraordinary period of enhanced public service! PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 17th day of January, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco, and Mayor Jose L. Rios
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
AGENDA
ITEM
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Attachment: Resol 23-05 Appreciation to Carmen Gil (2635 : Resolution No. 2023-05 Appreciating Carmen Gil) 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

RECOGNIZING THE GONZALES MEDICAL CENTER FOR ITS COMMITMENT

AND EXCELLENCE TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF

THE RESIDENTS OF GONZALES
WHEREAS, the Gonzales Medical Center has been in operation since August 22, 2016; and WHEREAS, during that time, the Gonzales Medical Center has shown an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of the community of Gonzales; and WHEREAS, the Gonzales Medical Center continues to go above and beyond for the local residents, and has recently relocated to 133 Fourth Street; and WHEREAS, the Gonzales Medical Center prides itself in serving the local agricultual community and underserved patients; and
WHEREAS, the Gonzales Medical Center continues to provide quality medical care and services to those most in need; and
WHEREAS, through the COVID-19 pandemic, they continued to provide essential services that were accessible and affordable; and
WHEREAS, their dedication and hard work have made a significant impact on the lives of those in need and have enabled those facing medical hardship to recover and get back to living a happy and healthy life.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby expresses its utmost gratitude to the Gonzales Medical Center and its entire staff, and looks forward to future collaborations.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 6th day of February 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_______________________________
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Trevin Barber, City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-06 (2626 : Resolution No. 2023-06 Recognizing the Gonzales Medical Center) AGENDA
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MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL

GONZALES SUCESSOR AGENCY,

GONZALES SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY,

GONZALES ELECTRIC AUTHORITY BOARD,

GONZALES MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILTY BOARD
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023
(Adjourned from January 9, 2023)
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/President Present
Scott Funk Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/Vice President Present Liz Silva Council/Agency/Board Member Present
Lorraine Worthy Council/Agency/Board Member Present
Maria Orozco Council/Agency/Board Member Present
Mayor Rios apologized to the public for his posture. He said he had his sixth retina surgery, and didn’t want to seem like he’s being disrespectful to anyone.

YOUTH COMMISSIONERS
Luke Naegle.

Excused absence: Sherlyn Flores.

STAFF PRESENT
Interim City Manager Carmen Gil, City Attorney Michael F. Rodriquez (via zoom), Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, Administrative Assistant II Miranda Uribe, Administrative Assistant II Marisol Gomez, and Public Works Director/City Engineer Patrick Dobbins.

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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 9, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA) AGENDA
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* Successor Agency Item
 Successor Housing Agency/Electric Authority/Municipal Electric Utility 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/85183524483 or call 1-1669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 851 8352 4483. 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, January 9th to the City Clerk at [email protected]

PRESENTATIONS

2. Certificates of Recognition – Gonzales High School Volleyball Team This presentation was moved to the following meeting due to the team not being able to make it.

Interim City Manager Gil noted that Fire Chief Muscio was on the Office of Emergency Services call and he'll be joining us shortly, and give an update as to the status of the flooding.

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

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

Henry Martinez Sr., 112 Tenth Street, commented about his civil liberties being violated when he was asked to leave the council room; problems with an officer seven years ago; and showed Mary a picture on his phone while talking about the officer.

Mayor Pro Tem Funk asked, through the Mayor, for Mr. Martinez to present the information to the Council, not to staff.

Mr. Martinez Sr. continued talking about the time he dealt with that officer.

Bob Krauth, 703 Colombard Circle, commented about being grateful to have a fantastic Council and was happy to see so many people attending the meeting.

Roman Barba told the Mayor he was doing a good job considering having problems with his eyes; talked about the community center donations; and hoped the new City Manager works on the housing development soon.

Luz Garcia, Gonzales Medical Center Physician Assistant, extended an invitation to the ribbon cutting ceremony next door this Saturday; and talked about collaborations with the school district, and internships opportunities for students.

Cesar Ayon, Gonzales Medical Center, thanked the Council for being a big supporter of the community, and staff for helping them this last year to finally get in there to serve the public; and talked about partnerships with the school district and colleges to give folks an introduction to healthcare.

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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 9, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

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City Attorney Rodriquez asked the Council that before moving forward to consent or regular business, staff needed to add an item to the agenda. He explained the legal requirements for the approval and need for immediate action. The item in question has to do with the declaration of a local emergency due to statewide winter storms and the atmospheric river. The necessity to adopt such a resolution came up at a meeting that was held with the City Managers, Supervisor Lopez and representatives from OES this morning, and there was a request from the County that each one of the Cities in Monterey County adopt a declaration proclamation of a local emergency. He added that Resolution No. 2023-04 was passed out to the Council this afternoon. He suggested adding it after Item 9 for discussion and action.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] to add Resolution No. 2023-04 to tonight’s agenda after Regular Agenda Item 9
MOVER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco

CONSENT AGENDA

4. Approve the Joint City Council and Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - December 5, 2022 Minutes

5. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #47957-48095

6. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a Non-Exclusive Master Services Agreement and Task Order No. 1 with Brent Slama Consulting for Contract Planning Services

7. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-02, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the SB 2 19-PGP-13234 Amendment to the Agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development to Extend the End Date of the SB 2 Planning Grants Program Funds in the amount of $160,000 to June 30, 2024 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Maria Orozco, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco

REGULAR AGENDA

8. Reorganization of City Council – Election of Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/Vice President Mayor Rios asked Mayor Pro Tem Funk if he was still willing to serve as the Mayor Pro Tem.

Mayor Pro Tem Funk responded yes.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] to appoint Scott Funk as Mayor Pro Tem MOVER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco

9. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-03, A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales/City Council as Board to the Successor Agency to the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency/Gonzales Successor Housing Agency Board/Board of the Gonzales Electric Authority/Board of the Gonzales Municipal Electric Utility Approving an Employment Agreement Packet Pg. 8
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 9, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

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for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Executive Director/Electric Authority Executive Director/Electric Utility Executive Director Services with Trevin W. Barber
Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriquez presented the staff report.

Public Comment: There was none.

Council Discussion: Council Member Silva ask Mr. Barber who was present via zoom, to take off the video option so people can see him since he was not in the Chambers. She welcomed him.

Council Member Worthy said they were all looking forward to working with him.

RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy ABSTAIN: Maria Orozco
Council Member Orozco said she was abstaining due to the fact that she was not involved in the hiring process and was not afforded an opportunity to listen to any answers to the questions that were asked, so she did not feel comfortable voting on this item.

Mayor Rios said that was fine and the reason was that she was not in the Council. He welcomed Mr. Barber and told him they had all those hats waiting in his office.

City Attorney Rodriquez congratulated Mr. Barber. He stated that it was also mentioned in the staff report the gratitude to Carmen and Patrick for getting us through this period as Acting and Interim City Manager, especially in the last month of December and up to today's date which has been very challenging with respect to all of the storm related problems. He thanked them again on behalf of the Council, for their assistance.

Mayor Rios and Council Member Orozco thanked Carmen and Patrick.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04, ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA THE DAY OF MEETING DUE

TO LOCAL EMERGENCY ON THE WINTER STORMS
Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-04, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Making a Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Statewide Winter Storms/Atmospheric River.

Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriquez presented the staff report.

Fire Chief Muscio gave an update on the current situation with the storm.

Public Comment: There was none.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Resolution No. 2023-04
MOVER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco Packet Pg. 9
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 9, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

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BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

10. Consider Council Appointments to Boards & Committees Mayor Rios mentioned everyone is okay with what they've been working with in the past so he would like to keep it the same. He asked Ms. Orozco if she would like to pick up Paul's assignment which was the Monterey County Housing Authority.

Council Member Orozco believed the Housing Authority was an appointment by Supervisor Lopez, and believed there was a process for that where they advertise it and it’s not based on the City. It is open to any South County.

The following appointments were made.

BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTEE ALTERNATE
League of CA Cities Monterey Bay Division
Meet 2nd Monday of every other month at 6:00pm
Maria Orozco Liz Silva
Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
(AMBAG)
Meet 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm
Scott Funk Lorraine Worthy
Transportation Agency for Monterey County
(TAMC)
Meet 4th Wednesday of each month at 9:00am
Jose Rios Lorraine Worthy
Mayors Selection Committee/Mayors Association
Meet 1st Friday of each month at 12:00pm
Jose Rios None Permitted
Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District
(MBUAPCD)
As needed
Appointed by Mayors Association
Association of California Cities Allied with Public
Safety (ACCAPS)
As needed
Jose Rios Scott Funk
Salinas Valley Recycles
Meet 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm
Liz Silva Scott Funk
Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST)
Meet 2nd Monday of each month at 10:00am
Lorraine Worthy Maria Orozco
*ABAG Power Pool
As needed
Trevin Barber Patrick Dobbins
City & School Joint Steering Committee
As needed
Jose Rios & Scott Funk
Measure K Oversight Committee
Meet 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm
Lorraine Worthy & Scott Funk
Economic Development Committee
Meet 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:00pm
Liz Silva & Lorraine Worthy, and
Community Business Rep.

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Policy
Board
Meet 1st Wednesday (Quarterly) at 9:00am
Jose Rios
SV Basin Groundwater Sustainability Board
Meet 2nd Thursday of each month at 3:00pm
Soledad Gonzales
S.O.S. US 101 Traffic Safety Alliance
As needed
Liz Silva & Maria Orozco
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 9, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

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11. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. Transportation Agency for Monterey County
Mayor Rios reported on the retirement of the Caltrans Director and 101 corridor discussion. b. Mayor Selection Committee
Mayor Rios thanked Council Member Silva for attending this meeting and reported he was selected to represent 3CE, the Central Coast Community Energy; and Kimbley Craig is the new LAFCO representative.
c. Monterey Salinas Transit
Council Member Worthy reported on the shortage of drivers and mechanics, conversion to electric or hydrogen, discussion of MST circulators, ridership and equity information to residents. Public Works Director Dobbins elaborated on staff’s meeting with MST. d. Salinas Valley Recycles
Council Member Silva announced the next meeting on January 19th at 6pm via zoom and hoped to meet in person in March.
e. Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability
Public Works Director Dobbins announced Soledad was the primary representative and he was the alternate. He announced the board meeting on January 12th.

12. Oral Communications
Youth Commissioners Updates
Commissioner Naegle announced their first meeting on January 19th and leadership training on January 28th in the Council Chambers; and meeting with the Superintendent on future projects.

Council Member Orozco informed she presented the certificate of appreciation to the President of Cocula, Mexico on her visit to our Sister City Town of Tateposco, and he extended his greetings to the Mayor and the Council Members and hoped to continue our collaborative efforts of working on projects of mutual interest.

Mayor Pro Tem Funk thanked Public Works and Public Safety Departments for everything they're doing. He said it's great to see the City continue to function and staff is doing an amazing job with a high level of professionalism. He thanked Interim City Manager Gil for leading staff the last several months and now especially with the winter storms.

Council Member Silva wished everyone a Happy New Year. She gave a shout out to Public Works staff who have done a great job with the recent events and challenges. She also reminded our residents to remain prepared at all times. She asked staff how a resident or anyone who's interested make their pledges to the Community Center.

Interim City Manager Gil responded that the Community Foundation for Monterey County was holding all of our funds that are designated for the Community Center, and anyone interested in making any donation should go to their web page, and which link is our website, and explained how it works.

Mayor Rios mentioned staff made some copies of flyers with the picture of community center that have really helped.

Council Member Worthy thanked staff for all their hard work with the rain. She also thanked MST for helping with their busses to evacuate people. She also informed about community grant program put on by Jean Salcido to educate kids by the senior citizens and making blankets for the elderly population. She said these are the kinds of things we need to start thinking about for these grants, things that benefit our youth, our seniors and community. She gave a shout out to Jean for her constant work.

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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 9, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

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Mayor Rios thanked staff for the two different shifts Public Works has due to the storms and for going far and beyond the call of duty, as well as the Fire Department and Police Departments for watching out for the flooding in town. He also hoped Mr. Barber makes the Community Center a priority since there is a timeframe on the funding from Senator Caballero and it would be a shame to lose it. He would like to see some plans in the near future. He would like to get an update from D.R. Horton and timeframe. He thanked staff for working with the new consultant Mr. Slama to hopefully push that project to fruition and at least get it to LAFCO. He hoped to plan another workshop on a Saturday where all the departments get together and discuss what they see in the future.

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

13. Oral Communications
Interim City Manager Gil thanked staff for all they're doing to make sure everyone has what they need during the storms. She said staff is continuously monitoring the communications and have a plan B in place if anything gets to a point where we need to evacuate or an emergency, and will keep updating the Council as things unfold. She assured them staff is working behind the scenes and are communicating as much as they know when it truly impacts our community.

Public Works Director Dobbins thanked his Public Works staff for all they're doing and gave an update on the Salinas River and bridge; and reported that the Skate Park Phase II the material will be delivered next week.

Interim City Manager Gil thanked the Blue Zones Project for a grant for two park benches that will be installed at Meyer Park.

ADJOURNMENT
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maria Orozco, Council Member
SECONDER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.

ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 9, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

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MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023
6:00 P.M.

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

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

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

YOUTH COMMISSIONERS
Sherlyn Flores and Luke Naegle.

STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Trevin Barber, 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, Administrative Assistant II Marisol Gomez, Public Works Director/City Engineer Patrick Dobbins, Fire Chief Jason Muscio, and Police Chief Keith Wise.

Mayor Rios welcomed new City Manager Trevin Barber and hoped it was a long-term commitment and hoped he enjoyed our community of love, care, and connect.

City Manager Barber thanked the Mayor and was truly humbled to have his support. He looked forward to working hard for them and is rolling up his sleeves to get things done.

Successor Agency Item
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 17, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA) AGENDA
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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/89011853525 or call 1 (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 890 1185 3525. 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.

PRESENTATIONS

2. Certificate of Recognition to Gonzales High School Cross Country Athlete Giovanni Ochoa Mayor Rios presented the Certificate of Recognition to Giovanni Ochoa and Coach Margie Daniels.

Coach Daniels presented Giovanni Ochoa with a white G for qualifying for State.

3. Certificates of Recognition to Gonzales High School Volleyball Team This presentation was moved to the next meeting due to the team not being able to make it tonight.

4. Consider Approval of, and Present Resolution No. 2023-05, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Expressing Appreciation to Carmen Gil Mayor Rios mentioned that Carmen Gil was out sick so they will present the resolution at the next meeting. Mayor Rios asked for a vote on the Resolution.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

5. 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.

There was none.

CONSENT AGENDA

6. Community Development Department Activity Report

7. Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Activity Report

8. Police Department Activity Report

9. Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report

10. Recreation Department Activity Report
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 17, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

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Council Member Silva pulled Item 6 for further discussion. She referred to page four of the packet regarding ADUs and asked what the cost was for an ADU permit. She said she had some inquiries from local residents who were quoted $50,000 for a permit from City Hall. She asked if there was a range.

Community Development Director Kinison Brown responded he didn't have a figure in front of him but fees arere reduce to incentivize the construction of ADUs. He will follow up with the exact amount and the case if she wished.

On another note, Council Member Silva referred to page five of the packet regarding the Rianda cooler land, which she thought it was within the City limits. And also on page 15, where it states that the CEQA documents are underway. She asked if they were the same or if they were going to run concurrently. She asked about the LAFCO timeline.

Community Development Director Kinison Brown explained the D’Arrigo and Rianda parcels, and elaborated on what staff was working on regarding the project description and environmental documents.

Council Member Silva also asked if there were any updates from FEMA since July of 2022.

Public Works Director Dobbins responded staff had a follow up meeting with them and the path forward is to do a map revision, and staff will be bringing something to the Council in the next month or so.

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

REGULAR AGENDA

11. Update on the Funding and Delivery of the Community Center Complex Project Staff Report: Public Works Director Dobbins presented a powerpoint presentation explaining the funding and financing, phasing of construction, selection of a design-build team, and the current schedule.

Public Comment: There was none.

Council Discussion: There was none.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] to direct staff to issue the Request for Proposals to the short-listed design/build teams
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

12. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. League of California Cities Monterey Bay Division
Mayor Rios reported on the new State Budget, and homeless funding.

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b. Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
Mayor Pro Tem Funk reported the meeting was canceled.
c. Monterey Salinas Transit
Council Member Worthy gave her report last week.
d. City & School Joint Steering Committee
Mayor Rios asked if there will be a meeting. City Manager Barber said he will find out and get back to the Council.

13. Oral Communications
Youth Commission Updates
Commissioner Flores and Naegle announced the first GYC meeting of the year this Thursday and will talk about continuing the projects; partnership with the High School Club for a trash pickup event this Saturday at 10am; and Leadership Training in the Council Chambers next Saturday.

Council Member Orozco thanked staff for their hard work, Public Works staff for providing the sandbags, and Fire Chief Muscio for keeping the Council informed on the status of the Alpine Camp and Corda Camp. She shared it was frustrating for some of the families because some had nowhere to go and some had no way to get to the store to get food for those who stayed behind.

She hoped future coordination was better especially for the elderly. She talked to Supervisor Lopez and hoped to meet soon to discuss how we can assist. She announced the United Farm Worker Foundation and Catholic Charities financial assistance to farm workers who worked from January 2020 to present and who were impacted by COVID. For further information, they can contact her or the foundation. She also announced St. Theodore's Church plan for the annual Valentine Dinner Dance.

Mayor Pro Tem Funk thanked staff again for all their efforts out there and for continuing to do an amazing job considering the challenges.

Council Member Silva echoed Council Member Orozco's and Mayor Pro Tem Funk's comments thanking staff and how we all came together the last couple of weeks that have been challenging.

She gave a shoutout to Supervisor Lopez who even though his daughter was born in January, he found time to be out and about and keep his constituents informed of all the issues that were happening with the storms. She asked people who used the Gonzales bridge to be patient while it gets repaired.

Council Member Worthy thanked staff as well for all their efforts and keeping the Council updated. She announced the food pantry on Friday which begins sometime around 8:30am.

Mayor Rios thanked Jason for keeping them informed. He elaborated on the grand opening of the Gonzales Medical Center who did a great job, and thanked Council Member Silva for her help. He thanked Patrick for getting the new chairs in the Chambers.

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

14. Oral Communications
City Manager Barber thanked the Council for their support and said he looks forward to working with them and is eager to get a lot done. He reported on the continuation of the partnership with Salinas Valley Recycling to apply for a $5,000 grant to continue the litter abatement.

Public Works Director Dobbins reported on the Skate Park Phase II work beginning tomorrow and it will be closed the next three weeks.

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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 17, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

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Fire Chief Muscio apologized for not having an activity report which Mary did remind him about, but he was dealing with the flooding. He updated on the lifted evacuation orders and said he will work with the Sheriff's Department to see if they can redraw those maps, and Supervisor Lopez is on board with that.

CLOSED SESSION
Any member of the public may address the Council on a closed session item appearing on the agenda.

Speakers shall have a limited time of three (3) minutes. Please be brief and to the point.

There was none.

15. The City Council will recess to closed session to confer with its attorney regarding litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and is hereby of the opinion that a significant exposure to litigation exists.

Council conferred with City Attorney. No other reportable action taken.

ADJOURNMENT
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Jan 17, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 1:55 pm
Date: 01/06/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
48096 01/06/23 Printed 4312 JUANA ALMANZA ALVINO Tent for Press Conference 100.00 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 100.00 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 100.00 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 100.00 AGENDA
ITEM
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Attachment: Warrants #48096-48159 (2627 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48096-48159) 9 City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 4:46 pm
Date: 01/20/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
48097 01/20/23 Printed 1922 A & G PUMPING, INC. Porta Potties Centennial Park 395.50 48098 01/20/23 Printed 4219 DAVID ACHEN Reimb. - Training Co. Officer 2E 415.00 48099 01/20/23 Printed 108 AIRGAS Propane 162.47
ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 940.00
GROUP, INC.
48100 01/20/23 Printed 3893 Server Warranty Renewal
48101 01/20/23 Printed 137 AMERICAN SUPPLY CO. Janitorial Supplies 493.29 48102 01/20/23 Printed 4254 APEX UNIVERSAL INC. Speed Bump Repairs 55.91 ARMANASCO PUBLIC 14,339.34

RELATIONS,
48103 01/20/23 Printed 3284 Capital Campaign Consulting 48104 01/20/23 Printed 3060 AROMAS FIREFIGHTERS BLS for Healthcare Providers 10.00 48105 01/20/23 Printed 341 PATRICK ASKEW Retiree Medical Insurance-Jan 361.00 48106 01/20/23 Printed 2830 AT&T Corp Yard Acct # 308309956 63.49 48107 01/20/23 Printed 4117 AT&T Monthly Charges - December 432.79 48108 01/20/23 Void 01/20/23 Void Check 0.00
48109 01/20/23 Printed 3805 BADGER METER INC. Water Meter Software 9,337.35 BANUELOS ENTERPRISES, 134.22
INC.
48110 01/20/23 Printed 1054 Fuel
48111 01/20/23 Printed 4119 CANNON CORPORATION SCADA Assessment 12,198.05 48112 01/20/23 Printed 770 CARLOS ALBERTO ESQUIVEL Janitorial Services 870.85 CASNER EXTERMINATING, 4,550.00
INC.
48113 01/20/23 Printed 889 Fire House Fumigation
48114 01/20/23 Printed 3104 CESAR CASTILLO Per Diem - Supervisory Course 1/23/2023 500.00 - 2/3/2023
CITY OF GONZALES- PETTY 50.00
CASH
48115 01/20/23 Printed 165 Register 2
48116 01/20/23 Printed 2773 COMPLETELY IT Registration Renewal 1,099.00 48117 01/20/23 Printed 1821 CSK AUTO, INC. Vehicle Maint. Supplies 165.46 48118 01/20/23 Printed 3028 D & J TIRE SERVICE Flat Tire Repair 578.35 48119 01/20/23 Printed 3876 DAY CARTER & MURPHY LLP Micro Grid Legal Services 2,137.50 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC 23,748.83

FINANCE
48120 01/20/23 Printed 2895 Solar Loan
48121 01/20/23 Printed 4184 DIMES MEDIA CORPORATION Dec. High School Sports Ad. 340.00 48122 01/20/23 Printed 3752 DUDEK WWTP Plan of Study 6,651.25 EMERGENCY MEDICAL 106.49

PRODUCTS,
48123 01/20/23 Printed 846 Disposable Splint
48124 01/20/23 Printed 1771 EMPLOY AMERICA Janitorial Services & Car Wash 1,000.00 GOLDSTAR BUICK PONTIAC 121.62
GMC
48125 01/20/23 Printed 1084 Vehicle Maint. Supplies
48126 01/20/23 Void 01/20/23 Void Check 0.00
GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 306.21
INC.
48127 01/20/23 Printed 3274 Water Jet Nozzle
48128 01/20/23 Printed 225 GONZALES IRRIGATION Irrigation Nozzles 12.53 48129 01/20/23 Printed 118 GONZALES RX PHARMACY 3 True Metrix 23.13 48130 01/20/23 Printed 2599 YSAURO GONZALES Uniform Cleaning 553.50 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION 1,077.52

COMPANY
48131 01/20/23 Printed 1411 Levy Work
GREEN VALLEY FARM 540.45
SUPPLY
48132 01/20/23 Printed 1319 PPE - Gloves
48133 01/20/23 Printed 1744 GREEN'S ACCOUNTING Accounting Services - December 10,484.67 48134 01/20/23 Printed 4319 FRANCIS A JARSCHKE Santa Services 450.00 LECHOWICZ & TSENG 2,531.14

MUNICIPAL
48135 01/20/23 Printed 4320 Water/Sewer Rate Study
48136 01/20/23 Printed 2396 MANDEGO APPAREL Work Jackets 1,065.25 48137 01/20/23 Void 01/20/23 Void Check 0.00
48138 01/20/23 Printed 72 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE Uniforms 1,679.89 MONTEREY BAY AIR 2,723.00

RESOURCES
48139 01/20/23 Printed 54 Air District Permit
MONTEREY PENINSULA 58,870.45

ENGINEERING
48140 01/20/23 Printed 48 Well 7 Final Payment
48141 01/20/23 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Utilities 7,057.72 48142 01/20/23 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Utilities Acct # 1024308210-3 15,701.43 48143 01/20/23 Printed 56 PRINTING SYSTEMS Business License Envelopes 199.25 Packet Pg. 19
Attachment: Warrants #48096-48159 (2627 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48096-48159) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 2
Time: 4:46 pm
Date: 01/20/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
48144 01/20/23 Printed 115 QUILL CORP Office Supplies - Markers 12.82 48145 01/20/23 Printed 4092 RAZZO LINK, INC. Internet Service - Pool 75.09 48146 01/20/23 Printed 4166 SAGE RENEWABLE ENERGY PM Services for Micro Grid 2,061.25 SALINAS VALLEY SOLID 55,252.72
WASTE
48147 01/20/23 Printed 258 Tonage Fees - December
48148 01/20/23 Printed 2311 SBS Sand - Storm 872.76
48149 01/20/23 Printed 2685 SC FUELS Fuel 982.54
SCHAAF & WHEELER, 9,812.50

CONSULTING
48150 01/20/23 Printed 3894 Vista Lucia WSA
48151 01/20/23 Printed 2673 SPECTRUM Internet Service Acct # 8203 11 012 1,672.75 0139097
48152 01/20/23 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE Cellphone Charges Acct # 963044810 1,941.25 TARGET SOLUTIONS 960.00

LEARNING LLC
48153 01/20/23 Printed 3597 Premier Membership 2023
48154 01/20/23 Printed 4311 TOPE'S TREE SERVICE INC Tree Removal Contract 3,985.00 TRANS UNION RISK AND 110.40

ALTERNATI
48155 01/20/23 Printed 3175 PD Investigative Program
48156 01/20/23 Printed 27 TRI - CITIES DISPOSAL Drop Box Services 59,062.43 48157 01/20/23 Printed 3718 TRINI'S PLUMBING F.D. - 8x10 176.66 48158 01/20/23 Printed 103 USA BLUE BOOK Maint. Supplies 89.47 Total Checks: 62 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 321,601.54 Total Payments: 62 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 321,601.54 Total Payments: 62 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 321,601.54 Packet Pg. 20
Attachment: Warrants #48096-48159 (2627 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48096-48159) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 9:44 am
Date: 01/31/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
48159 01/31/23 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Well #7 10,257.55
Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 10,257.55 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 10,257.55 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 10,257.55 Packet Pg. 21
Attachment: Warrants #48096-48159 (2627 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48096-48159) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK-RDA Page: 1
Time: 8:15 am
Date: 09/16/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK-RDA Checks
1673 09/16/22 Printed 2818 JARVIS FAY LLP. Legal Services 828.00 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 828.00 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 828.00 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 828.00 AGENDA
ITEM
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Attachment: Warrants SA #1673-1677 (2630 : Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1673-1677) 10 City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK-RDA Page: 1
Time: 1:49 pm
Date: 11/10/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK-RDA Checks
1674 11/10/22 Printed 1744 GREEN'S ACCOUNTING Accounting Services - Oct. RDA 760.00 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 760.00 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 760.00 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 760.00 Packet Pg. 23
Attachment: Warrants SA #1673-1677 (2630 : Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1673-1677) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK-RDA Page: 1
Time: 11:32 am
Date: 11/23/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK-RDA Checks
1675 11/25/22 Printed 1112 US BANK Bond Admin Fees 2,520.00 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 2,520.00 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 2,520.00 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 2,520.00 Packet Pg. 24
Attachment: Warrants SA #1673-1677 (2630 : Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1673-1677) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK-RDA Page: 1
Time: 4:10 pm
Date: 12/27/2022
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK-RDA Checks
1676 12/23/22 Printed 1744 GREEN'S ACCOUNTING Financial Services-Nov. 2022 665.00 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 665.00 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 665.00 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 665.00 Packet Pg. 25
Attachment: Warrants SA #1673-1677 (2630 : Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1673-1677) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:

Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK-RDA Page: 1
Time: 12:07 pm
Date: 01/26/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK-RDA Checks
1677 01/26/23 Printed 1744 GREEN'S ACCOUNTING Accounting Services - Dec. 1,282.50 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 1,282.50 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 1,282.50 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 1,282.50 Packet Pg. 26
Attachment: Warrants SA #1673-1677 (2630 : Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1673-1677) City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 6, 2023
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Trevin Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2023-07 On-Call Consultant List

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution 2023-07, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Establishing an On-Call Consultant List for Professional Services.

BACKGROUND
City staff engages consulting firms to perform a variety of professional services such as designing Capital Improvement Projects, peer reviewing submittals for land development projects and other efforts needed by the Public Works Department. The City, like other public agencies, uses on-call consultant lists to accelerate project timelines by negotiating the scope, fee and schedule with a consulting firm on the approved on-call list and presenting the contract at a Council meeting for approval.

The current on-call consultant list was approved at the February 18, 2020 Council meeting. The on-call list was effective for a three-year period so it’s appropriate to establish a new on-call consultant list.

Consultants from the on-call list have been used on numerous projects over the last three years and some examples are:
• 2022 Slurry Seal contract (design and construction management) • Well 7 (technical support and construction management) • Industrial Wastewater System (design and program management) • Storm Water Permit compliance and annual report
• FEMA Flood Zone Mapping review
AGENDA
ITEM
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REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Staff released the attached Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services on September 12, 2022. The following disciplines and services were listed in the RFQ:

1. Program Management (Capital Project Delivery, Staff Augmentation, Utility Coordination)

2. Civil Design (Pavement Rehabilitation, Water, Wastewater, and Drainage)

3. Development Management and Review

4. Traffic Engineering

5. Architectural Design for public building alterations and tenant improvements

6. Landscape Architecture for park and streetscape improvements including street tree replacement.

7. Construction Management/Inspection
The consultants were advised:

1. That we were primarily interested in their in-house services

2. To submit qualifications on the services they have significant expertise and experience with.

A preproposal meeting was held on October 6, 2022, where staff provided an overview of the RFQ and responded to questions. On October 7, 2022, staff issued Addendum No. 1 regarding two items:

1. Added design of bus stop improvements to the desired scope of services as Monterey Salinas Transit is planning to “piggy-back” off the city’s consultant list to engage a firm to prepare construction documents for bus stop improvements in the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, and other cities in Monterey County.

2. Added expertise in Broadband communications related to the city’s involvement with the recently formed South Salinas Valley Broadband JPA.

Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) were received from 16 consulting firms by the October 27, 2022 deadline. City staff reviewed the submitted SOQs and deemed them all responsive and recommend that the Council establish the following On-Call Consultant List for professional services for the next three years (firms are listed in alphabetical order):

FIRM SERVICES/EXPERTISE
Andrew Goodwin Designs Architect
Ausonio Program/Construction Management
BFS Landscape Architects Landscape Architect
Cannon Associates Multi-Disciplinary Engineer
Dudek Wastewater
GHD Multi-Disciplinary Engineer
Harris Associates Multi-Disciplinary Engineer
In Studio Architecture Architect
MNS Multi-Disciplinary Engineer
NV5 Multi-Disciplinary Engineer
Polaris Consulting City Surveyor
Psomas Multi-Disciplinary Engineer
Schaaf & Wheeler Water, Wastewater and Drainage
TRC Multi-Disciplinary Engineer
Verde Design Landscape Architect
Wallace Group Multi-Disciplinary Engineer
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Additional Firms can be added to On-Call list over the next three years by Council authorization. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution establishing the three year On-Call Consultant List for Professional Services.

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: The use of consultant staff and expertise will help deliver Capital Improvement Projects, assist with the review of development projects and other services needed by the Public Works Department.

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: The use of on-call consultants to augment city staff capabilities greatly helps with keeping our projects on track.

City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: Establishing an updated on-call list of consulting firms is a best practice for obtaining competitive and responsive professional services
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision above.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Direct staff to seek additional Statement of Qualifications from other firms

2. Amend or modify staff recommendation.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact by establishing this on-call consultant list.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution 2023-07, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Establishing an On-Call Consultant List for Professional Services.

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Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2023-07
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-07

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

ESTABLISHING AN ON-CALL CONSULTANT LIST

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, City staff determined it’s appropriate to seek qualifications from interested consulting firms due to the number of current and expected capital projects in Gonzales; and
WHEREAS, Staff released a Request for Qualifications for Professional Services on September 12, 2022, and received Statement of Qualifications from 16 consulting firms by the October 27, 2022 deadline; and
WHEREAS, Addendum No. 1 added design of bus stop improvements to the desired consultant expertise as Monterey Salinas Transit is planning to “piggy-back” off the city’s on-call consultant list to engage a firm to prepare construction documents for bus stop improvements in the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, and other cities in Monterey County, and
WHEREAS, City staff reviewed the submitted SOQs and deemed them all responsive and recommends establishment of an On-Call Consultant List for the next three years comprised of the following firms listed in alphabetical order:
• Andrew Goodwin Designs
• Ausonio
• BFS Landscape Architects
• Cannon Associates
• Dudek
• GHD
• Harris Associates
• In Studio Architecture
• MNS
• NV5
• Polaris Consulting
• Psomas
• Schaaf & Wheeler
• TRC
• Verde Design
• Wallace Group
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the above On-Call Consultant List is approved for the next three years.

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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-07 (2628 : Resolution No. 2023-07 On-Call Consultant List)

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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 6
th day of February 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_______________________________
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Trevin Barber, City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-07 (2628 : Resolution No. 2023-07 On-Call Consultant List) City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution 2023-08, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Polaris Consulting for City Surveyor services in an amount not-to-exceed $120,000, and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.

BACKGROUND
At the February 18, 2020 meeting, the Council approved a Consulting Services Agreement with Polaris Consulting to serve as the City Surveyor. The agreement was for a three year term and the authorized not-to-exceed fee was $50,000. The agreement allows for the extension of the contract term based on mutual agreement.

REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Over the last three years, Polaris Consulting has provided excellent professional services to the City.

Their efforts have included:
• Preparation of a Quitclaim Deed and Lot Merger document for the Community Center Project • Preparation of various easements for the pipeline for the Industrial Wastewater System • Reviewed the Parcel Map submitted by RC Farms
• Reviewed the Lot Merger and Lot Line Adjustment documents for the Pape Materials project AGENDA
ITEM
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Upcoming efforts will include reviewing the Tentative Subdivision Maps for the Vista Lucia Development, reviewing map documents for the Rianda Cooler Development project and construction staking for the Industrial Wastewater System project.

Staff recommends that the consulting agreement with Polaris Consulting be extended for three years, and their authorized not-to-exceed fee be increased from $50,000 to $120,000.

Explain: Use of a contract City Surveyor is very helpful in delivering Capital Improvement Projects and review map documents related to land development projects.

City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See above Mission Statement
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision above.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Direct staff to seek additional Statement of Qualifications from other firms.

2. Amend or modify staff recommendation.

BUDGET IMPACT
The contract for City Surveyor services will be funded by developer deposits for map documents for land development projects, and their services on Capital Improvements Projects (ie, Community Center Project and Industrial Wastewater System Project) will be funded by the project budgets.

CONCLUSION
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It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution 2023-08, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Polaris Consulting for City Surveyor services in an amount not-to-exceed $120,000, and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2023-08

2. Amendment 1 to Polaris Consulting Agrmt
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT WITH

POLARIS CONSULTING FOR CITY SURVEYOR SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $120,000, AND EXTEND THE TERM
OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2026
WHEREAS, at the February 18, 2020 meeting, the City Council approved a Consulting Services Agreement with Polaris Consulting to serve as the City Surveyor; and WHEREAS, the agreement for City Surveyor services was for a three year term with an authorized not-to-exceed fee of $50,000; and
WHEREAS, over the last three years, Polaris Consulting has provided excellent City Surveyor services to the city; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the consulting agreement with Polaris Consulting be extended for three years, and their authorized not-to-exceed fee be increased from $50,000 to $120,000.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales that the City Manager is authorized to execute Amendment No. 1 with Polaris Consulting for a not-to-exceed amount of $120,000 and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 6
th day of February 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_______________________________
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Trevin Barber, City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-08 (2629 : Resolution No. 2023-08 Amendment No. 1 to Polaris Consulting Agreement) Amendment No. 1 to Consulting Services Agreement
Between the City of Gonzales and Polaris Consulting
For City Surveyor Services
This is an Amendment to the Agreement dated February 18, 2020 between the City of Gonzales, a municipal corporation of the State of California ("City") and Polaris Consulting ("Consultant”) for City Surveyor Services.

City and Consultant agree to the following changes to the Agreement:

Section 1.1 – Term of Services
The Term of the Agreement shall be extended to June 30, 2026.

Section 2 - Compensation
The consultant’s not-to-exceed fee shall be $120,000.

In all other respects, the terms of the Agreement shall remain in effect.

CITY CONSULTANT
City of Gonzales, a municipal corporation Polaris Consulting _____________________________ _____________________________ Trevin Barber, City Manager Lynn Kovach, Owner
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Attachment: Amendment 1 to Polaris Consulting Agrmt (2629 : Resolution No. 2023-08 Amendment No. 1 to Polaris Consulting Agreement) City of Gonzales

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 6, 2023
FROM: Mike Howard, Finance Director
THROUGH: Trevin Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2023-09 Authorizing the Establishment and Maintenance of Bank Accounts for the Municipal Funds and Repealing Resolutions in Conflict Herewith

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-09, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the establishment and maintenance of bank accounts for municipal funds and repealing resolutions in conflict herewith.

BACKGROUND
The City of Gonzales, currently has municipal fund accounts with Mechanics Bank, both Checking and Money Market, in addition to The Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). These are funds used for the day-to-day operations of the City.

It is important that the City maintain current those authorized to maintain and transfer funds for the payment of City expenditures and payroll. As a result of recent changes in city management, it has become necessary to update those officers authorized to maintain, deposit, and transfer funds on behalf of the City’s municipal bank accounts and investment accounts.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
As a result of the recent changes in city management, it is important to update signature authority related to the City’s municipal bank accounts and investment accounts.

Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision
AGENDA
ITEM
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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: It is important that the City maintain normal operations with appropriate signature authority. This is important because it is necessary to keep a close watch on the resources needed to carryout the Mission.

Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes _____No _____ NA
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Vision.

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: Please see explanation above.

ALTERNATIVES
• Adopt the proposed resolution.
• Do not adopt the resolution. However, failure to adopt the resolution may not enable the City to manage its municipal funds for day-to-day operations.
• Provide other direction to staff.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact to the adoption of this resolution. By approving the proposed resolution, the City of Gonzales will be able to maintain normal city operations.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-09, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the establishment and maintenance of bank accounts for municipal funds and repealing resolutions in conflict herewith.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2023-09
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF BANK

ACCOUNTS FOR MUNICIPAL FUNDS AND REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN

CONFLICT HEREWITH
WHEREAS, a commercial checking account (General Checking) at Mechanics Bank, Gonzales, California, for the deposit of City revenues to be used by the City Treasurer, or designee to transfer funds to and from the various City accounts as necessary and proper for City operations; and
WHEREAS, a commercial money market account at Mechanics Bank, Gonzales, California, for the deposit of City revenues to be used by the City Treasurer, or designee to transfer funds to and from the various City accounts as necessary and proper for City operations; and WHEREAS, all of the above Mechanics Bank accounts may be accessed and transfers made using Mechanics Bank “Online Business Banking” system.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby stipulate that the proper officers of the City of Gonzales are and are hereby authorized for and in behalf of said City to establish and maintain the above referenced accounts and to provide for deposits to and withdraws from said accounts as follows: all withdrawals from said deposit and payroll accounts to be made by checks or withdrawal slips signed by any two (2) of the following Mayor Jose Rios, City Manager Trevin Barber, Public Works Director Patrick Dobbins, or Finance Director Mike Howard per the current signature card on file at said Bank.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize Mayor Jose Rios, City Manager Trevin Barber, Public Works Director Patrick Dobbins, and Finance Director Mike Howard, as per the current signature card on file at said Bank to access and make transfers in the above referenced accounts using Mechanics Bank “Online Business Banking” system.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize Mayor Jose Rios, City Manager Trevin Barber, Public Works Director Patrick Dobbins, and Finance Director Mike Howard, to access utility payments to record utility payments to customer accounts in the above referenced Checking Account using Mechanics Bank “Online Business Banking” system.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby authorize Mayor Jose Rios, City Manager Trevin Barber, Public Works Director Patrick Dobbins, and Finance Director Mike Howard, as per the current signature card on file at said Bank to execute for and in behalf of said City any and all agreements required by the respective bank mentioned above, including those contained on standard forms of signature cards, in order to open, use, and maintain such bank accounts.

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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-09 (2631 : Resolution No. 2023-09 Bank Signatures Authority)

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby stipulate that all previous Resolutions which may be in conflict with this Resolution are hereby rescinded.

Jose Rios, Mayor Signature ___________________________
Trevin Barber, City Manager Signature ___________________________ Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director Signature ___________________________ Mike Howard, Finance Director Signature ___________________________ PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales held on the 6
th day of February, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_______________________________
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Trevin Barber, City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-09 (2631 : Resolution No. 2023-09 Bank Signatures Authority) City of Gonzales

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 6, 2023
FROM: Mike Howard, Finance Director
THROUGH: Trevin Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2023-10 Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.

BACKGROUND
The City of Gonzales’s, current investment policy allows the City to invest idle cash in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). The Local Agency Investment Fund is a voluntary program created by statute; began in 1977 as an investment alternative for California’s local governments and special districts. The program offers local agencies the opportunity to participate in a major portfolio, which invests hundreds of millions of dollars, using the investment expertise of the State Treasurer’s office investment staff at no additional cost to the taxpayer. Monies invested in LAIF earn interest which is paid on a quarterly basis.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
As a result of the upcoming changes in city management, it is important to update signature authority related to the City’s municipal bank accounts and investment accounts.

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.

AGENDA
ITEM
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Explain: It is important that the City maintain normal operations with appropriate signature authority. This is important because it is necessary to keep a close watch on the resources needed to carryout the Mission.

Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes _____No _____ NA
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Vision.

ALTERNATIVES
• Adopt the proposed resolution
• Do not adopt the resolution. However, failure to adopt the resolution may not enable the City to manage its municipal funds for day-to-day operations
• Provide other direction to staff.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact to the adoption of this resolution. By approving the proposed resolution, the City of Gonzales will be able to maintain normal City operations.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-10, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2023-10
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GONZALES AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF

MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Chapter 730 of the Statues of 1976, Section 16429.1 was added to the California Government Code to create a Local Agency Investment Fund in the State Treasury for the deposit of money of a local agency for purposes of investment by the State Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gonzales does hereby find that the deposit and withdrawal of money in the Local Agency Investment Fund in accordance with the provisions of Section 16429.1 of the Government Code for the purpose of investment as stated therein in the best interests of the City of Gonzales.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby authorize the deposit and withdrawal of City of Gonzales monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund in the State Treasury in accordance with the provisions of Section 16429.1 of the Government Code for the purpose of investment as stated therein, and verification by the State Treasurer’s Office of all banking information provided in that regard.

Section 2. The following City of Gonzales Officers or their successors in office shall be authorized to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund:

Trevin Barber, City Manager
Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director
Mike Howard, Finance Director
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting held this 6th day of February, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_______________________________
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Trevin Barber, City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-10 (2632 : Resolution No. 2023-10 LAIF Signature Authority) City of Gonzales

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 6, 2023
FROM: Mike Howard, Finance Director
THROUGH: Trevin Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2023-11 Amending the City of Gonzales Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Gonzales adopt Resolution No. 2023-11, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving an Amendment to the City of Gonzales Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

BACKGROUND
Each year, the City is required to adopt a Summary of Job Classifications and Salary Schedule, which reflects all Council approved classifications and compensation. Amendments to the Schedule may occur during the fiscal year and are submitted to Council for approval.

On January 1, 2023, State law increases the 2023 minimum wage to $15.50 per hour for all employers regardless the number of employees. As a result, it is necessary to make adjustments to some of the City’s part-time hourly pay rates. A Resolution and updated Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Salary Schedule was adopted at the December 5, 2022 Council Meeting.

On January 7, 2023, in accordance with approved employee MOU’s, COLA increases became effective and required updating the City of Gonzales Classification Plan once again. It is a requirement of CalPERS to have an up-to-date approved Salary Plan.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
In June 2022, the City Council adopted the FY 2022-2023 Budget, which included the Summary of Job Classifications and Salary Schedule. This Amendment to the FY 2022-2023 Salary Schedule is necessary to AGENDA
ITEM
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memorialize the increases stated in the approved employee group MOU’s. There is no impact on the FY 2022-2023 budget since the budget was prepared taking these increases into account.

Explain: Paying competitive wages encourages our youth with growth opportunities.

Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ___No ___ NA
Explain: It is necessary for the City to comply with State Wage and Hour laws which also provides for enhanced quality of life.

Strong fiscal reporting allows us to provide appropriate resources 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: Please see above.

ALTERNATIVES
The following alternative are provided for Council Consideration.

1. Adopt the Resolution;

2. Modify and adopt the Resolution;

3. Do not adopt the Resolution and direct staff to consider other options; or

4. Provide staff other direction

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no financial impact with the adoption of this resolution. Increases were factored into the FY 2022-2023 Budget when it was prepared.

CONCLUSION
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It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Gonzales adopt Resolution No. 2023-11, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving an Amendment to the City of Gonzales Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2023-11

2. Salary Plan (FY'22-23)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GONZALES CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
WHEREAS, each year the City maintains job descriptions for each position and a Summary of Job Classifications and Salary Schedule that sets forth all existing job classifications and salary steps; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of an annual Summary of Job Classifications and Salary Schedule is required by CalPERS; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to memorialize COLA increase already approved and contained in the employee group MOU’s.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby approves an amendment to the City’s FY 2022-2023 Classification Plan in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, and by this reference, incorporated herein.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Soledad at a regular meeting duly held on the 6th day of February 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_______________________________
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Trevin Barber, City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-11 (2633 : Resolution No. 2023-11 Classification Plan Amendment) Revised 1-9-23, Effective 01/07/23
CLASSIFICATION STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT STAFF

CITY MANAGER
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER $11,706.10 $12,232.88 $12,783.36 $13,358.61 $13,959.74 $14,587.93 $15,244.39 $15,930.39 DEPUTY CITY MANAGER $9,425.21 $9,849.34 $10,292.57 $10,755.73 $11,239.74 $11,745.53 $12,274.08 $12,826.41 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR $9,948.84 $10,396.53 $10,864.38 $11,353.28 $11,864.17 $12,398.06 $12,955.97 $13,538.99 PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR (CHIEF OF POLICE) $10,575.13 $11,051.01 $11,548.31 $12,067.98 $12,611.04 $13,178.54 $13,771.57 $14,391.30 *PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR (CHIEF OF POLICE) -
GRANDFATHERED $11,315.39 $11,824.58 $12,356.69 $12,912.74 $13,493.81 $14,101.03 $14,735.58 $15,398.68 SPECIAL PROJECTS DIRECTOR $8,976.39 $9,380.33 $9,802.44 $10,243.55 $10,704.51 $11,186.21 $11,689.59 $12,215.62 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS $9,475.08 $9,901.46 $10,347.03 $10,812.64 $11,299.21 $11,807.68 $12,339.02 $12,894.28 *DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - GRANDFATHERED $9,806.71 $10,248.01 $10,709.17 $11,191.08 $11,694.68 $12,220.94 $12,770.89 $13,345.58 FIRE CHIEF $8,935.01 $9,337.09 $9,757.26 $10,196.33 $10,655.17 $11,134.65 $11,635.71 $12,159.32 FIRE CHIEF - GRANDFATHERED $9,560.46 $9,990.68 $10,440.26 $10,910.07 $11,401.02 $11,914.07 $12,450.20 $13,010.46

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT &
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS $9,046.70 $9,453.80 $9,879.22 $10,323.79 $10,788.36 $11,273.83 $11,781.16 $12,311.31

MID-MANAGEMENT STAFF
CAPTAIN $9,022.61 $9,428.63 $9,852.91 $10,296.30 $10,759.63 $11,243.81 $11,749.78 $12,278.52 DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF $7,480.32 $7,816.94 $8,168.70 $8,536.29 $8,920.42 $9,321.84 $9,741.33 $10,179.69 RECREATION COORDINATOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE $4,384.61 $4,581.92 $4,788.10 $5,003.57 $5,228.73 $5,464.02 $5,709.90 $5,966.85 PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR $5,549.82 $5,799.56 $6,060.54 $6,333.26 $6,618.26 $6,916.08 $7,227.30 $7,552.53

SUPERVISORY STAFF
POLICE SERGEANT $8,294.74 $8,668.00 $9,058.06 $9,465.68 $9,891.63 $10,336.76 $10,801.91 $11,287.99 *POLICE SERGEANT - GRANDFATHERED $8,875.38 $9,274.77 $9,692.13 $10,128.28 $10,584.05 $11,060.33 $11,558.05 $12,078.16 PUBLIC WORKS LEAD WORKER $4,427.46 $4,626.69 $4,834.90 $5,052.47 $5,279.83 $5,517.42 $5,765.70 $6,025.16 *PUBLIC WORKS LEAD WORKER - GRANDFATHERED $4,582.42 $4,788.63 $5,004.12 $5,229.30 $5,464.62 $5,710.53 $5,967.50 $6,236.04

BUILDING/MAINTENANCE STAFF
BUILDING INSPECTOR II $5,171.50 $5,404.22 $5,647.41 $5,901.54 $6,167.11 $6,444.63 $6,734.64 $7,037.70 BUILDING INSPECTOR I $4,395.77 $4,593.58 $4,800.29 $5,016.31 $5,242.04 $5,477.93 $5,724.44 $5,982.04 MECHANIC II $4,540.24 $4,744.56 $4,958.06 $5,181.17 $5,414.33 $5,657.97 $5,912.58 $6,178.65 MECHANIC I $4,197.73 $4,386.63 $4,584.03 $4,790.31 $5,005.87 $5,231.14 $5,466.54 $5,712.53 TECHNICIAN $4,197.73 $4,386.63 $4,584.03 $4,790.31 $5,005.87 $5,231.14 $5,466.54 $5,712.53 MAINTENANCE WORKER $3,474.25 $3,630.59 $3,793.96 $3,964.69 $4,143.10 $4,329.54 $4,524.37 $4,727.97

PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF
POLICE CORPORAL $6,622.49 $6,920.50 $7,231.92 $7,557.36 $7,897.44 $8,252.82 $8,624.20 $9,012.29 POLICE CORPORAL - GRANDFATHERED $7,086.06 $7,404.94 $7,738.16 $8,086.37 $8,450.26 $8,830.52 $9,227.90 $9,643.15 POLICE OFFICER $6,307.13 $6,590.95 $6,887.54 $7,197.48 $7,521.37 $7,859.83 $8,213.52 $8,583.13 *POLICE OFFICER - GRANDFATHERED $6,748.63 $7,052.31 $7,369.67 $7,701.30 $8,047.86 $8,410.02 $8,788.47 $9,183.95 FIRE ENGINEER $5,155.62 $5,387.62 $5,630.06 $5,883.42 $6,148.17 $6,424.84 $6,713.96 $7,016.08 FIREFIGHTER $4,707.30 $4,919.13 $5,140.49 $5,371.82 $5,613.55 $5,866.16 $6,130.13 $6,405.99 POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN $3,312.16 $3,461.20 $3,616.96 $3,779.72 $3,949.81 $4,127.55 $4,313.29 $4,507.39

SUPPPORT STAFF
SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN $4,986.88 $5,211.29 $5,445.80 $5,690.86 $5,946.95 $6,214.56 $6,494.21 $6,786.45

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY
MANAGER/DEPUTY CITY CLERK $4,986.88 $5,211.29 $5,445.80 $5,690.86 $5,946.95 $6,214.56 $6,494.21 $6,786.45 *EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
DEPUTY CITY CLERK - GRANDFATHERED $5,161.43 $5,393.69 $5,636.41 $5,890.05 $6,155.10 $6,432.08 $6,721.52 $7,023.99

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
TECHNICIAN/ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST $3,897.99 $4,073.40 $4,256.70 $4,448.26 $4,648.43 $4,857.61 $5,076.20 $5,304.63 ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST $3,626.58 $3,789.78 $3,960.32 $4,138.53 $4,324.77 $4,519.38 $4,722.75 $4,935.28 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECORDS SUPERVISOR $3,897.99 $4,073.40 $4,256.70 $4,448.26 $4,648.43 $4,857.61 $5,076.20 $5,304.63 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II $3,626.58 $3,789.78 $3,960.32 $4,138.53 $4,324.77 $4,519.38 $4,722.75 $4,935.28 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I $3,203.87 $3,348.05 $3,498.71 $3,656.15 $3,820.68 $3,992.61 $4,172.28 $4,360.03 YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR $3,774.85 $3,944.72 $4,122.23 $4,307.73 $4,501.58 $4,704.15 $4,915.84 $5,137.05 SPORTS & SENIOR PROGRAMS COORDINATOR $3,774.85 $3,944.72 $4,122.23 $4,307.73 $4,501.58 $4,704.15 $4,915.84 $5,137.05 SECRETARY $2,772.14 $2,896.88 $3,027.24 $3,163.47 $3,305.83 $3,454.59 $3,610.04 $3,772.50 RECEPTIONIST- CLERK $2,627.78 $2,746.03 $2,869.60 $2,998.73 $3,133.68 $3,274.69 $3,422.05 $3,576.05

SEASONAL/PART-TIME (HOURLY RATE)
PROJECT COORDINATOR $23.88 $24.95 $26.07 $27.25 $28.47 $29.75 COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER $21.09 $22.04 $23.03 $24.07 $25.15 $26.29 POOL MANAGER $18.30 $19.12 $19.98 $20.88 $21.82 $22.81
ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER $17.60 $18.39 $19.22 $20.08 $20.99 $21.93 SENIOR LIFE GUARD $16.90 $17.66 $18.46 $19.29 $20.15 $21.06 LIFE GUARD $16.15 $16.88 $17.64 $18.43 $19.26 $20.13
RECREATION LEADER II $16.15 $16.88 $17.64 $18.43 $19.26 $20.13 RECREATION LEADER I/AFTER SCHOOL AID $15.50 $16.20 $16.93 $17.69 $18.48 $19.32 RECREATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR $16.15 $16.88 $17.64 $18.43 $19.26 $20.13

CITY COUNCIL & MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL & MAYOR - MONTHLY STIPEND $400.00

CITY OF GONZALES CLASSIFICATION PLAN
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

FOUR AND ONE HALF-PERCENT STEP ADVANCEMENT EXCELLENCE INCENTIVES $16,166.67 MONTHLY (SALARY INDEPENDENT OF STEP SCHEDULE) Packet Pg. 49
Attachment: Salary Plan (FY'22-23) (2633 : Resolution No. 2023-11 Classification Plan Amendment)

EXHIBIT A
City of Gonzales

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO:

DATE:

FROM:

Honorable Chair Rios and Agency Members
February 6, 2023
Mike Howard, Finance Director
THROUGH: Trevin Barber, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Resolution No. SA-2023-01 Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (‘ROPS’) 23-24 for the Period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. SA-2023-01, A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Former Gonzales Redevelopment Agency Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2023-2024 for the Period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 34172 (a)(1), the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency was dissolved on February 1, 2012. Consistent with the provisions of the Health and Safety Code, the City Council previously elected to serve in the capacity of the Successor Agency to the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency, (the “Successor Agency”). In the past, Health and Safety Code § 34177 (1)(1), required the Successor Agency to prepare a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) before each sixmonth fiscal period, which corresponds to equal halves of a fiscal year (i.e., July through December and January through June). Current law now requires the preparation and approval or a ROPS for an entire Fiscal Year.

The ROPS is the basis for the Successor Agency’s authority to make payment due for enforceable obligations. In addition to the approval by the Successor Agency, the ROPS must also be approved by the County Consolidated Oversight Board (“OS Board”) to the Successor Agency and is reviewable by the County Auditor-Controller, the County Administrative Officer, the California Department of Finance and the California State Controller’s Office.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
AGENDA
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Successor Agency staff has prepared ROPS 23-24 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, which consists of several spreadsheets that are appended to the attached Exhibit “A” as Attachment ‘1’.

Pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 34177 (m), the County Consolidated Oversight Board approved ROPS for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 must be submitted to the County AuditorController, County Administrative Officer, the State Controller and the State Department of Finance not later than February 1, 2023.

Upon approval of the ROPS by the County Consolidated Oversight Board, and pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 34177 (l)(2), a copy of this staff report and the attached resolution will be submitted to the County Auditor-Controller, County Administrative Officer, the State Controller and the State Department of Finance within the prescribed timeframe.

The County Consolidated Oversight Board met on January 27th and approved ROPS 23-24.

Approval of the attached Resolution will authorize the Successor Agency Director, or designee, to:

1. Post the ROPS for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 on the City’s website;

2. Transmit the ROPS for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 to the County AuditorController, County Administrative Officer, the State Controller, and the State Department of Finance within the timeframe prescribed by the Health and Safety Code; and

3. Make ministerial revisions to the ROPS which may include, but is not limited to, restating the information included within the ROPS in any format that may be requested by the State Department of Finance, take such other actions and execute such other documents as are necessary to effectuate the intent of the Resolution, and to implement the ROPS for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 on behalf of the Successor Agency, including authorizing and causing such payments.

ENVIRONMENTAL (CEQA) CLEARANCE
The approval of the ROPS by the Successor Agency Board has been reviewed with respect to applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, § 15000 et seq., hereafter the “Guidelines”), and the City’s environmental guidelines. The recommended action does not constitute a “project” for purposes of CEQA, as that term is defined by Guidelines § 15378, because this Resolution is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, per § 15378(b) (5) of the Guidelines.

FISCAL IMPACT
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 34177, the Successor Agency is legally required to continue to make payments due for enforceable obligations. The County Consolidated Oversight Board’s approval of ROPS 23-24 will ensure that the Successor Agency has the authority to continue to pay its enforceable obligations. The recommended action does not, in itself, cause any new financial obligations

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. SA-2023-01, A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Former Gonzales Redevelopment Agency Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2023-2024 for the Period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

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Attachments:

1. Resol SA-2023-01

2. ROPS July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. SA-2023-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER GONZALES

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 2023-2024 FOR THE PERIOD OF
JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 34172(a) (1), the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency was dissolved February 1, 2012; and WHEREAS, consistent with the provisions of the Health and Safety Code, the City Council previously elected to serve in the capacity of the Successor Agency to the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency (the “Successor Agency”); and
WHEREAS, per Health and Safety Code § 34177 (1)(1), the Successor Agency is required to prepare a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the ROPS is the basis for the Successor Agency’s authority to make payment due for enforceable obligations; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the approval by the Successor Agency, the ROPS must also be approved by the County Consolidated Oversight Board (“OS Board”) to the Successor Agency and is reviewable by the County Auditor-Controller, the County Administrative Officer, the California Department of Finance and the California State Controller’s Office not later than February 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Agency staff has prepared the ROPS for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, which consists of several spreadsheets that are appended to this Resolution as Attachment “1”; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the approval of this Resolution and approval by the “OS Board” the ROPS will be forwarded to the County Auditor-Controller, the County Administrative Officer, the California Department of Finance and the California State Controller’s Office for their review; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution has been reviewed with respect to applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15000 et seq., hereafter the “Guidelines”), and the City’s environmental guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the actions implemented by adoption of this Resolution are not a “project” for purposes of CEQA, as that term is defined by Guidelines § 15378, because the action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, per § 15378(b) (5) of the Guidelines.

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Attachment: Resol SA-2023-01 (2634 : Resolution No. SA-2023-01 ROPS for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) WHEREAS, all of the prerequisites with respect to the approval of this Resolution have been met.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Successor Agency to the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency, as follows:

Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.

Section 2. The establishment of the Successor Agency’s ROPS 23-24 covering the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, which is attached hereto as Attachment ‘1’, is approved.

Section 3. The Successor Agency Director, or designee, is hereby authorized to: i) post ROPS 23-24 on the City’s website; ii) transmit ROPS 23-24 to the County Auditor-Controller, the County Administrative Officer, the State Controller and the State Department of Finance for their review within the timeframe prescribed by the Health and Safety Code; and iii) make ministerial revisions to ROPS 23-24 which may include, but is not limited to restating the information included within ROPS 23-24 in any format that may be requested by the State Department of Finance, take such other actions and execute such other documents as are necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution, and to implement ROPS 23-24 on behalf of the Successor Agency, including authorizing and causing such payments.

Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon the date of its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Successor Agency at a regular meeting held on the 6 th
day of February 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBERS:

NOES: SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBERS:

ABSENT: SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBERS:
_______________________________
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Chair
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Trevin Barber, Successor Agency Secretary
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Attachment: Resol SA-2023-01 (2634 : Resolution No. SA-2023-01 ROPS for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) ATTACHMENT ‘1’

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE GONZALES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 2023-2024
(July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024)
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Attachment: Resol SA-2023-01 (2634 : Resolution No. SA-2023-01 ROPS for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) Packet Pg. 56
Attachment: ROPS July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 (2634 : Resolution No. SA-2023-01 ROPS for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) Packet Pg. 57
Attachment: ROPS July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 (2634 : Resolution No. SA-2023-01 ROPS for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) Packet Pg. 58
Attachment: ROPS July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 (2634 : Resolution No. SA-2023-01 ROPS for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) Packet Pg. 59
Attachment: ROPS July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 (2634 : Resolution No. SA-2023-01 ROPS for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) City of Gonzales

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: February 6, 2023
FROM: Taven Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Trevin Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2022-135 Adoption of Amendments to Title 11 of the GCC Building Regulations

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council:
• Consider Adoption, waive reading, and read by title only, Ordinance No. 2022-135, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Amending Portions of Title 11 of the Gonzales City Code, Titled “Building Regulations” By Adoption And Referenced Amendments:
• 2022 California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 1 • 2022 California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, • 2022 California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5, • 2022 California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3,
• 2022 California Mechanical Code, Title 24, Part 4,
• 2022 California Plumbing Code, Title 24, Part 5,
• 2022 California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6,
• 2022 California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9,
• 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11, • 2022 California Referenced Standards Code, Title 24, Part 12, • 2021 International Property Maintenance Code,
• Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems
• And deleting Chapter 11.48 of the City of Gonzales Code Titled “Deconstruction, Demolition, and Construction Material Recovery and Diversion from Landfills”
AGENDA
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• Accept public comments on Ordinance No. 2022-135, February 6, 2023; and • Direct staff to file this ordinance with the State of California Building Standards Commission when adopted.

BACKGROUND
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2019-114 establishing the 2019 California Building codes as the City’s standards with local modifications in January of 2020. The California Building Standards Commission updates the State building codes every three years and published and adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Codes in July 2021 to take effect January 1, 2023. The 2022 California Building Standards Codes include the following 12 parts (codes):
• Part 1 – Administrative Code • Part 7 – Vacant (formally CA Elevator Safety)
• Part 2 – Building Code Vol. 1
& 2
• Part 8 – Historical Code
• Part 2.5 – Residential Code • Part 9 – Fire Code
• Part 3 – Electrical Code • Part 10 – Existing Building Code • Part 4 – Mechanical Code • Part 11 – Green Building Code • Part 5 – Plumbing Code • Part 12 – Referenced Standards Code • Part 6 – Energy Code
As with previous triennial updates to the State building codes, the changes to the 2022 State Building Codes are minor, except for changes to the Energy Code to increase energy efficiency, as these changes strive to meet State required carbon neutral goals. The following is a summary of the more substantive changes to the 2022 Building Codes:
• Inclusion of new Aging-in-Place Design and Fall Prevention Requirements have been written into the Residential Code through Senate Bill 1288 (Jackson). These requirements are meant to reduce impediments to internal mobility and increase safety in newly constructed residential units to allow extended residency for aging persons and potentially deferring having to move to assisted living facilities due to mobility issues.
• New residential dwellings must be “electrical ready” for alternatives to gas appliances for water heaters, space heating, cooking, and clothes dryers, etc. • New non-residential buildings must add photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage to be more self-sufficient.
• Building permits will be valid for one-year upon issuance. • Multi-family and hotel projects with less than 20 units must provide no less than 10% of the parking spaces as electrical vehicle EV “ready”. • Multi-family and hotel projects with more than 20 units must support EV charging.

Staff would like to note that new Ordinance No. 2022-135 was reformatted between its introduction in December and this presentation for adoption, on February 6, 2023.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
California Health and Safety Code, Section 18935, allows cities to enhance state codes that are based upon local conditions; including local climate, geology, and topography. All local amendments must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission. Staff will submit any local amendments after the ordinance is adopted. The attached ordinance details the proposed amendments to the State codes, many of which are ministerial clean up and/or technical in nature. Staff recommends:

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Replacing outdated versions of the 1997 Housing, and 1997 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Codes with the 2021 version of the International Property Maintenance Code. The International Property Maintenance Code provides Gonzales with property maintenance standards for residential and commercial uses, whereas the outdated versions were primarily residential provisions.
• Adoption of the 2022 version of the Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Fire, Green Building Standards and Referenced Standards Codes as modified in Ordinance No. 2022-135 and as periodically modified by the California Building Standards Commission.
• Staff recommends the deletion of Chapter 11.48 Deconstruction, Demolition, and Construction Material Recovery and Diversion from Landfills. With the adoption of the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code this separate chapter is no longer needed.

Staff has determined that the changes listed in Ordinance No. 2022-135 are consistent with State adopted codes, amended for Gonzales conditions and asks the City Council to adopt the ordinance.

Explain the 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.

Explanation: Adoption of the updated building codes will ensure Gonzales’ growth is constructed and maintained in a safe manner.

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.

Explanation: The quality of life in Gonzales is partially dependent on safe buildings constructed and maintained properly to keep residents safe and secure. Ordinance No. 2022-135 is part of the resource commitment to keep Gonzales safe and allow staff to provide continued excellent services.

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.

Explanation: The updated codes do not have any onerous effects but maintain safety above other concerns. Safety, housing, employment, and businesses are the focus in this effort.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1 - Introduce, waive reading, and read by title only, an Ordinance No. 2022-135, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Amending Portions of Title 11 of the Gonzales City Code, Titled “Building Regulations” By Adoption And Referenced Amendments; or Alternative 1 was the course of action chosen by the City Council on December 5, 2022 Alternative 2 - Gonzales could adopt the 2022 state codes as-is and without adopting the proposed local amendments to the state codes. This will result in the city of Gonzales being regulated by the state codes as adopted by the State of California; and as a result, reduce the current level of protection Gonzales has enjoyed over the years making our area safer than the minimum standards that work in areas not affected by our earthquakes, wind, flooding, and geology. Staff recommends against this option.

Alternative 3 - Gonzales could increase the level of building performance in the Energy and Green Building Standards Code. The proposed level is the minimum to impact local construction costs the least.

If the City Council wants to raise the level of requirements, staff can incorporate this change. Otherwise, staff recommends the minimum performance requirements.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact caused by the adoption of the 2022 Codes as amended locally in Ordinance No. 2022-135.

PUBLIC INFORMATION
Staff will prepare Spanish and English handouts for the front lobby of City Hall informing the public of the updated California Codes and noting the areas of change. Computer links will also be included on the handout for persons to reference the codes in their entirety.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommends the City Council:
• Consider Adoption, waive reading, and read by title only, Ordinance No. 2022-135, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Amending Portions of Title 11 of the Gonzales City Code, Titled “Building Regulations” By Adoption And Referenced Amendments:
• 2022 California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 1 • 2022 California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, • 2022 California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5, • 2022 California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3,
• 2022 California Mechanical Code, Title 24, Part 4,
• 2022 California Plumbing Code, Title 24, Part 5,
• 2022 California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6,
• 2022 California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9,
• 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11, • 2022 California Referenced Standards Code, Title 24, Part 12, • 2021 International Property Maintenance Code,
• Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems
• And deleting Chapter 11.48 of the City of Gonzales Code Titled Packet Pg. 63
“Deconstruction, Demolition, and Construction Material Recovery and Diversion from Landfills”.
• Accept public comments on Ordinance No. 2022-135, February 6, 2023; and • Direct staff to file this ordinance with the State of California Building Standards Commission when adopted.

Attachments:

1. Ordinance No. 2022-135

2. Proof of Publication
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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-135

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GONZALES AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 11 OF THE GONZALES CITY CODE TITLED “BUILDING
REGULATIONS” BY ADOPTION AND REFERENCED AMENDMENTS;
2022 California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 1
2022 California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1and 2, 2022 California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5,
2022 California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3,
2022 California Mechanical Code, Title 24, Part 4,
2022 California Plumbing Code, Title 24, Part 5,
2022 California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6,
2022 California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9,
2022 California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11, 2022 California Referenced Standards Code, Title 24, Part 12, 2021 International Property Maintenance Code;
Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems.

AND DELETING CHAPTER 11.48 OF THE CITY OF GONZALES CITY CODE TITLED “DECONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, AND CONSTRUCTION
MATERIAL RECOVERY AND DIVERSION FROM LANDFILLS.”
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority provided by the California Health and Safety Code section 17958.5, amendment of the model codes referenced in this Title of the City Code are necessary to serve the public interest by reducing the risk to life and/or property of the citizens of Gonzales because of the following conditions:

The City of Gonzales is in a seismically active area. The City is near the San Andreas Fault, the longest and potentially most devastating earthquake fault in the state of California. The San Andreas Fault is potentially dangerous to areas which lie within fifty (50) to one hundred (100) miles of its trace. This fault lies a mere 14.6 miles to the northeast of Gonzales. Several active faults are located within the Gonzales planning area; the loosely consolidated nature of the underlying soils is likely to result in severe ground shaking and possible ground failure during strong earthquakes. Such factors also contribute to concerns regarding slope instability in the foothills and mountains surrounding the City. Seismic concerns require modifications to the uniform code provisions to ensure public safety and the integrity of existing and new structures.

Portions of the City are subject to flooding from the Salinas River and major stormwater flows from the northeast hillside area of the City. During the 1990s the City incurred damage from flooding on several separate occasions after heavy rainfall.

The City is subject to fire hazards. The abundance of natural grasses both to the east of the city limits and along the Salinas River basin, when paired with the strong prevailing winds common to this region of Monterey County, presents a special risk to fire hazards. These hazards require modifications to model code provisions to ensure public safety and prevent or minimize fire risks to the property within the City.

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scheme of code enforcement within the City of Gonzales.

BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:

Section 1. Incorporation of Recital. All of the conditions identified in the recital set forth above are true and correct to the best knowledge of the Council and by this reference are incorporated herein as findings.

Section 2. Chapter 11.04 – General Building Provisions of the Gonzales City Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.

Section 3. Chapter 11.06 – Administrative Code of the Gonzales City Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.

Section 4. Chapter 11.08 - California Building Codes of the Gonzales City Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

CHAPTER 11.04

CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES

SECTION

11.04.010 Administrative Code

11.04.020 Building Code

11.04.030 Residential Code

11.04.040 Electrical Code

11.04.050 Mechanical Code

11.04.060 Plumbing Code

11.04.070 Energy Code

11.04.080 Fire Code

11.04.090 Referenced Standards Code

11.04.100 California Green Building Standards Code

11.04.110 International Property Maintenance Code

11.04.120 Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems

11.04.010 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
The 2022 edition of the California Administrative Code, including all appendices, as compiled and published by the California Building Standards Commission and amended from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Administrative Code,” one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official, is hereby referred to and such code is hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and shall be the Administrative Code of the City.

11.04.020 BUILDING CODE:

The 2022 edition of the California Building Code Volumes I and II including Packet Pg. 66
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Chapter 1, Division II, Scope and Administration; and all appendices as compiled and published by the California Building Standards Commission as amended from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Building Codes,” one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official, is hereby referred to and such code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and shall be the Building Code of the City, except for the following additions, deletions, and amendments:

1. Add Chapter 1, Section 105.8 – Restrict Hours for Construction: Unless specifically exempted by the building official, construction will be restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. and seven o’clock (7:00) P.M. The building official may grant an exemption upon his/her determination of an emergency.

2. Add Chapter 1, Section 107.2.9 – Geotechnical Reports: Whenever any section of this code, or any code adopted by this title, or any other ordinance or regulation of the city requires the submission of a geology or soils report (hereinafter referred to as a geotechnical report) or whenever such report is otherwise required by the building official, city engineer or the planning director, the following provisions shall be applicable:

A. Responsibility Of Applicant: The applicant shall be solely responsible for selection and compensation of the geotechnical consultant; except, that the city may specify the type and licensing requirements for the consultant.

B. Third Party Consultant: The city shall have the right to require a third-party geotechnical consultant in the event of any major disagreement between the city’s geotechnical consultant and the applicant’s consultant. The city will provide a list of at least three (3) qualified geotechnical consultants to the applicant from which to select one as such third-party consultant, and the applicant shall be responsible for his compensation. The decision of the third-party consultant shall be conclusive on the city and the applicant.

C. Substance And Scope of Report: The substance and scope of each geotechnical report shall remain the sole responsibility of the applicant and his consultant. Any comments by the city or the city’s geotechnical consultants are for the purpose of pointing out possible areas of concern to the applicant or deficiencies in the report, and any approval of any geotechnical report by the city shall not be construed to imply that the city or the city’s consultant warrants the accuracy of the report or any of its contents, findings or recommendations.

D. Hold Harmless Agreement: Whenever any applicant submits a geotechnical report to the city, s/he shall also submit a written statement to the city representing that s/he is and will be relying upon the investigation, report and opinion of her/his own geologist, and that if the requested site approval, subdivision approval or building, grading or other permit or permits are granted, s/he agrees to and does thereby indemnify and hold the city, its officers, agents, employees, boards, commissions and professional consultants free and harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, suits or liabilities claimed by the applicant or any Packet Pg. 67
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other person by reason of any actual or potential geologic hazard, including, without limitation, land slippage, landslide, earthquake, slope instability, soil or subsoil instability, or lack of lateral or subjacent support of any kind or nature, including any failure, collapse or damage to any building or structure or its foundation, and further setting forth that he is voluntarily and knowingly assuming the risk thereof.

3. Add Chapter 1, Section 107.4.1 – Approval of Modifications of Plans, Conditions. No modification shall be made to any building or site plans previously approved by the city or to any development conditions imposed by the city, unless such modification has been approved as follows:

A. Where the modification does not result in any exterior change to a structure or material change to an approved site plan and does not otherwise violate or change any development condition relating to the project, the modification may be approved by the building official.

B. Where the modification involves any change to a development condition, the modification shall be subject to approval by the planning commission if the condition was originally imposed by the commission or by the city council on appeal, or subject to approval by the planning director if the condition was originally imposed by said director.

C. Any modification which is not described in either subsection A or B of this section shall be referred to the planning director, for disposition as follows:

1. If the project was originally approved by the planning director, the modification may be approved by said director.

2. If the project was originally approved by the planning commission, or the city council on appeal, the modification shall require approval by the planning commission if such modification results in any material change to the project or any adverse impact upon the surrounding area; otherwise, the modification may be approved by the planning director. A material change shall include, but is not limited to, any ascertainable change in the size, height or elevation of a structure or its placement upon the site; any change in the approved elevation of a building pad; any ascertainable change in the location or design of access roads, driveways or parking areas; or any change in a specific requirement of an approved grading plan or landscape plans.

4. Amend Chapter 2, Section 202 - Definition of Dwelling Unit by adding the following line at the end of the section: A dwelling unit shall be limited to not more than one family or a congregate residence for ten or less persons.

5. Replace Chapter 1, Section 114.1 – with new language. Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful and shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, as provided in Chapter 1.16 of the Municipal Code of the City of Gonzales, for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any permanent, temporary or portable building or structure in the city, or cause the same to be done, or to engage in any excavating or grading, or cause the same to be done, except Packet Pg. 68
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as provided in this title or in violation of any provisions of this code.

6. Add Chapter 1, Section 114.5 Nuisance Declared Abatement: In addition to other penalties for the violation of any provision of this chapter, or any code adopted in this title, any building or other structure erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, demolished, equipped, used, occupied, or maintained contrary to the provisions of any chapter of this title, or any use of any land, building or structure conducted, operated or maintained contrary to the provisions of any chapter of this title, or any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of any chapter of this title shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be summarily abated as such. In addition, the city attorney shall, upon direction from the city manager, immediately commence action or proceedings for the abatement and removal or enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law and shall take such other steps as may be necessary or appropriate to abate and remove any such building, structure, condition or use constituting a public nuisance and to restrain and enjoin any person from erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, maintaining or using such building or structure, or using any property in the city, contrary to the provisions of this title.

7. Amend Chapter 2, Section 202 - Definition of Dwelling Unit by adding the following line at the end of the section: A dwelling unit shall be limited to not more than one family or a congregate residence for ten or less persons.

8. Add Section 903.2.7.2 - Exemptions.

Add exemption as follows:

Existing unsprinklered structures to which additions, alterations, or repairs are made that involve the addition, removal, or replacement of less than 50% (fifty percent) of the building’s usable square footage within a one-year period.

9. Add Section 1907.2 – Minimum Slab Fabric.

All floor slabs supported directly on ground shall contain welded-wire fabric of a size not less than 6” X 6” #10 EWM (six inches by six inches number ten electric welded metal) installed at mid depth.

11.04.030 RESIDENTIAL CODE:

The 2022 edition of the California Residential Code, including all appendices as compiled and published by the California Building Standards Commission as amended from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Residential Code,” one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official, is hereby referred to and such code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and shall be the Residential Code of the City.

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11.04.040 ELECTRICAL CODE
The 2022 edition of the California Electrical Code, as compiled and published by the National Fire Protection Association with necessary California amendments as amended from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the "electrical code," one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official, is hereby referred to and such code is hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and shall be the electrical code of the city except for the following additions, deletions, and amendments:

1. Add Section 220.2 – General Load Capacity for Residential Occupancies Notwithstanding any other section of this code, the maximum total of the installed circuit breaker capacity when adding the rated values shall not exceed three times the load capacity provided by the electric utility company as evidenced by the master disconnect circuit interrupter capacity posted on the device. (300% of service drop capacity)
[example: a 100-amp utility service could have a total of 300 amps of circuit breaker capacity installed; and a 200-amp utility service could have a total of 600 amps of circuit breaker capacity installed]

2. Add section 200.2.1 – Subpanel Load Maximum Capacity Any and all subpanels shall not have more than 300% of the supplying circuit breaker capacity when totaling all the installed circuit breakers rated values.

11.04.050 MECHANICAL CODE:

The 2022 edition of the California Mechanical Code, including all appendices, as compiled and published by the California Building Standards Commission and amended from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Mechanical Code,” one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official, is hereby referred to and such code is hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and shall be the Mechanical Code of the City.

11.04.060 PLUMBING CODE:

The 2022 edition of the California Plumbing Code, including all appendices, as compiled and published by the California Building Standards Commission and amended from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Plumbing Code,” one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official, is hereby referred to and such code is hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and shall be the Plumbing Code of the City.

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11.04.070 ENERGY CODE:

The 2019 edition of the California Energy Code, including all appendices, as compiled and published by the California Building Standards Commission as amended from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the "energy code," one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official, is hereby referred to and such code is hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and shall be the energy code of the city.

11.04.080 FIRE CODE:

The 2022 edition of the California Fire Code, including all appendices as compiled and published by the California Building Standards Commission as amended from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Fire Code,” one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the Fire Marshal, is hereby referred to and such code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and shall be the Fire Code of the City, except for the following additions, deletions, and amendments:

1. Amend Section [A] 101.1 – Title to read: These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code for the City of Gonzales, hereafter referred to as “Fire Code.”

2. Amend Section [A] 101.2.1 – Appendices to read as follows: Provisions in Appendix Chapter 4 and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, and M are hereby adopted in their entirety and shall apply.

3. Amend Section [A] 109.4 – Violation Penalties, to read:

Persons who shall violate any provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

4. Amend Section [A] 111.4 – Failure to Comply, to read:

Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of an infraction as specified in Section 109.4 of this code.

5. Add Section 307.2.2 – Authority to Rescind Permit. The fire code official shall be permitted to rescind a permit and not permit further burning at the location if further burning is deemed to be a nuisance or constitutes a hazardous condition.

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Add Section 307.2.3 – Hours of Burning. Open burning shall be permitted only from dawn until noon each day. Fires shall be completely extinguished before dusk each day.

6. Add Section 320 – Idle Pallets.

Section 320.0 – Definition. An Idle Pallet is a pallet or similar product and/or lifting device not currently in use and empty of product.

Section 320.1 - General. The requirements of this section apply to all pallets, whether wood or plastic.

Section 320.2 – Inside Storage. Idle Pallets may be stored within a building if the building is sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13.

Section 320.3 – Outside Storage.

1. Idle pallet stacks shall not exceed twenty feet (20’) in height.

2. Idle pallet stacks shall not cover an area of greater than 400 square feet (400 ft2), except as approved by the Fire Code Official.

3. Idle pallet stacks shall be arranged to form stackable piles.

4. A distance of not less than twenty-five feet (25’) shall separate stacks.

5. Stacks shall be no closer than twenty-five feet (25’) to any property line.

6. Stacks shall be no closer than twenty-five feet (25’) to any other yard storage.

7. Stacks shall be no closer than the distance shown in Table 318.3 to buildings.

Table 320.3 – Required Clearances between Outside
Idle Pallet Storage and Buildings
Wall Construction Under 50 Pallets 51-200 Pallets Over 200 Pallets masonry with no
openings
no restrictions no restrictions fifteen feet (15’)
masonry with
wired glass in
openings, outside
sprinklers, and onehour doors
no restrictions ten feet (10’) Twenty feet (20’)
masonry with
wired or plain
glass, outside
sprinklers, and ¾
hour doors
ten feet (10’) twenty feet (20’) thirty feet (30’)
wood or metal with
outside sprinklers
ten feet (10’) twenty feet (20’) thirty feet (30’)
wood, metal, or
other
twenty feet (20’) thirty feet (30’) fifty feet (50’)
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7. Add Section 603.6.6 – Spark Arresters. An approved spark arrester shall be installed on all chimneys, incinerators, smokestacks, or similar devices for conveying smoke or hot gasses to the outer air.

8. Add Section 901.1.1 – Responsibility. The owner of the protected premises shall be responsible for all fire protection systems within the protected premises, whether existing or installed under this code.

9. Add Section 901.6.3 – Qualifications. All personnel performing any inspection, testing or maintenance of any fire protection system shall be qualified. Where such inspection, testing, and maintenance is performed by an outside service company, the company shall be appropriately licensed in accordance with the California Business & Professions Code or by the California State Fire Marshal.

10. Amend Section 903.2 – Where Required, to read:

Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in all new buildings and structures constructed, moved into, or relocated within jurisdiction.

11. Add Section 903.2.0 – Exceptions.
(1) Structures less than five hundred square feet (500 ft2) not classified as Group R.
(2) Accessory structures associated with existing non-sprinklered R-3 occupancies (one or two family dwellings) and less than five hundred square feet (500 ft2).

12. Amend the following sections to change the area requiring fire sprinkler installation:
(A) 903.2.1.1 – Group A-1. Change twelve-thousand square feet (12,000 ft2) to five-hundred square feet (500 ft2).
(B) 903.2.1.2 – Group A-2. Change five-thousand square feet (5,000 ft2) to fivehundred square feet (500 ft2 ).
(C) 903.2.1.3 – Group A-3. Change twelve-thousand square feet (12,000 ft2) to fivehundred square feet (500 ft2 ).
(D) 903.2.1.4 – Group A-4. Change twelve-thousand square feet (12,000 ft2) to five-hundred square feet (500 ft2).
(E) 903.2.1.5 – Group A-5. Change one-thousand square feet (1,000 ft2) to fivehundred square feet (500 ft2 ).
(F) 903.2.3 – Group E. Change twelve-thousand square feet (12,000 ft2) to fivehundred square feet (500 ft2 ).
(G) 903.2.4 – Group F-1. Change all references to square feet to five-hundred square feet (500 ft2). (list items 1, 3, and 4)
(H) 903.2.4.1 – Woodworking Operations. Change two-thousand five-hundred square feet (2,500 ft2) to five-hundred square feet (500 ft2). (I) 903.2.7 – Group M. Change all references to square feet to five-hundred square feet (500 ft2). (list items 1, 3, and 4)
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feet (500 ft2). (list items 1, 3, 4, and 5)
(K) 903.2.9.1 – Repair Garages. Change all references to square feet to fivehundred square feet (500 ft2 ). (list items 1, 2, and 4)
(L) 903.2.9.2 – Bulk Storage of Tires. Change twenty-thousand cubic feet (20,000 ft2) to five-hundred square feet (500 ft2).

13. Amend Section 903.2.8 – Group R, to read:

An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided in all buildings with a Group R fire area, including, but not limited to, oneand two-family dwellings, townhomes, and manufactured homes and mobile homes located outside of licensed mobile home parks hereafter constructed, moved into or relocated within the jurisdiction, including all additions to buildings already equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems.

14. Delete exemptions from Section 903.2.8 – Group R.

15. Add Section 903.3.1.2.3 – Attics. Where NFPA 13R sprinkler systems are installed; all attic areas shall be provided with sprinkler protection in accordance with NFPA

13. 16. Add Section 903.3.1.2.4 – Sprinkler Control Valves. Where NFPA 13R sprinkler systems are installed, sprinkler system control valves shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13.

17. Add Section 903.3.1.2.5 – Bathrooms. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all bathrooms, regardless of square footage, where an electrical receptacle is installed.

18. Add Section 903.3.1.2.6 – Accessible Areas. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all accessible areas.

19. Add Section 903.3.1.3.1 – Testing. All fire sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings shall be tested for leakage by undergoing a hydrostatic test made at 200 psi for a two-hour duration.

20. Add Section 903.3.1.3.2 – Shut-Off Valve. Each water system supplying both domestic and fire protection systems shall have a single indicating-type control valve, arranged to shut off both the domestic and sprinkler systems. A separate shut-off valve for the domestic system only shall be permitted to be installed.

21. Add Section 903.3.1.3.3 – Bathrooms. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all bathrooms, regardless of square footage, where and electrical outlet is installed.

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in all accessible areas.

24. Add Section 903.3.1.3.6 – Alarm. Local water flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems. Local water flow alarms shall be powered from the main kitchen refrigerator circuit. The local water flow alarm shall be clearly audible from within the master bedroom at an audibility level of not less than 75 dbA. Where no kitchen exists in the building, the water flow alarm shall be powered from the bathroom lighting circuit.

25. Add Section 903.4.2.1 – Notification. Where an automatic fire sprinkler system is installed in a building with more than one tenant or with over 100 heads, audible and visual notification appliances shall be installed throughout the building as follows:
(a) Audible notification appliances shall be so installed to be audible at 15 dbA above the average sound pressure level in the area installed. (b) Visual notification appliances shall be installed in all public and common use areas, restrooms, and corridors in accordance with the spacing requirements of NFPA

72. (c) Exception. This does not apply to Group R-3 occupancies.

26. Add Section 905.3.0 – Standpipe System Required.

In addition to other requirements listed in the Fire Code, a Fire Department approved standpipe system meeting Section 905 standards shall be required in buildings where additions to existing buildings or new construction of commercial or industrial occupancies any time the following conditions are met:
a. Any single story buildings larger than fifty thousand square feet (50,000 ft2). b. Any single story buildings smaller than fifty thousand square feet (50,000 ft2), if any point within the building is further than one hundred fifty feet (150 ft.) from a normal entry or exit point.
c. Any multi-story building over seventy-five thousand square feet (75,000 ft2). d. Any single story building that because of occupancy type or use presents a very high fire danger as determined by the Fire Department. e. This requirement may be, but is not required to be, waived by the Fire Department if special mitigation measures are incorporated into the building beyond fire sprinklers.

27. Add Appendix O – Alternative Energy Systems.

Section O101 – General
O101.1 – Scope. Applications for the installation, additions, or remodel of alternative energy systems, including but not limited to photovoltaic and wind generation systems, shall be subject to this appendix when conditioned by the Fire Code Official.

O101.2 – Conflicting Sections. Where provisions in this appendix conflict with other sections of this code or other appendices, the provisions of this appendix shall prevail unless otherwise directed by the Fire Code Official.

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as specified in this section.

O102.1 – Main Service Disconnect.
a. Main Panel Marking. A placard is required to be permanently affixed to the main service disconnect panel. The placard shall be red in color with white capital letters at least three-quarters of an inch (¾”) in height and in a non-serif font, to read “SOLAR DISCONNECT INSIDE PANEL.” The placard shall be constructed of weatherresistant, durable plastic with engraved letters, or other approved material. b. Circuit Disconnect Means Marking. A permanent label is to be affixed adjacent to the circuit breaker controlling the inverter or other photovoltaic system electrical controller. The label shall have contrasting color capital letters at least three-eighths of an inch (3/8”) in height and in non-serif font, to read “SOLAR DISCONNECT.” The label shall be constructed of durable adhesive material or other approved material.

O102.2 – Direct Current (DC) Conduits, Raceways, Enclosures, Cable Assemblies, and Junction Boxes.
a. Markings are required on all interior and exterior direct current (DC) conduits, raceways, enclosures, cable assemblies, and junction boxes. b. Markings shall be placed on all DC conduits, raceways, enclosures, and cable assemblies every ten feet (10’), at turns, and above and below penetrations. Marking shall also be placed on all DC combiner and junction boxes. c. Markings for DC conduits, raceways, enclosures, cable assemblies, and junction boxes shall be red with white lettering with minimum three-eighths of an inch (3/8”) capital letters in a non-serif font, to read “WARNING: SOLAR CIRCUIT.” Marking shall be reflective, weather resistant, and suitable for the environment. Materials used should be in compliance with UL Standard 969.

O102.3 – Secondary Power Sources. Where photovoltaic systems are interconnected to battery systems, generator backup systems, or other secondary power systems, additional signage acceptable to the Fire Code Official shall be required indicating the location of the secondary source shutoff switch.

O102.4 – Installer Information. Signage acceptable to the Fire Code Official indicating the name and emergency telephone number of the installing contractor shall be required to be installed adjacent to the main disconnect.

M102.5 – Inverters. No markings are required for inverters.

O103 – Building Mounted Photovoltaic Systems.

O103.1. All building or roof mounted photovoltaic systems shall be installed as specified in this section.
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emergency egress from the roof.
b. Exceptions. Exceptions to the requirements in this section shall be permitted to be granted by the Fire Code Official where access, pathway, or ventilation requirements are reduced due to any of the following circumstances:
(1) proximity and type of adjacent exposures.
(2) alternative access opportunities, as from adjoining roofs. (3) ground level access to the roof.
(4) adequate ventilation opportunities below solar arrays. (5) adequate ventilation opportunities afforded by module setback from other rooftop equipment.
(6) automatic ventilation devices.
(7) new technologies, methods, or other innovations that ensure adequate fire department access, pathways, and ventilation opportunities. c. Designation of ridge, hip, and valley does not apply to roofs with 2-in-12 or less pitch.
d. All roof dimensions shall be measured to centerline. e. Roof access points shall be defined as areas where ladders are not placed over openings (windows or doors), are located at strong points of building construction, and in locations where they will not conflict with overhead obstructions (tree limbs, wires, or signs).

O103.2 – Household Systems (one- and two-story dwellings) a. Access and Pathways.
(1) Hip and Roof Layouts. Modules shall be located in a manner that provides one (1) three-foot (3’) wide clear pathway from the eave to the ridge of each roof slope where the modules are located. The access pathway shall be located at the structurally sound location on the building, such as bearing wall. EXCEPTION: where adjoining roof planes provide a three-foot (3’) wide access pathway.
(2) Single Ridge Layouts. Modules shall be located in a manner that provides two (2) three-foot (3’) wide access pathways from the eave to the ridge on each roof slope where the modules are located.
(3) Hip and Valley Layouts. Modules shall be located no closer than one and one-half feet (1-½’) to a hip or valley if modules are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley. Where modules are located on only one side of a hip or valley that is of equal length, the modules shall be permitted to be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley.
b. Ridge Setback. The modules shall be located no higher than one and one-half feet (1-½’) below the ridge.

M103.3 – Commercial Systems.
a. Definition. Commercial systems shall be defined as all photovoltaic systems installed on or for any occupancy other than one or two family dwellings. b. Alternative Requirements. Where the Fire Code Official determines that the roof configuration is similar to residential (i.e., townhouses, condominiums, or single family attached buildings), the Fire Code Official may permit use of M103.2 standards.

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c. Access. There shall be a minimum of six feet (6’) wide clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. The Fire Code Official may allow four feet (4’) clearance in special circumstances.
d. Pathways. Pathways shall be established as follows:
(1) pathways shall be over structural members.
(2) centerline axis pathways shall be provided in both axis of the roof. (3) centerline axis pathways shall run on structural members or over the next closest structural member nearest to the centerlines of the roof. (4) pathways shall be straight lines not less than four feet (4’) clear to skylights, ventilation hatches, and/or roof standpipes.
(5) pathways shall provide not less than four feet (4’) clear around access hatches with at least one not less than four feet (4’) clear pathway to the parapet or roof edge. e. Smoke Ventilation.
(1) solar arrays shall be no greater than one-hundred and fifty feet (150’) by onehundred and fifty feet (150’) in distance in either axis. (2) ventilator options between array sections shall be (a) a pathway eight feet (8’) or greater in width; (b) a pathway four feet (4’) or greater in width and bordering on existing roof skylights or ventilator hatches; or (c) a pathway four feet (4’) or greater in width and bordering four feet and eight inches (4’ x 8”) “venting cutout” every twenty feet (20’) on alternating sides of the pathway.

O104 – Locations of Direct Current (DC) Conductors.
a. Exterior mounted DC conduits, wiring systems, and raceways for photovoltaic circuits shall be located as close as possible to the ridge, hip, or valley and from the hip or valley as directly as possible to an outside wall to reduce trip hazards and maximize ventilation opportunities.
b. Conduit runs between sub-arrays and DC combiner boxes shall use design guidelines that minimize the total amount of conduit by taking the shortest path from the array to the DC combiner box.
c. DC combiner boxes shall be located so that conduit runs are minimized in the pathways between arrays.
d. DC wiring shall be run in metallic conduits or raceways when located within enclosed spaces in a building and shall be run as follows:
(1) when runs perpendicular or parallel to a load bearing member, a minimum teninch (10”) space below roof decking or sheeting shall be maintained. (2) where flexible metal conduit (FMC) or metal clad cable (MC) contains photovoltaic power circuit conductors is installed across ceilings or floor joists, the raceway or cable shall be protected by guard strips.

O105 – Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic Systems.

O105.1 – Markings. Markings shall be in accordance with Section M102.

O105.2 – Setbacks. Special setback requirements do not apply to ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays. Zoning regulations apply to photovoltaic arrays as structures.

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O105.3 – Clearances. A clear area of five feet (5’) around ground-mounted photovoltaic installations shall be provided.

O105.4 – Non-Combustible Base. A gravel base or other non-combustible base shall be installed and maintained under and around the installation.

O105.5 – Protection. Fencing, skirting, or other suitable security barrier shall be installed when required by the Fire Code Official. Note: Security barriers are intended to protect individuals and animals from contact with energized conductors or other components.

O105.6 – Fire Sprinkler Protection. Fire sprinkler protection is not required for ground-mounted photovoltaic installations.

11.04.090 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE:

The 2022 edition of the California Referenced Standards Code, including all appendices as compiled and published by the California Building Standards Commission as amended from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the “Referenced Standards Code,” one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official, is hereby referred to and such code is hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and shall be the Standards Code of the City.

11.04.100 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE: The 2022 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code, including all appendices as compiled and published by the California building standards commission, hereinafter referred to as the “California Green Building Standards Code,” one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official, is hereby referred to and such code is hereby adopted and by reference and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and shall be the Green Building Standards Code of the City.

11.04.110 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENACE CODE: The
2021 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, including all appendices as compiled and published by the International Code Council, hereinafter referred to as the “ International Maintenance Code,” one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official, is hereby referred to and such code is hereby adopted and by reference and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and shall be the Property Maintenance Code of the City.

11.04.120 SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS:

A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to comply with section 65850.5 of the California Government Code that provides: on or before September 30, 2015, every city shall adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems.

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B. Definitions.

1. "Electronic submittal" means the utilization of one or more of the following:
a. E-mail;
b. The Internet;
c. Facsimile.

2. "Small residential rooftop solar energy system" means all of the following:
a. A solar energy system that is no larger than ten (10) kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty (30) kilowatts thermal. b. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the city and paragraph (iii) of subdivision (c) of section 714 of the California Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or designated from time to time.
c. A solar energy system that is installed on a single- or duplexfamily dwelling. d. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the authority having jurisdiction.

3. "Solar energy system" has the same meaning set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of section 801.5 of the California Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or designated from time to time.

C. Permitting Process: The expedited permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply with the applicable requirements contained in this title, Building Regulations, and all of the following:

1. The building department shall develop a checklist of all requirements with which small rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review.

2. The checklist and required permitting documentation shall be published on a publicly accessible Internet website.

3. As allowed by available resources, the building department shall allow for electronic submittal of a permit application and associated documentation and shall allow electronic signature in lieu of a wet signature.

4. Upon confirmation by the building department that the application and supporting documentation are and meet all requirements of the California building standards codes, the building department shall approve the application and issue all required permits.

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D. Inspection Process: Small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited, streamlined permitting process shall only require one inspection, unless the installation is found to be out of compliance with the California building standards codes. Inspection requests shall be made in compliance with this title, Building Regulations.

Section 5. Chapter 11.48 – Deconstruction, Demolition and Construction Material Recovery and Diversion From Landfills of the Gonzales City Code is deleted in its entirety Section 6. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect March 8, 2023, but not earlier than thirty (30) days after the date of its final passage and a summary hereof shall be published once within fifteen (15) days in the Gonzales Tribune, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the County of Monterey and circulated in the City of Gonzales.

This ordinance was introduced and read on the 5th day of December 2022 and was finally adopted on the 6
th day of February 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Jose Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:

Trevin Barber, City Clerk
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Gonzales City Council
February 6, 2023