Gonzales City Council
March 20, 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.

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, MARCH 20, 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/82832175845 or call 1 (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 828 3217 5845. 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. Certificates of Recognition to the Community Health Workers from the Office of Senator Anna Caballero

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

3. 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.

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.

4. Approve the Joint City Council and Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - March 6, 2023 Minutes

5. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48267-48352

6. Community Development Department Activity Report

7. Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Activity Report

8. Fire Department Activity Report

9. Police Department Activity Report

10. Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report

11. Recreation Department Activity Report

12. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-13, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Ratifying a Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Statewide Winter Storms/Atmospheric River

REGULAR AGENDA

13. Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan and Proposed Separated Bike Lane Pilot Project on a Portion of Fifth Street
a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Receive presentation and provide any feedback

14. Presentation of the Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Receive presentation and provide direction to staff

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

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

16. Oral Communications

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

17. Oral Communications

ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (831) 675-5000. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II). This is a public meeting and as such, can be seen live by people present or online and is being recorded; therefore; anything you say or do here is public information. The recordings are available online. *

MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 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
Luke Naegle.

Excused absence: Sherlyn Flores.

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 Marisol Gomez, Public Works Director/City Engineer Patrick Dobbins, and Fire Chief Jason Muscio.

Successor Agency Item
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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/84823456479 or call 1-1669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 848 2345 6479. 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. Central Coast Community Energy Annual Update
Judi Young, Central Coast Community Energy Senior Customer Accounts Manager, presented a powerpoint presentation explaining the community choice aggregation formation, number of customers enrolled, delivery of electricity, benefits to the communities, local control, board representation, competitive rates, clean and renewable power, community investment, and 2022 projects online.

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.

Roberta Camacho, 1805 Chablis Way, asked the new City Manager if he will still continue to support Grupos Unidos de Gonzales, a non-profit group, with their Dia del Nino celebration that they have every year. She said this will be their 16th year and is scheduled on April 30th, an allday event for the kids and families, and they get families from other towns as well.

Council Member Worthy asked her what time it starts.

Mrs. Camacho responded it starts at noon.

Roberto Uribe's Daughter, from Pueblos Unidos, shared her comments in Spanish. Roberta Camacho translated for them. They said they are a non-profit group from Gonzales and have always received the City's support for the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, and they were here to ask the City to continue supporting their group with this event which raises money to help the Gonzales community and the Sister City Tateposco in Jalisco, Mexico.

Council Member Worthy mentioned these two groups applied for and received Measure K funds.

John Culligan, Salinas resident, commented about being here last week for a meeting and noticing four gentleman from the City directing traffic on Fifth Street. He congratulated and thanked the City for a job well done, which was an school solution to a long time problem.

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

CONSENT AGENDA

4. Approve the Joint City Council, Successor Agency, and Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - February 21, 2023 Minutes

5. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48220-48266
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Maria Orozco, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco

REGULAR AGENDA

6. Consideration to Release a Request for Proposals by the Cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, and King City to Select a Contractor to Collect Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Organic Waste within the Boundaries of Each City as a Single Franchise Collection Zone Staff Report: Salinas Valley Recycles General Manager Patrick Mathews presented the staff report via powerpoint presentation. He explained the RFP intent and purpose, key collection elements for residential and commercial services, annual and special events, proposal elements, RFP timeline, evaluation, and selection.

At this point, City Manager Barber, announced through the Mayor, that it was brought to staff's attention this meeting was no longer broadcasting so he asked for a recess to reset the broadcasting equipment and make sure the public has access to the meeting.

Mayor Rios announced they were taking a short recess.

After a couple of minutes, the Mayor announced the equipment was back in order so they were back in session. He asked for public comments on this item.

Public Comment: There was none.

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

7. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-12, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and TriCities Disposal and Recycling Services Regarding Negotiations for Amendments to the Exclusive Solid Waste, Recycling and Organics Collection Services Program Agreements Staff Report: Salinas Valley Recycles Contracts and Grants Analyst Elia Zavala presented the staff report via powerpoint presentation. She explained the mandatory organics diversion SB 1383- Short-Lived Climate Pollutants & Methane Emissions Reduction Act, the timeline of actions taken, contamination monitoring, and the Memorandum of Understanding terms.

Public Comment: There was none.

Council Discussion: None.
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Mar 6, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

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

8. Establish a City Council “Housing Development Ad Hoc Committee — DR Horton” Staff Report: Community Development Director Kinison Brown presented the staff report.

Public Comment: John Culligan, D'Arrigo Brothers CFO, mentioned D'Arrigo was the landowner that will be working with the applicant and he was encouraged by this committee. He elaborated on where they are now with D.R. Horton.

Council Discussion: None.

Mayor Rios appointed Council Member Maria Orozco and Council Member Lorraine Worthy to the Housing Development Ad Hoc Committee.

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

9. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. Transportation Agency for Monterey County
Mayor Rios reported on the budget discussion and funding for various projects like the Prunedale bypass area, Highway 68 and Highway 101 improvements from Gonzales north. b. Mayor Selection Committee
Mayor Rios reported on the nominations from the peninsula Mayors, along with the Supervisor, for the Coastal Commission.
c. Salinas Valley Recycles
Council Member Silva announced the next meeting on March 16th at 6:00pm back in person, in the Council Chambers, and one of the main points of discussion will be the budget. d. Measure K Oversight Committee
Council Member Worthy reported on the meeting last week where they received presentations from Dia de Los Muertos and Gonzales Smiles events from two grant recipients, which were very enlightening. She also said the committee will revisit the grant program at the next meeting.
e. South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority
Mayor Rios reported on the meeting last Thursday in Greenfield where they discussed selection of legal agency to represent the broadband.

10. Oral Communications
Youth Commissioner Naegle reported on the meeting they had with the Superintendent and the High School Principal where the Youth Council expressed their concerns on various topics.

Council Member Silva asked him if they will bring the concerns to the attention of the School Board as well.

Commissioner Naegle responded that their main priority was to the Superintendent and Principal first since they are the Department Heads, but they will be considering making the same presentation to the School Board.

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

Council Member Orozco mentioned about the presentation made to the Rotary Club today by Olga Fernandez regarding the Garcia Family history and their contributions to the community, which included great pictures of what Gonzales looked like before, and newspaper articles regarding their involvement with the Cinco de Mayo festivities. She also reported on another presentation from School District Superintendent Zamora, who announced the Community Career Day on April 22nd at the school for the students and the communities. Another topic was that Hartnell College will be working with the High School for students to be able to take classes from Hartnell and graduate at the time of High School graduation.

Council Member Silva asked what happened to the City Hall sign.

Public Works Director Dobbins responded it was knocked over and broken during the January winter storms.

Council Member Silva announced the Little League's opening day this Saturday, and daylight saving time changing this Sunday. She hoped it was true about the time not changing ever again.

Council Member Worthy informed she will be attending the Civic Well Policymakers Conference in Asilomar next week, Thursday through Sunday. She also told Commissioner Naegle about her brother when he was in High School and they didn't have enough toilet paper in the restrooms, he wasn't getting any action from the school administration, so he called the Health Department and it was taken care of.

Mayor Rios commented about how exciting the Fairview’s 8 th Grade basketball championship
game was this weekend against Soledad, which was a close game in the last seconds losing by one point.

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

11. Oral Communications
City Manager Barber informed the financial audits are underway and should be coming soon. The delay is due to Covid moneys requiring a single audit thus requiring more documentation, as well as staff shortage in our Accounting Department. He also announced that the School District offered to host the next Joint meeting between the Council and the School Board on Tuesday, May 9 th
, and staff looks forward to a productive meeting to discuss resources and future development projects.

Fire Chief Muscio reported on another potential storm system coming in starting Thursday through the weekend, and the County's Emergency Services is already monitoring the situation and have started the coordination calls.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 PM.

ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Mar 6, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
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RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 9:43 am
Date: 03/03/2023
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ABAG PUBLICLY OWNED 14,182.95
ENERGY
48267 03/03/23 Printed 256 Levelized Nat. Gas Charges February 2023
48268 03/03/23 Printed 2 ALL - SAFE ALARMS Replaced Module 145.00 ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 11,851.98
GROUP INC.
48269 03/03/23 Printed 2180 Computer Lease Agreement
ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 1,795.98
GROUP, INC.
48270 03/03/23 Printed 3893 IT Services April 2023
48271 03/03/23 Printed 137 AMERICAN SUPPLY CO. Janitorial Supplies 339.74 48272 03/03/23 Printed 3168 AUTOZONE INC. Vehicle Maint. Supplies 377.12 48273 03/03/23 Printed 3805 BADGER METER INC. Meter Reading Software 100.10 BANUELOS ENTERPRISES, 40.00
INC.
48274 03/03/23 Printed 1054 Flat Tire Repair
48275 03/03/23 Printed 3073 C4 CONSULTING December Services 4,000.00 CAL COAST AUTOMOTIVE 750.00

REPAIR &
48276 03/03/23 Printed 3831 Smog Test
48277 03/03/23 Printed 1117 CALIFORNIA RURAL WATER Annual Membership Renewal 900.00 48278 03/03/23 Printed 770 CARLOS ALBERTO ESQUIVEL Janitorial Services 800.00 48279 03/03/23 Printed 1599 CRITICAL REACH Annual Support Fee 235.00 48280 03/03/23 Printed 1821 CSK AUTO, INC. Vehicle Maint./Repair 196.42 48281 03/03/23 Printed 4330 CRISTIAN CUEVA Reimb. HeartCode BLS 32.50 48282 03/03/23 Printed 378 CWEA Membership Renewal 202.00 48283 03/03/23 Printed 3028 D & J TIRE SERVICE Four Wheel Alignment 250.00 48284 03/03/23 Printed 3646 ENGIE SERVICES U.S. INC. Solar Panel Maint. Fee 39,172.00 48285 03/03/23 Printed 2313 FAILSAFE TESTING Ladder Testing/Repairs 752.36 48286 03/03/23 Printed 197 FARMERS FOOD MARKET Coffee-mate 18.67 FEHR ENGINEERING 200.00
COMPANY INC.
48287 03/03/23 Printed 3314 City Hall/PD Generators
FLUID RESOURCE 500.00

MANAGEMENT INC,
48288 03/03/23 Printed 2537 Well 7 SCADA Support
48289 03/03/23 Printed 4018 GOLDSTAR PRODUCTS, INC Squirrel Repellant 3,456.00 GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 173.95
INC.
48290 03/03/23 Printed 3274 Well Maintenance Supplies
48291 03/03/23 Printed 289 GRANITE ROCK COMPANY Pot Holes 4,342.26 48292 03/03/23 Printed 4071 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL Copier Lease 2,018.11 GROWER-SHIPPER 1,850.00

ASSOCIATION
48293 03/03/23 Printed 3256 AgKnowledge Tuition - C. Gil 48294 03/03/23 Printed 4331 STEVEN HALCON Reimb. Uniform 359.28 48295 03/03/23 Printed 2215 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & Sales Tax Admin 7,183.95 48296 03/03/23 Printed 3485 INFOSEND, INC. Utility Billing 3,064.19 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY 104.25
CENTER
48297 03/03/23 Printed 134 Batteries
48298 03/03/23 Printed 4332 KEITH DAY COMPANY, INC Rock for WWTP Levee 5,005.00 48299 03/03/23 Printed 2684 ANITA KEREZSI SB 90 Administration 1,000.00 48300 03/03/23 Printed 3828 LYNN A. KOVACH Skate Park Deed Restriction 2,000.00 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA 5,422.00
CITIES
48301 03/03/23 Printed 127 Membership Dues 2023
48302 03/03/23 Printed 204 LN CURTIS & SONS Drip Torch Part Kit 187.10 48303 03/03/23 Printed 2423 JUAN MENDOZA Per Diem - Training Symposium 3/12/23 - 200.00 3/15/23
48304 03/03/23 Void 03/03/23 Void Check 0.00
48305 03/03/23 Printed 72 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE Cleaning Service 1,023.60 MONTEREY COUNTY 48,390.00

EMERGENCY
48306 03/03/23 Printed 470 County Com. Qtr. 4 2022/2023 MUNICIPAL RESOURCE 4,966.50

GROUP, LLC
48307 03/03/23 Printed 4333 Investigation - FD
48308 03/03/23 Printed 4198 MIGUEL PEREZ Per Diem - SRO Class 3/9/2023 50.00 PINNACLE MEDICAL GROUP, 260.00
INC.
48309 03/03/23 Printed 4324 Pre-Employment Exams
48310 03/03/23 Printed 4058 ALEX PRUNEDA Per Diem - ICI CORE 3/20/23 - 3/31/23 550.00 PUBLIC AGENCY 491.95

RETIREMENT
48311 03/03/23 Printed 3194 PARS Admin Fees
48312 03/03/23 Printed 2790 RDO EQUIPMENT CO. Tractor Repair/Maintenance 1,848.45 48313 03/03/23 Printed 4325 TAYLOR RIVAS Travel - Radar/Lidar 2/13/23 - 2/16/23 458.40 AGENDA
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Attachment: Warrants #48267-48352 (2661 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48267-48352) 5 City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
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Vendor
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RABOBANK Page: 2
Time: 9:43 am
Date: 03/03/2023
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, 240.86
INC.
48314 03/03/23 Printed 189 Solvent
48315 03/03/23 Printed 956 SALINAS VALLEY FORD Vehicle Maint. Supplies 151.61 48316 03/03/23 Printed 2685 SC FUELS Fuel 591.34
48317 03/03/23 Printed 2449 SMITH & ENRIGHT Monthly Landscaping 6,430.00 48318 03/03/23 Printed 2751 CURTIS SNIVELY Reimb. HeartCode BLS 32.50 48319 03/03/23 Printed 1708 SWRCB Water Board Permit 14,902.08 48320 03/03/23 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE Hotspot # 1 Acct # 967822032 30,294.49 48321 03/03/23 Printed 4086 TRANS UNION LLC Employee Background 3.46 48322 03/03/23 Printed 27 TRI - CITIES DISPOSAL Drop Box Svcs. - Jan. 1,624.79 TRI-COUNTY FIRE 1,092.39

PROTECTION, IN
48323 03/03/23 Printed 142 Dry Chemical Maintenance
48324 03/03/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 2/6/23 Carmen Gil Acct # 4866 9145 1,372.89 5550 8537
48325 03/03/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 1/6/23 Keith Wise Acct # 4866 9145 5550 290.36 8537
48326 03/03/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 2/6/23 Keith Wise Acct # 4866 9145 5550 4,085.79 8537
48327 03/03/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 12/6/22 Keith Wise Acct # 4866 9145 829.76 5550 8537
48328 03/03/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 2/6/23 City of Gonzales Acct # 4866 9145 2,230.35 5550 8537
48329 03/03/23 Printed 103 USA BLUE BOOK Recorder Supplies 4,711.14 48330 03/03/23 Printed 3471 VERIZON WIRELESS Cellphones - January Acct # 304.08 742128049-00001
48331 03/03/23 Printed 202 KEITH WISE Per Diem - Training Symposium 3/12/23 - 200.00 3/15/23
48332 03/03/23 Printed 3315 ROVERTO ZAVALA Boot Reimbursement 200.00 Total Checks: 66 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 240,834.70 Total Payments: 66 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 240,834.70 Total Payments: 66 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 240,834.70 Packet Pg. 9
Attachment: Warrants #48267-48352 (2661 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48267-48352) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
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RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 8:16 am
Date: 03/08/2023
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48333 03/08/23 Printed 341 PATRICK ASKEW Retiree Medical Insurance April 2023 1,083.00 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 1,083.00 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 1,083.00 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 1,083.00 Packet Pg. 10
Attachment: Warrants #48267-48352 (2661 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48267-48352) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
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Vendor
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RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 2:09 pm
Date: 03/09/2023
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48334 03/09/23 Printed 108 AIRGAS Oxygen 159.94
48335 03/09/23 Printed 3168 AUTOZONE INC. Vehicle Maint. Supplies 242.29 BANUELOS ENTERPRISES, 40.00
INC.
48336 03/09/23 Printed 1054 Vehicle Maintenance
48337 03/09/23 Printed 212 CITY OF GONZALES Utilities 2,870.33 48338 03/09/23 Printed 2856 COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA CopLink 555.87 48339 03/09/23 Printed 3028 D & J TIRE SERVICE Vehicle Maintenance 1,030.20 DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC 23,748.83

FINANCE
48340 03/09/23 Printed 2895 Solar Loan
48341 03/09/23 Printed 3595 JULIE DOUGLAS Reimb. Misc. Walmart Purchase 59.14 GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 43.36
INC.
48342 03/09/23 Printed 3274 Lift Station Maint. - Paint 48343 03/09/23 Printed 225 GONZALES IRRIGATION WD 40 54.57 GREEN VALLEY FARM 35.40
SUPPLY
48344 03/09/23 Printed 1319 Rain Gear
HILL BROTHERS CHEMICAL 4,220.25
CO
48345 03/09/23 Printed 4120 Chlorine
LEAGUE OF CA CITIES - 160.00

MONTEREY
48346 03/09/23 Printed 1413 Monterey Bay Division Meeting Rios, Silva, Orozco, & Barber
Total Checks: 13 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 33,220.18 Total Payments: 13 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 33,220.18 Total Payments: 13 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 33,220.18 Packet Pg. 11
Attachment: Warrants #48267-48352 (2661 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48267-48352) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
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Number
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BANK:

Vendor
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RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 1:11 pm
Date: 03/10/2023
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48347 03/10/23 Printed 4318 BRENT SLAMA Gonzales Annexation Projects February 20,670.00 Services
48348 03/10/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 11/7/22 Keith Wise Acct # 4866 9145 2,108.59 5550 8537
48349 03/10/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 11/7/22 Jason Muscio Acct # 4866 9145 885.41 5550 8537
48350 03/10/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 2/6/23 Patrick Dobbins Acct # 4866 9145 2,990.91 5550 8537
48351 03/10/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 12/6/21 City of Gonzales Acct # 4866 2,589.42 9145 5550 8537
Total Checks: 5 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 29,244.33 Total Payments: 5 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 29,244.33 Total Payments: 5 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 29,244.33 Packet Pg. 12
Attachment: Warrants #48267-48352 (2661 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48267-48352) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
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BANK:

Vendor
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RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 10:11 am
Date: 03/14/2023
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48352 03/14/23 Printed 4334 THE VALOR GROUP LLC Assistance - Displaced Family 246.38 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 246.38 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 246.38 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 246.38 Packet Pg. 13
Attachment: Warrants #48267-48352 (2661 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48267-48352) City of Gonzales

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 20, 2023
FROM: Taven Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Trevin W. Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Development Activity Report

BUILDING DIVISION ACTIVITY
From February 1, through February 28, 2023, (reporting 28 days) the city issued 8 permits from the Building Division for a 900 sq ft detached ADU, fire damage repair, electrical work associated with solar projects, and reroofing. The estimated valuation of all improvements was $308,410.00.

BUSINESS LICENSES
The City has 305 active business licenses as of January 23, 2023. These licenses represent our long standing agricultural businesses, downtown businesses, commercial district businesses, home occupation businesses, as well as consultants and other contractors who conduct business within the City.

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

POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
A new deli, Cheli’s Cafe will soon be opening across from the Post Office.

Mann Packing has expressed a desire to double the size of its Gonzales facility. Their architect is AGENDA
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advancing designs and site plans and on September 28, 2022, staff met face-to-face to discuss the matter.

Pending potential language adjustments in the City’s standard Reimbursement Agreement, Mann Packing may be ready to execute a Reimbursement Agreement soon. Such would allow the City to craft an RFP to begin an environmental review process while the project description gets further refined. Such a project will be dependent on the City’s infrastructure capacity to serve existing and future developments.

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Rianda Agricultural Cooler proposal on Gloria road. The CEQA Public Review period begins March 15, 2023 and will run for 30 days to April 13, 2023. We are working to have all City entitlements in place for the cooler upon incorporation into the City through City Council and LAFCo. Following incorporation, the applicant would just need to meet the conditions of approval and any mitigation measures that may be in place.

Helping restart the City of Gonzales Chamber of Commerce. The city is ready to assist with outreach or other efforts for our local business community.

Potential Freestanding Electronic-Display Freeway-Oriented Billboard. Following the holiday break, staff will be outlining the tasks ahead to potentially modify the zoning and sign codes to allow such structure on public property. Other items, mainly Housing related efforts and the Rianda Agricultural Cooler appear to have precedence.

HOUSING
Sphere of Influence Area
City staff continues to work with Pembrook Development Group (Vista Lucia Specific Plan: VLSP) and Jackson Family Investments (Puente Del Monte Specific Plan: PDMSP) and the Rianda Family Trust on developments in the City’s Sphere of Influence.

1. Vista Lucia Specific Plan
a. The Water Supply Assessment (WSA) was presented to a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission, Tuesday February 21, 2023. The document and its determination were acknowledged and will be incorporated into the Vista Lucia planning and environmental documents and other studies underway for the proposed new development.
b. Willdan Financial Study. The Gonzales Sphere of Influence Area Annexation Fiscal Impact Analysis Administrative Draft Report dated March 3, 2023 was submitted back to staff. Staff will meet internally before presenting to Council and sharing with our development applicants. It is staff’s intent to present the status report to Council April 3, 2023. Such study will inform the City’s coming negotiations with the County for revenue neutrality, and assessment districts or other financial structures that may be employed in the areas to be incorporated.
c. The VLSP representatives delivered a draft Development Agreement on November 16, 2022, to the City. Administrative Staff will be convening in March to determine City needs and responsibilities in the matter and to flesh out phasing of the VLSP project among a host of activities such as infrastructure installation and costs, Affordable Housing, Agricultural Mitigation and other business details. d. The City’s Agricultural Mitigation Ordinance and recently adopted Vehicle Miles Packet Pg. 15
Travelled policy also have a bearing on this project.

2. Puente Del Monte Specific Plan (PDMSP). The Rianda Cooler project proposal will reshape the PDMSP once more is known and certain about how the Rianda Cooler moves through city development review and LAFCo processes.

Housing Within the City
DR. Horton continues in their due diligence and exploration of development of the 138 acre D’Arrigo property. City Council on March 6th established an Ad Hoc Committee. The mayor assigned Councilwoman Worthy and Orozco to work with Administrative staff on points of business.

Housing Element Preparation.

A kick-off meeting with 4-Leaf consultants was scheduled in January, and a presentation with the Planning Commission and community will be scheduled soon.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIVITY
The Planning Commission joined the City Council on February 21, 2023 in a joint session to receive a report on the Water Supply Assessment for the Vista Lucia Specific Plan.

On March 13, 2023, the Planning Commission considered the City’s Ag Advisory Committee recommendation on the draft Agricultural Resource Mitigation Ordinance. With a few clarifications and enhancements, the Planning Commission (3-0) advanced a recommendation to approve the draft Ordinance to the City Council. April 3, 2023, has been targeted for Council consideration.

OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Anticipated Ordinances and Policies that are needed and are being worked into the department’s work program:
a. Agricultural Mitigation Ordinance
b. Housing Element Update
c. Safety Element Update
d. Environmental Justice Element (a new state requirement) e. Electric Vehicle Charging Ordinance / Policy
f. Administrative Citation /Code Enforcement Ordinance strengthening, g. Water Efficiency Landscaping Ordinance (update to the 2015 effort) h. Parking Regulations (potentially, if directed)
i. Sign Ordinance revisions (potentially, if directed)
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & STRATEGIC

PARTNERSHIPS

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 20, 2023
FROM: Carmen Gil, Community Engagement & Strat. Partnerships Dir.

THROUGH: Trevin W. Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Engageent and Strategic Partnerships Activity Report Gonzales Youth Council

1. The Gonzales Youth Council continues to meet biweekly. The three major action projects that they are diligently working on continue to be pedestrian safety, school and city beautification and mental health. They are working on a pedestrian safety pop-up demonstration with Ecology Action and TAMC and are connecting a city beautification activity to the temporary buffered bike lane effort being conducted by Ecology Action.

2. Gonzales Youth Commissioners Sherlyn Flores-Magadan, Luke Naegle, and Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Director, Carmen Gil talked about the Mental Health Action Project with reporters of Voices of Monterey Bay. Interest continues to grow around the topic and their work given that mental health continues to be a major concern for young people.

3. Finally, the GYC are working hard to prepare for a meeting with the School District Superintendent and the GHS principal. The GYC will be sharing about their action projects but will also be addressing some topics of interest to them like the bathroom situation at the high school which is substandard and the opportunities for change and improvements through the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LACP).

AGENDA
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COVID-19 and Community Engagement

1. COVID-19 testing has picked up slightly for the CHWs. MediCal applications have also been an interest to the community and CHWs are getting additional training as to how to support the application process for those who qualify.

2. The CHWs are also preparing to support the Blue Zones showing of El Susto in March. El Susto is a movie that explains how sugary drinks contribute to Type 2 Diabetes. The Movie will be shown at the Fairview school cafeteria and will bring together partners like our Fire Department and others to talk about healthy alternatives and diabetes prevention.

3. The CHWs were also recognized by County leadership for their efforts and support during the January storms. Leaders from FEMA and the County reached out to acknowledge their presence at the Office of Emergency Services and at the resource center in Spreckels. Below is a card that the leadership team there put together for them to thank them for their support. Senator Caballero’s office has also reached out and will be presenting each of the community health workers with a certificate for their work during our Council meeting in March.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 20, 2023
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Trevin W. Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report

RESPONSES
There were 54 calls for service during the month of February, and 114 calls total year to date. EMS calls and vehicle accidents make up the majority of call volume. There was a working structure fire at 442 South Alta that we were fortunately able to contain to one bedroom without any mutual aid assistance.

We continue to receive multiple calls for service from some of the same individuals with chronic health conditions, and we have been in contact with other agencies in an attempt to get these patients long term care.

STAFFING
Staffing remains at seven career personnel including the Chief, and three active Volunteer Firefighters.

One of our career Lieutenants has indicated he will be leaving the Department sometime in April for another agency. One of our active Volunteer Firefighters is currently in the hiring process for a full time position with the Salinas Fire Department.

TRAINING
Training for the month of February focused on EMS skills updates and re-certifications. Outside instructors were brought in to provide the training so our personnel could remain compliant with county EMS protocols.

EQUIPMENT
All apparatus remains in service without need for significant repairs. We continue to have an intermittent issue with the charging system on Patrol 8151, the City Mechanic is working on resolving the problem.

AGENDA
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PREVENTION
Business and residential rental inspections continue to be conducted. Both of the City’s farm labor housing facilities were inspected for compliance with fire and life safety code and other state requirements, both facilities passed inspection. We continue to install smoke detectors in homes throughout the City through our partnership with the Red Cross, GRANTS
Grant opportunities continue to be explored and pursued as they become available.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 20, 2023
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Trevin W. Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 7 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of February 2023. During the same time last year, there were 10 Part I Crimes investigated.

During the month of February 2023, Officers made 15 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 11 arrests.

Calls for Service
The Department responded to 556 calls for service in February 2023. There were 75 crime, accident, and information reports taken during the month.

Animal Control
During the month of February 2023, the Animal Control Officer (ACO) provided the following services:

Animal
Control
Trapped/Stray Dead Injured Bite Cases Returned to
Owner
Transported
to the SPCA
Cats 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogs 2 0 0 1 2 0
Total = 2 0 0 1 2 0
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Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 556 calls for service during the month of February 2023, the most significant cases involved 7 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 1 - Robbery, 0 -Assault, 2 -Burglary, 3 -Larcenies, and 1 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.

Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.

Corporal Castillo attended an 80 hour Standardize Supervisory Course provided and hosted by The South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium on January 23 - February 3, 2023, in San Jose.

On February 4, 2023, Captain Mendoza, Sergeant Melgoza and Corporal Cordoba attended an Active Shooter Training at the Gonzales High School.

Officer Rivas attended a TruNarc training on Monday February 6, 2023.

On February 13 – February 16, 2023, Officer Serrano along with Officer Rivas attended the 32-hour Radar and Lidar training provided by South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium.

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PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 20, 2023
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Trevin W. Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report

BUILDINGS

1. Community Center Complex Project – A Tree Removal Contract was approved at the 10/03/2022 Council meeting and the field work began on November 1 and was completed by November 23 (two weeks early). Staff provided a progress report at the 1/17/2023 Council meeting. On 1/31/2023 the Request for Proposals was issued to the three short-listed Design/Build Teams. Current schedule is:

MILESTONE COMPLETION BY
Issue RFP to shortlisted Design/Build teams January 31, 2023 Proposal Submittal deadline April 7, 2023
Interview Design/Build teams regarding their proposed design and delivery Week of April 17, 2023 Select “Best Value” Design/Build proposal Week of April 24, 2023 City Council Award of Design/Build Contract May 15, 2023 Design phase and receive building permit (10 months) June 2023 - March 2024 Construction & commissioning (14-16 months) March 2024- Nov 2025 Grand Opening of Phase 1 December 2025

2. Fire Station – The Fire Station was fumigated for termites in January 2023. The roof will receive a seal coat to address some leaks in three to four months when the winter rain ends.

AGENDA
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WASTEWATER

1. Industrial Wastewater (IW) System – Construction documents for the IW Conveyance and Treatment Facility was completed in September 2022. Staff, city surveyor and real estate appraiser are finalizing the temporary and permanent easements needed for the pipeline contract. City staff is coordinating with the State Water Resources Control Board regarding the city’s State Revolving Fund loan application (most recent virtual meeting was 3/14/2023).

2. Capital Improvement Program – Psomas is updating the wastewater portion of the city’s Capital Improvement Program and they submitted a draft CIP for staff review.

WATER

1. Capital Improvement Program – Schaaf & Wheeler is updating the water portion of the city’s Capital Improvement Program.

2. Alpine Court Water/Sewer Service – Grant agreements with the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) to fund the preliminary and final design of extending water and sewer service from Gonzales River Road to Alpine Camp were approved at the 7/06/20 City Council meeting. Staff prepared a draft agreement with the property owner and the City Attorney is coordinating with staff to finalize it. All plans and reports were provided to SWRCB staff by 11/30/2022 deadline.

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

PARKS

1. Skate Park Improvements – Phase Two improvements to the skate park were funded by the 2018 Parks Bond Act. The contract with American Ramp Company was approved at the 9/19/2022 Council meeting. The contractor began installation on 1/23/2023. The project was substantially completed on 2/02/2023 and a ribbon cutting was held on 2/11/2023.

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

SOLID WASTE

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

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

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

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a. City staff is holding bi-weekly Zoom meetings with Pembrook Development and their consultants.
b. Psomas developed a capital program of improvements to convey sewage from the SOI to the City WWTP for treatment and provided the draft technical memo in Mid-November for staff’s review.

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

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

2. Rianda Cooler Development Project (Gloria Road) – The CEQA documents are underway. Staff is coordinating with the applicant’s site civil engineer on frontage improvements along Gloria Road.

We participate in bi-weekly coordination meetings with the applicant’s consultant team.

3. In June 2022, DR Horton executed an agreement with D'Arrigo Bros to look at the feasibility of developing the 130 acre parcel in the city. A kick-off meeting with DR Horton and city staff was held on 7/07/2022 and DR Horton made a presentation at the Joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting on 8/01/2022. Staff provided a progress report at the 11/07/2022 Council Meeting.

OTHER PROJECTS

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

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

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

WASTEWATER
Staff continues to take daily readings, inspections and testing at the wastewater treatment plant. Staff regularly discs and rips the percolation ponds and maintains equipment at the treatment plant. Staff had to pull pumps at the Calif Breeze lift station again for massive amounts of rags. Staff continues to remove rags from all the lift stations.

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WATER
Staff continues to monitor the wells and sampling stations around town. Staff responds to water leaks as soon as possible. Staff continues to replace meter registers on the east side of town. Staff will be doing some water testing next month for the EPA.

STORM WATER
Staff continues to prep for upcoming storms. Staff is working with the winery to keep storm drains cleaned out to minimize flooding along their South Alta frontage. The city has lost some trees from all the rain. Staff is removing downed trees and trimming those that need it.

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Tree in slough that fell
The City also lost a tree at the slough. Unfortunately, when it went down it took out a portion of a residents fence.

PARKS
Staff continues to maintain and mow Central Park when there are breaks form the rain. Staff also is rehabilitating the sump pump at Centennial field to allow for gray water at the new snack shack donated and run by the Little League.

CANYON CREEK & MEYER PARKS
Staff cleaned up Canyon Creek Park form the flooding in January, and it rained again. When there is a break from the rain, we will clean it up again. Meyer Park is being maintained and cleaned regularly.

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GOVERNMENT BUILDING
Staff continues to care for the city buildings. Staff has begun cleaning the Vosti bathrooms daily. Softball is now utilizing the restrooms during evening practices and games. Staff continues to clean the Council Chambers and Vosti Center one day a week or more as-needed.

STREETS
Staff continues Traffic Control at the Fifth Street Bridge every morning when school is in session (weather permitting). Staff fills potholes whenever there is a break in the weather. Staff trimmed and mulched the planting areas at the archway.

Staff cleaning up the Archway.

TRAINING
Staff participated in hands on confined space training this month. City of Soledad and staff from the Fire Dept. participated and the Fire Chief even stopped by for practice.

Fire Chief Muscio participating TEAMWORK!
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 20, 2023
FROM: Carmen Gil, Community Engagement & Strat. Partnerships Dir.

THROUGH: Trevin W. Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Recreation Activity Report
Current Activities
• For the month of February Kid Power had 41 children in attendance. The kids had a lot of fun. All of them got to make their own Valentines Day bag for all their goodies and made Valentines Day cards crafts for each other. Staff also organized a little Valentines Day party for them. • We have tried to make Fun Fridays fun and creative. One of our staff is currently expecting and we incorporated the kids in a small gender reveal activity in which they had so much fun. It’s a boy! AGENDA
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• The Kid Power team continues to help the children with homework and keeps them busy with arts and crafts and Fun Friday activities. The older kids made puffy paint and did some amazing paintings.

Additionally, we incorporated some physical activity when a staff member brought in the Wii and we engaged the kiddos in a dance off.

Activities in the Planning Phase
• Staff is currently working on putting together flyers and the Team Sideline registrations for our Spring Camp which will be held on 03/15/2023-04/05/2023. The Camp will be available for grades:

TK-5Th Grade and will run from 7:30AM-5:30PM.
• Staff is also working to prepare for Summer Aquatics, including working on the flyers for the positions that will be for hire.

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CITY ATTORNEY

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 20, 2023
FROM: Michael Rodriquez, City Attorney
THROUGH: Trevin W. Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2023-13 Local Emergency

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 2023-13, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Ratifying a Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Statewide Winter Storms/Atmospheric River.

BACKGROUND
The California Emergency Services Act (California Government Code sections 8639, 8550, et seq.) defines a local emergency as the existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of a city, caused by conditions which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of a city, and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat.

Beginning on March 1, 2023, severe winter storms related to a series of atmospheric river systems, including the 2023 Pineapple Express, struck California, bringing high winds, substantial precipitation, and river and urban flooding. It is anticipated that additional storms related to a series of atmospheric river systems will continue to threaten California, bringing heavy rainfall, flooding, strong winds and wind gusts, falling debris, downed trees, and widespread power outages. Storms in March, which follow on the heels of the storms California experienced in December and January, have already forced the closure and caused damage to highways and roads, caused levee and culvert failures, and have necessitated mandatory evacuations in severely impacted counties. These storms, as well as new anticipated storms, continue to threaten critical infrastructure, movement of resources, pose a risk of potential power outages to thousands of households and businesses, and have caused and continue to threaten river and urban flooding due to excessive and prolonged rainfall.

AGENDA
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Governor Gavin Newsom found that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist due to these storms, and that these storm conditions, by reason of their magnitude, are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of any single local government and require the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to appropriately respond.

As such, on March 8, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom added Monterey County to his earlier March 1 proclamation of a state of emergency in California and issued a series of orders allowing for the use of state personnel, equipment, and facilities for the performance of any and all storm impact abatement and preparedness activities consistent with the direction of the Office of Emergency Services and the State Emergency Plan, and relief from a number of statutory mandates related to contracting and purchasing during said emergency. The Office of Emergency Services has also been directed to provide assistance to local governments, if appropriate, under the authority of the California Disaster Assistance Act, Government Code section 8680 et seq., and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, section 2900 et seq.

The Governor’s action was concurrent with a number of other storm-related actions. On March 9, 2023, the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services issued a proclamation of local emergency due to the impacts associated with the 2023 Pineapple Express winter storm/atmospheric river and placed a Flood Watch in effect. On March 9, Present Joseph R. Biden declared that an emergency exists in California and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to emergency storm conditions.

On March 13, 2023, the National Weather Service updated their Flood Warning to advise that due to the impacts associated with the 2023 Pineapple Express winter storm/atmospheric river, the Salinas River crest is expected to exceed the January crest reaching Moderate flood status on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Under the circumstances described above, it is clear that the health, safety and welfare of the City of Gonzales’ residents, businesses, visitors, and staff has been endangered by the winter storms and the atmospheric river, and that additional future measures may be needed to protect the community.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Based on the matters set forth above, on March 13, 2023, City Manager Trevin Barber, acting as the City’s Director of Emergency Service per Chapter 2.08 Emergency Services Organization of the Gonzales City Code (“GCC”), issued a Proclamation of Existence of Local Emergency,” stating that conditions of potential extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen in Gonzales caused by winter storms. Said proclamation established the factual basis for such action and indicated that a Declaration of Local Emergency is necessary in order to allow the City to work with other local governmental entities to plan, prepare and engage resources necessary to respond to the threat posed by local weather conditions.

This proclamation places the City in the best position to have maximum access to resources and funds while emergency storm conditions continue.

GCC Section 2.08.040 B.1.a. provides that upon the issuance of a proclamation of this type, the City Council must take action to ratify the proclamation within seven days thereafter or the Proclamation shall have no further force or effect. Staff has prepared a resolution for Council consideration this evening ratifying the proclamation. If adopted, the resolution and its proclamation of an emergency shall take effect immediately. Staff has also added a provision to the resolution indicating that the emergency circumstances described in the City’s previous Resolution Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency, dated January 10, 2023, are no longer in existence and have been superseded by the emergency conditions described above.

Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision
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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: The proposed resolution will protect the City by providing the greatest amount of support available in dealing with the current storms and atmospheric rivers, including potential reimbursement for all efforts in preparing, mitigating, and repairing storm impact.

Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community.

Explain: N/A
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Explain: N/A
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes No X N/A
• Housing Yes No X N/A
• Recreation Yes No X N/A
• Environment Yes No X N/A
• Education Yes No X N/A
Explain: See above.

ALTERNATIVES
The City could refrain from ratifying the Local Emergency Proclamation but such inaction could cost the City thousands of dollars in financial support available from a variety of sources, as well as deny the right to assistance from a multitude of federal and state service providers. As such, inaction is not recommended.

BUDGET IMPACT
None. However, the Proclamation may allow the City to be eligible to receive state and federal funding for expenses incurred responding to and recovering from winter storms.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 2023-13, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Ratifying a Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Due to Statewide Winter Storms/Atmospheric River.

Attachments:

1. Resol No. 2023-13

2. Emergency Proclamation March 2023
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

RATIFYING A PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY

DUE TO STATEWIDE WINTER STORMS/ATMOSPHERIC RIVER
WHEREAS, the California Emergency Services Act (California Government Code sections 8639, 8550, et seq.) defines a local emergency as the existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of a city, caused by conditions which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of a city, and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, beginning March 1, 2023, severe winter storms related to a series of atmospheric river systems (the 2023 Pineapple Express) struck California, bringing high winds, substantial precipitation, and river and urban flooding; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that additional and continuing storms related to this series of atmospheric river systems will threaten California, bringing heavy rainfall, expected flooding, strong winds and wind gusts, falling debris, downed trees, and widespread power outages; and WHEREAS, these storms have already forced the closure of and caused damage to highways and roads, caused levee and culvert failures, and mandatory evacuations in severely impacted counties, and such storm-related impacts will likely continue to be caused for at least another few weeks; and
WHEREAS, these storms continue to threaten critical infrastructure, movement of resources, and potential power outages to thousands of households and businesses, and have caused and continue to threaten river and urban flooding due to excessive and prolonged rainfall; and
WHEREAS, due to the series of atmospheric river systems continuously impacting counties throughout the State, the counties have not had time to mitigate the cascading impacts of these storms; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Government Code section 8558(b), Governor Gavin Newsom found that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist due to these storms; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Government Code section 8558(b), Governor Gavin Newsom found that the conditions caused by these storms, by reason of their magnitude, are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of any single local government and require the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to appropriately respond; and
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Attachment: Resol No. 2023-13 (2665 : Resolution No. 2023-13 Local Emergency Due to Winter Storms/Atmospheric River) 2 WHEREAS, under the provisions of Government Code section 8625(c), Governor Gavin Newsom found that local authority is inadequate to cope with the magnitude of the damage caused by these storms; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Government Code section 8571, Governor Gavin Newsom found that strict compliance with various statutes and regulations specified in his Proclamation would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of these storms; and WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, on March 1, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in several California counties, followed by a proclamation on March 8, 2023, adding Monterey to the list of impacted counties, and ordered as follows:

1. All agencies of the state government utilize and employ state personnel, equipment, and facilities for the performance of any and all activities consistent with the direction of the Office of Emergency Services and the State Emergency Plan. Also, all residents are to obey the direction of emergency officials with regard to this emergency in order to protect their safety.

2. The Office of Emergency Services shall provide assistance to local governments, if appropriate, under the authority of the California Disaster Assistance Act, Government Code section 8680 et seq., and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, section 2900 et seq.

3. The California Department of Transportation shall formally request immediate assistance through the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program, United States Code, Title 23, section 125, in order to obtain federal assistance for highway repairs, reconstruction, or restoring access.

4. As necessary to assist local governments and for the protection of public health and the environment, state agencies shall enter into contracts to arrange for the procurement of materials, goods, and services necessary to quickly assist with the response to and recovery from the impacts of these storms. Applicable provisions of the Government Code and the Public Contract Code, including but not limited to travel, advertising, and competitive bidding requirements, are suspended to the extent necessary to address the effects of these storms.

5. The provisions of Unemployment Insurance section 1253 imposing a one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance applicants are suspended as to all applicants who are unemployed as a direct result of these storms, applied for unemployment insurance benefits during the time period beginning February 21, 2023, and ending on the close of business on August 21, 2023, and are otherwise eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.

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Attachment: Resol No. 2023-13 (2665 : Resolution No. 2023-13 Local Emergency Due to Winter Storms/Atmospheric River) 3 response and relief efforts, as directed by the Office of Emergency Services, and to coordinate with all relevant state agencies and state and local emergency responders and law enforcement within the impacted areas. Sections 147 and 188 of the Military and Veterans Code are applicable during the period of participation in this mission, exempting the California Military Department from applicable procurement rules for specified emergency purchases, and those rules are hereby suspended.

7. Any fairgrounds the Office of Emergency Services determines suitable to assist individuals impacted by these storms in the counties identified in the March 1 or March 8 State of Emergency Proclamations shall be made available to the Office of Emergency Services pursuant to the Emergency Services Act, Government Code section 8589. The Office of Emergency Services shall notify the fairgrounds of the intended use and may immediately utilize the fairgrounds without the fairground board of directors’ approval.

WHEREAS, on March 9, 2023, the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services issued a local proclamation of emergency due to the impacts associated with the 2023 Pineapple Express winter storm/atmospheric river and placed a Flood Watch in effect; and WHEREAS, on March 9, President Joseph R. Biden declared that an emergency exists in California and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to emergency storm conditions; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2023, the National Weather Service updated their Flood Warning to advise that due to the impacts associated with the 2023 Pineapple Express winter storm/atmospheric river the Salinas River crest is expected to exceed the January crest reaching Moderate flood stage on Friday, March 17, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Gonzales City Code Section 2.08.040 appoints City Manager Trevin Barber as the Director of Emergency Services; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing all of the afore-referenced circumstances and facts, Director Barber declared the existence of a local emergency within the City by Proclamation at 3:30 p.m. on March 13; and
WHEREAS, this Proclamation will help facilitate coordination of local, state and federal resources and may enable the City to seek reimbursement for costs of efforts to prevent and deal with the adverse impacts associated with current winter storms; and WHEREAS, per Government Code Section 8630 and Gonzales City Code Section

2.08.040 B.1, the Director’s Proclamation must be ratified by the City Council within 7 days of issuance in order to remain in full force and effect.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, that the “Proclamation of Existence of Local Emergency” issued by Gonzales City Manager Trevin Barber, serving as the Director of Emergency Services, Packet Pg. 36
Attachment: Resol No. 2023-13 (2665 : Resolution No. 2023-13 Local Emergency Due to Winter Storms/Atmospheric River) 4 a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and by this reference incorporated herein in its entirety, is hereby confirmed and ratified by the City Council of the City of Gonzales.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the Gonzales City Council. City staff are directed to return this item for Council review of the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every sixty (60) days until the City Council terminates the local emergency.

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the previous resolution proclaiming a local emergency on January 10, 2023, is no longer in effect and has been superseded by the emergency described herein.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 20th day of March, 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 W. Barber, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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Attachment: Emergency Proclamation March 2023 (2665 : Resolution No. 2023-13 Local Emergency Due to Winter Storms/Atmospheric River) City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 20, 2023
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Trevin W. Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan-Bike Lane Pilot Project

RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation on the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan and the proposed Separated Bike Lane Pilot Project on a portion of Fifth Street and provide any feedback.

BACKGROUND
Over the last year, City staff has coordinated with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) and their consultant Ecology Action on Gonzales’ part of the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan. The Safe Routes to School Plan will be developed through a two-year planning process and include recommendations for the public K-12 schools in the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, and King City. This program is funded through a $664,000 Caltrans Sustainable Communities Transportation Planning Grant and $126,500 of TAMC’s Measure X funds.

The Plan will provide a systematic assessment and analysis of the barriers to increased school-based active transportation and access to public transit and carpooling based on community input. The Plan includes community engagement to inform identification of both infrastructure and non-infrastructure recommendations to foster safe routes to schools. These recommendations will provide the basis for future investments through the countywide Safe Routes to School Program (funded through TAMC’s Measure X) as well as state and federal grant applications.

Ecology Action is a consultant to TAMC and is leading the development of the Plan, assisting with organizing public outreach and data collection, and supervising Alta Planning & Design, who will do the following:

AGENDA
ITEM
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• Develop list of planning-level recommendations including estimated costs to improve traffic flow, reduce collisions, and eliminate barriers to walking and bicycling. • Design the pilot projects for the program including the Separated Bike Lane Pilot Project on 5th Street.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Gonzales’ part of this program was formally kicked-off last August, when staff with Ecology Action made a presentation at the August 15, 2022 City Council Meeting. School audits occurred on October 26, 2022, when city staff, Transportation Agency for Monterey County, Ecology Action and the Gonzales Youth Council observed students arrive and leave La Gloria Elementary, Fairview Middle School and Gonzales High School.

Ecology Action has made several presentations to the Gonzales Youth Council to discuss the plan and receive their input on improvements to address barriers to walking and bicycling for students going to and from school. They have given three presentations at parent meetings for Gonzales schools asking about barriers to walking and biking, conducted outreach at the Blue Zones Launch event in Gonzales in August 2022, and received 32 responses to a parent survey about barriers to walking and biking.

The planning process includes a “pilot project” in each of the four cities which will temporarily install some of the infrastructure recommendations from the Safe Routes to School Plan. These projects are an opportunity for the community to try out recommended changes and provide feedback before the city takes steps to install more permanent infrastructure. Feedback from the community will help refine the recommendations in the Safe Routes to School Plan before taking the Plan to City Council for adoption.

A Separated Bike Lane Pilot Project on 5th Street from Elko Street to Rincon Road is the proposed “pilot project”. The project will install high-visibility crosswalks at the intersections of 5th Street and Elko Street, Gabilan Court, and Rincon Road, as well as separated bikeways on 5th Street between Elko Street and Rincon Road. The attached exhibit shows the new striping and traffic markings. The centerline stays where is currently is.

During the pilot project, the team will be collecting survey data from the community as well as bike and pedestrian count data on the number of people walking and biking before the pilot and while the pilot is in place.

The schedule for installation and operation of the pilot project is:

April 3 – 6 Install new striping, traffic markings and associated elements April 7 Separated bike lanes are opened
June 30 Pilot Phase and associated monitoring is complete July 17 Present report at City Council meeting on the project with recommendation Staff and Ecology Action will make a presentation at the Council meeting as part of this report.

How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.

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Explain: Installing a Buffered Bike Lane Pilot Project on a portion of 5th Street will enhance the quality of life of Gonzales residents.

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

City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to insure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing Yes X No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A

ALTERNATIVES
The Council could direct city staff to adjust the location and/or timeline for the bike lane pilot project.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact to this evening’s presentation.

CONCLUSION
Receive a presentation on the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan and the proposed Separated Bike Lane Pilot Project on a portion of Fifth Street and provide any feedback.

Attachments:

1. Bike Lane Project Plan

2. Powerpoint Presentation
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Dwg filename: N:\Shared\PROJECTS\2022\00-2022-096 Salinas Valley, SRTS Plan\CAD\01_Plans\2022-096_SHEET_V2.dwg Last saved by: DanielaVazquez Plot date: 3/7/2023 1:19 PM Plotstyle table: ALTA NCS Standard.stb NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION MATCHLINE - SEE SHEET 1
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1 Salinas Valley
Safe Routes to
School Plan 5
th Street Pilot Project
Gonzales City Council
March 20th, 2023
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2 Project Overview • 22 schools in Greenfield, Soledad, Gonzales, & King City
• Partnership between TAMC, MCHD,
Ecology Action, Cities, and five school
districts
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4 A Community-Based Process
Final Plan
2024
Pilot
Project
Spring 2023
Recommendations
Spring 2023
Walking Audits &
Parent Surveys
Fall 2022
Parent
Outreach
Fall 2022
Steering
Committee
Fall 2023
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5 Gonzales
Temporary Safe
Routes to
Schools Project
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6 Concept Plan
Steering
Committee
Fall 2023
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7 Concept Plan
Steering
Committee
Fall 2023
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8 Concept Plan
Steering
Committee
Fall 2023
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9 Outreach Plan • Two mailers to City residents before
installation
• Banners placed on 5th Street • Schools to distribute flier to students & families
• Social media outreach • Door-to-door outreach to 5th Street neighbors before installation
• In-person outreach during installation and
through June 8th
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10 Help Us Spread the Word!
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CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: March 20, 2023
FROM: Trevin Barber, City Manager
SUBJECT: Presentation of the Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan

RECOMMENDATION
Receive report and provide direction to staff.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City’s Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan is being presented for review by the City Council.

BACKGROUND
Annually, the City Council holds a strategic session to establish priorities and goals, provide overall direction, and receive a broad overview of current major projects. This year’s strategic session focused on providing City Leadership a structured, facilitated opportunity to collaboratively consider and address strategic issues necessary for effective governance and contributions to the well-being of Gonzales community members that advances the City’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Priorities while exemplifying its Core Values and Guiding Principles.

The City’s consultant team from C4 facilitated this year’s strategic session on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The session, which was open to the public, resulted in the confirmation of the existing Strategic Directions Map in guiding the City’s future direction, inclusive of the City’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

The City Council was unanimous in elevating certain Strategic Priorities for the upcoming fiscal year:

1.) Housing and

2.) Financial Sustainability
a. New Tax Measure
AGENDA
ITEM
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b. Revenue Driving Economic Development
c. Cost Recovery.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
After carefully listening during the strategic session and reviewing meeting notes, staff curated a draft Implementation Action Plan (Plan). This Plan will be used to prioritize projects of the City in a fiscally viable manner, aligning fiscal and human resources to achieve the identified Strategic Priorities. This item is being presented to provide an overview of the previous strategic session and receive direction on the draft Implementation Action Plan from your Council as appropriate to help staff.

The Plan organizes program, project, and initiative information by priority level and is inclusive of projects that may have a scope longer than the fiscal year timeframe. The Plan identifies responsible departments and support staff, timelines for completion, identification of steps, milestones, and other notes, and prioritizes assignments to allow greater focus on those areas of most importance. Staff has made an initial recommendation on priorities for the projects contained in the Plan based on the Council input from the February 11, 2023, Strategic Session.

The Plan encompasses the City’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Priorities, through programs, projects, and initiatives suggested by Council and staff over the course of its development. The Goals that are included represent the highest priorities for City Council. Should other sources of revenue be identified, the City may revisit this Plan and adapt it as needed. For now, by limiting the City’s efforts to these key areas, the City of Gonzales will be better positioned to achieve its long-term vision and maintain its fiscal viability.

Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.

Explain: Annual Strategic Sessions help align the Council’s overall goals, priorities, direction necessary to provide all the programs, initiatives, practices and expectations necessary to meet the overall vision and 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.

Explain: Please see Vision above.

City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Explain: Please see Vision above.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
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• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: Please see Vision above.

ALTERNATIVES
This item is being brought forward for Council discussion and direction as such alternatives can be discussed accordingly.

BUDGET IMPACT
There are no direct financial impacts as a result of this staff report. The Plan will be used to guide the development of the City’s upcoming budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

CONCLUSION
Receive report and provide direction to staff.

Attachments:

1. Implementation Action Plan

2. Strategic Directions Map
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PROJECT NAME DESCRIPTION TEAM PRIORITY STATUS CRITICAL PATH / MILESTONES START
DATE
END
DATE % COMPLETE
D
O
N
NOTES
Development Account
Reimbursement Review
Review process for developer reimbursement and adjust
fees to match cost for perfect cost recovery City Manager Strategic In Progress -Best practice review
-Identify options
-Implement changes
1-Mar-23 30-May-23 50%
Rianda Cooler Development
Support
Support developer-led efforts for the annexation of
property for agricultural product processing and cooling Community
Development Strategic In Progress
-LAFCO Annexation Hearing
-Entitlement
-Building Permit
1-Feb-23 1-Aug-23 25%
Vista Lucia Development Support Support developer-led efforts for the annexation of property for a specific plan area
Community
Development Strategic In Progress
-LAFCO Annexation Hearing
-Entitlement
-Building Permit
1-Feb-23 1-Aug-25 25%
D.R. Horton Development Support Support developer-led efforts for a planned unit development inclusive of hundreds of homes and parks
Community
Development Strategic In Progress
-Development Agreement
-Affordable Housing Plan
-Entitlements/CEQA
-Construction
1-Aug-22 1-Aug-25
CHISPA Senior Housing Project
(South Alta Street)
City purchased 1.0 acre parcel for CHISPA to build either 24 or 40 apartments for seniors.

Community
Development Strategic In Progress -CHISPA purchased First right of refusal-CHIPSA identifies tax credits 1-May-22 1-Jul-24 25% Community Center — Capital
Campaign
- Numerous Applications
- Documents Submittal
- Budgets
- Grant Implementation and Invoicing, etc.

Community
Engagement Strategic In Progress
-Materials
-Funding
-Draw down of funds
-Budget management and forecasting
21-Feb-21 15-Jun-24 50%
Enterprise Grant Management
Consolidate efforts and continue to seek local, regional, and federal grant opportunities to support high priority City projects, programs, and initiatives.

Community
Engagement Strategic In Progress
-RFP Issued and Awarded for supplemental
grant writer
-conduct feasibility meeting
-establish short-list of targeted grants
1-Feb-23 2-May-23 25%
Community Engagement Effort for
Police and Fire Revenue Measure
Council informational item to discuss further work in
pursuing a revenue ballot measure. Community
Engagement Strategic Not Started
-Key Opinion Leader engagement
-Host listening sessions
-Draft measure goals and program
-Adopt measure
1-Jul-23 1-Nov-24
Recreation Sponsorships and
Advertising
Work with local governments and businesses for
sponsorship of city recreation facilities and assets
Community
Engagement Strategic Not Started
-Identify sponsorship opportunities
-Establish price list, packages
-Conduct sponsor engagement
1-Jul-23 1-Jul-24
Gonzales Municipal Utility District Support business expansion and attraction through direct investment of a full-service electric utility
Economic
Development Strategic In Progress
-Issue RFP for micro-grid
-select firm
-develop site
1-Apr-23 21-Nov-24
Gonzales EIFD Board Formation
and Support
Stand up the EIFD Board and issue bonds/financing for
infrastructure
Economic
Development Strategic In Progress
-Initiate Board meetings
-Bond feasibility
-Confirm infrastructure plan
-Issue bonds
1-Mar-23 30-May-23
Community Center — Construction Build Phase 1 of the Community Center Project through Design/Build delivery Public Works Strategic In Progress -Issue RFP
-USDA Loan execution
-Award RFP
-Design and build permit
-Construction and Commission
-Grand Opening
21-Jan-21 15-Dec-22 25%
Identify and Implement CMMS
Program for City Maintenance
Computer system to implement risk-based approach of
maintenance. Cost savings measure that will prioritize
available task hours.

Public Works Strategic Not Started
-Needs assessment and survey
-Process mapping
-Design testing
-Implementation/training
1-Jul-23 1-Jul-24
Industrial Wastewater System Secure $27M funding to construct the project Public Works Strategic In Progress -Design Complete
-Finance feasibility
-Grant applications
-Bonds and loans issuance
-Construction and Commission
1-Jan-22 1-Jan-24 50%
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Upgrades
Design, permit and secure funding for $50M of
improvements (remove sludge, line ponds, add aeration,
etc.). This will allow WWTP to comply with new Regional Board permit
Public Works Strategic In Progress
-Design
-Finance feasibility
-Grant applications
-Bonds and loans issuance
-Construction and Commission
1-Dec-22 1-Jan-24 25%
SVSWA Waste Hauler Agreement
2025-2030
Participate in the JPA’s RFP to select a third-party waste hauler for the City of Gonzales City Manager Mandated In Progress -Submit RFP comments
-Score RFP submission
-Finalize agreements
-Adopt by Council
23-Jan-23 24-Mar-23 25% Council approved RFP
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2024 Implementation Action Plan
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PROJECT NAME DESCRIPTION TEAM PRIORITY STATUS CRITICAL PATH / MILESTONES START
DATE
END
DATE % COMPLETE
D
O
N
NOTES
Agricultural Mitigation Policy Adopt an Ag Mitigation Program to be compliant with the City/County 2014 MOA
Community
Development Mandated In Progress
-Ag Com adoption
-PC Adoption
-City Council Adoption
-Implementation, ongoing
1-Jul-22 3-Apr-23 75%
Housing Element
Housing Element - 6th Cycle 2023-2031
State Requirement to update the Housing Element of the
City's General Plan
Community
Development Mandated In Progress Under a limited and fiscally constrained contract with 4-LEAF Inc. consultants 5-Dec-22 29-Dec-23 Safety Element Update of the
General plan
Safety Element needs to be updated as a companion to
the 6th Cycle Housing Element
Community
Development Mandated Not Started
Potential to build off of foundations laid in
the General Plan Health and Wellness
element addition to the General Plan in
2017.
5-Dec-22 29-Dec-23
Transition to District-Based
Elections
The City is transitioning from an at-large voting for
Council to a district-based election system
Community
Engagement Mandated In Progress -Special districting meeting on March 23 28-Apr-22 30-Jun-24 25% Update Master Fee Schedules and
Rate Schedules
Conduct a fee study, create cost allocation and recovery plan, adopt a master fee study. Finance Mandated Not Started -Process RFP
-Coordinate information and data analysis
-Final report and adopt by Council
1-Jan-24 1-Jul-25 Many fees haven't been updated in
30 years.

Initiate "Stop" Data Collection New racial Mandatory reporting to Department of Justice (DOJ) Stop Data Collection System (SDCS). Police Mandated Complete January 2022 we began collecting data and
began sending weekly data stop reports to
the Department of Justice, well in advance of
the required reporting deadline date.
1-Jul-21 1-Apr-23 100%
The PD began Stop Data/Racial,
Identification, Profiling Act (RIPA) in
2021 — implemented the practices
and protocols in collection and
reporting.

Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report
ARPA triggered a single audit: a review of the
municipality's financial statements and the award
monies received will be conducted.

Finance Mandated In Progress
-Consolidate financial reports and data,
provide to auditor
-Review and release annual popular report
1-Jul-22 30-Apr-23 75%
Further, increase community
awareness and engagement with use
of Popular-ACFR. Increase
transparency by moving toward full
accrual basis of accounting, such as
using a "Short-Term Financial
Resources, Net" sheet instead of a
balance sheet
IT Asset Utilization
Offer opportunities for staff to identify low utilization of enterprises systems, and move towards greater leverage
of existing investments to increase ROI
City Manager Enhanced Deferred -Ongoing 7-Jan-23 30-Jun-24 New FEMA Flood Mapping
Revisions
Remove parcels recently pulled into flood zones during
FEMA's mapping update to reduce insurance burden on
property owners
City Manager Enhanced In Progress
-attempted to rectify through FEMA’s budget
-coordinate with SV cities
-request to Congress woman Zoe Lofgren
1-Aug-22 1-Aug-23 25%
FEMA’s budget for the remapping
effort was exhausted and they
wouldn’t consider revisiting the
calibration of the historic stream
gages.

South Salinas Valley Broadband
Authority Launch
Expanding access to reliable, high-speed internet is
critical for establishing equal opportunities for education, economic growth, healthcare and more
City Manager Enhanced In Progress
-Contract with Golden State Connect
approved
-deployment of an open-access, municipal
broadband fiber network
23-Jan-23 14-Sep-24 25%
Accessory Dwelling Unit Templates Place architectural drawing templates on the City's website for local resident's to use for free
Community
Development Enhanced In Progress
-Receive plans
-Update to new building code
-post "90%-plans" to website
1-Feb-23 2-Apr-23 75%
Mark from Santa Cruz sending team
plans. Reaching out to others.

Building Official to update to new
building codes
Small Retail Facade Grant Program Evaluate the existing business façade program and new funding sources.

Community
Development Enhanced Not Started
-Needs assessment
-Policy review
-Opportunity study
-Recommendation to PC or CC
1-Jan-24 30-Jun-24
Options for Code Enforcement
Program Administration
Explore creating a Code Enforcement Program to focus
on neighborhood revitalization and safety.
-Needs assessment
-Cost benefit analysis of in-house or contract
Community
Development Enhanced Not Started -Needs assessment
-Cost benefit analysis of in-house or contract 1-Jul-23 1-Jul-24 *FY25 Waste Hauler Contract will
provide a fee to the city to do code
enforcement and noticing on lid
flips. Combine with parking
enforcement on trash routes.

Update Parklet Process and Permits Adopt codes to support the continued use of public spaces for outdoor dining and retail
Community
Development Enhanced Not Started
-Needs assessment and survey
-Process mapping
-Design testing
-Implementation/training
1-Jul-23 1-Jul-24
All-American Award Application
The All-America City Award recognizes communities that
leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to successfully address local issues.

Community
Engagement Enhanced Complete -Application due February 15, 2023 -Competition and Event June 2023 1-Aug-22 15-Jun-23 100% Business License Program Review Review program for efficiency, cost savings, and ability to license rental housing and vacation rentals
Economic
Development Enhanced Not Started
-Needs assessment and survey
-Process mapping
-Stakeholder engagement
-Implementation
1-Jan-24 1-Jul-24

Attachment: Implementation Action Plan (2666 : Presentation of the Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan) Fiscal Year 2024 Implementation Action Plan

PROJECT NAME DESCRIPTION TEAM PRIORITY STATUS CRITICAL PATH / MILESTONES START
DATE
END
DATE % COMPLETE
D
O
N
NOTES
Outside Agency Performance
Agreements
Audit all outside agency partnerships – consider
performance measures City Manager Core Not Started
-Identify all outside agency contractors
-Gather data, conduct analysis, and Identify
potential performance measures
- Draft report
13-Mar-23 12-Mar-24 25%
Strategic Session and Annual
Implementation Action Plan
Adoption
City Council holds a strategic session to establish
priorities and goals, provide overall direction, and receive a broad overview of current major projects
City Manager Core In Progress
-Input Surveys
-Council Retreat
-Draft Plan
-Adopt Plan
23-Jan-23 24-Mar-23 25%
Communications Review and
Website Refresh
- Website support
- Kit Kiosk
- Electronic Newsletter
- Social media
Community
Engagement Core Not Started -Ongoing 1-Jul-23 1-Jul-24
Contract for website design support
has expired. Evaluating next steps.

Some items are ongoing
Rec Activities / Community Events
- Summer camp
- Aquatics
- Sports
- kid power
- seasonal activities
Community
Engagement Core In Progress -Ongoing 1-Jul-23 1-Jul-24
Measure K - Budget Recommendations, review and approval - Community grants
Community
Engagement Core In Progress -Ongoing 1-Jul-23 1-Jul-24
Gonzales Cares Program
- CHW
- budgets
- rental / utility assistance wrap up and reporting
- oversight and management
Community
Engagement Core In Progress -Ongoing 1-Jul-23 1-Jul-24
Gonzales Youth Council The purpose of the Gonzales Youth Council is to give voice and action to our community's future leaders.

Community
Engagement Core In Progress Gonzales has had exceptional results in past years, even during the pandemic 1-Jul-23 1-Jul-24 Update Administration Policies and
Procedures
-Financial Investment Policy
-Vacation / Leave Policy
-Purchasing/AR Policy
-Records Management Policy
-Personnel Rules and Regulations
Finance Core Not Started
-Needs assessment and survey
-Legislative and BPT review
-Stakeholder engagement
-Implementation
1-Jul-23 1-Jul-24
Emergency Operations Center Establish and equip the EOC with ample equipment to respond to a natural disaster Fire Core Not Started
-equipment budget request
-grant applications
-Maps installed
-pilot/testing launch
1-Jul-23 1-Jul-24
Emergency Operations Training Coordinate ICS training among departments, staff, and County to be prepared for disasters Fire Core Not Started -Complete duty roster matrix with existing
staff compliment
-issue training and align with performance
reviews
-Monitor certification progress
1-Jul-23 1-Jul-24

Attachment: Implementation Action Plan (2666 : Presentation of the Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan) City of Gonzales_StrategicDirectionsMap 1
GONZALES: SMALL TOWN, BIG HEART…GREAT OPPORTUNITY
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.

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.

OPERATIONAL VALUES:

City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to:
 insure the safety and well-being of the residents; and  the promotion of business, recreational, housing, and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
 Public Safety;
 Housing;
 Recreation;
 Environment; and
 Education.

GUIDING STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKS:
 General Plan
 Economic Development Strategy & Action Plan
 Health Assessment

Packet Pg. 61
Attachment: Strategic Directions Map (2666 : Presentation of the Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan)