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, MAY 15, 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/84038810133 or call 1 (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 840 3881 0133. 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. Consider Approval of, and Present Proclamation No. 2023-02 Proclaiming the Week of May 21 – 27, 2023 as National Public Works Week
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 - May 1, 2023 Minutes
5. Approve the City Council - Special Meeting - May 4, 2023 Minutes
6. Approve the City Council - Special Meeting - May 8, 2023 Minutes
7. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48511-48568
8. Community Development Department Activity Report
9. Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Activity Report
10. Fire Department Activity Report
11. Police Department Activity Report
12. Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report
13. Recreation Department Activity Report
14. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Vortex Industries to Remove and Replace Two Bay Doors at the Public Works Corporation Yard for a Not-to-exceed Cost of $50,000
15. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Purchase of a New Holland Backhoe from Coastal Tractor in the Amount of $99,047 and Approve the Surplus Sale of the Existing Backhoe
16. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-20, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Designating Harris and Associates as Engineer of Work for Assessment Districts, and Directing the Filing of Engineer’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Reports Therefor; Designating Jarvis, Fay, & Gibson, LLP as District Counsel for Assessment Districts; and Authorizing Compensation for All Assessment District Work
17. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-21, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Declaring Intention to Confirm Diagrams and to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 - California Breeze Benefit Assessment District Nos. 1, 2, and 3
18. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-22, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Providing Preliminary Approval of Engineer’s Report, Stating Intention to Confirm Diagram and to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 - California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District
19. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-23, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales of Intention to Confirm Diagram and to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 - Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District Nos. 1, 2 & 3
20. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-24, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Providing Preliminary Approval of Engineer’s Report, Stating Intention to Confirm Diagram and to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 - Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District Nos. 1, 2 and 3
21. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-25, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales of Intention to Confirm Diagram and to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 - Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
22. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-26, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Providing Preliminary Approval of Engineer’s Report, Stating Intention to Confirm Diagram and to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 - Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District
23. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-27, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Declaring Intention to Confirm Diagram and to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 - Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District *
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.
24. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-28, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Providing Preliminary Approval of Engineer’s Report, Stating Intention to Confirm Diagram and to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 - Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District
REGULAR AGENDA
25. Notice of Intent to Award the Design-Build Contract for the Community Center Complex Project a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action- Receive presentation, and authorize staff to issue a Notice of Intent to Award the Design-Build Contract to the Otto Construction/WRNS Team
26. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Adopting the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2023030377) and Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP); Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-16, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving Amendments to the City of Gonzales General Plan to Change Specific Land Use Designation and Waive the Requirement for a Specific Plan; Introduce, Waive Reading, and Read by Title Only Ordinance No. 2023-137, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Pre-zoning of the Gonzales Cooler Development Property to Industrial; and Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-17, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Initiation of a 48.97-Acre Annexation Request for the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project with the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
a) Staff Report
b) Public Hearing
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Adopt Resolution No. 2023-15; Adopt Resolution No. 2023- 16; Introduce, waive reading, and read by title only Ordinance No. 2023-137; and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-17
BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL
27. 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
28. Oral Communications
BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER
29. 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.
PROCLAMATION NO. 2023-02
WHEREAS, Public Works staff is responsible for the infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of residents, visitors and businesses; and WHEREAS, such facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of Public Works managers, engineers and employees from public agencies and the private sector, responsible for improving and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment, solid waste systems, public buildings, and other facilities essential to serve our communities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for civic leaders, residents and business owners to gain knowledge of and understand the Public Works programs in their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, in keeping with this year’s American Public Works Association (APWA) theme of “Connecting the World”, the Public Works staff with the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, and King City regularly collaborate on various public works aspects to improve our communities; and
WHEREAS, the American Public Works Association has celebrated National Public Works Week since 1960.
WHEREAS, The City of Gonzales is an active member of the American Public Works Association including participation in events held by the Monterey Bay Chapter; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that I, Mayor Jose Rios, on behalf of the City of Gonzales do hereby proclaim the week of May 21 - 27, 2023 as National Public Works Week; and urge our residents to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities and ceremonies that pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees, and recognize the substantial contributions they make to our community’s health, safety, and quality of life.
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
May 15, 2023
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MINUTES
JOINT MEETING OF THE
GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND
GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MONDAY, MAY 1, 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 W. Barber, City Attorney Michael F. Rodriquez, Community Development Director Taven Kinison Brown, Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Carmen Gil, Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, Finance Director Mike Howard, Administrative Assistant II Marisol Gomez, Administrative Assistant II Esthela Palmerin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Patrick Dobbins, Fire Chief Jason Muscio, and Police Chief Keith Wise. * 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/88483337410 or call 1 (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 884 8333 7410. 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. Introduction of New City Employees
Fire Chief Muscio announced Firefighter Christian Avina was promoted to Fire Lieutenant.
Fire Lieutenant Avina thanked everyone and said they are going to be constantly working in patient care and focused on training to deliver adequate and excellent services.
Council Member Worthy said Lieutenant Avina is an amazing person and had personal experience with her mom on two occasions and congratulated him and said well deserved.
Fire Chief Muscio said he had a couple more but will bring them as they are on duty.
City Manager Barber introduced Senior Accounting Technician Celia Firme, and Administrative Assistant II Esthela Palmerin.
Senior Accounting Technician Firme thanked the Council and said she’s been a Gonzales resident for about 16 years, and she comes from health care and is learning a lot. She was happy to be here.
Administrative Assistant II Palmerin thanked the Council and said she has been a resident for eight years and worked with the County EMS and transferred to Santa Cruz County before coming here.
The Council welcomed everyone.
3. Consider Approval of, and Present Proclamation No. 2023-01 Proclaiming May 2023 as Poppy Month
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco Mayor Pro Tem Funk read and presented Proclamation No. 2023-01.
Council Members Worthy and Silva accepted the proclamation on behalf of the American Auxiliary Legion, and encouraged everyone to attend the Memorial Day Service on May 29th and a barbecue at the American Legion; reminded people not to say Happy Memorial Day to anyone who has lost someone; informed the Auxiliary has been here since 1945 and they have distributed Packet Pg. 6
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the red poppies every year since then, and there is no cost but they accept all donations; and they are always looking for new members and eligibility includes spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and granddaughters of those who have served.
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
4. 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.
Cesar Ayon, 851 Gonzales Circle, shared the idea of allowing RV trailers to be parked in the back of the homes to alleviate the housing shortage since the new housing is not going to be built and elaborated on the reasons.
Rosa Rodriguez, 307 Ayrshire Way, shared that May was also mental health awareness month; elaborated on the stray cat issues she has in her neighborhood; calling Animal Control and their response; and said she ended up taking a cat to the SPCA, and elaborated on what the ordinance said. She requested clarification.
Henry Martinez Sr., 112 Tenth Street, commented about the news about Soledad going purple pipes, recycled wastewater, and now having to spend money to put in the pipes; and suggested making the developers put in the pipes in the new development here.
Paul Guzman, 589 Belden Street, thanked Council Members Worthy and Silva who are part of the Unit 81 Auxiliary for holding the Girls State luncheon yesterday, which was a success. He also asked for the community's help if they know anybody that may be qualified to join the Legion.
Alfredo Rodriguez, Rosa's Husband, asked to get a response and put on the agenda about the cats issue since he doesn't want them around his house because he's allergic to them and they're always on their front door.
Guadalupe Carrasco, 480 S. Alta Street, talked about speaking to the Council two weeks ago about the patrolling officers stalking and harassing him and said the behavior of the department continues. He requested a meeting with Mayor Rios and Chief Wise. He also elaborated on a stolen car that a Sheriff's Deputy had towed away.
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Approve the Joint City Council and Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - April 17, 2023 Minutes
6. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48460-48510
7. Consider Request for the Waiver of Application Fees for a Fireworks Sales Permit Application Submitted by Shield Bearers and Spartan 300 Club
Council Members Silva and Orozco pulled item 6.
Council Member Silva asked for clarification on page 14 of an expense in the amount of $1,956.73 for City Hall facilities, EV chargers. She thought that we already had EV chargers there. Her second question was why is the check payable to a person and not a company? Packet Pg. 7
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City Manager Barber responded that the company is in his own name and he's a proprietor. He said the other one for that is he was the one that was running the conduit and his invoice was late, and those are two 220 volt outlets that we have in the back of City Hall.
Council Member Silva said in addition to that, she understood that the charges that were there before for our City vehicles are no longer usable.
City Manager Barber responded what was there before were just regular outlets and weren't specific electric vehicle chargers. He said what we installed was higher voltage that can handle the output, and the extension cord was burning out, so we needed a real 220 volt that can handle the capacity.
Council Member Silva asked if the original ones were working, why did we have to change it to a higher one.
City Manager Barber said they were not working.
Council Member Silva asked if these EV chargers work for our City vehicles.
City Manager Barber responded yes, they all use the standard J1762 coupling for the EV charger.
So we have a Nissan Leaf that uses it. He said for additional information unrequested, we are allowed to request this money back from CCCE for the charger fleet program.
Council Member Silva said the reason she was asking all these questions it was brought to her attention that the City vehicles are no longer able to be charged with this new charger, and she was wondering what precipitated it, and why it excludes the City vehicles.
City Manager Barber responded no, it should not exclude the City vehicles. He said we were waiting for a larger charger so that we can plug it in and all that we've accomplished so far right now is running the new conduit and installing the new lines. He stated we have to wait for the portable mobile charger.
Council Member Silva asked if this gentleman did everything or was there was re-work that had to be done by another electrician.
City Manager Barber responded that was correct, there was a second electrician.
Council Member Silva said that wasn't explained here, and wondered if that was separate.
City Manager Barber responded that's separate.
Mayor Pro Tem Funk said these were the warrants approval and there was no explanation on any of these.
Council Member Silva said she knew that. In regards to another expense, she pointed out page 15 to EMC in the amount of $58,143.73 for the Gloria Road Cooler Project, she asked if this gets reimbursed back to the City by the developer or owner.
City Manager Barber responded that gets reimbursed.
Council Member Silva asked with regards to a payment made to Granicus for agenda and minutes in the amount of $5,508, what this was for.
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Public Works Director Dobbins responded this was the annual cost for the software that staff uses to pull the agenda together where documents get uploaded into MinuteTraq and it generates the agenda packet.
Council Member Orozco asked about Warrant #48503, on page 15, for the Valor Group LLC for support for homeless families. She wondered if those funds were still available or was it a grant.
Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Director Gil responded we have a very limited amount of emergency services funds, and they are not readily available because we've had numerous families calling on a daily basis that they are living out of their cars. She said we don't have an accessible amount of funds under that grant because that's grant money provided by the Community Foundation for our Community Health Worker Program.
Mayor Rios asked in regard to Warrant #48469 that was made out an individual even though it said for hotel lodging. He was curious why we gave it to the individual, and he assumed that's also from the COVID relief money.
Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Director Gil responded he was right, this was something that occurred over the weekend and this individual actually paid out her pocket, but staff had already confirmed that we could use the emergency funds to pay for that hotel room for that family. This was a reimbursement to that individual for the same type of services for a single father with three kids living out of their car.
Mayor Rios asked if it was for two nights.
Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Director Gil responded we are able to pay up to three or four nights, and that’s coming out of the emergency grant funds.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Consent Agenda Items
MOVER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco
REGULAR AGENDA
8. Progress Report on the Separated Bike Lane Pilot Project on Fifth Street Staff Report: Public Works Director Dobbins presented the staff report.
Amelia Conlen, Ecology Action, presented a powerpoint presentation and gave a project overview, updated on the installation elements, outreach, survey data, respondent demographics, and feedback.
Public Comment: Rosa Rodriguez, 307 Ayrshire Way, suggested a crossing island that is raised with painted yellow stripes on the sides of the crossing islands and showed a picture. She elaborated on the dangerous things that are happening and reasons to prevent accidents.
Paul Guzman, 589 Belden Street, commented about current the traffic issue which he brought to light before and elaborated on the traffic flow especially on Fifth Street which is the heart of the City, and the parking issues throughout the City. He said this is like putting lipstick on a pig and asked to take this project out of Fifth Street.
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Tencia Vargas, via zoom, 1501 Champaign Way, commented about driving on Fifth Street several times and different times of the day, and the reasons she does not support this project. She appreciated the fact to keep our children safe but unfortunately Fifth Street is one of the main arteries of the City and doesn’t think that’s safe especially for emergency vehicles. She asked if it can be removed.
Council Discussion: The Council shared their individual comments and concerns on this project. It was the Council’s consensus to give the pilot project another month, directed staff to remove the “wave” delineators, stagger the painted water troughs to allow sufficient space for emergency vehicles to get through when needed, to stagger them so it doesn't create a bottleneck at a certain point in the street, and eliminate the orange delineators.
9. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements and Management Report Staff Report: City Manager Barber introduced the item and asked Mr. Jolley to explain it.
Ryan Jolley, Bryant Jolley Certified Public Accountants, went over the audit.
Public Comment: Rosa Rodriguez commented about being frustrated and not wanting to come to the Council meetings, and shared her concern if the water bill would go up because of negative balances.
Mayor Rios told Mrs. Rodriguez that we are doing a study on both sewer and water to make sure our numbers are in line so that we have funds for necessary repairs or improvements.
Alfredo Rodriguez commented about Meyer Park and where the money is going every year that they pay on the taxes. He commented on crosswalks lines fading.
Mayor Rios told Mr. Rodriguez that our Public Works Director can give him a breakdown on that.
Council Discussion: There was none.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Funk, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco
BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL
10. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. Transportation Agency for Monterey County
Mayor Rios reported on the Imjin Road project in Marina. b. Mayor Selection Committee
Mayor Rios announced that Council Member Silva will attend the meeting this Friday on the Mayor's behalf.
c. Salinas Valley Recycles
Council Member Silva announced the next meeting on May 18th at 6pm here in the Council Chambers.
d. Measure K Oversight Committee
Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Director Gil announced the next meeting on May 23rd.
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e. South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority
Mayor Rios reported on the introduction of the attorney and discussion on the internet site.
He asked City Manager Barber if he remembered the website and if people googling it can find it. City Manager Barber responded yes, and added they are making some slight changes to the mission statement on the website. Mayor Rios asked about a meeting with Barbara Hayes last Friday. Public Works Director Dobbins responded yes and elaborated on the meeting.
11. Oral Communications
Youth Commissioner Naegle reported on the communication and feedback they have been having with the school district on various issues; and announced the next GYC meeting this Thursday.
Council Member Worthy congratulated the Adventure Seeking Seniors for receiving the United Way Community Service Award, and she was really proud of this organization for putting good events and mentoring the youth. She thanked Jean Salcido and her crew for all the work they do.
She also said the Girls State luncheon was great and the girls will be going to Sacramento to learn how government works, and they get scholarships through the Auxiliary.
Council Member Silva congratulated Taven for his one-year anniversary with the City tomorrow.
She thanked the Adventure Seeking Senior team for putting a fun event and they had an excellent lunch from Chef Tony Vargas. She gave a shout out to Jean and her team for always doing a good job and getting our senior citizens mentoring our youth and our youth mentoring younger kids. She also sent a huge shout out to her alma mater Gonzales High School, the Spartan 300 club who held their annual Hall of Fame event this past Saturday recognizing some super athletes, and it was an honor to be there. The youngest ever being recognized was Kate Almond who excelled in Track and Field. She also had the pleasure of introducing the two delegates that will be representing the Auxiliary Unit at Girls State in Sacramento this summer. She welcomed the two new City employees. She announced May is National Poppy Month in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. She encouraged people to remember acknowledging a veteran any day of the year. She announced the Salinas Valley Fair on May 18th- 21st in King City, and encouraged everybody to come out and support our youth. She announced the American Legion Post 81 annual Memorial Day commemoration service at the Cemetery on May 29th at 9am, and a barbecue later that morning at the Legion Hall.
Council Member Orozco echoed Council Members Worthy and Silva's comments regarding the senior programs and the luncheons which are very successful, and she really enjoys seeing the agencies that come and provide valuable information to our seniors. She thanked the two awardees she was able to see when she represented the City at the Monterey County Peace Officers Association Dinner. She remembered Council Member Silva and Mayor Pro Tem Funk attended years ago before COVID, and this year they changed since they now honor the Firefighters and honor support services employees, and we had two of our employees. She said Día del Nino was a great event in the park, and announced the Cinco de Mayo event next Sunday where they will be featuring a special historical exhibit of Juan Martinez.
Mayor Pro Tem Funk said he had an opportunity to attend the event and thanked all the volunteers who put that on every year.
Mayor Rios forgot to mention regarding the bike lanes, was the fact that at the present time there's no way that we can get the street sweeper through there, and his comments was that there was a lot of trash in between the bike lanes. He echoed the comments on the fantastic event that he couldn't attend due to his grandson's birthday. He talked about the interesting restrooms in Morgan Hill and Packet Pg. 11
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elaborated on the prices of the homes. He reported on the Career Day he attended at the High School last Saturday, which was very well done with all the services, agencies, and colleges that were there. He hopes the youth embrace these opportunities and go to these types of events.
Council Member Worthy thanked the 4-H Club who helped serve the food yesterday and the High School FFA floral department made the flower arrangements. She encouraged everyone to go to their floral department for their floral needs.
BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER
12. Oral Communications
City Manager Barber informed that staff attended a session on AI in how to continue to maintain levels of services with less funding, and one of the solutions might be AI which is becoming more and more common. And right now the state of AI is that this is the worst it's ever going to be but is going to continue to get better, and it's going to start helping us in augmenting how we do work.
He gave an example looking at how to do procurements and looking at how to save time for finding things. They gave an example of police radios, where you can use AI to search different police radios, and compare and contrast different models and offsetting hours of staff time looking in comparing the different specs of radios by having an AI and just look at the internet and all available knowledge to produce that report. He wanted to bring this to the Council's attention about how staff is trained to work smarter to get things done.
Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Director Gil reported on the two GYC members showcasing their work at CSUMB Spring Showcase on the mental health work they've been doing; summer programing hiring; healthy food demonstration workshops by the Community Health Workers; and preparing for the All American City Award competition in June.
Police Chief Wise congratulated Corporal Nathan Cordova who was not only nominated by our agency for being the Officer of the Year 2022, but he also was awarded the Monterey County Peace Officer of the Year.
Fire Chief Muscio reported there are 70 plus horses registered for the Cinco de Mayo parade this Sunday.
CLOSED SESSION
Any member of the public may address the Council on a closed session item appearing on the agenda.
Speakers shall have a limited time of three (3) minutes. Please be brief and to the point.
Rosa Rodriguez thanked the City Manager being accessible, as well as Mr. Dobbins for taking time to listen to a resident concern. She liked that approach and wanted to see follow up to that feedback.
13. The City Council will recess to closed session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(B)(1) - City Manager Evaluation.
The Council provided direction to the City Attorney. No other reportable action taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 PM.
ATTEST:
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES
GONZALES CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 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 Present
Scott Funk Mayor Pro Tem Present
Liz Silva Council Member Present
Lorraine Worthy Council Member Present
Maria Orozco Council Member Present
STAFF PRESENT
City Attorney Michael F. Rodriquez, Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, and Administrative Assistant II Marisol Gomez.
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/88454360391 or call 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 884 5436 0391. 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]
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ITEM
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CLOSED SESSION
Any member of the public may address the Council on a closed session item appearing on the agenda.
Speakers shall have a limited time of three (3) minutes. Please be brief and to the point.
There was none.
2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release - per Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), Government Code Section 54954.5(e ).
The Council provided direction to the City Attorney. No other reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 PM.
ATTEST:
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of May 4, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)
MINUTES
GONZALES CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023
1:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM by Mayor Jose L. Rios.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Jose L. Rios Mayor Present
Scott Funk Mayor Pro Tem Present
Liz Silva Council Member Present
Lorraine Worthy Council Member Present
Maria Orozco Council Member Present
STAFF PRESENT
Attorney Samantha Zutler, Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, and Administrative Assistant II Marisol Gomez.
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/87441243194 or call 1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 874 4124 3194. 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]
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of May 8, 2023 1:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA) AGENDA
ITEM
6
CLOSED SESSION
Any member of the public may address the Council on a closed session item appearing on the agenda. Speakers shall have a limited time of three (3) minutes. Please be brief and to the point.
There was none.
2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release - per Government Code Section 54957(b)(1), Government Code Section 54954.5(e).
The Council provided direction to the City Attorney. No other reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:36 PM.
ATTEST:
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of May 8, 2023 1:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 3:00 pm
Date: 04/28/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
ABAG PUBLICLY OWNED 9,455.30
ENERGY
48511 04/28/23 Printed 256 Levelized Nat. Gas Charges April 2023 48512 04/28/23 Printed 108 AIRGAS Propane & Oxygen 165.67 48513 04/28/23 Printed 137 AMERICAN SUPPLY CO. Janitorial Supplies 996.86 48514 04/28/23 Printed 3033 ASAP SIGNS & PRINTING Name Plates 40.22 48515 04/28/23 Printed 86 AT&T Telephone Charges 3/19/23 - 4/18/23 1,309.56 48516 04/28/23 Printed 3168 AUTOZONE INC. Equipment Maintenance 62.99 48517 04/28/23 Printed 1618 AVAYA FINANCIAL SERVICES Maintenance 641.26 BANUELOS ENTERPRISES, 105.65
INC.
48518 04/28/23 Printed 1054 Flat Repair
48519 04/28/23 Printed 4779 BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE, INC. Annual Subscription & SmartGov Citizen 13,070.44 Portal
CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, 600.00
INC.
48520 04/28/23 Printed 4780 Needs Assessment
CASNER EXTERMINATING, 260.00
INC.
48521 04/28/23 Printed 889 Pest Control
48522 04/28/23 Printed 1482 CSC OF SALINAS Maintenance Supplies 193.67 48523 04/28/23 Printed 3095 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. Bldg. Inspection Services 1,232.50 48524 04/28/23 Printed 3303 CSI FORENSIC SUPPLY Evidence Storage Bags 48.14 48525 04/28/23 Printed 3028 D & J TIRE SERVICE Flat Repair 125.00 48526 04/28/23 Printed 507 EMC PLANNING GROUP INC. Gloria Rd. Cooler Project 21,184.00 48527 04/28/23 Printed 1771 EMPLOY AMERICA Janitorial Services & Carwash 1,000.00 48528 04/28/23 Printed 3646 ENGIE SERVICES U.S. INC. Solar Panel Maint. Fee 3,312.00 GOLDSTAR BUICK PONTIAC 175.29
GMC
48529 04/28/23 Printed 1084 Vehicle Maintenance
GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 285.59
INC.
48530 04/28/23 Printed 3274 Storage Totes & Weed Killer 48531 04/28/23 Printed 225 GONZALES IRRIGATION PVC Swing Check Valve 46.40 48532 04/28/23 Printed 2215 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & Sales Tax Admin Services Oct - Dec 1,464.80 2022
INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY 104.08
CENTER
48533 04/28/23 Printed 134 Batteries
MANUEL PEREA TRUCKING, 1,906.53
INC.
48534 04/28/23 Printed 3395 Re-Weld Pipe at Sewer Plant 48535 04/28/23 Void 04/28/23 Void Check 0.00
48536 04/28/23 Printed 72 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE City Hall Mats 867.81 MONTEREY COUNTY 5,869.49
SHERIFF
48537 04/28/23 Printed 23 CJIS Jan - March 2023
48538 04/28/23 Printed 3787 NEW SV MEDIA Public Notice 167.50 48539 04/28/23 Printed 91 P. G. & E. Utilities 7,420.68 PINNACLE MEDICAL GROUP, 25.00
INC.
48540 04/28/23 Printed 4324 TB Test
PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL 742.03
FINANCIAL
48541 04/28/23 Printed 93 Postage Machine Lease
48542 04/28/23 Printed 56 PRINTING SYSTEMS Business License Paper 103.11 48543 04/28/23 Printed 4058 ALEX PRUNEDA Travel - ICI CORE 3/20/23 - 3/31/23 186.02 PUBLIC AGENCY 491.95
RETIREMENT
48544 04/28/23 Printed 3194 PARS Admin Fees for Feb 2023 PUEBLO UNIDO DE 3,000.00
TATEPOSCO-LUDA
48545 04/28/23 Printed 4248 Community Action Grant
48546 04/28/23 Printed 115 QUILL CORP General Office Supplies 212.18 48547 04/28/23 Printed 2878 RAFA'S AUTO BODY Paint Repair for Unit # 7 850.00 48548 04/28/23 Printed 4166 SAGE RENEWABLE ENERGY Microgrid PM Services 3,491.25 SALINAS VALLEY PRO 1,229.99
SQUAD
48549 04/28/23 Printed 2979 Uniform & Equipment Macias
48550 04/28/23 Printed 2449 SMITH & ENRIGHT Monthly Landscape Maint. April 6,430.00 48551 04/28/23 Printed 269 STATE WATER RESOURCES Certification Renewal 55.00 48552 04/28/23 Printed SWINERTON SWINERTON BUILDERS PM Services 30,358.50 TAYLOR FARMS FAMILY 61.00
HEALTH &
48553 04/28/23 Printed 3624 Employee Medical
THE SPCA OF MONTEREY 1,750.00
COUNTY
48554 04/28/23 Printed 1890 March Services
48555 04/28/23 Printed 3718 TRINI'S PLUMBING City Hall - Electric Lubricant 858.76 AGENDA
ITEM
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Attachment: Warrants #48511-48568 (2708 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48511-48568) 7 City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 2
Time: 3:00 pm
Date: 04/28/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
48556 04/28/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 4/6/23 Carmen Gil Acct # 4866 9145 888.66 5550 8537
48557 04/28/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 3/6/23 City of Gonzales Acct # 4866 9145 2,433.52 5550 8537
48558 04/28/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 4/6/23 City of Gonzales Acct # 4866 9145 2,583.30 5550 8537
48559 04/28/23 Printed 3410 ULINE, INC. Kid Power Supplies 296.98 48560 04/28/23 Printed 103 USA BLUE BOOK Water Sampler 2,208.20 VALLEY ELECTRIC MOTOR 485.18
SERVICE
48561 04/28/23 Printed 132 Baldor Motor Maint.
48562 04/28/23 Printed 3471 VERIZON WIRELESS Cellphones - March 2023 304.08 48563 04/28/23 Printed 99 VOSTI'S, INC. Vehicle Maint./Repair 2,469.08 48564 04/28/23 Printed 2919 WAGEWORKS FSA Compliance 100.00 WINNERS AWARDS & 28.22
ENGRAVING
48565 04/28/23 Printed 4775 Officer of the Year Perpetual Plate 48566 04/28/23 Printed 101 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES Bike Lane Signs 809.69 Total Checks: 56 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 134,563.13 Total Payments: 56 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 134,563.13 Total Payments: 56 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 134,563.13 Packet Pg. 19
Attachment: Warrants #48511-48568 (2708 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48511-48568) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 2:01 pm
Date: 05/09/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
48567 05/01/23 Printed 22 MONTEREY BAY AREA SELF Workers Comp & Liability Insurance 495,294.50 Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 495,294.50 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 495,294.50 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 495,294.50 Packet Pg. 20
Attachment: Warrants #48511-48568 (2708 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48511-48568) City Of Gonzales
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
RABOBANK Page: 1
Time: 2:03 pm
Date: 05/09/2023
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
RABOBANK Checks
TRANS UNION RISK AND 338.40
ALTERNATI
48568 05/03/23 Printed 3175 PD Investigative Program TLO Monthly Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 338.40 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 338.40 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 338.40 Packet Pg. 21
Attachment: Warrants #48511-48568 (2708 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48511-48568) City of Gonzales
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 15, 2023
FROM: Taven Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Development Department Activity Report
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
For the period April 17, 2023, to May 5, 2023, the main activities of the Planning Division have been to shepherd the Rianda Family Cooler Project through to the decision-making bodies of the City of Gonzales. On April 24, 2023, the Planning Commission considered 5 resolutions recommending that the City Council approve the project for eventual incorporation into the City limits of Gonzales. The City Council will consider the project and the Planning Commission’s recommendations, this evening May 15, 2023.
Staff has stayed engaged with Legacy Signs who wishes to construct two freeway-oriented electronic reader billboards and has shared what development application review materials, supplemental information items, and development review fees would be necessary to move forward. Presently it appears that zoning text changes will be necessary, a use permit application, environmental review document, development review fees deposited, and eventually a lease agreement with the City for the use of City lands and operations of the sign, including public service announcements.
HOUSING ELEMENT
Also, considerable effort has been building the foundation, momentum, staff, and consultant resources to kick off and get underway with the City’s obligation to update the General Plan Housing Element for the state mandated 6th Cycle running 2023-2031. The Planning Commission is conducting a public workshop Monday, May 8, 2023. Staff has also begun to increase efforts into the community and has begun by updating the City’s website on the Community Development Department pages and including a link to a Housing needs survey in both English and Spanish.
AGENDA
ITEM
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HOUSING
DR. Horton continues in their due diligence and exploration of the development of the 138-acre D’Arrigo property. The City Ad Hoc committee met on Tuesday, May 1, 2023, to discuss the composition and deal points of a potential Development Agreement and customary Reimbursement Agreement to pay for City development review efforts directly attributable to the developer’s proposal.
Staff continues moving forward with the Vista Lucia Specific Plan Proposal and is accelerating our focus on finalizing the Specific Plan text itself, negotiating the Development Agreement and moving a draft Environmental Impact Report to the public review stages as soon as possible. Slama Consulting is providing very instrumental and professional assistance with these efforts.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
City staff is presently evaluating and will be interviewing three companies to refresh the City’s contract for Building Department Services, which includes Code Enforcement. Perennial issues such as excessive RV parking in neighborhoods and vehicles parked in residential front yards will be material discussion points in the coming interviews as the City looks to be more successful in enforcing the City’s parking regulations. Cost recovery, in line with permit revenue, is also very important here.
BUILDING DIVISION ACTIVITY
From April 1, 2023, through April 30, 2023 (reporting 31 days), the City issued 7 permits from the Building Division for reroofing, electrical for a new sign and a residential addition.
BUSINESS LICENSES
Two new business licenses have also been submitted. One for new medical services by Luz Pacheco Garcia at 132 Alta Street called Ocean Breeze Multispecialty Clinic, and the second business is a new retail offering for children’s and adult clothing, shoes, and home accessories called KIDS R at 30 Fourth Street Unit B. (Former location of Salad Bowl Boxing)
Staff understands that Salad Bowl Boxing intends to stay in business yet is looking to relocate to a new location in the City.
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City of Gonzales
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIPS
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO:
DATE:
FROM:
Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
May 15, 2023
Carmen Gil, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Report Gonzales Youth Council
1. The month of April was a busy one for the GYC. Not only has the GYC continued to meet with the GHS superintendent and school staff to collaborate on problem solving issues around the schools including upgrading the Gonzales High bathrooms and deploying beautification projects on campus.
2. They have also been meeting with the Design/Build teams that are working to design the community center and provided them with insights as to how the spaces specifically the Teen Innovation Center will be used and how they see the overall community center being a hub for the community.
3. On April 21st GYC members Aliyah Carrillo and Sherlyn Flores-Magadan attended CSUMB’s Spring Showcase where they got to show their work on mental health alongside CSUMB research students and Dr. Lovell. They got to talk to patrons about the research process and their data collection methods and findings. It was a great opportunity for them and exposed them to professional research settings. They were both very happy to be there and after a few interactions with attendees they felt comfortable and had no problem sharing their research experience. It was especially neat for Sherlyn who is a graduating senior and will be attending CSUMB in the fall.
AGENDA
ITEM
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Community Engagement
1. Although the Community Health Workers continue to provide COVID-19 support services, especially as we have recently seen a small uptick of positive cases, their work now focuses more on resiliency efforts. Those efforts include supporting some of the local food distributions around town as well as sharing resources with the community at varying opportunities. For example, they are now supporting the work on the Housing Element given that it requires community input. The community health workers have been out encouraging people to fill out the survey and helped people complete the survey at the Día Del Nino celebration at Central Park. Support to complete the survey is important given that quite a few people do not know what a Housing Element entails or why it is important. Having someone that can help answer those questions for them makes it easier and more desirable for them to complete the survey.
2. The CHWs have also started implementing Healthy Family Food Demonstrations as part of the City’s Childhood Obesity Prevention grant. In April they held 2 separate cooking demonstrations.
At the first one they had 9 families participate with a total of 18 kids and at the second one they had a total of 10 families with 25 kids. The families (and especially the children) had a great time learning how to make healthy snacks and had an even better time eating them! The team has another 2 demonstrations scheduled for the month of May. One will be held on May 12th and the other will be on May 26th.
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Gonzales in the News
Staff is busy planning for the All-American City Award competition in June. The presentation has to be delivered in a unique and creative way but still encompass the main points of the application so staff and the team are working to put something together that will knock the judges socks off.
Grants
1. Community engagement staff is busy closing out multiple grants including the rental and utility assistance grants. These include grants from United Way and multiple grants from the State (EFSP 37, EFSP38 and CARES).
2. Staff is working to calculate expenditures, producing reports, and developing invoices for cost recovery for the Community Health Worker grant that is scheduled to sunset June 30th.
The Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Director is also supporting the cost recovery efforts, including invoicing for the Department of Housing and Community Development Planning grant for the amount of $160,000.
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City of Gonzales
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 15, 2023
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report
RESPONSES
There were 68 calls for service during the month of April including several serious vehicle accidents and one vehicle fire. The remainder of calls were EMS related. The year- to-date total for calls is 250, which is about where we were last year at this time. There were two instances of simultaneous calls that required assistance from mutual aid companies.
STAFFING
There are two full-time vacancies that we are working to fill. We currently have an applicant in backgrounds to fill one of the vacancies and are recruiting applicants to fill the second. Firefighters Prader and Avina have been promoted to Lieutenant, replacing Lieutenants Monares and Achen who have both left the Department. Because we are operating with only two thirds of our authorized strength, overtime spending is high and will remain so until we can fill the Firefighter vacancies and properly train new staff. We currently have one active Volunteer Firefighter.
TRAINING
Crews trained in auto extrication techniques with crews from Monterey County Regional Chualar Station, in addition to regular training conducted at the shift level.
EQUIPMENT
All apparatus remains in service without the need for significant repairs. The Department took delivery of new Kevlar protective vests, and we are planning to donate our old vests to our Sister City.
AGENDA
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PREVENTION
Business and residential rental inspections continue to be conducted on a regular basis. We had two firehouse visits in April, one from the Kid Power Spring camp, and another from the TK and Kinder classes at La Gloria school. The Chief and on duty personnel were present at the GHS Career Day event, and the Día Del Niño Celebration at Central Park.
GRANTS
Grant opportunities continue to be explored as they become available.
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City of Gonzales
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 15, 2023
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: April 2023 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 April 2023. During the same time last year, there were 13 Part I Crimes investigated.
During the month of April 2023, Officers made 21 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 11 arrests.
Calls for Service
The Department responded to 655 calls for service in April 2023. There were 84 crime, accident, and information reports taken during the month.
Animal Control
During the month of April 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 1 0 0
Dogs 3 0 0 2 1 2
Total = 3 0 0 3 1 2
Significant Cases
AGENDA
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Although the Police Department responded to 655 calls for service during the month of April 2023, the most significant cases involved 7 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 0 - Robbery, 4 -Assault, 1-Burglary, 2 -Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.
Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.
All Sworn personnel completed the biannual required Range certification by the Department on April 18, 2023, and April 21, 2023. This is a mandated training as part of the perishable skills and continued professional training mandated by POST.
Corporal Cordoba attended the 80-hour POST Supervisory Course on April 3 – April 14, 2023 This course examines the legal, moral, and ethical responsibilities and challenges associated with first line field operations supervision specific to the law enforcement environment. This is part of the department’s professional training development program.
Officer Perez attended an 8-hour Active Shooter Training Techniques on April 19, 2023.
On April 28th Captain Mendoza, Officer Pruneda and Officer Rivera attended an FBI Active Shooter training. This training is based on real life incidents, designed to help prepare Officers for real life scenarios using simulations.
Other
Officer Fierros along with Officer Rivas and CSO Zepeda provided a department tour for the City of Gonzales Kid Spring Camp on April 13, 2023.
On April 17, 2023, I swore in the newest member of the Police Department, Officer Joshua Macias.
The department was part of the Gonzales School District College/Career Day held at the Gonzales High School, on April 22, 2023.
In support of Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness month, Police Officers and Staff from the Police Department wore jeans in April 26, 2023.
The department held the biannual Drug Takeback event on April 22, 2023 at the Police Department lobby. Approximately 20 pounds were collected of unwanted prescription drugs.
Corporal Nathan Cordoba was honored as the Gonzales Police Department Officer of the Year 2022 and the Monterey County Police Officer Association Officer of the Year for Monterey County 2022 at the MCPOA award ceremony held at the Embassy Suites on April 27, 2023.
Officers participated in the Day of the Kid festivities held at Central Park on April 30, 2023.
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City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 15, 2023
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Works Activity Report
BUILDINGS
1. Community Center Complex Project – 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. City and Swinerton staff held a series of confidential meetings with the Design/Build Teams over the last two months. Two proposals were submitted on 4/18/2023 and the teams were interviewed on 4/27/2023. City and Swinerton staff are meeting with the top ranked team and discussing the scope, fee and schedule with an award of contract expected to be presented at the 6/5/2023 Council meeting.
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 that was revised based on staff’s review.
3. Water/Sewer Rate Study – Through a Request for Proposal process, Lechowicz & Tseng was engaged to prepare a Water/Sewer Rate Study. They are reviewing the city’s rate structure, utility billing data, impact fee studies and capital improvement programs in order to develop a financial model.
AGENDA
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WATER
1. Capital Improvement Program – Schaaf & Wheeler recently submitted a draft CIP for the city water system.
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).
ROADS
1. Safe Routes to School and the Fifth Street Separated Bike Lane Pilot Project – This project was presented at the 3/20/2023 Council meeting and the striping and high visibility crosswalks were installed on 4/5/2023 for the three month pilot project. Staff presented a progress report at the 5/01/2023 Council meeting and received direction to continue the pilot project but remove the “wave” delineators.
PARKS
2. 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. The final punch list item will be installed in June 2023. The State Grant Manager is visiting the site on 5/12/2023 to inspect the installed improvements and authorize payment of the $178,000 of grant funds to reimburse the city.
3. Meyer Park – Staff has coordinated numerous maintenance items over the 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 4/26/2023.
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).
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
1. Vista Lucia Development (City’s Sphere of Influence - East of US 101) Packet Pg. 33
a. 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. b. 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.
c. 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) – Staff is coordinating with the applicant’s site civil engineer on frontage improvements along Gloria Road and the extension of city water/sewer service to the project site. We participate in bi-weekly meetings with the applicant’s consultant team.
3. DR Horton/D’Arrigo - In June 2022, DR Horton began the feasibility analysis of developing the 130- acre parcel owned by D'Arrigo Bros. DR Horton introduced the project at a Joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting on 8/01/2022. Staff provided a progress report at the 11/07/2022 Council Meeting. Staff held a virtual meeting with DR Horton staff on 5/02/2023 to discuss proposed water and sewer improvements along future Herold Parkway to serve the Rianda Cooler Project.
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.
3. Transportation Agency for Monterey County – Patrick Dobbins attends the monthly Technical Advisory Committee meetings and is the TAC Vice Chair for 2023.
WASTEWATER
Staff continue to take daily reads and testing at the WWTP. An aerator in pond 6 has been down for about two months. There has been a backorder of motors and parts. We expect the motor to be in May and staff will promptly install the new aerator. Staff cleans out Cal Breeze lift station weekly due to an abundance of rags and “disposable” wipes.
WATER
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Staff continue to replace dying registers on meters on the east side of town. Staff is repairing irrigation leaks now that the water in the parks is turned back on after the winter.
Staff repairing irrigation at the Vosti.
Due to the new fence installed at the Vosti Center, a section of irrigation needed repairing. There was a leak at the water line near the pool and staff have repaired it.
STORM WATER
Staff have continued to keep storm drains cleared as it continues to rain occasionally. Staff is beginning to perform weed control in all areas of the city including the storm water ponds.
PARKS
Staff is working hard to get the pool ready for the upcoming season. Staff finally found a pool repair electrician in the bay area that is willing to come to Gonzales. They will be onsite in May to re-install and repair all the lighting in the pool. Staff are repairing areas of the deck that have flaked off. Staff have replaced the thermostat and igniter on the heater. Staff will be performing cleaning, repairs and balancing in the first weeks of May in preparation for the Health Dept. inspection.
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Staff is waiting for delivery of replacement swings at Myer Park. An older child tried to get into a baby swing and got stuck. She was assisted by the Fire Dept. Staff continues to mow, edge, weedwack and care for the parks. Staff assisted in preparation for the Día del Niño celebration. The Flag poles in Central Park and Centennial Park need repair. Staff will perform repairs in May.
CANYON CREEK & MEYER PARKS
See above.
GOVERNMENT BUILDING
Staff continues to clean the Vosti restrooms daily, as they are used by softball and little league. Staff maintain and make repairs to all of the city owned buildings. A new fence was installed at the Vosti Center to maintain safety for Kid Power during operating hours.
STREETS
Public Works has a new paint rig and was able to begin striping the streets. Staff supported Ecology Action on the pilot bike lane project on Fifth Street.
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Staff painting high visibility crosswalks.
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City of Gonzales
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIPS
ACTIVITY REPORT
TO:
DATE:
FROM:
Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
May 15, 2023
Carmen Gil, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Recreation Activity Report
Current Activities
1. For the month of April, we had a total of 41 kids registered for the Kid Power after school program. With Easter and Spring being right around the corner, we took the opportunity to do some activities that would correspond with the themes such as an Easter egg hunt for the children, learning about spring flowers and the breakdown of a flower. Lastly, they learned about the life cycle of a butterfly and did a step-by-step drawing about it. The third-grade group made beautiful chalk art outside and we wrapped up Kid Power by having the kids create and build their very own kites.
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2. Spring Break Camp took place March 15th
- April 5th with a total of 20 kids registered. Spring
Break Camp was given the opportunity to learn about the different City Departments that are a part of the city. Starting off with a visit by Fire, the kids got to spray the fire hose which was a treat for them! We then went to the firehouse the next day where the kids learned about what a firefighter does and all the tools they use and what they are used for. We also got to time David Vasquez on how fast he gets his into his gear. We also made a stop by the Gonzales Police Department as well and the kids were given the opportunity to ask questions, see the jail cell, check out one of the cars and speak over the loudspeaker. They had a great time!
3. City of Gonzales Adult Open Gym is still going strong. We are open two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Participation is about 20 each night.
4. The South County Girls Softball league is going very well. Both divisions are having so much fun and learning so much. It is so rewarding to see how much they are learning and how much they are improving their skills each day.
5. Adult co-ed summer slow pitch softball registration has begun. We have 4 teams registered so far.
Last season we had 11 teams amongst two divisions. We are hoping for the same turnout this season.
6. Some of the girls from my 10U division softball team, Team Diamonds, came out to support the Gonzales High School Spartans Softball team play against King City on April 27th. They played here at home. It was an awesome game to watch. The Spartans went into extra innings due to being tied in the last inning. Our Spartans girls ended up winning 10-9 with a walk off double hit from Sophomore Angelina Navarro bringing in senior Josselyn Hernandez for the win.
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7. Registration for youth flag football started this month. Numbers are slowly climbing. We have 12 registered participants so far. We will have 3 divisions with our youngest being between 5-7, then our 8–10-year-olds and our oldest 11-14. The oldest age division is popular as most of the registered players join the league to help with conditioning as they get ready for Gonzales Knight Tackle Football which starts the end of July.
8. Gonzales Mini T-ball is almost over. Our last game is next month on May 6th. At the last game all the players will receive a certificate of participation and a Mini T-ball medal.
9. On Saturday, April 22nd the Recreation Department participated in the First Annual Gonzales Unified School District College and Career Fair. There were various organizations and schools in attendance. We took this opportunity to discuss our job field and start recruiting for some of our seasonal summer jobs.
10. On April 26th, our seasonal summer 2023 jobs went live on our social media pages, and since then, we have received 12 applications. We are still accepting applications and are specifically looking for more Lifeguards, Recreational Aids and Summer Camp Leaders.
11. On April 30th, the City of Gonzales supported the Día Del Niño Event as it is one of our Measure Packet Pg. 40
K grantees. Various departments were at the event, including Fire, Community Development, and Recreation. Recreation hosted a coloring station for the children in addition to having other games such as Corn Hole and Connect 4 to keep the children entertained. It was a great time for children and their families.
Activities in the Planning Phase
1. City of Gonzales will have its first all Men’s and all Women's division 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament this summer. Tournament dates are set for June 24th, July 8th, and July 22nd. Up to 16 teams can register.
2. The Recreation Department is planning to commence interviews for Summer Camp and Aquatics in mid-May.
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City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 15, 2023
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2023-18 Authorizing Vortex Industries to Replace Two Bay Doors at the Public Works Yard
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Vortex Industries to remove and replace two bay doors at the Public Works Corporation Yard for a not-to-exceed cost of $50,000.
BACKGROUND
Two bay doors that serve as “large roll-up garage doors” at the City’s Public Works Corporation Yard need to be replaced. The bay doors at the Corporation yard are original to the building and over the last six months they have been getting stuck on a regular basis. Last week, the bay door for the mechanic’s service area came crashing down after the restraining spring broke. Fortunately, there were no vehicles or staff under the door at the time. An overhead door company inspected the door to see if it could be repaired but the doors spring that holds it up had broken and it is not repairable.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
At this time, there is no way to get vehicles into or out of the mechanic’s bay. The primary bay door has been getting stuck during the past few months. Public Works staff has taken great care to keep it working but it should be replaced before the same thing happens. Therefore, staff is recommending the replacement of two bay doors.
Four companies were asked for a quote to remove and replace one bay door and staff received the following quotes:
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Company Price Quoted for
One Bay Door
Price for Two
Bay Doors
Vortex Industries $24,066 $48,132
Overhead Door Company $29,754 $59,508
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize staff to approve the quote from Vortex Industries for the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 ($48,132 plus $1,868 contingency for unforeseen additional expense)
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small town charm.
Explain: Staff requires the use of these doors in order to fulfill their job requirements and provide service to the city and community.
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: See vision explanation 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. X Yes ___ No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: See Vision above.
ALTERNATIVES
Direct staff to only replace one bay door.
BUDGET IMPACT
The contract with the Vortex Company will be funded by the General Governmental Building Fund, Capital Improvements (GL100-170-6530). The General Governmental Building Fund has a balance of $73,035.
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CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Vortex Industries to remove and replace two bay doors at the Public Works Corporation Yard for a not-to-exceed cost of $50,000.
Attachments:
1. Overhead Door Company Quote
2. Vortex Industries Quote
3. Resolution No. 2023-18
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Attachment: Vortex Industries Quote (2705 : Resolution No. 2023-18 Vortex Industries - Corp Yard Bay Doors) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
AUTHORIZING VORTEX INDUSTRIES TO REMOVE AND REPLACE TWO BAY
DOORS AT THE PUBLIC WORKS CORPORATION YARD FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED COST OF $50,000
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department needs to remove and replace two bay doors at the Corporation Yard; and
WHEREAS, Public Works Staff requested quotes for this work from four companies and received the following two quotes:
Company
Price
Quoted for
One Bay
Door
Price for
Two
Bay Doors
Vortex Industries $24,066 $48,132
Overhead Door
Company $29,754 $59,508
WHEREAS, Vortex Industries provided the lower cost quote for the work; and WHEREAS, Funding for this work will come from General Government Buildings (GL 100- 170-6530); and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends that the Council authorize staff to approve the quote from Vortex Company to remove and replace two new bay doors at the Public Works Corporation Building; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes staff to approve the quote from Vortex Company to remove and replace two new bay doors at the Public Works Corporation Building for the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 ($48,132 plus $1,868 contingency for unforeseen additional expense)
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 15
th day of May 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_______________________________
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-18 (2705 : Resolution No. 2023-18 Vortex Industries - Corp Yard Bay Doors) City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 15, 2023
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution 2023-19 Purchase of a New Holland Backhoe
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Purchase of a New Holland Backhoe from Coastal Tractor in the amount of $99,047 and approve the surplus sale of the existing backhoe.
BACKGROUND
The City’s Public Works backhoe is primarily used at the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant as it’s used to rip the disposal field to provide for percolation of the treated wastewater. The backhoe is a Tier 0 vehicle in regard to being a self-propelled off-road diesel vehicle with exhaust discharge according to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). As of November 2022, CARB requires Tier 0, 1 and 2 vehicles be replaced with Tier 3 or 4 vehicles.
The City’s existing backhoe is a 1996 model and is the oldest vehicle in the city fleet. The backhoe needs extensive repairs and should be replaced to the cost of the on-going repairs and due to exhaust emission requirements.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
CARB approved amendments to the In-Use-Off-Road Diesel-fueled Fleets Regulation on November 17, 2022, requiring further reduction of emissions. Recent clarifications required retirement of vehicles that are Tier 0, 1, and 2 and require cities to only purchase Tier 3 and 4 vehicles. A waiver can be obtained for vehicles that are not yet proven in this category. Purchasing the vehicle this year would alleviate the need to apply for a waiver and meet the requirements going forward.
AGENDA
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Coastal Tractor and the City of Gonzales are members of Sourcewell which is a cooperative sourcing solution for public agencies which provides for expedited quotes, significant discounts and free shipping on products. As the attached quote shows the full retail cost for the new tractor is $151,744 and the cost to the city through Sourcewell purchasing program is $99, 047.
Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of a New Holland Backhoe from Coastal Tractor in the amount of $99,047 and approve the surplus sale of the existing backhoe.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small town charm.
Explain: This purchase will improve safety and efficiency and allow more reliable service to the community.
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: Staff uses Sourcewell to make economical purchase to provide increased reliability and excellence in service.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____ No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes X 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
Explain: See Vision above.
ALTERNATIVES
Direct staff to not purchase this vehicle.
BUDGET IMPACT
Funding for this purchase will come from the Sewer Impact Fund (GL230-000-6542) and sufficient fuNds are available.
CONCLUSION
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Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Purchase of a New Holland Backhoe from Coastal Tractor in the amount of $99,047 and approve the surplus sale of the existing backhoe.
Attachments:
1. Quote
2. Resolution No. 2023-19
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Attachment: Quote (2706 : Resolution No. 2023-19 Backhoe Purchase) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW HOLLAND BACKHOE FROM COASTAL TRACTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,047 AND APPROVE THE SURPLUS SALE OF
THE EXISTING BACKHOE
WHEREAS, Staff recommends replacing the existing backhoe used at the city wastewater treatment plant as it’s over 25 years old and needs extensive repairs; and WHEREAS, the State of California adopted Public Contract Code Section 10298 authorizing local agencies to contract with suppliers awarded state bids without further competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3.16.050 of the Gonzales City Code, the City may utilize its “In-Lieu Purchase Exception” to dispense with formal bidding procedures and rely on the bid or bids of other entities to save both time and money; and WHEREAS, The quote for the purchase of the backhoe from Coastal Tractor is through Sourcewell is based on the lowest responsible competitive bid or equivalent thereto for the purchase of the desired vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Funding for this purchase will come from $99,047 in the sewer impact fund; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends that the Council authorize execution of an agreement with Coastal Tractor to complete the purchase of a New Holland B95D backhoe.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby authorizes the purchase of a New Holland backhoe from Coastal Tractor using funds from the sewer impact fund in the amount of $99,047.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by at least a four-fifths vote at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 15
th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
_______________________________
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-19 (2706 : Resolution No. 2023-19 Backhoe Purchase) City of Gonzales
CITY ATTORNEY
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 15, 2023
FROM: Michael Rodriquez, City Attorney
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolutions Providing Preliminary Approval of Engineer’s Reports and Setting Date for Approval of Levy and Collection of Assessments
RECOMMENDATION
Consider and adopt:
1. Resolution No. 2023-20 Designating Engineer of Work and District Counsel;
2. Resolutions No. 2023-21 and 2023-22 regarding California Breeze Assessment Districts;
3. Resolutions No. 2023-23 and 2023-24 regarding Canyon Creek Assessment Districts;
4. Resolutions No. 2023-25 and 2023-26 regarding Industrial Park Assessment Districts; and
5. Resolutions No. 2023-27 and 2023-28 regarding Cipriani Assessment Districts.
BACKGROUND
The City has eight assessment districts, formed in accordance with the provisions of the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972 or the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982. These districts serve to provide funds associated with the maintenance of district improvements. By law (the aforesaid Acts and California Constitution Article XIIID), the City is required to schedule hearings to set the annual assessments for each district. Once again, Harris & Associates has prepared Engineer’s Reports containing information about each of the assessment districts, the improvements to be served through the collection of the assessments, and the actual amount of each assessment on each impacted parcel. Copies of the Engineer’s Reports were filed with the City Clerk on or about May 1, 2023, and are available for review upon request.
The attached resolutions designate the “Engineer of Work” and District Counsel for the districts, provide for preliminary approval of the Engineer’s Reports for each of the identified assessment districts, declare AGENDA
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the Council’s intent to confirm the district diagrams and levy assessments, and set a public hearing date of Tuesday, June 20, 2023, for consideration, approval and levying of the assessments.
With the exception of the California Breeze Districts, which do not have an allowable CPI inflator, the Maximum Assessment in each District is adjusted by the applicable CPI for the previous year. The Maximum Assessment in each District represents the maximum assessment that can be imposed in a given year. This year, the CPI for the previous year was unavailable at the time the Engineer’s Reports were being prepared so the Engineer has used a placeholder of 6% for the purpose of preliminary calculations. The Maximum Assessments for the districts will be adjusted, as necessary, when the final CPI is available.
There is no proposed change in the assessments from last year for any of the Parks and Open Spaces or Benefit Assessment Districts. The assessments appear to adequately address involved maintenance, labor and material costs. The need to increase assessments to meet the need to maintain adequate capital reserve fund balances for the Districts may need to be considered for the next Fiscal Year.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS
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: The assessments fund the maintenance of various improvements located within the involved subdivisions. Regular and routine maintenance of such improvements helps to preserve the safe and attractive environment the City strives to provide for its citizens.
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
Explain: Collection of the assessments will provide financing for the maintenance of a variety of improvements that enhance the quality of life in both the involved subdivisions and the City as a whole.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes No Explain: The proposed assessments will allow the City to maintain a variety of improvements that ensure residential safety and promote local housing opportunities by maintaining a healthy housing stock.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No NA
• Housing X Yes No NA
• Recreation Yes No X NA
• Environment Yes No X NA
• Education Yes No X NA
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Explain: The creation and annual collection of assessments enables the City to maintain improvements vital to public safety and the ongoing well-being of portions of the City’s housing stock.
ALTERNATIVES
None at this time.
BUDGET IMPACT
The City will have to incur the cost of subdivision maintenance, or allow the same to lapse, if the assessments are not approved and levied.
CONCLUSION
The Council should initiate the first step in its annual process of considering and levying assessments in various assessment districts in the City. Said assessments provide the City with the means of covering the costs of maintenance responsibilities for improvements in each district.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2023-20
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
DESIGNATING HARRIS & ASSOCIATES AS ENGINEER OF WORK FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS, AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF ENGINEER’S FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL REPORTS THEREFOR; DESIGNATING JARVIS FAY LLP AS DISTRICT COUNSEL FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS; AND
AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION FOR ALL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WORK WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales is charged with the responsibility of taking all necessary efforts to establish annual assessments for various Benefit Assessment Districts and Parks and Open Space Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts within the City; and WHEREAS, as part of the aforesaid duty, the City is charged with designating the Engineer of Work and District Counsel for each district, and authorizing payment of the same; and
WHEREAS, once an Engineer of Work has been designated, the City is responsible for directing the Engineer to prepare annual reports for each assessment district for subsequent use in setting assessments.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:
1. Harris & Associates, Salinas, California, is designated by the Council as the Engineer of Work for:
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District Nos. 1, 2 and 3, California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District, Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District,
Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District,
Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District, and is hereby directed to file an annual report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for each of said districts.
2. Compensation in connection with the provision of engineering services, including the preparation of annual engineer’s reports, shall be made to Harris & Associates from relevant assessment proceeds pursuant to that agreement for consulting services previously entered into with the City entitled “Consulting Service Agreement Between the City of Gonzales and Harris & Associates for Professional Engineering Services” and dated December 1, 2014, and any and all amendments thereto.
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-20 (2709 : Resolution No. 2023-20 Assessment Districts Designating Engineer & Counsel)
3. Jarvis Fay LLP shall serve as District Counsel for:
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District Nos. 1, 2 and 3, California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District, Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District,
Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District,
Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District.
4. Compensation in connection with the provision of legal services shall be made to Jarvis Fay LLP from relevant assessment proceeds pursuant to that agreement for legal services previously entered into with the City entitled “Legal Services Agreement” dated 2011, and all amendments thereto. Consideration for such services has previously been established at $210.00 an hour. Jarvis Fay LLP has certified that it has no interest, either direct or contingent, in any property or contract arising from or affected by the assessment districts, except as counsel pursuant to this Resolution. Jarvis Fay LLP does not represent any owner of property within the proposed boundaries of the assessment districts and has not received a fee from any source for services connected therewith.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 15
th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-20 (2709 : Resolution No. 2023-20 Assessment Districts Designating Engineer & Counsel) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES DECLARING
INTENTION TO CONFIRM DIAGRAMS AND TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982
CALIFORNIA BREEZE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2 AND 3 WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Gonzales City Council (the “Council”) to confirm the diagram for and to levy and collect assessments in the California Breeze Benefit Assessment District No. 1, California Breeze Benefit Assessment District No. 2, and California Breeze Benefit Assessment District No. 3 for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or servicing of public lands and improvements for parks and open space purposes pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 (the “Act”), being Title 5, Part 1, Division 2, Chapter 6.4 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 54703), and as provided by Article XIIID of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, Harris & Associates, the designated Engineer of Work of the City of Gonzales (the “City”) has filed with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report (the “Report”) for the Districts called for under said Act; and
WHEREAS, the Council has given preliminary consideration to the Report and each and every part thereof, and finds that each and every part of said Report is sufficient, and that neither said Report, nor any part thereof requires or should be modified in any respect.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:
1. The Council hereby finds that the public interest and convenience requires, and as such declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within the Districts referenced herein for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, all pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 and Article XIIID of the California Constitution.
2. The public improvements and lands to be maintained, operated and/or serviced are generally described in the California Breeze Benefit Assessment Districts No. 1, 2, and 3 Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, incorporated herein by reference.
3. The proposed assessment districts are designated by the following distinctive names:
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District No. 1, California Breeze Benefit Assessment District No. 2, and California Breeze Benefit Assessment District No. 3. The assessment districts are generally described as follows:
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District No. 1 - a district bounded on the east by Herold Parkway, on the west by US Route 101, on the south by a line approximately 3200 feet south of Fifth Street, and on the north by Fifth Street.
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-21 (2710 : Resolution No. 2023-21 Ca Breeze Benefit Assessment District) AGENDA
ITEM
17 California Breeze Benefit Assessment District No. 2 - a district bounded on the east by Herold Parkway, on the west by US Route 101, on the south by a line approximately 4300 feet south of Fifth Street, and on the north by California Breeze Phase I.
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District No. 3 - a district bounded on the east by Herold Parkway, on the west by US Route 101, on the north by a line approximately 4300 feet south of Fifth Street, and on the south by a line approximately 5100 feet south of Fifth Street.
4. Reference to the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, is hereby made for a full and detailed description of the public improvements, the boundaries of the assessment districts, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the assessment districts.
5. It is ordered that Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, is hereby appointed and fixed for the public hearing and time and place when and where the Council will consider and act upon the Engineer’s Report, confirm the District diagrams, and the levy of the proposed assessments.
6. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the hearing by one publication of a copy of this Resolution of Intention in the local newspaper published and circulated in said City, pursuant to Section 6061 of the California Government Code.
7. The proposed assessments will not increase from the assessments established for the Districts for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 15
th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-21 (2710 : Resolution No. 2023-21 Ca Breeze Benefit Assessment District) I, the undersigned Deputy City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of May, 2023, by the above-stated vote of the members thereof, a majority being present.
Dated: May 15, 2023
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Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF GONZALES
ENGINEER’S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CALIFORNIA BREEZE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO.’S 1, 2 & 3
FUND #280, 290 & 300
May 2023
PREPARED BY
Harris & Associates
450 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 103
Salinas, CA 93901
www.weareharris.com
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CALIFORNIA BREEZE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
City of Gonzales
Monterey County
State of California
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CALIFORNIA BREEZE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON THE _____ DAY OF _________, 2023.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with me on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with the County Auditor of the County of Monterey on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Certifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i Statement of Assessment Engineer…………………………………………………………………………………..….1 Plans and Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Estimate of Costs………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 District Diagram…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10 Method of Apportionment………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 Appendix A – 2022-23 Financial Summary ………………………………………………………………………….15 Appendix B – Assessment Roll ………………………………………………………………………………………..….16 Appendix C – District Diagram …………………………………………………………………………………………...25 Appendix D – Capital Replacement …………………………………………………………………………………….30 Packet Pg. 68
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
1 STATEMENT OF ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
Statement of Assessment Engineer
AGENCY: CITY OF GONZALES
PROJECT: CALIFORNIA BREEZE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF GONZALES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
The preparation of this Annual Engineer’s Report (“Report”) is in conformance with the obligation of the City Council for the California Breeze Benefit Assessment District of the City of Gonzales to provide drainage services upon each lot or parcel of land in the district in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel of land for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code (the “1982 Act”), Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the State of California Constitution, and in accordance with the City of Gonzales’ Resolution adopted by the City Council, this Report has been ordered for:
CALIFORNIA BREEZE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Hereinafter referred to as the “District”),
I, Alison Bouley, authorized representative of the District, the duly appointed Assessment Engineer submit the following Report which consists of the following four (4) parts and Appendices:
PART I
Description of Improvements: This part provides a general description of improvements proposed to be maintained in the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file with the City.
PART II
Estimate of Cost: This part contains the cost estimate of the proposed maintenance including incidental costs and expenses for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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2 PART III
District Diagram: This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the external boundaries of the District. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
PART IV
Method of Apportionment of the Assessments: This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon parcel classification of land within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received. The costs and expenses of the District have been assessed upon the parcels of land within the boundaries of District pursuant to the initial methodology established by Resolution No. 95-45 approved on the 4 th day of April, 1995. For particulars as
to the identification of parcels, reference is made to the District Diagram.
Appendices
Appendix A – Financial Summary
Appendix B – Assessment Roll
Appendix C – District Diagram
Appendix D – Capital Replacement
In conclusion, it is my opinion that the costs and expenses of the District have been assessed to the lots and parcels within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the services provided.
DATED this day of May, 2023
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Alison Bouley, P.E., Assessment Engineer
R.C.E. No. C61383
Engineer of Work
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
3 PART I – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans and Specifications
INTRODUCTION
City Staff has contracted with Harris & Associates (“Harris”) to complete the annual administration process for all of City’s assessment districts. In addition to this required annual process, Harris has conducted an assessment district fund balance and capital asset replacement cash flow analysis to confirm and ensure that the City’s assessment districts annually assess property owners only for the essential funding to complete ongoing maintenance activities and finance timely capital replacement as assets reach the end of their useable lifecycles.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICTS
CALIFORNIA BREEZE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PHASE 1
Benefit Assessment District Phase 1 (hereinafter “BAD Phase 1”) was formed in 1995 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the maintenance of various street sweeping, street lights and lighting costs, storm drain lines repairs and replacement including necessary cleaning, electric current, supervision, debris removal and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. BAD Phase 1 also provides funding for the maintenance of a Retention Pond and appurtenant access road. Incidental costs including contingencies, and assessment district incidentals including engineering, printing, and notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration and supervision, are assessed to BAD Phase 1 on the same basis as the improvements specified above and drainage facilities within development projects in the City. New developments within the City have been required to annex to BAD Phase 1 as a condition of approval. The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time BAD Phase 1 was formed.
BAD Phase 1 is generally bounded on the east by Herold Parkway, on the west by State Route 101, on the south by a line approximately 3,200 feet south of Fifth Street and on the north by Fifth Street.
CALIFORNIA BREEZE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PHASE 2
Benefit Assessment District No. 2 (hereinafter “BAD Phase 2”) was formed in 1995 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including sweeping, street lights and lighting costs, storm drain lines repairs and replacement, cleaning, flushing, electric current, supervision, debris removal and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof.
Incidental costs including contingencies, and assessment district incidentals including engineering, printing, and notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration and supervision, are assessed to BAD Phase 2 on the same basis as the improvements specified above. The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time BAD Phase 2 was formed.
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
4 BAD Phase 2 is generally bounded on the east by Herold Parkway, on the west by State Route 101, on the south by a line approximately 4,300 feet south of Fifth Street and on the north by California Breeze Phase I.
CALIFORNIA BREEZE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PHASE 3
Benefit Assessment District No. 3 (hereinafter “BAD Phase 3”) was formed in 1995 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including sweeping, street lights and lighting costs, storm drain lines repairs and replacement cleaning, flushing, electric current, supervision, debris removal and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. BAD Phase 3 also provides funding for the maintenance of a Retention Pond and appurtenant access road. Incidental costs including contingencies, and assessment district incidentals including engineering, printing, and notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration and supervision, are assessed to BAD Phase 3 on the same basis as the improvements specified above. The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time BAD Phase 3 was formed.
BAD Phase 3 is generally bounded on the east by Herold Parkway, on the west by State Route 101, on the north by a line approximately 4,300 feet south of Fifth Street and on the south by a line approximately 5,100 feet south of Fifth Street.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Assessments are levied annually pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code (“1982 Act”). All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1982 Act. BAD 1, BAD 2 and BAD 3 do not include an annual cost escalation factor.
Any future increase in excess of the approved maximum assessments for BAD 1, BAD 2 or BAD 3 will require the approval of a majority of the property owners in accordance with the requirements of Article XIIID of the Constitution of the State of California (“Article XIIID”) and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND EXPENDITURES
Approval of the proposed assessment covered by this Engineer’s Report will generate the revenue necessary to:
A. Provide for the continued maintenance and future rehabilitation of the items listed below. Maintenance may include but is not limited to, all of the following: the upkeep, repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of the specified improvements. This shall also include material, vehicle, equipment, capital improvements and administrative costs associated with the annual administration and operation of the District.
California Breeze BAD Phase 1
1) Sweeping
2) Street Lights and Lighting Costs
3) Storm Drain Lines
4) Retention Pond Maintenance
5) Access Road Maintenance
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5 6) Administrative Services (Internal Support)
As generally defined by the 1982 Act, maintenance and servicing of the improvements may include one or any combination of the following:
1) Cleaning
2) Repairs/Replacement
3) Flushing
4) Debris Removal
5) Electric current
6) Incidental Costs
California Breeze BAD Phase 2
1) Sweeping
2) Street Lights and Lighting Costs
3) Storm Drain Lines (repairs and replacement only)
As generally defined by the 1982 Act, maintenance and servicing of the improvements may include one or any combination of the following:
1) Cleaning
2) Repairs/Replacement
3) Flushing
4) Debris Removal
5) Electric current
6) Incidental Costs
California Breeze BAD Phase 3
1) Sweeping
2) Street Lights and Lighting Costs
3) Storm Drain Lines (repairs and replacement only)
4) Retention Pond
5) Access road
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
6 As generally defined by the 1982 Act, maintenance and servicing of the improvements may include one or any combination of the following:
1) Cleaning
2) Repairs/Replacement
3) Flushing
4) Debris Removal
5) Electric current
6) Incidental Costs
Pursuant to the 1982 Act:
B. "Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
7 PART II – ESTIMATE OF COSTS
Estimate of Costs
All improvements within the Districts are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. Based upon the available revenues generated by the assessment, City staff determines the frequency and specific maintenance operations which can be provided in a given year.
The proposed budget is shown on the following page. This includes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with the improvements within the Districts, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses. The budget summary also shows the estimated fund balance and the projected fund reserves that will be available and may be required based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2021-22, the City combined the budget page to show only the total expenditures, revenues, etc. for the District, rather than showing the expenditures and revenues by individual phases of the development, as had been done in previous years.
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
8 Annual Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Percolation Pond Maintenance 1 $332
Access Road Maintenance $332
Street Sweeping 2 $0
Street Repairs (pot holes) $0
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $664
Utilities $7,700
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 3
Percolation Pond Dredging $7,500
Access Road Resurfacing $2,500
Street Resurfacing and Street Sign Replacement $35,000
Street Repair $0
Street Lighting Repair $11,000
Storm Drain Repair $7,500
Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $63,500
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $14,000
City Administration $3,500
City Labor and Overhead 4 $10,652
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $10,791
Supplies, Printing & Advertising Notices $18
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $0
County Collection Fee $166
Contingency $0
District Administration Subtotal $40,628
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $112,492
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $66,322
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $353
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $45,816
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $112,492
OPERATING RESERVE FUND BALANCE 5
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $56,246
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $2,250
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $58,496
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $86,351
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $3,454
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $89,805
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY 6
Total SFR Parcels Levied 317
Total SFR EDUs 317.00
Maximum Assessment per EDU Varies*
Assessment per EDU Varies*
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $340.96
Total Commercial Parcels Levied 2
Total Commercial EDUs 12.93
Maximum Assessment per EDU $141.14
Assessment per EDU $141.14
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $340.99
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
9 A slurry seal project was completed for the District during the 2022 calendar year, using $50,000 from the Capital Reserve fund.
Budget Footnotes
1 Phases I & II utilize one percolation pond. Phase III utilizes a separate retention pond. 2 Regularly scheduled street sweeping services are performed by Franchise Waste Hauler at no cost to the District.
Any services above and beyond said regularly scheduled services will be billed to and paid for the the District 3 The cost for capital replacement reserve for the items shown below are from the City's FY 2018/19 approved budget.
Item Phase I Phase II Phase II
Percolation Pond Dredging $3,000 $0 $20,004
Street Repair $0 $0 $0
Street Lighting Repair $3,000 $0 $18,912
Storm Drain Repair $0 $0 $20,004
Sound Wall Maintenance Reserve $3,000 $0 $0
Reserve collections from the Budget page are lower because the current assessment rate cannot support higher collection amounts.
See Appendix D for detailed cost breakdown for these items. 4 Items included in this category include salaries, overtime, Workers's Comp, Retirement & Insurance (Life, Health & FICA). 5 6
Phase 1 SFR (single family residential) Maximum Assessment $187.01. Actual Assessment $187.00. Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $340.96 Phase 1 COM (commercial) Maximum Assessment $141.14. Actual Assessment $141.14. Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $340.99 Phase 2 SFR Maximum Assessment $185.35. Actual Assessment $185.34. Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $340.96 Phase 3 SFR Maximum Assessment $234.68. Actual Assessment $234.68. Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $340.96 Beginning in Fiscal Year 2017/18, a Capital Reserve Fund was established for the District. The amounts collected for the current year, if any, are shown in the Budget table above. The Beginning Balances for the Capital Reserve Funds were initially transferred from the Operating Reserve Fund. The amounts in the Operating Reserve Funds should be sufficient to pay for the operations and maintenance costs for the first six months of the fiscal year. Any addition to or (reduction from) the Capital Reserve Fund will be shown and calculated annually in the same manner as the Operating Reserve Fund. Also, any funds collected for Capital Reserve, and not spent, will be included in the ending Capital Reserve fund balance the following year. Currently, the District Assessments do not have the capacity to collect any reserve amounts. Assessments must be increased in order to begin collecting funds for Capital improvement projects.
The California Breeze Benefit Assessment District has 3 separate phases. The assessment amounts for each are as follows:
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
10 PART III – DISTRICT DIAGRAM
District Diagram
The boundaries of the California Breeze Benefit Assessment District are shown on the map in Appendix B. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions as shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is also filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
11 PART IV – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Method of Apportionment
GENERAL PROVISIONS – SPECIAL BENEFIT
Pursuant to the 1982 Act and Article XIIID, all parcels that receive a special benefit conferred upon them as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements and services shall be identified, and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of improvements. Chapter 6.4, Division 2, Title 5, of the Government Code, the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, permits the establishment of assessment districts by Cities for the purpose of providing certain public improvements that include street maintenance.
Section 54711 of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This Section states:
(a) No benefit assessment shall be levied pursuant to this chapter unless it meets all of the following requirements:
(1) The amount of the assessment imposed on any parcel of property shall be related to the benefit to the parcel which will be derived from the provision of the service. Except as provided in subdivision (d) or (e) of Section 54715, in the case of a benefit assessment for flood control services, the benefit must be determined on the basis of the proportionate storm water runoff from each parcel. In the case of an assessment for the maintenance of streets, roads, or highways, the benefit shall be in proportion to the estimated traffic volume to be generated by each parcel assessed, or by any other reasonable basis as determined by the legislative body. (2) The annual aggregate amount of the assessment shall not exceed the estimated annual cost of providing the service.
(3) The revenue derived from the assessment shall not be used to pay the cost of any service other than the service for which the assessment was levied.
The 1982 Act also permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district.
Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property. Article XIIID also provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways.
The net amount to be assessed may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels. The costs for the operation, maintenance and servicing of the improvements maintained for each zone are apportioned in accordance with the methodology which was established by the City Council upon formation of the Districts.
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
12 GENERAL PROVISIONS – GENERAL BENEFIT
Although the improvements may include public streets and drainage facilities that connect to similar facilities outside the Districts’ boundaries, the construction, maintenance and operation of these improvements are only necessary for the development of properties within the Districts. As such, these improvements were not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the Districts’ boundaries and any public access or use of the improvements by others is incidental. Therefore, it has been determined that the ongoing maintenance, servicing and operation of the District’s improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the Districts or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to properties within the Districts.
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
Method of Assessment – BAD Phase 1
All costs associated with the maintenance and operation of BAD Phase 1 improvements including Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices, County collection fees and legal fees shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata development unit basis.
One hundred percent (100%) of all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the BAD 1 improvements including incidentals and appurtenances is of special benefit to parcels within the district and shall be spread to all developed parcels within the District on a pro-rata development unit basis. Developed parcels are those parcels on which final map has been filed. Said parcels are also abutting or obtaining primary access from a public street.
Undeveloped parcels without an approved tentative Map shall be assessed for zero (0) the total of potential development units.
Factored development unit calculations for residential areas are as follows: Low Density residential = 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU)
Office and commercial use is assessed based on an equivalent basis of 3.8 EDUs per acre using the gross parcel area. The resulting parcel A area, as shown on the assessment diagram, is assessed at 13.6 EDUs.
Monterey County charges 0.25% of the levy amount for collection for administration of the District.
Proposed and existing community or neighborhood park lands are of special benefit to parcels within Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3, and are not assessed (Parcels B and C), as shown on the assessment diagram. The detention pond, Parcel B, which is for the exclusive use of this development, is not assessed.
The neighborhood park, Parcel C, was a development requirement, and was constructed by this development.
The assessment costs for the operation; maintenance and servicing of the improvements are apportioned in accordance with the methodology which was established by the City Council upon formation of the District. It was determined at that time that the most equitable method for spreading the estimated benefit received by each parcel in BAD Phase 1 should be based on the EDU method. One parcel within the boundaries of BAD Phase 1 is designated under a commercial land use. While the residential parcels will be assessed on the basis of one EDU per parcel, the commercial parcel will be assessed four (4) EDU per acre. The formula is as follows:
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13 Method of Assessment – BAD Phase 2
All costs associates with the maintenance and operation of BAD Phase 2 improvements including Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices, County collection fees and legal fees all of which shall be spread to all parcels on a prorata development unit basis.
One hundred percent (100%) of all costs associates with the maintenance and operation of the BAD Phase 2 improvements including incidentals and appurtenances is of special benefit to parcels within the District and shall be spread to all developed parcels within the District on a pro-rata development unit basis. Developed parcels are those parcels on which final map has been filed. Said parcels are also abutting or obtaining primary access from a public street.
Unit calculations for residential areas are as follows: Low Density Residential = 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).
The assessment costs for the operation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements are apportioned in accordance with the methodology which was established by the City Council upon formation of the District. It was determined at that time that the most equitable method for spreading the estimated benefit received by each parcel in BAD Phase 2 should be based on the EDU method. The formula is as follows:
Method of Assessment – BAD Phase 3
All costs associates with the maintenance and operation of BAD Phase 3 improvements, including Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices, County collection fees and legal fees, all of which shall be spread to all parcels on a prorata development unit basis.
One hundred percent (100%) of all costs associates with the maintenance and operation of the BAD Phase 3 improvements, including incidentals and appurtenances is of special benefit to properties within the District and shall be spread to all developed parcels within the District on a pro-rata development unit basis. The neighborhood park was constructed by this development for the benefit of this development. Developed Parcels are those parcels on which a final map has been filed. Said parcels are also abutting or obtaining primary access from a public street.
Factored development unit calculations for residential areas are as follows: Low Density residential = 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).
LANDUSE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS ACRES
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
RESIDENTIAL 72 72 n/a 1.00 72.00 $187.00 $13,464.00
COMMERCIAL 2 0 3.40 3.80 12.93 $141.14 $1,825.16
TOTAL 74 72 3.40 84.93 $15,289.16
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PHASE 1 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT CALCULATION
LANDUSE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS ACRES
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
RESIDENTIAL 131 131 n/a 1.00 131.00 $185.34 $24,279.54
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
14 Parcels owned by the City of Gonzales are not assessed, which include Parcel “A”, right-of-way reservation, right-of-way for a future grade separation structure, and Parcel “B”, the retention pond site, which was constructed to serve this development.
The assessment costs forthe operation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements are apportioned in accordance with the methodology which was established by the City Council upon formation of the District. It was determined at that time that the most equitable method for spreading the estimated benefit received by each parcel in BAD Phase 3 should be based on the EDU method. The formula is as follows:
LANDUSE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS ACRES
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
RESIDENTIAL 114 114 n/a 1.00 114.00 $234.68 $26,753.52
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PHASE 3 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT CALCULATION Packet Pg. 82
Attachment: Ca Breeze Benefit Assmt Report (2710 : Resolution No. 2023-21 Ca Breeze Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
15 APPENDIX A – FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2022-23 Financial Summary
Annual Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Percolation Pond Maintenance 1 $332
Access Road Maintenance $332
Street Sweeping 2 $0
Street Repairs (pot holes) $0
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $664
Utilities $3,737
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 3
Percolation Pond Dredging $13,000
Access Road Resurfacing $6,125
Street Resurfacing and Street Sign Replacement $42,397
Street Repair $0
Street Lighting Repair $11,000
Storm Drain Repair $12,000
Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $84,522
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $14,000
City Administration $3,500
City Labor and Overhead 4 $15,061
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $2,113
Supplies, Printing & Advertising Notices $1,402
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $448
County Collection Fee $166
Contingency $0
District Administration Subtotal $38,190
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $127,112
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $66,322
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $293
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $60,497
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $127,112
OPERATING RESERVE FUND BALANCE 5
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $63,556
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $281
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $63,837
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $132,372
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $585
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $132,957
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY 6
Total SFR Parcels Levied 317
Total SFR EDUs 317.00
Maximum Assessment per EDU Varies
Assessment per EDU Varies
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund Varies
Total Commercial Parcels Levied 3
Total Commercial EDUs 12.93
Maximum Assessment per EDU $141.14
Assessment per EDU $141.14
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $263.71
Packet Pg. 83
Attachment: Ca Breeze Benefit Assmt Report (2710 : Resolution No. 2023-21 Ca Breeze Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
16 APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT ROLL
Assessment Roll
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, is shown in Appendix A. The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Monterey and those records are, by reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax bill for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Packet Pg. 84
Attachment: Ca Breeze Benefit Assmt Report (2710 : Resolution No. 2023-21 Ca Breeze Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
17 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-281-001-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-002-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-003-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-004-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-005-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-006-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-007-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-008-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-009-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-010-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-011-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-012-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-013-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-014-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-015-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-016-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-017-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-018-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-019-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-020-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-021-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-022-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-023-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-024-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-025-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-026-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-027-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-028-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-029-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-030-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-031-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-032-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-033-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-034-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-035-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
Packet Pg. 85
Attachment: Ca Breeze Benefit Assmt Report (2710 : Resolution No. 2023-21 Ca Breeze Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
18 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-281-036-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-037-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-038-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-039-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-040-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-041-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-042-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-043-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-044-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-045-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-046-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-047-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-048-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-049-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-050-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-051-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-052-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-053-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-054-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-055-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-056-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-057-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-058-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-059-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-060-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-061-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-062-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-063-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-064-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-065-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-066-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-067-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-068-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-069-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-070-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-071-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-072-000 I 1.00 $186.53 $0.47 $187.00
020-281-073-001 I 0.00 $186.53 $0.00 $0.00
020-281-074-000 I 0.00 $186.53 $0.00 $0.00
020-281-075-000 I 0.00 $186.53 $0.00 $0.00
020-281-078-000 I 2.19 $140.79 $0.77 $309.46
020-281-081-000 I 10.74 $140.79 $3.78 $1,515.70
TOTALS 84.93 $15,289.16
Packet Pg. 86
Attachment: Ca Breeze Benefit Assmt Report (2710 : Resolution No. 2023-21 Ca Breeze Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
19 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-291-001-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-002-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-003-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-004-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-005-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-006-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-007-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-008-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-009-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-010-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-011-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-012-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-013-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-014-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-291-015-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-001-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-002-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-003-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-004-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-005-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-006-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-007-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-008-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-009-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-010-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-011-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-012-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-013-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-018-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-019-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-020-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-021-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-022-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-023-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-024-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-025-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-026-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-027-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-028-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-292-029-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-001-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-002-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
Packet Pg. 87
Attachment: Ca Breeze Benefit Assmt Report (2710 : Resolution No. 2023-21 Ca Breeze Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
20 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-293-003-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-004-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-005-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-006-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-007-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-008-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-009-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-010-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-011-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-012-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-013-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-014-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-293-015-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-294-001-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-294-002-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-294-003-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-294-004-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-294-005-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-294-006-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-294-007-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-294-008-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-294-010-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-001-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-002-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-003-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-004-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-005-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-006-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-007-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-008-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-009-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-010-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-011-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-012-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-013-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-014-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-015-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-016-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-017-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-018-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-019-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-020-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-021-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-022-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
Packet Pg. 88
Attachment: Ca Breeze Benefit Assmt Report (2710 : Resolution No. 2023-21 Ca Breeze Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
21 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-301-023-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-024-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-301-025-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-001-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-002-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-003-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-004-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-005-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-006-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-007-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-008-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-009-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-010-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-011-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-012-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-013-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-014-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-015-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-016-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-017-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-018-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-019-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-302-020-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-001-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-002-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-003-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-004-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-005-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-006-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-007-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-008-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-009-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-010-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-011-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-012-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-013-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-014-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-015-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-016-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-017-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-018-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-019-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-020-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-021-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
020-303-022-000 II 1.00 $184.88 $0.46 $185.34
TOTALS 131.00 $24,279.54
Packet Pg. 89
Attachment: Ca Breeze Benefit Assmt Report (2710 : Resolution No. 2023-21 Ca Breeze Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
22 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-311-001-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-002-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-003-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-004-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-005-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-006-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-007-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-008-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-009-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-010-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-011-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-012-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-013-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-014-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-015-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-016-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-017-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-018-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-019-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-020-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-021-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-022-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-023-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-024-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-025-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-026-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-027-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-028-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-311-029-000 III 0.00 $234.10 $0.00 $0.00
020-311-030-000 III 0.00 $234.10 $0.00 $0.00
020-312-001-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-002-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-003-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-004-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-005-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-006-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-007-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-008-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-009-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-010-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-011-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-012-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
Packet Pg. 90
Attachment: Ca Breeze Benefit Assmt Report (2710 : Resolution No. 2023-21 Ca Breeze Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
23 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-312-013-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-014-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-015-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-016-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-017-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-018-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-019-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-020-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-021-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-312-022-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-001-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-002-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-003-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-004-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-005-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-006-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-007-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-008-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-009-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-010-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-011-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-012-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-013-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-014-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-015-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-016-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-017-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-018-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-019-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-020-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-021-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-022-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-023-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-024-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-025-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-026-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-027-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-028-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-029-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-030-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-031-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-032-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-033-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-313-034-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
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California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
24 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-314-001-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-002-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-003-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-004-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-005-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-006-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-007-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-008-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-009-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-010-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-011-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-012-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-013-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-014-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-015-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-016-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-017-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-018-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-019-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-020-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-021-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-022-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-023-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-024-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-025-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-026-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-027-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-028-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-029-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
020-314-030-000 III 1.00 $234.10 $0.59 $234.68
TOTALS 114.00 $26,753.52
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California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
25 APPENDIX C – DISTRICT DIAGRAMS
District Diagrams
Diagrams for the District, including each Phase of the California Breeze Development, are shown on the following pages.
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
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California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
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California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
30 APPENDIX D – CAPITAL REPLACEMENT
Capital Replacement
The following pages show a summary of the Capital Replacement costs for each District within the City, as well as the Capital Replacement detail of each identified item for this District.
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California Breeze Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
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Attachment: Ca Breeze Benefit Assmt Report (2710 : Resolution No. 2023-21 Ca Breeze Benefit RESOLUTION NO. 2023-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES PROVIDING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER’S REPORT,
STATING INTENTION TO CONFIRM DIAGRAM AND TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
CALIFORNIA BREEZE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Gonzales City Council (the “Council”) to confirm the diagram for and to levy and collect assessments in the California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or servicing of public lands and improvements for parks and open space purposes pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “Act”), being Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) and as provided by Article XIIID of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, Harris & Associates, the designated Engineer of Work of the City of Gonzales (the “City”) has filed with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report (the “Report”) for the District called for under said Act; and WHEREAS, the Council has given preliminary consideration to the Report and each and every part thereof, and finds that each and every part of said Report is sufficient, and that neither said Report, nor any part thereof requires or should be modified in any respect.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:
1. With respect to the California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the Council finds:
• That the plans and specifications in said Report be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the Engineer’s itemized and total costs and expenses of said maintenance, operation and/or servicing of public lands and improvements and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, contained in said Report be, and each of them are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the diagram showing the assessment district and the boundaries and dimensions of the respective subdivisions of land within said assessment district are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed.
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ITEM
18 • That the proposed assessments upon the several subdivisions of land in said assessment district in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such subdivisions, respectively, from said maintenance, operation and/or servicing of public lands and improvements, and of the incidental expenses thereof, as contained in said Report, be, and they are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the maps and descriptions of the lands and easements to be acquired, if any, contained in said Report be, and the same are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the proposed maximum annual assessments upon each of the several subdivisions of land in the assessment district to pay costs incurred by the City and not otherwise reimbursed which result from the administration and collection of assessments, as contained in said Report be, and the same are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That said Report is preliminarily approved and confirmed as a whole and shall stand as the Engineer’s Report for the purpose of all subsequent proceedings.
2. The Council hereby finds that the public interest and convenience requires, and as such declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District referenced herein for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, all pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Article XIIID of the California Constitution.
3. The public improvements and lands to be maintained, operated and/or serviced are generally described in the California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, incorporated herein by reference.
4. The involved assessment district is generally described as follows:
California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District - a district bounded on the east by Herold Parkway, on the west by US Route 101, on the south by a line approximately 5100 feet south of Fifth Street and on the north by Fifth Street.
5. Reference to the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, is hereby made for a full and detailed description of the public improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the assessment district.
6. It is ordered that Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, is hereby appointed and fixed for the public hearing and time and place when and where the Council will consider and act upon the Engineer’s Report, confirm the District diagram, and the levy of the Packet Pg. 101 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-22 (2711 : Resolution No. 2023-22 Ca Breeze Parks & Open Spaces) proposed assessment.
7. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the hearing by one publication of a copy of this Resolution in the local newspaper published and circulated in said City, pursuant to Section 6061 of the California Government Code.
8. The proposed assessments will not increase from the assessments established for said Districts for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 15th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
I, the undersigned Deputy City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of May, 2023, by the above-stated vote of the members thereof, a majority being present.
Dated: May 15, 2023
_________________________________
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
Packet Pg. 102 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-22 (2711 : Resolution No. 2023-22 Ca Breeze Parks & Open Spaces)
CITY OF GONZALES
ENGINEER’S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CALIFORNIA BREEZE PARKS & OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT NO.’S 1, 2 & 3
FUND #270
May 2023
PREPARED BY
Harris & Associates
450 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 103
Salinas, CA 93901
www.weareharris.com
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CALIFORNIA BREEZE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
City of Gonzales
Monterey County
State of California
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CALIFORNIA BREEZE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON THE _____ DAY OF _________, 2023.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with me on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
_________________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with the County Auditor of the County of Monterey on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Certifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i Statement of Assessment Engineer…………………………………………………………………………………..….1 Plans and Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Estimate of Costs………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 District Diagram…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...8 Method of Apportionment……………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Appendix A – 2022-23 Financial Summary ………………………………………………………………………….12 Appendix B – Assessment Roll ………………………………………………………………………………………..….13 Appendix C – District Diagram …………………………………………………………………………………………...20 Appendix D – Capital Replacement …………………………………………………………………………………….25 Packet Pg. 105 Attachment: Ca Breeze P&OS Assmt Report (2711 : Resolution No. 2023-22 Ca Breeze Parks & Open Spaces) Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
1 STATEMENT OF ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
Statement of Assessment Engineer
AGENCY: CITY OF GONZALES
PROJECT: California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF GONZALES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
The preparation of this Annual Engineer’s Report (“Report”) is in conformance with the obligation of the City Council for the California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces District of the City of Gonzales to provide drainage services upon each lot or parcel of land in the district in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel of land for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500) (“Act”), Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the State of California Constitution, and in accordance with the City of Gonzales’ Resolution adopted by the City Council, this Report has been ordered for:
CALIFORNIA BREEZE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
(Hereinafter referred to as the “District”),
I, Alison Bouley, authorized representative of the District, the duly appointed Assessment Engineer submit the following Report which consists of the following four (4) parts and Appendices:
PART I
Description of Improvements: This part provides a general description of improvements proposed to be maintained in the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file with the City.
PART II
Estimate of Cost: This part contains the cost estimate of the proposed maintenance including incidental costs and expenses for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
2 PART III
District Diagram: This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the external boundaries of the District. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
PART IV
Method of Apportionment of the Assessments: This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon parcel classification of land within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received. The costs and expenses of the District have been assessed upon the parcels of land within the boundaries of District pursuant to the initial methodology established by Resolution No. 95-44 approved on the 4 th day of April, 1995. For particulars as
to the identification of parcels, reference is made to the District Diagram.
Appendices
Appendix A – Financial Summary
Appendix B – Assessment Roll
Appendix C – District Diagram
Appendix D – Capital Replacement
In conclusion, it is my opinion that the costs and expenses of the District have been assessed to the lots and parcels within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the services provided.
DATED this day of May, 2023
___________________________________________
Alison Bouley, P.E., Assessment Engineer
R.C.E. No. C61383
Engineer of Work
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
3 PART I – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans and Specifications
INTRODUCTION
City Staff has contracted with Harris & Associates (“Harris”) to complete the annual administration process for all of City’s assessment districts. In addition to this required annual process, Harris has conducted an assessment district fund balance and capital asset replacement cash flow analysis to confirm and ensure that the City’s assessment districts annually assess property owners only for the essential funding to complete ongoing maintenance activities and finance timely capital replacement as assets reach the end of their useable lifecycles.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICTS
California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District is generally described as a district bounded on the east by Herold Parkway, on the west by State Route 101, on the south by a line approximately 5,100 feet more or less, south of Fifth Street and on the north by Fifth Street.
The District was formed in 1995 to provide a dedicated funding source for the maintenance and operation of any or all public landscaping and irrigation improvements, of a local nature, on landscaped strips of land adjacent to curbs of the following described streets, including jogging paths, planter walls, grass berms, retention ponds and bank protection, appurtenant irrigation systems; ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs, and trees; including necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. Incidental costs including contingencies, and assessment district incidentals including engineering, printing, and notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration and supervision, are assessed to the District on the same basis as the improvements specified above.
All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work:
Herold Parkway, a strip of land approximately 20 feet in width from face of west curb lines including planter walls from Fifth Street southerly 5,000 feet more or less; thence Westerly 750 feet more or less to Charolais Drive. A strip of land including a grass berm approximately 15 feet in width east of the face of easterly curb along the east side of Herold Parkway from Fifth Street southerly 5,100 feet more or less.
Pedestrian path and landscape easement 20 feet wide along the southerly boundary of Parcel A from the pedestrian easement on the west, easterly 500 feet more or less to Herold Parkway.
Retention Pond, Parcel “E” and appurtenant access and irrigation as said parcel as shown on that certain amended map titled “California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District, Exhibit A” on file with the City Clerk.
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
4 State Route 101, a strip of land 5 feet wide along the western boundary of subdivision adjacent to Route 101 including appurtenant sound wall as shown on that certain amended map entitled “California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District, (Annexation of California Breeze Phase III), Exhibit A” on file with the City Clerk.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND EXPENDITURES
A summary of the assessments to be levied is shown in the table below.
LANDUSE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS ACRES
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
RESIDENTIAL 72 72 n/a 1.00 72.00 $227.00 $16,344.00
COMMERCIAL 2 0 3.40 3.80 12.93 $88.90 $1,149.60
TOTAL 74 72 3.40 84.93 $17,493.60
LANDUSE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS ACRES
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
RESIDENTIAL 131 131 n/a 1.00 131.00 $227.00 $29,737.00
LANDUSE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS ACRES
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
RESIDENTIAL 114 114 n/a 1.00 114.00 $271.76 $30,980.64
PHASE 1 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT CALCULATION
PHASE 2 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT CALCULATION
PHASE 3 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT CALCULATION
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
5 LEVEL OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROVIDED
Approval of the proposed assessment set forth in the Engineer’s Report will generate the revenue necessary to provide for all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the District improvements including the assessment calculation (Engineer’s Report), printing and advertising of assessment notices, County collection fees and legal fees all of which shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata development unit basis.
One hundred percent (100%) of all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces improvements including incidentals and appurtenances is of special benefit to parcels within the district and shall be spread to all parcels within the District on a development unit basis. The park was constructed as a requirement of this development to serve the 331-lot subdivision development.
Pursuant to the 1972 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
6 PART II – ESTIMATE OF COSTS
Estimate of Costs
All improvements within the Districts are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. Based upon the available revenues generated by the assessment, City staff determines the frequency and specific maintenance operations which can be provided in a given year.
The proposed budget is shown on the following page. This includes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with the improvements within the Districts, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses. The budget summary also shows the estimated fund balance and the projected fund reserves that will be available and may be required based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2021-22, the City combined the budget page to show only the total expenditures, revenues, etc. for the District, rather than showing the expenditures and revenues by individual phases of the development, as had been done in previous years.
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
7 Annual Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Contractual Services (Park Maintenance) 1 $19,615
Parkway & Percolation Pond Maintenance 2 $22,349
Utilities $7,700
Sound Wall Annual Maintenance $1,000
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $50,664
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 3
Sound Wall Maintenance Reserve $4,800
Sound Wall Reserve $6,888
Tree Removal and Street Repair $10,000
Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $21,688
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $5,000
City Administration $3,500
City Labor and Overhead 4 $35,000
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $667
Supplies, Printing & Advertising Notices $3,330
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $100
County Collection Fee $196
Contingency $0
District Administration Subtotal $49,292
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $121,644
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $78,211
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $281
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $43,152
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $121,644
OPERATING FUND BALANCE 5
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 ($174,463)
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) ($43,152)
Estimated Interest Income $0
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 ($217,615)
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $0
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $0
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $0
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY 6
Total SFR Parcels Levied 317
Total SFR EDUs 317.00
Maximum Assessment per EDU Varies*
Assessment per EDU Varies*
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $368.70
Total Commercial Parcels Levied 2
Total Commercial EDUs 12.93
Maximum Assessment per EDU $88.90
Assessment per EDU $88.90
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $368.74
Definitions: SFR = Single Family Residential Parcel(s); EDU = Equivalent Dwelling Unit * Refer to Budget Footnotes for Assessment Rates for each phase Packet Pg. 112 Attachment: Ca Breeze P&OS Assmt Report (2711 : Resolution No. 2023-22 Ca Breeze Parks & Open Spaces) Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
8 Budget Footnotes 123456
Phases 1 & 2 SFR parcels Maximum Assessment $227.01. Actual Assessment $227.00. Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $368.70 Phase 1 COM (commercial) Maximum Assessment $88.90. Actual Assessment $88.90. Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $368.74 Phase 3 SFR Maximum Assessment $271.77. Actual Assessment $271.76. Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $386.70 Commercial parcel does not benefit from park improvement or Phase III parkway improvement; only benefits from Phase I/II parkway improvement. Includes costs for landscape contractor, Smith & Enright.
Items included in this category include salaries, overtime, Workers's Comp, Retirement & Insurance (Life, Health & FICA).
Reserve collections from the Budget page are lower than shown in Appendix D because the current assessment rate cannot support higher collection amounts.
The California Breeze Landscape Maintenance District has 3 separate phases. The assessment amounts for each are as follows:
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2017/18, a Capital Reserve Fund was established for the District. The amounts collected for the current year, if any, are shown in the Budget table above. The Beginning Balances for the Capital Reserve Funds were initially transferred from the Operating Reserve Fund. The amounts in the Operating Reserve Funds should be sufficient to pay for the operations and maintenance costs for the first six months of the fiscal year. Any addition to or (reduction from) the Capital Reserve Fund will be shown and calculated annually in the same manner as the Operating Reserve Fund. Also, any funds collected for Capital Reserve, and not spent, will be included in the ending Capital Reserve fund balance the following year. Currently, the District Assessments do not have the capacity to collect any reserve amounts. Assessments must be increased in order to begin collecting funds for Capital improvement projects.
Expenditures for the percolation pond for Phase I & II & commercial serves only these areas. The percolation pond for Phase III only serves Phase III and thus is assessed separately.
The cost for capital replacement reserve for the items shown in Appendix D, Capital Reserve Replacement Study which was completed in FY 2017/18. Tree replacement and street repair was added to the Budget for 2019/20.
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
9 PART III – DISTRICT DIAGRAMS
District Diagram
The boundaries of the California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces District are shown on the map in Appendix C. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions as shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is also filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
10 PART IV – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Method of Apportionment
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.
BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on improvements as determined at the time the District was established.
General Benefits
The improvements within this District are a direct result of property development within the District and would otherwise not be required or necessary. Developers typically install landscape improvements to enhance the marketability and value of properties within the development and/or as conditions of development. In either case, the improvements are clearly installed for the benefit of the properties developed and not for the benefit of surrounding properties.
Although many landscape improvements (by virtue of their location), may be visible to surrounding properties or to the public at large, any benefit to surrounding properties is incidental and cannot be considered a direct and special benefit to those properties. Therefore, it has been determined that the improvements within this District and the ongoing operation and maintenance of those improvements are clearly a direct and special benefit to properties within the District.
Unless otherwise noted, these improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large.
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
11 Special Benefits
The method of apportionment (assessment methodology) approved at the time the District was formed is based on the premise that each of the assessed parcels within the District receives benefit from the improvements maintained and financed by annual assessments. Specifically, the assessments are for the maintenance of local landscape improvements installed as part of the original improvement. The desirability and safety of properties within the District are enhanced by the presence of well-maintained landscaping. The special benefits associated with the local landscaping improvements are specifically:
• Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements. • Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the District providing a positive representation of the area.
• Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping.
• Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from wellmaintained improvements associated with the properties.
All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District.
Non-Assessable Parcels
Within the boundaries of the District, there are properties that are considered to receive no special benefit from the District improvements and are therefore not assessed. Parcels owned by the City of Gonzales are not assessed.
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The District is assessed on the basis of total development units generated for the costs of the maintenance and operation of the District including incidentals and appurtenances and shall include all the costs of maintaining and/or operating the improvements described herein.
All costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the District improvementsincluding Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices, County collection fees, and legal fees shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata development unit basis.
One hundred percent (100%) of all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces (Annexation of California Breeze Phase III) improvements including incidentals and appurtenances is of special benefit to parcels within the district and shall be spread to all parcels within the District on a development unit basis. The park was constructed as a requirement of this development to serve the 331- lot subdivision development.
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
12 Developed parcels are those parcels on which final subdivision map has been filed, and which can obtain building permits as of the Public Hearing date. Said parcels are also abutting or obtaining primary access from a public street.
Factored development unit calculations are as follows: Low Density Residential = 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU); Office and commercial use is assessed based on an equivalent basis of 3.8 EDUs per acre using the gross parcel area. The resulting parcel “A” area, as shown on the assessment diagram, is assessed at 13.6 EDUs. There is no assessment for park maintenance for the Office and commercial use parcels.
Monterey County charges 0.25% of the levy amount for collection for administration of the District.
Parcels owned by the City of Gonzales are not assessed, which include Parcel “A”, right-of-way reservation, rightof-way for a future grade separation structure, and Parcel “B”, the retention pond site, which was constructed to serve this development. These parcels receive no benefit from the maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
The District assessments have no annual escalation factor, meaning the assessment rates are fixed. In order for the assessments to be increased, the property owners must approve the increase through a Proposition 218 ballot procedure.
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
13 Annual Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Contractual Services (Park Maintenance) 1 $20,311
Parkway & Percolation Pond Maintenance 2 $22,349
Utilities $16,000
Sound Wall Annual Maintenance $1,000
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $59,660
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 3
Sound Wall Maintenance Reserve $4,800
Sound Wall Reserve $6,888
Tree Removal and Street Repair $16,800
Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $28,488
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $5,000
City Administration $3,500
City Labor and Overhead 4 $30,125
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $456
Supplies, Printing & Advertising Notices $0
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $100
County Collection Fee $196
Contingency $0
District Administration Subtotal $40,876
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $129,024
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $78,211
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $0
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $50,813
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $129,024
OPERATING FUND BALANCE 5
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 ($113,877)
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) ($50,813)
Estimated Interest Income $0
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 ($164,690)
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $0
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $0
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $0
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY 6
Total SFR Parcels Levied 317
Total SFR EDUs 317.00
Maximum Assessment per EDU Varies
Assessment per EDU Varies
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund Varies
Total Commercial Parcels Levied 2
Total Commercial EDUs 12.93
Maximum Assessment per EDU $88.90
Assessment per EDU $88.90
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $411.08
APPENDIX A – FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2022-23 Financial Summary
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
14 APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT ROLL
Assessment Roll
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, is shown in Appendix A. The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Monterey and those records are, by reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax bill for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
15 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-281-001-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-002-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-003-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-004-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-005-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-006-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-007-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-008-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-009-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-010-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-011-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-012-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-013-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-014-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-015-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-016-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-017-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-018-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-019-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-020-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-021-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-022-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-023-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-024-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-025-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-026-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-027-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-028-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-029-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-030-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-031-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-032-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-033-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-034-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-035-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
16 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-281-036-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-037-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-038-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-039-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-040-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-041-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-042-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-043-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-044-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-045-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-046-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-047-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-048-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-049-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-050-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-051-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-052-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-053-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-054-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-055-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-056-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-057-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-058-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-059-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-060-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-061-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-062-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-063-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-064-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-065-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-066-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-067-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-068-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-069-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-070-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-071-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-072-000 I 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-281-074-000 I 0.00 $226.43 $0.00 $0.00
020-281-075-000 I 0.00 $226.43 $0.00 $0.00
020-281-077-000 I 0.00 $226.43 $0.00 $0.00
020-281-078-000 I 2.19 $194.42 $0.49 $194.92
020-281-081-000 I 10.74 $952.30 $2.39 $954.68
TOTALS 84.93 $17,493.60
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
17 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-291-001-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-002-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-003-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-004-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-005-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-006-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-007-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-008-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-009-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-010-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-011-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-012-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-013-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-014-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-291-015-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-001-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-002-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-003-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-004-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-005-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-006-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-007-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-008-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-009-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-010-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-011-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-012-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-013-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-018-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-019-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-020-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-021-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-022-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-023-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-024-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-025-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-026-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-027-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-028-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-292-029-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-001-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-002-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
18 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-293-003-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-004-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-005-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-006-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-007-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-008-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-009-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-010-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-011-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-012-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-013-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-014-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-293-015-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-294-001-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-294-002-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-294-003-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-294-004-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-294-005-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-294-006-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-294-007-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-294-008-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-294-010-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-001-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-002-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-003-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-004-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-005-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-006-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-007-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-008-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-009-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-010-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-011-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-012-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-013-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-014-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-015-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-016-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-017-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-018-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-019-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-020-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-021-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-022-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
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Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-301-023-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-024-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-301-025-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-001-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-002-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-003-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-004-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-005-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-006-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-007-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-008-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-009-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-010-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-011-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-012-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-013-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-014-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-015-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-016-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-017-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-018-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-019-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-302-020-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-001-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-002-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-003-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-004-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-005-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-006-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-007-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-008-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-009-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-010-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-011-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-012-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-013-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-014-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-015-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-016-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-017-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-018-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-019-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-020-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-021-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
020-303-022-000 II 1.00 $226.43 $0.57 $227.00
TOTALS 131.00 $29,737.00
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
20 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-311-001-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-002-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-003-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-004-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-005-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-006-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-007-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-008-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-009-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-010-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-011-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-012-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-013-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-014-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-015-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-016-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-017-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-018-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-019-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-020-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-021-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-022-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-023-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-024-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-025-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-026-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-027-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-028-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-311-029-000 III 0.00 $271.08 $0.00 $0.00
020-311-030-000 III 0.00 $271.08 $0.00 $0.00
020-312-001-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-002-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-003-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-004-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-005-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-006-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-007-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-008-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-009-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-010-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-011-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-012-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
21 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-312-013-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-014-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-015-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-016-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-017-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-018-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-019-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-020-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-021-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-312-022-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-001-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-002-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-003-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-004-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-005-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-006-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-007-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-008-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-009-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-010-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-011-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-012-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-013-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-014-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-015-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-016-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-017-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-018-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-019-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-020-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-021-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-022-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-023-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-024-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-025-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-026-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-027-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-028-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-029-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-030-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-031-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-032-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-033-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-313-034-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
22 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County Collection
Fee Total Assessment
020-314-001-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-002-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-003-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-004-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-005-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-006-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-007-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-008-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-009-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-010-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-011-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-012-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-013-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-014-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-015-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-016-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-017-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-018-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-019-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-020-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-021-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-022-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-023-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-024-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-025-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-026-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-027-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-028-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-029-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
020-314-030-000 III 1.00 $271.08 $0.68 $271.76
TOTALS 114.00 $30,980.64
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
23 APPENDIX C – DISTRICT DIAGRAMS
District Diagrams
Diagrams for the District, including each Phase of the California Breeze Development, are shown on the following pages.
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
24 Packet Pg. 129 Attachment: Ca Breeze P&OS Assmt Report (2711 : Resolution No. 2023-22 Ca Breeze Parks & Open Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
25 Packet Pg. 130 Attachment: Ca Breeze P&OS Assmt Report (2711 : Resolution No. 2023-22 Ca Breeze Parks & Open Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
26 Packet Pg. 131 Attachment: Ca Breeze P&OS Assmt Report (2711 : Resolution No. 2023-22 Ca Breeze Parks & Open Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
27 Packet Pg. 132 Attachment: Ca Breeze P&OS Assmt Report (2711 : Resolution No. 2023-22 Ca Breeze Parks & Open Engineer’s Report
California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
28 APPENDIX D – CAPITAL REPLACEMENT
Capital Replacement
The following pages show a summary of the Capital Replacement costs for each District within the City, as well as the Capital Replacement detail of each identified item for this District.
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California Breeze Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
29 Packet Pg. 134 Attachment: Ca Breeze P&OS Assmt Report (2711 : Resolution No. 2023-22 Ca Breeze Parks & Open RESOLUTION NO. 2023-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
OF INTENTION TO CONFIRM DIAGRAM AND TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982
CANYON CREEK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2 AND 3 WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Gonzales City Council (the “Council”) to confirm the diagram for and to levy and collect assessments in the Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District No. 1, the Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District No. 2, and the Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District No. 3 for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or servicing of public lands and improvements for parks and open space purposes pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 (the “Act”), being Title 5, Part 1, Division 2, Chapter 6.4 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 54703) an as provided by Article XIIID of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, Harris & Associates, the designated Engineer of Work of the City of Gonzales (the “City”) has filed with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report (the “Report”) for the Districts called for under said Act; and WHEREAS, the Council has given preliminary consideration to the Report and each and every part thereof, and finds that each and every part of said Report is sufficient, and that neither said Report, nor any parts thereof, requires or should be modified in any respect.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:
1. The Council hereby finds that the public interest and convenience requires, and as such declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within the districts referenced herein for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, all pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 and Article XIIID of the California Constitution.
2. The public improvements and lands to be maintained, operated and/or serviced are generally described in the Engineer’s Report for Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024, incorporated herein by reference.
3. The proposed assessment districts are generally described as follows:
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District No. 1 - a district bounded on the northeast by Fanoe Road, on the southwest by US Route 101, on the southeast by the Sunrise Ranch Subdivision and on the northwest by Canyon Creek Phase II Subdivision.
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District No. 2 – a district bounded on the Packet Pg. 135 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-23 (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) AGENDA
ITEM
19 northeast by Fanoe Road, on the southwest by Canyon Creek Phase I Subdivision and Canyon Creek Phase III Subdivision, on the southeast by Canyon Creek Phase I and on the northwest by Canyon Creek Phase III Subdivision.
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District No. 3 – a district bounded on the east by Herold Parkway, on the west by State Route 101, on the north by a line approximately 4,300 feet south of Fifth Street and on the south by a line approximately 5,100 feet south of Fifth Street.
4. Reference to the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, is hereby made for a full and detailed description of the public improvements, the boundaries of each assessment district, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the assessment districts.
5. It is ordered that Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, is hereby appointed and fixed for the public hearing and time and place when and where the Council will consider and act upon the Engineer’s Report, confirm the District diagrams, and the levy of the proposed assessments.
6. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the hearing by one publication of a copy of this Resolution of Intention in the local newspaper published and circulated in said City, pursuant to Section 6061 of the California Government Code.
7. The proposed assessments in Districts 1, 2 and 3 will not increase from the assessments established for the Districts in Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The District Maximum Assessment will be adjusted by the CPI, which has been preliminarily estimated at 6%. The Maximum Assessment will be adjusted, as necessary, when the final CPI is obtained.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 15
th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
Packet Pg. 136 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-23 (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) I, the undersigned Deputy City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of May, 2023, by the above-stated vote of the members thereof, a majority being present.
Dated: May 15, 2023
_________________________________
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
Packet Pg. 137 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-23 (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District)
CITY OF GONZALES
ENGINEER’S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CANYON CREEK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO.’S 1, 2 & 3
FUND #304
May 2023
PREPARED BY
Harris & Associates
450 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 103
Salinas, CA 93901
www.weareharris.com
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Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CANYON CREEK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
City of Gonzales
Monterey County
State of California
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CANYON CREEK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON THE _____ DAY OF _________, 2023.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with me on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
_________________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with the County Auditor of the County of Monterey on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
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Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Certifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i Statement of Assessment Engineer…………………………………………………………………………………..….1 Plans and Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Estimate of Costs………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 District Diagram…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 Method of Apportionment………………………………………………………………………………………………….12 Appendix A – 2022-23 Financial Summary ………………………………………………………………………….16 Appendix B – Assessment Roll ………………………………………………………………………………………..….17 Appendix C – District Diagram …………………………………………………………………………………………...23 Appendix D – Capital Replacement …………………………………………………………………………………….27 Packet Pg. 140 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
1 STATEMENT OF ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
Statement of Assessment Engineer
AGENCY: CITY OF GONZALES
PROJECT: CALIFORNIA BREEZE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF GONZALES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
The preparation of this Annual Engineer’s Report (“Report”) is in conformance with the obligation of the City Council for the California Breeze Benefit Assessment District of the City of Gonzales to provide drainage services upon each lot or parcel of land in the district in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel of land for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code (the “1982 Act”), Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the State of California Constitution, and in accordance with the City of Gonzales’ Resolution adopted by the City Council, this Report has been ordered for:
CANYON CREEK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Hereinafter referred to as the “District”),
I, Alison Bouley, authorized representative of the District, the duly appointed Assessment Engineer submit the following Report which consists of the following four (4) parts and Appendices:
PART I
Description of Improvements: This part provides a general description of improvements proposed to be maintained in the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file with the City.
PART II
Estimate of Cost: This part contains the cost estimate of the proposed maintenance including incidental costs and expenses for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
2 PART III
District Diagram: This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the external boundaries of the District. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
PART IV
Method of Apportionment of the Assessments: This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon parcel classification of land within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received. The costs and expenses of the District have been assessed upon the parcels of land within the boundaries of District pursuant to the initial methodology established by Resolution No. 2000-71 approved on the 24th day of July, 2000. For particulars as to the identification of parcels, reference is made to the District Diagram.
Appendices
Appendix A – Financial Summary
Appendix B – Assessment Roll
Appendix C – District Diagram
Appendix D – Capital Replacement
In conclusion, it is my opinion that the costs and expenses of the District have been assessed to the lots and parcels within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the services provided.
DATED this day of May, 2023
___________________________________________
Alison Bouley, P.E., Assessment Engineer
R.C.E. No. C61383
Engineer of Work
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Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
3 PART I – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
City Staff has contracted with Harris & Associates (“Harris”) to complete the annual administration process for all of City’s assessment districts. In addition to this required annual process, Harris has conducted an assessment district fund balance and capital asset replacement cash flow analysis to confirm and ensure that the City’s assessment districts annually assess property owners only for the essential funding to complete ongoing maintenance activities and finance timely capital replacement as assets reach the end of their useable lifecycles.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICTS
CANYON CREEK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
Benefit Assessment District No. 1 (hereinafter “BAD 1”) is generally described as a district bounded on the northeast by Fanoe Road, on the southwest by State Route 101, on the southeast by the Sunrise Ranch Subdivision and on the northwest by Canyon Creek Phase II Subdivision.
CANYON CREEK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2
Benefit Assessment District No. 2 (hereinafter “BAD 2”) is generally described as a district bounded on the northeast by Fanoe Road, on the southwest by Canyon Creek Phase I Subdivision and Canyon Creek Phase III Subdivision, on the southeast by Canyon Creek Phase I and on the northwest by Canyon Creek Phase III Subdivision.
CANYON CREEK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 3
Benefit Assessment District No. 3 (hereinafter “BAD 3”) is generally described as a district bounded on the east by Herold Parkway, on the west by State Route 101, on the north by a line approximately 4,300 feet south of Fifth Street and on the south by a line approximately 5,100 feet south of Fifth Street.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Assessments are levied annually pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code (“1982 Act”). All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1982 Act. Any future increase in excess of the approved maximum assessments each year for the Canyon Creek BAD will require the approval of a majority of the property owners in accordance with the requirements of Article XIIID of the Constitution of the State of California (“Article XIIID”) and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act.
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Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
4 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND EXPENDITURES
Approval of the proposed assessment covered by this Engineer’s Report will generate the revenue necessary to:
Provide for the continued maintenance and future rehabilitation of the items listed below. Maintenance may include but is not limited to, all of the following: the upkeep, repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of the specified improvements. This shall also include material, vehicle, equipment, capital improvements and administrative costs associated with the annual administration and operation of the District.
Canyon Creek BAD Phase 1
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including sweeping, street lights and lighting costs, storm drain lines, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, engineering and inspection and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work within the following streets and appurtenant improvement plans:
Fanoe Road, Burgundy Way, Champagne Way and Rhone Way: All as said streets are shown on that certain map titled “Benefit Assessment District No. 1, Canyon Creek Phase 1, Exhibit B” on file with the City Clerk.
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including storm water retention pond silt removal and bank stabilization and percolation, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, pest abatement, engineering and inspection and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work within the following area and appurtenant improvement plans:
Storm Water Retention Pond: Improvements as shown on the approved improvement plans titled “Canyon Creek Phase I” and any subsequent revisions and as on the approved Canyon Creek Tentative Map.
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including storm drain outfalls, Gonzales Slough silt removal and bank stabilization and percolation, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, pest abatement, engineering and inspection and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work within the following area and appurtenant improvement plans:
Gonzales Slough: Drainage improvements as shown on the approved improvement plans titled “Canyon Creek Phase I” and as shown on the approved Canyon Creek Tentative Map.
Incidental costs including contingencies, and assessment district incidentals including engineering, printing, and notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration and supervision, are assessed to the District on the same basis as the improvements specified above.
Packet Pg. 144 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
5 Canyon Creek BAD Phase 2
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including sweeping, street lights and lighting costs, storm drain lines, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work within the following streets and appurtenant improvement plans:
Fanoe Road, Chianti Way, Chianti Court, Rhone Lane, Spumante Way, Champagne Way, and Rhone Way: All as said streets are shown on that certain map titled “Benefit Assessment District No. 2, Canyon Creek Phase II, Exhibit B” on file with the City Clerk.
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including storm water retention pond silt removal and bank stabilization and percolation, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, pest abatement, engineering and inspection and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for proper maintenance and operation thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work within the following area and appurtenant improvement plans:
Storm Water Retention Pond: Improvements as shown on the approved improvement plans titled “Canyon Creek Phase I” and any subsequent revisions and as on the approved Canyon Creek Tentative Map.
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including storm drain outfalls, Gonzales Slough silt removal and bank stabilization and percolation, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, pest abatement, engineering and inspection and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for proper maintenance and operation thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work within the following area and appurtenant improvement plans:
Gonzales Slough: Drainage improvements as shown on the approved improvement plans titled “Canyon Creek Phase I” and as shown on the approved Canyon Creek Tentative Map.
Incidental costs including contingencies, and assessment district incidentals including engineering, printing, and notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration and supervision, are assessed to the District on the same basis as the improvements specified above.
Canyon Creek BAD Phase 3
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including sweeping, street lights and lighting costs, storm drain lines, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work within the following streets and appurtenant improvement plans:
Packet Pg. 145 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
6 Burgundy Circle, Burgundy Way, Chianti Way, Spumante Way, Chablis Way, and Rhone Way: All as said streets are shown on that certain map titled “Benefit Assessment District No. 3, Canyon Creek Phase III, Exhibit B” on file with the City Clerk.
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including storm water retention pond silt removal and bank stabilization and percolation, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, pest abatement, engineering and inspection and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for proper maintenance and operation thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work within the following area and appurtenant improvement plans:
Storm Water Retention Pond: Improvements as shown on the approved improvement plans titled “Canyon Creek Phase I” and any subsequent revisions and as on the approved Canyon Creek Tentative Map.
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including storm drain outfalls, Gonzales Slough silt removal and bank stabilization and percolation, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, pest abatement, engineering and inspection and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for proper maintenance and operation thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work within the following area and appurtenant improvement plans:
Gonzales Slough: Drainage improvements as shown on the approved improvement plans titled “Canyon Creek Phase I” and as shown on the approved Canyon Creek Tentative Map.
Incidental costs including contingencies, and assessment district incidentals including engineering, printing, and notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration and supervision, are assessed to the District on the same basis as the improvements specified above.
Pursuant to the 1982 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.
Packet Pg. 146 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
7 PART II – ESTIMATE OF COSTS
Estimate of Costs
All improvements within the Districts are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. Based upon the available revenues generated by the assessment, City staff determines the frequency and specific maintenance operations which can be provided in a given year.
The proposed budget is shown on the following page. This includes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with the improvements within the Districts, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses. The budget summary also shows the estimated fund balance and the projected fund reserves that will be available and may be required based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2021-22, the City combined the budget page to show only the total expenditures, revenues, etc. for the District, rather than showing the expenditures and revenues by individual phases of the development, as had been done in previous years.
Packet Pg. 147 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
8 Annual Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Gonzales Slough
Rodent Abatement $599
Mosquito Abatement $241
Bank Vegetation Restoration $1,200
Weed Abatement $1,200
Slope maintenance $2,414
Contractual Services $154,262
Street Sweeping 1
$0
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $159,916
Utilities $4,046
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 2
Gonzales Slough Silt Removal $20,000
Percolation Pond Maintenance 3
$5,965
Percolation Pond Dredging 3
$5,965
Silt Removal $15,000
Street Repair $30,001
Street Lighting Reserve $15,000
Storm Drain Repair $5,232
Fanoe Channel Repair $2,097
Street Resurfacing and Street Sign Replacement 4 $26,616 Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $125,876
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $15,000
City Administration $3,500
City Labor and Overhead 5 $6,920
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $14,989
Supplies, Printing & Advertising Notices $0
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $0
County Collection Fee $382
Contingency $14,492
District Administration Subtotal $56,784
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $346,622
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $152,880
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $1,869
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $191,872
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $346,622
OPERATING RESERVE FUND BALANCE 6
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $173,311
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $6,932
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $180,243
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $757,044
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) ($191,872)
Estimated Interest Income $30,282
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $595,454
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY
Total SFR Parcels Levied 226
Total SFR EDUs 226.00
Maximum Assessment per EDU Varies*
Assessment per EDU $600.00
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $1,360.37
Total MDR Parcels Levied 1
Total MDR Dwelling Units Levied 36
Total MDR EDUs 28.80
Maximum Assessment per EDU $725.38
Assessment per EDU $600.00
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $1,360.37
Definitions: SFR = Single Family Residential Parcel(s); MDR = Medium Density Residential Units; EDU= Equivalent Dwelling Unit * Refer to Budget Footnotes for Assessment Rates for each phase Packet Pg. 148 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
9 A slurry seal project was completed for the District during the 2022 calendar year, using $150,000 from the Capital Reserve fund.
Budget Footnotes
1 2
Benefit Assessment District (BAD 1 , 2 & 3) Collection Yrs 2000 Cost 2016 Cost Annual Cost Gonzales Slough Silt Removal 10 $154,000 $241,732 $24,173 Percolation Pond Maintenance 10 $38,000 $59,648 $5,965
Percolation Pond Dredging 1 $3,800 $5,965 $5,965
Silt Removal 1 $15,400 $24,173 $24,173
Street Lighting Reserve 1 $3,000 $4,709 $4,709
Storm Drain Repair 3 $10,000 $15,697 $5,232
3 Phases I & II utilize one percolation pond. Phase III utilizes a separate retention pond. 4 See Appendix D for detailed cost breakdown for these items. 5 Items included in this category include salaries, overtime, Workers's Comp, Retirement & Insurance (Life, Health & FICA). 6 The Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District has 3 separate phases. The assessment amounts for each are as follows:
Phase 1 SFR parcels Maximum Assessment $792.52. Actual Assessment $600.00.
Phase 2 SFR parcels Maximum Assessment $951.50. Actual Assessment $600.00.
Phase 3 SFR & MDR Maximum Assessment $684.32/$718.50 Actual Assessment $600.00.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2017/18, a Capital Reserve Fund was established for the District. The amounts collected for the current year, if any, are shown in the Budget table. The Beginning Balance for the Capital Reserve Fund is transferred from the Operating Reserve Fund. The amounts in the Operating Reserve Fund should be sufficient to pay for the operations and maintenance costs for the first six months of the fiscal year, approximately 50% of the total Reserve Balance. Any additional funds over and above the 50% to the Operating Reserve are shown in the Capital Reserve Fun balance. Any addition to or (reduction from) the Capital Reserve Fund will be shown and calculated annually in the same manner as the Operating Reserve Fund. Also, any funds collected for Capital Reserve and not spent, will be included in the ending Capital Reserve fund balance the following year.
Regularly scheduled street sweeping services are performed by Franchise Waste Hauler. Any services above and beyond said regularly scheduled maintenance will be billed to and paid for by the District.
For Capital Replacement Reserve items shown above, some of the costs are from the original Engineer's Report for the districts prepared in 1995. The costs for these items are shown below in 1995 dollars and escalated to year-end 2016 dollars by the increase in ENR-CCI for San Francisco for the same period. Details regarding capital replacement costs for the other items shown above are provided in Appendix D.
Packet Pg. 149 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
10 PART III – DISTRICT DIAGRAM
District Diagram
The boundaries of the Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District are shown on the map in Appendix C. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions as shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is also filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
Packet Pg. 150 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
11 PART IV – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Method of Apportionment
GENERAL PROVISIONS – SPECIAL BENEFIT
Pursuant to the 1982 Act and Article XIIID, all parcels that receive a special benefit conferred upon them as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements and services shall be identified, and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of improvements. Chapter 6.4, Division 2, Title 5, of the Government Code, the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, permits the establishment of assessment districts by Cities for the purpose of providing certain public improvements that include street maintenance.
Section 54711 of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This Section states:
(a) No benefit assessment shall be levied pursuant to this chapter unless it meets all of the following requirements:
(1) The amount of the assessment imposed on any parcel of property shall be related to the benefit to the parcel which will be derived from the provision of the service. Except as provided in subdivision (d) or (e) of Section 54715, in the case of a benefit assessment for flood control services, the benefit must be determined on the basis of the proportionate storm water runoff from each parcel. In the case of an assessment for the maintenance of streets, roads, or highways, the benefit shall be in proportion to the estimated traffic volume to be generated by each parcel assessed, or by any other reasonable basis as determined by the legislative body. (2) The annual aggregate amount of the assessment shall not exceed the estimated annual cost of providing the service.
(3) The revenue derived from the assessment shall not be used to pay the cost of any service other than the service for which the assessment was levied.
The 1982 Act also permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district.
Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property. Article XIIID also provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways.
The net amount to be assessed may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels. The costs for the operation, maintenance and servicing of the improvements maintained for each zone are apportioned in accordance with the methodology which was established by the City Council upon formation of the Districts.
Packet Pg. 151 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
12 GENERAL PROVISIONS – GENERAL BENEFIT
Although the improvements may include public streets and drainage facilities that connect to similar facilities outside the Districts’ boundaries, the construction, maintenance and operation of these improvements are only necessary for the development of properties within the Districts. As such, these improvements were not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the Districts’ boundaries and any public access or use of the improvements by others is incidental. Therefore, it has been determined that the ongoing maintenance, servicing and operation of the District’s improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the Districts or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to properties within the Districts.
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
Method of Assessment – BAD Phase 1
One hundred percent (100%) of all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the BAD 1 improvements including incidentals and appurtenances is of special benefit to parcels within the district and shall be spread to all developed parcels within the District on a pro-rata development unit basis. Developed parcels are those parcels on which final map has been filed. Said parcels are also abutting or obtaining primary access from a public street.
Undeveloped parcels without an approved tentative Map shall be assessed for zero (0) the total of potential development units.
Factored development unit calculations for residential areas are as follows: Low Density residential = 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU)
Monterey County charges 0.25% of the levy amount for collection for administration of the District.
Proposed and existing community or neighborhood park lands are of special benefit to parcels within Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3, and are not assessed (Parcels B and C), as shown on the assessment diagram. The detention pond, Parcel B, which is for the exclusive use of this development, is not assessed.
The assessment costs for the operation; maintenance and servicing of the improvements are apportioned in accordance with the methodology which was established by the City Council upon formation of the District. It was determined at that time that the most equitable method for spreading the estimated benefit received by each parcel in BAD 1 should be based on the EDU method. One parcel within the boundaries of BAD 1 is designated under a commercial land use. While the residential parcels will be assessed on the basis of one EDU per parcel, the commercial parcel will be assessed four (4) EDU per acre. The formula is as follows:
LAND USE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
SFR 75 75 1.00 75.00 $600.00 $45,000.00
BAD 1 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT CALCULATION
Packet Pg. 152 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
13 Method of Assessment – BAD Phase 2
All costs associates with the maintenance and operation of BAD 2 improvements including Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices, County collection fees and legal fees all of which shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata development unit basis.
One hundred percent (100%) of all costs associates with the maintenance and operation of the BAD 2 improvements including incidentals and appurtenances is of special benefit to parcels within the District and shall be spread to all developed parcels within the District on a pro-rata development unit basis. Developed parcels are those parcels on which final map has been filed. Said parcels are also abutting or obtaining primary access from a public street.
Unit calculations for residential areas are as follows: Low Density Residential = 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).
The assessment costs for the operation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements are apportioned in accordance with the methodology which was established by the City Council upon formation of the District. It was determined at that time that the most equitable method for spreading the estimated benefit received by each parcel in BAD 2 should be based on the EDU method. The formula is as follows:
Method of Assessment – BAD Phase 3
All costs associates with the maintenance and operation of BAD 3 improvements, including Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices, County collection fees and legal fees, all of which shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata development unit basis.
One hundred percent (100%) of all costs associates with the maintenance and operation of the BAD 3 improvements, including incidentals and appurtenances is of special benefit to properties within the District and shall be spread to all developed parcels within the District on a pro-rata development unit basis. The neighborhood park was constructed by this development for the benefit of this development. Developed Parcels are those parcels on which a final map has been filed. Said parcels are also abutting or obtaining primary access from a public street.
Factored development unit calculations for residential areas are as follows: Low Density residential = 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).
Parcels owned by the City of Gonzales are not assessed, which include Parcel “A”, right-of-way reservation, right-of-way for a future grade separation structure, and Parcel “B”, the retention pond site, which was constructed to serve this development.
The assessment costs for the operation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements are apportioned in accordance with the methodology which was established by the City Council upon formation of the District. It was determined at that time that the most equitable method for spreading the estimated benefit received by each parcel in BAD 3 should be based on the EDU method. The formula is as follows:
LAND USE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
SFR 74 74 1.00 74.00 $600.00 $44,400.00
BAD 2 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT CALCULATION
Packet Pg. 153 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
14 Assessments may be adjusted annually based on the April Consumer Price Index of the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Area All Urban Consumers Index (CPI-U). Adjustments are based on the change of the Consumer Price Index prior year/month as compared to the year/month assessments are determined (benchmark month for this district is April). The following table shows the prior year actual and maximum assessment rate per EDU, the annual CPI-U adjustment for the current fiscal year, the current year calculated maximum assessment, the assessment unit of measure, and the current year applied assessment rate.
The 2023 April CPI-U was not available at the time this Report was prepared. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the April CPI-U in late May or early June. 6% is being used as a placeholder for the first City Council meeting and initial approval of the Report. When the April CPI-U is published, this Report and the corresponding Maximum Assessment will be updated to reflect the actual April CPI-U.
LAND USE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
SFR 77 77 1.00 77.00 $600.00 $46,200.00
MDR 1 36 0.80 28.80 $600.00 $17,280.00
TOTAL 78 113 105.80 $63,480.00
BAD 3 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT CALCULATION
District/Phase
Prior Year
Applied Assessment
Rate
Prior Year
Maximum
Assessment Rate
April to April %
adjustment in the
SF/Oak/Hay CPI-U
Current Year
Maximum
Assessment Rate
Current Year
Applied Assessment
Rate
Can Crk BAD 1 $600.00 $792.52 6.000% $840.07 $600.00
Can Crk BAD 2 $600.00 $951.51 6.000% $1,008.60 $600.00
Can Crk BAD 3 $600.00 $684.32 6.000% $725.38 $600.00
LMD 3 - MDR $600.00 $684.32 6.000% $725.38 $600.00
Packet Pg. 154 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
15 Annual Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Gonzales Slough
Rodent Abatement $599
Mosquito Abatement $241
Bank Vegetation Restoration $1,200
Weed Abatement $1,200
Slope maintenance $2,414
Contractual Services $32,360
Street Sweeping 1
$0
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $38,014
Utilities $18,658
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 2
Gonzales Slough Silt Removal $24,173
Percolation Pond Maintenance 3
$5,965
Percolation Pond Dredging 3
$5,965
Silt Removal $24,173
Street Repair $30,001
Street Lighting Reserve $24,500
Storm Drain Repair $5,232
Fanoe Channel Repair $2,097
Street Resurfacing and Street Sign Replacement 4 $26,616 Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $148,723
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $15,000
City Administration $3,500
City Labor and Overhead 5 $10,007
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $1,367
Supplies, Printing & Advertising Notices $148
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $747
County Collection Fee $382
Contingency $9,685
District Administration Subtotal $42,336
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $247,731
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $152,880
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $242
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $94,609
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $247,731
OPERATING RESERVE FUND BALANCE 6
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $123,866
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $196
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $124,062
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $795,112
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) ($94,609)
Estimated Interest Income $1,260
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $701,763
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY
Total SFR Parcels Levied 226
Total SFR EDUs 226
Maximum Assessment per EDU *Varies by phase
Assessment per EDU $600.00
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund *Varies by phase
Total MDR Parcels Levied 1
Total MDR Dwelling Units Levied 36
Total MDR EDUs 28.80
Maximum Assessment per EDU $684.32
Assessment per EDU $600.00
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $1,053.06
APPENDIX A – FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2022-23 Financial Summary
Packet Pg. 155 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
16 APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT ROLL
Assessment Roll
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, is shown in Appendix A. The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Monterey and those records are, by reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax bill for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Packet Pg. 156 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
17 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-321-001-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-002-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-003-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-004-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-005-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-006-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-007-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-008-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-009-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-010-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-011-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-012-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-013-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-014-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-015-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-016-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-017-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-018-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-019-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-020-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-021-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-022-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-023-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-024-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-025-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-026-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-322-001-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-322-002-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-322-003-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-322-004-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-322-005-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-001-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-002-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-003-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-004-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
Packet Pg. 157 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
18 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-323-005-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-006-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-007-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-008-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-009-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-010-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-011-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-012-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-013-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-014-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-015-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-016-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-017-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-018-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-019-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-020-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-021-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-022-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-023-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-024-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-025-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-026-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-027-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-028-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-029-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-030-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-031-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-001-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-002-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-003-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-004-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-005-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-006-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-007-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-008-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-009-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-010-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-011-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-012-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-013-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
TOTALS 75.00 $45,000.00
Packet Pg. 158 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
19 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-331-001-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-002-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-003-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-004-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-005-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-006-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-007-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-008-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-009-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-010-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-011-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-012-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-013-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-014-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-015-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-001-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-002-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-003-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-004-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-005-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-006-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-007-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-008-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-009-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-010-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-011-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-012-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-013-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-014-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-015-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-016-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-001-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-002-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-003-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-004-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-005-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-006-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-007-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-008-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-009-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-010-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-011-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
Packet Pg. 159 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
20 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-334-001-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-002-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-003-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-004-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-005-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-006-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-007-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-008-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-009-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-010-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-011-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-012-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-013-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-014-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-015-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-016-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-017-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-001-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-002-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-003-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-004-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-005-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-006-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-007-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-008-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-009-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-010-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-011-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-012-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-013-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-014-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-015-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
TOTALS 74.00 $44,400.00
Packet Pg. 160 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
21 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-333-012-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-013-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-014-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-015-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-016-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-017-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-018-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-019-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-020-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-018-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-019-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-020-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-021-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-016-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-017-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-018-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-019-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-020-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-021-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-022-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-023-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-024-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-025-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-026-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-027-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-028-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-029-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-030-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-031-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-032-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-033-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-034-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-035-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-036-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-037-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-336-001-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-336-002-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-336-003-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-336-004-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-341-001-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-341-002-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-001-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
Packet Pg. 161 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
22 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-342-002-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-003-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-004-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-005-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-006-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-007-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-008-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-009-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-010-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-011-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-012-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-013-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-014-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-015-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-018-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-019-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-020-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-021-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-022-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-023-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-024-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-025-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-026-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-027-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-028-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-029-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-030-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-031-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-032-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-033-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-034-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-035-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-342-036-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-343-005-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-343-006-000 III 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-343-007-000 III 28.80 $17,236.80 $43.20 $17,280.00
TOTALS 105.80 $63,480.00
Packet Pg. 162 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
23 APPENDIX C – DISTRICT DIAGRAMS
District Diagrams
Diagrams for the District, including each Phase of the Canyon Creek Development, are shown on the following pages.
Packet Pg. 163 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
24 Packet Pg. 164 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
25 Packet Pg. 165 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
26 Packet Pg. 166 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
27 APPENDIX D – CAPITAL REPLACEMENT
Capital Replacement
The following pages show a summary of the Capital Replacement costs for each District within the City, as well as the Capital Replacement detail of each identified item for this District.
Packet Pg. 167 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
28 Packet Pg. 168 Attachment: Canyon Creek Benefit Asstm Report (2712 : Resolution No. 2023-23 Canyon Creek Benefit RESOLUTION NO. 2023-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES PROVIDING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER’S REPORT,
STATING INTENTION TO CONFIRM DIAGRAM AND TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
CANYON CREEK PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2 AND 3
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Gonzales City Council (the “Council”) to confirm the diagram for and to levy and collect assessments in the Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No.1, the Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 2, and the Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 3 for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or servicing of public lands and improvements for parks and open space purposes pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “Act”), being Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) and as provided by Article XIIID of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, Harris & Associates, the designated Engineer of Work of the City of Gonzales (the “City”) has filed with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report (the “Report”) for the Districts called for under said Act; and WHEREAS, the Council has given consideration to the Report and each and every part thereof, and finds that each and every part of said Report is sufficient, and that neither said Report, nor any parts thereof, requires or should be modified in any respect.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:
1. With respect to the Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 1, Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 2, and Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 3 Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the Council finds:
• That the plans and specifications in said Report be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the Engineer’s itemized and total costs and expenses of said maintenance, operation and/or servicing of public lands and improvements and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, contained in said Report be, and each of them are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
Packet Pg. 169 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-24 (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) AGENDA
ITEM
20 • That the diagrams showing each assessment district and the boundaries and dimensions of the respective subdivisions of land within each assessment district are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the proposed assessments upon the several subdivisions of land in said assessment districts in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such subdivisions, respectively, from said maintenance, operation and/or servicing of public lands and improvements, and of the incidental expenses thereof, as contained in said Report, be, and they are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the maps and descriptions of the lands and easements to be acquired, if any, contained in said Report be, and the same are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the proposed maximum annual assessments upon each of the several subdivisions of land in the assessment districts to pay costs incurred by the City and not otherwise reimbursed which result from the administration and collection of assessments, as contained in said Report be, and the same are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That said Report is preliminarily approved and confirmed as a whole and shall stand as the Engineer’s Report for the purpose of all subsequent proceedings.
2. The Council hereby finds that the public interest and convenience requires, and as such declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcel of land within the Districts referenced herein for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, all pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Article XIIID of the California Constitution.
3. The public improvements and lands to be maintained, operated and/or serviced are generally described in the Engineer’s Report for Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024, incorporated herein by reference.
4. The proposed assessment districts are generally described as follows:
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 1- a district bounded on the northeast by Fanoe Road, on the southwest by US Route 101, on the southeast by Sunrise Ranch Subdivision and on the northwest by the Canyon Creek Phase II subdivision.
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 2 - a district bounded by on the northeast by Fanoe Road, on the southwest by Canyon Creek Phase I Subdivision and Canyon Creek Phase III Subdivision, on the Packet Pg. 170 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-24 (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) southeast by Canyon Creek Phase I and on the northwest by Canyon Creek Phase III Subdivision.
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 3 - a district bounded on the northeast by existing Canyon Creek Phases I & II, on the southwest by Canyon Creek Phase I Subdivision, on the southeast by Canyon Creek Phases I & II and on the northwest by Canyon Creek Phase I.
5. Reference to the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, is hereby made for a full and detailed description of the public improvements, the boundaries of each assessment district, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within each assessment district.
6. It is ordered that Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, is hereby appointed and fixed for the public hearing and time and place when and where the Council will consider and act upon the Engineer’s Report, confirm the District diagrams, and the levy of the proposed assessments.
7. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the hearing by one publication of a copy of this Resolution in the local newspaper published and circulated in said City, pursuant to Section 6061 of the California Government Code.
8. The proposed assessments will not increase from the assessments established for the Districts in Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The District Maximum Assessment will be adjusted by the CPI, which has been preliminarily estimated at 6%. The Maximum Assessment will be adjusted, as necessary, when the final CPI is obtained.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 15
th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
Packet Pg. 171 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-24 (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) I, the undersigned Deputy City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of May, 2023, by the above-stated vote of the members thereof, a majority being present.
Dated: May 15, 2023
_________________________________
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
Packet Pg. 172 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-24 (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District)
CITY OF GONZALES
ENGINEER’S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CANYON CREEK PARKS & OPEN SPACES
DISTRICT NO.’S 1, 2 & 3
FUND #302
May 2023
PREPARED BY
Harris & Associates
450 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 103
Salinas, CA 93901
www.weareharris.com
Packet Pg. 173 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CANYON CREEK PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
City of Gonzales
Monterey County
State of California
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CANYON CREEK PARKS AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON THE _____ DAY OF _________, 2023.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with me on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with the County Auditor of the County of Monterey on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Certifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i Statement of Assessment Engineer…………………………………………………………………………………..…1 Plans and Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Estimate of Costs………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 District Diagram………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Method of Apportionment………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 Appendix A – 2022-23 Financial Summary ………………………………………………………………………… 14 Appendix B – Assessment Roll ………………………………………………………………………………………..… 15 Appendix C – District Diagram ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 Appendix D – Capital Replacement …………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Packet Pg. 175 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
1 STATEMENT OF ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
Statement of Assessment Engineer
AGENCY: CITY OF GONZALES
PROJECT: Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF GONZALES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
The preparation of this Annual Engineer’s Report (“Report”) is in conformance with the obligation of the City Council for the Canyon Creek Parks and Open Space District of the City of Gonzales to provide drainage services upon each lot or parcel of land in the district in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel of land for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”), Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the State of California Constitution, and in accordance with the City of Gonzales’ Resolution adopted by the City Council, this Report has been ordered for:
CANYON CREEK PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
(Hereinafter referred to as the “District”),
I, Alison Bouley, authorized representative of the District, the duly appointed Assessment Engineer submit the following Report which consists of the following four (4) parts and Appendices:
PART I
Description of Improvements: This part provides a general description of improvements proposed to be maintained in the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file with the City.
PART II
Estimate of Cost: This part contains the cost estimate of the proposed maintenance including incidental costs and expenses for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
2 PART III
District Diagram: This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the external boundaries of the District. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
PART IV
Method of Apportionment of the Assessments: This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon parcel classification of land within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received. The costs and expenses of the District have been assessed upon the parcels of land within the boundaries of District pursuant to the initial methodology established by Resolution No. 2000-70 approved on the 24th day of July, 2000. For particulars as to the identification of parcels, reference is made to the District Diagram.
Appendices
Appendix A – Financial Summary
Appendix B – Assessment Roll
Appendix C – District Diagram
Appendix D – Capital Replacement
In conclusion, it is my opinion that the costs and expenses of the District have been assessed to the lots and parcels within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the services provided.
DATED this day of May, 2023
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Alison Bouley, P.E., Assessment Engineer
R.C.E. No. C61383
Engineer of Work
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Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
3 PART I – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans and Specifications
INTRODUCTION
City Staff has contracted with Harris & Associates (“Harris”) to complete the annual administration process for all of City’s assessment districts. In addition to this required annual process, Harris has conducted an assessment district fund balance and capital asset replacement cash flow analysis to confirm and ensure that the City’s assessment districts annually assess property owners only for the essential funding to complete ongoing maintenance activities and finance timely capital replacement as assets reach the end of their useable lifecycles.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICTS
The Districts were formed in 2000 to provide a dedicated funding source for the maintenance and operation of any or all public landscaping and irrigation improvements, of a local nature, on landscaped strips of land adjacent to curbs of the following described streets, including jogging paths, planter walls, grass berms, appurtenant irrigation systems; ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs, and trees; including necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof and all additions, improvements and enlargements thereto CANYON CREEK PARK AND OPEN SPACES PHASE 1
Canyon Creek Park and Open Spaces District No. 1, Phase I (hereinafter “LMD 1”) is generally described as a district bounded on the northeast by Fanoe Road, on the southwest by State Route 101, on the southeast by the Sunrise Ranch Subdivision and on the northwest by the Canyon Creek Phase II subdivision.
CANYON CREEK PARK AND OPEN SPACES PHASE 2
Canyon Creek Park and Open Spaces District No. 2, Phase II (hereinafter “LMD 2”) is generally described as a district bounded on the northeast by Fanoe Road, on the southwest by Canyon Creek Phase I Subdivision and Canyon Creek Phase III Subdivision, on the southeast by Canyon Creek Phase I and on the northwest by Canyon Creek Phase III Subdivision.
CANYON CREEK PARK AND OPEN SPACES PHASE 3
Canyon Creek Park and Open Spaces District No. 3, Phase III (hereinafter “LMD 3”) is generally described as a district bounded on the northeast by existing Canyon Creek Phases I & II, on the southwest by Canyon Creek Phase I Subdivision, on the southeast by Canyon Creek Phases I & II and on the northwest by Canyon Creek Phase I.
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Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
4 COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Assessments are levied annually pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”). All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 (“Prop 218”) in November 1996.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND EXPENDITURES
A summary of the assessments to be levied is shown in the table below.
LEVEL OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROVIDED
All costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the Districts’ improvements including Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices, County collection fees and legal fees all of which shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata development unit basis.
One hundred percent (100%) of all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the Districts’ improvements including incidentals and appurtenances is of special benefit to parcels within the Districts and shall be spread to all parcels within the Districts on a development unit basis.
LANDUSE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
Low Density Single
Family Residential 75 75 1.00 75.00 $600.00 $45,000.00
LANDUSE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
Low Density Single
Family Residential 74 74 1.00 74.00 $600.00 $44,400.00
LANDUSE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
Low Density Single
Family Residential 77 77 1.00 77.00 $486.00 $37,422.00
Medium Density
Residential 1 36 0.80 28.80 $486.00 $13,996.80
TOTAL 78 113 105.80 $51,418.80
LMD PHASE 3 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT CALCULATION
LMD PHASE 1 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT CALCULATION
LMD PHASE 2 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT CALCULATION
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Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
5 Pursuant to the 1972 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND EXPENDITURES
CANYON CREEK LMD PHASES 1, 2 & 3
Maintenance and operation of any or all public landscaping and irrigation improvements, of a local nature, on landscaped strips of land adjacent to curbs of the following described streets, including jogging paths, planter walls, grass berms, appurtenant irrigation systems; ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs, and trees; including necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof and all additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work:
Fanoe Road Landscaping, located in a strip of land approximately 20 feet in width from face of southwest curb lines including planter walls from Sunrise Ranch northwesterly 1430 feet more or less and within the street frontage of Burgundy Way, and Rhone Lane and generally east of Rhone Way, and contiguous with the Fanoe Road landscaping.
Maintenance and operation of any or all public landscaping and irrigation improvements, of a local nature, on landscaped strips of land adjacent to curbs of the following described areas, including retention pond landscaping and bank protection, appurtenant irrigation systems; ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs, and trees; including necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof and all additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work:
Storm Water Retention Pond and appurtenant access and irrigation as said parcel as shown on the approved improvement plans titled “Canyon Creek Phase I” and the approved tentative map.
Maintenance and operation of planter walls and associated improvements, of a local nature, including necessary repairs, replacements, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof and all additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work:
State Route 101, a strip of land 5 feet wide along the northeasterly boundary of the sound wall easement adjacent to Route 101 including appurtenant sound wall.
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Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
6 Maintenance and operation of any or all public landscaping and irrigation improvements, of a local nature, on landscaped land adjacent including jogging paths, planter walls, grass berms, appurtenant irrigation systems; ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs, and trees; park access bridge and bridge utility repair and replacement, park and bridge liability insurance coverage, including necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof and all additions, improvements and enlargementsthereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work:
Tot Lot, Located in Lot 225 (Tentative Map Designation), adjacent to the Retention Pond, and Public Park, Parcels A&B (Tentative Map Designation) as shown on the approved tentative map for Canyon Creek. The proposed Parcel B Public Park and appurtenant improvements (bridge, water, electrical, etc.) listed previously was deleted from description of work since it was not built, but has been added back into the district and the Public Park expanded to include Parcel A (Gonzales Slough) as well as Parcel B. The original budget originally established has therefore been reinstated for maintenance items to also cover a portion of the maintenance costs related to the park and appurtenant improvements.
Incidental costs including contingencies, and assessment district incidentals including engineering, printing, and notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration and supervision, are assessed to the District on the same basis as the improvements specified above.
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Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
7 PART II – ESTIMATE OF COSTS
Estimate of Costs
All improvements within the Districts are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. Based upon the available revenues generated by the assessment, City staff determines the frequency and specific maintenance operations which can be provided in a given year.
The proposed budget is shown on the following page. This includes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with the improvements within the Districts, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses. The budget summary also shows the estimated fund balance and the projected fund reserves that will be available and may be required based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2021-22, the City combined the budget page to show only the total expenditures, revenues, etc. for the District, rather than showing the expenditures and revenues by individual phases of the development, as had been done in previous years.
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Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
8 Annual Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Tot Lot $14,119
Contractual Services - Park Maintenance $40,000
Other Contractual Services $13,944
Parkway & Percolation Pond Landscape Maintenance 1 $9,883 Sound Wall Maintenance $561
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $78,506
Utilities
Street Landscaping Water Charges $780
Tot Lot/Park Water Charges $6,723
Tot Lot/Park Electrical Charges $3,363
Utilities Subtotal $10,866
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 2
Sound Wall Reserve 3 $15,000
Bridge/Utility Replacement Reserve $15,000
Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $30,000
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $4,469
City Administration $3,500
City Labor and Overhead 4 $2,043
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $667
Supplies, Printing & Advertising Notices $18
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $0
County Collection Fee $352
Contingency $7,769
District Administration Subtotal $20,318
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $139,690
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $140,819
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $1,317
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance ($2,446)
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $139,690
OPERATING RESERVE FUND BALANCE 5
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $69,845
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $2,794
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $72,639
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $683,315
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $2,446
Estimated Interest Income $27,333
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $713,094
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY
Total SFR Parcels Levied 226
Total SFR EDUs 226.00
Maximum Assessment per EDU Varies*
Assessment per EDU Varies*
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $548.23
Total MDR Parcels Levied 1
Total MDR Dwelling Units Levied 36
Total MDR EDUs 28.80
Maximum Assessment per EDU $555.76
Assessment per EDU $486.00
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $548.23
Definitions: SFR = Single Family Residential Parcel(s); MDR = Medium Density Residential Units EDU= Equivalent Dwelling Unit
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Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
9 Budget Footnotes 1 Phases I & II utilize one percolation pond. Phase III utilizes a separate retention pond. 2 Park & Open Space Assessment District Collection Yrs 2004 Cost 2016 Cost Annual Cost Bridge/Utility Replacement 40 $200,000 $284,163 $7,104 3 The capital replacement reserve cost for sound walls is as follows:
Park & Open Space Assessment District Collection Yrs Square Feet Cost per SF Total Cost Annual Cost Sound Wall Surface 25 39,115 $5 $195,575 $7,823 4
Items included in this category include salaries, overtime, Workers's Comp, Retirement & Insurance (Life, Health & FICA). 5 The Canyon Creek Park and Landscape Maintenance District has 3 separate phases. The assessment amounts for each are as follows:
Phases 1 SFR parcels Maximum Assessment $910.94. Actual Assessment $600.00.
Phases 1 SFR parcels Maximum Assessment $1,024.35. Actual Assessment $600.00.
Phase 3 SFR & MDR Maximum Assessment $555.75. Actual Assessment $486.00.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2017/18, a Capital Reserve Fund was established for the District. The amounts collected for the current year, if any, are shown in the Budget table. The Beginning Balance for the Capital Reserve Fund is transferred from the Operating Reserve Fund. The amounts in the Operating Reserve Fund should be sufficient to pay for the operations and maintenance costs for the first six months of the fiscal year, approximately 50% of the total Reserve Balance. Any additional funds over and above the 50% to the Operating Reserve are shown in the Capital Reserve Fun balance. Any addition to or (reduction from) the Capital Reserve Fund will be shown and calculated annually in the same manner as the Operating Reserve Fund. Also, any funds collected for Capital Reserve and not spent, will be included in the ending Capital Reserve fund balance the following year.
For capital replacement reserve items shown above, some of the costs are from the original Engineer's Report for the districts prepared in 2004 and increased to year end 2016 dollars by the increase in the ENR-CCI for San Francisco for the same period.
Details regarding capital replacement costs for the other items shown above are provided in Appendix D.
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Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
10 PART III – DISTRICT DIAGRAM
District Diagram
The boundaries of the Canyon Creek Parks and Open Space District are shown on the map in Appendix C. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions as shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is also filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
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Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
11 PART IV – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Method of Apportionment
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements including the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments in the Districts therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Prop 218:
“No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Only special benefits are assessable and an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.”
BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on improvements as determined at the time the Districts were established.
General Benefits
The improvements within these Districts are a direct result of property development within the Districts and would otherwise not be required or necessary. Developers typically install landscape improvements to enhance the marketability and value of properties within the development and/or as conditions of development. In either case, the improvements are clearly installed for the benefit of the properties developed and not for the benefit of surrounding properties.
Although many landscape improvements (by virtue of their location), may be visible to surrounding properties or to the public at large, any benefit to surrounding properties is incidental and cannot be considered a direct and special benefit to those properties. Therefore, it has been determined that the improvements within these Districts and the ongoing operation and maintenance of those improvements are clearly a direct and special benefit to properties within the Districts. Unless otherwise noted, these improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the Districts or to the public at large.
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
12 Special Benefits
The method of apportionment (assessment methodology) approved at the time the Districts were formed is based on the premise that each of the assessed parcels within the Districts receives benefit from the improvements maintained and financed by annual assessments.
Specifically, the assessments are for the maintenance of local landscape improvements installed as part of the original improvement. The desirability and safety of properties within the Districts are enhanced by the presence of wellmaintained landscaping. The special benefits associated with the local landscaping improvements are specifically:
• Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements. • Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the District providing a positive representation of the area.
• Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping.
• Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from wellmaintained improvements associated with the properties.
All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District.
Non-Assessable Parcels
Within the boundaries of the District, there may be properties that are considered to receive no special benefit from the improvements and services provided and are therefore not assessed.
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The Districts are assessed, on the basis of total development units generated, for the maintenance and operation of the Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment Districts 1, 2 & 3 including incidentals and appurtenances and shall include all the costs of maintaining and/or operating the improvements described herein.
All costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 improvements including Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices and legal fees shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata development unit basis.
Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping, street lighting, and park and recreational facilities.
Section 22573 of the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972 requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. In addition, Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property.
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Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
13 Article XIIID provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Excepted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and right-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial and institutional activities.
The majority of improvements to be maintained and operated as a result of the formation District have been constructed. All of the involved improvements are being installed within or in areas in close proximity to the proposed developed residential lots.
The residential lots within the Canyon Creek subdivision receive special benefits which include enhanced neighborhood identity and quality of life, generated when park landscaping and lighting are in place, improved, operable, safe, clean and maintained. In short, maintenance and operation of the proposed improvements will provide beautification, shade, and increase the desirability of the immediate surroundings of the residential units within the District.
Because of the location of the contemplated improvements either within or close to the District, there is no general benefit to properties outside the District or the community as a whole, or a general benefit that is so negligible; it cannot be calculated for purposes of assessment.
As such, all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the improvements, including incidentals and appurtenances, shall be spread to all parcels within the District on a per unit basis. Developed parcels are those parcels on which a final subdivision map has been filed. Said parcels also abut or obtain primary access from a public street.
In order to determine the appropriate assessment for each developed parcel, a budget for operation and maintenance costs associated with planned improvements in the entire Canyon Creek Subdivision Project was prepared. In some instances, the total cost of operation and maintenance of a given improvement must be collected on an annual basis.
Since the developed parcels in the District are the only parcels that derive special benefit from such activities, they must bear the entire cost of operation and maintenance.
Factored development unit calculations are as follows: Low Density Single Family Residential (SFR) = 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU); Medium Density Residential (MDR) = 0.8 EDU Monterey County charges 0.25% of the levy amount for collection for administration of the District.
Assessments may be adjusted annually based on the April Consumer Price Index of the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Area All Urban Consumers Index (CPI-U). Adjustments are based on the change of the Consumer Price Index prior year/month as compared to the year/month assessments are determined (benchmark month for this district is April). The following table shows the prior year actual and maximum assessment rate per EDU, the annual CPI-U adjustment for the current fiscal year, the current year calculated maximum assessment, the assessment unit of measure, and the current year applied assessment rate.
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Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
14 The 2023 April CPI-U was not available at the time this Report was prepared. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the April CPI-U in late May or early June. 6% is being used as a placeholder for the first City Council meeting and initial approval of the Report. When the April CPI-U is published, this Report and the corresponding Maximum Assessment will be updated to reflect the actual April CPI-U.
District/Phase
Prior Year
Applied Assessment
Rate
Prior Year
Maximum
Assessment Rate
April to April %
adjustment in the
SF/Oak/Hay CPI-U
Current Year
Maximum
Assessment Rate
Current Year
Applied Assessment
Rate
Cny Crk LMD 1 $600.00 $859.38 6.000% $910.94 $600.00
Cny Crk LMD 2 $600.00 $966.37 6.000% $1,024.35 $600.00
Cny Crk LMD 3 $486.00 $524.30 6.000% $555.75 $486.00
LMD 3 - MDR $486.00 $524.30 6.000% $555.75 $486.00
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Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
15 Annual Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Tot Lot $14,119
Contractual Services - Park Maintenance $50,443
Other Contractual Services $13,944
Parkway & Percolation Pond Landscape Maintenance 1 $9,883 Sound Wall Maintenance $561
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $88,949
Utilities
Street Landscaping Water Charges $780
Tot Lot/Park Water Charges $6,723
Tot Lot/Park Electrical Charges $3,363
Utilities Subtotal $10,866
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 2
Sound Wall Reserve 3 $48,000
Bridge/Utility Replacement Reserve $18,000
Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $66,000
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $0
City Administration $3,500
City Labor and Overhead 4 $2,798
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $3,121
Supplies, Printing & Advertising Notices $5,767
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $498
County Collection Fee $352
Contingency $8,291
District Administration Subtotal $25,828
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $191,643
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $140,819
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $223
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $50,601
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $191,643
OPERATING RESERVE FUND BALANCE 5
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $95,821
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $150
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $95,972
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $477,034
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) ($50,601)
Estimated Interest Income $756
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 ($49,845)
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY
Total SFR Parcels Levied 226
Total SFR EDUs 226.00
Maximum Assessment per EDU *Varies by phase
Assessment per EDU n/a
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund *Varies by phase
Total MDR Parcels Levied 1
Total MDR Dwelling Units Levied 36
Total MDR EDUs 28.80
Maximum Assessment per EDU n/a
Assessment per EDU n/a
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund n/a
APPENDIX A – FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2022-23 Financial Summary
Packet Pg. 190 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
16 APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT ROLL
Assessment Roll
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, is shown in Appendix A. The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Monterey and those records are, by reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax bill for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Packet Pg. 191 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
17 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-321-001-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-002-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-003-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-004-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-005-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-006-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-007-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-008-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-009-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-010-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-011-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-012-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-013-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-014-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-015-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-016-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-017-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-018-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-019-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-020-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-021-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-022-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-023-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-024-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-025-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-321-026-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-322-001-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-322-002-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-322-003-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-322-004-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-322-005-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-001-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-002-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-003-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-004-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
Packet Pg. 192 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
18 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-323-005-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-006-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-007-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-008-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-009-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-010-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-011-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-012-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-013-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-014-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-015-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-016-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-017-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-018-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-019-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-020-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-021-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-022-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-023-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-024-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-025-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-026-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-027-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-028-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-029-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-030-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-323-031-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-001-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-002-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-003-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-004-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-005-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-006-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-007-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-008-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-009-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-010-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-011-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-012-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-324-013-000 I 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
TOTALS 75.00 $45,000.00
Packet Pg. 193 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
19 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-331-001-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-002-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-003-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-004-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-005-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-006-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-007-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-008-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-009-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-010-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-011-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-012-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-013-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-014-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-331-015-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-001-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-002-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-003-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-004-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-005-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-006-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-007-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-008-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-009-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-010-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-011-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-012-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-013-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-014-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-015-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-332-016-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-001-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-002-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-003-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-004-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-005-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-006-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-007-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-008-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-009-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-010-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-333-011-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
Packet Pg. 194 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
20 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-334-001-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-002-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-003-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-004-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-005-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-006-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-007-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-008-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-009-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-010-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-011-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-012-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-013-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-014-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-015-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-016-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-334-017-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-001-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-002-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-003-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-004-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-005-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-006-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-007-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-008-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-009-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-010-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-011-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-012-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-013-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-014-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
020-335-015-000 II 1.00 $598.50 $1.50 $600.00
TOTALS 74.00 $44,400.00
Packet Pg. 195 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
21 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-333-012-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-333-013-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-333-014-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-333-015-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-333-016-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-333-017-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-333-018-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-333-019-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-333-020-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-334-018-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-334-019-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-334-020-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-334-021-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-016-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-017-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-018-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-019-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-020-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-021-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-022-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-023-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-024-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-025-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-026-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-027-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-028-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-029-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-030-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-031-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-032-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-033-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-034-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-035-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-036-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-335-037-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-336-001-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-336-002-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-336-003-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-336-004-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-341-001-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-341-002-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-001-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
Packet Pg. 196 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
22 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-342-002-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-003-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-004-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-005-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-006-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-007-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-008-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-009-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-010-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-011-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-012-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-013-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-014-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-015-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-018-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-019-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-020-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-021-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-022-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-023-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-024-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-025-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-026-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-027-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-028-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-029-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-030-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-031-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-032-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-033-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-034-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-035-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-342-036-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-343-005-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-343-006-000 III 1.00 $484.79 $1.21 $486.00
020-343-007-000 III 28.80 $13,961.81 $34.99 $13,996.80
TOTALS 105.80 $51,418.80
Packet Pg. 197 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
23 APPENDIX C – DISTRICT DIAGRAMS
District Diagrams
Diagrams for the District, including each Phase of the Canyon Creek Development, are shown on the following pages.
Packet Pg. 198 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
24 Packet Pg. 199 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
25 Packet Pg. 200 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
26 Packet Pg. 201 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
27 APPENDIX D – CAPITAL REPLACEMENT
Capital Replacement
The following pages show a summary of the Capital Replacement costs for each District within the City, as well as the Capital Replacement detail of each identified item for this District.
Packet Pg. 202 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS Engineer’s Report
Canyon Creek Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
28 Packet Pg. 203 Attachment: Canyon Creek P&OS Assmt Report (2713 : Resolution No. 2023-24 Canyon Creek P&OS RESOLUTION NO. 2023-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
OF INTENTION TO CONFIRM DIAGRAM AND TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982
GONZALES INDUSTRIAL PARK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District was formed in 2003 to provide a dedicated funding source for the maintenance and operation of District improvements, and the boundaries of the District were adjusted in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 to include additional property annexed to the District; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Gonzales City Council (the “Council”) to confirm the diagram for and to levy and collect assessments in the Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or servicing of public lands and improvements pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 (the “Act”), being Title 5, Part 1, Division 2, Chapter 6.4 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 54703) and as provided by Article XIIID of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, Harris & Associates, the designated Engineer of Work of the City of Gonzales (the “City”) has filed with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report (the “Report”) for the District called for under said Act; and WHEREAS, the Council has given preliminary consideration to the Report and each and every part thereof, and finds that each and every part of said Report is sufficient, and that neither said Report, nor any part thereof requires or should be modified in any respect.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:
1. The Council hereby finds that the public interest and convenience requires, and as such declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District referenced herein for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, all pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 and Article XIIID of the California Constitution.
2. The public improvements and lands to be maintained, operated and/or serviced are generally described in the Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, incorporated herein by reference.
3. The proposed assessment district is generally described as follows:
Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District- a district bounded on the northwest by Lands of Meyer, on the southeast by existing parcels fronting Gonzales River Road (Vol. 1, Page 163, Volume 19 of Surveys, Page 67, and Packet Pg. 204 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-25 (2714 : Resolution No. 2023-25 Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District) AGENDA
ITEM
21 Volume 20 Cities and Towns, Page 13); on the southwest by Lands of Hibino (Reel 514, Page 1002); and on the Northeast by Lands of Meyer, City of Gonzales, and Silva Harvesting, Inc.; and property to the northeast of the abovedescribed boundaries consisting of 13.451 acres, including assessor’s parcels 020- 021-002, 020-021-007, and 202-021-008.
4. Reference to the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, is hereby made for a full and detailed description of the public improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the assessment district.
5. It is ordered that Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, City Hall, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, is hereby appointed and fixed for the public hearing and time and place when and where the Council will consider and act upon the Engineer’s Report, confirm the District diagram, and the levy of the proposed assessments, if any.
6. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the hearing by one publication of a copy of this Resolution of Intention in the local newspaper published and circulated in said City, pursuant to Section 6061 of the California Government Code.
7. The proposed assessments will not increase from the assessments established for the District in Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The District Maximum Assessment will be adjusted by the CPI, which has been preliminarily estimated at 6%. The Maximum Assessment will be adjusted, as necessary, when the final CPI is obtained.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 15
th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
Packet Pg. 205 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-25 (2714 : Resolution No. 2023-25 Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District) I, the undersigned Deputy City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of May, 2023, by the above-stated vote of the members thereof, a majority being present.
Dated: May 15, 2023
_________________________________
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
Packet Pg. 206 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-25 (2714 : Resolution No. 2023-25 Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District)
CITY OF GONZALES
ENGINEER’S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
INDUSTRIAL PARK
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FUND #316
May 2023
PREPARED BY
Harris & Associates
450 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 103
Salinas, CA 93901
www.weareharris.com
Packet Pg. 207 Attachment: Industrial Park Benefit Assessment Report (2714 : Resolution No. 2023-25 Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
INDUSTRIAL PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT City of Gonzales
Monterey County
State of California
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE INDUSTRIAL PARK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON THE _____ DAY OF _________, 2023.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with me on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
_________________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with the County Auditor of the County of Monterey on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
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Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Certifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i Statement of Assessment Engineer…….……………………………………………………………………………..….1 Description of Improvements…………….………………………………………………………………………………….3 Estimate of Costs……………………………….………………………………………………………………………………….5 District Diagram……………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………...8 Method of Apportionment…………….……………………………………………………………………………………...9 Appendix A – 2022-23 Financial Summary.…………………………………………………………………………..12 Appendix B – Assessment Roll.………………………………………………………………………………………..…..13 Appendix C – District Diagrams…….……………………………………………………………………………………...14 Appendix D – Capital Replacement……………………………………………………………………………………...17 Packet Pg. 209 Attachment: Industrial Park Benefit Assessment Report (2714 : Resolution No. 2023-25 Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
1 STATEMENT OF ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
Statement of Assessment Engineer
AGENCY: CITY OF GONZALES
PROJECT: Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF GONZALES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
The preparation of this Annual Engineer’s Report (“Report”) is in conformance with the obligation of the City Council for the Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District of the City of Gonzales to provide drainage services upon each lot or parcel of land in the district in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel of land for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Section 5 of the California Government Code (“1982 Act”), beginning with Section 54703, Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the State of California Constitution (collectively “Assessment Law”), and in accordance with the City of Gonzales’ Resolution adopted by the City Council, this Report has been ordered for:
INDUSTRIAL PARK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Hereinafter referred to as the “District”),
I, Alison Bouley, authorized representative of the District, the duly appointed Assessment Engineer submit the following Report which consists of the following four (4) parts and Appendices:
PART I
Description of Improvements: This part provides a general description of improvements proposed to be maintained in the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file with the City.
PART II
Estimate of Cost: This part contains the cost estimate of the proposed maintenance including incidental costs and expenses for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
2 PART III
District Diagram: This part incorporates a diagram of the District showing the external boundaries of the District. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
PART IV
Method of Apportionment of the Assessments: This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon parcel classification of land within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received. The costs and expenses of the District have been assessed upon the parcels of land within the boundaries of District pursuant to the initial methodology established at the time of formation. For particulars as to the identification of parcels, reference is made to the District Diagram.
Appendices
Appendix A – Financial Summary
Appendix B – Assessment Roll
Appendix C – District Diagram
Appendix D – Capital Replacement
In conclusion, it is my opinion that the costs and expenses of the District have been assessed to the lots and parcels within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the services provided.
DATED this day of May, 2023
___________________________________________
Alison Bouley, P.E., Assessment Engineer
R.C.E. No. C61383
Engineer of Work
Packet Pg. 211 Attachment: Industrial Park Benefit Assessment Report (2714 : Resolution No. 2023-25 Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
3 PART I – DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
Description of Improvements
INTRODUCTION
City Staff has contracted with Harris & Associates (“Harris”) to complete the annual administration process for all of City’s assessment districts. In addition to this required annual process, Harris will conduct assessment district fund balance and capital asset replacement cash flow analysis to confirm and ensure that the City’s assessment districts annually assess property owners only for the essential funding to complete ongoing maintenance activities and finance timely capital replacement as assets reach the end of their useable lifecycles.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District is generally described as a district bounded on the Northwest by Lands of Meyer; on the Southeast by existing parcels fronting Gonzales River Road (Vol. 1, Page 163, Volume 19 of Surveys, Page 67, and Volume 20 Cities and Towns, Page 13); on the Southwest by Lands of Hibino (Reel 514, Page 1002); and on the Northeast by Lands of Meyer, City of Gonzales, and Silva Harvesting, Inc.
The District was formed in 2003 to provide a dedicated funding source for the maintenance and operation of District improvements as described below. In Fiscal Year 2019/20, there were additional parcels annexed into the District. The area annexed (the “Annexation”) is located to the northeast of the existing District and totals 13.451 acres owned by the Mann Packing Company. The Annexation includes Assessor’s parcel numbers 020-021-002, 020-021-007 and 202-021- 008. The annexed parcels will be assessed at the same rate as the existing District parcels and they are included in the assessment roll shown in Appendix B.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Assessments are levied annually pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code (“1982 Act”). All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1982 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 (“Prop 218”) in November 1996.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND EXPENDITURES
A summary of the assessments to be levied is shown in the table below:
LANDUSE
ASSESSABLE
PARCELS
ASSESSABLE
ACREAGE
ASSESSMENT
RATE/ACRE
TOTAL
ASSESSMENT
Commercial/
Industrial 15 76.831 $1,305.00 $100,264.38
GONZALES INDUSTRIAL PARK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT CALCULATION Packet Pg. 212 Attachment: Industrial Park Benefit Assessment Report (2714 : Resolution No. 2023-25 Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
4 LEVEL OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROVIDED
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including storm water retention pond silt removal and bank stabilization and percolation, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, pest abatement, engineering and inspection and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work within the following area and appurtenant improvement plans:
Puente Del Monte Avenue, Katherine Street and Alpine Drive: All as said streets are shown on that certain map titled “Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District” on file with the City Clerk.
Storm Water Retention Pond: Improvements to be constructed within approximately 4.32 acres within the area shown as Assessment Parcel Number 2 on Exhibit B.
Incidental costs including contingencies, and assessment district incidentals including engineering, printing, and notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration and supervision, are assessed to the District on the same basis as the improvements specified above.
Pursuant to the 1982 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.
Packet Pg. 213 Attachment: Industrial Park Benefit Assessment Report (2714 : Resolution No. 2023-25 Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
5 PART II – ESTIMATE OF COSTS
Estimate of Costs
All improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. Based upon the available revenues generated by the assessment, City staff determines the frequency and specific maintenance operations which can be provided in a given year.
The proposed budget is shown on the following page. This includes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with the improvements within the District, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses. The budget summary also shows the estimated fund balance and the projected fund reserves that will be available and may be required based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.
Packet Pg. 214 Attachment: Industrial Park Benefit Assessment Report (2714 : Resolution No. 2023-25 Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
6 Annual
Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Street Sweeping 1
$0
Other Contractual Services $27,246
Inspection and Overhead $2,500
Street Repairs/Pot Holes $12,000
Percolation Pond Maintenance $7,104
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $41,746
Utilities - Street Lighting $1,049
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 2
Percolation Pond Dredging $4,000
Street Lighting Reserve $6,000
Storm Drain Capital Repair $3,000
Street Resurfacing/Striping and Street Sign Replacement 3 $18,000
Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $31,000
Capital Outlay 4
$50,800
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $10,000
City Administration $3,500
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $3,249
Supplies, Printing & Advertising Notices $0
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $0
County Collection Fee $251
Contingency $3,690
District Administration Subtotal $22,189
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $146,784
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $100,264
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $565
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $45,955
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $146,784
OPERATING RESERVE FUND BALANCE 5
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $47,992
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $1,920
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $49,912
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $324,836
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) ($45,955)
Estimated Interest Income $12,993
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $291,874
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY
Total Commercial Parcels Levied 15
Total Commercial Assessable Acreage 76.83
Maximum Assessment per Acre $1,465.32
Proposed Assessment per Acre $1,305.00
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $1,910.48
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Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
7 Budget Footnotes 12
Capital Replacement Item Collection Yrs 2004 Cost 2016 Cost Annual Cost Percolation Pond Maintenance 10 $50,000 $71,041 $7,104
Percolation Pond Dredging 10 $50,000 $71,041 $7,104
Street Lighting Capital Repair 1 $3,526 $3,526 $3,526 3 See Appendix D for detailed cost breakdown for these items. 45 Beginning in Fiscal Year 2017/18, a Capital Reserve Fund was established for the District. The amounts collected for the current year, if any, are shown in the Budget table. The Beginning Balance for the Capital Reserve Fund is transferred from the Operating Reserve Fund. The amounts in the Operating Reserve Fund should be sufficient to pay for the operations and maintenance costs for the first six months of the fiscal year, approximately 50% of the total Reserve Balance. Any additional funds over and above the 50% to the Operating Reserve are shown in the Capital Reserve Fun balance. Any addition to or (reduction from) the Capital Reserve Fund will be shown and calculated annually in the same manner as the Operating Reserve Fund. Also, any funds collected for Capital Reserve and not spent, will be included in the ending Capital Reserve fund balance the following year.
For capital replacement reserve items shown above, some of the costs are from the original Engineer's Report for the districts prepared in 1994 and increased to year end 2016 dollars by the increase in the ENR-CCI for San Francisco for the same period.
Details regarding capital replacement costs for the other items shown above are provided in Appendix D.
Regularly scheduled street sweeping services are performed by Franchise Waste Hauler. Any services above and beyond said regularly scheduled services will be billed to and paid for by the District.
Costs of Traffic Signal installation at the intersection of Gonzales River Road and Puente Del Monte. The total cost of $508,000 is scheduled to be repaid by District assessments over a 10 year period, with the first installment beginning in 2019/20. Packet Pg. 216 Attachment: Industrial Park Benefit Assessment Report (2714 : Resolution No. 2023-25 Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
8 PART III – DISTRICT DIAGRAM
District Diagram
The boundaries of the Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District are shown on the map in Appendix C. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions as shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is also filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
Packet Pg. 217 Attachment: Industrial Park Benefit Assessment Report (2714 : Resolution No. 2023-25 Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
9 PART IV – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Method of Apportionment
GENERAL PROVISIONS – SPECIAL BENEFIT
Pursuant to the 1982 Act and Article XIIID, all parcels that receive a special benefit conferred upon them as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements and services shall be identified, and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of improvements. Chapter 6.4, Division 2, Title 5, of the Government Code, the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, permits the establishment of assessment districts by Cities for the purpose of providing certain public improvements that include street maintenance.
Section 54711 of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This Section states:
(a) No benefit assessment shall be levied pursuant to this chapter unless it meets all of the following requirements:
(1) The amount of the assessment imposed on any parcel of property shall be related to the benefit to the parcel which will be derived from the provision of the service. Except as provided in subdivision (d) or (e) of Section 54715, in the case of a benefit assessment for flood control services, the benefit must be determined on the basis of the proportionate storm water runoff from each parcel. In the case of an assessment for the maintenance of streets, roads, or highways, the benefit shall be in proportion to the estimated traffic volume to be generated by each parcel assessed, or by any other reasonable basis as determined by the legislative body. (2) The annual aggregate amount of the assessment shall not exceed the estimated annual cost of providing the service.
(3) The revenue derived from the assessment shall not be used to pay the cost of any service other than the service for which the assessment was levied.
The 1982 Act also permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district.
Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property. Article XIIID also provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways.
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Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
10 The net amount to be assessed may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels. The costs for the operation, maintenance and servicing of the improvements maintained for each zone are apportioned in accordance with the methodology which was established by the City Council upon formation of the District.
GENERAL PROVISIONS – GENERAL BENEFIT
Although the improvements may include public streets and drainage facilities that connect to similar facilities outside the District’ boundaries, the construction, maintenance and operation of these improvements are only necessary for the development of properties within the District. As such, these improvements were not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the District’ boundaries and any public access or use of the improvements by others is incidental. Therefore, it has been determined that the ongoing maintenance, servicing and operation of the District’s improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to properties within the District.
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The District is assessed, on the basis of total development units generated, for the maintenance and operation of the Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District including incidentals and appurtenances and shall include all the costs of the improvements described herein.
All costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the District improvements including Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices and legal fees shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata, net acreage basis.
Chapter 6.4 of Division 2 of the California Government Code, the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of financing the operation, maintenance and servicing of drainage, flood control, street lighting, and street improvements, and installation and improvement of drainage and flood improvements. Section 54711 of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 requires that assessments be levied according to benefit derived from the provided service. In addition, Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property.
Article XIIID provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Excepted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial and institutional activities.
The improvements to be maintained and operated as a result of the formation of the Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District are either in existence or scheduled to be installed simultaneously with the development of commercial/industrial property units within the District. All such improvements will be installed within or in areas in close proximity to the proposed commercial/light industrial property.
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Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
11 As a result of the foregoing, the commercial industrial property will receive 100% of the special benefits of the operation, maintenance and servicing of drainage, flood control, street lighting and street improvements. These special benefits include enhanced neighborhood health and safety, and improved quality of life, generated when drainage, flood control and street improvements are in place, improved, operable, safe, clean and maintained. In short, maintenance and operation of the proposed improvements will provide beautification, protection of improved property, enhanced comfort and increase the desirability of the immediate surroundings of the commercial industrial property within the District.
Because of the location of the improvements either within or close to the District itself, there is no general benefit to properties outside the District or the community as a whole, or a general benefit that is so negligible; it cannot be calculated for purposes of assessment.
As such, all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of Gonzales Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District improvements, including incidentals and appurtenances, shall be spread to all property within the District on a net acreage of property basis. Said property also abuts or obtains primary access from a public street.
In order to determine the appropriate assessment for the property, a budget for operation and maintenance costs associated with planned improvements in the entire Gonzales Industrial Park was prepared. In some instances, the total cost of operation and maintenance of a given improvement must be collected on an annual basis. Since the developed property in the District is the only property that derives special benefit from such activities, said property initially must bear its pro-rata share cost of operation and maintenance. The City of Gonzales will bear the additional cost of maintenance until all properties within the District are developed. If additional commercial industrial properties gain access to the improvements constructed as part of Gonzales Industrial Park project, the cost for maintaining the improvements will be re-allocated with the additional net acreage included. It is anticipated that assessments levied in this manner will be decreased as additional properties are added to the District and derive benefit from the operation and maintenance of such improvements.
Assessable acreage in the District is: 74.231 acres
Monterey County charges 0.25% of the levy amount for collection for administration of the District.
Assessments may be adjusted annually based on the April Consumer Price Index of the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Area All Urban Consumers Index (CPI-U). Adjustments are based on the change of the Consumer Price Index prior year/month as compared to the year/month assessments are determined (benchmark month for this district is April). The following table shows the prior year actual and maximum assessment rate per EDU, the annual CPI-U adjustment for the current fiscal year, the current year calculated maximum assessment, the assessment unit of measure, and the current year applied assessment rate.
The 2023 April CPI-U was not available at the time this Report was prepared. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the April CPI-U in late May or early June. 6% is being used as a placeholder for the first City Council meeting and initial approval of the Report. When the April CPI-U is published, this Report and the corresponding Maximum Assessment will be updated to reflect the actual April CPI-U.
Prior Year Prior Year April to April Current Year Current Year Applied
Assessment Rate
Maximum
Assessment Rate
% adjustment in the
SF/Oak/Hay CPI-U
Maximum
Assessment Rate
Unit of
Measure
Applied
Assessment Rate
$1,305.00 $1,382.38 6.000% $1,465.32 Acre $1,305.00
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Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
12 APPENDIX A – FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2022-23 Financial Summary
Annual
Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Street Sweeping 1 $3,000
Other Contractual Services $27,246
Inspection and Overhead $4,565
Street Repairs/Pot Holes $12,000
Percolation Pond Maintenance $7,104
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $46,811
Utilities - Street Lighting $2,878
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 2
Percolation Pond Dredging $4,000
Street Lighting Reserve $6,000
Storm Drain Capital Repair $3,000
Street Resurfacing/Striping and Street Sign Replacement 3 $18,000 Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $31,000
Capital Outlay 4 $50,800
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $10,000
City Administration $3,500
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $3,372
Supplies, Printing & Advertising Notices $0
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $249
County Collection Fee $251
Contingency $4,826
District Administration Subtotal $23,698
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $155,187
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $100,264
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $159
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $54,764
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $155,187
OPERATING RESERVE FUND BALANCE 5
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $52,194
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $83
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $52,276
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $157,746
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) ($54,764)
Estimated Interest Income $250
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $103,232
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY
Total Commercial Parcels Levied 15
Total Commercial Assessable Acreage 76.83
Maximum Assessment per Acre $1,382.38
Proposed Assessment per Acre $1,305.00
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $2,016.59
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Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
13 APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT ROLL
Assessment Roll
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, is shown in Appendix A. The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Monterey and those records are, by reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax bill for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
APN Asmt No.
Assessable
Acreage
FY 2023-24
Asmt Rate/Acre
Total Base
Assessment
County
Collection Fee
Assessment
Minus County
020-021-002-000 22 4.480 $1,305.00 $5,846.40 $14.62 $5,831.78 020-021-050-000 23 & 24 8.971 $1,305.00 $11,707.16 $29.27 $11,677.89 223-081-009-000 12 0.000 $1,305.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
223-081-012-000 7 2.250 $1,305.00 $2,936.24 $7.34 $2,928.90 223-081-013-000 8 2.190 $1,305.00 $2,857.94 $7.14 $2,850.80 223-081-014-000 9 2.000 $1,305.00 $2,610.00 $6.53 $2,603.48 223-081-015-000 10 2.020 $1,305.00 $2,636.10 $6.59 $2,629.51 223-081-016-000 11 2.020 $1,305.00 $2,636.10 $6.59 $2,629.51 223-081-017-000 13 2.690 $1,305.00 $3,510.44 $8.78 $3,501.66 223-081-018-000 14 2.690 $1,305.00 $3,510.44 $8.78 $3,501.66 223-081-019-000 15 2.710 $1,305.00 $3,536.54 $8.84 $3,527.70 223-081-034-000 20 12.720 $1,305.00 $16,599.60 $41.50 $16,558.10 223-081-035-000 6 2.600 $1,305.00 $3,393.00 $8.48 $3,384.52 223-081-039-000 21 (1,2,3) 21.090 $1,305.00 $27,522.44 $68.81 $27,453.63 223-081-040-000 25 4.910 $1,305.00 $6,407.54 $16.02 $6,391.52 223-081-041-000 26 3.490 $1,305.00 $4,554.44 $11.39 $4,543.05 TOTALS 76.831 $100,264.38 $250.66 $100,013.72
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Industrial Park Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
14 APPENDIX C – DISTRICT DIAGRAMS
District Diagrams
District diagrams are shown on the following pages. Also included is a diagram showing the boundaries of three parcels (020-021-002, 020- 021-007 & 020-021-008) annexed into the District in Fiscal Year 2019-20.
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17 APPENDIX D – CAPITAL REPLACEMENT
Capital Replacement
The Capital Replacement Reserve information for Street Resurfacing and Street Sign Replacement is shown below:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES PROVIDING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER’S REPORT, STATING
INTENTION TO CONFIRM DIAGRAM AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
GONZALES INDUSTRIAL PARK LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District was formed in 2003 to provide a dedicated funding source for the maintenance and operation of District improvements, and the boundaries of the District were adjusted in Fiscal Year 2018- 2019 to include additional property annexed to the District; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Gonzales City Council (the “Council”) to confirm the diagram for and to levy and collect assessments in the Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or servicing of public lands and improvements pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “Act”), being Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) and as provided by Article XIIID of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, Harris & Associates, the designated Engineer of Work of the City of Gonzales (the “City”) has filed with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report (the “Report”) for the District called for under said Act; and WHEREAS, the Council has given preliminary consideration to the Report and each and every part thereof, and finds that each and every part of said Report is sufficient, and that neither said Report, nor any part thereof requires or should be modified in any respect.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:
1. With respect to the Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District, the Council finds:
• That the plans and specifications in said Report are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the Engineer’s itemized and total costs and expenses of said maintenance, operation and/or servicing of public lands and improvements and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, contained in said Report are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed.
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22 are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the proposed assessments upon the several subdivisions of land in said assessment district in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such subdivisions, respectively, from said maintenance, operation and/or servicing of public lands and improvements, and of the incidental expenses thereof, as contained in said Report, be, and they are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the maps and descriptions of the lands and easements to be acquired, if any, contained in said Report be, and the same are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the proposed maximum annual assessments upon each of the several subdivisions of land in the assessment district to pay costs incurred by the City and not otherwise reimbursed which result from the administration and collection of assessments, as contained in said Report are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That said Report is preliminarily approved and confirmed as a whole and shall stand as the Engineer’s Report for the purpose of all subsequent proceedings.
2. The Council hereby finds that the public interest and convenience requires, and as such declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District referenced herein for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, all pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Article XIIID of the California Constitution.
3. The public improvements and lands to be maintained, operated and/or serviced are generally described in the Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, incorporated herein by reference.
4. The proposed assessment district is generally described as follows:
Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District- a district bounded on the northwest by Lands of Meyer, on the southeast by existing parcels fronting Gonzales River Road (Vol. 1, Page 163, Volume 19 of Surveys, Page 67, and Volume 20 Cities and Towns, Page 13); on the southwest by Lands of Hibino (Reel 514, Page 1002); and on the northeast by Lands of Meyer, City of Gonzales, and Silva Harvesting, Inc.; and property to the northeast of the above-described boundaries consisting of 13.451 acres, including assessor’s parcels 020-021-002, 020-021-007, and 202-021-008.
5. Reference to the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, is hereby made for a full and detailed description of the public improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the assessment district.
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6. It is ordered that Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, is hereby appointed and fixed for the public hearing and time and place when and where the Council will consider and act upon the Engineer’s Report, confirm the District diagram, and the levy of the proposed assessment, if any.
7. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the hearing by one publication of a copy of this Resolution in the local newspaper published and circulated in said City, pursuant to Section 6061 of the California Government Code.
8. The proposed assessments will not increase from the assessments established for the District in Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The District Maximum Assessment will be adjusted by the CPI, which has been preliminarily estimated at 6.0%. The Maximum Assessment will be adjusted, as necessary, when the final CPI is obtained.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 15
th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
I, the undersigned Deputy City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of May, 2023, by the above-stated vote of the members thereof, a majority being present.
Dated: May 15, 2023
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Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF GONZALES
ENGINEER’S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
INDUSTRIAL PARK LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FUND #314
May 2023
PREPARED BY
Harris & Associates
450 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 103
Salinas, CA 93901
www.weareharris.com
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ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
INDUSTRIAL PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT City of Gonzales
Monterey County
State of California
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE INDUSTRIAL PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON THE _____ DAY OF _________, 2023.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with me on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with the County Auditor of the County of Monterey on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Certifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i Statement of Assessment Engineer…………………………………………………………………………………..….1 Description of Improvements……………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Estimate of Costs………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 District Diagram…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..9 Method of Apportionment………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Appendix A – 2022-23 Financial Summary ………………………………………………………………………….13 Appendix B – Assessment Roll ……………………………………………………………………………….………..….14 Appendix C – District Diagrams ……………………………………………………………………………..…………...15 Appendix D – Capital Replacement ………………………………………………………………………….………….17 Packet Pg. 234 Attachment: Industrial Park Landscape Report (2715 : Resolution No. 2023-26 Industrial Park Landscape) Engineer’s Report
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1 STATEMENT OF ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
Statement of Assessment Engineer
AGENCY: CITY OF GONZALES
PROJECT: INDUSTRIAL PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO: THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF GONZALES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
The preparation of this Annual Engineer’s Report (“Report”) is in conformance with the obligation of the City Council for the Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District of the City of Gonzales to provide drainage services upon each lot or parcel of land in the district in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel of land for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”), Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the State of California Constitution, and in accordance with the City of Gonzales’ Resolution adopted by the City Council, this Report has been ordered for:
INDUSTRIAL PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Hereinafter referred to as the “District”),
I, Alison Bouley, authorized representative of the District, the duly appointed Assessment Engineer submit the following Report which consists of the following four (4) parts and Appendices:
PART I
Description of Improvements: This part provides a general description of improvements proposed to be maintained in the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file with the City.
PART II
Estimate of Cost: This part contains the cost estimate of the proposed maintenance including incidental costs and expenses for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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2 PART III
District Diagram: This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the external boundaries of the District. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
PART IV
Method of Apportionment of the Assessments: This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon parcel classification of land within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received. The costs and expenses of the District have been assessed upon the parcels of land within the boundaries of District pursuant to the initial methodology established at the time of formation. For particulars as to the identification of parcels, reference is made to the District Diagram.
Appendices
Appendix A – Financial Summary
Appendix B – Assessment Roll
Appendix C – District Diagrams
Appendix D – Capital Replacement
In conclusion, it is my opinion that the costs and expenses of the District have been assessed to the lots and parcels within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the services provided.
DATED this day of May, 2023
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Alison Bouley, P.E., Assessment Engineer
R.C.E. No. C61383
Engineer of Work
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3 PART I – DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
Description of Improvements
INTRODUCTION
City Staff has contracted with Harris & Associates (“Harris”) to complete the annual administration process for all of City’s assessment districts. In addition to this required annual process, Harris will conduct assessment district fund balance and capital asset replacement cash flow analysis to confirm and ensure that the City’s assessment districts annually assess property owners only for the essential funding to complete ongoing maintenance activities and finance timely capital replacement as assets reach the end of their useable lifecycles.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District is generally described as a district bounded on the Northwest by Lands of Meyer; on the Southeast by existing parcels fronting Gonzales River Road (Vol. 1, Page 163, Volume 19 of Surveys, Page 67, and Volume 20 Cities and Towns, Page 13); on the Southwest by Lands of Hibino (Reel 514, Page 1002); and on the Northeast by Lands of Meyer, City of Gonzales, and Silva Harvesting, Inc.
The District was formed in 2003 to provide a dedicated funding source for the maintenance and operation of the improvements as shown herein. In Fiscal Year 2019-20, there were additional parcels annexed into the District. The area annexed (the “Annexation”) is located to the northeast of the existing District and totals 13.451 acres owned by the Mann Packing Company. The Annexation includes Assessor’s parcel numbers 020-021-002; 020-021-007 and 202-021-008. The annexed parcels will be assessed at the same rate as the existing District parcels and they are included in the assessment roll shown in Appendix B.
The improvements include landscaping and irrigation improvements, including planter walls and fences, monument signs, appurtenant irrigation systems; ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs, and trees; including repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation.
Puente Del Monte Avenue (formerly Industrial Drive), located in a strip of land approximately 10 feet in width from face of curb lines including planter walls and curb returns from Gonzales River Road Northwest 300± lineal feet as said street is shown on that certain map titled Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance District, Exhibit B, on file with the City Clerk.
Maintenance and operation of any or all public landscaping and irrigation improvements, of a local nature, on landscaped strips or parcels of land of the following described areas, including retention pond landscaping, fencing and bank protection, appurtenant irrigation systems; ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs, and trees; including necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof and all additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work:
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4 Storm Water Retention Pond and appurtenant access and irrigation as said parcel is to be configured of approximately
4.5 acres within Assessment Parcel 2 in Appendix B (locations and configuration to be determined).
Incidental costs including contingencies, and assessment district incidentals including engineering, printing, and notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration and supervision, are assessed to the District on the same basis as the improvements specified above.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Assessments are levied annually pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”). All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 (“Prop 218”) in November 1996.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND EXPENDITURES
A summary of the assessments to be levied is shown in the table below:
LEVEL OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROVIDED
All costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the District improvements including the Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices, County collection fees and legal fees all of which shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata development unit basis.
One hundred percent (100%) of all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the District improvements including incidentals and appurtenances are of special benefit to parcels within the District and shall be spread to all parcels within the District on a pro-rata net acreage basis.
Pursuant to the 1972 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.
LANDUSE
ASSESSABLE
PARCELS
ASSESSABLE
ACREAGE
ASSESSMENT
RATE/ACRE
TOTAL
ASSESSMENT
Commercial/
Industrial 15 76.831 $440.00 $33,805.64
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5 PART II – ESTIMATE OF COSTS
Estimate of Costs
All improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. Based upon the available revenues generated by the assessment, City staff determines the frequency and specific maintenance operations which can be provided in a given year.
The proposed budget is shown on the following page. This includes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with the improvements within the district, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses. The budget summary also shows the estimated fund balance and the projected fund reserves that will be available and may be required based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.
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6 Annual Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Parkway & Percolation Pond Landscape Maintenance $9,782 Parkway Water Charges $588
Other Contractual Services $7,472
Monument Sign Maintenance $0
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $17,842
Utilities - Parkway & Pond Electrical Charges $275
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 1
Fence Reserve $1,176
Street Repair $4,700
Sound Wall Repair $2,000
Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $7,876
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $906
City Administration $3,500
City Labor and Overhead 2
$6,305
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $617
Supplies, Printing & Advertising Notices $0
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $0
County Collection Fee $85
Contingency $1,300
District Administration Subtotal $14,211
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $40,205
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $33,806
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $189
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $6,210
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $40,205
OPERATING RESERVE FUND BALANCE 3
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $20,102
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $804
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $20,906
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $79,838
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) ($6,210)
Estimated Interest Income $3,194
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $76,821
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY
Total Commercial Parcels Levied 15
Total Commercial Assessable Acreage 76.83
Maximum Assessment per Acre $560.34
Assessment per Acre $440.00
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $523.29
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7 Budget Footnotes 1
Capital Replacement Item, Collection Yrs 2004 Cost 2016 Cost Annual Cost Fence Reserve 20 $20,000 $28,416 $1,421 2
Items included in this category include salaries, overtime, Workers's Comp, Retirement & Insurance (Life, Health & FICA). 3
For capital replacement reserve items shown above, some of the costs are from the original Engineer's Report for the districts prepared in 2004 and increased to year end 2016 dollars by the increase in the ENRCCI for San Francisco for the same period. Details regarding capital replacement costs for the other items shown above are provided in Appendix D.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2017/18, a Capital Reserve Fund was established for the District. The amounts collected for the current year, if any, are shown in the Budget table. The Beginning Balance for the Capital Reserve Fund is transferred from the Operating Reserve Fund. The amounts in the Operating Reserve Fund should be sufficient to pay for the operations and maintenance costs for the first six months of the fiscal year, approximately 50% of the total Reserve Balance. Any additional funds over and above the 50% to the Operating Reserve are shown in the Capital Reserve Fun balance. Any addition to or (reduction from) the Capital Reserve Fund will be shown and calculated annually in the same manner as the Operating Reserve Fund. Also, any funds collected for Capital Reserve and not spent, will be included in the ending Capital Reserve fund balance the following year.
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8 PART III – DISTRICT DIAGRAMS
District Diagrams
The boundaries of the Industrial Park Landscape and Maintenance Assessment District are shown on the mapsin Appendix C. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions as shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is also filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
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9 PART IV – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Method of Apportionment
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Prop 218:
“No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Only special benefits are assessable and an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.”
BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on improvements as determined at the time the District was established.
General Benefits
The improvements within this District are a direct result of property development within the District and would otherwise not be required or necessary. Developers typically install landscape improvements to enhance the marketability and value of properties within the development and/or as conditions of development. In either case, the improvements are clearly installed for the benefit of the properties developed and not for the benefit of surrounding properties.
Although many landscape improvements (by virtue of their location), may be visible to surrounding properties or to the public at large, any benefit to surrounding properties is incidental and cannot be considered a direct and special benefit to those properties. Therefore, it has been determined that the improvements within this District and the ongoing operation and maintenance of those improvements are clearly a direct and special benefit to properties within the District.
Unless otherwise noted, these improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large.
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10 Special Benefits
The method of apportionment (assessment methodology) approved at the time the District was formed is based on the premise that each of the assessed parcels within the District receives benefit from the improvements maintained and financed by annual assessments. Specifically, the assessments are for the maintenance of local landscape and monument sign improvements. The desirability and safety of properties within the District are enhanced by the presence of wellmaintained landscaping and signage.
Non-Assessable Parcels
Within the boundaries of the District, there are properties that are considered to receive no special benefit from the District improvements and are therefore not assessed. Parcels owned by the City of Gonzales and Gonzales Six CA General Partnership are deemed to receive no benefit from the improvements and services and are therefore not assessed.
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The District is assessed, on the basis of total assessable acreage, for the maintenance and operation of the District improvements, including incidentals and appurtenances, and shall include all the costs of maintaining and/or operating the improvements described herein.
All costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District improvements including Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices and legal fees shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata, net acreage basis.
Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping, street lighting, and park and recreational facilities. Section 22573 of the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972 requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. In addition, Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property.
Article XIIID provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment.
Excepted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial and institutional activities.
The improvements to be maintained and operated as a result of the formation of the Gonzales Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District will be installed simultaneously with the development of commercial industrial property within the District. All of the involved improvements will be installed within or in areas in close proximity to the proposed commercial industrial property.
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11 As a result of the foregoing, the commercial industrial property, will receive all of the special benefits of the operation and maintenance of public landscaping. These special benefits include enhanced identity and quality of life, generated when landscaping is in place, improved, operable, safe, clean and maintained. In short, maintenance and operation of the proposed improvements will provide beautification, and increase the desirability of the immediate surroundings of the industrial/commercial property within the District.
Assessable acreage in the District is: 74.231 acres
Monterey County charges 0.25% of the levy amount for collection for administration of the District.
Assessments may be adjusted annually based on the April Consumer Price Index of the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Area All Urban Consumers Index (CPI-U). Adjustments are based on the change of the Consumer Price Index prior year/month as compared to the year/month assessments are determined (benchmark month for this district is April). The following table shows the prior year actual and maximum assessment rate per EDU, the annual CPI-U adjustment for the current fiscal year, the current year calculated maximum assessment, the assessment unit of measure, and the current year applied assessment rate.
The 2023 April CPI-U was not available at the time this Report was prepared. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the April CPI-U in late May or early June. 6% is being used as a placeholder for the first City Council meeting and initial approval of the Report. When the April CPI-U is published, this Report and the corresponding Maximum Assessment will be updated to reflect the actual April CPI-U.
Prior Year Prior Year April to April Current Year Current Year Applied
Assessment Rate
Maximum
Assessment Rate
% adjustment in the
SF/Oak/Hay CPI-U
Maximum
Assessment Rate
Unit of
Measure
Applied
Assessment Rate
$440.00 $528.62 6.000% $560.34 Acres $440.00
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12 APPENDIX A – FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2022-23 Financial Summary
Annual Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Parkway & Percolation Pond Landscape Maintenance $9,782 Parkway Water Charges $588
Other Contracual Services $7,472
Monument Sign Maintenance $0
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $17,842
Utilities - Parkway & Pond Electrical Charges $275
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 1
Fence Reserve $1,176
Street Repair $4,700
Sound Wall Repair $2,000
Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $7,876
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $5,000
City Administration $3,500
City Labor and Overhead 2 $9,064
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $456
Supplies, Printing & Advertising Notices $0
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $498
County Collection Fee $85
Contingency $1,300
District Administration Subtotal $21,402
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $47,395
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $33,806
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $54
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $13,536
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $47,395
OPERATING RESERVE FUND BALANCE 3
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $23,697
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $38
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $23,735
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $53,485
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) ($13,536)
Estimated Interest Income $85
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $40,034
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY
Total Commercial Parcels Levied 15
Total Commercial Assessable Acreage 76.83
Maximum Assessment per Acre $528.62
Assessment per Acre $440.00
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $616.87
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Industrial Park Landscape Maintenance Assessment District City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
13 APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT ROLL
Assessment Roll
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, is shown in Appendix A. The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Monterey and those records are, by reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax bill for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
APN Asmt No.
Assessable
Acreage
FY 2023-24
Asmt Rate/Acre
Total Base
Assessment
County
Collection Fee
Assessment
Minus County
020-021-002-000 22 4.480 $440.00 $1,971.20 $4.93 $1,966.27 020-021-050-000 23 & 24 8.971 $440.00 $3,947.24 $9.87 $3,937.37 223-081-009-000 12 0.000 $440.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
223-081-012-000 7 2.250 $440.00 $990.00 $2.48 $987.53
223-081-013-000 8 2.190 $440.00 $963.60 $2.41 $961.19
223-081-014-000 9 2.000 $440.00 $880.00 $2.20 $877.80
223-081-015-000 10 2.020 $440.00 $888.80 $2.22 $886.58
223-081-016-000 11 2.020 $440.00 $888.80 $2.22 $886.58
223-081-017-000 13 2.690 $440.00 $1,183.60 $2.96 $1,180.64 223-081-018-000 14 2.690 $440.00 $1,183.60 $2.96 $1,180.64 223-081-019-000 15 2.710 $440.00 $1,192.40 $2.98 $1,189.42 223-081-034-000 20 12.720 $440.00 $5,596.80 $13.99 $5,582.81 223-081-035-000 6 2.600 $440.00 $1,144.00 $2.86 $1,141.14 223-081-039-000 21 (1,2,3) 21.090 $440.00 $9,279.60 $23.20 $9,256.40 223-081-040-000 25 4.910 $440.00 $2,160.40 $5.40 $2,155.00 223-081-041-000 26 3.490 $440.00 $1,535.60 $3.84 $1,531.76 TOTALS 76.831 $33,805.64 $84.51 $33,721.13
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
14 APPENDIX C – DISTRICT DIAGRAMS
District Diagrams
Diagrams for the District is shown on the following pages. Also included is a diagram showing the boundaries of three parcels (020-021-002, 020-021-007 and 020-021-008) annexed into the District during the 2019-20 fiscal year.
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
17 APPENDIX D – CAPITAL REPLACEMENT
Capital Replacement
The following pages show a summary of the Capital Replacement costs for each District within the City, as well as the Capital Replacement detail of each identified item for this District.
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
18 Packet Pg. 252 Attachment: Industrial Park Landscape Report (2715 : Resolution No. 2023-26 Industrial Park Landscape) RESOLUTION NO. 2023-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
DECLARING INTENTION TO CONFIRM DIAGRAM AND TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1982
CIPRIANI ESTATES BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Gonzales (“Council”) to confirm the diagram for and to levy and collect assessments in the Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or servicing of public lands and improvements for parks and open space purposes pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 (the “Act”), being Title 5, Part 1, Division 2, Chapter 6.4 of the California Government Code (commencing with Section 54703 and as provided by Article XIIID of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, Harris & Associates, the designated Engineer of Work of the City of Gonzales has made and filed with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report (the “Report”) for the District called for under said Act; and WHEREAS, said Council has given preliminary consideration to said Report and each and every part thereof, and finds that each and every part of said Report is sufficient, and that neither said Report, nor any part hereof requires or should be modified in any respect.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:
1. The Council hereby finds that the public interest and convenience requires, and as such declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land with the District referenced herein for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, all pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 and Article XIIID of the California Constitution.
2. The public improvements and lands to be maintained, operated and/or serviced are generally described in the Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, incorporated herein by reference.
3. The involved assessment district is generally described as follows:
Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District- a district bounded on the northeast by US Route 101, on the southwest by Centennial (“C”) Street, on the southeast by winery property and on the northwest by existing Tract No. 888, Volume 14, Cities and Towns, Page 23, Monterey County Records.
4. Reference to the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, is hereby made for a full and detailed description of public improvements, the boundaries of the assessment Packet Pg. 253 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-27 (2716 : Resolution No. 2023-27 Cipriani Estates Benefti Assessment District) AGENDA
ITEM
23 district, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the assessment district.
5. It is ordered that Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, is hereby appointed and fixed for the public hearing and time and place when and where the Council will consider and act upon the Engineer’s Report, confirm the District diagram, and the levy of the proposed assessment.
6. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the hearing by one publication of a copy of this Resolution in the local newspaper published and circulated in said City, pursuant to Section 6061 of the California Government Code.
7. The proposed assessments will not increase from the assessments established for Lots 1-7 and Lots 8-66, 70-74 in Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The District Maximum Assessment will be adjusted by the CPI, which has been preliminarily estimated at 6.0%. The Maximum Assessment will be adjusted, as necessary, when the final CPI is obtained.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 15
th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
I, the undersigned Deputy City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of May, 2023, by the above-stated vote of the members thereof, a majority being present.
Dated: May 15, 2023
_________________________________
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF GONZALES
ENGINEER’S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CIPRIANI ESTATES BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
FUND #312
May 2023
PREPARED BY
Harris & Associates
450 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 103
Salinas, CA 93901
www.weareharris.com
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CIPRIANI ESTATES BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
City of Gonzales
Monterey County
State of California
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CIPRIANI ESTATES BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON THE _____ DAY OF _________, 2023.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with me on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
_________________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with the County Auditor of the County of Monterey on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Certifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i Statement of Assessment Engineer…………………………………………………………………………………..….1 Plans and Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Estimate of Costs………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 District Diagram…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...9 Method of Apportionment………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Appendix A – 2022-23 Financial Summary ………………………………………………………………………….14 Appendix B – Assessment Roll ………………………………………………………………………………………..….15 Appendix C – District Diagram …………………………………………………………………………………………...24 Appendix D – Capital Replacement …………………………………………………………………………………….29 Packet Pg. 257 Attachment: Cipriani Estates Benefit Assmt Report (2716 : Resolution No. 2023-27 Cipriani Estates Benefti Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
1 STATEMENT OF ASSESSMENT ENGINEER
Statement of Assessment Engineer
AGENCY: CITY OF GONZALES
PROJECT: CIIPRIANI ESTATES BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF GONZALES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
The preparation of this Annual Engineer’s Report (“Report”) is in conformance with the obligation of the City Council for the Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District of the City of Gonzales to provide drainage services upon each lot or parcel of land in the district in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel of land for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code (the “1982 Act”), Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the State of California Constitution, and in accordance with the City of Gonzales’ Resolution adopted by the City Council, this Report has been ordered for:
CIPRIANI ESTATES BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
(Hereinafter referred to as the “District”),
I, Alison Bouley, authorized representative of the District, the duly appointed Assessment Engineer submit the following Report which consists of the following four (4) parts and Appendices:
PART I
Description of Improvements: This part provides a general description of improvements proposed to be maintained in the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file with the City.
PART II
Estimate of Cost: This part contains the cost estimate of the proposed maintenance including incidental costs and expenses for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
2 PART III
District Diagram: This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the external boundaries of the District. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
PART IV
Method of Apportionment of the Assessments: This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon parcel classification of land within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received. The costs and expenses of the District have been assessed upon the parcels of land within the boundaries of District pursuant to the initial methodology established by Resolution No. 2004-61 approved on the 21st day of June, 2004. For particulars as to the identification of parcels, reference is made to the District Diagram.
Appendices
Appendix A – Financial Summary
Appendix B – Assessment Roll
Appendix C – District Diagram
Appendix D – Capital Replacement
In conclusion, it is my opinion that the costs and expenses of the District have been assessed to the lots and parcels within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the services provided.
DATED this day of May, 2023
___________________________________________
Alison Bouley, P.E., Assessment Engineer
R.C.E. No. C61383
Engineer of Work
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
3 PART I – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans and Specifications
INTRODUCTION
City Staff has contracted with Harris & Associates (“Harris”) to complete the annual administration process for all of City’s assessment districts. In addition to this required annual process, Harris has conducted an assessment district fund balance and capital asset replacement cash flow analysis to confirm and ensure that the City’s assessment districts annually assess property owners only for the essential funding to complete ongoing maintenance activities and finance timely capital replacement as assets reach the end of their useable lifecycles.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District is generally bounded on the northeast by State Route 101, on the southwest by Centennial (“C”) Street, on the southeast by the winery property and on the northwest by existing Tract No. 888, Volume 14, Cities and Towns, Page 23, Monterey County Records.
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including sweeping, street lights and lighting costs, storm drain lines, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation of the street thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on and within the following described Cipriani Street, Amore Court, Murano Court and Venice Way and appurtenant improvement plans. All as said streets are shown on that certain map titled “Cipriani Estates PUD Tentative Map Moreland Corporation” on file with the City Clerk.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Assessments are levied annually pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Chapter 6.4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code (“1982 Act”). All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1982 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 (“Prop 218”) in November 1996.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands benefiting said district including storm water retention pond silt removal and bank stabilization and percolation, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, pest abatement, engineering and inspection and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for proper maintenance and operation thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work within the following area and appurtenant improvement plans:
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
4 Storm Water Retention Pond: Improvements as shown on those certain plans titled “Cipriani Estates Retention Basin Plan and Cross Sections” and “Cipriani Estates Sump Access Plan and Profile”, and any subsequent revisions and as on the approved Cipriani Estates Tentative Map.
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public lands within said district including storm drain outfalls, Gonzales Slough silt removal and bank stabilization and percolation, including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, electric current, supervision, debris removal, pest abatement, engineering and inspection and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for proper maintenance and operation thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work within the following area and appurtenant improvement plans:
Emergency Vehicle Access Road and Looped Water Main and Easements: Improvements as shown on the approved map titled, “Cipriani Estates PUD Tentative Map Moreland Corporation”.
Maintenance and operation of the following described improvements of a local nature on public easements within said district including sweeping, storm drain lines including necessary cleaning, repairs, replacement, supervision, debris removal, fence and wooden wall and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation of the facility thereof. All additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on and within the following described work and following described area and appurtenant improvement plans:
Storm Drain Easement Improvements and Appurtenances at the Rear of Lots 1 through 7 and Along the Easterly Side of Lot 7: Improvements as shown on the improvement plan titled “Fairview Estates Unit No. 2/Cipriani Estates Storm Drain Modifications” including a wooden wall.
Incidental costs including contingencies, and assessment district incidentals including engineering, printing, and notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration and supervision, are assessed to the District on the same basis as the improvements specified above.
Pursuant to the 1982 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
5 PART II – ESTIMATE OF COSTS
Estimate of Costs
All improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. Based upon the available revenues generated by the assessment, City staff determines the frequency and specific maintenance operations which can be provided in a given year.
The proposed budget is shown on the following page. This includes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with the improvements within the District, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses. The budget summary also shows the estimated fund balance and the projected fund reserves that will be available and may be required based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2021-22, the City combined the budget page to show only the total expenditures, revenues, etc. for the District, rather than showing the expenditures and revenues by individual phases of the development, as had been done in previous years.
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
6 Annual District Budget
(All Lots)
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Percolation Pond Maintenance $4,467
Gonzales Slough
Rodent Abatement $588
Mosquito Abatement $236
Bank Vegetation Restoration $1,176
Weed Abatement $1,176
Slope Maintenance $2,351
Additional Storm Drain Maintenance (Lots 1-7) $2,922
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $12,916
Utilities $1,488
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 3
Percolation Routine Maintenance $540
Percolation Pond Dredging $540
Street Repair $540
Street Lighting Reserve $1,671
Storm Drain Capital Repair $426
Street Resurfacing and Street Sign Replacement 4 $11,325 Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $15,042
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $5,000
City Administration $3,500
City Labor and Overhead 5 $2,523
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $9,807
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $0
County Collection Fee $138
Contingency $1,472
District Administration Subtotal $23,941
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $53,387
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $55,364
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $1,199
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance ($2,065)
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $53,387
OPERATING RESERVE FUND BALANCE 6
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $26,693
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $1,068
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $27,761
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2023 $465,102
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $2,065
Estimated Interest Income $18,604
Estimated Balance 6/30/2024 $485,771
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY
Total SFR Parcels Levied 71
Total SFR EDUs 71.00
Maximum Assessment per EDU Varies*
Assessment per EDU Varies*
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $751.93
Definitions: SFR = Single Family Residential Parcel(s); EDU = Equivalent Dwelling Unit * Refer to Budget Footnotes for Assessment Rates for each phase Packet Pg. 263 Attachment: Cipriani Estates Benefit Assmt Report (2716 : Resolution No. 2023-27 Cipriani Estates Benefti Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
7 A slurry seal project was completed for the District during the 2022 calendar year, using $75,000 from the Capital Reserve fund.
Budget Footnotes
1 Lots 67-69 are owned by the City of Gonzales, comprise the subdivision's Tot Lot and do not benefit from the improvements. 2 Regularly scheduled street sweeping services are performed by Franchise Waste Hauler. Any services above and beyond said regularly scheduled services will be billed to and paid for the the District 3 For capital replacement reserve items shown above, some of the costs are from the original Engineer's Report for the districts prepared in 2004. The cost for these items are shown below in 2004 dollars and escalated to year end 2016 dollars by the increase in the ENR-CCI for San Francisco for the same period. Details regarding capital replacemennt costs for the other items shown above are provided in Appendix D.
Capital Replacement Item Collection Yrs 2004 Cost 2016 Cost Annual Cost Percolation Routine Maintenance 10 $38,000 $53,991 $5,399 Percolation Pond Dredging 10 $38,000 $53,991 $5,399
Street Lighting Reserve 1 $1,176 $1,671 $1,671
Storm Drain Capital Repair 5 $7,500 $10,656 $2,131
4 See Appendix D for detailed cost breakdown for these items. 5 Items included in this category include salaries, overtime, Workers's Comp, Retirement & Insurance (Life, Health & FICA). 6 The Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District has 2 separate phases. The assessment amounts for each are as follows:
Phase 1 SFR lots 1-7 Maximum Assessment $1,518.55. Actual Assessment $1,052.04.
Phase 2 SFR lots 8-66 & 70-74 Maximum Assessment $947.13. Actual Assessment $750.00.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2017/18, a Capital Reserve Fund was established for the District. The amounts collected for the current year, if any, are shown in the Budget table. The Beginning Balance for the Capital Reserve Fund is transferred from the Operating Reserve Fund. The amounts in the Operating Reserve Fund should be sufficient to pay for the operations and maintenance costs for the first six months of the fiscal year, approximately 50% of the total Reserve Balance. Any additional funds over and above the 50% to the Operating Reserve are shown in the Capital Reserve Fun balance. Any addition to or (reduction from) the Capital Reserve Fund will be shown and calculated annually in the same manner as the Operating Reserve Fund. Also, any funds collected for Capital Reserve and not spent, will be included in the ending Capital Reserve fund balance the following year.
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
8 PART III – DISTRICT DIAGRAM
District Diagram
The boundaries of the Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District are shown on the map in Appendix C. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions as shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is also filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
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City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
9 PART IV – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Method of Apportionment
GENERAL PROVISIONS – SPECIAL BENEFIT
Pursuant to the 1982 Act and Article XIIID, all parcels that receive a special benefit conferred upon them as a result of the maintenance and operation of improvements and services shall be identified, and the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entire costs of the maintenance and operation of improvements. Chapter 6.4, Division 2, Title 5, of the Government Code, the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, permits the establishment of assessment districts by Cities for the purpose of providing certain public improvements that include street maintenance.
Section 54711 of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. This Section states:
(a) No benefit assessment shall be levied pursuant to this chapter unless it meets all of the following requirements:
(1) The amount of the assessment imposed on any parcel of property shall be related to the benefit to the parcel which will be derived from the provision of the service. Except as provided in subdivision (d) or (e) of Section 54715, in the case of a benefit assessment for flood control services, the benefit must be determined on the basis of the proportionate storm water runoff from each parcel. In the case of an assessment for the maintenance of streets, roads, or highways, the benefit shall be in proportion to the estimated traffic volume to be generated by each parcel assessed, or by any other reasonable basis as determined by the legislative body.
(2) The annual aggregate amount of the assessment shall not exceed the estimated annual cost of providing the service.
(3) The revenue derived from the assessment shall not be used to pay the cost of any service other than the service for which the assessment was levied.
The 1982 Act also permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district.
Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property. Article XIIID also provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways.
The net amount to be assessed may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels. The costs for the operation, maintenance and servicing of the improvements maintained for each zone are apportioned in accordance with the methodology which was established by the City Council upon formation of the District.
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
10 GENERAL PROVISIONS – GENERAL BENEFIT
Although the improvements may include public streets and drainage facilities that connect to similar facilities outside the District’ boundaries, the construction, maintenance and operation of these improvements are only necessary for the development of properties within the District. As such, these improvements were not required nor necessarily desired by any properties or developments outside the District’ boundaries and any public access or use of the improvements by others is incidental. Therefore, it has been determined that the ongoing maintenance, servicing and operation of the District’s improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large, but clearly provide distinct and special benefits to properties within the District.
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
All costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District improvements including Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices and legal fees shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata development unit basis.
Chapter 6.4 of Division 2 of the California Government Code, the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of financing the operation, maintenance and servicing of drainage, flood control, street lighting, and street improvements, and installation and improvement of drainage and flood improvements.
Section 54711 of the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 requires that assessments be levied according to benefit derived from the provided service. In addition, Article XIIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property.
Article XIIID provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Excepted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial and institutional activities.
The improvements to be maintained and operated as a result of the formation of the Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District have been installed given that all of the residential units within the District have been built. All such improvements are being installed within or in areas in close proximity to the proposed developed residential lots and benefiting the proposed developed residential lots.
As a result of the foregoing, the developed residential lots will receive 100% of the special benefits of the operation and maintenance of drainage, flood control, street lighting and street improvements. These special benefits include enhanced neighborhood health and safety, and improved quality of life, generated when drainage, flood control and street improvements are in place, improved, operable, safe, clean and maintained. In short, maintenance and operation of the proposed improvements will provide beautification, protection of improved property, enhanced comfort and increase the desirability of the immediate surroundings of the residential units within the District. Due to the configuration and proximity of the proposed or existing improvements within the District in relation to the developed lots, and the nature of the benefits derived therefrom, lots in close proximity to the District will not enjoy special benefits described herein. Moreover, because of the location of the contemplated improvements either within, close to, or benefiting the District itself, there is no general benefit to properties outside the District or the community as a whole, or a general benefit that is so negligible, it cannot be calculated for purposes of assessment.
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
11 As such, all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of Cipriani Estates Assessment District improvements, including incidentals and appurtenances, shall be spread to all parcels within the District on a development unit basis.
Developed parcels are those parcels on which a final subdivision map has been filed, and which can obtain building permits as of the date of the final public hearing on assessment. Said parcels also abut or obtain primary access from a public street.
Costs associated with the maintenance of a storm drain and appurtenances along the rear of Lots 1 through 7 and the westerly side of lot 7, as described previously in this report, will be assessed solely on Lots 1 through 7. These lots receive storm drainage from the adjacent Fairview Estates Unit No. 2 subdivision, and the storm drain improvements as described, allow those lots to be developed. A separate budget line item is included in the budget solely for the benefit of those parcels.
In order to determine the appropriate assessment for each developed parcel, a budget for operation and maintenance costs associated with planned improvements in the entire Cipriani Estates Subdivision Project was prepared. The total cost of operation and maintenance of a given improvement must be collected on an annual basis. Since the developed parcels in the District are the only parcels that derive special benefit from such activities, they must bear the entire cost of operation and maintenance.
Factored development unit calculations for residential areas are as follows: Low Density Single Family Residential = 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).
Monterey County charges 0.25% of the levy amount for collection for administration of the District.
Assessments may be adjusted annually based on the April Consumer Price Index of the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Area All Urban Consumers Index (CPI-U). Adjustments are based on the change of the Consumer Price Index prior year/month as compared to the year/month assessments are determined (benchmark month for this district is April). The following table shows the prior year actual and maximum assessment rate per EDU, the annual CPI-U adjustment for the current fiscal year, the current year calculated maximum assessment, the assessment unit of measure, and the current year applied assessment rate.
The 2023 April CPI-U was not available at the time this Report was prepared. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the April CPI-U in late May or early June. 6% is being used as a placeholder for the first City Council meeting and initial approval of the Report. When the April CPI-U is published, this Report and the corresponding Maximum Assessment will be updated to reflect the actual April CPI-U.
Phase/Lots
Prior Year
Applied
Assessment Rate
Prior Year
Maximum
Assessment Rate
April to April %
adjustment in the
SF/Oak/Hay CPI-U
Current Year
Maximum
Assessment Rate
Current Year
Applied
Assessment Rate
Lots 1-7 $1,052.04 $1,432.59 6.000% $1,518.55 $1,052.04 Lots 8-66 & 70-74 $750.00 $893.52 6.000% $947.13 $750.00 Packet Pg. 268 Attachment: Cipriani Estates Benefit Assmt Report (2716 : Resolution No. 2023-27 Cipriani Estates Benefti Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
12 APPENDIX A – FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2022-23 Financial Summary
Annual District Budget
(All Lots)
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Percolation Pond Maintenance $4,467
Gonzales Slough
Rodent Abatement $588
Mosquito Abatement $236
Bank Vegetation Restoration $1,176
Weed Abatement $1,176
Slope Maintenance $2,351
Additional Storm Drain Maintenance (Lots 1-7) $2,922
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $12,916
Utilities $13,033
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 3
Percolation Routine Maintenance $540
Percolation Pond Dredging $540
Street Repair $540
Street Lighting Reserve $1,671
Storm Drain Capital Repair $426
Street Resurfacing and Street Sign Replacement 4 $11,325 Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $15,042
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $5,000
City Administration $3,500
City Labor and Overhead 5 $3,630
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $2,342
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $199
County Collection Fee $138
Contingency $2,050
District Administration Subtotal $18,359
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $59,349
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $55,364
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $88
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $3,897
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $59,349
OPERATING RESERVE FUND BALANCE 6
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $29,675
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $47
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $29,722
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $468,048
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) ($3,897)
Estimated Interest Income $742
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $464,892
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY
Total SFR Parcels Levied 71
Total SFR EDUs 71.00
Maximum Assessment per EDU *Varies by phase
Assessment per EDU *Varies by phase
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund *Varies by phase
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
13 APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT ROLL
Assessment Roll
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, is shown in Appendix A. The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Monterey and those records are, by reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax bill for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
14 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-351-001-000 1 1.00 $1,049.41 $2.62 $1,052.04
020-351-002-000 2 1.00 $1,049.41 $2.62 $1,052.04
020-351-003-000 3 1.00 $1,049.41 $2.62 $1,052.04
020-351-004-000 4 1.00 $1,049.41 $2.62 $1,052.04
020-351-005-000 5 1.00 $1,049.41 $2.62 $1,052.04
020-351-006-000 6 1.00 $1,049.41 $2.62 $1,052.04
020-351-007-000 7 1.00 $1,049.41 $2.62 $1,052.04
020-351-008-000 8 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-009-000 9 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-010-000 10 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-011-000 11 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-012-000 12 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-013-000 13 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-014-000 14 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-015-000 15 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-016-000 16 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-017-000 17 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-018-000 18 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-019-000 19 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-020-000 20 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-021-000 21 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-022-000 22 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-023-000 23 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-024-000 24 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-025-000 25 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-026-000 26 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-027-000 27 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-028-000 28 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-029-000 29 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-030-000 30 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-031-000 31 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-032-000 32 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-033-000 33 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-034-000 34 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-035-000 35 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
15 APN Phase EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-351-036-000 36 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-037-000 37 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-038-000 38 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-039-000 39 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-040-000 40 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-041-000 41 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-042-000 42 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-043-000 43 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-044-000 44 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-045-000 45 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-046-000 46 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-047-000 47 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-048-000 48 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-049-000 49 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-050-000 50 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-051-000 51 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-052-000 52 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-053-000 53 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-054-000 54 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-055-000 55 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-056-000 56 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-057-000 57 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-058-000 58 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-059-000 59 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-060-000 60 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-061-000 61 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-062-000 62 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-063-000 63 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-064-000 64 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-065-000 65 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-066-000 66 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-067-000 67 0.00 $748.12 $0.00 $0.00
020-351-068-000 68 0.00 $748.12 $0.00 $0.00
020-351-069-000 69 0.00 $748.12 $0.00 $0.00
020-351-070-000 70 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-071-000 71 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-072-000 72 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-073-000 73 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
020-351-074-000 74 1.00 $748.12 $1.87 $750.00
TOTALS 71.00 $55,364.28
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Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
16 APPENDIX C – DISTRICT DIAGRAM
District Diagram The District Diagram is shown on the following page.
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Canyon Creek Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
18 APPENDIX D – CAPITAL REPLACEMENT
Capital Replacement
The following pages show a summary of the Capital Replacement costs for each District within the City, as well as the Capital Replacement detail of each identified item for this District.
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Cipriani Estates Benefit Assessment District
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
19 Packet Pg. 276 Attachment: Cipriani Estates Benefit Assmt Report (2716 : Resolution No. 2023-27 Cipriani Estates RESOLUTION NO. 2023-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, PROVIDING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER’S REPORT, STATING
INTENTION TO CONFIRM DIAGRAM AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
CIPRIANI ESTATES PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Gonzales City Council (the “Council”) to confirm the diagram for and to levy and collect assessments in the Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or servicing of public lands and improvements for parks and open space purposes pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the “Act”), being Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) and as provided by Article XIIID of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, Harris & Associates, the designated Engineer of Work of the City of Gonzales (the “City”) has made and filed with the City Clerk an Engineer’s Report (the “Report”) called for under the Act; and
WHEREAS, said Council has given preliminary consideration to the Report and each and every part thereof, and finds that each and every part of said Report is sufficient, and that neither said Report, nor any part thereof, requires or should be modified in any respect.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:
1. With respect to the Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the Council finds:
• That the plans and specifications in said Report be, and they are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the Engineer’s actual itemized and total costs and expenses of said maintenance, operation and/or servicing of public lands and improvements and of the incidental expenses in connection therewith, contained in said report be, and each of them are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed. • That the diagram showing the assessment district and the boundaries and dimensions of the respective subdivisions of land within said assessment district are hereby preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the proposed assessments upon the several subdivisions of land in said assessment district in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such Packet Pg. 277 Attachment: Resolution No. 2023-28 (2717 : Resolution No. 2023-28 Cipriani Estates P&OS Assessment District) AGENDA
ITEM
24 subdivisions, respectively, from said maintenance, operation and/or servicing of public lands and improvements, and of the incidental expenses thereof, as contained in said report be, and they are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the maps and descriptions of the lands and easements to be acquired, if any, contained in said report be, and the same are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That the proposed maximum annual assessments and assessments upon each of the several subdivisions of land in the assessment district to pay costs incurred by the City and not otherwise reimbursed which result from the administration and collection of assessments, as contained in said report be, and the same are hereby, preliminarily approved and confirmed.
• That said report is preliminarily approved and confirmed as a whole and shall stand as the Engineer’s Report for the purpose of all subsequent proceedings.
2. The Council hereby finds that the public interest and convenience requires, and as such declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District referenced herein for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, all pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Article XIIID of the California Constitution.
3. The public improvements and lands to be maintained, operated and/or serviced are generally described in the Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, incorporated herein by reference.
4. The involved assessment district is generally described as follows:
Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District- a district bounded on the southeast by Lands of Pacific Wine Partners, on the southwest by Centennial (“C”) Street, on the northwest by existing Tract No. 888, Volume 14, Cities and Towns, Page 23, Monterey County Records, and on the northeast by US Route 101.
5. Reference to the Engineer’s Report, on file with the City Clerk, is hereby made for a full and detailed description of public improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the assessment district.
6. It is ordered that Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the regular meeting place of said Council, Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, is hereby appointed and fixed for the public hearing and time and place when and where the Council will consider and act upon the Engineer’s Report, confirm the District diagram, and the levy of the proposed assessment.
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7. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the hearing by one publication of a copy of this Resolution in the local newspaper published and circulated in said City, pursuant to Section 6061 of the California Government Code.
8. The proposed assessments will not increase from the assessments established for the District in Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The District Maximum Assessment will be adjusted by the CPI, which has been preliminarily estimated at 6.0%. The Maximum Assessment will be adjusted, as necessary, when the final CPI is obtained.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 15
th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
I, the undersigned Deputy City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of May, 2023, by the above-stated vote of the members thereof, a majority being present.
Dated: May 15, 2023
_________________________________
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF GONZALES
ENGINEER’S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CIPRIANI ESTATES PARKS & OPEN SPACES
FUND #310
May 2023
PREPARED BY
Harris & Associates
450 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 103
Salinas, CA 93901
www.weareharris.com
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Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
CIPRIANI ESTATES PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
City of Gonzales
Monterey County
State of California
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CIPRIANI ESTATES PARKS AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON THE _____ DAY OF _________, 2023.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with me on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
_________________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Gonzales, California on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer’s Report, together with Assessment and Assessment Diagram thereto attached was filed with the County Auditor of the County of Monterey on the ________day of ______________, 2023.
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
City of Gonzales, Monterey County, CA
__________________________
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Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Certifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i Statement of Assessment Engineer…………………………………………………………………………………..….1 Plans and Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Estimate of Costs………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 District Diagram…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...9 Method of Apportionment………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Appendix A – 2022-23 Financial Summary ………………………………………………………………………….13 Appendix B – Assessment Roll ………………………………………………………………………………………..….14 Appendix C – District Diagram …………………………………………………………………………………………...16 Appendix D – Capital Replacement …………………………………………………………………………………….18 Packet Pg. 282 Attachment: Cipriani Estates P&OS Assmt Report (2717 : Resolution No. 2023-28 Cipriani Estates P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
1 STATEMENT OF ENGINEER
Statement of Assessment Engineer
AGENCY: CITY OF GONZALES
PROJECT: Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF GONZALES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
The preparation of this Annual Engineer’s Report (“Report”) is in conformance with the obligation of the City Council for the Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Space District of the City of Gonzales to provide drainage services upon each lot or parcel of land in the district in proportion to the estimated benefit to be received by each such lot or parcel of land for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 22500) (“Act”), Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the State of California Constitution, and in accordance with the City of Gonzales’ Resolution adopted by the City Council, this Report has been ordered for:
CIPRIANI ESTATES PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
(Hereinafter referred to as the “District”),
I, Alison Bouley, authorized representative of the District, the duly appointed Assessment Engineer submit the following Report which consists of the following four (4) parts and Appendices:
PART I
Description of Improvements: This part provides a general description of improvements proposed to be maintained in the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file with the City.
PART II
Estimate of Cost: This part contains the cost estimate of the proposed maintenance including incidental costs and expenses for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
2 PART III
District Diagram: This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the external boundaries of the District. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
PART IV
Method of Apportionment of the Assessments: This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon parcel classification of land within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received. The costs and expenses of the District have been assessed upon the parcels of land within the boundaries of District pursuant to the initial methodology established by Resolution No. 2004-62 approved on the 21 st day of June, 2004. For particulars
as to the identification of parcels, reference is made to the District Diagram.
Appendices
Appendix A – Financial Summary
Appendix B – Assessment Roll
Appendix C – District Diagram
Appendix D – Capital Replacement
In conclusion, it is my opinion that the costs and expenses of the District have been assessed to the lots and parcels within the boundaries of the District in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the services provided.
DATED this day of May, 2023
___________________________________________
Alison Bouley, P.E., Assessment Engineer
R.C.E. No. C61383
Engineer of Work
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3 PART 1 – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Plans and Specifications
INTRODUCTION
City Staff has contracted with Harris & Associates (“Harris”) to complete the annual administration process for all of City’s assessment districts. In addition to this required annual process, Harris has conducted an assessment district fund balance and capital asset replacement cash flow analysis to confirm and ensure that the City’s assessment districts annually assess property owners only for the essential funding to complete ongoing maintenance activities and finance timely capital replacement as assets reach the end of their useable lifecycles.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICTS
Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance Assessment District is generally bounded on the southeast by Lands of Pacific Wine Partners, on the southwest by Centennial (“C”) Street, on the northwest by existing Tract No. 888, Volume 14, Cities and Towns, Page 23, Monterey County Records, and on the northeast by State Route 101. Refer to Appendix B.
The District was formed in 2004 to provide a dedicated funding source for the maintenance and operation of any or all public landscaping and irrigation improvements, of a local nature, on landscaped strips of land adjacent to curbs of the following described streets, including monument signs, planter walls, grass berms, retention ponds, parks or tot lots, boundary walls and bank protection, appurtenant irrigation systems; ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs, and trees; including necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof and all additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work:
Cipriani Street, located in a strip of land of varying width from face of curb lines including planter walls at its intersection with Centennial (“C”) Street.
Maintenance and operation of any or all public landscaping and irrigation improvements, of a local nature, on landscaped strips of land of the following described areas, including retention pond landscaping and bank protection, appurtenant irrigation systems; ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs, and trees; including necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof and all additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work:
Storm Water Retention Pond and appurtenant access and irrigation as said parcel as shown on the map filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Gonzales titled, “Cipriani Estates PUD Tentative Map Moreland Corporation”.
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4 Maintenance and operation of planter walls and associated improvements, of a local nature, including necessary repairs, replacements, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof and all additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work:
Boundary Walls, including landscaping appurtenant thereto along the boundary of the project and tot lot/park, as shown on that certain map titled, “Cipriani Estates PUD Tentative Map Moreland Corporation”.
Maintenance and operation of any or all public landscaping and irrigation improvements, of a local nature, on landscaped land adjacent including jogging paths, planter walls, grass berms, appurtenant irrigation systems; ornamental plantings including lawns, shrubs, and trees; park liability insurance coverage, including necessary repairs, replacements, water, electric current, spraying, care, supervision, debris removal, and any and all other items of work necessary and incidental for the proper maintenance and operation thereof and all additions, improvements and enlargements thereto which may hereafter be made on the following described work:
Tot Lot/Park Site, as shown on that certain map titled, “Cipriani Estates PUD Tentative Map Moreland Corporation”, a.k.a. “Lots 67 through 69”, until said lots are developed for residential uses.
Incidental costs including contingencies, and Assessment District incidentals including engineering, printing, and notices to property owners, collection costs, legal fees, administration and supervision, are assessed to the District on the same basis as the improvements specified above.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
Assessments are levied annually pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”). All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 (“Prop 218”) in November 1996.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND EXPENDITURES
A summary of the assessments to be levied is shown in the table below.
LANDUSE PARCELS
DWELLING
UNITS
EDU
FACTOR
TOTAL
EDU RATE/EDU TOTAL ASMT
RESIDENTIAL 71 71 1.00 71.00 $610.00 $43,310.00
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5 LEVEL OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROVIDED
All costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the District improvements including the Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices, County collection fees and legal fees all of which shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata development unit basis.
One hundred percent (100%) of all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the District improvements including incidentals and appurtenances are of special benefit to parcels within the District and shall be spread to all parcels within the District on a development unit basis.
Pursuant to the 1972 Act:
"Maintain" or "maintenance" means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.
"Service" or "servicing" means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.
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6 PART II – ESTIMATE OF COSTS
Estimate of Costs
All improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. Based upon the available revenues generated by the assessment, City staff determines the frequency and specific maintenance operations which can be provided in a given year.
The proposed budget is shown on the following page. This includes an estimate of the costs of utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance associated with the improvements within the District, including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses. The budget summary also shows the estimated fund balance and the projected fund reserves that will be available and may be required based upon the estimated expenditures and assessment revenue.
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
7 Annual Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Tot Lot 1
$7,364
Percolation Pond Landscape Maintenance $4,419
Sound Wall Maintenance $621
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $12,403
Utilities
Street Landscaping Water Charges $433
Tot Lot/Park Water Charges $298
Tot Lot/Park Electrical Charges $149
Utilities Subtotal $880
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 2
Tot Lot Play Structures Replacement $5,000
Sound Wall Surface 3
$14,000
Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $19,000
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $5,000
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $617
City Administration $3,500
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $0
Other Contractual Services $5,900
County Collection Fee $108
Contingency $1,614 ok - 5% of costs
District Administration Subtotal $18,239
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $50,521
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $43,310
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $320
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $6,891
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $50,521
OPERATING FUND BALANCE 4
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $25,261
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $1,010
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $26,271
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $197,773
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) ($6,891)
Estimated Interest Income $7,911
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $198,793
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY
Total SFR Parcels Levied 71
Total SFR EDUs 71.00
Maximum Assessment per EDU $697.70
Assessment per EDU $610.00
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $711.57
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
8 Budget Footnotes 1
Lots 67-69 are owned by the City of Gonzales, comprise the subdivision's Tot Lot and do not benefit from the improvements. 2 For capital replacement reserve items shown above, some of the costs are from the original Engineer's Report for the districts prepared in 2004. The cost for these items are shown below in 2004 dollars and escalated to year end 2016 dollars by the increase in the ENT-CCI San Francisco for the same period. Details regarding capital replacemennt costs for the other items shown above are provided in Appendix D.
Park & Open Space Assessment District Collection Yrs 2004 Cost 2016 Cost Annual Cost Tot Lot Play Structure Replacement 7 $10,500 $14,919 $2,131 3 The capital replacement reserve cost for sound walls is as follows:
Park & Open Space District Collection Yrs Square Feet Cost per SF Total Cost Annual Cost Sound Wall Surface 25 25,448 $5 $127,240 $5,090 4 Beginning in Fiscal Year 2017/18, a Capital Reserve Fund was established for the District. The amounts collected for the current year, if any, are shown in the Budget table. The Beginning Balance for the Capital Reserve Fund is transferred from the Operating Reserve Fund. The amounts in the Operating Reserve Fund should be sufficient to pay for the operations and maintenance costs for the first six months of the fiscal year, approximately 50% of the total Reserve Balance. Any additional funds over and above the 50% to the Operating Reserve are shown in the Capital Reserve Fun balance. Any addition to or (reduction from) the Capital Reserve Fund will be shown and calculated annually in the same manner as the Operating Reserve Fund. Also, any funds collected for Capital Reserve and not spent, will be included in the ending Capital Reserve fund balance the following year.
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9 PART III – DISTRICT DIAGRAM
District Diagram
The boundaries of the Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Space District are shown on the map in Appendix C. The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions as shown on the maps of the Monterey County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report. The District Diagram is also filed under separate cover with the City Clerk.
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10 PART IV – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
Method of Apportionment
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel. In addition, pursuant to Prop 218:
“No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Only special benefits are assessable and an agency shall separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel.”
BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on improvements as determined at the time the District was established.
General Benefits
The improvements within this District are a direct result of property development within the District and would otherwise not be required or necessary. Developers typically install landscape improvements to enhance the marketability and value of properties within the development and/or as conditions of development. In either case, the improvements are clearly installed for the benefit of the properties developed and not for the benefit of surrounding properties.
Although many landscape improvements (by virtue of their location), may be visible to surrounding properties or to the public at large, any benefit to surrounding properties is incidental and cannot be considered a direct and special benefit to those properties. Therefore, it has been determined that the improvements within this District and the ongoing operation and maintenance of those improvements are clearly a direct and special benefit to properties within the District.
Unless otherwise noted, these improvements provide no measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large.
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11 Special Benefits
The method of apportionment approved at the time the District was formed is based on the premise that each of the assessed parcels within the District receives benefit from the improvements maintained and financed by annual assessments. Specifically, the assessments are for the maintenance of local landscape improvements installed as part of the original improvement. The desirability and safety of properties within the District are enhanced by the presence of well-maintained landscaping. The special benefits associated with the local landscaping improvements are specifically:
• Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements. • Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the District providing a positive representation of the area.
• Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping.
• Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties.
All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability for the parcels in the District.
Non-Assessable Parcels
Article XIIID provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment.
Excepted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private commercial, industrial and institutional activities.
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The District is assessed, on the basis of total development units generated, for the maintenance and operation of the District improvements, including incidentals and appurtenances, and shall include all the costs of maintaining and/or operating the improvements described herein.
All costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the District improvements including Engineer’s Report, printing and advertising of assessment notices and legal fees shall be spread to all parcels on a pro-rata development unit basis.
Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, permits the establishment of Assessment Districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the operation, maintenance and servicing of landscaping, street lighting, and park and recreational facilities. Section 22573 of the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972 requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. In addition, Article XIIID, Section 4(a) of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional special benefit conferred on the property.
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12 The improvements to be maintained and operated as a result of the formation of the District have been installed given that all of the residential units within the District have been built. All of the involved improvements have been installed within or in areas in close proximity to the developed residential lots.
The developed residential lots in the Cipriani Estates subdivision will receive all of the special benefits of the operation and maintenance of parks, public landscaping and streetlights. These special benefits include enhanced neighborhood identity and quality of life, generated when park landscaping and lighting are in place, improved, operable, safe, clean and maintained. In short, maintenance and operation of the proposed improvements will provide beautification, shade, and increase the desirability of the immediate surroundings of the residential units within the District.
Because of the location of the contemplated improvements either within or close to the District itself, there is no general benefit to properties outside the District or the community as a whole, or a general benefit that is so negligible; it cannot be calculated for purposes of assessment.
As such, all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of District improvements, including incidentals and appurtenances, shall be spread to all parcels within the District on a development unit basis. Developed parcels are those parcels on which a final subdivision map has been filed, as of the date of the final public hearing on assessment. Said parcels also abut or obtain primary access from a public street.
In order to determine the appropriate assessment for each developed parcel, a budget for operation and maintenance costs associated with planned improvements in the entire Cipriani Estates was prepared. In some instances, the total cost of operation and maintenance of a given improvement must be collected on an annual basis. Since the developed parcels in the District are the only parcels that derive special benefit from such activities, they must bear the entire cost of operation and maintenance.
Factored development unit calculations for residential areas are as follows: Low Density Single Family Residential = 1.0 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU).
Monterey County charges 0.25% of the levy amount for collection for administration of the District.
Assessments may be adjusted annually based on the April Consumer Price Index of the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Area All Urban Consumers Index (CPI-U). Adjustments are based on the change of the Consumer Price Index prior year/month as compared to the year/month assessments are determined (benchmark month for this district is April). The following table shows the prior year actual and maximum assessment rate per EDU, the annual CPI-U adjustment for the current fiscal year, the current year calculated maximum assessment, the assessment unit of measure, and the current year applied assessment rate.
The 2023 April CPI-U was not available at the time this Report was prepared. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the April CPI-U in late May or early June. 6% is being used as a placeholder for the first City Council meeting and initial approval of the Report. When the April CPI-U is published, this Report and the corresponding Maximum Assessment will be updated to reflect the actual April CPI-U.
Prior Year
Applied
Assessment Rate
Prior Year
Maximum
Assessment Rate
April to April %
adjustment in the
SF/Oak/Hay CPI-U
Current Year
Maximum
Assessment Rate
Current Year
Applied Assessment
Rate
$610.00 $658.21 6.000% $697.71 $610.00
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Fiscal Year 2023-24
13 APPENDIX A – FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2022-23 Financial Summary
Annual Budget
EXPENDITURES
Maintenance and Servicing
Tot Lot 1 $7,364
Percolation Pond Landscape Maintenance $4,419
Sound Wall Maintenance $621
Maintenance and Servicing Subtotal $12,403
Utilities
Street Landscaping Water Charges $848
Tot Lot/Park Water Charges $584
Tot Lot/Park Electrical Charges $292
Utilities Subtotal $1,725
Capital Replacement/Repair Collection 2
Tot Lot Play Structures Replacement $5,000
Sound Wall Surface 3 $14,000
Capital Replacement/Repair Subtotal $19,000
Capital Outlay $0
District Administration
City Staff (YE Transfers GF) $5,000
Engineering (Surveys & Assessment) $3,122
City Administration $3,500
Legal Counsel $1,500
Legal and Accounting Services $199
Other Contractual Services $6,811
County Collection Fee $108
Contingency $1,656
District Administration Subtotal $21,897
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $55,025
REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS
Actual/Estimated Assessments $43,310
Actual/Estimated Use of Money and Property $69
Transfer (To)/From Fund Balance $11,646
TOTAL REVENUES & ADJUSTMENTS $55,025
OPERATING FUND BALANCE 4
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $27,512.39
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) $0
Estimated Interest Income $44
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $27,556
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE
Estimated Balance 7/1/2022 $148,181
Estimated Addition/(Reduction) ($11,646)
Estimated Interest Income $235
Estimated Balance 6/30/2023 $136,770
ANNUAL LEVY SUMMARY
Total SFR Parcels Levied 71
Total SFR EDUs 71.00
Maximum Assessment per EDU $658.21
Assessment per EDU $610.00
Assessment Needed to Fully Fund $775.00
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14 APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT ROLL
Assessment Roll
The proposed assessment and the amount of the assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel, as shown on the latest roll at the Assessor’s Office, is shown in Appendix A. The description of each lot or parcel is part of the records of the Assessor of the County of Monterey and those records are, by reference, made part of this report. The assessments shown will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller, and included on the property tax bill for each parcel shown in the assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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15 APN
Asmt/
Lot No. EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-351-001-000 1 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-002-000 2 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-003-000 3 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-004-000 4 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-005-000 5 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-006-000 6 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-007-000 7 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-008-000 8 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-009-000 9 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-010-000 10 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-011-000 11 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-012-000 12 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-013-000 13 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-014-000 14 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-015-000 15 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-016-000 16 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-017-000 17 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-018-000 18 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-019-000 19 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-020-000 20 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-021-000 21 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-022-000 22 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-023-000 23 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-024-000 24 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-025-000 25 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-026-000 26 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-027-000 27 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-028-000 28 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-029-000 29 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-030-000 30 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-031-000 31 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-032-000 32 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-033-000 33 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-034-000 34 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-035-000 35 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
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Asmt/
Lot No. EDU
Base
Assessment
Rate
County
Collection Fee Total Assessment
020-351-036-000 36 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-037-000 37 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-038-000 38 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-039-000 39 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-040-000 40 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-041-000 41 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-042-000 42 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-043-000 43 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-044-000 44 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-045-000 45 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-046-000 46 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-047-000 47 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-048-000 48 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-049-000 49 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-050-000 50 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-051-000 51 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-052-000 52 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-053-000 53 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-054-000 54 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-055-000 55 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-056-000 56 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-057-000 57 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-058-000 58 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-059-000 59 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-060-000 60 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-061-000 61 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-062-000 62 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-063-000 63 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-064-000 64 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-065-000 65 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-066-000 66 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-067-000 67 0.00 $608.48 $0.00 $0.00
020-351-068-000 68 0.00 $608.48 $0.00 $0.00
020-351-069-000 69 0.00 $608.48 $0.00 $0.00
020-351-070-000 70 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-071-000 71 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-072-000 72 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-073-000 73 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
020-351-074-000 74 1.00 $608.48 $1.52 $610.00
TOTALS 71.00 $43,310.00
Packet Pg. 298 Attachment: Cipriani Estates P&OS Assmt Report (2717 : Resolution No. 2023-28 Cipriani Estates P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
17 APPENDIX C – DISTRICT DIAGRAM
District Diagram The District Diagram is shown on the following page.
Packet Pg. 299 Attachment: Cipriani Estates P&OS Assmt Report (2717 : Resolution No. 2023-28 Cipriani Estates P&OS Engineer’s Report
Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
18 Packet Pg. 300 Attachment: Cipriani Estates P&OS Assmt Report (2717 : Resolution No. 2023-28 Cipriani Estates P&OS Engineer’s Report
Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
19 APPENDIX D – CAPITAL REPLACEMENT
Capital Replacement
The following pages show a summary of the Capital Replacement costs for each District within the City, as well as the Capital Replacement detail of each identified item for this District.
Packet Pg. 301 Attachment: Cipriani Estates P&OS Assmt Report (2717 : Resolution No. 2023-28 Cipriani Estates P&OS Assessment District) Engineer’s Report
Cipriani Estates Parks and Open Spaces
City of Gonzales
Fiscal Year 2023-24
20 Packet Pg. 302 Attachment: Cipriani Estates P&OS Assmt Report (2717 : Resolution No. 2023-28 Cipriani Estates P&OS Assessment District) City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 15, 2023
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Notice of Intent to Award the Design-Build Contract for the Community Center
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation from city staff on the Request for Proposal phase of the Community Center Complex Project and authorize staff to issue a Notice of Intent to Award the Design-Build Contract to the Otto Construction/WRNS Team.
BACKGROUND
This staff report is an update on the Request for Proposal process to select the top ranked Design/Build team for the Community Center Complex project with a recommendation to issue a Notice of Intent to Award the Design-Build Contract to the Otto Construction/WRNS Team.
As an overview, the Community Center Complex will be constructed on a city-owned parcel at Gabilan Court/Fifth Street, just east of the Fairview Middle School and will comprise of the following elements:
1. A Community Center, with a large multi-purpose room, indoor/outdoor stage, flexible meeting rooms, restrooms, offices, fitness room, and a teaching or catering kitchen.
2. Monterey County branch library relocated from the Gonzales Shopping Center.
3. Teen Innovation Center.
4. On-site parking, landscaping, and areas for outdoor activities.
At the February 22, 2022 Council meeting, the Design Criteria Documents (prepared by Group 4 Architects) were approved and the three top ranked Design/Build teams out of the seven teams that submitted Statement of Qualifications were “short-listed” to receive the project Request for Proposal.
The Design Criteria Documents are comprised of 98 sheets of plans, a three volume set of technical specifications and other guidance documents.
AGENDA
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The project will be delivered in a phased approach due to grant funding awarded for the project that have deadlines to advance the project to construction.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
On January 31, 2023, staff issued the Request for Proposals (RFP) to the following three “short-listed” Design/Build Teams (Contractor/Architect):
• Blach/Steinberg Hart
• Otto Construction/WRNS
• Bernards/Perkins-Eastman
After receiving and reviewing the RFP, the Bernards/Perkins-Eastman team withdrew from the RFP process due to adjustments in their Northern California projects and related staffing over the prior ten months.
The other two teams were very engaged during the RFP process, including several confidential meetings with staff and stakeholders. Proposals were received from the Blach/Steinberg Hart and the Otto Construction/WRNS teams by the April 21st deadline and both teams were interviewed on April 27th. The interview panel was comprised of:
• City Manager Trevin Barber
• Director of Outreach/Strategic Partnerships Carmen Gil • Public Works Director Patrick Dobbins
• Swinerton Project Executive John Baker
• Swinerton Project Manager Albert Wege
• Monterey County Free Libraries Director Hillary Theyer • Group 4 Architect Carolyn Carlberg
• Measure X Committee Member Emily Rios
Based on their submitted proposal, the Otto Construction/WRNS team was determined to be the top ranked Design/Build team. City and Swinerton staff are discussing their scope of work, fee and schedule.
Staff plans to present a staff report at the June 5 Council meeting with a recommendation to award the Design/Build contract to the Otto Construction/WRNS team.
Therefore, staff recommends the City Council authorize the issuance of the attached Notice of Intent to Award the Design-Build Contract to the Otto Construction and WRNS Team.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: Constructing a Community Center will provide residents with a facility for a wide variety of public and private functions, recreation programs and other activities which 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
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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 Yes X 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
Not applicable as this is a progress report on Request for Proposal for the Community Center Complex Project.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact to this staff report or presentation.
CONCLUSION
Receive a presentation from City staff on the Request for Proposal phase of the Community Center Complex Project, and authorize staff to issue a Notice of Intent to Award the Design-Build Contract to the Otto Construction and WRNS Team.
Attachments:
1. Draft Notice of Intent to award the Design/Build Contract to Otto Construction/WRNS Packet Pg. 305
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm P.O. BOX 647 147 FOURTH ST. GONZALES, CA 93926
PHONE: (831) 675-5000 FAX: (831) 675-2644 www.GonzalesCA.gov
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO: Robert Ussery, Otto Construction
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer DATE: May 16, 2023
SUBJECT: Notice of Intent to Award Design/Build Contract for the Community Center Complex Project
Having recently completed the Request for Proposal process to select a Design/Build Entity for the Gonzales Community Center Complex Project, City staff intends to recommend to the Gonzales City Council at their June 5, 2023 Meeting authorization to award the Design-Build Contract for the subject project to the Otto Construction/WRNS team.
When the Design-Build Contract is approved by the City Council, staff will issue a formal Notice of Award along with the Contract Agreement for execution.
Acknowledged:
______________________________ __________________
Robert Ussery, Otto Construction Date
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 15, 2023
FROM: Taven Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Annexation Project
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Gonzales City Council take the following actions:
• Receive the staff report;
• Open the public hearing;
• Close the public hearing; and
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-15 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Adopting the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2023030377) and Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP).”
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-16 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving Amendments to the City of Gonzales General Plan to Change Specific Land Use Designation and Waive the Requirement for a Specific Plan”. • Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of Ordinance No. 2023-137 “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Pre-zoning of the Gonzales Cooler Development Property to Industrial”
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-17 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Initiation of a 48.97-Acre Annexation Request for the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project with the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)” AGENDA
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BACKGROUND
The Rianda property (APN: 223-032-019) is partially within the City limits of Gonzales and is included in its entirety in the 2010 Gonzales General Plan and was also included within the 2014 Sphere of Influence Expansion approved by LAFCO and is currently planned for both Highway Commercial and Neighborhood Residential as part of a designated Specific Plan Area. Rianda was formerly partnered with Puente del Monte Project Interests to develop a Specific Plan for integrated new neighborhoods according to the City’s General Plan. The Rianda Family Trust controlled 114 acres of the 585-acre project site. On or about April 2022 Rianda approached the City to process an application for an Agricultural Cooler on property owned by the Trust and executed a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Gonzales to pursue a revised project separate from the planned Puente Del Monte project. The City then approved a contract with EMC for CEQA work and an agreement with Brent Slama Consulting to assist with planning services to facilitate the project entitlements and LAFCO processes. On January 12, 2023, the city received the updated Gonzales Cooler Development Project Description, and after review by internal departments and outside responsible public agencies, the project was determined to be considered complete by the City Planning Department on February 28, 2023.
The actions to be considered at the Public Hearing include the review of recommendations made by the Planning Commission to the City Council in order to take action on a number of items including certification of the Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring Program, a General Plan Amendment, Pre-Zoning by ordinance, and initiation of an application for annexation from the City to the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). In addition, in the context of these actions, the City Council will review the contingent approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the project by the Planning Commission to allow the eventual development and construction of the agricultural cooler and associated improvements upon annexation into the City of Gonzales.
Future actions that will be required beyond City Council pre-approval of the request include the submittal of the annexation request by the City of Gonzales, approval of the annexation request at a public hearing by LAFCO, compliance with Conditions of Approval, and Mitigation Measures and the applicant securing building permits through the plan check review process, leading to the construction of the facility.
PREVIOUS ACTION
On April 24, 2023, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing to consider recommendations to the City Council on the matter. After receiving the staff report and applicant presentation considering numerous questions on the matter, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 on five resolutions to recommend to the City Council adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program under CEQA, approve Amendments to the General Plan to allow the project, recommended approval of prezoning, approved a Use Permit for the cooler contingent upon annexation, and recommended approval of the application for annexation to LAFCO. The Planning Commission Record including actions taken is included for the City Council to review as Attachment E.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
• Description
• CEQA Impacts
• General Plan Amendment
• Annexation
• Pre-zoning
• Project Zoning Conformance
• Key Conditions of Approval
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Description
The proposed project description is included along with the report as Attachment G and includes the location of the project including all site plans, floor plans, and building elevations along with relevant maps and graphics indicating the annexation area, zoning, auxiliary uses, and other pertinent information related to the project. The proposed project to be ultimately built that requires all these necessary actions is an agricultural processing/cooler facility.
Location
The Rianda Family Partnership (Project Applicant) proposes the Gonzales Cooler agricultural support facility on 44.8 acres of its 103.54-acre property (APN 223-032-019) on the north side of Gloria Road as described in the application materials on file with the City (Cooler Project) and as shown on the site plan on file with the City (Project Site).
All sides of the project are currently surrounded by active agricultural uses. Potential future uses include Highway Commercial to the West, residential development to the northwest, and Specific Plan development to the east. South of the project is considered to be a permanent agricultural edge in accordance with the 2014 City/County Memorandum of Understanding.
Facility
The proposed project in Gonzales, as stated by the applicant, is a “313,800 square foot facility (243,800 square feet in base configuration with a 70,000 square foot future expansion) which will be planned on
44.8 acres of a 103.54-acre parcel. The facility will consist of approximately 210,000 square feet of raw product cold storage and processing lines where the produce will be cleaned, sized, packaged, and shipped, as well as approximately 33,800 square feet of office administration space and miscellaneous mechanical and storage rooms and shop areas.
As a necessary part of the packaging of the finished product, exterior storage of cardboard cartons will be required as part of the operation. The facility will utilize forklifts to move product in and around the facility on pallets. Ancillary improvements required as part of the facility shall include a check-in area when entering the site and fencing enclosing the entire perimeter of the facility as required by current food safety measures. Refrigeration equipment including ammonia engine rooms, condensing towers, and vacuum tubes will be utilized. Paved surfaces are required for truck traffic as well as fire department access and onsite parking for employees and visitors. Utility connections, landscaping, signage, lighting, trash enclosures, and a stormwater detention basin are all planned for this site to adhere to local and state requirements.”
Operations
As referenced in the project environmental document project description, “The facility will receive agricultural crops from nearby fields, where they will be cooled, processed and then shipped to customers.
The applicant is proposing the project in Gonzales because it is centrally located in the agricultural fields in the Salinas Valley where raw agricultural input crops are grown. The proposed project would replace the applicant’s existing agricultural processing/cooler facility now located in the City of Salinas agricultural-industrial corridor on Abbott Street. The existing facility would be closed, with those operations moved to the proposed Gonzales location. The scale/function of the existing operations in Salinas and the scale/functions of the proposed operations in Gonzales would be the same in terms of the number of processing lines and volume of product produce processed, number of and types/classifications of jobs, resource demand (e.g., water demand), etc.”
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“During the peak season, the facility will employ approximately 436 residents over a 24-hour period and will see approximately 218 non-employee truck visits every 24 hours. During the off-season, the facility will employ approximately 80 employees per 24-hour period and will see approximately 3 non-employee truck visits per week. The facility also operates on a multiple shift schedule, so not all employees are on site at the same time. The most populous shift is the 5:00 AM- 2:00 PM shift during peak season, which generates 183 employee vehicle trips. The project’s proposed parking capacity is to accommodate the short period of time between shifts for smooth start-of-shift and end-of-shift transition.” General Project Information
Owner / Applicant: The Rianda Family Partnership
Property Address: 31958 Gloria Road Gonzales, CA 93926
Assessor Parcel Number: 223-032-019
General Plan Designation: Current: Neighborhood Residential / Proposed: Industrial Zoning District: Current: County Agricultural / Proposed: Industrial/Manufacturing CEQA Impacts
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that the lead agency (the City of Gonzales) first consider the environmental effects of a proposed project prior to approval of the project. The City retained EMC Planning to conduct the required environmental analysis under CEQA. On March 15, 2023, the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was released for a 30-day public review, where interested governmental organizations and private parties could comment on the issues related to the project. The full document is provided with project application materials as Exhibit A to Resolution 2023-15. No environmental issues have been determined to be significant & unavoidable. Staff recommends that a Mitigated Negative Declaration be filed as conditioned by the proposed mitigation measures, and as such the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The Initial Study covers many items, but the key issues covered and summarized are as follows:
Water
From the Initial Study document, “Water supply will be obtained from the City through its existing distribution system. However, there are no existing water mains available at the site. One of two potential alignments for an off-site main to connect the site to the existing system will be selected, along which a new main would be constructed as shown in Figure 12 of the Initial Study, Off-Site Water Distribution Main Location Options. One of the options shows the main extending west down Gloria Road, where it would be constructed under U.S. Highway 101 to the segment of existing Gloria Road and onwards to the point of interconnecting with the existing water system. It is assumed that a “jack and bore” construction method would be used to install the main under the highway. This method consists of using an auger to drill a horizontal borehole and to install piping within the bore as the boring progresses. The jack and bore system is commonly used to install pipelines under roads and railroad lines because it generally causes minimal disruption to the roadway/rail line and traffic/rail operations.
The second potential alignment is along the assumed plan line for extending the existing Herold Parkway through to Gloria Road from its existing terminus north and east of the project site. The proposed project would not trigger the need to construct the extension (of the Parkway); it would be constructed in the future once additional development occurs within the SOI. Consequently, if this optional water supply Packet Pg. 310
main location is selected, easements may be required from the owners of the properties through which the main would be constructed.”
In addition, the City commissioned a Water Supply Assessment to ensure that there is sufficient groundwater to handle this cooler project along with the anticipated residential development planned in Gonzales. The results of the study “demonstrates that sufficient groundwater physically exists in the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin to meet the needs of the Proposed Project, City, and other planned developments. Therefore, the proposed project would have a less-than-significant impact regarding the sufficiency of its water supply.”
Sewer/Stormwater
The project will require connection to the City wastewater system, which will then direct water to the City wastewater treatment plant. Per the narrative provided in the environmental document, “The applicant has estimated domestic (waste)water generation at an average of 5,750 gallons per day (gpd) based on the City’s 2019 Wastewater Master Plan generation rate of 1,000 gpd/per acre for light industrial uses. This equates to approximately 0.00575 million gallons per day (MGD). A wastewater main that connects to the City’s wastewater conveyance infrastructure system is located at Charolais Drive and Herold Parkway.
The applicant will be required to construct a tie-in from the site directly into this main.
Wastewater would be conveyed to the City’s existing municipal wastewater treatment plant (MWWTP), which is currently permitted to accept up to 1.3 MGD of wastewater, averaging over a month. The plant is currently operating at 1.1 MGD, leaving approximately 0.2 MGD per day of existing treatment capacity.
The City expects an increase in wastewater treatment demand over time, particularly as land within the SOI, including the project site, is developed. With an available capacity of 0.2 MGD and a projected demand of 0.00575 MGD, there is sufficient existing capacity at the MWWTP to serve the proposed project. Consequently, at this time, the proposed project would not result in the need to construct new wastewater treatment capacity improvements, the construction of which could result in environmental impacts.”
The project will generate approximately 85,000 gallons per day of collected process wastewater to be treated and reused. “After treating the wastewater onsite, the applicant proposes to pump, convey, store, and reuse the water for agricultural irrigation. A conveyance force main would extend onto the adjacent property on the east, which is owned by the applicant. From there, the main would turn south and cross under Gloria Road. An existing pipeline under the road would be used. The pipeline would extend onto the parcel of land on the south side of Gloria Road that is owned by the applicant, and discharge to a storage pond. The land is within unincorporated Monterey County and outside of the City’s SOI.
To store this water when monthly irrigation demand is lowest (and the required storage volume is highest), a lined, aerated storage pond 600 feet long, 300 feet wide and up to 15 feet deep with a capacity of about 42.7-acre feet (approximately 13.9 million gallons of water) must be constructed on the parcel south of Gloria Road. A portion of the proposed pond footprint incorporates an existing agricultural irrigation pond.”
As the aerated storage pond is land outside the City’s jurisdiction, the City will condition occupancy of the project upon completion of these improvements which will fall under the jurisdiction of Monterey County and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board for permitting.
Transportation / Circulation
As part of the environmental review, the impacts on transportation were reviewed.
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“The applicant will be required to construct improvements along the project site frontage consistent with those standards. The applicant would be required to construct the north side of the section plus one travel lane and a shoulder on the south side of the centerline along the project frontage.
The existing two-lane road has about 24 feet of pavement and approximately 5-foot-wide shoulders on each side for a total width of about 34 feet (17 feet on each side of the centerline). The new cross section standards show an 81-foot improved road section. The applicant would be required to construct approximately 48 feet of new road section on the north side of the new centerline, such that an additional approximately 30-40 feet outside the existing shoulder along the project site frontage would be disturbed to construct the improvements. Interim improvements needed to “taper” the new north side improvements back to the existing paved road would also be needed to the west of the project site boundary. The segment of Gloria Road between the project site and U.S. Highway 101 would be improved to the full section standards as additional future development occurs within the SOI.
A transportation analysis was conducted for the proposed project. No improvements other than those proposed for Gloria Road were identified as necessary. The applicant will be required to pay traffic impact fees to fund the project contribution to offset demand for cumulative transportation improvements needed with future buildout of the SOI.”
Noise
The document addresses the potential impacts of noise created as a result of construction activities, truck trips on Gloria Road, and ultimate cooler operations. While impacts related to construction and trucks are considered less than significant along with any operational concerns to existing structures, the ongoing noise generated by the cooler project would have a significant future impact on residentially designated lands to the east, while lands to the north would be impacted by loading activities at night which would exceed established noise standards. Mitigation measures have been added that require noise attenuation on both the north and east sides of the property to address these issues and give the applicant choices to modify or screen noise-generating equipment, build noise attenuation walls at the property line upon future residential development, or modify hours of operation at the facility.
Hazardous Materials
The environmental document also covers in great detail the potential use of hazardous materials at the cooler site. These include materials such as ammonia, propane, lithium-ion batteries, diesel fuel, waste oil, battery acid, and cleaning solvents. Incidental cleaning and sanitation chemicals, including chlorine and citric acid, would be stored and used onsite to help meet food safety standards among others. “Anhydrous ammonia is the most fundamental hazardous material that will be used on the project site and given its potential to create risks to public health and safety, its potential effects were reviewed in greater detail. The proposed refrigeration system will use anhydrous ammonia as the coolant, which is typical for agricultural cooler projects in California. The system would be used for cold rooms, processing rooms, pressure cooler tunnels, chilled water generation, and glycol cooling. The refrigeration system must adhere to a range of local and state regulatory requirements to reduce the potential for accidental release during project operations. These regulatory programs include:
▪ Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA)’s Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119 – PSM)
▪ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68 – RMP)
▪ California Accidental Release Prevention Program
All three programs require the applicant to conduct a Process Hazard Analysis to identify, assess the adequacy of engineering and administrative controls, quantify the risks associated with ammonia release, and develop recommendations to reduce the risk levels that are above acceptable levels. The Process Packet Pg. 312
Hazard Analysis process would involve the Gonzales Fire Department, Monterey County Health Department, contractors, refrigeration operators, the applicant, the project safety coordinator, and other stakeholders and would be conducted before ammonia is brought onsite.” Design features incorporated into the proposed ammonia system to minimize the risk of ammonia release and provide faster response should a release occur, include:
▪ Ammonia detection system;
▪ Refrigeration machinery room ventilation system;
▪ Emergency shut-down system;
▪ Diffusion tank and emergency control box (fire department box); and ▪ Industrial wastewater drain system.
Additional detail on ammonia and other potentially Hazardous Materials is located in the CEQA Document under Section 9, Hazards and Hazardous Materials.
Public Comment
At the close of the public comment period on April 13th, the city received four written comments. The comments are included in Exhibit C to Resolution 2023-15 along with City responses to the comments.
In summary, the comments and responses were as follows:
1. Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
2. Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC)
3. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
4. LandWatch Monterey County
LAFCO - LAFCO sought clarification of whether or not mitigation for converting farmland to nonagricultural use would be required for the project. Independent of this question, LAFCO stated that even though the City’s (then) draft agricultural mitigation ordinance exempts agricultural processing facilities and agricultural coolers from agricultural mitigation requirements, the City should expect that LAFCO will require such mitigation. LAFCO stated that a mitigation plan should be included in the annexation application to LAFCO. While the applicant is supportive of the City’s position on the matter, they have moved forward with a plan to formally offer agricultural mitigation for this project in anticipation of future LAFCO action.
TAMC - TAMC provided two comments that are germane to the content/analysis in the IS/MND: 1) inclusion of bicycle facilities on Gloria Road along the project frontage; and 2) the recommendation that electric vehicle charging stations be installed.
Regarding bicycle facilities, the ultimate planned Gloria Road cross-section includes bicycle and pedestrian facilities on Gloria Road. The IS includes a graphic showing this section. The applicant will be required to construct improvements along the project site frontage that are consistent with that crosssection. Regarding charging stations, the project includes 20 electric vehicle charging stations and 60 electric vehicle-ready parking spaces. Installing electric vehicle infrastructure is a regulatory requirement per the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
Caltrans - Caltrans recommended that the applicant develop a transportation demand management program to help reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Bicycle, pedestrian, and transit accessibility for project employees will be expanded in the future as land adjacent to the site is built out over time and connectivity improvements are made to support residential growth in those areas.
LandWatch - LandWatch commented that it could not find the proposed general plan amendment language in the IS/MND exempting the project from the requirement for a specific plan and suggests that the exception to the specific plan requirement be limited solely to the proposed project site. The City’s proposed general plan amendment language is addressed in the following section of this staff report.
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General Plan Amendment to Industrial
The proposal to annex the property into the City Limits and construct the agricultural cooler will require a change to the Land Use Element in the 2010 Gonzales General Plan, as it currently has a designation of Neighborhood Residential, with an Industrial/Manufacturing land use designation immediately south of the Project Site across Gloria Road (See City General Plan Land Use Map, Pages II-25 and II-31). The Project Applicant is requesting that the City amend its General Plan to reflect an “Industrial/Manufacturing” land use designation on the 44.8 acre Project Site to allow the Gonzales Cooler agricultural support facility. State law permits up to four amendments to the General Plan a year.
The primary purpose of this designation is to define those areas that are appropriate for heavy industrial and manufacturing uses, the location of which may create land use conflicts with residential uses and schools. The emphasis is on agricultural services, but other types of industry compatible with the policies in the General Plan are encouraged. The designation permits industrial parks, light manufacturing, warehousing, wineries, auto and farm equipment sales or repair establishments, feed stores, lumberyards, construction supply companies, and similar and compatible uses. Compatible highway-serving uses like gas stations, restaurants, motels, and truck stops are permitted in this area. The maximum permitted Floor Area Ratio is 0.5. The designation has been applied to 469 acres of land in Gonzales, including 325 acres of land west of Highway 101 and 144 acres of land east of Highway 101. This designation is also used in the urban reserve area.
Current General Plan requirements for annexations to the City of Gonzales necessitate the prior approval of a Specific Plan for the area. However, in assessing this General Plan Amendment, it is important to note that Project Site is contiguous to the existing City limits and is for a single site-specific well-defined use. The Project is not creating a new residential neighborhood that would be developed under a Specific Plan, which Specific Plan would set forth orderly development of an entire neighborhood with associated public and community uses consistent with the approved Neighborhood Design Guidelines and Standards and Community Character policies. In this case, the Project Application sets forth the site-specific development standards and parameters with regard to the development of the Project Site. A specific plan would not be appropriate for this type of project nor is necessary given the single-use nature of the project with all the required infrastructure improvements to serve it built in a single phase. All conditions of approval, mitigation measures, on- and off-site infrastructure requirements, and exactions can be identified and considered through the typical Use Permit process, as has been done for other similar facilities present within the City Limits located in the Gonzales Industrial Park. The proposed language is written and included in Exhibit A to Resolution 2023-16 that “a Specific Plan is not required for the annexation of new site-specific, single-phase, non-residential uses contiguous to the City limits meeting the City’s development standards, subject to discretionary approval.” Specific Plans for all future residential projects and multi-phase commercial or industrial projects proposing annexation will continue to remain an important part of the Gonzales General Plan moving forward and for example, will still certainly be required for the proposed Vista Lucia and Puente del Monte projects.
In 2014 the City and County entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding future annexation of property east of the City, and LAFCO adopted an updated Sphere of Influence (SOI) including the Project Site, which Agreement recognized the importance of the Industrial/Manufacturing land use designation, and its associated jobs south of Gloria Road, but also recognized the City’s desire to create an urban growth boundary south of Gloria Road.
The primary reasons to recommend the change in land use designation to Industrial/Manufacturing and support the City’s desire to annex the 44.8-acre Project Site into the City is to meet the City’s need to continue to create jobs, take advantage of the close proximity of the existing Industrial/Manufacturing land use designation immediately south of Gloria Road, and utilize the proximity of the Gloria Road/Highway 101 interchange. For these reasons, the proposed project meets a number of identified City objectives and policy commitments.
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The specific proposed amendments to the Tables, Figures and Text are attached as Exhibit A to Resolution 2023-16 and cover the package of map changes, specific table changes, and all text changes within the document to ensure internal consistency in all cases. In addition, all amendments must be supported by findings that the amendment is in the public interest, consistent with the rest of the General Plan, and not detrimental to public health, safety, and welfare. Support for these changes with existing General Plan policies is indicated further in the report. These required findings are included in the supporting resolution under consideration. The result of the collective changes would have the following impacts:
1) Re-designation of the 44.8 Acres from Neighborhood Residential or Public/Quasi Public to Industrial/Manufacturing on all relevant General Plan maps. 2) Introduce language that removes the requirement for this project or like projects to be in a Specific Plan prior to annexation.
3) Change tables and text to reflect accurate acreages and job and residential projections because of the change.
The impact of the amendment to the land use designation would in effect decrease the size of the anticipated Puente Del Monte Specific Plan project that would come forward to the city and reduce the capacity for residential lands. However, given the other opportunities presented in the General Plan, sufficient capacity remains to accommodate residential growth during the General Plan horizon and the 6 th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) cycle between 2023-2031. In addition, this project will certainly result in amendments to the proposed Puente Del Monte Specific Plan to the east in the future that may reduce existing industrial acreage while increasing residential capacity to accommodate this project.
General Plan Objectives and Policies Supporting General Plan Amendment Support for the General Plan Amendment is contained in the following chapters and policies within the General Plan document:
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION:
“As the name implies, the plan is general in nature. It provides broad policies for development rather than site-specific instructions on where and how to build. The document is specific enough to guide growth but flexible enough to allow for adjustments at a site-specific level.” (pg. I-2) CHAPTER II: LAND USE
“The Gonzales 2010 General Plan adds approximately 4,280 acres of potentially developable land to the existing City of approximately 1,200 acres, which represent approximately more land than needed to accommodate urban development at rates projected by AMBAG.” (pg. II-16) [Amending the existing residential land use designation on the 44.8-acre Project Site to “Industrial/Manufacturing” does not impede the City’s ability to meet its AMBAG numbers]. “There is also a strong interest in attracting jobs, as well as housing, to the community. Because of its location and cheaper land prices, Gonzales is vulnerable to becoming a bedroom community for Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula. This would probably result in City expenses increasing faster than the local tax base and could strain local services. To be competitive in attracting business, Gonzales needs industrially and commercially designated land, as well as additional water and sewer capacity.” (pg. II-16 &17)
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“Because the land supply exceeds projected growth demand, it is important that new development is phased and allowed only if contiguous with existing development or located within a new neighborhood developed under a Specific Plan that sets forth orderly development consistent with the approved Neighborhood Design Guidelines and Standards and Community Character policies” (pg. II-18).
“AMBAG also projects employment for cities and counties in the Monterey Bay Area. The number of jobs in the Gonzales area is projected by AMBAG to increase from approximately 1,063 in 2010 to 1,324 in 2035. This employment projection is at substantial variance from the projections of this General Plan; the 310 jobs that AMBAG says will be added over the course of 25 years does little more than account for the number of new jobs that would be created by the school district and the City to accommodate new development. A total of approximately 5,400 jobs could be accommodated by this General Plan at buildout if commercial and industrial designated land is utilized up to 80 percent.” (pg. II-19)
“Most of the City's near-term employment growth is anticipated in the industrial area west of Alta Street and north of Gonzales River Road. A variety of businesses are accommodated there, including both agriculturally related and non-agriculturally related enterprises. In the longer term, the north and south interchanges are envisioned as accommodating highway-oriented commercial uses, as well as industrial uses.” (pg. II-35)
Policy LU-1.1 Jobs/Housing Balance
Promote a balance between housing growth and job growth. Encourage the provision of housing at a pace that keeps up with job growth in the City.
Conversely, encourage the creation of jobs at a pace that keeps up with housing growth in the City (pg. II49) Implementing Action LU-1.1.1 – Land Use Assignments. Designate land that can support a mix of different housing types and a mix of different job types consistent with the land use assignments outlined in the section entitled: “Land Use Concept” above. (pg. II-49) Industrial Development
Goal LU-8: A larger and more diversified industrial base Policy LU-8.1: Reserve Land for Job Generation
Designate land in the vicinity of the north and south Highway 101 interchanges for commercial and industrial uses in order to accommodate the City’s long-term job needs. (pg. II-60) Implementing Action LU-8.1.1 – Maintain Highway Commercial and Industrial Designations at north and south Interchanges. Avoid amendments to the Land Use Diagram that would reduce the amount of highway commercial, business park, light industrial, and/or industrial/manufacturing land available in the vicinity of the north and south Highway 101 interchanges. (pg. II-60) Implementing Action LU-8.3.4 – Agricultural Industry. Utilize the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency and other resources to promote and support the expansion of existing agricultural industries within the City of Gonzales (pg. II-61)
CHAPTER III: CIRCULATION
Truck Traffic (and Parking) on Local Streets
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“Most Gonzales industries depend on trucks to import and export produce and other goods. Trucks pose special concerns due to their size, weight, and noise. They accelerate slowly, use large amounts of road space, have wide turning radii, break down pavement due to their weight, and make more noise due to their larger engines and braking devices. In Gonzales, the presence of trucks on residential streets is a concern, particularly in the northwest part of town (where trucks may park for extended periods) and on Fifth Street, which is used by trucks coming from and going to Highway 101. This General Plan update addresses this problem by locating new industrial uses in the vicinity of Highway 101/Alta Street and Highway 101/Gloria Road Interchanges.” (pg. III-17)
CHAPTER IV: HOUSING
Table IV-21 shows housing potential by affordability category for the prototypical neighborhoods in the Sphere of Influence (SOI). These areas provide additional capacity in the future for residential development but are not needed to accommodate the City’s RHNA for this Housing Element planning period. (pg. IV-46)
CHAPTER VI: CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE
“Gonzales has also followed this approach, directing future development to the less productive soils east of the city, and included policies in this element that encourage growth that is either contiguous to the existing city or is located within a new neighborhood developed under a Specific Plan, which sets forth orderly development consistent with the approved Neighborhood Design Guidelines and Standards and Community Character policies.” (pg. VI -23)
Implementing Action COS-4.1.6 – Phased Development. Phase development in an orderly, contiguous manner to maintain a compact development pattern and avoid premature farmland conversion or interference with farm operations. New development should be either contiguous to the existing city or located within a new neighborhood developed under a Specific Plan, which sets forth orderly development consistent with the approved Neighborhood Design Guidelines and Standards and Community Character policies. (pg. VI-47)
Policy COS-4.2 – Permanent Agricultural Edge. Establish permanent agricultural edges in the vicinity of Associated Lane to the northwest, Gloria Road to the southeast, and Gonzales River Road to the west, to preserve adjoining agricultural activities. (pg. VI-47) CHAPTER VII – COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Implementing Action FS-1.1.4 – Support Economic Development. Place priority on public service and facility improvements that support the city's economic development goals, including the retention and expansion of business in Downtown Gonzales, the Gonzales Shopping Center, and the city’s existing industrial areas, and the development of new retail businesses and industrial uses at locations designated by the General Plan. (pg. VII-22)
CHAPTER XI: IMPLEMENTATION
C. Use and Amendment of the Plan:
“Once adopted, the General Plan does not remain static. State law permits up to four Plan amendments each year, but any number of changes can be included in each of the four amendments (Government Code Section 65358 (b)). Both the plan diagrams and the plan text may be amended. In the latter case, the city may determine that it is necessary to revise portions of the text to reflect changing circumstances or philosophies. Because the requirement for internal consistency is never relaxed, care must be taken to ensure that amendments maintain consistency with text and diagrams in all plan elements. Moreover, all Packet Pg. 317
amendments must be supported by findings that the amendment is in the public interest, consistent with the rest of the General Plan, and not detrimental to public health, safety, and welfare.” (pg. XI-9) In conclusion, for these reasons identified, staff recommends these changes to the Gonzales General Plan to accommodate the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler project.
Tribal Consultation Requirements
SB 18, adopted in 2004 requires that the City of Gonzales refer the proposed action to California Native American tribes, as specified, prior to the adoption or amendment of a city’s general plan. The city shall provide opportunities for involvement and conduct consultations with California Native American tribes for the purpose of preserving specified places, features, and objects that are located within the city’s jurisdiction. AB 52 is also similar legislation that applies to CEQA documents which also applies in this case. The City initiated a formal request for consultation in December of 2022, however, no tribal responses were sent to the City of Gonzales regarding this project.
Annexation
Annexation is the formal process required to bring the property into the City. The project is within the Gonzales Sphere of Influence, and development of the property is consistent with the City/County MOA signed in 2014. It is important to note that the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) has the ultimate decision authority to consider and approve the annexation; however, the Planning Commission will be taking action to recommend that the City Council initiate the annexation application. Having the City as the applicant for the project carries greater weight with LAFCO and is an official determination that the City is on the record to want to assume the property into its city limits. All City project approvals must be contingent upon annexation approval by LAFCO.
As part of the requirements to submit to LAFCO, the application requires significant information to evaluate the proposal. These requirements are summarized here and should be considered in the Planning Commission’s recommendation to the City Council.
Plan For Services
A Plan for Providing Services is required in order for LAFCO to evaluate if the city can bring the necessary services to the annexation area. This includes the required upgrading of infrastructure, if necessary, and ensuring that these improvements can be financed and maintained over time. Items that LAFCO reviews include sewer service and capacity, fire protection and emergency medical services, water service, flood control, law enforcement, circulation, and parks and recreation. The draft Plan for Services is included as Exhibit B to Resolution 2023-17.
Ag Mitigation
LAFCO has an adopted policy for the Preservation of Open Space and Agricultural Lands. In addition, the City of Gonzales is currently in the process of adopting its own local Agricultural Mitigation Ordinance. The first reading of the Ordinance was held on April 3, 2023 and the ordinance was adopted by the City Council on April 17, 2023. Preservation is also addressed in the City/County MOA adopted in 2014. While the local ordinance will exempt value-added agricultural support uses such as coolers from agricultural mitigation requirements and is consistent with draft proposals for a County-wide ordinance on the topic, LAFCO has no such exemption policy for agricultural facilities and has submitted written correspondence to the City of Gonzales requesting mitigation consistent with adopted LAFCO policies. As a result of not wanting to prolong the LAFCO hearing process and in response to their comment letter, the applicant has proposed to voluntarily place an agricultural easement on 44.8 acres of lands that it owns south of Gloria Road on Parcel 257-021-021, to be used in the City’s efforts to create a Packet Pg. 318
Permanent Agricultural Edge along the south side of Gloria Road, which will ensure that urban uses are not extended beyond this boundary. This will be completed prior to the completion of the annexation to the City of Gonzales. Staff has reviewed the preliminary proposal and determines it meets the intent of the City ordinance, even when not applying any possible exception language.
This proposal also fully meets the requirements in the 2014 City/County MOA for annexations related to size, soil type, and location as identified in Section 6.3.1. The proposed offer of dedication, which is included in Attachment F, provides a full 1:1 mitigation with comparable soil types related to prime agricultural lands and lands of statewide significance and is located completely within the area on which the County and LAFCO desire to “establish a permanent agricultural edge for the purpose of maintaining a clearly defined north and south boundary between the urbanized incorporated areas of City and the agricultural areas within the unincorporated County.” For these reasons, it is intended that this proposal also meets the LAFCO adopted policy for the preservation of Open-Space and Agricultural Lands.
In addition, the action to annex the 44.8-acre cooler site into the City of Gonzales will result in a remainder of 33.78 acres of the existing parcel remaining in unincorporated Monterey County with agricultural zoning. After preliminary discussions with Monterey County LAFCO, it was determined that since the lands were expected to remain in agriculture until a Specific Plan would be considered in the future, it would be best to remain in the County.
Jobs/Housing Policies
LAFCO also looks at issues related to jobs/housing balance and wants to ensure that the project will meet regional goals. From the LAFCO policy, “Proposals must demonstrate through both quantitative and qualitative methods the relationship between the Proposal and the surplus or deficiency of local and county-wide housing supply and demand, and employment availability and creation. Additionally, the Proposal must demonstrate how its pattern of land use and transportation complements local and regional objectives and goals for the improvement of air quality and reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and local vehicle miles traveled (VMT). These factors and their impacts, if any, shall be considered by the Commission in acting upon the Proposal.”
The proposed project would relocate current operations to a location that will be on average closer to the fields where the crops are harvested. It is anticipated that GHG and VMT will be reduced, and more jobs will be available in South County and Gonzales specifically, which needs additional employment, per the most recent AMBAG Regional Growth Forecast. Staff is of the opinion that this proposal meets LAFCO’s current policy requirements.
Fiscal Analysis
LAFCO also requires that the project evaluate the provision of government services to the area proposed to be annexed to ensure that the City has adequate capacity to provide such services. In anticipation of the project, the City contracted with Willdan Financial Services to perform a financial analysis of the multiple areas to be considered for annexation. The resulting document is the Gonzales Sphere of Influence Fiscal Impact Analysis. As it related to the Rianda cooler project, the analysis projects that the City will receive $72,664 in annual revenue with $46,146 in expenses, resulting in a surplus of $26,518 per year and is included as Attachment G. This is consistent with the general trend that job-generating land uses result in positive financial impacts to cities.
Pre-Zoning
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the area to be annexed. This pre-zoning designation would then be applied to the official zoning map of the City upon certification of the annexation and would take immediate effect.
The purpose of pre-zoning is for the City and LAFCO to determine the impact that would occur upon annexation of lands, the conversion of lands from their existing uses, and the potential impact of future development based on the zoning changes. Pre-zoning in this case to “Industrial” is necessary to conditionally approve the cooler use upon annexation, since it is the only zone under the Gonzales Municipal Code that will allow that type of use. As stated per the Municipal Code, “the intent of the industrial (I) district is to provide areas for general industrial, manufacturing, wholesale, and service uses needed by the city and region subject to regulation necessary to protect other nearby uses from hazards, noise, and other disturbances.”
Project Zoning Conformance with Industrial Standards
The proposed cooler project will need to be compliant with the Industrial Zoning Designation that would be applied to it upon annexation. These include typical items such as Lot Area, Floor Area Ratio, and Maximum Lot Coverage, in the following table.
Standard Requirement Project
Minimum Lot Area 10,000 square feet 1,951,488 SF (44.8 Acres) Floor Area Ratio 0.5 0.16
Maximum Lot Coverage 90% 0.16
Minimum Lot Width 50 Feet 1270 Feet
Maximum Height 50 Feet 39 Feet
Minimum Setbacks:
Front 20 Feet 183 Feet
Side 10 Feet 424 Feet & 504 Feet
Rear 10 Feet 233 Feet +
Parking Required 1 space / 1,000 square feet of
gross area (314 Spaces)
400 Vehicle / 55 Truck Parking
Loading Spaces 1 space / 20,000 square feet of
gross area (16 Spaces)
26 (+18 For Expansion)
Landscaping
The applicant has submitted a preliminary landscape plan, which is intended to improve the aesthetic appearance of the project frontage at Gloria Road and meet Municipal Code requirements. These landscape areas are specifically required between the area of Gloria Road and the parking lot. The minimum landscape area for industrial projects is 10% of the net lot area. In addition, there is a tree requirement of one tree for every four parking spaces. In addition, the applicant has stated that the plan is expected to use minimal water with native trees and grasses which will not need irrigation when mature.
As a new project over 2,500 square feet, the project is required to comply with the City’s state-mandated Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (WELO).
The Community Development Department, as a condition of approval, will approve the final landscaping plans to ensure consistency. Items to be addressed concern the allowed number of uninterrupted spaces, overall tree counts, and percentage of space given the exceedingly large size of the subject property.
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Stormwater
Conformance with State stormwater requirements has become a significant part of planning projects in the last few years. Given the large amount of impervious surface proposed on the project site, the applicant is proposing an internal storm drain system that flows to a basin located on the western edge of the property. This linear basis along the property edge would then flow into a basin on the southwest corner of the property. As a condition of approval, the stormwater retention system will need to be properly sized and designed to meet all local and regional permitting requirements related to the City’s stormwater permit. The applicant has provided a Tier 4 Preliminary Stormwater Control Plan, which is included in the Project Description section for review.
Lighting
Significant lighting is required to illuminate all exterior areas of the site, including employee parking, entry-exist drives, the outdoor break area, the processing yard, and truck parking and loading areas. The applicant has prepared an exterior lighting schedule and a photometric plan showing fixture number, type and locations, and lighting intensity. All 56 planned lights would be placed on 20-foot standards.
Architectural Design Review
In addition to the zoning standards, the city of Gonzales has adopted "Industrial District Design Guidelines" by resolution in order to further protect the public health, safety and welfare and to contribute to a positive living and working environment within the city. The city’s intent is that the principles set forth in the "Industrial District Design Guidelines" shall be incorporated to the maximum feasible extent in all new development in the industrial zoning district.
The project elevations and building design have been included in the application package under Section 4.
The design of the building represents the modern agricultural industrial buildings typically found throughout the Salinas Valley, with additional attention paid to the office side of the property that faces the public views on Gloria Road.
Review of Key Conditions of Approval
As is standard with projects of this size and scope, there are a number of Conditions of Approval that are applicable to the project in order to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community, and to ensure that certain items of interest to the community including key infrastructure are completed as a part of the project prior to the occupancy of the facility. The full list of Conditions of Approval is included with the Use Permit document, which is included in Attachment F. The Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission on April 24, 2023, fully contingent upon annexation to the City of Gonzales. While many of these conditions are standard with all construction projects, there are a few that are specific to this project and are discussed in greater detail here, and the City Council needs to analyze the proposed use permit and conditions while considering the other approvals required to allow the project to occur.
COA #1 – Contingent on Annexation - It has been stated earlier, but all project approvals are ultimately contingent upon annexation approval by the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and any condition that has a timing requirement will be based on the date annexation becomes official, not the date of project approval by the City Council.
COA #4 - California Code – Green Building Standards (CalGreen). Owners and/or successor-in-interest shall comply with all of the applicable non-residential mandatory measures contained in Chapter 5 of the 2022 California Code of Green Building Standards (‘CalGreen”); California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11.
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COA #5 – Greenhouse Gases - Prior to the issuance of building permits for the proposed project, the applicant shall prepare a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Plan. The GHG Reduction Plan shall demonstrate, with substantial evidence, that GHG emissions will be reduced to the year 2030 service population threshold of significance of 0.64 MT CO2e per year per service population. This would require that the project emissions of 1,960.4 MT CO2e per year be reduced by 1,678.60 MT CO2e per year to 281.80 MT CO2e per year.
The GHG Reduction Plan shall prioritize on-site GHG reduction design features and/or other projectspecific measures. One such on-site measure that shall be included is to meet the voluntary Tier 2 electric vehicle performance standards for non-residential development included in effect at the time a building permit is issued (currently the 2022 California Green Building Code). For projects with 201 or more parking spaces, 20 percent of the total must be electric vehicle capable spaces, and 25 percent of the electric vehicle capable spaces must include electric vehicle supply equipment.
In addition to one or more of the on-site project design/project-specific measures, the applicant may include in the Reduction Plan and take credit for GHG reductions resulting from making direct investments in off-site GHG reduction activities/programs in the vicinity. Examples of direct investments include building retrofit programs that pay for cool roofs, solar panels, solar water heaters, smart meters, energy efficient lighting energy efficient windows, and insulation. Other examples include financing programs for installing electric vehicle charging stations, electrifying school buses, and/or planting local urban forests.
COA #9 - Development Impact Fees. Owner/Applicant shall pay all Development Impact Fees as set forth in Chapter 1.48 of the Gonzales City Code at the time and in the manner set forth in the Code.
Impact fees may be subject to credits or a reimbursement agreement for facilities constructed by the applicant that are part of the impact fee program. Such fees are subject to an annual adjustment to reflect the percentage change in the construction cost index for San Francisco as of December 1 of the previous year as reported by "Engineering News-Record".
School Facilities Impact Fees payable to the Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD) and Regional Transportation Impact Fees payable to the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) are due at the time of issuance of a building permit.
COA #11 - Outdoor Storage. - Outdoor storage of packaging materials including pallets of collapsed cardboard boxes, plastic bags, and other similar items used during the packaging processes may be stored on the site only within the areas designated for such storage on the approved Site Plan Permit. All such storage shall be maintained within the confines of a fenced yard. This area shall be kept in a clean and organized manner and any debris escaping from the enclosure onto other portions of the site or adjoining properties shall be promptly removed. The City shall reserve authority through this condition, to require the Owners and/or successor-in-interest to install tall landscape screening around the designated storage yard if usage of the yard is determined at any point in time to create adverse conditions for the adjoining properties.
COA #15 - Reimbursement of City Costs. - The Owner/Applicant shall reimburse the City of Gonzales for all engineering, inspection, legal, planning, and administrative expenses, included or to be incurred by the City in connection with the Project, including expenses incurred through the use of outside consultants and inspectors, where necessary, at the rates applicable at the time of billing.
COA #38 – Process Water – Monterey County and other regulatory agencies support the reuse of wash water to assist in reducing overall consumption. The applicant has proposed the enlargement of a basin on applicant-owned property south of Gloria Road. Since this property is not in the City or annexation area, a condition of approval will be placed on the project prohibiting occupancy of the cooler project until the City has received completed permits from the Owner/Applicant for project-related Industrial Packet Pg. 322
Wastewater Improvements from the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the County of Monterey Health Department consenting to and permitting the enlarged pond.
COA #46 – Gloria Road Improvements - The existing two-lane road has about 24 feet of pavement and approximately 5-foot-wide shoulders on each side for a total width of about 34 feet (17 feet on each side of the centerline). The new cross section standards show an 81-foot improved road section. The applicant would be required to construct approximately 48 feet of new road section on the north side of the new centerline, such that an additional approximately 30-40 feet outside the existing shoulder along the project site frontage would be disturbed to construct the improvements. Interim improvements needed to “taper” the new north side improvements back to the existing paved road would also be needed to the west of the project site boundary. In order to accommodate this expanded right-of-way, the applicant will be required to make the necessary dedication of land as they control the property on both sides of the current right-ofway.
COA #47 – Herold Parkway Dedication – The Owner/Applicant shall irrevocably offer to dedicate 80’ of right-of-way to the City of Gonzales for the future construction of the extension of Herold Parkway from the northern edge of the property to the future intersection of Gloria Road.
COA #56 - On-Site Landscaping. - At the time Improvement Plans are submitted, the Owner/Applicant shall submit a detailed landscape/irrigation plan and specifications for areas on-site for review and approval by the Director of Community Development and the Director of Public Works, providing details, per City standard of ground cover, shrubs, and trees proposed on-site and within parking areas (GCC §12.120.070(C) and §12.120.100 (B through F)). The landscape plan shall include a separate table for each calculation demonstrating compliance with required ratios or percentages of landscaping, site coverage, etc. Prior to the issuance of a Final Certificate of Occupancy, the Owner/Permittee shall cause the installation of all on-site landscaping and irrigation improvements.
COA #58 and #59 – Noise Attenuation –Noise levels would exceed City standards at a distance of about 750 feet from the activity area center, or approximately 350 feet beyond the eastern facility fence line.
Consequently, there is potential that if noise sensitive uses are planned within 350 feet of the eastern facility fence line, they could be exposed to noise levels that exceed City standards. A mitigation measure is required that would reduce this potential impact to less than significant. Options to address this include either, constructing a soundwall to a minimum height of 8.5‐feet, incorporate industrial types of sound attenuating enclosures, sound absorbing materials, or other appropriate localized sound attenuation measures to reduce noise levels at/near the individual processing equipment noise sources or redesign the project site plan to locate noise‐producing equipment further from the eastern property line (e.g., along the south side of the facility).
In addition to the eastern edge, the northern property edge exceeds limits during late evening hours when loading activities are scheduled to take place. Therefore, a condition will be required that the applicant either construct an 8.5-foot soundwall along the northern fence line (parcel boundary) or eliminate loading dock activities between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The condition to build soundwalls will take effect upon the construction of residential uses on the adjacent properties.
COA #60 – Hazardous Materials/Fire Safety. - Location and storage of combustible materials shall be in compliance with the Fire Code and shall be checked and approved by the Fire Marshal. All hazardous materials storage and disposal shall be accomplished in accordance with the Monterey County Health Department and applicable local, State, and federal agency guidelines and requirements and shall be subject to inspection by the Fire Marshal or Public Safety Director. Prior to the issuance of any temporary and/or Final Certificate of Occupancy for the entire Project, or a portion thereof:
a. Provide to the Fire Marshal for review and acceptance a copy of the Monterey County Health Department approved Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP); Packet Pg. 323
b. Provide a Hazardous Material Inventory Statement (HMIS) for review and acceptance by the Fire Marshal;
c. Install Knox Box key access to any portions of the site that will be located behind locked gates and to the main access doorway of all buildings which may be necessary to access during emergencies in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Marshal. d. Install a fire sprinkler system throughout the building, including a Post Indicator Valve. Install an alarm and warning system in association with the fire sprinkler system per the requirements of the Public Safety Director and/or Fire Marshal.
e. Submit a plan for street numbering for review and approval by the Public Safety Director and/or Fire Marshal. All entrances from the street to the building shall be properly numbered so that the number may be readily seen from the street. Numerals shall be at least 4” and shall be of a highly contrasting color to the background (e.g., black numerals on a white background).
COA #63 - Diversion of Commercial Solid Waste (Recycling) - Prior to the issuance of a temporary and/or Final Certificate of Occupancy, the Owner/Applicant shall cause the preparation of a comprehensive recycling and waste management plan for the project site. The content and implementation measures of the Plan shall conform to guidelines promulgated by the City of Gonzales.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, a program for implementing waste prevention activities and providing adequate containers for recyclable materials (e.g., paper, plastic, glass, metal, and cardboard).
Preparation of the Plan shall be coordinated with the City's Recycling Coordinator and reviewed and approved by the Coordinator and the Director of Community Development.
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: Annexation and construction of the Cooler project will provide additional employment opportunities, and promotes a sustainable agricultural industry while creating a southern agricultural edge for the city to ensure that it keeps its small-town character.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: The development of a strong industrial base will positively support the City’s General Fund on an annual basis, ensuring that the City can improve the quality of life services that are provided to the community.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See above.
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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
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council is responsible under Section 12.12.060 of the City Code to hear and take recommendations from the Planning Commission on certain CEQA documents, general plan amendments, pre-zonings and annexations.
While staff is recommending full approval of the project as outlined in the staff report, should the City Council have any concerns it may take a number of alternative actions. - Approve the project with additional conditions of approval to address certain issues that arose at the public hearing or to address specific concerns about the project.
- Request additional information regarding the project prior to making a decision which would result in a continuation of the public hearing to a future date. - Denial of the project. Any action to deny the project would have to be supported by specific written findings outlining the reasons the proposed project would negatively impact the health, safety and welfare of the City and its residents.
BUDGET IMPACTS
According to the report completed by Willdan Financial Services related to the Rianda cooler project, it is projected that the City will receive $72,664 in annual revenue with $46,146 in expenses, resulting in a surplus of $26,518 per year. Additionally, the City would receive one-time revenues associated with permit fees and an anticipated $4,507,251 in one-time development impact fees (adjusted for any credits for identified improvements constructed by the applicant) upon full build-out of the project to offset the capital construction costs to accommodate future growth in the City of Gonzales.
CONCLUSION
The Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Annexation Project represents an opportunity for Gonzales to expand its industrial capacity and continue in its support of the agricultural industry that has been such a significant part of the community since before incorporation. By allowing for the annexation and construction of the facility, along with the required conditions of approval, the project will positively support the General Fund, provide upgrades to Gloria Road, address other infrastructure needs in the City, and meet several City goals and policies outlined in the General Plan.
Therefore staff recommends full approval of the project and that the City Council take all the associated actions outlined in this staff report, including the following:
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-15 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Adopting the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2023030377) and Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP).”
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• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-16 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving Amendments to the City of Gonzales General Plan to Change Specific Land Use Designation and Waive the Requirement for a Specific Plan”. • Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of Ordinance No. 2023-137 “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Pre-zoning of the Gonzales Cooler Development Property to Industrial”
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-17 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Initiation of a 48.97-Acre Annexation Request for the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project with the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)” Public Notice
The applicant’s request for the approval of the Cooler project and all related entitlements has been processed per the City's Zoning Ordinance requirements per Chapter 12.28 as follows: a) An application has been received and accepted by the City of Gonzales for processing; b) A Public Hearing Notice was published in the Salinas Valley Tribune on May 3, 2023; c) Public Hearing Notices were mailed to all property owners within 300'-0" of the site. A certification of mailing is on file at the Planning Department; d) Notice of the Hearing was placed on the City website and City social media pages and e) a public hearing was conducted by the City Council to consider the request on May 15, 2023 and members of the public were invited to comment and all comments were considered by the City Council prior to its decision on the request.
Attachments:
1. (A) Resolution No. 2023-15
2. (B) Resolution No. 2023-16
3. (C) Ordinance No. 2023-137
4. (D) Resolution No. 2023-17
5. (E) Planning Commission Actions on Resolutions - April 24, 2023
6. (F) Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-02
7. (G) Gonzales Cooler Development Project Description
8. (H) Agricultural Mitigation Exhibit
9. (I) Excerpt from Willdan Sphere of Influence Fiscal Impact Analysis Packet Pg. 326
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
ADOPTING THE GLORIA ROAD AGRICULTURAL COOLER PROJECT INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH #2023030377) AND
ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales received an application for a proposed annexation of
44.8 acres, along with the request to develop a 313,800 square-foot industrial agricultural processing facility in a location along Gloria Road within the Sphere of Influence; and WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales is the lead agency for the purposes of conducting environmental review of the proposed Gonzales Cooler Development Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and, as lead agency, has caused to be prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and related Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15000 et seq.), as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the IS/MND was circulated for public review and comment for 30 days between March 15, 2023, and April 13, 2023, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and related Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15000 et seq.); and WHEREAS, a Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program was prepared as required under CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21083 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(d)) to ensure that all significant environmental impacts are mitigated or avoided, attached by reference as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the City received public comments on the CEQA document during the review process, which are attached by reference as Exhibit C; and WHEREAS, the IS/MND determined that implementation of the Project has the potential to generate significant environmental impacts that could be reduced to a less-than-significant level with full implementation of mitigation measures as recommended in the document; and that potentially significant environmental impacts that can be reduced through the implementation of mitigation measures include the following: agricultural resources (agricultural mitigation); air quality (short-term construction emissions and nuisance odors); biological resources (e.g., habitat alteration); cultural resources (archaeological); greenhouse gas emissions; and health hazards; and WHEREAS, on April 24, 2023, the Planning Commission, conducted a noticed public hearing to consider the adequacy of the IS/MND and all comments received, the MMRP, and considered the Staff Report and oral report for the IS/MND and adopted Resolution PC 2023-02 recommending adoption of the IS/MND and MMRP to the City Council; and
ATTACHMENT A
Packet Pg. 327 Attachment: (A) Resolution No. 2023-15 (2700 : Gloria Rd Cooler Project- Resols No. 2023-15, 2023-16, Ordinance 2023-137 & Resol No. 2023- WHEREAS, on May 15, 2023, the City Council conducted a noticed public hearing to consider the adequacy of the IS/MND and all comments received, the MMRP, and considered the Staff Report and oral report for the IS/MND; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the IS/MND for the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Development Project meets all CEQA requirements and constitutes a complete, comprehensive and adequate documentation of all environmental effects and impacts of the project and included appropriate and effective implementation measures and alternatives to reduce identified significant impacts.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council, upon its independent judgment and analysis, resolves to adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program for the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly noticed and held on the 15th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
Packet Pg. 328 Attachment: (A) Resolution No. 2023-15 (2700 : Gloria Rd Cooler Project- Resols No. 2023-15, 2023-16, Ordinance 2023-137 & Resol No. 2023- Click the link below to view
Exhibit A: Gonzales Cooler Project IS/MND
Packet Pg. 329 Attachment: (A) Resolution No. 2023-15 (2700 : Gloria Rd Cooler Project- Resols No. 2023-15, 2023-16, Ordinance 2023-137 & Resol No. 2023- Mitigation Monitoring Program 1 EMC Planning Group
Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project April 14, 2023
Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program