Gonzales City Council
August 21, 2023

MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 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
Council Member Silva led the flag salute.

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/AgencyMember Present

YOUTH COMMISSIONERS
Excused absence: Luke Naegle and Aliyah Castillo.

STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Carmen Gil, City Attorney Michael F. Rodriquez (via zoom), Community Development Director Taven Kinison Brown, Finance Director Mike Howard, Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, Administrative Assistant II Marisol Gomez, Administrative Assistant II Esthela Palmerin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Patrick Dobbins, Police Chief Keith Wise, and Fire Chief Jason Muscio.

Successor Agency Item
Packet Pg. 160 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Aug 7, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA) AGENDA
ITEM
6

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/82146330729 or call 1 (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 821 4633 0729. If you wish to make either a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item, please use the Raise Hand function. You will be allowed three minutes for your comments.

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BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

2. 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.

Roman Barba commented about the fireworks problem in his neighborhood and garage sales with no permits. He suggested charging people for garage sales for revenue generating; elaborated on business parking problems, and catering trucks issues.

Henry Martinez Jr. commented about the talk of the 4th of July incident; he stood by the Fire Chief and expressed his support for him; he talked about being the property owner’s obligation to clean their yards to prevent fires; suggested enforcing this issue around town and to make it mandatory for all residents to avoid blaming the City who are doing their jobs; and said several homes had lots of garbage in their yards regardless of the community clean up days we have.

Henry Martinez Sr. commented about officers not being helpful or polite; issues with the captain; City continuing the hiring of officers; and suggested treating everyone fair.

CONSENT AGENDA

3. Approve the Joint City Council, Successor Agency, and Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - July 17, 2023 Minutes

4. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48914-48968

5. Consider Approval of an Agreement Between the City of Gonzales and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County for the Allocation of Funding Approved by the Transportation Agency Board of Directors; and Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Agreement

6. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-55, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving a Contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc for 5 Years Not to Exceed $7,800 Per Year for the Purchase of Taser™ Equipment and Service Contract

7. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-56, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving A Property Tax Transfer for the Proposed Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Reorganization Involving Annexation of 48.97 Acres to the City of Gonzales and Detachment from the Monterey County Resource Conservation District and Gonzales Rural Fire Protection District

8. Consider Approval of an Agreement Between the City of Gonzales and Kutak Rock, LLP for Bond Counsel Services for the Community Center Complex Project, and Authorize the City Manager to Sign it
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Packet Pg. 161 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Aug 7, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Consent Agenda Items 3-8
MOVER: Maria Orozco, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco

9. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2023-57, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Declaring the Critical Need to Authorize GIS Plumbing, Inc. to Replace the Heater at the Community Pool for a Not-To-Exceed Cost of $81,600
City Manager Gil pulled item 9 for further discussion.

Public Works Director Dobbins elaborated on the pool heater issue.

After discussion, it was the Council's consensus to direct staff to look at other options and bring this item back to the Council at a future meeting.

RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Consent Agenda Item 9
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco

REGULAR AGENDA

10. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-139, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Establishing and Implementing By-District Elections (Government Code Section 34886 and Election Code Section 10010) Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriquez presented the staff report.

Mayor Rios opened the public hearing at 6:27pm.

Public Comment: Henry Martinez Sr. thanked the Council for voting for this, and wanted to make sure people keep their signs in their own district to avoid confusing voters.

Henry Martinez Jr. said he was coming back in 2026 to run for his district.

Roman Barba commented on campaign signs and suggested they are kept in the person's own district.

Mayor Rios closed the public hearing at 6:31pm.

Council Discussion: Council Member Worthy clarified that the ballots will only have the names of the people running for that specific district, not everyone's names. There was also discussion about limiting the number of signs.

City Attorney Rodriquez indicated that he would look into the posting signs issues, and said there was time to make adjustments to any kind of signage requirements before the 2024 election.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco Packet Pg. 162 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Aug 7, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

11. State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Grant Application to Fully Fund the Construction of Certain Improvements to Extend City Water and Sewer Service to Alpine Camp Mayor Pro Tem Funk recused himself from this item due to having a family member living there/ Staff Report: Public Works Director Dobbins presented the staff report.

Public Comment: There was none.

Council Discussion: There was general discussion regarding water connection and separate water meters.

RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Maria Orozco, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco RECUSED: Scott Funk

12. Consider Approval of the Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Programs Staff Report: Public Works Director Dobbins presented the staff report.

Public Comment: There was none.

Council Discussion: There was none.

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

13. Water and Sewer Rate Study Workshop
Staff Report: Public Works Director Dobbins presented the staff report.

Alison Lechowicz, Lechowicz and Tseng Municipal Consultants, presented via powerpoint presentation and gave a background, went over Proposition 218, FY 2024 water cost of service analysis, current monthly water rates, proposed water rate adjustments, proposed water meter fees, meter size survey, proposed water volume rates, water rate survey and typical bills, sewer cost of service analysis, review of current sewer rates, sewer rate design, proposed sewer rates, sewer rate survey, average water and sewer utility bill, and rate study schedule.

Public Comment: There was none.

Council Discussion: There was none.

The Council received the presentation. No action required.

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

14. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. Transportation Agency for Monterey County
Packet Pg. 163 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Aug 7, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

Mayor Rios reported there was no meeting last month.
b. Mayor Selection Committee
Mayor Rios reported on the meeting that was moved up a week and meeting with Speaker Robert Rivas.
c. Salinas Valley Recycles
Council Member Silva announced the next meeting August 17th at 6:00pm, and the Annual Employee meeting August 18th.
d. Measure K Oversight Committee
Council Member Worthy announced the next meeting this Wednesday at 5:30pm. e. South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority
City Manager Gil reported on the meeting last Thursday where they heard an update on potential funding opportunities.

15. Oral Communications
Council Member Orozco thanked Chiefs Wise and Muscio and their staff for the National Night Out, which was a great event, and announced the Rotary Golf Tournament this Saturday. She said they were looking for donations for silent auction items.

Mayor Pro Tem Funk thanked staff for all they do, which is what makes Gonzales great.

Council Member Worthy talked about how the garbage on the homes, grown weeds, etc. are a bad reflection. She agreed that was the responsibility of the homeowner and said we need to address this issue. She hoped we can find something we can do about this. She thanked the Police and Fire Departments for the great National Night Out event.

Council Member Silva thanked staff for the National Night Out event and she had a great time.

She reminded everyone about the Monterey County Fair coming up on August 24th- 27thand asked people to support Gonzales youth.

Mayor Rios talked about the traffic on Fifth Street and the encroachment permit sign. He also said he spoke to the City Manager about illegal sheds code violations and dead trees. He said the football team would be of great help since they’re looking for things to do.

Mayor Rios thanked Jean Salcido for the trips she puts together for the youth and thanked Public Works staff for painting the crosswalks, and also appreciated the safe routes to school.

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

16. Oral Communications
City Manager Gil talked about enjoying the circus this past weekend. She also informed about the letters that went out to businesses regarding the parklets. She informed staff will have an update on Valdez Auto permit at the next meeting. She also informed about staff's proposal to submit a small grant to fund portion of a drone. She also informed Wings of Knowledge will be presenting at the next meeting on what they're working on, and there will also be an update on the 6th Cycle Housing Element at a joint meeting staff is planning to have with the Planning Commission. The proposed start time will be 5:00pm, but Mary will be following up to get everyone's availability.

She reminded the Council about tomorrow's joint meeting with the School Board at 5:30pm at the High School.

Community Development Director Kinison Brown reported on the draft housing strategy presentation planned for August 21st.

Packet Pg. 164 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Aug 7, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA)

Public Works Director Dobbins reported on the bid opening on the truck bans signs on Fifth Street, and landscaping contract. He thanked the front office staff for the payment plans arranged regarding the water bills.

Fire Chief Muscio announced the hiring of a new Firefighter Daniel Escobar and will introduce him at a future meeting.

Mayor Rios asked if there was an update on the fire investigation.

Fire Chief Muscio responded he spoke to CalFire who are putting their information together.

Police Chief Wise reported on the contacts with the businesses regarding parking.

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.

17. The City Council will recess to Closed Session to meet with its designated representative, Mike Howard, regarding labor relations matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 The Employee Group is the International Fire Fighters Local 5388.

Council consulted with and provided direction to its labor negotiator Mike Howard. No other reportable action taken.

ADJOURNMENT
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jose L. Rios, Mayor
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 PM.

ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
Packet Pg. 165 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Aug 7, 2023 6:00 PM (CONSENT AGENDA) City Of Gonzales
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1681 08/08/23 Printed 22 MONTEREY BAY AREA SELF MBASIA Insurance Premiums- Successor 1,216.00 Agency
Total Checks: 1 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 1,216.00 Total Payments: 1 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 1,216.00 Total Payments: 1 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 1,216.00 AGENDA
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Packet Pg. 166 Attachment: Warrant SA #1681 (2805 : Approve Successor Agency Accounts Payable Warrant #1681) 7 City Of Gonzales
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FINANCIAL PACIFIC LEASING, 71,242.22
INC
48969 08/04/23 Printed 3403 Solar System
CIRCUS ROYAL 200.00

SPECTACULAR CORP
48970 08/04/23 Printed 4363 Summer Camp Circus Showing
48971 08/04/23 Printed 3287 TIFFANY TWISSELMANN Per Diem Travel Expenses- Meals 239.00 Total Checks: 3 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 71,681.22 Total Payments: 3 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 71,681.22 Total Payments: 3 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 71,681.22 AGENDA
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Packet Pg. 167 Attachment: Warrants #48969-49058 (2802 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48969-49058) 8 City Of Gonzales
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48972 Porta-Potties Centennial Park 08/07/23 Printed 1922 A & G PUMPING, INC. 342.50 AGILE OCCUPATIONAL 729.00

MEDICINE PC
48973 Pre-Employment Physical Voucher 08/07/23 Printed 4362 6021680 & 6046570
48974 Pop. Signs Poles 08/07/23 Printed 444 AGRI-FRAME, INC 373.75 48975 Co-Ed Softball Umpire Services 08/07/23 Printed 4356 PETER AGUILAR JR. 240.00 48976 Monthly Monitoring 08/07/23 Printed 2 ALL - SAFE ALARMS 1,100.00 ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 5,925.99
GROUP INC.
48977 Computer Lease 08/07/23 Printed 2180
ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 2,743.57
GROUP, INC.
48978 IT Services August 2023 08/07/23 Printed 3893
48979 Janitorial Supplies 08/07/23 Printed 137 AMERICAN SUPPLY CO. 853.69 ARMANASCO PUBLIC 12,502.55

RELATIONS,
48980 Public Relations Services 08/07/23 Printed 3284
48981 Retiree Medical Insurance August 08/07/23 Printed 341 PATRICK ASKEW 361.00 48982 Corp Yard Acct # 308309956 08/07/23 Printed 2830 AT&T 134.82 48983 Phone Service 08/07/23 Printed 4117 AT&T 383.05
48984 Telephone Charges 6/19/23 - 7/18/23 08/07/23 Printed 86 AT&T 1,421.24 48985 Boom Truck Maint. Supplies 08/07/23 Printed 3168 AUTOZONE INC. 257.44 48986 Maintenance 08/07/23 Printed 1618 AVAYA FINANCIAL SERVICES 641.26 48987 Meter Reading Software 08/07/23 Printed 3805 BADGER METER INC. 116.94 BANUELOS ENTERPRISES, 62.03
INC.
48988 Repairs 08/07/23 Printed 1054
48989 Sprinkler Repair 08/07/23 Printed 1471 CAL COAST IRRIGATION, INC. 1,460.16 48990 Janitorial Services 08/07/23 Printed 770 CARLOS ALBERTO ESQUIVEL 906.52 CASNER EXTERMINATING, 260.00
INC.
48991 Pest Control 08/07/23 Printed 889
48992 Stormwater Training 08/07/23 Printed 390 CITY OF SOLEDAD 900.00 48993 CopLink Annual Billing 08/07/23 Printed 2856 COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA 467.42 48994 Vehicle Maintenance 08/07/23 Printed 3028 D & J TIRE SERVICE 605.38 48995 Void Check 08/07/23 Void 08/07/23 0.00
GONZALES ACE HARDWARE 840.73
INC.
48996 Manifold 4-Way Shut Off 08/07/23 Printed 3274
48997 Marking Wand 08/07/23 Printed 342 GRAINGER, INC. 84.54 48998 Copier Lease 08/07/23 Printed 4071 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL 1,774.13 GREEN VALLEY FARM 50.57
SUPPLY
48999 Rakes 08/07/23 Printed 1319
49000 Utility Bills & Stuffers 08/07/23 Printed 3485 INFOSEND, INC. 1,367.34 49001 Vosti Fridge Repairs 08/07/23 Printed 4788 KEY & YOUNG INC 374.36 49002 GIS Data Collector 08/07/23 Printed 4364 ISAIAH MACK 8,925.30 49003 City Signs 08/07/23 Printed 4214 GERARDO MARTINEZ 480.10 49004 Void Check 08/07/23 Void 08/07/23 0.00
49005 Uniforms 08/07/23 Printed 72 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE 1,219.14 MONTEREY BAY AIR 4,316.00

RESOURCES
49006 Capital Assessment FY 23-24 08/07/23 Printed 54
49007 MBASIA Insurance Premiums 08/07/23 Printed 22 MONTEREY BAY AREA SELF 327,739.89 49008 Health Permit FA0817583 08/07/23 Printed 245 MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH 4,670.00 49009 Youth Flag Football Referee Adult Co-Ed 08/07/23 Printed 4365 CECILIO T. NAVARRO 275.00 Softball Umpire
49010 Rolling Steel Doors Installed 08/07/23 Printed 4350 NEXUS HOLDING LLC 31,286.04 49011 Utilities 08/07/23 Printed 91 P. G. & E. 16,520.34 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL 742.03

FINANCIAL
49012 Postage Machine Lease Acct # 08/07/23 Printed 93
0016150291
49013 Reimb. Uniform Shirt 08/07/23 Printed 4366 EFREN RIZO 215.55 49014 Fuel 08/07/23 Printed 2685 SC FUELS 316.21
49015 Monthly Landscape Maint. July 08/07/23 Printed 2449 SMITH & ENRIGHT 7,040.00 49016 Internet Service Acct # 8203 11 012 08/07/23 Printed 2673 SPECTRUM 1,199.00 0139097
49017 Office Supplies 08/07/23 Printed 4361 STAPLES, INC. 54.46 49018 Cellphone Charges July Acct # 08/07/23 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE 1,613.57 963044810
49019 Hotspot # 1 - July Acct # 967822032 08/07/23 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE 22,724.66 Packet Pg. 168 Attachment: Warrants #48969-49058 (2802 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48969-49058) City Of Gonzales
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49020 Hotspot # 2 - July Acct # 967822590 08/07/23 Printed 3670 T-MOBILE 7,569.83 49021 Video Conference 08/07/23 Printed 3880 THE MAYNARD GROUP 284.49 49022 Convert to LED Ball Lights 08/07/23 Printed 4303 JOSE G. TORRES 6,382.00 49023 Parks - Maint. Supplies 08/07/23 Printed 3718 TRINI'S PLUMBING 409.61 49024 Cleaning Supplies/Gloves 08/07/23 Printed 3410 ULINE, INC. 207.62 UNDERGROUND SERVICE 300.00

ALERT OF
49025 USA Annual Membership 08/07/23 Printed 3347
49026 Chlorine Tests 08/07/23 Printed 103 USA BLUE BOOK 533.68 VALLEY ELECTRIC MOTOR 17.14

SERVICE
49027 08/07/23 Printed 132 Aerators
49028 Venice Way Park Sign 08/07/23 Printed 101 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES 521.12 Total Checks: 57 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 482,842.76 Total Payments: 57 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 482,842.76 Total Payments: 57 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 482,842.76 Packet Pg. 169 Attachment: Warrants #48969-49058 (2802 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48969-49058) City Of Gonzales
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ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY 153.45
GROUP, INC.
49029 Public Records Request Search 08/08/23 Printed 3893 49030 2023 Youth Flag Football Referee 08/08/23 Printed 4787 STEVEN DANIEL BRANDT 150.00 Services
BURKE, WILLIAMS & 5,828.00

SORENSEN LLP
49031 Personnel Advice 08/08/23 Printed 4243
CAL-WEST LIGHTING AND 7,574.33
SIGNAL
49032 Traffic Signal Knockdown, S Alta & 08/08/23 Printed 3838 Gonzales River Rd.

CASNER EXTERMINATING, 520.00
INC.
49033 Pest Control 08/08/23 Printed 889
49034 08/08/23 Printed 4367 DESIGN PATH STUDIO ADV Plans 4,750.00 49035 Unit #1 & #2 08/08/23 Printed 3348 EAST BAY TIRE CO 1,106.50 49036 Gym Use - February 2023 08/08/23 Printed 1109 GONZALES UNIFIED SCHOOL 7,053.93 49037 Uniform Cleaning 08/08/23 Printed 2599 YSAURO GONZALES 493.85 HILL BROTHERS CHEMICAL 975.75
CO
49038 Chemicals 08/08/23 Printed 4120
49039 Utility Bills 08/08/23 Printed 3485 INFOSEND, INC. 1,285.93 49040 08/08/23 Printed 2818 JARVIS FAY LLP. Assessment Review 378.00 49041 City Hall Matts 08/08/23 Printed 72 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE 45.43 49042 Council Publication 08/08/23 Printed 3787 NEW SV MEDIA 106.24 49043 Lifeguard Certification 08/08/23 Printed 4368 CRAIG SHINMURA NORMAN 943.00 OVERHEAD DOOR CO. OF 295.00

SALINAS
49044 08/08/23 Printed 446 Assistance W/Door
49045 Microgrid PM Services 08/08/23 Printed 4166 SAGE RENEWABLE ENERGY 3,129.75 SALINAS VALLEY PRO 1,788.36
SQUAD
49046 Rain Jacket 08/08/23 Printed 2979
SALINAS VALLEY SOLID 39,280.36
WASTE
49047 Cal Recycle Program 08/08/23 Printed 258
49048 Stormwater Permit Outreach 08/08/23 Printed 4167 SAVE THE WHALES 12,602.00 49049 Internet Services - 8203 11 680 0002976 08/08/23 Printed 2673 SPECTRUM 822.20 49050 Office Supplies 08/08/23 Printed 4361 STAPLES, INC. 1,140.37 THE SPCA OF MONTEREY 3,850.00
COUNTY
49051 June Services 08/08/23 Printed 1890
49052 Maint. & Repairs - Water Dept 08/08/23 Printed 3718 TRINI'S PLUMBING 822.53 49053 City Credit Card - 4866-9100-0315-7380 08/08/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 10,885.72 49054 Various Charges - C Gil (0495) 08/08/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 1,400.39 49055 Various Charges - P Dobbins 7356 08/08/23 Printed 3577 U.S. BANK 1,928.55 49056 GIS Support 08/08/23 Printed 3895 VESTRA RESOURCES INC. 90.25 49057 Floorsweep 08/08/23 Printed 99 VOSTI'S, INC. 62.93 WINZER FRANCHISE 139.90

COMPANY
49058 Bristle Disc 08/08/23 Printed 3615
Total Checks: 30 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 109,602.72 Total Payments: 30 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 109,602.72 Total Payments: 30 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 109,602.72 Packet Pg. 170 Attachment: Warrants #48969-49058 (2802 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #48969-49058) We kicked off the month of July with the annual Fourth of July Celebration, which included the 5k Run, the Fourth of July parade, and the Park Celebration hosted by the Gonzales Rotary. Thank you to everyone that helped put on the day’s events and to all of those who participated. We hope you enjoyed the day! To the family that was affected by that terrible fire, our condolences to you for your devastating loss.

We want to remind everyone that illegal fireworks are ILLEGAL and anyone caught with them will be cited and prosecuted. Citations can carry hefty fines and charges. Please help us keep Gonzales safe by avoiding their use.
• In effort to keep Gonzales safe, we have secured a small grant that will help with the purchase of a drone. We expect to add it to our toolbox in the next few months.

HOUSING
• Our pre-approved set of Accessary Dwelling Plans (ADUs) are going through the final review process and soon will be made available to the public. These will make it easier for those wanting to build ADUs, which will assist our production of local housing. • City staff is busy working away on the Cycle 6 Housing Element and the Council and Planning Commission will be receiving a presentation on the draft document at the meeting of August 21st starting at 5:00pm. This document, once final, will be submitted to the State for approval and will guide our housing production and will assist us in securing funds designated to support housing.

Gonzales Community Center Complex
• A lot is taking place behind the scenes as we continue to move the work forward for our Gonzales Community Center. Staff has been busy working away on the preparation of a handful of documents required by the USDA to secure a loan needed for a portion of the project. Once funding is secure, the design and permit phase is planned to take place from September of this year through April of 2024, with construction starting in May of 2024 and going through November of 2025.

The Grand Opening celebration is set to take place in December of 2025.

City of Gonzales
City Manager Report
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Packet Pg. 171 Attachment: City Manager Report - July (2803 : City Manager's Report) AGENDA
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9 • On the design and planning of the project, we are meeting with user groups to provide final input into the design, and we continue to work towards securing more private and public funding for the full project.

Economic Development
• The Rianda Cooler project is on track. Both the City Council and the Board of Supervisors, have approved the Tax Sharing Agreement, the final document for our LAFCO application. The next step is for the LAFCO Board to approve our annexation and give the green light to the project. We hope that will happen in the next month or so.
• City staff has also notified the businesses on Fourth Street that the parklets that were put up during COVID, are now to come down completely. To date, no one has expressed a desire to keep theirs up; therefore, Public Works will be taking all of them down.

Community Engagement
• On July 27th, the City Manager joined a panel presentation for the All-American City Promising Practices Webinar Series: Youth Councils, Harnessing the Power of Engaged Youth. She highlighted and shared the Gonzales Youth Council’s (GYC) story, the structure, and their work on the mental health action project with 60+ people from across the nation.

• The GYC was also highlighted in an article published by the League of California Cities in their Western City Magazine. The GYC was highlighted as part of the recognition they received last year when we were awarded the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence by the League. • In July, the GYC was busy going through their Summer Fellowship and is gearing up to start recruiting their 2023-2024 Council. If you know anyone that is interested in joining the GYC this school year, please visit their social media sites for more information at
www.facebook.com/GonzalesYouthCouncil/ or
GonzalesYouthCouncil on Instagram.
• Staff worked to process the permits necessary to get Circus Royal to come back to town. They were in town August 3rd to the 6th. We hope you got a chance to enjoy it!
• Also, there have been some changes to the local MST schedule and we want to ensure everyone has the latest information. See the flyer for the latest changes.

Packet Pg. 172 Attachment: City Manager Report - July (2803 : City Manager's Report) • Finally, our Kid Power and soccer programs are starting back up. If you are interested in enrolling your child in any of them visit teamsideline.com/gonzales.

Packet Pg. 173 Attachment: City Manager Report - July (2803 : City Manager's Report) City of Gonzales

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 21, 2023
FROM: Taven Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Development Activity Report

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Gloria Road Cooler Project The City submitted an application to LAFCO on May 24th and is currently under review. The property tax agreement has been approved by both the County and the City – and will be forwarded to LAFCo for them to “Complete” the application package and schedule before the LAFCo Commission. The City continues to hold bi-weekly meetings with the applicant’s team to facilitate construction plans, and ensure the satisfaction of conditions of approval.

Legacy Signs, Staff met with Mr. Smith on Wednesday July 12, 2023. Mr. Smith indicated that Caltrans had a requirement for such signs that do need permits from them. The subject property is zoned Industrial or Commercial, which was news to City staff who had been considering two City owned properties with PF (Public Facilities) Zoning. Further discussion with Mr. Smith is necessary, and the City need to consider rezoning land from PF to Commercial to accommodate such a sign in a timely and prudent manner. A General Plan map change which may require time and funds, could also be necessary to change the land uses on one or both of the City drainage facilities.

HOUSING
Housing Element. The Planning Commission held a public workshop to introduce the City’s upcoming Housing Element activities on Monday May 8, 2023. Outreach efforts have been increasing in the community, including tabling at the recent 4th of July activities at Central Park and on August 1, 2023 at the National Night Out Event. On August 21, 2023 our Housing Element Consultant will be guiding a joint PC/CC workshop to facilitate a new housing strategy for the City.

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Staff continues to gather city records and reports for the environmental consultant as well as for some back-logged state reporting responsibilities. The Community Development Department pages on the City’s website are being updated and include links to a Housing needs survey in both English and Spanish.

City Manager, Carmen Gil, has prepared a strategic plan to keep the City on track to complete the Housing Element as well as other housing related projects. The strategic plan anticipates a draft Housing Element to go out for public comment in August and for submittal to the state in October.

ADUs. Staff has moved forward with pre-prepared ADU plans for the public to be able to use when wanting to build an ADU on their properties. Plans are coming together for finalization and customization to the City of Gonzales and are expected to be ready shortly. Plans will be offered for a low administrative fee, but applicants should save money significantly by not having to hire an architect and/or civil engineer.

Vista Lucia. Prior to submission to LAFCo, the environmental review process will need to be completed, and the project and its many components brought to the Planning Commission for recommendation and to City Council for action in December 2023.

CODE ENFORCEMENT
Prioritizing life, health and safety issues in the community, the City Manager, Community Development Director and City Building Official, along with other staff, are adopting a more assertive approach towards non-permitted structures and unsafe living conditions; and has stayed busy the last month working with homeowners to address code issues. The presence of RVs on public streets connected to private utilities still remains a problem that staff is working to address.

BUILDING DIVISION ACTIVITY
During the period from July 1 to July 31, 2023, the City's Building Division facilitated the issuance of 6 permits. These encompassed various projects, such as reroofing, electrical work for the installation of a new solar system, and a permit to rectify a Code Enforcement case. The collective value of these improvements was estimated at $43,500.00.

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City of Gonzales

CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 21, 2023
FROM: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Engagement and Rereation Activity Report Current Activities
City Sports Leagues
• City of Gonzales Youth Flag Football had a very successful season. We had a total of 86 participants. Our youngest age division (ages 5-7) had 21 participants. They had 3 teams with 7 players each. Our middle age division (ages 8-10) had a total of 39 participants. They had 4 teams of a minimum of 9 players each. The oldest age division was our 11-14. They had 26 participants.

They had 3 teams of a minimum of 8 players each. The last games were played on July 19th and July 21st. At the last game, all participants received a participation medal and certificate. For the older two age divisions one special participant, per team, was elected and received an additional award, the “Sportsmanship Award”. They received a special certificate and medal. It was a great season.

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• Our City Adult co-ed softball league ended with championship games played on Monday, July 31st and Tuesday, August 1st. We had two divisions this season, Lower and Higher Division.

There were 4 teams on the higher bracket and 6 teams on the lower bracket. Games were played Monday through Thursday during the evenings. Most games were competitive and fun. We had a lower and higher championship game. In both championship games the visiting team, which was the Savages for the lower bracket and Can’t Hit a Pitch for the higher bracket, came out on top and won the championship game.
• The lower bracket game was Bat-itude vs Savages. That game went into two extra overtime innings. It was a very exciting game. One of the youngest players on the Savages team, Angelina Navarro, 16, soon to be Gonzales High school Junior, hit a homerun, helping her team tie up the game. In the second overtime inning (9th) the visiting team, the Savages took a huge lead. They scored 15 runs. The score was now 26-11 Savages. The home team, Bat-itude was up to bat. The Savages were able to hold them to 7 runs thus winning the championship game 26-18. Congrats to the Savages.
• The higher bracket game was Balls Deep vs Can’t Hit a Pitch and the game went to 7 innings.

The team favored to win was Balls Deep as they were the undefeated team all season but Can’t Hit a Pitch was defensively strong and held their opponents from scoring. The final score was 20-

10. Congrats Can’t Hit a Pitch!
• The Men’s and Women’s adult basketball tournament for July was unsuccessful. We were not able to get enough participants to continue with the tournaments. • Registration for Gonzales Youth Soccer league started on July 3rd. The numbers so far are looking good. We have 34 registered participants. We will have 4 age divisions this season. The age divisions will be ages 2 ½- 3 ½, ages 4-5, age 6-8, and age 9-12. The season will start August 29th with skills assessments. We are still in need of head coaches and referees.

Aquatics
• Due to the unprecedented issues we have been experiencing with the Community Pool, we felt it was best to conclude the summer programming for the 2023 season. With that said, our summer weekday swim lessons were a success averaging 30 students for session 1, 2, and 3. • The Pool had a total of 22 Pool Party Reservations this summer bringing in about $8,675 in revenue. Despite the pool heater not working, the remaining parties scheduled for the month of August still decided to keep their reservation.
• Our Movie Night at the Pool on July 7th was a success! We had close to 50 attendees show up to see “How to train a Dragon”. Our hope was to be able to show Shrek on July 28th, however, we had to cancel due to the pool heater breaking down. We hope to bring back Summer Movie Nights at the Pool next summer as this was our first time having it after 2 years! Packet Pg. 177
Gonzales Youth Council
• On Tuesday, July 18th we began our Summer 2023 Youth Commissioner and Ambassador Summer Fellowship. The program is expected to run from July 18, 2023-August 4th, 2023. • After conducting 2 rounds of interviews, we were able to finalize the students’ roles for the coming school year. Luke Naegle and Aliyah Castillo were selected as the Youth Commissioners while Vianney Martinez-Valdez, Lizbeth De Leon-Santos, and Valeria Cardenas-Pacheco were selected as Youth Ambassadors.
• The three-week fellowship allows students to have immersions with government and school leaders to better understand the way both parties work. They also are given the task of beginning to plan out their 2023-2024 Gonzales Youth Council schedule and recruitment process. This opportunity is some of the students first glance at a formal work experience. In the end, they will present their Capstone Presentation during the Joint City and School Board Meeting to summarize their takeaways from the Fellowship.

Kid Power
• Kid Power Summer Camp for July was a blast! During week 3 Officer Perez from Gonzales PD came to visit and explained to the kids the process of becoming a police officer, and let them look at his police car. Officer Perez gave a wonderful performance and played his guitar and sang to the kids many songs. For every week of Summer Camp, we had a different theme. The theme was Disney during this week. The kids dressed as their Disney characters or wore their Disney gear on Friday, and we also watched a Disney movie and had popcorn. • During week 4 we had a total of 56 kids registered and we had Gonzales Fire Department visit for two days. The first day they came, they talked to the kids about what a typical day looks like and what the career process looks like to be a fireman. Fire Chief Jason Muscio talked to the kids about the importance of knowing their address in case they ever find themselves in a situation where they need to call 911. The Fire Chief also spoke on the importance of their households being equipped with smoke alarms and what they're used for and to make sure that they have a Family spot to meet in case of an emergency or fire inside their house. He also taught them how Packet Pg. 178
to stop drop and roll. During the second day, they had the kids rotate in three different sections.

One was putting out a fire in the makeshift house, another one was dragging a hose dummy to rescue a person, and the last one was an obstacle course. The kids enjoyed every single minute of their learning experience! Now when the kids see the firetruck, they wave to the fireman and a lot of them now want to be Firefighters, Police Officers, or part of the Public Works team and that's the joy of using our city resources and exposing the kids to the many career possibilities within the city. The theme for this week was to be a strong and courageous little one. Our summer team taught the kids about courage and what it takes to be courageous. It was also mismatching week so they missed matched their clothes, socks, hair, anything they could think of. • Week 5 we had a total of 57 children registered, we collaborated with Save The Whales and had them showcase their big whale “Dee”. The kids got to go inside of the whale pop-up and learn about what they do. They also learned about turtles and the effects of having certain things go into the ocean that can hurt all animals in the ocean. It was very educational and hands on. This week's theme was “I'm Having a Whale of a Time” the staff taught the kids about being optimistic and what the meaning of that is, it was also dress in your favorite tie-dye or bright colors.
• Week 6 we had 55 children registered and our theme was “Every Child is an Artist” which allowed the kids to create a beautiful painting. This week we talked about self-esteem and selfconfidence. The staff did many things to help them learn about what those topics mean. The kids got to wear a certain color as theme for the week.

Activities in the Planning Phase

1. On Tuesday, August 1st the Recreation Department and the Gonzales Youth Council will be participating in the National Night Out.

2. City Employees were invited to a Private Showing for the Circus Royal being held on Saturday, August 5th at 2:30PM.

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City of Gonzales

FIRE DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 21, 2023
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report
Emergency Response
July was a challenging month for the Fire Department with several severe emergencies, staffing issues, and equipment breakdowns. There were 52 calls for service during the month bringing the year-to-date total to 425 calls, roughly the same number of calls for the same time period in 2022. The most critical incident of July was the structure fire on the evening of July 4th. This fire resulted in a loss of life and left a family homeless. The severity of the fire required 4 mutual aid engines and over 20 firefighters to extinguish. Because we had every full-time Firefighter (5) and two Volunteers working at the time of the fire, we were able to have both of our type one engines at scene quickly and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby homes. Had we not had extra staff on hand and responded with our standard twoperson engine company, the outcome would have more than likely been very different.

The Department faced a second fire fatality later in the month, this time from a vehicle fire that occurred within the City. Both incidents remain under investigation. On the positive side, due in part to good weather, the number of vegetation fires we responded to in July is down from July of 2022. The number of vehicle accidents and medical emergencies was about average for the month.

Department Operations
We had been operating with one Firefighter vacancy since early June, that vacancy has been filled with the hiring of Daniel Escobar. Daniel is a Salinas resident and has several years of experience as a parttime Firefighter with both the Soledad and Greenfield Fire Departments, as well as a seasonal Firefighter with CalFire. Daniel’s first day was July 31st and he is currently undergoing introductory training.

Engine 8112 has been out of service twice this month and remains out of service at the time of this report.

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We had had trouble operating the ladder rack but that was repaired by the City mechanic, we also had to get the front end aligned for safety reasons which required the engine be repaired at a local shop. Three days after the engine returned to service, it was once again taken out of service due to a failure of the fuel system that prevented the motor from running, as well as a coolant leak and problems with the cab lockdown brackets. Parts are currently on order, and we expect the engine to be repaired by the second week of August.

Prevention and Community Engagement
There were 14 business inspections conducted during the month and few issues were found, none of them serious. 12 residential rental units were inspected, and no serious violations were found. The majority of our residential rental inspections have yet to take place this year and are scheduled for August and September. Through it all, we did manage to find the time for some fun.

We participated in the July 4th festivities at Central Park where we first provided traffic control for the parade, and then had our “house fire” prop out for the kids to squirt water. On the 11th and 12th we spent a few hours at the Vosti Center with the Summer Camp kids. The first day was spent educating the kids on fire safety, how and when to call 911, smoke detectors, and having a home evacuation plan. The second day was pure fun with lots of water and firehoses, dummy drags, and an obstacle course.

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City of Gonzales

POLICE DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 21, 2023
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: July 2023 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 2 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of July 2023. During the same time last year, there were 12 Part I Crimes investigated.

During the month of July 2023, Officers made 10 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 15 arrests.

Calls for Service
The Department responded to 606 calls for service in July 2023. There were 57 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.

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

Animal
Control
Trapped/Stray Dead Injured Bite Cases Returned to
Owner
Transported
to the SPCA
Cats 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogs 2 0 0 1 0 2
Total = 2 0 0 1 6 2
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Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 606 calls for service during the month of July 2023, the most significant cases involved 6 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 0 - Robbery, 2 -Assault, 0 - Burglary, 0 -Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.

Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.

Captain Mendoza and Sergeant Bowen attended a Train-the-Trainer ABLE Project, on July10, 2023 - July 12, 2023, at the Burlingame Community Center in Burlingame, CA. This training is an active bystandership project that has three components to prevent misconduct and officer mistakes, as well as improve officer wellness.

Other
On July 4, 2023, Officers and Explorers were a part of the City’s annual Fourth of July event at Central Park and the Fourth of July Parade.

On July 12, 2023, approximately 30 La Gloria second grade students participated in a Police Department tour with Officer Miguel Perez.

On July 8, 2023, the Gonzales Police Department Explorers supported the Soledad Police Department Explorers at the City’s Second Annual Car Show. Our explorers were assigned to distribute information, and traffic control.

The Department hosted a critical incident debrief for all Police, Fire and Dispatch staff who assisted on the structure fire incident on July 4, 2023. The Critical incident debrief is a facilitated led group process, conducted after a traumatic event which helps to reduce stress and promote wellbeing of the first responders.

On July 25, 2023, Captain Mendoza and I met with the Gonzales Youth Council regarding the City’s Leadership Development and Civic Engagement Summer Fellowship for the Gonzales Youth Council.

The Youth Council received a Department tour, and Captain and I had the chance to share our pathways to success, our roles within the City and Police Department, and our vision for the City of Gonzales and the Police Department.

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City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 21, 2023
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Works Activity Report

BUILDINGS

1. Community Center Complex Project – An award of contract to Otto Construction/WRNS was approved at the 6/5/2023 Council meeting. The Notice to Proceed for design of Phases 1 and 2 was issued on 6/16/2023 and a kick-off with the Otto Construction/WRNS Team was held on 6/28/2023.

The Project Team is holding weekly progress meetings and staff will provide a progress report at the 8/21/2023 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 8/04/2023).

2. Water/Sewer Rate Study – A contract with Lechowicz & Tseng to prepare a Water/Sewer Rate Study was approved at the 11/21/2022 Council meeting. They have reviewed the city’s rate structure, utility billing data, impact fee studies and capital improvement programs and developed a financial model.

Staff presented the initial rates at the 8/07/2023 Council meeting.

3. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) – Psomas updated the wastewater projects of the city’s CIP for use in the Water/Sewer Rate Study. The sewer CIP was approved at the 8/07/2023 Council meeting.

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WATER

1. Johnson Canyon Parallel Waterline – A design contract with Schaaf & Wheeler was approved at the 6/20/2023 Council meeting. The contract was executed, and a kick-off meeting was held on 6/29/2023.

2. Capital Improvement Program – Schaaf & Wheeler updated the city’s Water Model and updated the water projects of the city’s Capital Improvement Program for use in the Water/Sewer Rate Study.

The water section of the CIP was approved at the 8/07/2023 Council meeting.

3. Alpine Court Water/Sewer Service – At the 8/07/2023 meeting, the City Council approved submitting grant agreements with the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) to fund construction of extending water and sewer service from Gonzales River Road to Alpine Camp.

4. 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. Fifth Street Truck Ban – This project was issued for public bid on 7/17/2023 and bids will be opened on 8/17/2023. An Award of Contract is expected to be presented at the 9/05/2023 Council meeting.

PARKS

2. Skate Park Improvements – Phase Two improvements to the skate park were funded by the 2018 Parks Bond Act. The project was substantially completed on 2/02/2023 and a ribbon cutting was held on 2/11/2023. The State Grant Manager visited the site on 5/12/2023 and inspected the installed improvements and authorized payment of the $178,000 of grant funds to reimburse the city. The Council accepted the work as complete at the 6/05/2023 meeting and a Notice of Completion was recorded with the County Recorder. Staff submitted a reimbursement application to the state grant manager.

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. Staff is reviewing a proposal for a consultant to prepare a Needs Assessment for Meyer Park.

SOLID WASTE

1. Maury Treleven with Tri-Cities Disposal coordinated a Reuse, Recycle & Cleanup Event on 6/24/2023. The event was held at Fairview Middle School and 168 vehicles showed up. This event meets the outreach criteria for the city’s storm water permit as it provides alternatives to illegal dumping (especially the safe collection of items commonly dumped in storm drains) and outreach surveys conducted by Save the Whales. The next Reuse, Recycle & Cleanup Event is scheduled for 10/21/2023.

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).

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3. On 3/17/2023 the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority issued a Request for Proposals for Collection of Solid Waste, Recyclables and Organic Waste. The RFP includes compliance with the recent State mandates such as AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383. Three proposals were received by the 6/30/2023 deadline. A meeting with representatives from the four South Valley cities was held on 8/11/2023 to discuss the proposals and “next steps” such as potentially scheduling interviews with two or all three companies.

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

1. Vista Lucia Development (City’s Sphere of Influence - East of US 101) 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 is preparing a Request for Proposals to engage a consultant to prepare the PSR-PDS documents.
c. 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). Staff will attend a follow-up meeting with County staff on 8/17/2023.

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.

On 6/12/2023 staff and the new Building Official met with the applicant to discuss building plan review process and the expected construction schedule

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 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. South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority – On 7/05/2023 the city received the High Level Design package funded by the $250,000 CPUC Local Agency Technical Assistance grant.

2. 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. GIS Staff with AMBAG is supporting our efforts including coordinating with County GIS staff to obtain additional mapping layers.

3. 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. FEMA did not revise the flood maps based on city review comments and the new maps are effective 11/30/2023.

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4. Transportation Agency for Monterey County – Patrick Dobbins attends the monthly Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings and is the TAC Vice Chair for 2023.

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

WASTEWATER
Staff performs testing and daily inspections at the treatment plant. Staff also performs regular maintenance and repairs. Staff continues to provide weed control at the plant including a control burn with the help of the Fire Dept staff.

Staff pulling and returning aerators.

Staff pulled three aerators from treatment ponds for service. Staff returned two into service and is repairing the third aerator.

WATER
Staff continue to test and maintain the water system. Well 5 needed the well pump rebuilt. It has been down for about 5 weeks. Staff continue to run the system manually until the pump for well 5 is reinstalled by Salinas Pump.

STORM WATER
Staff continue to perform dry weather maintenance on storm drains. Staff attended annual stormwater training on 8/02/2023.

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PARKS
Staff mow turf areas in city parks on a weekly basis. Staff cleans restrooms, cleans trash and makes repairs in parks regularly. Staff also performed rodent control.

Staff took down the softball fence and marked the sprinkler system at Centennial Park in preparation for the Circus that operated from August 3 - 9. Staff also helped Kids Summer Camp with the water fun day.

CANYON CREEK & MEYER PARKS
Staff continue to maintain Canyon Creek Park and Tot Lot.

STREETS
Staff continue to perform weed control. Staff have been painting crosswalks, stop bars, and centerline strips in advance of the first day of school. Fifth Street and Elko Street were the priority and these efforts expanded from there.

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Staff painting crosswalks.

Staff painting “No Parking” zones.

Staff removed trash from Fourth Street and other areas around the city.

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TRAINING
As part of our participation in the South Salinas Valley Public Works Managers group, staff participated in stormwater training hosted by the City of Greenfield on 8/02/2023.

Staff will participate in Sewer Emergency Response Plan (SERP) training at the end of August. The State Water Board have updated their requirements for SERPs and staff will participate in the updated training and drills.

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City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 21, 2023
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: MOU with County Assessor for APN Data for GIS

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with County of Monterey’s Assessor Office for the City to receive Parcel Records for use in the City’s GIS Program.

BACKGROUND
Over the last three years, the City has been creating various maps in a Geographic Information System (GIS) program. The primary focus has been creating maps for the water, sewer and storm drain systems.

Staff have also created GIS layers showing the City Zoning Map and proposed development maps in the city’s Sphere of Influence. Staff would like to add County assessor parcel data as a GIS map.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
The County of Monterey’s Assessor Office maintains all parcel records and city staff would like to be able to download the current assessor parcel information for use with the city’s GIS. The County Assessor staff recently provided this information to GIS staff with the City of Salinas. In order to obtain the assessor parcel data, County staff asked us to execute the attached Memorandum of Understanding.

Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with County of Monterey Assessor for the city to receive Parcel Records for use in City’s GIS Program.

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

Explain: Continuing to populate the city GIS system with useful information allows the city to improve our mapping information
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community.

Explain: This is a collaborative effort between the City, the County of Monterey’s Assessor Office and GIS staff with AMBAG.

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.

Explain: See above Mission statement.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes No X N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation Yes No X N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education Yes No X N/A
Explain: not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES
The only alternative is to not execute the MOU to receive Assessor Parcel information.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no cost impact associated with this approval.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with County of Monterey’s Assessor Office for the City to receive Parcel Records for use in the City’s GIS Program.

Attachments:

1. County of Monterey Assessor/ City MOU
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MONTEREY COUNTY TAX PARCEL RECORDS
GIS Data Development

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)

BETWEEN

COUNTY OF MONTEREY
AND

PARTNER AGENCIES
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into by and between the County of Monterey (“County”) and [_________________________] (“Partner Agency”) for the purpose of defining their relationship relating to the maintenance and sharing of tax parcel records for real property within the geographical area of the County of Monterey, California. This MOU is effective as of the last date opposite the respective signatures below.

I. Mission
The mission of the partnership under this MOU is to improve data quality, increase efficiency, and to provide better service to County and Partner Agency constituents.

II. Purpose and Scope
The activities, processes and efforts under this MOU are meant to:

A. Promote collaboration in a digitally enabled data development environment; B. Utilize ArcGIS Enterprise, a Geographic Information System (GIS), as the common platform for the development, use, and distribution of tax parcel data; and C. Establish efficient processes for the storage, development, quality control and maintenance of Monterey County tax parcel records.

III. Responsibilities
The County and Partner Agency will or have implemented ArcGIS Enterprise and will strive to reach, to the best of their ability, the terms and provisions of this MOU.

A. The County agrees to:

1. Accept responsibility for funding, staffing and system administration, and maintenance of the County’s ArcGIS Enterprise platform to ensure effective peerto-peer collaboration with Partner Agencies’ ArcGIS Enterprise platforms;

2. Grant Partner Agency access to update the tax parcel records of properties within their jurisdictional limits; and

3. Maintain accessibility and security to data and applications on the County’s ArcGIS Enterprise platform, such as who will access the data and level of security given.

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B. Partner Agency agrees to:

1. Accept responsibility for funding, staffing, system administration and maintenance of their agency’s ArcGIS Enterprise platform to ensure effective peer-to-peer collaboration with the County’s ArcGIS Enterprise platforms;

2. Perform updates to tax parcel records of properties within their jurisdiction to ensure the efficient workflow of their permitting process;

3. Maintain Partner Agency processes related to procedural requirements, training staff, importing and reviewing data; and

4. Accept responsibility for themselves and their employees, agents, contractors and assigns to ensure the data provided is not shared or sold with the public or other entities.

C. The County and Partner Agency will designate individuals to serve as Contact Persons specific to this MOU.

1. The Contact Persons for each party shall be responsible for ensuring that data is used and disclosed in accordance with this MOU.

2. The Contact Persons will also be charged with monitoring the processes of this MOU to ensure mission success.

3. The County Contact Person will organize monthly meetings with all Partner Agency Contact Persons to discuss progress and performance, as well as address any issues blocking progress or efficiency of processes under this MOU.

IV. Standards and Practices
A. The County and Partner Agency agree to respect and maintain the standards of geometric accuracy and data format as defined by the California State Board of Equalization, https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/pdf/ah215.pdf., as may be amended from time to time and incorporated by this reference.

B. The County and Partner Agency agree to adhere to standards and practices provided as appendices to this MOU which are attached and incorporated by this reference as Appendix/Appendices (*list Appendix/Appendices which the County and Partner Agency agree to adhere to) and as may be modified pursuant to Section V.B.

Modifications and Amendments below.

C. CHECK IF APPLICABLE: ____ The County and Partner Agency understand and agree that Partner Agency shall have “read only” access to the County’s ArcGIS Enterprise, a Geographic Information System (GIS) platform relating to the maintenance and sharing of tax parcel records for real property within the geographical area of the County of Monterey. In the event Partner Agency will have access beyond “read only” to the County’s ArcGIS platform, the standards referenced in Section IV.A. and Section IV. B. and in said Appendix/Appendices, as may be amended from time to time per Section V.B. Modifications and Amendments below, shall apply to Partner Agency.

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V. Terms of Understanding
A. Duration.

1. This MOU shall remain in effect until terminated in writing consistent with the terms of this MOU. A writing shall be defined to include electronic mail and facsimile communications.

B. Modifications and Amendments

1. This MOU may be modified and amended, and appendices may be added at any time by the mutual written consent of Partner Agency.

2. Modifications and amendments shall have no force and effect unless such modifications and amendments are in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each Partner Agency and County.

3. As modifications and amendments are entered into, conformed copies will be distributed to then current parties to this MOU.

C. Termination

1. No Partner Agency shall withdraw from this MOU without providing sixty (60) days written notice to the County.

2. The County may terminate the participation of a Partner Agency to this MOU if a Partner Agency breaches this MOU by failure to comply with the terms and provisions herein, including by failure to monitor the activities of any contractors, subcontractors, agents or assigns entrusted with duties under this MOU. The County will provide written notice to the breaching Partner Agency within a reasonable time of discovery of the breach. The breaching Partner Agency shall have ten (10) calendar days from the date of the notice to cure the breach. If the breaching Partner Agency fails to commence to cure the breach by the close of business on the 10th calendar day, the MOU may be terminated immediately as to the breaching party. County shall thereafter provide written notice confirming termination.

D. Liability

1. The County and Partner Agencies agree to assume the risks incumbent to sharing data consistent with this MOU and agree to hold each other harmless should any act performed pursuant to this MOU cause damage or loss to another party to this MOU, unless the damage or loss results from that parties’ gross negligence. The parties agree to be solely responsible for the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of their respective employees, contractors, agents and assigns to the extent allowable by law, and will not seek financial contributions from the other parties for such acts or omissions.
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2. This GIS data is provided "AS IS." The County of Monterey (COUNTY) makes no warranties, express or implied, including without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose or use, regarding the accuracy, completeness, value, quality, validity, merchantability, suitability, and/or condition, of the GIS data. The COUNTY also specifically does not guarantee that the information is free from harmful effects or viruses and that it will not harm the users’ computer. By using this GIS, the parties hereto and any end users of those parties accept sole responsibility for ensuring the protection of their own computer equipment and specifically assume the risk of using the data and hold COUNTY harmless from any damage or liability that might ensue due the use of the data. The Partner Agency acknowledges and shall notify all end users of said data that, “Current public primary information sources should be consulted for verification of the data and information contained herein.” Since the GIS data is dynamic, it will by its nature be inconsistent with the official COUNTY assessment roll file, surveys, maps and/or other documents produced by the County Office of the Assessor, the County Surveyor, and/or other relevant County Offices. Any use of COUNTY's GIS data is done exclusively at the risk of the party making such use.”
VI. Miscellaneous
A. Electronic signatures. The parties to this MOU consent to the use of electronic signatures via DocuSign to execute this Agreement. The parties understand and agree that the legality of electronic signatures is governed by state and federal law, 15 USC Section 7001 et seq.; California Government Code Section 16.5; and, California Civil Code Section 1633.1 et seq. Pursuant to said state and federal law as may be amended from time to time, the parties to this Agreement hereby authenticate and execute this Agreement, and any and all Exhibits to this Agreement, with their respective electronic signatures, including any and all scanned signatures in portable document format (PDF).

B. Counterparts. The parties to this MOU understand and agree that this MOU can be executed in two (2) or more counterparts and transmitted electronically via facsimile transmission or by delivery of a scanned counterpart in PDF via email transmittal.

C. Delivery by E-Mail or Facsimile. Executed counterparts of this MOU may be delivered by facsimile transmission or by delivery of a scanned counterpart in PDF) by e-mail transmittal, in either case with delivery confirmed. On such confirmed delivery, the signatures in the facsimile or PDF data file shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if the manually signed counterpart or counterparts had been delivered to the other party/parties in person.
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VII. Parties
A. Contact Persons
Contact Person Contact Information
County of Monterey
ITD
Jackie Estrada
GIS Analyst II
[email protected]
831-755-5854
County of Monterey
Assessor-Clerk
Recorder’s Office
Sean Gomes
Departmental Information
Systems Manager II
[email protected]
(831) 784-5920
Organization Name
Title
Email
Phone Number
B. Authorization
The individuals executing this MOU on behalf of the parties represent and warrant that he or she has the requisite authority to enter into this MOU on behalf of said party.

This MOU shall become effective as of the last date opposite the respective signatures below and shall continue in effect until this MOU is modified or terminated by the parties.

County of Monterey:

Assessor-Clerk Recorder’s Office
Xochitl Marina Camacho Assessor
Signature/Date:

Office of the County Counsel
Approved as to form.
,Deputy County Counsel
Signature/Date:

Partner Agency:

Name
Signatory
Title
Signature/Date:

Approved as to form.

Counsel, if Applicable
Title, if Applicable
Signature/Date:

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PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 21, 2023
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Encroachment Permit for Valdez Auto Sales

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an Encroachment Permit to allow Valdez Auto Sales to use a portion of Alta Street Right-of-Way to display additional vehicles for sale and determine the cost for the annual encroachment permit and the cost sharing for installation of the appropriate traffic control measures.

BACKGROUND
For the last several months, Jaime Valdez of Valdez Auto Sales and City staff have discussed a process to allow Valdez Auto Sales to use a portion of Alta Street to display their vehicles for sales. Having more space to display their inventory could potentially increase vehicle sales which would increase sales tax revenue to the City.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
The portion of Alta Street in front of Valdez Auto Sales is the north-bound right turn lane onto First Street that is confusing to motorists and not needed. One of the City’s on-call consultants reviewed the street configuration and prepared the attached exhibit with the recommended traffic control measures to close the right turn lane. The estimated cost for buying and installing the traffic control is:

Item Cost
Procure five “water filled” barriers to close the lane $1,700 Procure two directional signs $300
Public Works staff time for installation (two staff for two hours at $50/hour) $200 AGENDA
ITEM
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Total = $2,200
Jaime Valdez has offered to split the cost for installation of the traffic control measures and pay an annual encroachment permit fee of $135.84. Mr. Valdez has also offered to provide some landscaping and beautification along the raised concrete median along Alta Street. He would not be allowed to place any signage related to his business in the right-of-way.

Staff recommends executing an encroachment permit to allow Valdez Auto Sales to use the Alta Street right-of-way. The encroachment permit would be for a one-year term that would be renewable if both parties agree.

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: Allowing Valdez Auto Sales to increase their display area may result in increased sales tax revenue to the City.

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

Explain: This is a collaborative effort between the City and Valdez Auto Sales.

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.

Explain: See above Mission statement.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes No X N/A
• Housing Yes No X N/A
• Recreation Yes No X N/A
• Environment Yes No X N/A
• Education Yes No X N/A
Explain: Not applicable.

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ALTERNATIVES
Some, but not all options for Council consideration are:

1. Authorize issuance of encroachment permit to Valdez Auto Sales with an annual fee of $135.84 with Valdez Auto Sales paying half the expected cost of $2,200 for installation of the traffic control measures.

2. Authorize issuance of encroachment permit to Valdez Auto Sales with an annual fee to be set by the City Council with Valdez Auto Sales paying all the expected cost of $2,200 for installation of the traffic control measures.

3. Not allow Valdez Auto Sales to use the portion of Alta Street in front of their property to display their vehicles for sale.

BUDGET IMPACT
As mentioned in the staff report, the cost estimate for installing the traffic control measures is estimated to be $2,200 and Jaime Valdez has offered to split the cost. Mr. Valdez will also pay an annual encroachment permit fee.

Any City costs would be paid with the City Street Funds.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an Encroachment Permit to allow Valdez Auto Sales to use a portion of Alta Street Right-of-Way to display additional vehicles for sale and determine the cost for the annual encroachment permit and the cost sharing for installation of the appropriate traffic control measures.

Attachments:

1. Traffic Control Exhibit
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PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: August 21, 2023
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Progress Report on Community Center Design

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive a progress report on delivery of the Community Center Complex Project and provide staff with comments and feedback.

BACKGROUND
With the passage of Measure X in the November 2020 election, the city began delivery of the Community Center Complex on city-owned property at Fifth Street/Gabilan Court. The City Council has taken the following actions to advance the design and construction of this very significant project:

1. At the March 1, 2021 Council Meeting, the Council concurred with staff’s recommendation and authorized the use of Design/Build Delivery for the project.

2. 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.

3. At the January 17, 2023 Council Meeting, staff provided an update on the project funding and staff was directed to issue Request for Proposal to the three short-listed Design/Build teams.

4. At the June 5, 2023 Council meeting, the Design/Build contract was awarded to Otto Construction/WRNS Studios and the Council authorized issuance of the Notice to Proceed with Design Services for Phases 1 and 2 at a not-to-exceed amount of $4,900,446.

AGENDA
ITEM
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The DBE Agreement with Otto Construction was executed and the Notice to Proceed with Design Services for Phases 1 and 2 was issued effective June 16, 2023. Phase 1 is the Teen Innovation Center, County Library, meeting rooms, restrooms, courtyard including amphitheater and site improvements (new driveway, wet/dry utilities, parking lot and landscaping). Phase 2 is the Community Center including the Community Hall, Fitness Center, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms and restrooms.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
This staff report is comprised of the following sections:
• Funding/Financing Updates
• Site Design, Building layout and Schedule

FUNDING/FINANCING UPDATES
The Community Center Complex is estimated to cost $34,800,000 for the Base Project consisting of the Community Center, Teen Innovation Center, County Library, and all site work. Design & construction of this significant project will be funded by a variety of sources including the following:
• Measure X (local sales tax)
• $5.0 M State grant secured by State Senator Anna Caballero • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG FY 2022/23 and FY 2023/24) • $1.8M County contribution to relocate existing library from the Gonzales Shopping Center • Various grants
• Capital Campaign with a $10.0 million goal
Details on these funding sources is as follows:

Local Sales Tax Measures - Measure X is the local 0.5% sales tax approved by Gonzales voters in November 2020 that will provide $7,500,000 of project funding. $5.0M State grant secured by State Senator Anna Caballero – This grant is for the Teen Innovation Center. The grant agreement was executed last December.

Grants – To date, staff with support from Swinerton staff submitted applications on five grant opportunities and the City received approval on the following two grants:
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grant from the California Energy Commission - $400,000 of the $1,041,955 grant is for the Community Center, the remaining grant funds are for EV charge stations at City Hall and 5th Street/US 101 Shopping Strip. This grant was approved at last December’s California Energy Commission Board Meeting • Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program – Last September the project was approved for a $1.07M grant from the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program.

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The current funding for the project is in the below table:

SECURED FUNDING
1 Teen Innovation Center Grant (State funding) $5,000,000 2 Measure X (local sales tax measure) $7,500,000
3 Community Development Block Grant (Federal monies) $800,000 4 County Library Contribution $1,800,000
5 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grant $400,000
6 Building Forward Library Grant Program $1,067,430
7 Capital Campaign Contribution (private contributions and pledges) $6,800,000 Total Funds available as of 8/15/2023 = $23,367,430
Base Project Cost Estimate = $34,800,000
Funding Gap = $11,432,570
Capital Campaign/Private Contributions
Over the last 18 months, city staff and Armanasco Public Relations have been working on a Capital Campaign with a goal of raising $10 million. Several significant contributions have been made and the campaign was publicly launched on 12/08/2022. To date, the city has received pledges or contributions totaling $6.6 million.

US Department of Agriculture loan
To obtain debt financing for the project, the City project team applied with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a 38-year loan to be secured by long term City revenue sources. The USDA loan program is available to rural communities and offers the lowest interest rate as well as the longest repayment period, both of which are advantageous for the city.

The formal application was submitted to USDA staff at their Salinas office on 7/05/2023. Over the last five weeks, USDA staff requested additional financial information and documents demonstrating the city’s financial capability to repay the loan. City staff provided the requested materials and is waiting to hear that local USDA staff has completed reviewing the city’s formal application and forwarded it to National USDA staff for their concurrence.

SITE DESIGN, BUILDING LAYOUT AND SCHEDULE
There are four primary phases to design and construct the Community Center Complex:

1. Design Development

2. Preparation of Construction Documents

3. Obtaining a city building permit and getting final bids from Otto Construction’s subcontractors.

4. Construction
Over the last six weeks the Project has been moving through the Design Development Phase. WRNS has advanced the design based on city staff feedback received at weekly progress meetings. In addition to the weekly meetings, the Design/Build Team held the following meetings:

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• On August 2 the Design/Build team met with the GYC Summer Immersion group to present the initial layout of the Teen Innovation Center and received their feedback and thoughts about the use of the center.
• Also, on August 2 the Design/Build team met with the staff with different city departments to present and get feedback on Security, Facilities Maintenance • On August 3, the Design/Build team met with the County Library staff and discussed the library layout and associated restrooms.
• On August 8, the Design/Build team met with the contract Building Official and discussed compliance with the required restrooms and parking spaces. Also discussed coordination for building code review during preparation of the Construction Documents.

The current layout is attached, and WRNS will step through the building and site layout as part of the presentation at the Council meeting.

The city is assembling the following users groups for the project and the current assignments are:

User Group Current Participants
Teen Innovation Center Gonzales Youth Council and other youth County Library County Library staff (Hillary Theyer and Kris Amaral) Community Hall City Recreation staff, Emily Rios, Koly McBride and other interested volunteers
Commercial Kitchen Ben Velez of Luigi's, Maury Treleven and other interested volunteers
Security Police Dept staff
Fitness Center City Recreation staff
Facility Maintenance Public Works staff
Staff is seeking additional participants for the Community Hall and Commercial Kitchen user groups.

The presentation at the Council meeting will include additional details and efforts regarding the Design Development phase of the project.

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 multi-use 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.

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

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

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety 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
No alternatives to consider as part of this staff report as this is a progress report.

BUDGET IMPACT
There isn’t a budget impact related to this staff report and presentation.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council receive a progress report on delivery of the Community Center Complex Project and provide staff with comments and feedback.

Attachments:

1. Slide Deck with Schedule, Site Plan w/ Building Layout Packet Pg. 207
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