Finally on April 27th we celebrated a day that so many of us have been waiting for – the groundbreaking of the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex. The day was In May kicked off with the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. The parade saw over 90 horses participate with it culminating at Central Park for music, food, activities and lots of family fun! This event is coordinated by El Pueblo Unido de Tateposco but supported by one of Gonzales’ Community Action Grants.
On May 17th, City Manager Gil hosted the regional City Managers meeting in the Constellation Winery’s meeting room. She got to share the City’s projects, opportunities, and challenges. City Managers from across the region were surprised to hear all the great things that are happening in Gonzales, and are excited for the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex.
Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex
• In May, staff continued to work through all of the USDA’s pre-construction requirements, including the sale of bonds for the construction loan.
• Construction is set to commence at the beginning of June. • Staff continues to submit grant requests for additional funding for the center.
Economic Development and Revenue Generation
• On May 20th, the City Council heard the final hearing on the proposed changes to the City Code that would amend the local sign ordinance allowing for a digital billboard company to propose a project.
Housing
• The Visita Lucia Housing project continues to move along. Staff is working to respond to public comments received during the public EIR comment period.
• In partnership with United Way and the Gonzales School District, staff is hosting a Free Financial Literacy Workshop for First Time Home Buyers. The Workshops will be held on June15th in Spanish and on June 22nd in English at the Fairview Joint Use Gym from 9:00AM-12:30PM. Due to limited space, participants must pre-register. See the flyer for more information.
Community Engagement
• As the City prepares for the 4th of July, the City would like to remind everyone that Illegal Fireworks are ILLEGAL!! Anyone caught using them will be prosecuted and the case will be filed with the DA’s Office.
• The City has also acquired a drone to support local enforcement. • Safe and Sane Fireworks can only be used on the Fourth of July between the hours of 11:00AM and 10:30PM.
City of Gonzales
City Manager Report
May 2024
Save the Date for the upcoming events:
• Fourth of July Parade and Celebration at Central Park hosted by Gonzales Rotary. • Senior Activities coming in July.