Gonzales City Council
January 13, 2025

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, JANUARY 13, 2025
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
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/87020263943 or call 1 (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 870 2026 3943.

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. Certificate of Recognition to Gonzales High School Cross Country Participant Giovanni Ochoa

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.

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Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 147 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, during normal business hours.

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 & Planning Commission - Special Meeting - November 12, 2024 Minutes

5. Approve the Joint City Council & Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - December 2, 2024 Minutes

6. Approve the City Council - Special Meeting - December 11, 2024 Minutes 7 Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #51131-51367

8. Consider Approval of Resolution No. SA-2025-01, A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Former Gonzales Redevelopment Agency Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2025- 2026 for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

9. Consider Approval of Documents Supporting the City’s Reimbursement Claim For the 2023 Winter Storm Expenses Submitted to FEMA/CalOES

10. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2025-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing an Amendment to Task Order No. 1 Under a Master Service Agreement with Dudek to Continue Providing Design Services on the Industrial Wastewater System in the Amount of $59,805

11. Consider Approval of a) Resolution No. 2025-02, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Officers Association, for the Period Covering January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; and b) Resolution No. 2025-03, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Supervision Association, for the Period Covering January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025

12. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2025-04, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving Amendment #1 to the City of Gonzales Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025

REGULAR AGENDA

13. Oaths of Allegiance by City Clerk
a) Jose L. Rios
b) Scott Funk

14. Reorganization of City Council - Election of Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/Vice President a) Hold Election

15. Public Hearing to Consider Waiver of Second Reading, Adoption, and Reading by Title Only Ordinance No. 2024-147, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Amending Chapter 1.20- City Council of Title 1- “Administration” of the Gonzales City Code to Allow Time Allocated to Public Speakers to be Established by Resolution a) Staff Report
b) Public Hearing
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-147

16. Update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Emergency - New Disposal Pond a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Receive report
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Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 147 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, during normal business hours.

GONZALES YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES

17. Oral Communications

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

18. Consider Council Appointments to Boards and Committees

19. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. Transportation Agency for Monterey County
b. Mayor Selection Committee
c. Salinas Valley Recycles

20. Oral Communications

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

21. Oral Communications

CLOSED SESSION

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

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

22. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) to confer with its attorney- significant potential exposure to litigation.

23. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)(d)(1) to confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the City is a party- Claim of Thompson.

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.

I, Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Gonzales, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Agenda was posted at City Hall, Council Chambers, and on the City’s website by Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 5:00p.m. 01/09/25
Mary Villegas Date

MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024
5:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor Jose L. Rios.

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

1. ROLL CALL
City Council
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
Planning Commission
Attendee Name Title Status
Gloria Velasquez Chair Present
Ernesto Mancera Chair Pro Tem Present
Adrian Paco Commissioner Present
Tencia Vargas Commissioner Present
Alex Ramirez Commissioner Present

STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Carmen Gil, Community Development Director Taven Kinson Brown, City Attorney Michael F. Rodriquez, Consultant Brent Slama, Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, Administrative Assistant II Esthela Palmerin.

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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/81637045290 or call 1 (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 816 3704 5290. 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/Planning Commission 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]

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

2. Business from the Public not on the Agenda; any member of the Public may address the Council/Commission for a period not to exceed three minutes on any subject not on the Agenda.

The Council/Commission will listen to all communications, but may take no action.

There was none.

JOINT WORKSHOP

3. Vista Lucia Specific Plan Annexation & Tentative Map Project Staff Report: City Manager Gil explained this meeting was more of a listening session, and introduced Consultant Brent Slama who would present the project updates.

Consultant Slama explained what the new development housing project consisted of, State requirements, acreage, location, affordability, and the affordable housing plan.

Community Development Director Kinson Brown continued with other points of the presentation explaining the roads, walking pathways and commercial site plans.

Mayor Rios said he would like to hear from the developer’s point of view.

Glenn Pace, Pembrook Development, mentioned the benefits of this project were a positive turnaround for the donation of 16 acres to the City and regardless of being a big project for such a small community, the project was planned for many years. He mentioned that the point of the project was to have more housing available for the public, and having smaller homes in smaller lots would be less expensive in the 35th percentile category. He added CHISPA would be working on the first 10 acres for 211 units.

Public Comment: Ofelia Leon asked about the CHISPA housing and other homes, and how they would come up with the price.

Consultant Slama responded there would be a low-income table that would regulate prices.

Alec Mana, CHISPA’s Project Manager, mentioned being around other housing projects with other Cities and explained the similarities with the East Garison project.

Consultant Slama mentioned the regulatory process and explained that prices would be determined later.

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Planning Commissioner Vargas asked about the designation of three schools as the original plan included one high school.

Consultant Slama explained the demographics had changed.

Commissioner Vargas asked for clarification on the new Fire Station.

Chair Velasquez asked about the water usage turn around and an explanation on the sweat equity and the lower prices.

Commissioner Ramirez asked about the traffic circles and the double lanes to continue at some point, and the flooding freeway underground storage units. He also asked if the wells would be interchangeable with the rest of Gonzales, and when would law or fire enforcement would be added.

Community Development Director Kinson Brown addressed the underground storage and mentioned to the commissioners he would have to bring it back to Planning Commission.

Commissioner Paco asked what the State’s requirement on low density was, and if the City would incorporate this to the plan.

Community Development Director Kinson Brown responded it was one of the State’s requirements and the developer would be coming up with a plan on density.

Chair Pro Tem Mancera asked if there would be any chain stores or others added to the plan.

Council Member Orozco remembered the sweat equity program that CHISPA provided in the last housing projects Gonzales had. She mentioned how some people were prepared to apply for housing with the help of CHISPA and the past workshops the City had.

Mayor Pro Tem Funk thanked staff for supporting the City all these years. He remembered when the project initiated with the Planning Commission. He asked about the natural gas being a State requirement.

Council Member Worthy asked if the state mandated electrical appliances instead of gas.

Council Member Silva asked about the road expansion. She expressed her excitement about the project. She also said how excited she was about the MOU with CHISPA and asked the City to encourage PG&E to provide the energy needed for the City.

Mayor Rios asked about the requirement to have a solar system and not enough storage room for the excess of solar power. He expressed his promise to try his best for the growth of the City to be approved as soon as possible but was unable to speed things up. He also talked about the amount of space in park land available. He expressed his idea on sunk in parks to prevent floods from rain. He also mentioned the roundabouts available in Marina and other Cities. He asked to look at the State mandating the issue about natural gas.

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ADJOURN TO CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
The meeting was adjourned to Council Business.

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.

4. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) to confer with its attorney- significant potential litigation.

The Council conferred with its Attorney and provided direction. No other reportable action taken.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.

ATTEST:
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Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024
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.

1. 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
Emily Mendez.

STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Carmen Gil, Public Works Director/City Engineer Patrick Dobbins, Community Development Director Taven Kinson Brown, City Attorney Michael F. Rodriquez, Administrative Assistant II Esthela Palmerin, Administrative Assistant II Marisol Gomez, Fire Chief Jason Muscio, and Police Chief Keith Wise.
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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/87020263943 or call 1 (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 870 2026 3943. 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. Gonzales Rotary
Rob Gularte presented the projects Rotary was working on with the City of Gonzales. One of the projects was to redo the barbecue pits in Central Park. He said Rotary was talking to the school’s FFA Program and AG program, and the conditions of the barbecue pits were not good and that the students could use hands-on skills welding them.

Mayor Rios asked the City Attorney if any safety issues would be affecting the project with the students.

City Attorney Rodriquez responded about creating a document to fulfill this project.

Mr. Gularte clarified the scope of work within the project would not be hard for the students to perform and it would be with the supervision of others.

3. Urban County Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) by Monterey County Dawn Yonemitsu, Monterey County, presented information on the funds given to the City and explained how they were issued. She showed a five-year plan explaining the consolidated analysis prepared on housing for the 2025 period. She explained the qualification process the City would go through when the grant was issued and how the County came up with the amount provided to the City.

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

4. 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.

Mayor Rios reminded the public about commenting and to watch their language towards the Police and Fire Departments. He informed them if they were disruptive or disrespectful, they would be asked to leave the meeting.

Henry Martinez Jr. commented about medical reasons and having to wear a metal brace because of stretched ligaments caused by the conflict between the police and him. He also complained about the officers treatment.

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April Martinez commented about Officer Perez, Chief Wise, Officers Castillo, Fierros and Pruneda for the incident that happened not too long ago with her husband and son. She also mentioned about suffering from anxiety due to that incident but was able to control it with the help of Fire Chief Muscio. She mentioned filing a complaint against the Police Department and asked to provide the Fire Department with what they need.

Henry Martinez Sr. mentioned getting along with King City and Greenfield Police Departments; being fed up for over 10 years with the Gonzales Police Department; asked why a shooting on 7th Street was not reported; getting hit for not wanting to give his recording and mentioned someone getting searched at their home for recording. He talked about having freedom of speech and not being able to express himself or record; and how the person involved in the incident was still working and not put on leave.

Henry Martinez III commented about not being able to go out or do much anymore due to the incident between him and the Police Officers; not being able to go into the army as planned even though he worked hard to graduate from High School; expressed his love for the town, and said he was living with his stepdad at the moment. He asked the City to do the right thing.

Patick Hawk, Large Energy Installer, commented about the solar panel system the company provided.

CONSENT AGENDA

5. Approve the Joint City Council and Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - November 18, 2024 Minutes

6. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #51113-51130

7. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2024-71, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of Amendment No. 2 under the Executed Master Services Agreement with Professional Service Industries in the Amount of $72,000 for Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services which includes a Contingency of $7,342 During Construction of Phase 1 of the Community Center Complex Project
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Consent Agenda Items 5-7
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Maria Orozco, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco

REGULAR AGENDA

8. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2024-70, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of Task Order No. 4 Under a Master Service Agreement with MNS Engineers to Continue their Program Management Services on the Industrial Wastewater System in the Amount of $194,110
Staff Report: Public Works Director Dobbins presented the staff report.

Public Comment: There was none.
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RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco

9. Introduce, Waive Reading, and Read by Title Only Ordinance No. 2024-147, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Amending Chapter 1.20- City Council of Title 1- “Administration” of the Gonzales City Code to Allow Time Allocated to Public Speakers to be Established by Resolution
Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriquez presented the staff report.

Public Comment: There was none.

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

GONZALES YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES

10. Oral Communications
Youth Commissioner Mendez reported on the holiday events for the GYC starting Thursday December 5th, and the meeting with the Mayor in January, 2025.

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

11. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. Transportation Agency for Monterey County
No Report.
b. Mayor Selection Committee
No Report.
c. Salinas Valley Recycles
Council Member Silva reported on the meeting in November about changes to the representatives of the jurisdictions, and they would meet again in January, 2025.

12. Oral Communications
Council Member Orozco wished Happy Holidays to everyone and hoped everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving. She also notified the public that Sonia Vallejo was collecting coats to donate. She was also concerned about the incidents happening lately and asked the residents to report any suspicious activities. She also notified the residents if there were any questions or concerns to feel free to ask City Hall staff by calling or stopping by.

Mayor Pro Tem Funk thanked Public Works for the holiday lights set up and wished the public Happy Holidays. He also thanked the Fire and Police Departments for all their efforts.

Council Member Silva congratulated Gio Ochoa from the High School for the 4th time on State Cross Country. She also reminded the senior residents not to forget to apply for the Senior Rebate Program at City Hall. She wished everyone Happy Holidays.

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Council Member Worthy questioned what would happen to Meyer Park since the assessments did not pass so she can explain to the residents, and notify them maintenance would be limited to the park. She asked for another financial workshop for the community. She said she was notified by the City Manager that there would be a financial workshop in January or February. She also thanked the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments for all their hard work and wished everyone Happy Holidays.

Mayor Rios asked the public to report suspicious activities in the City. He also mentioned the City received a resolution of appreciation from our local legion. He asked if the issue with the wastewater treatment line was resolved.

Public Works Director Dobbins responded that the contractor was unable to work due to rain last week, and they resumed back replacing the existing 21-inch poles on the existing lines. He said he would update when everything is complete and would contact PG&E as well.

Mayor Rios wished everyone Happy Holidays and asked if there will be a second meeting in the month of December.

City Manager Gil responded there was no second meeting in December due to Council Members being out for the holidays and meetings would resume starting January 13, 2025, following with the second meeting on January 21, 2025.

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

13. Oral Communications
City Manager Gil informed the public of the upcoming events, the Holiday Lights on Saturday December 7th, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, and signups for the Holiday Lights Parade was before December 14th.

Mayor Rios asked where the new route for the parade would take place.

Fire Chief Muscio explained the route and streets.

City Manager Gil added the line up was starting at 7:00pm. She also reminded everyone to stay safe and if there was any emergency to call 911. She wished everyone Happy Holidays.

Mayor Rios reminded the public of the annual event La Gloria Elementary was having on December 7th at 9:00am.

Police Chief Wise reminded the public of the house watch program if anyone needed it for the holidays during their time away, to submit a request to the Police Department.

Council Member Silva asked to adjourn the meeting in memory of Eddie Silva, a long-term resident of Gonzales.

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ADJOURNMENT

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member
SECONDER: Maria Orozco, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 PM.

ATTEST:
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Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024
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.

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

STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Carmen Gil, City Attorney Michael F. Rodriquez, Finance Director Mike Howard, Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, Administrative Assistant II Marisol Gomez, and Public Works Director/City Engineer Patrick Dobbins.

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. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) to confer with its attorney- significant potential exposure to litigation.

The Council conferred with legal Counsel and provided direction. No other reportable action taken.

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BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

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

There was none.

REGULAR AGENDA

4. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2024-72, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Declaring Canvass of Returns and Results of the Consolidated General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024
Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriquez presented the staff report.

Public Comment: There was none.

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

5. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2024-73, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Declaring an Emergency Pursuant to Section 22050 of the Public Contract Code and Section 3.16.050 of the Gonzales Municipal Code Ratifying and Authorizing Emergency Work at the City Wastewater Treatment Plant in an Amount not to Exceed $950,000 Staff Report: Public Works Director Dobbins presented the staff report. He informed Megan Panofsky from MNS Engineers was present via zoom in case there were any questions.

Public Comment: There was none.

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

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 PM.

ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 13, 2025
FROM: Mike Howard, Finance Director
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. SA-2025-01 ROPS (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Successor Agency:
• Receive the staff report;
• Accept and consider public comment; and
• Adopt Resolution No. SA-2025-01. “A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Former Gonzales Redevelopment Agency Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 25-26 for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.”

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

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

AGENDA
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REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Successor Agency staff has prepared ROPS 25-26 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, which consists of several spreadsheets that are appended to the attached Exhibit “A” as Attachment ‘1’.

Pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 34177 (m), the County Consolidated Oversight Board approved ROPS for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 must be submitted to the County AuditorController, County Administrative Officer, the State Controller and the State Department of Finance not later than February 1, 2025.

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

The County Consolidated Oversight Board will meet on January 16th and approve the ROPS 25-26.

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

1. Post the ROPS for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 on the City’s website;

2. Transmit the ROPS for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 to the County AuditorController, County Administrative Officer, the State Controller, and the State Department of Finance within the timeframe prescribed by the Health and Safety Code; and

3. Make ministerial revisions to the ROPS which may include, but is not limited to, restating the information included within the ROPS in any format that may be requested by the State Department of Finance, take such other actions and execute such other documents as are necessary to effectuate the intent of the Resolution, and to implement the ROPS for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 on behalf of the Successor Agency, including authorizing and causing such payments.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 34177, the Successor Agency is legally required to continue to make payments due for enforceable obligations. The County Consolidated Oversight Board’s approval of ROPS 25-26 will ensure that the Successor Agency has the authority to continue to pay its enforceable obligations. The recommended action does not, in itself, cause any new financial obligations.

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CONCLUSION
In consideration of the information presented in this staff report, it is recommended that the Successor Agency Board approve Resolution No. SA-2025-01, “A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Former Gonzales Redevelopment Agency Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 25- 26 for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.” Attachments:

1. Resolution No. SA-2025-01
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RESOLUTION NO. SA-2025-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER GONZALES

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 25-26 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 34172(a) (1), the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency was dissolved February 1, 2012; and WHEREAS, consistent with the provisions of the Health and Safety Code, the City Council previously elected to serve in the capacity of the Successor Agency to the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency (the “Successor Agency”); and
WHEREAS, per Health and Safety Code § 34177 (1)(1), the Successor Agency is required to prepare a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the ROPS is the basis for the Successor Agency’s authority to make payment due for enforceable obligations; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the approval by the Successor Agency, the ROPS must also be approved by the County Consolidated Oversight Board (“OS Board”) to the Successor Agency and is reviewable by the County Auditor-Controller, the County Administrative Officer, the California Department of Finance and the California State Controller’s Office not later than February 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Agency staff has prepared the ROPS for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, which consists of several spreadsheets that are appended to this Resolution as Attachment “1”; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the approval of this Resolution and approval by the “OS Board” the ROPS will be forwarded to the County Auditor-Controller, the County Administrative Officer, the California Department of Finance and the California State Controller’s Office for their review; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution has been reviewed with respect to applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15000 et seq., hereafter the “Guidelines”), and the City’s environmental guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the actions implemented by adoption of this Resolution are not a “project” for purposes of CEQA, as that term is defined by Guidelines § 15378, because the action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, per § 15378(b) (5) of the Guidelines.

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Attachment: Resolution No. SA-2025-01 (3166 : Resolution No. SA-2025-01 ROPS (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)) WHEREAS, all of the prerequisites with respect to the approval of this Resolution have been met.

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

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

Section 2. The establishment of the Successor Agency’s ROPS 25-26 covering the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, which is attached hereto as Attachment ‘1’, is approved.

Section 3. The Successor Agency Director, or designee, is hereby authorized to: i) post ROPS 25-26 on the City’s website; ii) transmit ROPS 25-26 to the County Auditor-Controller, the County Administrative Officer, the State Controller and the State Department of Finance for their review within the timeframe prescribed by the Health and Safety Code; and iii) make ministerial revisions to ROPS 25-26 which may include, but is not limited to restating the information included within ROPS 25-26 in any format that may be requested by the State Department of Finance, take such other actions and execute such other documents as are necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution, and to implement ROPS 25-26 on behalf of the Successor Agency, including authorizing and causing such payments.

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

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Successor Agency at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of January 2025 by the following vote:

AYES: SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBERS:

NOES: SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBERS:

ABSENT: SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEMBERS:

_______________________________
Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Chair
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Mary Villegas, Agency Deputy Secretary
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Attachment: Resolution No. SA-2025-01 (3166 : Resolution No. SA-2025-01 ROPS (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)) ATTACHMENT ‘1’

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE GONZALES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 25-26
(July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026)
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Attachment: Resolution No. SA-2025-01 (3166 : Resolution No. SA-2025-01 ROPS (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)) City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 13, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve FEMA/OES 2023 Winter Disaster Reimbursement Claim Forms

RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends the City Council Approve Documents Supporting the City’s Reimbursement Claim For 2023 Winter Storm Expenses Submitted to FEMA/Calif OES.

BACKGROUND
During the Winter Storms of January 2023, the City took emergency measures to prevent damage to the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) by buttressing a section of the Salinas River levee on City property and placing sandbags at the WWTP Operation Building. The City also provided sand and sandbags to City residents and businesses.

City staff submitted a reimbursement claim to FEMA for the labor and materials used during the emergency with the City’s costs totaling $15,703.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Over the last eighteen months City staff coordinated with FEMA staff to provide the necessary supporting documentation for our reimbursement claim. We completed the FEMA process on November 22, 2024.

In December, staff, with the California Office of Emergency Services, emailed the attached forms for City Council approval. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached documents supporting the City’s Reimbursement Claim For 2023 Winter Storm Expenses Submitted.

AGENDA
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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 project supports our vision by obtaining reimbursement for city monies spent during the winter storms of 2022.

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 insure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing 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
Staff don’t believe there’s an alternative to consider.

BUDGET IMPACTS
The City will receive $15,703 in FEMA/Calif OES reimbursement

CONCLUSION
Staff Recommends the City Council Approve Documents Supporting the City’s Reimbursement Claim For 2023 Winter Storm Expenses Submitted to FEMA/Calif OES.

Attachments:

1. 2023 Winter Storm Expenses Reimbursement Claim Forms Packet Pg. 44
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Attachment: 2023 Winter Storm Expenses Reimbursement Claim Forms (3170 : Approve FEMA/OES 2023 Winter Disaster Reimbursement Claim Packet Pg. 46
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Attachment: 2023 Winter Storm Expenses Reimbursement Claim Forms (3170 : Approve FEMA/OES 2023 Winter Disaster Reimbursement Claim City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 13, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-01 Amendment to Task Order No. 1 with Dudek for Industrial Wastewater System Design Services

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing an Amendment to Task Order No. 1 Under a Master Service Agreement with Dudek to Continue Providing Design Services on the Industrial Wastewater System in the Amount of $59,805.

BACKGROUND
Phase 1 of the Industrial Wastewater (IW) System will increase the capacity of the City’s wastewater system by 1.0 million gallons/day. The IW System will be delivered through the following construction contracts:
• IW Pipeline contract – The project was issued for public bid on June 27, 2024, and the contract was awarded to Sierra Construction at the September 3, 2024 Council meeting. Construction of the pipeline began on November 4, 2024.
• IW Treatment Facility contract – Staff will issue this contract for public bid in January 2025.

Dudek was selected to provide Design Services through a Request for Qualifications solicitation last spring. A Master Services Agreement with Dudek was approved at the June 17, 2024 Council meeting that included Task Order No. 1 for Design Services on the Industrial Wastewater System.

AGENDA
ITEM
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REVIEW & ANALYSIS
The additional design services that will be performed under the Task Order Amendment are:
• Dudek will update the design of the IW Treatment Facility based on MNS Engineers’ constructability review comments.
• Address ADA requirements in the IW Treatment Facility Operations Building generated by the City’s Building Official Code review
• Efforts by the structural subconsultant to address constructability comments and incorporate the latest California Building Code (CBC 2022)
• Design and incorporate Environmental Impact Report Mitigation Measures into the bid documents, including installation of six groundwater monitoring wells, as well as access road stormwater retention measures
• Design efforts by the electrical subconsultant to incorporate new SCADA standards Dudek staff has provided excellent design services on the various elements of the IW System and staff recommends that the City Council approve an Amendment to Task Order No. 1 under a Master Service Agreement with Dudek to complete Design Services on the Industrial Wastewater System in the amount of $59,805.

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 project supports our vision by making improvements to the wastewater system to increase its capacity for residential and industrial developments.

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: Maintaining and improving the wastewater treatment plant enhances the community’s quality of life by providing for treatment and safe disposal of the City’s wastewater.

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.

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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
Amend or modify staff’s recommendation.

BUDGET IMPACT
This contract will be funded with the Sewer Rates and Sewer Impact funds.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing an Amendment to Task Order No. 1 Under a Master Service Agreement with Dudek to Continue Providing Design Services on the Industrial Wastewater System in the Amount of $59,805.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2025-01

2. Amendment to Task Order No. 1 with Dudek - Design Services

3. Dudek's Proposal Letter dated December 9, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO TASK ORDER NO. 1 UNDER A MASTER

SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK TO CONTINUE PROVIDING DESIGN SERVICES

ON THE INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,805
WHEREAS, the City will expand the city’s wastewater system by constructing Phase 1 of the Industrial Wastewater System (IW System) with an initial capacity of 1.0 million gallons/day; and
WHEREAS, a CEQA-Plus EIR for the IW System was adopted in October 2021 and construction documents (plans, technical specifications, and cost estimate) were completed in September 2022, and as such, no further CEQA analysis is needed for the authorization contemplated in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the IW System will be delivered though two construction contracts (the IW Pipeline contract and the IW Treatment Facility contract); and WHEREAS, Dudek was selected to provide Design Services through a Request for Qualifications process last spring and a Master Services Agreement was approved at the June 17, 2024 Council meeting that included Task Order No. 1 for Design Services on the IW System; and WHEREAS, Dudek staff has provided excellent design services to advance the various elements of the IW System; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council Authorize an Amendment to Task Order No. 1 under a Master Service Agreement with Dudek to continue providing design services on the Industrial Wastewater System in the amount of $59,805 per their December 9, 2024 letter proposal.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales that the Council authorizes an Amendment to Task Order No. 1 under a Master Service Agreement with Dudek to for design services on the Industrial Wastewater System in the amount of $59,805.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 13th day of January 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

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. 2025-01 (3172 : Resolution No. 2025-01 Contract Amendment with Dudek for IWTF Design) Amendment to Task Order 1 to Consulting Services Agreement Between City of Gonzales and Dudek for
Design Services on the Industrial Wastewater Project
This is an Amendment to Task Order 1 under the Consulting Services Agreement (“Agreement”) dated June 17, 2024 between the City of Gonzales ("City"), a municipal corporation of the State of California and Dudek ("Consultant”) for Design Services on the Industrial Wastewater Project.

City and Consultant agree to the following Amendment to Task Order 1 under the executed Agreement:

Section 1 - Services
This Task Order extends Dudek’s Design services as originally authorized under Task Order 1 as outlined in Dudek’s December 9, 2024 letter proposal (copy attached).

Section 2 - Compensation
City will pay Consultant an additional sum of $59,805 on an hourly not-to-exceed basis.

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

CITY CONSULTANT
City of Gonzales, a municipal corporation Dudek
_____________________________ _____________________________ Carmen Gil, City Manager Mike Metts, Principal
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Attachment: Amendment to Task Order No. 1 with Dudek - Design Services (3172 : Resolution No. 2025-01 Contract Amendment with Dudek for

December 9, 2024
Patrick Dobbins
Public Works Director
City of Gonzales
147 4th Street
Gonzales, CA 93926
Subject: Amendment Consideration for Engineering Support Services During Bidding for Industrial Wastewater (IW) Conveyance Pipeline and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility (IWTF) Projects (Task Order 01)
Dear Patrick Dobbins:

Thank you for the opportunity to continue to be of service to the City of Gonzales (City). This letter proposal is presented to consider amendment of our task order for engineering support services during bidding of the Industrial Wastewater (IW) Conveyance Pipeline and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility (IWTF) Projects (Task Order 01), originally submitted and approved in June 2024. The original proposal included scope of services to assist with finalization of the IW conveyance pipeline bid and IWTF bidding documents, including update of design drawings, technical specifications and cost estimates, as well as additional services during bidding such as pre-bid meeting support, preparation of addenda and response to questions, bid evaluation support and conformed document preparation.

At the time the original proposal was prepared, Dudek had not yet been provided constructability comments on the IWTF design from the City’s and the City’s Construction Manager’s (MNS) review. Dudek was provided comments to these documents and has been working to incorporate these comments. The comments necessitated additional efforts, including from our subconsultants that were not included in the original scope of work and fee estimate including the following:
• Additional design efforts from architectural / HVAC sub (MBN) and electrical subconsultant (DTN) to incorporate ADA requirements at the IWTF Operations Building • Additional design efforts from structural engineer (Kelsey Structural) to address constructability comments and incorporate the latest California Building Code iteration (CBC 2022) • Additional design efforts from DTN to incorporate new SCADA standards Packet Pg. 63
Attachment: Dudek's Proposal Letter dated December 9, 2024 (3172 : Resolution No. 2025-01 Contract Amendment with Dudek for IWTF TO: PATRICK DOBBINS
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT CONSIDERATION FOR ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES DURING BIDDIGN FOR INDUSTRIAL

WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE PIPELINE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECTS (TASK ORDER 01)
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Additionally, the City has requested Dudek include in the IWTF bidding documents provisions for six (6) new groundwater monitoring wells to be installed near the existing and future ITWF percolation ponds.

As of early December, there remains a portion of the originally allocated budget for Task Order 01. However, that budget is expected to be expended within the next month. Dudek requests consideration of additional funds of $59,805. These additional funds would be utilized for the additional scope of services to complete the IWTF bid documents. Dudek anticipates completion of the bid documents by mid-December 2024.

We appreciate the City’s consideration of the above proposal. If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or 760-479-4160.

Sincerely,
____________________________________
Kate Palmer, P.E.

Senior Project Manager
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Attachment: Dudek's Proposal Letter dated December 9, 2024 (3172 : Resolution No. 2025-01 Contract Amendment with Dudek for IWTF City of Gonzales
Phase 1B: Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility - Amendment 1Engineering Services During Bidding (ESDB) DUDEK FEE ESTIMATEDecember 9, 2024
Project Team Role:

Program
Manager
IWTF
Manager
Senior
Engineer
Project
Engineer Hydrogeo
Team Member: TOTAL
DUDEK
DUDEK

LABOR OTHER DIRECT
Billable Rate : $265 $280 $255 $210 $280 HOURS COSTS Fee Fee Fee COSTS TOTAL FEE Task 1 Project Management and Project Status Reporting

1.1 Project Administration -$ -$
Subtotal Task 1 $ - $ - $ - $ - Task 2 Engineering Services During Bidding (ESDB)

2.1 Finalize IWTF Bidding Documents 16 24 16 24 36 116 30,160$ 2,346$ 8,245$ 19,054$ 59,805$

2.2 Pre-Bid Meeting Support -$ -$ 2.3 Addenda Preparation & Response to Questions -$ -$ -$ -$

2.4 Bid Evaluation Support -$ -$ 2.5 Conformed Plans & Specs Preparation -$ -$ -$ -$ Subtotal Task 2 16 24 16 24 36 116 $ 30,160 $ 2,346 $ 8,245 $ 19,054 $ - $ 59,805 Total Non-Optional Hours and Fee 16 24 16 24 36 116 $ 30,160 $ 2,346 $ 8,245 $ 19,054 $ - $ 59,805 Electrical
DTN
Subconsultant
Structural
Engineering
HVAC, Plumbing
Architectural
Kelsey
Structural
MBN
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Attachment: Dudek's Proposal Letter dated December 9, 2024 (3172 : Resolution No. 2025-01 Contract City of Gonzales

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 13, 2025
FROM: Mike Howard, Finance Director
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolutions No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU and Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Gonzales adopt Resolution No.2025-02, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Officers Association; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-03, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Supervision Association, for the period covering January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

BACKGROUND
In January 2022, the City of Gonzales executed a Memorandum of Understanding for both Gonzales Police Officers Association (GPOA) and Gonzales Police Supervision Association (GPSA) for a threeyear agreement, for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024.

In September 2024, the City of Gonzales was notified by GPOA and GPSA of their desire to open negations for a new successor Memorandum of Understanding. The two associations and the City began negotiations in October 2024. After several meetings the parties agreed on a Tentative Agreement on December 4, 2024.

The City was notified on December 19th that both GPOA and GPSA had ratified the Tentative Agreement.

AGENDA
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REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
As referenced in the background, the City and the Police Associations began negotiations for a successor Memorandums of Understanding for the two expiring Memorandums of Understanding.

During the period of negotiations, the two parties came to a final Tentative Agreement on December 4, 2024.

Key items in the new MOU for the City of Gonzales Police Officers are listed below. • The term of the MOU will be 1 year, retroactive to January 1, 2025 • Effective the first full pay period in January 2025 an increase in base pay of 3% • Effective the first full pay period in January 2025 employee monthly contributions to Health Care will change as follows:

Premium Classification Current Contribution New Contribution Employee Only $0.00 $125.00
Employee + Dependent $106.62 $175.00
Employee + Spouse $106.62 $175.00
Employee + Family $341.30 $475.00
Additionally, the association Members and the City shall share 50% / 50% in any premium increases imposed after the effective date of this Memorandum of Understanding.

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 proposed MOU supports the vision by maintaining stability for the one year period in a critical public safety function that is necessary to maintain a safe family-friendly 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 ___ NA
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Vision.

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 _ NA Explain: Please see explanation above for the Vision
Strong fiscal reporting allows us to provide appropriate resources for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing Yes No X N/A
• Recreation Yes No X N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
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• Education Yes No X N/A
Explain: A stable organization is needed to ensure a high level of service necessary to promote public safety for the community and to maintain the City’s infrastructure.

ALTERNATIVES
The City Council has the authority to not approve the two MOUs and direct staff to continue negotiations with further policy direction. While this action is not recommended, should this occur, the existing employment practices would continue until MOUs are approved.

BUDGET IMPACT
The financial impact to the Budget for the one-year MOUs are estimated to be about $31,200.

Approximately $15,000 will be in the current fiscal year and the balance in FY 2025-26. The increased cost has no effect on the current cost, since the estimated increase was already built into the FY 24-25 budget.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Gonzales adopt Resolution No.2025-02, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Officers Association; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-03 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Supervision Association, for the period covering January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU

2. Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF GONZALES AND THE GONZALES POLICE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, FOR THE PERIOD COVERING JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Officers Association entered into a three-year MOU for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City was notified by the Gonzales Police Officers Association in September 2024 to begin negotiations for a successor MOU; and WHEREAS, the City and the Association began negotiations in October 2024 and reached a Tentative Agreement on December 4, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Gonzales Police Officers Association held a ratification vote shortly after the tentative agreement. The City was notified on December 19, 2024 that the new MOU was ratified by the membership.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Officers Association, for the period covering January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 13th day of January 2025, 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. 2025-02 GPOA MOU (3174 : Resolutions No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU and Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU) 1 EXHIBIT A

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

CITY OF GONZALES

AND THE

GONZALES POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
JANUARY 1, 2025, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
SECTION 1: PREAMBLE
This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into by the City of Gonzales (hereinafter referred to as "the City") and the Gonzales Police Officers Association (hereinafter referred to as "The GPOA"). This Memorandum of Understanding is subject to Sections 3500-3510 of the California Government Code and Chapter 1.24 of the Gonzales City Code, along with the City of Gonzales Personnel Rules, Regulations and Policies, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof "Employee," as defined for the purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding, shall mean a regularly appointed employee in an appropriate job classification as defined in Section 3.10 of the City's Personnel Rules, Regulations and Policies.

SECTION 2: RECOGNITION
Pursuant to Sections 3500-3510 of the Government Code of the State of California and Chapter 15 of the City's Personnel Rules, Regulations and Policies, the City certifies the GPOA as the recognized employee organization of the representation unit consisting of all regular employees classified as Police Officer.

SECTION 3: PAY RATE AND PRACTICES
A. SALARY INCREASES: Refer to Attachment A, for base salary increases for the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

B. MERIT INCREASES: A Performance Evaluation will be completed annually for all employees. An evaluation of eligibility for step advancement to the next step of the Classification Plan will occur coincidentally with the employee's eligibility date. Merit advancements at the established review dates shall not exceed one step annually. Once the top step of the range (Eighth Step) has been achieved, the employee is not eligible for further merit advancements in that classification.

C. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH STEPS: The Seventh and Eighth Steps identified in the City of Gonzales Classification Plan (Public Safety Staff) will no longer be classified as Excellence Incentive Steps and shall now represent the last two (2) Steps recognized in the Classification Plan available to Public Safety Staff. An employee in the GPOA must meet the step eligibility standards outlined in Section B above to be eligible for step advancement.

D. FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (F.T.O.) PAY: Employees assigned F.T.O. responsibilities (assigned to Officer Trainee) shall receive an additional five percent (5%) of their current monthly base salary per month, while actively performing F.T.O. duties, during the time of such assignment. Said assignment and the attendant differential, which may be made via appointment by way of a selection process, shall be reviewed and authorized at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Once an employee has been selected and assigned as a F.T.O., the employee shall remain in the F.T.O. assignment for three (3) years unless the employee is removed from the F.T.O. assignment for cause.

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Attachment: Resolution No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU (3174 : Resolutions No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU and Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU) 2 E. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (S.R.O.) PAY: Employees assigned S.R.O. responsibilities shall receive an additional five percent (5%) of their current monthly base salary per month during the time of such assignment. Said assignment and the attendant differential, which may be made via appointment by way of a selection process, shall be reviewed and authorized at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Once an employee has been selected and assigned as an S.R.O., the employee shall remain in the S.R.O. assignment for three (3) years unless the employee is removed from the S.R.O. assignment for cause.

F. EVIDENCE ROOM CUSTODIAN PAY: Employees assigned Evidence Room Custodian responsibilities shall receive an additional five percent (5%) of their current monthly base salary per month during the time of such assignment. Said assignment and the attendant differential, which may be made via appointment by way of selection process, shall be reviewed and authorized at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Once an employee has been selected and assigned as an Evidence Room Custodian, the employee shall remain in the Evidence Room Custodian assignment for three (3) years unless the employee is removed from the Evidence Room Custodian assignment for cause.

G. RANGE MASTER PAY: Employees assigned Range Master responsibilities shall receive an additional five percent (5%) of their current monthly base salary per month, while actively performing the Range Master Duties, during the time of such assignment. Said assignment and the attendant differential, which may be made via assignment by way of a selection process, shall be reviewed and authorized at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Once an employee has been selected and assigned as a Range Master, the employee shall remain in the Range Master assignment for three (3) years unless the employee is removed from the Range Master assignment for cause.

H. DETECTIVE PAY: Employees assigned solely to Detective responsibilities shall receive an additional five percent (5%) of their current monthly base salary per month, while actively performing the Detective Duties, during the time of such assignment. Said assignment and the attendant differential, which may be made via assignment by way of a selection process, shall be reviewed and authorized at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Once an employee has been selected and assigned as a Detective, the employee shall remain in the Detective assignment for four (4) years unless the employee is removed from the Detective assignment for cause.

I. CANINE OFFICER PAY: Employees assigned Canine responsibilities shall receive an additional five percent (5%) of their current monthly base salary per month. This payment is in recognition of the additional duties and responsibilities involved in being a Canine Officer. Said assignment and the attendant differential, which may be made via assignment by way of a selection process, shall be reviewed and authorized at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Once an employee has been selected and assigned as a Canine Officer, the employee shall remain in the Canine assignment until the canine itself retires or the employee is removed from the Canine assignment for cause.

J. BILINGUAL PAY: Upon the successful passing of a test designed and administered by the City Manager's office to determine Spanish language skills, effective July 1, 2006, an employee shall receive an additional 5% of current monthly base salary. The test shall measure both writing and speaking abilities. The employee may be required to pass a proficiency test each year to continue receiving bilingual pay during the term of this Memorandum of Understanding.

K. SPECIAL COMPENSATION PAY: In lieu of Medical First Responder and HeightWeight Incentive Differential Pay, each officer shall have the option to contribute a total of an additional Fifty Dollars ($50.00) to his/her Health Insurance Employee Cost Deduction or an approved Deferred Compensation Plan.

L. EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY: Each employee holding an Associate or Arts (AA), or an Associate of Science (AS) Degree shall receive an additional Seventy-Five Dollars ($75.00) per month, and each employee holding a Bachelors (BA or BS) Degree shall receive an additional One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per month, payable in the first pay period of each month. Payment shall begin Packet Pg. 71
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M. POST INCENTIVE PAY: Effective January 1, 2019, each employee who possesses and/or obtains a Peace Officers Standardized Training (POST) Intermediate Certificate shall receive an additional 3.5% of monthly base salary per month, and each employee who obtains a Peace Officers Standardized Training (POST) Advanced Certificate shall receive an additional 3.5% of monthly base salary per month. The maximum amount an officer may receive pursuant to this section will be 7% of monthly base salary per month.

N. EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PAY: Employees shall be entitled to reimbursement for continuing educational costs related to the performance of their duties pursuant to Chapter 14-Employee Development of the City of Gonzales Personnel Rules, Regulations and Policies.

O. CALL BACK WORK/COURT PAY: Call back work is defined as any time an employee is called back to work that does not continue into or after regular shift time. Call back work shall be compensated at the rate of a minimum of three (3) hours of pay at the overtime rate of time-and-one half of the employee's base hourly rate of pay. Court Pay shall be compensated at a rate of a minimum of four (4) hours of pay at time-and-one-half of the employee’s base hourly rate of pay. The Parties recognize that Court Pay is compensating the employee for physically appearing for court while off-duty.

Employees will not be required to report to the Department after being released from court to work the remaining minimum paid overtime hours; however, employees shall be required to contact the Department Watch Commander (Sergeant), or designated Watch Commander upon being released from court.

P. HOLIDAY LEAVE/PAY: Holiday leave and/or pay are provided in recognition that employees must work on the eleven (11) established City holidays. Each employee shall be paid for said seven and one-third (7.33) hours of leave at the over-time rate of time-and-one-half of the employee's base hourly rate of pay, payable in the second pay period of the month.

Q. COMPENSATION TIME: Employees shall be entitled to compensation time pursuant to Section 5.12 of Chapter 5-Compensation and Hours of the City of Gonzales Personnel Rules, Regulations and Policies, subject to the following modifications:

1. Employees shall be entitled to accumulate a maximum of eighty (80) hours of compensatory time. No further compensatory hours may be accrued after this cap has been reached.

2. Employees shall have the right to sell up to 40 (forty) hours of compensatory time once per calendar year, in December, subject to the following rules:
(a) The request for payment of up to 40 hours of compensatory time must be received by November 1 of each year.
(b) City shall retain the discretion to buy back hours at other times of the year.

R. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE:

1. The City shall provide all Officers with standardized uniforms in accordance with the agreed upon City policy.

2. The City shall pay each Unit Member the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) annually as a uniform maintenance allowance. Said uniform maintenance allowance shall be reported to CalPERS periodically when earned, on a pay period basis, in accordance with the Public Employees’ Retirement Law and applicable regulations. This item is not Packet Pg. 72
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SECTION 4: INSURANCE COVERAGE
A. HEALTH INSURANCE: The Employee shall contribute monthly to the cost of insurance coverage per the table below:

Premium Classification New Contribution
Employee Only $125.00
Employee + Dependent $175.00
Employee + Spouse $175.00
Employee + Family $475.00
Additionally, the association members and City shall share 50% / 50% in any premium increases imposed after the effective date of this Memorandum of Understanding.

Any employee in the GPOA with valid proof of enrollment in an outside medical coverage, whose health insurance premiums are not being paid by the City, and that was receiving the former “payment-in-lieu-ofthe-medical-coverage” benefit as of June 1, 2006, was grandfathered in at a rate of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) per month. Effective April 1, 2016, for new employees, this “payment-in-lieu-of-the-medicalcoverage” of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) is for an Employee + Family and will be adjusted to Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for an Employee + Dependent, and to One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for an Employee only. Payments made for dependent premiums are not included in this rebate. This special rate will be permanently forfeited in the event that said employee opts to accept the medical coverage provided by the City.

B. LIFE INSURANCE: The City shall pay for life insurance as per the City's current policy.

SECTION 5: CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM A. CLASSIC EMPLOYEES: The City shall contribute the Employers' contribution, as per the existing Contract between CalPERS and the Gonzales Public Safety Group under the 2% at 55 Defined Retirement Plan for Classic Employees as defined by CalPERS.

B. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PAYMENT OFFSET: Effective July 1, 2014, the City will provide seven percent (7%) increase to the base salary for those employees employed on that date. For all other CalPERS Classic Employees hired after July 1, 2014, the seven percent (7%) increase to the employee’s base salary does not apply and does not apply to new hires.

C. NEW EMPLOYEES: Effective January 1, 2013, the City shall contribute the Employers' contribution as per the formula established by CalPERS for the Gonzales Public Safety Group under the 2% at 57 Defined Retirement Plan for New Employees as defined by CalPERS. New Members shall pay the full amount of the employee contribution as established by CalPERS each year.

SECTION 6: DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN (PARS) FOR CLASSIC

GRANDFATHERED EMPLOYEES
Commencing July 1, 2013, for Classic Grandfathered Employees as defined by PEPRA, the City agrees to contribute seven percent (7%) of the employee's base salary to a Defined Contribution Plan (PARS) pursuant to the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Plan.

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Attachment: Resolution No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU (3174 : Resolutions No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU and Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU) 5 Effective July 1, 2014, the City agrees to contribute an additional two percent (2%) of the employee's base salary to a Defined Contribution Plan (PARS) for a total amount of nine percent (9%), pursuant to the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Plan.

SECTION 7: Deferred Compensation:

The City will contribute up to $600 (six hundred dollars per year) every December toward deferred compensation. Employee must be in active status at the time of City contribution. The City will contribute $.20 (twenty cents) for every $1.00 (one dollar) an employee contributes to deferred compensation. Unit Member has to contribute $3,000 (three thousand dollars) per year to realize the city yearly contribution.

SECTION 8: TENURED (LONGEVITY) PAY
The City agrees to provide Tenured (Longevity) adjustments to base salary pursuant to the following schedule:
• All unit members who have been employed with the City for at least fifteen (15) years will be compensated an additional two percent (2%) of the employee's base pay; • All unit members who have been employed with the City for at least twenty (20) years will be compensated an additional two percent (2%) of the employee's base pay; • All unit members who have been employed with the City for at least twenty (25) years will be compensated an additional two percent (2%) of the employee's base pay. • All unit members who have been employed with City for at least thirty (30) years will be compensated an additional two percent (2%) of the employee's base pay.

SECTION 9: PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Employees shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months.

SECTION 10-: TERM
This Memorandum of Understanding shall become effective with a date of January 1, 2025, upon approval by the City Council of the City of Gonzales and shall remain in force and effect up to and including December 31, 2025.

SECTION 11: PROVISIONS OF THE LAW
This Memorandum of Understanding is subject to all current and future applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of Gonzales.

Should any of the provisions herein contained be rendered or declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction or reasons of any State and Federal legislation or court action, such invalidations of such part or portions of this Memorandum of Understanding shall not invalidate the remaining portions and they shall remain in full force and effect insofar as such remaining portions are severable, and City will provide notice to GPOA Representative of all changes, as referenced in this section, related to provisions contained herein, and have the opportunity to meet and confer over the impacts and effects.

SECTION 12: FULL UNDERSTANDING
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU (3174 : Resolutions No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU and Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU) 6 This Memorandum of Understanding includes each and every agreement with respect to those employees for which the Gonzales Police Officers Association is authorized to represent.

Any other prior or existing understanding or agreements by the parties, whether formal or informal, regarding any such matters, are hereby superseded when called for or terminated in their entirety as contained herein.

Except as specifically provided herein, it is agreed and understood that each party agrees that the other shall not be required, unless mutually agreed by both parties, to negotiate with respect to any subject or matter within the scope of representation during the term of this Memorandum of Understanding.

The waiver of any breach, term, or condition of this Agreement by either party shall not constitute a precedent in the future enforcement of all its terms and provision. ********************************************************************************* APPROVAL SIGNATURES:

CITY OF GONZALES GONZALES POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION:
______________________________ _______________________________ Carmen Gil Cesar Castillo
City Manager Police Officer/GPOA Representative
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SALARY INCREASES
The City Agrees to provide adjustments/increases to the base monthly salary of all GPOA Members over the term of this Memorandum of Understanding pursuant to the following schedule:
• Effective the first full pay period in January 2025: 3.0% ****NO INFORMATION FOLLOWS ON ATTACHMENT A****
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU (3174 : Resolutions No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU and Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF GONZALES AND THE GONZALES POLICE
SUPERVISION ASSOCIATION, FOR THE PERIOD COVERING JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Supervision Association entered into a three-year MOU for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City was notified by the Gonzales Police Supervision Association in September 2024 to begin negotiations for a successor MOU; and WHEREAS, the City and the Association began negotiations in October 2024 and reached a Tentative Agreement on December 4, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Gonzales Police Supervision Association held a ratification vote shortly after the tentative agreement. The City was notified on December 19, 2024 that the new MOU was ratified by the membership.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Police Supervision Association, for the period covering January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 13th day of January 2025, 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. 2025-03 GPSA MOU (3174 : Resolutions No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU and Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU) 1 EXHIBIT A

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

CITY OF GONZALES

AND THE

GONZALES POLICE SUPERVISION ASSOCIATION
JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
SECTION 1: PREAMBLE
This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into by the City of Gonzales (hereinafter referred to as "the City") and the Gonzales Police Supervision Association (hereinafter referred to as "The GPSA"). This Memorandum of Understanding is subject to Sections 3500-3510 of the California Government Code and Chapter 1.24 of the Gonzales City Code, along with the City of Gonzales Personnel Rules, Regulations and Policies, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof "Employee," as defined for the purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding, shall mean a regularly appointed employee in an appropriate job classification as defined in Section 3.10 of the City's Personnel Rules, Regulations and Policies.

SECTION 2: RECOGNITION
Pursuant to Sections 3500-3510 of the Government Code of the State of California and Chapter 15 of the City's Personnel Rules, Regulations and Policies, the City certifies the GPSA as the recognized employee organization of the representation unit consisting of all regular employees classified as Police Sergeant and Police Corporal.

SECTION 3: PAY RATE AND PRACTICES
A. SALARY INCREASES: Refer to Attachment A, for base salary increases for the period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

B. MERIT INCREASES: A Performance Evaluation will be completed annually for all employees. An evaluation of eligibility for step advancement to the next step of the Classification Plan will occur coincidentally with the employee's eligibility date. Merit advancements at the established review dates shall not exceed one step annually. Once the top step of the range (Eighth Step) has been achieved, the employee is not eligible for further merit advancements in that classification.

C. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH STEPS: The Seventh and Eighth Steps identified in the City of Gonzales Classification Plan (Public Safety Staff) will no longer be classified as Excellence Incentive Steps and shall now represent the last two (2) Steps recognized in the Classification Plan available to Public Safety Staff. An employee in the GPSA must meet the step eligibility standards outlined in Section B above to be eligible for step advancement.

D. FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (F.T.O.) PAY: Police Corporal(s) assigned F.T.O. responsibilities (actually assigned to Officer Trainee) shall receive an additional five percent (5%) of their current monthly base salary per month, while actively performing F.T.O. duties, during the time of such assignment.

E. BILINGUAL PAY: Upon the successful passing of a test designed and administered by the City Manager's office to determine Spanish language skills, effective July 1, 2006 an employee shall receive an additional 5% of current monthly base salary. The test shall measure both writing and speaking Packet Pg. 78
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F. SPECIAL COMPENSATION PAY: In lieu of Medical First Responder and HeightWeight Incentive Differential Pay, each officer shall have the option to contribute a total of an additional Fifty Dollars ($50.00) to his/her Health Insurance Employee Cost Deduction or an approved Deferred Compensation Plan.

G. EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY: Each employee holding an Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science (AS) Degree shall receive an additional Seventy-Five Dollars ($75.00) per month, and each employee holding a Bachelors (BA or BS) Degree shall receive an additional One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per month, payable in the first pay period of each month. Payment shall begin in the month following the date a copy of the diploma documenting the AA or AS and/or BA or BS Degree was received by the City. A maximum of $100.00 per month shall be paid per employee for Degree(s) obtained in this section of Educational Incentive Pay.

H. POST INCENTIVE PAY: Effective January 1, 2019 each employee who possesses and/or obtains a Peace Officers Standardized Training (POST) Intermediate Certificate shall receive an additional

3.5% of monthly base salary per month, and each employee who obtains a Peace Officers Standardized Training (POST) Advanced Certificate shall receive an additional 3.5% of monthly base salary per month.

The maximum amount an officer may receive pursuant to this section will be 7% of monthly base salary per month.

I. EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PAY: Employees shall be entitled to reimbursement for continuing educational costs related to the performance of their duties pursuant to Chapter 14-Employee Development of the City of Gonzales Personnel Rules, Regulations and Policies.

J. CALL BACK WORK/COURT PAY: Call back work is defined as any time an employee is called back to work that does not continue into or after regular shift time. Call back work shall be compensated at the rate of a minimum of three (3) hours of pay at the overtime rate of time-and-one half of the employee's base hourly rate of pay. Court Pay shall be compensated at a rete of a minimum of four (4) hours of pay at time-and-one-half of the employee’s base hourly rate of pay. The Parties recognize that Court Pay is compensating the employee for physically appearing for court while off-duty.

Employees will not be required to report to the Department after being released from court to work the remaining minimum paid overtime hours; however, employees shall be required to contact the Department Watch Commander (Sergeant), or designated Watch Commander upon being released from court.

K. HOLIDAY LEAVE/PAY: Holiday leave and/or pay are provided in recognition that employees must work on the eleven (11) established City holidays. Each employee shall be paid for seven and one-third (7.33) hours of leave at the over-time rate of time-and-one-half of the employee's base hourly rate of pay for each scheduled holiday worked, payable in the second pay period of the month.

L. COMPENSATION TIME: Employees shall be entitled to compensation time pursuant to Section 5.12 of Chapter 5-Compensation and Hours of the City of Gonzales Personnel Rules, Regulations and Policies, subject to the following modifications:

1. Employees shall be entitled to accumulate a maximum of eighty (80) hours of compensatory time. No further compensatory hours may be accrued after this cap has been reached.

2. Employees shall have the right to sell up to 40 (forty) hours of compensatory time once per calendar year, in December, subject to the following rules:

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(b) City shall retain the discretion to buy back hours at other times of the year.

M. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE:

1. The City shall provide all Officers with standardized uniforms in accordance with the agreed upon City policy.

2. The City shall pay each Unit Member the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) annually as a uniform maintenance allowance. Said uniform maintenance allowance shall be reported to CalPERS periodically when earned, on a pay period basis, in accordance with the Public Employees’ Retirement Law and applicable regulations. This item is not reportable for new members under PEPRA, as defined by Government Code Section 7522.04(f).

SECTION 4: INSURANCE COVERAGE
A. HEALTH INSURANCE: The Employee shall contribute monthly to the cost of insurance per the table below
Premium Classification New Contribution
Employee Only $125.00
Employee + Dependent $175.00
Employee + Spouse $175.00
Employee + Family $475.00
Additionally, the association members and City shall share 50% / 50% in any premium increases imposed after the effective date of this Memorandum of Understanding Any employee in the GPSA with valid proof of enrollment in an outside medical coverage plan, whose health insurance premiums are not being paid by the City, and that was receiving the former “payment-inlieu-of-the-medical-coverage” benefit as of June 1, 2006, was grandfathered in at a rate of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) per month. Effective April 1, 2016, for new employees, this “payment-in-lieu-of-themedical-coverage” of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) is for an Employee + Family, and will be adjusted to Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for an Employee + Dependent, and to One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for an Employee only. Payments made for dependent premiums are not included in this rebate. This special rate will be permanently forfeited in the event that said employee opts to accept the medical coverage provided by the City.

B. LIFE INSURANCE: The City shall pay for life insurance as per the City's current policy.

SECTION 5: CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM A. CLASSIC EMPLOYEES: The City shall contribute the Employers' contribution, as per the existing Contract between CalPERS and the Gonzales Public Safety Group under the 2% at 55 Defined Retirement Plan for Classic Employees as defined by CalPERS.

B. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PAYMENT OFFSET: Effective July 1, 2014, the City will provide seven percent (7%) increase to the base salary for those employed on that date. For all other CalPERS Classic Employees hired after July 1, 2014, the seven percent (7%) increase to the employee’s base salary does not apply and does not apply to new hires.

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SECTION 6: DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN (PARS) FOR CLASSIC

GRANDFATHERED EMPLOYEES
Commencing July 1, 2013 for Classic Grandfathered Employees as defined by PEPRA, the City agrees to contribute seven percent (7%) of the employee's base salary to a Defined Contribution Plan (PARS) pursuant to the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Plan.

Effective July 1, 2014 the City agrees to contribute an additional two percent (2%) of the grandfathered employee's base salary to a Defined Contribution Plan (PARS) for a total amount of nine percent (9%), pursuant to the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Plan.

SECTION 7: Deferred Compensation:

The City will contribute up to $600 (six hundred dollars per year) every December toward deferred compensation. Employee must be in active status at the time of City contribution. The City will contribute $.20 (twenty cents) for every $1.00 (one dollar) an employee contributes to deferred compensation. Unit Member has to contribute $3,000 (three thousand dollars) per year to realize the city yearly contribution.

SECTION 8: TENURED (LONGEVITY) PAY
The City agrees to provide Tenured (Longevity) adjustments to base salary pursuant to the following schedule:
• All unit members who have been employed with the City for at least fifteen (15) years will be compensated an additional two percent (2%) of the employee's base pay; • All unit members who have been employed with the City for at least twenty (20) years will be compensated an additional two percent (2%) of the employee's base pay; • All unit members who have been employed with the City for at least twenty (25) years will be compensated an additional two percent (2%) of the employee's base pay. • All unit members who have been employed with City for at least thirty (30) years will be compensated an additional two percent (2%) of the employee's base pay.

SECTION 9: PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Employees shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months.

SECTION 10: TERM
This Memorandum of Understanding shall become effective with a date of January 1, 2025, upon approval by the City Council of the City of Gonzales and shall remain in force and effect up to and including December 31, 2025.

SECTION 11: PROVISIONS OF THE LAW
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU (3174 : Resolutions No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU and Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU) 5 This Memorandum of Understanding is subject to all current and future applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of Gonzales.

Should any of the provisions herein contained be rendered or declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction or reasons of any State and Federal legislation or court action, such invalidations of such part or portions of this Memorandum of Understanding shall not invalidate the remaining portions and they shall remain in full force and effect insofar as such remaining portions are severable, and City will provide notice to GPSA Representative of all changes, as referenced in this section, related to provisions contained herein, and have the opportunity to meet and confer over the impacts and effects.

SECTION 12: FULL UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of includes each and every agreement with respect to those employees for which the Gonzales Police Supervision Association is authorized to represent.

Any other prior or existing understanding or agreements by the parties, whether formal or informal, regarding any such matters, are hereby superseded when called for or terminated in their entirety as contained herein.

Except as specifically provided herein, it is agreed and understood that each party agrees that the other shall not be required, unless mutually agreed by both parties, to negotiate with respect to any subject or matter within the scope of representation during the term of this Memorandum of Understanding.

The waiver of any breach, term or condition of this Agreement by either party shall not constitute a precedent in the future enforcement of all its terms and provision. ********************************************************************************* APPROVAL SIGNATURES:

CITY OF GONZALES GONZALES POLICE SUPERVISION
ASSOCIATION:
______________________________ _______________________________ Carmen Gil Juan Mendoza
City Manager Police Officer/GPSA Representative
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Attachment: Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU (3174 : Resolutions No. 2025-02 GPOA MOU and Resolution No. 2025-03 GPSA MOU) 6 ATTACHMENT A

SALARY INCREASES
The City Agrees to provide adjustments/increases to the base monthly salary of all GPSA Members (Sergeant and Corporal positions) over the term of this Memorandum of Understanding pursuant to the following schedule:
• Effective the first full pay period in January 2025: 3.0% ****NO INFORMATION FOLLOWS ON ATTACHMENT A****
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 13, 2025
FROM: Mike Howard, Finance Director
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-04 Amendment #1 to the Classification Plan for FY 2024- 2025 - Minimum Wage Increase

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-04, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving Amendment #1 to the City of Gonzales Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

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

On January 1, 2025, California State law increased the 2025 minimum wage to $16.50 per hour for all employers regardless of the number of employees. As a result, it is necessary to make adjustments to some of the City’s part-time hourly pay rates. A Resolution and updated FY 2024-2025 Salary Schedule is attached for Council consideration.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
In June 2024, the City Council adopted the FY 2024-2025 Budget, which included the Summary of Job Classifications and Salary Schedule. This Amendment to the FY 2024-2025 Salary Schedule is necessary to memorialize the increase in minimum wage for some of the City’s part-time positions in Recreation that are currently set at the 2024 minimum wage. In order to avoid compaction between subordinates and supervisors, the proposed increases are as follows:

AGENDA
ITEM
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Classification 2024 Hourly Rate 2025 Hourly Rate % of Increase Pool Manager $18.80 $19.30 2.660%
Assistant Pool Manager $18.10 $18.60 2.262%
Senior Life Guard $17.40 $17.90 2.874%
Lifeguard $16.65 $17.15 3.003%
Recreation Leader II $16.65 $17.15 3.003%
Rec Leader I/After School Aid $16.00 $16.50 3.125%
Rec Program Supervisor $16.65 $17.15 3.003%
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: Paying competitive wages encourages our youth with growth opportunities.

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

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. ___ Yes ___No X NA Explain: The City is required to comply with the new Minimum Wage Order effective January 1, 2025.

Strong fiscal reporting allows us to provide appropriate resources for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
Explain: Please see above.

ALTERNATIVES
The following alternatives are provided for Council Consideration:

1. Adopt the Resolution;

2. Modify and adopt the Resolution;

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

4. Provide staff other direction

BUDGET IMPACT
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There is no financial impact with the adoption of this resolution. Increases were factored into the FY 2024-2025 Budget when it was prepared.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-04, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving Amendment #1 to the City of Gonzales Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2025-04
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO THE GONZALES CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, each year, the City maintains job descriptions for each position and a Summary of Job Classifications and Salary Schedule that sets forth all existing job classifications and salary steps; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of an annual Summary of Job Classifications and Salary Schedule is required by CalPERS; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make changes to the pay rates for certain part-time positions to comply with the State of California increase in minimum wage, and to avoid compaction issues in pay rates between subordinates and supervisors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby approves Amendment #1 to the City’s FY 2024-2025 Classification Plan in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, and by this reference, incorporated herein.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 13th day of January 2025, 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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CLASSIFICATION STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT STAFF

CITY MANAGER
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER $12,145.08 $12,691.61 $13,262.73 $13,859.55 $14,483.23 $15,134.98 $15,816.05 $16,527.78 DEPUTY CITY MANAGER $9,778.66 $10,218.70 $10,678.54 $11,159.07 $11,661.23 $12,185.98 $12,734.35 $13,307.40 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR $10,321.92 $10,786.40 $11,271.79 $11,779.02 $12,309.08 $12,862.99 $13,441.82 $14,046.70 PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR (CHIEF OF POLICE) $10,971.70 $11,465.43 $11,981.37 $12,520.53 $13,083.96 $13,672.74 $14,288.01 $14,930.97 *PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR (CHIEF OF POLICE) -
GRANDFATHERED $11,739.72 $12,268.00 $12,820.06 $13,396.97 $13,999.83 $14,629.82 $15,288.17 $15,976.13 SPECIAL PROJECTS DIRECTOR $9,313.00 $9,732.09 $10,170.03 $10,627.68 $11,105.93 $11,605.70 $12,127.95 $12,673.71 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS $9,476.12 $9,902.55 $10,348.16 $10,813.83 $11,300.45 $11,808.97 $12,340.37 $12,895.69 *DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - GRANDFATHERED $10,174.46 $10,632.31 $11,110.77 $11,610.75 $12,133.23 $12,679.23 $13,249.79 $13,846.04 FIRE CHIEF $9,270.08 $9,687.23 $10,123.15 $10,578.70 $11,054.74 $11,552.20 $12,072.05 $12,615.29 FIRE CHIEF - GRANDFATHERED $9,918.98 $10,365.33 $10,831.77 $11,319.20 $11,828.56 $12,360.85 $12,917.09 $13,498.36

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT &
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS $9,385.95 $9,808.32 $10,249.69 $10,710.93 $11,192.92 $11,696.60 $12,222.95 $12,772.98

MID-MANAGEMENT STAFF
CAPTAIN $9,360.96 $9,782.20 $10,222.40 $10,682.41 $11,163.11 $11,665.45 $12,190.40 $12,738.97 DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF $7,760.84 $8,110.07 $8,475.03 $8,856.40 $9,254.94 $9,671.41 $10,106.63 $10,561.42 RECREATION COORDINATOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE $4,549.03 $4,753.74 $4,967.66 $5,191.20 $5,424.81 $5,668.92 $5,924.02 $6,190.61 PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR $5,757.93 $6,017.04 $6,287.81 $6,570.76 $6,866.44 $7,175.43 $7,498.33 $7,835.75

SUPERVISORY STAFF
POLICE SERGEANT $8,605.79 $8,993.05 $9,397.74 $9,820.64 $10,262.57 $10,724.38 $11,206.98 $11,711.29 *POLICE SERGEANT - GRANDFATHERED $9,208.20 $9,622.57 $10,055.59 $10,508.09 $10,980.95 $11,475.10 $11,991.48 $12,531.09 PUBLIC WORKS LEAD WORKER $4,582.42 $4,788.63 $5,004.12 $5,229.30 $5,464.62 $5,710.53 $5,967.50 $6,236.04 *PUBLIC WORKS LEAD WORKER - GRANDFATHERED $4,742.80 $4,956.23 $5,179.26 $5,412.33 $5,655.88 $5,910.40 $6,176.36 $6,454.30

BUILDING/MAINTENANCE STAFF
BUILDING INSPECTOR II $5,365.43 $5,606.88 $5,859.19 $6,122.85 $6,398.38 $6,686.31 $6,987.19 $7,301.61 BUILDING INSPECTOR I $4,560.61 $4,765.84 $4,980.31 $5,204.42 $5,438.62 $5,683.36 $5,939.11 $6,206.37 MECHANIC II $4,699.15 $4,910.62 $5,131.59 $5,362.51 $5,603.83 $5,856.00 $6,119.52 $6,394.90 MECHANIC I $4,344.65 $4,540.16 $4,744.47 $4,957.97 $5,181.08 $5,414.23 $5,657.87 $5,912.47 TECHNICIAN $4,344.65 $4,540.16 $4,744.47 $4,957.97 $5,181.08 $5,414.23 $5,657.87 $5,912.47 MAINTENANCE WORKER $3,595.85 $3,757.66 $3,926.75 $4,103.46 $4,288.11 $4,481.08 $4,682.73 $4,893.45

PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF
POLICE CORPORAL $6,870.83 $7,180.02 $7,503.12 $7,840.76 $8,193.59 $8,562.30 $8,947.61 $9,350.25 POLICE CORPORAL - GRANDFATHERED $7,351.79 $7,682.62 $8,028.34 $8,389.61 $8,767.15 $9,161.67 $9,573.94 $10,004.77 POLICE OFFICER $6,543.65 $6,838.11 $7,145.82 $7,467.39 $7,803.42 $8,154.57 $8,521.53 $8,905.00 *POLICE OFFICER - GRANDFATHERED $7,001.70 $7,316.78 $7,646.03 $7,990.10 $8,349.66 $8,725.39 $9,118.03 $9,528.35 FIRE CAPTAIN $5,361.84 $5,603.13 $5,855.27 $6,118.75 $6,394.10 $6,681.83 $6,982.51 $7,296.73 FIRE FIGHTER/ENGINEER $4,895.59 $5,115.89 $5,346.11 $5,586.68 $5,838.08 $6,100.80 $6,375.33 $6,662.22 POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN $3,436.36 $3,591.00 $3,752.59 $3,921.46 $4,097.93 $4,282.33 $4,475.04 $4,676.41 POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT $28.00

SUPPPORT STAFF
SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN $5,173.89 $5,406.71 $5,650.01 $5,904.26 $6,169.96 $6,447.60 $6,737.75 $7,040.94

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY
MANAGER/DEPUTY CITY CLERK $5,173.89 $5,406.71 $5,650.01 $5,904.26 $6,169.96 $6,447.60 $6,737.75 $7,040.94 *EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
DEPUTY CITY CLERK - GRANDFATHERED $5,354.98 $5,595.96 $5,847.77 $6,110.92 $6,385.91 $6,673.28 $6,973.58 $7,287.39

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
TECHNICIAN/ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST $4,044.17 $4,226.15 $4,416.33 $4,615.07 $4,822.74 $5,039.77 $5,266.56 $5,503.55 ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST $3,762.58 $3,931.89 $4,108.83 $4,293.73 $4,486.94 $4,688.86 $4,899.86 $5,120.35 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECORDS SUPERVISOR $4,044.17 $4,226.15 $4,416.33 $4,615.07 $4,822.74 $5,039.77 $5,266.56 $5,503.55 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II $3,762.58 $3,931.89 $4,108.83 $4,293.73 $4,486.94 $4,688.86 $4,899.86 $5,120.35 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I $3,324.02 $3,473.60 $3,629.91 $3,793.26 $3,963.95 $4,142.33 $4,328.74 $4,523.53 YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR $3,916.41 $4,092.65 $4,276.81 $4,469.27 $4,670.39 $4,880.56 $5,100.18 $5,329.69 SPORTS & SENIOR PROGRAMS COORDINATOR $3,916.41 $4,092.65 $4,276.81 $4,469.27 $4,670.39 $4,880.56 $5,100.18 $5,329.69 SECRETARY $2,876.09 $3,005.52 $3,140.77 $3,282.10 $3,429.79 $3,584.14 $3,745.42 $3,913.97 RECEPTIONIST- CLERK $2,726.32 $2,849.01 $2,977.21 $3,111.19 $3,251.19 $3,397.49 $3,550.38 $3,710.15

SEASONAL/PART-TIME (HOURLY RATE)
PROJECT COORDINATOR $24.77 $25.89 $27.05 $28.27 $29.54 $30.87 COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER $21.88 $22.87 $23.90 $24.97 $26.10 $27.27 POOL MANAGER $19.30 $20.17 $21.08 $22.02 $23.02 $24.05
ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER $18.60 $19.44 $20.31 $21.23 $22.18 $23.18 SENIOR LIFE GUARD $17.90 $18.71 $19.55 $20.43 $21.35 $22.31 LIFE GUARD $17.15 $17.92 $18.73 $19.57 $20.45 $21.37
RECREATION LEADER II $17.15 $17.92 $18.73 $19.57 $20.45 $21.37 RECREATION LEADER I/AFTER SCHOOL AID $16.50 $17.24 $18.02 $18.83 $19.68 $20.56 RECREATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR $17.15 $17.92 $18.73 $19.57 $20.45 $21.37

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

CITY OF GONZALES CLASSIFICATION PLAN
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

FOUR AND ONE HALF-PERCENT STEP ADVANCEMENT EXCELLENCE INCENTIVES $17,278.19 MONTHLY (SALARY INDEPENDENT OF STEP SCHEDULE)

EXHIBIT A
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CITY ATTORNEY

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 13, 2025
FROM: Michael Rodriquez, City Attorney
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2024-147 Amending Chapter 1.20- City Council of Title 1- “Administration” of the Gonzales City Code to Allow Time Allocated to Public Speakers to be Established by Resolution

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council waive second reading, adopt, and read by title only Ordinance No. 2024-147, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Amending Chapter 1.20- City Council of Title 1- “Administration” of the Gonzales City Code to Allow Time Allocated to Public Speakers to be Established by Resolution.

BACKGROUND
In 2024, Staff commenced the process of making changes to the Gonzales City Code (GCC) to more accurately reflect the needs of the Council and City Staff. In some cases, the GCC has not been changed in more than fifty years. Council has previously provided Staff with direction to provide options with respect to modifying the public meeting process in order to ensure orderly and efficient meetings as well as Council and public interaction.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Brown Act, the City must allow the public to engage with the Council at noticed public meetings by receiving public comment on both items on the agenda and on matters not on the agenda but within the Council’s jurisdiction during the “public comment” portion of the agenda.

Currently, a provision of the GCC establishes the public comment period at three (3) minutes per speaker.

AGENDA
ITEM
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REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Staff and the Council seem to be in concert with granting the Council greater flexibility in establishing meeting procedures and details. Such flexibility cannot be exercised or easily modified when set by ordinance.

GCC Section 1.20.020 currently provides that during the public comment section of the agenda, each speaker shall be granted at least three (3) minutes to speak. The Council wants some flexibility in this regard, including the ability to change the speaking period for a shorter or longer period and details on the circumstances that might justify the same. As such, Staff has recommended that the language of Section

1.20.020 be modified to indicate that speaker times shall be set by way of resolution. This will give the Council the ability to make changes to the same on an as- needed basis. For example, if there were numerous speakers all desiring to speak on the same issue, which often results in repetitive comment, the Council wants to make sure that its ability to limit the speaking time of each speaker to some reasonable length is supported by a written policy.

Staff has prepared an amendment to Section 1.20.020 to remove the three-minute time period and to allow the Council to set desired speaker time periods by resolution. A follow-up resolution would be brought forward for consideration after the effective date of the amendment if adopted. The amendment also eliminates the requirement that speakers identify themselves by name and provide an address prior to speaking. Although this requirement appears in numerous public meeting procedures throughout the state, by law, the City cannot condition the right to speak on the provision of such information. The current requirement will be reframed as a request in the new meeting procedures resolution.

Ordinance No. 2024-147, amending Section 1.20.020 of the Gonzales City Code, was before the Council on December 2, 2024, for waiver of reading and introduction. Ordinance No. 2024-147 is before the Council this evening at a duly noticed public hearing for consideration of adoption and reading by title only.

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 proposed amendment should help the City Council to ensure that future Council meetings are run in an orderly and efficient manner that will allow the Council to continue to pursue and maintain the City vision.

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

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Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes ____ No X NA
• Housing Yes ____ No X NA
• Recreation Yes ____ No X NA
• Environment Yes ____ No X NA
• Education Yes ____ No X NA
Explain: NA.

ALTERNATIVES
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-147.
• Do not adopt the proposed Ordinance and provide staff with direction.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact associated with the proposed modification of the GCC.

PUBLIC NOTICE
A public notice for this evening’s action was published in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that City Council waive second reading, adopt, and read by title only Ordinance No. 2024-147, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Amending Chapter 1.20- City Council of Title 1- “Administration” of the Gonzales City Code to Allow Time Allocated to Public Speakers to be Established by Resolution.

Attachments:

1. Ordinance No. 2024-147

2. Public Notice
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-147

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES AMENDING CHAPTER 1.12- CITY COUNCIL OF TITLE 1- “ADMINISTRATION” OF

THE GONZALES CITY CODE TO ALLOW TIME ALLOCATED TO PUBLIC

SPEAKERS TO BE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in 2024, the City commenced the process of making changes to the Gonzales City Code (GCC) to allow greater flexibility in administration of code provisions and to reflect current Council and staff needs; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Brown Act, the City must allow the public to engage with the Council at noticed public meetings by receiving public comment on both items on the agenda and on matters not on the agenda but within the Council’s jurisdiction during the “public comment” portion of the agenda; and
WHEREAS, currently, public comment is limited to three (3) minutes by a provision in the GCC; and
WHEREAS, Staff has prepared an amendment to GCC Section 1.20.020 to remove the three-minute time period and to allow the Council to set desired speaker time periods by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the amendment also eliminates the requirement that speakers identify themselves by name and provide an address prior to speaking since the City cannot by law condition the right to speak on the provision of such information; and WHEREAS, if the amendment is approved, the Council will consider adoption of an appropriate meeting process resolution at a future date.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Gonzales City Council as follows:

SECTION 1. All of the recitals set forth above are true and correct to the best of its knowledge and by this reference are incorporated herein.

SECTION 2. Subsection G.3 of Section 1.20.020- Rules and Regulations for Conducting Meetings of Gonzales City Code Chapter 1- Administration, is hereby amended as follows:

3. Manner; Time Limit: Each person wishing to addressing the council shall stand, and give their name and address in an audible tone of voice for the records, and unless further time is granted by the council, shall limit his address to three (3) minutes be provided a period of time for comment established by resolution. All remarks shall be addressed to the council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than Packet Pg. 92
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SECTION 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if any provision, clause, sentence, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or circumstances, such illegality, invalidity, unconstitutionality, or in applicability shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, section, words or parts thereof of the ordinance or their applicability to other provisions or circumstances.

SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days following its final adoption.

SECTION 5. CEQA. This Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, since there is no potential for the Ordinance to result in direct or indirect physical change to the environment.

SECTION 6. Notice. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary thereof prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Soledad within fifteen days after its adoption.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales on the 2nd day of December, 2024, and thereafter; PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales on the 13th day of January, 2025 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: Public Notice (3173 : Ordinance No. 2024-147 (Adoption) Public Speaker Time) City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 13, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Emergency - New Disposal Pond

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council Receive a Progress Report on the recent Emergency Work performed at the City Wastewater Treatment Plant.

BACKGROUND
The City operates a wastewater system that serves residents, businesses, and industrial facilities. The Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (MWWTP) is permitted to treat and dispose of 1.3 million gallons/day by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board under Waste Discharge Requirements R3-2006-005. During October and November, Public Works staff observed that the MWWTP treatment ponds were fuller than usual and was challenging to discharge treated wastewater using the three disposal fields.

At the December 11, 2024 Special City Council Meeting, staff reported the MWWTP was struggling to dispose of wastewater for the following reasons:

1. The last two years of heavy rainfall and regular dam releases from Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio has resulted in higher groundwater along the Salinas River. Groundwater used to be more than 10 feet below the bottom of the disposal beds and it’s now closer to 4 feet. Higher groundwater has decreased the performance of the disposal beds as there’s less storage for the water to drain to.

2. The slow percolation of the disposal beds has made it difficult for Public Works staff to get a tractor with implements in the disposal beds to rip the bottom of the beds to improve the percolation.

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3. The processing facilities ramped up their production for the holiday season and some of the processing facilities exceeded their Industrial Wastewater (IW) allocations in the last two months.

Without adequate percolation, the infiltration ponds are filling and operating at minimum freeboard, risking breech of the basins and an uncontrolled wastewater spill. Additionally at a certain freeboard, the flow hydraulically backs up in the treatment ponds, impacting the overall treatment process. Disposal of treated wastewater is critical to operating the MWWTP.

Dudek Consulting prepared the construction drawing for the new disposal bed on city-owned property just east of the MWWTP. Adding this disposal bed improves the MWWTP ability to dispose of treated wastewater. The new disposal bed will be used in future Phase 2 of the IWTF with some modifications.

Staff discussed the construction of the new disposal bed with Regional Water Board staff, and they support the approach as long as it doesn’t increase the capacity of the MWWTP and is only used in emergencies. They will revise the City’s WDR permit to incorporate the use of the new disposal pond with conditions.

At the December 11, 2024 Special Meeting, the Council authorized staff to proceed with emergency work at the MWWTP to construct the new disposal bed. Polaris Consulting performed the construction staking based on Dudek’s design. Swift Tectonics was engaged to construct the new disposal bed and mobilized immediately after the Council’s authorization. The new disposal bed was completed on December 24, 2024 and City staff immediately began pumping treated wastewater to the disposal bed.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
The estimated and updated costs for the emergency work are in this table:

Contractor/Consultant
Estimated Costs
as presented at
Dec 11, 2024
Council meeting
Costs as
of 1/07/2025
1 Swift Tectonics to construct Disposal Bed and
install piping $400,000 $309,607
2 Trucking Wastewater to City of Soledad Sewer
System $200,000 $50,000
3 Dudek Consulting (design services) $10,000 $12,145
4 MNS Engineers (construction inspection) $10,000 $5,112 5 Polaris Consulting (construction staking) $10,000 $3,500 6 Pacific Crest (soil compaction testing) $20,000 $4,620 7 Pump Procurement and Installation $115,000 Pending Quotes 8 Fencing Material and Installation $25,000 $5,000
9 Misc Piping for Pump Suction & Connection $10,000 $0
10 Contingency $150,000 $0
Total = $950,000 $389,984
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As of January 6, 2025, the new disposal bed is percolating well and the freeboard in the MWWTP ponds has increased significantly. City staff will continue to use the new disposal bed allowing the existing MWWTP disposal fields to be sequentially dried out and ripped by Swift Tectonics in the coming weeks, thereby returning them to previous functionality.

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 project supports our vision by making improvements to the wastewater system to for better operation.

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: Maintaining and improving the wastewater treatment plant enhances the community’s quality of life by providing for treatment and safe disposal of the City’s wastewater.

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 X Yes No N/A
• Recreation Yes X No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education Yes X No N/A
Explain: See Vision above.

ALTERNATIVES
This is a progress report on the recent emergency work at the Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant, so there isn’t an alternative to consider.

BUDGET IMPACT
This work will be funded with wastewater CIP fund by slightly deferring projects. A revised CIP budget will be presented at the next council meeting.

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CONCLUSION
Staff recommends the City Council Receive a Progress Report on the recent Emergency Work performed at the City Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Attachments:
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City of Gonzales
Council Member Liz Silva, Council Member Lorraine Worthy, Council MemberMaria Orozco Mayor Jose L. Rios, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Funk, City Manager Carmen Gil AGENDA
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CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Considered and Approved on January 10, 2023
(2-year term)

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

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Policy Board
Meet 1st Wednesday (Quarterly) at 9am Jose Rios
SV Basin Groundwater Sustainability Board
2nd Thursday of each month at 3pm Soledad Gonzales
S.O.S US 101 Traffic Safety Alliance
As needed
Liz Silva & Maria Orozco
* Primary appointment does not have to be a Council Member Packet Pg. 106 Attachment: LIst of Committees and Boards (3171 : Council Appointments to Boards and Committees) 18