Finally on April 27th we celebrated a day that so many of us have been waiting for – the groundbreaking of the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex. The day was In 2025 started off with a bang! City staff continues to advance our major projects: the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex, the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the Vista Lucia Housing Project. All three are making great headway and are on track.
Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex
The Community Center is about to celebrate its “dry-in” milestone. If you have not had a chance to drive by it, we recommend you do as this is an exciting time! The “dry-in" is when the building is fully protected by the elements with roofing, waterproofing, exterior walls, windows and doors installed, signifying the transition from the rough phase construction to the interior work.
The Gonzales Youth Council are even planning a “sit test” where they will look at potential furniture pieces and decide which ones they like the best for the Teen Lounge and Innovation Center.
Housing
• The Visita Lucia Housing project continues to move forward. If everything goes as planned, it will be going to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration shortly. • The City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element is almost finalized. Staff is working with the State on some of the final aspects of it, and should be approved in the next few months. • The City’s ADU impact fee exemption is set to expire February 28th. Starting March 1st, proposed ADUs not utilizing the City’s pre-approved plans for dwellings between 750 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft., will be subject to City impact fees. For more information, contact Taven Kinison Brown, Community Development Director at 675-5000.
Coming Soon
The City received grant funding for an Emergency Communication System. As the system gets rolled out, you will hear more about how to register for emergency notifications and how to prepare yourself and your family in case of a local emergency.
City of Gonzales
City Manager Report
January 2025
The City also received funding for a Mural. Staff is working through a process to identify things and aspects that make Gonzales unique that could be part of the design. If you haven’t provided your input yet, please do so by scanning the code below – we want to hear from you! Growing Our Own
Please WELCOME our newest Officer, Ivan Correa. Mr.
Correa is a Gonzales High School graduate who started
with us as a Community Services Officer, and recently
graduated from the Police Academy. He has completed his training and is now working to keep you safe. We are
always recruiting for first responder positions, if you have an interest in joining the force, please contact us.
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