Agenda packet — Gonzales City Council, May 5, 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.

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A G E N D A

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 117 FOURTH STREET
GONZALES, CA 93926
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. ROLL CALL- City Council/Successor Agency
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Liz Silva, Council/Agency Member Scott Funk, Council/Agency Member Lorraine Worthy, Council/Agency Member Maria Orozco, Mayor/Chair Jose L. Rios
Successor Agency Item

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PRESENTATIONS

2. Consider Approval of, and Present Proclamation No. 2025-02, A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Proclaiming May 2025 as Poppy Month

3. Recreation Department Presentation
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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.

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.

5. Approve the Joint City Council & Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - April 7, 2025 Minutes

6. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #51839- 51976

7. City Manager Report

8. Community Development Department Activity Report

9. Community Engagement & Recreation Departments Activity Report

10. Fire Department Activity Report

11. Police Department Activity Report

12. Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report

13. Consider Approval of Fireworks Sale Permit Applications Submitted by Shield Bearers and Spartan 300 Club, and Waive Business License Permit Taxes for the Two Non-Profit Groups

14. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2025-16, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of Funding Agreements with the State Water Resources Control Board for the Alpine Court Water and Sewer Service Extension Project

15. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2025-17, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to use Fire Camp Crews for Select Public Works Maintenance Services

16. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2025-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Delegating Limited Authority to the City Manager to Settle Claims Against the City

17. Consider Approval of Amendment #5 to the Lease Agreement with Laboratory Corporation of America, a Delaware Corporation, for Continued Use of a Portion of the Old Medical Building Located at 133 Fourth Street

REGULAR AGENDA

18. Update on the Development of a Traffic Calming Policy a) Staff Report
b) Public Comment
c) Council Discussion
d) Council Action
Staff Recommended Action-Receive update and provide any direction to staff

GONZALES YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES

19. Oral Communications

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

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

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

22. 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.

23. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City’s negotiator concerning the exchange/lease/acquisition of property located at Assessor Parcel Number 020-041-016-000. Instructions will include price and terms of payment.

24. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its Attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the City is a party: WC Claim of Juan Mendoza.

25. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its Attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the City is a party: Duran v. City of Gonzales.

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, May 1, 2025, at 5:00p.m. 05/01/25
Mary Villegas Date
AGENDA
ITEM
PROCLAMATION NO. 2025-02
WHEREAS, in support of the American Legion Auxiliary, Gonzales Unit 81, the City Council is Declaring May 2025 as Poppy Month; and WHEREAS, the Poppy became a symbol of sacrifice of lives in war, and represented the hope that no one had died in vain; and
WHEREAS, Poppy Month has become a tradition in almost every American Community; and
WHEREAS, the distribution of the bright red flower is one of the oldest and most widely recognized programs of the American Legion Auxiliary; and WHEREAS, the memorial Poppy is made by hospitalized veterans, then distributed to the public near Memorial Day, and all donations received are used to benefit America’s Veterans.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Jose L. Rios, on behalf of the City of Gonzales City Council, hereby proclaim, honor, and support May 2025 as Poppy Month.

Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
May 5, 2025
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MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025
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
Liz Silva Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Present
Scott Funk Council/Agency Member Present
Lorraine Worthy Council/Agency Member Present
Maria Orozco Council/Agency Member Present

YOUTH COMMISSIONERS
Emily Mendez and Valeria Cardenas.

STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Carmen Gil, Public Works Director/City Engineer Patrick Dobbins, City Attorney Michael F.

Rodriquez (via zoom), Finance Director Mike Howard, Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, Administrative Assistant II Esthela Palmerin, 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.

PRESENTATIONS

2. Certificates of Recognition to the Gonzales High School Boys Soccer Team Deputy City Clerk Villegas read the certificates and Mayor Rios presented them to the athletes along with a pizza gift card.

Miguel Vidauri, Soccer Coach, expressed the hard work the boys put during the season and the goals they were able to achieve. He also hoped to be back next season.

3. Proclamation No. 2025-01 Declaring April as the Month of the Military Child Carissa McCann shared her experience as a military child when her dad was part of the military and the times she would worry when he would be sent away. She also thanked the City for this recognition.

Mayor Pro Tem Silva shared her experience as a military child herself when her dad served.

City Manager Gil read the proclamation and presented it to the Council.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Proclamation No. 2025-01
MOVER: Liz Silva, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

Henry Martinez Jr. commented about the two individuals who were involved in a car chase ending the pursuit close to Gonzales High School. He also mentioned other incidents that happened recently in the City. He also suggested to the Police Department purchase some barricades to put up when trying to cover a crime scene.

Henry Martinez III shared his dad had sent him to a recent incident scene that occurred on April 4th.

He commented about having to deal with court and other issues, working with Paco, and making the Fifth Street bridge wider and fixing the roads.

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Henry Martinez Sr. talked about receiving a letter from the Police Department about the complaints he submitted three months ago, and the type of barricades his son had mentioned earlier to Council.

CONSENT AGENDA

5. Approve the Joint City Council & Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - March 17, 2025 Minutes

6. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #51674-51838

7. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2025-13, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving an Agreement with Braga Fresh Foods for Payment of Sewer Impact Fees Associated with an Increased Allocation of Industrial Wastewater Discharge Pursuant to Amendment of Conditional Use Permit 2009-04, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Industrial Wastewater System Allocation Increase Agreement on Behalf of the City of Gonzales

8. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2025-14, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Establishing the January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 Level of Benefits for Miscellaneous Employees; and Resolution No. 2025-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Establishing the January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 Level of Benefits for Management Employees
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Consent Agenda Items 5 - 8 MOVER: Liz Silva, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Maria Orozco, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco

REGULAR AGENDA

9. Request from PG&E to Replace Trees at the North Alta Street Entry Mayor Rios excused himself from Item 9 due to conflict of interest.

Staff Report: Public Works Director Dobbins presented the staff report.

Public Comment: There was none.

Council Discussion: Council Member Worthy asked if it would be more expensive to bury the electrical cables underground.

Public Works Director Dobbins responded yes, it would cost more to do underground electrical work.

Mayor Pro Tem Silva shared her concern about the replacement of the trees. She also asked if it would be better to bury electrical cables instead of removing the trees. She read rule #20 from PG&E and did not agree with the option of the tree replacement to be bushes due to the trees being away from the cable. She also asked PG&E if this option was asked to different communities or just to the City.

Jazmine Venegas, PG&E Representative (via zoom), responded yes, it was asked to all customers.

She also mentioned that City staff and PG&E worked on the issue about the trees and had discussed different options.

Public Works Director Dobbins explained plants and weeds were not to exceed 10 ft.

Mayor Pro Tem Silva asked if the Council would be able to table the item so they could get more information.
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Public Works Director Dobbins agreed on tabling the item to discuss this topic more and bring it back to the Council.

Jazmine Venegas, PG&E Representative, agreed to provide the City more information.

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

GONZALES YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES

10. Oral Communications
Youth Commissioner Cardenas updated the Council on the Youth Summit.

Youth Commissioner Mendez reported on working with an education team with UC Scouts about learning to transition to adulthood.

Mayor Pro Tem Silva asked if they knew when the ribbon cutting ceremony was for the Gonzales High School Football field.

Youth Commissioner Cardenas responded she would find out and get back to the Council.

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

11. Consider Appointment to the Planning Commission
Mayor Pro Tem Silva mentioned there were two letters of interest submitted to the City and asked if the applicants were present so they could elaborate on their interest in serving on the Planning Commission.

City Manager Gil confirmed that the two applicants were present at the meeting.

Delia Gutierrez, mentioned she was born and raised in Gonzales and now raising her grandkids, served in the City Council and School Board in the past years. She mentioned being retired and wanted to give back to the community by being part of the Planning Commission.

Stephanie Magallon mentioned she was raised in Gonzales and would like to stay here as long as possible. She shared her work experience as part of the News. She also mentioned she liked to be involved and informed to be able to help the community.

The Council thanked both participants and said it was difficult to select one because both were very qualified.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Appointed Delia Gutierrez to the Planning Commission
MOVER: Scott Funk, Council Member
SECONDER: Maria Orozco, Council Member
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City Manager Gil informed Stephanie that the Measure K Subcommittee had a vacant seat if she was interested in serving on that committee.

12. City Council Board/Committee Reports
a. Transportation Agency for Monterey County
Mayor Rios reported that TAMC allocated half a million dollars to fix Highway 68 and only four intersections on Highway 68.
b. Mayor Selection Committee
No Report.
c. Salinas Valley Recycles
Mayor Pro Tem Silva announced the next meeting on April 17th at the Council Chambers.

13. Oral Communications
Council Member Worthy asked staff to replace the flag at Central Park. She also wanted to thank Public Works for putting up the dog bag stands on Fanoe Road and asked to have some certificates to recognize the Fairview School students.

Mayor Pro Tem Silva said she reached out to the Congresswoman to give the students a copy of the constitution. She also mentioned that she was part of the Car Show Judging Panel.

Council Member Funk mentioned he assisted with the Car Show and thanked all staff and Public Works for their hard work. He also appreciated the Police Department for all the hard work they have done for the City.

Council Member Orozco also thanked staff and volunteers who helped with the Car Show, and thanked the Police Department for all the hard work. She said she heard really good feedback from the residents.

Mayor Rios thanked everyone for the Car Show which was very well organized. He also asked staff to provide updates about the signs on Fifth Street due to hearing trucks passing through residential areas.

Police Chief Wise confirmed no trucks were allowed in residential areas.

Council Member Orozco commented about truck drivers having a GPS system to be able to reroute through non-residential routes.

Police Chief Wise confirmed the usage of GPS on trucks to provide different routes.

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

14. Oral Communications
City Manager Gil announced the Chair Yoga on Tuesday from 9:00am to 10:00am, cooking classes on April 11th from 11:30am to 12:30pm, and art classes. She also thanked staff and Gonzales Customs & Street Life for their help with the Car Show, which had a total of 170 cars registered, involving cars from different Cities and even one out of State. She also shared positive feedback from the person who was working on the mural.

Public Works Director Dobbins reported on a base bid for $73,000 of roadwork in the City. He mentioned staff secured $53,000 from TAMC to do street work and just needed to gather $20,000 more.

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Council Member Worthy asked if the digital sign project could be used to notify the drivers of the routes the truck drivers could take.

City Manager Gil answered that the project for the digital sign was not going to work due to the sign still being in the planning process and the use of it would be different.

Mayor Rios asked when the bids would be out.

Public Works Director Dobbins responded not having a set date yet but would get back to him with a date.

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.

15. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its Attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the City is a party: Claim of Aquiline Construction Inc.

The Council unanimously approved the claim of Aquiline Construction Inc. and provided direction to the City Attorney and City Manager.

16. The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with its Attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the City is a party: WC Claim of Juan Mendoza.

The Council discussed the identified claim with the City Attorney and City Manager and took no reportable action.

ADJOURNMENT
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Funk, Council Member
SECONDER: Maria Orozco, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.

ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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Attachment: Warrants #51839-51976 (3243 : Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #51839-51976) 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 The month of March is always a busy one for City staff. Not only are staff working through the dayto-day activities, but they also begin to prepare for the summer programming. Stay tuned as we announce the opening date for the pool and summer camp.

March was also exciting as we kicked off our newest mural project made possible through a collaboration with Blue Zones and the Singh Family. This beautiful mural will be displayed on the corner of Belden and Fourth Streets on the Singh’s building. The design was derived from input received through a community survey. The artist is Jesus Nunez, a local muralist whose talents adorn sites in Salinas and Soledad. We are lucky to have one of his pieces here in our town. Once completed, we hope you can join us for its formal unveiling. More information will be forthcoming on the date. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest news on this project and others.

Dennis and Janice Caprara Community
Center Complex
The construction of the Community Center
continues to move along nicely. Staff continues
to seek grants and funding for the project.

To be part of this historic endeavor, you can
purchase a brick in honor of someone that will
be displayed in the courtyard.

The last day to purchase your brick is May 9th.

See the flyer for more information.

City of Gonzales
City Manager Report
March 2025
AGENDA
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Attachment: City Manage Report - March 2025 (3239 : City Manager Report - March 2025) 7 Housing
On March 10th, the Planning Commission heard the Vista Lucia Housing Project and made a recommendation to move it forward to the City Council for approval. The next step in the process is for the Council to consider the project. If the Council decides to approve the project, it will then go to LAFCo for consideration as we need to annex the land into the City and expand our boundaries.

For more information on the project and its status, email us at [email protected].

Community Garden
Thank You to everyone who came out to the Community Garden Day on March 29th! It was a great day! The Garden is looking better and better every day! Please remember this is for you to enjoy! Help us keep it nice and neat.

Save the Date:

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 5, 2025
FROM: Taven Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Activity Report

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Legacy Signs is nearing issuance of a construction and electrical permit for the City-approved freewayoriented billboard sign approved by the City Council. Once issued, we will forecast a date for groundbreaking activities.

HOUSING
Vista Lucia Specific Plan. On Monday, March 10, 2025, the Planning Commission considered the VLSP project and recommended approval to the City Council. The applicant and staff are conferring on a few matters before scheduling final review with the City Council.

On Monday, April 14, 2025, City staff learned that the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) will be sending a formal letter of project endorsement for the Vista Lucia Specific Plan project.

Housing Element. The Housing Element is nearing completion and following City Council review of the Vista Lucia Specific Plan, a Public Hearing Notice will be prepared for the Planning Commission to consider a Housing Element recommendation to the City Council.

BUILDING DIVISION ACTIVITY
From March 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025 (31 reporting days), the City issued 10 permits for three garage conversion ADUs, two re-roofs, and electrical work associated with solar installations. The estimated value of improvements was $277,031.

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CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 5, 2025
FROM: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Engagement & Recreation Departments Activity Report Current Activities
Kid Power
• For the month of March, Kid Power had a total of 30 kids. We continue to help them with homework as they prepare for testing and because we have noticed some students need extra help with math. Despite this we are also proud to highlight that we have noticed some of our kids have been moving up in reading levels and completing their homework with flying colors. • In March, we experimented with a couple of our projects. For the first project we tried to make window stickers. We were unsuccessful, but the kids had a blast. For the second project, we went to the garden to pick flowers and smashed them so we would be able to use them as paint. The kids absolutely loved realizing that you could make a painting by smashing flowers and adding water, such a fun science project!
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• We had a couple of rainy days in March, but that didn’t stop us from getting creative and having fun! We did a little bit of meditation and continued to keep the kids very entertained.

Recreation/ Community Engagement
• In the month of March, we hosted several FREE Senior Classes including Chair Yoga, Art, and Cooking Class. We continue to encourage community members to take advantage of these free opportunities as they are only scheduled to be available through the end of June 2025. • In March, we closed our vendor registrations for the City of Gonzales Car Show and submitted our Special Events Application to the Monterey County Health Department. In total, we had 17 vendors registered to participate in the Car Show, 11 which were food vendors. All vendors were required to pay a $75 fee.
• On March 26th, we participated in a zoom meeting regarding the Community Foundation’s new initiative for Monterey County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD). The purpose of COAD is to bring together organizations active throughout the disaster cycle to foster more effective disaster resilience and readiness in the community.

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• On March 26th
, we also met with a Blue Zones representative to discuss the process of becoming a Blue Zones approved worksite. The process involved identifying practices the city may already be implemented such as providing a place for employees to take a break, and the City’s volunteer policy/form.
• On Saturday March 29th, we hosted a Community Gardening Day. We had a total of 23 volunteers join us. Some of the activities included de-weeding the walking path and area around the planter boxes, cleaning up the planter boxes and planting additional seeds, as well as rock painting stations for kids. We were very pleased with the turnout and would like to highlight that there are some community members that have taken the initiative to start going weekly and planting their own plants, establishing a routine.

Gonzales Youth Council
• In the month of March, the GYC had two regular scheduled meetings, and one meeting at the Community Center site. The Community Center site visit marked the dry wall milestone, and students were given a tour of future Library and Teen Innovation Center. • The GYC continue to work on their Actions Projects, specifically the Tenant Rights Workshops and Adulting 101. For the Tenants’ Rights Workshops the group will be participating in the Dia del Niño event at Central Park and providing informational brochures to community members.

For the Adulting 101 group, they will be hosting a short presentation during their April GYC meeting in which they will share information videos regarding budgeting, car maintenance, and credit cards/ credit scores.
• The GYC also continue to collaborate with the City of Soledad and Greenfield Youth Councils as they plan for their South County Youth Summit. In the month of march, they had a total of two planning meetings. One was hosted by the City of Greenfield and the second one was via Zoom.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 5, 2025
FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report

RESPONSES
There were 65 calls for service during the month of March, bringing the total number of calls for 2025 to 206. There were 27 EMS calls, 10 vehicle accidents, 2 vehicle fires, 1 trash fire, 2 hazardous materials incidents, 5 service calls, 4 false alarms, and 14 cancelled en route. Mutual aid was requested twice during the month due to multiple calls occurring at the same time.

STAFFING
One Full Time Firefighter position remains vacant and the position is expected to be filled by June 30, 2025. Three applications for Volunteer Firefighter have been received. All three applicants were approved to continue with the selection process; however, one applicant dropped out after completing the medical physical to pursue another opportunity.

TRAINING
All shifts trained on various EMS skills, pumping operations, hazardous materials response, and firefighter survival. Personnel have also begun preparing for the upcoming wildland fire season by reviewing safety guidelines and operating procedures.

EQUIPMENT
All apparatus remains in service without the need for significant repairs.

AGENDA
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PREVENTION
Annual business inspections and one employee housing inspection were conducted during the month.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMNET
Firefighters participated in an event at La Gloria School and read books to First Grade students. On duty fire personnel assisted with safety and traffic control for the parade honoring the Gonzales High Boys Soccer Team.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 5, 2025
FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: March 2025 Activity Report
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 5 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of March 2025. During the same time last year, there were 7 Part I Crimes investigated.

During the month of March 2025, Officers made 11 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 10 arrests.

During the month of March 2025, the Department initiated 3 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) cases. All violations were self-abated by the registered owners upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation.

Calls for Service
The Department responded to 611 calls for service in March 2025. There were 63 crimes, accident, and information reports taken during the month.

Animal Control
During the month of March 2025, the Animal Control Officer (ACO) provided the following services:

Animal Control Trapped/Stray Dead Injured Bite Cases Returned to Owner
Transported
to the SPCA
Cats 1 1 0 0 1 0
Dogs 12 0 0 1 9 3
Total = 13 1 0 1 10 3
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Significant Cases
Although the Police Department responded to 611 calls for service during the month of March 2025, the most significant cases involved 5 Part I crimes. 0- Homicide 0 - Rape, 1 - Robbery, 4 -Assault, 0 -Burglary, 0 -Larcenies, and 0 -Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.

Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.

The Department Records staff attended a 16-hour California Public Records Act course at the Watsonville Police Department. This course is designed to teach statutory and case law requirements in the dissemination of public records.

Other
On March 15, 2025, the Department participated in the Hartnell Community College Job Fair. Sergeant Bowen provided recruitment materials for Police Officers.

On March 20, 2025, Officers assisted the Gonzales High School by providing escort during the Boys Soccer Division IV Central Coast Section 2024 – 2025 first place parade.

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City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 5, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report

WASTEWATER

1. Industrial Wastewater Pipeline – Construction of the IW Pipeline began on 11/04/2024 and is approximately 70% complete with final completion expected by 5/15/2025.

2. Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility - The IW Treatment Facility contract was issued for public bid on 1/15/2025 and six bids were opened on 2/26/2025. As reported at the 3/17/2025 Council meeting, the submitted bids were over the engineers’ estimate and exceeded the project budget, so staff has requested a $6M Amendment to the $29M State Revolving Fund loan for the IW System.

3. Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) – City staff provides Regional Board staff with updates on the operations and maintenance efforts at the WWTP and our progress on constructing the IW System.

Staff is meeting with the Regional Board regulator on 4/15/2025.

BUILDINGS
Community Center Complex Project – The project is on schedule to be completed by December 1, 2025. Construction Manager Luis Flores provided the attached memo with project updates. The construction team will provide an update at the 5/19/2025 Council meeting. The on-site project camera can be accessed at this link:
https://share.earthcam.net/GonzalesCommunityCenter/gonzales_community_center_complex/camera /view_1/timelapse
AGENDA
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STREETS

1. Staff is seeking proposals from consultants to prepare the bid documents to resurface the first block of Fourth Street (Alta Minor to Belden Street) and the 400 block of Alta Minor. Funding is $636,150 in SB 1 funding.

2. TAMC Safe Routes to School Program - Staff engaged a consultant to design Pedestrian Safety Improvements along Fifth Street from the Southbound Highway 101 on/off ramps. Funding is a $250,000 RSTP grant from the TAMC. These projects will be combined into one project as it’s the same road corridor.

SOLID WASTE
Quarterly Tri-Cities Franchise Agreements Meetings – Staff from the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority, Tri-Cities Disposal and the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, and Greenfield meet on a quarterly basis to discuss the various waste collection programs (commercial accounts, food waste, organic waste), compliance with latest state regulations, public outreach and education, customer surveys, etc.

OTHER PROJECTS

1. Emergency Preparedness – The PW Director and PW Supervisor meet monthly with Fire Chief Muscio and Police staff to discuss Emergency Preparedness. Topics include tabletop exercises, emergency notifications to residents and outfitting the Emergency Operations Center. The EOC is now planned for the space in the Medical Building recently vacated by Sun Street Centers.

2. Geographic Information System (GIS) – City staff continues to work on the City’s GIS mapping system by inputting field data for water, sewer and storm drainage systems. Staff hold monthly meetings with ProWest (GIS consultant) to seek their assistance with our mapping efforts. Other mapping efforts include assessing sidewalks to map uplifted or missing sidewalk panels and performing a street sign inspection.

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

WASTEWATER
Staff check the influent and effluent, run daily inspections and check Dissolved Oxygen levels, pH, and conductivity at the wastewater treatment plant on a daily basis. Staff repaired the city-owned trash pump and returned the rented pump to Rain for Rent.

Staff have been working with Sierra Construction to ensure that the sewer connections for the Industrial Wastewater pipeline are accurate along Katherine Street in the Industrial Business Park Packet Pg. 32
Sierra Construction and PW staff confirming the sewer
connections to new industrial wastewater line.

WATER
Staff tests for chlorine residual daily, and maintenance on the water system. Staff repairs chlorine leaks and performs maintenance on the wells.

For March, all water samples taken at the sampling stations for the water system tested negative for coliform. The Drinking Water Board recently required Well 6 to be tested for Coliform every month for three months. The testing over the past three months was negative for Coliform so the Drinking Water Board gave the ok go to quarterly testing at Well 6.

Staff addressed two water leaks this month. Both were on the residents’ side of the water meter.

State Senate Bill 998 states that utility customers must be given 60 days to pay their water/sewer bill. A 7-day notice is posted before any shutoffs can occur. City staff posted over 52 door tags for shut off this month. Seven days later staff had 17 residents disconnected. It takes at least half a day, and several staff members to hand out 50+ door hangers. On the day of shut-offs, staff disconnect the water meter before 8:00 am. Staff then spend part of the day turning water services back on, as residents visit City Hall to pay their utility bill.

PARKS
Staff mows turf areas in the City parks regularly. Staff cleans restrooms, cleans trash, and make repairs in parks. Staff repair and maintain irrigation in Central and Centennial Park.

GOVERNMENT BUILDING
Staff clean the Vosti Center restrooms daily. Staff cleans the Council Chambers weekly. Staff orders all supplies for City buildings and disburses them appropriately.

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STREETS
With the winter rains over, staff is gearing up for to paint STOP bars/legends and crosswalks.

A contractor building an ADU on Third Street tapped into the City water main. They didn’t have the appropriate state license to do this work, so staff spent time educating the contractor and making sure that the repairs were done correctly.

West Valley performing repair at New ADU on Third Street.

A driver took out the traffic signal on the northeast corner at Alta Street/Gonzales River Road. Cal West (traffic signal contractor) was able to repair the light by the next morning.

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Traffic signal after wreck.

Precision Concrete Cutting was onsite for two days to shave raised sidewalks to reduce trip hazards. They completed Phase 4 of the long-term project.

EVENTS
MBASIA now offers select training from DKN for free. Other training is offered at a price. Staff are utilizing any free training offered and some that is cost effective.

PW staff participated in Ladder safety and ergonomics in King City in March. Staff are scheduling Backhoe Training so PW staff can be re-certified.

Attachments:

1. GCCC - March 2025 Monthly Progress Report

2. Monterey County Health Dept Lab Report
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Gonzales Community Center Complex
Monthly Progress Report: March 2025
Consultant: Harris & Associates
Overview
Harris & Associates provided Project and Construction Management (PMCM) services for the Gonzales Community Center Project between March 1 and March 31, 2025.

PMCM Services
Project and Construction management services included leading project related coordination meetings and managing correspondence with project stakeholders. Provided web-based project management services via Newforma, for project documentation distribution. Monitored construction process to verify conformity to the approved plans and specifications. Monitored expenditures and tracked various City monies and outside funding sources, including project grant reporting. Reviewed and processed project RFI’s and Submittals. Reviewed contractor look-ahead schedules. Coordinated project inspections as required by project needs. • Processed 4 Submittals (Submittal #248 – Submittal #251) • Processed 4 new RFI’s (RFI#096 – RFI#099)
• Managed 4 weekly construction project meetings
• Reviewed 4 look-ahead schedules provided by General Contractor • Harris is actively monitoring contractor labor compliance Inspections
• Daily Monitoring
o Prepared daily construction reports detailing the location and type of work performed by Contractor as well as crew size(s), reports documented equipment used and weather conditions.
▪ Provided daily construction monitoring and progress photos (18 site visits) • Special Inspections
o Processed one (1) Special inspection request (#60)
▪ Reinforcement placement verification: retaining wall footing, planter footing and seatwall footings
• Concrete placement observation and sampling, for retaining wall footing and one seatwall footing
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Construction Progress Summary
During the month of March (2025), construction on the Gonzales Community Center project continued to advance steadily, maintaining alignment with the project’s baseline schedule. The project team celebrated completion of the building dry in milestone, marking a key achievement in the construction timeline.

Site Improvements
Site work continued to progress, specifically the exterior site concrete scope of work. Grade Break (concrete subcontractor) successfully installed reinforcement at the three courtyard seat walls, one of the two courtyard planter walls, and the retaining wall along the western boundary of the property. The retaining wall footing and one of the three seatwall footings were poured this month. The remaining seatwall footings and planter footing will be poured next month, along with the vertical section of the retaining wall. Additionally Grade Break focused on sawcutting weakened plane joints throughout the concrete flatwork that has been poured to date.

Collins Electric’s site work efforts this month focused on pulling wire for exterior lighting and site power.

Building Exterior
On the building exterior, Royal Glass focused on installation of glazing at the curtain wall and storefront systems; followed by pressure bar and beauty cap installation. The building is now protected from the elements, which was celebrated by the project team, by hosting a small gathering at the jobsite for project stakeholders, donors and the local community. Preparation for exterior finishes continued, with Rua & Sons continuing to install wall flashing at the exterior EIFS walls, and Brady West continuing to install the EIFS system, starting on the exterior, North elevation.

Building Interior
Interior construction activities focused on critical drywall work and electrical work. Collins installed sub panels throughout the building and continued to pull wire. Drywall has been installed on both sides of the interior walls and the screw inspections have been completed, with exception of two partial hard lid ceilings at restrooms A108 and A109, which will be completed after pending light fixtures are installed. Lastly, countertop and casework in-wall bracket supports were installed this month.

Continuous multi-discipline coordination will continue moving forward, to ensure efficiency in execution of upcoming work.

Please refer to the images provided on the following pages for visual progress of the work completed this month.

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Retaining wall footing reinforcement and concrete placement (Northwest side of the property).

Seatwall footing reinforcement (South of the Library).

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Saw cutting site concrete joints.

Wiring EV Transformer TEV & disconnect switch.

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Glazing installation (Northwest Corner, Teen Lounge).

Building dry-in milestone ceremony.

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EIFS insulation installation (Northeast corner of Building A, Library).

Interior drywall progress installation (Library).

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Interior drywall and DensArmor installation at restroom A108.

Interior drywall installation at Teen Lounge.

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Casework shelving supports (Teen Innovation Center, East wall).

Electrical panel, main electrical room.

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Attachment: GCCC - March 2025 Monthly Progress Report (3233 : Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report) Consolidated Chemistry Laboratory
Phone (831)755-4516 Fax (831)755-4652

MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1270 Natividad Road Salinas, CA 93906
ELAP Certification Number 1395
Analytical Report
City of Gonzales
P.O. Box 647
Gonzales, CA 93926
Drinking Water District
Attn: Patrick Dobbins

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Lab Number: AC91988 GONZAL-D Client Code:
541 CHARDONNAY DRIVE
2710007 KRASA A
Routine Drinking Water. Chlorine residual 0.45 mg/L. Receiving temperature blank 5.1 ºC.

Sample Site
Source Code
Other ID
Sample Comments:

Collection Date/Time
Submittal Date/Time
Sample Collector
04/08/2025 09:25
04/08/2025 11:48
Analyte Method Unit Result MCL DLR PQL Analysis Start Date Time Coliforms; E. coli SM9223 B Colilert #/100 mL ABSENT 1/100 ML* N/A 1 04/08/2025 14:05 Coliforms; total SM9223 B Colilert #/100 mL ABSENT 1/100 ML* N/A 1 04/08/2025 14:05 Lab Number: AC91989 GONZAL-D Client Code:
441 ANGUS DRIVE
2710007 KRASA A
Routine Drinking Water. Chlorine residual 0.34 mg/L. Receiving temperature blank 5.1 ºC.

Sample Site
Source Code
Other ID
Sample Comments:

Collection Date/Time
Submittal Date/Time
Sample Collector
04/08/2025 09:01
04/08/2025 11:48
Analyte Method Unit Result MCL DLR PQL Analysis Start Date Time Coliforms; E. coli SM9223 B Colilert #/100 mL ABSENT 1/100 ML* N/A 1 04/08/2025 14:05 Coliforms; total SM9223 B Colilert #/100 mL ABSENT 1/100 ML* N/A 1 04/08/2025 14:05 Lab Number: AC91990 GONZAL-D Client Code:
1612 SPUMANTE WAY
2710007 KRASA A
Routine Drinking Water. Chlorine residual 0.17 mg/L. Receiving temperature blank 5.1 ºC.

Sample Site
Source Code
Other ID
Sample Comments:

Collection Date/Time
Submittal Date/Time
Sample Collector
04/08/2025 09:15
04/08/2025 11:48
Analyte Method Unit Result MCL DLR PQL Analysis Start Date Time Coliforms; E. coli SM9223 B Colilert #/100 mL ABSENT 1/100 ML* N/A 1 04/08/2025 14:05 Coliforms; total SM9223 B Colilert #/100 mL ABSENT 1/100 ML* N/A 1 04/08/2025 14:05 MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level DLR: Detection Limit for Reporting PQL: Practical Reporting Level ** : Secondary Standards AC91990 4/11/25 9:31
mg/L : Milligrams per liter (=ppm) ug/L : Micrograms per liter (=ppb) * : Primary Standards NL: Notification Level ND : Not Detected N/A : Not Applicable *** : Action LevelPacket Pg. 44 Attachment: Monterey County Health Dept Lab Report (3233 : Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report)

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Report approved by
Donna Ferguson, Ph.D., P.H.M.

Laboratory Director
MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level DLR: Detection Limit for Reporting PQL: Practical Reporting Level ** : Secondary Standards AC91990 4/11/25 9:31
mg/L : Milligrams per liter (=ppm) ug/L : Micrograms per liter (=ppb) * : Primary Standards NL: Notification Level ND : Not Detected N/A : Not Applicable *** : Action LevelPacket Pg. 45 Attachment: Monterey County Health Dept Lab Report (3233 : Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report) City of Gonzales

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 5, 2025
FROM: Taven Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fireworks Sales Permits 2025

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
• Approve the Fireworks Sale Permit Applications submitted by Shield Bearers and Spartan 300 Club; and • Waive Business License Permit Taxes for these two non-profit groups.

BACKGROUND
Every year, non-profit organizations engage in the sale of safe and sane fireworks as a means to generate revenue in support of their various programs, equipment, and facilities. These activities typically coincide with the celebration of 4th of July. Organizations are encouraged to submit their application renewal annually to be reviewed and approved by the City Council.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Attached to this report are the applications submitted by the Shield Bearers and the Spartan 300 Club seeking to obtain Fireworks Sales Permits to sell fireworks for the 4th of July (Attachment 1 & 2).

Fireworks Sales Permits include the following conditions and restrictions:

Conditions and Restrictions of Permit

1. Follow all provisions of the City Ordinance on Fireworks (attached).

2. File a Certificate of Insurance with the City of Gonzales.

AGENDA
ITEM
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3. Location of the stand and storage along with conditions of operation must be approved by the Fire Marshal and Public Safety Director.

4. A sign must be posted per Section 9.16.30 of GMC, to read: No person shall light or cause or permit to be lighted any fireworks or other combustible articles within any such stand or within ten feet thereof.

5. A fire extinguisher of at least 2 ½ gallon capacity in good working order and condition and of a type approved by the Fire Marshall must be maintained in the stand.

6. No sale of fireworks to anyone under the age of 18 years.

7. No one under the age of 18 years may sell fireworks.

8. Stand or sales location may not encroach upon the public right-of-way.

9. Inspection of stand/booth erection and storage will be completed before commencing sales.

10. Except during the periods when fireworks are being sold, they shall always be maintained in a safety container that meets the approval of the Fire Marshal. The safety container shall be located either outside of the City or if within the City, at a location within the Industrial zoning district.

The address of the storage site shall be provided to the City and access for inspection shall be available upon request. No storage of fireworks shall be permitted at any other locations within the City of Gonzales. The applicant shall make changes to the container or location that may be requested for safety purposes by the Fire Marshal.
• Storage to be no less than 100 feet from inhabited buildings • Storage to be no more than 1000 pounds of fireworks
• Type of approved storage containers:
⸰ Type 1 Magazines shall be a permanent structure such as a building, igloo, tunnel, or dugout. It shall be bullet-resistant, fire-resistant, weather-resistant, theft-resistant, and ventilated.
⸰ Type 2 Magazine shall be a box, trailer, semitrailer, or other mobile facility. It shall be bullet-resistant, fire-resistant, weather-resistant, theft-resistant, and ventilated.
⸰ Type 3 Magazine shall be a “day box” or other portable magazine. It shall be theft-resistant, fire-resistant, and weather-resistant. ⸰ Type 4 Magazine shall be a permanent, portable, or mobile structure, such as a building, igloo, box, semitrailer, or other mobile container, which shall be fireresistant, theft-resistant, and weather-resistant.

11. Clear vegetation from the parking lot to the road base no less than 100 feet. Provide a water supply at on site.

If approved, the California Code of Regulations Title 19, Chapter 6, Article 3, Section 981.3 limits the sale of fireworks from noon, June 28th through noon, July 6th of the current year.

Additionally, staff asks the City Council to waive the Business License Taxes for these two non-profit groups, to further enhance the revenue that may be directed to their respective philanthropic interests.

Attachments:

1. Shield Bearers, Inc.

2. Spartan 300 Club
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Attachment: Spartan 300 Club (3234 : Fireworks Sales Permits 2025) City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 5, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-16 Funding Agreements with the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) for the Alpine Court Water and Sewer Service Extension Project

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2025-16, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of Funding Agreements with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) for the Alpine Court Water and Sewer Service Extension Project.

BACKGROUND
Alpine Court is located at 52 Gonzales River Road (just south of Green Valley Farm Supply). Alpine Court is just outside the Gonzales City limits and has private on-site water and sewer systems for the 19 dwelling units. The on-site water system has a well that exceeds drinking water standards for nitrates.

The on-site septic system failed years ago, and the sewage is pumped and trucked for disposal.

Five years ago, the City received grant funding from the SWRCB to design water and sewer improvements to connect Alpine Court to the City water and sewer pipelines along Gonzales River Road, to replace the on-site wet utility systems that don’t meet County or State health standards.

REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Design of the water and sewer improvements were completed by the City consultant in November 2023 and in January 2024, City staff began submitting the project for grant funding to construct the project.

There wasn’t any grant funding available in 2024, but SWRCB staff recently engaged a consultant at no cost to the City to complete the City’s grant funding applications for construction funding when it becomes available.

AGENDA
ITEM
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Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute funding agreements with the SWRCB to extend water and sewer service to Alpine Court.

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 recommended action provides for grant funding to extend City water and sewer service to Alpine Court as the on-site systems do not meet health standards.

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

Explain: Extending City water and sewer service to Alpine Court will replace the on-site systems that do not meet County or State health standards.

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.

Explain: See above Vision statement.

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 No X N/A
Explain: Extending City water and sewer service to Alpine Court will replace the on-site systems that do not meet County or State health standards.

ALTERNATIVES
An alternative to the recommended action would be for the City Council to advise the City Manager not to execute the funding application. Staff recommends against this alternative as the funding application will be for 100% grant funding to construct the water and sewer improvements to connect Alpine Court to the City utility systems.

BUDGET IMPACT
Adopting the attached Resolution has no impact to the City’s Water or Sewer Funds.

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CONCLUSION
Staff recommend that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2025-16, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Execution of Funding Agreements with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) for the Alpine Court Water and Sewer Service Extension Project.

Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2025-16
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-16

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH

THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE ALPINE

COURT WATER AND SEWER SERVICE EXTENSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, Alpine Court is located at 52 Gonzales River Road, adjacent to, but outside the Gonzales City limits; and has 19 dwelling units served by private on-site water and sewer systems; and
WHEREAS, the on-site water system has two wells; one for domestic use and the other for irrigation use, both of which exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level for the State Drinking Water Standard for nitrates. The on-site water system is permitted as the River Road Water System #25 (Monterey County Health Department Domestic Water Supply Permit No. 0308051, issued on March 8, 2005). The on-site sewer septic system failed several years ago, so sewerage is pumped and trucked for disposal; and
WHEREAS, the City received grant funding from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to design the improvements needed to connect Alpine Court to the City water and sewer systems (the Project); and
WHEREAS, design of the water and sewer improvements to connect Alpine Court to the City water and sewer systems were completed in November 2023, and the City received approval from the Local Agency Formation Commission to extend the water and sewer services outside of the City limits for this Project; and WHEREAS, the City applied to the SWRCB for supplemental State Revolving Fund (SRF) construction application assistance for the Alpine Court Water and Sewer Service Extension Project; and
WHEREAS, the SWRCB’s Technical Assistance Provider, NV5, Inc., is preparing a scope of services to complete the Drinking Water SRF Construction Application and include Biological and Cultural Resource studies to maximize state and federal funding resources the project is eligible for; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager (“Authorized Representative”) or designee is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City, a Financial Assistance Application for financing agreements from the State Water Resources Control Board for construction of the Project; and
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WHEREAS, the Authorized Representative, or her designee, is designated to represent the City in carrying out the City’s responsibilities under the financing agreements, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby authorizes the execution of agreements with the SWRCB that will fully fund the construction to connect Alpine Court to the City water and sewer systems.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 5
th day of May 5, 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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PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 5, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-17 Approving Execution of an MOU with CalFire for Public Works Maintenance Services

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-17, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to use Fire Camp Crews for Select Public Works Maintenance Services.

BACKGROUND
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) jointly operate 35 conservation camps, commonly known as Fire Camps, in 25 counties across California. Participants in the Fire Camp Program are serving state prison sentences and are housed at minimum security facilities with CDCR supervision. When working on public works type projects, a Cal Fire captain is responsible for participants’ custody.

Custody transfers back to CDCR staff when the crew returns to the fire camp.

The participants train as first responders and provide services during natural disasters and perform basic public works maintenance services. The program hopefully provides for job opportunities after an inmate’s release, including advanced training and criminal record expungement.

The closest camp to Gonzales is the Gabilan Conservation Camp just north of Soledad. The camp’s primary mission is to support emergency response teams during events like fires, floods, and other natural or manmade disasters. Fire crews have performed the following service to local communities:

AGENDA
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• City of Monterey: Greenbelt fire fuel reduction and habitat restoration. Crews removed invasive non-native plant species, dead plants and trees. Reforestation with native plants and trees; erosion control and greenbelt maintenance.
• Marina Dunes: planting of indigenous flowers, abatement of weeds, and falling of dead trees. • State Parks: Removing dead trees, restoring historical sites, building bridges, clearing hiking trails and removing small bridges in advance of the winter rain season. • City of Carmel: Install flood control measures and clear non-native vegetation along waterways. • City of Del Rey Oaks: Trim and chip willow trees along city streets

REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Executing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cal Fire would allow the City to use the crews at the Gabilan Conservation Camp for routine public works maintenance efforts such as clearing accumulated shrubs and other landscaping from the storm drain basins around the City. The current cost for a fire camp crew is $227/day plus $226/day if a chipper is used.

In conclusion, staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2025-17 Approving a MOU with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for select public works maintenance efforts.

Explain: Using a Fire Crew is a low-cost approach to accomplishing basic public works maintenance efforts.

City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes No Explain: See above Vision.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes X No N/A
• Housing Yes X No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education Yes No X N/A
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ALTERNATIVES
The Council could direct staff to develop other alternatives for maintenance of the storm water basins.

BUDGET IMPACT
Authorizing execution of a MOU with the Cal Fire will reduce the cost for clearing overgrowth landscaping in the various City-owned storm water basins.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommend that the City Council Adopt Resolution 2025-17, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to use Fire Camp Crews for Select Public Works Maintenance Services.

Attachments:

1. Resolution 2025-17

2. MOU with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Packet Pg. 70
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-17

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

APPROVING EXECTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION TO USE FIRE

CAMP CREWS FOR SELECT PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SERVICES WHEREAS, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) operate 35 conservation camps, commonly known as Fire Camps. Participants in the Fire Camp Program are serving state prison sentences and are housed at minimum security facilities under the supervision of CDCR staff; and WHEREAS, the Fire Camp participants train as first responders and provide services during natural disasters and perform basic public works maintenance services; and WHEREAS, executing the Memorandum of Understanding with Cal Fire will allow the City to use the crews at the Gabilan Conservation Fire Camp for routine public works maintenance efforts such as clearing overgrown landscaping from storm drain basins; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council approve the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Cal Fire for select Public Works Maintenance Services; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that all of the recitals set forth above are true and correct to the best of the Council’s knowledge and are hereby adopted as findings.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby authorizes execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Cal Fire to use Fire Camp crews for routine public works efforts such as clearing accumulated shrubs and other landscaping from the storm drain basins around the City.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 5
th day of May 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 2025-17 (3237 : Resolution No. 2025-17 - CalFire MOU for Public Works Maintenance Services) Packet Pg. 72
Attachment: MOU with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (3237 : Resolution No. 2025-17 - CalFire MOU for Public Works Packet Pg. 73
Attachment: MOU with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (3237 : Resolution No. 2025-17 - CalFire MOU for Public Works Packet Pg. 74
Attachment: MOU with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (3237 : Resolution No. 2025-17 - CalFire MOU for Public Works Packet Pg. 75
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Attachment: MOU with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (3237 : Resolution No. 2025-17 - CalFire MOU for Public Works City of Gonzales

CITY ATTORNEY

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 5, 2025
FROM: Michael Rodriquez, City Attorney
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-18 Delegating Limited Authority to the City Manager to Settle Claims Against the City

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 2025-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Delegating Limited Authority to the City Manager to Settle Claims Against the City.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The California Tort Claims Act (California Government Code Section 900 et seq.) (the “Act”) establishes general provisions regarding the processing of tort claims filed against cities and authorizes cities to adopt local procedures not in conflict with state law. The City’s current practice is to bring all claims forward to the City Council for consideration and either approval or rejection at noticed Council meetings in closed session.

As an alternative to this process, California Government Code Section 935.4 permits the City Council, by resolution, to authorize an employee of the City to perform claims administration functions under the Act and to further authorize said employee to allow, compromise, or settle a pending tort claim against the City in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars. Somewhat similarly, California Government Code Section 949 permits the City Council to delegate its authority to compromise or settle pending actions against the City, including claims and lawsuits.

The City receives many claims for relatively small amounts on an annual basis. Moreover, many of these claims can be rejected for a variety of procedural or factual reasons that don’t necessarily require Council consideration. As such, City Council consideration of each and every claim or action against the City is AGENDA
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an inefficient use of both City Council and staff time and has the potential to unnecessarily extend the length of City Council meetings.

In light of the foregoing, staff is recommending that the City Council take action via resolution to delegate limited administrative functions under the Act to the City Manager, as well as authority, after consultation with the City Attorney, to settle all claims and pending actions against the City in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). All such actions would be reported out to the Council in writing.

Explain: The proposed delegation of claims and action disposition to the City Manager should increase claims-handling efficiency, which is beneficial to the City’s constituents, Staff and the Council.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes No X N/A
• Housing Yes No X N/A
• Recreation Yes No X N/A
• Environment Yes No X N/A
• Education Yes No X N/A
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Vision.

ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the option not to approve the Resolution delegating limited settlement authority to the City Manager, which is not recommended due to the benefits of such action as stated above. The Council could also consider a higher dollar range for the City Manager’s settlement authority.

BUDGET IMPACT
There will be no direct budget impact.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 2025-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Delegating Limited Authority to the City Manager to Settle Claims Against the City.

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Attachments:

1. Resolution No. 2025-18
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

DELEGATING LIMITED AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO SETTLE

CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
WHEREAS, the California Tort Claims Act (California Government Code Section 900 et seq.) (the “Act”) establishes general provisions regarding the processing of tort claims filed against cities and authorizes cities to adopt local procedures not in conflict with state law; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 935.4 permits the City Council, by resolution, to authorize an employee of the City to perform claims administration functions under the Act and to allow, compromise, or settle pending tort claims against the City in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 949 further permits the City Council to delegate its authority to compromise or settle all other pending actions against the City, including claims and lawsuits; and
WHEREAS, City Council consideration of each and every claim or action against the City is an inefficient use of both City Council and staff time and has the potential to unnecessarily extend the length of City Council meetings; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to delegate limited administrative functions under the Act to the City Manager, as well as authority, after consultation with the City Attorney, to settle all claims and pending actions against the City in the amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000).

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

1. The City Manager is authorized, in consultation with the City Attorney, to allow, compromise, or settle any tort claim or other pending action (not including Worker’s compensation claims) against the City, and to carry out all administrative functions related thereto, in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000).

2. All settlements will be reported to the City Council in writing.

3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 5
th day of May, 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. 2025-18 (3238 : Resolution No. 2025-18 Delegating Limited Authority to Settle Claims Against the City) City of Gonzales

CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 5, 2025
FROM: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Amendment #5 to Lab Corp Lease Agreement

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council Approve Amendment #5 to the Lease Agreement with Laboratory Corporation of America, a Delaware Corporation for continued use of a portion of the old Medical Building located at 133 Fourth Street (Exhibit A).

BACKGROUND
Laboratory Corporation of America (Lab Corp) has provided routine medical lab services at 133 Fourth Street (Old Medical Building) for years and has requested several extensions to their lease. The original lease was executed in 2016 and since then, we have extended it multiple times (Exhibit B). Through Council instruction, staff conducted a Market Rate Study that proved that the tenant was being undercharged for the space. The going market rate for similar spaces was calculated at $1,150. After negotiations Lab Corp has agreed to pay $850 a month for the space instead of $730. The current Amendment (Amendment #4) expired on April 1st, 2025 and Amendment #5 would extend the Agreement for two additional years, taking us to April 1, 2027 and aligning the end date with the other tenant (Gonzales Medical Center). Section 17 of the Agreement allows for termination of the contract if needed with a 90-day notice.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Lab Corp has been an excellent partner during the time they have been in operation in the building and provides essential access to lab services for the community. Amendment #5 will extend their lease through April 1, 2027, with year two March 31, 2026 through April 1, 2027, increasing to $900 a month.

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

Explain: Having access to medical laboratory services in Gonzales is essential and supports our efforts of providing optimal community health 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.

Explain: Staff recommends extending the lease to 2027 as the other lease on the building also expiries in 2027. However, if needed we can terminate the Agreement at any time with a 90-day notice.

City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to insure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Explain: At Council’s direction staff worked to increase the lease amount from $730 to $850 in year 1 and to $900 in year two.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1 – The City Council could determine another use for that portion of the medical building.

Staff would work with the lab to vacate the premises.

Alternative 2 – The City Council could direct staff to change the lease amount or the term. Staff will address areas as directed.

BUDGET IMPACT
The revenue from the lease is included in the City’s approved budget. If the lease were terminated, there would be a corresponding loss of revenue.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council Approve Amendment #5 to the Lease Agreement with Laboratory Corporation of America, a Delaware Corporation, for continued use of a portion of the old Medical Building located at 133 Fourth Street.

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Attachments:

1. Amendment #5 with Lab Corp

2. Lab Corp Lease & Past Amendments
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Exhibit ‘A’
Amendment No. 5
This is an Amendment to the Lease Agreement dated January 4, 2016, between the City of Gonzales, a municipal corporation of the State of California ("Landlord") and Laboratory Corporation of America, Delaware corporation ("Tenant”) regarding the space at 133 Fourth Street, Gonzales, CA 93926.

Landlord and Tenant agree to the following changes to the Agreement:

Section 2. Term
The current Lease term set to expire April 1, 2025, is hereby extended through March 31, 2027.

Section 17 regarding termination remains in effect providing for 90-day notice by either party to terminate this Lease.

Section 4. Lease Payments
Rent for the period of April 1, 2025, through and March 31, 2026, shall be eight hundred and fifty dollars ($850) per month.

Rent for the period of April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, shall be nine hundred dollars ($900) per month.

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

TENANT
Laboratory Corporation of America
_____________________________
Chas Cook, Vice President

LANDLORD
City of Gonzales, a municipal corporation
_____________________________
Carmen Gil, City Manager
Date Signed: __________________ Date Signed: __________________ Packet Pg. 85
Attachment: Amendment #5 with Lab Corp (3247 : Amendment #5 to Lab Corp Lease Agreement)

EXHIBIT B
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PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 5, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Update on the Development of a Traffic Calming Policy

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive an update on the development of a Traffic Calming Policy and provide any direction to staff.

BACKGROUND
This report is in follow-up to staff’s presentation at the February 18, 2025 Council meeting on traffic calming and proposed pavement rehabilitation projects. This report is an update on staff’s efforts to develop a traffic calming policy for the City.

As an overview, Traffic Calming is the physical design and traffic measures put in place on existing roads to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The three “E’s” of adjusting driver behavior are:

1. Education - Meet with concerned citizens to explain how and why some speeding problems occur and the process for addressing them. And use of a speed radar feedback sign to inform motorists of their actual speed and remind them of the posted speed limit.

2. Enforcement – Police Department being advised of a resident concern and perform traffic enforcement.

3. Engineering – Installation of striping treatment, corner bulb-outs, speed humps and other physical improvements to slow traffic on residential streets
AGENDA
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REVIEW & ANALYSIS
The current approach to addressing resident requests to address unsafe driver behavior is:

1. A resident contacts City Hall to report inappropriate driver behavior they would like addressed.

Concerns include excessive speed, unsafe driving or pedestrian activity (i.e., by schools).

2. Staff discusses the request with the Police Chief and request they monitor and perform traffic enforcement in the area.

3. Public Works staff visit the site to determine what, if any, traffic measures could be implemented to address the issue.

4. Discuss outcome of the review with the resident including next steps.

The City does not have an adopted Traffic Calming Policy that would expand on possible and appropriate traffic measures to be considered and installed to address the circumstance. To that end, staff requested a proposal from TL Engineering to develop a Traffic Calming Policy for the City. We received the attached proposal on March 11, 2025. The scope of work includes:

1. Compile traffic calming data from Caltrans and other sources. This information will be incorporated into a list of traffic calming measures relevant to Gonzales.

2. Prepare draft traffic calming policy for City review. Staff will present the draft traffic calming policy to the City Council for any input and comments

3. Prepare final traffic calming policy based on City comments.

Blue Zones has agreed to provide full funding for the preparation of the Traffic Calming Policy in an amount not to exceed $11,000 as this effort helps the City meet its Blue Zone goals.

In conclusion, this report is an update on the development of a traffic calming policy and provide any direction to staff.

Explain: Establishing a Traffic Calming Program helps residents understand the process to address speeding cars in their neighborhood.

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Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing Yes X No N/A
• Recreation Yes X No N/A
• Environment Yes X No N/A
• Education Yes No X N/A

ALTERNATIVES
The Council could direct staff to develop other alternatives for addressing speeding cars in residential neighborhoods.

BUDGET IMPACT
A grant from Blue Zones is funding the preparation of a Traffic Calming Policy. Therefore, there isn’t a budget impact related to this staff report

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council receive an update on the development of a traffic calming policy and provide any direction to staff.

Attachments:

1. TL Engineering's March 11, 2025 letter proposal to prepare a Traffic Calming Policy Packet Pg. 104
314 Colville Dr
San Jose, CA 95123
T 209-829-1553

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Gonzales Traffic Calming Policy Proposal.docx
March 11, 2025
Patrick M. Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer City of Gonzales
147 4th Street
Gonzales, CA 93926
RE: Gonzales City Traffic Calming Policy, Gonzales, CA
Proposal to Provide Professional Traffic Engineering Services Dear Mr. Dobbins:

TL Engineering (TLE) is pleased to provide professional traffic engineering services to assist in the preparation of traffic calming policy for the city of Gonzales. The project understanding, assumptions, and specific services to be provided are described in Exhibit A of this proposal. The proposed fee estimate is included in Exhibit B.

We appreciate having the opportunity to assist you with this project, and we look forward to providing you with excellent service. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at your convenience.

Respectfully Submitted, Approved by Client
TL Engineering City of Gonzales
Leo Trujillo, PE, TE Signature Date
Principal
T 209-829-1553
[email protected] Name
Title
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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES

CITY TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY, GONZALES, CA

PREPARATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY
ASSUMPTIONS & UNDERSTANDING:

The City of Gonzales (City) is looking to prepare a traffic calming policy for the City. Caltrans has prepared a Traffic Calming Guide. Various other cities have also implemented such documents. A combination of these documents can be used as templates for the preparation of the City traffic calming policy. Based on this information, below are our assumptions and understanding for the scope of work to be performed by TLE:
• TLE will gather information from Caltrans' Traffic Calming Guide, as well as traffic calming policy documents from various cities to prepare a traffic calming policy for the City. • TLE staff will collaborate with city staff to compile a list and description of the traffic calming measures that are relevant, adequate, and desired and that fit the character of the City of Gonzales. These will then be included in the policy document. The policy will also include procedures and forms necessary for neighborhood petitions to install such traffic calming measures.

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SCOPE OF SERVICES:

TASK 1: COORDINATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
As part of the project management and coordination, regular communication will be maintained with city staff. TLE will participate in individual phone calls, team conference calls, and email correspondence as necessary to discuss and resolve project issues.

TASK 2: DATA COMPILATION
TLE will compile reference traffic calming data from previously prepared traffic calming policy documents. This includes the Caltrans' Traffic Calming Guide, as well as other local city traffic calming policy documents. A list and description of the traffic calming measures that are relevant, adequate, and desired and that fit the character of the City of Gonzales will be compiled and discussed with city staff.

TASK 3: PREPARATION OF DRAFT TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY DOCUMENT TLE staff will collaborate with city staff to select the traffic calming measures that are appropriate for the City of Gonzales. A draft traffic calming policy document will be prepared to include the list and description of the potential traffic calming measures and devices. The policy will also include procedures and forms necessary for neighborhood petitions to install such traffic calming measures and devices. Once completed, the Draft policy document will be sent to the City for review and comment.

TASK 4: PREPARATION OF FINAL TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY DOCUMENT Upon receipt of City comments from the previous policy document submittal, TLE will make all appropriate revisions and prepare final version of the traffic calming policy document. The final document will be sent to the City for review and approval.

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REIMBURSABLE/ADDITIONAL SERVICES/EXCLUSIONS
Any reproduction work, other than that required for the Consultant’s in-house use, all mileage, and package deliveries will be billed per the attached Rate and Expense Schedule as included in the fees shown in Exhibit B.

The services to be provided are those detailed in this Scope of Services (Exhibit A). All items not expressly described in this Scope of Services shall be deemed "additional services"/"extra work" and compensation shall be on a time and expense basis per the attached Rate and Expense Schedule. The following items are specifically excluded from this Scope of Work:

A. Exclusions

1. Collection of any traffic data

2. Preparation of any exhibits or plans for the various traffic calming measures / devices

3. Preparation of more than one draft and one final version of the traffic calming policy document

4. Any in-person meetings

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EXHIBIT B

COMPENSATION

CITY TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY, GONZALES, CA

PREPARATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY
Client shall compensate Consultant for the performance of the work previously described in Exhibit A, SCOPE OF SERVICES, and for such extras and additions as follows:

Payment Terms
Billing will be done on a percent task completed. Invoices will be rendered monthly for the work done in the preceding month and will be due and payable upon receipt. All accounts not paid within thirty (30) days after date of invoice will bear a FINANCE CHARGE OF 1.5% per month, or the legal rate of interest, whichever is less, on the unpaid balance until paid in full. In the event any action is brought in this agreement concerning any amounts due hereunder, the prevailing party shall be reimbursed for all litigation and collection expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees.

SCOPE OF SERVICE ITEM Pricipal Senior Associate Total Total Engineer Engineer Engineer Hour Fee
$250 $220 $200
1 Project Management & Coordination 6 6 $1,500
2 Data Compilation 8 8 $2,000
3 Draft Traffic Calming Policy 16 4 20 $4,880
4 Final Traffic Calming Policy 8 2 10 $2,440
Total Hours : 38 6 0 44
Staff Expenses : $9,500 $1,320 $0 $10,820
REIMBURSABLES Travel Expenses :

Printing, Shipping, etc. :

Total Cost : $10,820
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RATE AND EXPENSE SCHEDULES
(Effective through December 31, 2025)

HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Classification Rate
Principal Engineer .................................................................................................................................... $250 Senior Engineer ........................................................................................................................................ $220 Associate Engineer ................................................................................................................................... $200

EXPENSE SCHEDULE
Client-Requested Overtime........................................................................................... Hourly Rate plus 25% All other expenses, including: ...........................................................................Actual Cost plus 15% Delivery Service
Outside Printing & Reproduction (including hard-copy plans) Mileage - Auto
Outside Consultants
Filing or Permit Fees
Travel & Expenses
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