MINUTES
JOINT GONZALES CITY COUNCIL,
GONZALES SUCESSOR AGENCY,
GONZALES SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY,
GONZALES ELECTRIC AUTHORITY BOARD,
GONZALES MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILTY BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor/Chair/President Jose L. Rios.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Worthy led the flag salute.
1. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Jose L. Rios Mayor/Chair/President Present
Liz Silva Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/Vice President Present Scott Funk Council/Agency/Board Member Present
Lorraine Worthy Council/Agency/Board Member Present
Maria Orozco Council/Agency/Board Member Present
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Carmen Gil, City Attorney Michael F. Rodriquez (via zoom), Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, Administrative Assistant II Marisol Gomez.
PUBLIC NOTICE
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BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
2. Business from the Public not on the Agenda; any member of the Public may address the Council for a period not to exceed two (2) minutes on any subject not on the Agenda. The Council will listen to all communications, but may take no action.
Larry Rodriguez, Spartan 300 Club President, commented about their club addressing recent comments made by a member of the board that had caused concern and disappointment. He mentioned those remarks did not reflect the values, belief, or principles upon which their organization was founded, nor they spoke to collective voice of their board, staff, or community partners. He elaborated on the organization’s positive engagement and support to the community, the comments and questions were made without the endorsement or knowledge of the Spartan 300 Club. He said they deeply regretted any confusion it may have caused and appreciated the support from the community, and reaffirmed their dedication to the scholarship and child in need programs, and the board was united to maintain the respect, empathy and constructive action.
REGULAR AGENDA
3. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2025-66, A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales/City Council as Board to the Successor Agency to the Gonzales Redevelopment Agency/Board of the Gonzales Successor Housing Agency/Board of the Gonzales Electric Authority/Board of the Gonzales Municipal Electric Utility Approving an Employment Agreement for City Manager/Successor Agency Director/Successor Housing Agency Executive Director/Electric Authority Executive Director/Electric Utility Executive Director Services with Carmen Gil
Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriquez presented the staff report.
Public Comment: There was none.
Council/Agency/Board Discussion: There was none.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Funk, Council Member
SECONDER: Liz Silva, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Liz Silva, Scott Funk, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco Mayor Rios updated on the PG&E work at the Community Center which should be done tonight or tomorrow morning.
ADJOURNMENT
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Liz Silva, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Scott Funk, Council Member
AYES: Jose L. Rios, Liz Silva, Scott Funk, Lorraine Worthy, Maria Orozco The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 PM.
ATTEST:
Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk