City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: November 3, 2025
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-79 Contract with Maggiora Brothers Drilling to Perform Work at Well #4
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 2025-79, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving a Contract with Maggiora Brothers Drilling to perform work at Well #4 for the not-to-exceed amount of $74,800, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same on behalf of the City.
BACKGROUND
Well #4 is an integral part of the water system, as it’s one of four wells in the city’s water system. Well 4 is located on South Alta Street, adjacent to Constellation Winery.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Well #4 began experiencing operating difficulties in August 2025, and Public Works staff directed Maggiora Brothers Drilling to pull the pump and video inspect the well column. Based on the inspection of the well, Maggiora Brothers recommends some rehabilitation work to service and clean the well column.
Maggiora Brothers provided the attached quote in the amount of $74,800 for the recommended rehabilitation work for Well #4 necessary to bring the well back into service.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize this work under the State Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act that allows public projects costing $75,000 or less be performed pursuant to a AGENDA
ITEM
10 negotiated contract or purchase order. Maggiora Brothers has successfully serviced the City’s wells for a number of years.
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: Repairing Well #4 is needed to ensure full capability of the City’s water system.
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: See above.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to insure the safety and well being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Explain: See above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes X No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation Yes X No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education Yes No X N/A
Explain: See above.
CEQA
The proposed well repair work is exempt from environmental analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as a Class 1 Exemption - repair and maintenance of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use, as set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
ALTERNATIVES
There are no alternatives beyond not repairing this well which is not recommended.
BUDGET IMPACT
This work will be funded with Water Enterprise Fund (Budget Unit 300).
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 2025-79, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving a Contract with Maggiora Brothers Drilling to perform work at Well #4 for the not-to-exceed amount of $74,800, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same on behalf of the City.
Attachments:
1. Maggiora Brothers Proposal
2. Resolution No. 2025-79