RESOLUTION NO. 2025-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
APPROVING AN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS AND
GIRLS CLUB OF MONTEREY COUNTY FOR PROGRAM SERVICES TO BE
DELIVERED AT THE NEW TAYLOR FAMRS TEEN INNOVATION CENTER WHEREAS, the Boys and Girls Club of America was initiated in 1860 by four women in Hartford Connecticut believing that boys who roamed the streets should have a positive alternative; and
WHEREAS, in 1990 it was recognized that girls were also part of the cause, and thus the name was changed to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
WHEREAS, today, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Montrey County (BGCMC) have been operating for over sixty years and have become a staple in the communities in which they reside; offering enrichment after-school programs and summer programs for youth ages 6-18 that include sports leagues, STEM labs and camps that provide exciting ways for kids to learn and grow; and WHEREAS, the BGCMC has been providing a variety of program options in the City of Gonzales over the years, primarily through the schools, however, they have been waiting patiently to establish a more permanent presence for a long time; and WHEREAS, the BGCMC was part of the initial conversation over a decade ago regarding potential programming at a future youth center in Gonzales and today that vision is becoming a reality; and
WHEREAS, through the Approval of this MOU the BGCMC will be able to provide a variety of services for approximately 100 youth at the brand-new Taylor Farms Teen Innovation Center for a total not to exceed $50,000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby Approves the MOU between the City and the Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County, attached as Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting held on the 8th day of December, 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
1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN The City of Gonzales, AND Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU" or "Agreement") is made this ______ day of ____________, 202___ ("Effective Date") by and between the City of Gonzales, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) a nonprofit organization, collectively referred to as "Parties”. The intent of this contractual agreement is to clarify the respective roles and responsibilities of the partnership.
PURPOSE
Together, the Parties enter into this Memorandum of Understanding for the purpose of BGCMC implementing Youth Development Programming at The Teen Innovation Center located in the Gonzales Community Center at 320 Fifth St., Gonzales, CA 93926 and other designated facilities upon agreement. BGCMC’s staff will provide youth development programming that empowers young people to make healthy and informed choices about their future.
RECITALS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions of this Agreement, including the recitals hereof, which are incorporated herein by this reference, the City of Gonzales and Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC), agree as follows:
A. BGCMC will provide programming 3 days a week for up to 100 youth (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) January 6 to May 29, 2026 from 1pm to 6pm.
Agreements and Outcomes: BGCMC will provide orientations introducing the program offered. BGCMC will ensure all BGCMC staff assigned to this project complete background screenings necessary for ensuring the safety of youth, adhere to the City of Gonzales policies and procedures and provide copies of all parental releases and youth participation. BGCMC agrees to follow all partner requirements for organizational liability insurance, and invoicing arrangements.
B. The fee for the 5-month program duration is $50,000.
C. For services rendered, BGCMC will invoice the City of Gonzales monthly for the amount of $10,000 each month, providing date of service, and brief description of service.
D. The City of Gonzales is responsible for the care and maintenance, providing furniture and technology equipment in the facility and having a city staff to oversee the facility. There is no facility usage fee assessed to BGCMC.
EXHIBIT A
2 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions of this Agreement, including the recitals hereof, which are incorporated herein by this reference, the City of Gonzales and the BGCMC, agree as follows:
1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026,unless earlier terminated as provided herein or extended by written agreement signed by the Parties.
3. Termination: Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice to the other party, with or without cause. Such termination automatically shall take effect on the 31st day following such notice, or on such later date as specified in the notice or as the Parties may agree in writing. Such written notice shall be sufficient to stop further performance of services by BGCMC.
4. Independent Contractor: Employment Status. While engaged in carrying out the terms and conditions of this Agreement, BGCMC is an independent contractor, and not an officer, employee, agent, partner, or joint venturer of the City of Gonzales. All BGCMC employees providing any services under this Agreement, are solely the employees of BGCMC and shall have no right to employment or benefits of any kind from the City of Gonzales. BGCMC assumes full responsibility for payment of all federal, state, and local taxes or contributions, unemployment insurance, workers compensation and social security with regard to employees providing services under this Agreement. BGCMC shall have sole responsibility for employment, management, dismissal and discipline of its employees providing services under this Agreement.
5. Reporting, Fingerprinting, and Authorization of Personnel. BGCMC shall ensure that its employees, contractors and subcontractors employed or volunteering to provide services to City of Gonzales students under this Agreement have complied with the fingerprinting and criminal background investigation requirements set forth in Education Code sections 45125.1 and 45125.2. Upon execution of this Agreement, BGCMC shall provide the City of Gonzales with a list of all employees, contractors, subcontractors, or volunteers providing services at each site with a program. Additionally, BGCMC will provide ongoing documentation of engagement of a new employee, contractor, subcontractor or volunteer. Included in such documentation shall be assurance from BGCMC that it is not aware of any criminal conviction or propensity making the employee, contractor, subcontractor, or volunteer unsuitable for contact with youth.
6. Indemnity, Insurance, and Defense. Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) shall maintain in full force throughout the term of the agreement, at its own expense, a policy of comprehensive liability insurance, which will ensure the 3 City of Gonzales its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and contractors, and BGCMC against liability for injury or death of persons and damage to City of Gonzales facilities, arising from BGCMC programming and activities and use of classrooms or other City of Gonzales facilities under this Agreement. The policy shall include liability insurance coverage for molestation, physical/mental abuse, and child abuse. ($1 million and $3 million aggregate.) The policy shall include coverage limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for any one person injured or killed and not less than $1,000,000 for property damage and shall be maintained on a per occurrence basis. Prior to the commencement of any BGCMC programming or activities under this Agreement, BGCMC shall provide the City of Gonzales with a certificate of insurance, naming the City of Gonzales, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and contractors as additional insureds, and including a statement that the policy shall not be reduced or canceled without thirty (30) business days written notice to the City of Gonzales and BGCMC. Any altered or terminated insurance policy shall be replaced with an insurance policy meeting the requirements of this section so that the terms of the replacement policy become effective no later than the termination or alteration of the prior policy. BGCMC shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Gonzales, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and contractors from and against any and all claims demands, causes of action, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses of any kind or nature arising from BGCMC’s intentional, negligent or willful act or omission related to this Agreement or use of classrooms or other City of Gonzales facilities pursuant to this Agreement. This section shall survive termination of the Agreement.
7. Assignment: BGCMC shall not assign or transfer any of its obligations, rights, or duties under this Agreement. Any such purported assignment or transfer shall be void, and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement.
8. Notices: All notices, certificates, or other communications hereunder shall be deemed given when personally delivered or mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, to the Parties at the addresses set forth below:
City of Gonzales:
PO Box 647
147 Fourth St. Gonzales, CA 93926
Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County:
1332 La Salle Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
9. Change of Address for Notices: The Parties may change their addresses for this Agreement by giving written notice of such change in the manner prescribed above to the other Party to this Agreement.
4 10.Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no prior agreement, statement, promise, or representation made by any Party, employee, officer, or agent which is not contained herein shall be binding or valid.
11.Severability: If any provision or any part of this Agreement is for any reason held to be invalid and/or unenforceable or contrary to public policy, law, statute, or ordinance by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and fully enforceable.
12.Governing Law/Venue: This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of California applicable to instruments, persons, transactions and subject matter which have legal contacts and relationships exclusively within the State of California. Any action or proceeding seeking any relief under or with respect to this Agreement shall be brought solely in the Superior Court of the State of California for Monterey County, subject to any transfer of venue as required by law.
13.Amendment of Agreement. This Agreement cannot be changed or supplemented orally and may be modified or superseded only by a written instrument executed by duly authorized representatives of each of the Parties.
14.Execution in Counterpart. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts such that the signatures may appear on separate signature pages. A copy, or an original, with all signatures appended together, shall be deemed a fully executed Agreement. Signatures transmitted by facsimile shall be deemed original signatures.
15.Headings and Captions. The captions and headings appearing in this Agreement have been inserted for convenience and ready reference. They do not purport to and shall not be deemed to define, limit, or extend the scope or intent of the clauses to which they pertain.
16.Binding Effect. This Agreement is for the benefit of and shall be binding on all parties and their successors, assigns, heirs, executors, administrators, predecessors, partnerships, employees, attorneys, insurers, sureties, agents, representatives, directors, officers, receivers, trustees, and/or stockholders.
17.Authorized Signature. Each of the persons signing this Agreement represents and warrants that such person has been duly authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of the Party indicated, and each of the Parties by signing this Agreement warrants and represents that such Party is legally authorized and entitled to enter into this Agreement.
5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first herein written.
Signature and Title
_________________________________________________Date_________________ Ron Johnson, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County Signature and Title
_________________________________________________Date_________________ Caren Gil, City Manager, City of Gonzales
BGCMC & City of Gonzales Program Proposal
For Teen Services at the Teen Innovation Center in Gonzales Effective Dates: January-May 2026
Executive Summary: To meet the needs of youth, Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) offers after-school support programs that empower young people to make healthy and informed choices about their future. Our commitment to keeping young people safe is our number one priority.
BGCMC will provide facilitation and supervision for enrichment programs for teens in the Gonzales community.
Proposed Services:
College & Career Readiness
Offered once a week. Interactive sessions that prepare teens for life after high school through career exploration, resume building, interview preparation, financial aid guidance, and connections with local industry professionals.
Social Emotional Learning
Offered once a week. Age-appropriate programs delivered sequentially in age-based cohorts, supporting youth in developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships to navigate life’s ups and downs with resiliency.
Healthy Lifestyles
Offered 3 days per week. Recreation and wellness programs educate youth in the areas of healthy habits, proper nutrition, and physical fitness.
Case Management (Goal setting, academic mentoring)
Monthly: Individualized support provides one-on-one mentoring, academic monitoring, and goal setting to help each student stay on track and achieve educational and personal goals.
Program Schedule
Time Monday Wednesday Thursday
Fairview Middle School out at 3:00 pm
Gonzales High School out at 3:30 pm
FMS out 1:36 pm
GHS out 2:00 pm
2 pm-3 pm
BGCMC staff room set-up,
preparation for programs &
activities
BGCMC staff room set-up,
preparation for programs &
activities
1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Homework Assistance
2:30 pm-3:00 pm Snack
3 pm-4 pm Homework Assistance Homework Assistance SMART Girls HS SMART Guys HS
Study Habits Workshop
3:30 pm- 4 pm Snack (6th-8th)
4 pm-5 pm
SMART Girls 6th-8th
SMART Guys 6th-8th
College Workshop (9th-12th)
Career Workshop (all) Station Options:
Flex space
Inside Rec.
Outside Rec.
Yoga & Mindfulness
Case Management
5 pm-6 pm
Station Options:
Arts or Crafts
Inside Rec.
Outside Rec.
Case Management
Station Options:
Arts or Crafts
Book Club
Outside Rec.
Case Management
Programs Offered
Career & College
Offerings
General Education
Academics
Social Emotional
Learning (SEL)
Healthy Lifestyles
Guest Speakers & Panels
(Virtual & In Person)
Money Management SMART Girls
(Skills Mastery And
Resistance Training)
Healthy Habits
Vocational Research &
Exploration
Knowing your A-Gs SMART Guys Physical Fitness Goals
Career Research &
Exploration
Book Club SMART Moves: Core Yoga & mindfulness
Work-based Learning
curriculum - Career Launch
Study Habits: Strategies,
improvements,
organization
SMART Moves:
Emotional Wellness
Inside Recreation
Cover Letter & Resume
Writing
Writing & Comprehension:
academic & personal
Arts Physical Activity
(outdoors)
College Tours Human Centered
Workshops
Crafts Family Nights
Financial Assistance
Workshops
Cultural Appreciation Journaling Teen Nights
Scholarships Workshops Digital Citizenship Field Trips Field Trips BGCMC respectfully requests $50,000.00 to provide three days a week of programming for 20 weeks for youth in grades 6th-12th for up to 100 youth. 20 Week Program & Cost
Day & Time
(3 Days wk / 20 Weeks)
Location Programs 6th-12th
grades
Cost
-Mondays 2p-6p
-Wednesdays 2p-6p
-Thursdays 1p-6p
Teen
Innovation
Center
-Weekly College & Career
Readiness Workshops
-Weekly (age-based) Social
Emotional Learning Programs
-Monthly Case Management
(One-on-One meetings)
-Ongoing Healthy Lifestyles
Ratio 1 staff to
20 youth, up to 4
staff
(Up to 100
youth)
$50,000
Agreements & Outcomes: BGCMC agrees to follow all partner requirements for instructor screening, organizational liability insurance, and invoicing arrangements. BGCMC requests data sharing where applicable for participants’ attendance, class rosters, and demographics. Flexible-use rooms for program facilitation, multipurpose gathering areas, storage space, and office space. We will seek participant feedback on program content, delivery, and outcomes for continuous improvement For questions regarding this proposal, please contact Sr. Impact Director Marlene Trotter-Murray at 831-394-5171 ext. 220 or [email protected].