AGENDA
ITEM
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 19 - 25, 2026 AS
CALIFORNIA CITIES WEEK IN THE CITY OF GONZALES
WHEREAS, cities first arose in California when eight municipalities incorporated in 1850 to provide essential safety and health services to a rapidly growing population following the Gold Rush, and subsequent periods of economic growth and immigration; and WHEREAS, today California’s 483 cities and towns vary in size and scope and serve diverse communities throughout the state, from small rural neighborhoods to large urban regions; and WHEREAS, more than 80 percent of California’s population resides within cities and towns and relies on municipal services provided by local governments; and WHEREAS, the California Constitution grants cities important powers, including the authority to promote and regulate public safety, raise revenue for public purposes, and operate public works to furnish residents with light, water, power, heat, transportation, and communication; and
WHEREAS, cities provide millions of Californians with essential services, including but not limited to, fire protection, law enforcement, emergency medical and disaster response, parks and recreation, community and human services, solid waste and recycling management, water and sewer services, utilities, land use planning, housing, economic development, transportation planning, street and road maintenance, and telecommunications; and WHEREAS, cities remain transparent and accountable to the communities they serve and continue to earn the trust placed in them by local residents through responsive, accessible, and locally driven governance; and
WHEREAS, California Cities Week is an opportunity to recognize the vital role cities play in the daily lives of residents and to encourage civic engagement, education, and participation in local government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby:
Declares the week of April 19 through April 25, 2026
as California Cities Week in the City of Gonzales
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council encourages residents, businesses, and community organizations to participate in California Cities Week activities and to engage with their local government to better understand municipal services, decision-making, and opportunities for civic involvement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 20th day of April 2026, 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