Gonzales City Council
May 18, 2026

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
117 FOURTH STREET, GONZALES, CA 93926
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
6:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.1 Certificates of Recognition to the Gonzales High School Track & Field Events

4.2 Proclamation No. 2026-04 Proclaiming the Week of May 17 - 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week

4.3 Ratify Proclamation No. 2026-03 Congratulating Mayor Pro Tem Liz Silva on Being Selected as Ag Woman of the Year

5. BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
City Council/Successor Agency Members:

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

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 two minutes for your comments.

If you choose not to attend the City Council meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment limited to 250 words or less by 12:00p.m. on the day of the meeting to the City Clerk at [email protected]
Proclamation No. 2026-04
Proclamation No. 2026-03
Business from the Public not on the Agenda; any member of the Public may address the Council/Agency for a period not to exceed two (2) minutes on any subject not on the Agenda. The Council/Agency will listen to all communications but may take no action. 1 6. CONSENT AGENDA

6.1 Approve the Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes - May 4, 2026

6.2 Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #53835-53895

6.3 City Manager Report

6.4 Community Development Department Activity Report

6.5 Community Engagement & Recreation Departments Activity Report

6.6 Police Department Activity Report

6.7 Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report

6.8 Fireworks Sales Permits 2026

6.9 Resolution No. 2026-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Reimbursement Agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for the City’s Pavement Management Program, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement

6.10 Resolution No. 2026-20, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving an Electronic Signature Policy

7. REGULAR AGENDA

7.1 Resolution No. 2026-21, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Designating Reconstructing Alta Minor Street between Third Street and Fifth Street, Fourth Street between Alta Minor Street and Belden Street, Rincon Road between Fifth Street and Fairview Drive, and to Slurry Seal Fifth Street from Alta Minor Street to Fanoe Road as the City’s Priority Project for FY 2026-2027 to be Funded by SB 1 - The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017

8. GONZALES YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES
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.

May 4, 2026 CC/SA Minutes
Warrants #53835-53895.pdf
City Manager Report April 2026
CESP/Rec Activity Report Pictures
Public Works Activity Report Pictures.docx
spartan 300 club 2026.pdf
shield bearers 2026.pdf
Resolution No. 2026-19
2 Attachment 1 PMP Update 2025 Reimb Agmt - Master 2025 rev.docx 3 Attachment 2 PMP Update 2025 Agmt - NCE Executed 2025 1201 Budget Only.pdf Resolution No. 2026-20
Exhibit A - Electronic Signature Policy
Resolution No. 2026-21
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10. BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

11. ADJOURNMENT

9.1 Board/Committee Reports
League of California Cities Monterey Bay Division
Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
Monterey Salinas Transit
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.

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.

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, May14, 2026, at 5:00p.m. /s/ Mary Villegas 05/14/26
Mary Villegas Date
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4.2 STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Octavio Hurtado PE, Public Works Director/ City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Proclamation No. 2026-04 Proclaiming the Week of May 17 - 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week

PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
ATTACHMENTS:

Proclamation No. 2026-04
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WHEREAS, Public Works staff is responsible for the infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of residents, visitors and businesses in the City of Gonzales; and
WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment, solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for citizens, civic leaders, children in the City of Gonzales to gain knowledge of and understand the public works programs in their communities; and
WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 66th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association; and WHEREAS, in keeping with this year’s National Public Works Week theme of “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community” which highlights the cornerstones that motivate public works professionals to serve their communities every day, the Public Works staff with the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, and King City regularly collaborate on various public works aspects including coordinating the training of our Public Works field personnel; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales is an active member of the American Public Works Association including participating in events held by the Monterey Bay Chapter.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED I, Mayor Jose Rios, on behalf of the City Council of the City of Gonzales do hereby proclaim the week of May 17 - 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week; and urge our residents to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities and ceremonies that pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees, and recognize the substantial contributions they make to our community’s health, safety, and quality of life.

Jose Rios, The Honorable Mayor
May 18, 2026
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4.3 STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Carmen Gil, City Manager
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Ratify Proclamation No. 2026-03 Congratulating Mayor Pro Tem Liz Silva on Being Selected as Ag Woman of the Year

CITY MANAGER
ATTACHMENTS:

Proclamation No. 2026-03
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WHEREAS, Mayor Pro Tem Liz Silva was born in Salinas, CA but raised in Gonzales where she attended the local schools and has remained active in the community; and WHEREAS, in 2009, Mayor Pro Tem Silva was appointed to fill a vacant City Council seat; and since then, she has been reelected four times to serve the Gonzales community as a member of the City Council, and currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem; and WHEREAS, Mayor Pro Tem Silva has a long history of commitment not only to the City of Gonzales, but also to the agriculture industry; and
WHEREAS, in 1995, Mayor Pro Tem Silva started her long trajectory in agriculture as an Executive Assistant at Chiquita and then moved on to become the Executive Coordinator for Fresh Express, and finally Planting Schedule Coordinator for the Ippolito Group in 2020, which she retired from in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Pro Tem Silva doesn’t hesitate to donate her time and energy to organizations that make a difference on the Central Coast like the California Women for Ag., the League of California Cities Monterey Bay Division, Rancho Cielo, Monterey County Ag Ed-Farm Day, the Monterey County Fair Heritage Association, Gonzales Economic Development Committee, US 101 Traffic Safety Alliance, Girls Inc., the Lions Club, St.

Theodore Catholic Church, Salinas Valley Recycles, Salinas Valley Fair, and the California Rodeo Salinas; and
WHEREAS, beyond her professional achievements, Mayor Pro Tem Silva is a tireless advocate for the agricultural community where she serves as a mentor and role model, and is an avid proponent of youth in agriculture; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Pro Tem Silva has generously dedicated her time providing selfless efforts to the City of Gonzales and serves in a dignified, impartial and professional manner, with the highest level of integrity, honesty, dignity, and accountability; and WHEREAS, Mayor Pro Tem Silva’s profound commitment to our local Agricultural industry is commendable, making her much deserving of the prestigious recognition of Agricultural Woman of the Year!
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Gonzales hereby extends its Congratulations to Mayor Pro Tem Liz Silva on being selected as the Grower-Shipper Foundation’s 2026 Agricultural Woman of the Year!

Jose L. Rios, Mayor
May 8, 2026
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6.1 STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Carmen Gil, City Manager
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes - May 4, 2026

CITY MANAGER
ATTACHMENTS:

May 4, 2026 CC/SA Minutes
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MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES REGULAR MEETING

AND GONZALES CITY

COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026
6:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rios called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The flag salute was recited by all present.

3. ROLL CALL
City Council/Successor Agency Members:

Attendee Name Title Status
Jose L Rios Mayor/Chair Present
Liz Silva Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Present
Scott Funk Member Present
Lorraine Worthy Member Present
Maria Orozco Member Excused Absent

YOUTH COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Shelby Anderson and Ricardo Rodriguez.

STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Carmen Gil, City Attorney Michael F. Rodriquez, Community Development Director Taven Kinison Brown, Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Mary Villegas, Administrative Assistant II Marisol Gomez, Public Works Director/City Engineer Octavio Hurtado, and Police Corporal Cesar Castillo.
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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 two minutes for your comments.

If you choose not to attend the City Council meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment limited to 250 words or less by 12:00p.m. on the day of the meeting to the City Clerk at [email protected]

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.1 Approve and Present Proclamation No. 2026-02 Proclaiming May 2026 as Poppy Month Mayor Pro Tem Silva read the proclamation and Council Member Worthy received it on behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary.

RESULT: PASSED[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lorraine Worthy
SECONDER: Liz Silva
AYES: Jose L Rios, Liz Silva, Scott Funk, Lorraine Worthy ABSENT: Maria Orozco

5. BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Business from the Public not on the Agenda; any member of the Public may address the Council/Agency for a period not to exceed two (2) minutes on any subject not on the Agenda. The Council/Agency will listen to all communications but may take no action.

Henry Martinez Jr. said he and his legal team were celebrating a victory won last week regarding assault and resisting arrest dismissed by the judge and he elaborated on that. He added that the cases against his wife, his dad, and his son were going to fall apart now because he wasn't convicted, and it was time to come after the City now, and the City has to pay its dues.

April Martinez said she loved poppy month and hopes the Fourth of July goes well with no complications since she had PTSD and OCD from that.

Henry Martinez Sr. showed a picture of a kid holding an Officer at the Fourth of July incident and said he was trying to pull the kid off the rookie. He elaborated on that incident and said he was charged with assault instead of celebrating them with an award for saving an officer.

Megan Range, PG&E Government Relations Director, introduced herself and mentioned she will be the point of contact going forward, and she will be contacting staff individually, so they know how to reach her.
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6. 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.

6.1 Approve the Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes - April 20, 2026

6.2 Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #53769-53834 Approve

6.3 Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Quote from Alvarez Technology Group in the Amount of $58,000 to Replace the Expiring VMware Server Hosting Software with Scale Computing Systems

6.4 Resolution No. 2026-15 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing the Establishment and Maintenance of Bank Accounts for the Municipal Funds and Repealing Resolutions in Conflict Herewith

6.5 Resolution No. 2026-16, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund

6.6 Resolution No. 2026-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Prioritized List of Services and Programs to be Funded with Tax Proceeds Received from the Measure ‘K’ Transaction and Use Tax, During Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Including Funding Allocations
RESULT: PASSED[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Funk
SECONDER: Liz Silva
AYES: Jose L Rios, Liz Silva, Scott Funk, Lorraine Worthy ABSENT: Maria Orozco

7. REGULAR AGENDA

7.1 Resolution No. 2026-17, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales in Support of City of Gonzales Measure B, a Measure Establishing a Special Parcel Tax to be Levied on Properties within the City Based on Land Use to Fund Fire and Emergency Medical Services Staff Report: City Attorney Rodriguez presented the staff report.

Public Comment: Henry Martinez Jr. commented about owning several properties in Gonzales, his insurance skyrocketing, the economy being expensive, not being able to afford a new tax, and he will pass them down to the renters if his expenses go up. He told the Council to seriously consider this but asking for two-thirds was a lot.
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Henry Martinez Sr. commented about the City controlling the money and paying for Alta Road, electric chargers, not trusting the cops and buying them drones and riffles, new computers for the Police station.

Mayor Rios asked Mr. Martinez to stay on topic.

Mr. Martinez Sr. continued commenting about budgeting and where the City is spending money on other departments, and suggested a pay freeze for everybody for a few years and not give people raises.

Council Discussion: Council Member Worthy pointed out that the Measure K Committee allocated $275,000 this year to go toward the Fire Department but that was just a small amount and we need more money. There was discussion about the $1 million Department operation, number of medical calls, insurance companies increasing the cost due to lack of adequate staffing and equipment, cost of $2 to $3 million by the Regional Fire District, and CalFire being more expensive.

RESULT: PASSED[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Liz Silva
SECONDER: Scott Funk
AYES: Jose L Rios, Liz Silva, Scott Funk, Lorraine Worthy ABSENT: Maria Orozco

8. GONZALES YOUTH COUNCIL UPDATES
Commissioners Rodriguez and Anderson elaborated on the successful Youth Council Summit hosted at the Community Center last Saturday, announced the next GYC meeting on May 14th at 2:30pm, Scholarship Night on May 27th at 5:30pm, and reported on the High School activities.

Council Member Funk asked if there was a Grad Night this year.

Commissioner Anderson responded that would take place on May 20th and 21st at Universal Studios.

9. BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

9.1. Board/Committee Reports
Transportation Agency for Monterey County - Mayor Rios reported on the funding reports, presentation from CalTrans on the Hwy 101 Corridor which they hope to have the entrances sealed by March 2027.

Mayor Selection Committee - Mayor Rios reported on the pamphlet with information on the pros and cons on the different ballot measures coming up.

Salinas Valley Recycles - Mayor Pro Tem Silva announced the next meeting on May 21st in the Council Chambers at 6:00pm.
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Measure K Oversight Committee - Council Member Worthy reported on the meeting they had last week where they approved the funded projects and they were able to put the grants back into place.

9.2. Oral Communications
Council Member Worthy said we had a new agenda program and asked Deputy City Clerk Villegas if she could put the page numbers on the agenda if possible.

Deputy City Clerk responded yes, she will work with them on that.

She congratulated the Track and Field Team on their Championship.

Mayor Pro Tem Silva mentioned TAMC did a wonderful job with the roundabout going to Carmel Valley which was very easy to navigate. She congratulated the Track and Field Team. She attended two fundraising events at the Riffle Club. She encouraged people that didn't know what Poppy Month was to google it and read the importance behind it. She announced the Salinas Valley Fair happening May 14th - May 17th, the Armed Forces Day on Saturday, the Mexican American Heritage on Sunday, and Memorial Day on May 25th with a ceremony starting at 9:00am at the cemetery, and barbecue at the Legion Hall at 11:00am.

Council Member Funk said that as part of the fair, the Junior Livestock Show and Auction is happening on May 16th. He thanked all staff and volunteers who helped with the Cinco de Mayo event. He heard from a lot of folks they had a great time.

Mayor Rios shared complaints he received about no parking signs placed in front a lot of the residences around the park and thanked staff for taking the lead on that issue since that area has already additional dwelling units creating additional parking stresses. He thanked staff for the good thinking on handling that situation by giving residents parking passes. He also was glad staff was making an effort to address the speeding issue brought up by Mr. Maturino, and that the Measure K Committee allocated some funding for the speed bumps. He also thanked staff for taking care of the issue that was brought up via a letter which Mayor Pro Tem Silva read about trees obstruction and curb painting. He mentioned that when there are funds to address the issues, staff takes care of them. He also added in regards to the comment about misspending money, that he was happy to show them the books and he knows staff is very diligent about where and how they spend that funding, and he hoped there was enough funding to increase salaries, because being in the public eye is not an easy job. He was very appreciative of what staff does and they're doing the best they can.

10. BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Gil confirmed that the Measure K funds Mayor Rios pointed out for Cielo Vista are included in there and they were backup in the event we don't get the grants.

Mayor Rios asked about the types of speed bumps as he understood there's a City that has rubber ones and are easier to install.

Public Works Director Hurtado responded that's what is included there. 13

City Manager Gil mentioned staff completed recruitment for the pool and camp staff and are currently working on the schedules, but the pool is set to open June 9th. She acknowledged the Youth Council for their work with the Youth Summit which had at least 80 people in attendance and it was a success. She announced the Car Show on July 18th in the downtown area. She shared staff is in conversations with Rancho Cielo to potentially do a drone certification class for South County and it may be hosting it at the Community Center.

Mayor Rios was under the understanding about the Boys and Girls Club, that there is a gentleman out in Carmel Valley who is trying to fund the club for four years and one of the conditions was funding for the Gonzales Teen Center.

City Manager Gil responded she asked Director Johnson to give her the full information as to what she can share because it was a private donor and did not want to share much but yes, they will pay for the funding to continue here for the next four years, which was very exciting news for our budget.

Council Member Worthy wanted to share a point of clarification regarding the comment brought up earlier about the City spending money on the EV chargers. She clarified that we did not buy them since we got a grant for those.

City Manager Gil added that was correct and that was a revenue stream since we charge a fee.

11. ADJOURNMENT
RESULT: PASSED[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Liz Silva
SECONDER: Lorraine Worthy
AYES: Jose L Rios, Liz Silva, Scott Funk, Lorraine Worthy ABSENT: Maria Orozco
The meeting was adjourned at 6:51pm.

ATTEST:
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Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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6.2 STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Carmen Gil, City Manager
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #53835-53895

CITY MANAGER
ATTACHMENTS:

Warrants #53835-53895.pdf
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6.3 ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Carmen Gil, City Manager
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: City Manager Report

CITY MANAGER
ATTACHMENTS:

City Manager Report April 2026
27 Finally on April 27th we celebrated a day that so many of us have been waiting for – the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex
The Community Center has been busy since it opened its doors back in January.

It now hosts the Boys and Girls Club programming on Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and the City program’s drop in homework help on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Center also hosted the California Coastal Commission on April 14th17th. The meeting brought people from Sacramento and other local elected officials out to comment on items being discussed by the Commission. It was an honor to host them here in our town. They were very impressed with the Center and the service the City provided their team and attendees. The following week on April 28th, the Center also hosted the South County Rotary’s Valley Nights.

Rotary Clubs from South County got to gather in the new space to admire its beauty and hear the story of success of one of our very own, former GYCer Cindy Aguilar-Castañeda, who shared her journey and her involvement in advocating for the Center’s creation.

Gonzales Fire Department Parcel Tax
Measure B will be on the ballot this June 2nd. The proposed tax will support the Fire Department’s staffing and operations. With costs continuing to rise, the City needs to look at other ways to fund this essential service. Without new revenue coming in, the City will find it hard to maintain this service locally, resulting in delayed response times and putting us all at risk. Funding generated through Measure B would strictly go to the Fire Department and there would be local oversight to ensure that stays the case. The propsed tax is $349 per single-family unit and $262

City of Gonzales
City Manager Report
April 2026
28 per multi-family unit annually. For more information on the tax, visit the City’s website at gonzalesca.gov.

Housing
Staff is working on responding to additional questions that LAFCo has regarding the Vista Lucia application for annexation. Once the response is complete, it will be resubmitted to LAFCo for further consideration and review. For more information on the project and its status, contact our Community Development Director Taven Kinison Brown at [email protected] or visit the City of Gonzales website at gonzalesca.gov.

Website Update
Staff is excited to announce that the City is working to update its outdated website. The new site will be more user friendly and will be easier for staff to keep updated.

Save the Date
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6.4 ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Taven M. Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Development Department Activity Report

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

HOUSING
The Vista Lucia Specific Plan. City staff and our consultant Brent Slama are conferring with Pembrook Development Group in crafting our response back to LAFCo.

The Housing Element. Placeworks Inc. has finished with their contract with the City of Gonzales, ending April 30, 2026, and being paid with our REAP 2.0 Grant administered through AMBAG. Staff now has “the baton” back and are proceeding to seek a “Pro-Housing Designation,” with the State of California, which will make us more attractive for grants and other state-sponsored incentive programs to further affordable housing development in the community.

The Puente Del Monte Specific Plan . City staff and our consultants (Slama Consulting and EMP Planning Group) continue to meet on the construction and mechanics of the EIR effort underway. Recently, we received an applicantprepared report on biological concerns and learned of the need for potential mitigation measures and considerations of the monarch butterfly, which has habitat east of the project site.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
This summer will allow the Economic Development Division to receive two paid-for interns from Hartnell College.

Offers to two students have been accepted and start dates will be in the latter part of May and early June:
• The first intern position will primarily be in support of the whole Community Development Department with mentorship and direction from the Director in matters of economic development, business licensing, recordkeeping and review of our past business and home loan programs, building permits, local construction, code enforcement and the planning division.
• The second intern position will assist the City of Gonzales with implementing a Local Business Promotion Program to showcase Gonzales businesses through social media and other channels. Additionally, we will have that intern explore making small “commercials” for the City of Gonzales, to help market vacant and available structures, and provide positive social media content.
30 BUILDING DIVISION ACTIVITY
From April 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026 (30 reporting days) the City issued fourteen (14) permits for plumbing, reroofs, electrical, tenant improvements and demolition and rectification of a non-permitted structure added at the Chevron/EZ Mile Store on 5th Street. The estimated value of improvements was $182,200.00.

CODE ENFORCEMENT
The City continues to meet with property owners, inspect potential violations and start documentation to progress to remedies. In a seasonal and initiative-taking mode, City staff is also looking for overgrown weeds and asking property owners to cut and maintain their properties for fire safety purposes.

CITY BUSINESS LICENSES
Staff is presently giving mailed notice to business owners that we are upon the renewal season for business licenses.

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6.5 ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Carmen Gil, City Manager
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Engagement & Recreation Departments Activity Report

RECREATION/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Kid Power
InApril, we had a total of 28 kids registered for Kid Power. We kicked it off with an Easter egg hunt before the kids went on spring break. They went out and hunted for 12 eggs each. They all had a little prize in them and we also played games for prizes. They had a blast.

During Spring Break Camp, the children participated in a variety of engaging and creative activities, including making birdhouses, sun catchers, stepping stones, and many other crafts. The campers shared overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many saying it was the best camp they had ever attended! In addition to crafts, the children enjoyed trips to the garden, where they eagerly checked to see if their butterflies were still there. The garden was also filled with ladybugs, and the children had a wonderful time observing and interacting with them.

City Sports League
Our South County Girls Softball league is still going well. Our first games of the season started on April 3 rd
for our 10U division Team Sassy Sluggers against Soledad Pink Bomberz and 14U division Gonzales Heatwaves against Soledad Hurricanes. Our 7U division, Dugout Divas and Gonzales Storms played each other onApril 4
th
.

Our 7U division Teams had an Easter Egg hunt and had a special guest appearance by the Easter Bunny. They all had a wonderful time. Our team picture day was onApril 16 th
. Our game season will be ending on the 16
th
of May. Our Closing Ceremony is scheduled for May 30
th
.

Our Mini T-ball season is going well. The kids are having a wonderful time. Last game will be on May 16 th
.

Registration opened on April 14
th
for our Summer Adult co-ed Rec Softball league. Our season is set to start on June 8
th
. We are anticipating 3 divisions. So far, we have 3 lower “C” bracket teams registered. Team registration ends on May 24
th
.

Summer Youth Flag Football registration opened on April 17 th
. Our league will be a little different this
summer. We are now a part of the NFL Flag Football organization. We will be collaborating and competing against a couple of our south county cities, Greenfield and King City. We are super excited. It will be a great season. Registration is moving slowly; we have 12 registered participants so far. Registration ends on May 32 31
st
. Our season will start on June 1
stwith skills assessments.

This summer there is a new sports program. We will have a summer youth co-ed Volleyball Clinic for ages 10-

14. It will run from June 15
th
to July 17
th
. Registration started on April 17
th
. We have 10 registered
participants so far. Registration ends on May 31
st
. If all goes well, we will continue the summer volleyball program and offer it again in the Fall.

Recreation/Community Engagement
We continue working with TMD on the development of our new website, which is currently under construction. We are pleased with the progress to date and have been actively collaborating with City staff to ensure their feedback and input are incorporated throughout the design and content development process.

For senior programming, we offered weekly Chair Yoga, monthly wreath-making classes, and weekly Senior Peer Counseling sessions. In addition, the Monterey County Health Department reached out regarding the potential addition of a “Bingocize” program, which combines the enjoyment of bingo with light physical activity to promote senior health and engagement.

Staff also participated in Mock Interviews at Gonzales High School on Wednesday,April 22 nd
. This program
provides soon to be graduates with valuable real-world experience as they prepare for the workforce. Students submitted mock resumes outlining their ideal career paths and participated in structured interviews based on those roles. It’s always interesting to see what the highly picked career pathways are; this year staff had the opportunity to interview 5 students: 2 future nurses, 2 future HVAC entrepreneurs, and 1 future private investigator.

Lastly, we hosted a professional photo shoot at the Community Center in collaboration with WRNS Design Team on Thursday, April 30
th
. The resulting media will be used to support and enhance content for our new website currently under development, and for the Construction and Design Teams Professional Portfolio.

GonzalesYouth Council
The Gonzales Youth Council held two regular meetings, with much of their energy and focus centered on planning the upcoming South County Youth Summit. The group has really stepped up in taking ownership of different parts of the event. This has included helping find a cooking instructor for the culinary class, which led to a fun and short cooking demo of the snack students will be making: Biscoff Cookie Butter Energy Oat Bites.

They’ve also been working on practical details like creating a bird’s-eye view map of the event layout, designing signage for the day, putting together the event program, and promoting the summit with their peers at school.

In addition, GYC participated in three joint planning meetings with the Youth Councils from Soledad and Greenfield. These meetings have been a great opportunity for collaboration, and students have been working together to shape the day’s schedule and coordinate outreach for the Resource Fair by dividing up responsibilities and reaching out to community partners.

We also want to give a special thank you to Gonzales La Plaza for generously supporting the Youth Summit with a donation of 40 tortas and burritos. It’s been meaningful to see local businesses show up for our youth and community in such a direct way.

Aquatics
We’ve wrapped up the hiring process for our Seasonal Aquatics staff, and we’re excited to share that our 2026 summer team is now in place. The team includes 1 Pool Manager, 1 Assistant Pool Manager, 6 Lifeguards, and 6 Rec-Aides.

We’ve also scheduled our Pool and Snack Bar inspection for the week of May 18 th
to ensure everything is
33 ready for opening. In the meantime, we’re working on getting all pool party reservations and swim pass registrations available online.

ATTACHMENTS:

CESP/Rec Activity Report Pictures
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& Recreation Department
Kid Power Afterschool Program
City Sports League
Stepping Stone created by
one of our campers.

Girls Division Basketball League Our two Gonzales Teams:

Dug Out Divas vs Storm.
7U Division Easter Egg Hunt.

Bird House painted by
one of our campers.

Our students working on an
activity while visiting the
Gonzales Community Center.
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& Recreation Department
GYC Students Meeting with Culinary Instructor, Nayeli Rojas, in preparation for the South County Youth Summit.

Gonzales Youth Council
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AGENDA
ITEM

6.6 ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Keith Wise, Police Chief
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Police Department Activity Report

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Crime and Arrests
The Gonzales Police Department investigated 8 Part I Crimes (Homicide, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Rape, Assault and Motor Vehicle Theft) during the month of April 2026. During the same time last year, there were 4 Part I Crimes investigated.

During the month ofApril, Officers made 15 arrests. During the same time last year, there were a total of 10 arrests.

During the month of April, the department initiated 15 Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) / 72-hour parking violation cases. 11 violations were self-abated by the registered owner upon notification of the Municipal Code Violation.

Calls for Service
The Department responded to 617 calls for service in April 2026. There were 53 crimes, accidents, and information reports taken during the month.

Animal Control
During the month ofApril 2026, theAnimal Control (ACO) provided the following services:

Total Animals
Captured
Dead Injured Bite Cases
Returned to
Owner
Transported
to SPCA
Cats 6 1 0 0 0 5
Dogs 6 0 0 0 4 2
Total 12 1 0 0 4 7
Significant Cases
37 Although the Police Department responded to 617 calls for service during the month of April 2026, the most significant cases involved 8 Part I crimes.
0-Homicide, 0-Rape, 0-Robbery, 5-Assault, 1-Burglary, 2-Larcenies, and 0-Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts Training
The Department continues to conduct in-house training.

Officers completed the Department's required bi-annual range training onApril 17, 2026, andApril 21, 2026.

Sergeant Castillo, Corporal Pruneda and Officer Perez attended a 6-hour Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) training in Morgan Hill on FridayApril 24, 2026.

Other
Police Staff along with Officers provided traffic control during the Good Friday procession for the St. Theodore Church on FridayApril 3, 2026.

In Conjunction with the Monterey County SPCA, the department hosted a dog and cat vaccination clinic at the Police Department on SaturdayApril 11, 2026.

Gonzales Police Department Officers along with the Gonzales Police Explorers participated at the Dia Del Nino event at Central Park on SundayApril 26, 2026.
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AGENDA
ITEM

6.7 ACTIVITY REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Octavio Hurtado PE, Public Works Director / City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report

PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

WASTEWATER
Existing Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Pond C has been dredged out removing roughly 4 inches of sludge and about 18 inches of clay and sand which has exposed more the pond bottom to a sand layer. The current efforts not only increase the capacity of the pond but also produced a much quicker percolation rate. Increased capacity and percolation are very beneficial to our Wastewater Treatment Plant process.

Staff have been working diligently to make improvements to the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant. with rented equipment, they are installing a perimeter berm around the northeaster area of the plant. They are also in the process of building up the inner and outer roads throughout the plant to service the ponds safely.

We have been maintaining 15 inches of free board in our primary and secondary ponds and have begun pumping the water from the Industrial ponds back into Pond 1 of our existing treatment plant. This is being done to dry out the ponds and not cause further delays in the construction of the Industrial plant. We expect to have the water pumped out by May 18th.

A new dichlorination unit was installed in the existing Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant to mitigate any excess chlorine that may get to the plant that negatively affects the effectiveness of the biological process necessary to treat sewage flows. The unit continues to be calibrated to ensure it is working as intended.

The aeration system continues to work at 100% of designed capacity with a spare aerator motor stored in the event of a unit malfunction.

One of the three lift station pumps at the headworks was sent out to be rebuilt. The pump has been returned and is scheduled to be installed by City staff.

Staff continue to check the influent and effluent, freeboard, and run daily inspections, and collect samples for the 39 County to conduct lab testing of Dissolved Oxygen levels, pH, and conductivity. Staff also continue to work on general plant maintenance and cleanup including weed control and access road maintenance. Staff continue to monitor and up-keep the lift stations around the City Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays.

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility
The Contractor (Gateway Pacific) began construction on 7/21/2025. The contractor, construction manager, design consultant, and City staff hold progress meetings every two weeks to discuss open items, status of submittal reviews, schedule, and other business. The Contractor continues to install necessary piping and pouring concrete at the headworks. Work is also being performed on the perimeter fence.

With Pond C complete, Gateway is pumping the water back to Pond 1 in the Municipal Plant.

WATER
The refurbishment of Well 4 is nearly complete. Maggiora Brothers performed well rehabilitation cleaning efforts including air swabbing, jetting and acid cleaning. They have also replaced the pump and associated piping. Staff is replacing a necessary dichlorination unit prior to bringing it back on line.

Staff tests for chlorine residual daily, and maintenance on the water system. Staff repairs chlorine leaks and performs maintenance on the wells. For the month of April, all water samples taken at the sampling stations for the water system tested negative for coliform. There were 57 door tags this month, prior to shut offs. We had 7 disconnects because of non-payment.

PARKS
Staff continue to mow turf areas in the City parks regularly. Staff cleans restrooms, cleans trash, and make repairs in parks as necessary. Staff also repaired and maintained irrigation in Central, Vosti and Centennial Park.

Staff provided support for the “Dia de los Ninos” and for the Cinco De Mayo parade and event held at Central Park.

GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
Staff continue to clean the Vosti Center restrooms daily, clean the Council Chambers weekly and order all supplies for City buildings and disburses them appropriately.

STREETS
Cleaning up all entrances to the City Project
Public Works crews have been working on cleaning up all entrances to the City of Gonzales. Efforts have been made on Alta Street in the downtown area. Staff will be ordering “Granite patch” material to initiate a pot hole filling effort throughout town. This material is not like cold mix which disintegrates over time. Granite patch is a more permanent solution to potholes
Fifth Street Truck Ban
The Contractor submitted an Encroachment Permit to Caltrans for the work in the State right of way on January 7, 2026. On February 4, 2026, the City received a response to the permit application denying approval as proposed requiring a resubmittal addressing their concerns. The concerns require moving the location of some signs, modifications/replacement of existing destination sign instead of adding a new sign near an existing sign. TL Engineering made the necessary changes addressing the comments and the plans were resubmitted to Caltrans on March 9, 2026. On April 7, 2026, the City received comments, and TL resubmitted the plans addressing the comments the same day. All comments have been addressed, and we are awaiting for the Encroachment Permit to 40 proceed.

TAMC Vision Zero
TAMC is developing a Transportation Safety Action Plan for Monterey County. A full draft of the Gonzales Safety Action Plan has been submitted to the City for our review. We will be bringing this item to City Council to provide a presentation of the plan.

Fourth Street Pavement Rehab
Staff is including the project in a competitive RSTP grant application to TAMC. The project will be part of a larger Complete Streets project that will include bike paths alongAlta Street and Fifth Street. Applications are due in June, and awarding is scheduled forAugust.

Fifth Street Bridge
Staff has been working with TAMC and Caltrans on coming up with a solution to the congestion for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians along the Caltrans Fifth Street Bridge. Caltrans is currently working on a Project Initiation Report which will outline different alternatives that could address the issue. These alternatives include widening the bridge, adding signalization, or replacing the bridge and constructing a new bridge that will incorporate two roundabouts at the US 101 on and off ramps. The Community Meeting was held on Wednesday May 13th, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.

TAMC Safe Routes to School Program
The City of Gonzales, in collaboration with TAMC and Caltrans, is hosting a community meeting to provide residents with an update on the Gonzales Participatory Budgeting projects funded by TAMC which are located near the Fifth Street Bridge. The community meeting will be held jointly with the Fifth Street Bridge project community meeting since they are addressing the same concern.

Grant Opportunities
Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) and TDA 2% funds are distributed on a three-year cycle with the next cycle coming up this year. The funds are administered by TAMC and are distributed in various ways. 10% goes to TAMC for special projects, 3.6 million gets distributed to the local agencies under a fair share program based on population. Gonzales is expected to receive $54,237. The remaining 13.4 million is distributed through a competitive grant application. The grant application is further divided into large projects and quick build projects. The quick build projects are meant to accomplish needs and add amenities that improve safety and promote bike and pedestrian use to an existing street project that the City is programming. The following are projects the City is looking at submitting a competitive RSTP application for.

Staff is working on an application for a traffic calming project at Del Monte Drive and Cielo Vista and Del Monte Drive and Rincon Road and along Fairview Drive. This project is scheduled to move forward in the fall of 2026 regardless of the grant award outcome.

Staff is also looking at submitting a project to make improvements to Fifth Street that will complement the Safe Routes to School participatory grant improvements and tie the Fifth Street corridor with the Fourth Street Pavement Rehab project. A bike lane project along Alta Street to remove the gap that exists just south of First Street which will also address the relocation of traffic light at Gonzales River Road andAlta Street will also be added. This project will also include adding bike lanes alongAlta Street from the City limits to the US 101 interchange.

EVENTS
Staff held a Community Meeting: Gonzales 5th Street & US 101 Bridge Update. This meeting is to provide project 41 information and to provide community outreach and receive input. The meeting was held on May 13, 2026, at the City Council Chambers.

The Public Works Department will be participating in the South County Public Works Group annual BBQ to be held in the City of Soledad. Prior to the BBQ, staff will attend a tour of the Soledad Wastewater Treatment Plant.

ATTACHMENTS:

Public Works Activity Report Pictures.docx
42 Public Works Activity Report – April 2026
Pond C looking south Pond C looking
north
TAMC Vision
Zero
43 Community Meeting Flyer
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AGENDA
ITEM

6.8 STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Taven M. Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fireworks Sales Permits 2026

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:

Approve the Fireworks Sale PermitApplications 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

REVIEWAND 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.

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 45 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:
i. 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.
ii. 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.
iii. Type 3 Magazine shall be a "day box" or other portable magazine. It shall be theft-resistant, fire-resistant, and weather-resistant. iv. 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 fire-resistant, theft-resistant, and weather-resistant.

10. 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 ask 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.

ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could choose to not waive the Business License Permit Taxes for these two non-profit groups.

BUDGET IMPACT
Waiving the Business License Permit Taxes for these two non-profit groups would have a negligible affect on the budget.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

Approve the Fireworks Sale PermitApplications Submitted by Shield Bearers and Spartan 300 Club: and Waive Business License Permit Taxes for these two non- profit groups.

ATTACHMENTS:
spartan 300 club 2026.pdf
shield bearers 2026.pdf
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AGENDA
ITEM

6.9 STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Octavio Hurtado PE, Public Works Director / City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2026-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Reimbursement Agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for the City’s Pavement Management Program, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement

PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Reimbursement Agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for the City’s Pavement Management Program, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute theAgreement.

BACKGROUND
The Measure X sales tax measure provides much needed transportation and streets maintenance funding for all local jurisdictions in the County of Monterey and is administered by the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC). One of the requirements to receive funds is for the City maintain a Pavement Management System (PMS) that meets TAMC requirements.

At the regular meeting of June 19, 2017, the City Council approved the Master Programs Funding Agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for local allocation and expenditure of Measure X Transportation and Safety Investment Plan funds.

In 2018, TAMC initiated a regional effort to help jurisdictions establish Pavement Management Programs (PMPs) under Measure X. This included acquiring StreetSaver software through a technical support agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and hiring consultants to assess roadway conditions and develop pavement programs. Measure X requires jurisdictions to regularly report road conditions and re-inspect pavement every 3–6 years, depending on road type. Jurisdictions may conduct inspections independently or participate in a joint procurement coordinated by TAMC.
64 The City of Gonzales opted not to participate in the joint procurement process through TAMC. In 2020, the City separately procured the services of Harris and Associates to update its Pavement Management Program. The City of Gonzales 2020 Pavement Management Program Update was completed on May 12, 2020.

At the regular meeting of July 20, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-09, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Regional Pavement Management Program Funding Agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for the City’s Pavement Management Program. This amendment outlined maintenance of effort requirements.

REVIEWAND ANALYSIS
In early 2025, TAMC surveyed interest in a joint procurement for PMP updates. Ten of thirteen jurisdictions opted in, including Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Marina, Pacific Grove, Sand City, Soledad, and Monterey County. Additional services requested include database updates, strategy revisions, and training. TAMC will be managing the procurement and consultant oversight. Participating jurisdictions will reimburse TAMC based on their share of costs outlined in the agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers.

On October 22, 2025, the TAMC Board of Directors approved a contract with Nichols Consulting Engineers (NCE) to provide Pavement Management consulting services for the regional program. Under the Pavement Management Program (PMP) Reimbursement Agreement, the City agrees to reimburse TAMC for all consultant costs associated with services rendered to the City’s PMP. These services include: updating the City’s database with new streets, providing inspection assessments of collector and arterial roadways, updating the City’s geographic information system (GIS) database, creating presentation and reports for City Council, and providing training opportunities for City staff on the Streetsaver Pavement Management software.

TAMC will be responsible for overseeing the consultant services for the PMP Update. Executing the reimbursement agreement (Attachment 1) confirms the City’s participation in the regional program and will help the City prioritize the pavement network for rehabilitation and resurfacing projects.

The ReimbursementAgreement confirms the City’s intent to participate in the joint procurement and to contribute its proportionate share of costs. TAMC will select and hire a qualified consultant to provide these services.

The Pavement Management Program is instrumental to the City’s efforts to improve the street system. It uses data on the condition of each street to develop recommendations on the most efficient allocation of funding for street improvements and preventative maintenance.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Funding Agreement. A final cost breakdown by task and agency will be prepared before execution of the contract resulting from the RFP. If the City were to reject this option, the City would be responsible for hiring a specialty consultant on our own at an increased cost to the City.

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:By taking part in the joint procurement efforts with TAMC, Gonzales is following cost effect procedures to analyze our street network to prioritize available funding to preserve and maintain our streets while complying with Measure X funding requirements to keep inventories and the community safe and clean.

Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staf 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 65 community.

Explain: Committing to cost effective resources and maximizing funding resources on street maintenance when needed, is part of the provision of excellent services.

City services will be delivered in a cost-ef ective, respectful, and friendly manner to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Explain: Having a Pavement Management Plan of the entire City will ensure funds are prioritized in a fair and equitable manner. Having well preserved streets will add to the safety and well-being of residence and will allow the City to protect a major asset from losing value to deterioration.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:

Public Safety X Yes __ No __ N/A
Housing X Yes __ No __ N/A
Recreation __ Yes __ No X N/A
Environment __ Yes __ No X N/A
Education __ Yes __ No X N/A
Explain: The approved policy for use of Measure X funds is being followed in this process. This policy should ensure the best use of funds to preserve City owned infrastructure assets.

ALTERNATIVES
The following alternatives are provided for Council consideration:

1. Approve staff’s recommendation;

2. Do not approve the funding agreement and request staff to solicit bids for the City’s own Pavement Management Program update;

3. Provide other direction to staff.

BUDGET IMPACT
The cost of maintaining our current Pavement Management System (PMS) is estimated by TAMC to be $18,336.46.

Costs will be paid by the Streets Fund, Measure X, and RSTP fair share funding.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving the Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Reimbursement Agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for the City’s Pavement Management Program, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute theAgreement.

ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution No. 2026-19
2 Attachment 1 PMP Update 2025 Reimb Agmt - Master 2025 rev.docx 3 Attachment 2 PMP Update 2025 Agmt - NCE Executed 2025 1201 Budget Only.pdf 66 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES APPROVING THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE 2025

REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
FOR MONTEREY COUNTY (TAMC) FOR THE CITY’S PAVEMENT

MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, at the regular meeting of June 19, 2017, the City Council approved the Master Programs Funding Agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for local allocation and expenditure of Measure X Transportation and Safety Investment Plan funds, and;
WHEREAS, at the regular meeting of July 20, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-09, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Regional Pavement Management Program Funding Agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for the City’s Pavement Management Program. This amendment outlined maintenance of effort requirements, and;
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2025, the TAMC Board of Directors approved a contract with Nichols Consulting Engineers (NCE) to provide Pavement Management consulting services for the regional program. Under the Pavement Management Program (PMP) Reimbursement Agreement, the City agrees to reimburse TAMC for all consultant costs associated with services rendered to the City’s PMP. These services include: updating the City’s database with new streets, providing inspection assessments of collector and arterial roadways, updating the City’s geographic information system (GIS) database, creating presentation and reports for City Council, and providing training opportunities for City staff on the Streetsaver Pavement Management software, and; WHEREAS, TAMC will be responsible for overseeing the consultant services for the PMP Update. Executing the reimbursement agreement (“Exhibit A”) confirms the City’s participation in the regional program and will help the City prioritize the pavement network for rehabilitation and resurfacing projects, and; WHEREAS, the City’s cost share of the regional program is $18,336.46 including the addition of Task 7.1. A cost share summary for each City can be found in Attachment

2. Should the City Council approve this request, adequate funding is available from the Measure X sales tax funds provided to the City for its Pavement Management Program costs.

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

1. Approving the Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Reimbursement Agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for the City’s Pavement Management Program, and;
67 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City Council subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 18th day of May 2026 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Jose Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk
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MEASURE X
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE 2025 REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT between the

TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY
and the
City of Gonzales
This Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Reimbursement Agreement (“AGREEMENT”) is effective as of the last date opposite the respective signatures below and is entered into by and between the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (“TAMC”) and the City of Gonzales (“AGENCY”), collectively referred to as “PARTIES”.

RECITALS

1. WHEREAS, on November 8, 2016, the voters of Monterey County, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Transportation Authority and Improvement Act, California Public Utilities Code Section 180000 et seq. (the “Act”), approved Measure X (TAMC Ordinance No. 2016-01) on the Monterey County Ballot, thereby authorizing TAMC to impose and administer the proceeds from a three-eighths cent transaction and use tax (“Measure X”); and

2. WHEREAS, on May 18, 2026, AGENCY entered into a Master Programs Funding Agreement (“Master Agreement”) setting forth the mutual obligations and rights of TAMC and AGENCY with respect to the allocation of Measure X funds; and

3. WHEREAS, the Master Agreement was amended by the PARTIES on May 18, 2026 (“Master Agreement Amendment No 1”) to include the Maintenance of Effort definition consistent with Ordinance No. 2019-01; and

4. WHEREAS, one of AGENCY’S obligations under the Master Agreement is to re-inspect pavement conditions every three (3) years for arterials and collectors and every six (6) years for residential streets and local/rural roads unless otherwise approved by TAMC; and

5. WHEREAS, TAMC is procuring consulting services to assist participating agencies in meeting Pavement Management Program (PMP) requirements and to provide additional pavement management services as requested; and

6. WHEREAS, on September 3, 2025, TAMC issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for pavement management services and Nichols Consulting Engineers was selected as the most qualified firm to perform the required services; and 69 PMP Update 2025 Reimbursement Agmt Page 2 of 8
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7. WHEREAS, the AGENCY desires to enter into an AGREEMENT with TAMC to reimburse its proportionate share of the costs associated with the consultant services for the Pavement Management Program Update;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the PARTIES as follows:

1. Scope of Services: TAMC shall procure and oversee services provided by Nichols Consulting Engineers for the Pavement Management Program Update, including pavement condition re-inspections and any additional services requested by the AGENCY within the scope of work of TAMC’s agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineering.

2. Cost Sharing and Reimbursement: The AGENCY agrees to reimburse TAMC for its proportionate share of the total consultant costs, as outlined in Exhibit A (Fair Share Costs for the City of Gonzales for Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Consulting Services). Payment shall be made within 30 days of invoice receipt from TAMC.

3. Reporting and Coordination: TAMC shall provide regular updates to the AGENCY regarding project progress, deliverables, and expenditures. The AGENCY shall cooperate with TAMC and the consultant to facilitate timely completion of services.

4. Term: This AGREEMENT shall be effective upon execution and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section II, Paragraph 2, Termination.

5. Termination: Either party may terminate this AGREEMENT by giving written notice of termination to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of termination. Such notice shall set forth the effective date of termination. In the event of such termination, the amount payable under this AGREEMENT shall be reduced in proportion to the services provided prior to the termination date.

6. Indemnification: Each Party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other Party from any claims, liabilities, or damages arising from its own acts or omissions in connection with this AGREEMENT.

7. Additional Acts and Documents: Each party agrees to do all such things and take all such actions, and to make, execute and deliver such other documents and instruments, as shall be reasonably requested to carry out the provisions, intent and purpose of this AGREEMENT.

8. Integration: This AGREEMENT represents the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter thereof. No representations, warranties, inducements or 70 PMP Update 2025 Reimbursement Agmt Page 3 of 8
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oral agreements have been made by any of the parties except as expressly set forth herein.

9. Applicable Law: This AGREEMENT shall be governed by, and constructed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of California.

10. Amendment: This AGREEMENT may not be changed, modified or rescinded except in writing, signed by all parties hereto. Any attempt at oral modification of this AGREEMENT shall be void and of no effect.

11. Notices: Notice required under this AGREEMENT shall be delivered personally by facsimile, or by first-class postage pre-paid mail to AGENCY and TAMC at the addresses listed below. Notice shall be deemed effective upon personal delivery or facsimile transmission, or on the third day after deposit with the U.S. Postal Service. AGENCY and TAMC shall give prompt notice of any change of address, including contact name and title. Unless otherwise changed according to these notice provisions, notices shall be addressed as follows:

FOR AGENCY: FOR TAMC:

Carmen Gil Laurie Williamson
City Manager Senior Engineer
147 Fourth Street 55 B Plaza Circle
Gonzales CA 93926 Salinas, CA 93901
831.675.5000 831.775.4415
[email protected] [email protected]

12. Waiver: Any waiver of any terms of this AGREEMENT shall be in writing signed by both parties hereto. A waiver of any of the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT shall not be construed as a waiver of any other terms or conditions in this AGREEMENT.

13. Assignment: Neither party hereto may assign, sell, or otherwise transfer its interest or obligations in this AGREEMENT without the prior written consent of the other party.

14. No Rights in Third Parties: Nothing in this AGREEMENT, express or implied, is intended to confer any rights or remedies under or by reason of this AGREEMENT on any third party, nor is anything in this AGREEMENT intended to relieve or discharge the obligation or liability of any third party o any party to this AGREEMENT, nor shall any provision of this AGREEMENT give any third party any right of subrogation or action over or against any party to this AGREEMENT.
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15. Headings: The headings in this AGREEMENT are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the terms of this AGREEMENT.

16. Construction of Agreement: The parties hereto agree that each party has fully participated in the review and revision of this AGREEMENT and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this AGREEMENT or any amendment to this AGREEMENT.

17. Signatory’s Warranty: Each party warrants to each other that he or she is fully authorized and competent to enter into this AGREEMENT on behalf of TAMC and AGENCY in the capacity indicated by his or her signature and agrees that TAMC and AGENCY shall be bound by this AGREEMENT as of the last date opposite the respective signatures below.

18. Incorporation of Recitals: The recitals to this AGREEMENT are incorporated into this

AGREEMENT

19. Electronic signatures: PARTIES understand and agree that this AGREEMENT can be signed electronically.
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In Witness Whereof, the parties have executed this AGREEMENT by their duly authorized officers which shall be effective as of the last date opposite the respective signatures below.

City of Gonzales (AGENCY) Transportation Agency for
Monterey County (TAMC)
By: By:

Carmen Gil Todd A. Muck
City Manager Executive Director
Dated: Dated:

Approved as to Form and Legality:

By: By:

Mike Rodriquez Shane Ebon Strong
City of Gonzales Counsel TAMC Counsel
Dated: Dated:
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EXHIBIT A

FAIR SHARE COSTS OF THE CITY OF GONZALES FOR
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE 2025 CONSULTING SERVICES

TASK DESCRIPTION COST
1 Project Management $ 1,509
2 Database Review and Update $

3.1 Pavement Condition Surveys of
Residential and Local Roadways $ 2,841

3.2 Pavement Condition Surveys of
Arterial and Collector Roadways $ 693
4 Update Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Strategies and Decision Tree $ 2,336.28
5 Budget Analysis and Funding Scenarios $

6.1 Final Reports $ 6,570.90

6.2 Council Presentations $

7.1 Training and Technical Support $ 1,286.28

7.2 Technical Assistance $
8 GIS Linkage and Mapping $ 3,100
9 Traffic Sign Inventory $
TOTAL ANTICIPATED COST $ 18,336.46
NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT $ 18,336.46
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EXHIBIT B

PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The approved ordinance for the Transportation Safety & Investment Plan (Measure X) outlines the requirements for the use of local road maintenance, pothole repair and safety funds. It includes a requirement for each jurisdiction to have a pavement management program. "Each city and the County of Monterey shall develop, or participate in the development of by TAMC, a pavement management program. They shall submit regular reports on the conditions of their streets, to ensure timely repairs and keep the public informed. Development of the pavement management program by TAMC is eligible to be funded out of this program prior to distribution of funds to the cities and the County."
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: In order to receive Measure X funds, the cities and the County shall utilize a pavement management program (PMP) and submit regular reports on the conditions of their streets, to ensure timely repairs and keep the public informed. The pavement management program should utilize an approved software-based tool for analyzing pavement conditions and reports findings on rehabilitation/maintenance strategies based on funding levels. The pavement management program used by the jurisdiction must contain, at a minimum, the following features:
 Store the inventory all roadways within a jurisdiction (in a compatible database with other jurisdictions).
 Assess the condition of the roadways (based on seven distresses and three severity levels).
 Provide the current Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for the roadways (as per ASTM D6433).
 Identify all pavement sections needing maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement.  Calculate budget needs for maintenance, rehabilitation or replacement of deficient pavement sections (for the current year and the next three years at various overall condition levels).
 Develop maintenance strategies for the most cost-effective level of maintenance or repair appropriate at the time of the inspection.
 Generate pavement management program reports (in various formats). 75 PMP Update 2025 Reimbursement Agmt Page 8 of 8
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All jurisdictions must implement and maintain an approved Pavement Management Program (“StreetSaver” or equivalent). The “StreetSaver” Pavement Management Program developed by Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the most utilized program in the Bay Area and would be an excellent program for this region as well. The use of the “StreetSaver” Pavement Management Program is recommended (but not required) since it would allow good compatibility between local jurisdictions and also provide regional benefits.

Jurisdictions may elect to use an alternative pavement management program provided it meets the above listed minimum requirements and receives written approval from TAMC.

The Agency will assist with the development of an overall pavement management implementation plan for this region with the participation and coordination of all the cities and the county. The Agency recommends the development of a regional system to benefit from a coordinated system. The regional system would be developed collaboratively between local jurisdictions. In order to have a regional database, it is recommended that all agencies utilize a common pavement management program. This would allow compilation of information on a regional basis. It would also create opportunities for interagency coordination and to guide regional transportation investments and planning.

UPDATE REQUIREMENTS: The jurisdictions must complete the following updates:
 Review and update the pavement information for all roads every two years.  Pavement conditions must be re-inspected every three years for arterials and collectors.  Pavement conditions must be re-inspected every six years for residential streets and local/rural roads, unless otherwise approved by TAMC. Pavement condition surveys may be done by either automated or manual inspections and may be done either individually or in conjunction with another agency. A percentage of the network can be scheduled each year so that the entire network is updated on a regular cycle.

REPORT REQUIREMENTS: All jurisdictions shall submit an annual Pavement Management Program Report Letter to TAMC no later than December 31 of each year the Measure X tax is in effect using the approved report letter format. It shall include all the highlighted information and shall be on local agency letterhead (see attached template).

All jurisdictions shall also participate in the biennial pavement needs survey conducted for the California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment and provide the requested roadway data for their jurisdiction.
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AGENDA
ITEM

6.10 STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Carmen Gil, City Manager
THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2026-20, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Approving an Electronic Signature Policy

CITY MANAGER

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 2026-20, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of GonzalesApproving an Electronic Signature Policy.

BACKGROUND
In 2000, the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (“UETA”) became effective in the State of California. (It is similar in content to the federal law allowing the use of electronic signatures, The United States Electronic Signatures In Global and National Commerce Act, which was also adopted in 2000.) UETA authorizes use of electronic signatures for transactions and contracts among parties in California, including governmental agencies. The State Legislature passedAB 2296 in 2016 to clarify that a digital signature may also be used to satisfy the requirements of an electronic signature under UETA.

While electronic and digital signatures have been widely used in the private sector for some time, such as for certain real estate and mortgage transactions, they have only gradually evolved to use in the government sector. The Covid pandemic, which limited personal contact, provided incentive to look for alternative means of gathering signatures for City documents. Although the City has been experimenting with electronic signatures (at the request of contractors and other public entities) and signature facsimiles for some time, the City’s current official and preferred practice is to require manual signatures on most legally binding documents. As in many other cities, Staff believes that the use of electronic signatures is a safe and secure practice that will increase administrative efficiencies and customer service. As such, Staff is now recommending that the Council adopt a policy to guide the use of this technology.

REVIEWAND ANALYSIS
Generally, there are two types of electronic methods recognized by state law that the City can use to legally sign or execute documents: electronic signatures and digital signatures. UETA basically provides that if a law requires a 79 signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law. An electronic signature is defined in the UETA as “an electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.” This is the simpler of the types of electronic means to sign documents.

Depending on the circumstances, an electronic signature may include a person’s name or initials typed at the end of an email.

The other type of electronic means to sign documents is a digital signature. The California Government Code provides, “In any written communication with a public entity…in which signature is required or used, any party to the communication may affix a signature by use of a digital signature that complies with the requirements of this section.” The Government Code defines “digital signature” as “an electronic identifier, created by computer, intended by the party using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature.” Examples of documents on which electronic and digital signatures could be used are contracts for goods or services, contracts approved by resolution or minute order, settlement agreement contracts approved by the City Council, routine personnel transactions, and resolutions and ordinances approved by the City Council.

The two electronic signature platforms in common use in the state and with which the City is familiar, DocuSign and Adobe Signature, are both electronic signature programs with some digital technology used to secure documents.

Both adhere to security standards set forth in the law and offer a means to sign, send and manage documents.

Staff has prepared a policy for the use of electronic signatures for Council consideration and recommends adoption of the same.

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: Use of electronic signatures will reduce the time for execution of documents, increase department efficiency, and will reduce the amount of paper used for a variety of transactions.

Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staf 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-ef ective, 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 Vision statement above.

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
80 ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could choose not to approve the proposed Electronic Signature Policy Resolution. This is not recommended. As is noted above, the use of electronic signatures is a safe and secure means of improving staff efficiency.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no significant budget impact associated with the adoption of a resolution establishing a policy for the use of electronic signatures.

CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council consider and adopt Resolution No. 2026-20, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of GonzalesApproving an Electronic Signature Policy.

ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution No. 2026-20
Exhibit A - Electronic Signature Policy
81 RESOLUTION NO 2026-20

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

APPROVING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE POLICY
WHEREAS, electronic signature technology has become increasingly popular and allows public entities to collect and preserve signatures on documents quickly, securely and efficiently; and
WHEREAS, under California law, the use of electronic signatures by public entities is at the option of the parties involved in a given transaction; and WHEREAS, The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (“UETA”), codified at Civil Code Section 1633.1, et seq., generally governs the use of “electronic signatures” by parties to a transaction, while Government Code Section 16.5 governs the specific use of “digital signatures” (a type of electronic signature) by and in transactions with public entities; and WHEREAS, the use of electronic signatures has the same legal effect as manual or “wet” signatures”; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of electronic signatures include, but are not limited to, reductions in the use of paper, time and costs associated with transmitting, approving, executing and securing physical documents; and
WHEREAS, since City staff has increasingly been asked to execute contracts electronically under the provisions of the UETA, the City should have an adopted policy authorizing the use of electronic signatures; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to implement industry best practices using electronic signatures to effectively execute and manage documents in accordance with California state law; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to use electronic signatures to the fullest extent allowed by law without compromising security.

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

Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. The City of Gonzales Electronic Signature Policy, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference is incorporated herein, is hereby approved. The City Manager or her/his designee, in consultation with the City Attorney, may subsequently amend the Policy and adopt additional guidelines as necessary to implement the Policy’s stated purpose. 82 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 18th day of May, 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
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EXHIBIT A

CITY OF GONZALES

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE POLICY
I. PURPOSE
The City of Gonzales (“City”) seeks in this Electronic Signature Policy (“Policy”) to implement guidelines for the use and acceptance of electronic signatures used to conduct official business of the City. This Policy allows the use of electronic signatures in lieu of manual signatures, when permitted by law, and establishes when an electronic signature may replace a manual signature.

II. LEGAL BACKGROUND
California has adopted statutes regulating the use of electronic signatures including Civil Code Section 1633.1 et seq., otherwise known as the “Uniform Electronic Transactions Act” (“UETA”) and California Government Code Section 16.5. This Policy and the guidelines and procedures hereunder are intended to comply entirely with all applicable laws and regulations including, without limitation, the aforementioned statutes. To the extent that any procedure, policy, or guideline contained herein conflicts with applicable law, City staff, officials and agents and all other persons subject to this Policy are required and expected to comply with the requirements of the applicable law(s).

III. FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS
A. The use of electronic signature technology will allow the City to collect and preserve signatures on documents quickly, securely, and efficiently.

B. The City has a vital interest in reducing the waste of paper, increasing the efficient use of public resources, and ensuring the security and authenticity of electronic records, including electronic signatures.

C. This Policy seeks to mitigate the risks associated with conducting transactions, transmitting information and maintaining public records that use electronic signatures.

IV. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply to this policy.

A. Digital signature has the same meaning as in Section 16.5 of the California Government Code: an electronic identifier, created by computer, intended by the party using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature. A digital signature is a type of “electronic signature.”
B. Electronic signature has the same meaning as in Section 1633.2 of the California Civil Code: an electronic sound, symbol or process, attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record. 84

C. Transaction has the same meaning as in Section 1633.2 of the California Civil Code: an action or set of actions occurring between two or more persons relating to the conduct of business, commercial, or governmental affairs.

D. UETA means the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, as found at Section 1633.1 of the California Civil Code.

V. GENERAL POLICY RULES
A. Use of Electronic Signatures. The City authorizes and encourages the use and acceptance of electronic signatures in internal or external City business, documents and transactions, including resolutions and ordinances, when it is operationally feasible, where technology permits, and when it is otherwise appropriate at the discretion of the City Manager.

All such uses shall be in accordance with the UETA and Section 16.5 of the California Government Code and any other relevant law.

B. Internal City Business. Where the City requires that various internal documents be approved by an employee, supervisor, department head or other staff, upon City Manager authorization, approval of such documents may be signified by electronic means as a replacement for a manual signature. Use of electronic signatures for internal documents that create or impose a legal or fiduciary duty, such as contracts or agreements, should be approved by the City Manager prior to execution.

C. External Electronic Transactions and Communications. In any transaction or communication with the City for which the parties have agreed to conduct the transaction or communication by electronic means, the following provisions apply:

1. When a record is required to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the requirement if it is prepared in accordance with UETA; and

2. When a signature is required, the parties may agree that either a. An electronic signature satisfies that requirement if it is in accordance with UETA and is created using an electronic signature technology platform that has been approved by the City Manager; or b. A digital signature satisfies that requirement if it is in accordance with the provisions of Section 16.5 of the California Government Code, including but not limited to confirmation that it is unique to the person using it, is capable of verification, is under the sole control of the person using it, and it conforms to regulations adopted by the California Secretary of State.

D. Accurate Reproduction. All electronic signatures used in internal or external City business, documents or transactions shall be capable of retention and accurate reproduction by all persons entitled to retain the record, transaction or other documents. 85

E. Improperly Executed Records. Any use of an electronic signature that is not in accordance with City administrative policies and procedures, or any unauthorized signing of any contract, record, or other document, shall render such contract, record, or other document invalid as not fully and properly executed by the City.

F. Delegation. Authority to sign or execute contracts, records, or other documents via electronic signatures or digital signatures may be delegated by the City Manager to other City department heads or designated staff members.

G. Prohibited Use of Electronic Signatures. Use of electronic signatures is prohibited in the following situations.

1. Transactions for which electronic signatures are unavailable, as set forth in Civil Code Section 1633.3;

2. Signatures that must be made in the presence of a notary public;

3. Transactions requiring a handwritten signature, such as transfers of real property; and

4. Any other transaction, determined by the City Manager or her or his designee to require an original wet signature.

H. Minimum Standards. This Policy contains minimum standards. Any transaction must be analyzed under the facts and circumstances existing at the time a transaction has been executed. Depending upon the circumstances, the City may require a higher level of signature verification. Nothing in this Policy prohibits a City official or employee, with the consent of the City Manager, from requiring a wet signature or higher form of secure electronic signature if she or he believes it is prudent or necessary.

I. Further Acts. Nothing in this Policy shall prevent the City Manager or designee from adopting additional guidelines or taking further actions to implement this Policy or to add other permissible forms of electronic signatures to this Policy. 86 CITY OF GONZALES
AGENDA
ITEM

7.1 STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: May 18, 2026
FROM: Octavio Hurtado PE, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2026-21, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Designating Reconstructing Alta Minor Street between Third Street and Fifth Street, Fourth Street between Alta Minor Street and Belden Street, Rincon Road between Fifth Street and Fairview Drive, and to Slurry Seal Fifth Street from Alta Minor Street to Fanoe Road as the City’s Priority Project for FY 2026-2027 to be Funded by SB 1 - The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017

PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-21, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Designating ReconstructingAlta Minor Street between Third Street and Fifth Street, Fourth Street between Alta Minor Street and Belden Street, Rincon Road between Fifth Street and Fairview Drive, and to Slurry Seal Fifth Street from Alta Minor Street to Fanoe Road as the City’s Priority Project for FY 2026-2027 to be Funded by SB 1 - The Road Repair andAccountabilityAct of 2017.

BACKGROUND
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1 Beall) provided for a significant investment in California’s roadway system of about $5.2 billion per year. The Act increased per gallon fuel excise taxes, diesel fuel sales taxes and vehicle registration taxes, stabilized the price-based fuel tax rates and provided for inflationary adjustments in future years. This legislation more than doubled local streets and road funds allocated through the Highway Users Tax Account, allocating funds from new taxes through a new “Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account” (RMRA).

The RMRA receives funds from the following taxes imposed by the State:
• A 12 cent per gallon increase to the gasoline excise tax effective November 1, 2017. • A 20 cent per gallon increase to the diesel fuel excise tax effective November 1, 2017, half of which will be allocated to Trade Corridors EnhancementAccount (TCEA) with the remaining half to the RMRA. • A new vehicle registration tax called the “transportation improvement fee,” effective January 1, 2018, based on 87 the market value of the vehicle.
• An additional new $100 vehicle registration tax on zero emission vehicles model year 2020 and later effective July 1, 2020.

REVIEWAND ANALYSIS
The Road Repair and Accountability Act stipulates that, prior to receiving RMRA funds in any fiscal year, a City shall submit a project list pursuant to the agency’s adopted budget to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).

The City expects to receive approximately $239,844 in SB 1 funding for FY 2026-2027 and City staff proposes to use these funds to reconstruct Alta Minor Street between Third Street and Fourth Street. This street section would be added to the Fourth Street Reconstruction Project currently being designed by HarrisAssociates.

Therefore, staff recommends the City Council designate reconstructing Alta Minor Street between Third Street and Fifth Street, Fourth Street between Alta Minor Street and Belden Street, Rincon Road between Fifth Street and Fairview Drive, and Fifth Street from Alta Minor Street to Fanoe Road as the City’s Priority Project for FY 2026- 2027 to be Funded by SB 1 “The Road Repair andAccountabilityAct of 2017”.

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: Use of SB 1 monies on improving our local roadways has multiple benefits including safety, reduces delays, and maintaining critical infrastructure.

Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staf 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: SB 1 monies increase funding for maintenance of City streets to improve the quality of life for Gonzales residents.

City services will be delivered in a cost-ef ective, respectful, and friendly manner to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Explain: See above Vision explanation.

Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:

Public Safety X Yes __ No __ N/A
Housing __ Yes __ No X N/A
Recreation __ Yes __ No X N/A
Environment X Yes __ No __ N/A
Education __ Yes __ No X N/A
Explain: The SB 1 monies and the related reporting requirements provide for accountability and cost-effective transportation funding.
88 ALTERNATIVES

1. Direct staff to change the use of these funds and modify the resolution.

2. Delay adopting the resolution, which is not recommended since it would cause the City to miss a deadline related to SB 1.

BUDGET IMPACT
The City is expected to receive approximately $239,844 in SB1 funding for FY 2026-2027 in addition to the $226,229 in SB1 funds received for FY 2025-2026.

CONCLUSION
Staff recommends the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-21, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Designating ReconstructingAlta Minor Street between Third Street and Fifth Street, Fourth Street between Alta Minor Street and Belden Street, Rincon Road between Fifth Street and Fairview Drive, and to Slurry Seal Fifth Street from Alta Minor Street to Fanoe Road as the City’s Priority Project for FY 2026-2027 to be Funded by SB 1 - The Road Repair andAccountabilityAct of 2017.

ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution No. 2026-21
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-21

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES

DESIGNATING RECONSTRUCTING ALTA MINOR STREET BETWEEN

THIRD STREET AND FIFTH STREET, FOURTH STREET BETWEEN

ALTA MINOR STREET AND BELDEN STREET, RINCON ROAD BETWEEN

FIFTH STREET AND FAIRVIEW DRIVE, AND TO SLURRY SEAL FIFTH

STREET FROM ALTA MINOR STREET TO FANOE ROAD AS THE
CITY’S PRIORITY PROJECT FOR FY 2026-2027 TO BE
FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 – THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls; and
WHEREAS, SB1 includes accountability and transparency provisions to ensure residents of the City of Gonzales are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City must adopt by resolution a list of the projects to receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, in the City Budget as Fund 411, which includes a description and location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for project completion and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City expects to receive an estimated $239,844 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026/27 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the tenth year the City is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gonzales will use SB 1 RMRA monies for reconstructing Alta Minor Street between Third Street and Fifth Street, Fourth Street between Alta Minor Street and Belden Street, Rincon Road between Fifth Street and Fairview Drive, and Fifth Street from Alta Minor Street to Fanoe Road; and
WHEREAS, maintaining and preserving local streets and roads in good condition will reduce drive times and traffic congestion, improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, which leads to reduced vehicle emissions, helping the State achieve its air quality and greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals; and
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NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by the City Council of the City of Gonzales as follows:

1. The project to be funded with Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues will be:
a. Project Title: 2026 Complete Streets Pavement Improvement Project b. Project Description: Pavement reconstruction of two blocks of Alta Minor Street, one block of Fourth Street and spot repair and Slurry Seal of Fifth Street from Alta Minor Street to Fanoe Road.
c. Project Location: Alta Minor Street between Third Street and Fifth Street, Fourth Street between Alta Minor Street and Belden Street, Rincon Road between Fifth Street and Fairview Drive, and Fifth Street from Alta Minor Street to Fanoe Road.
d. Project Schedule: Start (September 2026) – Completion (June 2027) e. Estimated Project Useful Life: +20 years
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gonzales duly held on the 18th day of May 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
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