agenda - monday, april 19, 2021

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.

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A G E N D A

JOINT MEETING OF THE GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 117 FOURTH STREET

GONZALES, CA 93926 MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021

6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. ROLL CALL- City Council/Successor Agency

Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Scott Funk, Council/Agency Member Liz Silva, Council/Agency Member Lorraine Worthy, Council/Agency Member Paul Miller, Mayor/Chair Jose L. Rios

Youth Commissioners

Magaly Santos and Aidan Cervantes

Successor Agency Item

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19

Based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s Office, in order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, please do the following:

• You are strongly encouraged to observe the live stream of the City Council meetings athttp://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/viewpublisher.php?view%20id=2

• If you choose not to attend the City Council meeting but wish to make a comment on a specificagenda item, please submit your comment via email by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19th prior to theCouncil meeting. Please submit your comment to the City Clerk at [email protected]. Yourcomment will be placed into the record at the Council meeting.

• If you are watching the live stream of the Council meeting and wish to make either a general publiccomment or to comment on a specific agenda item as it is being heard, please submit your comment,limited to 250 words or less, to the City Clerk at [email protected]. Every effort will be madeto read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read due to time limitations.Comments received after an agenda item will be made part of the record if received prior to theend of the meeting.

• If you attend the City Council meeting in person, you will be required to maintain appropriate socialdistancing, ie, maintain a 6-foot distance between yourself and other individuals, and wear a facecovering.

• Additional seating, if needed for the Council meeting, will be available in the Police DepartmentCommunity Room at 109 Fourth Street.

• With the exception of the Mayor, the Council will be participating remotely. As such, all votes will beconducted via roll call.

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PRESENTATIONS 2. City of Gonzales Culture of Health Prize Celebration Video

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC 3. Business from the Public not on the Agenda; any member of the Public may address the

Council/Agency for a period not to exceed three minutes on any subject not on the Agenda. The

Council/Agency will listen to all communications but may take no action. 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.

4. Approve the Joint City Council and Successor Agency - Regular Meeting - April 5, 2021 Minutes

5. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #44657-44702

6. Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1475-1476

7. Building Department Activity Report

8. Community Development Department Activity Report

9. Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Activity Report

10. Fire Department Activity Report

11. Police Department Activity Report

12. Public Works/City Engineer Department Activity Report

13. Recreation Department Activity Report REGULAR AGENDA 14. Recognition and Honoring Policy

a) Staff Report b) Public Comment c) Council Discussion d) Council Action

Staff Recommended Action-Provide direction to staff if appropriate

15. City Council Strategic Session

a) Staff Report b) Public Comment c) Council Discussion d) Council Action

Staff Recommended Action-Discuss and provide direction as necessary for the upcoming Strategic Session

16. Update on COVID-19 a) Staff Report b) Public Comment c) Council Discussion d) Council Action

Staff Recommended Action-Receive update

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BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL

17. City Council Board/Committee Reports

a. League of California Cities Monterey Bay Division b. Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments c. Transportation Agency for Monterey County d. Mayor Selection Committee e. Salinas Valley Recycles f. Monterey Salinas Transit g. City & School Joint Steering Committee h. Economic Development Committee i. Measure K Oversight Committee j. Agricultural Land Conservation Program Committee

k. Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability l. City’s 75th Anniversary Committee

18. Oral Communications BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER

19. Oral Communications

ADJOURNMENT

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.

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MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE

GONZALES CITY COUNCIL AND

GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021

6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Jose L. Rios.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The flag salute was recited by all present.

ROLL CALL

Attendee Name Title Status

Jose L. Rios Mayor/Chair Present

Scott Funk Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Remote via Zoom

Liz Silva Council/Agency Member Remote via Zoom

Lorraine Worthy Council/Agency Member Remote via Zoom

Paul Miller Council/Agency Member Remote via Zoom

YOUTH COMMISSIONERS PRESENT

Magaly Santos (via zoom).

Excused Absence: Aidan Cervantes.

STAFF PRESENT

City Manager René L. Mendez, City Attorney Michael F. Rodriguez (via zoom), Community

Development Director Matthew Sundt (via zoom), Director of Community Engagement and

Strategic Partnerships Carmen Gil (via zoom), Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City

Clerk Mary Villegas, Administrative Assistant Alejandra Flores, Deputy City Manager/Special Projects

Director Mark Hartunian, Police Chief Keith Wise, and Recreation Coordinator Sara Papineau-Brandt

(via zoom).

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Mayor Rios read the following notice:

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19

Based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s

Office, in order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, please do the following:

• You are strongly encouraged to observe the live stream of the City Council meetings at

<http://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/viewpublisher.php?view%20id=2>

• 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 via email by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5th prior to the

Council meeting. Please submit your comment to the City Clerk at [email protected]. Your

comment will be placed into the record at the Council meeting.

• If you are watching the live stream of the Council meeting and wish to make either a general public

comment or to comment on a specific agenda item as it is being heard, please submit your comment,

limited to 250 words or less, to the City Clerk at [email protected]. Every effort will be

made to read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read due to time

limitations. Comments received after an agenda item will be made part of the record if received

prior to the end of the meeting.

• If you attend the City Council meeting in person, you will be required to maintain appropriate social

distancing, ie, maintain a 6-foot distance between yourself and other individuals, and wear a face

covering.

• Additional seating, if needed for the Council meeting, will be available in the Police Department

Community Room at 109 Fourth Street.

• With the exception of the Mayor, the Council will be participating remotely. As such, all votes will

be conducted via roll call.

Mayor Rios asked for a moment of silence for Bob Botill who was a long-time member of our

community and passed away at 96 years old.

A moment of silence was observed by all present.

PRESENTATIONS

2. Soledad Education Center by Hartnell College

Erica Padilla-Chavez, Hartnell Board President and Resident of Soledad, introduced herself.

Raul Rodriguez, Hartnell Interim Superintendent, introduced himself.

Board President Padilla-Chavez and Interim Superintendent Rodriguez presented information on

the Soledad Education Center partners, list of donors, construction funding, four classrooms, 2

labs, community room, student success center, reception area, and office. They also reported on

the completion date of March 31st, the possibility of opening the Study Hall in late spring/early

summer, the anticipation of unveiling to the community for late summer/early fall, and planning

underway to offer fall courses; staffing, and continuing education.

Board President Padilla-Chavez mentioned it was very important to present this to the City of

Gonzales since the City has been a strong supporter of Hartnell College, and offered to give the

Council a tour of the facility.

The Council engaged in comments and expressed their interest on the tour of the facility.

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Board President Padilla-Chavez concluded that Dr. Rodriguez's office would coordinate dates

with the Council for possible tour times.

3. School Update by Superintendent Yvette Irving

Yvette Irving, Gonzales Unified School District Superintendent, updated on the District's three-

phased approach, Phase 1: March, April and May; Phase 2: Summer 2021; and Phase 3: Fall

2021. She explained what each of the phases consisted of.

The Council engaged in questions and answers, and thanked her for the update.

BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC

4. Business from the Public not on the Agenda; any member of the Public may address the Council

for a period not to exceed three minutes on any subject not on the Agenda. The Council will listen

to all communications, but may take no action.

Roman Barba complained about a cell phone company grinding cement by the water tower;

calling the City about it and Matthew never showing up; calling the Environmental Agency; the

company's employees covered in cement; and said the City should know and do more about it. City Manager Mendez mentioned the City is supposed to know and staff will follow up and report

back.

CONSENT AGENDA

5. Approve the Joint City Council, Successor Agency, and Gonzales Electric Authority - Regular

Meeting - March 15, 2021 Minutes

6. Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #44583-44656

7. Approve Successor Agency Warrants #1472-1474

8. Consider Letter Supporting Federal Legislation, the Microgrid Act, by Congressman Jimmy

Panetta; and Direct Staff to Write the Letter of Support for the Mayor’s Signature

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Liz Silva, Council Member

SECONDER: Paul Miller, Council Member

AYES: Jose L. Rios, Scott Funk, Liz Silva, Lorraine Worthy, Paul Miller

REGULAR AGENDA

9. Consider Approval of a Contract Between the City of Gonzales and California Strategies, LLC

for Grant Writing Services

Staff Report: City Manager Mendez presented the staff report.

David Armanasco, California Strategies Partner, reported on the partnership and introduced

Claire Van Zuiden and Charles Watson.

Claire Van Zuiden, California Strategies Grant Department, elaborated on the strategy and how

they identify funding opportunities for the different projects.

Public Comment: There was none.

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Council Discussion: General discussion took place.


MOVER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member

SECONDER: Liz Silva, Council Member


10. Update on COVID-19

Staff Report: City Manager Mendez provided an update on the numbers trending well and

vaccines information.

Director of Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships Gil updated on the vaccine clinics

this week with Gonzales Pharmacy, and Community Health Workers supporting with the clinics,

information, and registration.

City Manager Mendez elaborated on the pharmacy process and Jimmy doing a great job and

stepping up with this, City's support, as well the Fire Department's support.

Public Comment: There was none.

Council Discussion: General discussion took place.

The Council received the updates. No action required.

BUSINESS FROM CITY COUNCIL


Youth Commissioners Update

Commissioner Santos reported on finishing the senior survey, its responses, and 17 students who

will be receiving help; as well as helping the 1st grade classes.

Council Member Silva hoped everyone had a safe Easter. She commented on the American

Legion Auxiliary 81 Leadership Conference representatives that were selected, Angela Rodriguez

from Gonzales, and Ashley Martinez Gonzalez from Soledad. She believed there will be someone

from the post to come to a Council meeting to give information for the annual proclamation the

City does. She thanked all the veterans.

Council Member Worthy commented about a speech from President Biden regarding the

infrastructure plan helping with hotspots and broadband, and wanting to shout out to look at

Gonzales since we already did that, and felt proud that we have been a pioneer in that area.

Council Member Miller thanked everyone for their continued hard work through all this and it

was encouraging to see the numbers now, but we still have to stay vigilant so we can get to where

we want to be and move to the next tier.

Mayor Pro Tem Funk said he was excited about the potential schools reopening.

Mayor Rios also shared his excitement about the schools, and felt for our Public Works

employees who will be directing traffic on Fifth Street. He also shared his concern about the

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magnolia trees tearing the concrete on Fourth Street and we spent a lot of money there. He felt it

would be in the City’s best interest to move those trees where they will not be tearing up

concrete. He also commented about a charging station at the shopping center.

BUSINESS FROM CITY MANAGER


City Manager Mendez reported on staff partnering with the school on the reopenings and the

traffic coordination; and supporting graduations as best as we can.

Department Head Updates

Recreation Coordinator Papineau reported on the registrations for girls softball clinic, Mini Tball,

and kickball league.

Council Member Worthy asked if we would be able to open the pool.

Recreation Coordinator Papineau responded that staff is hopeful and planning to be open.

City Manager Mendez added that staff is moving forward like if we would be allowed to be open

once we get to the orange tier; and are very optimistic we would have pool use for the upcoming

season.

Mayor Rios asked about Little League.

City Manager Mendez said the Little League is not connected to cities, and our local league voted

not to have a league this year.

Recreation Coordinator Papineau mentioned about the collaboration with Soledad and King City

on what they can do about a softball clinic.

Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Gil reported on the rental and

utility assistance program and calling 211 first to start the application process.

ADJOURNMENT


MOVER: Paul Miller, Council Member

SECONDER: Lorraine Worthy, Council Member


The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

ATTEST:

Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk

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City Of Gonzales

Check Register Report

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3,200.00A & G PUMPING, INC.1922Printed04/02/21 44657 Pump Left Station

525.00ALL - SAFE ALARMS2Printed04/02/21 44658 Quarterly Monitoring

5,406.33ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY

GROUP INC.

2180Printed04/02/21 44659 Monthly Support-March 2021

489.00ALVAREZ TECHNOLOGY

GROUP, INC.

3893Printed04/02/21 44660 Exchange Online Subscript

13,000.00ARMANASCO PUBLIC

RELATIONS,

3284Printed04/02/21 44661 Public Relations Services- April 2021

42.80AT&T2830Printed04/02/21 44662 U-Verse-Corp. Yard

1,448.62AT&T86Printed04/02/21 44663 Telephone Charges- 2/23/2021-3/22/2021

889.53AUTOZONE INC.3168Printed04/02/21 44664 Brake Light Dump Truck

100.10BADGER METER INC. 3805Printed04/02/21 44665 Meter Reading

195.00BANUELOS ENTERPRISES, INC.1054Printed04/02/21 44666 Towing

1,400.00BIOBOT ANALYTICS, INC4068Printed04/02/21 44667 Wastewater Covid Testing

3,080.00CSG CONSULTANTS INC.3095Printed04/02/21 44668 Construction Inspection Serv.

145.14CSK AUTO, INC.1821Printed04/02/21 44669 Ignition

95.00D & J TIRE SERVICE 3028Printed04/02/21 44670 Flat-Frank's Truck

633.26DE LAGE LANDEN PUBLIC

FINANCE

2895Printed04/02/21 44671 Copier Lease-April 2021

32.00DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE1410Printed04/02/21 44672 Fingerprints-Feb.2021

1,484.28DOVENMUEHLE4070Printed04/02/21 44673 Gonzales Cares Program Jesus Arriola

500.00MARIA FLORES 4048Printed04/02/21 44674 Community Outreach- 3/15/21-3/19/21

175.42GOLDSTAR BUICK PONTIAC

GMC

1084Printed04/02/21 44675 Clean Core Filter

180.23GONZALES ACE HARDWARE

INC.

3274Printed04/02/21 44676 Cleaning Materials

376.32GONZALES UNIFIED SCHOOL1109Printed04/02/21 44677 Cleaning & Maintenance Joint Use Gym

962.90GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL4071Printed04/02/21 44678 Copier Lease-City Hall & Police Dept

5,850.00JARVIS, FAY & GIBSON, LLP.2818Printed04/02/21 44679 City Attorney Services Rendere

9,782.55ANGEL H. JOHNSTONE 2450Printed04/02/21 44680 Consulting Services

3,559.20LC ACTION SUPPLY180Printed04/02/21 44681 Shotgun,Tactical Sling, Tac Star Side

Saddle

303.06LN CURTIS & SONS204Printed04/02/21 44682 PPE Wildland Boots

883.88MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE72Printed04/02/21 44683 Towels, Mats

6,230.00MNS ENGINEERS, INC.3970Printed04/02/21 44684 Storm Water Permit Support Services

4,771.25MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH245Printed04/02/21 44685 Braga Testing

795.91MONTEREY COUNTY

INFORMATION

243Printed04/02/21 44686 Ag Network Access Dec. 2020

9,990.09MONTEREY PENINSULA

ENGINEERING

48Printed04/02/21 44687 Emergency Sewer Line Repair Asphalt

Repair & Compact

226.63MY JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE 2525Printed04/02/21 44688 Vehicle Maintenance Chargers

9,207.50PSOMAS3989Printed04/02/21 44689 Industrial WR & AF Staff Support

Services

463.71PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT3194Printed04/02/21 44690 Plan Admin Fees-Jan. 2021

602.31QUILL CORP115Printed04/02/21 44691 Office Supplies,Notebooks and File

Folders

623.88RDO EQUIPMENT CO.2790Printed04/02/21 44692 Mower Parts

500.00MONICA RICO 4049Printed04/02/21 44693 Community Outreach- 3/15/21-3/19/21

480.00SCHAAF & WHEELER,

CONSULTING

3894Printed04/02/21 44694 Treatment Plan 100 Year Flood

647.16SHORE CHEMICAL COMPANY

INC.

2212Printed04/02/21 44695 Chlorine

12,717.72SMITH & ENRIGHT2449Printed04/02/21 44696 Trim Trees on Fanoe

92,272.42T-MOBILE3670Printed04/02/21 44697 T-Mobile Hotspot#2 A/C#967822590

5,816.01ULINE, INC.3410Printed04/02/21 44698 Fencing/Disinfectants

863.84USA BLUE BOOK103Printed04/02/21 44699 Credit Incorrect Tax Charged

208.00WINZER FRANCHISE COMPANY 3615Printed04/02/21 44700 Supplies Police Vehicles

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298.68ZOOM IMAGING SOLUTIONS,

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201,454.73Checks Total (excluding void checks):45Total Checks:

201,454.73Bank Total (excluding void checks):45Total Payments:

Grand Total (excluding void checks):Total Payments: 45 201,454.73

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361.00PATRICK ASKEW 341Printed04/02/21 44702 Retiree Medical Insurance Benefit-April

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361.00Checks Total (excluding void checks):1Total Checks:

361.00Bank Total (excluding void checks):1Total Payments:

Grand Total (excluding void checks):Total Payments: 1 361.00

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GROUP, INC.

3893Printed04/02/21 1476 Exchange Online Subscript

881.51Checks Total (excluding void checks):2Total Checks:

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT

TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council

DATE: April 19, 2021

FROM: Matthew Sundt, Community Development Director/Building Official

THROUGH: René L. Mendez, City Manager

SUBJECT: March 2021 Building Activity Report

(Residential)

Issued Date Permit NumberPermit Type /

DiscriptionSite Address Parcel

Permit

Fees

Construction

Valuation

3/2/2021 BP2021-00026General Building /

Istlling Stucco 629 Freedom Way 020 232 004 000 $542.11 $500.00


Re-roof1058 Zinfandel Cir. 020 270 028 000 $624.42 $15,326.00

3/3/2021 BP2021-00029Mechanical / Replace

Forced Air Furnace 313 Longhorn Dr. 020 281 067 000 $253.85 $3,000.00


Re-roof430 Fairview Dr. 020 213 013 000 $217.43 $3,000.00

3/8/2021 BP2021-00024 Mechanical / HVAC 594 Juri Cir. 020 313 024 000 $253.85 $10,000.00


Re-roof311 9th St. 020 091 004 000 $217.53 $3,800.00


Re-roof1324 Semillon Way 020 272 026 000 $546.12 $10,700.00

3/19/2021 BP2021-00006 Electrical / PV System 414 Michael Cir. 020 231 012 000 $317.58 $8,580.00

3/19/2021 BP2021-00030 Electrical / PV System 393 Longhorn Dr. 020 291 008 000 $323.73 $22,587.57

3/19/2021 BP2021-00033 Electrical / PV System 53 B St. 020 055 003 000 $342.58 $10,000.00

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3/23/2021 BP2021-00041 Plumbing 1242 Cabernet Dr. 020 271 027 000 $251.85 $2,000.00

3/23/2021 BP2021-00042 Mechanical 651 Freedom Way 020 223 003 000 $251.85 $3,000.00

Total Number of

Issued Permits12

$4,142.90 $92,493.57Total

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Issued Date Permit NumberPermit Type /

DiscriptionSite Address Parcel

Permit

Fees

Construction

Valuation

3/15/2021 BP2020-00095

Electrical /

Install Generator w/

slab

700 5th St 020 133 001 000 $427.08 $20,000.00

Total Number of

Issued Permits1

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City of Gonzales

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT



FROM: Matthew Sundt, Community Development Director/Building Official


SUBJECT: Community Development Activity Report March 2021

1. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY BEING PROCESSED OR

PENDING

The department received one application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit for a property on Elliott

Street in March.

2. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Future Annexations and Environmental Impact Reports (EIR). The Vista Lucia Administrative

Draft Specific Plan was subject of a workshop on April 12, 2021. Staff will present the results of

the workshop and the direction of the Specific Plan at a special joint meeting of the City Council

and Planning Commission on April 26, 2021. The Specific Plan will be released to the

environmental consultant in early May 2021 to use in the Environmental Impact Report.

3. APPROVED PROJECTS AND THEIR CURRENT STATUS

Papé Material Handling. The Papé Certificate of Occupancy is anticipated in late May 2021. I

encourage you to visit the site.

Healthy Trailers. Healthy Trailer LLC is now operational at 35 Gonzales River Road (previously

a fuel depot). Also, at the 35 Gonzales River Road location is the D&J tire service. They

relocated from their Alta Street Location and opened in December 2020.

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4. OTHER ACTIVITIES

Code Enforcement. The Community Development Department initiated a partial ‘windshield

survey’ of the community to find code violations. As a result, staff has sent out letters in early

March to property owners who have the most egregious code violations such as the use of the

front yard as a parking lot (often combined with use of the ADA sidewalk ramp), illegal

construction, storing derelict/inoperable vehicles, and rubbish. To date, 10 letters have been sent

out requesting that property conform to the code. On April 7th (approximately 30 days after the

first letter was sent out), Staff conducted a survey of these 10 properties to determine if the code

violation persists; most have not mitigated the violation. A second letter has been sent to

property owners who have not mitigated the code violation. This second letter provides another

30-days to conform. If the code violation persists the next step will be an Administrative Hearing

with the City Manager. The decision of the City Manager may be appealed to the City Council.

Ultimately, the City Council will have the final decision on code violation matters.

Gonzales Youth Planning Academy. Approximately 25 people signed up for the Academy which

is presented via a virtual platform. The Academy started on Monday, March 22nd and continues

successive Mondays through April 26th. The last session will be on the subject of Gonzales: past,

present and future (with emphasis “future”). This Academy is deemed a success.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & STRATEGIC

PARTNERSHIPS

ACTIVITY REPORT



FROM: Carmen Gil, Community Engagement & Strat. Partnership Dir.


SUBJECT: Activity Report

Gonzales Youth Council

1. The GYC continues to meet virtually on a biweekly basis. They have begun to prepare to resume in-

person classes and are starting a program to support seniors who are struggling academically and are

open to peer-to-peer tutoring. GYC seniors will support them and will help tutor them to help them

get back on track to graduate.

2. The GYC continues to support the USDA Family Food Box distribution on Mondays from 3-5. Over

200 food boxes are distributed on a weekly basis to struggling families through the program.

3. GYC members also supported the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics that were put on February 23rd and on

March 23rd. They greeted the public as they came into their appointments, ushered them to their

location and answered any questions they had. They did a great job supporting the community and

helped get 178 Gonzales residents fully vaccinated.

COVID-19 and Community Health Workers (CHWs)

1. The City has now hired six community health workers through the county Vida grant we received.

These individuals are supporting all things Covid-19. They are registering people for the vaccine,

supporting them with their quarantine needs and helping to execute Covid-19 vaccine clinics. They

are also providing information and resources and answering the public’s questions.

With their support we have been able to host multiple vaccine clinics. The first was through a

partnership with the VNA and Alliance on Aging held Feb. 23rd (First Dose) and March 23rd (Second

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Dose) These clinics helped us fully vaccinate a total of 178 individuals. We then partnered with Mee

Memorial and helped them register community members for their vaccine clinics in King City and in

Greenfield. Over 130 people were registered there through the partnership. Our CHWs and Fire

Department Staff supported the execution of the clinic in Greenfield on March 20th.

The rest of March we continued to register people for vaccine appointments throughout the county,

we answered outstanding questions about the vaccine and provided information about it. We also

provided information regarding mental health and other resources. Finally, we were able to partner

with our local Gonzales Pharmacy to register and coordinate vaccine appointments and mass clinics

for 1170 doses. These will take place in April and will be reported on during the next activity report.

2. On March 16th we held a Covid-19 vaccine 101 with doctors from Natividad Medical Hospital. The

information session was held in English and Spanish via zoom from 5:30 to 7:30. Community

members were able to ask questions regarding the vaccine and its side effects. It was very informative

and the doctor we had on was very knowledgeable and shared about her experience during the peak of

Covid-19 in the ICU unit and emphasized the importance of the vaccine.

Community Mental Health

1. GUSD social workers have been working with the Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships

Director to put on a Mental Health Local Provider Meet and Greet for the community at the community’s

request. Through conversations with community members we realized that was an area that could

improve and that it would be helpful for the community to know who the local mental health providers

were, how they could access their resources and what services were available locally. We invited

Monterey County Behavioral Health and Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System providers to

participate. The virtual meeting will be held on April 13th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The first hour will be in

English and the second starting at 6:30pm will be in Spanish. We hope this will begin to build a more in-

depth connection with the community and to begin to do away with the stigma that surrounds mental

health.

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City of Gonzales

FIRE DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT



FROM: Jason Muscio, Fire Chief


SUBJECT: Fire Department Activity Report

RESPONSES

There were 43 calls for service during the month of March, compared to 79 calls during the month of

March 2020. The total calls for first quarter 2021 is 161. Medical emergencies and vehicle accidents

continue to make up the majority of call volume. There were two structure fire responses in March and

one vehicle accident that required patient extrication. There was one instance of simultaneous calls

requiring the two-person on duty crew to be split and sent to separate incidents.

STAFFING

Staffing stands at 14 Volunteer Firefighters, and four career staff. There are two applications for

Volunteer Firefighter in progress. Six of our Volunteer Firefighters will be taking seasonal positions with

CAL FIRE beginning in April or early May. The limited term Firefighter position was filled and began

work on April 1st.

TRAINING

Training in March continued to be conducted online. Regular department drills will begin April 1st as all

of our Firefighters will be fully vaccinated at that time. Six of our Firefighters received training in the

administration of COVID-19 vaccines, and have been assisting our local partners in vaccination of our

residents.

EQUIPMENT

All apparatus remains in service without need for significant repair.

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PREVENTION

Fire inspections continue to be conducted on an as needed basis, with the full inspection program

beginning in late spring or early summer.

GRANTS

Grant opportunities continue to be investigated and pursued as they become available.

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City of Gonzales

POLICE DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT



FROM: Keith Wise, Chief of Police


SUBJECT: March 2021 Activity Report

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 March 2021. During the same time period

last year, there were 5 Part I Crimes investigated. During the month of March 2021, Officers made 7

arrests. During the same time period last year, there were a total of 14 arrests.

Calls for Service

The Department responded to 461 calls for service in March 2021. There were 49 crime, accident, and

information reports taken during the month.

Animal Control

During the month of March 2021, the Department provided the following services:

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Significant Cases

Although the Police Department responded to 461 calls for service during the month of March 2021, the

most significant cases involved 8 Part I crimes. 0 –Rape, 0 -Robbery, 3 -Assault, 0 -Burglary, 3 -

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Larcenies, and 2-Stolen Motor Vehicle Thefts.

Training

Officers worked on ongoing web-based training offered by the Police Officer Standards and Training

(P.O.S.T.) online training Portal. The Department continues to conduct in-house training during briefings.

Other

On March 8, 2021, Officers assisted with food distribution efforts.

Throughout the month of March 2021, I participated in several Collaborative meetings with the School

District Social Workers and County Social Services, regarding community Mental Health protocols and

concerns.

On March 22, 2021, the Gonzales Police Department welcomed Police Officer Manuel Puga as the

newest member of our agency.

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City of Gonzales

PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT



FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer


SUBJECT: Public Works Activity Report

BUILDING PROJECTS

1. Community Center Complex Project – On 3/4/21, staff issued a Request for Qualifications for

Program/Construction Management Services. On 3/30/21, we received Statement of Qualifications

from nine consultants and plan to present a recommendation to award the

Program/Construction Management contract at the 5/03/21 City Council Meeting.

WASTEWATER PROJECTS

1. Industrial Wastewater (IW) System/Reclamation Plant – A final design contract with Dudek

Consulting was authorized at the 10/5/2020 City Council meeting. Dudek submitted the 60%

design submittal for the Treatment Facility on 3/01/21, and staff and the Program Manager are

currently reviewing them. On 4/12/2021, we had a virtual meeting with Regional Board staff

and reviewed the project with them.

2. Lift Station Rehabilitation at Wastewater Treatment Plant – At the 11/16/20 meeting, the City

Council authorized a contract with Kies Construction to replace the pumps and associated control

equipment in the lift station just downstream of the headworks. The contract has been executed,

submittals have been reviewed and a pre-construction meeting was held on 1/20/21. The materials

have been received by the contractor and field construction begins on 4/20/2021.

3. Nano Aeration Pilot Project at Wastewater Treatment Plant – PW Staff has been preparing for a

pilot aeration project to increase the aeration in the treatment ponds. The pilot project will

confirm the technology’s effectiveness before considering investing in a full-scale system. This

was presented and approved at the 3/01/21 City Council meeting. The pilot project is scheduled

to begin on 4/21/21 and last two months.

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4. Regional Board Permit Coordination – On 1/5/21, City staff held a zoom meeting with Regional

Board staff to update them on improvements at the City WWTP, IW System design, and phased

approach to expanding the wastewater system to serve developments in the City’s Sphere of

Influence. On 1/29/21, City staff submitted the Fourth Quarter and Annual Monitoring Reports for

2020 to the Regional Board.

WATER PROJECTS

1. Equip Well 7 Project – The controls and instrumentation equipment to operate the well are being

installed and the contractor is coordinating with various subcontractors to complete the project.

2. Alpine Camp Water/Sewer Service – Grant agreements with the State Water Resource Control Board

(SWRCB) to fund the preliminary and final design of extending water and sewer service from

Gonzales River Road to Alpine Camp were approved at the 7/06/20 City Council meeting. A Kickoff

meeting was held on 9/16/20 and included a representative of the property owner. A progress

meeting with SWRCB staff was held on 3/10/21. Schaaf & Wheeler is preparing a preliminary

design report for our review.

ROADWAY PROJECTS

1. US101/Fifth Street Bridge – Our Traffic Engineering consultant prepared an exhibit to restripe the

eastbound left-turn lane to a left/through lane to improve eastbound vehicle movements. Staff will

obtain bids from several striping contractors for this work.

2. Truck Ban on Fifth Street from Alta Street to US101 Interchange – We received the Encroachment

Permit from Caltrans to install signs on US101 to alert truck drivers of the truck ban along the section

of Fifth Street, west of the freeway. On 7/31/2020, our traffic engineering consultant submitted the

90% bid documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimate) for City staff review.

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

1. Vista Lucia Development (City’s Sphere of Influence - East of US 101)

a. City staff reviewed Admin Draft #1 and Admin Draft #2 of the SEIR and provided comments to

the Community Development Director.

b. City staff is holding monthly Zoom meetings with Pembrook Development and their consultants

regarding their proposed development project.

2. Puente Del Monte Development (City’s Sphere of Influence - East of US 101) - On 10/30/20, City

staff held a coordination meeting with Jackson Family Investments regarding wastewater conveyance

and treatment for their proposed development project. City staff has followed up with more

information on the wastewater system expansion and coordination with Caltrans on impacts to the

three freeway interchanges.

3. Pape Material Handling – The CUP for the project was approved at the 12/10/19 Planning

Commission meeting. The contractor began grading the site on 6/22/20 with occupancy anticipated

in June 2021. We are coordinating with CSG Consultants on the public works inspections (i.e.,

grading, underground wet utilities, connections to City water/sewer services).

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OTHER PROJECTS

1. Assessment District Administration – Harris & Associates is preparing the annual Engineer’s

Reports for the six assessment districts.

2. GIS – City staff continues to work on a GIS mapping system by inputting field data for water, sewer,

and storm drainage systems. Our water and wastewater consultants are using the GIS to develop

Capital Improvement Projects to serve the proposed development projects in the SOI.

3. FEMA Flood Map Updates – Over the last year, FEMA and its consultants have been remapping

seven watersheds in the Gabilan Mountains in the vicinity of South Salinas, Chualar, Gonzales, and

Soledad to update their Flood Maps. In July 2020, City staff engaged Schaaf & Wheeler to review

the mapping and drainage data collected. At the 9/08/20 Council meeting, staff made a presentation

on this project along with a letter to be sent to FEMA with our comments and questions on their

mapping effort. On 1/25/21, FEMA staff and their consultants will host a Zoom meeting to present

their updated mapping.

4. Microgrid Project – Staff has been coordinating with Concentric Power staff on various elements of

the project design including participating in biweekly coordination meetings.

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

COVID-19

Staff has opened all parks and sanitizes the playgrounds and restrooms regularly.

WASTEWATER

Staff has installed water lines and power to the Nano2 trailer for the pilot program that will begin in April.

Staff has prepared the site for the contractor to begin the pump rehabilitation that will begin April 19,

2021.

Staff has been performing weed control at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The tractor broke down and

staff has worked diligently to repair it. A bimonthly pulling of the pump is required since the lift stations

are still experiencing high rates of rags.

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WATER

Staff continues to monitor the wells for residuals. Staff continues to maintain the water system,

backflows, and repair irrigation systems. In preparation of the opening of the pool, staff has drained and

cleaned the pool, scrubbed the tile, and repaired submerged lighting. Staff is ready to re-fill and heat the

pool for balancing and inspection in April. Staff has replaced around 100-meter registers. On the east

side of the freeway, the registers are over 20 years old and coming to the end of their life.

STORMWATER

Staff continues to monitor our stormwater program and is always on the lookout for illicit discharges.

PARKS

As the parks opened back up staff worked hard at removing snow fencing and shrink wrap at the parks.

Staff is back to a routine keeping our parks maintained. Basketball hoops and volleyball nets are back up

and the playgrounds are open. Staff is sanitizing the restrooms twice daily in the morning and again after

lunch.

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CANYON CREEK & MEYER PARKS

Maintenance for Canyon Creek and Meyer Park is back on schedule.

GOVERNMENT BUILDING

Staff continues to maintain and repair the City buildings. Staff is renovating the old medical center for a

new tenant.

STREETS

Public Works continues to remove street tree trimmings in residential areas as they are called in. Staff has

been repairing roads and filling potholes.

PLANNING

Public Works Director/City Engineer continues to work on the Capital Improvement Project Plan, the

Pavement Management Plan, and the needed upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

TRAINING

Staff is continuing with training by using online and webinar training. Staff will participate in Silica

training in April.

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ACTIVITY REPORT



FROM: Sara Papineau, Recreation Coordinator


SUBJECT: Activity Report

Current Activities

Kid Power Academy – Resumed on March 1, 2021. There are 38 participants enrolled at this time. The

kinder/1st grade and 2nd grade groups have a waiting list.

Mini T-Ball – Youth ages 2 ½ - 5 years old. Games start on April 17, 2021 and will be Saturday

mornings through May 22, 2021.

Girl’s Softball Clinic – Girl’s ages 6 -14. Clinic starts on April 17, 2021 and will be played Saturday

afternoons through May 22, 2021.

Co-ed Kickball – Boys & Girls ages 6-12. Practices start April 16, 2021 and will continue through mid

May.

Activities in Planning

Summer Pool – Staff is planning for the pool to be open this summer at a maximum of 50% capacity.

This will change as we move through the color-coded tier system. All Covid-19 guidelines will be

followed. If less restrictive activities are allowed, staff will be making adjustments as allowed. Staff has

already connected with the Gonzales Unified School District Summer School team to collaborate on

programs for summer school.

Summer Recreation – The following programs are on track to be offered during the summer of 2021:

Day Camp, Co-Ed Softball, Youth Flag Football, and an array for pool opportunities.

Summer Staff Recruitment – Recruitment for 2021 Summer staff opened on April 14, 2021 and

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applications will be due no later than May 12, 2021 by 5:00PM. Applications can be picked up at

Gonzales City Hall or downloaded off the City of Gonzales website. Only completed applications will be

accepted and moved on in the process, and the most qualified applicants will be chosen for an interview.

Applicants applying for a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard position must be an advanced swimmer and pass

the pre interview swim test to move forward to an interview and training.

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City of Gonzales

CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT



FROM: Rene Mendez, City Manager

SUBJECT: Recognition and Honoring Policy

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that your Council discuss and provide direction to staff if appropriate, on establishing

a policy to recognize and honor deceased members of the Community that have had a great positive

impact over time in, and for the Community.

BACKGROUND

Unfortunately, the cycle of life means that people pass away and cities traditionally honor people that

have significant impact on the community through a moment of silence either at the beginning or close of

a Council meeting. In addition, a community may decide to provide other type of recognition or honor

via resolutions, naming of facilities, memorials, etc. Typically, this done via an established process. For

example, the City of Gonzales has a policy for naming public buildings and parks (Attachment 1).

Recently, with the passing of several highly respected community members that have had a great positive

impact on the community, there have been requests to fly the American flag at half-staff. While there is a

perception that this can be done, unfortunately it is not that straightforward.

While we recently flew the United States of America (U.S.) Flag at half-staff to honor the loss of a

community member, the more prudent course of action, by myself as your City Manager, would have

been to have brought that request forward for discussion and direction. Since then, we have received

additional requests, that while certainly those individuals are very worthy of the honor and recognition,

before taking any further action, I feel that it is important to bring this before your Council for discussion

and direction.

In order to provide information on the lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff, I asked the City Attorney to do

a quick search and review on the laws relating to the flag of the United States of America, which are

found in detail in the United States Code. Title 4, Chapter 1 pertains to the flag; Title 18, Chapter 33,

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Section 700 regards criminal penalties for flag desecration; Title 36, Chapter 3 pertains to patriotic

customs and observances.” The Flag Code was signed into law by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

in 1942 but has been updated and amended since then. Regarding who can order an American flag to be

flown at half-staff, “Section 7m of the Flag Code authorizes a governor to half-staff the U.S. flag upon the

death of a present or former official of the government of the state, or the death of a member of the

Armed Forces from that State while on active duty. The President, by comparison, is authorized to half-

staff the U.S. flag by proclamation upon the death of principal figures of the U.S. Government and the

governor of a state, territory, or possession, as well as in the event of the death of other officials or foreign

dignitaries.”

As it pertains to whether another official can order a flag flown at half-staff; they cannot for the U.S. flag.

The Flag Code says only the President, a Governor of your State or the Mayor of the District of Columbia

can order the U.S. flag lowered to half-staff. That means no local official, no law enforcement leader, no

school district official or business leader can order their U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff, regardless of

the reason.

In addition, staff surveyed the surrounding Cities and Soledad represented that they fly the U.S. Flag at

half-staff only for the loss of life of a U.S. Service Member, Police Officer or Firefighter. None of the

other Cities have a policy to lower the flag and they only do so when directed by the President and/or

Governor.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS

While certainly, flying the U.S. Flag at half-staff is an incredible honor and recognition, countless worthy

individuals pass away without receiving this honor because this is an honor that can only be bestowed by

State Governors, and the President of the United States.

However, there are certainly other ways that a City could adopt to recognize individuals. As mentioned

in the background, we have a long tradition of honoring individuals via a moment of silence at the

beginning or ending of a Council meeting, via resolutions and/or be naming public buildings and/or parks.

For example, the Vosti Recreational Center was named after Toots Vosti, and of course Brusa Field in

Centennial Park was named after Art Brusa.

Furthermore, as it pertains to flying a flag at half-staff, this could certainly be done with the existing City

Flag:

Should your Council decide that flying the City flag at half-staff would be something that you would like

to consider, then staff recommends that direction be provided to bring back a criterion that would be

utilized for this honor.

Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision

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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: Discussion about how best to recognize and honor deceased members of the

Community that have had a great positive impact over time in, and for the Community beyond

existing practice and policy, is important to always remember and recognize the individuals that

have made this Community a great place to live.

Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission

The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership,

commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our

diverse community.

Explain: Please see Vision above.

City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, 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.


Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:

• Public Safety X Yes No N/A

• Housing X Yes No N/A

• Recreation X Yes No N/A

• Environment X Yes No N/A

• Education X Yes No N/A


ALTERNATIVES

This item is being brought forward for Council discussion and direction as such alternatives can be

discussed accordingly.

BUDGET IMPACT

There are no direct financial impacts as a result of this staff report. However, should direction be

provided to honor individuals by flying the City flag at half-staff, there will be some minimal financial

impact to purchase additional City flags and fly them.

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that your Council discuss and provide direction to staff if appropriate, on establishing

a policy to recognize and honor deceased members of the Community that have had a great positive

impact over time in, and for the Community.

Attachments: 1. Policy- Public Buildings & Park Naming

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Naming of Public Buildings & Parks

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CITY COUNCIL POLICY MEMORANDUM

Naming of Public Buildings & Parks (April 16, 2012)

Introduction

The intent of this Policy Memorandum is to delineate the City Council approved policy for the naming of public buildings and parks.

Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish consistent standard procedures and guidelines for the naming of public buildings and parks owned by the City of Gonzales.

Policy

The naming of City buildings and/or rooms and parks, park areas, and park facilities shall be the function of the City Council with assistance from the Gonzales Parks and Recreation Commission for parks, and the Planning Commission for buildings.

Diversity, balance, and creativity will be sought during adoption of names. The City Council shall make the final decision on the naming of a site after receiving a written recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission, or Planning Commission as appropriate. Such written recommendation shall state how the proposed name(s) meet the criteria below:

Objectives 1. Provide name identification for City buildings and/or rooms and parks, park areas, and park

facilities.

2. Provide criteria for the process of naming City buildings and/or rooms and parks, park areas, andpark facilities.

3. Provide opportunities for public input by placing on the agenda for the Parks and RecreationCommission and Planning Commission as appropriate, before placing on the agenda for the CityCouncil.

4. Ensure that the naming of City buildings and/or rooms and parks, park areas and park facilities iscontrolled by the City through recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission andPlanning Commission.

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Criteria The naming of City buildings and/or rooms and parks, park areas, and park facilities should be approached with caution, patience, and deliberation.

Names submitted for consideration should provide some form of individual identity in relation to the following:

1. Neighborhood, geographic or common usage identification.

2. An outstanding feature of the facility.

3. Natural or geological features.

4. A historical figure, place, event, or other instance of historical or cultural significance.

5. Reflect the City’s ethnic and cultural composition.

6. An individual or organization that contributed significantly to the acquisition or development of thefacility to be named: this can include either a deed or substantial monetary contribution, orcontribution toward acquisition and/or development of the park or park facility (typically not lessthan 50 percent of the value of the property or improvements).

7. Outstanding accomplishments by an individual for the good of the community: quality of thecontribution should be considered along with the length of service by the individual. The length ofservice should be at a minimum 10 or more years - this to be fully substantiated by the person orgroup making recommendation.

8. Any individual who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park system or recreationas a whole.

Criteria Exemption Elected/appointed City of Gonzales Officials and currently employed City staff shall not be eligible for consideration until they are no longer in office or have been retired from City service for at least two years.

Donated Land Lands, parks and park facilities that are donated to the City can be named by deed restriction by donor. The naming and acceptance of land is subject to recommendation by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council. Naming rights are not guaranteed if the donation is a dedication as required by the subdivision ordinance (parkland dedication).

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forward a recommendation to the City Council. Said recommendation will be subject to final approval or amendment by City Council action. 1. Naming City involvement in the naming process is encouraged and may be accomplished in a variety of ways throughout the naming process:

A. Individuals, groups, and/or organizations interested in proposing a name may do so in writing using a Building and Park Naming Form that outlines the naming criteria. These will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission or the Planning Commission as appropriate for consideration and recommendation to the City Council.

B. A variety of means to encourage public participation to submit a name (resident contests,

recommendations from previous owners, historical review of site, etc.) may be implemented by staff at the request of the Parks and Recreation Commission and/or Planning Commission. The Building and Park Naming Form will be available through the City’s website and at City Hall.

C. As appropriate, staff will place on the agenda for the Parks and Recreation Commission or

Planning Commission, the name request for consideration and action.

D. As appropriate, the Parks and Recreation Commission or Planning Commission will make a naming recommendation to the City Council for final adoption or amendment.

2. Building and Park Renaming Critical examination will be conducted to ensure that renaming the building and/or park will not diminish the original justification for the name or the prior contributors. Renaming will follow the same procedures as outlined above.

A. Only buildings, parks, and facilities named for geographic location, outstanding feature or subdivision should be considered for renaming. Buildings, parks, and facilities that have been named by deed restriction shall not be considered for renaming.

B. Buildings, parks, and facilities named after individuals shall not be changed unless it is found that

because of the individual’s character, the continued use of their name would not be in the best interest of the community.

C. A name, once adopted, should be bestowed with the intention that it will be permanent, and

changes should be strongly resisted. 3. Naming Costs All costs, including staff time, labor and materials associated with the installation of plaques, monuments or signs should be paid for by the individual, group or organization sponsoring the request.

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CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

STAFF REPORT



FROM: Rene Mendez, City Manager

SUBJECT: City Council Strategic Session

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that your Council discuss and provide direction as necessary for the upcoming

Strategic Session scheduled for May 15, 2021.

BACKGROUND

Annually, the City Council holds a Strategic Session to establish priorities, goals and provide overall

direction, and receive a broad overview of current major projects.

REVIEW AND ANALYSIS

This item is being presented to provide an overview of the upcoming Strategic Session and receive

direction from your Council as appropriate to help staff plan the session.

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: Annual Strategic Sessions help align the Council’s overall goals, priorities, and

direction necessary to provide all the programs, initiatives, practices and expectations necessary

to meet the overall vision and mission.

Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission

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The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership,

commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our

diverse community.


City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, 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.


Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:

• Public Safety X Yes No N/A

• Housing X Yes No N/A

• Recreation X Yes No N/A

• Environment X Yes No N/A

• Education X Yes No N/A


ALTERNATIVES

This item is being brought forward for Council discussion and direction; as such, alternatives can be

discussed accordingly.

BUDGET IMPACT

There are no direct financial impacts as a result of this staff report.

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that your Council discuss and provide direction as necessary for the upcoming

Strategic Session scheduled for May 15, 2021.

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agenda - monday, april 19, 2021

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