Gonzales, CA

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Joint City Council and Successor Agency will receive a presentation on emergency preparation for El Niño storms. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding police equipment, street improvements, and committee appointments.

• Purchase of a trailer mounted speed radar and messaging sign for $19,795.84
• Service agreement with TL Engineering for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation/Multimodal Improvement Project
• Resolution to declare certain items as surplus property for disposition
• Appointment of two citizens to the Measure K Oversight Committee
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Liz Silva to a vacant Council seat

Measure K Oversight Committee

The Measure K Oversight Committee will meet to review presentations for FY 2025-2026 Community Action Grants. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting.

• Community Action Grant Presentations FY 2025-2026 from Pueblo Unido de Tateposco- LUDA, Shield Bearers, Inc., Gonzales Youth Guardians, Abrazos y Suspiros, and Grupos Unidos de Gonzales
• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Joint City Council and Successor Agency will meet to review departmental activity reports and approve routine warrants. The council will also receive a presentation regarding emergency response efforts for El Niño storms.

• Approval of Accounts Payable Warrants #54517-54590
• Presentation on El Niño Storm Emergency Response Efforts
• Proposed closure of City Offices for Winter Holidays 2026-2027
• Updates from the Gonzales Youth Council

Planning Commission Meeting- Canceled

The Regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 12, 2026, has been canceled. The notice states that no business or hearings were set and a quorum will not be present.

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Joint City Council and Successor Agency will meet to review routine accounts payable and meeting minutes. The body will consider a proclamation declaring a local emergency due to the statewide winter storm "El Niño".

• Proclamation No. 2026-13: Local Emergency Due to Statewide Winter Storm "El Niño"
• Accounts Payable Warrants #54443-54516
• Resolution No. 2026-64: Recognizing the Fanoe Family
• Proclamation No. 2026-11: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
• Proclamation No. 2026-12: National 4-H Week

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency hold a joint regular meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street. The main substantive item is a consent-agenda proclamation declaring a local emergency due to statewide winter storm "El Niño." The rest of the agenda is largely ceremonial and procedural: three proclamations/resolutions of recognition, meeting minutes, accounts payable warrants, youth council updates, and committee reports. No public hearings, contracts, or rezonings appear on this agenda.

• Consent item 6.3: Proclamation No. 2026-13 declaring a local emergency due to statewide winter storm "El Niño"
• Consent item 6.2: Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #54443-54516
• Consent item 6.1: Approve Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-64 recognizing the Fanoe Family for longstanding contributions to Gonzales
• Proclamations No. 2026-11 (Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month) and No. 2026-12 (National 4-H Week, October 4-10, 2026)

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint regular meeting with routine consent items, including approval of minutes, warrants, and department reports. The main substantive action is a resolution supporting Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026. The council will also consider accepting a public alley dedication and appointing a voting delegate for a conference.

• Resolution No. 2026-62 supporting Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-63 accepting Parcel C, a public alley dedication, as part of a parcel map
• Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #54384-54442
• Approve minutes of September 8, 2026 meeting
• Consider appointment of voting delegate for League of California Cities Conference

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint regular meeting with presentations, public comment, and a consent agenda. Key items include a resolution supporting Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, and accepting a public alley dedication. The council will also appoint a voting delegate for a League of California Cities conference and receive department reports.

• Resolution No. 2026-62 supporting Proposition 1, Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-63 accepting Parcel C, a public alley dedication (Bassetti Urban Lot Split)
• Approve accounts payable warrants #54384-54442
• Approve minutes of September 8, 2026 meeting
• Appointment of voting delegate for League of California Cities Conference

Planning Commission

The Gonzales Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026, is cancelled because no business or hearings were set and a quorum will not be present. The agenda notice was posted by September 11 at City Hall, Council Chambers, and on the city's website.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• No business or hearings scheduled
• Quorum will not be present

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The City Council will discuss adopting the Vision Zero Action Plan for the City of Gonzales. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items regarding salary plans, employee benefits, and a police association memorandum of understanding.

• Adoption of the Vision Zero Action Plan
• Purchase of a trailer mounted trash pump for $58,130.14
• MOU with the Gonzales Police Officers Association for 2026-2027
• Amendments to the Gonzales Salary Classification Plans
• Establishment of employee benefit levels for 2026-2027

City Council/Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to adopt the Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries. The council will also vote on routine items including salary plan amendments, a police union labor agreement, and the purchase of a $58,130.14 wastewater treatment plant pump.

• Adopt Vision Zero Action Plan for traffic safety
• Amend salary classification plans for fiscal years 2022–2026
• Approve MOU with Gonzales Police Officers Association for July 2026–June 2027
• Purchase $58,130.14 trash pump for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant from Thompson Pump via Sourcewell
• Declare September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with closed sessions on the city manager's performance evaluation, labor negotiations with several employee groups, and two pending lawsuits. The open session includes introducing a new finance manager, approving accounts payable warrants, and honoring Council Member Lorraine Worthy with a proclamation.

• Closed session: City Manager performance evaluation (Gov. Code § 54957)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with police, fire, and other employee groups
• Closed session: litigation claims — Jose Guzman Perez and Duran v. City of Gonzales
• Introduction of new Finance Manager
• Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #54132-54213

Joint City Council/Successor Agency/Successor Housing Agency/GEA/GMEU Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and affiliated boards will hold a joint meeting to adopt the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and the successor agency budget, approve a property tax transfer for the 771-acre Vista Lucia annexation, and consider several resolutions and routine reports. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss pending litigation in Duran v. City of Gonzales.

• Resolution No. 2026-53: Adopt FY 2026-2027 operating budget
• Resolution No. SA-2026-03: Adopt Successor Agency budget for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution No. 2026-50: Approve property tax transfer for Vista Lucia annexation (771 acres)
• Resolution No. 2026-51: Certify compliance with state law on taxes and fees
• Resolution No. 2026-52: Set appropriations subject to limit for FY 2026-2027

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council will hold public hearings on renewing the police department's military equipment policy and confirming annual assessments for several benefit and maintenance districts. They will also consider a legal services contract for contamination claims, a funding agreement with TAMC, and discuss term limits and surplus land. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and reports, and the meeting ends with a closed session for the city manager's evaluation.

• Resolution 2026-41: Renew military equipment policy (AB 481 report)
• Resolutions 2026-42 to 2026-49: Levy annual assessments for California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Industrial Park, Cipriani Estates districts
• Resolution 2026-40: Legal services contract with Grossman Kelly PLLC for contamination claims
• Resolution 2026-38: Master funding agreement with TAMC (2026-2029)
• Resolution 2026-39: Canvass of June 2, 2026 primary election results

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales Planning Commission will vote to extend the Conditional Use Permit for the Gonzales Cooler Development Project on Gloria Road by two years, until August 20, 2028. The agenda includes a staff report on the annexation and use permit for the agricultural cooler. The meeting also includes routine approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.

• Adoption of Resolution No. PC2026-01 extending Conditional Use Permit PL2023-02 for the Gonzales Cooler Development Project to August 20, 2028
• Review of staff report for the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Annexation and Use Permit Project
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from January 26, 2026

Measure K Oversight Committee Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider approving Resolution No. MKOC 2026-03, which recommends a prioritized list of services and programs to be funded with Measure K tax proceeds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including specific funding allocations. The committee will also consider an appointment to fill a vacancy. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Consider Approval of Resolution No. MKOC 2026-03 recommending the prioritized list of programs and funding allocations for FY 2026-2027 Measure K tax proceeds
• Consider appointment to the Measure K Oversight Committee (current members listed: Vice Chair Scott Funk, Committee Members Jennifer Ortega Uribe, Erin Askew, Chairperson Lorraine Worthy)
• Approve April 29, 2026 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council will consider adopting the police department's annual AB 481 report on military equipment use, approve a fiscal year 2026-2027 fee schedule, and hold a public hearing on city workforce vacancies and retention efforts. Consent items include calling a November 2026 general municipal election, adopting Measure K spending priorities, establishing an on-call consultant list, and approving engineer reports for assessment districts.

• Gonzales Police Department AB 481 Annual Report 2025-2026
• Resolution No. 2026-24 establishing cost-for-services fee schedule for FY 2026-2027
• Public hearing on vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts
• Resolution No. 2026-22 calling a general municipal election for November 3, 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-23 adopting Measure K oversight committee's recommended spending list for FY 2026-2027

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The May 11, 2026 Regular Planning Commission meeting is cancelled because no business or hearings were set and a quorum will not be present. The agenda consists solely of this cancellation notice.

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider a resolution to approve interim funding for FY 2026-2027 and continue the budget through August 31, 2026. They will also hear presentations on youth council proclamations and a fee schedule continuance. The meeting includes consent items such as warrants and agreements with NHA Advisors and the Boys and Girls Club.

• Resolution No. 2026-26: Interim funding for FY 2026-2027 and budget continuance until August 31, 2026
• Continuation of FY 2026-2027 Cost for Services Fee Schedule (item 7.1)
• Proclamations recognizing Youth Commissioners Shelby Anderson and Ricardo Rodriguez Perez, and Gonzales Youth Council's 10-Year Anniversary
• Resolution No. 2026-25: Agreement with NHA Advisors, LLC for independent financial advisory services
• Resolution No. 2026-27: MOU with Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County for program services at the Teen Center

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency will consider Resolution 2026-21, which designates specific street reconstruction projects (Alta Minor Street, Fourth Street, Rincon Road, and Fifth Street slurry seal) as the city's priority for FY 2026-2027 SB 1 funding. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable warrants, department activity reports, fireworks sales permits, a pavement management agreement with TAMC, and an electronic signature policy. The meeting also features proclamations for National Public Works Week and recognizing Mayor Pro Tem Liz Silva as Ag Woman of the Year.

• Resolution 2026-21: Designating reconstruction of Alta Minor Street, Fourth Street, Rincon Road, and slurry seal on Fifth Street as priority project for SB 1 funding
• Resolution 2026-19: Approving Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Reimbursement Agreement with TAMC
• Resolution 2026-20: Approving an Electronic Signature Policy
• Fireworks Sales Permits 2026
• Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #53835-53895

Measure K Oversight Committee Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider a resolution recommending how to allocate approximately $810,000 in transaction and use tax proceeds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The proposed priorities include funding debt service for the Community Pool renovation, youth programs, and after-school activities. The committee is expected to vote on the resolution after public comment and discussion.

• Projected Measure K revenue of about $810,000 for FY 2026-2027
• $130,000 to fund debt service for Community Pool renovation
• $95,000 for Youth Services/Development including GY21CSI and Community Center programming
• $80,000 for After School 'Kid-Power' Program
• $70,000 for Gonzales Day Camp

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and related boards will meet jointly to consider multiple items. They will vote on a $4.9 million design-build contract for the Community Center Complex, discuss proposed district election maps, and consider declaring Juneteenth a paid holiday. Other actions include accepting completion of the skate park Phase 2, pre-zoning the Gonzales Cooler property to industrial, and approving an employment agreement for the city manager.

• Approve $4,900,446 design-build contract for Community Center Complex with Otto Construction/WRNS Team
• Discuss and provide feedback on draft district boundary maps for district-based elections (Public Hearing No. 4)
• Consider declaring Juneteenth (June 19) an official city holiday via Resolution No. 2023-35
• Accept Phase 2 of the Skate Park as complete and release retention monies
• Authorize $15,500 annual contract with ESRI for GIS mapping software

The City Council approved the employment agreement for City Manager Carmen Gil, approved the completion of Phase 2 of the Skate Park, adopted an ordinance for pre-zoning the Cooler Development property to Industrial, and declared Juneteenth an official city holiday. The Council also continued a public hearing on a fee schedule.

• Approved Carmen Gil as City Manager (5-0)
• Approved Phase 2 of Skate Park complete (5-0)
• Approved pre-zoning Cooler Development to Industrial (4-0)
• Approved Juneteenth as official city holiday (5-0)
• Approved GIS software agreement ($15,500 annual)
• Continued public hearing on fee schedule to June 20
• Approved consent agenda items including warrants and minutes
• Council moved forward with district-based election maps

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider several items including a public hearing to adopt an ordinance streamlining permits for electric vehicle charging stations, introducing an ordinance authorizing police use of a drone, approving a $500,000 contract for the Community Center Complex project, and authorizing staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process for water and sewer rate studies. The agenda also includes a presentation on the D'Arrigo H2A housing project and a closed session to discuss lease of the city's water tower property.

• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2023-140 streamlining EV charging station permits
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2023-141 authorizing police drone use and purchase
• Approve Resolution No. 2023-60 for $500,000 contract with Harris Associates for Community Center Complex project
• Authorize staff to initiate Proposition 218 process for water and sewer rate studies
• Presentation on D'Arrigo H2A housing project: 139 units for agricultural workers

The City Council unanimously approved initiating a Proposition 218 process to consider water and sewer rate changes, following a study presentation. The council also approved a $500,000 master services agreement with Harris Associates for the Community Center Complex project and a three-year landscape maintenance contract with Smith & Enright Landscaping worth $82,719 annually. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending building regulations, but no decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2023-61: MOU with IAFF Local 5388 for 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-60: $500,000 master services agreement with Harris Associates for Community Center Complex project (unanimous)
• Directed staff to initiate Proposition 218 process for water and sewer rate study (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, proclamation, and grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Awarded landscape maintenance contract to Smith & Enright Landscaping for 3 years at $82,719/year plus $20,000 contingency (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council and Successor Agency will consider approving Resolution 2023-65 to authorize payoff of a 2012 refunded 2005 loan for the Water Tank Project and Sewer Expansion Project in the amount of $563,740.02, along with a $334,330.72 budget amendment. They will also adopt the 2024 meeting schedule, approve minutes and accounts payable warrants, and review an updated Sewer System Management Plan. The meeting includes a presentation from Monterey-Salinas Transit on 2023 updates and ridership data, and closed sessions for pending litigation and city manager evaluation.

• Approve Resolution 2023-65 authorizing loan payoff of $563,740.02 for Water Tank and Sewer Expansion projects, plus $334,330.72 budget amendment
• Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #49298-49419
• Adopt 2024 City Council meeting schedule via Resolution 2023-66
• Consider updated Sewer System Management Plan
• Closed session on pending litigation Madera v. City of Gonzales and City Manager evaluation

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the 2024 meeting schedule and a loan payoff for water and sewer projects. The council also received updates on transit and youth commission projects. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved October 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #49298-49419 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-66 adopting the 2024 City Council Meetings Schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-65 authorizing $563,740.02 payoff for Water Tank and Sewer Expansion projects and a budget amendment of $334,330.72 (Unanimous)
• Approved Updated Sewer System Management Plan (Unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to discuss and potentially approve a conveyance agreement and installment purchase contract (Resolution 2024-67). They will also consider resolutions adopting the 2025 meeting schedule, approving 11 community action grants, and accepting a $15,000 grant for the Kid Power Program. The meeting includes a closed session on potential litigation, a community center construction update, and a presentation on the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to Schools Plan.

• Closed session to confer with attorney regarding potential litigation (Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2))
• Resolution 2024-67: Approve a conveyance agreement and installment purchase contract for property
• Resolution 2024-69: Approve 11 community action grant applications for FY 2024-2025
• Accept $15,000 grant from Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation for Kid Power Program and adjust budget
• Presentation on final draft Salinas Valley Safe Routes to Schools Plan

The City Council approved a wastewater system funding agreement and eleven community action grants. The Council also adopted the 2025 meeting schedule and a $15,000 grant for the Kid Power Program.

• Approved November 4, 2024 minutes [unanimous]
• Approved City accounts payable warrants #51034-51112 [unanimous]
• Approved Resolution 2024-68 adopting 2025 meeting schedule [unanimous]
• Approved Resolution 2024-69 for eleven community action grants [unanimous]
• Approved $15,000 Kid Power Program grant from Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation [unanimous]
• Approved wastewater system funding agreement [unanimous]
• Received presentation on Salinas Valley Safe Routes to Schools Plan
• Received construction update for Community Center Complex

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider a $194,110 task order for industrial wastewater system program management and introduce an ordinance changing how public speaker time is allocated. Other business includes a presentation on CDBG funds and approval of a $72,000 amendment for materials testing at the Community Center Complex.

• Resolution to execute Task Order No. 4 with MNS Engineers for industrial wastewater program management, $194,110
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 2024-147 allowing public speaker time to be set by resolution
• Amendment No. 2 with Professional Service Industries for materials testing at Community Center Complex, $72,000
• Presentation on Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds by Monterey County
• Approval of accounts payable warrants #51113-51130

The City Council approved funding for industrial wastewater program management and materials testing for the Community Center Complex Project. The Council also passed an ordinance allowing public speaker time limits to be set by resolution.

• Approved $194,110 for MNS Engineers industrial wastewater program management (5-0)
• Approved $72,000 for Professional Service Industries materials testing for Community Center Complex Project (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-147 to allow public speaker time limits to be established by resolution (5-0)
• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #51113-51130 (5-0)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will vote on resolutions to declare several city-owned properties as surplus land, including Canyon Creek Park Phase 2, Venice Way Park, Alta Street, and the C Street lot, and authorize the Surplus Lands Act process. They will also consider awarding a contract for Chief Plant Operator Services at the wastewater treatment plant (Resolution 2025-72) and amending the mitigation monitoring program for the Vista Lucia Project to comply with LAFCo's agricultural mitigation policy (Resolution 2025-74). The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable warrants and department activity reports.

• Resolution 2025-73 declaring Canyon Creek Park Phase 2, Venice Way Park, Alta Street, and C Street lot as surplus land and starting the Surplus Lands Act process
• Resolution 2025-72 awarding a contract to Specialized Utility Service Program for Chief Plant Operator Services at the wastewater treatment plant
• Resolution 2025-74 amending the Vista Lucia Project mitigation monitoring and reporting program to align with LAFCo’s agricultural mitigation policy for annexations
• Consent agenda: approve accounts payable warrants #52783-52849
• Consent agenda: approve October 6, 2025 joint meeting minutes and department activity reports (Community Development, Fire, Police, Public Works)

The City Council approved Resolution 2025-74, amending the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Vista Lucia project to conform with LAFCo policy on agricultural mitigation. The consent agenda, including wastewater plant operator services and surplus land declaration, was also approved unanimously. Public comments addressed street conditions and police conduct, but no action was taken.

• Approved Resolution 2025-74 amending Vista Lucia project mitigation monitoring (4-0, 1 excused)
• Approved consent agenda items 3-12, including wastewater plant operator contract and surplus land declaration (4-0, 1 excused)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 PM (unanimous)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to discuss potential regulations on encampments on public property and a report on forming parking districts. They will also consider consent items including approval of a $250,000 easement for the Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project and receive a retail market assessment presentation. The meeting includes introduction of new Youth Council members and various department activity reports.

• Possible new regulations concerning encampments on public property (discussion, no action)
• Report on parking district formation (discussion, direction to staff)
• Approval of Resolution No. 2024-63 authorizing easement documents and right-of-entry agreements for Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project up to $250,000
• Introduction of Gonzales Youth Council members
• Retail Market Assessment presentation by Kosmont Companies

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including Resolution No. 2024-63 authorizing easement documents for the Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project at up to $250,000. The council also directed staff to draft regulations on encampments on public property, and to prepare a framework for a parking district workshop. Public comments addressed concerns about bus service changes, tax measures, and enforcement issues.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-63 authorizing easement documents for the Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project (up to $250,000) as part of consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5-13 (minutes, warrants, reports) unanimously (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft new regulations on encampments on public property, using King City and Fresno ordinances as models
• Directed staff to create a framework for a residential parking district workshop