Gonzales public meetings in 2020
18 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2020 Sept 28 Special Planning Commission
The commission will vote on Resolution No. PC 2020-09, which recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 12.68 to change second-floor side-yard setbacks, parking requirements, and lot widths for new single-family homes in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District. The consent agenda includes approval of the August 10, 2020 meeting minutes, and public comment will be heard on non-agenda items.
- Resolution No. PC 2020-09: Recommend amending Title 12, Section 12.68 to alter second-floor side-yard setback, parking requirements, and lot widths in the R-2 District
- Consent agenda: Approval of August 10, 2020 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Business from the public: Opportunity for public comment on items not on the agenda
2020 Aug 04 Special City Council Meeting
The Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution to place a 0.5% transactions and use tax increase on the November 3, 2020 general election ballot. The revenue would be subject to annual audits and a citizens' oversight committee. The Council will also consider directing the Planning Commission to rezone Gabilan Court from Residential-Medium Density to Public Facility, and approve a resolution ratifying a face covering mandate based on state guidance.
- Public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 2020-53 to submit a 0.5% sales tax increase to voters on Nov. 3, 2020
- Direction to Planning Commission to rezone Gabilan Court from R2 to Public Facility (PF)
- Consideration of Resolution No. 2020-52 ratifying California face covering guidance with administrative citations
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
2020 Jul 27 Special Joint CC & GEA Meeting
The Gonzales Electric Authority will hold a study session to discuss a proposed Energy Services Agreement with Bodega Microgrid Generation LLC. The board will receive a staff report and hear public comment before considering action. Formal approval is scheduled for the August 17, 2020 regular meeting.
- Study session on Energy Services Agreement between GEA and Bodega Microgrid Generation LLC
- Public comment period for the energy agreement item
- Board discussion and potential action on the agreement (formal vote deferred to August 17)
2020 Jul 20 City Council
The Council will discuss placing a half-percent transaction and use tax increase on the November 3, 2020 general election ballot. They will also hold public hearings to confirm annual assessments for several benefit assessment districts (California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Gonzales Industrial Park, Cipriani Estates) and consider a response to a Civil Grand Jury report on sexual harassment and training compliance. Other items include amendments to a business assistance loan program and an update on COVID-19.
- Discussion of a 0.5% transaction and use tax increase for the November ballot
- Public hearings on annual assessments for California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Gonzales Industrial Park, and Cipriani Estates assessment districts
- Consider approval of response letter to Civil Grand Jury report on sexual harassment & training compliance
- Public hearing to amend program guidelines for Business Assistance Loan Program funded by CDBG
- Approval of resolution declaring surplus vehicles from Enterprise lease agreement
2020 Jul 6 City Council
The City Council, acting jointly with the Successor Agency and Electric Authority, will consider authorizing an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Local Housing Trust Fund Program and formation of a Regional Housing Trust Fund. Other items include a zoning ordinance amendment, a consulting agreement for the Road to Success youth diversion program, and an update on COVID-19. Consent items cover approvals of minutes, warrants, proclamations, and contracts including an auditing services contract not to exceed $117,500 and a lease with Sun Street Centers.
- Resolution authorizing application to HCD for Local Housing Trust Fund and formation of Regional Housing Trust Fund
- Ordinance amending Chapter 12.56 (Summary of Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses – Table 1)
- Consulting services agreement with Sun Street Centers for Road to Success Youth Diversion Program
- Resolution authorizing execution of agreements for water/sewer service extension to Alpine Camp
- Approval of contract with Bryant L. Jolley, CPA for annual auditing services (3 years, max $117,500)
2020 Jun 22 Joint City Council & Successor Agency
The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint budget meeting to consider approving the operating budget for FY 2020-2021 and the successor agency budget. The consent agenda includes resolutions on appropriations limit and compliance with tax and fee laws. Public participation is modified due to COVID-19, with comments accepted via email before and during the meeting.
- Resolution No. 2020-36 adopting the City's operating budget for FY July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
- Resolution No. SA-2020-02 adopting the Successor Agency budget for the same period
- Resolution No. 2020-34 establishing appropriations subject to limit for FY 2020-2021 (consent item)
- Resolution No. 2020-35 certifying compliance with state law on taxes and fees (consent item)
2020 Jun 18 Joint Gonzales City Council & GUSD Board Meeting
The Gonzales City Council and Gonzales Unified School District Board are holding a joint meeting. The main agenda items are presentations and recognition of the 2019-2020 Youth Council and Youth Commissioners, and the introduction of the 2020-2021 Youth Commissioners. There are no substantive decision items on the agenda.
- 2019-2020 Youth Commissioner & Gonzales Youth Council Presentation
- Recognition of the 2019-2020 Gonzales Youth Council & Youth Commissioners
- Presentation of 2020-2021 Youth Commissioners
- Meeting conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19
- Public comments accepted by email or in person with social distancing
2020 Jun 15 City Council
The Gonzales City Council will hold two public hearings: one to introduce zoning code amendments (Ordinance No. 2020-120 and 2020-122) and another to adopt the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 cost-of-services fee schedule (Resolution No. 2020-32). The consent agenda includes resolutions for annual assessments in multiple districts, a grant application for housing planning, and approval of a general municipal election date. Regular agenda items also include agreements with Taylor Farms for sewer impact fees and Armanasco Public Relations for $83,000 in marketing services, plus the Gonzales Cares program to distribute $41,699 in COVID-19 relief. The council will also receive an update on COVID-19 and hold a closed session on property negotiations.
- Public hearing to introduce zoning district and definitions amendments (Ordinance No. 2020-120 and 2020-122)
- Public hearing to adopt FY 2020-2021 fee schedule (Resolution No. 2020-32)
- Approval of agreement with Taylor Farms Retail for sanitary sewer impact mitigation fees
- Approval of $83,000 contract with Armanasco Public Relations for marketing and communications
- Gonzales Cares program: issuance of $41,699 in COVID-19 assistance funds
2020 Jun 1 City Council
The Gonzales City Council will receive an update on COVID-19 from staff and consider consent agenda items, including approval of meeting minutes, accounts payable warrants, and an extension of a consulting agreement with Michelle Slade's C4 Consulting for youth development and leadership capacity-building. The meeting also includes a presentation from Monterey Bay Community Power on their annual member agency update. Public comment is accepted via email due to COVID-19 precautions.
- Presentation from Monterey Bay Community Power annual member agency update
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes from May 18 and May 22, 2020 meetings
- Approval of accounts payable warrants #42831-42909
- Consideration of agreement extension amendment with Michelle Slade, C4 Consulting for youth development and strategy & leadership capacity-building
- Update on COVID-19 from staff
2020 May 22 Special City Council Meeting
The Gonzales City Council will decide whether to support Monterey County's request to the State of California for a variance to allow Stage 2 reopening during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Staff recommends authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support.
- Consideration of official city position on Monterey County's request for a Stage 2 reopening variance from the state
- Staff recommends Mayor sign a letter supporting the county's variance request
2020 May 18 City Council
The Gonzales City Council met on May 18, 2020, with most members participating remotely. The agenda included routine consent items such as approval of minutes, warrants, and department activity reports. The council held a public hearing to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2020‑124, extending a temporary prohibition on COVID‑19‑related commercial evictions. Additional items were a COVID‑19 update and the FY 2019‑2020 year‑end financial report.
- Approve City Council – Regular Meeting – May 4, 2020 minutes
- Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #42785‑42830
- Approve Proclamation No. 2020‑01 proclaiming the Week of May 17‑23, 2020 as National Public Works Week
- Consider Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Dudek Consulting for preliminary design of a separate industrial wastewater system
- Public hearing to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2020‑124 extending a temporary prohibition on COVID‑19‑related commercial evictions
2020 Apr 20 City Council
The Gonzales City Council and Gonzales Electric Authority will meet to approve routine department reports, accounts payable warrants, and April meeting minutes. The council will also consider Resolution No. 2020-17 to classify specific public works projects as essential government functions under Monterey County health orders. Additionally, the joint body will review a 60-day extension to the power supply agreement with Concentric Power and accept the 2019 City Annual Report for community distribution.
- Approve accounts payable warrants #42594-42718
- Consider Resolution No. 2020-17 designating public works projects as essential government functions
- Consider Resolution No. GEA-2020-01 extending the power agreement with Concentric Power by 60 days
- Accept the 2019 City of Gonzales Annual Report for community distribution
- Review department activity reports for Building, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Recreation
2020 Apr 6 City Council
The Gonzales City Council will consider adopting an urgency ordinance temporarily prohibiting commercial evictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also receive an update on COVID-19 in the community. Under the consent agenda, the council will approve several contracts, including a $46,000 contract for pump station replacement at the wastewater treatment plant, a $30,000 GIS mapping software and consulting agreement, and an agreement with Mann Packing Co. for sanitary sewer impact fees.
- Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-123: temporary ban on COVID-19 commercial evictions
- Resolution No. 2020-15: $46,000 contract with Schaaf & Wheeler for wastewater pump station bid documents
- Resolution No. 2020-12: $30,000 total for ESRI GIS software, Vestra consulting, and iPads
- Resolution No. 2020-14: agreement with Mann Packing Co. for sewer impact mitigation fees
- Donation of $2,000 from Trinidad & Lupe Gomez Family Fund to Youth Council for mental health programs
2020 Mar 19 Special City Council Meeting
The Gonzales City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and consider adopting Resolution No. 2020-13, which ratifies a proclamation of a local emergency. Public participation is encouraged via live stream or email due to social distancing requirements.
- Update and discussion on the city's COVID-19 response and direction to staff
- Consideration of Resolution No. 2020-13 ratifying a local emergency due to COVID-19
- Public comments accepted via email by March 18 or during live stream, limited to 250 words
- In-person attendance requires maintaining 6-foot social distancing
2020 Mar 2 City Council
The Gonzales City Council will consider approving Resolution No. 2020-07, an amendment to the lease agreement with Laboratory Corporation of America for continued use of a portion of the old medical building at 133 Fourth Street. Other consent items include approval of February 18 meeting minutes and accounts payable warrants. A presentation on the March 7 Community Summit is scheduled. The council will also recess to closed session to discuss two potential litigation matters.
- Approve joint meeting minutes from February 18, 2020
- Approve City Accounts Payable Warrants #42363-42426
- Consider Resolution 2020-07 approving Amendment #3 to lease with LabCorp at 133 Fourth Street
- Presentation on the March 7, 2020 Community Summit
- Closed session under Gov. Code §54956.9 for significant exposure to litigation (two matters)
2020 Feb 18 City Council
The joint City Council, Successor Agency, and Electric Authority will consider adopting three new ordinances: sidewalk vending regulations, storage container rules, and updating accessory dwelling unit zoning. They will also approve consultant contracts for surveying and program management totaling up to $150,000 and allocate Measure K sales tax proceeds. The meeting includes a public hearing on a microgrid energy contract that staff recommends continuing, and acceptance of the audited financial statements.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-118 adding sidewalk vending regulations to city code
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-119 regulating storage containers in the city
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-121 renaming and amending accessory dwelling unit zoning rules
- Approve Resolution No. 2020-11 authorizing $50,000 for Polaris Consulting (surveyor) and $100,000 for Psomas (industrial wastewater program management)
- Consider Resolution No. 2020-10 allocating Measure K transaction and use tax proceeds for FY 2020/2021 and repurposing FY 2019/2020 funds
2020 Feb 3 City Council
The Gonzales City Council will consider consent items including approval of meeting minutes, warrants, and a Measure X funding agreement amendment. The main action is a public hearing on four ordinances introducing regulations for sidewalk vending, storage containers, updating zoning district summaries, and renaming secondary dwelling units to accessory dwelling units. The Council will also consider a resolution to accept Four Sphere of Influence Infrastructure Master Plan Reports for drainage, water, wastewater, and transportation.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2020-118: new chapter on sidewalk vending
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2020-119: new chapter on storage containers
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2020-120: amending zoning districts and permitted uses
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2020-121: renaming secondary dwelling units to accessory dwelling units
- Consider Resolution 2020-08 accepting Four Sphere of Influence Infrastructure Master Plan Reports
2020 Jan 21 City Council
The City Council will vote on a resolution authorizing a contract with EMC Planning Group to prepare two supplemental environmental impact reports for the Vista Lucia and Puente del Monte annexation projects. Also on the agenda is approval of a new two-year lease with the Monterey County Health Department for behavioral health services, and routine consent items including minutes, warrants, and department activity reports. The meeting opens with presentations on Flag Football Sportsmanship Awards and a Proposition 218 update from the Monterey County Water Resources Agency.
- Resolution to contract EMC Planning Group for supplemental EIRs for Vista Lucia and Puente del Monte annexations
- New two-year lease with Monterey County Behavioral Health Bureau through Feb 24, 2022
- Approval of City Council and Successor Agency minutes from Jan 6, 2020
- Approval of accounts payable warrants #42235-42287
- Department activity reports: Building, Community Development, Fire, Police, Public Works, Recreation