{ "city": "Gonzales", "state": "California", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-cityofgonzales/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Measure K Oversight Committee", "headline": "Committee to recommend Measure K funding allocations for FY 2026-2027", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1317", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1317" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Joint Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency", "headline": "Council to review police AB 481 report, set fee schedule, hold hearing on recruitment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1314", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1314" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission meeting cancelled due to no business", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1313", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1313" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Joint Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency", "headline": "Council to approve interim budget for FY 2026-2027", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1312", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1312" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Joint Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency", "headline": "Council to designate street reconstruction priority for SB 1 funding", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1311", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1311" }, { "date": "2026-05-08", "body": "Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Measure K Committee to recommend $810K spending plan for FY 2026-2027", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1310", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1310" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on joining Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund", "summary": "The City Council will consider approving Resolution No. 2022-19 to join the Monterey County Regional Housing Trust Fund. The council will also hear an update on a proposed affordable senior housing development at 498 S. Alta Street with CHISPA, and consider accepting a $216,054.92 grant for the Gonzales Cares Program. Other items include a Shop Small Business Campaign and appointment of council members to the EIFD Board.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1108", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1108", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1108" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month", "headline": "Council to consider broadband JPA, workforce MOU, and fee schedule", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting on May 16, 2022. Items include approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Hartnell College for workforce development ($10,027.71 from ARP funds) and a Joint Powers Agreement creating the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority ($75,000 from ARP). A public hearing will be held to adopt a new fee schedule for FY2022-23. The Council will also consider an informational letter on new housing and various assessment district resolutions.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1109", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1109", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1109" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider extending T-Mobile hotspot contract for $635,319 and adopting new development impact fees", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council, jointly meeting as the Successor Agency and Electric Authority, will consider several consent items including a $635,319.60 extension of a T-Mobile hotspot contract for universal broadband. Regular agenda items include a public hearing on annual assessments for various assessment districts (staff recommends continuation) and a public hearing to adopt a new development impact fee nexus study and amend the city code for impact mitigation fees.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1110", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1110", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1110" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month", "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on police military equipment policy", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council will hold public hearings on adopting a police department military equipment policy and amending city impact mitigation fees. The council will also consider annual assessments for benefit districts and approve contracts for a slurry seal project ($380,000) and a community center complex program management contract ($700,000). A closed session is scheduled for city manager recruitment.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1111", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1111", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1111" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month", "headline": "City Council to consider switch to district-based elections", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will meet jointly on July 18, 2022 to vote on several resolutions, including initiating a transition to district-based elections (Item 15) and authorizing a $700,000 contract amendment with Swinerton for the Community Center Complex project (Item 16). The council will also approve funding allocations from Measures K and X, and ratify routine consent items such as meeting minutes and activity reports.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1112", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1112", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1112" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month", "headline": "Council to consider supporting Measure D sales tax increase and property sale to CHISPA", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting on August 15, 2022. Key items include a resolution supporting Measure D, a 0.5% sales tax increase dedicated to the Community Center Complex and road repairs, and a resolution authorizing the purchase and sale of property at 498 S. Alta Street to CHISPA. The council will also receive presentations on youth programs and safe routes to schools, and hold a closed session on City Manager recruitment.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1114", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1114", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1114" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month", "headline": "Council to consider $214,755 skate park contract and hear community center update", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency are meeting jointly on May 7, 2026. The council will decide on a $214,755 contract for Phase 2 of the skate park with American Ramp Company, receive an update on the Community Center Complex project, and approve routine items including office closures and election canvass. A closed session will discuss City Manager recruitment.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1116", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1116", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1116" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider adopting VMT metric for transportation impact analysis", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing to adopt Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as the metric for transportation impact analyses under SB 743. The council will also consider a $90,000 tree removal contract with Tope's Tree Service and a consulting agreement with EMC Planning Group for CEQA documents for the Gloria Rd Cooler Project. Consent items include approval of minutes, warrants, and an amendment to the South Salinas Valley Broadband Authority joint powers agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1117", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1117", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1117" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month", "headline": "Council to consider resolution supporting Measure P tax extension through 2064", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider two main items: a resolution supporting Measure P, which would extend the city's transactions and use tax until 2064, and approval of Community Action Grants for FY 2022-2023 funded by Measure K. The council will also act on routine consent items including minutes, accounts payable, and department activity reports, as well as accepting completion of a slurry seal contract.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1118", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1118", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1118" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on $500,000 broadband grant and $127,874 software upgrade", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Financing Authority meet jointly to consider several financial and policy items. The agenda includes approval of a $127,874 financial system upgrade, a $135,000 computer server replacement, acceptance of a $500,000 broadband grant, and a continued public hearing on new building regulations. Presentations on Measure P and the Industrial Wastewater System Project are also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1119", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1119", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1119" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month", "headline": "Council to consider $68,000 water/sewer rate study contract", "summary": "At a joint meeting, the Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider consent items including minutes, warrants, department reports, and a lease amendment with LabCorp. Regular agenda items include exploring a digital billboard revenue opportunity and approving a $68,000 water and sewer rate study. The council will also recess into closed session to discuss city manager recruitment.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1120", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1120", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1120" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on adopting 2022 state building codes", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council will canvass the November 8 election results, administer oaths to re-elected officials, and hold a public hearing to introduce Ordinance 2022-135 adopting updated California building and fire codes. Other business includes approving a new contract with 4LEAF, Inc. for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, a $29,000 consultant agreement for water system improvements, a $19,000 agreement with Sun Street Centers for a diversion program, and a grant application for wastewater treatment plant planning. The council will also recess to closed session to discuss city manager recruitment.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1121", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1121", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1121" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on city manager contract, elect mayor pro tem", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council, acting jointly with several city agencies, will consider consent items including a planning services contract and a $160,000 grant extension. The regular agenda includes reorganizing the council by electing a mayor pro tem and voting on an employment agreement for City Manager Trevin W. Barber. Public comments and council reports are also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1146", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1146", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1146" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month", "headline": "Council to consider Community Center Complex update and RFP direction", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency hold a joint meeting. The main item is an update on the Community Center Complex project, with a staff recommendation to issue a Request for Proposals to short-listed design/build teams. The consent agenda includes departmental activity reports. The council will also consider a resolution expressing appreciation to Interim City Manager Carmen Gil.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1147", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1147", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1147" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt updated 2022 California building codes", "summary": "The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 2022-135 to update Title 11 of the Gonzales City Code with 2022 California building codes, deleting the deconstruction chapter. Consent items include approving minutes, warrants, establishing an on-call consultant list, extending a surveyor contract for up to $120,000, and approving the Successor Agency's payment schedule. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation and potential litigation exposure.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1148", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1148", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1148" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month", "headline": "Council to review Water Supply Assessment for Vista Lucia Specific Plan", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council holds a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and Successor Agency on February 21, 2023. The main item is receiving and acknowledging the Water Supply Assessment for the Vista Lucia Specific Plan, which will inform environmental review for that 3,498-unit project and other developments. The consent agenda includes a retroactive $90,000 agreement with Armanasco Public Relations for the Community Center Capital Campaign. Closed sessions are scheduled for labor negotiations with the Gonzales Firefighters union and pending litigation (Claim of G. Rosales).", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1149", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1149", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1149" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider RFP for multi-city solid waste franchise", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider releasing a joint Request for Proposals with Soledad, Greenfield, and King City to select a single contractor for solid waste, recycling, and organic waste collection. They will also vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Tri-Cities Disposal regarding amendments to the existing collection agreements. Additionally, the council will discuss establishing a Housing Development Ad Hoc Committee focused on DR Horton projects.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1150", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1150", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1150" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month", "headline": "Council to hear Safe Routes to School plan and bike lane pilot on Fifth Street", "summary": "The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider routine consent items and receive presentations on the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan and a separated bike lane pilot project on a portion of Fifth Street, as well as the Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan. Public comment will be taken, and council may provide direction on both items.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1151", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1151" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - Regular Meeting", "headline": "Gonzales City Council discusses agricultural mitigation and various city contracts", "summary": "The City Council is considering an ordinance regarding agricultural resource mitigation and several professional service agreements. The agenda also includes discussions on financial feasibility services, grant writing, and budget software.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1152", "minutes_url": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1152", "source": "https://cityofgonzales.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=1152" } ] }