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$975,800 Typical home value $1,044,931 +1% yr/yr · +9.5% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (63)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Arts and Culture Commission
- Perdew — Commissioner
- Zamora — Commissioner
- Adilene Moreno — Commissioner
- Hufford — Commissioner
- Ramirez — Commissioner
- Steven Porter — Commissioner
- Steven Taylor — Commissioner
Who’s on the City Council
- Hilton — Councilmember
- Carol Marques — Councilmember
- Kelly Ramirez — Councilmember
- Tovar — Councilmember
- Dion Bracco — Councilmember
- Terence Fugazzi — Councilmember
- BLANKLEY
Who’s on the Downtown Committee
- Dion Bracco
- Frank Johnson
- Marie Blankley
- Matt Gallion
- Rebeca Armendariz
- Savannah Logenbach
- Toni Bowles
Who’s on the General
- Adilene Moreno — Commissioner
- Steven Taylor — Commissioner
- Wendy Zamora — Commissioner
Who’s on the Library Commission
- Reddy — Commissioner
- Kasandra Lowry — Commissioner
- Robinson — Commissioner
- Saeid Nooshabadi — Commissioner
- Victoria Coverson-Baxter
Who’s on the Open Government Commission
- Janet Krulee — Commissioner
- Irwin — Commissioner
- Karen Enzensperger — Commissioner
- Blanca McMurray — Commissioner
- Irwin DRAFT — Commissioner
Who’s on the Parks and Recreation Commission
- Jimenez — Commissioner
- Bozzo — Commissioner
- Graham — Commissioner
- Martinez — Commissioner
- Ramirez — Commissioner
- Davis — Commissioner
- Puente — Commissioner
- Vargas — Commissioner
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- Leongardt — Commissioner
- Bhandal — Commissioner
- Elle — Commissioner
- Valdez — Commissioner
- Dauenhauer
- Kushner
Who’s on the Youth Commission
- Francis — Commissioner
- James — Commissioner
- Garcia — Commissioner
- Reynolds — Commissioner
- Gong — Commissioner
- Lai — Commissioner
- Mustafa — Commissioner
- Beyret — Commissioner
- Nguyen — Commissioner
- Sarath — Commissioner
- Abaneh — Commissioner
- Diep — Commissioner
- Ortega — Commissioner
- Rodriguez Sandoval — Commissioner
- Romero — Commissioner
Municipal budget
Total revenue$115.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$101.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$54.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$110.0M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,750 (FY2023)
Development activity
202512 housing units ($7.2M)
🗳️ Election results (6 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2024-11-05
Greg Bozzo ✓ 11,274 · Marie Blankley 11,063
City Council 2024-11-05
Zach Hilton ✓ 10,895 · Terence Fugazzi ✓ 10,072 · Kelly Ramirez ✓ 9,012 · Fred Tovar 8,625 · Stefanie Elle 7,718 · Rebeca Armendariz 5,689
City Council 2022-11-08
Tom Cline ✓ 7,776 · Carol Marques ✓ 7,528 · Dion Bracco ✓ 6,664 · Jan Bernstein Chargin 5,718 · Joseph Robinson 4,449 · Ronald Robinson, Jr. 3,837
Mayor 2020-11-03
Marie Blankley ✓ 16,046 · Reid Lerner 7,256
City Council 2020-11-03
Zach Hilton ✓ 12,814 · Fred M. Tovar ✓ 11,808 · Rebeca Armendariz ✓ 10,375 · Carol Marques 8,372 · Danny Mitchell 7,543
City Council
TOM CLINE ✓ 7,776 · CAROL MARQUES ✓ 7,528 · DION BRACCO ✓ 6,664 · JAN BERNSTEIN CHARGIN 5,718 · JOSEPH ROBINSON 4,449 · RONALD ROBINSON, JR. 3,837
🗳️ Ballot measures (2)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure C
2024-11-05 · Failed — 13,438 yes / 8,772 no
Measure D
2022-11-08 · Passed — 9,885 yes / 3,845 no
Upcoming
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Gilroy City Council to consider moratorium extension on detention facilities
The City Council will hold public hearings on mobile vending regulations and a ban on using potable water for nonfunctional turf. The body is also considering extending a moratorium on detention and custodial facilities through October 4, 2027.
- Proposed extension of moratorium on detention and custodial facilities for 10 months and 15 days
- Sole-source purchase of water meters and transmitters from Aqua-Metric Sales Company not to exceed $400,000
- Ordinance to prohibit potable water for irrigating nonfunctional turf per Assembly Bill 1572
- Ordinance amending mobile vending regulations and permit procedures
- Resolution to change water supply shortage from Level 2 to Level 0
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Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
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November 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM
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City Council
Regular Meeting
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA
95020
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM
MAYOR
Greg Bozzo
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dion Bracco
Tom Cline
Terence Fugazzi
Zach Hilton
Carol Marques
Kelly Ramirez
CITY COUNCIL PACKET MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.cityofgilroy.org
AGENDA CLOSING TIME IS 5:00 P.M. THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING
Remote Participation
Gilroy City Council meetings are held in person. The community may attend in person or via Zoom
(video/teleconference). The meetings are also live-streamed on the City's website and YouTube.
Those wishing to participate in the meetings remotely may join using the following link:
https://bit.ly/GilroyCityCouncilMeetings. Additionally, Zoom participants must be
running the latest version or will be required to update to it before joining the meeting
remotely.
Remote participation is also available by calling (669) 900-6833 and entering webinar
ID: 930 2066 6240#. Dial *9 to raise your hand, and be called upon to speak for up to 3
minutes. Dial *6 to unmute.
Public Comment
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE CITY
COUNCIL. Public testimony is subject to reasonable regulations, including but not limited to time restrictions for
each individual speaker. **Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.** The am …
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Sat Nov 14, 2026 · 09:30
General
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 08:00
General
South County Regional Wastewater Authority, Gilroy
Mon Jan 11, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon Jan 11, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Mar 8, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon Mar 8, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Mar 22, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Mar 22, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Mar 22, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Apr 12, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon Apr 12, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Apr 26, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Apr 26, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Apr 26, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon May 10, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon May 10, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Tue May 11, 2027 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue May 18, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon May 24, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon May 24, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon May 24, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Jun 14, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon Jun 14, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Jun 28, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Jun 28, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Jun 28, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Jul 12, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon Jul 12, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Jul 26, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Jul 26, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Aug 9, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon Aug 9, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Aug 23, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Sep 13, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon Sep 13, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Tue Sep 21, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Sep 27, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Oct 11, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Mon Oct 11, 2027 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Tue Oct 19, 2027 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Oct 25, 2027 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Recent meetings
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 19:00
Library Commission
Library Commission to approve 2027 meeting schedule
The Library Commission will meet to approve its 2027 meeting schedule and review workplan updates. The body will also receive reports from the Gilroy Library and the Santa Clara County Library.
- Approval of the 2027 Library Commission Meeting Schedule
- Library Commission Workplan Updates
- Santa Clara County Library reports for September 2026 through October 2026
- Gilroy Library Report
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✓ Decided: Gilroy Library Commission approves 2027 meeting schedule
The Gilroy Library Commission approved the 2027 meeting schedule and amended the minutes from their August 12, 2026, meeting to include the Santa Clara County Library District's vision and mission statement. Commissioners also received updates on the library workplan and reports from library staff regarding upcoming programs and community outreach.
- Approved amendment to August 12, 2026, minutes (4-0-0)
- Approved 2027 meeting schedule for Feb 3, May 12, Aug 11, Oct 20 (4-0-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
Gilroy Library Meeting Room, Gilroy
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Library Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
Page 1 of 2
October 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM
CITY OF GILROY
LIBRARY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM
GILROY LIBRARY MEETING ROOM
350 W. 6TH STREET, GILROY, CA 95020
Chair: Victoria Coverson-Baxter
Vice Chair: Jan Guffey
Commissioners: Saeid Nooshabadi, Joseph Coughlan, Christina Tovar
Staff Liaison: Cindy Murphy, Finance Director & Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior
to the meeting at (408) 846-0204 or cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org to help ensure that
reasonable arrangements can be made.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Library Commission after
distribution of the agenda packet are available with the agenda packet on the City website
at www.cityofgilroy.org subject to the Staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the
public. Commissions, task forces, councils and other agencies of the City exist to
conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are
conducted before the people and th …
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October 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM
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Library Commission
Minutes
City of Gilroy
Library Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Commissioner Coverson-Baxter.
2.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Victoria Coverson-Baxter, Commissioner
Jan Guffey, Commissioner
Christina Tovar, Commissioner
Joseph Coughlan, Commissioner
ABSENT
Saeid Nooshabadi, Commissioner
3.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
The meeting was posted on October 23, 2026.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Approval of the Minutes from August 12, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Library
Commission
Vice Chair Guffey wanted to amend the minutes to include her suggestion of adding
the Santa Clara County Library District's Vision and Mission statement at the
opening of each meeting. It should be included after the "Call to Order." Chair
Coverson-Baxter motioned to approve the amendment. Commissioner Coughlan
seconded. Motion passed 4-0-0.
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Tovar. Seconded by Guffey. Motion passed by 4-0-0.
6.
LIBRARY STAFF RECOGNITION
Gilroy Librarian Cassandra Wong introduced Sarah Martinez, who has been working in
public libraries for twenty years, and currently serves as a children's librarian assistant.
7.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Greg Felios recommended the library provide more publicity for their author events. There
was light attendance at a recent book talk (for adults) held at the Gilroy Libr …
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Personnel Commission meeting for October 26, 2026, is canceled
The regular meeting of the Personnel Commission scheduled for October 26, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 23, 2026.
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Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
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City of Gilroy
7351 Rosanna Street | Gilroy, CA 95020-6197
Phone: (408) 846-0204 | Fax: (408) 846-0500
www.cityofgilroy.org
NOTICE OF MEETING
CANCELATION
Monday, October 26, 2026 Personnel Commission Regular
Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Personnel Commission has
been canceled for Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM. The next meeting will be a regular
meeting scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
THIS NOTICE is conspicuously posted on or near the door of the place where the meeting
is usually held in accordance with Chapter 9, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of
the State of California.
DATED: Thursday, October 22, 2026
/s/Michael Horta
Assistant Clerk for Personnel Commission
Human Resources Director/Risk Management
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING NOTICE OF CANCELATION
I, Michael Horta, declare as follows:
That I am the Assistant Clerk for the Personnel Commission; that at a regular meeting of the
Personnel Commission held on Monday, October 26, 2026 is canceled and that a copy of
said notice was posted at a conspicuous place at the door of the room at which said meeting
was held.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on Thursday, September 22, 2026 at Gilroy, California.
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission to review master plan and recreation assessment
The Commission will discuss updates regarding the Recreation Assessment and the Parks and Recreation Trails Master Plan. The meeting includes department updates on capital improvement projects and reports on various city parks.
- Update on Parks and Recreation Trails Master Plan
- Update of Recreation Assessment
- Public Works Capital Improvement Project updates for Pickleball and Las Animas donation
- Ad-hoc committee update on parks-related rules revisions
- Discussion of tabling events: Spirits Night and 4th Annual La Ofrenda Festival
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Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
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Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
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October 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM
CITY OF GILROY
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM
CITY CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA 95020
Chair: Javier Martinez
Vice Chair: Emily Miller
Commissioners: Luis Ramirez, Jesse Jimenez, Salvatore Bozzo, Andrew Brinton, Greg
Felios
Staff Liaison: Public Works Director John Doughty
Mission Statement
The Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Gilroy is committed to enhancing the
quality of life for its citizens by promoting planning, acquisition, development, and
sustainability of parks, trails, cultural, historical, and other recreational areas. The
commission embraces wellness and recreation, park safety, and inclusiveness for all ages
and abilities because Parks Make Life Better.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to
the meeting at (408) 846-0204 or cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org to help ensure that
reasonable arrangements can be made.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Parks and Recreation
Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available with the agenda packet on the City
website at …
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Youth Commission to discuss 2026-27 Work Plan
The Youth Commission will meet to discuss its work plan for the 2026-27 period. The meeting includes a presentation regarding a partnership opportunity with the Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission.
- Partnership opportunity with the Santa Clara County Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission
- Discussion of 2026-27 Youth Commission Work Plan
- Approval of September 14, 2026 meeting minutes
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Gilroy Senior Center, Gilroy
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Youth Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
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October 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM
CITY OF GILROY
YOUTH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM
GILROY SENIOR CENTER
7371 HANNA STREET, GILROY, CA 95020
Chair: Diana Diakova
Vice Chair: Biruh Abaneh
Treasurer: Abigail Nguyen
Commissioners: Biruh Abaneh, Alazander Cruz Bermudez, Ashleen Bhandal, Diana
Diakova, Logan Gill, Sophia Gutierrez, Jaxson Liu, Abigail Nguyen, Jacob Ortega, William
Purdy, Jeremy Vu, Kacie Walker
Staff Liaison: Michael Horta, Director of Human Resources and Risk Manager, Adam
Henig, Recreation Manager & Stefan Mercer, Management Assistant
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to
the meeting at (408) 846-0204 or cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org to help ensure that
reasonable arrangements can be made.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Youth Commission after
distribution of the agenda packet are available with the agenda packet on the City website
at www.cityofgilroy.org subject to the Staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of t …
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Gilroy City Council to consider data center moratorium extension
The City Council will hold public hearings on mobile vending regulations and a temporary moratorium on new data center facilities. The body is also reviewing year-end financial reports and several contract extensions for youth and aquatics services.
- Proposed 10-month, 15-day extension of the moratorium on new data center facilities
- Ordinance amending mobile vending regulations in Article II Chapter 16A of the Municipal Code
- One-year extension for Swimming Swan LLC as Christopher High School Aquatics Center Operator for $274,662
- Contract increase for Youth Alliance school-based services to a not-to-exceed $204,604.62
- Contract increase for Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County youth services to a not-to-exceed $220,654
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✓ Decided: Gilroy City Council extends moratorium on new data center facilities
The City Council extended a temporary moratorium on applications and entitlements for new data centers for an additional 10 months and 15 days. The Council also approved several contract amendments for youth services and aquatics operations, and adopted budget amendments for FY 2026-27.
- Extended data center moratorium for 10 months and 15 days (6-0)
- Approved $274,662 contract extension for Christopher High School Aquatics Center operator (7-0)
- Approved $123,222 budget increase for CFD Fund and Silicon Valley Paving fence project (7-0)
- Increased Youth Alliance contract to $204,604.62 (7-0)
- Increased Catholic Charities contract to $220,654 for youth services (7-0)
- Approved City's Investment Policy annual review (7-0)
- Authorized donation acceptance for Las Animas Veterans Park parking lot rehabilitation (7-0)
- Continued mobile vending ordinance discussion to November 2, 2026 (6-0)
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
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October 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM
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City Council
Regular Meeting
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA
95020
5:00 CLOSED SESSION
6:00 REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM
MAYOR
Greg Bozzo
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dion Bracco
Tom Cline
Terence Fugazzi
Zach Hilton
Carol Marques
Kelly Ramirez
CITY COUNCIL PACKET MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.cityofgilroy.org
AGENDA CLOSING TIME IS 5:00 P.M. THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING
Remote Participation
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(video/teleconference). The meetings are also live-streamed on the City's website and YouTube.
Those wishing to participate in the meetings remotely may join using the following link:
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COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE CITY
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Minutes
City of Gilroy
City Council
DRAFT
Minutes
Monday, October 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM
1.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
The closed session was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 5:00 PM.
2.
Roll Call
Attendance
Attendee Name
Present
Council Member Dion Bracco
Council Member Tom Cline
Council Member Terence Fugazzi
Council Member Zach Hilton
Council Member Carol Marques
Council Member Kelly Ramirez
Mayor Greg Bozzo
3.
PUBLIC APPOINTMENT / PUBLIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code section 54957(b)(1); Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11(2)
Title: City Attorney
City Attorney Andy Faber announced the closed session items.
City Attorney Faber opened public comment at 5:01 P.M.
With no speakers, City Attorney Faber closed public comment.
Motion
Remain in closed session.
RESULT:
Passed
MOVER:
None
SECONDER:
None
AYES:
Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
None
2.
ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
Closed session adjourned at 5:43 P.M. There was no reportable action.
3.
REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
October 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM
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1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 6:04 PM.
2.
Roll Call
Attendance
Attendee Name
Present …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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7 yea
Dion Bracco yea · Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
[context] October 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 5 of 11 City Council Minutes Motion Approve consent calendar items 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, and 7.5 RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline SECONDER: Council…
7 yea
Dion Bracco yea · Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
resolution to Amend the FY 2026-2027 Budget for Community Facilities District (CFD) Fund (Fund 260) Increasing Appropriations in the Amount of $123,222, and Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement…
7 yea
Dion Bracco yea · Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
[context] Motion Approve consent calender items 7.6 and 7.7 RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
7 yea
Dion Bracco yea · Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
[context] Motion Approve consent calendar item 7.8 RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline SECONDER: Council Member Dion Bracco
7 yea
Dion Bracco yea · Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the Donation Acceptance Agreement for Rehabilitation of Two Parking Lots within Las Animas Veterans Park Public Works Director John Doughty…
7 yea
Dion Bracco yea · Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
Ordinance Amending Article II Chapter 16A of the Gilroy Municipal Code regarding Mobile Vending Economic Development Director Raissa de la Rosa provided a report and presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened…
6 yea
Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
[context] RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
6 yea
Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
Ordinance by title only and to waive further reading. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques October 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 9 of 11 City Council Minutes SECONDER: Council Member Tom Cline
6 yea
Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
Ordinance to prohibit the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications and entitlements for new Data Center facilities, for an additional ten months and 15 days, with the associated findings…
6 yea
Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
[context] RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton SECONDER: Council Member Tom Cline
6 yea
Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
[context] RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton SECONDER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
6 yea
Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
resolution approving the updated Position Control List for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 (FY26) and Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27). RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline SECONDER: Council Member Kelly…
6 yea
Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
resolution for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27). RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
6 yea
Tom Cline yea · Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 19:00
Library Commission
Gilroy Library Meeting Room, Gilroy
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Arts and Culture Commission to review 2026-2027 work plan
The Commission will discuss the work plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and review past and future tabling events. The meeting also includes a report from the Gilroy Center for the Arts/Gilroy Arts Alliance.
- Review of Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan
- Discussion on past and future tabling events
- Bench plaque inscription from David Halpern
- Quarterly report from the Gilroy Center for the Arts/Gilroy Arts Alliance
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✓ Decided: Arts and Culture Commission approves bench plaque inscription
The Commission approved a bench plaque inscription from David Halpern. Members discussed the FY 2026-2027 work plan, including the 'For the Love of Gilroy' banners and the creation of a fundraising subcommittee.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
- Approved bench plaque inscription from David Halpern
- Established subcommittee for fundraising report draft (Commissioners Vijaykar and Shahid)
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
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Regular Meeting Agenda
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CITY OF GILROY
ARTS AND CULTURE
COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026 | 6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA 95020
Chair: Ruben Dario Villa
Vice Chair: Makhan Gupta
Commissioners: Camille McCormack, Meena Vijaykar, Rabia Shahid, Subul Siddiqui, &
Wendy Zamora
Executive Sponsor: Harjot Sangha, Assistant City Administrator
Staff Liaison: Kylie Katsuyoshi, Management Analyst Trainee and Akhill Miller,
Management Assistant
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to
the meeting at (408) 846-0204 or cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org to help ensure that
reasonable arrangements can be made.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Arts and Culture Commission
after distribution of the agenda packet are available with the agenda packet on the City website
at www.cityofgilroy.org subject to the Staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the
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Minutes
City of Gilroy
Arts and Culture Commission
Minutes
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6:30 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Villa at 6:30 PM.
2.
ROLL CALL
Attendance
Attendee Name
Present
Commissioner Ruben Dario Villa
Commissioner Subul Siddiqui
Commissioner Camille McCormack
Commissioner Makhan Gupta
Commissioner Meena Vijaykar
Commissioner Rabia Shahid
Absent
Commissioner Wendy Zamora
3.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
Staff Member Katsuyoshi reported that the agenda was posted on Friday, October 9, 2026,
at 12:05 PM.
4.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Approve
RESULT:
PASSED
MOVER:
Commissioner Siddiqui
SECONDER:
Vice Chair Gupta
AYES:
Chair Villa, Commissioner McCormack, Commissioner Shahid,
Commissioner Vijaykar
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Zamora
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Chair Villa opened public comment at 6:31.
Greg Felios — Encouraged the Commission to attend other Commission meetings. He
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Minutes
informed the Commission about a Public Art Walk organized by the Art Center that will be
taking place on 10/14/26.
7.
OLD BUSINESS
1.
Review of Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan
There were 4 submissions for the "For the Love of Gilroy" banners. The commission
is planning on separating youth and adult submiss …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the agenda was posted on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 12:05 PM. 4. ORDERS OF THE DAY None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion Approve RESULT: PASSED MOVER: Commissioner Siddiqui SECONDER: Vice Chair…
4 yea
Villa yea · McCormack yea · Shahid yea · Vijaykar yea
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4 yea
Villa yea · McCormack yea · Shahid yea · Vijaykar yea
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Gilroy Senior Center Meeting Room, Gilroy
Sat Oct 10, 2026 · 09:30
General
City Council to discuss Parks and Recreation programs
The City Council is holding a special 'Coffee with the Mayor' meeting. The session is focused on discussing Parks and Recreation programs.
- Discussion of Parks and Recreation Programs
parksrecreationcommunity-outreach
✓ Decided: City Council held Coffee with the Mayor event
The City Council met for a 'Coffee with the Mayor' event. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or official actions taken during the meeting.
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
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City Council
Coffee with the Mayor
Special Meeting
CITY COUNCIL
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA
95020
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 | 9:30 AM
MAYOR
Greg Bozzo
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dion Bracco
Tom Cline
Terence Fugazzi
Zach Hilton
Carol Marques
Kelly Ramirez
CITY COUNCIL PACKET MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.cityofgilroy.org
AGENDA CLOSING TIME IS 5:00 P.M. THE TUESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE CITY
COUNCIL. Public testimony is subject to reasonable regulations, including but not limited to time restrictions
for each individual speaker. **Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.** The amount of time allowed per
speaker may vary at the Mayor’s discretion depending on the number of speakers and length of the agenda.
Written comments on any agenda item may be emailed to the City Clerk’s Office at
publiccomment@cityofgilroy.org or mailed to the Gilroy City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street,
Gilroy, CA 95020. Comments received by the City Clerk’s Office by 1 p.m. on the day of a Council meeting will
be distributed to the City Council prior to or at the meeting and available for public inspection with the agenda
packet located in the lobby of Administration at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street prior to the meeting. Any
corresponde …
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City of Gilroy
City Council
DRAFT
Minutes
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9:30 AM
1.
OPENING
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 9:33 AM.
Attendance
Attendee Name
Present
Council Member Dion Bracco
Council Member Tom Cline
Council Member Zach Hilton
Council Member Kelly Ramirez
Mayor Greg Bozzo
2.
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
1.
Parks and Recreation Programs
3.
ADJOURNMENT
The Coffee with the Mayor event was adjourned at 10:33 AM.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Gilroy on XXXXXXX, 20XX.
Kim Mancera
City Clerk
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 17:30
General
Open Government Commission to discuss 2026 Open Government Week
The Open Government Commission will meet to receive a staff report and provide direction regarding Open Government Week, scheduled for November 16-20, 2026. The commission may request that the matter be transmitted to the City Council for approval.
- Discussion of 2026 Open Government Week (November 16-20, 2026)
government-transparencypublic-outreachcity-administration
✓ Decided: Open Government Commission meeting records no substantive decisions
The Commission met on October 8, 2026, to receive updates on voting locations and Open Government Week activities. No formal actions were taken or voted upon during the meeting.
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
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Regular Meeting Agenda
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CITY OF GILROY
OPEN GOVERNMENT
COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA 95020
Chair: Ann Marie McCauley
Vice Chair: Blanca McMurray
Commissioners: Diana Bentz & Shayne Somavia
Staff Liaison: Matt Morley, City Administrator
All Open Government Commission meeting materials are available online at http://gilroy.city/meetings.
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE
Open Government Commission. Public testimony is subject to reasonable regulations, including but
not limited to time restrictions for each individual speaker.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make reasonable arrangements to
ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting,
please contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 846-0204. A sound
enhancement system is also available for check out in the City Council Chambers.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the
public. Commissions, task forces, councils and other agencies of the City exist to
conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are
conducted before th …
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City of Gilroy
Open Government Commission
Minutes
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair McCauley at 5:30 PM.
2.
ROLL CALL
Attendance
Attendee Name
Present
Commissioner Diana Bentz
Commissioner Shayne Somavia
Commissioner Ann Marie McCauley
Commissioner Blanca McMurray
3.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
1.
Public Comments by Members of the Public on Items not on the agenda but
within the Commission's Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Chair McCauley opened public comment at 5:31 P.M.
Shayne Somavia shared an update on City of Gilroy voting locations.
With no further speakers, Chair McCauley closed public comment.
4.
REPORTS OF THE SUBCOMMITTEES
Commissioner Somavia shared an update on 2026 Open Government Week event
activities.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.
2026 Open Government Week (November 16-20, 2026)
6.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE
City Administrator Matt Morley expressed appreciation to Commissioners for their efforts.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40
P.M.
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 08:00
General
SCRWA to vote on Gilroy wastewater MOU and Stantec recycled water reservoir design
The South County Regional Wastewater Authority Board of Directors meets October 7, 2026 to consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Gilroy and to award a single-source agreement to Stantec for design of recycled water storage and pump station improvements. The board will also select its Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and act on several resolutions covering legal counsel, a retention release to C. Overaa & Co., and investment fund participation. Most routine items are grouped in a consent calendar voted on in a single motion. No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text provided.
- Resolution No. 2026-08 approving a Memorandum of Understanding between SCRWA and the City of Gilroy, presented by Gilroy Utilities Director Derek Cray
- Award of a single-source agreement with Stantec for design of 3 MG recycled water reservoir and pump station improvements
- Resolution No. 2026-07 approving partial release of retention to C. Overaa & Co. for the Wastewater Expansion Project
- Resolution No. 2026-06 appointing legal counsel to SCRWA
- Selection of SCRWA Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; Chair position listed as vacant
wastewaterwatergilroycontractsbudgetinfrastructureboard-appointments
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Regular Meeting Agenda
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October 7, 2026 | 8:00 AM
TELEPHONE: (408) 848-0480
SCRWAMAIL@CI.GILROY.CA.ORG
WWW.CITYOFGILROY.ORG
SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL
WASTEWATER AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING
AGENDA
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1500 SOUTHSIDE DRIVE
GILROY, CA 95020
CHAIR:
Vacant
VICE CHAIR:
Kelly Ramirez, Gilroy
BOARD MEMBERS:
Dion Bracco, Gilroy
Soraida Iwanaga, Morgan Hill
Terence Fugazzi, Gilroy
SECRETARY:
Bret Swain, PE
SCRWA MANAGER:
Matt Morley
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 | 8:00 AM
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WILL BE TAKEN ON ANY AGENDA ITEM BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN
BY THE SCRWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Persons speaking on any matter are asked to state their
name and address for the record. Public testimony is subject to reasonable regulations, including but not
limited to time restrictions on particular issues and for each individual speaker.
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered by Board of Directors to be routine and will be
enacted by a single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made
by a member of the public, a Board Member or Staff prior to the time the Board votes on the motion to
adopt.
Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARING will be heard when the presiding officer
calls for comments from those persons who are in support of or in opposition thereto. After persons have
spo …
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00
Library Commission
Gilroy Library, Gilroy
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Gilroy council weighs 45-day moratorium on private detention facilities and immigration enforcement policy
The Gilroy City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, with a 5:00 p.m. closed session on anticipated litigation, property lease negotiations, and the City Attorney's performance evaluation, followed by a 6:00 p.m. regular meeting. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on updated user fees, a vote on the 2026 Civic Center Master Plan and its environmental impact report, a new city flag policy, and an update on the Gilroy Sports Park Ice Skating Facility. New business includes a firefighter union contract for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and a proposed 45-day urgency moratorium on detention and custodial facility applications plus a policy on city property use for immigration enforcement.
- Urgency interim ordinance imposing a temporary 45-day moratorium on applications and entitlements for detention and custodial facilities on private property
- Resolution adopting a City Council policy prohibiting use of City property for civil immigration enforcement activities
- Public hearing to update and establish various user fees in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026
- 2026 update to the Gilroy Civic Center Master Plan with certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report
- IAFF Gilroy Firefighters Local 2805 Memorandum of Understanding for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029, with salary schedules
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✓ Decided: Gilroy Council imposes 45-day moratorium on detention facility applications
The City Council adopted an urgency interim ordinance pausing applications for detention and custodial facilities for up to 45 days. The Council also approved the 2026 Civic Center Master Plan update and a new contract for firefighters.
- Adopted 45-day moratorium on detention and custodial facility applications (7-0)
- Approved IAFF Local 2805 MOU and salary schedules through June 30, 2029 (7-0)
- Adopted 2026 Gilroy Civic Center Master Plan update (6-1)
- Certified Final EIR for Civic Center Master Plan (7-0)
- Approved $95,478.24 contract with Fairfield Chevrolet for one police vehicle (7-0)
- Updated various user fees in Comprehensive Fee Schedule effective Jan 1, 2027 (7-0)
- Discontinued pursuit of Gilroy Sports Park Ice Skating Facility (7-0)
- Adopted new City Flag Policy removing fees and signature requirements (7-0)
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
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Regular Meeting
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA
95020
5:00 CLOSED SESSION
6:00 REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM
MAYOR
Greg Bozzo
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dion Bracco
Tom Cline
Terence Fugazzi
Zach Hilton
Carol Marques
Kelly Ramirez
CITY COUNCIL PACKET MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.cityofgilroy.org
AGENDA CLOSING TIME IS 5:00 P.M. THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING
Remote Participation
Gilroy City Council meetings are held in person. The community may attend in person or via Zoom
(video/teleconference). The meetings are also live-streamed on the City's website and YouTube.
Those wishing to participate in the meetings remotely may join using the following link:
https://bit.ly/GilroyCityCouncilMeetings. Additionally, Zoom participants must be
running the latest version or will be required to update to it before joining the meeting
remotely.
Remote participation is also available by calling (669) 900-6833 and entering webinar
ID: 930 2066 6240#. Dial *9 to raise your hand, and be called upon to speak for up to 3
minutes. Dial *6 to unmute.
Public Comment
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE CITY
COUNCIL. Public testimony is subject to reasonable regulations, including but not limited to time restrictions
for each individual speaker. **Pleas …
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City of Gilroy
City Council
DRAFT
Minutes
Monday, October 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM
1.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
The closed session was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 5:00 PM.
2.
Roll Call
3.
Opportunity for Public Comment on Closed Session
City Attorney Andy Faber announced the closed session items.
Motion Remain in closed session.
RESULT:
Passed
MOVER:
None
SECONDER:
None
AYES:
Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council
Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council
Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
Greg Bozzo
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
None
City Attorney Andy Faber opened public comment at 5:02 P.M.
With no speakers, City Attorney Faber closed public comment.
4.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d)
and Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9,
Gilroy Code Section 17A.11(3)(b). One case
5.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph 4 of subdivision(d) of Section
54956.9, Gilroy City Code 17A.11(3)(b). One case
6.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 and Gilroy City Code Sec.17A.8
(a) (2)
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6 yea · 1 nay
Dion Bracco yea · Tom Cline yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea · Terence Fugazzi nay
The other 14 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Gilroy Planning Commission to weigh zoning change on commercial and industrial noise near homes
The Gilroy Planning Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street. The main item is a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Gilroy City Code Chapter 30, Article XLI, Section 30.41.31, dealing with noise and commercial and industrial noise affecting residentially-zoned properties; staff recommends the Commission forward a recommendation that the City Council adopt the ordinance and find it exempt from CEQA under the "common sense" exemption. The Commission will also consider approving its 2027 meeting schedule, review the September 3, 2026 meeting minutes on consent, and hear informational and staff reports. The agenda notes a closed session may be called under Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) if a litigation exposure point is reached.
- Public hearing on a Zoning Code amendment to Chapter 30, Article XLI, Section 30.41.31 regarding noise and commercial/industrial noise impacting residentially-zoned properties
- Staff recommends the City Council find the amendment exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the "common sense" exemption
- New business: approval of the 2027 Planning Commission meeting schedule
- Consent agenda: September 3, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
- Possible closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) if a significant litigation exposure point is reached
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends zoning amendment for commercial and industrial noise
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt a zoning code amendment regarding commercial and industrial noise impacting residential properties. The commission also approved its 2027 meeting schedule and the September 3, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Approved September 3, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Denied motion to continue public hearing on noise ordinance (2-5)
- Recommended City Council find zoning amendment exempt from CEQA (7-0)
- Recommended City Council adopt zoning amendment to Section 30.41.31 regarding noise (6-1)
- Approved 2027 Planning Commission meeting schedule (7-0)
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
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Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA 95020
Chair: Manny Bhandal:
manny.bhandal@cityofgilroy.org
Vice Chair: Stefanie Elle:
stefanie.elle@cityofgilroy.org
Commissioners:
Patricia Bentson:
patricia.bentson@cityofgilroy.org
Brian Dauenhauer:
brian.dauenhauer@cityofgilroy.org
Payman Khodabandeh:
payman.khodabandeh@cityofgilroy.org
Martha Martinez:
martha.martinez@cityofgilroy.org
Monica Valdez:
monica.valdez@cityofgilroy.org
Staff Liaison: Sharon Goei, Community Development Director | sharon.goei@cityofgilroy.org
Written comments can be submitted by email to planningdivision@cityofgilroy.org. Please
note that written comments will not be read out loud, but will be part of the written record.
Comments by the public will be taken on any agenda item before action is taken by the Planning
Commission. Persons speaking on any matter are asked to state their name and address for the
record. Public testimony is subject to reasonable regulations, including but not limited to time
restrictions on particular issues and for each individual speaker. A minimum of 12 copies of
materials should be provided to the Clerk for distribution to the Commission and Staff. Public
comments are limited to no more than three-minutes, at the Chair’s discretion.
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Planning Commission
Minutes
City of Gilroy
Planning Commission
Minutes
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 6:00 PM
1.
OPENING
The meeting was called to order by Chair Bhandal at 6:00 PM.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Bhandal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL
The agenda was posted on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 5:47 PM.
Attendance
Attendee Name
Present
Planning Commissioner Patricia Bentson
Planning Commissioner Brian Dauenhauer
Planning Commissioner Payman Khodabandeh
Planning Commissioner Martha Martinez
Planning Commissioner Monica Valdez
Vice Chair Stefanie Elle
Chair Manny Bhandal
4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Bhandal opened public comment.
With no speakers, Chair Bhandal closed public comment.
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
September 3, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion
Approve the consent agenda.
RESULT:
Passed
MOVER:
Chair Manny Bhandal
SECONDER: Vice Chair Stefanie Elle
AYES:
Planning Commissioner Patricia Bentson, Planning Commissioner
Brian Dauenhauer, Planning Commissioner Payman Khodabandeh,
Planning Commissioner Martha Martinez, Planning Commissioner
Monica Valdez, Vice Chair Stefanie Elle, Chair Manny Bhandal
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
None
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Recommend City Council Adopt a Zoning Code Amendment to Modify
Chapter 30, Article XLI, Section 30.41.31, of the Gilroy City Code Relating to
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1 yea · 1 nay
Stefanie Elle yea · Manny Bhandal nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 17:30
Personnel Commission
Gilroy City Hall - Administration Conference Room, Gilroy
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 18:00
General
Mayor Bozzo delivers State of the City address
This is a special City Council meeting held solely for the Mayor's State of the City address. No council action or public discussion on agenda items will occur. Public comment is limited to the address itself.
- State of the City Address by Mayor Greg Bozzo
- No council consideration/action or public discussion on agenda items
- Public comment opportunity on the address
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✓ Decided: Gilroy council holds State of the City address, takes no action
The Gilroy City Council met on September 17, 2026 for a State of the City address by Mayor Greg Bozzo, which began at 6:00 PM. The minutes list the event as an information item with no Council consideration, action, or public discussion. No members of the public spoke during the public comment period, which ran from 7:00 PM to 7:01 PM. The meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM; the minutes are marked DRAFT and the certification date is left blank.
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City Council
Special Meeting
State of the City Address
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
STATE OF THE CITY
ADDRESS AGENDA
GAVILAN COLLEGE THEATER
5055 SANTA TERESA BLVD.
GILROY, CA 95020
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM
MAYOR
Greg Bozzo
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dion Bracco
Tom Cline
Terence Fugazzi
Zach Hilton
Carol Marques
Kelly Ramirez
CITY COUNCIL PACKET MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.cityofgilroy.org
AGENDA CLOSING TIME IS 5:00 P.M. THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE CITY
COUNCIL. Public testimony is subject to reasonable regulations, including but not limited to time restrictions
for each individual speaker. **Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.** The amount of time allowed per
speaker may vary at the Mayor’s discretion depending on the number of speakers and length of the agenda.
Written comments on any agenda item may be emailed to the City Clerk’s Office at
publiccomment@cityofgilroy.org or mailed to the Gilroy City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street,
Gilroy, CA 95020. Comments received by the City Clerk’s Office by 1 p.m. on the day of a Council meeting will
be distributed to the City Council prior to or at the meeting and available for public inspection with the agenda
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City Council
Minutes
City of Gilroy
City Council
DRAFT
Minutes
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM
1.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
The State of the City address began at 6:00 PM.
2.
INFORMATION ITEM
1.
No Council consideration/action or public discussion will be heard
3.
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS BY MAYOR GREG BOZZO
4.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
City Administrator Matt Morley opened public comment at 7:00 P.M.
With no speakers, City Administrator Matt Morley closed public comment.
5.
ADJOURNMENT
The State of the City was adjourned at 7:01 P.M
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Gilroy on XXXXXXX, 20XX.
Kim Mancera
City Clerk
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:00
General
Gilroy City Council to review fire service options and capital projects
The Gilroy City Council is holding a special meeting with two study sessions: one on the current state of the Gilroy Fire Department and future service delivery options, and another on the Capital Improvement Program. No formal decisions are listed; these are discussion items. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering opening, public comment, and adjournment.
- Fire Service Evaluation Study Session: current state of Gilroy Fire Department and future service delivery options
- Capital Improvement Program Study Session
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✓ Decided: Gilroy City Council held study sessions on fire services and capital improvements
The Gilroy City Council convened on September 16, 2026, to hold study sessions regarding the Gilroy Fire Department and the Capital Improvement Program. No substantive votes, approvals, or ordinances were enacted during the meeting.
- Fire Service Evaluation study session held
- Capital Improvement Program study session held
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City Council
Special Meeting
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA
95020
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 | 9:00
AM
MAYOR
Greg Bozzo
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dion Bracco
Tom Cline
Terence Fugazzi
Zach Hilton
Carol Marques
Kelly Ramirez
CITY COUNCIL PACKET MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.cityofgilroy.org
AGENDA CLOSING TIME IS 5:00 P.M. THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING
Remote Participation
Gilroy City Council meetings are held in person. The community may attend in person or via Zoom
(video/teleconference). The meetings are also live-streamed on the City's website and YouTube.
Those wishing to participate in the meetings remotely may join using the following link:
https://bit.ly/GilroyCityCouncilMeetings. Additionally, Zoom participants must be
running the latest version or will be required to update to it before joining the meeting
remotely.
Remote participation is also available by calling (669) 900-6833 and entering webinar
ID: 930 2066 6240#. Dial *9 to raise your hand, and be called upon to speak for up to 3
minutes. Dial *6 to unmute.
Public Comment
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE CITY
COUNCIL. Public testimony is subject to reasonable regulations, including but not limited to time restrictions
for each individual speaker. **Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.** …
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Minutes
City of Gilroy
City Council
Minutes
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 9:00 AM
1.
OPENING
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 9:00 AM.
2.
Roll Call
Attendance
Attendee Name
Present
Council Member Dion Bracco
Council Member Tom Cline
Council Member Terence Fugazzi
Council Member Zach Hilton
Council Member Carol Marques
Council Member Kelly Ramirez
Mayor Dave Bozzo
Absent
3.
City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Kim Mancera reported on the Posting of the Agenda.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:01 A.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
3.
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
1.
Fire Service Evaluation Study Session: Current State of the Gilroy Fire
Department and Future Service Delivery Options
Fire Chief Rob Fleeup provided a presentation and report.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 10:31 A.M.
Doug Muirhead commented on next gen 911 video calls and the ability to separate
EMS from rolling big trucks to fight fires.
With no additional speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
City Administrator, Matt Morley shared that there will be another discussion this
calendar year to bring additional information including data on annexation and the
cost associated with that, as well as what the contract options are and the numbers
associated with these items. Matt stated that th …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Commission to consider Little League scoreboard request at Christmas Hill Park
The Gilroy Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and consider a request from Gilroy Little League for a scoreboard at Christmas Hill Park. The agenda also includes updates on park rules and regulations, the Parks and Recreational Trails Master Plan, and department updates. The meeting is largely routine, with public comment and approval of minutes.
- Discussion and consideration of Gilroy Little League scoreboard request at Christmas Hill Park
- Parks Rules and Regulations HOB Committee update
- Parks and Recreational Trails Master Plan update
- Public Works parks and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) updates
- Approval of minutes from August 18, 2026 regular meeting
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September 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM
CITY OF GILROY
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM
CITY CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA 95020
Chair: Javier Martinez
Vice Chair: Emily Miller
Commissioners: Luis Ramirez, Jorge Vargas, Jesse Jimenez, Salvatore Bozzo, Andrew
Brinton, and Greg Felios
Staff Liaison: Public Works Director John Doughty
Mission Statement
The Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Gilroy is committed to enhancing the
quality of life for its citizens by promoting planning, acquisition, development, and
sustainability of parks, trails, cultural, historical and other recreational areas. The commission
embraces wellness and recreation, park safety, and inclusiveness for all ages and abilities
because Parks Make Life Better.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to
the meeting at (408) 846-0204 or cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org to help ensure that
reasonable arrangements can be made.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Parks and Recreation
Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available with the agenda packet …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
Youth Commission
Youth Commission to discuss 2026-27 work plan and treasurer's report
The Gilroy Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, public comment, and staff reports. The main business is discussion of the 2026-27 work plan, the treasurer's report as of September 1, 2026, and a request to change the October 2026 meeting date.
- Discussion of 2026-27 Youth Commission Work Plan
- Treasurer's Report for the Youth Commission as of September 1, 2026
- Request to Change October 2026 Regular Meeting Date
- Approval of Minutes from August 24, 2026 Special Meeting
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✓ Decided: Gilroy Youth Commission forms sub-committees and reschedules October meeting
The Youth Commission approved the minutes from their August 24, 2026 meeting and established four sub-committees to manage the 2026-2027 work plan. Additionally, the commission voted to move their October regular meeting to October 19, 2026.
- Approved August 24, 2026 meeting minutes (10-0-0)
- Formed Entertainment, Decor/Theme, Legislative, and Apparel Logo committees
- Approved rescheduling October meeting to October 19, 2026 (9-1-0)
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CITY OF GILROY
YOUTH COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM
GILROY SENIOR CENTER
7371 HANNA STREET, GILROY, CA 95020
Chair: Diana Diakova
Vice Chair: Biruh Abaneh
Treasurer: Abigail Nguyen
Commissioners: Biruh Abaneh, Alazander Cruz Bermudez, Ashleen Bhandal, Diana
Diakova, Logan Gill, Sophia Gutierrez, Jaxson Liu, Abigail Nguyen, Jacob Ortega, William
Purdy, Jeremy Vu, Kacie Walker
Staff Liaison: Michael Horta, Director of Human Resources and Risk Manager & Adam
Henig, Recreation Manager
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior
to the meeting at (408) 846-0204 or cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org to help ensure that
reasonable arrangements can be made.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Youth Commission after
distribution of the agenda packet are available with the agenda packet on the City website
at www.cityofgilroy.org subject to the Staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the
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Youth Commission
Minutes
City of Gilroy
Youth Commission
Draft Minutes
Monday, September 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Diakova at 6:03 PM.
2.
FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Abaneh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Biruh Abaneh, Vice Chair
Alazander Cruz Bermudez, Commissioner
Ashleen Bhandal, Commissioner
Diana Diakova, Chair
Logan Gill, Commissioner
Jaxson Liu, Commissioner
Abigail Nguyen, Treasurer
William Purdy, Commissioner
Jeremy Vu, Commissioner
Kacie Walker, Commissioner
ABSENT:
Sophia Gutiérrez, Commissioner
4.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
The meeting packet was posted on September 11, 2026.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Approval of the Minutes from the August 24, 2026 Special Meeting
Treasurer Nguyen motioned to approve the August 24, 2026 Minutes. Commissioner
Gill seconded. Motion passes 10-0-0
6.
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
7.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
8.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Discussion of 2026-27 Youth Commission Work Plan
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Youth Commission
Minutes
Staff Member Henig presented the 2026-2027 Youth Commission Work Plan to the
Commission. Sub-Committees were formed by the Commission members.
The Entertainment Committee will consist of Commissioner Bermudez,
Commissioner Gill, Commissioner Purdy and Commissioner Walker.
The Decor/Theme Committee will consist of Vi …
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Council to consider tobacco retailer permit changes and fee study
The Gilroy City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending tobacco retailer permit rules, and will receive a development services fee study. The council will also discuss the homeless encampment at Sixth Street and Camino Arroyo Drive and consider several consent calendar items, including contracts and purchases.
- Public hearing on ordinance amending tobacco retailer permits, compliance, enforcement, and penalties
- Presentation of Development Services Fee Study; possible direction to schedule public hearing on fee updates
- Update on homeless encampment at Sixth Street and Camino Arroyo Drive
- Approve $95,000 additional CFD funds for Precast Concrete Fence Project with Silicon Valley Paving, Inc.
- Award five on-call engineering contracts totaling $450,000 (Carollo, BKF, Provost & Pritchard, Schaaf & Wheeler, WHB)
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✓ Decided: Gilroy council adopts 45-day citywide moratorium on new data center applications
The Gilroy City Council adopted an urgency interim ordinance imposing a temporary, citywide moratorium of up to 45 days on accepting, processing, and approving applications and entitlements for new data center facilities. The council also introduced an ordinance amending tobacco retailer permit rules, and after two failed motions, approved directing staff to clean up the encampment at 6th Street and Camino Arroyo Drive as the City Administrator deems appropriate, with monthly reports and the item returning in November with the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation. A resolution adding $95,000 in Community Facilities District funds to the Precast Concrete Fence Project was pulled and continued to a future meeting with an addendum and map.
- Adopted urgency interim ordinance imposing a 45-day citywide moratorium on new data center applications and entitlements (7-0)
- Found the data center moratorium exempt from CEQA review under Section 15061(b)(3) (7-0)
- Introduced ordinance amending tobacco retailer permits, compliance, enforcement, and penalties (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar items 8.1-8.3 and 8.5-8.11, including a $194,392.28 contract with Fairfield Chevrolet for two upfitted Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles (7-0)
- Approved five three-year on-call engineering support contracts with a combined not-to-exceed total of $450,000, with two optional one-year extensions of $150,000 combined (7-0)
- Pulled and continued the Precast Concrete Fence Project resolution adding $95,000 in CFD funds and $95,000 contingency to a future meeting with an addendum and map (7-0)
- Motion to discontinue the 6th Street and Camino Arroyo Drive encampment by October 19 failed (3-4)
- Motion to clean up the camp as the City Administrator deems appropriate with monthly reports failed (3-4)
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Regular Meeting
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA
95020
5:00 CLOSED SESSION
6:00 REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM
MAYOR
Greg Bozzo
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dion Bracco
Tom Cline
Terence Fugazzi
Zach Hilton
Carol Marques
Kelly Ramirez
CITY COUNCIL PACKET MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.cityofgilroy.org
AGENDA CLOSING TIME IS 5:00 P.M. THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING
Remote Participation
Gilroy City Council meetings are held in person. The community may attend in person or via Zoom
(video/teleconference). The meetings are also live-streamed on the City's website and YouTube.
Those wishing to participate in the meetings remotely may join using the following link:
https://bit.ly/GilroyCityCouncilMeetings. Additionally, Zoom participants must be
running the latest version or will be required to update to it before joining the meeting
remotely.
Remote participation is also available by calling (669) 900-6833 and entering webinar
ID: 930 2066 6240#. Dial *9 to raise your hand, and be called upon to speak for up to 3
minutes. Dial *6 to unmute.
Public Comment
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE CITY
COUNCIL. Public testimony is subject to reasonable regulations, including but not limited to time restrictions
for each individual speaker. **Plea …
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Minutes
City of Gilroy
City Council
Draft
Minutes
Monday, September 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM
1.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
The closed session was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 5:00 PM.
2.
Roll Call
Attendance
Attendee Name
Present
Council Member Dion Bracco
Council Member Tom Cline
Council Member Terence Fugazzi
Council Member Zach Hilton
Council Member Carol Marques
Council Member Kelly Ramirez
Mayor Greg Bozzo
3.
Opportunity for Public Comment on Closed Session
City Attorney Andy Faber announced the closed session items.
City Attorney Faber opened public comment at 5:02 P.M.
With no speakers, City Attorney Faber closed public comment.
4.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
UNIT Pursuant to GC Section 54957.6 and GCC Section 17 A.11 (4)
Collective Bargaining Unit: Local 2805, IAFF Fire Unit Representing Gilroy
Firefighters
City Negotiators: Matt Morley, City Administrator; Michael Horta, Human
Resources Director/Risk Manager; LeeAnn McPhillips, Extra Help Special
Assistant – Human Resources/Risk Management
Anticipated lssues(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working
Conditions; Memorandums of Understanding: City of Gilroy and Gilroy
Firefighters Local 2805
5.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d)
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Terence Fugazzi yea · Zach Hilton yea · Carol Marques yea · Dion Bracco nay · Tom Cline nay · Kelly Ramirez nay · Greg Bozzo nay
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4 nay · 3 yea
Dion Bracco yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea · Tom Cline nay · Terence Fugazzi nay · Zach Hilton nay · Carol Marques nay
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4 yea · 3 nay
Dion Bracco yea · Tom Cline yea · Kelly Ramirez yea · Greg Bozzo yea · Terence Fugazzi nay · Zach Hilton nay · Carol Marques nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Arts and Culture Commission to review work plans and tabling event preparations
The Commission will review the Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan. Members will also discuss past and future tabling events and receive updates on Gilroy art-related community events.
- Approval of August 11, 2026, meeting minutes
- Review of Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan
- Discussion on past and future tabling events
- Updates on Gilroy art-related community events
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✓ Decided: Arts Commission approves August minutes, discusses 2027 public art timeline
The Gilroy Arts and Culture Commission approved the minutes of its August 11, 2026 regular meeting on a motion by Commissioner Siddiqui, seconded by Vice Chair Gupta, with four ayes and no nays (Commissioner Zamora absent). The rest of the meeting was discussion only: the Commission talked through the timeline for the "For the Love of Gilroy" public art campaign, with a proposed December 2026 artwork deadline, recommendations to City Council in early 2027, and a prospective unveiling on April 16, 2027. It also discussed fundraising and future tabling events and received updates on upcoming local art-related events. No new business was taken up and no other votes were recorded.
- Approved minutes of the August 11, 2026 regular meeting (4-0, Commissioner Zamora absent)
- No new business items were considered
- No vote taken on the "For the Love of Gilroy" campaign timeline; dates discussed only
- Commission requested additional information on the City's Bench Plaque Program (no action)
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
📄 From the agenda
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## CITY OF GILROY
## ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
## REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
## TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 | 6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA 95020
**Chair:** Ruben Dario Villa **Vice Chair:** Makhan Gupta
**Commissioners:** Camille McCormack, Meena Vijaykar, Rabia Shahid, Subul Siddiqui, & Wendy Zamora
**Executive Sponsor:** Harjot Sangha, Assistant City Administrator **Staff Liaison:** Kylie Katsuyoshi, Management Analyst Trainee
**In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make reasonable** **arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to** **participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to** **the meeting at (408) 846-0204 or cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org to help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.**
**Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Arts and Culture Commission** **after distribution of the agenda packet are available with the agenda packet on the City website** **at** <u>www.cityofgilroy.org</u> **subject to the Staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.**
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📄 From the minutes
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September 8, 2026 | 6:30 PM
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Arts and Culture Commission
Minutes
City of Gilroy
Arts and Culture Commission
Minutes
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 6:30 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.
2.
ROLL CALL
Attendance
Attendee Name
Present
Commissioner Ruben Dario Villa
Commissioner Subul Siddiqui
Commissioner Camille McCormack
Commissioner Makhan Gupta
Commissioner Meena Vijaykar
Commissioner Rabia Shahid
Absent
Commissioner Wendy Zamora
3.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
Staff Member Katsuyoshi reported that the agenda was posted on Friday, September 4th,
2026 at 4:11 PM.
4.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
Approval of the Minutes from the August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Arts
and Culture Commission
Motion
Approve
RESULT:
PASSED
MOVER:
Commissioner Siddiqui
SECONDER: Vice Chair Gupta
AYES:
Chair Villa, Commissioner McCormack, Commissioner Shahid,
Commissioner Vijaykar
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Zamora
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
7.
OLD BUSINESS
September 8, 2026 | 6:30 PM
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Arts and Culture Commission
Minutes
1.
Review of Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan
The Commission discussed the timeline for the "For the Love of Gilroy" public art
campaign. The proposed deadline for artwork will be December 2026, allowing the
commission to prepare their recommendations for City Council during the January
2027 Arts & Culture meeting …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the agenda was posted on Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 4:11 PM. 4. ORDERS OF THE DAY None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes from the August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Arts…
4 yea
Villa yea · McCormack yea · Shahid yea · Vijaykar yea
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:30
Arts and Culture Commission
Gilroy City Council Chambers, Gilroy
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