Gilroy, CA

Planning Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

General

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

City Council

General

General

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

City Council

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

General

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

General

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Youth Commission

The City of Gilroy Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 11, 2026, and conduct elections for the Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer positions for the 2026-2027 term. The agenda includes an orientation for new and returning commissioners and staff, followed by a review of the Recreation Needs Assessment update. All leadership positions are currently vacant.

• Elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer for 2026-2027 Youth Commission
• Recreation Needs Assessment Update
• Approval of Minutes from May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Gilroy Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with updates on the Parks and Recreational Trails Master Plan, Recreation Division Assessment, and Park Rules and Regulations Ad-Hoc Committee. The agenda also includes reports on park maintenance, capital projects, and several specific park and facility updates.

• Parks and Recreational Trails Master Plan Update
• Recreation Division Assessment Update
• Park Rules and Regulations Ad-Hoc Committee Update
• Pickleball Court Update
• Lions Creek Trail Update

City Council

The Gilroy City Council will hold a study session on economic development, then a regular meeting with several contract awards and public hearings. Key items include a $415,000 precast concrete fence replacement, a pilot park security contract with Citiguard, a new Parks and Trails Master Plan, and an ordinance change to the architectural review process. The council will also consider a reimbursement agreement with Amazon Data Services for recycled water improvements.

• Award $415,000 construction contract to Silicon Valley Paving, Inc. for Precast Concrete Fence Replacement (total $456,500 with contingency)
• Award $69,203 one-year pilot contract to Citiguard, Inc. for after-hours park security (up to $346,015 over five years)
• Approve $129,841.60 amendment to Frank & Grossman for park restroom cleaning and gate opening (revised total $1,711,718.20)
• Award $310,000 professional services agreement to KTU&A for new Parks and Recreational Trails Master Plan
• Introduce ordinance amending Chapter 30, Article L on Architectural and Site Review Permit Process

The Gilroy City Council approved a reimbursement agreement with Amazon Data Services for recycled water improvements at the SCRWA site and directed staff to negotiate an MOU with SCRWA. The council also awarded contracts for park security, a parks master plan, and a concrete fence replacement project, and introduced an ordinance amending the architectural and site review permit process.

• Approved Amazon Data Services reimbursement agreement for recycled water improvements (7-0)
• Directed staff to negotiate MOU with SCRWA for recycled water improvements (7-0)
• Awarded $415,000 construction contract to Silicon Valley Paving for precast concrete fence replacement (7-0)
• Awarded $69,203 first-year contract to Citiguard for after-hours park security (6-1)
• Awarded $310,000 contract to KTU&A for Parks and Recreational Trails Master Plan (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending Architectural and Site Review Permit Process (6-1)
• Approved consent calendar including investment management agreement with Chandler Asset Management (7-0)
• Authorized Council Member Ramirez as voting delegate to League of California Cities conference (7-0)

Open Government Commission

The Open Government Commission will hold its regular meeting to review public records requests per Gilroy Code Section 17A.35(c), receive a staff report on the 2026 Open Government Week (November 16-20), and approve the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes. Public comment is invited on agenda items and non-agenda items within the commission's jurisdiction.

• Review of public records requests per Gilroy Code Section 17A.35(c)
• 2026 Open Government Week (November 16-20, 2026) — receive report and provide direction
• Approve May 14, 2026 meeting minutes

The commission approved adding a special Open Government Meeting on October 8, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. It also approved the consent calendar, which included the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes. The commission received a report on the 2026 Open Government Week and reviewed public records requests from April to June 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved special Open Government Meeting on October 8, 2026 at 5:30 P.M. (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including May 14, 2026 minutes (4-0)

Library Commission

The Gilroy Library Commission is holding a regular meeting to receive updates on its workplan and hear reports from the Santa Clara County Library and the Gilroy Library. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting and recognition of library staff. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026 regular meeting
• Library Commission Workplan Updates (staff report by Adam Henig)
• Santa Clara County Library reports for June-August 2026
• Gilroy Library Report

The Library Commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting and the agenda for this meeting, both by a 4-0-0 vote. They discussed the workplan, including selecting sessions for Commissioner Coughlan to attend at the CLA conference, and a potential art installation event. No new business was considered.

• Approved the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0-0).
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0-0).
• Discussed and provided input on conference sessions for Commissioner Coughlan to attend at the CLA conference.
• Discussed a potential art installation event at the library, to be scheduled later.

Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussions on the fiscal year 2026-2027 work plan, an annual presentation, and past tabling events. New business includes a discussion on placing city-owned art within City Hall and information on the city's Recreation Division assessment. The meeting is largely discussion-oriented with no listed votes on contracts or ordinances.

• Discussion on placement and use of city-owned art in City Hall, including Council Chambers
• Review of Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan
• Discussion on Arts and Culture Commission Annual Presentation
• Discussion on past tabling events and preparation for future tabling events
• Information regarding city's Recreation Division assessment

The Arts and Culture Commission approved the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. The Commission discussed the FY 2026-2027 work plan, including marketing for the For the Love of Gilroy campaign and fundraising for events. They also discussed a future plan for displaying city-owned art in City Hall and Council Chambers, and received a report on the Recreation Division assessment. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved July 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Arts and Culture Commission

Youth Commission

General

This is a special meeting titled 'Coffee with the Mayor' with no formal decisions scheduled. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion on increased driver, pedestrian, and bicyclist safety. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Discussion on increased driver, pedestrian, and bicyclist safety

The Gilroy City Council met for a Coffee with the Mayor event on August 8, 2026. The only topic discussed was increased driver, pedestrian, and bicyclist safety. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

Planning Commission

Personnel Commission

The Personnel Commission will discuss job descriptions, salary ranges, and employee reclassifications for several city roles. The meeting includes the introduction of new Human Resources Director/Risk Manager Michael Horta.

• New Engineering Job Series (Associate, Assistant, and Junior Engineer) for Public Works and Utilities
• Job descriptions for Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II and Utilities Maintenance Worker I/II
• Job description and salary range for Full-Time Environmental Programs Analyst
• Job description updates for Part-Time Assistant Fleet Technician
• Introduction of Michael Horta, Human Resources Director/Risk Manager

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a contract for a Comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan and hold public hearings on downtown street banner fees and weed abatement liens.

• Professional Services Agreement to Kimley-Horn for Comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan not to exceed $237,117.25
• Public hearing on Downtown Gilroy Street Banner Policy and Program Guidelines and fee schedule amendment
• Public hearing on Report of Abatement of Weeds and Refuse to confirm assessment liens against land
• Professional Service Agreement with Visit Gilroy/Gilroy Welcome Center for Tourism Business Improvement District management
• Adoption of a Resolution for the West Santa Clara Landscape Resiliency Project

The Gilroy City Council adopted an urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on new tobacco retailer permits citywide through December 31, 2026 (6-1, Fugazzi opposed). The council also approved a $237,117.25 professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for a Comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan (5-2, Bracco and Fugazzi opposed), and adopted a resolution confirming weed abatement assessment liens. Additionally, the council directed staff to draft a zoning code amendment creating noise standards for restaurant drive-throughs and prohibiting outdoor power equipment use during nighttime hours (5-2, Bracco and Ramirez opposed).

• Adopted urgency ordinance imposing temporary moratorium on new tobacco retailer permits through Dec 31, 2026 (6-1)
• Approved $237,117.25 agreement with Kimley-Horn for Comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan (5-2)
• Adopted resolution confirming weed abatement assessment liens (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including Visit Gilroy agreement and CEQA findings for West Santa Clara Landscape Resiliency Project (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft zoning code amendment creating noise standards for restaurant drive-throughs (unanimous)
• Directed staff to remove 'prohibited' from Zoning Code Section 30.41.31 (unanimous)
• Prohibited outdoor power equipment use between 10 PM-8 AM weekdays and 10 PM-9 AM weekends (5-2)
• Failed motion to reconsider tobacco retailer permit item (2-5)

Personnel Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold an appeal hearing regarding a business license and tobacco retailer's permit for a shop on 1st Street. The body will also consider several consent items including infrastructure contracts, grant acceptance, and a downtown vacant space ordinance.

• Appeal hearing for Tony's Smoke and Gift Shop (231 1st Street) business license and tobacco permit
• Contract amendment for 641 Old Gilroy Street increasing total value to $226,058
• Acceptance of $120,766 grant from California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund for DUI enforcement
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 5D regarding vacant commercial space in Downtown districts
• Reduction of speed limits to 25 mph on designated streets approaching school zones

The Gilroy City Council approved Memoranda of Understanding with AFSCME Local 101 General and Supervisory Units for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029, and adopted related salary schedules for those units and unrepresented employees. The council also approved the consent calendar (items 8.1–8.7, 8.9–8.12), including a policy on public comment and meeting decorum, and awarded a three-year SCADA contract to Advanced Integration & Controls for up to $450,000. Council Member Zach Hilton was absent.

• Approved AFSCME Local 101 General and Supervisory Unit MOUs for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029.
• Adopted salary schedules for AFSCME Local 101 General Unit, Supervisory Unit, and unrepresented employees for 2026–2028.
• Approved consent calendar items 8.1–8.7 and 8.9–8.12, including the public comment and meeting decorum policy.
• Awarded a three-year contract to Advanced Integration & Controls (AIC) for SCADA services, total $450,000, with two one-year extension options.
• Approved minutes of June 15 and June 29, 2026 meetings.
• Approved amendment to Axon Fleet 3 agreement for six additional in-car camera systems.
• Adopted resolution authorizing affordable housing covenants on four city-owned parcels.
• Appointed Harjot Sangha as City Administrator Pro Tempore.

Personnel Commission

General

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommending a zoning code amendment to the City Council regarding the Architectural and Site Review Permit process. The body will also review transportation checklists and a support letter for pedestrian infrastructure improvements.

• Proposed Zoning Code Amendment (Ordinance Z 26-01) to modify Chapter 30, Article L regarding Architectural and Site Review Permit process and public outreach
• Review of Metropolitan Transportation Commission Complete Streets Checklist for OBAG 4 and CARE Grants
• Review and approval of a letter of support for a pedestrian infrastructure improvement project for a Community Action Resource and Empowerment Program grant

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council adopt a zoning code amendment to modify the Architectural and Site Review Permit process. The proposed changes include requiring public hearings for projects requiring Environmental Impact Reports and increasing notification requirements for large non-residential projects.

• Approved May 7, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended City Council find zoning amendment statutorily exempt from CEQA (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance Z 26-01 to require public hearings for projects requiring Environmental Impact Reports (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance Z 26-01 to require enhanced outreach for non-residential projects 15,000 sq ft or larger (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance Z 26-01 to require mail and newspaper notice 14 days before community meetings for projects within 1,000 feet (6-0)
• Approved letter of support for a pedestrian infrastructure improvement project grant application (6-0)

General

The Gilroy City Council will open the meeting, hear public comments, review member reports, and vote on the Consent Calendar, which contains routine matters. Additional agenda items include bids and proposals, public hearings, unfinished business, and new business introductions.

• Consent Calendar – routine items to be enacted by one motion
• Bids and Proposals
• Public Hearings
• Unfinished Business
• Introduction of New Business

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

The Commission will review the Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan. The agenda includes a ratification of donation fund expenditures for the Party in the Park Tabling Event and discussions regarding future tabling events.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan
• Ratification of Donation Fund Expenditures for the Party in the Park Tabling Event
• Discussion on past and future tabling events

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting and set the closing date for the For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Campaign online submissions. Members also coordinated staffing for the National Night Out event and reviewed marketing materials for the public art campaign.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (Passed)
• Set online art submission deadline for For the Love of Gilroy campaign to December 4, 2026
• Agreed to begin creating a fundraising proposal for Multicultural Community Days

Personnel Commission

The Gilroy Personnel Commission will discuss and potentially approve a new job description and salary range for the Assistant City Administrator position, as well as updates to the Part-Time Water Conservation Officer job description. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 23, 2026, and a recruitment status report. Several future business items are listed for upcoming meetings, including updates to job classifications across multiple departments.

• Job description and salary range for classification of Assistant City Administrator
• Updates to job description for Part-Time Water Conservation Officer
• Approval of minutes from February 23, 2026 Personnel Commission meeting
• Recruitment & Employment Status Report
• Future updates to Civil Engineer, Maintenance Worker, Police, and Accounting Assistant classifications

General

The City Council will consider awarding a $12,279,555 design-build contract to Zumwalt Construction for the Santa Teresa Fire Station project, which includes a budget amendment and a temporary interfund loan. The agenda also includes a Screen-Free Week proclamation, a consent calendar claim, and a closed session on labor negotiations with AFSCME and IAFF firefighter units.

• Award contract to Zumwalt Construction for Santa Teresa Fire Station design-build services at $12,279,555 total maximum project cost
• Adopt budget amendment to appropriate $11,942,555 and authorize a $3,610,757 interfund loan from Facilities and General Funds
• Claim of S.S. and A.S., surviving minor children and estates of Andrew and Stacia Stuart on consent calendar
• Screen-Free Week proclamation as ceremonial item
• Closed session on collective bargaining with AFSCME Local 101 and IAFF Fire Unit (wages, hours, benefits)

The City Council awarded a design-build contract to Zumwalt Construction, Inc. for the Santa Teresa Fire Station project at a maximum cost of $12,279,555. The Council also adopted a budget amendment appropriating $11,942,555 from the Capital Projects Fund, transferring $37,024 from the Facilities Fund, and authorizing a temporary interfund loan of $3,610,757 from the Facilities and General Funds to finance the project. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved consent calendar including a claim (7-0)
• Awarded $12,279,555 contract to Zumwalt Construction for Santa Teresa Fire Station design-build (7-0)
• Adopted budget amendment appropriating $11,942,555 for fire station project (7-0)
• Authorized temporary interfund loan of $3,610,757 from Facilities and General Funds (7-0)
• Moved to closed session for labor negotiations; no reportable action taken

Personnel Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss several new business items, including a report on the Bicycle Friendly Community Report Card, a presentation on the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights, and a discussion on Fiscal Year 27 Parks Capital Projects. They will also consider affirming tabling at Party in the Park and appointing participants for the Trail Master Plan interview panel. Director updates include pickleball, Park Patrol RFP, Las Animas Park, and a Kaboom playground non-profit.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 27 Parks Capital Projects
• Appointment of participant(s) for Parks and Rec Trail Master Plan interview panel
• Report on Bicycle Friendly Community Report Card from Council Member Hilton
• Presentation on Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights
• Discussion and possible action to affirm commission tabling at Party in the Park at San Ysidro Park on June 26, 2026