Gilroy public meetings in 2024
86 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Gilroy City Council will meet to approve routine items on the consent calendar, including a pavement rehabilitation contract and utility easements. The body will also elect a Mayor Pro Tempore for 2025 and consider a flag flying application.
- Approval of FY24 pavement rehabilitation project contract ($4,361,339.19)
- Approval of utility easement agreement for sanitary sewer trunk line
- Acceptance of 2024 Municipal Election results
- Elect Mayor Pro Tempore for calendar year 2025
- Consideration of Commemorative Flag Flying Application for Progressive Pride Flag
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission will review and accept the Treasurer's report as of December 1, 2024, and discuss the FY2025 (July 2024–June 2025) work plan. Public comment will be heard on items not on the agenda.
- Treasurer's Report as of December 1, 2024 – review and possible acceptance
- Review of FY2025 Youth Commission Work Plan – comment and possible action
The Gilroy Youth Commission approved the minutes from its November 18, 2024 meeting. The commission also reviewed its FY2025 work plan, including upcoming events and a legislative research project on the Loma Prieta flower. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a three-year extension of the Glen Loma Ranch Development Agreement. The body will also review a checklist for EV charging stations at the Gilroy Community Library and a preliminary draft for zoning ordinance updates.
- Public hearing on the First Amendment to the Glen Loma Ranch Development Agreement to extend the term by three years
- Review of the MTC Complete Streets Checklist for proposed Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations at the Gilroy Community Library
- Preliminary feedback on draft Planning Permits (Part 1) for the Zoning Ordinance Update
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve a three-year extension of the Glen Loma Ranch Development Agreement and determined that no independent CEQA review is required beyond the existing EIR Addendum #2. The Commission also reviewed the MTC Complete Streets Checklist for the proposed EV charging stations at the Gilroy Community Library and provided preliminary feedback on the zoning ordinance update, with no changes made to either. All votes were 7-0.
- Recommended City Council approve 3-year extension of Glen Loma Ranch Development Agreement (7-0)
- Determined no independent CEQA review needed beyond EIR Addendum #2 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Reviewed MTC Complete Streets Checklist for EV charging stations; no changes required
- Provided feedback on preliminary draft zoning ordinance update; no changes made
Personnel Commission
The Personnel Commission is meeting to consider approving job descriptions for two supervisor roles and updating part-time hourly pay rates. The body will also review a recruitment and employment status report and the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Job description for Operations Services Supervisor - Wastewater (Utilities Department)
- Job description for Operation Services Supervisor - Streets, Stormwater & Drainage & Trees (Public Works Department)
- Update to part-time/hourly pay rates to comply with State of CA minimum wage effective January 1, 2025
- 2025 Meeting Schedule
- Recruitment & Employment Status Report
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and possibly vote on adding a special event promoting environmental awareness to its current work plan. They will also consider approving the 2025 meeting schedule and review the FY24 and FY25 work plans.
- Proposed addition of a special event to promote environmental awareness to the current work plan
- Approval of the 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting schedule
- Review of FY24 and FY25 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
City Council
The Gilroy City Council will consider awarding contracts for sidewalk and curb ramp construction projects and hiring a consultant for the Civic Center Master Plan. The Council will also review the FY24 year-end financial report and amend the FY25 budget.
- Award contract to Villalobos and Associates for FY25 Annual CDBG Sidewalk/Curb Ramp Project No. 25-PW-291 ($179,943.33)
- Award contract to Villalobos and Associates for FY25 Annual Citywide Curb Ramp Project No. 25-PW-290 ($409,515)
- Award contract to ELS Architecture and Urban Design for Civic Center Master Plan Consultant Services ($749,899)
- Receive preliminary Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24) Year-End Financial Report
- Adopt a resolution amending the FY25 budget to appropriate mid-cycle budgetary adjustments
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission will meet to review the Fiscal Year 2025 work plan. The meeting includes a presentation regarding a new Santa Clara Family Health Plan resource center in Gilroy.
- Presentation on Santa Clara Family Health Plan's new resource center in Gilroy
- Review and possible action on the FY2025 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) Youth Commission Work Plan
- Discussion of Youth Commission apparel
Open Government Commission
The Open Government Commission will consider routine items on the consent calendar, including approval of the February 8, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners will review the existing training video for the Open Government Ordinance and the workplans for fiscal years 2024‑2025 and 2026‑2027. The commission will also address any vacancies and receive an update from the City Administrator.
- Approval of the February 8, 2024 regular meeting minutes (Consent Calendar)
- Discussion of the Open Government Ordinance old training video
- Review of the workplan for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025
- Review of the workplan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027
- Consideration of commission vacancies
Library Commission
The Gilroy Library Commission will consider approving its 2025 meeting schedule and review its workplan for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Commissioners will also discuss developing a mission statement and a potential promotional event. Library reports from the county and Gilroy branches are scheduled for review.
- Approval of 2025 Library Commission meeting schedule
- Review and comment on Library Commission workplan for FY 2024 and 2025
- Discussion on developing a mission statement for the Library Commission
- Discussion on hosting a potential promotional event
- Review of Santa Clara County Library report for Sept, Oct, Nov 2024
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an Architectural and Site Review for a contractor's yard located at 230 and 260 Las Animas Avenue. Staff recommends approval and a CEQA exemption under Class 32. The commission will also consider approving the 2025 meeting schedule and minutes from September 19, 2024.
- Public hearing for Architectural and Site Review (AS 23-18) for a contractor's yard at 230 and 260 Las Animas Avenue
- Staff recommends CEQA exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32)
- Possible adoption of resolution approving the Architectural and Site Review permit
- Approval of the 2025 Planning Commission meeting schedule
- Approval of September 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Gilroy City Council meeting includes public comments, presentations, and routine consent‑calendar actions. The most significant item is a closed‑session conference where negotiators will discuss price and terms for the sale or lease of the city‑owned 536‑acre Gilroy Gardens Theme Park at 3050 Hecker Pass Highway. The council will also adopt resolutions for FY2025 pedestrian/bicycle project funding and for reissuing multifamily housing bonds for an affordable housing project at 1520 Hecker Pass Highway. Additional items include approval of a revised sidewalk replacement program and a $500 award for public‑art designs.
- Adopt resolution allocating FY2025 Transportation Development Act Article 3 pedestrian/bicycle project funding (Consent Calendar 7.1)
- Approve technical reissuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds for affordable housing project at 1520 Hecker Pass Highway (Consent Calendar 7.2)
- Closed‑session conference to negotiate sale or lease of city‑owned 536 acres at Hecker Pass, including Gilroy Gardens Theme Park (Closed Session 15.1 & 15.2)
- Approve revised Annual Shared Cost Sidewalk Replacement Program (Project No. 800320) (Unfinished Business 10.1)
- Award $500 to each design in the “For the Love of Gilroy” public art campaign (Unfinished Business 10.2)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Personnel Commission
The Gilroy Personnel Commission will consider three new or revised positions: Utilities Operations Manager, Fire Marshal, and City Clerk. For each, staff will present a job description and proposed salary range, followed by public comment and a possible vote to approve the description, salary, and in the Fire Marshal case, a reclassification of an employee. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of August minutes and a draft presentation to the City Council.
- Approve job description and salary range for Utilities Operations Manager
- Approve job description, salary range, and reclassification of Fire Marshal (Jonathan Crick)
- Approve revised salary range for City Clerk classification
- Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting
- Review draft presentation for City Council scheduled for November 18, 2024
City Council
The City Council will receive a one-hour presentation from the California High Speed Rail Authority. The body is also considering the adoption of the 2024 Emergency Operations Plan and a budget amendment to reflect awarded grants.
- Approval of the 2024 City of Gilroy Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
- Grant application to Santa Clara County Parks for the Miller Red Barn Fire Suppression Sprinklers Project
- Resolution to amend the adopted budget to reflect awarded grants
- High Speed Rail update presentation by the California High Speed Rail Authority
- Proclamation of October 24, 2024 as Arbor Day
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Gilroy Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a contractor's yard project and receive preliminary feedback on a draft update to the city's zoning ordinance. The meeting includes a public hearing and a closed session.
- Public hearing for Architectural and Site Review at 230 & 260 Las Animas Avenue
- Receive preliminary feedback on Zoning Ordinance Update: Preliminary Draft Planning Permits
- Planning Commission Annual Presentation to Council
- Closed Session regarding potential litigation exposure
- Approval of September 19, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a motion to rank City parks for future pickleball courts and receive updates on the FY24 and FY25 work plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing on VTA Measure B projects.
- Ranking of parks for potential pickleball courts
- Public hearing on VTA Measure B Encouragement and Education projects
- Review of FY24 and FY25 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
- Recreation Division Updates
- Status of City Parks
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission is meeting to review and potentially approve the work plan for Fiscal Year 2025, covering the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The meeting includes a staff report from Recreation Manager Adam Henig.
- Discussion and possible adoption of the FY2025 Youth Commission Work Plan
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Downtown Committee
The Downtown Committee will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2024. Items include approval of August’s meeting minutes, a discussion about the Gilroy Dispatch removing a plywood front, and a sub‑committee report on parklet requirements. The committee will also consider a continuation motion from the August meeting before adjourning.
- Approval of August’s regular meeting minutes
- Discussion of Gilroy Dispatch removing plywood front
- Continuation motion from August’s meeting
- Sub‑committee report on parklet requirements
Arts and Culture Commission
The Gilroy Arts and Culture Commission will review and vote on the proposed inscription for a bench plaque donated by the Baksa Family. Commissioners will also discuss whether to cancel the scheduled meeting on December 10, 2024. Additional items include a debrief of the "For the Love of Gilroy" program and routine approvals of minutes and agenda items.
- Approval of the Bench Plaque Inscription – Baksa Family
- Consideration of cancelling the December 10, 2024 meeting
- For the Love of Gilroy debrief (old business)
- Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting
- Public comment on items not on the agenda
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Gilroy City Council will consider adding a library improvements project to the capital improvement program and appropriating $800,000 for its design. The council will also approve an addendum to the Glen Loma Ranch EIR and appropriate $7.2 million for a new fire station.
- Add Gilroy Library Improvements Project to FY25 Capital Improvement Program
- Appropriate $800,000 for library design phase
- Approve Glen Loma Ranch EIR Addendum #2
- Appropriate $7,200,000 for new Fire Station
- Authorize travel for Council members to League of California Cities Annual Conference
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Gilroy Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a contractor's yard project and discuss preliminary draft sections of a zoning ordinance update. The meeting also includes the approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Approval of September 19, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
- Public hearing for Architectural and Site Review at 230 & 260 Las Animas Avenue
- Discussion of preliminary draft sections for Zoning Ordinance Update
- Planning Commission Annual Presentation to Council
- Planning Division Staff Approvals
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation from the Public Works Director regarding grant fund applications. The discussion focuses on two specific transportation projects for the city.
- Presentation on grant applications for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan
- Presentation on grant applications for multi-modal improvements on Monterey Road
The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to support two Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant applications submitted to Caltrans in June 2024. The grants would fund a Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan and multi-modal improvements on Monterey Road, including bike lanes, sidewalks, and a HAWK signal at 9th Street. Award announcements are expected in November 2024 and January 2025.
- Approved motion to support ATP grant applications for Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan and Monterey Road improvements (5-0)
City Council
The City Council will discuss funding and contracts for a joint sewer project with Morgan Hill. Other agenda items include adjusting council salaries and renaming the Gilroy Golf Course facility.
- Budget amendment of $3,628,910 for the Joint Morgan Hill-Gilroy Trunk Line Repairs Project
- Cost Sharing Agreement with City of Morgan Hill for $1,814,455
- Contract award to HydroScience Engineers, Inc. for $673,348
- Ordinance to adjust future Mayor and City Council member salaries
- Application to rename Gilroy Golf Course facility as Ousley Park
The Gilroy City Council rejected a resolution calling for a legally valid 2024 general election, with a 4-2 vote (one absent). The council also approved a cost-sharing agreement with Morgan Hill for trunk line repairs, adopted an ordinance adjusting future council salaries, and approved several other routine items.
- Rejected resolution calling for legally valid 2024 election (4-2-1)
- Approved $1,814,455 cost-sharing agreement with Morgan Hill for trunk line repairs (6-1)
- Awarded $673,348 contract to HydroScience Engineers for trunk line design (6-1)
- Adopted ordinance adjusting future Mayor and Council Member salaries (5-1-1)
- Approved 2025 City Council meeting schedule (6-1)
- Adopted resolution to release unclaimed checks to General Fund (6-1)
- Renamed Gilroy Golf Course facility to Ousley Park (6-1)
- Adopted resolution reviewing Conflict of Interest Code (6-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will receive a staff report and provide preliminary feedback on draft sections of the Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes a review of the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Zoning Ordinance Update: Preliminary Draft Articles 1, 7, and 8
Arts and Culture Commission
The Commission will review and provide comments on the proposed StorQuest Express mural design. Members will also discuss banner production and the September 20th unveiling event for the 'For the Love of Gilroy' public art campaign.
- Review of StorQuest Express Mural Design
- Discussion of 'For the Love of Gilroy' banner production
- Planning for the September 20th unveiling event
City Council
The City Council will review two multi-year landscape maintenance contracts and a proposed ordinance to adjust future salaries for the mayor and council members. The body will also discuss increasing the number of allowed cardroom tables and receive a recreation needs assessment.
- Three-year contract for Community Facilities District Landscape Maintenance with Alpine Landscapes for $1,163,958
- Three-year contract for Citywide Landscape Services with Jensen Landscape Services, LLC for $3,378,990
- Public hearing to introduce an ordinance adjusting future mayor and city council member salaries
- Proposed amendment to Gilroy City Code to increase cardroom tables from 10 to 12
- Budget amendment of $28,927 for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget
The Gilroy City Council approved two landscape maintenance contracts totaling over $4.5 million, introduced an ordinance to adjust future mayor and council salaries, and amended the city code to allow more cardroom tables. All votes were recorded with specific tallies.
- Approved $1,163,958 three-year contract to Alpine Landscapes for CFD landscape maintenance (7-0)
- Approved $3,378,990 three-year contract to Jensen Landscape Services for citywide landscape services (6-1)
- Introduced ordinance adjusting future mayor and council member salaries (6-1)
- Approved amendment to increase cardroom tables from 10 to 12 (7-0)
- Agendized United Sovereign Americans resolution for September 16 discussion (4-3)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Youth Commission
The Gilroy Youth Commission will review and accept the Treasurer's report for September 1, 2024, and discuss and vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 work plan.
- Approval of August 26, 2024 minutes
- Treasurer's report for September 1, 2024
- Discussion and possible approval of FY2025 work plan
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Gilroy Planning Commission will receive a staff report and give preliminary feedback on a draft update to the Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes presentations on two Active Transportation Planning Grant applications and the Commission's annual presentation to City Council. A consent agenda will approve the August 1, 2024 meeting minutes, and routine staff approvals will be noted.
- 7.1 Presentation on two Active Transportation Planning Grant applications for a Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan and multimodal improvements on Monterey Road
- 7.2 Planning Commission annual presentation to City Council
- 7.3 Zoning Ordinance Update Introduction – staff report received and preliminary feedback requested
- 5.1 Consent agenda to approve August 1, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- 8.1 Planning Division staff approvals
The Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the August 1, 2024 meeting minutes. The Commission expressed support for two Active Transportation Program grant applications: one for a Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan and another for multi-modal improvements on Monterey Road. They also received a draft of their annual presentation to the City Council and provided feedback, with a second draft to be reviewed on October 3rd. The Commission received a staff report on the Zoning Ordinance update and provided preliminary feedback, with a study session scheduled for September 19th.
- Approved consent agenda including August 1, 2024 minutes (7-0)
- Supported Active Transportation grant applications for Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan and Monterey Road improvements
- Received and provided feedback on draft annual presentation to Council
- Received staff report and provided preliminary feedback on Zoning Ordinance update
Personnel Commission
The Personnel Commission is meeting to review and possibly approve the job descriptions and salary ranges for two new positions. The body will also receive a recruitment and employment status report.
- Possible approval of job description and salary range for Environmental Engineer
- Possible approval of job description and salary range for Utilities Business Manager
- Review of Recruitment and Employment Status Report
- Approval of April 22, 2024 meeting minutes
Youth Commission
The Gilroy Youth Commission will meet to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer for the 2024-2025 term and vote on proposed changes to the commission's bylaws. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Gilroy Senior Center.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer for 2024-2025
- Approval of changes to Youth Commission Bylaws
- Orientation for 2024-25 Youth Commission members
- Regular meeting at Gilroy Senior Center
- Public comment period for agenda items
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Gilroy Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a request to rename the Gilroy Golf Course area as Ousley Park. Commissioners will also review a potential lease of the Las Animas Recreation Building to the Gilroy Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. Additional agenda items include scoring for potential pickleball court sites and a review of the FY24 and FY25 work plan.
- Golf Course park naming request to rename as Ousley Park
- Potential lease of Las Animas Recreation Building to Gilroy Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous
- Pickleball court site evaluation scoring collection
- Review of FY24 and FY25 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
City Council
The City Council will discuss awarding a contract for solar EV chargers and updating ordinances for food trucks and special events. The body will also consider appointments for the Youth Commission and a time extension for a townhome development on Royal Way.
- Contract for Paired Power in the amount of $172,903 for two PairTree Solar EV Chargers
- Time extension for a 45 unit townhome development on Royal Way (File Number TM 21-04)
- Proposed updates to the Food Truck Ordinance, including permit fees and permitted zones
- Proposed revisions to the Special Event Permit Process regarding fees and road closure policy
- Selection and appointment of Youth Commission members
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Library Commission
The Gilroy Library Commission reviewed its FY 2024‑2025 workplan and a conceptual plan for library facility upgrades using unspent bond funds. Commissioners unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council include the $5.4 million library improvement project in the City’s Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also approved prior minutes and agenda items and received reports from county and city library staff.
- Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of the August 14, 2024 agenda
- Review and comment on Library Commission workplan for FY 2024‑2025
- Review of conceptual library improvement plan and recommendation to use $5.4 M unspent bond proceeds
- County and Gilroy library reports on programs and services
Downtown Committee
The Gilroy Downtown Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss replacing missing members and receive a sub-committee report on parklet requirements. The agenda includes procedural items such as approving past meeting minutes and public comment, with no substantive decisions scheduled.
Arts and Culture Commission
The Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss the production and revision of banners for the 'For the Love of Gilroy' campaign. The body will also plan for an unveiling event scheduled for September 20th.
- Review of banner revision and production for the 'For the Love of Gilroy' Public Art Campaign
- Planning for the September 20th unveiling event
- Approval of July 2, 2024 Special Meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will review the purchase of three Ford F750 trucks and discuss adjustments to a public safety tax measure for the November 5, 2024 election. The body will also consider updates to the city's position control list and rules for public speakers.
- Purchase of three Public Works vehicles from PB Loader Corporation for $776,679 plus a $23,300 contingency
- Acceptance of a $110,318.49 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for DUI enforcement
- Adjustment to the ballot question for the Public Safety Transactions and Use Tax measure
- Adoption of the 2023 Santa Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Approval of completion for the FY24 Annual Citywide Curb Ramp Project No. 24-PW-286
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a regular meeting including the approval of previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a presentation regarding local and state law concepts for commissioner training.
- Approval of June 6, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
- Planning Commissioner Training: overview of major local and state law concepts
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Arts and Culture Commission
The Commission will review artist submittals and event logistics for the For the Love of Gilroy public art campaign. Members will also consider canceling the regular meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024.
- Review of artist submittals for the 'For the Love of Gilroy' Public Art Campaign
- Logistics and event planning for 'For the Love of Gilroy'
- Consideration of canceling the July 9, 2024 regular meeting
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission will review the FY24 and FY25 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan through reports from staff. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the Miller Red Barn Association.
- Presentation: The Miller Red Barn Association (Part II)
- Review of FY24 and FY25 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
- Recreation Division Updates
- Status of City Parks
City Council
The City Council will discuss a resolution to submit a 0.25% dedicated public safety special transactions and use tax to voters on November 5, 2024. Other items include a contract for traffic signal and streetlight maintenance and a report on the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team program.
- Proposal of a 0.25% dedicated public safety special transactions and use tax for the November 5, 2024 election
- Three-year contract with Cal-West Lighting & Signal Maintenance, Inc. not to exceed $1,064,272
- Resolution setting the 2024 Fireworks Service Fee
- Third amendment to agreement with City of Morgan Hill for stormwater and environmental services
- Presentation on Elevate Gilroy Through the Arts Grant Program interim report
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Arts and Culture Commission
The Commission will discuss planning for the For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Campaign. Commissioners and sub-committees are also scheduled to provide updates on progress regarding workplan items.
- For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Campaign discussion and planning
- Workplan update on plans and progress
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review the Miller Red Barn project and conduct training on local and state planning laws. The agenda also includes a review of the May 2, 2024, meeting minutes.
- Miller Red Barn project discussion
- Planning Commissioner Training regarding local and state law concepts
South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA)
The South County Regional Wastewater Authority Board of Directors will meet to elect its Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary for fiscal year 2024-25. The board will also review a contract recommendation for the purchase of septage receiving station equipment.
- Selection of SCRWA Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary for Fiscal Year 2024-25
- Contract Recommendation for Purchase of Septage Receiving Station Equipment
- Cash and Investment Report as of March 31, 2024
- Plant, Expense, and Septage Reports for March and April 2024
- Engineering Projects Report for June 2024
City Council
The City Council will consider several administrative actions including a workers' compensation contract and tax rates for library project bonds. The agenda also includes a memorandum of understanding regarding the Santa Clara County Food Recovery Program.
- Agreement with Innovative Claims Solutions, Inc. for up to $517,668
- Resolution setting the tax rate for the Gilroy Community Library Project bonds
- Memorandum of Understanding for the Santa Clara County Food Recovery Program
- Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 30 (Zoning) regarding the 2023-2031 Housing Element
- Resolution for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Road Rehabilitation Projects
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the completion of the San Ysidro lighting and picnic area improvements project. The commission will also discuss which locations to evaluate for potential new pickleball courts and review its work plan for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
- Notice of completion for San Ysidro Lighting/Picnic Area Improvements Project
- Direction on sites for evaluating potential pickleball courts
- Review of FY24 and FY25 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
- Updates on the Recreation Division and status of city parks
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will discuss zoning text amendments related to the Gilroy 2023-2031 Housing Element. The agenda also includes the appointment of an interim director for the Fire Department and a budget report for police grants. Additionally, the council will consider an appeal regarding a development application at 315 Las Animas Avenue.
- Zoning amendments for the 2023-2031 Housing Element
- Appointment of Scot Smithee as Interim Fire Department Director
- $45,314 contract amendment for Sharks Ice Gilroy street improvements
- Appeal regarding application completeness at 315 Las Animas Avenue
- Police Grants Fund budget report and appropriation amendment
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Downtown Committee
The Downtown Committee will review and provide final approval for parklet requirement recommendations to be submitted to Community Development. The committee will also discuss its purpose and future meeting dates.
- Final approval of parklet requirement recommendations
- Approval of April's regular meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding committee purpose and upcoming meeting dates
City Council
The City Council will hold a study session regarding Gilroy Gardens. The agenda includes an annual presentation from the organization’s board and staff, as well as a report on annual lease payments.
- Annual presentation from Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors and Staff
- Report on the Gilroy Gardens Annual Lease Payments
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission will consider changing its August 2024 meeting date and reviewing proposed changes to the commission's bylaws. The body will also review the end-of-year presentation for the City Council and the Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 work plans.
- Proposed change of August meeting date from August 12, 2024 to August 26, 2024
- Proposed changes to the Youth Commission Bylaws
- Review of End of Year Presentation to City Council
- Review of FY2024 and FY25 Youth Commission Work Plan
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Library Commission
The Library Commission will meet to review and update the commission's workplan for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The meeting also includes receiving reports regarding the Santa Clara County Library and the Gilroy Library.
- Review, comment, and update goals for the Library Commission Workplan for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025
- Receive and comment on Santa Clara County Library report for April and May 2024
- Receive and comment on Gilroy Library report
- Presentation from Mayor Blankley
City Council
The City Council will consider approving the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant funding allocations and annual action plan. The agenda also includes a presentation on preliminary design renderings for the proposed Gilroy Ice Center. Additionally, the council will review updates to the sidewalk replacement program.
- Public hearing for CDBG Program Year 2024-25 funding allocations
- Presentation of preliminary design renderings for the proposed Gilroy Ice Center
- Review of updates to the Annual Shared Cost Sidewalk Replacement Program
- Discussion regarding Downtown Committee recommendations on code enforcement
- Resolution for a CalPERS waiting period exception in Public Works
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a tentative map to subdivide approximately 41.4 acres for the Glen Loma Ranch Specific Plan. Additionally, the commission will review proposed zoning text amendments intended to implement programs from the Gilroy 2023-2031 Housing Element.
- Tentative Map application (TM 20-05) to subdivide approximately 41.4 acres for Canyon Creek, Rocky Knoll and Malvasia II neighborhoods
- Zoning Amendment Z 24-001 to amend Gilroy City Code Chapter 30, Article XI regarding the 2023-2031 Housing Element
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The meeting consists of a State of the City address by Mayor Marie Blankley. This is an information item and no Council consideration or action will be taken.
- State of the City Address by Mayor Marie Blankley
Personnel Commission
The Gilroy Personnel Commission will consider updates to the Environmental Programs Manager job description. The commission will also discuss establishing a new role and salary range for a Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector. Additionally, they may approve the reclassification of Isaias Lona.
- Updates to the Environmental Programs Manager job description
- Establishment of Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector job description and salary range
- Reclassification of Hazardous Materials Inspector II Isaias Lona
- Recruitment and employment status report
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss scoring priorities for potential pickleball court locations. The meeting also includes a review of the FY24 and FY25 Commission Work Plan.
- Discussion of individual criteria scoring priorities for potential pickleball court locations
- Review of the FY24 and FY25 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
- Presentation on Gilroy Moves by Michelle Wexler
- Presentation on Story Walk by Cassandra Wong
City Council
The City Council will consider a contract for citywide pavement rehabilitation and a resolution regarding the weed abatement program. The meeting also includes an update on the Emergency Operations Plan.
- Contract award to McKim Corporation for FY24 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 24-PW-288 ($3,899,534.55)
- Approval of project contingency for pavement rehabilitation ($583,061.45)
- Public hearing regarding the Weed Abatement Program and Fire Chief authorization
- Emergency Operations Plan update
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Downtown Committee
The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive a report from the code enforcement sub-committee. Members may also review parklet recommendations if time permits.
- Approval of January 9 and March 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Code enforcement sub-committee report
- Review of parklet recommendations
Arts and Culture Commission
The Arts and Culture Commission will consider a recommendation to transfer interest income from the Gilroy Museum Endowment Trust to the Museum Donations Fund. The meeting also includes discussion on the For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Campaign and updates on workplan progress.
- Transfer of $743.39 in interest from the Gilroy Museum Endowment Trust to the Museum Donations Fund
- For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Campaign planning
- Workplan progress updates
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider a potential public safety sales tax ballot measure for the November 2024 election. Additional items include adjusting campaign expenditure ceilings, updating official compensation, and reviewing CDBG funding allocations.
- Adjustment of voluntary campaign expenditure ceiling from $59,250 to $60,078
- Direction on future Mayor and City Council Member salaries under SB 329
- CDBG Program Year 2024-25 funding allocations report
- Potential public safety sales tax ballot measure for November 5, 2024 election
- Real property negotiations regarding 536 acres at Hecker Pass including Gilroy Gardens
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission will discuss ideas for an end-of-year presentation to the City Council. The meeting also includes a review of the Fiscal Year 2024 Work Plan, a debrief of the OpportuniTEEN Fair, and a review of the Treasurer's report.
- Discussion of End of Year Presentation to City Council
- Review of FY2024 Youth Commission Work Plan and OpportuniTEEN Fair event
- Review and acceptance of Treasurer's reports as of April 5, 2024
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met to review meeting minutes and staff approvals. A public hearing for a tentative map application to subdivide approximately 41.4 acres in the Glen Loma Ranch Specific Plan was continued to May 2, 2024, at the applicant's request.
- Continuation of Tentative Map application (TM 20-05) for Canyon Creek, Rocky Knoll and Malvasia II neighborhoods
- Approval of March 14, 2024, meeting minutes
South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA)
The South County Regional Wastewater Authority Board of Directors will consider amending the existing Sewer Use Ordinance to include U.S. EPA regulations. The meeting also includes a proposed update to the agency's Conflict of Interest Code and an award recommendation for linear mixers.
- Adoption of Ordinance 2024-01 to amend Sewer Use Ordinance 2013-01
- Update to the SCRWA Conflict of Interest Code via Resolution 2024-02
- Award recommendation for Linear Mixers for Oxidation Ditch at Secondary Treatment
- Review of Cash and Investment Report as of December 31, 2023
- Presentation of Audited Financial Statement for the year ended June 30, 2023
Personnel Commission
The Gilroy Personnel Commission is considering updates to various city job classifications. This includes reviewing job descriptions and pay ranges for roles such as Police Cadet and Fleet Maintenance Technician. The Commission may also vote on the reclassification of a Planning Manager.
- Reclassification of Cindy McCormick to Planning Manager effective April 1, 2024
- Job description and hourly rate for Part-Time Fleet Maintenance Technician
- Job description and hourly rate for Part-Time Police Cadet
- Job description and salary range for Senior Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission will discuss the standards and qualities of regulation pickleball courts. Members will also review the Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Staff updates regarding city parks and the recreation division are also scheduled.
- Discussion of standards and qualities for regulation pickleball courts
- Review of FY24 and FY25 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan
- Updates on the status of city parks and the recreation division
City Council
The Gilroy City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and service contracts. Proposed actions include a major construction project for Gourmet Alley and Microsoft licensing agreements. The council will also discuss school resource officer funding and highway interchange improvements.
- Gourmet Alley Improvement Project contract totaling $3,478,415
- Microsoft Licenses and Services agreement with Dell up to $484,869
- School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding for FY 2024-2025
- $600,000 budget reallocation for US 101/SR 152 interchange project
- Donation of play equipment for Donald 'Elvis' Prieto Downtown Pop-up Park
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider continuing a tentative map application for the Glen Loma Ranch Specific Plan. This application involves subdividing approximately 41.4 acres for the Canyon Creek, Rocky Knoll, and Malvasia II neighborhoods. No new business items are scheduled for this meeting.
- Continuation of subdivision application (TM 20-05) for ~41.4 acres
- Approval of February 1, 2024, Planning Commission minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Library Commission
The Library Commission will review the workplan for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The meeting also includes receiving reports from the Santa Clara County Librarian and the Gilroy Librarian.
- Review, comment, and update goals for the Library Commission Workplan for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025
- Receive and comment on Santa Clara County Library report for February and March 2024
- Receive and comment on Gilroy Library report
Downtown Committee
The committee will review draft requirements for current and future parklets to forward to community development. The meeting also includes the approval of January 9, 2024, minutes.
- Draft parklet requirements for forwarding to community development
- Approval of January 9, 2024, regular meeting minutes
Youth Commission
The Gilroy Youth Commission is meeting to review its Fiscal Year 2024 Work Plan and receive an update on the OpportuniTEEN Fair event. The agenda also includes a review of the YAC Attack Conference.
- Review of FY2024 Youth Commission Work Plan
- Update regarding the OpportuniTEEN Fair event
- Review of YAC Attack Conference
- Approval of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to increase the Fire Department's overtime budget by $350,000 using funds transferred from capital projects. The agenda also includes approval of the Final Downtown Parking Management Plan and a request for a monument at Hecker Pass Road and Autumn Drive.
- $350,000 budget amendment for Fire Department overtime
- Approval of the Final Downtown Parking Management Plan
- Request to install Highway 152 Tree Row Plaque and Monument
- Appointment of a City Representative to the County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The City Council will review several items including a ceasefire resolution and the appointment of an interim city clerk. The agenda also includes consideration of contracts for traffic signal design and geographic information systems.
- $408,134 contract for Blue Raster bicycle and pedestrian GIS services
- Design of two traffic signals project totaling $179,825
- Consideration of a Ceasefire Resolution
- Approval of 700 W. 6th Street Subdivision final map
- Appointment of Beth Minor as Interim City Clerk
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission will meet to review and comment on the status of the upcoming OpportuniTEEN Fair event. The meeting also includes staff comments regarding the YAC Attack Conference scheduled for March 9.
- Discussion of status of OpportuniTEEN Fair 2024
- YAC Attack Conference on Saturday, March 9
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission will discuss recommendations for the Donald “Elvis” Prieto Downtown Pop-Up Park, including a potential sensory structure donation from Gilroy Rotary Clubs. Members will also review the Pickleball Site Recommendations Project kick-off and consider adopting the fiscal year 2024 and 2025 work plan.
- Recommendations for Donald “Elvis” Prieto Downtown Pop-Up Park design services
- Potential donation of a sensory structure from Gilroy Rotary Clubs
- Pickleball Site Recommendations Project kick-off
- Adoption of the FY24 and FY25 Work Plan
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Arts and Culture Commission
The Commission will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair from its members. Staff will also provide an update on the progress of current workplan items.
- Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Arts and Culture Commission
- Workplan Update
Open Government Commission
The Open Government Commission will select a 2024 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The commission will also review the fourth quarter of 2023 public records requests.
- Selection of the 2024 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Quarterly Review of Public Records Requests for Fourth Quarter, 2023
- Open Government Ordinance Training Video
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission will meet to review the 2023-2024 Work Plan and consider staff recommendations. The meeting includes a presentation by Mayor Marie Blankley and an update on an upcoming conference in Burlingame.
- Review of the FY2024 Youth Commission Work Plan
- Presentation by Mayor Marie Blankley
- Update on the Youth Advisory Council/Commission Conference on March 9, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will review several public works contracts for sidewalks, traffic signals, and water utility improvements. Additionally, the council is considering an agreement with BayEcotarium regarding the Hecker Pass Recreation Gateway area.
- Contract with ASG Builders for FY24 Annual CDBG Sidewalk/Curb Ramp Project ($116,748 total)
- Contract with Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc. for First Street (SR152)/Kern Avenue Traffic Signal Design ($304,388 total)
- Contract with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. for Water Utility Improvements ($969,209 total)
- Contract with Villalobos & Associates for FY24 Annual Citywide Curb Ramp Project ($114,543 total)
- Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with BayEcotarium for Hecker Pass Recreation Gateway area
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will elect its Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. The commission will also consider a request to install a plaque and monument at the corner of Hecker Pass Road and Autumn Drive. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.
- Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
- Request to install Highway 152 Tree Row Plaque/Monument at Hecker Pass Road and Autumn Drive
- Approval of December 7, 2023 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Library Commission
The Library Commission will meet to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair. The commission is also scheduled to review the workplan for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 and approve the 2024 meeting schedule. Additionally, members will receive library reports from Santa Clara County and Gilroy.
- Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Review of Library Commission Workplan for FY 2024 and 2025
- Approval of the 2024 meeting schedule
- Santa Clara County Library reports for December 2023 and January 2024
- Gilroy Library report
City Council
The council will review a resolution to establish new police department towing rates and consider making the Quality-of-Life Officer Program permanent. Members will also decide whether to continue developing a downtown parklet program. Additionally, the council may appoint Heba El-Guindy as the new Public Works Director.
- Resolution establishing Gilroy Police Department towing rates
- Approval of the permanent Quality-of-Life Officer Program and officer reclassification
- Decision on pursuing or ending the Downtown Parklet Program
- Appointment of Heba El-Guindy as Public Works Director
- Claim of Gilroy Arroyo One, LLC and Gilroy Arroyo Two, LLC
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Personnel Commission
The Personnel Commission will consider several staff position updates and leadership selections. The agenda includes reviewing job descriptions and salary ranges for environmental and facilities positions, as well as electing the 2024 Chair and Vice Chair.
- Review and approve job description and salary range for Environmental Programs Manager
- Review and approve job description, salary range, and reclassification for Facilities & Fleet Superintendent
- Selection of Personnel Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
- Training on updating agency Human Resources rules and regulations
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also discuss the 2023 work plan and consider adopting a new work plan for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
- Selection of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
- Selection of a Parks and Recreation Commission Retreat Date
- Discussion and possible adoption of the FY24 and FY25 Work Plan
- Proclamation for former commissioner Ermelindo Puente
- Miller Red Barn Presentation
Downtown Committee
The committee will review a report from the Code Enforcement Sub-Committee. Members are also preparing for a January 22 presentation to the City Council regarding code enforcement, beautification, and noise. Additionally, five new sub-committee topics will be introduced for member sign-up.
- Code Enforcement Sub-Committee Report
- Preparation for Jan 22 City Council presentation on code enforcement, beautification, and noise
- Introduction of five new sub-committee topics
- Approval of November 14, 2023 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Arts and Culture Commission
The commission will receive the Gilroy Arts Alliance's first quarter 2024 activities report. Members will also discuss fundraising strategies and receive updates on the workplan. Staff comments will address arts and culture funds and donation policy.
- Workplan update
- Fundraising strategy and vision discussion
- Gilroy Arts Alliance First Quarter 2024 Report of Activities
- Staff comments on arts and culture funds and donation policy
City Council
The City Council will discuss recommendations regarding plywood removal and vacancy ordinances for the downtown area. The agenda also includes reviewing a draft donation and fundraising policy and receiving an update on the Police Department's Axon Program.
- $32,252 contract amendment with Circlepoint, Inc. for Gilroy Data Center Project EIR
- Discussion of Plywood Removal and Vacancy Ordinances from the Downtown Committee
- Review of the City of Gilroy Donation and Fundraising Policy
- Appointment of Heath McMahon as Utilities Director
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission will meet to conduct regular business, including a review of the 2023-24 Youth Commission Work Plan. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the 2024 Youth Advisory Council/Commission Conference scheduled for March 9, 2024.
- Review of the FY2024 Youth Commission Work Plan
- Discussion of the 2024 Youth Advisory Council/Commission Conference in Burlingame
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA)
The Board will review updates to the Pretreatment Program and introduce an ordinance amending Sewer Use Ordinance 2013-01. Additionally, the Authority will consider re-adopting its Investment Policy and reviewing recent plant and expense reports.
- Introduction of ordinance amending Sewer Use Ordinance 2013-01
- Re-adoption of Investment Policy
- Review of Cash and Investment Report as of September 30, 2023
- Review of plant reports and expenses for September through November 2023