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Recent meetings
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)
Personnel Commission
Parks and Recreation 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
City Council
The City Council will hold a study session on the City Administrator's performance metrics and then consider consent calendar items including setting a fireworks service fee, reducing speed limits in school zones, and renewing an animal sheltering agreement. Under bids and proposals, they will decide on a $237,117 contract for a roadway safety action plan and a $1.29M construction contract for pickleball courts at Las Animas Park. Also on the agenda are appointments to the Youth Commission and director positions.
- Award $1.29M construction contract to Monterey Peninsula Engineering for Las Animas Park Pickleball Courts project
- Award $237,117 professional services agreement to Kimley-Horn for Comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan
- Adopt resolution setting 2026 Fireworks Service Fee
- Reduce speed limits to 15 mph and 20 mph in school zones on designated streets
- Approve one-year animal sheltering services agreement with County of Santa Clara (July 2026–June 2027)
The City Council approved various administrative actions via the consent calendar, including budget amendments and service agreements. Additionally, five members were appointed to the Youth Commission. A proposal for a roadway safety action plan failed to pass.
- Appointed five members to the Youth Commission
- Approved June 1 and June 6 meeting minutes
- Adopted resolution for 2026 Fireworks Service Fee
- Approved amendment to Gilroy Chamber of Commerce agreement
- Authorized one-year animal sheltering service agreement with Santa Clara County
- Adopted FY26-27 appropriation limit resolution
- Approved appointment of Michael Horta as Human Resources Director/Risk Manager
- Approved appointment of Derek Cray as Utilities Director
Arts and Culture Commission
Arts and Culture Commission
The Arts and Culture Commission will review its FY 2026-2027 work plan and discuss the annual presentation to the City Council. They will also receive a quarterly report from the Gilroy Center for the Arts and an informational report on the City's donation and fundraising policy. Additionally, the commission will discuss participating and tabling at the Party in the Park event.
- Introduction of new Commissioner Meena Vijaykar
- Review of Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan
- Discussion on Arts and Culture Commission Annual Presentation
- Quarterly Report from the Gilroy Center for the Arts/Gilroy Arts Alliance
- Discussion on Commission Participation and Tabling at the Party in the Park Event
The Commission approved the minutes from the May 12, 2026, special meeting. Members decided to award four of the 14 'For the Love of Gilroy' art campaign winners to participants aged 0 to 18.
- Approved May 12, 2026, special meeting minutes (5-0)
- Awarded 4 of 14 'For the Love of Gilroy' art campaign winners to youth participants
General
This special meeting is an informal public forum, not a decision-making session. The council will discuss the Gilroy Blue Skies Initiative and responsible use of fireworks. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.
- Discussion of Gilroy Blue Skies Initiative
- Discussion on responsible use of fireworks
The June 6, 2026 City Council meeting was held as a Coffee with the Mayor event and included discussion of the Gilroy Blue Skies Initiative and responsible use of fireworks. No votes, approvals, or formal decisions were made; the event was purely conversational.
Planning Commission
South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA)
The board will select its chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary for the upcoming fiscal year and vote on a resolution to confirm Cindy Murphy as Authority Treasurer. The meeting also includes a consent calendar to approve prior minutes and multiple operational reports from Jacobs, Valley Water, and Stantec. No public hearings or major capital expenditures are on the agenda.
- Selection of SCRWA Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
- Resolution confirming appointment of Cindy Murphy as Authority Treasurer
- Cash and Investment Report as of March 2026
- Jacobs Plant Reports for February through April 2026 & expenses recap
- Announcement of SCRWA receiving a State Award from the California Water Environmental Association
City Council
This special/regular meeting includes an appeal hearing on a business license and tobacco permit for The Rock Zone. The council will discuss placing a 0.25% public safety special transactions and use tax on the November 2026 ballot, introduce an ordinance amending tobacco retailer regulations, provide direction on campaign finance laws, and consider a resolution opposing a federal detention facility in south Santa Clara County. Consent items include a $1,189,295 landscaping contract amendment with Jensen Landscape Services.
- Resolution opposing a federal detention facility in south Santa Clara County (item 7.9)
- Contract amendment with Jensen Landscape Services for $1,189,295 for landscaping and weed abatement (item 7.2)
- Introduction of ordinance amending tobacco retailer and smoke shop regulations (items 8.2 and 9.1)
- Discussion on placing a 0.25% public safety sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot (item 9.3)
- Discussion and direction on campaign finance laws including contribution limits (item 9.2)
The City Council adopted a resolution opposing a federal detention facility in South Santa Clara County and suspended a tobacco retailer's permit for one year. The Council also approved a trial reopening of specific park parking lots on weekends.
- Denied Rock Zone's appeal and suspended Tobacco Retailer's Permit for one year (7-0)
- Adopted resolution opposing development of a Federal Detention Facility in South Santa Clara County (7-0)
- Approved reopening Wayland and Hanna parking lots at Las Animas Veterans Park on a trial basis Fri-Sun, 7 AM to 9 PM (4-3)
- Approved contract amendment for Jensen Landscape Services, Inc. for $1,189,295 (7-0)
- Denied claims of Saileel Vijaykar, Lisa & Joel Neilsen, and Rebecca Beyer (7-0)
- Approved assignment of Carry the Vision Opioid Remediation Services Agreement to PitStop Outreach (7-0)
- Appointed Michael O'Connell as Interim Utilities Director (7-0)
- Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and discuss city park regulations, with possible direction to staff. Commissioners will also discuss and possibly affirm four upcoming community tabling events: Public Works Day Open House, Gilroy Health Fair, Party in the Park, and EV Ride and Drive. A director report will cover the Peoples Quality Air Grant. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and updates.
- Discussion and possible action to affirm tabling events: PW Day Open House (May 20), Gilroy Health Fair (June 20), Party in the Park (June 26), EV Ride and Drive (June 27)
- Review, discussion, and possible direction regarding City Park Regulations
- Director report on Peoples Quality Air Grant
- Approval of minutes from April 21, 2026 regular meeting
- Commissioner park reports for various parks (Rainbow, Los Arroyos, etc.)
City Council
The Gilroy City Council meets May 18 with a closed session on property negotiations for four parcels including 7491 Railroad St. and 7780 Monterey Rd. with Falkon Development and Retraining the Village. The public session includes consent items such as an ordinance to lower school zone speed limits to 15-20 mph, a hearing on renewing the Gilroy Tourism Business Improvement District, and a discussion on regulations for downtown plywood coverings and vacant storefronts. The council will also consider options for displaying commemorative flags at City Hall.
- Closed session: negotiations with Falkon Development and Retraining the Village on properties at 7491 Railroad St., 7780 Monterey Rd., 7289 Rosanna St., and 7351 Rosanna St.
- Ordinance to allow reducing prima facie speed limits in school zones from 25 mph to 15 or 20 mph (AB 382).
- Public hearing on renewal of the Gilroy Tourism Business Improvement District (GTBID).
- Discussion of regulations for downtown plywood use and vacant storefronts.
- Consideration of installing a third flagpole for commemorative flags at City Hall/Civic Center.
The City Council directed staff to reactivate Chapter 5D (downtown plywood and vacancy regulations) with modifications: keeping existing definitions and a progressive vacancy registration fee ($750 first year, $1,500 thereafter), and not to pursue a vacancy tax. They also approved the consent calendar, including an ordinance allowing reduced school zone speed limits (15–20 mph) and several funding allocations. A motion passed to revise the flag flying policy by removing fees and adding a third flag pole. The closed session had no reportable action.
- Approved consent calendar (6-0), including speed-limit ordinance and funding items
- Directed staff to reactivate downtown vacancy regulations with progressive fee
- Directed staff not to pursue a downtown vacancy tax
- Passed motion to revise flag flying policy (remove fees, add third flag pole) (6-0)
- Received reports on Gilroy Tourism BID renewal and city vacancies/recruitment (no action)
Personnel Commission
Open Government Commission
The Open Government Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a staff report on the 2026 Open Government Week, and conduct new business including appointing a chair and vice chair, reviewing the workplan for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and reviewing public records requests as required by Gilroy Code Section 17A.35(c). No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.
- Approve February 12, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Receive report and provide direction on 2026 Open Government Week
- Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
- Review workplan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027
- Review of public records requests per Gilroy Code Section 17A.35(c)
The Gilroy Open Government Commission appointed Commissioner Ann Marie McCauley as Chair and Commissioner Blanca McMurray as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The commission also approved the consent calendar including minutes from February 12, 2026. No public comments were received.
- Approved consent calendar including February 12, 2026 minutes (4-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Ann Marie McCauley as Chair (4-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Blanca McMurray as Vice Chair (4-0)
Library Commission
The Gilroy Library Commission meets to approve minutes from February, discuss workplan updates, and hear reports from the Santa Clara County Library and Gilroy Library. The agenda also includes an introduction of new Finance Director Cindy Murphy and staff recognition. No major policy decisions or city expenditures are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from February 11, 2026 regular meeting
- Introduction of new Finance Director Cindy Murphy
- Library Commission Workplan Updates (unfinished business)
- Santa Clara County Library reports for March through May 2026
- Gilroy Library Report
The Library Commission approved the minutes from the February 11 meeting and voted to send Commissioner Joseph Coughlan to the California Library Association conference in October, with City funding covering costs up to $2,500. The group discussed plans for a community art installation and capital improvements to the Gilroy Library.
- Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (4-0-0)
- Selected Joseph Coughlan to attend CLA conference (4-0-0)
- Discussed community art installation at Gilroy Library
- Discussed capital improvements to Gilroy Library (bond funds)
Arts and Culture Commission
At this special meeting, the Arts and Culture Commission will approve minutes from April 14, review the FY 2026 and 2027 work plan, and discuss the For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Campaign and unveiling event. They will also appoint a Vice-Chair, receive an update on art-related funds, and discuss the Civic Center Master Plan.
- Approval of minutes from the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting
- Review of Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan
- For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Campaign and Unveiling Event
- Appointment of Vice-Chair of the Arts and Culture Commission
- Discussion of the Civic Center Master Plan
The Arts and Culture Commission approved the April 14 minutes, appointed Makhan Gupta as Vice-Chair, and set the submission period for the 'For the Love of Gilroy' public art campaign from August 31 to December 4.
- Approved April 14, 2026 minutes (6-0)
- Appointed Makhan Gupta as Vice-Chair (6-0)
- Set 'For the Love of Gilroy' art submission period Aug 31-Dec 4
- Created Multicultural Community Days sub-committee
- Created 'For the Love of Gilroy' sub-committee
- Chose Aug 17 Council meeting for annual presentation
- Decided against tabling at Public Works Week event
- Requested staff pull highlights from previous minutes
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission will consider changing its August 2026 meeting schedule and discuss its FY26 work plan. A presentation on the Blue Skies Initiative is scheduled. The meeting also includes approval of the April 14, 2026 minutes and recognition of outgoing senior commissioners.
- Approval of the April 14, 2026 Youth Commission meeting minutes
- Presentation on the Blue Skies Initiative
- Discussion on changing the Youth Commission meeting schedule in August 2026
- Discussion of the FY26 Youth Commission Work Plan
- Reflection on the 2025–2026 term and congratulations to outgoing seniors Anna, Ben, Jacob, and Maya
The Youth Commission approved a motion to change the August 2026 meeting date from August 10 to August 24. The body also approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting and received an update on the FY26 work plan.
- Approved minutes from April 14 meeting (10-0-0)
- Approved August meeting date change to August 24 (10-0-0)
- Received update on FY26 Commission Work Plan
- Received presentation on Blue Skies Initiative
General
This is a special meeting of the Gilroy City Council consisting solely of a business tour of Intuitive Surgical at 6503 Cameron Blvd. No decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled; the agenda is entirely procedural and informational.
- Tour of Intuitive Surgical at McCarthy Business Park, 6503 Cameron Blvd.
Planning Commission
The Gilroy Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to modify tobacco retailer and smoke shop regulations. Commissioners will also review a Transportation Development Act grant request for pedestrian/bicycle projects and receive a presentation on the Civic Center Master Plan.
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Z 26-01) to modify Chapter 30, Articles II and XIX of the Gilroy City Code relating to tobacco retailers and smoke shops
- Review and recommendation for City Council resolution requesting Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation Development Act Article 3 grant funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for pedestrian/bicycle projects
- Civic Center Master Plan presentation (informational)
- Consent agenda: approval of April 2, 2026 meeting minutes
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt a zoning ordinance amendment regarding tobacco retailers and smoke shops. The commission also recommended the approval of a grant funding request for pedestrian and bicycle projects. Meeting minutes from April 2, 2026, were approved.
- Approved April 2, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Recommended City Council find tobacco/smoke shop zoning amendment exempt from CEQA (6-0)
- Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance Z 26-01 amending zoning code for tobacco retailers and smoke shops (6-0)
- Recommended City Council adopt resolution for FY 2027 Transportation Development Act Article 3 grant funding (6-0)
City Council
The Gilroy City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving a tentative map for 42 townhomes at 95 Howson Street and a Community Development Block Grant plan. They will also decide on awarding encampment cleanup contracts, appointing a new police chief, and placing a transient occupancy tax increase measure on the November 2026 ballot.
- Appointment of Brandon Sanchez as Police Chief (consent item 5.3)
- Award of up to $750,000 each for three on-call encampment cleanup contracts to San Jose Conservation Corps, Landscape Maintenance America, and FS Global Solutions
- Public hearing for tentative map TM 24-01 and site review AS 24-07 for 42 townhomes at 95 Howson Street
- Resolution to place a measure on the November 2026 ballot increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax to an initial rate of 11%
- Approval of Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan and Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan including funding allocations
The City Council approved three-year contracts for homeless encampment cleanup services and extended the operation of Camp Hope. They also approved the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan and the appointment of a new Police Chief.
- Approved $750,000 contracts for encampment cleanup services (6-0)
- Extended Camp Hope operation on a month-to-month basis (5-2)
- Approved Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan (6-0)
- Approved appointment of Brandon Sanchez as Police Chief (6-0)
- Approved Gilroy Gardens capital improvement plan (6-0)
- Directed staff to not pursue tobacco retailer density restrictions (6-0)
General
This is a special meeting of the Gilroy City Council for a 'Coffee with the Mayor' event. The agenda is purely procedural, with no substantive items for decision or discussion. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.
The City Council met for a Coffee with the Mayor event to discuss district elections and other city business. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Personnel Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Gilroy Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and potentially approve formal participation at four upcoming community events, including Arbor Day and Cinco de Mayo. Old business includes advancing the initial outreach schedule for bike/pedestrian safety and authorizing a letter on joint-use agreements. Department updates will cover recreation assessment and disc golf.
- Discussion and possible action to affirm tabling at Arbor Day (Sunrise Park, April 22), Dia de los Ninos (May 1), Cinco de Mayo (May 3), and PW Works Week (May 20)
- Initial outreach schedule for bike/pedestrian safety under Parks and Recreation Commission Work Program
- Authorize chair to sign letter regarding joint-use agreements
- Brown Act training for commissioners
- Updates on Recreation Assessment and Disc Golf
General
The Gilroy City Council is holding a special meeting on April 21, 2026, to host a townhall for downtown businesses. The agenda is primarily informational, and the council will not take any votes or actions. Public comments will be accepted during the session.
- Downtown Business Townhall discussion
- Information item noting no council action
- Meeting location: The Neon Exchange, 7365 Monterey Rd
- Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
City Council
This meeting includes a public hearing on the weed abatement program and several consent calendar items, such as a School Resource Officer MOU and renewal of the Gilroy Tourism Business Improvement District. The main action items are awarding a two-year contract to Hello Housing to administer the city's Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing Program for a total not to exceed $973,689, and awarding a $198,900 construction contract for tenant improvements at 641 Old Gilroy St.
- Award $973,689 contract to Hello Housing for Below Market Rate Housing Program (Item 7.1)
- Award $198,900 construction contract to 17 Mile Construction for tenant improvements at 641 Old Gilroy St (Item 7.2)
- Approve School Resource Officer MOU for FY 2026-2027 (Item 6.2)
- Resolution of Intention to renew Gilroy Tourism Business Improvement District (Item 6.4)
- Public hearing on weed abatement properties list and resolution (Item 8.1)
The City Council approved multiple service contracts including a Below Market Rate housing program and tenant improvements at 641 Old Gilroy St. They also passed a resolution regarding weed abatement and introduced an ordinance to allow speed limit reductions in school zones.
- Approved consent calendar (7-0)
- Awarded contract to Hello Housing for BMR Housing Program (7-0)
- Awarded contract to 17 Mile Construction for 641 Old Gilroy St. improvements (7-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing Fire Chief to abate weed nuisances (7-0)
- Passed first reading of ordinance to allow school zone speed limit reductions (7-0)
- Approved $150,000 budget amendment for Citywide Safety Improvements (7-0)
Arts and Culture Commission
The Arts and Culture Commission will discuss and potentially approve a recommendation to transfer $2,103 in interest income from the Gilroy Museum Endowment Trust to the Museum Donation Fund. Other agenda items include reviewing the FY 2026-2027 work plan, discussing the For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Campaign, and a presentation on the Civic Center Master Plan. New commissioners Rabia Shahid and Subul Siddiqui will be introduced.
- Introduction of new Commissioners Rabia Shahid and Subul Siddiqui
- Review of Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan
- For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Campaign and Unveiling Event
- Approve transfer of $2,103 in interest income from Gilroy Museum Endowment Trust to Museum Donation Fund
- Discussion of Civic Center Master Plan
The Arts and Culture Commission approved a recommendation to transfer $2,103 in interest income from the Gilroy Museum Endowment Trust to the Museum Donation Fund. A sub-committee was created for the Multicultural Community Days project. The timeline for the For the Love of Gilroy public art campaign was postponed to a future meeting, and several agenda items were moved to the next meeting.
- Approved transfer of $2,103 interest income from Museum Endowment Trust to Museum Donation Fund (5-0)
- Created sub-committee for Multicultural Community Days project (unanimous)
- Postponed solidifying timeline for For the Love of Gilroy public art campaign
- Moved discussion of Public Art Resource Document to next meeting
- Moved update on Art-Related Funds to next meeting
- Moved discussion of Civic Center Master Plan to next meeting
Youth Commission
The Gilroy Youth Commission will hold a regular meeting that is mostly procedural: approving prior minutes, receiving a treasurer's report, and hearing public comment. The main substantive items are a discussion of the FY26 Commission Work Plan and a note about a presentation to the City Council on May 4, 2026.
- Approval of minutes from March 9, 2026 regular meeting
- Treasurer's Report for the Youth Commission as of April 1, 2025
- Receive and comment on the FY26 Commission Work Plan
- Youth Commission presentation to City Council on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
The Youth Commission met and approved the minutes from March 9, 2026, with two amendments. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on receiving the Treasurer's report and discussing the FY26 Commission Work Plan, including the Legislative Committee's proposed policy on bicycle barriers near schools.
- Approved March 9, 2026 minutes with amendments (9-0-0)