Gilroy, CA

City Council

The Gilroy City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, with a 5:00 p.m. closed session on anticipated litigation, property lease negotiations, and the City Attorney's performance evaluation, followed by a 6:00 p.m. regular meeting. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on updated user fees, a vote on the 2026 Civic Center Master Plan and its environmental impact report, a new city flag policy, and an update on the Gilroy Sports Park Ice Skating Facility. New business includes a firefighter union contract for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and a proposed 45-day urgency moratorium on detention and custodial facility applications plus a policy on city property use for immigration enforcement.

• Urgency interim ordinance imposing a temporary 45-day moratorium on applications and entitlements for detention and custodial facilities on private property
• Resolution adopting a City Council policy prohibiting use of City property for civil immigration enforcement activities
• Public hearing to update and establish various user fees in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026
• 2026 update to the Gilroy Civic Center Master Plan with certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report
• IAFF Gilroy Firefighters Local 2805 Memorandum of Understanding for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029, with salary schedules

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Personnel Commission

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Planning Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

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Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

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Arts and Culture Commission

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Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

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Arts and Culture Commission

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Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

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Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

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Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

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Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

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Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Planning Commission

The Gilroy Planning Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street. The main item is a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Gilroy City Code Chapter 30, Article XLI, Section 30.41.31, dealing with noise and commercial and industrial noise affecting residentially-zoned properties; staff recommends the Commission forward a recommendation that the City Council adopt the ordinance and find it exempt from CEQA under the "common sense" exemption. The Commission will also consider approving its 2027 meeting schedule, review the September 3, 2026 meeting minutes on consent, and hear informational and staff reports. The agenda notes a closed session may be called under Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) if a litigation exposure point is reached.

• Public hearing on a Zoning Code amendment to Chapter 30, Article XLI, Section 30.41.31 regarding noise and commercial/industrial noise impacting residentially-zoned properties
• Staff recommends the City Council find the amendment exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the "common sense" exemption
• New business: approval of the 2027 Planning Commission meeting schedule
• Consent agenda: September 3, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
• Possible closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) if a significant litigation exposure point is reached

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

General

This is a special City Council meeting held solely for the Mayor's State of the City address. No council action or public discussion on agenda items will occur. Public comment is limited to the address itself.

• State of the City Address by Mayor Greg Bozzo
• No council consideration/action or public discussion on agenda items
• Public comment opportunity on the address

The Gilroy City Council met on September 17, 2026 for a State of the City address by Mayor Greg Bozzo, which began at 6:00 PM. The minutes list the event as an information item with no Council consideration, action, or public discussion. No members of the public spoke during the public comment period, which ran from 7:00 PM to 7:01 PM. The meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM; the minutes are marked DRAFT and the certification date is left blank.

General

The Gilroy City Council is holding a special meeting with two study sessions: one on the current state of the Gilroy Fire Department and future service delivery options, and another on the Capital Improvement Program. No formal decisions are listed; these are discussion items. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering opening, public comment, and adjournment.

• Fire Service Evaluation Study Session: current state of Gilroy Fire Department and future service delivery options
• Capital Improvement Program Study Session

The Gilroy City Council convened on September 16, 2026, to hold study sessions regarding the Gilroy Fire Department and the Capital Improvement Program. No substantive votes, approvals, or ordinances were enacted during the meeting.

• Fire Service Evaluation study session held
• Capital Improvement Program study session held

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Gilroy Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and consider a request from Gilroy Little League for a scoreboard at Christmas Hill Park. The agenda also includes updates on park rules and regulations, the Parks and Recreational Trails Master Plan, and department updates. The meeting is largely routine, with public comment and approval of minutes.

• Discussion and consideration of Gilroy Little League scoreboard request at Christmas Hill Park
• Parks Rules and Regulations HOB Committee update
• Parks and Recreational Trails Master Plan update
• Public Works parks and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) updates
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2026 regular meeting

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Youth Commission

The Gilroy Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, public comment, and staff reports. The main business is discussion of the 2026-27 work plan, the treasurer's report as of September 1, 2026, and a request to change the October 2026 meeting date.

• Discussion of 2026-27 Youth Commission Work Plan
• Treasurer's Report for the Youth Commission as of September 1, 2026
• Request to Change October 2026 Regular Meeting Date
• Approval of Minutes from August 24, 2026 Special Meeting

The Youth Commission approved the minutes from their August 24, 2026 meeting and established four sub-committees to manage the 2026-2027 work plan. Additionally, the commission voted to move their October regular meeting to October 19, 2026.

• Approved August 24, 2026 meeting minutes (10-0-0)
• Formed Entertainment, Decor/Theme, Legislative, and Apparel Logo committees
• Approved rescheduling October meeting to October 19, 2026 (9-1-0)

City Council

The Gilroy City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending tobacco retailer permit rules, and will receive a development services fee study. The council will also discuss the homeless encampment at Sixth Street and Camino Arroyo Drive and consider several consent calendar items, including contracts and purchases.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending tobacco retailer permits, compliance, enforcement, and penalties
• Presentation of Development Services Fee Study; possible direction to schedule public hearing on fee updates
• Update on homeless encampment at Sixth Street and Camino Arroyo Drive
• Approve $95,000 additional CFD funds for Precast Concrete Fence Project with Silicon Valley Paving, Inc.
• Award five on-call engineering contracts totaling $450,000 (Carollo, BKF, Provost & Pritchard, Schaaf & Wheeler, WHB)

The Gilroy City Council adopted an urgency interim ordinance imposing a temporary, citywide moratorium of up to 45 days on accepting, processing, and approving applications and entitlements for new data center facilities. The council also introduced an ordinance amending tobacco retailer permit rules, and after two failed motions, approved directing staff to clean up the encampment at 6th Street and Camino Arroyo Drive as the City Administrator deems appropriate, with monthly reports and the item returning in November with the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation. A resolution adding $95,000 in Community Facilities District funds to the Precast Concrete Fence Project was pulled and continued to a future meeting with an addendum and map.

• Adopted urgency interim ordinance imposing a 45-day citywide moratorium on new data center applications and entitlements (7-0)
• Found the data center moratorium exempt from CEQA review under Section 15061(b)(3) (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending tobacco retailer permits, compliance, enforcement, and penalties (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 8.1-8.3 and 8.5-8.11, including a $194,392.28 contract with Fairfield Chevrolet for two upfitted Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles (7-0)
• Approved five three-year on-call engineering support contracts with a combined not-to-exceed total of $450,000, with two optional one-year extensions of $150,000 combined (7-0)
• Pulled and continued the Precast Concrete Fence Project resolution adding $95,000 in CFD funds and $95,000 contingency to a future meeting with an addendum and map (7-0)
• Motion to discontinue the 6th Street and Camino Arroyo Drive encampment by October 19 failed (3-4)
• Motion to clean up the camp as the City Administrator deems appropriate with monthly reports failed (3-4)

Arts and Culture Commission

The Commission will review the Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan. Members will also discuss past and future tabling events and receive updates on Gilroy art-related community events.

• Approval of August 11, 2026, meeting minutes
• Review of Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan
• Discussion on past and future tabling events
• Updates on Gilroy art-related community events

The Gilroy Arts and Culture Commission approved the minutes of its August 11, 2026 regular meeting on a motion by Commissioner Siddiqui, seconded by Vice Chair Gupta, with four ayes and no nays (Commissioner Zamora absent). The rest of the meeting was discussion only: the Commission talked through the timeline for the "For the Love of Gilroy" public art campaign, with a proposed December 2026 artwork deadline, recommendations to City Council in early 2027, and a prospective unveiling on April 16, 2027. It also discussed fundraising and future tabling events and received updates on upcoming local art-related events. No new business was taken up and no other votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the August 11, 2026 regular meeting (4-0, Commissioner Zamora absent)
• No new business items were considered
• No vote taken on the "For the Love of Gilroy" campaign timeline; dates discussed only
• Commission requested additional information on the City's Bench Plaque Program (no action)

Arts and Culture Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a draft of its 2026 annual presentation intended for the City Council. The meeting also includes an assessment of the Recreation Division and a report on Planning Division staff approvals.

• Draft Planning Commission Annual Presentation 2026 to Council
• Recreation Division Assessment
• Planning Division Staff Approvals

The Gilroy Planning Commission meeting was largely procedural. The only formal action was approving the consent agenda, which included the July 16, 2026 meeting minutes. The commission also heard a draft presentation for its annual report to the City Council and received informational updates on Recreation Division outreach and two staff-level planning approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including July 16, 2026 minutes (5-0)

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

The Youth Commission approved the May 11, 2026 minutes and elected officers for 2026-2027. Diana Diakova was selected as Chair, Biruh Abaneh as Vice Chair, and Abigail Nguyen as Treasurer. The commission also received an orientation and an update on the Recreation Needs Assessment.

• Approved May 11, 2026 minutes (10-0-0)
• Elected Diana Diakova as Chair
• Elected Biruh Abaneh as Vice Chair
• Elected Abigail Nguyen as Treasurer

Personnel Commission

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

The Commission approved the June 16 meeting minutes and the August 18 agenda. Staff provided updates on the Parks and Recreational Trails master plan project, which includes a $310,000 contract with KTUA, and reported on park maintenance service requests via GilroyConnect.

• Approved June 16, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved August 18, 2026, meeting agenda

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

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)

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

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

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

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