Morgan Hill public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Morgan Hill City Council will consider a consent calendar containing several routine actions, including accepting a $40,000 donation, finalizing a roof replacement project, and approving contract amendments. Council members will vote on a $135,531 service agreement with Catholic Charities for youth support and a $379,392 two‑year landscape maintenance agreement for city parks, street medians, and downtown areas. The meeting also includes discussion of a downtown gateway arch design, adoption of the 2025 Public Art Master Plan, and closed‑session items on real‑property negotiations and potential litigation.

• Accept $40,000 donation from the Friends of the Morgan Hill Senior Center
• Approve second amendment to design consultant agreement with Verde Design for $16,000 for Butterfield Park services
• Approve $135,531 service agreement with Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County for youth support services
• Award $379,392 two‑year landscape maintenance service agreement to Medallion Landscape Management, LLC
• Adopt the 2025 Public Art Master Plan

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and consider recommending approval of the draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to the City Council. The commission will also accept meeting minutes from October 21, 2025, receive updates on its work plan, and recognize winners of the Morgan Hill Haunt event. No public hearings are scheduled; the agenda includes standard procedural items.

• Review draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and recommend approval to City Council
• Accept October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Provide Work Plan Updates
• Recognition of Morgan Hill Haunt Event Winners

City Council

The Morgan Hill City Council held a special meeting on Dec 15, 2025. The council entered a closed session to consider public‑employment matters concerning the City Attorney position (Government Code § 54957). Public comment was offered before the council adjourned to the closed session.

• Closed session discussion of City Attorney public‑employment matter (Gov. Code § 54957)

City/School Liaison Committee

The regular meeting of the City/School Liaison Committee scheduled for December 12, 2025, has been canceled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a 13,730 sq ft day care facility in Madrone Village and a continued hearing for a design permit and tentative map for 106 single-family attached townhome condos on a 6.28-acre site. They will also approve meeting minutes from October and November.

• Conditional Use Permit (UP2025-0003/EA2025-0006) for a 13,730 sq ft day care facility (Primrose School) in Madrone Village
• Design Permit (SR2024-0030) and Tentative Subdivision Map (SD2025-0004) for 106 single-family attached townhome condos on 6.28 acres in RAM zoning district (Tennant – Chiri Family Ltd. Partnership)
• Approval of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for a new 13,730‑sq‑ft day‑care facility in Madrone Village. It also approved a Design Permit for 106 townhome‑style condominium units and a Tentative Subdivision Map for the same project. All three resolutions passed with all seven commissioners voting aye and no nays.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for day‑care facility (7‑0)
• Approved Design Permit for 106 townhome‑style condominiums (7‑0)
• Approved Tentative Subdivision Map for 106 condominiums (7‑0)

City Council

The Morgan Hill City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including financial reports and contract approvals. It will vote on a $814,257 two‑year janitorial services agreement with US Metro Group, Inc. The council will also hold public hearings to adopt amendments to the 2035 General Plan for Healthy Neighborhoods and Natural Resources. Additional items include a contract amendment with CSG Consultants and a service agreement for linens and towels.

• Accept the annual Senate Bill 165 report for Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Fisher Creek)
• Adopt resolution on the Assembly Bill 1600 development impact fee annual report for FY 2024‑25
• Approve first amendment to CSG Consultants contract, increasing total to $395,000 for plan review services
• Award janitorial service agreement to US Metro Group, Inc. for $814,257 (initial two‑year term, extendable to five years)
• Public hearing to adopt a resolution adding a Healthy Neighborhoods for All element to the 2035 General Plan

The Morgan Hill City Council adopted the posted agenda and approved several consent‑calendar items, including a $75,000 amendment to the CSG Consultants agreement and an $86,000 service contract with Prudential. The council directed staff to draft a policy for street and mobile vendors. It also passed resolutions adding a Healthy Neighborhoods element and a Natural Resources and Environment element to the 2035 General Plan.

• Adopted agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑calendar items 1‑5 and 7, including $75,000 amendment to CSG Consultants agreement and $86,000 service contract with Prudential (4‑0‑0)
• Directed staff to develop a food‑truck and mobile‑vendor policy (4‑1‑0)
• Approved Healthy Neighborhoods for All element amendment to the 2035 General Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Natural Resources and Environment element amendment to the 2035 General Plan (unanimous)

Library, Culture, & Arts Commission

The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission will receive reports from the County Librarian, Morgan Hill Library, Friends of the Library, Historical Society, and City staff. Business items include accepting November 4 meeting minutes, a presentation from the Morgan Hill Art Co-op, and reviewing the proposed Downtown Gateway Arch design by the Morgan Hill Downtown PBID. The Commission will also provide updates on work plan items.

• Receive reports from County Librarian, Morgan Hill Library, Friends of the Library, Historical Society, and City update
• Accept November 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation from Morgan Hill Art Co-op on their activities
• Review and provide feedback on proposed Downtown Gateway Arch design by Morgan Hill Downtown PBID
• Work plan updates

The Library, Culture, & Arts Commission adopted its agenda unanimously (6‑0). It accepted the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a minor correction (6‑0). The commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed Downtown Gateway Arch (6‑0).

• Adopt agenda (6-0)
• Accept November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommend Downtown Gateway Arch project for City Council approval (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the City Attorney position, then hold a regular meeting to consider consent items, two public hearings, and other business. Notable actions include adopting new 2025 California building codes and approving revenue bonds for a 249-unit affordable housing project at 18730 Miner Lane. The council will also adopt multiple ordinance amendments changing zoning and development plans on several properties, and approve a second amendment to the subdivision improvements agreement for Manzanita Park.

• TEFRA hearing to approve revenue bonds for Village at Madrone, a 249-unit multifamily rental housing project at 18730 Miner Lane
• Public hearing to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Codes (Ordinance 2368)
• Adopt Ordinance 2370 amending Highway Commercial PD overlay on 25.3 acres at Condit Road and Diana Avenue (Condit Auto Park)
• Adopt Ordinance 2371 amending PUD on 35 acres on west side of Condit Road between Dunne and Tennant Avenues (Condit Road PUD)
• Adopt weed abatement resolution declaring weeds a nuisance and setting public hearing for February 18, 2026

The Morgan Hill City Council adopted the meeting agenda and consent calendar. It approved a weed‑abatement resolution and several ordinances (2369‑2373) related to zoning and development. Council members also approved a second amendment to the Manzanita Park subdivision agreement and adopted Morgan Hill's Approach to Public Service.

• Adopted agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items 1‑6, 9‑10 (unanimous)
• Adopted Weed Abatement Resolution setting hearing for Feb 18 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 2369‑2373 amending various development and zoning provisions (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to Subdivision Improvements Agreement for Manzanita Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Morgan Hill's Approach to Public Service (unanimous)
• Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance 2368 updating building codes (unanimous)
• Approved November 5 and November 10, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two General Plan amendments: one to add a Healthy Neighborhoods for All Element (SB 1000) and another to amend the Natural Resources and Environment Element (SB 1425). The Commission will consider resolutions recommending City Council approval for both. They will also vote to approve minutes from the September 23 and October 14, 2025 meetings.

• Public hearing on GPA2024-0002: Add a Healthy Neighborhoods for All Element to the 2035 General Plan per SB 1000
• Public hearing on GPA2024-0004: Amend the Natural Resources and Environment Element of the 2035 General Plan per SB 1425
• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the September 23, 2025 and October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution recommending City Council approval to add the Healthy Neighborhoods for All element to the Morgan Hill 2032 General Plan. It also adopted a resolution recommending City Council approval of an amendment to the Natural Resources and Environmental Element of the Morgan Hill 2023 General Plan.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (passed, 1 abstention)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council approval of Healthy Neighborhoods for All element to Morgan Hill 2032 General Plan (passed)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council approval of amendment to Natural Resources and Environmental Element of Morgan Hill 2023 General Plan (passed)

City Council

This special meeting is a facilitated governance training workshop. The Council will consider reaffirming commitment to implementing governance best practices from CP 97-01 (Rules for Conduct of Meetings) and adopting a consolidated set of Council Norms retitled the 'Morgan Hill Approach to Public Service.' Additionally, the Council will meet in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and an existing lawsuit (Guerrero v. Encarncion).

• Governance training workshop on best practices
• Affirmation of commitment to CP 97-01 – Rules for Conduct of Council Meetings
• Consider adoption of 'Morgan Hill Approach to Public Service' as consolidated Council Norms
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (number of cases unknown)
• Closed session: existing litigation Guerrero v. Encarncion, Santa Clara County Case No. 21-CV-379735

The City Council instructed staff to bring the consolidated "Morgan Hill Approach to Public Service" norms to a future meeting for formal adoption. The Council also directed staff to bring the Harassment Prevention Policy, Outside Assignments, and the City Council Meeting Schedule for review at a later meeting. No votes were recorded on these items. Public comment received no speakers and closed‑session items had no reportable action.

• Directed staff to bring consolidated "Morgan Hill Approach to Public Service" norms to a future meeting for formal adoption
• Directed staff to bring Harassment Prevention Policy to a future meeting for review
• Directed staff to bring Outside Assignments to a future meeting for review
• Directed staff to bring City Council Meeting Schedule and policy to a future meeting for review

City Council

The Morgan Hill City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes acceptance of a $2,634,308 sanitary sewer project and approvals for subdivision and housing consultant agreements. A closed‑session will be held for labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association. Additional items include memoranda of understanding for public‑access land and the introduction of multiple zoning amendment ordinances. Public comment will be offered on agenda items and on any non‑agenda matters.

• Accept 2023 Inflow and Infiltration Sanitary Sewer Project – $2,634,308
• Approve Final Map for Diana Avenue single‑family homes subdivision
• Second amendment to housing‑related consultant agreement – increase to $220,000
• MOU with Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority for El Toro Mountain public‑access partnership
• Introduce zoning amendment ordinances for Condit Auto Park PUD, Condit Road PUD, and Laurel‑Honda PUD

The council unanimously approved the consent‑calendar items, including completion of a $2,634,308 sewer project and the final map for Diana Avenue single‑family homes. It also increased the housing‑consultant agreement to $220,000 and adopted MOUs with AFSCME, CSOA, and the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. Additional actions included an alternate recognition for Nob Hill Trail Park, an ordinance amendment to Chapter 5.28, and zoning amendments for the Condit Auto Park and Condit Road PUDs.

• Accepted 2023 Inflow and Infiltration Sanitary Sewer project ($2,634,308) – Passed
• Approved Final Map for Diana Avenue single‑family homes – Passed
• Increased housing‑consultant agreement to $220,000 – Passed
• Approved MOUs with AFSCME and CSOA – Passed
• Approved MOU with Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority for El Toro Mountain access – Passed
• Approved alternate recognition for Nob Hill Trail Park (Marty Cheek) – Passed
• Waived readings and introduced ordinance amending Chapter 5.28 (Amusement and Entertainment Premises) – Passed
• Waived readings and introduced Zoning Amendment ZA2025-0001 (Condit Auto Park PUD) – Passed

Library, Culture, & Arts Commission

The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting with reports from the County Librarian, Morgan Hill Library, Friends of the Library, Historical Society, and City staff. Business items include accepting October meeting minutes, receiving an update from South Valley Civic Theater, and a discussion on supporting Proposition 28 implementation. Work plan updates will also be provided.

• Recognition of Haunt winners
• Accept October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive South Valley Civic Theater update
• Discussion on Proposition 28 implementation
• Work plan updates

The commission adopted the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote. It also accepted the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. Discussion of Proposition 28 was deferred to a future meeting. Other items were informational updates.

• Adopt agenda (4-0)
• Accept October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Defer Proposition 28 discussion to future meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three townhome developments. They will vote on resolutions to approve a 16-unit townhome project at 30-50 Myrtle Avenue and a 20-unit project at Monterey Road and Peebles Avenue. A third hearing on a 106-unit townhome project at Butterfield Boulevard and Tennant Avenue is recommended for continuation to December 9, 2025.

• Public hearing for a 106-unit townhome project on 6.28 acres at Butterfield Blvd and Tennant Ave (APN 817-09-055) – recommended to continue to Dec 9
• Public hearing for a 16-unit attached townhome project at 30-50 Myrtle Ave (APNs 817-01-021 and 817-01-022) – staff recommends approval
• Public hearing for a 20-unit attached townhome project at Monterey Road and Peebles Ave (APN 726-41-065) – staff recommends approval

The commission voted to continue the public hearing for the Tenant‑Chiri Family development at the Butterfield/Boulevard site, moving it to the December 9 meeting. It also approved design permits and vesting tentative maps for a 16‑unit townhome project on Myrtle Avenue and a 20‑unit townhome project at Monterey Road and Peebles Avenue, each with a condition requiring dedicated garages.

• Continue public hearing for Tenant‑Chiri Family 106‑unit project to Dec 9, 2025 (passed 6‑0)
• Approve design permit and vesting tentative map for 16‑unit Myrtle project with garage condition (passed 6‑0)
• Approve design permit and vesting tentative map for 20‑unit Peebles project with garage condition (passed 5‑1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to meet with labor negotiators and a regular session to receive reports on housing and economic development. No formal decisions are scheduled for the public items.

• Closed session conference with Morgan Hill Police Officers Association, AFSCME Local 101 Morgan Hill, Community Service Officers Association, and employees under Management Resolution #23-051
• Housing update report
• Economic development update report

The council adopted the posted agenda with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; the closed‑session item had no reportable action, and the housing and economic‑development updates were received for comment only. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as posted (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive updates on the Monterey Corridor Safety and Rehabilitation Project and the city's volunteer program. The body will also review work plan updates and a report from the Public Services Director.

• Monterey Corridor Safety and Rehabilitation Project update
• Volunteer Program update
• Work Plan updates
• Public Services Director report

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously adopted the October 21 agenda (5-0). It also unanimously accepted the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0). No other actions were taken; remaining items were informational updates.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Accepted September 16, 2025 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session for labor negotiations and litigation, then convene a regular session to introduce an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes, with a public hearing set for November 19. The consent calendar includes approval of a $750,000 contract for water well repairs, a $654,238 contract for sewer trunk line design to Gilroy, and purchase of three utility vehicles totaling $977,763. The council will also consider a service provider agreement for the city's 457(b) deferred compensation plan and accept the Visit Morgan Hill annual report.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with four employee organizations and discussion of litigation claim No. 3108548
• Introduce ordinance adopting 2025 California Building Standards Codes (Title 24), with public hearing on Nov 19
• Approve $750,000 three-year agreement with Maggiora Bros Drilling for water well and booster station repairs
• Approve $654,238 amended contract with HydroScience Engineers for new sewer trunk line to Gilroy
• Approve $977,763 in vehicle purchases: Ford Transit van, F-550 truck, and Vac-Con combo jet/vacuum truck

The council adopted the agenda and approved the consent calendar items. It approved several service agreements, including a $750,000 water‑well contract, a $654,238 sewer‑design contract, and a $238,173 GIS services contract. The council also approved the purchase of three utility‑division vehicles for a combined $977,763. Finally, it waived readings, introduced, and set a hearing date for a building‑code amendment ordinance.

• Adopted agenda (passed)
• Approved consent calendar items 1,3,4,5,7‑11 (passed)
• Approved 457(b) deferred compensation service provider agreement (passed)
• Approved $750,000 three‑year water‑well repair contract (passed)
• Approved $654,238 sewer trunk‑line design contract (passed)
• Approved purchase of three utility vehicles for $977,763 (passed)
• Waived first and second reading of building‑code amendment ordinance (passed)
• Set Nov 19, 2025 public hearing for the ordinance (passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the August 12 and September 9 meetings. The main agenda item is a public hearing on amendment AAE2025-0003 for the Tennant Station Planned Development, which seeks to change the maximum square footage for the existing fitness use and add an administrative function. The commission will also discuss the draft Healthy Neighborhoods for All Element.

• Approve August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on AAE2025-0003: Tennant Station PUD amendment (parcel numbers 817-06-041 to 817-06-058)
• Discuss draft Healthy Neighborhoods for All Element

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the August 12 and September 9, 2025 meetings. It adopted a resolution recommending the City Council approve Zoning Amendment AAE2025-0003 for the Tennant Station Planned Development, adding a condition about permitting if size increases affect the Center. No other actions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council approval of Zoning Amendment AAE2025-0003 Tennant Station PUD (ayes: Wilson, Habib, Lake, Mueller, Lovato; abstain: Tanda)

Library, Culture, & Arts Commission

The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission will review a draft Public Art Master Plan and consider recommending its approval to the City Council. The commission will also discuss potential participation and support for the City's 120th Anniversary activities. Other agenda items include accepting meeting minutes and receiving updates from library staff, the Friends of the Morgan Hill Library, and the Morgan Hill Historical Society.

• Review draft Public Art Master Plan and consider recommending to City Council
• Discuss Commission support for City's 120th Anniversary activities
• Accept minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting
• Receive County Librarian report and Morgan Hill Library report
• Receive Friends of the Morgan Hill Library and Historical Society reports

The commission adopted the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote and accepted the September 2, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners volunteered to support the city’s 120th‑anniversary logo contest. The commission voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of the draft Public Art Master Plan to the City Council.

• Adopt agenda (4-0)
• Accept September 2, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Volunteer support for 120th anniversary logo contest (no vote recorded)
• Recommend approval of Draft Public Art Master Plan to City Council (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider recommending City Council approval for three zoning amendments. These items involve development plans and allowed uses for specific planned unit developments.

• ZA2025-0001: Development Plan amendment for Auto Park PUD at Condit Road and Diana Avenue
• ZA2025-0002: Development Plan amendment for Condit Road PUD between E. Dunne Avenue and Tennant Avenue
• ZA2025-0005: Amendment to allowed uses of CH (PD) Overlay Zone at the easterly terminus of Laurel Road
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission accepted the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted a resolution recommending the City Council approve the zoning amendment for the Condit Auto Park PUD and the Laurel Road Honda PUD, with all six present commissioners voting aye. It also adopted a resolution recommending the City Council approve the zoning amendment for the Condit Road PUD, passing 5‑1 with one nay vote.

• Accepted July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council approve Condit Auto Park PUD zoning amendment (ayes: Wilson, Habib, Lake, Mueller, Tanda, Downey)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council approve Laurel Road Honda PUD zoning amendment (ayes: Wilson, Habib, Lake, Mueller, Tanda, Downey)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council approve Condit Road PUD zoning amendment (ayes: Wilson, Habib, Lake, Mueller, Downey; nay: Tanda)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning amendment for a planned development and review a fiscal sustainability update. The body is also deciding on grant funding for traffic safety and various development agreements.

• Zoning amendment for a 5.75-acre site at 16695 DeWitt Avenue
• Acceptance of $115,000 in grant funding from the California State Office of Traffic Safety
• Approval of the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP)
• Reimbursement agreement with Eden Housing, Inc. for The Magnolias Project at 17965 Monterey Road
• Settlement agreement with High Street No. Cal. Development, Inc. for a project at Cochrane Road and De Paul Drive

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar items, including a $115,000 traffic safety grant, a zoning amendment for a 5.75‑acre site at 16695 Dewitt Avenue, the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan, and a reimbursement agreement with Eden Housing for The Magnolias Project. The council also approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (with one abstention) and a settlement agreement with High Street No. Cal. Development for a Builder's Remedy project.

• Approved $115,000 traffic safety grant (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for 5.75‑acre site at 16695 Dewitt Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved September 3, 2025 council minutes (unanimous except 1 abstain)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with Eden Housing for The Magnolias Project (unanimous)
• Approved settlement with High Street No. Cal. Development for Builder's Remedy project (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to accept minutes, receive updates on the El Toro Trail project and a trial dog park, and review facility rental programs.

• Accept minutes from July 15, 2025
• Receive update on El Toro Trail Project Status
• Trial Dog Park Implementation Update
• Receive Facility Rentals Program Update
• Receive Work Plan Updates

The Parks & Recreation Commission adopted the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. It accepted the July 15, 2025 minutes also by a 5-0 vote. The commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding key points to the City Council. The remaining agenda items were informational updates.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Accept July 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommend approval of MOU key points to City Council (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. The only items are informational presentations on the Economic Development Outlook and on Housing and Homelessness. No decisions or votes are expected.

• Receive presentation on Economic Development Outlook
• Receive presentation on Housing and Homelessness

The Morgan Hill Planning Commission received an Economic Development Outlook presentation and a Housing and Homelessness presentation, asked staff questions, and gave feedback. No motions were adopted; both items were recorded as "No action was taken." The meeting adjourned with no further business.

City/School Liaison Committee

The City/School Liaison Committee will first approve the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates from the City Police Department, the City administration, and the Morgan Hill Unified School District. The committee will then discuss the joint Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Safe Routes to Schools presented by the City and the school district. Public comment will be offered before adjournment.

• Approve May 15, 2025 City/School Liaison Meeting minutes
• Joint City of Morgan Hill and Morgan Hill Unified School District: Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Safe Routes to Schools
• City Police Department update
• City administration update
• Morgan Hill Unified School District update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a planned development and master plan for the DeWitt-West Hills Church, involving demolition of temporary classrooms and construction of permanent classrooms and sanctuary expansion. The Council will also vote on several consent items, including amendments to engineering consultant agreements totaling $1.72 million in increases and a $797,364 contract for Eagle View Well #1. Additionally, the Council will discuss whether to agendize regulations for pop-up and street vendors.

• Public hearing on DeWitt-West Hills Church Planned Development with Master Plan (5.75 acres, remodel and expansion of religious facility)
• Four engineering consultant amendments: Harris ($400K increase), Hanna-Brunetti ($400K increase), RJA ($400K increase), MNS Engineers ($400K increase)
• Award contract to Zim Industries for Eagle View Well #1 Development Project: $797,364 plus $79,736 contingency
• Approve $116,893 budget appropriation for Multi-Jurisdictional Composting Education Program MOU
• Direction request on potential regulations for pop-up and street vendors

The Morgan Hill City Council approved several budget and project items, including a $13,250 emergency‑management grant and four engineering‑consultant contract amendments. It awarded a $797,364 contract to Zim Industries for the Eagle View Well #1 development and adopted a negative declaration for the West Hills Community Church planned development. The council also appointed voting delegates to the CalCities annual conference and directed staff to consider future regulations for pop‑up vendors.

• Adopted agenda as posted (4‑0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1‑5 (4‑0)
• Approved $13,250 Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement (4‑0)
• Approved four engineering‑consultant amendments: Harris & Associates to $919,000; Hanna‑Brunetti to $544,000; Ruggeri‑Jensen‑Azar to $439,000; MNS Engineers to $439,000 (4‑0)
• Approved $116,893 addition to solid‑waste budget for composting program (4‑0)
• Awarded Eagle View Well #1 Development Project contract to Zim Industries, $797,364 with $79,736 contingency (4‑0)
• Adopted negative declaration for West Hills Community Church planned development (4‑0)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Librers as primary CalCities voting delegate; Council Members Vega and Iwanaga as alternates (4‑0)

Library, Culture, & Arts Commission

The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission will receive reports from the County Librarian, Morgan Hill Library, Friends of the Library, and the Historical Society. The body will also accept the minutes from its previous meeting and discuss updates to its work plan.

• Accept August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive County Librarian Report
• Receive Morgan Hill Library Report
• Receive Friends of the Morgan Hill Library Report
• Receive Morgan Hill Historical Society Report

The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission adopted the posted agenda with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting, again by a 7‑0 vote. Work plan updates were presented but no action was taken.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Mobile Home Rental Hearing Panel

The Mobile Home Rental Hearing Panel will select a chairperson and then consider a petition from Windmill Estates for a rent adjustment. The panel will open and close a public hearing on the petition and provide direction on the requested increase.

• Selection of Hearing Panel Chair to conduct proceedings
• Windmill Estates Request for Hearing – Petition for Rent Adjustment
• Panel to accept owner's petition for rent increase for Windmill Mobile Estates
• Panel to open and close public hearing on the petition
• Panel to provide direction on the petition for rent adjustment

The panel selected Commissioner Downey as chairperson (5-0). A motion to deny the owner's petition for a rent increase failed because it lacked a second. The panel then voted to continue the rent‑adjustment item, directing staff to obtain written proposals, engage homeowner representatives, retain an independent consultant, and collect supporting documentation (5-0).

• Selected Commissioner Downey as Chairperson (5-0)
• Motion to deny rent increase failed (no second)
• Motion to continue rent‑adjustment item passed (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review departmental updates, strategic priority workplans, and Sustainable Morgan Hill priorities. The body will also consider amendments to a trail agreement and accept donations for tree planting.

• Mid-Year Goal Check-In Workshop to review strategic priority workplans
• Proposed amendment to West Little Llagas Creek Trail Joint Use Agreement with Valley Water
• Acceptance of $10,000 tree donation from Google
• Acceptance of $25,000 donation from Rotary Club of Morgan Hill for tree irrigation
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 18, June 25, July 7, and July 22, 2025

The council approved the minutes from four previous meetings with a 4-1 vote. It also authorized an amendment to the West Little Llagas Creek Trail joint‑use agreement, accepted a $10,000 tree donation from Google, and accepted a $25,000 donation from the Rotary Club for irrigation, passing the motion 5-0.

• Approved June 18, 25 and July 7, 22, 2025 meeting minutes (4-1)
• Authorized trail agreement amendment and accepted $35,000 in tree donations (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations, two lawsuits, and the City Attorney position. The regular session includes consent items, a public hearing on revenue bonds for a 66-unit affordable housing project at 17965 Monterey Road, and a vote to remove and replace the Mayor Pro Tempore. Other business includes a mid-year goal check-in and budget amendments.

• Vote to remove Mayor Pro Tempore Yvonne Martínez Beltrán and appoint a replacement through December 2025
• Public hearing on TEFRA bonds for the 66-unit Magnolias Apartment project at 17965 Monterey Road
• Second Amendment to Affordable Housing Agreement for Brookfield-Rosewood with a $2,114,510 in-lieu payment
• Second Amendment to HVAC maintenance agreement with Environmental Systems, Inc. increasing by $2,500,000 to $3,762,944
• Accept $416,500 ICMA grant for economic mobility to hire an Administrative Analyst and fund programs

The City Council adopted the agenda and approved the consent calendar items, including a $750,000 consultant agreement with Engeo, Inc. and a $2.5 million amendment to the Environmental Systems maintenance agreement. It also ratified the city’s positions on Senate Bills 445 and 346. A TEFRA bond‑issuance hearing motion initially failed for lack of a second, but a subsequent motion to approve the recommended actions passed.

• Adopt agenda (passed, all five members voted aye)
• Approve consent calendar items 1‑3, 6‑8, 11 (passed, all five members voted aye)
• Approve $750,000 Engeo, Inc. on‑call testing and inspection services (passed)
• Approve $2.5 M amendment to Environmental Systems maintenance agreement (passed)
• Ratify opposition to SB 445 and support for SB 346 (passed)
• TEFRA bond‑issuance hearing motion failed for lack of a second
• Approve recommended actions for TEFRA bond issuance (passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a request for a Planned Development with Master Plan for the DeWitt-West Hills Church on a 5.75-acre parcel. The project includes demolition of temporary classrooms, construction of permanent classrooms, and remodel and expansion of the existing sanctuary. The Commission will consider adopting resolutions recommending City Council approval of a Negative Declaration and the Planned Development.

• Continued public hearing for ZA2024-0001/EA2024-0009: DeWitt-West Hills Church
• Request for a Planned Development with Master Plan on a 5.75-acre parcel
• Demolition of temporary classroom facilities
• Construction of permanent classroom facilities
• Remodel and expansion of existing sanctuary

The commission adopted a resolution recommending the City Council approve a Negative Declaration for the DeWitt‑West Hills Church project. It also adopted a resolution recommending the City Council approve the Planned Development with Master Plan for the same project. Both motions passed with all commissioners voting aye and no nays or abstentions.

• Adopted resolution recommending Council approve Negative Declaration (passed, unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recommending Council approve Planned Development with Master Plan (passed, unanimous)

Library, Culture, & Arts Commission

The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission will review progress on the Public Art Master Plan and evaluate private art installations. The body is also seeking approval for the Fiscal Year 25/26 Draft Work Plan for Council review.

• Review of private art installations at the Magnolias and Senior Housing
• Progress review of the Public Art Master Plan
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 25/26 Draft Work Plan
• Reports from the County Librarian, Morgan Hill Library, Friends of the Morgan Hill Library, and Morgan Hill Historical Society

The commission adopted its agenda unanimously (5‑0) and accepted the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (6‑0). Commissioners reviewed private art installations at the Magnolias and senior housing, and discussed progress on the Public Art Master Plan. The FY 25/26 Draft Work Plan was approved unanimously (6‑0) for City Council review.

• Adopted agenda (5‑0)
• Accepted July 1, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Reviewed private art installations at the Magnolias and senior housing (information only)
• Provided comments on Public Art Master Plan progress
• Approved FY 25/26 Draft Work Plan for Council review (6‑0)

City Council

This special City Council meeting is convened to receive a report regarding a complaint against Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martínez Beltrán. The meeting follows a July 7 closed session where council voted 3-0 to release an attorney-client privileged report to the public, refer it to the Fair Political Practices Commission and Civil Grand Jury, and schedule this open session. No council action is taken; outside counsel presents, followed by limited comments from the Mayor Pro Tem, Mayor, public (1 minute each), and council members.

• Receive report regarding complaint of Mayor Pro Tem Martínez Beltrán
• Outside counsel Shelline K. Bennett (Liebert, Cassidy, Whitmore) presents findings
• No questions from council or public allowed during the presentation
• Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor each get 7 minutes; public 1 minute; council 5 minutes

In a closed‑session meeting on July 7, 2025, the City Council voted 3‑0 (Mayor Turner and Mayor Pro Tem Martínez Beltrán did not participate) to waive attorney‑client and work‑product privileges for the report and direct staff to release it with required redactions. The Council also voted to refer the report to the Fair Political Practices Commission and to the Civil Grand Jury, requested a consultant session on Council operations, and scheduled a special open meeting on July 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to present the report.

• Waived attorney‑client and work‑product privileges for report; directed staff to release it (3‑0)
• Referred report to Fair Political Practices Commission for review (3‑0)
• Referred report to Civil Grand Jury for review (3‑0)
• Requested a consultant session to discuss Council functioning (3‑0)
• Scheduled special open meeting on July 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to present report (3‑0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss the final draft of the FY25-26 Work Plan for City Council review. The meeting also includes a report from the Public Services Director and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of Final Draft FY25-26 Work Plan for City Council Review
• Public Services Director Report
• Acceptance of June 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes

The commission adopted its meeting agenda unanimously (4-0). It accepted the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (4-0). The FY25-26 Work Plan draft was approved for City Council review, also unanimously (4-0).

• Adopt agenda (4-0)
• Accept June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approve FY25-26 Work Plan draft for City Council review (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a residential development and a religious facility expansion. The body will also select a Chairperson and Vice Chair.

• Proposed 93 attached residential units and 19-lot division at the northeast corner of Butterfield Blvd. and Diana Ave.
• Proposed remodel and expansion of a religious facility on a 5.75-acre parcel (DeWitt-West Hills Church), recommended for continuance to August 12, 2025.
• Selection of Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice Chair.

The commission approved the June 10 and June 25 meeting minutes. It appointed James Wilson as Chair and Mohammad Habib as Vice Chair. The DeWitt‑West Hills Church hearing was continued to August 12, 2025. A design permit with conditions and recommendations and a vesting tentative map for a 93‑unit development were both approved, and the Brown Act briefing was deferred.

• Approved June 10 and June 25 meeting minutes (passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstain)
• Appointed James Wilson as Chair (passed, 7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Appointed Mohammad Habib as Vice Chair (passed, 7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Continued DeWitt‑West Hills Church item to Aug 12, 2025 (passed, 7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted design permit with condition and recommendations (passed, 5 ayes, 1 nay)
• Adopted vesting tentative map for 93‑unit site (passed, 5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Deferred Brown Act briefing to a future meeting (decision to defer, no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a closed session item regarding potential litigation. The agenda cites a complaint of inappropriate conduct made by Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martinez Beltran. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Building - West Conference Room.

• Closed session to discuss potential litigation against Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martinez Beltran
• Meeting moved from June 25, 2025 to July 7, 2025
• Location: Council Chamber Building - West Conference Room, 17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

In closed session, the council voted 3-0 to waive attorney‑client and work‑product privileges so the report can be released under the Public Records Act, with limited redactions. The report was also referred to the Fair Political Practices Commission and the Civil Grand Jury. The council requested a consultant session on council operations and scheduled a special open‑session meeting for July 22, 2025, where retained counsel will present the report.

• Waived attorney‑client and work‑product privileges for public‑records release (3-0)
• Directed staff to make the report public with required redactions (3-0)
• Referred the report to the Fair Political Practices Commission (3-0)
• Referred the report to the Civil Grand Jury (3-0)
• Requested a consultant session to discuss council functioning (3-0)
• Scheduled a special open‑session meeting on July 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm (3-0)

Library, Culture, & Arts Commission

The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission will conduct a workshop regarding the Community Art Master Plan. The body will also develop its work plan for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and select a date for the 2026 Art a la Carte event.

• Community Art Master Plan workshop
• Development of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Work Plan
• Date selection for 2026 Art a la Carte event

City Council

The Morgan Hill City Council will hold a continued closed session to discuss one case of significant exposure to litigation. The item involves a complaint of inappropriate conduct made by Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martinez Beltran.

• Continued closed session regarding potential litigation
• Discussion of complaint against Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martinez Beltran
• No regular open session items scheduled

The June 25 City Council meeting consisted solely of a continuation of a closed‑session item. No regular open‑session items were considered. Assistant City Attorney Cynthia Hasson reported that there was no reportable action. The council adjourned at 7:05 p.m. to reconvene on July 7.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss proposed zoning amendments for the Auto Park Planned Unit Development and the Condit Planned Unit Development along Condit Road. Commissioners will review and provide feedback on staff's recommended changes. Additionally, the commission will select a new Chairperson and Vice Chair.

• Workshop: review and feedback on zoning amendments for Auto Park PUD and Condit PUD on Condit Road
• Selection of Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice Chair
• Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• No public hearings scheduled

The commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. They voted to defer the selection of a chairperson and vice chair until the July 8, 2025 meeting. The commission reviewed staff‑presented conditional road zoning amendments for an auto‑park PUD and provided feedback, with no formal motion taken.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑1 vote)
• Deferred selection of chairperson and vice chair to July 8 meeting (5‑0‑0 vote)
• Reviewed and gave feedback on conditional road zoning amendments (no motion)

City Council

The City Council will first hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation regarding a complaint of inappropriate conduct made by Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Martínez Beltrán. In open session, they will consider hiring Donald Larkin as retired annuitant city attorney with a CalPERS exception and approving a contract with Burke Williams & Sorensen. Other notable items include adoption of the Gann appropriations limit, a grant for downtown EV charging, and positions on state housing legislation.

• Closed session to discuss anticipated litigation over complaint of inappropriate conduct by Mayor Pro Tem Martínez Beltrán
• Adopt resolution establishing Gann (Proposition 4) appropriations limit for FY2025-26
• Adopt resolution supporting grant funding for downtown EV charging ($1,052,000) from Metropolitan Transportation Commission
• Award Council Chamber Building roof replacement contract to Diablo Roofing, Inc. ($392,200 plus $78,440 contingency)
• Consider state legislation: support AB 650 (housing element) and oppose SB 79 (transit-oriented development)

The council approved a GANN appropriations limit, a $1,052,000 downtown EV charging grant, and several large contracts for plumbing, engineering, a diesel generator, ADA planning, and a roof replacement. It also approved an exception to CalPERS rules to hire a retired city attorney and related contracts. All actions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Adopted GANN (Proposition 4) appropriations limit for FY2025-26 (5-0)
• Approved $1,052,000 grant support for downtown EV charging (5-0)
• Approved $407,625 amendment to Burr Plumbing on‑call maintenance agreement (5-0)
• Approved $750,000 each for consultant agreements with Achievement Engineering and Twining, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $169,150 purchase of a 150 kW trailer‑mounted diesel generator (5-0)
• Approved $96,687 consultant agreement with Bureau Veritas for ADA transition plan update (5-0)
• Awarded $392,200 roof replacement contract to Diablo Roofing, plus up to $78,440 contingency (5-0)
• Approved CalPERS 180‑day waiting‑period exception and contract with Burke Williams & Sorensen for retired city attorney (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to accept previous meeting minutes, receive updates on park maintenance and AC CRC membership, and adopt the fiscal year 2025/26 work plan. The meeting will also include a public comment period and a recognition of the Kiwanis Club of Morgan Hill.

• Accept May 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive park maintenance update
• Adopt FY 2025/26 work plan
• Receive AC CRC membership followup
• Kiwanis Club of Morgan Hill recognition

The Parks & Recreation Commission adopted the June 17 agenda with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Other items, such as reports and work‑plan updates, were noted but no formal votes were recorded.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Accepted May 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the development of a Public Art Master Plan, which will guide future public art installations in Morgan Hill. No public hearings or other business items are scheduled. The meeting is largely informational with no decisions expected.

• Public Art Master Plan Workshop: discussion to shape the future of public art in the city

The commission introduced new commissioner David Lovato. No public comments were received. The commission discussed a Public Art Master Plan workshop but took no action. The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.

City Council

At this regular meeting, the City Council will consider consent items including acceptance of a $3.2 million pavement rehabilitation project, adoption of ordinances on fire hazard zones, procurement rules, and massage establishment permits, and approval of a $399,543 fiscal agent agreement with Santa Clara County. A public hearing covers city vacancies and recruitment efforts. Other business includes a resolution on displaying the Juneteenth flag, mid-cycle budget amendments for FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 with community funding, and possible direction on a revenue measure.

• Accept 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project at $3,220,947.
• Adopt ordinance updating fire hazard severity zones in local responsibility areas.
• Approve FY 25-26 Fiscal Agent Service Agreement with Santa Clara County for $399,543.
• Award 2025 Water Main Replacement Project to DPI, Inc. for $537,800 plus $107,560 contingency.
• Adopt or not adopt resolution authorizing display of Juneteenth flag June 16-20, 2025.

The council approved several routine items, including acceptance of the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project ($3.22 M) and adoption of three ordinances updating fire hazard zones, procurement contracts, and massage‑therapy licensing. It also approved a $399,543 fiscal‑agent agreement with Santa Clara County, awarded the 2025 water‑main replacement contract to DPI, Inc. for $537,800 (plus $107,560 contingency), and ratified the city’s opposition to Senate Bill 16. Additionally, the council appointed Mayor Mark Turner as alternate representative to Silicon Valley Clean Energy and received monthly budget and financial reports.

• Accepted 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project ($3,220,947) – approved (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2364 updating fire hazard severity zones – approved (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2365 amending procurement contract sections – approved (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2366 modifying massage‑therapy permit requirements – approved (unanimous)
• Approved County of Santa Clara Fiscal Agent Service Agreement ($399,543) – approved (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Water Main Replacement Project to DPI, Inc. for $537,800 plus $107,560 contingency – approved (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Mark Turner as alternate representative to Silicon Valley Clean Energy – approved (unanimous)
• Ratified city position opposing Senate Bill 16 – approved (unanimous)

Library, Culture, & Arts Commission

The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission will hold a workshop on the Community Art Master Plan and receive an update on the Downtown Gateway Arch project. The body will also adopt the June meeting agenda and develop a work plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Workshop on Community Art Master Plan
• Update and feedback on Downtown Gateway Arch Project
• Adoption of June 3, 2025 meeting agenda
• Development of FY25/26 Work Plan
• Acceptance of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a special closed session at 5 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations with the Morgan Hill Police Officers Association, AFSCME Local 101, and other employee groups. The regular meeting at 6 p.m. will consider a consent calendar that includes a PG&E electric service agreement for the Butterfield Park Phase 1 project, acceptance of MTC Transit Oriented Communities grants totaling $1.15 million, and contracts for street rehabilitation and roundabout design. Also scheduled are interviews and reappointments for two Planning Commission seats.

• Closed session labor negotiations with police, AFSCME, and other employee unions
• Approve PG&E agreement for electric service to Butterfield Park Phase 1 project
• Accept $1.15 million in MTC Transit Oriented Communities grants for zoning, housing, parking, and station access policies
• Award $2,010,148 pavement rehabilitation contract to JV Lucas Paving
• Approve $175,096 contract for roundabout design at Watsonville Road and Sunnyside Avenue/Santa Teresa Boulevard

The City Council moved the agenda item to the September 17 meeting, ratified the reappointment of two Planning Commission members and appointed David Lovato to a four‑year term. It approved the consent calendar, authorizing several purchase and service agreements, and approved multiple construction contracts, including a $2,010,148 pavement rehabilitation project. The council also adopted a resolution supporting Senate Bill 496 on clean‑fleet legislation.

• Adopted agenda motion moving item 25 to Sep 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Ratified reappointment of Commissioners James Wilson and Mohammad Habib and appointed David Lovato to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement for computer equipment up to $150,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized $126,600 GIS software agreement with Esri (unanimous)
• Awarded sidewalk repairs contract to Estate Design & Construction, Inc. for $160,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation contract to JV Lucas Paving for $2,010,148 (unanimous)
• Awarded East Dunne Sewer Upsize contract to WestRock Engineering for $1,177,409 (unanimous)
• Ratified city position supporting Senate Bill 496 (Advanced Clean Fleets) (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will select a Chair and Vice Chair and begin planning the work plan for fiscal year 2025/26. Members will also receive updates on the Summer Recreation Program and the Healthy Morgan Hill Initiative.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Planning for FY 25/26 Work Plan
• Update on Healthy Morgan Hill Initiative
• Summer Recreation Program Update

The commission adopted its agenda unanimously (5-0) and accepted the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0). Commissioners Shweta Maniar and Craig van Keulen were appointed Chair and Vice Chair respectively, also by a 5-0 vote. An update on the Healthy Morgan Hill Initiative was deferred to the June meeting. Work plan updates were discussed with further planning slated for June.

• Adopt agenda – approved 5-0
• Accept April 15, 2025 minutes – approved 5-0
• Appoint Shweta Maniar as Chair and Craig van Keulen as Vice Chair – approved 5-0
• Healthy Morgan Hill Initiative update – deferred to June meeting

City/School Liaison Committee

The committee will consider approving the November 1, 2024 meeting minutes and then receive updates on the Elevate Morgan Hill Business Support Program, Healthy Neighborhoods for All, the Police Department, and general city and school district operations. No formal action is expected on discussion items.

• Approve minutes of November 1, 2024 meeting
• Elevate Morgan Hill Business Support Program (joint city/school update)
• Healthy Neighborhoods for All update
• Police Department update

Planning Commission

The Morgan Hill Planning Commission will first accept the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It will then hold public hearings and adopt resolutions for two projects: a tentative map for an 8‑lot single‑family subdivision on a 2.5‑acre parcel on the south side of W. Edmundson Avenue in the RDM 7000 zoning district, and a conditional use permit for an auto‑repair and paint facility at 16880 Joleen Way in the Light Industrial zone.

• Approve April 22, 2025 meeting minutes.
• Adopt resolution approving tentative map for SD2024-0010: 8‑lot subdivision on 2.5‑acre parcel south of W. Edmundson Ave, RDM 7000 district.
• Adopt resolution approving conditional use permit for UP2025-0001: auto‑repair and paint facility at 16880 Joleen Way, Light Industrial zone.

The commission accepted the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a tentative map for an eight‑lot single‑family subdivision on West Edmundson Avenue. It also approved a conditional use permit for an auto repair and paint facility at 16880 Joleen Way.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved tentative map for 8‑lot subdivision (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for auto repair at 16880 Joleen Way (4-0)

Library, Culture, & Arts Commission

The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission will select its leadership for the coming term and provide feedback on the Public Art Master Plan planning process. The body will also receive reports from the county and city libraries, the Historical Society, and the Friends of the Morgan Hill Library.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Feedback on Public Art Master Plan planning process
• Debrief on Art a la Carte event
• Report on Downtown Corks and Canvas events
• Recognition of Youth Art Poster Contest winners

The commission adopted its agenda unanimously (7‑0) and accepted the April 1 minutes unanimously (7‑0). Commissioners appointed Robyn Carrillo as Chair and Tanaya Rose as Vice Chair, with the motion passing 6‑0. The Art a la Carte debrief and Work Plan updates were tabled for the next meeting.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Accepted April 1 minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Robyn Carrillo as Chair and Tanaya Rose as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Art a la Carte debrief tabled
• Work Plan updates tabled

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. The main agenda item is a staff presentation on the implementation of the Healthy Neighborhoods for All initiative, with no voting or action items scheduled. The meeting also includes approval of the March 25, 2025 minutes.

• Presentation and discussion on the Healthy Neighborhoods for All initiative

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Mueller and seconded by Commissioner Wilson. All four members present voted in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review conceptual plans for a proposed High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon on Monterey Road and may recommend City Council seek Transportation Development Act Article 3 funds. The meeting also includes discussion of a commission booth at National Night Out, commissioner participation in Open Streets, and an update on summer aquatics programming. Following the regular meeting, a special meeting will focus solely on the crosswalk beacon project.

• Review proposed Monterey Road High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon Project and recommend City Council adopt a resolution for TDA Article 3 funding (fiscal year 2025-2026)
• Discuss supporting a commission booth at National Night Out on August 5, 2025
• Discuss commissioner participation at Open Streets event on May 10, 2025
• Receive update on Summer Aquatics Programming and Facilities
• Accept March 18, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects, including a federal loan application for a new sewer trunk line and a cost-sharing agreement for road work. The body will also consider a resolution reaffirming its commitment to a diverse and inclusive community.

• Application for a WIFIA loan from the EPA to finance a new sewer trunk line
• Cost share agreement with Santa Clara County for repaving East Main Avenue for $341,495
• Acceptance of a $38,364 donation from the Community Law Enforcement Foundation for a K9 and equipment
• Three-year auditing services agreement with Maze & Associates not to exceed $136,078
• Amendment to increase generator maintenance agreement with Peterson Power Systems by $157,473

The City Council approved several financial and infrastructure actions, including a cost‑share repaving contract for East Main Avenue, a WIFIA loan application for a new sewer trunk line, and a write‑off of $55,925 in uncollectible receivables. It also accepted a $38,364 police K9 donation, approved a $136,078 audit consultant agreement, ratified support for Senate Bill 456, and adopted a resolution on the city’s diversity commitment. All items passed unanimously except the final resolution, which passed with one abstention.

• Approved cost‑share agreement with Santa Clara County to repave East Main Avenue ($341,495) – 5‑0 vote
• Authorized City Manager to submit WIFIA loan application for new sewer trunk line – 5‑0 vote
• Authorized write‑off of uncollectible receivables ($55,925) – 5‑0 vote
• Accepted CLEF donation of $38,364 for police K9 program and equipment – 5‑0 vote
• Approved three‑year audit consultant agreement with Maze & Associates (up to $136,078) – 5‑0 vote
• Ratified city position supporting Senate Bill 456 (Community Beautification Act) – 5‑0 vote
• Adopted resolution reaffirming city’s commitment to diversity (attachment 2) – 4‑0‑1 vote (1 abstention)
• Accepted Madrone Channel Trail Improvements Phase II as complete and authorized filing – 5‑0 vote

Library, Culture, & Arts Commission

The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission will convene to receive reports from the County Librarian, Morgan Hill Library staff, and local historical society. The agenda includes a workshop on an artist opening for exhibits and updates on the commission's work plan.

• Receive County Librarian Report
• Receive Morgan Hill Library Report
• Discuss Artist Opening for Exhibits
• Accept March 4, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Provide Work Plan Updates

The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission adopted the meeting agenda with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were decided; the commission discussed artist exhibit openings and gave work‑plan updates without a vote.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to accept minutes from previous meetings and review an annual progress report. The body is discussing the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR).

• Acceptance of January 28, 2025, meeting minutes
• Acceptance of February 25, 2025, meeting minutes
• Acceptance of the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR)

The commission approved the January 28 and February 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It also accepted the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report. All six commissioners present voted in favor of each item.

• Accepted January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all six present voted aye)
• Accepted February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (all six present voted aye)
• Accepted 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (all six present voted aye)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to receive routine reports from staff, approve previous meeting minutes, and hear updates on senior services and the Community Recreation Commission membership. Commissioners will also provide work plan updates. No significant decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Accept January 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive Senior Services Update
• Receive CRC Membership Update
• Provide Work Plan Updates
• Receive Director's Report

City Council

The Council will consider consent items including acceptance of the Condit Road Sewer Capacity Upgrade Project ($1,895,930) and adoption of an ordinance that removes maximum floor area ratio and building coverage in the Mixed Use Flex (MU-F) zoning district, among other minor amendments. Other business includes a resolution reaffirming the city's commitment to diversity and inclusion, a resolution authorizing the Donate Life Flag display, and direction on a proposed cell phone use policy for Council members.

• Accept Condit Road Sewer Capacity Upgrade Project ($1,895,930) and authorize Notice of Completion
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2363 amending tree removal regulations and removing maximum FAR and building coverage in MU-F district
• Award on-call general contractor contracts to three companies, not-to-exceed $220,000 each
• Consider resolution reaffirming commitment to diverse, supportive, inclusive community and constitutional rights
• Consider resolution authorizing display of Donate Life Flag in April

Library, Culture, & Arts Commission

The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission will hold a workshop on Art a la Carte, receive reports from library staff and community partners, and discuss the status of the Public Art Master Plan. They will also accept February 4 meeting minutes and provide updates on work plan items.

• Workshop - Art a la Carte
• Discuss status of Public Art Master Plan
• Receive County Librarian report from Jennifer Weeks
• Accept February 4, 2025 LCAC Commission Minutes
• Work Plan Updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a tentative subdivision map for a residential project. The proposal involves dividing a 3.05-acre site into 23 lots for detached single-family homes.

• Public hearing for SD2024-0003/EA2024-0003: Proposed 23 detached single-family residences at 730 & 760 Diana Avenue

City Council

The City Council will hold a special closed session at 5 p.m. to discuss existing and anticipated litigation (two lawsuits and one anticipated case). The regular meeting at 6 p.m. includes a public hearing on amending the General Plan to eliminate the Floor Area Ratio for the Mixed Use Flex land use designation. The consent calendar features 12 routine items, including accepting donations, finalizing a subdivision map, and adopting an ordinance to update accessory dwelling unit rules and other state-mandated code changes. Council will also provide direction on whether to place a future agenda item on protecting immigrant communities.

• Closed session conference on Mary Volz v. RJ Cassiba and Esmerelda Johl v. City of Morgan Hill litigation
• Accept $30,000 donation from Friends of Morgan Hill Senior Center for senior services
• Approve $417,019 design contract with HydroScience Engineers for Glen Ayre Reservoir Project
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2362 updating ADU provisions, reproductive health clinics, and parking to comply with state laws SB 477, SB 1211, AB 2085, AB 2097
• Public hearing to remove maximum Floor Area Ratio from Mixed Use Flex zoning district in the 2035 General Plan

General

The City Council will meet to review 2024 accomplishments and discuss strategic priorities for the coming year. The workshop includes updates on finance, economic development, and housing.

• Review of 2024-2025 Strategic Priorities Workplan
• Discussion of 2024-2025 Sustainable Morgan Hill
• Review of Rules for the Conduct of City Council Meetings (CP 97-01)
• City Council Appointments to Outside Agencies
• Financial, Economic Development, and Housing updates

Library, Culture, & Arts Commission

The Commission will conduct a workshop regarding Art a la Carte. The meeting also includes reports from the County Librarian, Morgan Hill Library, Friends of the Morgan Hill Library, and the Morgan Hill Historical Society.

• Workshop - Art a la Carte
• County Librarian Report
• Morgan Hill Library Report
• Friends of the Morgan Hill Library Report
• Morgan Hill Historical Society Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Tennant Station shopping center's master sign program, allowing the Cinelux movie theater to change its copy sign more frequently. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes from November 12, 2024, December 10, 2024, and January 14, 2025. Commissioners will also receive a legislative update.

• SIGN2024-0026: amendment to Tennant Station master sign program for Cinelux (602 Tennant Station Way) to allow more frequent message changes on the changeable copy sign
• Consent calendar: approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consent calendar: approval of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consent calendar: approval of January 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Other business: legislative update presentation

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider accepting November 19, 2024 meeting minutes, receive updates from the Morgan Hill Tennis Club and Pickleball Club, and review the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. They will also discuss work plan updates.

• Accept November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receive update from Morgan Hill Tennis Club
• Receive update from Morgan Hill Pickleball Club
• Review of Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Work Plan updates

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a comprehensive ordinance amending the General Plan and multiple zoning codes, including eliminating floor area ratio for Mixed Use Flex, updating ADU provisions, and adding by-right reproductive health clinics. It will also vote on a $220,250 contract for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, accept the Downtown Improvement District annual report, and select a Mayor Pro Tempore. The meeting includes a closed session on existing litigation.

• Public hearing on resolution to eliminate Floor Area Ratio for Mixed Use Flex land use and introduce ordinance on tree removal, ADU compliance (SB 477, SB 1211), reproductive health clinics (AB 2085), parking (AB 2097), and clerical corrections.
• Authorize $220,250 contract with Toole Design for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (grant revenue $200,500).
• Accept and file Downtown Morgan Hill Improvement District 2024 Annual Report.
• Select and appoint a City Council member to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore.
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on workers' compensation litigation (Cheryl Dominguez v. City of Morgan Hill).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a tentative subdivision map for 14 single-family detached residential lots on an 18.54-acre site at Watsonville - Blackrock (Quail Meadows), including completion of Secretariat Way to Watsonville Road. Staff recommends approving a mitigated negative declaration and the map. The agenda also includes standard procedural items and a director's report.

• Public hearing on tentative subdivision map (SD2022-0002/EA2022-0009) for 14 custom lots at Watsonville - Blackrock (Quail Meadows), with street completion to Watsonville Road

Library, Culture, & Arts Commission

The Morgan Hill Library, Culture, and Arts Commission will hold a workshop on Art a la Carte, recognize Holiday Lights winners, and discuss a potential virtual art presentations program. They will also receive reports from the County Librarian, City Librarian, Friends of the Library, Historical Society, and City staff. The meeting includes acceptance of December minutes and work plan updates.

• Workshop on Art a la Carte
• Recognition of Holiday Lights winners
• Discuss potential virtual art presentations program
• Receive reports from County Librarian, City Librarian, Friends, Historical Society, City
• Accept meeting minutes for December 5, 2024