Gilroy, California

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia de apelación con respecto a una licencia comercial y un permiso de minorista de tabaco para una tienda en 1st Street. El organismo también considerará varios artículos de consentimiento, incluyendo contratos de infraestructura, la aceptación de subvenciones y una ordenanza sobre espacios vacíos en el centro.

• Audiencia de apelación para la licencia comercial y el permiso de tabaco de Tony's Smoke and Gift Shop (231 1st Street)
• Enmienda de contrato para 641 Old Gilroy Street que aumenta el valor total a $226,058
• Aceptación de una subvención de $120,766 del California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund para la aplicación de las leyes contra el DUI
• Ordenanza que enmienda el Capítulo 5D del Código de la Ciudad con respecto a los espacios comerciales vacíos en los distritos del centro
• Reducción de los límites de velocidad a 25 mph en calles designadas que se aproximan a zonas escolares

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City Council

Youth Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Library Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

City Council

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Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

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Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

City Council

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Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

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Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

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Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Personnel Commission

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Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

Personnel Commission

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Arts and Culture Commission

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Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

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General

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación considerará recomendar al Concejo Municipal una enmienda al código de zonificación con respecto al proceso de Permiso de Revisión Arquitectónica y de Sitio. El organismo también revisará listas de verificación de transporte y una carta de apoyo para mejoras de infraestructura peatonal.

• Propuesta de Enmienda al Código de Zonificación (Ordenanza Z 26-01) para modificar el Capítulo 30, Artículo L con respecto al proceso de Permiso de Revisión Arquitectónica y de Sitio y la divulgación pública
• Revisión de la Lista de Verificación de Calles Completas de la Comisión de Transporte Metropolitano para las subvenciones OBAG 4 y CARE
• Revisión y aprobación de una carta de apoyo para un proyecto de mejora de infraestructura peatonal para una subvención del Programa de Acción Comunitaria, Recursos y Empoderamiento

General

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

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

Arts and Culture Commission

La Comisión revisará el Plan de Trabajo para los años fiscales 2026 y 2027. La agenda incluye la ratificación de los gastos del fondo de donaciones para el Party in the Park Tabling Event y discusiones sobre futuros eventos de tabling.

• Revisión del Plan de Trabajo para los años fiscales 2026 y 2027
• Ratificación de los Gastos del Fondo de Donaciones para el Party in the Park Tabling Event
• Discusión sobre eventos de tabling pasados y futuros

Arts and Culture Commission

Personnel Commission

La Comisión de Personal de Gilroy discutirá y potencialmente aprobará una nueva descripción de puesto y rango salarial para la posición de Asistente del Administrador de la Ciudad, así como actualizaciones a la descripción del puesto de Oficial de Conservación de Agua de Medio Tiempo. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas del 23 de febrero de 2026 y un informe de estado de reclutamiento. Se enumeran varios asuntos futuros para próximas reuniones, incluyendo actualizaciones de clasificaciones de puestos en múltiples departamentos.

• Descripción de puesto y rango salarial para la clasificación de Asistente del Administrador de la Ciudad
• Actualizaciones a la descripción del puesto de Oficial de Conservación de Agua de Medio Tiempo
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de la Comisión de Personal del 23 de febrero de 2026
• Informe de Estado de Reclutamiento y Empleo
• Actualizaciones futuras para las clasificaciones de Civil Engineer, Maintenance Worker, Police, y Accounting Assistant

General

El Concejo Municipal considerará otorgar un contrato de diseño-construcción de $12,279,555 a Zumwalt Construction para el proyecto de la Estación de Bomberos Santa Teresa, que incluye una enmienda al presupuesto y un préstamo interfondos temporal. La orden del día también incluye una proclamación de la Semana Sin Pantallas, una reclamación del calendario de consentimiento y una sesión cerrada sobre las negociaciones laborales con las unidades de bomberos de AFSCME e IAFF.

• Otorgar contrato a Zumwalt Construction para servicios de diseño-construcción de la Estación de Bomberos Santa Teresa por un costo total máximo del proyecto de $12,279,555
• Aprobar enmienda al presupuesto para apropiar $11,942,555 y autorizar un préstamo interfondos de $3,610,757 de los Fondos de Facilidades y Generales
• Reclamación de S.S. y A.S., menores sobrevivientes y herederos de Andrew y Stacia Stuart en el calendario de consentimiento
• Proclamación de la Semana Sin Pantallas como elemento ceremonial
• Sesión cerrada sobre negociaciones colectivas con AFSCME Local 101 y la Unidad de Bomberos IAFF (salarios, horas, beneficios)

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

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

Personnel Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

La Comisión de Parques y Recreación discutirá varios asuntos nuevos, incluyendo un informe sobre la Boleta de Calificaciones de Comunidad Amigable con las Bicicletas, una presentación sobre la Declaración de Derechos al Aire Libre de los Niños y una discusión sobre los Proyectos de Capital de Parques para el año fiscal 27. También considerarán afirmar la instalación de mesas en Party in the Park y designar participantes para el panel de entrevistas del Plan Maestro de Senderos. Las actualizaciones del Director incluyen el pickleball, la RFP de Park Patrol, Las Animas Park y una organización sin fines de lucro de juegos infantiles Kaboom.

• Discusión de los Proyectos de Capital de Parques para el año fiscal 27
• Designación de participante(s) para el panel de entrevistas del Plan Maestro de Senderos de Parques y Recreación
• Informe sobre la Boleta de Calificaciones de Comunidad Amigable con las Bicicletas del Miembro del Concejo Hilton
• Presentación sobre la Declaración de Derechos al Aire Libre de los Niños
• Discusión y posible acción para afirmar la instalación de mesas de la comisión en Party in the Park en San Ysidro Park el 26 de junio de 2026

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de estudio sobre las métricas de desempeño del Administrador de la Ciudad y luego considerará los elementos del calendario de consentimiento, que incluyen el establecimiento de una tarifa de servicio de fuegos artificiales, la reducción de los límites de velocidad en las zonas escolares y la renovación de un acuerdo de refugio de animales. Bajo licitaciones y propuestas, decidirán sobre un contrato de $237,117 para un plan de acción de seguridad vial y un contrato de construcción de $1.29M para canchas de pickleball en Las Animas Park. También están en la agenda los nombramientos para la Comisión de Juventud y puestos de director.

• Adjudicar contrato de construcción de $1.29M a Monterey Peninsula Engineering para el proyecto de canchas de pickleball de Las Animas Park
• Adjudicar acuerdo de servicios profesionales de $237,117 a Kimley-Horn para el Plan de Acción Integral de Seguridad Vial
• Adoptar resolución estableciendo la Tarifa de Servicio de Fuegos Artificiales de 2026
• Reducir los límites de velocidad a 15 mph y 20 mph en las zonas escolares en calles designadas
• Aprobar el acuerdo de servicios de refugio de animales por un año con el County of Santa Clara (julio 2026–junio 2027)

The City Council approved various administrative actions via the consent calendar, including budget amendments and service agreements. Additionally, five members were appointed to the Youth Commission. A proposal for a roadway safety action plan failed to pass.

• Appointed five members to the Youth Commission
• Approved June 1 and June 6 meeting minutes
• Adopted resolution for 2026 Fireworks Service Fee
• Approved amendment to Gilroy Chamber of Commerce agreement
• Authorized one-year animal sheltering service agreement with Santa Clara County
• Adopted FY26-27 appropriation limit resolution
• Approved appointment of Michael Horta as Human Resources Director/Risk Manager
• Approved appointment of Derek Cray as Utilities Director

Arts and Culture Commission

Arts and Culture Commission

La Comisión de Artes y Cultura revisará su plan de trabajo para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y discutirá la presentación anual ante el City Council. También recibirán un informe trimestral del Gilroy Center for the Arts y un informe informativo sobre la política de donaciones y recaudación de fondos de la ciudad. Además, la comisión discutirá la participación y la instalación de mesas en el evento Party in the Park.

• Presentación de la nueva comisionada Meena Vijaykar
• Revisión del Plan de Trabajo para los años fiscales 2026 y 2027
• Discusión sobre la Presentación Anual de la Comisión de Artes y Cultura
• Informe trimestral del Gilroy Center for the Arts/Gilroy Arts Alliance
• Discusión sobre la participación de la Comisión y la instalación de mesas en el evento Party in the Park

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 12, 2026, special meeting. Members decided to award four of the 14 'For the Love of Gilroy' art campaign winners to participants aged 0 to 18.

• Approved May 12, 2026, special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Awarded 4 of 14 'For the Love of Gilroy' art campaign winners to youth participants

General

Esta reunión especial es un foro público informal, no una sesión para la toma de decisiones. El concejo discutirá la Iniciativa Gilroy Blue Skies y el uso responsable de los fuegos artificiales. No hay votos ni acciones formales programadas.

• Discusión de la Iniciativa Gilroy Blue Skies
• Discusión sobre el uso responsable de los fuegos artificiales

The June 6, 2026 City Council meeting was held as a Coffee with the Mayor event and included discussion of the Gilroy Blue Skies Initiative and responsible use of fireworks. No votes, approvals, or formal decisions were made; the event was purely conversational.

Planning Commission

South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA)

La junta seleccionará a su presidente, vicepresidente y secretario para el próximo año fiscal y votará una resolución para confirmar a Cindy Murphy como Tesorera de la Autoridad. La reunión también incluye un calendario de consentimiento para aprobar actas anteriores y múltiples informes operativos de Jacobs, Valley Water y Stantec. No hay audiencias públicas ni gastos de capital importantes en la agenda.

• Selección del Presidente, Vicepresidente y Secretario de SCRWA para el año fiscal 2026-2027
• Resolución que confirma el nombramiento de Cindy Murphy como Tesorera de la Autoridad
• Informe de Efectivo e Inversiones al cierre de marzo de 2026
• Informes de Planta de Jacobs de febrero a abril de 2026 y resumen de gastos
• Anuncio de que SCRWA recibió un Premio Estatal de la California Water Environmental Association

City Council

Esta reunión especial/ordinaria incluye una audiencia de apelación sobre una licencia comercial y un permiso de tabaco para The Rock Zone. El concejo discutirá la inclusión de un impuesto especial sobre transacciones y uso de seguridad pública del 0.25% en la boleta electoral de noviembre de 2026, presentará una ordenanza que modifica las regulaciones de los minoristas de tabaco, proporcionará directrices sobre las leyes de financiamiento de campañas y considerará una resolución que se opone a un centro de detención federal en el sur del condado de Santa Clara. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen una enmienda al contrato de paisajismo con Jensen Landscape Services por $1,189,295.

• Resolución que se opone a un centro de detención federal en el sur del condado de Santa Clara County (artículo 7.9)
• Enmienda al contrato con Jensen Landscape Services por $1,189,295 para paisajismo y eliminación de malezas (artículo 7.2)
• Presentación de una ordenanza que modifica las regulaciones de los minoristas de tabaco y tiendas de cigarrillos (artículos 8.2 y 9.1)
• Discusión sobre la inclusión de una medida de impuesto sobre las ventas de seguridad pública del 0.25% en la boleta electoral de noviembre de 2026 (artículo 9.3)
• Discusión y directrices sobre las leyes de financiamiento de campañas, incluyendo los límites de contribución (artículo 9.2)

The City Council adopted a resolution opposing a federal detention facility in South Santa Clara County and suspended a tobacco retailer's permit for one year. The Council also approved a trial reopening of specific park parking lots on weekends.

• Denied Rock Zone's appeal and suspended Tobacco Retailer's Permit for one year (7-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing development of a Federal Detention Facility in South Santa Clara County (7-0)
• Approved reopening Wayland and Hanna parking lots at Las Animas Veterans Park on a trial basis Fri-Sun, 7 AM to 9 PM (4-3)
• Approved contract amendment for Jensen Landscape Services, Inc. for $1,189,295 (7-0)
• Denied claims of Saileel Vijaykar, Lisa & Joel Neilsen, and Rebecca Beyer (7-0)
• Approved assignment of Carry the Vision Opioid Remediation Services Agreement to PitStop Outreach (7-0)
• Appointed Michael O'Connell as Interim Utilities Director (7-0)
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

La Comisión de Parques y Recreación revisará y discutirá las regulaciones de los parques de la ciudad, con posible dirección al personal. Los comisionados también discutirán y posiblemente afirmarán cuatro próximos eventos de mesas informativas comunitarias: Public Works Day Open House, Gilroy Health Fair, Party in the Park y EV Ride and Drive. Un informe del director cubrirá la Peoples Quality Air Grant. La agenda incluye aprobaciones rutinarias de actas y actualizaciones.

• Discusión y posible acción para afirmar los eventos de mesas informativas: PW Day Open House (May 20), Gilroy Health Fair (June 20), Party in the Park (June 26), EV Ride and Drive (June 27)
• Revisión, discusión y posible dirección con respecto a las City Park Regulations
• Informe del director sobre la Peoples Quality Air Grant
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del April 21, 2026
• Informes de parques de los comisionados para varios parques (Rainbow, Los Arroyos, etc.)

Personnel Commission

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Gilroy se reúne el 18 de mayo con una sesión cerrada sobre negociaciones de propiedades para cuatro parcelas, incluyendo 7491 Railroad St. y 7780 Monterey Rd., con Falkon Development y Retraining the Village. La sesión pública incluye artículos de consentimiento como una ordenanza para reducir los límites de velocidad en zonas escolares a 15-20 mph, una audiencia sobre la renovación del Gilroy Tourism Business Improvement District, y una discusión sobre las regulaciones para las coberturas de madera contrachapada y los locales comerciales vacíos en el centro. El concejo también considerará opciones para exhibir banderas conmemorativas en el City Hall.

• Sesión cerrada: negociaciones con Falkon Development y Retraining the Village sobre propiedades en 7491 Railroad St., 7780 Monterey Rd., 7289 Rosanna St., y 7351 Rosanna St.
• Ordenanza para permitir la reducción de los límites de velocidad prima facie en zonas escolares de 25 mph a 15 o 20 mph (AB 382).
• Audiencia pública sobre la renovación del Gilroy Tourism Business Improvement District (GTBID).
• Discusión de las regulaciones para el uso de madera contrachapada y locales comerciales vacíos en el centro.
• Consideración de la instalación de un tercer asta de bandera para banderas conmemorativas en el City Hall/Civic Center.

The City Council directed staff to reactivate Chapter 5D (downtown plywood and vacancy regulations) with modifications: keeping existing definitions and a progressive vacancy registration fee ($750 first year, $1,500 thereafter), and not to pursue a vacancy tax. They also approved the consent calendar, including an ordinance allowing reduced school zone speed limits (15–20 mph) and several funding allocations. A motion passed to revise the flag flying policy by removing fees and adding a third flag pole. The closed session had no reportable action.

• Approved consent calendar (6-0), including speed-limit ordinance and funding items
• Directed staff to reactivate downtown vacancy regulations with progressive fee
• Directed staff not to pursue a downtown vacancy tax
• Passed motion to revise flag flying policy (remove fees, add third flag pole) (6-0)
• Received reports on Gilroy Tourism BID renewal and city vacancies/recruitment (no action)

Open Government Commission

La Open Government Commission llevará a cabo una reunión regular para aprobar las actas de la reunión anterior, recibir un informe del personal sobre la 2026 Open Government Week y tratar asuntos nuevos, incluyendo el nombramiento de un presidente y un vicepresidente, la revisión del plan de trabajo para los años fiscales 2026 y 2027, y la revisión de solicitudes de registros públicos según lo requiere la Sección 17A.35(c) del Código de Gilroy. No hay votaciones programadas sobre ordenanzas o contratos.

• Aprobar las actas de la reunión regular del 12 de febrero de 2026
• Recibir el informe y proporcionar dirección sobre la 2026 Open Government Week
• Nombramiento de Presidente y Vicepresidente
• Revisar el plan de trabajo para los Años Fiscales 2026 y 2027
• Revisión de solicitudes de registros públicos según la Sección 17A.35(c) del Código de Gilroy

The Gilroy Open Government Commission appointed Commissioner Ann Marie McCauley as Chair and Commissioner Blanca McMurray as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The commission also approved the consent calendar including minutes from February 12, 2026. No public comments were received.

• Approved consent calendar including February 12, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Ann Marie McCauley as Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Blanca McMurray as Vice Chair (4-0)

Library Commission

La Comisión de la Biblioteca de Gilroy se reúne para aprobar las actas de febrero, discutir actualizaciones del plan de trabajo y escuchar informes de la Santa Clara County Library y la Gilroy Library. La agenda también incluye la presentación de la nueva Directora de Finanzas Cindy Murphy y el reconocimiento al personal. No hay decisiones de política importantes ni gastos municipales en la agenda.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión ordinaria del 11 de febrero de 2026
• Presentación de la nueva Directora de Finanzas Cindy Murphy
• Actualizaciones del Plan de Trabajo de la Comisión de la Biblioteca (asuntos pendientes)
• Informes de la Santa Clara County Library de marzo a mayo de 2026
• Informe de la Gilroy Library

The Library Commission approved the minutes from the February 11 meeting and voted to send Commissioner Joseph Coughlan to the California Library Association conference in October, with City funding covering costs up to $2,500. The group discussed plans for a community art installation and capital improvements to the Gilroy Library.

• Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (4-0-0)
• Selected Joseph Coughlan to attend CLA conference (4-0-0)
• Discussed community art installation at Gilroy Library
• Discussed capital improvements to Gilroy Library (bond funds)

Arts and Culture Commission

En esta reunión especial, la Comisión de Artes y Cultura aprobará las actas del 14 de abril, revisará el plan de trabajo para los años fiscales 2026 y 2027, y discutirá la campaña de arte público For the Love of Gilroy y su evento de inauguración. También nombrarán a un Vicepresidente, recibirán una actualización sobre los fondos relacionados con el arte y discutirán el Plan Maestro del Centro Cívico.

• Aprobación de las actas de la Reunión Regular del 14 de abril de 2026
• Revisión del Plan de Trabajo para los años fiscales 2026 y 2027
• Campaña de arte público For the Love of Gilroy y evento de inauguración
• Nombramiento del Vicepresidente de la Comisión de Artes y Cultura
• Discusión del Plan Maestro del Centro Cívico

The Arts and Culture Commission approved the April 14 minutes, appointed Makhan Gupta as Vice-Chair, and set the submission period for the 'For the Love of Gilroy' public art campaign from August 31 to December 4.

• Approved April 14, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Appointed Makhan Gupta as Vice-Chair (6-0)
• Set 'For the Love of Gilroy' art submission period Aug 31-Dec 4
• Created Multicultural Community Days sub-committee
• Created 'For the Love of Gilroy' sub-committee
• Chose Aug 17 Council meeting for annual presentation
• Decided against tabling at Public Works Week event
• Requested staff pull highlights from previous minutes

Youth Commission

La Comisión de Juventud considerará cambiar su horario de reuniones de agosto de 2026 y discutirá su plan de trabajo para el FY26. Está programada una presentación sobre la Blue Skies Initiative. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas del 14 de abril de 2026 y el reconocimiento de los comisionados graduados salientes.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de la Comisión de Juventud del 14 de abril de 2026
• Presentación sobre la Blue Skies Initiative
• Discusión sobre el cambio del horario de reuniones de la Comisión de Juventud en agosto de 2026
• Discusión del Plan de Trabajo de la Comisión de Juventud para el FY26
• Reflexión sobre el término 2025–2026 y felicitaciones a los graduados salientes Anna, Ben, Jacob y Maya

The Youth Commission approved a motion to change the August 2026 meeting date from August 10 to August 24. The body also approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting and received an update on the FY26 work plan.

• Approved minutes from April 14 meeting (10-0-0)
• Approved August meeting date change to August 24 (10-0-0)
• Received update on FY26 Commission Work Plan
• Received presentation on Blue Skies Initiative

General

Esta es una reunión especial del Concejo Municipal de Gilroy que consiste únicamente en un recorrido empresarial por Intuitive Surgical en 6503 Cameron Blvd. No hay decisiones ni discusiones sustantivas programadas; la agenda es enteramente procedimental e informativa.

• Recorrido de Intuitive Surgical en McCarthy Business Park, 6503 Cameron Blvd.

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Gilroy llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una propuesta de enmienda a la ordenanza de zonificación para modificar las regulaciones de las tiendas de tabaco y humo. Los comisionados también revisarán una solicitud de subvención de la Transportation Development Act para proyectos de peatones y bicicletas y recibirán una presentación sobre el Civic Center Master Plan.

• Audiencia pública sobre la Enmienda a la Ordenanza de Zonificación (Z 26-01) para modificar el Capítulo 30, Artículos II y XIX del Código Municipal de Gilroy en relación con los minoristas de tabaco y las tiendas de humo
• Revisión y recomendación para la resolución del Concejo Municipal que solicita fondos de la subvención del Artículo 3 de la Transportation Development Act para el año fiscal 2027 de la Metropolitan Transportation Commission para proyectos de peatones y bicicletas
• Presentación del Civic Center Master Plan (informativa)
• Agenda de consentimiento: aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 2 de abril de 2026

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt a zoning ordinance amendment regarding tobacco retailers and smoke shops. The commission also recommended the approval of a grant funding request for pedestrian and bicycle projects. Meeting minutes from April 2, 2026, were approved.

• Approved April 2, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended City Council find tobacco/smoke shop zoning amendment exempt from CEQA (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance Z 26-01 amending zoning code for tobacco retailers and smoke shops (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt resolution for FY 2027 Transportation Development Act Article 3 grant funding (6-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Gilroy llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar la aprobación de un mapa tentativo para 42 casas adosadas en 95 Howson Street y un plan de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario. También decidirán sobre la adjudicación de contratos de limpieza de campamentos, el nombramiento de un nuevo jefe de policía y la inclusión de una medida de aumento del impuesto de ocupación transitoria en la boleta de noviembre de 2026.

• Nombramiento de Brandon Sanchez como Jefe de Policía (artículo de consentimiento 5.3)
• Adjudicación de hasta $750,000 cada uno para tres contratos de limpieza de campamentos bajo demanda a San Jose Conservation Corps, Landscape Maintenance America y FS Global Solutions
• Audiencia pública para el mapa tentativo TM 24-01 y la revisión del sitio AS 24-07 para 42 casas adosadas en 95 Howson Street
• Resolución para incluir una medida en la boleta de noviembre de 2026 que aumente el Impuesto de Ocupación Transitoria a una tasa inicial del 11%
• Aprobación del Plan de Participación Ciudadana de la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario y el Plan de Acción Anual del año de programa 2026-2027, incluyendo las asignaciones de fondos

The City Council approved three-year contracts for homeless encampment cleanup services and extended the operation of Camp Hope. They also approved the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan and the appointment of a new Police Chief.

• Approved $750,000 contracts for encampment cleanup services (6-0)
• Extended Camp Hope operation on a month-to-month basis (5-2)
• Approved Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Brandon Sanchez as Police Chief (6-0)
• Approved Gilroy Gardens capital improvement plan (6-0)
• Directed staff to not pursue tobacco retailer density restrictions (6-0)

General

Esta es una reunión especial del Concejo Municipal de Gilroy para un evento de 'Coffee with the Mayor'. La agenda es puramente procesal, sin temas sustantivos para decisión o discusión. No hay ordenanzas, contratos ni audiencias públicas programadas.

The City Council met for a Coffee with the Mayor event to discuss district elections and other city business. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Personnel Commission

General

El Concejo Municipal de Gilroy llevará a cabo una reunión especial el 21 de abril de 2026, para organizar una sesión informativa para los negocios del centro. La agenda es principalmente informativa y el concejo no tomará votos ni acciones. Se aceptarán comentarios públicos durante la sesión.

• Discusión de la sesión informativa para los negocios del centro
• Elemento informativo que indica que no habrá acción del concejo
• Ubicación de la reunión: The Neon Exchange, 7365 Monterey Rd
• Comentarios públicos limitados a tres minutos por orador

Parks and Recreation Commission

La Comisión de Parques y Recreación de Gilroy discutirá y posiblemente aprobará la participación formal en cuatro próximos eventos comunitarios, incluyendo Arbor Day y Cinco de Mayo. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen el avance del cronograma inicial de divulgación para la seguridad de ciclistas/peatones y la autorización de una carta sobre acuerdos de uso compartido. Las actualizaciones del departamento cubrirán la evaluación de recreación y el disc golf.

• Discusión y posible acción para afirmar la instalación de mesas en Arbor Day (Sunrise Park, April 22), Dia de los Ninos (May 1), Cinco de Mayo (May 3), y PW Works Week (May 20)
• Cronograma inicial de divulgación para la seguridad de ciclistas/peatones bajo el Programa de Trabajo de la Comisión de Parques y Recreación
• Autorizar al presidente a firmar la carta relativa a los acuerdos de uso compartido
• Capacitación de la Ley Brown para los comisionados
• Actualizaciones sobre la Evaluación de Recreación y el Disc Golf

City Council

Esta reunión incluye una audiencia pública sobre el programa de eliminación de maleza y varios artículos del calendario de consentimiento, como un MOU de Oficial de Recursos Escolares y la renovación del Distrito de Mejora de Negocios de Turismo de Gilroy. Los principales puntos de acción son la adjudicación de un contrato de dos años a Hello Housing para administrar el Programa de Viviendas a Precio Inferior al del Mercado (BMR) de la ciudad por un total que no excederá los $973,689, y la adjudicación de un contrato de construcción de $198,900 para mejoras de inquilinos en 641 Old Gilroy St.

• Adjudicar contrato de $973,689 a Hello Housing para el Programa de Viviendas a Precio Inferior al del Mercado (Artículo 7.1)
• Adjudicar contrato de construcción de $198,900 a 17 Mile Construction para mejoras de inquilinos en 641 Old Gilroy St (Artículo 7.2)
• Aprobar el MOU de Oficial de Recursos Escolares para el año fiscal 2026-2027 (Artículo 6.2)
• Resolución de Intención para renovar el Distrito de Mejora de Negocios de Turismo de Gilroy (Artículo 6.4)
• Audiencia pública sobre la lista de propiedades y resolución de eliminación de maleza (Artículo 8.1)

The City Council approved multiple service contracts including a Below Market Rate housing program and tenant improvements at 641 Old Gilroy St. They also passed a resolution regarding weed abatement and introduced an ordinance to allow speed limit reductions in school zones.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Awarded contract to Hello Housing for BMR Housing Program (7-0)
• Awarded contract to 17 Mile Construction for 641 Old Gilroy St. improvements (7-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing Fire Chief to abate weed nuisances (7-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to allow school zone speed limit reductions (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 budget amendment for Citywide Safety Improvements (7-0)

Arts and Culture Commission

La Comisión de Artes y Cultura discutirá y potencialmente aprobará una recomendación para transferir $2,103 en ingresos por intereses del Gilroy Museum Endowment Trust al Museum Donation Fund. Otros puntos del orden del día incluyen la revisión del plan de trabajo para el año fiscal 2026-2027, la discusión sobre la campaña de arte público For the Love of Gilroy y una presentación sobre el Civic Center Master Plan. Se presentará a los nuevos comisionados Rabia Shahid y Subul Siddiqui.

• Presentación de los nuevos comisionados Rabia Shahid y Subul Siddiqui
• Revisión del Plan de Trabajo para los años fiscales 2026 y 2027
• Campaña de arte público For the Love of Gilroy y evento de inauguración
• Aprobar la transferencia de $2,103 en ingresos por intereses del Gilroy Museum Endowment Trust al Museum Donation Fund
• Discusión del Civic Center Master Plan

The Arts and Culture Commission approved a recommendation to transfer $2,103 in interest income from the Gilroy Museum Endowment Trust to the Museum Donation Fund. A sub-committee was created for the Multicultural Community Days project. The timeline for the For the Love of Gilroy public art campaign was postponed to a future meeting, and several agenda items were moved to the next meeting.

• Approved transfer of $2,103 interest income from Museum Endowment Trust to Museum Donation Fund (5-0)
• Created sub-committee for Multicultural Community Days project (unanimous)
• Postponed solidifying timeline for For the Love of Gilroy public art campaign
• Moved discussion of Public Art Resource Document to next meeting
• Moved update on Art-Related Funds to next meeting
• Moved discussion of Civic Center Master Plan to next meeting

Youth Commission

La Comisión de Juventud de Gilroy llevará a cabo una reunión regular que es mayormente procedimental: aprobar actas anteriores, recibir un informe del tesorero y escuchar comentarios del público. Los temas sustantivos principales son una discusión sobre el Plan de Trabajo de la Comisión para el FY26 y una nota sobre una presentación ante el Concejo Municipal el 4 de mayo de 2026.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 9 de marzo de 2026
• Informe del Tesorero para la Comisión de Juventud al 1 de abril de 2025
• Recibir y comentar sobre el Plan de Trabajo de la Comisión para el FY26
• Presentación de la Comisión de Juventud ante el Concejo Municipal el lunes 4 de mayo de 2026 a las 6:00 p.m.

The Youth Commission met and approved the minutes from March 9, 2026, with two amendments. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on receiving the Treasurer's report and discussing the FY26 Commission Work Plan, including the Legislative Committee's proposed policy on bicycle barriers near schools.

• Approved March 9, 2026 minutes with amendments (9-0-0)

City Council

The Gilroy City Council will discuss and provide direction on whether to place a sales tax ballot measure for the November 2026 election, including whether it would be a general or special tax. The Council will also consider a letter opposing the High Speed Rail Authority's tax increment financing proposal. Other actions include awarding a recreation assessment contract ($372,690), building plan review contracts (up to $2M each), and accepting the FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Discussion of placing a sales tax ballot measure on the November 2026 ballot
• Letter of opposition to High Speed Rail Authority's tax increment financing proposal
• Award contract to Pros Consulting for Recreation Division Assessment ($372,690)
• Award four on-call building and fire plan review contracts, each up to $2,000,000
• Notice of Completion for FY25 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project, final amount $6,911,105.66

The City Council approved moving forward with a potential special sales tax ballot measure. Other actions included awarding several service contracts and approving the consent calendar.

• Approved consent calendar (6-0)
• Awarded contract to Pros Consulting for $225,000 (5-1)
• Adopted budget amendment for recreation project (5-1)
• Awarded four on-call service contracts up to $2,000,000 each (6-0)
• Authorized letter of opposition to High-Speed Rail tax financing (6-0)
• Received CDBG Annual Action Plan and directed funding distribution (6-0)
• Approved pursuing a special sales tax measure for November 2026 (4-2)

General

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a 'Coffee with the Mayor' event. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and this single community activity.

• Coffee with the Mayor

The City Council meeting held on April 4, 2026, contained no legislative or administrative actions. Following the opening call to order, the meeting adjourned without additional business.

Planning Commission

The Gilroy Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a project for 42 townhomes at 95 Howson Street. The staff recommends the City Council approve a Variance Permit, Architectural and Site Review Permit, and Vesting Tentative Map for the project.

• Public hearing for Variance V 26-01, AS 24-07, and Tentative Map TM 24-01 for 42 townhomes at 95 Howson Street
• Staff recommends the project be determined exempt from further environmental review (CEQA Class 32)
• Staff recommends the City Council approve Variance Permit V 26-01
• Staff recommends the City Council approve Architectural and Site Review Permit AS 24-07
• Staff recommends the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Map TM 24-01

The Planning Commission elected its 2026 leadership and approved the consent agenda. The commission also recommended several actions to the City Council regarding a 42-townhome project at 95 Howson Street.

• Elected Manny Bhandal as 2026 Chair (7-0)
• Elected Stefanie Elle as 2026 Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended City Council exempt the 95 Howson Street project from further environmental review (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Variance Permit V 26-01 for 95 Howson Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Architectural and Site Review Permit AS 24-07 for 95 Howson Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Vesting Tentative Map TM 24-01 for 95 Howson Street (7-0)

General

This is a special meeting of the Gilroy City Council, consisting of a study session for priorities and workplan goal setting. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural with public comment and adjournment.

• Study session: Priorities and Workplan Goal Setting

The City Council conducted a study session regarding the role of the City Administrator. The session included a discussion on performance measures for the City Administrator's evaluation.

• Conducted study session on priorities and workplan goal setting

General

The SCRWA Board will consider routine items on the consent calendar, including approval of the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It will vote on a bid to purchase two Aqualitec DL1000 bar screen units for the SCRWA plant and adopt three resolutions: confirming manager Matt Morley, naming an access road to S. Vaziry Drive, and amending the conflict‑of‑interest code. Additional agenda items include public comment, financial reports, and project updates.

• Approve purchase of two Aqualitec DL1000 bar screen units at the SCRWA plant
• Adopt resolution confirming appointment of Matt Morley as Authority Manager
• Adopt resolution naming Access Road to S. Vaziry Dr.
• Adopt resolution amending the SCRWA Conflict of Interest Code
• Approve minutes of the October 1, 2025 meeting (consent calendar)

The South County Regional Wastewater Authority approved the purchase of two bar screen units and appointed Matt Morley as Authority Manager. The Board also approved a new road name for the access road from Southside Drive and updated its conflict of interest code.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Two (2) Aqualitec DL1000 Bar Screen Units (5-0)
• Appointed Matt Morley as SCRWA Authority Manager via Resolution 2026-01 (5-0)
• Named access road from Southside Drive to S. Vaziry Drive via Resolution 2026-02 (5-0)
• Amended conflict of interest code via Resolution 2026-03 (5-0)
• Accepted Audited Financial Statement for year ended June 30, 2025 (5-0)

General

The Gilroy City Council will convene a special meeting on March 25, 2026. The agenda includes opening procedures, a public comment period, and a study session to consider the legislative agenda and work plan. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Opening: call to order, roll call, City Clerk's report on posting the agenda
• Public comment period
• City Council study session – Legislative agenda and work plan
• Adjournment

The City Council conducted a study session to review goals, council norms, and the legislative agenda. The meeting included public comment regarding downtown Gilroy development before reconvening for goal setting.

• Conducted review of Legislative Agenda and Work Plan

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review updates on the Civic Center Master Plan and restroom installations at Las Animas. The body will discuss recommendations for the closure of El Roble Tennis Courts and the potential reopening of parking lots at Las Animas Veterans Park.

• Discussion and recommendation on closure of El Roble Tennis Courts
• Discussion and recommendation on reopening Wayland and Hanna parking lots at Las Animas Veterans Park
• Update on Civic Center Master Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report
• Update on Las Animas (Oaks) restroom installation
• Update on maintenance efforts at Los Arroyos Park

The commission voted 4–2 to close the El Roble tennis courts due to safety hazards and liability risks. It also unanimously recommended that the City Council keep the Hanna and Wayland parking lots at Las Animas Park closed while staff evaluate community input and safety measures. Other agenda items covered facility updates, maintenance progress, and public outreach planning without formal votes.

• Closed El Roble tennis courts due to safety concerns (4–2)
• Recommended keeping Hanna and Wayland parking lots at Las Animas Park closed pending further review (6–0)
• Approved meeting minutes as presented
• Approved March 24 agenda as presented

Personnel Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

The Gilroy City Council will receive the second-quarter budget report for fiscal year 2025-26 and consider resolutions amending the budget and updating the position control list. The council will also discuss a community event support program policy, award a contract for stormwater compliance, and receive the 2025 General Plan annual progress report. Several consent items include approval of meeting minutes, final map for a housing development, and denial of two claims.

• Award $143,370 contract to Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Services Inc. for State Trash Amendments Stormwater Compliance Project No. 800460
• Consider resolution establishing Community Event Support Program Policy for non-profit subsidy for special events
• Adopt FY26 Q2 budget amendments and updated position control list
• Accept and submit 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report to state by April 1, 2026
• Approve final map and property improvement agreement for Eagle Garden Development, Tract 10500

The council approved the consent calendar, appropriated $157,707 from Fund 422 to Capital Project 800460, awarded a $143,370 contract for small trash capture devices, and adopted a Community Event Support Program policy. It also adopted FY26 Q2 budget updates and an updated Position Control List, accepted the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element progress report for filing, and directed staff to study adding public hearings to the Architectural and Site Review permit process.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Appropriated $157,707 from Fund 422 to Capital Project 800460 (unanimous)
• Awarded $143,370 contract to Storm Water Inspection & Maintenance Services Inc. for Small Trash Capture Devices Project 800460 (unanimous)
• Adopted Community Event Support Program Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted FY26 Q2 budget update and updated Position Control List for FY 2025‑2026 and FY 2026‑2027 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for submission (unanimous)
• Directed staff to provide options for adding public hearings to the Architectural and Site Review Permit process (unanimous)

Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission will discuss its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 work plan, review the 'For the Love of Gilroy' public art campaign and unveiling event, and explore new art in-lieu fees. They will also introduce new Commissioner Makhan Gupta and approve minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting.

• Exploration of Art In-Lieu Fees (new business)
• For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Campaign and Unveiling Event (old business)
• Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Work Plan
• Introduction of Commissioner Makhan Gupta
• Approval of January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

The Arts and Culture Commission approved the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. It combined agenda items 8.1 and 8.2. Commissioners agreed that art submissions for the next "Love of Gilroy" campaign will be due by December 2026, recommendations will be made to Council by February, and the unveiling will occur in March. They postponed subcommittee assignments until new commissioners are seated, will bring two fundraising gala ideas to the next meeting, and asked for information on Art In‑Lieu Fees.

• Approved January 13, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Combined agenda items 8.1 and 8.2
• Set art submission deadline for next campaign to December 2026
• Planned to recommend campaign to Council by February 2026
• Scheduled unveiling event for March 2026
• Deferred subcommittee assignments pending new commissioner seating
• Agreed to present two fundraising gala ideas at next meeting
• Requested information on Art In‑Lieu Fees and fund usage

Youth Commission

The Gilroy Youth Commission will meet on March 9, 2026 at the Gilroy Senior Center. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting, discuss the FY26 Youth Commission Work Plan, and hear feedback from the March 7, 2026 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Attack Conference. The agenda also provides time for public comment on items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2026 Youth Commission meeting
• Discussion of FY26 Youth Commission Work Plan
• Feedback on the March 7, 2026 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Attack Conference in Los Altos
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

The commission voted 10‑0‑0 to approve the February 9, 2026 minutes after a correction to an underscore was made. The commission then voted 9‑0‑0 to approve the March 9, 2026 minutes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 9, 2026 minutes with amendment to correct underscore (10-0-0)
• Approved March 9, 2026 minutes (9-0-0)

General

The City Council will convene a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at City Hall. The agenda includes an opening, roll call, a coffee session with Mayor Greg Bozzo, and adjournment. No substantive policy items or decisions are listed.

• Opening and roll call
• Coffee with the Mayor (Mayor Greg Bozzo)
• Adjournment

The council met on March 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM. The meeting consisted of a call to order, roll call, and a Coffee with the Mayor event that ended at 10:30 AM. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will approve the meeting schedule for 2026 and review the Fiscal Year 2026-27 work program, including potential additions to pedestrian and bicycle safety education.

• Approval of Calendar Year 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Schedule
• Review of current work FY 26-27 work program
• Discussion regarding potential revisions/additions to the FY 27 work program
• Addition of pedestrian and bicycle safety education
• Implement preparation and review of the Parks and Recreation Trails Master Plan

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved its meeting agenda. It also voted to reschedule the regular March 2026 commission meeting to March 24, 2026 to ensure a quorum.

• Approved meeting agenda (passed) – ayes: Felios, Martinez, Bozzo, Brinton, Miller; absent: Jimenez
• Approved rescheduling of the March 2026 commission meeting to March 24, 2026 (passed) – ayes: Felios, Martinez, Bozzo, Brinton, Miller; absent: Jimenez

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating the Municipal Pooling Authority agreement for insurance coverages. The body is also considering a new policy regarding disruptions to telephonic or internet service during public meetings to comply with Senate Bill 707.

• Possible resolution to approve the amended and restated Municipal Pooling Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for property and public liability insurance
• Possible adoption of the City Council Policy on Disruptions of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings
• Youth Arts Month Proclamation
• Closed session regarding litigation: City of Gilroy vs. The Superior Court of Santa Clara County

The City Council adopted a resolution approving the amended Municipal Pooling Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for insurance coverage. It also adopted a policy to address disruptions of telephonic or internet service during public meetings, complying with Senate Bill 707. Both measures passed unanimously. The closed‑session continuation motion also passed unanimously.

• Approved amended Municipal Pooling Authority insurance agreement (7-0)
• Adopted policy on telemeeting disruptions per SB 707 (7-0)
• Continued closed session after legal counsel conference (7-0)

General

City Council

The Gilroy City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items before voting on two on‑call contracts to upfit city vehicles, each not to exceed $370,000 for FY 26 and FY 27. The council will also consider establishing a Drone as First Responder pilot program for the Gilroy Police Department and authorizing a six‑year BRINC/Motorola Takeoff Program agreement. Additional discussion will cover future items such as reopening the Wayland Parking Lot at Las Animas Veterans’ Park and amending the Flag Flying Policy with a new commemorative flag pole at the Civic Center site.

• Approve two on‑call services contracts for upfitting city vehicles, up to $370,000 each (Lehr Upfitters and NorCal Emergency Vehicle Installations) for FY 26 and FY 27
• Approve establishment of a Drone as First Responder pilot program for the Gilroy Police Department
• Authorize execution of the BRINC/Motorola Solutions Takeoff Program agreement (Sourcewell Contract #030425‑MOT) for a six‑year term
• Consent calendar items: approve minutes, final map and property improvement agreement for Glen Loma Ranch Town Center Flex Development (Tract 10658, APNs 808‑58‑002, 808‑58‑003), and claim of Cecilia Aparicio
• Future agenda considerations: reopening Wayland Parking Lot at Las Animas Veterans’ Park; amending Flag Flying Policy and constructing a commemorative flag pole at the Civic Center site

The council approved two on‑call vehicle‑upfitting contracts worth up to $370,000 each and authorized a six‑year Drone as First Responder pilot program for the Gilroy Police Department. The consent calendar was adopted, which also approved the Glen Loma Ranch Town Center map and denied a claim by Cecilia Aparicio. The council voted unanimously to place a Wayland Parking Lot reopening and a commemorative flag‑pole amendment on a future agenda.

• Approved consent calendar (6‑0)
• Approved two on‑call vehicle upfitting contracts, $370,000 each (6‑0)
• Approved Drone as First Responder pilot program for police (6‑0)
• Approved Final Map and Property Improvement Agreement for Glen Loma Ranch Town Center (6‑0)
• Denied Cecilia Aparicio claim via consent calendar (6‑0)
• Added Wayland Parking Lot reopening to future agenda (6‑0)
• Added flag‑pole amendment to future agenda (6‑0)

Personnel Commission

The Personnel Commission will approve minutes from its January 26, 2026 meeting, hear the Human Resources Director’s report and informational updates, and consider revisions to several job descriptions, including the Human Resources Director/Risk Manager and a part‑time Assistant Fleet Technician. The commission will also note upcoming updates to police department job descriptions for future meetings.

• Approval of minutes from the January 26, 2026 regular meeting
• Recruitment & employment status report (informational)
• Harassment, discrimination, retaliation prevention training materials (informational)
• Updates to the job description for Human Resources Director/Risk Manager
• Updates to the job description for Part‑Time Assistant Fleet Technician

Parks and Recreation Commission

Open Government Commission

The Open Government Commission will meet to approve the November 2025 meeting minutes, review committee reports, and select a new Chair and Vice Chair for 2026. The agenda also includes a review of public records requests and a workplan for 2026 and 2027.

• Approve November 13, 2025 Open Government Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
• Selection of the 2026 Chair and Vice Chair
• Workplan for 2026 and 2027
• Review of Public Records Requests
• Open Government Week - After Action Report

The Open Government Commission approved the consent calendar, which included approval of the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion passed with three ayes and no nays. The agenda item for New Commissioner Training was removed and will be handled by the City Clerk. No other actions were taken; the selection of chair and vice‑chair was postponed.

• Approved consent calendar (3‑0) (Mover: Diana Bentz, Seconder: Ann Marie McCauley)
• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (as part of consent calendar)
• Removed New Commissioner Training from agenda; City Clerk will provide training

Library Commission

The Gilroy Library Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2026 meeting schedule, select a new Chair and Vice-Chair, and review a draft of the SCCL Technology & Internet Policy. The commission will also receive reports from the county library and Gilroy Library, and hear updates on the commission's workplan.

• Approval of the 2026 Library Commission meeting schedule
• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Library Commission
• SCCL Technology & Internet Policy Draft Review
• County Library reports for Dec 2025, Jan 2026, Feb 2026
• Gilroy Library Report

The commission approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting and the agenda for this session. Commissioners also approved the 2026 meeting schedule (Feb 11, May 13, Aug 12, Oct 14). The commission selected Victoria Coverson‑Baxter as Chair and Jan Guffey as Vice‑Chair.

• Approved June 18 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Library Commission meeting schedule (5-0-0)
• Selected Victoria Coverson‑Baxter as Chair (5-0-0)
• Selected Jan Guffey as Vice‑Chair (5-0-0)

Arts and Culture Commission

The Gilroy Arts and Culture Commission will approve minutes from its January 13 meeting, receive updates on its FY 2026‑27 work plan, and brief the new commissioner on ongoing projects. Commissioners will plan the February 20 unveiling for the "For the Love of Gilroy" public art campaign. The commission will also discuss the concept of an art in‑lieu fee program.

• Approval of minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting
• Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 work plan update and discussion
• Planning for the February 20, 2026 "For the Love of Gilroy" public art unveiling event
• Exploration of an art in‑lieu fee program
• Introduction of new commissioner Makhan Gupta

Youth Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Gilroy Youth Commission, consisting mainly of procedural items such as call to order, flag salute, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. The only substantive discussion is on the FY26 Youth Commission Work Plan under Old Business. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely administrative.

• Approval of the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY26 Youth Commission Work Plan
• Announcement: YAC Attack Conference on March 7, 2026 in Los Altos
• Thank you to staff liaison LeeAnn McPhillips

The commission approved the January 12, 2026 Youth Commission meeting minutes after correcting an unnecessary underscore. The motion, made by Commissioner Sarath and seconded by Commissioner Pham, passed unanimously with a 10-0-0 vote. No new business or other actions were adopted.

• Approved January 12 minutes with amendment (10-0-0)

City Council

The Gilroy City Council will hold a public hearing on extending the urgency interim ordinance banning new tobacco retailer permits citywide for an additional 10 months and 15 days. Under unfinished business, the council will receive an update on a proposed transient occupancy tax (TOT) rate increase ballot measure for the November 2026 election and consider appointing a planning commissioner and a library commissioner. New business includes a decision on the Sixth Street temporary encampment (APN 841-18-089), with options to abate immediately or suspend enforcement for up to 90 days while providing sanitation services. The council will also receive an update on the pilot Below Market Rate (BMR) Preservation Program.

• Public hearing to extend the urgency interim ordinance prohibiting new tobacco retailer permits citywide for 10 months and 15 days
• Update and direction on a transient occupancy tax (TOT) rate increase ballot measure for the November 2026 election
• Abatement decision for Sixth Street temporary encampment (APN 841-18-089) – immediate removal or 90-day suspension with sanitation services
• Award of a three-year on-call services contract to Maggiora Bros Drilling, Inc. for water well and pump station services ($420,000, with two one-year extensions)
• Appointment of Payman Khodabandeh to the Planning Commission and selection of a Library Commissioner

The Gilroy City Council approved the consent calendar and several related contracts. It adopted an ordinance extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance that prohibits any new tobacco retailer permits citywide for an additional six months and fifteen days. The council directed staff to pursue a general‑purpose Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) ballot measure with a 13% not‑to‑exceed rate and to forgo a community survey. It also appointed Jan Guffey to the Library Commission, Payman Khodabandeh to the Planning Commission, and adopted a resolution suspending enforcement of City Code Chapter 5 for up to 90 days to maintain sanitation services at a temporary encampment.

• Approved consent calendar (6-0 vote, 1 absent)
• Adopted ordinance extending tobacco retailer permit ban (6-0 vote, 1 absent)
• Declared action exempt from CEQA review (6-0 vote, 1 absent)
• Directed staff to pursue a general‑purpose TOT ballot measure (no vote recorded)
• Directed staff not to conduct a community survey on TOT (no vote recorded)
• Appointed Jan Guffey to Library Commission, full term (approved)
• Appointed Payman Khodabandeh to Planning Commission, full term (approved)
• Adopted resolution suspending enforcement of City Code Chapter 5 for up to 90 days (passed)

General

The Gilroy City Council will hold a special meeting that includes a public open house. Council members will introduce the new City Administrator, Matt Morley. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Open house for public comments
• Introduction of new City Administrator Matt Morley

The City Council met on February 9, 2026 and held an open house where new City Administrator Matt Morley was introduced. No actions, approvals, or votes were taken during the meeting. The minutes were later certified on February 23, 2026.

General

The Gilroy City Council will convene a special meeting on February 7, 2026. The agenda consists only of opening procedures, a coffee session with Mayor Greg Bozzo, and adjournment. No substantive items, ordinances, or contracts are scheduled for discussion.

The council met on February 7, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. and conducted a “Coffee with the Mayor” event. The meeting included a call to order by Mayor Greg Bozzo, roll call of five council members and the mayor, and adjournment at 10:38 a.m. No resolutions, ordinances, contracts, or other substantive items were approved, denied, or tabled.

Planning Commission

General

The City Council and Gilroy Unified School District will hold a special joint meeting to discuss several collaborative topics. Items include traffic safety, enrollment updates and their impact on the school budget, community development activities, the School Resource Officers program, and a joint use agreement between the district and the city. Public comments will be limited to agenda items only.

• Traffic Safety (GUSD/COG)
• Gilroy Unified School District Enrollment Update and Impacts on GUSD Budget
• Community Development Activities (COG)
• School Resource Officers (SRO) Program (GUSD/COG)
• Gilroy Unified School District & City of Gilroy Joint Use Agreement

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will select a Chair and Vice Chair and assign commissioners to specific parks. The body will also discuss the Parks and Recreational Trails Master Plan, park hours, and security services.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Update on Parks and Recreational Trails Master Plan
• Discussion on Park Hours and Security Services
• Updates on Las Animas Park restroom replacement and pickleball
• Update on San Ysidro Storywalk Project

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the November 18, 2025 minutes and the February 3, 2026 agenda. Commissioners elected Javier Martinez as Chair (roll‑call vote 6‑0) and Emily Miller as Vice Chair (unanimous voice vote). They scheduled a special meeting for March 4, 2026 to develop the work plan and directed staff to follow up on several action items.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved February 3, 2026 special meeting agenda (passed)
• Elected Javier Martinez as Chair (roll‑call vote 6‑0; Commissioner Jimenez absent)
• Elected Emily Miller as Vice Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled a special meeting for March 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
• Directed staff to meet with disc‑golf pilot proposer to discuss feasibility and return with an update
• Adopted park adoption assignments for each commissioner as listed
• Directed staff to continue evaluating park hours and safety provisions for FY27

City Council

The Gilroy City Council will vote on awarding a $1.06 million contract for a new fire engine and consider extending the mobile vending pilot program through October 2026. The consent calendar includes approvals for playground retrofits at Rainbow Park ($210,538), an EV fleet expansion grant ($235,178), a farmland security zone resolution, and the appointment of an Economic Development Director. The council will also review a draft parks master plan RFP with a $310,000 appropriation and receive an update on the Below Market Rate housing preservation program.

• Award $1,058,224.31 for a Rosenbauer Type I Fire Engine via Sourcewell contract
• Extend Mobile Vending Pilot Program through October 31, 2026, for further evaluation
• Approve playground retrofits at Rainbow Park for $210,538 with $10,026 contingency
• Authorize $235,178 grant agreement with Silicon Valley Clean Energy for EV fleet expansion
• Adopt resolution supporting a Farmland Security Zone for a 570-acre agricultural parcel

The council approved several consent‑calendar items, including a $210,538 playground retrofit contract, a $235,178 grant with Silicon Valley Clean Energy and related budget amendments, and a resolution establishing a Farmland Security Zone. Council members also appointed Raissa de la Rosa as Economic Development Director, ratified the mayor’s travel reimbursement, and approved the purchase of a Rosenbauer Type I fire engine for $1,058,224.31. All listed actions were passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Ross Recreation playground retrofit contract (up to $210,538) – Passed 6‑0
• Authorized $235,178 SVCE grant and budget amendments for EV fleet – Passed 6‑0
• Approved resolution establishing a 570‑acre Farmland Security Zone – Passed 6‑0
• Consented to appoint Raissa de la Rosa as Economic Development Director – Passed 6‑0
• Ratified Mayor Bozzo’s travel reimbursement – Passed 6‑0
• Adopted budget amendment to purchase Rosenbauer Type I fire engine ($1,058,224.31) – Passed 6‑0
• Awarded purchase of Rosenbauer Type I fire engine ($1,058,224.31) – Passed 6‑0
• Motion to extend Mobile Vending Pilot Program through Oct 31 2026 – outcome not recorded

Personnel Commission

The Personnel Commission will consider approving updates to hourly rates for select part-time, temporary, and seasonal positions to comply with the January 1, 2026 California minimum wage. They will also elect a chair and vice chair for 2026 and approve updates to the Human Resources & Risk Management Technician II job description. The agenda includes informational items on the 2026 meeting schedule and a recruitment and employment status report.

• Approve updates to hourly rates for part-time/temporary/seasonal positions to comply with the January 1, 2026 California minimum wage
• Selection of chair and vice chair for 2026
• Approve updates to the Human Resources & Risk Management Technician II job description
• Future business: updates to the Human Resources Director/Risk Manager job description and sworn/non-sworn Police Department job descriptions
• Two vacancies on the commission noted

Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission will appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair (currently vacant), receive the 2025 annual report from the Gilroy Center for the Arts/Art Alliance, and discuss planning for the February 20, 2026 unveiling of the 'For the Love of Gilroy' public art campaign. The commission will also consider approving meeting minutes from October and December 2025.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair (positions vacant)
• 2025 Annual Report from Gilroy Center for the Arts/Art Alliance
• Planning for 'For the Love of Gilroy' public art unveiling on February 20, 2026
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025 and December 9, 2025 regular meetings

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will meet to review and potentially comment on the FY26 Commission Work Plan. The meeting also includes a report from Recreation Manager Adam Henig.

• Discussion and possible action on the FY26 Youth Commission Work Plan
• Approval of minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting
• Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Attack Conference scheduled for March 7, 2026 in Los Altos

General

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a 'Coffee with the Mayor' event. The agenda consists of procedural items and this specific community engagement activity.

• Coffee with the Mayor

Planning Commission

General

City Council

The Gilroy City Council will vote on appointing Matt Morley as City Administrator effective February 9, 2026, and approving his employment agreement, as well as appointing Harjot Sangha as interim administrator for the transition period. The council will also hold a public hearing on an urgency interim ordinance to temporarily prohibit new tobacco retailer permits citywide for up to 45 days. Other agenda items include acceptance of a $291,546 state tobacco grant, selection of designs for a public art campaign, and interviews for board and commission vacancies.

• Appointment of Matt Morley as City Administrator effective February 9, 2026, and approval of his employment agreement
• Urgency interim ordinance prohibiting issuance of new tobacco retailer permits for 45 days
• Acceptance of a $291,546 Tobacco Grant Program award from the State of California Department of Justice
• Selection of 14 designs for the 'For the Love of Gilroy' public art campaign, each with $500 intellectual property rights agreements
• Interviews for open seats on boards, commissions, and committees with appointments to follow on January 26, 2026