City of Gilroy
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 5, 2025 | 6:00 PM
1. OPENING
1.1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:12 PM.
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Fugazzi.
1.3. Invocation
None.
1.4 City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
The City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM.
1.5. Roll Call
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Dion Bracco, Council Member
Tom Cline, Council Member
Terence Fugazzi, Council Member
Zach Hilton, Council Member
Carol Marques, Council Member
Kelly Ramirez, Council Member
Greg Bozzo, Mayor
Absent None
1.6. Orders of the Day
Mayor Bozzo reminded those in the audience that Public Hearing Item No. 8.2 on the transition to district-based elections would be heard at 7:00 PM.
1.7. Employee Introductions
None.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
2.1. Presentation of Retirement Proclamation to Randy Carpenter
2.2. Presentation of Retirement Proclamation to Jason Smith
2.3. Proclamation Declaring May 2025 as Affordable Housing Month
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2.4. Proclamation Declaring May 2025 as Building Safety Month
3. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (Informational Only)
None.
4. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
4.1. Youth Commission Annual Presentation
Youth Commission Chair Alfred James lead the Gilroy Youth Commission presentation of the annual report to the City Council, assisted by Commissioners Jacob Ortega and Karin Sandoval Rodriguez.
4.2. PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment
Miguel A. Flaquer II - commented regarding school crosswalk safety and issues with City and School District staff responsiveness, and introduced himself to Council.
Alison Cingolani - commented about the SV At Home non-profit organization focused on affordable housing. She thanked Council for recognizing the importance of affordable housing, for the work of the Community Development Department, and that the City has traditionally been a leader in producing low- income housing, but that the work continues.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
5. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Bracco – reported on the Library District that on the 17th the earthen excursion exhibit for children will be opening on that date, and a book program from the Dolly Parton Foundation grant matched by the State of California.
Council Member Fugazzi – No report.
Council Member Marques – No report.
Council Member Hilton – VTA Policy Advisory Committee: Gilroy Transit Center having a new feature of 18 long-term modern bike parking e-lockers; Silicon Valley Clean Energy:
reported on the EV Charging Station Grant for new chargers in the parking lot for the library and the new headquarters building purchased; South County Youth Task Force Policy Team: Violence Prevention Plan was recently presented to the County has approved implementation of the plan into the new County Office of Violence Prevention and the June budget for new workers and engagement with District Attorney for reintegrating a community prosecutor.
Council Member Ramirez – No report.
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Council Member Cline – No report.
Mayor Bozzo – reported about Gilroy Gardens marketing and management team provided advanced notice about an upcoming special event called Cherries Jubilee.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1. Approval of the Action Minutes of the April 21, 2025 City Council Special Meeting and the April 21, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
6.2. Gilroy Museum's Request for Commission Approval to Transfer $1,985.04 in Interest Income from the Gilroy Museum Endowment Trust to the Museum Donations Fund
6.3. Approval of a Notice of Acceptance of Completion for the Gourmet Alley Improvement Project 24-PW-287 and Approval of a Final Contract Amount of $3,473,203.90
6.4. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending Chapter 16.6-1(p) Cardroom, Table Restrictions
6.5. Claim of Roselyn Bowers (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim)
6.6. Claim of Tony Romero Huerta III (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim)
6.7. Claim of Miriam Villarial Luna (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim)
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Tom Cline, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Bracco, Council Member Cline, Council Member Fugazzi, Council Member Hilton, Council Member Marques, Council Member Ramirez, Mayor Bozzo 7. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
7.1. Award a contract to William Duff Architects, Inc. for Fire Station Renovations Architectural Services in the Amount of $243,076
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion: Award the contract to William Duff Architects, Inc.
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RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Carol Marques, Council Member
SECONDER: Terence Fugazzi, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Bracco, Council Member Cline, Council Member Fugazzi, Council Member Hilton, Council Member
Marques, Council Member Ramirez, Mayor Bozzo 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1. Appeal of the Planning Commission's Determination for Architectural and Site Review and Variance Application for Removal of an Existing 35-foot Monopole and Installation of a 65-foot Monopole and Related Equipment Located at 401 First Street, Application No. AS 24-14 and V 24-01
This item was heard after Agenda Item No. 8.2
Representatives of applicants gave a brief statement to the Council regarding their appeal and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the public hearing.
Motion: Continue the item to the May 19th, 2025 meeting subject to the applicant informing the City no later than five days before that meeting if they need additional time, at which point it would be an open continuance until such time as it can be rescheduled.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Terence Fugazzi, Council Member
SECONDER: Kelly Ramirez, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Fugazzi, Council Member Hilton, Council Member Marques, Council Member Ramirez, Mayor Bozzo
NAYS: Council Member Bracco, Council Member Cline 8.2. Hold the Fifth Public Hearing Regarding the City's Transition from an At- Large to a District-Based Elections System for the Purpose of Receiving the Demographer’s Presentation on the Transition Process, the Information Received Regarding Communities of Interest in the City, the Possible Contours of Six Districts, the Drawing of Maps by Redistricting Partners, the Review of Maps Submitted on the City’s Website and by Other Means, and the Presentation of Legally Compliant Draft Maps to the City Council for the Six New Districts, as well as the Order of Elections for the 2026 and 2028 Elections
This item was heard after Agenda Item No. 11.
Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing
Bill O'Connor – Stated his support of Map D to keep the east side together and
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that if there is no Council Member in the east side, then those districts should be scheduled for 2026.
With no additional speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the public hearing.
Motion: Advance Draft Map D and F to the May 19, 2025 Public Hearing for consideration of which map will be selected.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Kelly Ramirez, Council Member
SECONDER: Terence Fugazzi, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Bracco, Council Member Cline, Council Member Fugazzi, Council Member Hilton, Council Member
Marques, Council Member Ramirez, Mayor Bozzo 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9.1. Food Truck Ordinance Update
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion: Direct the City Administrator to enforce the codes and regulations associated with food trucks that are currently in the City’s ordinances.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Carol Marques, Council Member
SECONDER: Kelly Ramirez, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Bracco, Council Member Cline, Council Member Fugazzi, Council Member Hilton, Council Member
Marques, Council Member Ramirez, Mayor Bozzo 10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
10.1. Receive Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and Program Year (PY) 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and Provide Direction on PY 2025-2026 Funding Allocations
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment.
Oliveria Poblano - commented in support of the Consolidated Plan adoption, and the economic benefits the funding provides, including affordable housing. She encouraged Council to adopt the plans.
Larissa Cortez - spoke in support of the plans, that it helps prevent some from becoming homeless, and that it is important to have a place to stay where rent is more affordable
Yesenia Ochoa - commented about her personal, family experience that resulted
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in challenges to cover rent, and that many families are struggling to afford housing and essential expenses. She urged the City to allocate the funds strategically in support of affordable housing.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion: Direct staff to allocate CDBG funding as follows: for the public service allocations to be equally distributed at $10,000 each, as recommended, and for the nonpublic service allocation, the full amount of $155,639 is to be applied to the Public Works program on the east side, specifically east of Monterey and south of Leavesley.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Terence Fugazzi, Council Member
SECONDER: Dion Bracco, Council Member
AYES: Council Member Bracco, Council Member Cline, Council Member Fugazzi, Council Member Hilton, Council Member
Marques, Council Member Ramirez, Mayor Bozzo
NAYS: Mayor Bozzo 11. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
This item was heard after Agenda Item No. 13.
None.
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
12.1. Santa Teresa Fire Station/Fire Service Update
12.2. Sharks Ice Update
This item was heard after Agenda Item No. 7.1.
City Administrator Forbis provided a report on both the Santa Teresa Fire Station and Fire Services, as well as an update on the Sharks Ice Project.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
This item was heard after Agenda Item No. 12.
City Attorney Faber provided a report about providing copies of the California Environmental Quality Act updated book, and handed them out to the Council.
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec. 17A.8
Property: 7257 Monterey Street (APN 799-09-059)
Negotiators: Jimmy Forbis, City Administrator; Sharon Goei, Community Development Director
Other Party to Negotiations: RIG I LLC
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Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
14.2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11(2) Name/Title: Police Chief
This item followed Agenda Item No. 10.1
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion: Vote to remain in Closed Session
RESULT: Pass
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES: Council Member Bracco, Council Member Cline, Council Member Fugazzi, Council Member Hilton, Council Member Marques, Council Member Ramirez, Mayor Bozzo 15. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
Report of any action taken in Closed Session and vote or abstention of each Council Member if required by Government Code Section 54957.1 and GCC Section 17A.13(b); Public Report of the vote to continue in closed session if required under GCC Section 17A.11(5).
The Council adjourned to open session at 10:40 PM with no reportable action.
16. ADJOURNMENT
With no more business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 PM.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gilroy on May 19, 2025.
/s/Bryce Atkins
Acting City Clerk