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Regular Meeting Minutes
City of Gilroy
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 2, 2025 | 6:00 PM
1. OPENING
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 6:00 PM.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Bozzo.
3. Invocation
None.
4. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
The Acting City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM.
5. Roll Call
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Council Member Dion Bracco
Council Member Tom Cline
Council Member Terence Fugazzi
Council Member Zach Hilton
Council Member Carol Marques
Council Member Kelly Ramirez
Mayor Greg Bozzo
Absent
6. Orders of the Day
None.
7. Employee Introductions
City Administrator Forbis introduced Interim Police Chief Ken Binder.
Captain Juan Rocha of the Police Department introduced Matthew Avilla, Vanessa Ruiz, Esthela Rocha, and Monica Marquez Padilla.
Fire Division Chief Arlen Summers of the Fire Department introduced Chris Channel and Joseph Scanlon.
2. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (Informational Only)
1. Parklet Letter to Council from Tom and Tracey Miller
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Mayor Bozzo read the item title into the record.
3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
1. 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.
Sharon McKeegan commented about the need for portable restrooms in food areas with a code to prevent homeless persons from using it, and for portable restrooms for homeless persons.
Liz Murillo commented about the work of Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley, reading a letter from a recipient of the service.
Ron Kirkish commented about his medical news and thanked the Council for support.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Council Member Bracco – Downtown Committee, Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority, Santa Clara Water Commission, Santa Clara Valley Water Joint Water Resources Committee, SCRWA
Council Member Fugazzi – Santa Clara Water Commission (alternate), Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority Board (alternate), SCRWA, Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center, VTA Mobility Partnership Committee
Council Member Marques – ABAG, Downtown Committee, Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority (alternate), Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Governing Board, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Implementation Board, SCRWA (alternate)
Council Member Hilton – CalTrain Policy Group, Santa Clara County Expressway Plan 2040 Advisory Board (alternate), Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board, South County Youth Task Force Policy Team, VTA Policy Advisory Committee
Council Member Ramirez – ABAG (alternate), Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors (alternate), Gilroy Sister Cities, Gilroy Youth Task Force (alternate), SCRWA, Santa Clara Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee
Council Member Cline – CalTrain Policy Group (alternate), Gilroy Sister Cities (alternate), Gilroy Youth Task Force, Santa Clara County Expressway Plan
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2040 Advisory Board, Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board (alternate), Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority Board, Visit Gilroy California Welcome Center (alternate), VTA Mobility Partnership Committee, VTA Policy Advisory Committee (alternate)
Mayor Bozzo – Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors, Santa Clara Valley Water Joint Water Resources Committee, South County Youth Task Force Policy Team, VTA Board of Directors (alternate), Santa Clara Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (alternate)
Council Member Bracco – No report.
Council Member Fugazzi – No report.
Council Member Marques – No report.
Council Member Hilton – Provided updates from the Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee about ridership statistics; Silicon Valley Clean Energy Board action on its energy procurement portfolio and real-time pricing rate structure; and the Progress Pride Flag raising.
Council Member Ramirez – Provided an update on the Gilroy Gardens Board Meeting, the celebration of their anniversary and the new Cherries Jubilee Celebration.
Council Member Cline – Provided an update on Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority's preparations for Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup, and the impacts that could extend down to Gilroy.
Mayor Bozzo – No report.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Approve
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
1. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Time Extension for a Tentative Map for the Gilroy Square Project Located at 6970 Camino Arroyo, APN 841-70-049 (File Number TM 21-02)
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2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Setting the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) for the Gilroy Community Library Project Bonds
3. Receive Budget Update for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY25) and Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution
4. Adopt a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Caltrans for the Maintenance of Emergency Vehicle Detection Systems (EVDS) on State Highways in the City of Gilroy and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the Agreement
5. Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to Establish the Election of Members of the City Council by Six Districts, Establish the Boundaries, Identification Numbers, and the Election Order of Each District, Establish a Residency Requirement to Seek a Council Seat from Each District, and Related Actions
6. Claim of Joshua Castillo-Rosales (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim)
6. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
1. Approve the Purchase of a Modular Replacement Restroom for Las Animas Park to total $244,921, utilizing Sourcewell's Cooperative Purchasing Contract 081721-CXT.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Approve
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
2. Purchase Seven 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD Crew Cab Trucks for the Amount of $393,744 for the Public Works and Utilities Departments Using the State of California Statewide Contract 1-22-23-20-D
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
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Award
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Adopt Fiscal Years 2026 (FY26) and 2027 (FY27) Operating and Capital Budgets, Position Control List, Departmental Work Plans, Boards & Commissions Work Plans, and the GANN Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2026.
Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing.
Luis Ramirez commented in support of funding for the Recreation Division.
Gannon Janisch commented in support of funding for the Recreation Division.
Sally Armendariz commented her thanks to City Administrator Forbis for the clarification, and that some of the recreation funding should be used to help fund those families that cannot afford their youth participating in recreation programs.
Maria Aguilar commented that she e-mailed her expressions regarding the recreation matter, but also raised concerns about the cost increase for senior meals.
Alicia commented about her time teaching in recreation programs and in support of funding for the Recreation Division.
Ron Kirkish commented about how parks and recreation in Gilroy was an integral part of his family's lives.
Jorge Vargas commented thanks for being appointed as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, and asked for no action to take funding from Recreation.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the public hearing.
Motion
Adopt
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor
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Greg Bozzo
2. Conduct a Public Hearing to Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and Program Year (PY) 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan including Funding Allocations
This item was heard after Item No. 8.1.
Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing.
Deanne Everton from Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley commented about their services and the need for CDBG funding.
Alaina Purcell Schroeder from Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley commented about their services and the need for CDBG funding.
Delinda Yatskevich from Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley commented about their services and the need for CDBG funding.
Liz Murillo from Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley commented about their services and the need for CDBG funding.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the public hearing.
Motion
Approve the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan with the change to include the Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley allocation proportionately; Direct the Community Development Director to submit to HUD and make changes to comply with CDBG submission guidelines; and adopt the resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget within the CDBG Fund.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
SECONDER: Council Member Tom Cline
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
3. Introduce an Ordinance to Adopt by Reference the Mapping of Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the public hearing.
Motion
Read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
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RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
SECONDER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
Motion
Introduce the ordinance.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing a Pilot Program to Allow Food Trucks in Designated Areas While Updating the City’s Mobile Vending Ordinance
This item was heard after Item No. 7.1
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment.
Matthew Gallison commented in support of the pilot program.
Diego Vasquez commented in support of the pilot program.
Alicia commented in support of the pilot program.
Melanie Reynisson commented about the Gilroy Downtown Business Association's support of the pilot program.
Jeff Orth commented in support of the pilot program.
Jesus commented in support of the pilot program.
Madalegni Mondragon commented in support of the pilot program.
David Almeida commented in support of the pilot program.
Jorge Vargas commented in support of the pilot program.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
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Motion
Adopt
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
1. Santa Teresa Station and County Fire Update
City Administrator Forbis provided updates regarding the Santa Teresa Fire Station and County Fire Services.
10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
None.
11. CLOSED SESSION
Council entered closed session at 10:45 PM.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION. Pending Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11 (3) (a), Gandolfi Investments, LLC v. City of Gilroy, et.al., Superior Court for the County of Santa Clara, Case Number 24CV444165, filed July 26, 2024.
City Attorney Faber read the item into the record and provided instruction.
City Attorney Faber opened public comment.
With no speakers, City Attorney Faber closed public comment.
Motion
Enter closed session
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: None
SECONDER: None
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
Council entered closed session at 10:45 PM.
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12. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
Council returned to open session at 11:05 PM.
13. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 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 XXXXXXX, 20XX.
Bryce Atkins
Acting City Clerk