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City of Gilroy
City Council
Minutes
Monday, August 4, 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
Council Member Cline led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Invocation
Pastor Malcolm McPhail with New Hope Community Church led the Invocation.
4. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Kim Mancera reported on the Posting of the Agenda.
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
6. Orders of the Day
7. Employee Introductions
Interim Police Chief Binder introduced Police Safety Communicator Summer Jimenez and Police Officer Austin McKinney.
LeeAnn McPhilllips introduced City Clerk Kim Mancera, newly promoted Senior Equipment Mechanic Gibran Mendoza, Management Assistant Juanita Menig, Human Resources Summer Intern Alyssa Remily, and Police Department Summer Interns Leah Martinez and Giselle Rodriguez.
John Doughty introduced Management Analyst Trainee Pamela Brown, Management Analyst Trainee Bryan Rodriguez and Engineering Tech/Inspector Juan Tovar.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
1. Centennial Wineries Proclamation
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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 at 6:38 P.M.
Greg Felios - commented on National Night Out.
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 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.
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Council Member Fugazzi - No report.
Council Member Marques - No report.
Council Member Hilton - Reported on the Metropolitan Transportation Commissions (MTC) plan Bay Area, Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) and South County Youth Task Force (SCYTF).
Council Member Ramirez - No report.
Council Member Cline - No report.
Mayor Bozzo - No report.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:42 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Approve the consent calender.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
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
1. Approve the Minutes of the July 24, 2025 Special Closed Session City Council Meeting, and the July 28, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of the Report of Abatement of Weeds and Refuse Within the City of Gilroy and Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Imposition of Assessment Liens Against the Land
Fire Marshall Jonathan Crick provided a report.
Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing at 7:08 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the public hearing.
Motion
Adopt a resolution allowing the assessment of fees, minus any qualifying objections, as reported by the Santa Clara County Weed Abatement Program.
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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
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Appointment of Members to the Youth Commission
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:12 P.M.
Greg Felios - commented about the youth that applied.
Michelle Carlen - commented on praising the applicants that applied that were not selected.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
The Council appointed the following youth:
1-year term ending 6/30/2026
Benedict Pham
Maya Sanchez
2-year term ending 6/30/2027
Alazander Cruz Bermudez
Ashleen Bhandal
Biruh Abaneh
Diana Diakova
Logan Gill
Sophia Gutierrez
Motion
Appoint the Youth Commissioners selected.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
SECONDER: Council Member Zach Hilton
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. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
1. Update on the Consolidated FY26 Annual Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 25-PW-296 and Consideration of Minor Modifications and Clarifications on the August 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 5 of 10 City Council
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Council-Approved Sidewalk Replacement Program and Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution to Appropriate $1.0 million of Unspent Funds from Prior Years for the Project
Public Works Project Manager Ryan Osenton provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:43 P.M.
Maria Aguilar - asked a question regarding cutting the roots of the tree and replacing the sidewalk.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Adopt a budget amendment resolution to appropriate $1.0 million of unspent funds from prior fiscal years for the project, from the Sidewalk Repair Reserve Fund (200).
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
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
Motion
Approve recommended revisions to the August 5, 2024 Sidewalk Replacement Program.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
SECONDER: Council Member Zach Hilton
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. Initial Direction and Scope of Tobacco and Smoking Control Ordinance Update and Potential Moratorium
Assistant to the City Administrator Bryce Atkins provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 8:11 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Council provided direction to staff.
The meeting recessed at 8:16 P.M. and reconvened at 8:26 P.M.
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3. Six-Month Update on the Gilroy Police Department Therapy Dog Program Captain Luke Powell provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 8:35 P.M.
Janet Krulee - spoke about Leadership Gilroy, and therapy dog Maui and addition of another therapy dog Baily.
Greg Felios - commented on therapy dog Maui.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Report received.
4. Introduce an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Codes with Amendments, and Set a Public Hearing on August 18, 2025, for Adoption of the Ordinance
Community Development Director Sharon Goei, Building Official Hipolito Olmos and Fire Marshall Jonathan Crick provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:02 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Approve to read the ordinance by title only and waive all further reading.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton
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
Motion
Introduce the ordinance.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques
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
Motion
Approve to set the public hearing on August 18, 2025 for the adoption of the August 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 7 of 10 City Council
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ordinance.
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 Greg Bozzo
5. Introduce an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Fire Codes with Amendments, and Set a Public Hearing on August 18, 2025, for Adoption of the Ordinance
Community Development Director Sharon Goei, Building Official Hipolito Olmos and Fire Marshall Jonathan Crick provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Approve to read the ordinance by title only and waive all further readings.
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
Motion
Introduce the ordinance.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
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
Motion
Approve to set the public hearing on August 18, 2025 for the adoption of the ordinance.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques
SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
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Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
6. Approval of Gilroy Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding and Adoption of Resolution Approving Salary Schedules for the Period of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028
Assistant City Administrator/HR Director LeeAnn McPhillips provided a report.
During the verbal staff report presentation, Director McPhillips specifically reviewed the fiscal impact associated with the implementation of the GPOA MOU. She noted that the there year cost of implementing the new GPOA MOU was approximately $1.86M and that this dollar amount was consistent with prior discussions with Council regarding the costs associated with the new MOU.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:15 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending the budgets for FY 26 and FY 27 to implement the terms of the Gilroy Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for FY 26 and 27, appropriating proposed expenditure amendments, and authorizing the inclusion of appropriate funds in the future FY 28 budget for salary and benefit expenditures related to the implementation of the MOU.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
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
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Gilroy and the Gilroy Police Officers Association for the period July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
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
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027 salary schedules associated with the Gilroy August 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 9 of 10 City Council
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Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
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. Approval of the July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027 Salary Schedules for Full-time/Unrepresented/Exempt/Mid-Management and Appointed Employees, Part-Time/Temporary/Unrepresented/Exempt Employees, and FullTime/Unrepresented/At-Will/Department Head Employees Assistant City Administrator/HR Director provided a report.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy of the City of Gilroy approving the July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027salary schedules for FullTime/Unrepresented/Confidential/Exempt/Mid-Management Employees and FullTime/Unrepresented/Exempt/Mid-Management/Appointed Employees.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
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
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy of the City of Gilroy approving the July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027 salary schedules for PartTime/Temporary/Unrepresented/At-Will/Exempt Employees.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
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
Motion
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy of the City of Gilroy August 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 10 of 10 City Council
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approving the July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027.
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
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
Interim City Administrator Brad Kilger mentioned that he has been meeting with City Council and city staff. He said that he was impressed with the professionalism and dedication of both Council and staff. He is impressed the most about how much they all love Gilroy.
10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
No report.
11. ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M 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