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City of Gilroy
City Council
Minutes
Monday, August 18, 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 Bracco 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
None.
7. Employee Introductions
Interim Police Chief Binder introduced Public Records Technician Brittney Gordillo.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
1. Recognition of Aryan Ganesh, STEM Winner at the Santa Clara County 2024 Synopsys Championship Science Fair
2. National Emergency Management Awareness Month Proclamation
3. Resource Parent Appreciation Month
3. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (Informational Only)
4. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
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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 6:22 P.M.
Genevieve Corbin - commented on the need for a crosswalk on Monterey Rd near the Senior apartments, and the trees along the median being overgrown.
Ron Kirkish - commented on the opening of City Hall, the homeless issues and thanked Brad Kilger for joining the City of Gilroy.
Cyrus Kianpour - commented on CSG Consultants contract that was not awarded.
Cickett Brinkman - commented on CSG Consultants company standards.
Greg Felios - commented on school starting on Wednesday, August 20th.
Donald Perino - commented on traffic on 152 over Pacheco Pass, and the Gilroy Garlic Festival.
Forest Williams - commented on the Science Fair board and the Synopsis Championship.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
5. 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 August 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 3 of 7 City Council
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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.
Council Member Fugazzi - No report.
Council Member Marques - No report.
Council Member Hilton - Reported on Cal Train ridership numbers, mentioned that the South Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) Board provided feedback on the fiscal year 2025-26 Operating Budget and strategic focus areas, and the South County Youth Task Force (SCYTF) policy team update that he will provide regarding the Civic Center Master Plan initial community outreach study and conceptual layout.
Council Member Ramirez - Reported on the Sister Cities Committee.
Council Member Cline - Reported on the Gilroy Youth Taskforce.
Mayor Bozzo - Reported on the Cities Association of Santa Clara County meeting presentation from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors 5/8 cent sales tax increase that will be on the ballot this November.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:45 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 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 August 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 4 of 7 City Council
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1. Acceptance of Cash and Investment Report as of June 30, 2025
2. Approve the minutes of the August 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
3. Adopt and Issue Publicly the Report Entitled City of Gilroy Transition from AtLarge to By-District Elections: Adopted Map Final Report Pursuant to Elections Code Section 21130(f)
7. BIDS AND PROPOSALS
1. Award a contract to Griffin Structures, Inc. for Construction Management with Master Architectural Services for the Santa Teresa Fire Station Design-Build Project
Project Manager for Public Works Ryan Osenton provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:18 P.M.
Ron Kirkish - commented on the delay of the Santa Teresa Fire Station.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Award the contract to Griffin Structures, Inc. in the amount of $1,108,300 and Reimbursable Costs in the amount of $54,700, with a total project cost of $1,163,000 for Construction Management with
Master Architectural Services for the Santa Teresa Fire Station Design-Build Project and authorize the Interim City Administrator to execute the agreement and all other related documents.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton
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. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Adopt an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Codes with Amendments
Community Development Director Sharon Goei provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing at 7:22 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the public hearing.
Motion
Adopt an ordinance amending Sections 6.1, 6.6, and 6.7 of Chapter 6 of the Gilroy August 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 5 of 7 City Council
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Municipal Code adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, and 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, with amendments.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton
SECONDER: Council Member Dion Bracco
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. Adopt an Ordinance Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Fire Codes with Amendments
Community Development Director Sharon Goei provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing at 7:23 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the public hearing.
Motion
Adopt an ordinance amending Sections 10.9 and 10.10 of Chapter 10 of the Gilroy Municipal Code adopting by reference the 2025 California WildlandUrban Interface Code and 2025 California Fire Code, with amendments.
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
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mobile Food Vending on Private Property - Pilot Program Clarification Assistant to the City Administrator Bryce Atkins provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:36 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Council provided clarification to staff.
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
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1. Creation of an Ice Center Ad Hoc Committee
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:48 P.M.
Susan Mister - commented on the Sharks Ice Center timeline and the need for an Ad Hoc Committee.
Michelle Carlen - commented on the impact the Sharks Ice Center will have on the community.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Selecting Council Member Fugazzi, Council Member Hilton and Council Member Cline for the Ice Center Ad Hoc Committee
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
SECONDER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
AYES: Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Mayor Greg Bozzo
NAYS: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez
11. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
No report.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
No report.
14. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Faber announced the closed session items 14.1 and 14.2.
City Attorney Faber opened public comment at 7:55 P.M.
With no speakers, City Attorney Faber closed public comment.
City Council adjourned to closed session at 7:56 P.M.
Motion
Remain in 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 August 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 7 of 7 City Council
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Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957; Gilroy City Code Chapter 17 A Consultation with Gilroy Police Department and Interim Chief Ken Binder Gilroy City Code Section 17 A.11 (1)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to GC Sec. 54956.8 and GCC Sec. 17 A.8
Property: Gilroy Gardens Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA (APN's: 810-17-024, 810-17-026, 810-17-029, 810-17-030, 810-17-031, 810-18- 002, 810-18-013, 810-19-005, 810-19-007, 810-19-010, 810-19-011, 810-19-014) Negotiators: Brad Kilger, Interim City Administrator; Victoria Valencia, Economic Development Manager
Other Party to Negotiations: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, LLC Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment for sale or lease.
15. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
City Attorney Faber announced that there was no reportable action.
16. ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 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 September 8, 2025.
Kim Mancera
City Clerk