March 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 1 of 5 City Council
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City of Gilroy
City Council
Minutes
Monday, March 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM
1. OPENING
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 6:00 PM.
2. 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
3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
City Clerk Kim Mancera reported on the Posting of the Agenda.
4. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Cline led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Invocation
None.
6. Orders of the Day
None.
7. Employee Introductions
None.
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
1. Youth Arts Month Proclamation
Mayor Bozzo presented the Youth Arts Month Proclamation to Sofia Fojas with the Santa Clara County Office of Education.
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
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Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:08 P.M.
Jess Moreno - commented on pedestrian safety and traffic issues.
Cindy Nunez - commented on pedestrian safety and requests that a school zone sign be added near Las Animas School.
Ron Kirkish - commented on FLOCK safety cameras.
Greg Felios - commented on the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce networking lunch that he attended.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Council Member Bracco – 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 – Gilroy Sister Cities, 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 – ABAG, CalTrain Policy Group (alternate), 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), Cities Association of Santa Clara County, Gilroy Youth Task Force (alternate), Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Governing Board, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Implementation Board, 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 March 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 3 of 5 City Council
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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), Cities Association of Santa Clara County (alternate)
Council Member Bracco - Reported that he attended the JPA Santa Clara County Library.
Council Member Fugazzi - Shared his appreciation for the United States Armed Forces who are serving overseas.
Council Member Marques - No report.
Council Member Hilton - Reported from the VTA Policy Advisory Committee and provided an update on the committee. He also reported on his recent trip to the State Capital. In addition, he also asked that the community be on the lookout for a save the date for a joint event presented by the Gilroy Unified School District, City of Gilroy, and the South County Youth Task Force.
Council Member Ramirez - Reported that she attended the State of the Valley organized by Silicon Valley Joint Ventures.
Council Member Cline - No report.
Mayor Bozzo - Reported from Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors on the recent approval to spend on maintenance priorities within the park. He also shared how he attended the South Valley Islamic Community Ramadan Iftar.
5. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Amended and Restated Municipal Pooling Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
Interim Human Resources Director/Risk Manager LeeAnn McPhillips provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:31 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Adopt a resolution approving the amended and restated Municipal Pooling Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Providing Property, Public Liability, and other insurance coverages.
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 March 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 4 of 5 City Council
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Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
2. Open Meeting and Teleconference Requirements and Approval of Policy on Distributions to Public Participation During Remote or Hybrid Meetings City Clerk Kim Mancera and City Attorney Andy Faber provided a report and presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:52 P.M.
Ron Kirkish - asked a clarifying question from the report given by the City Clerk and City Attorney.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Receive a report on updates regarding Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) amending the Ralph M. Brown Act and adopt a City Council Policy on Disruptions of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings in compliance with Senate Bill 707.
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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
6. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
City Administrator Matt Morley announced that he met with LAFCO regarding a study on wastewater and potable water. He also highlighted the city's efforts to aid in traffic safety surrounding Las Animas Elementary School.
7. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
No report.
8. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION;
CITY OF GILROY, Petitioner, vs. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Respondent; LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY, Real Party in Interest. LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY, Petitioner, . THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Respondent; CITY OF GILROY, Real Party in Interest; Cal. Supreme Ct. Case Numbers S282937 and S282950; Filed March 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 5 of 5 City Council
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January 22, 2020
City Attorney Andy Faber announced the closed session item.
City Attorney Andy Faber opened public comment at 6:55 P.M.
With no speakers, City Attorney Andy Faber closed public comment.
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 Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The meeting adjourned to closed session at 6:56 P.M.
9. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
City Attorney Andy Faber announced that there was no reportable action from the closed sesssion.
10. ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:09 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.
Kim Mancera
City Clerk