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City of Gilroy
City Council
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Monday, September 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM
1. CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
1. Call to Order
The closed session was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 5:00 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. Opportunity for Public Comment on Closed Session
City Attorney Andy Faber announced the closed session items.
City Attorney Faber opened public comment at 5:02 P.M.
With no speakers, City Attorney Faber closed public comment.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT Pursuant to GC Section 54957.6 and GCC Section 17 A.11 (4) Collective Bargaining Unit: Local 2805, IAFF Fire Unit Representing Gilroy Firefighters
City Negotiators: Matt Morley, City Administrator; Michael Horta, Human Resources Director/Risk Manager; LeeAnn McPhillips, Extra Help Special Assistant – Human Resources/Risk Management
Anticipated lssues(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working Conditions; Memorandums of Understanding: City of Gilroy and Gilroy Firefighters Local 2805
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) and Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9, Gilroy Code Section 17A.11(3)(b). One case
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6. PUBLIC APPOINTMENT / PUBLIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code section 54957(b)(1); Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11(2) Title: City Attorney
2. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION
3. REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 6:04 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 Carol Marques led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Invocation
Jesse Jimenez with New Hope Community Church led the Invocation.
6. Orders of the Day
Item 10.3 will be moved and heard after the Consent Calendar.
7. Employee Introductions
Community Development Director Sharon Goei introduced Management Assistant, Deserie De Leon, Office Assistant, Andrea Canales and Code Enforcement Officer, Troy Trujillo.
Utilities Director Derek Cray introduced Maintenance Workers I, Daniel Ordaz, Benny Silva, Adrian Espinoza, and Jose Vega.
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
1. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
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Mayor Bozzo presented a Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation to Jordan Thorpe, the Board President for Jacobs Heart.
5. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (Informational Only)
1. Recommendation from the Open Government Commission to Approve Proclamation Request and Activities for Open Government Week November 16-20, 2026
6. 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 6:20 P.M.
Julianne Saenz spoke opposing ICE and the planned ICE Detention Center.
Kyle Short spoke opposing ICE and the planned ICE Detention Center.
Jose Gonzales spoke opposing ICE and the planned ICE Detention Center.
Rosa spoke opposing ICE and the planned ICE Detention Center.
Uriel M. spoke opposing ICE and the planned ICE Detention Center.
Sujra spoke opposing ICE and the planned ICE Detention Center.
Ashley Antonich Jarabia spoke opposing ICE and the planned ICE Detention Center.
Catwoman spoke opposing ICE and the planned ICE Detention Center.
Georgine Scott-Codiga posed questions regarding the subdivision Map Act.
Sally Armendariz spoke opposing ICE and the planned ICE Detention Center.
Dash Leeds spoke opposing ICE and the planned ICE Detention Center.
Ron Kirkish spoke about the commemoration of 9/11.
KP spoke opposing ICE and the planned ICE Detention Center.
Chris Novak spoke on Zoom concerning a certificate of compliance.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
7. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
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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 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 on the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Council Member Fugazzi - No report.
Council Member Marques - No report.
Council Member Hilton - Reported on the Valley Transportation Authority and tabling in the community.
Council Member Ramirez - Reported on the Unhoused Ad Hoc Committee, a Focus Agricultural class, and a Cities Association Legislative Action Committee board meeting.
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Council Member Cline - Reported on the 9/11 memorial ceremony and a trip to Israel.
Mayor Bozzo - No report.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:57 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Item 8.4 was pulled for discussion.
Motion Approve the consent calendar items 8.1 through 8.3 and items 8.5 through 8.11.
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 NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
1. Approve the minutes of the August 8, 2026 Coffee with the Mayor and the August 17, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
2. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Evaluation Report for the Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Program For Public Information Associated with the Community Rating System of the National Flood Insurance Program
3. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 30, Article L of the Gilroy City Code Relating to Architectural and Site Review Permit Process and to Enhance Public Outreach
5. Release of Unclaimed Checks to the City's General Fund in Accordance with California Government Code Section 50053
6. Claim of Kimberly San Filippo (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim)
7. Approval of Second Redundant Internet Connectivity and Managed Network Services
8. Award Five, Three-Year On-Call Engineering Support Contracts For a Total Not-to-Exceed $450,000 Combined Aggregate Between All Contracts, With an Option of Two Additional, One-Year Extension Options of $150,000 Combined Aggregate to: (1) Carollo Engineers, Inc; (2) BKF Engineers; (3) Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group; (4) Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers; (5) WHB Engineers
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9. Approval of a Single Source Purchasing Contract With Fairfield Chevrolet (California Police Cars) in the Amount of $194,392.28 for the Purchase of Two Fully Upfitted Chevrolet Tahoe Police Responder Vehicles
10. Reappropriate $17,462.89 of Fiscal Year 2026 Economic Development Program Expenses to Fiscal Year 2027 for Downtown Tree Light Repairs
11. Letter in Support of Assembly Bill 1761: Improving the Energy Bill Transparency
8. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
4. Adopt a Resolution amending the FY2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Budget by appropriating an additional $95,000 of Community Facilities District (CFD) funds to the Precast Concrete Fence Project, and approving an additional $95,000 of contingency for the construction contract with Silicon Valley Paving, Inc. for the Project
Public Works Director John Doughty provided a report.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:01 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion Bring item 8.4 back at a future meeting, with an addendum and a map.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
3. Consider Adopting an Urgency Interim Ordinance Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance, Processing, and Approval of Applications and Entitlements for New Data Center Facilities Citywide, for a Period Not to Exceed 45 Days
City Administrator Matt Morley provided a report.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:09 P.M.
Georgine Scott-Codiga posed questions about what's changed and why now for the proposed moratorium.
Colleen Crew spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
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Cindy Smith spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Jason Hutton spoke in support of utilizing the proposed moratorium time to get community groups and unions working together on labor and community standards.
Serina Murphy spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Kim Newdall spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Lauren Howsman spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Connie Rogers spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Catwoman spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Will Smith spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Trella Davis spoke opposing the data center.
Dash Leeds spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Britt Smith spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Debi Kerrick spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Landon Sepulveda spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Mary Yates spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Annedore Kushner spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Dianne Eidson spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Victor Thibeault posed concerns about data center water usage.
Basil Romero spoke in support of data centers.
Armando Benavides spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Pete Seaberg spoke in support of data centers.
KP posed a question regarding the urgency request. Requested a change in the planning approval process.
Eric Negomir - Zoom spoke in support of data centers.
Gerardo Leon - Zoom spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
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Noah - Zoom spoke in support of the proposed moratorium.
Mayor Bozzo closed public comment at 7:41 P.M.
Council Members Fugazzi, Hilton, and Cline, along with Mayor Bozzo spoke in support of a temporary moratorium and acknowledged the need for a moratorium for longer than 45 days.
Motion Determine the action of adopting the Urgency Interim Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Introduce the ordinance by title only and waive the further reading.
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
ABSENT: None
Motion Adopt an Urgency Interim Ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium, citywide, on the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications and entitlements for new Data Center facilities, for a period not to exceed 45 days, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858; and make findings, as incorporated in the ordinance, that adoption of the ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Mayor Greg Bozzo
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
ABSENT: None
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending Specified Provisions of Article VIII of Chapter 13 of the Gilroy City Code Relating to Tobacco Retailer Permits, Compliance, Enforcement, and Penalties
Deputy Director Community Development Department, Bryce Atkins provided a presentation and report.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:56 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion Read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton
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
Motion Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending specified provisions of Article VIII of Chapter 13 of the Gilroy City Code relating to Tobacco Retailer Permits, compliance, enforcement, and penalties.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton
SECONDER: Mayor Greg Bozzo
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
ABSENT: None
The meeting recessed at 8:03 P.M. and reconvened at 8:13 P.M.
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation of Development Services Fee Study
Community Development Director Sharon Goei provided a report and presentation.
Terry Madsen, of Clear Source Financial Consulting provided a presentation.
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Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 8:40 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Mayor Bozzo expressed an interest in reducing water heater and house heater permit fees due to Bay Area Air District's future mandates.
2. Update on Homeless Encampment at Sixth Street and Camino Arroyo Drive City Administrator Matt Morley provided a report.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 8:58 P.M.
Britt Smith spoke in favor of maintaining Camp Hope.
Ron Kirkish commented on the condition of the Camp and supports abating the Camp.
Ann Marie McCauley spoke in favor of maintaining Camp Hope.
Vanessa Ashford spoke in favor of maintaining Camp Hope.
Justin Sweatt spoke in favor of maintaining Camp Hope.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion Direct staff to provide notice and discontinue the encampment at 6th Street and Camino Arroyo Drive, with the abatement completed no later than October 19th, and coordinated with the service providers so the available shelter and services are offered to residents in advance, and to return with the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation in October.
RESULT: Failed
MOVER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
SECONDER: Council Member Zach Hilton
AYES: Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques,
NAYS: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
ABSENT: None
Motion Direct staff to carry out a clean-up of the camp however the City Administrator deems appropriate and to provide a monthly report on camp status while awaiting the November Ad Hoc Committee's report.
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RESULT: Failed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, and Mayor Greg Bozzo
NAYS: Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, and Council Member Carol Marques ABSENT: None
Motion Direct staff to carry out a clean-up of the camp however the City Administrator deems appropriate, and to provide a monthly report on camp status and bring this item back in November with a recommendation from the Ad Hoc Committee.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco
SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
NAYS: Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques
ABSENT: None
11. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS
1. Request to Establish Free Community-Wide Infant Swimming Resource Pilot Program: FAIR Memo (CM Ramirez)
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:55 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion Request to establish a free community-wide infant swimming resource pilot program.
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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
2. Request to Establish a Legislative Action Committee: FAIR Memo (CM Ramirez)
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:57 P.M.
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With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion Direct staff to put together a recommendation to establish a Legislative Action Committee.
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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
No report.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
No report.
Adjourn to closed session at 9:59 p.m. to hear Item 1.6
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:46 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 October 5, 2026.
Kim Mancera
City Clerk