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City of Gilroy
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Monday, October 5, 2026 | 6:00 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
3. Opportunity for Public Comment on Closed Session
City Attorney Andy Faber announced the closed session items.
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
City Attorney Andy Faber opened public comment at 5:02 P.M.
With no speakers, City Attorney Faber closed public comment.
4. 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
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph 4 of subdivision(d) of Section 54956.9, Gilroy City Code 17A.11(3)(b). One case
6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 and Gilroy City Code Sec.17A.8 (a) (2)
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) City negotiator: Matt Morley, City Administrator; Harjot Sangha, Assistant City Administrator
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Other negotiating parties: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Inc.
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment for the lease
7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 and Gilroy City Code Sec.17A.8 (a) (2)
Property: Old City Hall Property and Parking Lot – 7400 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA
(APNs: 841-06-061 and 841-08-044)
City negotiator: Matt Morley, City Administrator; Harjot Sangha, Assistant City Administrator
Other negotiating parties: Fran Beaudet; Bobby Beaudet; Raj Nayyar Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment for the lease
8. 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
City Attorney Andy Faber announced there was no reportable action from the closed session.
3. REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 6:08 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
Mayor Bozzo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Invocation
Jesse Jimenez with New Hope Community Church led the Invocation.
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6. Orders of the Day
None.
7. Employee Introductions
Assistant City Administrator Harjot Sangha introduced Community Resilience Coordinator Lloyd Shand and Management Assistant Akhill Miller.
Police Chief Brandon Sanchez introduced Community Engagement Coordinator Catherine Virgen, Police Officer Trainee Salvador Zendejas, and Police Officer Trainee Antonio De Santiago.
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
1. Proclamation Recognizing Water Professionals
Mayor Bozzo presented a Proclamation Recognizing Water Professionals Week to Utilities Director Derek Cray.
5. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE (Informational Only)
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 6:25 P.M.
Noshaba requested the City to establish a clear country neutral policy prohibiting foreign paid government travel.
Genevieve Corbon spoke regarding a crosswalk on Monterey Road between 10th Street and Luchessa Avenue.
Nikole S. spoke in support of the skating rink Skater Things.
Yanessa Cruz spoke in support of the skating rink Skater Things.
Avery Garcia spoke in support of the skating rink Skater Things.
Diana B. spoke in support of the skating rink Skater Things.
Catwoman emphasized focusing on community issues faced by residents at Camp Hope.
Gerardo Leon requested clear country neutral rules regarding foreign paid travel, spoke in support of the skating rink and Camp Hope.
Christina Tovar spoke in support of the skating rink Skater Things.
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Marissa Lopez spoke in support of the skating rink Skater Things.
Ron Kirkish spoke regarding climate change.
Dan Donavan spoke about the Environmental Impact Report on the builder's remedy development planned for Hecker Pass.
Britt Smith spoke on Zoom in support of extending the moratorium and in support of Camp Hope.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
7. 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 Joint Water Resources Committee, South County Youth Task Force Policy Team, VTA Board of Directors (alternate), Santa Clara Housing and October 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 5 of 13 City Council
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Community Development Advisory Committee (alternate), Cities Association of Santa Clara County (alternate)
Council Member Bracco - No report.
Council Member Fugazzi - No report.
Council Member Marques - Reported on the Santa Clara County Habitat Agency Governing Board.
Council Member Hilton - Reported on the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority JPA Board.
Council Member Ramirez - Reported on the Unhoused Ad Hoc Committee and the League of California Cities conference.
Council Member Cline - Reported on ribbon cutting at the Urban Air Adventure company.
Mayor Bozzo - Reported on the Urban Air Adventure company and the Santa Clara County Sheriff's office graduation.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:00 P.M.
Mary Yates spoke opposing item 8.4 the Addition of the Gilroy Public Library Electrical Vehicle Chargers Project.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Approve the consent calendar items 8.1, 8.2, 8.6, and 8.7.
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
Motion
Approve the consent calendar items 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton
SECONDER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
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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 September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes, the September 16, 2026 City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes and the September 17, 2026 State of the City Meeting Minutes
2. Receive the Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2026, and Adopt a Resolution Making the Five-Year Findings Required by the Mitigation Fee Act
3. Adoption 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
4. Approve the Addition of the Gilroy Public Library Electrical Vehicle Chargers Project to the FY26-27 Capital Improvement Program, and Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY26-27 Budget to Appropriate Grant Funds to the General Fund and Expenditures
5. Approve the Addition of the Las Animas School Traffic Safety Improvements Project to the FY26-27 Capital Improvement Program, and Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY26-27 Budget to Appropriate Grant Funds to the Transportation/Mobility Grant Fund and Expenditures
6. Approval of a Single Source Purchasing Contract With Fairfield Chevrolet (California Police Cars) in the Amount of $95,478.24 for the Purchase of One Fully Upfitted Chevrolet Tahoe Police Responder Vehicle
7. Approve the 2027 City Council Meeting Schedule
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Adopt a Resolution Updating and Establishing Various User Fees in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Community Development Director Sharon Goei provided a report.
Clearsource Financial Consulting President Terry Madsen gave a presentation.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:26 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Adopt a resolution which includes the following: Updating and establishing various user fees in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2027. The updated fees will be incorporated into the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule; and October 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 7 of 13 City Council
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the fees may be updated with the Comprehensive Fee Schedule on July 1, 2027, and follow the annual automatic Consumer Price Index (CPI) thereafter in accordance with the existing City Code.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consideration of the Approval of the 2026 Update to the Gilroy Civic Center Master Plan and Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report Public Works Project Manager Ryan Osenton provided a presentation and report.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:58 P.M.
Dan Donovan spoke in support of the Civic Center Master Plan.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, adopting required CEQA findings including Statements of Overriding Consideration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan for the 2026 update of the Gilroy Civic Center Master Plan.
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
Motion
Adopt the 2026 update of the Gilroy Civic Center Master Plan.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton
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SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo
NAYS: Council Member Terence Fugazzi
ABSENT: None
Motion
Require staff to return to council with a cost analysis of demolition versus restoration of Wheeler Auditorium prior to any additional work on the Civic Center Master Plan.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Mayor Greg Bozzo
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
The meeting recessed at 8:10 P.M. and reconvened at 8:25 P.M.
2. Adopt a Resolution Approving New City of Gilroy Flag Policy Public Works Deputy Director Matt Jones provided a presentation and report.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 8:31 P.M.
Alicia spoke in support of no fees and no signatures for flying a flag.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2022-09 and approving a new City of Gilroy Flag Policy with no fee and no signature requirement and include staff to coordinate flag raising time with applicant.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez
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
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3. Gilroy Sports Park Ice Skating Facility – Ad Hoc Committee Update and Recommendation
Assistant City Administrator Harjot Sangha gave a presentation and report.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:04 P.M.
Greg Felios spoke in support of the future feasibility of the Ice Skating Facility.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
To receive the report of the Gilroy Sports Park Ice Skating Facility Ad Hoc Committee with the finding that no economically feasible path currently exists to construct the Gilroy Sports Park Ice Skating Facility, discontinue active pursuit of the project, and sunset the Ad Hoc Committee; Reaffirm annexation of the Gilroy Sports Park property as a standing Council priority and direct staff to continue processing the annexation through the Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), so that the site remains positioned for future development consistent with the Gilroy Sports Park Master Plan.
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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
11. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Gilroy Firefighters, Local 2805 Memorandum of Understanding and Related Salary Schedules for the Period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029 Extra Help Special Assistant - Human Resources Risk Management LeeAnn McPhillips provided a report.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:14 P.M.
With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with IAFF, Gilroy Firefighters, Local 2805 for the period July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029.
RESULT: Passed
MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline
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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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy approving the September 1, 2026, July 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, July 1, 2028, and January 1, 2029 salary schedules associated with IAFF, Gilroy Firefighters, Local 2805 MOU 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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
2. Consider Adopting an Urgency Interim Ordinance Imposing a Temporary 45- Day Moratorium on Applications and Entitlements for Detention and Custodial Facilities on Private Property, and on Public Property to the Extent Permitted by Law; and a Resolution Adopting a City Council Policy Prohibiting the Use of City Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities; and Provide Direction Regarding Submission of a City Viewpoint to Federal Agencies Assistant City Administrator Harjot Sangha provided a report.
Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:34 P.M.
Noshaba spoke in support of the moratorium.
Guadalupe Lopez spoke in support of the moratorium.
AnnMarie McCully spoke in support of the moratorium.
Alicia spoke in support of the moratorium.
Michael Hoshida spoke in support of the moratorium.
Daisy Tinoco spoke in support of the moratorium.
Diane Ortiz spoke in support of the moratorium.
Jan Guffey spoke in support of the moratorium.
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Charleene Puder spoke in support of the moratorium.
Diana Bentz spoke in support of the moratorium.
Edwin Salazer spoke in support of the moratorium.
Julianne Saenz spoke in support of the moratorium.
Brisamar Zamora spoke in support of the moratorium. Vote for no staging.
Mia Zamora spoke in support of the moratorium. Vote for no staging.
Rebeca Armendariz spoke in support of the moratorium.
Mayra spoke in support of the moratorium.
Sandra spoke in support of the moratorium.
Maricruz spoke in support of the moratorium.
Jose Gonzalez spoke in support of the moratorium.
Yaneth Ortega spoke in support of the moratorium.
Gerardo Leon spoke in support of the moratorium.
Luz C. raised a sign in support of the moratorium.
Martha L. Martinez spoke in support of the moratorium.
Jose Macias spoke in support of the moratorium.
Julie Della Maggiora spoke in support of the moratorium.
Sofia Montes spoke in support of the moratorium.
Sally Armendariz spoke in support of the moratorium.
Ron Kirkish spoke against the moratorium.
With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment.
Motion
Determine that the actions of adopting the Urgency Interim Ordinance and the Resolution are not a project under, and are in any event exempt from, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378, October 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 12 of 13 City Council
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15060(c)(2), and 15061(b)(3).
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
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
Adopt an Urgency Interim Ordinance, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858, imposing a temporary moratorium, citywide, for a period not to exceed 45 days, on the filing, acceptance, processing, and approval of applications and entitlements for the establishment, expansion, or change of use of Detention and Custodial Facilities on private property, and on public property to the extent permitted by federal and state law, with certain exemptions, and make the findings incorporated in the ordinance that there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.
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
Adopt a Resolution adopting a City Council Policy prohibiting the use of Cityowned and City-controlled property as a staging area, processing location, or operations base for civil immigration enforcement activities.
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RESULT: Failed
MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton
SECONDER: None
AYES: None
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
12. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
No report.
13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
No report.
Adjourned to closed session at 10:48 p.m.
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 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