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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA
95020
5:00 CLOSED SESSION
6:00 REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM
MAYOR
Greg Bozzo
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dion Bracco
Tom Cline
Terence Fugazzi
Zach Hilton
Carol Marques
Kelly Ramirez
CITY COUNCIL PACKET MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.cityofgilroy.org AGENDA CLOSING TIME IS 5:00 P.M. THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING Remote Participation
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Public Comment
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Public testimony is subject to reasonable regulations, including but not limited to time restrictions for each individual speaker. **Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.** The amount of time allowed per speaker may vary at the Mayor’s discretion depending on the number of speakers and length of the agenda.
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Please note: Once the third speaker has provided comment on an item, there will be no further speaker cards or virtual raised hands taken for that item.
Written comments on any agenda item may be emailed to the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] or mailed to the Gilroy City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. Comments received by the City Clerk’s Office by 1 p.m. on the day of a Council meeting will October 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 2 of 8 City Council
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be distributed to the City Council prior to or at the meeting and available for public inspection with the agenda packet located in the lobby of Administration at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street prior to the meeting. Any correspondence received will be incorporated into the meeting record. Items received after the 1 p.m. deadline will be provided to the City Council as soon as practicable. Written comments are also available on the City’s Public Records Portal at bit.ly/3NuS1IN.
Written comments will not be read aloud during the meeting. They will be provided to the City Council, included in the meeting record, and posted on the City’s website as submitted. Communications sent to the City Council are public records and may be disclosed pursuant to the California Public Records Act and the Ralph M. Brown Act, unless exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Personal information, including email addresses, telephone numbers, home addresses, and other contact information, is not required to be included with your public comments. Please do not include any information that you do not want to be made public.
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A Closed Session may be called during this meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) if a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the City on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City.
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1. CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
1.1. Call to Order
1.2. Roll Call
1.3. 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
Report of any action taken in Closed Session and vote or abstention of each Council Member if required by Government Code Section 54957.1 and GCC Section 17A.13(b); Public Report of the vote to continue in closed session if required under GCC Section 17A.11(5).
The agenda for this regular meeting is outlined as follows:
3. REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM
3.1. Call to Order
3.2. Roll Call
3.3. City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda
3.4. Pledge of Allegiance
3.5. Invocation
3.6. Orders of the Day
3.7. Employee Introductions
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards
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4.1. United Against Hate Proclamation
4.2. Recognition of Fire Captain Casey Main
5. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
5.1. PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on matters within the Gilroy City Council’s jurisdiction but not on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Council are requested to complete a Speaker’s Card located at the entrances and handed to the City Clerk. Speakers are limited to 1 to 3 minutes each, varying at the Mayor’s discretion depending on the number of speakers and length of the agenda. The law does not permit Council action or extended discussion of any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. If Council action is requested, the Council may place the matter on a future agenda.
Written comments to address the Council on matters not on this agenda may be e-mailed to the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] or mailed to the Gilroy City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. Comments received by the City Clerk’s Office by 1:00 pm on the day of a Council meeting will be distributed to the City Council prior to or at the meeting and available for public inspection with the agenda packet located in the lobby of Administration at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, prior to the meeting. Any correspondence received will be incorporated into the meeting record. Items received after the 1:00pm deadline will be provided to the City Council as soon as practicable. Written material provided by public members under this section of the agenda will be limited to 10 pages in hard copy. An unlimited amount of material may be provided electronically.
6. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
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 October 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 5 of 8 City Council
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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)
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made by a member of the City Council or a member of the public. Any person desiring to speak on any item on the consent calendar should ask to have that item removed from the consent calendar prior to the time the City Council votes to approve. If removed, the item will be discussed in the order in which it appears.
7.1. Approved the October 5, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
7.2. Approve an Amendment for a One-Year Extension Option to Swimming Swan LLC in the Amount of $274,662 to serve as the Christopher High School Aquatics Center Operator in 2027
7.3. Adopt a resolution to Amend the FY 2026-2027 Budget for Community Facilities District (CFD) Fund (Fund 260) Increasing Appropriations in the Amount of $123,222, and Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with Silicon Valley Paving, Inc. for the Precast Concrete Fence Replacement Project (No. 801240).
7.4. Approve Notice of Acceptance of Completion and Reduction of the Faithful Performance and Payment Bonds for Property Improvement Agreement No. 2023-02, Heritage Tract 10594
7.5. Approve Notice of Acceptance of Completion and Reduction of the Faithful Performance and Payment Bonds for Property Improvement Agreement No. 2023-03, Glen Loma Ranch McCutchin Creek Palomino Development, Tract 10472
7.6. Approve An Amendment To The Agreement With Youth Alliance For The South County Youth Task Force School-Based Youth Services Through June 30, 2027, And Increase The Contract Funding By $74,499.48, From The Original $130,105.14 To A Revised Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $204,604.62 October 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 6 of 8 City Council
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7.7. Approve an Addendum to the Agreement with Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County for South County Youth Task Force Community-Based Youth Services Through June 30, 2027, Expand Late-Night Gym Programming, and Increase the Contract Amount to a Not-to-Exceed $220,654
7.8. Annual Review and Adoption of the City's Investment Policy
7.9. Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute the Donation Acceptance Agreement for Rehabilitation of Two Parking Lots within Las Animas Veterans Park
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1. Ordinance Amending Article II Chapter 16A of the Gilroy Municipal Code regarding Mobile Vending
1. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
2. Staff Report:
Raissa de la Rosa, Economic Development Director
3. Open Public Hearing
4. Close Public Hearing
5. Recommended Action:
1. Introduce an ordinance amending Article II, Chapter 16A, combining §§16A.13–15 into a new §16A.13 establishing permanent mobile vending regulations and consolidating permit procedures, prohibited locations, and operational standards, by reading of the title only and waiving further reading.
2. Schedule the second reading and formal adoption of the ordinance for the next regular City Council meeting on November 2, 2026.
8.2. Consider Extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance of a Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance, Processing, and Approval of Applications and Entitlements for New Data Center Facilities Citywide, for a Period of Ten (10) Months and Fifteen (15) Days
1. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
2. Staff Report:
Sharon Goei, Community Development Director
3. Open Public Hearing
4. Close Public Hearing
5. Recommended Action:
1. Determine the action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section October 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 7 of 8 City Council
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15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines;
2. Direct the City Clerk to read the ordinance extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance by title only and to waive further reading;
3. Adopt an extension of the Urgency Interim Ordinance to prohibit the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications and entitlements for new Data Center facilities, for an additional ten months and 15 days, with the associated findings; and
4. Review, approve, and issue the 10-day report as required by Government Code Section 65858(d) for the extension of the Urgency Interim Ordinance.
9. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
9.1. Receive Preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-26 Year-End Financial Report, Approve the Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits Section 115 Trust Contributions and the Capital Infrastructure Reserve Fund Contribution, and Adopt Resolutions Amending the Budget and Updating the Position Control List
1. Staff Report:
Cindy Murphy, Finance Director
2. Public Comment
3. Recommended Action:
1. Receive the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) year-end financial report.
2. Approve the Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Section 115 Trust contributions, and the Capital Infrastructure Reserve Fund contribution, pursuant to the Council adopted policies.
3. Adopt a resolution approving the updated Position Control List for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) and Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27).
4. Adopt a budget amendment resolution for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27).
9.2. Discussion and Direction Regarding Establishing a Legislative Action Committee (FAIR Memo – Council Member Ramirez)
1. Staff Report:
Harjot Sangha, Assistant City Administrator
2. Public Comment
3. Recommended Action:
Council discussion and directions to staff on options for establishing a Legislative Action Committee for city positions on regional, state, and federal legislation.
9.3. Discussion and Direction Regarding a Free Community-Wide Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) Pilot Program (FAIR Memo – Council Member Ramirez) October 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 8 of 8 City Council
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1. Staff Report:
Harjot Sangha, Assistant City Administrator
2. Public Comment
3. Recommended Action:
1. Receive a report on options for a free community-wide Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) pilot program; and
2. Provide direction to staff on which option(s) to develop further for a potential pilot ahead of the 2027 swim season.
10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS
11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
12. ADJOURNMENT