Resolution 2018-05RESOLUTION NO. 2018-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GILROY SUPPORTING TOURISM IN THE HECKER PASS
CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the economic vision for Gilroy is to have a prosperous and diversified
business community, providing both jobs and financial resources to support a high quality of life
for its residents; and,
WHEREAS, Gilroy views tourism as part of that economic vision and strives to attract
visitors by providing them with amenities and services to make their stay uniquely enjoyable to
the area; and,
WHEREAS, Gilroy is expanding from a regional day visitor approach to a destination
location with a geographic reach requiring overnight visitors; and,
WHEREAS, Highway 152 West also referenced as the Hecker Pass Corridor is
recognized as an opportunity for such growth currently offering visitor attractions including
Gilroy Gardens, local wineries, golf and ag- tourism destinations.
hereby:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gilroy
1. Supports increasing visitor serving uses such as destination dining, resorts, spas,
attractions, hotels, outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking and camping
compatible with the current offerings that include Gilroy Gardens, local wineries,
golf and ag- tourism located in the Hecker Pass Corridor starting at Santa Teresa
Boulevard and continuing along Highway 152 connecting to Mt. Madonna County
Park,
2. Encourages marketing of the Hecker Pass Corridor as a visitor destination
requiring tourism strategies to position and name the location i.e.: "Historic Solis
Valley located along Hecker Pass Highway."
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3. Implements efficient city approval and timeliness processes within the City Limits
of the Hecker Pass Corridor while recognizing the unique vision and design
themes of the Hecker Pass Specific Plan.
Submitted By:
Gilroy Welcome Center Board of Directors
Gilroy Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors
Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 5th day of March, 2018 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BLANKLEY, BRACCO, HARNEY, LEROE-
MUNOZ, TOVAR, TUCKER and VELASCO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
APPROVE
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Roland Velasco, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-05
I, SHAWNA FREELS, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the
attached Resolution No. 2018 -05 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a city
Resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 5h day of March, 2018, at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of
the City of Gilroy this 6h day ofil4rch, 2018.
City Clerk of the City of
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