Resolution 2020-56RESOLUTION NO.2020-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GILROY SUPPORTING THE VISION OF GILROY
BECOMING A RECREATION DESTINATION
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 has competitive
advantages to lead the way for Gilroy's post COVID 19 economic recovery and contribute to the
community's health and sustainability,
WHEREAS, Gilroy is expanding from a regional day visitor approach to a destination
location with geographic features for public and commercial recreational uses including hiking,
cycling, adventure park, mountain bike trails & other outdoor activities,
WHEREAS, the Gilroy Economic Development Corporation has formed a coalition of
organizations in support of the vision for Gilroy to become a recreation destination and approved
three key initiatives in support of the vision.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Gilroy
hereby supports the vision of Gilroy becoming a recreation destination and the three key
initiatives adopted by the GEDP that fall under this statement including:
1. Support of the concept of the Gourmet Alley project proposed for Downtown
Gilroy.
2. Support of the development of the Gilroy Sports Park as a regional recreational
area and/or facility.
3. Support the utilization of the 536 acres owned by the City of Gilroy that currently
includes Gilroy Gardens and other future potential outdoor recreational projects
that will contribute to the vision of Gilroy as a recreation destination.
RESOLUTION NO.2020-56
Submitted By:
Gilroy Economic Development Partnership comprised of representatives from the
following organizations:
Visit Gilroy/California Welcome Center Gilroy
Gilroy Economic Development Corporation
Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Chamber of Commerce
Gilroy Downtown Business Association
Gavilan College
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September 2020 by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BLANKLEY, BRACCO, LEROE-
MUNOZ, MARQUES, TOVAR and
TUCKER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: VELASCO
APPROVED:
ATT S a Tucker, Mayor Pro Temp
Sha a Freels, e
RESOLUTION NO.2020-56
I, SHAWNA FREELS, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the
attached Resolution No. 2020-56 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 held on
Council held on the 14"' day of September, 2020, at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of
the City o Gilroy this 15tn
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Shawna Freels, M
City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
(Seal)
of September, 2020.