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Home My WebLink About11/17/2025 City Council Regular Meeting November 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 1 of 8 City Council Minutes City of Gilroy City Council Minutes Monday, November 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM 1. OPENING 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 6:00 PM. 2. Roll Call Attendance Attendee Name Present Council Member Dion Bracco Council Member Tom Cline Council Member Terence Fugazzi Council Member Carol Marques Council Member Kelly Ramirez Mayor Greg Bozzo Absent Council Member Zach Hilton 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 Cline led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Invocation Pastor Trevor Van Laar with Gilroy Presbyterian Church led the Invocation. 6. Orders of the Day None. 7. Employee Introductions Finance Director Harjot Sangha introduced Accounting Assistant Nallely Martinez. 2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards 1. Open Government Week Proclamation Chair Shane Somavia provided the Open Government Commission year-end report and presentation. 3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL 1. Annual Presentation by the Planning Commission Chair Manny Bhandal provided the Planning Commission year-end report and November 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 2 of 8 City Council Minutes presentation. 2. 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. Ann Marie McCauley - commented on the unhoused issue in Gilroy and thanked Mayor Bozzo and Council Member Ramirez for being involved. Paul Van Pelt - commented on his RV being towed from in front of his house. Greg Felios - commented on the State of the City address. Ron Kirkish - commented on the information he received regarding the DA rejecting prosecuting referrals in 2025. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. 4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. Council Member Bracco – Downtown Committee, 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 – ABAG, Downtown Committee, 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 – CalTrain Policy Group, 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), Gilroy Sister Cities, Gilroy Youth Task Force (alternate), 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 November 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 3 of 8 City Council Minutes 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) Council Member Bracco - No report. Council Member Fugazzi - No report. Council Member Marques - Wished Council Member Bracco and Council Member Ramirez a happy belated birthday. Council Member Ramirez - Thanked Miguel Flacker for putting on the Veteran's Day Parade. She shared that she had the opportunity to ride along with the Chestnut St Fire Station. She thanked the Gilroy Fire Department for their professionalism. She encouraged her fellow Council Members to participate in a ride-along. Council Member Cline - Thanked Miguel Flacker for putting on the Veteran's Day parade. Mayor Bozzo - Thanked City Staff and Public Works Director for the great work on the paving program this year. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:33 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Approve the consent calendar. 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 Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton 1. Approve the minutes of the November 3, 2025 City Council Study Session and the November 3, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting 2. Authorization to Deaccession Artifacts from the Collection Managed by the Gilroy Museum 3. Acceptance of the Cash and Investment Report as of September 30, 2025 November 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 4 of 8 City Council Minutes 4. Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending Chapter 30, Article LIV of the Gilroy City Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (Z 25-02) 5. Claim of Curtis Crackel (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim) 6. Claims of Yolanda Alanis and Tony Jose Alanis (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claims) 7. Consider the Approval of Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency to Proceed with a Habitat Plan Amendment 6. BIDS AND PROPOSALS 1. Award Two Opioid Remediation Grants, not-to-exceed $118,675 to Carry the Vision and $118,676 to Youth Alliance, for Opioid Remediation Services; Adopt a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget in the Opioid Settlement Fund by $237,352; and Authorize the City Administrator to Negotiate and Execute Final Grant Agreements Deputy Director for Community Development Bryce Atkins provided a report and presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:41 P.M. Ann Marie McCauley - commented on Carry the Vision and Youth Alliance and the work they do. Mark Ashford - commented on his work with and the programs at Carry the Vision. Mario Guerra - commented on his participation with Carry the Vision and how it has helped him. Charles Good III - commented on the work of Carry the Vision. Mario Castro - commented on his work with Carry the Vision and their programs. Patricia Marquez-Singh - commented on her support of the work that Carry the Vision does. Aubrey Tasby - commented on his participation with Carry the Vision. Sam Brown Jr - commented on how Carry the Vision has helped him. Ron Kirkish - commented on drug issues and thanked Carry the Vision for their comments. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. November 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 5 of 8 City Council Minutes Motion Award opioid remediation grant, reimbursement-based and not to exceed $237,352 to Carry the Vision, for opioid remediation services. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco SECONDER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton Motion Adopt a resolution amending the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget in the Opioid Settlement Fund by $237,352 and authorize the City Administrator to negotiate and execute the final grant agreement. 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 Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton 2. Award the Interim Aquatics Center Operator Contract to Swan Swimming, LLC for an Amount Not to Exceed $266,662 and Authorize the City Administrator to Complete Negotiations and Execute the Agreement Deputy Director of Community Development Bryce Atkins provided a report and presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:14 P.M. Alicia - commented on supporting the 1-year contract with Swimming Swan and would like to see the City of Gilroy take back the program. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Award the interim aquatics center operator contract to The Swimming Swan, LLC for an amount not to exceed $266,662 and authorize the City Administrator to complete negotiations and execute the agreement. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques November 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 6 of 8 City Council Minutes SECONDER: Council Member Tom Cline AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Hilton 7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS 1. Introduce for First Reading by Title Only An Ordinance to Amend Board and Commission Terms and Appointment Processes City Clerk Kim Mancera provided a report. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:23 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading of the ordinance. 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 Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton Motion Introduce the ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy to reflect that all future terms will expire in odd-numbered years. 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 Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton 2. Receive Budget Report for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) and Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution Finance Director Harjot Sangha provided a report and presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:31 P.M. November 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 7 of 8 City Council Minutes With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Receive the Budget Report for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26 and adopt a budget amendment resolution. 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 Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton 8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS Interim City Administrator Brad Kilger congratulated three employees, Fire Marshall Jonathan Crick, Human Resource Analyst Jason Davalos, and Deputy Public Works Director Matt Jones, who graduated from the Santa Clara County Leadership Academy. 9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS City Attorney Andy Faber reported on a case with the California Supreme Court. 10. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Andy Faber announced the closed session items 10.1 and 10.2. City Attorney Andy Faber opened public comment at 7:35 P.M. With no speakers, City Attorney Andy Faber closed public comment. Motion Proceed into closed session. RESULT: Passed MOVER: None SECONDER: None AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 Property: 7491 Railroad Street, APN 841-06-001 Negotiators: LeeAnn McPhillips, Assistant City Administrator, Administrative Services & Human Resources Director/Risk Manager; Sharon Goei, November 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM Page 8 of 8 City Council Minutes Community Development Director; Victoria Valencia, Economic Development Manager Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment for Purchase and/or Lease 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11 Subdivision (3): One Case 11. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION City Attorney Andy Faber announced that the only reportable action was a vote to remain in closed session. 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 Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton 12. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 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