HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-12 | Resolution Establishing Operating Hours for Parking Lots | Adopted 03/16/2026RESOLUTION 2026-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GILROY ESTABLISHING UNIFORM OPERATING
HOURS FOR CITY-OWNED PUBLIC OFF-STREET
PARKING LOTS PURSUANT TO GILROY MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS 15.72 THROUGH 15.75, APPROVING
PARKING LOT NAMES AND IDENTIFICATION
NUMBERS, AND AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF
REGULATORY SIGNAGE
WHEREAS, Gilroy Municipal Code (“GMC”) Division 2, Sections 15.72 through 15.75,
provides that public off-street parking lots shall be designated and regulated by resolution of the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, GMC Section 15.74 provides that the hours of operation for public off-street
parking lots shall be established by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, GMC Section 15.75 provides that parking regulations shall become
enforceable when appropriate signs or markings are in place giving notice thereof ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that establishing uniform operating hours for City-
owned public off-street parking lots will improve consistency in enforcement, provide clear public
notice, and support effective management of public parking resources; and
WHEREAS, GMC Section 15.84 authorizes the Police Department to remove vehicles
parked in violation of applicable parking regulations or vehicles left on public off -street parking
lots for periods exceeding twenty-four (24) hours; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish uniform operating hours, approve
parking lot names and identification numbers, and authorize installation of updated signage
reflecting such hours.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Resolution shall apply to all City-
owned public off-street parking lots designated pursuant to GMC Section 15.72 and the provisions
set forth supersedes those contained in any prior Resolutions regulating the designated City-owned
parking lots; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves and establishes
the following official names and corresponding identification numbers for City-owned public off-
street parking lots for purposes of regulation, signage, administration, and enforcement:
1. P1 – Lewis Lot
2. P2 – Eigleberry Lot
3. P3 – 5th Street Lot
4. P4 – Paseo Lot
5. P5 – Railroad Lot
6. P6 – Hornlein Lot
7. P7 – Downtown Gourmet Alley Lot
8. P8 - VTA Parking Lot (City-owned; Managed by VTA)
9. P9 – Civic Center Lots
10. P10 – Library Lot
11. P11 – Hanna Street Lot
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City Council Regular Meeting | March 16, 2026
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to make
minor administrative adjustments to lot descriptions for clarity, provided such adjustments do not alter
the approved lot names or identification numbers established herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that operating hours for all City-owned public off-street
parking lots shall be established as follows:
• Open: 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight)
• Closed: 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Parking in City-owned public off-street parking lots during closed hours is prohibited unless otherwise
authorized by the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Works Director, or designee, is authorized to
fabricate, install, and maintain regulatory signage reflecting the operating hours and lot identification
established by this Resolution, and that such regulations shall become enforceable upon installation of
appropriate signage pursuant to GMC Section 15.75.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing in this Resolution shall limit or modify existing
authority provided under GMC Section 15.84 or other applicable provisions of law relating to vehicle
removal or parking enforcement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that to the extent prior resolutions are inconsistent with this
Resolution regarding operating hours, such provisions are hereby superseded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption; however, enforcement of operating hours shall commence following installation of required
signage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting
duly held on the 16th day of March 2026 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BRACCO, CLINE, FUGAZZI, HILTON,
MARQUES, RAMIREZ, BOZZO
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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APPROVED:
Greg Bozzo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kim Mancera, City Clerk
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CERTIFICATE OF THE CLERK
I, KIM MANCERA, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached
Resolution No. 2026-12 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
Monday, March 16, 2026 with a quorum present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of the
City of Gilroy this Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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Kim Mancera
City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
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