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Home My WebLink About04/06/2026 City Council Regular Meeting April 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 1 of 8 City Council City of Gilroy City Council Minutes Monday, April 6, 2026 | 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 Fugazzi led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Invocation None. 6. Orders of the Day None. 7. Employee Introductions Police Captain Luke Powell introduced Police Officer Logan Lyons, Police Officer Kevin Figueroa and Community Service Officer Victoria Zepeda. 2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards 1. Fair Housing Month Proclamation Mayor Bozzo presented the Fair Housing Month Proclamation to Danitza Roncal with Project Sentinel. 3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL 1. Presentation of the Annual Report for the Gilroy Elevate the Arts Program by Silicon Valley Creates April 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 2 of 8 City Council Alexandra Urbanowski with Silicon Valley Creates provided a report from the Gilroy Elevate the Arts Program. 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 6:17 P.M. Landon Sepulveda - Spoke against the Gilroy Amazon Data Center. Ron Kirkish - Spoke in favor of the Gilroy Amazon Data Center. 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 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 April 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 3 of 8 City Council 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 - Reported that she and Council Member Ramirez attended the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency meeting and spoke on the Burrowing Owl Program. Council Member Hilton - No report. Council Member Ramirez - Attended Gilroy Appreciation Day at Gilroy Gardens and recognized Gilroy Gardens for having a great season opener. She shared that she participated in Solorsano Middle School's Career Day and spoke at a Political Science class at Gavilan College. She reported from the Santa Clara Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee and shared that Gilroy will receive funding for the 8th & Alexander low-income housing project. She also reported from the Cal Cities Housing Community and Economic Development Policy Committee meeting in Costa Mesa. Council Member Cline - No report. Mayor Bozzo - Reported from the Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors that Gilroy Gardens has hired a Chief Advancement Officer. He also shared that he attended a meeting for the Santa Clara Valley Water Joint Water Resources Committee and reported on developments between Gilroy and Morgan Hill pertaining to recycled water. Lastly, the Mayor gave praise to Gilroy's Parks teams for keeping the parks maintained. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Bozzo commented on item 5.7. He announced that the position of Assistant City Administrator is a new position for Gilroy that has never existed before and congratulated Harjot Sangha on the position. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:29 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Approve the consent calendar. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez 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 April 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 4 of 8 City Council NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton 1. Approve the March 7, 2026 Coffee with the Mayor and the March 16, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting minutes 2. Approval of the Update to the Gilroy Conflict of Interest Code During Its Biennial Review 3. Approve Property Improvement Agreement No. 2026-02, for Data Center Phase 1 Offsite Improvements, APN 841-69-044 4. Claim of Christina Johnson (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim) 5. Approve budget amendment and contract amendment to cover change orders on the purchase of a replacement Type III fire engine from BME Fire Trucks, LLC. 6. Notice of Completion for the FY25 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project No. 25-PW-295 and Approval of a Final Contract Amount of $6,911,105.66 7. Consent the City Administrator's Recommendation to Appoint Harjot Sangha to the Department Head Position of Assistant City Administrator 6. BIDS AND PROPOSALS 1. Council Award a Contract to Pros Consulting for the Recreation Division Assessment in the Amount of $372,690 and Adopt a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget in the Recreation Fund Deputy Director of Community Development Bryce Atkins provided a report and presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:45 P.M. Ron Kirkish - Spoke against granting the contract to Pros Consulting With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Award a contract to Pros Consulting setting the dollar figure to $225,000 and allowing City staff and the consultant to negotiate a maximum possible scope of work within the budget. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques AYES: Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo April 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 5 of 8 City Council NAYS: Council Member Dion Bracco ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton Motion Adopt the attached budget amendment resolution revised to coordinate with the amount of the project. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques AYES: Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: Council Member Dion Bracco ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton 2. Award Four, Three-Year On-Call Standard and Expedited Building and Fire Plan Review and Inspection Services Contracts with Two, One-Year Extension Options and Each Contract with an Amount Not-To-Exceed $2,000,000 to 4LEAF, CSG Consultants, TRB+ Associates, and True North Compliance Services Community Development Director Sharon Goei provided a report and presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:13 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Award agreements in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000 each with 4LEAF, CSG Consultants, TRB+ Associates and True North Compliance Services to provide standard and expedited on-call Building and Fire plan review and inspection services for the initial period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, with two, one-year extension options, and authorize the City Administrator to execute these agreements. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi 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 Zach Hilton 7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS 1. Proposed High Speed Rail Tax Increment Financing City Administrator Matt Morley provided a report. April 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 6 of 8 City Council Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:19 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Opposition to the High-Speed Rail Authority’s Tax Increment financing proposal. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Dion Bracco 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 Zach Hilton 2. Receive Draft Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Draft Citizen Participation Plan and Provide Direction on CDBG PY 2026-2027 Funding Allocations Community Development Director Sharon Goei provided a report and presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:34 P.M. Carole Conn - Thanked council for supporting Project Sentinel's efforts within the community Liz Murillo - Spoke on the relationship between Gilroy and the team with Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley Deanne Everton - Thanked council for their support in Gilroy's housing developments. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Listen to the motion that Mayor Bozzo reads. (there was no mover or second) Motion Receive draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and draft Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) and direct staff to allow funding for the public service applicants to be equally distributed and non-public service applicants to be equally distributed between City of Gilroy Public Works and Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley. RESULT: Approve April 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 7 of 8 City Council MOVER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi 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 Zach Hilton 3. Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Assistant City Administrator and Finance Director Harjot Sangha provided a report and presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:56 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Report received. 4. Council Consideration of Placing a Potential Sales Tax Ballot Measure for the November 2026 Election Ballot Assistant City Administrator and Finance Director Harjot Sangha provided a report and presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 8:26 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Council approved 4-2 to pursue the placement of a special sales tax measure on the ballot and directed staff to come back in June with ballot language and the formal action. 8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS No report. 9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS No report. 10. CLOSED SESSION 1. Public Employee Appointment/Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.11(2) Name/Title: Finance Director City Attorney Andy Faber announced the closed session item. City Attorney Andy Faber opened public comment at 8:47 P.M. April 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 8 of 8 City Council With no speakers, City Attorney Andy Faber closed public comment. 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 The meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:47 P.M 11. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION 12. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:56 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 April 20, 2026. Kim Mancera City Clerk