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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/2026 City Council Regular MeetingJune 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 1 of 14 City Council Minutes City of Gilroy City Council Minutes Monday, June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM 1. STUDY SESSION - 5:00 PM 1. Call to Order The Study Session was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 5:00 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 Administrator Performance Metrics City Administrator Matt Morley provided a report. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 5:12 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. 2. REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM 1. Call to Order The regular 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 June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 2 of 14 City Council Minutes City Clerk Kim Mancera reported on the Posting of the Agenda. 4. Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Ramirez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Invocation Pastor Trevor Van Laar with Gilroy Presbyterian Church led the Invocation. 6. Orders of the Day Mayor Bozzo announced that item 9.4 will be moved up to follow Item 6. 7. Employee Introductions Police Chief Brandon Sanchez introduced Police Records Technician I Stefanie Tilley. 3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL 1. Caltrain Presentation Michelle Bouchard and Jason Baker with Caltrain provided a Presentation and report. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:32 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Report received. 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 6:40 P.M. Jan Guffey - Thanked Council for listening to the community and for taking action against the ICE Detention Center. Perla Garcia - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Georgine Scott-Codiga - Shared information pertaining to the planned Amazon Data Center. Ellen Marden - Brought awareness to the usage of the City's groundwater. Rebecca Armendariz - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Sana - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Kelly Larsen - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 3 of 14 City Council Minutes Clarita Cupa - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Perla Flores - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Sally Armendariz - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Julee Klein - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Erin O'Brien - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Ruby - Expressed concerns on the new hours for the 7th st public parking lot and raised safety concerns. Yuli Abundis - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Diane Ortiz - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Gretchen Y - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Reymundo Armendariz - Requested Council's continued support of immigrant labor as well as the Latino Community. Angelique Montes - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Tatiana Villasenor - Spoke against the ICE Detention Center. Lauren H - Spoke against the planned 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 June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 4 of 14 City Council Minutes 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 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 - No report. Council Member Ramirez - Reported that she participated in a League of California Cities Housing Community Economic Development Policy meeting and that she also attended the Unhoused Ad Hoc Committee meeting. She also shared that she participated in a Focus Agriculture Session through Agriculture Santa Clara. Lastly, she expressed her support of city staff and shared her disappointment with the community for their recent treatment of city staff. Council Member Cline - Expressed his gratitude for the work City staff does and asked the community to refrain from personal attacks on City staff. Mayor Bozzo - Reported on scholarships that were given to students in Gilroy. 5. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 1. Appointment of Members to the Youth Commission City Clerk Kim Mancera provided a report. The following appointments were made by the City Council. Youth Commission Abigail Nguyen - Full term ending 06/30/2028 Jaxson Liu - Full term ending 06/30/2028 Jeremy Vu - Full term ending 06/30/2028 Kacie Walker - Full term ending 06/30/2028 William Purdy - Full term ending 06/30/2028 6. CONSENT CALENDAR June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 5 of 14 City Council Minutes Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:10 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Approve the consent calendar items 6.1 through 6.4 and items 6.6 through 6.12. 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 Approve the consent calendar item 6.5. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Council Member Tom Cline 1. Approve the June 1, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting and the June 6, 2026 Coffee with the Mayor Meeting Minutes 2. Adopt a Resolution Setting the 2026 Fireworks Service Fee 3. Claim of John Ganzel (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim) 4. Reduced Speed Limits on Specific Designated Streets in School Zones and Approaching School Zones to 15 Miles Per Hour and 20 Miles Per Hour 5. Approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Gilroy Chamber of Commerce for Programs Supporting Workforce Development and Business Retention, Expansion, and Attraction, and Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution 6. Authorize the City Administrator to enter into a one-year service agreement with the County of Santa Clara for Animal Sheltering Services for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. 7. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Setting the Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 6 of 14 City Council Minutes 8. Consent to the Appointment of Michael Horta as Human Resources Director/Risk Manager 9. Adoption of Resolution Denying Appeal and Modifying Administrative Hearing Officer's Decision Regarding Business License No. 16606725 and Tobacco Retailer's Permit issued to The Rock Zone 10. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Setting the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) for the Gilroy Community Library Project Bonds 11. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Santa Clara for Crime Laboratory Services and Authorize the City Administrator to Execute the Agreement 12. Consent to the Appointment of Derek Cray as Utilities Director 9. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS 4. Consideration of Options for Amending the Architectural and Site Review Permit Process (FAIR Memo - Marques and Ramirez) Planning Manager Michael Fossati provided a presentation and report. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:28 P.M. Noah Hayes - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Ariana Casey - Raised questions about Environmental Impact Report tied to the planned Amazon Data Center. Rachael Chambers - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. John Bobst - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Kyle - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Jan Guffey - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Michelle Nelson - Raised concerns tied to the planned Amazon Data Center. Cammie Brown - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Heidi Mayer - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Charleene Puder - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Steve Domingues - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Pat McBride - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 7 of 14 City Council Minutes Perla Garcia - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Mak Gupta - Urged Council Members to do what is right for the community. Georgine Scott-Codiga - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Debi Kerrick - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Landon Sepulveda - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Daphne Barker - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Ron Kirkish - Spoke in favor of the planned Amazon Data Center. Armando Benavides - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Annedore Kushner - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Dianne Eidson - Raised concerns tied to the planned Amazon Data Center. Britt Smith - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Coleen Crew - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Connie Ludewig - Expressed concerns pertaining to the City's water supply. Deepak W. - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Joshua T. - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Jennifer Volz - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. Connie Rogers - Spoke opposing the planned Amazon Data Center. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. City Council directed staff to enhance public outreach and initiate the process to amend the Gilroy Zoning Code to require Planning Commission review and approval for development projects that require an Environmental Impact Report and have significant and unavoidable impact(s). The meeting recessed at 8:25 P.M. and reconvened at 8:44 P.M. 7. BIDS AND PROPOSALS 1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Kimley-Horn for a Not-to-exceed Amount of $237,117 for the Development of the City of Gilroy Comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan, Add the Project to the Capital Improvement Program, and Adopt a Budget Amendment Resolution to appropriate Grant and Gas Tax Funds to the Project June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 8 of 14 City Council Minutes City Engineer Nisha Patel provided a presentation and report. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 8:54 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Award a Professional Services Agreement to Kimley-Horn for an amount not to exceed $237,117.25 for the development of the City of Gilroy Comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan (Project) No. 26-RFP-PW-529, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the contract and associated documents. RESULT: Failed MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez AYES: Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Carol Marques ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton 2. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Las Animas Park Pickleball Courts Project, Appropriating $499,190 to the Project, and Awarding a Construction Contract to Monterey Peninsula Engineering for an Amount Not to Exceed $1,226,401 with a Total Project Construction Cost Including Contingency of $1,288,000 City Engineer Nisha Patel provided a presentation and report. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:12 P.M. Wendy - Spoke in support of the Pickleball courts and urged Council to push this project forward. Emily - Spoke in support of the Pickleball courts. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Las Animas Park Pickleball Courts Project No. 26-PW-305, appropriating $155,000 from the Facilities Fund (615) and $344,190 from the Recreation Fund (290) to the project budget, awarding a construction contract to Monterey Peninsula Engineering for an amount not to exceed $1,226,401, establishing a 5% contingency for a total construction contract amount not to exceed $1,288,000, authorizing the City Administrator to execute the construction contract, and authorizing staff to approve any amendments, extensions, and change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the plans and specifications up to the project construction amount. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 9 of 14 City Council Minutes SECONDER: Council Member Dion Bracco 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and Adoption Pursuant to California Water Code Section 10642 for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan Utilities Sr. Management Analyst Izabela Cirloganu introduced Tony Akel with Akel Engineering Group, Inc. Mr. Akel provided a presentation and report. Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing at 9:41 P.M. Michelle Nelson - Expressed concerns over how much water the planned Amazon Data Center will utilize. Georgine Scott-Codiga - Spoke opposing the Adoption of this Water Shortage Contingency Plan Armando Benavides - Urged Council to update the City code surrounding water. Connie Rogers - Expressed concerns over how much water the planned Amazon Data Center will utilize. Rose Barry - Expressed concerns over how much water the planned Amazon Data Center will utilize. Pat McBride - Expressed concerns over how much water the planned Amazon Data Center will utilize. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the public hearing. Report received. Motion Adopt a resolution approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. 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 June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 10 of 14 City Council Minutes 2. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy Amending Gilroy City Code Chapter 5D, Vacant Commercial Space in the Downtown Historic and Downtown Expansion Districts Deputy Director of Community Development Bryce Atkins provided a report and presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing at 9:53 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the public hearing. Motion Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques 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 Introduce an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gilroy amending Gilroy City Code Chapter 5D, vacant commercial space in Downtown Historic and Downtown Expansion District. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques 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 3. Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to Renew the Gilroy Tourism Business Improvement District Economic Development Director Raissa de la Rosa provided a report and a presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing at 9:57 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed the public hearing. City Clerk Kim Mancera declared the results of the majority protest proceedings. Motion Adopt a resolution to renew the Gilroy Tourism Business Improvement District. June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 11 of 14 City Council Minutes 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 NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton 9. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS 1. Charles Lux Drive and Lopez Way All Way Stop Control Analysis and Las Animas Elementary School Area Study City Engineer Nisha Patel introduced Jen Schreiber with Parametrix. Ms. Schreiber provided a presentation and report. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 10:15 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Report received. 2. Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Third Quarter Budget and General Fund Forecast Update and Adoption of Resolutions Amending the Budget and Updating the Position Control List Finance Director Cindy Murphy provided a report and presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 10:30 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Report received. Motion Adopt a resolution approving the updated Position Control List for FY26 and FY27. 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 Motion Adopt a budget amendment resolution for FY26 and FY27. RESULT: Passed June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 12 of 14 City Council Minutes MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques SECONDER: Council Member Dion Bracco 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 Authorize the City Administrator to submit a bid for a Reserve Fire Engine from the Mountain View Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $150,000 and execute all related documents necessary to procure the Reserve Fire Engine if Gilroy's bid is accepted. 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 3. Introduction and Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Amending Chapter 8B of the Gilroy City Code Relating to Voluntary Campaign Expenditure Ceilings Assistant City Administrator Harjot Sangha provided a presentation and report. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 10:34 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Introduce the ordinance by title only and waive any further reading. 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 an urgency ordinance amending Chapter 8B of the Gilroy City Code relating to the voluntary campaign expenditure ceiling and making the finding that immediate implementation of the amendments is necessary to provide certainty to candidates and committees participating in the upcoming 2026 election cycle and to promote orderly election administration. June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 13 of 14 City Council Minutes 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 NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Zach Hilton 10. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS None. 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS City Administrator Matt Morley reported that he attended the Cities Association Summer meeting focused on Emergency Preparedness. 12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS No report. 13. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Andy Faber announced the closed session item. City Attorney Andy Faber opened public comment at 10:37 P.M. With no speakers, City Attorney Andy Faber closed public comment. Adjourn to closed session 10:38 P.M. 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 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS Pursuant to GC Section 54957.6 and GCC Section 17 A.11 (4) Collective Bargaining Units: AFSCME Local 101 (General & Supervisory Units) Representing Employees Affiliated with AFSCME, Local 101; Local 2805, IAFF Fire Unit Representing Gilroy Firefighters City Negotiators: Matt Morley, City Administrator; LeeAnn McPhillips, Human June 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 14 of 14 City Council Minutes Resources Director/Risk Manager Anticipated lssues(s) Under Negotiation: Wages, Hours, Benefits, Working Conditions; Memorandums of Understanding: City of Gilroy and Gilroy Fire Fighters Local 2805, City of Gilroy and AFSCME, Local 101 General & Supervisory Units 14. ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION There was no reportable action from the closed session. 15. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:04 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 July 27, 2026. Kim Mancera City Clerk