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Home My WebLink About08/17/2026 City Council Regular Meeting August 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 1 of 12 City Council Minutes City of Gilroy City Council Minutes Monday, August 17, 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 Zach Hilton Council Member Carol Marques Council Member Kelly Ramirez Mayor Greg Bozzo 3. Place-Based Economic Development Strategic Plan Data Update and Economic Vitality Next Steps Economic Development Director Raissa de la Rosa provided a report and presentation. David Zehnder and Peter Cheng from Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) provided a report and presentation. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 5:51 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. The study session adjourned at 5:52 P.M. 2. REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM 1. Call to Order The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Bozzo at 6:01 PM. 2. Roll Call Attendance Attendee Name Present Council Member Dion Bracco Council Member Tom Cline Council Member Terence Fugazzi Council Member Zach Hilton Council Member Carol Marques August 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 2 of 12 City Council Minutes Council Member Kelly Ramirez Mayor Greg Bozzo 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 Pastor Malcolm McPhail with New Hope Community Church led the Invocation. 6. Orders of the Day None. 7. Employee Introductions Police Chief Brandon Sanchez introduced Public Safety Communicators Alexandria Kassel and Melissa Talbert. Assistant City Administrator Harjot Sangha introduced Recreation Supervisor Melissa Pasquale. 3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and Awards 1. Emergency Management Awareness and National Preparedness Month Proclamation Mayor Bozzo presented the Emergency Management Awareness and National Preparedness Month Proclamation to Andrew Young. 4. PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL 1. Arts and Culture Commission Annual Presentation Arts & Culture Commission Chair Ruben Dario Villa provided a 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 6:16 P.M. Georgine Scott-Codiga - Placed a conflict of interest question regarding SCRWA. Stefanie Elle - Believes the Fair Memo process needs to be changed. Mahlon Ezeoha - Brought awareness to the dangers of secondhand smoke. August 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 3 of 12 City Council Minutes Jan Guffey - Spoke against the planned ICE Detention Center. Bill O'Connor - Shared guidelines surrounding signage for election candidates. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. 5. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. Council Member Bracco – 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 – Gilroy Sister Cities, 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 – ABAG, CalTrain Policy Group (alternate), 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), Cities Association of Santa Clara County, Gilroy Youth Task Force (alternate), Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Governing Board, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency Implementation Board, 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), Cities Association of Santa Clara County (alternate) Council Member Bracco - No report. Council Member Fugazzi - No report. August 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 4 of 12 City Council Minutes Council Member Marques - No report. Council Member Hilton - Reported on Silicon Valley Clean Energy, VTA, and Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). Council Member Ramirez - No report. Council Member Cline - No report. Mayor Bozzo - No report. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion Approve the consent calendar. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline SECONDER: Council Member Zach Hilton AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: None 1. Approve the July 27, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting minutes and the August 3, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting minutes 2. Award of a Professional Services Agreement to Chandler Asset Management, Inc. to provide Investment Management and Advisory Services effective September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement, with Two Optional One-year Extensions 3. Acceptance of Cash and Investment Report as of June 30, 2026 4. Approve the Sixth Amendment to the Tree Pruning and Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. 5. Claim of Helen Rodriguez (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim) 7. BIDS AND PROPOSALS 1. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Precast Concrete Fence Replacement Project, Amending the FY2026-27 Capital Improvement Program to include the Project, Awarding a Construction Contract to Silicon Valley Paving, Inc. for an Amount Not to Exceed $415,000 with a Total Construction Cost Including Contingency of $456,500, and Amending the FY2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Budget by Appropriating $456,500 of Community Facility District (CFD) Funds to the August 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 5 of 12 City Council Minutes Project Public Works Project Manager Ryan Osenton provided a presentation and report. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 6:56 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Precast Concrete Fence Replacement Project, and Amending the FY2026-27 Capital Improvement Program to include Project No. 801240, and Awarding a Construction Contract to Silicon Valley Paving, Inc. for an Amount Not to Exceed $415,000 for the Precast Concrete Fence Replacement Project; Establishing a construction contingency of $41,500 for a total construction contract amount of $456,500; Authorizing the City Administrator to execute the construction contract; 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 SECONDER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: None Motion Approve amending the FY2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Budget by appropriating $456,500 of Community Facility District (CFD) funds to the Project. 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 Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo ABSENT: None 2. Pilot Program seeking to Award a contract to Citiguard, Inc. for City Parks After-Hours Security for $69,203 and a total not-to-exceed amount of $346,015 over a five-year period and Approval of the Second Amendment to the agreement with Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc. for Park Restroom Cleaning and Gate Opening Services for $129,841.60 and a revised not to exceed total of $1,711,718.20. Deputy Public Works Director Matt Jones provided a presentation and report. August 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 6 of 12 City Council Minutes Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:10 P.M. Britt Smith - Expressed how she believed it would be redundant to pay the Police Department and an outside security company to monitor parks after hours. Joshua N. Thompson - Asked which parks would be covered by security. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Award an agreement to Citiguard, Inc. for after-hours park patrol services at five City parks. The agreement would have an initial one-year term of $69,203, with up to four additional one-year administrative extensions, for a total amount not to exceed $346,015 over five years, approve the Second Amendment to the agreement with Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc. to add park restroom cleaning and gate-opening services from September 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027; increase the agreement by $129,841.60; and establish a revised total amount not to exceed $1,711,718.20, and authorize the City Administrator to finalize and execute both agreements and related documents, including any authorized administrative extensions, subject to satisfactory performance and available appropriations. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton SECONDER: Council Member Dion Bracco AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: Council Member Terence Fugazzi ABSENT: None Motion Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2027 adopted budget to increase appropriations in the Facilities Fund (615) by $92,744.40 and decreasing appropriations in the General Fund (100) by $16,489. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: Council Member Terence Fugazzi ABSENT: None 3. Award a Professional Services Agreement to KTU&A for Preparation of a New Parks and Recreational Trails Master Plan in an Amount Not to Exceed $310,000 August 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 7 of 12 City Council Minutes Management Analyst Trainee Bryan Rodriguez provided a presentation and report. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 7:25 P.M. Greg Felios - Spoke in favor of awarding a contract to KTU&A. With no other speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Award a professional services agreement to KTU&A in an amount not to exceed $310,000 for preparation of a new Parks and Recreational Trails Master Plan and Authorize the City Administrator to finalize and execute the agreement and associated documents necessary to implement the project within the approved project budget. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton SECONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 30, Article L of the Gilroy City Code Relating to Architectural and Site Review Permit Process and to Enhance Public Outreach Community Development Director Sharon Goei and Planning Manager Michael Fossati provided a presentation and report. Mayor Bozzo opened the public hearing at 7:59 P.M. Serina Murphy - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. Georgine Scott-Codiga - Spoke in favor of the Planning Commission's EIR recommendation. Britt Smith - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center Kyle Short - Urged Council to expand notifications and reduce fees. Mak Gupta - Spoke in favor of the planned Amazon Data Center. Linda Berti - Posed questions about the planned Amazon Data Center. August 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 8 of 12 City Council Minutes Jack M. - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. Armando Benavides - Spoke against the planned Amazon Data Center. Justin Sweatt - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. Landon Sepulveda - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. Ron Kirkish - Shared info about the planned Amazon Data Center. Ethan Myers - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. Bill O'Connor - Spoke in favor of the planned Amazon Date Center. Joshua N. Thompson - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. Cindy Reed - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. Connie Rogers - Spoke in favor of the Planning Commission's EIR recommendation. Basil Romero - Spoke in favor of the planned Amazon Data Center. Lauren Howsman - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. Sana - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. David Almeida - Spoke in favor of the planned Amazon Data Center. Elizabeth Porcella (Zoom) - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. Martha Lopez (Zoom) - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. Sharon Luna (Zoom) - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Determine the proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) (the “common sense” exemption) for the adoption of an ordinance relating to Architectural and Site Review Permit Process and to enhance public outreach. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques AYES: Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo August 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 9 of 12 City Council Minutes NAYS: Council Member Dion Bracco ABSENT: None Motion Motion to read the ordinance by title only and waive further reading of the ordinance. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez SECONDER: Council Member Zach Hilton AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: None Motion Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 30 (Zoning), Article L (Planning Department Applications) relating to the Architectural and Site Review Permit Process. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez SECONDER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi AYES: Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: Council Member Dion Bracco ABSENT: None Provide direction to staff to bring back objective design standards (in concurrence with residential design standards) for commercial/industrial projects that consider community needs, economic development, energy use, environmental impacts, public health, and neighborhood quality of life. The meeting recessed at 8:52 P.M. and reconvened at 9:02 P.M. 9. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS 1. Authorization for Council Travel to the League of California Cities Annual Conference, Selection of Voting Delegate, and Direction Regarding the Proposed League Resolution City Administrator Matt Morley provided a report. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:07 P.M. With no speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. August 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 10 of 12 City Council Minutes Motion Authorize Travel for Council Member Ramirez to attend the League of California Cities (League) Annual Conference and Select Council Member Ramirez as the voting delegate. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Tom Cline SECONDER: Council Member Carol Marques AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: None Motion Identify if Council desires to support voting on the League resolution identified by Council Member Ramirez. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Carol Marques SECONDER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: None 2. Amazon Data Services Reimbursement Agreement for Recycled Water Improvements and Memorandum of Understanding with South County Regional Wastewater Authority Utilities Director Derek Cray provided a presentation and report. Mayor Bozzo opened public comment at 9:46 P.M. Georgine Scott-Codiga - Raised questions regarding SCRWA conflict of interest. David Almeida - Raised questions regarding project phases. Greg Felios - Spoke regarding the upcoming SCRWA meeting. Britt Smith - Spoke regarding community communication. Camilla James - Posed questions regarding Amazon Data Center. Gina Johnson - Spoke regarding Amazon Data Center. Ron Kirkish - Spoke regarding Amazon Data Center. August 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 11 of 12 City Council Minutes Joel Goldsmith - Posed questions regarding Amazon Data Center. Tim MacKenzie (Zoom) - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. Violet (Zoom) - Spoke regarding the Amazon Data Center. Martha Lopez (Zoom) - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. Houston (Zoom) - Spoke opposing the Amazon Data Center. With no further speakers, Mayor Bozzo closed public comment. Motion Approve the Agreement with Amazon Data Services to reimburse the City of Gilroy (City) for design and construction of Recycled Water Improvements at the South County Regional Wastewater Authority site. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Terence Fugazzi SECONDER: Council Member Tom Cline AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: None Motion Direct staff to engage with South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA) representatives to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding for reimbursement of the recycled water improvements. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Council Member Zach Hilton ONDER: Council Member Kelly Ramirez AYES: Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member Terence Fugazzi, Council Member Tom Cline, Council Member Zach Hilton, Council Member Carol Marques, Council Member Kelly Ramirez, Mayor Greg Bozzo NAYS: None ABSENT: None 10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS No report. 11. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS August 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM Page 12 of 12 City Council Minutes No report. 12. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:12 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 September 14, 2026. Kim Mancera City Clerk