Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2026
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Government Body
Planning Commission
Meeting Type
Planning Commission
Location
Gilroy, CA
Meeting Date
May 18, 2026

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Monday, May 18, 2026

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CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PMItem 1.1.

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8)

Properties: 7491 Railroad St. (APN 841-06-001); 7780 Monterey Rd. (APN 841-04-020); 7289 Rosanna St. (APN 799-15-027); and 7351 Rosanna St. (APN 799-15-026) Agency Negotiators: Matt Morely, City Administrator; Raissa de la Rosa, Economic Development Director Negotiating Parties: Falkon Development; Retraining the Village Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSIONItem 2.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSIONItem 3.

ADJOURN TO OPEN SESSION

Report of any action taken in Closed Session and vote or abstention of each Council Member if required by Government Code Section 54957.1 and GCC Section 17A.13(b); Public Report of the vote to continue in closed session if required under GCC Section 17A.11(5).

REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PMItem 4.1.

Call to Order

REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PMItem 4.2.

Roll Call

REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PMItem 4.3.

City Clerk's Report on Posting the Agenda

REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PMItem 4.4.

Pledge of Allegiance

REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PMItem 4.5.

Invocation

REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PMItem 4.6.

Orders of the Day

REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PMItem 4.7.

Employee Introductions

CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and AwardsItem 5.1.

Public Works Week Proclamation

CEREMONIAL ITEMS - Proclamations and AwardsItem 5.2.

Resource Parent Appreciation Month Proclamation

PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCILItem 6.1.

Annual Presentation by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce

PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCILItem 6.2.

VTA Local Investment Plan Presentation

PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCILItem 6.3.

PUBLIC COMMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA BUT WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on matters within the Gilroy City Council's jurisdiction but not on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Council are requested to complete a Speaker's Card located at the entrances and handed to the City Clerk. Speakers are limited to 1 to 3 minutes each, varying at the Mayor's discretion depending on the number of speakers and length of the agenda. The law does not permit Council action or extended discussion of any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. If Council action is requested, the Council may place the matter on a future agenda.

REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERSItem 7.

REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

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 Team, VTA Board of Directors (alternate), Santa Clara Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (alternate)

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8.1.

Approve the minutes of the May 2, 2026 Coffee with the Mayor and May 4, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8.2.

Add the 2026 Citywide Speed Survey to the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Program and Approve a Capital Budget Amendment for the Project

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8.3.

Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 15, Section 15.11 of the Gilroy City Code, allowing the City Council to Reduce Prima Facie Speed Limits in School Zones from 25 mph to 15 mph or 20 mph per Assembly Bill 382

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8.4.

Adopt a Resolution Requesting the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8.5.

Adopt a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Road Rehabilitation Projects for Funding by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Funds

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8.6.

Approval of Community Events Support Program Funding Allocations for FY 2027

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8.7.

Request for Approval to Disburse $2,103 in Interest Income from the Gilroy Museum Endowment Trust to the Museum Donations Fund

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8.8.

Annual Military Equipment Use Report 2025, per CA Assembly Bill No. 481

CONSENT CALENDARItem 8.9.

Acceptance of Cash and Investment Report as of March 31, 2026

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 1.

Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 2.

Staff Report: Raissa de la Rosa, Economic Development Director

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 3.

Open Public Hearing

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 4.

Close Public Hearing

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 5.

Recommended Action: Hold a public meeting on the renewal of the GTBID.

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 1.

Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 2.

Staff Report: LeeAnn McPhillips, Interim Human Resources Director/Risk Manager.

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 3.

Open Public Hearing

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 4.

Close Public Hearing

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 5.

Recommended Action: Receive the informational report on City of Gilroy Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 (AB 2561).

UNFINISHED BUSINESSItem 1.

Staff Report: Sharon Goei, Community Development Director

UNFINISHED BUSINESSItem 2.

Public Comment

UNFINISHED BUSINESSItem 3.

Recommended Action: Council provide direction regarding desired regulations for downtown plywood use and vacancies.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESSItem 1.

Staff Report: John Doughty, Public Works Director

INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESSItem 2.

Public Comment

INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESSItem 1)

The possible installation of a new (third) flagpole for displaying commemorative flags at City Hall/ Civic Center Complex; and

INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESSItem 2)

Provided a majority of City Council supports the installation of a new (third) flagpole, direct staff to return with revisions to the City's Flag Flying Policy which could include allowing the display of Sister Cities flags, the City Flag as well as other commemorative flags.

FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMSItem 12.

FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS

CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTSItem 13.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTSItem 14.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS

ADJOURNMENTItem 15.

ADJOURNMENT