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Gilroy City • 2025-12-08 • 6:00 PM
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Monday, December 8
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The published agenda focused on Consider Extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance Prohibiting the Issuance of Tobacco Retailer Permits for a Period of Ten (10) Months and Fifteen (15) Days within the Downtown Specific Plan Area Sharon Goei, Community Development Director California and Consideration of options and recommendations for meeting State-mandated stormwater trash capture requirements. John Doughty, Public Works Director It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to immediately: and installation of 73 connector pipe. This summary is based on published agenda items, not meeting outcomes.

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2.1
Presentation of the 2025 City of Gilroy Highlights Video
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PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
2.2
Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) For South County Presentation
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PRESENTATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
4.1
Approve the minutes of the November 17, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.10
Authorization for Council Member Travel to the League of California Cities 2026 Mayors and Council Members Academy
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.11
Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Board and Commission Terms and Appointment Process
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.12
Authorize the Surplus of Sixteen Vehicles/Equipment and Authorize the Disposal of the Surplus by Auction
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.13
Claim of Antonio Garcia (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.14
Claim of Stephanie Moretto (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.15
Claim of Jeff Scherck (The City Administrator recommends a "yes" vote under the Consent Calendar shall constitute denial of the claim)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.2
Approve Notice of Acceptance of Completion, and Reduction of the Faithful Performance and Payment Security Bonds for Property Improvement Agreement No. 2020-01, Town Center Multifamily Tract 10472
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.3
Approve Notice of Acceptance of Completion, and Reduction of the Faithful Performance and Payment Security Bonds for Property Improvement Agreement No. 2020-02, Nebbiolo Malvasia The Glen Tract 10520
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.4
Acceptance of the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 as Required under Government Code 66000
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.5
Approval of a Contract Amendment to the Tree Maintenance Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc in the Amount of $69,319 for Hecker Pass Tree Pruning
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.6
Adopt a FY26 and FY27 Budget Amendment Resolution to the Police Department BSCC Title II Grant Fund for $290,225 and Approve a First Amendment To Agreement for Services of $116,617.50 with Youth Alliance for the South County December 8, 2025 | 6:00 PM of 9
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.7
Award a Contract to Youth Alliance for $130,105.14 for South County Youth Task Force (SCYTF) School-Based Youth Services
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.8
Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Cal-West Lighting & Signal Maintenance, Inc. for Streetlight and Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, and Adopt a Resolution Approving a Budget Amendment for the Signal/ Street Light Maintenance Project
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4.9
Receive Report Regarding Upcoming 2026 Commission Vacancies per Maddy Act
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CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1
Consider Extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance Prohibiting the Issuance of Tobacco Retailer Permits for a Period of Ten (10) Months and Fifteen (15) Days within the Downtown Specific Plan Area Sharon Goei, Community Development Director California
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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6.1
Commemorative Flag Application Review for Calendar Year 2026 Bryce Atkins, Assistant to the City Administrator Council consideration regarding the Commemorative Flag Flying Application for the Progressive Pride Flag.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.2
Consideration of options and recommendations for meeting State-mandated stormwater trash capture requirements. John Doughty, Public Works Director It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to immediately: and installation of 73 connector pipe
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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6.3
Mayoral Appointments of Council Members to Serve in Regional Representative Seats and Seats on Local Boards and Committees Kim Mancera, City Clerk Approve representative seat assignments as determined by Mayor Bozzo per California Government Code Section
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6.4
Appointment of Council Member Zach Hilton to the position of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026 Kim Mancera, City Clerk Appointment of Council Member Zach Hilton to the position of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.5
Consent the Appointment of Scot Smithee (CalPERS Retired Annuitant) as the Interim Police Chief Following Successful Completion of all Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Hiring Requirements and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Appointment and
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6.6
Consent the Appointment of Karl Bjarke (CalPERS Retired Annuitant) as the Interim Utilities Director Effective December 23, 2025 and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Appointment and Employment Agreement December 8, 2025 | 6:00 PM of 9 City Council
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6.7
Consent the Appointment of LeeAnn McPhillips (CalPERS Retired Annuitant as of December 31, 2025) as the Interim Administrative Services & Human Resources Director/Risk Manager Effective December 31, 2025 and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Appointment
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 and Gilroy City Code Section 17A.8 Property: APN 808-58-004 Negotiators: Brad Kilger, Interim City
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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