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Weekly summary for Gilroy

May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026

This week in Gilroy, the City Council continues to advance clean energy initiatives, building on earlier actions such as the authorization of a $235,178 grant agreement with Silicon Valley Clean Energy to support the city’s electric vehicle (EV) fleet expansion and related capital improvements. This project is part of Gilroy’s ongoing efforts to reduce emissions and promote sustainable transportation.

Key recent developments include:  
- The City Council’s prior approval to amend the FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program to incorporate the EV fleet electrification project funded by the Silicon Valley Clean Energy grant.  
- County-level discussions on clean energy contracts and environmental services that provide regional context but do not directly alter Gilroy’s local programs.  
- Continued monitoring of state and federal funding updates relevant to clean energy and environmental initiatives affecting the broader Santa Clara County area.

What to watch: Gilroy’s next City Council meetings may provide updates on the implementation timeline and additional funding opportunities for expanding clean energy infrastructure within the city.

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Agenda item: Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate an existing agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., relating to providing as-needed industrial waste environmental services in an amount not to exceed $5,760,000 and a contract term that began January 31, 2025 and ends no later than January 30, 2030, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on January 30, 2030. (LA). Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee recently discussed this issue.

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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee

4/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM

Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee

Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-14 meeting centered on county budget and state-federal funding update and Held from March 24, 2026 (Item No. 14): Receive report from the Office of Chil…