Downtown Gilroy is the Historic Heart of the Community

Over the past 15 years, the City has invested over $20 million dollars in its revitalization, but there is more for the City and the property owners to do.

• New streetscape improvements have been installed north of the Transit Center and new signage installed throughout downtown.

• 296 spaces of free public parking is operated and maintained at taxpayer expense.

• The City purchased the mid-block property on Monterey between Fifth and Sixth Streets, demolished the URM building on the site, and created a paseo to provide a direct pedestrian path between parking and Monterey Street businesses.

• The City installed LED street lights throughout the downtown and installed security cameras to improve public safety.

• City staff regularly sweeps and maintains the landscaping and sidewalks of downtown….which are the responsibilities of private property owners in other shopping centers.

• The City installed an automatic irrigation system and hanging flower baskets that are changed out two times per year.

• City government has exercised its regulatory authority to require the demolition or repair of unsafe buildings that have kept downtown from realizing its full potential.

• Taxpayers support the Downtown Business Association by helping to pay for staffing, banners, and promotions.

• The City set aside $15,000 in taxpayer money to stimulate downtown façade improvements. 1

Downtown Investments (cont.)

• Using Development Impact Fees, the City acquired the site at Monterey and Seventh, eliminated a major blighting influence, and helped establish the interim Arts Center.

Yet, much more needs to be done…both by private property owners and the City. Future success will depend on the participation and the cooperation of all. The City’s General Fund is still recovering from the Great Recession. The Capital Improvement Budget does include projects such as a downtown plaza.

The City also has the ability to help downtown property owners and merchants to help themselves. For example, with downtown support, the City can establish assessment districts to provide lower cost financing for further improvements to streetscape and public parking. Also, if there is support, the City can also establish a mechanism for all merchants to help pay for downtown marketing and promotional materials.

In the meantime, the City continues to invest in the public infrastructure that supports our neighborhoods and our shopping districts. For example, we will soon complete a major resurfacing of Eigleberry Street from First to Tenth Streets, and improvements to Sixth Street from Monterey to Eigleberry Streets will also soon be complete. The City continues to support the Visitor’s Center that introduces new customers to our Downtown.

Downtown deserves our support and help so that private investment can develop the remaining vacant parcels, rehabilitate unsafe buildings and upgrade outdated storefronts. 2 Roundabouts

Gilroy has two operational roundabouts in use at West Luchessa and Thomas Rd. and on the third Street extension, west of Santa Teresa Blvd. A new roundabout is now being constructed on Santa Teresa Blvd. at Miller Avenue. More are planned. Please familiarize yourself with these simple tips.

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction. Vehicles entering or exiting the roundabout must yield to all traffic including pedestrians. When you approach a roundabout:

•Slow down as you approach the roundabout. •Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the roadway. •Watch for signs and/or pavement markings that guide you or prohibit certain movements. •Enter the roundabout when there is a big enough gap in traffic. •Drive in a counter-clockwise direction. Do not stop or pass other vehicles. •Use your turn signals when you change lanes or exit the roundabout. •If you miss your exit, continue around until you return to your exit.

For roundabouts with multiple lanes, choose your entry or exit lane based on your destination as shown in the graphic. For example, to: •Turn right at the intersection (blue car), choose the right-hand lane and exit in the right-hand lane. •Go straight through the intersection (red car), choose either lane, and exit in the lane you entered. •Turn left (yellow car), choose the left lane, and exit.

Multiple and single lane roundabout

Under Construction

Existing

3 The 721 Acres – Location and Explanation of Recent Council Action

Area Map Showing the Location of the 721 Acres for which the City is Seeking Approval for Inclusion into the Urban Services Area.

The City Council has certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and approved an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for inclusion of 721 acres into the City’s Urban Service Area (USA). The area commonly referred to as the “North Gilroy Neighborhood District” already lies within the Urban Growth Boundary, although most lies outside the City limits. If approved by LAFCO, the area could be annexed to the City.

The application for inclusion in the USA is sponsored by property owners in the area who have asked the City of Gilroy to be responsible for the Specific Plan that might lead to eventual development of the area in accordance with the neighborhood district standards of the General Plan. If approved by LAFCO, the Specific Planning process might get underway within a few years and take at least two years to complete because it will provide specific guidance on the type and location of development and how the City will deliver and pay for services to the developed area.

The City’s Specific Planning process requires extensive community outreach and engagement as well as separate environmental analysis. Any future residential development will also be subject to the process and scheduling of the City’s growth management system known as the Residential Development Ordinance. (RDO)

It is anticipated that LAFCO will hear the application for the North Gilroy Neighborhood District USA in April 2016. 4 Wet Weather Readiness

During this rainy season, sand and sand bags will be available to Gilroy residents at Chestnut Fire Station, 7070 Chestnut Street. You must bring your own shovel, and fill your own bags. The sand bunker is located behind the fire station, use the driveway entrance off of East 9th Street.

Get text messages on flood alerts and flood safety information. Just text the word “water” to the short code phone number 844-44. You’ll then receive a welcome message confirming you have signed up. This service is offered by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. #gilroyready (please note that this image of Miller Crossing at Uvas Creek is from a previous season and does not depict current conditions.)

5 IMPORTANT NOTICE! Beginning November 1st, 2015, watering is allowed only 1 day per week. This is down from the 2 days per week which was in effect since May, 2015.

Gilroy Drought Hotline for questions or to report concerns: 408-846-0412

Marina Chislett Sarah Mansergh Tree Care During the Drought The City of Gilroy Public Works Department Be sure to water your trees with several has hired two new employees as part-time gallons of water per week, preferably Water Conservation Officers. Their duties will gray water applied with a bucket near the include education, responding to citizen base of the tree (Don’t use lawn inquiries, and enforcement of the current drought regulations. sprinklers).

6 Mandatory Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Regulations Now in Effect

1. Limits on Watering Hours: Watering is prohibited with potable water between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, except by use of a hand-held bucket or hose with positive shutoff, and for purposes of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.

2. Limits on Watering Duration: Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water using a landscape irrigation system or a watering device that is not continuously attended is limited to no more than fifteen (15) minutes watering per designated water day per station.

3. Limits on Watering Days: Watering days are limited to Monday for odd house addresses and no house addresses (e.g., common area at a condominium complex), and Tuesday for even house addresses when using potable water beginning November 1st.

4. No Excessive Water Flow or Runoff: The application of water to outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes runoff such that water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public walkways, driveway, street, alley, gutter, ditch, parking lots, or structures is prohibited.

5. No Washing Down Hard or Paved Surfaces: Washing down hard or paved surfaces, including but not limited to buildings, structures, sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or alleys, is prohibited.

6. Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions: All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system must be repaired immediately.

7. Recirculating Water Required for Water Fountains and Decorative Water Features: Operating a water fountain or other decorative water feature that does not use recirculated water is prohibited.

8. Limits on Washing Vehicles: Using water to wash or clean a vehicle, including, but not limited to any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat or trailer, whether motorized or not is prohibited, except by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device. This subsection does not apply to any commercial car washing facility.

9. Pool Covers and Refilling of Existing Pools: All new pools shall be required to have a pool cover or solar blankets to reduce the loss of water through evaporation. Refilling of existing private pools is prohibited, except to maintain water levels, unless the pool is in eminent danger of failure.

10. Irrigating Within 48 Hours of Rainfall: The applications of potable water to outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hours following measurable rainfall is prohibited.

11. Limits on Filling Ornamental Lakes or Ponds: Filling or re-filling ornamental lakes or ponds with potable water is prohibited, except to the extent needed to sustain aquatic life, provided that such animals are of significant value and have been actively managed within the water feature prior to declaration of a supply shortage level under this section.

For more information, please visit the City Website at www.cityofgilroy.org 7 With the construction of the Uvas Creek Levee and numerous improvements to flood control channels, the likelihood of serious flooding in Gilroy has been reduced significantly over recent years, but it is always wise to be prepared.

8 City of Gilroy Q2 Sales Tax Update 2015

GENERAL OVERVIEW Reconciliation of Second Quarter 2015 Sales California sales tax receipts increased by 3.8% over the same Gilroy: 2nd Quarter 2015 Sales Tax Capture & Gap Analysis Report quarter from the previous year, Percent of Potential Sales Tax: Less than 100% indicates leakage and more than 100% indicates capture (based on disposable income in Santa Clara County). This chart with Northern California reporting provides an overview of how well Gilroy is capturing potential sales tax based on its a 3.5% increase compared to residents effective buying income (disposable income) compared to purchasing habits 4.0% for Southern California. in the S.F. Bay Area region. Receipts for the City of Gilroy 953% changed by 0.4% over the same 844% Economic Category periods. After adjustments, receipts for Gilroy increased by Consumer Total 3.0%. The largest gains for the General Retail City of Gilroy included new auto Food Products sales and miscellaneous vehicle Transportation sales. The largest declines were Construction in service stations and health and government. 366% 293% 284% 254% 253% 214% Commercial construction activity 192% 197% in California has risen to its 171% 128% 126% 120% 101% 101% 110% highest level since 2001. 89% 72% Available financing, low cap 24% rates, an increasingly high demand from technology, advertising, media and information companies, and a shortage of multi-family housing have sparked the industry boom. The outlook for the next three years is for continued growth in commercial property TOP 25 SALES/USE TAX CONTRIBUTORS development. The following list identifies Gilroy’s Top 25 Sales/Use Tax contributors. The list is in alphabetical order and represents sales from July 2014 through June 2015. The Top 25 California gasoline prices are Sales/Use Tax contributors generate 46.0% of Gilroy’s total sales and use tax revenue. heading even lower and may ARCO AM/PM MINI MARTS HOME DEPOT SEE-GRINS RV continue into 2017. The statewide price of $3.07 is 18% lower than BEST BUY STORES JN ABBOTT DISTRIBUTOR S.C. CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM the $3.73 per gallon price from CALVIN KLEIN KOHL’S DEPT. STORES SOUTH COUNTY NISSAN this same time last year. CHEVRON SERVICE STATIONS LOWE’S HOME CENTERS TARGET STORES Employment grew at 2.7% in 2015 and is estimated to increase COACH STORES McDONALD’S RESTAURANTS THE GARLIC FARM TRAVEL CENTER

2.2% in 2016; and 1.4% in 2017. COSTCO WHOLESALE NIKE FACTORY STORE UNION 76 SERVICE STATIONS

GILROY CHEVROLET CADILLAC POLO RALPH LAUREN VANS SHOES July sales of existing single- family homes increased 2.7% GILROY GAS & MINI-MART ROTTEN ROBBIE SERVICE WALMART STORES from June and 12.7% from July GILROY TOYOTA 2014 to 449,530 homes. The statewide median home price in Business Activity Performance Analysis July was $488,260, down 0.3% Projected 2Q 2015 Final Results $ 3,492,818 from June but up by 5.4% from a Actual 2Q 2014 Results $ 3,391,419 year earlier. Projected Percentage Change 3.0% 9

Q2 2015 City of Gilroy Sales Tax Update

ANNUALIZED CHANGE IN SALES TAX CASH RECEIPTS 15.00%

10.00%

5.00%

0.00%

-5.00%

City of Gilroy -10.00% Santa Clara Countywide California -15.00% Recession

-20.00%

SALES TAX REVENUES QTR ending QTR ending Group 6/30/15 6/30/14 Change Outlet Center $706,975 $717,015 -1.4% SALES TAX PERFORMANCE Auto Dealers: Q2 15 Compared to Q2 14 Chestnut/Stutz Auto Mall 476,399 362,588 Santa Clara County Other Auto Dealers 159,364 136,551 Total Auto Dealers 635,763 499,139 27.4% Service Stations 337,555 385,090 -12.3% Campbell -0.4 %

Cupertino 33.5 % Downtown Core 79,252 76,602 3.5% (Includes the Historic, Expansion and Transition Gilroy 3.0 % Districts and excludes auto dealers and service Los Altos -1.3 % stations) Los Altos Hills -0.3 %

Los Gatos -2.6 % Newman Development (Camino Arroyo north of 10th St) (Exc. Serv. Stations) 557,842 551,672 1.1% Milpitas 17.8 % Monte Sereno -0.6 % Regency Center (Camino Arroyo south of 10th St) 235,448 230,187 2.3% Morgan Hill 1.2 % Mountain View 5.2 % Major Groups Total 2,552,835 2,459,705 3.8% Palo Alto 0.5 % Other Groups 943,064 1,053,506 -10.5% San Jose -0.1 % Total Groups $3,495,899 $3,513,211 -0.5% Santa Clara 0.0 % Santa Clara County -4.3 % State and County Pools Less Adm. Fees 606,840 571,243 6.2% Saratoga 10.9 % Timing Differences: Sunnyvale 4.1 % Triple Flip, SBOE late payments and adj. -609,921 -693,035 -12.0%

Total Sales Tax $3,492,818 $3,391,419 3.0% Source: MuniServices 10 11 Public Safety JOIN US TO LEARN THE HISTORY OF THE GILROY POLICE DEPARTMENT Saturday, February 6th at 1:30 PM At the Gilroy Police Department Lobby and Community Room 7301 Hanna Street Frank Bozzo, native Gilroyan and history buff, as well as a retired Gilroy Officer, will share his research about the department. The lobby contains an excellent display of police artifacts, equipment and photos. The community room is adjacent to the lobby. If climbing all those steps seems prohibitive, there is an elevator just to the right.

Gilroy’s First Female Firefighter, Join thousands of others and follow the Gilroy Police and Fire Departments on Facebook. Engineer Colette Harmon Retires Gilroy Police Department

Gilroy Fire Department

Here is a link to a great article from the Gilroy Dispatch about Colette. Thanks again for all of your hard work and service to the community.

12 Library Mural Dedicated

Former Mayor Don Gage and Gilroy Librarian Lani Yoshimura cut the ribbon in front of the beautiful library mural painted by local artist Sheryl Cathers as supporters and community members look on. High School Students from Takko-Machi Japan Visit City Hall

Mayor Perry Woodward explains the role of local Interim City Administrator Ed Tewes government and takes questions from the students. welcomes the students to the Mayor’s office.

Police Chief Denise Turner describes some of the departments historical artifacts on display in the lobby before leading a tour of the C.J. Laizure Police Building. 13 New Employees

Ed Tewes has joined the city as Gilroy’s Interim City Administrator. It is expected that Ed will be with the city until approximately March, 2016 as the city is completing a full recruitment process for a new City Administrator. Ed most recently served as the City Manager of Morgan Hill and retired from that agency in 2012 after 13 years of service. Prior to Morgan Hill, Ed served as the City Manager of Modesto, City Manager of Clovis, Assistant City Manager of Long Beach and the Assistant to the City Manager of Pasadena. Gilroy will definitely rely upon Ed’s significant public sector experience. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Claremont College and his Master of Public Administration from USC. Ed shared that he is looking forward to helping the City Council, organization, community, and employees during this interim period.

Christine Salmo joined the City of Gilroy as an Engineer I in the Public Works Department. She has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from San Jose State University. She has also obtained her P.E., California Board of Professional Engineers. Christine started her engineering career as an intern at Santa Clara Valley Water District. After graduating with her B.S. from San Jose State University, she worked for a private consulting firm, HMH Engineering. While she was there she designed underground infrastructures for various land development projects throughout the bay area. She worked for RGW construction on several Caltrans roadway projects. She worked for the City of San Jose for 4 years. Currently she is a part time professor at San Jose State University teaching underground engineering classes in Water Resources and Environmental. She also teaches over the weekends, EIT and P.E. review classes.

Tammy Puthoff the City of Gilroy as an Office Assistant I in the Police Department. She graduated from National Holistic Institute for Massage Therapy and has had some prior courses in Business Administration. For the past 19 years she has ran her own massage business as well as provided administrative support to companies she has contracted with. Tammy has also been on the Home and School Club Boards in Morgan Hill Elementary and Middle Schools. She has spent 3 years on the Live Oak Emerald Regime as Points Coordinator.

Dale Fors has been hired by the City of Gilroy as a Police Officer in the Police Department. Dale has obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology from California State University, Fresno. He has been a Police Officer for over 12 years. He was most recently a Police Officer with the City of Salinas for the last 11 years.

14 New Employees (cont.)

Rachelle Bedell joined the City of Gilroy Administrative Services Department (Public Information Division) as a part-time Public Information Technician. Rachelle obtained a Bachelor of Art degree in Math from Brigham Young University. Rachelle currently is owner/photographer at Rachelle Lee Photography here in Gilroy. She gives back to her community by volunteering her time to several different organizations. She was a member of the 2015 Leadership Gilroy class.

Mike Gonzalez joined the City of Gilroy Recreation Department as a part- time Recreation Specialist. Mike obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from San Jose State University. Mike is currently working at Gilroy Unified School District as a paraprofessional. Prior to that he worked at Rebekah’s Children Services as a Residential Counselor/Mental Health worker. He is also a veteran of the Unites States Marine Corps (served from 1997 to 2002).

Jude Miranda joined the City of Gilroy as an Office Assistant I supporting the City Clerk’s Office in the Administrative Services Department. She has a Bachelor of Art degree in History from San Jose State University. Jude has worked in Silicon valley for many years. She has worked at the YMCA of Santa Clara Valley, Space Systems Loral, owned her own business for 14 years and most recently worked at Silicon Valley Leadership Group as the Office Manager. She has also been a resident of Gilroy for 22 years.

Please welcome Michael Guerrero, he joined the City of Gilroy as a Part- Time Maintenance Worker Assistant in the Parks Division of the Public Works Department. He has taken some college courses and served in the Marines for 1 year. Michael has worked in construction and at In-N-Out Burger.

Christopher Silva joined the City of Gilroy as a Police Officer in the Police Department. Christopher worked for the City of Salinas for the past 7 ½ years. He was assigned to the patrol division

15 New Employees (cont.)

Please congratulate Lisa Gabrielsen for successfully completing the Full-Time Engineer I recruitment and being selected. Lisa first started her career with the City of Gilroy in 2008 as an Engineering Technician/Inspector I. Unfortunately she was laid off in 2009. However, we were able to hire her back as an Engineering Technician/Inspector II in 2012. Lisa has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from San Jose State University.

Alex Zamora joined the City of Gilroy as a Police Officer in the Police Department. Alex has obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Sacramento. He has been a Police Officer for the last 6 years with the City of Salinas. While in Salinas his collateral assignments included: SWAT Team (Chemical Agent Instructor) and CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management). He is also bilingual in English and Spanish.

Carmen Candelaria joined the City of Gilroy as a part-time Recreation Leader II (After School Program) for the Recreation Department. Carmen received her Bachelor of Arts degree from University of California, Riverside. She currently works as a paraprofessional at Christopher High School. She has many years of experience working with kids and is excited to be a part of the City of Gilroy’s After School Program.

Kevin Huddlestun successfully completing the Full-Time Maintenance Worker I recruitment and selected for the Streets, Waste Water & Trees Section. He has been working as a Part-Time Maintenance Worker Assistant for the past year in the Streets, Waste Water and Trees section. Kevin is a graduate of Gilroy High School and has lived and raised his family here in Gilroy. He has over 20 years of construction and electrical experience. He worked for PG&E for almost 14 years and Giacalone Electric for 8 years.

Please congratulate Vince Bautista who completed the recruitment process and was selected for the part-time Recreation Specialist (Progressive Recreation). Vince is a graduate from CSU Monterey Bay with a degree in Kinesiology. Vince has worked with the City of Gilroy since early 2015 as a Lead Recreation Leader (Youth Sports). He is also currently the assistant basketball coach for the Gavilan College Rams.

16 New Employees (cont.)

Jonathan Castro joined the City of Gilroy as a Maintenance Worker I in the Streets/Waste Water/Trees Division of the Public Works Department. Jonathan has worked for both the City of Gilroy and City of San Jose in the Public Works Department. He and his family are involved in the Gilroy community. He is currently the Gilroy Little League President.

Daniel O’Brien joined the City of Gilroy as a Maintenance Worker I in the Parks and Landscape Division of the Public Works Department. Daniel has obtained his Contractor’s License, DPR Qualified Applicators Certificate and OSHA 10. He worked for 4 years as a roofer, had his own landscape maintenance business for 23 years and most recently worked as a Project Coordinator for the San Jose Conservation Corps.

Paul Locsin joined the City of Gilroy as a Maintenance Worker I in the Water Division of the Public Works Department. Paul has 10 years of experience in commercial construction. He started as a laborer and worked his way up to Superintendent of construction projects. He was previous employed as a seasonal Maintenance Worker for Santa Clara County Parks at Anderson Reservoir. Most recently he worked as a Quality Control Specialist for Rush Order Fulfillment in Gilroy.

Carlos Quintana joined the City of Gilroy as a Maintenance Worker I in the Water Division of the Public Works Department. Carlos has completed a Plumbing Apprenticeship Program. He has over 17 ½ years of experience in the plumbing industry and worked his way up to a Journeyman Plumber. Prior to joining the plumbing industry he worked in a machine shop in Gilroy as a Manufacturing Machine Operator and also a Material Handler in a lumber warehouse in San Jose.

Please welcome Vanessa Ruiz who joined the City of Gilroy as a Police Officer in the Police Department. Vanessa has her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science. She has worked as a Sports Coordinator for Y.M.C.A. Monterey and as an Assistant Fitness Manager for In-Shape. She recently graduated the Police Academy in December 2015.

17 Gilroy PD News A swearing-in, Promotion and Retirement Ceremony was held Jan. 12th in the Police Department Community Room. New hires Dale Fors, Alex Zamora, Chris Silva and Vanessa Ruiz were sworn in, Juan Rocha was promoted to Corporal and John Ballard and Geoff Guerin were promoted to Sergeant. Sgt. Greg Flippo , who joined the Gilroy Police Department in May, 1987 was honored for his outstanding service to the department and the community.

Gilroy Mayor Don Gage Announces Retirement Gilroy Mayor Don Gage announced his resignation as Mayor effective December 31, 2015 during the City Council meeting on 12/7/15.

Mayor Gage, who was born and raised in Gilroy, has provided decades of service to Gilroy and the citizens of South County. He served on the Gilroy City Council from 1981-1991, as Gilroy Mayor 1991-1997, Santa Clara County Supervisor 1997-2010, Santa Clara Valley Water District 2010-2012, and Gilroy Mayor from 2011 to present.

Mayor Gage addresses citizens at his farewell reception preceding the City Council meeting on December 14th. Perry Woodward Sworn in as Gilroy’s New Mayor In accordance with the City Charter, on January 4, 2016 the City Council appointed Mayor Pro Tem Perry Woodward to serve as Mayor for the balance of the term which ends in December 2016. Woodward is a native Gilroyan and has served on the City Council for eight years.

Because the Charter required the new Mayor to be appointed from within the Council, a vacancy on the Council has been created. It is anticipated that the Council will appoint the new councilmember from a list of applicants at the meeting on January 25, 2016.

18 For an easy to Take our Public understand overview of the City’s FY 2014 & Works Department 2015 budget, click on Customer this link: Satisfaction Survey! Budget Summary The FY16 - FY17 Streets, Water, Parks, Wastewater budget summary will be Collection, Street Trees, available soon. Watch Development, Engineering, for details: Encroachment Permits, Sidewalks If you would like more detail, the entire City https://www.surveymonkey.c budget can be found om/s/GilroyPWSurvey here: City Budget

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Perry Woodward, Mayor Cat Tucker, Council Member 7241 Eagle Ridge Drive 9440 Eagle View Way Gilroy, CA 95020 Gilroy, CA 95020 (408)- 891-9204 (cell) (408)-500-2523 (cell) [email protected] [email protected] Term Expires: 11/2016 Term Expires: 11/2016

Peter Leroe-Muñoz, Council Member Terri Aulman, Council Member PO Box 2249 1512 Bianca Way Gilroy, CA 95021 Gilroy, CA 95020 (408)-427-4697 (cell) (408)-391-6268 (cell) [email protected] [email protected] Term Expires: 11/2018 Term Expires: 11/2016

Roland Velasco, Council Member Dion Bracco, Council Member 9720 Bunting Drive 1472 Mantelli Drive Gilroy, CA 95020 Gilroy, CA 95020 (408)-710-8108 (408)-422-1734 (cell) [email protected] [email protected] Term Expires: 11/2018 Term Expires: 11/2018

The 7th Council seat , which became open when Mayor Gage retired effective Dec. 31st, will be filled by Council Watch City Council appointment at the January and Planning 25th, 2015 meeting. Commission meetings HERE on the City website. Upcoming Meetings: City Council : January 4, 25, February 1, 22, March 7, 21 Planning Commission: Jan. 7, 21, Feb. 4, March 3 21 Community Calendar You can check out the Activity Guide January online at 1 City Offices Closed- New Years Day www.cityofgilroy.org 4 City Council Meeting 6:00 pm 7 Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 pm 11 Personnel Commission 6:00 pm 12 Arts & Culture Commission 5:30 pm 13 Library Commission 7:00 pm 13 Housing Advisory Committee 6:00 pm 18 City Offices Close – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 19 Parks & Recreation Commission 6:00 pm Or 20 Historic Heritage Committee 4:30 pm 21 Special Planning Commission Mtg 6:30 pm Call 408-846-0460 25 City Council Meeting 6:00 pm 26 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission 6:00 pm 27 Public Art Committee 5:30 pm

February 1 City Council Meeting 6:00 pm 4 Planning Commission 6:30 pm 6 Walking Tour – Fifth Street 10:00 am 8 Personnel Commission 6:00 pm 9 Arts & Culture Commission 5:30 pm 10 Housing Advisory Committee 6:00 pm 15 City Offices Closed – President’s Day Holiday 16 Parks & Recreation Commission 6:00 pm 17 Library Commission 7:00 pm 17 Historic Heritage Committee 4:30 pm 22 City Council Meeting 6:00 pm 23 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission 6:00 pm 24 Public Art Committee 5:30 pm

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March Website The portal to current 3 Planning Commission 6:30 pm City information of all 7 City Council Meeting 6:00 pm types, with many 8 Arts & Culture Commission 5:30 pm links to other 9 Historic Heritage Committee 4:30 pm valuable local and 11 Housing Advisory Committee 6:00 pm regional information. 14 Personnel Commission 6:00 pm 15 Parks & Recreation Commission 6:00 pm 16 Library Commission 7:00 pm www.cityofgilroy.org 16 Historic Heritage Committee 4:30 pm 21 City Council Meeting 6:00 pm 22 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission 6:00 pm 23 Public Art Committee 5:30 pm Questions or comments regarding this publication may be addressed to: Joe Kline, Public Information Officer For information on the new City of Gilroy 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy,c CA 95020 lifesaving PulsePoint [email protected] mobile app please visitc 408-846-0254 This newsletter is published quarterly in January, www.pulsepoint.org. April, July and October. 22