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YOUR GUIDE TO CITY-RELATED NEWS AND EVENTS

Comments by the public will be taken in person on agenda items before action is taken by the City Council. For more information, please review the meeting agenda.

Meeting Agendas and Packet Materials will be Available Online Here.

Past City Council Meetings are available for viewing on the City's website.

We're Grateful for Your Support in Fighting Dirty!

We want to express our deepest gratitude to the amazing volunteers who joined us last Saturday to make San Ysidro Park sparkle again! With the help of 20 dedicated individuals, we were able to clear out broken glass, bottle caps, small plastics, water balloons, and cigarette butts. Your efforts made a remarkable difference in the park's perimeter, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

Mark your calendars for our next clean-up event on August 26, 2023, as we shift our focus to Gilroy's Historic Downtown. Join us at www.gilroy.city/FightDirty and be a part of the positive change!

Once again, thank you for your invaluable support and dedication. Together, we can make our city cleaner and more vibrant for everyone to enjoy! 

Save the Date for August Clean-Up Day 🌳

Join Us in Keeping Gilroy Clean and Beautiful: Volunteer at the Downtown Gilroy Clean Up Day!

We need your help to maintain the beauty of our beloved downtown and keep Gilroy shining! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 26, 2023, and be a part of our community clean-up event.

🌳 What: Downtown Gilroy Clean-Up Day

📅 When: August 26, 2023, at 9 AM

📍 Where: Meet at Downtown Gourmet Parking Lot located at 7360 Eigleberry Street

Let's work together to make a positive impact on our community and create a cleaner environment for everyone to enjoy. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to:

✅ Contribute to the cleanliness and beauty of Downtown Gilroy

✅ Earn volunteer hours (students, don't forget to bring your paperwork!)

✅ Connect with like-minded individuals and make new friends

✅ Make a difference in Gilroy's fight against litter

To make your participation easy and hassle-free, the City will provide trash bags and grabbers. All volunteers will be required to sign a waiver, ensuring everyone's safety.

Ready to lend a helping hand?

Sign up online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-gilroy-help-keep-our-community-clean-litter-removal-event-tickets-646284513377

Remember, this is just the beginning. In the coming year, the City will organize a range of clean-up events, and we're excited to collaborate with businesses, community groups, and residents like you as we collectively "Fight Dirty."

Let's show our love for Gilroy by taking action to #KeepItClean. Together, we can make a lasting difference. Join us on August 26, and let's transform Downtown Gilroy into an even more beautiful and litter-free space!

Go Permit Launches to Provide Easy Online Permitting and Inspections

Go Permit is the newest system in place for all online permits and inspection services for residential and commercial projects. This self-service portal provides the community with streamlined processes, including the ability to schedule, track the progress of applications, plan review online, and much more.

How to get started:

1.   ☑️ Click here to take you to the GO Permit portal.

2.   ☑️ Create an account to use the system or log into your existing account.

3.   ☑️ Submit your application. Follow the Electronic Plan Check Guide. 

If you haven’t had the opportunity to explore this new system, please visit the City website at https://www.cityofgilroy.org/986/GO-Permit

Spotlight with the Mayor

This month's July Spotlight with the Mayor provides information about the next 2 years' budget; and how this budget drives the City’s spending and funding allocations within the limits of revenue sources.

In addition to the information provided in the Spotlight, the upcoming Conversation and Coffee with the Mayor and City Administrator, Jimmy Forbis, on August 12 will provide an opportunity to learn more.

July Spotlight with the Mayor: Link

The City of Gilroy Community Development staff attended a High-Speed Rail Construction tour on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Fresno. City staff toured the Historic Train Depot/Future Fresno Station, the high-speed rail mural and station area in Chinatown, the San Joaquin River Viaduct, and the Cedar Viaduct, which are all part of 119 miles that are currently under construction.

The Phase I system will connect San Francisco to the Los Angeles basin via the Central Valley in under three hours on trains capable of exceeding 200 miles per hour, with a station in Gilroy. Phase 2 will extend to Sacramento and San Diego. The high-speed rail will fundamentally transform how people move around the state, spur economic growth, create a cleaner environment, and preserve agricultural lands and natural habit.

While we acknowledge there are difficulties posed by introducing high-speed rail to our city, we remain committed to shaping the best possible outcome for Gilroy. We will continue collaborating with High-Speed Rail and VTA representatives to advocate for our community's interests every step of the way. Gilroy has a bright future ahead, and high-speed rail can play a role in that future if all stakeholders work together.

Santa Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is Now Open!

The Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management is updating the Santa Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan to assess the risks and vulnerabilities of local hazards on residents and community assets.

By doing so, the County and its participating jurisdictions, including the City of Gilroy, are committing to reducing the effects of disasters through long-term actions that reduce impacts on people and property. Drafts of the Base Plan and the jurisdictional annexes can be found here: https://emergencymanagement.sccgov.org/multi.

If you would like to make comments about the Draft, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/MJHMPComments. The public comment period will be open until July 28, 2023.

To learn more about what you can do to better prepare your family and home for disasters, please visit https://www.cityofgilroy.org/174/Emergency-Preparedness.  

Recruitment Opportunities

Looking for your next career opportunity? The City of Gilroy has two open Office Assistant I positions that may interest you. These full-time roles are with the Community Development Department and Recreation Division. They seek candidates who enjoy serving the public and being part of a dynamic team. Ideal applicants will have previous experience in a public sector office setting performing clerical duties. Strong organization and computer skills are also preferred.

Apply Today! www.CityofGilroy.org/jobs



Closing Date: July 30, 2023.

City of Gilroy

Office Hours

Gilroy City Hall is open to the public Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, and on Friday by appointment only.

City of Gilroy

(408) 846-0219

7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020

www.cityofgilroy.org

City Administrator Jimmy Forbis

Mayor Marie Blankley

Mayor Pro Tempore Dion Bracco

Council Member Rebeca Armendariz

Council Member Tom Cline

Council Member Zach Hilton

Council Member Carol Marques

Council Member Fred Tovar