YOUR GUIDE TO CITY-RELATED NEWS AND EVENTS | | |
January 5, 2026, City Council Meeting Recap:
- Interviews were held for open seats on boards, commissions, and committees. Appointments are anticipated to take place at the January 26 Council meeting.
- Matt Morley was appointed as City Administrator effective February 9, 2026. Mr. Morley is a longtime Gilroy resident with over 29 years of experience in local government.
- Finance Director Harjot Sangha was appointed as Interim City Administrator for the period of January 5, 2026, through February 8, 2026.
- The Arts and Culture Commission's recommendations for the selection of 14 designs and award of intellectual property rights agreements for $500 each as part of the "For the Love of Gilroy" public art banner campaign were approved by Council. These art designs, created by local artists, will be printed on banners and posted on streetlight poles along Monterey Road in Downtown Gilroy.
- An Urgency Interim Ordinance was adopted, establishing a temporary prohibition on the issuance or approval of any new Tobacco Retailer Permits citywide for 45 days.
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Appointment of Matt Morley as City Administrator Effective February 9, 2026, and Approval of Employment Agreement
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The City Administrator position became vacant at the end of July 2025. Since then, an Interim City Administrator has served while the City conducted a nationwide recruitment. After a comprehensive selection process, the Council identified Matt Morley as Gilroy's next City Administrator.
Mr. Morley has over 29 years of local government experience, including serving as the City Manager of Saratoga, Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director of Cupertino, Parks & Public Works Director of Los Gatos Matt began his local government career with the City of San Jose. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science & German and a master’s degree in business administration.
A long-time Gilroy resident, Mr. Morley is a results-oriented leader focused on aligning with Council priorities, fostering economic development, and building high-performing teams.
At Monday's meeting, the City Council appointed Mr. Morley as Gilroy's new City Administrator. He will begin his role on February 9th. Until then, Finance Director Harjot Sangha will serve as Interim City Administrator.
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Coffee with the Mayor
January 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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The community is invited to join Mayor Greg Bozzo for Coffee with the Mayor on Saturday, January 10, 2026. This edition of Coffee with the Mayor doesn’t have a set topic; rather, residents are encouraged to bring questions, ideas, and thoughts about anything related to our city.
To ensure everyone can participate, Spanish-language interpretation will be provided through Wordly.
✅ Coffee with the Mayor
✅ Date: January 10, 2026
✅ Time: 9:30 AM
✅ Location: Council Chambers at Gilroy City Hall located at 7351 Rosanna Avenue
| | 2025 City of Gilroy Wrapped | | Join us in celebrating a year of progress, innovation, and community spirit! From major infrastructure improvements to vibrant events and enhanced city services, 2025 was a year of incredible accomplishments made possible by the dedication and hard work of our team. This video highlights the milestones that shaped Gilroy and the people who made it happen. Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to building an even brighter future together! | | |
Be Part of the Kidz Love Soccer Experience
Classes Start Saturday, February 7
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The Recreation Division invites children ages 2 to 10 to participate in a fun, interactive soccer program offering activities such as skill demonstration, and instructional scrimmages conducted in a non-competitive, recreational format. This program is designed for first time players and for kids with some experience.
Classes begin Saturday, February 7 at Wheeler Center Gym, 250 West 6th Street.
Register Online
Youth Scholarships are available for income- eligible residents.
Apply Online for Youth Scholarships
Sign Up for the Recreation Newsletter
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Understanding Basic Transfer Requirements for Mobilehomes and Manufactured Homes
A Webinar Hosted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development
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Join the California Department of Housing and Community Development for an informative webinar “Understanding Basic Transfer Requirements for Mobilehomes and Manufactured Homes.”
During this session, you will learn how to:
- Understand the basic transfer requirements for mobile homes and manufactured homes
- Complete required registration and titling forms correctly
- Avoid common mistakes that delay processing
Webinar Details:
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Registration Link
Official Flyer
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Now Hiring: Senior Planner
Community Development Department, Planning Division
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The City of Gilroy is currently hiring a Senior Planner to join the Community Development Department, Planning Division.
In this role, you will manage complex planning projects and entitlement permits, performing high-level professional planning duties with independent judgement in analysis, recommendations and decision making.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of concepts, principles and techniques of city and regional planning and zoning administration and be versed in processing planning entitlements.
Learn more and apply at www.cityofgilroy.org/jobs
Application closes February 2, 2026.
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Now Hiring: Supervising Water Quality Specialist
Utilities Department
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The City of Gilroy is seeking a Supervising Water Quality Specialist to join the Utilities Department. This vital supervisory role supports the community by ensuring Gilroy’s potable and recycled water systems meet the highest standards of safety, reliability and environmental compliance.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of water quality sampling, testing methods, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to potable water distribution, treatment systems, and SCADA systems.
Apply today! www.cityofgilroy.org/jobs
Application closes February 5, 2026.
| | Santa Teresa Fire Station Staffing Report | | |
During the week of December 26, 2025, the Interim Santa Teresa Fire Station was staffed for four days.
The station will be staffed as often as possible based on available personnel and the responsible use of overtime.
When staffing is available, the station may be placed in service with:
- A Type 1 engine with three firefighters, or
- A Type 6 engine with two firefighters, depending on daily personnel availability.
There may be days when no qualified staff are available, in which case the station will be unstaffed. This is consistent with our operational approach during the winter season.
We will continue to staff the station when needed in response to heightened public safety concerns, including:
- State of emergency declarations
- Red Flag Warnings
- Fourth of July and surrounding weekends
- Potential flood conditions or other disasters
- Public events or gatherings where increased risk is identified
This weekly report is part of our ongoing commitment to transparency regarding the staffing status of the Santa Teresa Fire Station.
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Voices of Our Community
Celebrating Positive Feedback
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Welcome to “Voices of Our Community,” where we spotlight the positive feedback and words of gratitude we've received from you—our community. Each message featured here is carefully selected to highlight the good news and positive experiences that embody the spirit and unity making Gilroy a great place to call home.
In response to services provided by our Water Division and staff at City Hall, we received the following feedback:
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Thank you for sharing your experience!
We’re so glad to hear that our team was able to assist you both at your home and at City Hall. Providing helpful, efficient, and friendly service is something we strive for every day, and it’s wonderful to know that it made a difference for you.
We’ll be sure to share your appreciation with the Water Department and City Hall staff.
And, welcome to your new home in town! We’re so glad to have you as part of our community!
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Have you noticed any potholes, water leaks, streetlight outages, tree issues, or have a neighborhood or city-related concern?
Our online service request portal and mobile app (available for download in app store), GilroyConnect, makes it easier than ever to report city-related concerns.
With just a few simple steps, you can submit your request, track your service request, and view other resident requests.
Once your request is submitted, you will have the option to create an account, which will give you access to additional features and to receive updates on your service request.
| | | Ask Gilroy: Your City, Your Questions! | | |
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions!
We've provided answers to some of the questions below, and look forward to more questions this week.
❓Can someone please give a concise explanation why they are not building the new business square and fire department in Glen Loma? I’m sure you can’t speak about it for legal reasons but there must be something you can tell the public that gives us answers and does not pose a legal quandary. Inquiring minds want to know. Thank You.
The City approved the Glen Loma Ranch Specific Plan in 2005 to establish a framework for a complementary mix of uses in the neighborhoods. While commercial uses were evaluated in the environmental assessment, they were not mandated by the Specific Plan. Instead, the Plan allowed flexibility by permitting a range of uses.
Currently, the Glen Loma Ranch development is building out at a lower intensity than originally anticipated, with residential uses and no commercial uses in the Town Center Flex area. The current proposal remains consistent with the Specific Plan, as the Plan permits a range of uses and does not require commercial development in the Town Center Flex area.
As for the fire station, the proposed Santa Teresa Fire Station will be located on a 1.36-acre parcel at the southeast corner of West Luchessa Avenue and Miller Avenue in the Glen Loma Ranch Area. On August 18, 2025, the City Council approved entering into an agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc for Construction Management with Master Architectural Services for the station. The project is currently in the design phase and is anticipating ground-breaking by December 2026.
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Have you ever wondered about Gilroy's infrastructure, upcoming developments, municipal services, or important community events? Your curiosity fuels our mission to provide you with answers.
📢 How It Works:
Ask Away: Drop your questions in the “Ask Gilroy” survey form
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Stay Informed: Sign up for our emails to access our answers and stay in the loop.
It's time to unlock the mysteries of Gilroy together! Let's dive into the heart of our community and discover what makes our city tick.
👉 Ready to ask? Drop your questions in the survey form linked below and let’s go! 🚀
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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
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