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November 02, 2018

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It's Time to VOTE Gilroy!

Tuesday,November 6th is election day and your chance to choose the leaders and initiatives of tomorrow.

The polls will be open Tuesday, November 6, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Early Voting is available to all registered voters in Gilroy allowing you to cast your ballot early without having to wait until election day from October 27 – November 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gilroy’s Early Voting Center is located at the Willey House, 140 Fifth Street.

Voters can also drop off their Vote By Mail Ballot:

Gilroy City Hall – City Clerk Office(During Business Hours 8-5 M-F) 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
Gilroy Library – Outside drop-box (24 hour drop site) 350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020

Gilroy City Council Candidate Statements

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Learn About State Measures

City Council Happenings

October 29th City Council Study Session Meeting Highlights:

A report on the current urban service area and urban growth boundary was presented in addition to four possible annexation locations and potential development including an option to build out the Gilroy Sports Park. This topic is currently scheduled to come back to Council in December for further discussion.
The topic of Inclusionary Housing Requirements for below market rate housing was discussed including the City's current progress towards meeting the Regional Housing Needs Allocation numbers prescribed to Gilroy. Earlier this year, a report from the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury recommended that Gilroy adopt an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to require that 15% of the units in all new residential developments be affordable to low- or moderate- income households. Gilroy continues to approve more housing for households in the low-income category (up to 80% of County median income) than required. Based on this, Council directed staff to prepare a letter to the Grand Jury indicating the City's intention not to proceed with implementation of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance at this time.

Council Meeting Video

November 5th City Council Agenda Highlights:

State Assembly Member Anna Caballero will be giving her annual presentation to Council.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will be giving their annual presentation to Council.
Continuing from the meeting on 10/15 is a request to subdivide a 8.36 acre site, located between the northern end of Greenfield Drive and Uvas Creek, into 14 single-family residential lots, 2 common lots and a 3.7 acre park reserve.
A report on our current potable water supply and demand.
A report on a proposed pilot program which would grant local non-profit organizations the waiving of facility reservations fees.

Council Agenda and Packet Material

The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will take place on Monday, November 19th at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers located at 7351 Rosanna Street.

Upcoming Boards, Committee and Commission Meetings:

South Country Regional Wastewater Authority Meeting 11/7 at 8:00 AM

Open Government Commission 11/8 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers

First Street Work at First and Wren

Know Before You Go –

Due to water line improvements, new lane restrictions and detours will be in place at the intersection of First Street and Wren Avenue anticipated Monday 11/5 - Friday 11/9 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Expect delays. Use alternate routes. Observe traffic controls. Watch for heavy equipment.

If you have any questions about the project, please call our project helpline at 408-220-6025.

Additional Information

New Water Schedule

With the season change comes time to change watering schedules. Please note that starting November 1st watering should only occur one day a week, either Monday or Tuesday based upon the last digit of your address.

Join a Board or Commission and Help Guide Our Community

With 26 vacancies on the City's various Boards, Commissions, and Committees, there are a variety of opportunities available to volunteer and help guide the direction of our community. Interested in fostering transparency in local government? Perhaps you have a passion for the arts and an interest in seeing them flourish in our town? The City of Gilroy is looking for passionate, open-minded volunteers with a desire to better the community. Appointments to Boards and Commissions are made by City Council. Applications are available online and must be received by Tuesday, December 4th at 5:00 PM.

Official Flyer

Online Application

Silicon Valley Clean Energy Signs Contract for Solar-Plus Storage Contract

Our community electricity provider just contracted for two new renewable energy projects in California that will harness the power of the sun, even into the night. That’s because these solar projects will also have large batteries for energy storage. Renewable projects like this help power Gilroy with 100% renewable electricity.

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