November 09, 2018
Hello Gilroy,
Preliminary election results are in!

While the Registrar of Voters' Office is still counting the Vote by mail ballots, the preliminary election results are already available online. Vote by Mail ballots will continue to be added to the results as they arrive. County elections officials plan to complete their work by December 7, 2018.

Thank you for voting and making a difference in our community!

City Council Happenings
November 5th City Council Meeting Highlights:

  • State Assembly Member Anna Caballero reported that the state passed their budget including an increase in funding for education. She also reported that the state economy is strong though overdue for a slight recession.
  • The request for the property located at Greenfield Drive and Uvas Creek was approved including the division of the 8.36 acre site into 14 single-family residential lots, 2 common lots and a 3.7 acre park reserve..
  • To prepare for future need, a report looking at Gilroy's potable water status including the current supply and current and future demand was presented.
  • A one-year pilot program was approved to allow local non-profit organizations a one time annual reduced fee use of the Willey House. More details will be provided in the near future.
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.


Arts and Culture Commission 11/13 at 5:30 PM
Historic Heritage Committee Meeting 11/14 at 6:00 PM
Housing Advisory Committee Meeting 11/14 at 6:00 PM
Library Commission 11/14 at 7:00 PM in the Gilroy Library Meeting Room
First Street Work Between Wren and Miller Avenue
Wren/Miller Avenue:  Waterline construction crews will continue to work along FIRST STREET between Wren and Miller Avenue for the next couple of weeks.
 
Monday through Friday
8:30 am–4:30 pm
One lane in each direction will be maintained.
 
Please remember: Slow down, watch for construction workers, equipment and obey signage and traffic controls. Delays should be expected; please plan ahead and add extra time to your commute.
 
Water line interruptions are NOT anticipated until Feb-Mar 2019.
 
Construction will proceed along First Street from Santa Teresa Boulevard towards Monterey Road. Waterline construction activities are anticipated through Summer 2019.
 
If you have any questions about the project, please call our project helpline at 408-220-6025.

Bus Safety
Help keep our kids safe; review the following reminders:
(image courtesy of Michigan OHSP)
Charter [SPECTRUM] Update
Charter Communications, locally known as Spectrum, will be making changes to the channel lineup for customers in Gilroy. Effective November 22, 2018, Nick 2 on channel 107 will no longer be available for customers in our area.

Conversation and Coffee with Mayor Velasco
Join Mayor Roland Velasco for Conversation and Coffee on Saturday, November 17th at 9:30 am in Council Chambers. Joining the mayor will be representatives from the Gilroy Unified School District.
Interested in History?
The City of Gilroy is looking for a volunteer historian to assist with historical inquiries for efforts such as the placement of historical markers, work with the Historic Heritage Committee, and assist in genealogy research for individuals, staff and the press. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of the history of Gilroy.

Applications are available online and are due by 5:00 PM on December 4th.

Applicants will be interviewed by the City Council at the City Council Meeting on Monday, December 10, 2018 at City Hall in Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street in Gilroy.