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September 3, 2021
Hello Gilroy
City Hall will be closed on Monday, 9/6 in observance of Labor Day.
City Council Happenings
Upcoming City Council Meetings
UPDATE: Gilroy City Council Meetings will be held in-person at City Hall located at 7351 Rosanna Street. The community is invited to provide public comment. Information on how to provide public comment will be provided on the meeting agenda and in the next Email Express.

  • September 13, 2021, City Council Meeting
  • September 20, 2021, City Council Meeting

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

Board, committee, and commission meetings are being held virtually and streamed to facebook.com/GilroyCityHallMeetings. Public comment for these meetings will be taken by email. Individual meeting agendas will provide the appropriate email to provide public comment for each meeting.

Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee on 9/8 at 6:00 PM
Library Commission Meeting on 9/8 at 7:00 PM
Conversation and Coffee with Mayor Marie Blankley
The community is invited to join Mayor Marie Blankley and Community Development Director Karen Garner for Conversation and Coffee on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 9:30 AM in Council Chambers located at 7351 Rosanna Street. The topic will be the Community Development Department and housing in Gilroy. All are welcome to attend.

  • Topic: The Community Development Department and Housing in Gilroy
  • Date: September 18, 2021
  • Time: 9:30 AM
  • Location: Council Chambers at Gilroy City Hall located at 7351 Rosanna Avenue
Community Outreach Meeting on a Proposed Indoor Recreational Facility at the Gilroy Sports Park with Sharks Sports & Entertainment LLC.
The City of Gilroy will be hosting a virtual Community Meeting to present plans and receive feedback on a proposed indoor recreational facility at the Gilroy Sports Park.

Since May of 2019, the City has been working with the Sharks organization to assess whether an indoor recreational facility, built and operated in partnership with the Sharks organization, would benefit the community of Gilroy. Conceptual plans currently include two sheets of ice with the possibility of adding a swimming or recreational facility. The community is invited to attend the virtual meeting and provide feedback on the plans and possible additional amenities.

In the event that the City determines that a possible future project is worth further exploration, the appropriate additional studies, reports, and community outreach meetings will be conducted. Any future agreement would be subject to approval by both parties’ respective governing bodies or executive representatives.

  • What: Community Outreach Meeting on a Proposed Indoor Recreational Facility at the Gilroy Sports Park with Sharks Sports & Entertainment LLC.
  • When: September 27, 2021, at 6:00 PM
  • Zoom Meeting Link: bit.ly/3kAID8d
  • ID: 897 4843 3745
  • Passcode: 279443
  • Zoom Call-in: 669-900-6833

Spanish translation will be available.
New Pedestrian Activated Flashing Beacons at 10th and Orchard Crosswalk
The crosswalk at 10th Street and Orchard, near Gilroy High School, is now complete and fully functional with pedestrian-activated flashing beacons. Please slow down, drive with caution, and watch for pedestrians in this area.

Thank you to the Gilroy Unified School District for helping to fund this important improvement.

Tips for Pedestrians:
  • Press the button to activate the yellow flashing lights; the lights will begin to flash, indicating to motorists a pedestrian is ready to cross.
  • Make eye contact with motorists to be sure traffic is yielding before entering the crosswalk.
  • Walk defensively, scanning both directions to be sure motorists can see you.
  • Always scan the road while crossing, making sure all vehicles have stopped.

Tips for Motorists:
  • Always stop for pedestrians and bicyclists at crosswalks
  • Anticipate pedestrians crossing when approaching crosswalks.
  • Never pass another vehicle that has stopped or is slowing down at a crosswalk.
  • Always stop behind the advance yield markings.
  • Never stop in or block a crosswalk.
  • Always stop for pedestrians entering or in a crosswalk.
  • Remain stopped for pedestrians regardless of activated flashing beacons.
  • Wait for pedestrians to clear the crosswalk completely.
August 2021 Valley Water Ground Water Report
Santa Clara Valley Water District recently released its groundwater report for the month of August. The district monitors regional groundwater quality to evaluate current conditions and identify potentially adverse trends so that appropriate action can be taken to ensure groundwater quality is protected. Reports on the conditions of the groundwater are released monthly and are available on Valley Water's website.
 

2020 Urban Water Management Plan and 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold public hearings to review and discuss the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). The City of Gilroy is preparing its 2020 UWMP to continue to provide adequate water supplies to meet existing and future water demands within the City’s Urban Growth Boundary. The 2020 UWMP updates the information in the City’s existing 2015 UWMP and provides an overview of the City’s efficient water uses, water supplies, and demand management measures. Additionally, the 2020 WSCP builds upon previous planning efforts and outlines the City’s plan to address potential future water shortages.

The draft of 2020 UWMP and 2020 WSCP are available for public review on the City website www.cityofgilroy.org and in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays, at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy.

THESE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 20, 2021, in the Gilroy City Council Chambers at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, California.
National Emergency Preparedness Month: Notification and Warning Systems
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. What better way to kick off the month than to prepare yourself and others for an emergency! The City’s Emergency Preparedness page will be updated weekly with helpful preparation information and resources.

The Federal, State, and County governments use multiple notification and warning systems to ensure timely delivery of emergency information to our community. The City of Gilroy also uses a variety of systems.
Notification and Warning systems in use include:

  • Emergency Alert System (EAS)
  • Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
  • AlertSCC
  • Nixle

To learn more about each of these systems and how to sign up to receive alerts visit the City’s website.
Now Hiring Deputy Director of Public Works
The City of Gilroy is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Public Works - Operations. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in operational areas including streets, water, wastewater, parks, and landscape. We are looking for a candidate with strong problem solving and organizational skills and proficient in application and utilization of computer systems and software.

To learn more about this job opportunity and to apply, visit www.cityofgilroy.org/jobs.

Deadline to apply is Monday, September 27, 2021.
Now Hiring Finance Manager
The City of Gilroy is looking for the perfect candidate that would take on the role of Finance Manager for the City. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and managerial skills, broad knowledge in the areas of local government accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, utility billing. To learn more about this job opportunity and to apply visit www.cityofgilroy.org/jobs

Deadline to apply is Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
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