YOUR GUIDE TO CITY-RELATED NEWS AND EVENTS | | The City Boards and Commissions are in the process of adopting their meeting schedules for the new year. The meeting dates for each board and commission will be updated here as these schedules are adopted. | | |
Gilroy Needs You
Apply Now for 2026 Boards and Commission Open Seats
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Our city thrives because of dedicated and passionate residents. If you are interested in making a difference in your community, consider serving on one of Gilroy’s citizen advisory boards, commissions, or committees. These bodies help provide resident feedback, identify improvements, and recommend solutions for the City Council’s approval.
Applications can be submitted online or by email to cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org . The deadline to apply is Friday, December 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Apply Today! Application Form
Learn more about Boards and Commissions and Committees.
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The City of Gilroy is participating in a multi-city initiative to explore updates and/or enact new affordable housing policies for new development projects. These policy studies include some combination of residential affordable housing impact fees, affordable/inclusionary housing requirements, in-lieu fees, and commercial linkage fees.
Join the virtual public meeting hosted by Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative and Strategic Economics on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Zoom Link or Wednesday, December 10 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Zoom Link to learn more about the draft project reports and key findings from this study.
The City of Gilroy will use these findings to help guide potential policy changes that will generate affordable housing units and funding resources over the next several years.
The draft reports are available for review and comment on the Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative’s website. You can use this form to provide input by December 19, 2025.
Please send any questions or comments to stakeholderfeedback@strategiceconomics.com
| | Traffic Signal Update: Santa Teresa Boulevard | | |
The City of Gilroy is responding to two new traffic signal equipment failures along Santa Teresa Boulevard, at the intersections of Day Road West and Sunrise Drive. These failures are affecting the video detection systems that help manage traffic flow, resulting in inefficient signal timing and increased congestion.
City staff are actively working with the traffic signal maintenance contractor to address these new issues. Unfortunately, due to ongoing industry-wide supply chain delays, the necessary replacement parts continue to have long lead times. The contractor currently estimates that the parts are on their way and installation is anticipated to be completed by mid-December.
In the meantime, there has been progress: the signals at Santa Teresa Boulevard/Longmeadow Drive and Princevalle Street/Luchessa Avenue have been successfully repaired and are now operating normally.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your continued patience as work continues to restore full signal functionality along the corridor.
For questions regarding this issue, please contact our Engineering team at 408-846-0223.
| | Del Rey Park Project Update | | |
The Del Rey Park Project has experienced delays with the installation of the new playground but is now underway, with an anticipated opening date of December 12.
During the beginning of construction, the removal of the old playground revealed some complications with the planned installation, which temporarily paused the project.
During construction, the playground area will remain closed to the public; however, the rest of the park will stay open.
This park improvement project reflects the City’s commitment to safety and enhancing the park experience for all families.
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Beyond Gilroy
A Grant-Funded Environmental Education Program for Eligible Students
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The City of Gilroy Recreation Division, in partnership with Save Our Shores, a Santa Cruz-based environmental organization, invites eligible middle school students (6th to 8th grade) who live in Gilroy Unified School District boundary lines to a free opportunity for discovery and exploration of oceanic and natural life in the Monterey Bay area.
Beyond Gilroy: Nature, Exploration and Empowerment is a state grant-funded program that will begin in January 2026 and run through May 2026, consisting of six weekday after-school events at the Gilroy Senior Center and four off-site field trips. Supervision will be provided by Save Our Shores and City of Gilroy Recreation staff.
Students must meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Proof of GUSD/GPS enrollment in the free or reduced-price meals program
- Proof of foster childcare
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
- Medi-Cal eligibility letter
- Food Stamps ( CalFresh)
Apply Today!
To learn more, visit Beyond Gilroy: Nature, Exploration, and Empowerment or contact the Recreation Office at 408-846-0460 or recreation@cityofgilroy.org
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Water saving guidelines are focused on helping reduce waste of this precious natural resource in our community. Make sure you know when and how long you can water your garden in winter and summer months.
Garden Watering in the Winter (from November to March):
- Odd street addresses: Sunday only
- Even street addresses: Saturday only
- Watering Duration: Maximum of 15 minutes per designated water day per station.
- Watering Hours: Best between 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM- Prohibited between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Learn more about water conservation efforts and watering schedule.
| | "Clean Cars for All" Program Offers Up to $12,000 for EV Upgrades | | |
The Bay Area Air District’s Clean Cars for All program is ready to help eligible Bay Area residents replace their old vehicles with an EV, an e-bike, or a prepaid public transit card. Qualified applicants may receive up to $12,000.
Eligibility is income-based; the applicant must live within the Air District jurisdiction, and the vehicle must be eligible to retire.
Don’t miss out – verify your eligibility and apply today!
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| | Santa Teresa Fire Station Staffing Report | | |
During the week of November 21, 2025, the Interim Santa Teresa Fire Station was staffed for seven days.
During winter, when fire risk is generally lower, the Santa Teresa Station will mostly remain unstaffed.
We will continue to staff the Santa Teresa Fire Station with overtime when necessary in the event of heightened public safety concerns, such as:
- State of emergency declarations
- Red flag warnings
- 4th of July and the surrounding weekend
- Potential flood or other disaster
- Public events or gatherings in which there is a significant concern for public safety
This weekly report is provided as part of our commitment to transparency regarding the staffing status at the Santa Teresa Fire Station.
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Celebrating and Recognizing Our Volunteers
Boards, Commissions, and Committees Appreciation Dinner
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Last month, the City of Gilroy and the Gilroy City Council hosted a Boards, Commissions and Committees Appreciation Dinner to celebrate all volunteers and the work they do for our community.
The event brought together dedicated members of our community who share a common passion for making a difference in the lives of Gilroy residents.
Thank you to all for all the work you do!
Interested in getting involved? Join a board, commission or committee and help shape the future of Gilroy. Applications are due Friday, December 19 at 5:00 PM.
Apply online today!
| | Hollywood Glamour at the Intergenerational Dance and Dinner | | |
The night was alive at the Intergenerational Dance and Dinner!
More than 60 attendees enjoyed an evening filled with dining, dancing, and a touch of Hollywood glamour. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends and fellow community members.
We hope you had a great time!
Visit the Recreation Division to see more upcoming events.
Sign Up to Receive the Recreation e-Newsletter.
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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 Utilities Department, we received the following feedback:
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Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience!
We’re proud of the excellent service provided by our team during your water meter upgrade. It’s great to hear they were courteous, communicative, and respectful of your needs.
We’re committed to delivering high-quality service to our community, and feedback like yours reinforces the importance of that mission. We’ll be sure to pass along your appreciation to the team!
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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 this week!
We've provided answers to some of the questions below, and look forward to more questions this week.
❓Why does the signal light at Santa Teresa Blvd and Day Rd West ALWAYS take SO LONG in the southbound direction especially in the afternoon commute? It also takes a long time making the left from eastbound Day Rd to northbound Santa Teresa Blvd. It has been like this for several weeks now
The traffic signal at Santa Teresa Boulevard and Day Road recently experienced an equipment failure with the video detection system. Due to the failure, the signal has been placed on a timer, resulting in less-than-desirable signal timing and traffic congestion.
City staff are actively working with the traffic signal maintenance contractor to address this issue. Replacement parts are on their way, and installation is anticipated to be completed by mid-December.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your continued patience we complete this work.
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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
We Answer: Each week, we'll pick a question and provide a detailed answer in our weekly email
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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