City of Gilroy City Council Meeting | April 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM

The City of Gilroy City Council held a meeting on April 20, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. The council awarded a two-year contract to Hello Housing to administer the city's below market rate housing program, with three one-year extension options, for a total amount not to exceed $973,689. Additionally, a public works contract was awarded to 17 Mile Construction for tenant improvements at 641 Old Gilroy Street, with a project authorization of $218,000 including contingency. The council also approved a two-year agreement with the Santa Clara County Communications Department for emergency medical dispatch services totaling $500,059 over two years. Budget amendments were adopted to support these contracts and other city safety improvements. The meeting also included discussions on establishing a homelessness ad hoc subcommittee with support from HomeBase, funded by an external grant at no cost to the city. Other agenda items involved public hearings on weed abatement and school zone speed limit amendments, but no additional procurement actions were taken. Motions related to contract awards and budget amendments passed unanimously or with majority support.