City of Gilroy City Council Meeting | August 3, 2026

The City of Gilroy City Council held a meeting on August 3, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed. The council awarded a professional services agreement to Kimley Horn for up to $237,117 to develop a Comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan (CSAP), funded primarily by a $190,000 SS4A grant with a local gas tax match. The council also considered various transportation-related grant applications totaling several million dollars for sidewalk repairs, traffic signals, and safety improvements. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution confirming assessments for the 2026 weed abatement program. A temporary moratorium on new tobacco retailer permits was extended through December 31, 2026, with discussions on youth-oriented facility buffer zones leading to a decision not to pursue additional restrictions beyond existing school buffers. The council reviewed a report on the Gilroy Connect Click Fix system, a customer service platform for city service requests, and discussed proposed zoning code amendments related to noise regulations, particularly concerning drive-through facilities near residential areas and restrictions on outdoor power tool operation hours. The council directed staff to proceed with drafting regulations addressing noise from drive-through uses and to retain an acoustical consultant if needed, while also approving restrictions on power tool use during certain hours in commercial, industrial, and residential zones. These actions reflect the council's focus on public safety, community quality of life, and regulatory compliance with attention to economic development impacts.