Sign regulations lead to ‘unintended consequences’
Two business owners and a representative from the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce appealed to the City Council, asking them to take another look at the city’s controversial sign ordinance—one that limits how long banners can be up and how much advertising can cover a business’ windows. In response to their concerns, the Council agreed to further explore some of the provisions.
Brown Act update requires Gilroy to maintain remote meeting access
An update to California’s Ralph M. Brown Act—which ensures that local government meetings are open to the public—requires Gilroy and other cities to offer remote participation options as well as translation and inclusivity for the public.
To comply with the legislature’s new requirements, in a...
Green light still lit for pot shop suit
Despite a Nov. 2 statewide defeat of Proposition 19, it will be
City has $25 million in the bank
Gilroy City Councilman Perry Woodward questioned the city's practice of stowing away more than $20 million in reserves this past February, saying the city "should not be holding onto more money than we need."
Community helps revamp Gilroy’s ‘operating manual’ for growth
One year ago, 25 members of the General Plan Advisory Committee first gathered for to help revamp the blueprint for Gilroy's future when it comes to development, housing, jobs, transportation and growth in general. The group, known as GPAC, is tasked with revising the city's guiding principles and vision through the creation of a new 20-year General Plan.
City, schools, devlopers in Catch-22
Developers, the city, the school district. Everyone's caught in
