Politics

Even with all of the publicity the City of Gilroy has put into its recruitment campaign, two seats on the Public Art Committee remain to be filled.

The next scheduled Gilroy City Council meeting will address whether the City Council meeting time should move from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on a permanent basis, according to City Clerk Shawna Freels. The matter was brought to the attention of the City Council during their regular scheduled meeting Feb. 4.

The delightful smells emanating from A’Jays Cheese Steaks on Second Street in downtown Morgan Hill can lure in just about any passerby. Add the small outside dining area and it makes for a perfect afternoon sit-down with friends and family.

The city council has carved out a vision for Gilroy’s next 15 years and, after its annual two-day strategic planning session, there’s a blueprint that outlines the steps needed to establish Gilroy as one of the most desirable destinations in the country.

The City of Gilroy has big plans this year to improve the overall mobility of its streets, and a new face in town will play a big roll in that vision.

At the beginning of each year, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors appoints members to serve on various VTA committees and advisory boards.

With a proposed budget that includes an $850 billion surplus and a $97.6 billion general fund for the 2013-14 fiscal year, Gov. Jerry Brown painted a brighter financial future for California at Thursday's proposed budget plan roll-out.

Gilroy City Council members during their regular Monday night meeting indicated they are interested in a policy that allows nonprofit organizations and other groups to display banners over Monterey Street through downtown, but wanted staff to take a closer look at the proposed fees and consider how to avoid embarrassing content without restricting freedom of speech.

Gilroy Police blotter, Dec. 18 through Dec. 25

Calling it the “best turnout they've seen in years,” City Council members were delighted with the sheer number of applicants who showed up eager to serve on City committees during the regular meeting Monday.