The Gilroy City Council on Monday will hear the Gilroy Welcome
Center’s plans to sell retail items at its new location and will
vote whether to continue participating in a countywide habitat
conservation plan. Full story
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Today’s breaking news:
The Gilroy City Council on Monday will hear the Gilroy Welcome Center’s plans to sell retail items at its new location and will vote whether to continue participating in a countywide habitat conservation plan.
The topics are just two of several discussion items on the Council’s agenda. The regular meeting begins at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
The Welcome Center, formerly known as the Gilroy Visitors Bureau, opened Friday at the Gilroy Premium Outlets. Some local business owners, led by Charles and Alex Larson, say the city funded center shouldn’t be allowed to sell retail items and compete against local shops.
Welcome Center Executive Director Jane Howard says the store’s minuscule amount of retail isn’t intended to take sales away from Gilroy businesses.
Howard made an annual presentation to the Council Sept. 12.
The Council also will decide whether to continue the city’s participation in the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Conservation Plan, a sprawling, 50-year plan that proponents say will streamline the process of locating protected lands and approving permits to build on them.
The Council voted to opt out of the plan in March, but rejoined five weeks later.
Also up for discussion:
– The fate of a city-owned home at 271 Old Gilroy Street that could face demolition. The Historical Heritage Committee plans to salvage some items from the house after a failed attempt to move the dwelling.
– Modifying the city’s truck routes on Murray Avenue, IOOF Avenue, Forest Street and Lewis Street
– Equipment upgrades for a South County law enforcement radio frequency
– A public facilities impact fee reduction
Interviews
– The Council will conduct interviews to fill open seats on the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission
