Open Government Commission (2026-02-12)

February 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 1 of 2 Open Government Commission Minutes City of Gilroy Open Government Commission DRAFT Minutes Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Somavia at 6:10 PM. 2. ROLL CALL Attendance Attendee Name Present Commissioner Diana Bentz Commissioner Shayne Somavia Commissioner Ann Marie McCauley Absent Commissioner Janet Krulee Commissioner Blanca McMurray 3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION 1. Open Government New Commissioner Training This item has been removed from the agenda. The City Clerk will provide the training to the newly appointed Commissioner, Blanca McMurray. 2. Public Comments by Members of the Public on Items not on the agenda but within the Commission's Subject Matter Jurisdiction Chair Somavia opened public comment at 6:12 P.M. With no speakers, Chair Somavia closed public comment. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion Approve the consent calendar. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Commissioner Diana Bentz SECONDER: Commissioner Ann Marie McCauley AYES: Commissioner Diana Bentz, Commissioner Shayne Somavia, Commissioner Ann Marie McCauley NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Janet Krulee, Commissioner Blanca McMurray 1. Approve the November 13, 2025 Open Government Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 5. REPORTS OF THE SUBCOMMITTEES 1. Open Government Week - After Action Report

February 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 2 of 2 Open Government Commission Minutes Chair Somavia provided a report. 2. Open Government Ordinance Training The Commission discussed how to move forward with making a new Open Government Ordinance training accessible to the public. 6. NEW BUSINESS 1. Selection of the 2026 Chair and Vice Chair This item is continued until the May 14, 2026, Open Government Commission meeting. 2. Workplan for 2026 and 2027 The Commission discussed making Open Government Week an annual occurrence. 3. Review of Public Records Requests Per Gilroy Code Section 17A.35(c) The Commission reviewed the public record requests that were submitted over the last 3 months (October 2025-December 2025). 7. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE Staff Liaison Mancera shared that newly appointed City Administrator Matt Morley has started his first week with the city. 8. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 P.M.