Planning Commission (2026-07-16)

July 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 1 of 4 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 7351 ROSANNA STREET, GILROY, CA 95020 Chair: Manny Bhandal: manny.bhandal@cityofgilroy.org Vice Chair: Stefanie Elle: stefanie.elle@cityofgilroy.org Commissioners: Patricia Bentson: patricia.bentson@cityofgilroy.org Brian Dauenhauer: brian.dauenhauer@cityofgilroy.org Payman Khodabandeh: payman.khodabandeh@cityofgilroy.org Martha Martinez: martha.martinez@cityofgilroy.org Monica Valdez: monica.valdez@cityofgilroy.org Staff Liaison: Sharon Goei, Community Development Director | sharon.goei@cityofgilroy.org Written comments can be submitted by email to planningdivision@cityofgilroy.org. Please note that written comments will not be read out loud, but will be part of the written record. Comments by the public will be taken on any agenda item before action is taken by the Planning Commission. Persons speaking on any matter are asked to state their name and address for the record. Public testimony is subject to reasonable regulations, including but not limited to time restrictions on particular issues and for each individual speaker. A minimum of 12 copies of materials should be provided to the Clerk for distribution to the Commission and Staff. Public comments are limited to no more than three-minutes, at the Chair’s discretion. Comments on any agenda item may be emailed to the Planning Division at planningdivision@cityofgilroy.org or mailed to the City of Gilroy, Community Development Department at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. Comments received by the Planning Division by 1:00 pm on the day of a Planning Commission meeting will be distributed to the Planning Commissioners prior to or at the meeting and are available for public inspection at the Planning Division counter at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street. Any correspondence received will be incorporated into the meeting record. Items received after the 1:00 pm deadline will be provided to the Planning Commission as soon as practicable. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk 72 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 846-0491. A sound enhancement system is available in the City Council Chambers.

Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 4 July 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM If you challenge any planning or land use decision made at this meeting in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing held at this meeting, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Please take notice that the time within which to seek judicial review of any final administrative determination reached at this meeting is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. Persons who wish to speak on matters set for Public Hearing will be heard when the presiding officer calls for comments from those persons who are in support of or in opposition thereto. After persons have spoken, the hearing is closed and brought to the Planning Commission level for discussion and action. There is no further comment permitted from the audience unless requested by the Planning Commission. A Closed Session may be called during this meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) if a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the City on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection with the agenda packet in the lobby of Administration at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street during normal business hours. These materials are also available with the agenda packet on the City website at www.cityofgilroy.org KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE. Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, task forces, councils and other agencies of the City exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE, TO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE OR TO REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMISSION STAFF AT (408) 846-0204 or by email at cityclerk@cityofgilroy.org. 1. OPENING 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. REPORT ON POSTING THE AGENDA AND ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Three-minute time limit). This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Planning Commission on matters not on the agenda. The law does not permit the Planning Commission action or extended discussion of any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. Comments on any agenda item may be emailed to the Planning Division at planningdivision@cityofgilroy.org or mailed to Community Development Department at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. Comments received by the Planning Division by 1:00pm on the day of a Planning Commission meeting will be distributed to the Planning Commission prior to or at the meeting and available for public inspection with the agenda packet located in the lobby of Planning Division at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street prior to the meeting. Any correspondences received will be incorporated into the meeting record. Items received after 1:00pm deadline will be provided

Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 4 July 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM to the Planning Commission as soon as practicable. All statements that require a response will be referred to staff for reply in writing. PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR RELATED PROJECT APPLICATIONS WILL BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY AND ACTION WILL BE TAKEN INDIVIDUALLY. COMPANION PROJECTS UNDER NEW BUSINESS WILL BE TAKEN UP FOR ACTION PRIOR TO, OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RELATED PUBLIC HEARING. THIS REQUIRES DEVIATION IN THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AS NOTED WITHIN THE AGENDA. 5. CONSENT AGENDA 5.1. May 7, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.1. Recommend City Council Adopt a Zoning Code Amendment to Modify Chapter 30, Article L of the Gilroy City Code Relating to Architectural and Site Review Permit Process and to Enhance Public Outreach 1. Staff Report: Michael Fossati, Planning Manager 2. Open Public Hearing 3. Close Public Hearing 4. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communication 5. Possible Action: Staff recommends the Planning Commission: 1. Recommend the City Council, based on its independent analysis, find that approval of the Gilroy City Code (Zoning) amendment is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (the “common sense” exemption); and 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance (Z 26-01), to approve amendments to the Gilroy City Code, Chapter 30 (Zoning), Article L (Planning Department Applications) relating to Architectural and Site Review Permit process. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1. Planning Commission Review of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Complete Streets Checklist for OBAG 4 and CARE Grants 1. Staff Report: Nisha Patel, City Engineer 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Review and provide feedback on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Complete Streets Checklists for the application of OBAG 4 and CARE grant funds.

Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 4 July 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM 7.2. Planning Commission Review and Approval of a Letter of Support for the Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvement Project Identified in the Community- Based Transportation Plan for Gilroy 1. Staff Report: Nisha Patel, City Engineer 2. Public Comment 3. Possible Action: Review and approve a letter of support of a pedestrian infrastructure improvement project for application of a Community Action Resource and Empowerment Program grant. 8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 8.1. Planning Division Staff Approvals 9. PLANNING DIVISION REPORT 10. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT 11. ADJOURNMENT To the Next Meeting of August 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM