October 2025 Board Meeting

Top 3 Key Takeaways

1. Urgent Safety Concerns Force Scheduled Homeless Encampment Abatements in Gilroy Valley Water will proceed with the November 3rd abatement of two homeless encampments in Gilroy despite requests from Mayor Greg Bozzo and Supervisor Sylvia Arenas for a three-month delay. Staff documented 32 workplace violence events since May at these sites, including threats with weapons, aggressive dogs, and hazardous conditions that make it unsafe for crews to perform essential maintenance work including flood protection activities.