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Gilroy council approves 90-day suspension of enforcement for 6th Street encampment, continues sanitation
Summary
After extended public comment and staff briefings, the City Council voted 4–2 to temporarily suspend enforcement of Chapter 5 at the 6th Street encampment (Camp Hope) for up to 90 days, authorizing continued portable-restroom and trash services and allowing the city administrator to end the suspension early if health or safety risks increase.
The Gilroy City Council voted 4–2 on Feb. 10 to adopt a resolution suspending enforcement of Gilroy Municipal Code Chapter 5 at the 6th Street temporary encampment for a period not to exceed 90 days and to continue city-provided sanitation services during that suspension.
City staff told the council the site was authorized as a short-term humanitarian relocation on Nov. 15, 2025 and currently houses approximately 20 individuals. The staff report noted the location is adjacent to a bicycle and pedestrian path and lies within areas restricted under Chapter 5. Staff presented two options: immediate abatement, or a temporary suspension of enforcement up to 90 days to allow more time for housing navigation and outreach.
“Option number 1 is…
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