CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 – 7:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chamber – 70 N. First Street
This City Council meeting was conducted pur suant to provisions of the B rown Act.
This meeting was recorded and can be viewed in its entirety at:
https://campbellca.gov/agendacenter and https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofCampbell.
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Campbell convened on the regularly scheduled day of February 15, 2022.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Paul Resnikoff Mayor Present
Anne Bybee Vice Mayor Present
Elizabeth 'Liz' Gibbons Councilmember Present
Susan M. Landry Councilmember Present
Sergio Lopez Councilmember Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Works Superintendent Alex Mordwinow led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
There were no special presentations and proclamations.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
City Attorney Bill Seligmann stated that at the February 15, 2022 City Council Executive Session meeting Council discussed the Matter of the City of Campbel l et. al.: Fair Political Practices Commission (FPP C) No. 2017-00125, and that Mayor Resnikoff and Councilmembers Gibbons and Landry recused themselves due to a personal financial interest and in accordance with the Rule of Necessity and by random selectio n Councilmember Gibbons was chosen to return to the meeting. By a vot e of 3-0, Council
Minutes of February 15, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 2 approved indem nification of Mayor Res nikoff and Councilmembers Gibbons and Landry. Mayor Resnikoff and Councilmember Landry returned to the Executive Session meeting. Council voted unanimously to defend against the action.
1. Request for City Council to Consider a Safe Gun Storage Ordinance Recommended Action: That the City Council accept the written communication.
Sharon Genkin and Cathy Holley spoke in support of and re quested Council adopt a Safe Gun Storage Ordinance.
Mayor Resnikoff stated that topic could be considered at the Prior ity Setting Session on February 24, 2022.
ORAL REQUESTS
Sean Mendelson, Campbell resident, spoke of his concerns relating to climat e change and urged the City to adopt a Climate Action Plan.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Hall will now be open to the public beginning on Tuesday , February 22, 2022 .
Appointments are no longer needed for in-person services. City Hall business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. For your convenience, many services are also available online. You c an check the department web page at www.campbellca.gov to view information for all City of Campbell departments.
The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. To find out more about this Co mmittee, or to apply, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 866- 2117 or visit the city’s website at www. campbellca.gov.
Application deadline is Friday, April 8, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
The final deadline for those interested in submitting a draft Redistricting map is Friday, February 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM . The final public hearing wherein City Cou ncil will consider all draft maps is Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 7:45 PM . This will be the final opportunity to provide public input on the f uture of redrawing the City Council election district boundaries. The community’s input is extremely important, and we encourage all residents to participate in the R edistricting process. For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 866-2117.
The AARP Tax Aid Program will provide income tax assistance thru April 15, 2022 at the Campbell Communit y Center. Clients can drop- off and pick -up their documents by appointment. Income tax assistance is offered to Campbell residents adults 18 and older. For more information, please visit www.campbellca.gov.
High school s tudents are invited to share their stories and solutions to climate change and could win scholarship prizes. $20,000 in scholarships are av ailable through the
Minutes of February 15, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 3 EmPower Silicon Valley Youth Short -Film Competition. Learn more and register at www.svcleanenergy.org.
The 130th Annual Celebration of Campbell Early Settlers and Heritage Day will be held in the O rchard City Banquet Hall at the Campbell Community Center on Monday, February 21, 2022, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. For more information, please visit www.campbellchamber.net.
City Hall Offices will be closed this Monday, February 21, 2022 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Police Department services will remain open to the public.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Resnikoff asked if anyone wished to remove an item from the Consent Cal endar.
Items 4 and 7 were removed from the Consent Calendar.
The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
2. Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of January 25, 2022 Recommended Action : Approve the Special meeting minutes of January 25, 2022.
This action ap proves t he City Council Special Meeting minutes of January 25, 2022.
3. Minutes of City Council Executive Session Meeting of February 1, 2022 Recommended Action: Approve the Executive Session meeting minutes of February 1, 2022.
This act ion a pproves the Executive Session Meeting minu tes of February 1 , 2022.
5. Approving Bills and Claims
Recommended Action: Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $1,566,399.04
This action appr oves the bills and claims in the amount of $ 1,566,399.04 as follows: bills and claims checks dated January 17, 2022, in the amount of $448,086.98; payroll checks dated January 20, 2022 , in the amount of $62,251.14; and bills and claims checks d ated January 24, 2022, in the a mount of $1,056,060.92.
6. Resolution Reviewing and Accepting the Annual Developer Fee Di sclosure Information for the Environmental Services Fee, Parkland Dedication Fee, and Vehicle Impact Fee and Making Five -Year Findings for the Parkland Dedication Fee and Vehicle Impact Fee for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 Pursuant to California Government Code (GC) Section 66001 (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Minutes of February 15, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 4 Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution consistent with the Mitigation Fee Act (AB -1600) to review and accept the annual developer fee disclosure information for the Environmental Services Fee, Parkland Dedication Fee, and Vehicle Impact Fee and make five- year findings for the Parklan d Dedication Fee and Vehicle Impact Fee for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021 pursuant to California Government Code (GC) Section 66001.
Resolution 12802 is consistent with the Mitigation Fee Act (AB -1600) to review and accept the annual developer fee disclosure information for the Environmental Services Fee, Parkland Dedication Fee, and Vehicle Impact Fee and make five- year findings for the Park land Dedication Fee and Vehicle I mpact Fee for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021 pursuant to California Government Code (GC) Section 66001.
M/S: Landry/Gibbons – That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item s four and five. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Landry
SECONDER: Gibbons
AYES: Gibbons, Landry, Lopez, Bybee, Resnikoff
ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATE FROM CONSENT
4. Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of February 1, 2022 Recommended Action: Approve the Regular meeting minutes of February 1, 2022.
Vice Mayor B ybee stated that at the February 1, 2 022 Council Meeting, Item 11 she intended to vote No in the Roll Call Vote of the motion and on the associated Resolution because she could not support the personnel changes during the mid- year budget process.
M/S: Bybee/Gibbons – That the City Council approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2 022, as amended . The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Gibbons
AYES: Gibbons, Landry, Lopez, Bybee, Resnikoff
7. Commending Alex Mordwinow for More Than Nine Years of Service with the City of Campbell Upon His Retirement (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Minutes of February 15, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 5 Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution commending Alex Mordwinow for more than ni ne years of outstanding service to the City of Campbell.
Mayor Resni koff expressed appreciation to Mr. Mordwinow for his dedic ated work and focus put on the Campbell Park Parc ourse and his valuable engraving and etching skills found along the way.
Councilwoman Landry noted that the parks are such a v isible and valuable piece of the City of Campbell and Mr. Mordwinow always made sure they were well maintained.
Councilmember Lopez expressed appreciation to Mr. Mordwinow for his work on our parks projects and for all of his dedication to encourage public participation.
Councilmember Gibbons thanked Mr. Mordwinow for his many years of contributions to making Campbell parks the great resources they are today.
Vice Mayor Bybee noted that publi c works also include s streets and tree maintenance as well as parks and Mr. Mordwinow showed tremendous leadership in these areas as well.
Public Works Director Todd Capurso expressed deep appreciation to M r.
Mordwinow for his day to day maintenance of the city including parks, trees, streets, fleet vehicles and the City buildings. His work to implement maintenance zones and proactive maintenance work across the city ha s saved time and money over the years. Director Capurso noted that Mr. Mordwinow was a great coworker and friend to him over the years.
Mr. Mordwinow expressed appreciation to Council and to Director Capurso for the kind w ords of appreciation and noted that he really enjoyed his car eer in public works and participating on construction and engineering teams to dev elop maintenance plans from the time a building was built. Mr. Mordwinow expressed appreciation to the employees at the Service Yard and stated what a pleasure it was to be a part of their team.
M/S: Resnikoff/Landry – That the C ity Counc il adopt Resolution 12803 commending Alex Mordwinow for more than nine years of outstanding service to the City of Campbell . The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Resnikoff
SECONDER: Landry
AYES: Gibbons, Landry, Lopez, Bybee, Resnikoff
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
Minutes of February 15, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 6
8. Modifications to Picnic Reservation Policy with Changes to Fiscal Year 2022 Fee Schedule and Budget Adjustment (Resolution/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions approving the proposed revisions to the Picnic Reservation Policy, F iscal Year 20 22 Fee Schedule and Budget Adjustment for additional expenditures.
This is the ti me and place for a public hearing to consider adoption of Resolutions approv ing the proposed revisions to the Picnic Reservation Policy, Fiscal Year 2022 Fee Schedule and Budget Adjust ment for additional expenditures.
Recreation and Community Services Director Natasha Bissell reviewed the Staff Report dated February 15, 2022 describing the increase in park usage over the last few years and often the misuse of the parks noting the comp laints received from the neighborhood regarding amplified sound, large tent set ups, and banquet tables and chairs being delivered to areas not suitable for large parties .
Director Bissell review ed the City ’s efforts to mitigate these complaints and behaviors including a park enforcement pilot program which was successfu l but was not renewed as part of the 2020 staffing constraints. Director Bisse ll stated that the request before Council is for a temporary non-sworn public safety position in the Police Department to assist with enforcement of park rules and policies, conv erting some first -come first -serve sites to reservable sites and updating and refreshing park signage. Director Bissell stated that picnic rental income would offset these temporary staffing needs.
In response to inquiries, Director Bissell noted that t his budget adjust ment request is for the remainder of Fiscal Year 21/22, and t he Police Department would include the ongoing funding for this position in their Fiscal Year 22/23 budget request. Director Bissell stated that the goal of the Department is to have someone at the park early in the m ornings to prevent much of the misuse of the parks before they become an issue. Education is the primar y goal of the enforcement agent relating to park uses.
Mayor Resnikoff opened the public hearing, there being no public comments, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Gibbons stated that given the increase in the City ’s population and the bad behaviors going on at the parks she would like to see even more restrictions put into place, such as raising fees, li miting reservations to Campbell residents only, very strong and ver y clear sig nage (like table stencilin g) and elimination of the first-come first serve sites.
Councilmember Lope z stated that he would not be supportive of any further restrictions or enfor cement efforts, but is supportive of staffs’ recommendations and is interested in re ceiving additional anal ytical data on the effects of these efforts during the upcoming budget process.
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In response to inquiries , Police Chief Gary Berg stated that hiring o f this non- sworn personnel should tak e approximately 4- 8 weeks and that it could be a good role for someone looking to enter a law enforcement career.
Following discussion, M /S: Bybee/Landry – That the C ity Counc il adopt Resolutions 12804 and 12805 approving the proposed re visions to the Picnic Reservation Policy, F iscal Year 2022 Fee Schedule and Budget Adjustment for additional expenditures . The motion was ado pted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Landry
AYES: Gibbons, Landry, Lopez, Bybee, Resnikoff
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. Extension of Temporary Downtown Parklet Program (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution extending the temporary parkl et program through October 31, 2022 for outdoor restaurant dining and bus iness operations in parklets.
Community Development Director Rob East wood reviewed the Staff Report dated February 15, 2022 not ing that this item is coming b efore Council in response to the last discussion to extend the temporary Downtown Parklet Program while Staff works to develop a Permanent Parklet Program for consideration.
Councilmember Gibbons provided information on the parklet program in the Town of Los Gatos.
Director Eastwood stated that Staff is cu rrently planning to bring the permanent Parklet Program propos al to Council in April and associated Ordinances in May and is currently searching for a consultant to assist with pr ogram development and design studies.
M/S: Landry/Lopez – That the C ity Counc il adopt Resolution 12806 extending the temp orary parklet program through October 31, 2022 for outdoor restaurant dining and business operations in parklets . The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Minutes of February 15, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 8 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Landry
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Gibbons, Landry, Lopez, Bybee, Resnikoff
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. Council Committee Reports
Recommended Action: That the C ity Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Councilmember Gibbons attend ed the Association of Bay Area Governments General Assembly meeting, the Museum & Ainsley House Annual Retreat , and the Cities Asso ciation of Santa Clara County Legislative Committee meeting where a presentation was provided by Assemblymember Berman on his proposal to alter the Valley Transportation Governing Board structure. Councilmember Gibbons announced the shor t fil m competition through the Santa Clara Valley Clean Energy Authority and the grand opening of a new solar and storage facility.
Councilmember Gibbons stated that the PG&E rates have been publ ished and that Silicon Valley Clean Energy is slightly less and renewable.
Councilmember Lopez attended the Valley Transportation Policy Advisory Meeting where updates on the progress of current projects and updates to the bicycle parking standards were received.
Councilwoman Landry had no report.
Vice Mayor Bybee attended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County meeting where the Director of the Institute for Local Govern ment provided a presentation on counci l decorum and relati onships and received an update on housing legislation and a summ ary of Senat e Bill 9 and attended the Friends of the Heritage Theatre meeting.
Mayor Resnikoff atten ded a virtual meeting with t he pres ident of W est Valley College, attended the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority Board meeting, the West Valley Sanitation District meeting, and the West Valley Clean Water Joint Powers Authority and West Valley Solid Waste Authority Joint Powers Auth ority meeting where the new trash collector contracts are being dis cussed, a process which will take a few years to compl ete. Mayor Resnikoff noted that trash rates are going up as a result of new state laws increasing requirements for disposal activities.
ADJOURN
Mayor Resnikoff adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
Minutes of February 15, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 9
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Paul Resnikoff, Mayor
Dusty Christopherson, City Clerk