City Council Agenda
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, August 25, 2022 – 5:00 p.m.
Ralph Doetsch Conference Room
70 N. First Street, Campbell, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Planning Commissioner Interviews
Recommended Action: That the City Council conduct interviews and appoint one applicant to serve on the Planning Commission for a full four -year term expiring August, 2026.
ADJOURN TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
(Immediately Following the Planning Commission Interviews, approximately 6:00 p.m.) Thursday, August 25, 2022
City Hall Council Chamber - 70 N. First Street
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Code of Conduct for Boards and Commissions
Recommended Action: Receive report and provide feedback on preparation of Code of Conduct policy for Campbell Boards and Commissions.
ADJOURN
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Report
TITLE: Planning Commissioner Interviews
RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the City Council conduct interviews and appoint one applicant to serve on the Planning Commission for a full four-year term expiring August, 2026.
DISCUSSION
A Special City Council Meeting has been scheduled to interview interested candidates to serve on the Planning Commission. The term of Commissioner Andrew Rivlin expires August 31, 2022. Commissioner Rivlin has not requested reappointment. The City Clerk’s office received two new applications for Council to consider. The applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted by each applicant are attached to this report. 20-minute interviews have been scheduled as follows:
5:00 p.m. Allen Ishibashi
5:20 p.m. Davis Fields
Following candidate interviews, Council will consider appointment of one individual to serve a full four-year term, expiring August 2026.
Prepared by:
Andrea Sanders, City Clerk
Attachment:
a. Allen Ishibashi
b. Davis Fields
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August 25, 2022
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Attachment: Allen Ishibashi (Planning Commission Interviews)
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Attachment: Davis Fields (Planning Commission Interviews) City
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TITLE: Code of Conduct for Boards and Commissions
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive repo rt an d provide feedba ck o n preparatio n o f Cod e o f Condu ct poli cy for Campbell Boards and Commissions.
BACKGROUND
A Statement of Values was adopted by the Campbell City Council in March 2006 and amended in February 2009. The Statement of Values intended purpose was to “create a proactive statement of the community’s values and to prevent future ethics-related problems” and “express the standards for the highest integrity and ethical conduct expected for elected officials, appointed commissioners and board members, executive staff and candidates for local office. ” The listed core values include community, honesty, civility, equality, teamwork, and accountability. A copy of the Statement of Values is included with this report as Attachment A.
It is the City’s policy to review the Statement of Values every odd year following an election to reaffirm the values and/or to consider revisions. The City last considered the Statement of Values and reaffirmed the Statement on April 20, 2021.
Since the time of the last review of the Statement of Values, variou s scenario s have created interest by the Council in discussing whether the City should develop a Code of Conduct for the City’s Commissioners and/or revised the Statement of Values to provide more specific direction as to the expected values in specific situations.
DISCUSSION
As the City Council considers the merits of developing a Code of Conduct staff has provided the existing Campbell Statement of Values and some examples that could guide the formation and adoption of a Code of Conduct (Attachment B). The examples provide guidance on matters of potential conflicts of interest and/or ethical dilemmas that are not addressed by existing state and municipal codes (ex. Political Reform Act). The examples include the jurisdictions of San Jose, Paso Robles, and Woodside. The most relevant text in the examples is highlighted.
Another approach to developing a Code of Conduct would be to add the desired language to Campbell’s Statement of Values that addresses the conflict issue.
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This discussion is intended to get City Council feedback on their des ire to pursue a Code of Conduct. Based on City Council direction staff would bring back a draft Code of Conduct policy or a revised Statement of Values at a future meeting for Council’s consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with discussion of new policies.
Prepared by:
Brian Loventhal, City Manager
Attachment:
a. Campbell Statement of Values
b. Examples of Code of Conduct Policies
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CAMPBELL STATEMENT OF VALUES
Preamble:
To promote and foster the highest degree of public trust, the Campbell City Council has adopted a Statement of Values reflecting the core beliefs of the community. These key values are deeply held beliefs that influence a person’s attitude, actions and dec isions.
Values, in turn, form the basis for ethical decisions. Ethics are standards or principles for how we treat one another.
The Campbell Statement of Values expresses the standards for the highest integrity and ethical conduct expected for elected offi cials, appointed commissioners and board members, executive staff and candidates for local office. These individuals have the responsibility to assure that they understand and follow, in every respect, the ethical standards so that the public can continue to have full confidence in its officials, candidates, and the democratic process. Ethical behavior requires a commitment to live by the values expressed below.
This Statement of Values is expected to be a “living” document and reviewed or updated periodically; initially in February 2007 and in February of odd-numbered years thereafter.
Community
As I serve Campbell:
• I value the importance of building and preserving community in Campbell • I am a steward for the community’s economy, environment, culture and safety • I am engaged and responsive when serving the community; the needs and concerns of all residents are important to me
• I take into consideration the long -term financial needs of the City while also balancing Campbell’s identity as a small town with connected neighborhoods Honesty
As I serve Campbell:
• My words and deeds will be based on truthfulness
• I will conduct myself with the highest degree of sincerity • I will not knowingly use inaccurate information nor omit relevant information to support my position or views
• I take responsibility for my actions and do not leave false impressions Civility
As I serve Campbell:
• I treat everyone the way I want to be treated, with respect and dignity • I practice patience, courtesy, and civility in all interactions
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Attachment: Campbell Statement of Values (Code of Conduct for Boards and Commissions) • I understand differences of opinion and policy disagreements are part of the democratic process; I respect the opinions of those with whom I differ • I support effective two -way communication by listening carefully, asking qu estions and determining an appropriate response
Equality
As I serve Campbell:
• I value everyone’s opinion and listen to all sides
• I encourage public input as well as equal access and treatment for all • I am impartial and make decisions based on the merits of the issue Teamwork
As I serve Campbell:
• I will actively participate in a positive and constructive manner • I encourage and support collaboration and strive for consensus building • I value diversity and seek divergent viewpoints from people of all backgrounds • I am approachable and open-minded
• I understand that my position may not always prevail but that I support the democratic process and the decisions resulting from it
Accountability
As I serve Campbell:
• I hold myself accountable to the highest ethical standards • I take responsibility for my conduct and am willing to explain my actions and decisions
• I recognize that the responsibility for making decisions about the use of public resources is a public trust
As a representative of, or candidate for an office in, the City of Campbell, I agree to uphold the – Campbell Statement of Values adopted by the City Council. I affirm that I have read, understood and will conduct myself in accordance with the City of Cam pbell’s Statement of Values.
Name Date
Adopted by the Campbell City Council on March 21, 2006.
Updated February 17, 2009, Resolution #10998
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Attachment: Campbell Statement of Values (Code of Conduct for Boards and Commissions) Examples of Codes of Conduct –
1. San Jose – Code of Conduct – Members of Boards and Commissions– Council Policy 04
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=78679
m. Commissioners who are members of an organization which is in litigation against the City on issues related to the work of the Commission should not participate in any Commission discussion or review of matters affecting the organization if they are an officer of the organization, a named litigant in the lawsuit or disqualified because of a conflict of interest. Litigation includes an administrative enforcement action, lawsuit in a court of law or a claim filed with the City or Successor to the Redevelopment Agency.
n. All conflicts of interest and circumstances giving rise to a perceived conflict of interest should be avoided. Commissioners must avoid the appearance of favoritism towards people and organizations with whom a Commissioner is affiliated. For example, if a Commissioner serves as a volunteer board member for a service organization, the Commissioner must not vote on any matter which will directly affect that organization. The exception to abstention based on organizational affiliation applies where the Commissioner was appointed as a representative of the organization (n (e.g., representatives of mobilehome park owners on the Housing and Community Development Commission).
2. Paso Robles – Planning Commission By-Laws – Code of Ethics https://www.prcity.com/DocumentCenter/View/25862/01-PC-Approved-PR-City- Handbookdocx
Advisory Body Members shall not appear on behalf of the private interests of third parties before the City Council or any board, commission, committee or proceeding of the City.
3. Town of Woodside – Code of Ethics and Conduct
https://www.woodsidetown.org/council/code-ethics-and-conduct RESPONSIBILITY/PROTECTING THE PUBLIC’S INTERESTS
• I do not accept gifts, services, or other special considerations because of my public position.
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Attachment: Examples of Code of Conduct Policies (Code of Conduct for Boards and Commissions) • I excuse myself from participating in decisions when my or my immediate family’s financial interests may be affected by my agency’s actions. • I disclose any personal or financial interest which may be affected by my agency's actions even though it would not require a recusal from hearing or deciding an issue, or considering and enacting an ordinance, or considering an appointment to a commission, board, or committee.
• I disclose whether a policy under discussion may affect a current or pending client of mine.
• I do not give special treatment or consideration to any individual or group beyond that available to any other individual.
• I refrain from disclosing confidential information concerning litigation, personnel, property, or other affairs of the Town, without proper legal authority, nor use such information to advance my financial or other personal interests.
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Attachment: Examples of Code of Conduct Policies (Code of Conduct for Boards and Commissions)