CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chamber – 70 N. First Street
This City Council meeting was duly noticed pursuant to open meeting requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act (G.C. Section 54956).
This meeting was recorded and can be viewed in its entirety at www. campbell ca.gov /agendacenter .
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Campbell con vened this day in the regular meeting place, the City Hall Council Chamber, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California .
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Anne Bybee Mayor Present
Susan M. Landry Vice Mayor Present
Dan Furtad o Councilmember Present
Sergio Lopez Councilmember Present
Elliot Scozzola Councilmember Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was le d by the C hian family in re cognition of their donation to the City of Campbell.
Mayor B ybee thank ed them for their donation and p resented them with a C ertificate of Appreciation for leading the Pledg e o f Allegiance .
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Acceptance of Donation for AED Devices from the Chian Family (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the donation of $8,099.65, from the Chian family to be applied to the City's Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program and directing the Finance Director to prepare an associated budg et adjustment.
Minutes of September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 2 Pol ice Chief Ber g spoke about last October ’s event where Ryan Chian collapsed due to sudden cardiac arrest. Lifesaving efforts were administered including the use of the AED . In appreciation for saving their son ’s life, the Chian family made a donation towards AED ’s to the City to help continue to save the lives of those in our community.
Chief Berg spoke ab out the new AED technology and the ma jor impact it will have . He thanked the Chian family for their ge nerous donation .
Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to the Chian family for their donation and their support to the community.
M/S: Landry/Furtado – That the City Coun cil adopt Resolution 13034 accepting the donat ion of $8,099.65, from the Chian Family to be applied to the City's Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program and directing the Finance Director to prepare an associated budget adjustment. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Landry
SECONDER: Furtado
AYES: Bybee, Landry, Furtado, Lopez, Scozzola
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communications and petitions .
City Attorney Sel igmann rep orted that in Executive Session the City Council unani mously voted to approve a S ettlement A greement in the case of HouseKeys Resource and Educ at ion Center vs. Garland Yee and direct ed the City Manager to s ign the necessary documents to implement the settlement .
ORAL REQUESTS
Ja cob Sterling S ilver , of S.U.A.S. Veteran Crisis Q RF, spoke to raise awareness and support for his non-profit organization dedicated to combating military and veteran isolation and suicide .
Amy Taylor submitted a speaker card and requested her time be delegated to Ken Johnson. Mayor Bybee accepted the request.
Ken John son , Campbell Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) Ex ecutive Director, spoke against the removal of the paid parking lot located at 345 E. Ca mpbell Avenue. He noted their Tempor ary Use Permit which had expired in December 2022. He noted the use of the parking lot for se veral Chamber and Downtown Campbell B usiness Association (DCBA) even ts . He noted that approval of a General Plan Amendment to rectify the situation would be costly to the ow ner, who has no desire to develop or sell the property .
Minutes of September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 3 Brooke R amirez and Mike Van Sant requested their time be delegated to Sheldon Chang. Mayor Bybee accepted the request.
Sheldon Chang, DCBA member , spoke of the paid parking lot at 345 E. Campbell Aven ue. He spoke of the survey that was distributed to downtown Campbell busine sses regarding the parking lot. He requested the parking lot current use remain until an agreement can be reached with the lot proper ty owner in order to prevent the lot from blight.
Vaibha v Karkar e, Campbell resident, spoke of being affected by second-hand smoke from his neighbor and the Santa Clara County Ordinance that bans smoking in multi- unit housing. He requeste d the Police speak with his neighbor and Campbell adopt a similar o rdina nc e to ban s moking in multi-unit housing in the City .
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayo r By bee would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the annual State of the City Address. Please join her as she discuss e s the city ’s recent accomplishments and information on upcoming projects including Measure O. The State of the City address will be held at the Orchard City Banquet Hall on Wednesday , September 13 . Doors open at 5:30 pm with the event beginning promptly at 6. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Wednesday, S eptember 6 .
All are welcome to stop by the Campbell Police Department on Saturday, September 16 from noon to 2 :00 pm , for an exclusive look at the equipment, technology, and more.
There will be K-9 and Drone demonstrations . L earn more about our SWAT, Crisis negotiation team, and the M o bile Emergency Operations Center.
The Caregivers Count Conference is an annual virtual event desig ned for families and friends c aring for loved ones . Th is conference features professional speakers covering wide ranging topics to support caregivers. The conference will be held over four consecutive weeks on September 9, 16, 23 and 30 and will be held from 10 :00 am to 12 :00 pm . For more information , or to register, please v isit caregiverscount.net .
The Downtown Campbell Business Association is hosting its 2023 Fall Wine Walk from 6 :00 -9 :00 pm on T hursday, September 21 . Go to downtowncampbell.com for additional details and ticket information.
Volunteers are needed to pick up litter. Participate in the California Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 23 from 9 :00 a m -12 :00 pm. For additional information and site locations , please visit cleanacreek .org
Join the fun, meet your neighbors, make some money, and keep those items from going into the landfill! Be sure to sign up for the City of Campbell ’s annual garage sale on Saturday, October 14 from 8 :00 am to 4 :00 pm . For more information, or to register, please call (408)866-2145.
Minutes of September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 4 The Campbell Museum Foundation is recruiting new members to serve on the Board of Directors. Help preserve history in the community through fundraising events, special projects, and outreach. For more information, ple ase visit campbellmuseums.com
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bybee asked if anyone wished to remove an item from the Consent Calendar.
Ite m s 13 and 14 w ere removed from the Consent Calen dar. The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
2. Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of July 20, 2023 Recommended Action : Approve the special meeti ng minutes of July 20, 2023 .
This action approves the special meeting minutes of July 20, 2023.
3. Minutes of City Council Exe cutive Session Meeting of August 15, 2 023 Recommended Action : Approve the executive session meeting minutes of August 15, 2023 .
This a ction approves the executive session meeting minutes of August 15, 2023.
4. Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of August 15, 2023 Reco mmended Action : Approve the regular meeting minutes of August 15, 2023 .
This action approves the regular mee ting minutes of August 15, 2023.
5. Approving Bills and Claims
Recommended Action: Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $1,179,220.36 .
This action approves the b ills and c laims in the amount of $1,179,220.36 as follows: bill s and claims checks dated July 31, 2023, in the amount of $235,387.76; pay roll checks dated August 3, 2023, in the amount of $76,675.50; bills and cl aims checks d ated Au gust 4, 2023, in the amount of $134,219.83; bills and claims checks dated August 7, 2023, in the amount of $ 136,795.25; bills and claims checks dated Augus t 11, 2 023, in the amount of $31,654.40; bills and claims checks dated August 1 4, 2023, in the amount of $406,983.69; p ayroll checks dated August 17, 2023, in the amount $37,627.96; and bills and cl aims checks dated August 18, 2023, in the amount $119,875.97.
6. Monthly Investment Transactions Report (July 2023)
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for July 2023.
This act ion reviews and accepts the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for July 2023.
7. Monthly Treasurer's Report (July 2023)
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the month ended July 31, 2023.
Minutes of September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 5 This action reviews an d accepts the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the month ended July 31, 2023.
8. Accept Improvements for the Harriet Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project 2 0-GG and File Notice of Completion (Resolu tion/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That the City Council ad opt a resolution accepting the improvements for the Harriet Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project No. 20- GG; directing the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion; and authorizing the Finance Director to perform a budget adjustment.
Resolution 13035 accepts the improvements for the Harriet Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project No. 20-GG; direct s the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion ; and authoriz es the Finance Director to perform a budget adjustment.
9. Resolution Approving an Agreement w ith Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) to Provide Equipment and Labor Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $58,900, for Comple tion of the Campbell Community Center (CCC) – Building a HVAC Control Project (No. 24-AA) and Dispense with Bidding Requirements as Authorized in Campbell Municipal Code Sections 3.20.030 (7) (8); and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement as Specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100 (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Coun cil adopt a resolution: 1) approving an agreement with Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) to provide equipment and labor servi ces, in an amount not to exceed $58,900, fo r completion of the Campbell Community Center (CCC) - Building A HVAC Control project (No. 24- AA); 2) dispensing with bidding requirements as authorized in Campbell Municipal Code Sections 3.20.030 (7) (8); and 3) authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal C ode Section
3.20.100.
Resolution 1303 6 approv es an agreement with Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) to provide equipment and labor services, in an amount not to e xceed $58,900, fo r completion of the Campbell Community Center (CCC) - Building A HVAC Control project (No. 24-AA); dispens es with bidding requirements as authorized in Campbell Municipal Code Sections 3.20.030 (7) (8); and authoriz es the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100.
10. Resolution Approving an Agreement with Environ mental Services, Inc. (ESI) to Provide Equipment and Labor Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $127,595, for Completion of th e City Ha ll – HVAC Chiller Replacement Project (No. 24-UU); and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement as Specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section
3.20.100 (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution: 1) ap proving an agreement with Environmental Services, Inc. (ES I) to provide equipment and labor services, in an amount not to exceed $127,595, for completion of the City Minutes of September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 6 Hall - HVAC Chiller Replacement Project (No. 24-UU); and 2) authoriz ing the C ity Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100 .
Resolution 13037 approv es an agreement with Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) to provide equipment and labor services, in an amount not to exceed $127,595, for completion of the City Hall - HVAC Chiller Replacement Project (No. 24-UU); and authoriz es the C ity Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100 .
11. Resolution Approving an Agreement with Environmen tal Services, Inc. (ESI) to Provide Equipment and Labor Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $78,265, for Completion of the Campbell Community Center (CCC) – Heritage Theatre Boiler Replacement Project (No. 24-OO) and Dispense with Bidding Requirements as Authorized in Campbell Municipal Code Sections 3.20.030 (7) (8); and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement as Spe cified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100 (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adop t a resolution: 1) approving an agreement with Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) to provide equipment and labor services, in an amount not to exceed $78,265, for completion of the Campbell Community Center (CCC) - Heritage Theatre Boiler Replacement Project (No. 24-OO); 2) dis pensing with bidding requirements as authorized in Campbell Municipal Code Sections 3. 20.030 (7) (8); and 3) authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in C ampbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100.
Resolution 1303 8 approv es an agreement with Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) to provide equipment and labor services, in an amount not to exceed $78,265, for completion of the Campbell Community Center (CCC) - Heritage Theatre Boiler Replacement Project (No. 24-OO); d ispens es with biddi ng requirements as authorized in Campbell Municipal Code Sections 3. 20.030 (7) (8); and authoriz es the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100.
12. Approve Amendment #2 to the Co nsultant Services Agreement with Krisch & Company for Payroll Operations Support and System Implementation Services (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving a contract amendment and authorizing the City Manager to appro ve and execute amendment #2 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Krisch & Company for payroll operation s support and system implementation services.
Resolution 1303 9 approves a contract amendment and authoriz es the City Manager to approve and execute amendment #2 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Krisch & Company for payroll operations support and system implementation services.
Minutes of September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 7 M/S: Landry/Lopez - That the C ity Counc il approve the C onsent C alendar with the exception of item s 13 a nd 14 . The m ot ion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
R ES ULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVE R: Landry
SECONDER: Lope z
AYES: Bybee, Landry, Furtado, Lopez, Scozzola
ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATE FROM CONSENT
13. Authorization of an Amendment to an Existing Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Cooperation Agreement with the County of Santa Clara to Undertake or Assist in the Undertaking of Activities Pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act (PLN-2023-150) (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution approving an Ame ndment to an existing Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Cooperation Agreement (JPA) with the County of Santa Clara to undertake or assist in the un dertaking of act ivities pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act as well as subsequent Amendments to the JPA to satisfy HUD requirements or comply with state and/or federal law; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amendment and necessary subsequent amendment s to comply with HUD requirements and state and federal law .
Councilmember Furtado spoke in s up port of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) pr o gram and the benefits it provides.
M/S: Furtado /Landry – That the City Counc il adopt Resolution 13040 approving an Ame ndment to an existing Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Cooperation Agreement (JPA) with the County of Santa Clara to undertake or assist in the undertaking of activities pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act as well as subsequent Amendments to the JPA to satisfy HUD requirements or comply with state and/or federal law; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amendment and necessary su bsequent amendments to comply with HUD requirements and state and federal law . The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESUL T: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Bybee, Landry, Furtado, Lopez, Scozzola
14. Authorize the Execution of a Contract for the Preparation of an Affordable Hous ing and Commercial Linkage Fees Nexus Study (PLN-2023-85) (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Minutes of September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 8 Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution ap proving a Consultant Services Agreement with BAE Urban Economics for the preparation of an Affordable Housing and Commercial Linkage Fees Nexus Study and authorizing the City Man ager to execute the agreement.
Councilmember Furtado expressed concerns with the linkage fees related to small business and it being a financial burden to them.
Community Development Director Ea stwood provided clari fication that tonight ’s action is to execute a contract for the N exus Study. The Study does not b in d the Counc il to a decision to adopt a fee.
M/S: Landry/Scozzola - That the City Council adopt Resolution 13041 approving a Consultant Services Agreement with BAE Urban Economics for the preparation of an Affordable Housing and Commercial Linkage Fees Nexus Study and authorizing the City Man ager to execute the agreement.
The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote :
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
M OVER: Landry
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Bybee, Landry, Furtado, Lopez, Scozzola
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINA NCES
15. Public Hearing to Consider an Appeal of the Planning Commission ’s Denial of a Conditional Use Permit with Site and Architectural Review to Allow Reconstruction of a Shell Gasoline Service Station with an Expanded Convenience Store Including Off-Site Alcohol Beverage Sales, a Drive- Through Carwash, and 24-Hour Operational Hours; and a Tree Removal Permit Removal of All On-Site Tree s, for Property Located at 570 E.
Hamilton Avenue. File No.: P LN-2022-44 (Resolution/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action : That the City Council ad opt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit with Site and Architectural Review and a Tree Removal Permit.
This is the time and place for a publi c hearing to consider an a ppeal of the Planning Commission ’s d enial of a Conditional Use Permit with Site and Architectural Review to a llow reconstruction of a Shell Gasoline Service Station with an e xpanded c onvenience s tore including o ff- s ite a lcohol b everage s ales, a d ri ve- through c arwash, and 24- h our o perational h ours; and a Tree Removal Permit fo r removal of a ll o n- s ite tree s, for p roperty located at 570 E. Hamilton Avenue.
Community Development Director Eastwood noted that the applicant for this item ha d a conflict and has requested that this item be pos tponed to October 3, 2023 .
Minutes of September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 9 Mayor Bybee opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
There were no public comments .
M /S: Landry/Lopez – That the public hearing be con tinued to the O c tobe r 3, 2023 , City Council meeting. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
R ES ULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVE R: Landry
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Bybee, Landry, Furtado, Lopez, Scozzola
N EW BUSINESS
16. Approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 City of Campbell Investment Policy Update (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Rec ommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the annual update to the Cit y ’s Investment Policy.
Finance Direc tor Fuentes presented a sta ff report dated Sep tember 5, 2023.
Following Council questions, Mayor Bybee asked if anyone from the publi c wished to speak. There were no public comments.
Councilmember Lopez and Mayor Bybee reported out on the Finance Subc ommittee meeting noting that staff incorporated the ir feedback into the report and spoke of the benefits of having an external investment ad visor .
After discussion, M/S: Lopez/Landry – That the City Council adopt Re soluti on 13042 approving the annual update to the City ’s Investment Policy. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote :
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lopez
SECONDER: Landry
AYES: Bybee, Landry, Furtado, Lopez, Scozzola
17. Consider Nominating New Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and Priority Sites to be Included in Plan Bay Area 2050+ for Future Planning, Infrastructure, and Housin g Funding Opportunities (PLN-2023-91) (Resolution / Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City C ouncil adop t a Resolution amending the boundaries of the Central Campbell Redevelopment Area Priority Development Area (PDA), renaming the Central Campbell Redevelopment Area Priority Development Area (PDA) the Central Campbell Priority Development Area (PDA) and e stablishing the Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan as a new Priority Development Area (PDA) as set forth in Option 1, and nominating all sites includ ed in Table 2 as Priority Sites.
Minutes of September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 10 Senior P lanner Rose presented a staff report dated September 5, 2023. He noted a minor correction to the staff report in that 700 W. Hamilton is re moved from the Priority Sites as it falls out side of the priority sites el igible area.
Followi ng Council questions, Mayor Bybee asked if anyone from the publi c wished to speak. There were no public comments.
The C ity Council discussed Option 1 and Option 2 wh ich was a larger expansion of the PDA boundary . Also discussed was the inclusion of certain sites which could be helpful in recei ving transportation -related to grant funding. The Council discuss ed the pot ential staff impacts of creating new Area P lans as would be required with Option 2.
Sen ior Planner Rose noted Option 1 is the c ost ne utral option as existing area plans are being relied on.
Foll owing discussions, a ma jority of the Council stated support for Option 1.
M/S: Scozzola/Bybee – That the City Council a dopt Resolution 13043 amending the boundaries of the Central Campbell Redevelopment Area Priority Development Area (PDA), renaming the Cent ral Campbel l Redevelopment Area Priority Development Area (PDA) the Central Campbell Priority Development Area (PDA) and establishing the Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan as a new Priority Development Area (PDA) as set forth in Option 1, and nominating all sites included in Table 2 as Priority Sites excluding 700 W. Hamilton Avenu e. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote :
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scozzola
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Byb ee, Landry, Furtado, Lopez, Scozzola
18. Resolution Ame nding the A greement for City Manager Services (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the Agreement for City Manager Services to provide for a merit increase and a cost- of-living adjustment, if certain conditions exist; and, updating the Salary Schedule to reflect the increase in the City Manager's compensation.
Assistant City Manager Gaet a prese nted a staff report dated September 5, 2023.
Following Council questions, Mayor Bybee asked if anyone fr om the publ ic wished to speak. There were no public comments.
A fter discussion , M/S: Lopez/Scozzola – That the City Council adopt Resol ution 13044 amending the Agreement for City Manager Services to Minutes of September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 11 provide for a merit increase and a cost-of-living adjustment, if certain conditions exist; and, updating the Salary Schedule to reflect the increase in the City Manager's compensation. The m otion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lopez
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Bybee , Landry, F urtado, Lopez, Scozzola
19. Resolution Amending the City Clerk Ser vices Agreement (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the Agreement for City Clerk Services to provide for a merit increase; provide for full coverage of health insurance premiums for the Ci ty Clerk and her dependents; provide for a longer severance pay period; and provide for an annual performance evaluation in the month of June.
Assistant City Manager Gaet a prese nted a staff repor t dated September 5, 2023.
Following Council questions, Mayor Bybee asked if anyone from the publi c wished to speak. There were no public comments.
A fter discussion , M/S: Landry/Scozzola – That the City Council adopt Re solution 13045 amending the Agreement for City Clerk Services to provide for a merit increase; pro vide for full coverage of health insurance premiums for the City Clerk and her dependents; provide for a longer severance pay period; and provide for an annual performance evaluation in the month of June. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: L andry
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Bybee, Landry, Furtado, Lopez, Scozzola
20. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for 2023 League of Califor nia Cities Annual Conference
Recommended Action: That the City Coun cil designate a Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference General Business Meeting to be held on September 20-22, 2023.
City Manager Loven thal presen ted a staff report dated September 5, 2023.
Following Council questions, Mayor Bybee asked if anyone from the publi c wished to speak. There were no public comments.
Councilmember Furtado noted that he would be attending the Lea gue Con feren ce and expressed interest in being a Voting Delegate.
Minutes of September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 12 Councilmember Lopez s tated that he had a potential scheduling con flict for the first part of the conference but would be available to attend the General B usiness Meeting and expressed an interest in being a Voting De legate Alternate.
M/S: Landry/ Scozzola – That the City Council designate Dan Furtado as a Voting Delegate and Sergio Lopez as the Voting Delegate Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference General Business Meeting to be held on September 22, 2023. The motion was adopted by the following roll ca ll vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Landry
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Bybee, Landry, Furtado, Lopez, Scozzola
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
21. Economic De ve lopment Strategy Plan Update
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and accept the report for the Economic Development Str ategy Plan Update.
City Manager Loventhal introduced the item and introduced E conomic Development Manager Leslie Parks, an d online consultants Audrey Taylor and Christine Firs tenberg.
Economic Development Manager Parks presented a staff report dated September 5, 2023.
Following Council quest ions, Mayor Bybee asked if anyone from the publi c wished to speak. There were no public comments.
The Coun cil dis cussed potential conce rns and challenges rel ated to the City ’s Z oning and permitting process ; and options to re duce office and retail vacancies .
The City Council thanked staff and the consultants for their comprehensive report and presenta tion and no ted the positive feedback received from b usinesses and residents. They also commented on the importance of the website review process and looked forward to future discussions .
C OUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
22. Accept Resignations of Renee Small and Matt Schroeder from the Bicycle and Pedestri an Advisory Committee (BPAC)
Recommended Action: That the City Council accept the resignation of Renee Small and Matt Schroeder from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and direct the City Clerk to advertise the Notice of Unschedu led Vacancy for the Minutes of September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 13 remainder of the current term and a full term, with a term expiration of August 2028.
City Clerk Sanders presented a staff report date d September 5, 2023.
Following Council questions, Mayor Bybee asked if anyone from the publi c wished to speak. Th ere were no public comments.
After discussion, M/S: Furtado/Lopez – That the City Council accept the resignation of Renee Small and Matt Schroeder from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and direct the City Clerk to advertise the Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy for the remainder of the current term and a full term, with a term expiration of August 2028. The motion was adopted by the fo llowing r oll call vote :
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Bybee, Landry, Furtado, Lopez, Scozzola
23. Council Committee Reports
Recommended Action: That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Due to the lateness of the hour, Council Committee R eports were not heard.
ADJOURN
Mayor Bybee adjou rned th e meeting at 10:21 p.m.
APPROVED :
ATTEST:
Anne Bybee, Mayor
Andrea Sanders, City Clerk