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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – 7: 0 0 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.campbellca.gov/agendacenter .
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Campbell convened this day in the regular meeting place, the City Hall Council Chamber, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Susan M. Landry Mayor Present
Sergio Lopez Vice Mayor Present
Elliot Scozzola Councilmember Present
Dan Furtado Councilmember Present
Anne Bybee Councilmember Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Karen Larson of the Santa Clara Office of Education in recognition of Youth Arts Month.
Mayor Landry presented Ms. Larson a certificate of appreciation for leading the Pledge of Allegiance
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring the Month of March 2024 as "Youth Arts Month" in the City of Campbell
Recommended Action: That the City Council proclaim the month of March 2024 as Youth Arts Month in the City of Campbell.
Mayor Landry declared the month of March as Youth Arts Month in the City of Campbell and presented Karen Larson with a proclamation.
Minutes of March 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 2 Ms. Larson, Direct or of the Integrated STEAM Department, at the Santa Clara County Office of Education thanked the City Council for supporting Arts Education in schools. She spoke about the 2007 initiative Artspiration that supports school districts by implementing comprehensive arts education with in the D istricts. She provided information on the benefits of Youth Arts Month and arts education.
2. Proclamation Declaring the Month of March 2024 as “ Endometriosis Awareness Month ” in the City of Campbell
Recommended Action: That the City Council proclaim the month of March 2024 as “Endometriosis Awareness Month ” in the City of Campbell.
Mayor Landry spoke of her personal connection to Endometriosis.
Mayor Landry declared the month of March as Endometriosis Awareness Month in the City of Campbell and presente d Claudia Rossi of DAWN a proclamation.
Ms. Rossi, representative of DAWN, spoke about endometriosis and the importance of raising awareness of the illness. She spoke about the need for more support and resources for those suffering from endometriosis and how as a community we should come together to work towards finding better diagnosis and treatment options for endometriosis. She thanked the Council for the recognition.
3. Youth Commission Update
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive an upda te from the Campbell Youth Commission.
Gracey Ferrel, Recreation Program Coordinator and Youth Commission Staff Liaison introduced the Youth Commission Vice Chair , Ayaan Raza to discuss their w orkplan s and some of the accomplishments they ’ve achieved this year .
Mr. Raza discussed their five subcommittees of Environmental Sustainability, Mental Wellness , Safety, Physical Health , and Career and Education Support.
He highlighted some of the events the Youth Commission was involved in such as the Oktoberfest and Valentine ’s Fun Runs, Storytime with Santa event; decorating the Ainsley House for the holidays and Safety Week. Mr. Raza stated the Youth Commission will return in May with updates on their Mental Wellness, Physical Health, and Career and Education Support subcommittees.
Mayor Landry thanked the Youth Commission for their efforts in the City and expressed her appreciation.
Mayor Landry presented Gracey Ferrel a Certificate of Recognition in acknowledgement of the Youth Commission ’s efforts.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
Minutes of March 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 3 There were no communications and petitions.
ORAL REQUESTS
Steve Saunders, Campbell resident spoke about the March 19 Study Session, speaking in support of a Transient Occupancy Tax, (TOT) sales tax increase and parcel taxes, and suggested including fire services with public safety . Mr. Saunders was in support of Bonds that were for infrastructure both for housing and public safety operations.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring tickets are on sale now at the Heritage Theatre. Enjoy the songs, stories and the sound of Johnny Cash in a show that walks the line. A tribute to Johnny Cash on Saturday, March 23 at 7 :00 pm. To purchase tickets or take a look at the event schedule for the Campbell Theatre, please visit campbellca.gov .
Join the fun at the 2 3 rd annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade on Saturday, March 30 at 12 :00 pm in Downtown Campbell. The Downtown Business Association sponsors this annual Easter Parade tradition that features marching bands, dancers, community groups, local organizations and more. Put on your finest Easter hat or rabbit ears and come join in the fun!
On Sunday, April 14 the Ainsley House Spring Garden will welcome Heart Matter featuring vocalist Amy D and percussionist Dillon Vado. Heart Matter ’s innovative, original songs comb ine Brazilian rhythm with jazz. Gates open at 1:30pm. For more information, please visit campbellmuseums.com .
On Saturday, April 27 at 3:00pm, Campbell CERT will be holding its 6 th annual Taste of Campbell Fundraiser. Enjoy an afternoon experiencing local wines, beers, cuisine, and live music at the Campbell Community Center Orchard City Banquet Hall. Proceeds from this event help pay for emergency supplies, equipment, and training in support of our community. Ticket and pricing information is available at lovecampbell.com .
Day Light Savings Time is the perfect time to test your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. For units that require batteries, take the time now to switch them out with new fresh batteries, remember to not mix old with new batteries, or batteries of different types.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Landry asked if anyone wished to remove an item from the Consent Calendar.
Item four was pulled from the Consent Calendar. The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
5 . Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of March 5, 2024 Recommended Action : Approve the regular meeting minutes of March 5, 2024 .
Minutes of March 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 4 This action approve s the regular meeting minutes of March 5, 2024. 6 . Approving Bills and Claims
Recommended Action: Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $2,816,713.95.
This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $2,816,713 .95 as follows: bills and claims checks dated February 19, 2024, in the amount of $724,691.33 ; bills and claims checks dated February 26, 2024, in the amount of $2,016,289 .92; and payroll c hecks d ated February 29, 2024, in th e amount of $75,732.70.
7 . Monthly Investment Transactions Report (February 2024) Recommended Action: That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for February 2024.
This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for February 2024.
8 . Approval of the Vacation of a Public Sidewalk Easement Within the Properties at 105 Kennedy Avenue and 321 Industrial Street, and Direct the City Clerk to Record the Resolution (Resolution/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution vacating the public sidewalk easement recorded on December 27, 2004, as Document Number 18161639 of Official Records, Santa Clara County against the properties known as 105 Kennedy Avenue and 321 Industrial Street; and d irecting the City Clerk to record the resolution.
Resolution 13129 approves vacating the public sidewalk easement recorded on December 27, 2004, as Document Number 18161639 of Official Records, Santa Clara County against the properties known as 105 Kennedy Avenue and 321 Industrial Street; and directs the City Clerk to record the resolution. 9 . Award a Contract with MIG, Inc for the Development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Approve a Corresponding Budget Adjustment (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving and awarding a contract in the amount of $209,700 plus a 10% contingency of $20,970, authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract, with MIG, Inc for the development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, authorizing the Recreation and Community Services Director to execute contract amendments up to the contingency amount as needed, and authorize a corresponding budget adjustment.
Resolution 12130 approves awarding a contract in the amount of $209,700 plus a 10% contingency of $20,970, authoriz es the City Manager to execute the contract, with MIG, Inc for the development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, authoriz es the Recreation and Community Services Director to execute Minutes of March 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 5 contract amendments up to the contingency amount as needed, and authorize s a corresponding budget adjustment.
M/S: Bybee/Lopez - That the City Council approve the consent calendar, with the exception of Item four. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Bybee, Landry, Furtado, Lopez, Scozzola
ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATE FROM CONSENT
4. Minutes of City Council Study Session meeting of February 28, 2024 Recommended Action : Approve the study session meeting minutes of February 28, 2024 .
Councilmember Furtado requested clarification on February 28, 2024 Priority Setting meeting minutes on the paragraph stating “ T he City Council discussed the following potential workplan items: historic preservation, a weed abatement policy and program, food distribution programs, water conservation and native plants , and an AI Policy. There was no consensus on moving these forward as potential workplan items … ” noting that these are items of interest to the Council, staff and residents and will still generate work and are not being abandoned.
City Manager Loventhal confirmed that current efforts are already in place to support those items of interest.
M/S: Furtado/Bybee – To approve the study session meeting minutes of February 28, 2024. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Bybee, Landry, Furtado, Lopez, Scozzola
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
There were no public hearings and introductions of ordinances.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Consider the Installation of a KOASTRONG Rock Garden at Edith Morley Park (Resolution / Roll Call Vote)
Minutes of March 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 6 Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the installation of a KOASTRONG Rock Garden to be placed in Edith Morley Park in Campbell.
Recreatio n and Community Services Director Bissell presented a staff report dated March 19 , 2024. She noted the Pagan family of KOASTRONG was in attendance for any additional questions.
Following Council questions, Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public speakers.
The City Council expressed support for the project.
Vice Mayor Lopez requested additional signage from the City to reflect that this is a permanent memorial and collaboration between the Pagan family and the City.
After discussion, M/S: Scozzola/Furtado – That the City Council adop t Resolution 13131 authorizing the installation of a KOASTRONG Rock Garden to be placed in Edith Morley Park in Campbell. The motion was adopted by the f ollowing roll call vote :
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scozzola
SECONDER: Furtado
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
11. Consider the Installation of a StoryWalk in Partnership with the Santa Clara County Library District (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of a StoryWalk in partnership with the Santa Clara County Library at Jack Fischer Park and authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Recreation and Community Services Director Bissell presented a staff report dated March 19 , 2024. She noted that Campbell Community Librarian Nichole King was in a ttendance for any additional questions.
Following Council questions, Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public speakers.
Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for the project and support for the partnership with the S anta Clara County Library District.
After discussion, M/S: Scozzola/Lopez – That the City Council ad opt resolution 13132 authorizing the installation of a StoryWalk in partnership with the Santa Clara County Library at Jack Fischer Park and authorize the Minutes of March 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 7 City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote :
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scozzola
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
12. Amendment to the Classification and Salary Plan – Principal Planner (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution amending the Classification and Salary Plan.
Human Resources Manager Le-C hristensen presented a st a ff report dated March 19, 2024.
Following Council questions, Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public speakers.
After discussion, M /S: Bybee/Lopez – That the City Council adopt Resolution 13133 amending the Classification and Salary Plan. The motion was adopted by the following roll c all vot e:
R ESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
13. Consider Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority to Conduct Feasibility Studies Related to the Potential Development of Affordable Housing on the City Corporation Yard Site and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and Related Documents. (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority for feasibility studies related to the potential development of affordable housing on the City Corporation Yard.
Community Development Direc tor Eastwood introduced the item and Housing Manager Eloiza Murillo- Garcia and not ed that a repres entative from the Santa Clara County Housing Authority was in attendance to answer any additional questions.
Housing Manager Mur illo-G arcia presented a staf f report dated March 19, 2024.
Minutes of March 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 8 Following Council questions, Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public speakers.
Councilmember Furtado was not in support of this item at this time . He expressed concerns with the timing of the feasibility stu dy and not having identified any potential sites for the Corp . Y ard relocation and the costs associated thereof. He also expressed concerns with surrendering property de velopment r ig hts to the County as p art of the MOU .
Councilmember Scozzola was in support of Councilmember Furtado ’s comments and fel t this was not the ap propriate time to move forward .
Councilmember By bee was not supportive of this item at this time . S he stated it was too soon to do a fea sibility study without knowing more infor mation on the C orp Y ard re location site, cost s associ ated with moving the Yard, and staff b andwidth to complete the project.
Vice Mayor Lopez acknowledged the Councilmember concerns and that there are some complex issues to address , however he was in support of the item. He noted the current chance to partner with the County , and the benefit to the City if they cons ider ed this funding opportunity .
Mayor Land ry was not in s upport of moving forward w ith this item at this time .
S h e noted the complex issues associated with moving the Corporation Yard and th e costs associated thereof .
Following discussion, the City Council took no action on this item.
14. 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (APRs) (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: Receive public comment, accept the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports, and adopt a resolution directing staff to send the Annual Progress Reports to the required State agencies.
Assistant Planner L o men presented a staff report dated Mar ch 19, 2024.
The City Council asked general questions related to the staff report presentation.
Following Council questions, Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public speakers.
T h e Council acknowledged the staff ’s e fforts on the comprehensive report and encouraged them to continue to work towards wa ys to support affordable housing projects.
After discussion, M/S: Bybee/L opez – That the City Council receive public comment, accept the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Minutes of March 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 9 Reports, and adopt resolution 13134 directing staff to send the Annual Progress Reports to the required State agencies.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. Resolution Approving and Awarding a Contract with Chandler Asset Management, in an Amount Not to Exceed $225,000, to Provide Investment Advisory Services for a Period of Up to Three Years, with Options for the City to Renew Up to Two Additional One Year Service Contracts, for a Total of Up to Five Years; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement as Specified in Ca mpbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100 (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution: 1) approving and awarding a contract with Chandler Asset Management, in an amount not to exceed $225,000, to provide investment advisory services for a period of up to three years, with options for the City to renew up to two additional one year service contracts, for a total of up to five years; and 2) authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campb ell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100.
City Manager Loventhal presented a staff report dated March 19, 2024 . He noted this was a continu ation from March 5, 20 24.
T he City Council asked general questions related to the staff report presentation.
Following Council questions, Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public speakers.
Council member Bybee acknowledged the Chan dler Asset Management consultants who were available online.
After discussion, M/S: Lopez/Bybee – That the City Council adopt resolution 13135 approving and awarding a contract with Chandler Asset Management, in an amount not to exceed $225,000, to provide investment advisory services for a period of up to three years, with options for the City to renew up to two additional one year service contracts, for a total of up to five years; and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100. The motion was adopte d by the follow ing roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lopez
SECONDER: Bybee
Minutes of March 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 10 AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. Council Committee Reports
Recommended Action: That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Councilmember Bybee attended the Campbell Police Foundation Fundr aising Breakfast and Opening Day for Campbell Little League ’s 70 th Anniversary Season.
Councilmember Scozzola attended Op ening D ay for Camp bell Gir ls Fastpitch 50 th Anniversa ry Season; attended a meeting of Sil icon Valley Clean En ergy w here CEO G irish Balachandran ’s reti rement was recognized; attended the Santa Clara Valley Transportati on Authority (VT A) P olicy A dvisory Committee ; the Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House Foundation meeting ; and spoke of a beer garden that will be opening next spring in downtown Campbell.
Councilmember Furtado attended the Opening Day for Campbell Little League ’s 70 th Anniversary Season ; the Campbell Police Foundation Fundr aising Breakfast ; and the Denny ’s new location Grand Opening on Bascom Avenue.
Mayor Landry attended the Campbell Police Foundation Fundr aising Breakfast ; Camp bell Gir ls Fastpitch 50 th Anniversa ry Season , where she presented a proclamation ; read at the Campbell Li brary child ren ’s St ory Time event; attended the E con omic Dev e lopment Subcommittee meeting; and spoke of the upcoming C ampbel l Chamber of Commerce L uncheon.
Councilmember Lopez was unable to attend the Silicon Valley C lean Energy meeting but offered his con gratulations to CEO G irish Balachandran ’s upon his reti rement ; attended the Bay Area Quality Managem ent District Board of D irectors meeting; spoke at the Silicon Valley Council Non- P rofits Annual Summit ; attended committee meet ings of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority ; Op ening D ay for Camp bell Gir ls Fastpitch 50 th Anniversa ry Season ; the E conomic Development Su b committee; and the 2024 CivicWell Conferenc e with various reg ional re presentatives in att endance .
ADJOURN
Councilmember Furtado requested the Mayor adjourn the Council me et ing in memory of Robin D uggin and John Old ha m. Mrs. Duggin was the wi fe of former Campbe ll City Manager , Kevin Duggin . M rs. D uggin was an active and supportive mem ber o f the Campbell Community.
Minutes of March 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 11 Jo h n Oldham was a graduate of Camp bell H igh School and then later went on to coach athletics at the school . He graduated from San Jose State University and went on to play in the Ma jor Leagues before teaching baseball at Santa Clara University. He was a longstanding member of the Campbell community. A memorial event will be held at the Santa Clara University baseball game on Saturday , March 23 .
Mayor Landry adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p .m. in memory of Robin Duggin and John Oldham.
APPROVED :
ATTEST:
Susan M. Landry, Mayor
Andrea Sanders, City Clerk