CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 7:00 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.cityofcampbell.com/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 members of the City of Campbell Community Development Department in recognition of Natio nal Community Development Week.
Mayor Landry presented the Department staff with a certificate of appreciation for leading the Pledge of Allegiance .
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring the Week of April 1-5 as National Community Development Week
Recommended Action: That the City Council proclaim the week of April 1-5, 2024 as National Community Development Week.
Mayor Landry declared the week of April 1-5 as National Community Development Week and presented Director Eastwood with a proclamation .
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Director Eastwood thanked the Council and expressed appreciation for the high caliber of Community Development staff in Campbell.
2. Proclamation Recognizing the Recreation & Community Services Department for the City of Campbell's 47Th Annual Campbell Valentine Fun Run
Recommended Action: That the City Council present a proclamation to recognize the Recreation & Community Services Department for their efforts in a successful 47th Annual Campbell Valentine Fun Run.
Mayor Landry presented a proclamation in recognition of the Recreation & Community Services Department.
Director Bissell thanked the Council for th e recognition and thanked her staff, including Lauren Council who has recently taken on the role of coordinating these types of events.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communications and petitions.
ORAL REQUESTS
Susan K., Campbell resident, spoke about the Ballot Drop Box locations outside Campbell City Hall citing concerns about construction causing a change in ballot box location and bringing awareness to where the ballot box is located for future elections .
She also brought up concerns with the language in the County Voter guide and signage for the ballot box by the Campbell Express Library, requesting that signage is very clear and easy for citizens to vote.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City is pleased to announce the 2024 Campbell Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults. Randomly selected households will be mailed invitations to participate in the survey. Your feedback is important as your responses will help us understand the needs of older adults for future planning.
TRUST is a community service that helps Santa Clara County residents during an urgent mental health or substance use situation. Call Centers and field response teams are available 24/7 to ans wer calls for help. Call 988 for the local 408 area code.
The Campbell Community Center offers a wide range of youth, adult and 50+ classes.
Art Classes including clay time, art journaling, adult pottery wheel; dance, music; special interest, including Play-Well LEGO camps; adult and youth sports fitness and more.
Visit the City ’s website at campbellca.gov to find out more about these classes and camps.
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Join volunteers for the annual Keep America Beautiful event on Saturday, April 13. This year ’s event will be held at the Campbell Community Center Sports Field. To find out more, please visit campbellca.gov .
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 combine Brazilian rhythm with jazz. Gates open at 1:30 pm. For more information, please visit campbellmuseums.com .
For the forty-second consecutive year, the National Arbor Day Foundation has proclaimed the City of Campbell “Tree City USA. ” In celebration of this award, the community is invited to participate in an Arbor Day celebration at 10:00 am on Friday, April 26 on the Rincon Avenue side of John D. Morgan Park.
On Saturday, April 27 at 3:00 pm, 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 .
City Attorney Seligmann announced the unanimous approval of the settlement of the D'Aguiar v. City of Campbell et. al . The settlement agreement will be available in the City Clerk ’s Office.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Landry asked if anyone wished to remove an item from the Consent Calendar.
Item nine was pulled from the Consent Calendar. The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
3. Minutes of City Council Study Session Meeting of March 19, 2024 Recommended Action : Approve the Study Session meeting minutes of March 19, 2024 .
Councilmember Scozzola requested clarification on March 19, 202 4 study session minutes , on the paragraph stating “Councilmember Scozzola was supportive of a Housi ng Bond. He suggested polling residents to see if there would be an interest in residents banning private equity firms. ” Adding that he is not in support of outright banning private equity firms from investing in Campbell, rather he suggested banning them from buying housing, which is partly responsible for preventing people from buying houses.
This action approves the study session meeting minutes of March 19, 2024.
4. Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024 Recommended Action : Approve the regular meeting minutes of March 19, 2024 .
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This action approves the regular meeting minutes of March 19 , 2024.
5. Approving Bills and Claims
Recommended Action: Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $595,162.06.
This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $ 595,162.06 as follows: bills and claims checks dated March 4, 2024, in the amount of $347,927; and bills and claims checks dated March 11, 2024, in the amount of $247,234.80.
6. Monthly Treasurer's Report (February 2024)
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the month ended February 29, 2024.
This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for February 2024.
7. 2023 Fire Marshal Inspection Report (Resolution/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the 2023 Fire Marshal, State Mandated Inspection Report for the City of Campbell.
Councilmember Furtado brought attention to the 2023 Fire Marshal Inspection Report, noting that it is a robust and comprehensive report this year and commending the Fire Marshal for the hard work.
Resolution 13136 acknowledges receipt of the 2023 Fire Marshal, State Mandated Inspection Report for the City of Campbell.
8. Initiate Proceedings of the Campbell Lighting and Landscaping District, Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recom mended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution Initiating Proceedings, describing the improvements, and directing staff to prepare the Engineer ’s Report for the Campbell Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Resolution 13137 initiates p roceedings , describing the improvements, and directing staff to prepare the Engineer ’s Report for the Campbell Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
M/S: Lopez/Furtado – That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar , with the exception of item nine . The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lopez
SECONDER: Furtado
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AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATE FROM CONSENT
9. Resolution for the Building M – Roof Replacement Project (CIP No. 24-SS) Authorizing the Rejection of Bids, Revisions to the Plans and Specifications, and Solicitation of Re-Bids for the Subsequent Award of a Contract to the Lowest, Responsive Bidder, in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000, Plus a 20% Const ruction Contingency of $60,000; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement as Specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100, and the Public Works Director to Execute Contract Change Orders Up to and Within the Allocated Construction Contingency Amount (Resolution/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution for the Building M - Roof Replacement project (No. 24-SS) to: 1) authorize the rejection of bids received; 2) approve the revised plans and specif ications with minor scope modifications; 3) authorize solicitation to re-bid the project; 4) approve the subsequent award of a contract to the lowest, responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, plus a 20% construction contingency of $60,000; authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100; 5) authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100; and 6) authorize the Public Wo rks Director to negotiate and execute contract change orders up to and within the allocated construction contingency amount.
City Manager Loventhal brought attention to a reference in the item to the previously approved roof replacement project (24-TT), clarifying for the record that staff is making the same revisions on the previous replacement project from March 5, 2024 (24-TT) as is proposed on item 9 .
Mayor Landry pulled this item and asked for input from Public Works Director Capurso. Director Capur so confirmed that they will revise the specs and go back out to bid with the more traditional method. Mayor Landry stated concerns with the bids coming back at more than $300,000 and needing to come to council a third time. Director Capurso agreed with the concern and suggested that the base bid amount be increased in an amount not to exceed $350,000 with a $50,000 contingency.
Councilmember Bybee asked for clarification on the budgeted amount for this project. Director Capurso confirmed that they have $400,000 budgeted for this project.
Following discussion, M/S: Landry/Scozzola – T hat the City Council adopt R esolution 13138 for the Building M - Roof Replacement project (No. 24-SS) to: 1) authorize the rejection of bids received; 2) approve the revised plans and specifications with minor scope modifications; 3) authorize solicitation to re-bid the project; 4) approve the subsequent award of a contract to the Minutes of April 2, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 6
lowest, responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $3 50 ,000, plus a contingency of $50,000 , not to exceed $400,000 ; authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100; 5) authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100; and 6) authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate and execute contract change ord ers up to and within the allocated construction contingency amount. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Landry
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Landr y, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
10. Public Hearing to Consider the Establishment of a New Zoning Map Incorporating Three New Housing Overlay/Combining Zoning Districts and Adoption of Related Zoning Code Text Amendments. (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council take first reading, introducing an Ordinance, establishing a new Zoning Map incorporating three new Housing Overlay/Combining Zoning Districts and adoption of related Zoni ng Code Text Amendments.
This is the time and place for a public hearing to consider the Establishment of a New Zoning Map incorporating three n ew Housing Overlay/Combining Zoning Districts and a doption of related Zoning Code Text Amendments.
Senior Planner Stephen Rose presented a staff report dated April 2, 2024.
Following Council questions, Mayor Landry opened the public meeting .
Jacob Billitteri, Charities Housing out of San Jose spoke on behalf of affordable housing overlay. They were one of the developers that participated extensively during the City commenting period. He spoke in support of park fee waivers for affordable housing developers and declared their support for this item.
Priscilla Hanes, Executive Director of Santa Clara Methodist Retirement Foundation, spoke in favor of 100% park fee waivers for their application to develop affordable housing at 60 Hamilton Ave. She also discussed open space on the property for the community to potentially use .
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Landry closed the public hearing.
The City Council expressed general support for the New Zoning Map as a starting point in the discussion of building more affordable housing.
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Following discussion, M/S: Bybee /Lopez – That the City Council Introduce Ordinance 2305 , for first reading, establishing a new Zoning Map incorporating three new Housing Overlay/Combining Zoning Districts and adoption of related Zoning Code Text Amendments. The motion was adopted by the foll owing roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
Deputy Clerk Epolite read the full title of Ordinance 2305.
M/S: Furtado/Bybee – That the City Council waive further reading of Ordinance 2305. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Furtado
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
11. Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to Title 5 (Business Licenses and Reg ulations), Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), and Title 21 (Zoning) of the Campbell Municipal Code Serving to Streamline Permit Processes in Support of Economic Development Objectives. (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That the City Council take first reading, introducing an Ordinance, amending Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations), Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), and Title 21 (Zoning) of the Campbell Municipal Code.
This is the time and place for a public hearing to Consider Amendments to Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations), Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), and Title 21 (Zoning) of the Campbell Municipal Code Serving to Streamline Permit Processes in Support of Economic Development Objectives.
Mayor Landry asked if any Councilmembers had any disclosures to make. There were no disclosures.
Senior Planner Stephen Rose presented a staff report dated April 2, 2024.
Following Council questions, Mayor Landry opened the public meeting.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Landry close d the public hearing.
Following discussion, M/S: Bybee /Scozzola – That the City Council Introduce Ordinance 2306, for first reading , amending Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations), Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), and Title 21 (Zoning) of the Minutes of April 2, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 8
Campbell Municipal Code. Including the Desk Item. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
Deputy Clerk Epolite read the full title of Ordin ance 2306.
M/S: Bybee /Furtado – That the City Council waive further reading of Ordinance 2306. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Furtado
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. Consider Approval of Proposed 2024 Economic Development Plan (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution adopting the 2024 Economic Devel opment Plan.
Director Eastwood presented the item as the culmination of a two-year collaborative process involving the Council and stakeholders. He emphasized that this plan is more robust and ambitious compared to previous ones.
Chabin Concepts consultant, Audrey Taylor, introduced team members and gave a staff report dated April 2, 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 s peak.
Terry Hines, Campbell resident , spoke in favor of adding initiatives for large businesses to locate in Campbell.
Ken Johnson, Executive Director of the Campbell Chamber of Commerce expressed gratitude for being included in the creation of the Economic Minutes of April 2, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 9
Development Plan and looks forward to continuing the collaborative relationship in the future.
The Council acknowledged the team ’s efforts on a thorough and comprehensive plan.
Economic Development Manager, Leslie Parks, spoke on n ext s teps. She informed Council that a copy of an Economic Development Program Audit, assessing the City ’s program as well as other city programs in the area, will be distributed prior to the plan ’s adoption.
After discussion, M/S: Scozzola /Lopez – That the City Council adopt Resolution 13139 adopting the 2024 Economic Development Plan.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scozzola
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. Council Committee Reports
Recommended Action: That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Councilmember Bybee attended the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority Board (SVACA) meeting and the Campbell Chamber of Commerce lunch.
Vice Mayor Lopez attended the policy grants and technology committee meeting for Bay Area Quality Management District Board of Directors ; two Vally Transportation Authority meetings, including the first Administration and Finance meeting of the year; and the League of Cities Policy Committee meeting.
Councilmember Furtado attended an affordable housing luncheon at the Commonwealth Club of San Fransisco; the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (SVRIA) meeting; participated in a National Vietnam Veteran ’s Day Ceremony in the C ouncil Chambers and presented a Department of Defense Pin to Salvatore Gaeta to acknowledge his service in the Vietnam War.
Councilmember Scozzola attended the Education Subcommittee meeting; and Friends of the Heritage Theatre meeting .
Mayor Landry attended the West Valley Mayors and Manager ’s meeting; the Education Subcommittee meeting; will attend the Campbell Unified School District kitchen for a student cookoff and will attend the Santa Clara County Housing Meeting .
Minutes of April 2, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 10
ADJOURN
Mayor Landry adjourned the meeting at 9:30 PM .
APPROVED :
ATTEST:
Susan M. Landry, Mayor
Kristen Epolite , Deputy City Clerk