CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 16, 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 ORDE R
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 Arrived
Susan M. Landry Mayor Present
Sergio Lopez Vice Mayor Present 7:02 PM
Elliot Scozzola Councilmember Present
Dan Furtado Councilmember Present
Anne Bybee Councilmember Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Police Captain Dan Livingsto n on behalf of his retirement from the Campbell Police Department.
Mayor Landry pulled Item 11 from the Consent Calendar to recognize Captain Livingston. She read from the resolution .
Captain Livingston spoke about the honor it has been to serve the Campbell community. He stated that he will miss the people he stood with and saw as a second family.
Councilmembers expressed their gratitude for Captain Livingston ’s service to the City, dedication to the job , and appreciation for his commitment to the City.
Police Chief Berg thanked the Council for honoring Captain Livingston and spoke about his considerable impact on the department. Chief Berg thanked Captain Livingston and noted the foundation he helped create will be long lasting.
Minutes of April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 2 Mayor Landry presented Captain Livingston with a certificate for leading the pledge of allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring April 26, 2024, as "Arbor Day" in the City of Campbell
Recommended Action: That the City Council proclaim April 26, 2024, as “Arbor Day ” in th e City of Campbell.
Mayor Landry read the proclamation declaring April 26, 2024, as Arbor Day in the City of Campbell.
Public Works Superintendent Ron Taormina accepted the proclamation and spoke of the upcoming Arbor Day celebration at John D. Morgan Park where City staff will partner with local schools to plant 11 trees at the park.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There are no communications and petitions.
ORAL REQUESTS
Campbell Resident, Raja Pallela requested the City Council take into consideration that in the R-1 Zoning District you could have up to seven single-family homes per acre, with potentially 24 units per home, with minimal units introduced as part of the Genera Plan as 18.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 P ark.
The Campbell Adult Center offers a variety of recreational, social and educational programs for older adults age 50+. Grab a friend or meet someone new while enjoying live music at the “Spring Senior Social Dance ” on Sunday, April 21 from 4 :00 -6 :00 pm.
To find out more, call (408) 866-2146.
The two biggest factors that determine mosquito activity are water and temperature.
With warm weather approaching, adult mosquito control treatments play an important role in fighting mosquito borne diseases in our community. To receive alerts for adult mosquito control treatments in Santa Clara County, visit vector.santaclaracounty.gov The Santa Clara County Vector Control District provides helpful resources for mosquito and vector control.
Public transportation is a vital part of our community. It is important because it helps reduce traffic and vehicle emissions. It ’s also a great way to get around the Bay Area.
Clipper Start is a pilot program that o ffers 50% off on all transit services on Bay Area transit. To find out more, visit clipperstartcard.com .
Minutes of April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 3 On Saturday, April 27 at 3:00 p.m., 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 .
Volunteers needed to help pick up litter. Join the fun, and help clean up around your local Santa Clara County Waterways. Register today for the National River Cleanup Day, on Saturday, May 18, 9 :00 am to noon at Cleanacreek.org .
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Landry asked if anyone wished to remove an item from the Consent Calendar.
Item 11 was pulled from the C onsent Calendar. City Manager Loventhal provided clarification on item nine, stating that the contract will reference the Council approved specifications in the final version.
The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
2. Minutes of City Council Executive Session Meeting of April 2, 2024 Recommended Action : Approve the executive session meeting minutes of April 2, 2024.
This action approves the executive session meeting minutes of April 2, 2024.
3. Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of Apri l 2, 2024 Recommended Action : Approve the regular meeting minutes of April 2, 2024 .
This action approves the regular meeting minutes of April 2, 2024.
4. Approving Bills and Claims
Recommended Action: Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $2,572,149.53.
This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $2,572,149.53, as follows: payroll checks dated March 14, 2024, in the amount of $34,587.84; bills and claims checks dated March 18, 2024, in the amount of $569,139.48; and bills and clai ms checks dated March 25, 2024, in the amount of $1,967,422.21.
5. Second Reading of Ordinance 2305 Establish 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 second reading and adopt Ordinance 2305 establishing a new Zoning Map incorporating three new Housing Overlay/Combining Zoning Districts and adoption of related Zoning Code text amendments.
Minutes of April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 4 Ordinance 2305 establishes a new Zoning Map incorporating three new Housing Overlay/Combining Zoning Districts and adopt s related Zoning Code text amendments.
6. Second Reading of Ordinance 2306 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 (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council take second read ing and adopt Ordinance 2306 amending Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations), Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), and Title 21 (Zoning) of the Campbell Municipal Code.
Ordinance 2306 amends Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations), Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), and Title 21 (Zoning) of the Campbell Municipal Code to streamline permit processes.
7. Update Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Policy for Consistency with the City's 2040 Envision Campbell General Plan and Program EIR (Resolution/Roll Call Vote )
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution to update the Vehicle Miles Traveled Policy for consistency with the City's 2040 Envision Campbell General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report.
Resolution 13140 updates the Vehicle Miles Traveled Policy for consistency with the City's 2040 Envision Campbell General Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report.
8. Resolution Approving the Specifications and Authorizing the Solicitation of Bids and Subsequent Award of Contract for Land scaping Services for the City ’s Median Islands and Right-Of-Ways (
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution: 1) approving the specifications and authorizing the solicitation of bids for contractual landscaping services for the City ’s median islands and public rights-of-way; 2) approving the subsequent award of a service contract to the lowest, responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $86,000, for a period of up to one year, plus options for the City to renew up to four additional o ne-year contracts, for a total of up to five years, and subsequent contract amounts not to exceed the amount of funds programmed in the Parks Maintenance Operating Budget (207.775.7432) for each fiscal year during that five-year term limit; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100.
Resolution 13141 approves the specifications and authorizes the solicitation of bids for contractual landscaping services for the City ’s median island s and public rights-of-way; approves the subsequent award of a service contract to the lowest, responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $86,000, for a period of up to one year, plus options for the City to renew up to four additional one-year contracts, for a total of up to five years, and subsequent contract amounts not to exceed the amount of funds programmed in the Parks Maintenance Operating Budget Minutes of April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 5 (207.775.7432) for each fiscal year during that five-year term limit; and authorizes the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100.
9. Resolution Approving Specifications and Authorizing the Solicitation of Bids and Subsequent Award of Contract for Fuel Delivery Services (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution: 1) approving the specifications and authorizing the solicitation of bids for fuel delivery services; 2) approving the award of a service contract to the lowest, responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $210,000, for a period of up to one year, plus options for the City to renew up to four additional one-year contracts, for a total of up to five years, and subsequent contract amounts not to exceed the amount of funds programmed in the Public Works Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Operating Budget (641.750.7426) for each fiscal year during the proposed five-year term limit; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100.
Resolution 13142 approves the specifications and authorizing the solicitation of bids for fuel delivery services; approv es the award of a service contract to the lowest, responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $210,000, for a period of up to one year, plus options for the City to renew up to four additional one-year contracts, for a total of up to five years, and subsequent contract amounts not to exceed the amount of funds programmed in the Public Works Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Operating Bud get (641.750.7426) for each fiscal year during the proposed five-year term limit; and authoriz es the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section
3.20.100.
10. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Dell VxRAIL Storage Area Network (SAN) Under Three-Year Purchase Agreement Utilizing the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program, California Participating Addendum No. 7-15-70-34-003. (Resolution/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That City Council adopt a resolution approving a contract for purchase of Dell VxRAIL All Flash P670F Storage Area Network (SAN) under a three-year purchase agreement with Converge Technology Solutions, utilizing the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program, California Participating Addendum No. 7-15-70-34-003 pursuant to section 3.20.070 of the Campbell Municipal Code and authorizing the City Manager to execute the three-year purchase agreement totaling $335,186.23 and purchase additional annual subscription license s or modify subscription levels as needed, subject to fund availability.
Resolution 13143 approves a contract for purchase of Dell VxRAIL All Flash P670F Storage Area Network (SAN) under a three-year purchase agreement with Converge Technology Solutions, utilizing the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program, California Participating Addendum No. 7-15- 70-34-003 pursuant to section 3.20.070 of the Campbell Municipal Code and authorizing the City Manager to execute the three-year purchase agreement Minutes of April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 6 totaling $335,186.23 and purchase additional annual subscription licenses or modify subscription levels as needed, subject to fund availability.
M/S: Furtado /Bybee – That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of item eleven. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATE FROM CONSENT
11. Commending Captain Dan Livingston for 33 Years of Serv ice to the City Of Campbell (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution commending Captain Dan Livingston, upon his retirement, for 33 years of outstanding service with the City of Campbell Police Department.
The City Council and Police Chief Berg congratulated Captain Livingston upon his retirement.
Captain Livingston expressed his gratitude for the recognition and commented on his years of service to the Campbell Police Department.
M/S: Furtado/Bybee – That the City Council adopt Resolution 13144 commending Captain Dan Livingston, upon his retirement, for 33 years of outstanding service with the City of Campbell Police Department. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
12. City Council Consideration of a Request for Authorization to Apply for a General Plan Amendment ( “ Initiation ” ) to Restore the Land Use Designation of Property Located at 1228 Camden Avenue to General Commercial (Under the Former 2001 General Plan) from Neighborhood Commercial (Under the Current 2040 General Plan) to Allow Reconstruction of an Existing Starbucks Café as a New Drive-Through Starbucks Café. The Application(S) Under Consideration Include a Mandatory Pre-Application.
File No. PLN-2024-27 (Resolution/Roll Call)
Recommended Action: Adoption of a resolution authorizing an application for a General Plan Amendment.
Minutes of April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 7 This is the time and place for a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution authorizing a Request for Authorization to a pply for a General Plan Amendment (“Initiation ”) to restore the Land Use Designation of p roperty located at 1228 Camden Avenue to General Commercial (Under the former 2001 General Plan) from Neighborhood Commercial (Under the Current 2040 General Plan) to Allow Reconstruction of an Existing Starbucks Café as a New Drive-Through Starbucks Café .
Senior Planner Fama presented a staff report dated April 16 , 2024.
Mayor Landry asked if any Councilmembers had questions. Seeing none, she opened the public meeting and asked if the applicant would like to speak.
Applicant, Frank Coda, Principal at GreenbergFarrow, s howed an arial photo of the area, photos of the building and the proposed site plan. He recognized that his company would do the necessary traffic and engineering studies as needed for this project should it get approved.
Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to s peak.
Anne Souza, Campbell resident and president of the Campbell Village Neighborhood Association, urged the Council to vote no on this item. She stated that it would have a negative impact on the adjacent neighborhood. She feels the increased traffic would be a danger to pedestrians.
Raja Pallela , Campbell resident, spoke in support of the project. He fe lt it would bring additional sales tax funds and be a positive addition to the neighborhood.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Landry invited the applicant up again for closing comments. Mr. Coda reiterated that this project would be beneficial to the City and worth a study at the very least.
Mayor Landry closed the public hearing.
Councilmembers expressed concerns with potential traffic issues with this project as well as feeling that this would be a step backwards after recently updating the General Plan.
After Discussion, M/S : Lopez/Furtado – that the City Council deny the request for an application for a general plan amendment ( “ Initiati on ” ) to Restore the Land Use Designation of Property Located at 1228 Camden Avenue to General Commercial (Under the Former 2001 General Plan) from Neighborhood Commercial (Under the Current 2040 General Plan) to Allow Reconstruction of an Existing Starbucks Café as a New Drive-Through Starbucks Café. T he Application(S) Under Consideration Include a Mandatory Pre-Application. File No. PLN-2024-27.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lopez
SECONDER: Furtado
Minutes of April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 8 AYES: Landry, Lopez, Furtado, Bybee
ABSTAIN: Scozzol a
13. FY 2025 Business License Public Hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to Revise the Business License Tax Rates Effective in Fiscal Year 2025 (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce and take first reading of an Ordinance amending provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to revise the business license tax rates, effective in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.
Now is the time and place for a public hearing to introduce an Ordinance amending provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to revise the business license tax rates, effective in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.
Finance Director Fuentes presented a staff report dated April 16, 2024.
Following Council questions, Mayor Landry opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Landry closed the public hearing.
After discussion, M/S: Furtado/Bybee – That the City Council introduce and take first reading of Ordinance 2307 amendi ng provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to revise the business license tax rates, effective in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
City Clerk Sanders read the full title of Ordinance 2307.
M/S: Bybee/Furtado – That the City Council waive further reading of Ordinance 2307. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIM OUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
14. Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Schedule of Fees and Charges, effective July 1, 2024.
Minutes of April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 9 Now is the time and place for a public hearing to adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Schedule of Fees and Charges, effective July 1, 2024.
Finance Director Fuentes p resented a staff report dated April 16, 2024.
Following Council questions, Mayor Landry opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Landry closed the public hearing.
After discussion, M/S: Bybee/Scozzola – That the City Council adopt Resolution 13145 approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Schedule of Fees and Charges, effective July 1, 2024, including the desk item. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MO VER: Bybee
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
NEW BUSINESS
15. FY 2023 Annual Report of the Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee for Measure O
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive the FY 2023 Annual Report of the Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee for Measure O.
Finance Director Fuentes introduced Citizen ’s Bond Oversight Committee Chair Al Bito.
Chair Bito spoke on behalf of the Oversight Committee and presented a report on the Measure O FY 2023 Annual Report. He noted the Committee reviewed expenditures included in the bond report and found all expenditures to be consistent with the bond.
The Committee requested another tour of the construction facility improvements.
Chair Bito thanked the City Council and City Staff for their efforts and recognized Vice Chair Anne Souza and Committee Member Steve Saunders for their attendance this evening.
M/S: Lopez/Scozzola – That the City Council receive the FY 2023 Annual Report of the Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee fo r Measure O. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lopez
SECONDER: Scozzola
Minutes of April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 10 AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
16. Approval of Transfer of Unused Sick Leave to CALGOVEBA Recommended Action: T h a t t h e C i t y C o u n c i l a u t h o r i z e t h e m a n d a t o r y t r a n s f e r o f u n u s e d s i c k l e a v e t o C A L G O V E B A a c c o u n t s f o r s p e c i f i e d e m p l o y e e g r o u p s u p o n t h e e m p l o y e e m e m b e r ’ s s e p a r a t i o n , a s s p e c i f i e d , f r o m t h e C i t y b y : ( 1 ) a d o p t i n g r e s o l u t i o n s f o r U n c l a s s i f i e d M a n a g e m e n t a n d c e r t a i n C l a s s i f i e d M a n a g e m e n t e m p l o y e e s ; a n d ( 2 ) a d o p t i n g a r e s o l u t i o n a p p r o v i n g a s i d e l e t t e r t o t h e M e m o r a n d u m o f U n d e r s t a n d i n g w i t h t h e C a m p b e l l P e a c e O f f i c e r s ' A s s o c i a t i o n .
Assistant City Manager Gaeta presented a staff report dated April 16, 2024.
Following City Council questions Mayor Landry asked if anyone wished to speak.
There were no public speakers.
After discussion, M/S: Bybee/Furtado – That the City Council a u t h o r i z e t h e m a n d a t o r y t r a n s f e r o f u n u s e d s i c k l e a v e t o C A L G O V E B A a c c o u n t s f o r s p e c i f i e d e m p l o y e e g r o u p s u p o n t h e e m p l o y e e m e m b e r ’ s s e p a r a t i o n , a s s p e c i f i e d , f r o m t h e C i t y b y : ( 1 ) a d o p t i n g r e s o l u t i o n 1 3 4 4 6 f o r U n c l a s s i f i e d M a n a g e m e n t a n d r e s o l u t i o n 1 3 4 4 7 f o r c e r t a i n C l a s s i f i e d M a n a g e m e n t e m p l o y e e s ; a n d ( 2 ) a d o p t i n g r e s o l u t i o n 1 3 4 4 8 a p p r o v i n g a s i d e l e t t e r t o t h e M e m o r a n d u m o f U n d e r s t a n d i n g w i t h t h e C a m p b e l l P e a c e O f f i c e r s ' A s s o c i a t i o n . T h e m o t i o n w a s a d o p t e d b y t h e f o l l o w i n g r o l l c a l l v o t e :
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Furtado
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtad o, Bybee
Mayor Landry called for a 5-minute recess and the City Council reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
17. Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Workplan
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive the report regarding an overview of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Workplan.
Community Development Director Eastwood int roduced the Council to Rincon Consultants Director of Climate Action and Adaptation, Ryan Gardner and City Environmental Specialist Tiffany Hudson.
Mr. Gardner stated his firm will prim arily be working on the technical side of the Adaptation Plan. He noted that they will be working with BluePoint Planning on community engagement and outreach. He provided an overview of the Climate Action Adaptation Plan (CAAP) and provided an outline of the schedule and process with an estimated date of September 2025 for the final plan.
Minutes of April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 11 Environmental Program Specialist Hudson presented information on the CAAP implementation process; stakeholder and community engagement; an Advisory Board; Internal Worki ng Groups and Council Meeting checkpoints.
The City Council asked general questions related to the staff presentation prior to their discussion.
The City Council discussed the formation of an advisory committee and cautioned on having City Board and Commission Members as part of the advisory committee. They encouraged staff to reach out to those that have spoken out at Council meetings and expressed an interest on a CAAP, as well as the local schools and colleges. The City Council emphasized the importa nce of encouraging the community to attend the working group meetings.
Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public speakers.
The City Council gave general feedback to staff and the Consultants and expressed their support for the Climate Action Plan.
After discussion, M/S: Lopez/Scozzola – That the City Council receive the report regarding an overview of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Workplan. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT : ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lopez
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
18. Receive Draft Affordable Housing Nexus Study and Provide Direction on Commercial Linkage Fee Ordinance Development and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Amendments.
Recommended Action: Receive draft affordable Housing Nexus Study and provide direction on policy options for a Commercial Linkage Fee Ordinance and revisions to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
Community Development Director Eastwood intro duced the item and provided a brief background. He introduced City Planning Manager Eloiza Murillo-Garcia , Senior Planner Stephen Rose and consultant Paul Peninger of B ae.
Director Eastwood noted the presentation will be broken down into three parts, Commercial Linkage Fees, Inclusionary Housing Ordinance & In-Lieu Fee, and Policy Options.
Senior Planner Rose provided an analysis on the Commercial Nexus Study. He spoke of the feasibility study done to understand the impact of imposing these fees on new developments, the benchmarking analysis, commercial developer feedback.
Minutes of April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 12 In relation to commercial linkage fee, he presented two options. Option 1 was the staff recommendation with a $9 flat rate fee, Option 2 was not to charge fees at this time and Option 3 was a tiered approach fee.
The City Council asked general questions related to part 1 of staff presentation.
Housing Manager Murillo-Garcia presented information related to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and In-Lieu Fee . She noted key aspects to the existing inclusionary ordinance. She reviewed the In-Lieu fee and noted two approaches to staff ’s analysis. The first is the construction approach, which looks at what the cost to construct the project is with an average cost of $94. The other approach is the Point of Influence with an average cost pf $72. The staff recommendation is a fee lower than average at $60 flat rate.
Ms. Murillo-Garcia presented four policy options with option1 of increasing the in- lieu fees to $60 and a five-unit threshold. Also reviewed was the potential revenue generation from an inclusionary housing in-lieu fee.
The City Council asked general questions related to part 2 of the staff presentation.
Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak.
Jim Sulivan, Campbell resident and developer representative asked the City Council to consider 10% moderate and 5% low fee.
Raja Pallela, Campbell resident spoke to the 18 units per acre threshold and how that will result in huge profit margin losses and many proj ects being abandoned.
Community Development Director Eastwood presented a summary of policy options.
The City Council provided feedback and comments to staff and stressed the importance of community engagement .
Following Council discussion , Director Eastwood summarized their direction as follows: the Commercial linkage fee, two councilmembers supported the staff recommended option 1 and two councilmembers wished to look at option 3. For the inclusionary ordinance there was general support for option 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
19. Council Committee Reports
Recommended Action: That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Councilmember Scozzola attended meetings of Silicon Valley Clean Energy.
Minutes of April 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 13 Councilmember Furtado attended a presentation by Supervisor Ellenberg on Mental Health; and will attend the League of California Cities conference in Sacramento.
Vice Mayor Lopez attended meetings of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District; and attended the Cities Association meeting as an alternate in place of Councilmember Bybee.
Councilmember Bybee attended a transportation forum at the request of San Jose Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei and a group of San Jose State University graduates .
Mayor Landry attended the Finance Subcommittee meeting; a Santa Clara County Housing meeting ; an American Cancer Society luncheon for the Courage Kids program; spoke at an event at Merrill Gardens; attended a ribbon cutt ing for 1heart, a caregiver referral program; and a Campbell Village Neighborhood Association meeting where Susan Ellenberg spoke.
ADJOURN
Mayor Landry adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
APPROVED :
ATTEST:
Susan M. Landry, Mayor
Andrea Sanders, City Clerk