CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 20, 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.c ampbell ca /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
Susan M. Landry Mayor Present
Sergio Lopez Vice Mayor Present
Elliot Scozzola Councilmember Remote
Dan Furtado Councilmember Present
Anne Bybee Councilmember Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Landry led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Receive a Presentation from Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting on Senior Guided Pathways Pilot Program
Recommended Action: That the City Council Receive a Presentation from Tylor Taylor, CEO of Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting.
Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting CEO, Tyler Taylor , w as unable to a tte nd the meeting. This item w as continued to a future date to be determined.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 2 There were no communications and petitions.
ORAL REQUESTS
Shantharam Nekkar invited the City Co uncil to the Raksha Bandan event on Sunday, August 25 at the Campbell Comm unity Center.
The following individuals spoke on behalf o f United Sovereign Americans , requested a legally valid 2024 General Ele c tion, and submitted their comments for the record:
- Eric, Sa nta Clara County resident
- Sue, Santa Cla ra County resident
- Joanie, Santa Cla ra County resident
- Jean, Santa Cla ra County resident
- Teresa Higginson, Santa Cla ra County resident
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the annual State of the City Address. Please join me as I discuss the current State of the City, recent accomplishments, Measure O updates and the City ’s sustainability efforts. The State of the City address will be held at the Orchard City Banquet Hall on Wednesday, September 18 . Doors open at 6:30 pm with the event beginning promptly at 7 :00 pm .
Please RSVP to [email protected] by Wednesday, September 11 .
Friday, August 24 is National Senior Citizens Day . National Senior Citizens Day recognizes the achievements of the more mature representatives of our nation. Our senior citizens are pioneers of science, medicine, technology, civil rights and so much more. Their valuable contributions to our communities create better places to live.
They deserve the respect and dignity their achievements earn them. National Senior Citizens Day encourages supporting senior citizens to live their lives to the fullest and as independently as possible.
How can you observe this day? Spend time with the senior citizens you know. Let them know they are appreciated and loved. It may also be a good day to volunteer at a retirement home and share your smile with those who may not otherwise get a visitor today.
The 14 th Annual Caregivers Count! Conference. The Caregivers Count Conference offers a comprehensive educational series designed to support family caregivers. The 2024 conference will feature three virtual sessions from 10 :00 am to 12 :00 pm on September 14, 21 and 28 , and one in person session on October 5 a t the Campbell Community Center. Topics are: creating a safe home for your loved one, end of life support, navigating trauma and self-care and resiliency. All sessions are free by pre- registering at caregiverscount.net .
Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 3 The Adult Center is hosting a Fall Fiesta on October 11 from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Orchard City Banquet Hall. Enjoy an evening of live music and a Fiesta Mexican dinner catered by Golden Harvest. Tickets are available for $30.00 per person at the Adult Center office or online at campbellca.gov .
Koastrong Childhood Cancer Awareness . Our community rallies behind childhood cancer prevention. The Water Tower Kitchen will host an all-day fundraiser on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 11 :00 am to 9 :00 pm. The Water Tower will be lit and there will be a Proclamation bringing awareness to childhood cancer.
In addition to th e fundraiser, on Sunday, September 8 at 10 :00 am ther e will be a Koastrong Kindness Rock Garden Dedication at Edith Morley Park. The rock garden is a lasting art display to spread awareness, reflection, and support for all to discover.
You can bring your painted rock, or paint one at the dedication event. There will be refreshments, crafts and hula dancing .
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Landry asked if any Councilmember or anyone in the audience wished to remove any item from the Consent Calendar.
Item nine was removed f rom the Con sent Calendar.
The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
2. Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of July 16, 2024 Recommended Action : Approve the regular meeting minutes of July 16, 2024 .
This action a ppr oves the regular meeting minutes of July 16, 2024.
3. Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of August 8, 2024 Recommended Action : Approve the regular meeting minutes of August 8, 2024 .
This action approves the regular meeting minutes of Au gust 8, 2024.
4. Approving Bills and Claims
Recommended Action: Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $6,487,762.93 .
This action approve s the bills and claims in the amount of $6,487,762.93 as follows: bills and claims ch ecks dated July 1, 2024, in the amount of $571,977.84; pa yroll checks dated July 3, 202 4, in the amount of $123,897.92; b ills and claims check s dated July 5, 2024, in the amount of $531,578.11; bills and claims checks dated July 8, 2024, in the amount of $23,4878.67; bills and claims checks dated July 12, 2024, in the amount of $274,265.84; bills and claims checks dated July 15, 2024, in the amount of $3,354.16; payroll checks dated July 18, 2024, in the amount of $38,617.44; bills and claims checks dated July 19, 2024, in the amount of $1,586,223.73; bills and claims checks dated July 22, 2024, in the amount of $337,034.60; bills and claims chec ks dated July 26, Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 4 2024 in the amount of $2,261,709.48; bills and claims checks dated Jul y 29, 2024 in the amount of $221,437.39; bills and claims checks dated July 29, 2024 in the amount of $202,804.96; and bills and claims checks dated August 2, 2024 in the amount of $ 311,373.79.
5. Monthly Treasurer's Report (June 2024)
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the month ended June 30, 2024.
This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Tre asu rer ’s Report for the month end ed June 30 , 2024.
6. Monthly Investment Transactions Report (June 2024)
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for June 2024.
T his action reviews and acc epts the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for June 2024.
7. Investment Report - Quarter Ending June 2024
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the Investment Report for the quarter ending June 2024 and the report be noted and filed.
This action approves the Investment Report for the quarter ending June 2024 and not es and files the rep ort.
8. Approval of the Vacation of a Portion of Peggy Avenue, and Directing the City Clerk to Record the Resolution – 1361 Peggy Avenue (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution vacating a portion of Peggy Avenue; and directing the City Clerk to record the resolution.
Resolution 13193 approves vacating a portion of Peggy Avenue; and direct s the City Clerk to record the resolution.
1 0. Authorization to Submit Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Program Planning Grant Application for Campbell Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to submit a Safe Streets for All Program Planning Grant Application to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the Campbell Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan.
Resolution 13194 authoriz es the Public Works Director to submit a Safe Streets for All Program Planning Grant Application to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the Campbell Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan.
Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 5
11. Approve Contract Amendment with Municipal Resource Group, LLC Consultants for On-Demand Human Resources Consulting Services Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution dispensing with formal bidding procedures as set forth in Campbell Municipal Code Section
3.20.030 (4), approving an amendment to Exhibit "B" of the consultant services agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract amendment to the agreement with Municipal Resource Group, LLC to provide On-Demand Hum an Resources Consulting Services for a contract amount not to exceed $121,500.
Resolution 13195 approves dispensing with formal bidding procedures as set forth in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.030 (4), approv es an amendment to Exhibit "B" of the consultant services agreement and authoriz es the City Manager to execute the contract amendment to the agreement with Municipal Resource Group, LLC to provide On-Demand Human Resources Consulting Services for a contract amount not to exceed $121,500 , including the desk item.
12. COPS Recruitment Grant and NAWLEE Contract (Resolution/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution accepting the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing micro grant in the amount of $174,977, approve a budget adjustment to recognize the grant revenue and corresponding grant related expenditures, approve the agreement with the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives and authorize the City Manager to enter into a 1-year agreement with the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives for consulting and recruitment services in a total amount not-to-exceed $174,977 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and dispense with the formal bidding requirements pursuant to Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.030(4).
Resolution 13196 approves accepting the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing micro grant in the amount of $174,977, approve s a budget adjustment to recognize the grant revenue and corresponding grant related expenditures, approve the agreement with the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives and authorize s the City Manager to enter into a 1-year agreement with the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives for consulting and recruitment services in a total amount not-to-exceed $174,977 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and dispense s with the formal bidding requirements pursuant to Campbell Municipal Code Section
3.20.030(4).
M/S: Lopez/ Bybee – That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar including the desk item fo r item 11 and with the excepti on of item ni ne. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lopez
SECONDER: Bybee
Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 6 AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPAR ATE FROM CONSENT
9. Approval of Appointment to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution reappointing Mark Nakamura to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for a term expiring August, 2028.
Councilmember Furtado expressed concerns with the method of appointment.
He questioned why the BPAC applicants w ere in terviewed by Public Works staff and not the A dvisory Commissioner Appointment I nterview Subcommittee.
P ublic Works Director Capurso provided background information on the for mation of the Committee and noted that the original in tent was for the Committee to be a wo rking group and not as formal as a City Council appointed Commission.
Councilmember Furtado requested that this be ref erred to City Managers Office s taff for further review. Vice Mayor Lo pez supported the request for review.
M/S: Furtado/Lopez – That the City Council adopt R esolution 13197 reappointing Mark Nakamura to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for a term expiring August, 2028. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
P UBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
13. Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Ginger McCrea to Allow an Extension to a Previously Granted Conditional Use Permit with Site and Architectural Review (Previous File No. PLN-2020-64) Which Allowed the Conversion of a Single-Family Residence to a Commercial Office and a Parking Modification Permit to Reduce the Number of Required Parking Spaces on Property Located at 1308 Parsons Avenue. T he Application(S) Under Consideration Includes an Extension of Approval. File No.: PLN- 2024-85. (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution approving an extension to a previously granted Conditional Use Permit with Site and Architectural Review (previous file no. PLN-2020-64) which allowed the conversion of a single-family residence to a commercial office and a Parking Modification Permit which allowed a reduction in the number of required parking spaces.
Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 7 Now is the time and place for a public hearing to cons ider the request of Ginger McCrea to a llow an e xtension to a p reviously g ranted Conditional Use Permit with Site and Architectural Review (Previous File No. PLN-2020-64) w hich a llowed the c onversion of a s ingle- family residence to a c ommercial o ffice and a Parking Modification Permit to reduce the n umber of required p arking s paces on p roperty Located at 1308 Parsons Avenue.
Associate Planner Tam pre sented a staff report dated August 20, 2024.
Following Council que stions, Mayo r Landry opened the pu blic hearing and asked the applicant to provide comments.
Applicant Gin ger McCrea s poke a bou t the application noting that she has been working with the C ity to get the zoning changed and find a buyer for the property under the Professional Office use.
Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the pu b lic wished to speak. Th ere were no p u blic speakers.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Landry clos ed the public hearing.
Mayor Landry expr essed concern with the site meeti ng the Fire Code St andards.
After discussion, M/S: Bybee/Furtado – That the City Council adopt Resolution 13198 approving an extension to a previously granted Conditional Use Permit with Site and Architectural Review (previous file no.
PLN-2020-64) which allowed the conversion of a single-family residence to a commercial office and a Parking Modification Permit which allowed a reduction in the number of required parking spaces. The m otion w as adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Furtado
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
14. Continuation of Updates to Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20 Recommended Action: That the City Council continue this item to a date to be determined in the future.
Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider updates to the Campbell M unicipal Code Se ction 3.20.
Administrative Anal yst Zetino recommended contin uation of the item to a date to be determined . He noted staff is working on two reports that a ffect the same Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 8 section of the M uni cipal Co de as it relate s to procurement and is recommending combining the proposed changes into one rep ort.
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.
M/S: Furtado/Bybee – That the C ity C o uncil continue item 14 to a date to be determined. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: CONTINUE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
15. Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Add Chapter 6.13 (Air Quality) to the Campbell Municipal Code to Establish New Air Quality and NOx Emissions Standards and Related Amendments to Chapter 2.08 (Officers), Chapter 6.10 (Nuisance Abatement and Administrative Penalties) and Title 18 (Building Codes and Regulations) Serving to Clarify the Administrative Authority Over the New Air Quality and NOx Emissions Standards and Amend Related Electrification and Air Quality Standards and Supporting Definitions. (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 6.13 (Air Quality), and amending Chapter 2.08 (Officers), Chapter 6.10 (Nuisance Abatement and Administrative Penalties), and Title 18 (Building Codes and Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code.
Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider an Ordinance adding Chapter 6.13 (Air Quality), and amending Chapter 2.08 (Officers), Chapter 6.10 (Nuisance Abatement and Administrative Penalties), and Title 18 (Building Codes and Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code.
Environmental Program Specialist Hudson pre sented a staff report dated August 20, 2024.
Following Council questions , Mayor Landry ope ned the pu blic hearing and asked if anyone wished to sp eak.
Steve Saunders, Campbell resident , requested clarification on the proposed ordinance exceptions.
Ulka Agarwal, Campbell resident, spo ke of the ris ks and harmful effects of n it rous o xide and stated support of the proposed ordinance.
Brian Schmidt of Menlo Spark, s poke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Stephanie Morris, Campbell resident , spo ke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 9 Kristel Wickham, spo ke in support of the pro posed ordinance.
Sean Mendelson , Campbell resident , spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Sam Fishman , spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Dr. Robert Gould , spoke of the harmful effects of air pollution and stated support of the proposed ordinance.
Enrique Navaro of the Santa Cla ra A ssoci ation of Realtors, spoke against adopting the proposed ordin ance prior to the Ba y Area Air Quality M anagement District (BAAQM D ) a ir q uality regulations.
Bruce Naegel spo ke in support of the proposed ordinance.
John M cK enna , spoke in s upport of the proposed ordinance.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Landry closed the public hearin g.
The Council discussed implementation and if staff has been working with BAAQMD .
Environmental Program Specialist Hudson confirmed that staff has been in contact with BAAQMD.
The C ity Council expressed general support fo r the item.
After discussion, M/S : Scozzola/Lopez – That the City Council introduce Ordinance 2316 adding Chapter 6.13 (Air Quality), and amending Chapter
2.08 (Officers), Chapter 6.10 (Nuisance Abatement and Administrative Penalties), and Title 18 (Building Codes and Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scozzola
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
C ity Cle rk Sanders read the ful l title of Ordinance 2316.
M/S: Furtado/Bybee – That the City C ouncil waive further reading of O rdinance 2316. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Bybee
Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 10 AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
1 6. That the City Council Adopt an Ordinance to Extend Ordinance No. 2313 Which Established Urgency Measures to Implement Senate Bill No. 684 (2023). (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt an Ordinance to extend Interim Ordinance No. 2313 which established urgency measures to implement Senate Bill No. 684 (2023).
Now is th e time and place for a pu blic hearing to consider an Ordinance to e xtend Ordinance No. 2313 w hich e stablished u rgency m easures to implement Senate Bill No. 684 . (2023)
Senior Planner Rose presented a staff report dated August 20, 2024 .
Following C o uncil questions, Mayor Landry opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Raja Pallela, Campbell resident , requested the City not ex tend the interim ordinance and focus more on small lot s and single-family homes.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayo r L andry closed the publ ic hear ing.
After discussion, M/S: Furtado/Bybee – That the City C ouncil adopt Ordinance 2317 to extend Interim Ordinance No. 2313 which established urgency measures to implement Senate Bill No. 684 (2023). The m otion w as 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 2317.
M/S: Furtado/Bybee – That the City C ouncil waive further reading of O rdinance 231 7 . The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
May or Landry called for a 5-minute recess. The City Council reconvened at 8:42 p.m.
Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 11
17. Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of an Affordable Housing Nexus Study Serving to Support the Establishment of a New Housing In-Lieu Fee and Commercial Linkage Fee, Amendments to Chapter 21.24 (Inclusionary Housing Ordinance) of the Campbell Municipal Code Serving to Clarify Existing Provisions and Implement Program H-1A of the 2023-2031 Housing Element by Lowering the Inclusionary Housing Unit Threshold (From 10 Units to 5 Units) and Changing the Method in Which Housing In-Lieu Fees and Requireme nts Are Calculated, the Establishment of Title 19 (Housing) of the Campbell Municipal Code Serving to Establish General Provisions and Provisions Related to the City ’s Housing Program, the Establishment of Rent Control for Below-Market Rate Housing, the Establishment of a Commercial Linkage Fee, and the Implementation of State-Mandated Tenant Protections (Resolutions/Ordinances/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That the City Council take the following action: (1) Adopt a Resolution, adopting an Affordabl e Housing Nexus Study; (2) Take first reading, introducing an Ordinance, amending Chapter 21.24 (Inclusionary Housing Ordinance) of the Campbell Municipal Code; (3) Take first reading, introducing an Ordinance, establishing Title 19 (Housing) of the Campbell Municipal Code; and (4) Adopt a Resolution, amending the City ’s fee schedule to establish a new in-lieu housing fee and commercial linkage fee.
Now is the time and place for a public hearing to c on sider the adoption of an Affordable Housing Nexus Study s erving to s upport the e stablishment of a n ew Housing In-Lieu Fee and Commercial Linkage Fee, Amendments to Chapter
21.24 (Inclusionary Housing Ordinance) of the Campbell Municipal Code s erving to c larify e xisting p rovisions and implement Program H-1A of the 2023-2031 Housing Element by lowering the Inclusionary Housing Unit Threshold (from 10 Units to 5 Units) and c hanging the m ethod in w hich h ousing in- L ieu fees and requirements a re c alculated, the e stablishment of Title 19 (Housing) of the Campbell Municipal Code s erving to e stablish g eneral p rovisions related to the City ’s Housing p rogram, the e stablishment of rent c ontrol for Below-Market Rate Housing, the e stablishment of a Commercial Linkage Fee, and the implementation of s tate- m andated tenant p rotections .
Senior Planner Ros e and Housing Manager , Mur illo- Garcia pre sented a s taff report dated August 20, 2024.
Followi ng C ouncil questions, Mayor Landry opened th e public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Raja Pallela, Campbell resident, stated he was not supportive of the st a ff recommendation and supports the planning commission recommendation from their previous meeting.
Jim Sullivan, Campbell resident, spoke about the proposed ordinances and suggested giving Council disc retion on in- lie u fees, and spo ke to the rounding of the fractional amount s should be paid in in -lieu fees.
Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 12 Andre w Beilak, Development Manager for the Sant a Clara County Housing Authority, spoke in support of the commercial linkage fee s and the broad en efforts to encourage affordable housing.
Enrique Navarro-Donnellan , Government A ffairs Official of the Santa Clara C ounty Association of Realtors , s p oke in opposition to the proposed ordin ances.
Jaco b Billitteri , Senior Pro ject Manager for Charities H ousing, stated his suppo rt for the proposed ordinances.
Seei ng no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Landry closed the pub lic hearing.
Vice Mayor Lopez state d support of the Commercial Linkag e Fee. He was not supportive of Inclusionary Ho using o rdinance updates, going to under 10 units a nd the impacts to the missing middle and the a ffordable housing fund.
After discussio n, M/S: Scozzola/Bybee – That the City Council a dopt Resolution 13199 , adopting an Affordable Housing Nexus Study; take first reading, introducing Ordinance 2318 , amending Chapter 21.24 (Inclusionary Housing Ordinance) of the Campbell Municipal Code; take first reading, introducing Ordinance 2319 , establishing Title 19 (Housing) of the Campbell Municipal Code; and a dopt Resolution 13200 , amending the City ’s fee schedule to establish a new in-lieu housing fee and commercial linkage fee. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 1]
M OVER: Scozzola
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Landry, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
NAYS: Lopez
City Clerk Sanders r ead the full title of Ordinance 2318.
M/S: Furtado/Bybee – That the City C ouncil waive further reading of O rdinance 231 8 . 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 2319.
M/S: Furtado/Bybee – That the City C ouncil waive further reading of O rdinance 231 9 . The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 13 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
N EW BUSINESS
18. Review and Accept the Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) Report as Prepared by the Gordian Group (Resolution/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That the City Council review the Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) report prepared by the Gordian Group (Gordian) and adopt a resolution accepting the report and its findings.
Public Works Director Capurso p resented a staff report dated August 20, 2024.
Followi ng Council questions, Mayor Landry asked if anyone wished to speak.
There was no one wishing to sp eak .
After discussion, M/S: B ybee/Furtado – That the City Council review the Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) report prepared by the Gordian Group (Gordian) and adopt R esolution 13201 accepting the report and its findings.
The motion w as adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Furtado
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
19. Resolution Amending the City Clerk Services Agreement (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the First Amended Agreement for City Clerk Services to provide for a merit increase.
Assistan t City Manager Gaeta pre se nte d a s taff report dated August 20, 2024.
Followi ng Council questions, Mayor Landry asked if anyone wished to speak.
There was no one wishing to sp eak .
After discussion, M/S: Bybee/S cozzola – That the City Council adopt Resolution 13202 amending the First Amended Agreement for City Clerk Services to provide for a merit increase. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
M OVER: Bybee
Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 14 SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
20. Resolution Adjusting Compensation of City Attorney's Office (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution adjusting the compensation of the City Attorney's Office.
Assistan t City Manager Gaeta pre se nte d a s taff report dated August 20, 2024.
Followi ng Council questions, Mayor Landry asked if anyone wished to speak.
There was no one wishing to sp eak .
After discussion, M/S: Furt ado/S cozzola – That the City adopt Resolution 13203 adjusting the compensation of the City Attorney's Office. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
21. Economic Development Brand Story Strategy
Recommended Action: That the City Council select an option concerning pursuit of a Brand Story Strategy in coordination with implementation of the City's Economic Development Plan.
Economic Development Manager Parks pre sented a staff report dated August 20, 2024.
Following Council ques tions, M ayor Landry asked if anyone wished to speak.
There was no one wishing to speak.
The City Council discussed three options concerning the Brand Story and City ’s Economic Development Plan. Option 1 is a comprehensive plan to create authentic br and identity and str ategy for the City. Option 2 is a limited brand in g campaign. O p tion 3 is deferral until the City has alloc ated funding and the hiring of a permanent Economic Development Manager.
The Council s tated concerns with various verbiage and im ages in the report.
Economic Development Manager Parks noted th at the language and images contained in the report were only examples and suggestions and can be modified and changed as necessary.
Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 15 It w as discussed that option 1 and option 2 would be difficul t to achieve without additional funding , st a ffing and the hiring of a permanent Economic Development Manager to lead the process.
Af ter discussion, Bybee/Sc ozzola – That the City C ouncil choose opt ion 3 to defer the item until the re is budget, funding and a n Economic D evelopment Manager. The mot ion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
22. Approve Appointments to the Civic Improvement Commission Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Advisory Commissioner Appointment Interview Subcommittee regarding appointments to the Civic Improvement Commission for two full-terms expiring August 2028.
The Advisory Commissioner Appointment Interview Subcommittee (Councilmember Furtado a nd Vice Mayor Lopez ) reported out on the August 15, 2024 , Civic I mprovement Commission i nterviews.
Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There was no one from the public wishing to speak.
M/S: Furtado/Scozzola – Th at the City C ouncil approve the recommendation of the Advisory Commissioner Appointment Interview Subcommittee and appoint Jennifer Dooley and Dr. Samantha Kibbish to the Civic Improvement Commission to one full-term ea ch expiring August 2028. The motion was adopted by the following roll cal l vote :
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
2 3. Council Committee Reports
Recommended Action: That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Councilmember Scozzola attended the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee meeting; a Silicon Valley Clean E nergy Minutes of August 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 16 Study Session; and the Moreland West Neighborhood Association “End of Summer ” gathering .
Councilmember Furtado attended the West Valley Sanitation District employee luncheon; and spoke of the upcoming meeting s of the Silicon Valley Regional Interopera bility Authority and the Santa Clara County Emergency Operat ional Council.
Counc ilmember Bybee attended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County and three National Night Out e vents.
Vice M ayor Lopez represented Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in atte nding the CalTrain E lectri fi cation e vent; and chaired a meeting o f the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority B oard of Directors .
ADJOURN
Mayor Landry adjou rned the meeting at 10:42 PM
APPROVED :
ATTEST:
Susan M. Landry, Mayor
Andrea Sanders, City Clerk