CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 17, 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 ampbellca.gov /agendacenter .
CALL TO ORDER
Th e 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 new employees Chris Miranda and Austin Arabia.
Mayor Landry welcomed Unhoused Special ist Chris Mirans and Permit Tech Austin Arabia to the City and presented them with Certificates of Appreciation for leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
There were no special presentations and proclamations.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There are no communications and petitions.
ORAL REQUESTS
Joseph Rauch, Campbell resident expressed concerns with the homeless in Campbell.
Minutes of September 17, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 2 Lila Lam spoke in support of a Gaza ceasefire resolution.
Ehsaneh S., Campbell resident , spoke in support of a Gaza ceasefire resolution.
Anna Maria White, spoke in support of a Gaza ceasefire resolution.
Neil Kliebenstein, Campbell resident, spoke in support of a Gaza Ceasefire resolution.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
September is suicide prevention month. It ’s a time to raise awareness of this urgently important crisis. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. It ’s a time to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information. Whether you ’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, call 988, you are not alone. #BeThe1To is the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ’s message for National Suicide Prevention Month and beyond.
Your vote counts! Legislation has passed providing local funding expansion to cities like ours. The legislation that the City of Campbell sought has cleared the State Legislature and is now headed to the Governor for signature. The City of Campbell encourages all eligible residents to participate in our upcoming November 5 th Municipal Ele ction where two City Councilmembers can be selected and a decision rendered on whether to adopt Measure K, the City ’s Local Funding and Community Services measure.
Please join me on Wednesday, September 18 for the annual State of the City Address.
I will 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 Doors open at 6:30pm with the event beginning promptl y at 7 :00 pm. Please RSVP to [email protected] .
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 two virtual sessions from 10 :00 am to 12 :00 pm on September 21 and 28, and one in person session on October 5 at 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 .
The Friends of the Campbell library is having a fundraiser at the Campbell Chipotle tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18 at 4 :00 pm. 25% of event sales get donated to the Campbell Library. Order online at chipotle.com and use code LJYDJD2.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of September 17, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 3 Mayor Landry asked if anyone wished to remove an item from the Consent Calendar.
Item six was removed from Consent.
The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
1 . Minutes of City Council Executive Session Meeting of September 3, 2024 Recommended Action : Approve the executive meeting minutes of September 3, 2024 .
This action approves the executive session meeting minutes of September 3, 2024.
2 . Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of September 3, 2024 Recommended Action : Approve the regular meeting minutes of September 3, 2024 .
This action approves the regular meeting minutes of September 3, 2024. 3 . Approving Bills and Claims
Recommended Action: Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $4,386,585.71 .
This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $4,386,585.71 as follows: bills and claims checks dated August 19, 2024, in the amount of $2,475,209.46; bills and claims checks dated August 26, 2024, in the amount of $1,814,411.37 ; payroll checks dated August 29, 2024, in the amount of $30,949.99; and bills and clai ms checks dated August 30, 2024, in the amount of $66,014.89.
4 . Approval of Tract Map No. 10635 Including Acceptance of Street Dedication and Public Service Easements Shown on Said Map – 44 & 56 Sunnyside Avenue (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Tract Map for Tract No. 10635 and accept the street dedication and public service easements offered for dedication as shown on the map for the property located at 44 & 56 Sunnyside Avenue.
Resol ution 13027 approves the Tract Map for Tract No. 10635 and accepts the street dedication and public service easements offered for dedication as shown on the map for the property located at 44 & 56 Sunnyside Avenue. 5 . Resolution Authorizing the Solicitation of Bids for the City Facilities Roof Replacement Project (No. 24-TT), and Approving the Subsequent Award of Contract to the Lowest, Responsive Bidder, in an Amount Not to Exceed $335,000, Plus a 12% Construction Contingency of $40,000; and Authorizing th e 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
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution: (1) approving the plans and specifications, and authorizing the solicitation of bids, for the City Facilities Roof Replacement Project (No. 24-TT) and its implementation during Minutes of September 17, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 4 FY 2025 as programmed in the City's Capital Im provement Program; (2) approving the subsequent award of a service contract to the lowest, responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $335,000, plus a 12% construction contingency of $40,000; (3) authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100; and (4) authorizing the Public Works Director to negotiate and execute contract change orders up to and within the allocated construction contingency amount.
Resolution 13028 (1) approves the plans a nd specifications, and authoriz es the solicitation of bids, for the City Facilities Roof Replacement Project (No. 24-TT) and its implementation during FY 2025 as programmed in the City's Capital Improvement Program; (2) approves the subsequent award of a service contract to the lowest, responsive bidder, in an amount not to exceed $335,000, plus a 12% construction contingency of $40,000; (3) authorizes the City Manager to execute said agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section
3.20.100; and (4) authorizes the Public Works Di rector to negotiate and execute contract change orders up to and within the allocated construction contingency amount , including the desk item.
M/S: B ybee/Furtado – That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item six. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Furtado
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATE FROM CONSENT
6 . Commending John Burchfiel for More Than Seven Years of Se rvice with the City of Campbell Upon His Retirement (Resolution/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the attached resolution commending John Burchfiel for more than seven years of outstanding service to the City of Campbell.
City Councilmembers individually congratulated John Burchfiel upon his retirement, thanked him for his service and expressed appreciation for the excellent work performed over the years.
Public Works Director Capurso spoke about Mr. Burchfiel ’s distinguish ed career and expressed gratitude for his efforts.
John Burchfiel thanked the City Council and staff for their well wishes and kind words. He spoke of his time in Campbell and how much he enjoyed his job. Mr.
Burchfiel introduced family members that were in attendance.
Minutes of September 17, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 5 M/S: Bybee/Furtado – That the City Council adopt Resolution 13029 commending John Burchfiel for more than seven years of outstanding service to the City of Campbell. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [ UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Furtado
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
7 . Public Hearing to Consider the Request of Glenn Kinsey for a Historic Rescission to Remove a Structure of Merit from the Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) Commonly Known as the Emile and May Fritz House, on Property Located at 67 Sunnyside Avenue. Staff is Recommending that This Project be Deemed Categorically Exempt Under CEQA. File Number PLN-2023-170. (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving the request of Glenn Kinsey to remove a structure of merit from the Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) commonly known as the Emile and May Fritz house, on property located at 67 Sunnyside Avenue and finding the project categorically exempt under Section 15061(B)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act. File No.: PLN-2023-170.
Mayor Landry asked if any Councilmembers had any disclosures to make.
Councilmember Furtado stated he will be recu sing from this item as he owns property within 300 feet of the applicant ’s property.
Councilmember Furtado left the Council Chambers.
Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider the request of Glenn Kinsey to remove a structure of merit from the Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) commonly known as the Emile and May Fritz house, on property located at 67 Sunnyside Avenue.
Assistant Planer Lomen presented a staff report dated September 17, 2024.
Following Council questions, Mayor Landry opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to provide comments.
Mr. Gl en Kinsey request ed his property be removed from the Historic Resource Inventory . (HRI) He stated, following two separate historic evaluations of the home, it was determined by the historic consultants that the property does not meet the criteria to remain on the list.
Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak.
Minutes of September 17, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 6 Laura Moore, Campbell resident, a long time preservationist and member of the Historic Preservation Board, requested the home remain on the HRI in order to continue to preserve the less than 1% of historic homes in Campbell.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Landry closed the public hearing.
The City Council discussed the item and had general consensus to rescind the home from the HRI.
M/S: Lopez/Bybee – That the City Council a dopt Resolution 13030 approving the request of Glenn Kinsey to remove a structure of merit from the Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) commonly known as the Emile and May Fritz house, on property located at 67 Sunnyside Avenue and finding the project categorically exempt under Section 15061(B)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act. File No.: PLN-2023-170 , includi ng the desk item .
The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lopez
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Bybee
RECUSED: Furtado
Councilmember Furtado returned to the Council Chambers.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 City of Campbell Investment Policy Update (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the annual update to the City ’s Investment Policy for FY 2024-25.
Finance Will Fuentes introduced the item and consultants from Chandler Asset Management, Neil Murthy and Aaron Nail.
The consultants and Finance Director Fuentes presented a staff report dated September 17, 2024.
Finance Subcommittee members Councilmember Bybee and Vice Mayor Lopez commented on the proposed Investment Policy . C ouncilmember Bybee noted an amendment needing to be made to the Conflict of Interest Code to add certain positions to be added as designated filers which will be bro ught before the Council in the future.
Vice Mayor Lopez spoke to having requested various terms such as “may not ” “shall not ” and “does not ” be clarified or made consistent throughout the document to be consistent to avoid any legal confusion moving forward.
Minutes of September 17, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 7 City Manager Loventhal confirmed those terms were reviewed by staff and it was confirmed that those instances in their context as presented were clear.
Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There was no one wishing to speak.
After discussion, M/S: Lopez/Bybee - T hat the City Council adopt Resolution 13031 approving the annual update to the City ’s Investment Policy for FY 2024-25. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote :
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lopez
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. CAAP GHG Emissions Inventory Results
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive the report and provide initial feedback concerning the GHG Emissions Inventory, Forecast, and Emissions Reduction Targets as part of the Climate Ac tion and Adaptation Plan.
Environmental Program Specialist presented a staff report dated September 17, 2024. She introduced consultants Ryan Gardner and Camila Bobroff.
Following Council questions, Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak.
Ulka Agarwal, Campbell resident and member of the CAAP Advisory Committee spoke about food emissions contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and requested that food emissions be included in the Cit ’s CAAP.
The City Council expressed their appre ciation for staff ’s presentation and expressed their support for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. Council Committee Reports
Recommended Action: That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Councilmember Bybee attended the West Valley College 60 th Anniversary Gala; the Koa Strong Kindness Rock Garden unveiling; the Santa Clara County Library Storytime Walk at Jack Fisher Park ; and announced the Cities Association of Holiday Party will be held December 19.
Vice Mayor Lopez attended the Santa Clara Vally Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors meeting ; and spoke of an upcoming League of Cities Peninsula Division event on September 25 to discuss Sea Level Rise.
Minutes of September 17, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 8 Councilmember Furtado spoke on the West Valley Solid Waste Authority JPA; the West Valley Sanitation District; the West Valley Clean Water JPA ; and the West Valley Stormwater Authority.
Councilmember Scozzola attended the West Valley College 60 th Anniversary Gala.
Mayor Landry attended the Santa Clara County Library Storytime Walk at Jack Fisher Park; the Recreation and Community Services Department Parks Master Plan community workshop at the Community Center; the Koa Strong Kindness Rock Garden unveiling, the Friends of Murdered Children c andlelight vigil with Police Chief Berg; and a Downtown Campbell Business Association meeting.
ADJOURN
Mayor Landry adjourned the meeting at 8:56 PM .
APPROVED :
ATTEST:
Susan M. Landry, Mayor
Andrea Sanders, City Clerk