CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 19, 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.campbellca.gov/agendacenter .
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Campbell convened this day in the regular meeting place, the City Hall Council Chamber, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Susan M. Landry Mayor Present
Sergio Lopez Vice Mayor Present
Elliot Scozzola Councilmember Present
Dan Furtado Councilmember Present
Anne Bybee Councilmember Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department in recognition of Diabet es Awareness Month.
Mayor Landry presented Certificate of Appreciation for leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring the Month of November as Diabetes Awareness Month in the City of Campbell
Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to proclaim the month of November 2024 as Diabetes Awareness Month in the City of Campbell.
Minutes of November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 2 Mayor Landry proclaimed the month of November 2024 as Diabetes Awareness Month in the City of Campbell and presented a proclamation to the following staff members of the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department: Jaime Flores Ricci, Diabetes Prevention & Wellness Program Manager; Gabriela Camberos, Clinic to Communities Program Manager; Dr. Terrence Cole, Prevention Program Analyst; Lorna Sumaraga, Health Education Associate; and Iqra Karmally, Student Intern.
The Diabetes Prevention and Wellness Program staff thanked the City Council for the proclamation and their support in helping to raise awareness for Diabetes.
Ms. Flores Ricci spoke of an upcoming Diabetes Prevention & Wellness Program Collaborative meeting , taking place, November 20 from 2-4 pm virtually.
Councilmembers thanked the representatives for coming and for all their efforts in helping the community with diabetes prevention and wellness.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communications and petitions.
ORAL REQUESTS
Steve Saunders, Campbell resident, thanked Mayor Landry for her accomplishments and eight years of service on the City Council.
Neil Kliebenstein requested a ceasefire resolution in Gaza be placed on the agenda.
Anna-Maria requested a ceasefire resolution in Gaza be placed on the agenda.
Julie Schneider, Campbell resident, requested a ceasefire resolution in Gaza be placed on the agenda.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
November is National Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to honor the history, rich cultures and vast contributions of Native peoples. On October 31 st , President Joseph Biden proclaimed November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month and urges Americans to celebrate November 29, 2024 as Native American Heritage Day.
Visit the Ainsley House this holiday season. The house will be decorated with the theme “Holiday Heritage. ” Exciting events such as the Holiday Tea and Tour; Photos with Santa; and the Holiday Boutique await. For additional information please visit campbellmuseums.com .
The “Campbell Community Toy Program ” is in need of all types of toys, books, soccer balls and games. Toy collection bins have been placed at various locations including Campbell City Hall, Police Department, Community Center, and the Fire Stations Minutes of November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 3 located on Union and Sunnyoaks. For additional information about this program, please visit campbelltoyprogram.com .
The annual downtown Campbell Carol of Lights celebration will be held on December 7 from 4 :00 – 7:00 pm. Calling All Ugly Sweaters. Dig out those hilarious, hideou s sweaters and come show off your terrible fashion choices for all to enjoy. There will be face painting for the kids, a petting zoo, arts and crafts and bounce houses. This is a free event for everyone to attend.
City Hall offices will be closed November 28 and November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday and will reopen December 2.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor L andry asked if anyone wished to remove an item off the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Bybee commented on Item seven, stat ing for the recor d that she supports adoption of the resolution but does not support the allocation of ARPA funds towards the hotel voucher program. She noted that this is temporary program that provides no additional support and feels that it is not a good use of ARPA funds for th at purpose.
The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
2. Minutes of City Council Executive Session Meeting of November 6, 2024 Recommended Action : Approve the executive session meeting minutes of November 6, 2024 .
This action appr oves the executive session meeting minutes of November 6, 2024.
3. Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of November 6, 2024 Recommended Action : Approve the regular meeting minutes of November 6, 2024 .
This action approves the regular meeting minutes of November 6, 2024.
4. Approving Bills and Claims
Recommended Action: Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $3,812,335.17 .
This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $3,812,335.17 as follows: bills and claims dated October 21, 20 24, in the amount of $2 ,252,626.51; payroll checks dated October 24, 2024, in the amount of $35,058.68; and bills and claims checks dated October 28, 2024, in the amount of $1,524,649.98.
5. Authorizing an Increased Amount of $815,471, Plus a 10% Contingency to Award the Construction Contract to Guerra Construction Group and Other Associated Actions for Campbell PDA Enhancements on Civic Center Drive at Second and Third Streets Project (No. 25-DD) (Resolution/Roll Call Vote) Minutes of November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 4 Recommended Action: That the Ci ty Council adopt a resolution: 1) approving and awarding the construction contract to Guerra Construction Group in the increased amount of $815,471, plus a 10% contingency of $81,500; 2) authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100; 3) authorizing the City Engineer to negotiate and execute contract change orders up to and within the allocated construction contingency; and 4) authorizing the Finance Director to perform associated budget adjus tment for the Campbell PDA Enhancements on Civic Center Drive at Second and Third Streets Project (No. 25-DD).
Resolution 13228 approves and awards the construction contract to Guerra Construction Group in the increased amount of $815,471, plus a 10% contingency of $81,500; authorizes the City Manager to execute said contract as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100; authorizes the City Engineer to negotiate and execute contract change orders up to and within the allocated construction con tingency; and authorizes the Finance Director to perform associated budget adjustment for the Campbell PDA Enhancements on Civic Center Drive at Second and Third Streets Project (No. 25-DD).
6. Authorizing an Increased Amount of $156,800, Plus a 10% Contingency to Award the Construction Contract to Silicon Valley Paving, Inc., and Other Associated Actions for the John D. Morgan Park Parking Lot Improvements Project (No. 23-DD) (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a re solution: 1) approving and awarding the construction contract to Silicon Valley Paving, Inc., in the increased amount of $156,800, plus a 10% contingency of $15,680; 2) authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100; 3) authorizing the City Engineer to negotiate and execute contract change orders up to and within the allocated construction contingency; and 4) authorizing the Finance Director to perform associated budget adjustments for the Joh n D. Morgan Park Parking Lot Improvements Project (No. 23-DD).
Resolution 13229 approves and awards the construction contract to Silicon Valley Paving, Inc., in the increased amount of $156,800, plus a 10% contingency of $15,680; authorizes the City Manager to execute said contract as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100; authorizes the City Engineer to negotiate and execute contract change orders up to and within the allocated construction contingency; and authorizes the Finance Director to perform associated budget adjustments for the John D. Morgan Park Parking Lot Improvements Project (No. 23-DD).
7. Revised Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Adjustments for Use of ARPA Funds (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing revised uses of ARPA Funds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.
Minutes of November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 5 Resolution 13230 authorizes revised uses of ARPA Funds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.
8. Adoption of Santa Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution/Ro ll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt by resolution the Santa Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), which includes Volume 1 Base Plan and Volume 2 as the City of Campbell local Hazard Mitigation plan, and delegate authority to the City Manager, or their Designee, to accept amendments thereto.
Resolution 13231 adopts the S anta Clara County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), which includes Volume 1 Base Plan and Volume 2 as the City of Campbell local Hazard Mitigation plan, and delegates authority to the City Manager, or their Designee, to accept amendments thereto.
M/S: Bybee/Furtado – That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
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
There were no public hearing s and introductions of ordinances.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Proposed Modifications to Council Policy, Section 16, Park, Field & Athletic Facility Use Policy (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving the proposed modifications to Council Policy, Section 16, Park, Field & Athletic Facility Use Policy to be effective November 20, 2024.
Recreat ion and Community Services Director Bissell presented a staff report dated November 19, 2024.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak.
Jor dan Kearney, Campbell resident, expressed her thanks and appreciation towards the Recreation and Community Services Director and staff in assisting her and her son who is color blind with field marking colors.
After discussion, M/S: Bybee/Scozzola – That the City Council adopt Resolution 13232 approving the proposed modifications to Council Policy, Minutes of November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 6 Section 16, Park, Field & Athletic Facility Use Policy to be effective November 20, 2024. The motion was adopted unanimously by the following roll call vote:
R ESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Landry, Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Bybee
10. Discuss Rental Protection Policies
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive the report and provide feedback regarding the City ’s rental protection policies and programs.
City Attorney Seligmann stated that all City Councilmembers are either landlords or tenants and have some degree of financial interest in what is being discussed.
There are exceptions for tenants under the Significant Ex ception Exemption of the Political Reform Act as they represent a significant amount of the community.
Therefore, the tenant Councilmembers would be able to participate in the discussion tonight. With regard to landlords on the Council, both members only own a single unit that is rented out as a whole, as such, they would not be subject to rent control due to the provisions of the Costa Hawkins Act, which exempts rental of a single solitary unit from rent control, and therefore would be able to participate in rent control discussions.
In regard to just cause evictions, there is not an exemption, and the landlord councilmembers should not participate in those discussions. For these reasons, Planning staff will separate the rent control and just cause eviction information being presented. Members of the public will be offered an opportunity to speak on both portions of the discussion.
Housing Program Manager Murillo-Garcia presented a staff report dated November 19, 2024. Topics included, the City ’s existing Rental Protection Programs; Housing Element Goals related to Rental Protections; State rent control (AB 1482) and Proposition 33; rent control programs in other cities and potential options for the City.
Councilmembers asked questions relating to the staff report and presentation.
Following City Council questions Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak.
Darren Aalami, Campbell resident and property manager, spoke against rent control in Campbell, noting that many property owners hav e been selling their properties, opposed to renting them out, due to the rising maintenance costs and being restricted by rent control.
Minutes of November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 7 Carl San Miguel , property owner, spoke against imposing rent control and using the City of San Jose ’s rent control program as a model for Campbell.
Councilmember Furtado requested additional statistics and data on Project Sentinel. He spoke in support of keeping the Rental Increase Fact Finding Committee as an advisory body should the Council wish to reactivate the Com mittee .
Vice Mayor Lopez was supportive of the discussion, however had concerns with imposing restrictions on rentals during the current economic uncertainty. He stated support for Project Sentinel. He suggested enhancing the website and providing residents with housing resources. He noted he would be open to coming back for future discussions if provided with additional data.
Councilmember Scozzola spoke in support of rent control programs in Campbell.
He expressed support for all the staff recommended housing programs. He noted he is often approached by residents with real housing concerns. He also stated support for an updated webpage dedicated to housing resources in the County.
He asked staff to review the City of Berkley rent control program.
Mayor Landry requested from staff additional statistics and data related to rentals and rent control in Campbell and surrounding cities. She expressed concerns with the staff capacity to handle a rent control program.
Councilmember Bybee did not support impos ing rent control. She noted the Rental Increase Fact Finding Committee was a useful tool when it was active and suggested that a review of the Committee structure and functions could be beneficial. She suggested reviewing Campbell Municipal Code Chapter 6.09 Rental Increase Dispute Resolution for potential revisions and updates . Following the requests for additional information, Councilmember Bybee questioned if the information would be useful and an efficient use of time, given that a rent control program may not be implemented.
Community Development Director Eastwood address ed Council concerns stating staff is currently updating the website and will be investing more into Housing Commission options. It would be feasible to provide add itional statistics and data at that time and incorporate the options into a reasonable workplan item.
City Manager Loventhal stated that additional information on housing, Project Sentinel, the Berkley program, and additional relevant data would be provided when staff returns with information related to the Housing Committee.
Following the rent control discussions, Councilmember Bybee stated she would be recusing from the next portion of the discussion due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais.
Minutes of November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 8 Councilmember Furtado also stated he would be recusing from the next portion of the discussion due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais.
Housing Program Manager Murillo-Garcia presented information related to just ca use evictions.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Landry asked if anyone from the public wished to speak on just cause evictions.
Carl San Miguel spoke against restrictions on just cause evictions stating the cost of evictions is very expensive and it would put a burden on landlords and property managers.
Councilmembers discussed the just cause evictions, expressed their appreciation for the discussion, and stated support for finding ways to ensure the community is being served as a whole.
Commun ity Development Director Eastwood noted that when staff returned with the Housing Committee report, they would include available statistics, information on other housing programs and a review of Municipal Code Chapter 6.09.
Councilmembers Bybee and Furtado returned to the dais.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. Council Committee Reports
Recommended Action: That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Councilmember Bybee at tended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board meeting and Legislative Action Committee meeting .
Vice Mayor Lopez was elected Chair of the Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
Councilmember Furtado expressed appreciation to the City for th e Veterans Day Commemoration.
Councilmember Scozzola attended a Silicon Valley Clean Energy meeting; and the Campbell Museum and Ainsley House Foundation meeting.
Mayor L andry attended the Veterans Day Commemoration ; the ini Burger grand openin g ceremony; the Campbell Chamber of Commerce Veterans Ceremony; a Minutes of November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 9 groundbreaking ceremony for The Stout House; and the Advisory Commission Dinner.
ADJOURN
Mayor Landry adjourned the meeting at 9:06 PM
APPROVED :
ATTEST:
Susan M. Landry, Mayor
Andrea Sanders, City Clerk