Note: Details regarding the City’s outstanding debt can be found in the notes to the financial statements.
(a) This is the general bonded debt of the governmental activities, net of original issuance premiums. (b) This is the amount restricted for debt service principal payments in the Measure O debt service fund. (c) See the Schedule of Assessed and Estimated Actual – Value of Taxable Property for property value data. (d) Population data can be found in the schedule of Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type.
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Computation of Direct and Overlapping Debt
June 30, 2024
2023-24 Assessed Valuation: $13,909,325,066
Amount
Net Debt Applicable Applicable to
Outstanding Percentage (1) City of Campbell
Santa Clara County 956,770,000$ 2.107% 20,159,144$ West Valley - Mission Community College District 663,040,000 7.359% 48,793,114 Campbell Union High School District 336,185,000 20.827% 70,017,250 Cambrian School District 89,619,944 30.926% 27,715,864 Campbell Union School District 250,309,324 30.658% 76,739,833 Moreland School District 100,974,243 12.305% 12,424,881 City of Campbell 46,786,451 100.000% 46,786,451 City of Campbell Loans, Leases, and Subscription payables 5,398,631 100.000% 5,398,631 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 80,700,000 0.042% 33,894 Santa Clara County Valley Water District benefit Assessment District 29,235,000 2.107% 615,981 308,685,043$
Santa Clara County General Fund Obligations 1,057,709,440$ 2.107% 22,285,938$ Santa Clara County Pension Obligations Bonds 323,733,582 2.107% 6,821,067 Santa Clara County Board of Education Certificates of Participation 12,073,098 2.107% 254,380 Campbell Union High School District General Fund Obligations 1,230,000 30.658% 377,093 West Valley - Mission Community College District General Fund Obligations 2,520,000 7.359% 185,447 Campbell Union School District General Fund Obligations 13,500,000 20.827% 2,811,645 City of Campbell General Fund Obligations 8,110,576 100.000% 8,110,576 Santa Clara County Vector Control District Certificates of Participation 945,000 2.107% 19,911 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District General Fund Obligations 79,795,600 0.042% 33,514 SUB-TOTAL OVERLAPPING GENERAL FUND OBLIGATION DEBT 40,899,571$ Less: Santa Clara County supported obligations 56,046
TOTAL NET DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING GENERAL FUND DEBT 40,843,525$ OVERLAPPING TAX INCREMENT DEBT (Successor agency): 12,900,000 100.000% 12,900,000$ TOTAL DIRECT DEBT 60,295,658$
TOTAL GROSS OVERLAPPING DEBT 289,288,956$
TOTAL NET OVERLAPPING DEBT 289,232,910$
GROSS COMBINED TOTAL DEBT 349,584,614$
NET COMBINED TOTAL DEBT (excludes County supported item) 349,528,568$ Ratios to 2023-24 Assessed Valuation:
Total Overlapping Tax and Assessment Debt 2.08%
Total Direct Debt ($60,295,658) 0.43%
Gross Combined Total Debt 2.51%
Net Combined Total Debt 2.51%
Ratios to Redevelopment Successor Agency Incremental Valuation ($1,480,045,580):
Total Overlapping Tax Increment Debt 0.87%
Source: California Municipal Statistics, Inc. and City of Campbell
OVERLAPPING GENERAL FUND DEBT
DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING TAX AND ASSESSMENT DEBT
(1) The percentage of overlapping debt applicable to the city is estimated using taxable assessed property value. Applicable percentages were estimated by determining the portion of the overlapping district's assessed value that is within the boundaries of the town divided by the district's total taxable assessed value.
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City of Campbell
Computation of Legal Bonded Debt Margin
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Total
Net Debt Legal
Fiscal Assessed Debt Limit Applicable Debt
Year Value 3.75% (1) to Limit Margin
2015 7,696,495,703$ 288,618,589$ -$ 288,618,589$ 2016 8,231,300,084 308,673,753 - 308,673,753 2017 8,858,256,103 332,184,604 - 332,184,604 2018 9,479,316,208 355,474,358 - 355,474,358 2019 10,187,110,496 382,016,644 - 382,016,644 2020 11,063,771,091 414,891,416 - 414,891,416 2021 11,807,658,294 442,787,186 18,860,000 423,927,186 2022 12,372,600,892 463,972,533 47,200,000 416,772,533 2023 13,149,188,213 493,094,558 44,200,000 448,894,558 2024 13,909,325,066 521,599,690 41,710,000 479,889,690 (1) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 43605 (15% of 25% of full cash value).
Source: City of Campbell Finance Department.
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City of Campbell
Bonded Debt Pledged Revenue Coverage – Redevelopment/Successor Agency Tax Allocation Bonds Last Ten Fiscal Years
Tax Interest and Total
Fiscal Increment Fiscal Debt
Year Revenue Principal Charges Service Coverage
2015 1,376,201$ 325,000$ 1,051,201$ 1,376,201$ 1.00 2016 1,376,380 340,000 1,036,380 1,376,380 1.00 2017 652,867 335,000 317,867 652,867 1.00 2018 1,821,338 1,355,000 466,338 1,821,338 1.00 2019 1,595,695 1,170,000 425,695 1,595,695 1.00 2020 1,590,741 1,175,000 415,741 1,590,741 1.00 2021 1,590,737 1,200,000 390,737 1,590,737 1.00 2022 1,740,150 1,375,000 365,190 1,740,150 1.00 2023 1,883,552 1,555,000 328,552 1,883,552 1.00 2024 1,895,984 1,595,000 300,984 1,895,984 1.00
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City of Campbell
Demographic and Economic Statistics
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Calendar
Year Population
Personal
Income
Per Capita Personal
Income
Unemployment
Rate
Santa Clara
County
City Population %
of County
2015 41,857 2,921,953$ 69,808$ 2.8% 1,889,638 2.22% 2016 42,584 3,086,261 72,475 2.9% 1,927,888 2.21% 2017 42,726 3,262,837 76,367 2.5% 1,938,180 2.20% 2018 42,696 3,435,638 80,467 2.4% 1,956,598 2.18% 2019 43,250 3,607,941 83,421 2.4% 1,954,286 2.21% 2020 42,288 4,215,608 99,688 8.5% 1,961,969 2.16% 2021 41,533 4,294,776 103,406 4.5% 1,934,171 2.15% 2022 42,833 4,594,414 107,263 2.2% 1,894,783 2.26% 2023 42,713 4,752,434 111,264 3.1% 1,886,079 2.26% 2024 43,095 4,968,514 115,292 4.0% 1,903,198 2.26%
Sources: State of California, Department of Finance; Employment Development Department U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis
Note: Unemployment rate for FY2011 is an average. FY2012-2016 are collected as of June 30 Per Capita Income for 2017 is adjusted using the California Department of Finance Change in Per Capita Income as reported in May 2016 (5.37%).
(1) The City annexed several County pockets effective May 1, 2013.
2.08%
2.10%
2.12%
2.14%
2.16%
2.18%
2.20%
2.22%
2.24%
2.26%
2.28%
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
City Population % of County
$-
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
T otal Personal Income
$-
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026
Per Capita Personal Income
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
9.0%
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Unemployment Rate
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City of Campbell
Top Ten Principal Employers
Current Year and Ten Years Ago
Percentage Percentage
Number of of Total City Number of of Total City
Employer Employees Rank Labor Force Employees Rank Labor Force 8x8 Inc 554 1 2.02%
West Valley Construction 450 2 1.64%
ZRG Partners LLC 330 3 1.20%
Barracuda Networks Inc 315 4 1.15% 393 1 1.8%
Imperative Care Inc 300 5 1.09%
Qolsys, Inc. 300 6 1.09%
The Home Depot #0642 287 7 1.05% 228 4 1.0%
Care Indeed Inc. 270 8 0.99%
(24)7.AI.INC 266 9 0.97%
Chargepoint, Inc. 230 10 0.84%
Daley'sDrywall & Taping Inc 270 2 1.2%
Whole Foods Market 260 3 1.2%
Bioreference Laboratories, Inc. 210 5 1.0%
Hightail Inc 200 6 0.9%
SAAMA Technologies 200 7 0.9%
Friendfinder Networks Inc 185 8 0.8%
Fry's Electronics 184 9 0.8%
Moss Adams, Inc 179 10 0.8%
Subtotal 3,302 12.05% 2,309 10.47%
Total City Labor Force 27,400 22,043
Source: City of Campbell - California Employment Development Department 2023-24 2014-15
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Full-Time Equivalent City Government Employees by Function Last Ten Fiscal Years
0 50
100
150
200
250
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Function General government Public safety Public works Community development Recreation and community services
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Function
General government 23.88 25.28 26.26 25.35 24.45 24.55 22.3 23.46 23.95 26.15 Public safety 70.01 70.01 73.01 74.13 76.33 76.83 72.37 74.84 76.4 74.13 Public works 53.14 54.26 56.65 56.05 55.7 55 51.1 49.53 52.20 53.85 Community development 13.51 15.55 16.1 16.77 16.77 16.77 15.14 12.14 14 17.62 Recreation and
community services 53.48 56.37 57.49 58.5 57.73 58.57 31.81 28.03 35.57 38.84 Total 203.41 214.02 221.47 229.51 230.80 230.98 231.72 188.00 202.12 210.59
Source: City of Campbell, California Budget Documents.
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City of Campbell
Operating Indicators by Function/Program
Last Ten Fiscal Years
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Function/Program
Public safety
Fire:
Fire calls for service 90 81 67 72 90 84 78 74 64 71
Medical aid calls 1,966 2,177 2,318 2,354 2,174 2,102 2,044 2,478 2,611 2,228 Police:
Police calls for service 24,624 24,408 23,275 23,312 26,242 25,141 29,917 32,124 31,465 30,077 Law violations:
Arrests 2,141 2,183 2,027 2,080 1,898 1,347 1,657 1,963 1,819 1,361 Traffic violations 6,205 4,501 4,638 4,339 3,544 1,356 825 1,307 955 2,584 Parking violations 3,110 3,733 4,384 3,741 3,716 2,369 518 761 1,378 608 Public works
Miles of streets (major) 16 16 16 16 16 15 14 14 14 14
Miles of streets (secondary) 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 Potholes repaired 81 90 108 58 228 350 200 220 215 290
Culture and recreation:
Community services:
Recreation class participants 30,022 35,082 35,737 42,195 63,207 51,150 23,133 40,463 43,648 67,359 Performing Arts Center performances 8 6 6 7 6 4 0 2 6 5 Wastewater
Miles of sewers (storm) 50 50 50 59 59 59 59 59 59 59
Miles of sewers (sanitary - entire district) 618 618 618 602 602 602 602 602 602 580 Miles of sewers (sanitary - Campbell only) 158 158 158 168 168 168 168 165 165 161 Solid Waste
Refuse landfilled (tons per year) 27,398 29,422 28,386 28,300 22,082 26,460 24,943 25,573 24,717 23,471 Green waste - - 6,781 7,312 6,893 7,375 7,201 6,703 5,948 339 Recyclables processed (tons per year) 16,702 15,866 10,004 18,483 10,251 9,085 9,362 7,615 8,549 7,187 Organics (tons per year) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 505 2,891 9,101
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Capital Assets Statistics by Function/Program
Last Ten Fiscal Years
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Function/Program
Public safety:
Fire stations 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Police stations 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Police patrol units 15 15 15 15 15 14 14 13 14 15
Public works:
Miles of streets 96 96 96 96 96 96 94 94 94 94
Street lights 2705 2705 2706 2715 2715 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 Traffic Signals 44 44 44 45 45 46 45 45 45
Culture and recreation:
Community services:
City parks 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
City park acreage 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87
Playgrounds 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
City trails 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
City trails miles 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Historic house (museum) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Community gardens 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Community centers 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Adult centers 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Sports centers 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Performing arts centers 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Swimming pools 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tennis courts 8 8 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Baseball/softball diamonds End of Year 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Soccer/football fields 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Library:
City Libraries 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Attachment: ACFR - FY2023-24 (Acceptance of Fiscal 2023-24 ACFR and Auditor's Written 1 December 31, 2024
To the City Council of
City of Campbell
Campbell, California
We have audited the financial statements of City of Campbell, California (the “City”) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, and have issued our report thereon dated December 31, 2024. Professional standards require that we advise you of the following matters relating to our audit.
Our Responsibility in Relation to the Financial Statement Audit under Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Government Auditing Standards
As communicated in our letter dated August 8, 2024, our responsibility, as described by professional standards, is to form and express an opinion about whether the financial statements that have been prepared by management with your oversight are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our audit of the financial statements does not relieve you or management of your respective responsibilities.
Our responsibility, as prescribed by professional standards, is to plan and perform our audit to obtain reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit of financial statements includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control over financial reporting.
Accordingly, as part of our audit, we considered the internal control of the City solely for the purpose of determining our audit procedures and not to provide any assurance concerning such internal control.
We are also responsible for communicating significant matters related to the audit that are, in our professional judgment, relevant to your responsibilities in overseeing the financial reporting process.
However, we are not required to design procedures for the purpose of identifying other matters to communicate to you.
We have provided our comments regarding internal controls during our audit in our Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards dated December 31, 2024.
Planned Scope and Timing of the Audit
We conducted our audit consistent with the planned scope and timing we previously communicated to you.
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Attachment: AU-C 260 Governance Letter (Acceptance of Fiscal 2023-24 ACFR and Auditor's Written Communication on Internal Control)
2 Compliance with All Ethics Requirements Regarding Independence
The engagement team, others in our firm, as appropriate, our firm, and other firms utilized in the engagement, if applicable, have complied with all relevant ethical requirements regarding independence.
Significant Risks Identified
As stated in our auditor’s report, professional standards require us to design our audit to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free of material misstatement whether caused by fraud or error.
In designing our audit procedures, professional standards require us to evaluate the financial statements and assess the risk that a material misstatement could occur. Areas that are potentially more susceptible to misstatements, and thereby require special audit considerations, are designated as “significant risks”. We have identified the following as significant risks:
• Management override of internal controls.
• Sales Tax & Grants Revenue Recognition – could occur in the inappropriate period due to timing of cash receipts not corresponding with the period earned.
• Estimates as it relates to self-insurance incurred but not reported amounts, pension, and other post- employment benefits (OPEB) liabilities.
Qualitative Aspects of the Entity’s Significant Accounting Practices
Significant Accounting Policies
Management has the responsibility to select and use appropriate accounting policies. A summary of the significant accounting policies adopted by the City is included in Note 1 to the financial statements. There have been no initial selection of accounting policies and no changes in significant accounting policies or their application during fiscal year 2024. No matters have come to our attention that would require us, under professional standards, to inform you about (1) the methods used to account for significant unusual transactions and (2) the effect of significant accounting policies in controversial or emerging areas for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance or consensus.
Accounting Estimates
Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and are based on management’s current judgments. Those judgments are normally based on knowledge and experience about past and current events and assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to the financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting them may differ markedly from management’s current judgments.
The most sensitive accounting estimates affecting the financial statements are pension, OPEB and claims liabilities.
Management’s estimate of the pension, OPEB and claims liabilities are based on actuarial valuations. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the liabilities, deferred outflows, and deferred inflows of pension, OPEB, and claims balances and determined that it is reasonable in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
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3 Financial Statement Disclosures
Certain financial statement disclosures involve significant judgment and are particularly sensitive because of their significance to financial statement users. The most sensitive disclosures affecting the City’s financial statements relate to:
• Note 9 describes the valuation of the City’s net pension liability and related deferred outflows and inflows of resources. Such amounts are sensitive to the underlying actuarial assumptions used including, but not limited to, the investment rate of return and discount rate. As disclosed, a one percent increase or decrease in the discount rate has a material effect on the City’s net pension liability. • Note 11 describes the City’s postemployment benefits liability and related deferred outflows and inflows of resources are sensitive to the underlying actuarial assumptions used including, but not limited to, the discount rate and healthcare cost trend rate. As disclosed, a one percent increase or decrease in the discount rate or the healthcare cost trend rate has a material effect on the City’s net post-employment benefits liability.
Significant Difficulties Encountered during the Audit
We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management relating to the performance of the audit.
Uncorrected and Corrected Misstatements
For purposes of this communication, professional standards require us to accumulate all known and likely misstatements identified during the audit, other than those that we believe are trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of management. Further, professional standards require us to also communicate the effect of uncorrected misstatements related to prior periods on the relevant classes of transactions, account balances or disclosures, and the financial statements as a whole. Uncorrected misstatements or matters underlying those uncorrected misstatements could potentially cause future-period financial statements to be materially misstated, even though the uncorrected misstatements are immaterial to the financial statements currently under audit. There were no uncorrected or corrected misstatements identified as a result of our audit procedures.
Disagreements with Management
For purposes of this letter, professional standards define a disagreement with management as a matter, whether or not resolved to our satisfaction, concerning a financial accounting, reporting, or auditing matter, which could be significant to the City’s financial statements or the auditor’s report. No such disagreements arose during the course of the audit.
Circumstances that Affect the Form and Content of the Auditor’s Report
For purposes of this letter, professional standards require that we communicate any circumstances that affect the form and content of our auditor’s report. We did not identify any circumstances that affect the form and content of the auditor’s report.
Representations Requested from Management
We have requested certain written representations from management which are included in the management representation letter dated December 31, 2024.
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4 Management’s Consultations with Other Accountants
In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and accounting matters. Management informed us that, and to our knowledge, there were no consultations with other accountants regarding auditing and accounting matters.
Other Significant Matters, Findings, or Issues
In the normal course of our professional association with the City, we generally discuss a variety of matters, including the application of accounting principles and auditing standards, significant events or transactions that occurred during the year, operating conditions affecting the entity, and operating plans and strategies that may affect the risks of material misstatement. None of the matters discussed resulted in a condition to our retention as City’s auditors.
Other Information Included in Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
Pursuant to professional standards, our responsibility as auditors for other information, whether financial or nonfinancial, included in the City’s annual comprehensive financial reports (ACFR) does not extend beyond the financial information identified in the audit report, and we are not required to perform any procedures to corroborate such other information. However, in accordance with such standards, we have:
Read for consideration of material inconsistency between the introductory and statistical sections and the basic financial statements, or if the other information otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
Our responsibility also includes communicating to you any information which we believe is a material misstatement of fact. Nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that such information, or its manner of presentation, is materially inconsistent with the information, or manner of its presentation, appearing in the financial statements.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of the City Council, and management of the City and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than these specified parties.
Menlo Park, California
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June 30, 2024
City of Campbell
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Attachment: GAGAS Letter (Acceptance of Fiscal 2023-24 ACFR and Auditor's Written Communication on Internal Control) 1 Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards
To the City Council
City of Campbell, California
Campbell, California
We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (Government Auditing Standards), the financial statements of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of City of Campbell, California (the “City”), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements and have issued our report thereon dated December 31, 2024.
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City’s internal control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.
Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the City’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were not identified.
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Attachment: GAGAS Letter (Acceptance of Fiscal 2023-24 ACFR and Auditor's Written Communication on Internal Control) 2 Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City's financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.
Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.
Menlo Park California
December 31, 2024
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Schedule of Findings and Responses
June 30, 2024
None.
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Schedule of Prior Findings and Responses
June 30, 2024
None.
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Attachment: GAGAS Letter (Acceptance of Fiscal 2023-24 ACFR and Auditor's Written Communication on Internal Control) General Fund - Fund Balance Comparison
Fiscal Year Ending (FYE) June 30, 2023 to FYE June 30, 2024 Audited Audited
FYE 06/30/23 FYE 06/30/24 Variance Short Description
Nonspendable:
Leases 173,181$ 199,081$ 25,900$ Accounts for nonspendable General Fund monies from leases Total Nonspendable 173,181$ 199,081$ 25,900$ Restricted:
None -$ -$ -$ No General Fund monies are restricted by external factors Total Restricted -$ -$ -$ Committed:
General plan update 44,209$ -$ (44,209)$ Accounts for General Plan (GP) expenses and GP Maint. Fees.
Historic preservation 5,000 5,000 - Accounts for historic preservation in-lieu fees.
Compensated absences 961,449 970,698 9,249 50% of noncurrent liability for absences.
Liability insurance 136,473 157,936 21,463 Set at minimum of 100% of self-insured retention for claims.
Available Capital Improvements Reserve 30,109 212,351 182,242 CIPR for General Fund funded capital projects. Target $5M.
Committed Capital Improvements Reserve 1,569,671 1,240,899 (328,772) Carryover CIPR projects approved in prior years.
Community Center Facility 111,699 149,706 38,007 For use at Community Center.
Heritage Theater 233,382 180,344 (53,038) For use at Heritage Theater.
Total Committed 3,091,992$ 2,916,934$ (175,058)$ Assigned:
Capital projects (Construction Tax) 325,256$ 138,406$ (186,850)$ Construction tax funded capital projects.
Unemployment insurance 90,000 90,000 - Fixed amount to pay for anticipated unemployment costs.
PERS 2,252,000 2,252,000 - Set aside for pay down of PERS, trust, or cost mitigation.
OPEB 370,102 393,315 23,213 Annual required contribution for OPEB liabilities.
Other 976,258 917,512 (58,746) Set aside for operating encumbrance carryovers.
Total Assigned 4,013,616$ 3,791,233$ (222,383)$ Unassigned:
Unassigned, Undesignated 1,338,952 1,000,000 (338,952) To be maintained at $1M for operating cash flow purposes.
City council reserve 362,624 362,624 - Council discretionary reserve for requests, recognition, etc.
Economic fluctuations 9,955,452 9,485,886 (469,566) 16.67% of Operating Expenditures for economic downturns.
Emergency 3,207,454 3,207,454 - 10% of Revenue for unexpected physical or fiscal emergency.
Total Unassigned 14,864,482$ 14,055,964$ (808,518)$ TOTAL FUND BALANCE 22,143,271 20,963,212 (1,180,059) Adopted GF Operating Budget 66,589,958 66,843,036 253,078 Unassigned as % of Budget 22.32% 21.03%
Unassigned + PERS as % of Budget 25.70% 24.40%
Unassigned Reserve Stress Test (GFOA Guidance 16.67%)
$1 million deficit in FY 2025 (1,000,000) 19.53%
$2 million deficit in FY 2025 (2,000,000) 18.04%
$3 million deficit in FY 2025 (3,000,000) 16.54%
$4 million deficit in FY 2025 (4,000,000) 15.04%
$5 million deficit in FY 2025 (5,000,000) 13.55%
Unassigned + PERS Reserve Stress Test (GFOA Guidance 16.67%) $1 million deficit in FY 2025 (1,000,000) 22.90%
$2 million deficit in FY 2025 (2,000,000) 21.41%
$3 million deficit in FY 2025 (3,000,000) 19.91%
$4 million deficit in FY 2025 (4,000,000) 18.41%
$5 million deficit in FY 2025 (5,000,000) 16.92%
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City
Council
Report
TITLE: CAAP Goals, Targets, Measures, and Actions
RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the City Council provide feedback on the greenhouse gas reduction targets and draft measures and actions for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP).
PURPOSE
The purpose of this item is to inform the Council on recent progress in developing the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), give an overview of the State policies and guidelines driving the goals of the plan, and allow for discussion and feedback on the measures and actions to be considered in the CAAP. This meeting represents a pivotal point in the preparation of the plan as staff will now begin developing the specific actions and measures for the CAAP and thus seeks initial Council feedback concerning how these will be developed.
Staff is seeking Council feedback for these questions:
• How ambitious or conservative should we set our goals for Campbell, relative to the statewide targets?
• Does Council have initial feedback on the proposed draft measures and actions to meet targets?
Council feedback will guide the technical analysis and community outreach to further refine the list of measures and actions that will be included in the Draft CAAP. Getting input on targets provides valuable input on direction, urgency, and approach.
BACKGROUND
The City of Campbell is committed to addressing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing resilience against climate impacts, as outlined in the adopted 2040 General Plan, which mandates the preparation of a Climate Action Plan:
COS-10.c. Prepare a Climate Action Plan that establishes GHG reduction targets that are consistent with Statewide GHG reduction goals and includes an implementation program to achieve the reduction targets. Periodically review and Item: 15
Category: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Meeting Date: March 18, 2025
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update the Plan as necessary to achieve the GHG reduction targets specified in the Plan.
Reflecting this commitment, the City Council identified Sustainability as a priority for FY 2024 and FY 2025, with the creation of a CAAP included in the respective Work Plans.
This report follows and complements the prior August 17, 2024, and November 5, 2024, reports to Council documenting the results of the GHG Emissions Inventory, Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA), and community outreach activities.
Following this presentation, the project team will continue refining the list of draft measures and actions, conduct another round of robust community engagement to gather feedback, and return to Council with a Draft CAAP this summer.
GHG Emissions Mitigation and Climate Adaptation
The results of the 2022 GHG Emissions Inventory found that on an annual basis, emissions from the Campbell community are estimated to be over 220,000MT CO 2e – this amount of gas could fill 44,800 Olympic -sized swimming pools or 112 Empire State Buildings stacked together. The majority of emissions (59%) come from the transportation sector , while building natural gas accounts for another 26% of emissions. Off-road equipment, building electricity, and solid waste combined account for the remaining 15% of emissions.
The results of the CCVA found that Campbell is most vulnerable to extreme heat, air quality degradation, riverine flooding, and drought . These hazards are more likely to disproportionately impact vulnerable populations in Campbell, located downtown, north of downtown, and along the Los Gatos Creek, as well as impact buildings and natural ecosystems.
As most of the climate mitigation and adaptation strategies are inter -related, the consultant team has developed a systems -based approach to addressing climate change that will be discussed later in this report. This report is focused on discussing draft measures related to transportation and buildings – where Campbell can have the most impact on emissions mitigation.
Statewide Goals for Emissions Reductions
California Senate Bill 32 calls for a 40% reduction below 1990 levels of emissions by 2030. The 2022 Emissions Inventory was used to project future emissions based on estimated population and job growth, as well as the impacts of State regulations. The team found that the Campbell community would need to decrease annual emissions by over 62,000 MT CO 2e by 2030 – a reduction of 28% of current emissions levels within the next five years to meet the SB 32 goal.
Assembly Bill 1279 calls for the state to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible, but no later than 2045 , which would be a decrease of nearly 225,000 MT CO2e, or nearly 100% of current emissions levels within the next twenty years.
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DISCUSSION
The Rincon Consulting team has developed a modeling tool called the Scenario Planning and Reduction Quantification (“SPARQ”) tool. The SPARQ tool allows Rincon and the City to quickly iterate on potential levels of implementation for each of the strategies considered. Achieving a reduction of 28% of current emissions in the next five years, in alignment with SB 32, will be a significant challenge.
Because the majority of emissions come from transportation and building energy, CAAP implementation will be focused on electrifying existing buildings that currently use natural gas, investing in or facilitating the installation of EV charging infrastructure, and developing a multimodal transportation plan that prioritizes active modes of transportation.
How ambitious Campbell wants to be, relative to statewide targets, will help determine the specific measures and actions to be included in the CAAP. Educational initiatives are generally more affordable but tend to have a smaller direct impact on emissions reductions. In contrast, infrastructure improvements, such as constructing protected bike lanes, can significantly advance objectives, but often come with higher costs.
Regulatory actions (e.g., ordinances) typically yield the greatest reductions in emissions by requiring widespread adoption across the city. While some requirements like larger solar panels and battery storage may incur higher costs, others, such as transitioning from gas water heaters to heat pump water heaters, could be cost -neutral or even cheaper, depending on available incentives.
As shown in the chart below, the “State Targets Pathway” would require taking actions that would ensure Campbell meets the state’s targets including the 2045 goal to reduce emissions to net zero. The “Ambitious Pathway” would focus on bold action to meet the state’s 2030 goal of a 40% reduction and achieve net zero emissions before 2045. The “Conservative Pathway” would not meet state goals but still significantly reduce emissions in Campbell. The next section of this report will discuss specific measures and related actions to meet these targets, as well as potential costs and impacts.
Figure 1: Scenarios for CAAP Goals
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Draft Measures and Actions
After reviewing the results of the emissions inventory, CCVA, and community engagement efforts, the project team has divided the strategies for addressing climate change into four systems:
• Transportation system : reducing car trips through improved public transit and more walkable neighborhoods, as well as increasing EV adoption. • Building system : retrofitting existing buildings to be carbon -free and resilient to extreme heat and flooding.
• Urban ecosystem and sustainable foods : improving organics diversion to reduce emissions and increasing tree canopy to both provide emissions reductions and cooling benefits.
• Social and governance systems : building resilience in the community through resources, education, and collaboration.
Using this systems -based approach, the project team developed a list of measures to reduce emissions and/or improve resilience, and corresponding specific actions the City could take to meet statewide goals. The list was developed based on the results of the emissions inventory, the desire to build resiliency to the effects of climate change, and by incorporating feedback from the CAAP Advisory Committee, City Councilmembers, and the broader community through ongoing outreach and engagement activities in partnership with Community-based Organizations (CBOs).
The list was then provided to an internal working group of staff that included representatives from each department. Separate interdepartmental meetings were held to discuss each of the systems listed above and get thorough feedback from key staff.
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governance systems – the project team would like to focus the conversation on actions related to retrofitting existing buildings, reducing trips taken in gas -powered vehicles, and City leadership in decarbonizing municipal operations.
Meeting the State target in 2030 will require the City to adopt most of the actions listed below. If Council choses a more conservative pathway, then the City could choose to not implement some of the high -impact actions below, or push implementation timelines out. While exceeding the State target for 2030 is unlikely, Council could choose to be more ambitious than the State by setting a goal of net -zero emissions earlier than 2045. The ambitious pathway would likely require taking all the actions listed below and implementing within the next couple of years.
Electrification of Existing Buildings
Council has adopted an air quality ordinance that prohibits NOx emissions from any new construction. However, in order to significantly reduce natural gas emissions from Campbell’s building inventory, existing homes and commercial buildings will need to be retrofitted. Staff has built and published a webpage to inform residents of incentives available to reduce costs to electrify (https://campbellca.gov/electrify).
The following actions that could be adopted into the CAAP would have a high impact on emissions reductions, allowing the city to meet State Goals:
• Expand the air quality ordinance to lower the threshold of “major rebuild” or consider remodeling projects as a trigger.
• Require any new air conditioning units to be heat pumps, that can both cool and heat efficiently.
• Require any water heater replacements or HVAC replacements to be heat pumps ahead of BAAQMD’s rules that go into effect in 2027 for water heating and 2029 for space heating.
• Require new roofs to use cool roofing materials, or install solar panels, which minimize heat absorption.
The following actions would have a lower impact on emissions reductions but support the higher impact actions above:
• Collaborate with regional partners to host and promote workforce development programs for installers, local contractors, and building owners/operators. • Collaborate with Silicon Valley Clean Energy to increase Campbell resident participation in the Go Electric Advisory program, a free live service to help Silicon Valley Clean Energy customers go electric.
• Partner with community -based organizations to launch an education and outreach campaign to encourage home electrification.
Reducing Gas-Powered Vehicles
Decreasing reliance on gas powered vehicles for transportation can be a huge challenge. Historically the right -of-way has been prioritized for car traffic. Reducing dependence on cars would require re-prioritizing the right-of-way for more active modes of transportation, like biking or walking. The City will soon begin the process of 15 Packet Pg. 433
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developing a multimodal transportation plan that will focus on projects that make Campbell more walkable and bikeable. The City can also make deeper investments into building EV charging infrastructure to support EV adoption.
The following actions would have a high impact on emissions:
• Improve pedestrian infrastructure (e.g., widening or improving sidewalks, installing high-visibility crosswalks, providing seating areas and shelters, adding greenery and shade trees).
• Create mobility hubs with e -bikes in popular destinations where there are volumes of high vehicle miles traveled from single-occupancy vehicles. • Require new commercial and multifamily residential construction and major parking area renovations to install EV charging infrastructure in line with the most recent California Green Building Standards Code voluntary Tier 2 levels. • Install additional EV charging infrastructure at city -owned facilities, such as parking garages, the Community Center, City Hall, and parks. • Reduce parking availability and charge for parking to encourage people to use alternative forms of transportation (walking, biking, and using public transit). • Targeted upzoning in more residential areas to add diversity. • Allow for EV charging in the public right-of-way.
• Adopt an off-road equipment gas ban that exceeds State requirements.
The following actions would have a lower impact on emissions reductions but support the higher impact actions above:
• Partner with community -based organizations to host zero -emission vehicle education events for residents.
• Install bike racks at public transit stations to encourage a shift in transportation behaviors.
Electrification of City Fleet and Facilities
It is important that the City take a leadership role in climate action. While the new Library and Police building will be fully electric and energy efficient, City Hall, the Community Center, Campbell Museum, and Ainsley House will need to be retrofitted.
Additionally, Staff are working on a Fleet Electrification Plan to go above and beyond the requirements of California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation. Electrifying the fleet will require additional charging infrastructure to meet the needs of City staff. Currently 80% of the fleet is gas-powered; 12 vehicles are hybrid and two are fully electric. These will be large investments that might need to be strategically planned with capital improvement projects to ensure the City doesn’t miss opportunities.
The following actions would have a high impact on emissions:
• Develop and adopt an electrification first policy for City -owned equipment (e.g., back-up generators and HVAC units).
• Maximize solar installation in City-owned buildings.
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• Install EV charging infrastructure needed to support a ZEV zero -emission vehicle fleet based on the results of the Fleet Electrification. • Install battery back-ups, combined with onsite solar panels and renewable diesel generators, to enhance the resilience of the municipal fleet.
The following actions would have a lower impact on emissions reductions but support the higher impact actions above:
• Complete an energy audit of all existing municipal buildings and identify zero carbon equipment and develop a prioritized short - and long -term replacement schedule for equipment.
Additional Actions to Consider
The actions listed above are focused on the two systems in which the City can significantly reduce emissions. The CAAP will also include actions related to the urban ecosystem and social and governance system. These actions are more focused on building resiliency to the impacts of climate change, though there are emissions reductions benefits from some of the actions. Many of these rely on partnerships with community-based organizations, the Santa Clara Library District, the Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management, West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority, and Valley Water.
The following actions would have a high impact on resiliency or emissions:
• Convert the City’s Cooling Center into a year-round Resiliency Hub. • Partner with Valley Water in improvements to the creek trails and bike paths as flood-resilient infrastructure and relocate assets that are at risk of flood damage. • Upgrade Campbell's water and stormwater infrastructure to handle larger storms. • Plant more trees on City property and require tree planting in new developments. • Require schools to replace hard surface with shaded green spaces. • Work with the County in support of their food recovery program. • Create new positions within the City to support climate action.
The following actions would have a lower impact but support the higher impact actions above:
• Provide education to the community on the benefits of trees, including carbon capture, shade, and cooling.
• Provide communication to the community on climate hazards. • Distribute educational materials on climate -friendly foods and edible food recovery requirements.
Key Takeaways
The Campbell community would need to reduce annual emissions by 28% in the next five years and 100% in the next 20 years to align with the statewide targets set by SB 32 and AB 1279. Staff is seeking Council feedback on
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conservative and not meet these targets, but still take actions to significantly reduce emissions.
2. The draft measures and actions to be considered as part of the Draft CAAP Given the majority of emissions come from transportation and building energy, the project team is focusing on a discussion of specific actions within these areas. Council feedback at this time on specific actions to be considered as part of the CAAP will help the project team further refine the measures and actions that will be included in the Draft CAAP, ensuring the plan meets Campbell’s specific needs.
Regulatory actions (e.g., ordinances) typically yield the greatest reductions, and while some requirements incur higher costs, many could be cost -neutral or even cheaper, depending on available incentives. Infrastructure improvements can also significantly advance objectives but often come with higher costs. Educational initiatives are generally more affordable but tend to have a smaller direct impact on emissions reductions. To meet the State’s emissions reduction targets, Campbell will need to take many of the high-impact measures included in this report.
Feedback from Council on these actions will help the project team further refine the draft list of measures and actions to be considered for the CAAP.
NEXT STEPS
The CAAP project team will continue to revise the draft measures and actions based on Council direction, staff feedback, and community outreach. Staff will again work with community-based organizations to solicit community feedback on actions and priorities.
Feedback from Council and the community will inform the measures and actions in the Draft CAAP that will be brought forward to Council this summer.
Prepared by:
Tiffany Hudson, Environmental Program
Specialist
Reviewed by:
Rob Eastwood, Community Development Director
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Approved by:
Brian Loventhal, City Manager
Attachment:
a. Draft Measures and Actions
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Administrative Draft Measures and Actions
Rincon Consultants, Inc. (Rincon) has drafted key strategies to establish the basis for the City of Campbell Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) based on the existing conditions analyses, the climate change vulnerability assessment, current trends and technologies in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, feedback received from the Community Advisory Committee, broad community outreach (i.e., community survey) and City Council. The strategies included in this internal document detail achievable and implementable measures and supporting actions that can help the City reduce its emissions to meet the established target in line with the State of California’s goals. Additionally, they address climate vulnerabilities in Campbell and include adaptation measures and supporting actions to increase the City and community’s resilience to climate impacts.
These measures and supporting actions are organized into five systems that, when collectively implemented, will help put Campbell on a path towards carbon neutrality. The strategies are organized in the following framework:
▪ Systems. A group of related elements that can be directly influenced by the City of Campbell. ▪ Measures. Long-range goals that the City has established to reduce emissions and/or improve resilience in line with the State’s emission reduction goals and local resilience goals. ▪ Actions. Discrete steps to take to achieve the measures. Over time, the CAAP will be reviewed, and additional actions will need to be added to make greater progress on the established measures.
The selection of strategies for the CAAP is intended to be an iterative process with City staff, key interested groups, and the broader Campbell community. In general, the measures were designed to encompass actions that align with six Climate Policy Pillars that are essential to effective climate policy implementation:
▪ Feasibility. Actions that help the City understand the costs, benefits, obstacles, and opportunities associated with programs, policies, and ordinances to make decisions that best serve the community.
▪ Education. Actions to increase community awareness of programs available to reduce individual contributions to GHG emissions, increase resilience, and/or to establish or strengthen communication channels between the City and the community it serves. ▪ Equity. Actions that engage vulnerable populations in the decision-making process and establish policies and programs that provide vulnerable populations with the resources to benefit from each measure’s objectives in an equitable manner.
▪ Funding. Actions that provide the financial backing (e.g., grant funding, rebates, financial incentives) and adequate City staffing to establish, implement, and maintain a program. ▪ Partnerships. Actions that establish partnerships with external government entities, including Tribes, and community-based organizations to leverage their expertise, resources, and networks to implement programs and policies the City would not be able to achieve alone. ▪ Structural Change. Actions that change existing City programs, policies, and ordinances to allow the City and community to reach the target established within a measure.
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2 The measures and actions developed for the City of Campbell prioritize those activities which provide both mitigation (GHG emissions reductions) and resilience (preparedness for climate change) benefits. Campbell is already seeing the impacts of climate change and each measure taken to address local emissions should also prepare the community for future challenges. Areas for increased focus on resilience include:
▪ Extreme Heat
▪ Poor Air Quality
▪ Drought
▪ Riverine Flooding
The measures and actions have been developed to be implemented over time to reduce emissions and increase the City’s resilience in a thoughtful, achievable, and stepwise process. Therefore, the actions are anticipated to be completed in phases, as outlined below:
▪ Phase 1– 2026 – 2027
▪ Phase 2 – 2028 – 2030
▪ Phase 3 – 2031 – 2033
▪ Ongoing
A lead is assigned to each action to clearly indicate which department or division is responsible for implementing the action.
Finally, a “Feedback from Community/CAC” column is included in the tables to indicate the action’s consistency, or alignment, with feedback received from the CAAP Community Advisory Community or general public received during engagement efforts throughout the CAAP’s development.
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Table 1 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Systems and Measures Measure ID Measure Text
Social and Governance System
SG-1 By year 2028, develop a Resilience Hub to offer refuge to vulnerable populations from extreme heat conditions, poor air quality, and flooding, while also serving as community resource center year-round.
SG-2 Enhance the Campbell community’s awareness of climate hazards by providing staff with climate change communication training and delivering health alert and evacuation messages in English and Spanish, and in multiple forms (e.g., online, brochure, radio).
SG-3 Increase community resilience through ongoing collaboration with community-based organizations and continued community outreach and engagement related to the CAAP.
Building System
BLD-1 Partner with Silicon Valley Clean Energy to provide carbon-free and renewable electricity to 100% of the community by 2030.
BLD-2 Require new buildings to be safe, decarbonized, and resilient by 2025.
BLD-3 Retrofit 18% of existing residential buildings and 15% of existing non-residential buildings by 2030 to be zero-carbon and resilient to extreme heat and poor air quality; increase this to 100% for both residential and non-residential buildings by 2045.
BLD-4 By 2028, decarbonize and make municipal buildings resilient to climate impacts, in particular extreme heat and poor air quality.
Transportation System
TR-1 Decrease dependence on single-occupancy vehicles by incentivizing high-density transit-oriented development, increasing zoning diversity, and converting vehicle-oriented spaces into vibrant pedestrian-friendly zones.
TR-2 Improve the transit system to be more convenient, accessible, and resilient to climate impacts, in order to increase mode share to 10% by 2030 and 15% by 2045.
TR-3 Boost the adoption of zero-emission passenger vehicles to 28% by 2030 and 100% by 2045 and commercial vehicles to 25% by 2030 and 100% by 2045.
TR-4 Increase the percentage of people using active transportation (walking and biking) to 5% by 2030 and 10% in 2045 by enhancing the safety and availability of the transportation system to support walking and biking.
TR-5 Transition to 25% zero-emission municipal fleet by 2030 and 100% by 2040, consistent with the Fleet Electrification Plan.
TR-6 Decarbonize 25% of off-road equipment (e.g., lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and chainsaws) operations by 2030 and 100% by 2045.
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4 Measure ID Measure Text
Urban Eco-Systems and Sustainable Foods
UE-1 Implement nature-based solutions along the Los Gatos Creek and San Tomas Aquinas Creek to mitigate flooding and support the riparian ecosystem.
UE-2 Increase tree canopy to 17.1% by 2030 and 17.4% by 2045, with a focus on communities most vulnerable to extreme heat.
UE-3 Achieve an 80% diversion of organic material by 2030 and reach 100% diversion by 2045 in compliance with SB 1383 (2016), sponsored by Senator Ricardo Lara.
UE-4 Reduce per capita water use by 10% by 2030 and 20% by 2045 by enhancing water conservation and water quality and increase the resilience of the Campbell water system to climate hazards by upgrading water and stormwater facilities.
UE-5 Demonstrate municipal leadership by increasing landfill diversion rates, adopting climate-smart food and purchasing practices, and improving water efficiency.
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Measure SG-1
By year 2028, develop a Resilience Hub to offer refuge to vulnerable populations from extreme heat conditions, poor air quality, and flooding, while also serving as community resource center year-round.
Table 2 Measure SG-1 Actions
Action
Implementatio
n Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/CAC
SG-1.1 Partner with the Santa Clara County Library District to conduct a feasibility study and community needs assessment to understand infrastructure upgrades, staffing, and other requirements needed to develop a Resilience Hub at the Campbell Library. Consider the viability of distributing cooling resources such as fans and rentable coolers from the Resilience hub.
Recreation &
Community
Services
Phase 1 Feasibility Extreme Heat,
Poor Air
Quality,
Flooding
SG-1.2 Based on the results of the feasibility study (SG-1.1), upgrade infrastructure so the building is carbon-free and resilient (e.g., all-electric with solar panels and battery storage).
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 Structural
Change
Extreme Heat,
Poor Air
Quality,
Flooding
SG-1.3 Secure funding to hire one new staff to run the Resilience Hub and maintain a stockpile of emergency supplies, charging capabilities for electronic devices – including medical devices – and distribute health, social, and educational resources in English and Spanish (e.g., strategies to avoid heat-related illnesses).
Recreation &
Community
Services
Phase 1 Funding, Equity,
Education
Extreme Heat,
Poor Air
Quality,
Flooding
CAC Feedback
Meeting #2
SG-1.4 Partner with community-based organizations to launch outreach programs to advertise the Resilience Hub and recruit volunteers to support the Hub.
Recreation &
Community
Services
Phase 3 Education,
Partnership
Extreme Heat,
Poor Air
Quality,
Flooding
SG-1.5 Monitor and evaluate the Resilience Hub’s performance and gather community feedback annually.
Recreation &
Community
Services
Ongoing Feasibility Extreme Heat,
Poor Air
Quality,
Flooding
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Enhance the Campbell community’s awareness of climate hazards by providing staff with climate change communication training and delivering health alert and evacuation messages in English and Spanish, and in multiple forms (e.g., online, brochure, radio).
Table 3 Measure SG-2 Actions
Action
Implementatio
n Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/C
AC
SG-2.1 Partner with the County of Santa Clara Office of Emergency Management and community-based organizations to establish coordinated notification and response services to provide timely dissemination of critical information through multiple channels (e.g., mobile notifications, social media platforms, community alerts systems).
Emergency
Services
Phase 1 Partnerships,
Structural
Change, Equity
Extreme Heat,
Poor Air
Quality,
Flooding
SG-2.2 Conduct emergency alert notifications, including extreme heat warnings and poor air quality days, in English and Spanish. Distribute information about AlertSCC sign-up in English and Spanish in areas of high climate vulnerability.
Emergency
Services
Ongoing Structural
Change,
Education,
Equity
Extreme Heat,
Poor Air
Quality,
Flooding
SG-2.3 Secure funding to enhance the redundancy of emergency evacuation communication systems during power outages. This might include providing backup power for telecommunication towers and other critical facilities, disseminating information through radio channels, encouraging the use of hand-cranked radios, and other methods. Additionally, conduct regular tests of alert systems to ensure readiness for potential evacuation scenarios.
Emergency
Services
Phase 2 Structural
Change, Funding
Extreme Heat,
Poor Air
Quality,
Flooding
SG-2.4 Create a training program to raise awareness among all City staff about climate risks to the community, GHG contributions, the significance of the CAAP and its relevance to the City, as well as available internal and external resources. The program could include a handout with customized information on integrating climate change considerations into the agency’s processes, regular formal training sessions, and onboarding training for new employees.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 2 Structural
Change,
Education
Extreme Heat,
Poor Air
Quality,
Drought,
Riverine
Flooding
CBO
Engagement
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Increase community resilience through ongoing collaboration with community-based organizations and continued community outreach and engagement related to the CAAP.
Table 4 Measure SG-3 Actions
Action
Implementatio
n Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/C
AC
SG-3.1 Draft a framework for ongoing and capacity building with community- based organizations that builds off the collaboration during CAAP development. The framework will include:
▪ Establishing regular communication to discuss ongoing projects, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration
▪ Allocating funding and resources to support community-based organizations’ initiatives that align with implementation of the CAAP ▪ Collaborative planning so community-based organizations are including in the decision-making process
▪ Implementing a monitoring and evaluation system to measure the effectiveness of partnerships with community-based organizations, including by collecting feedback from the organizations to continuously improve the collaboration process
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change,
Partnership
Extreme Heat,
Poor Air
Quality,
Drought,
Riverine
Flooding
SG-3.2 Secure grant funding, in partnership with community-based organizations, to support broad CAAP implementation.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Funding,
Partnership
Extreme Heat,
Poor Air
Quality,
Drought,
Riverine
Flooding
SG-3.3 Institute a Cool Block Program in partnership with community-based organizations to encourage residents to get to know their neighbors and to organize events that foster community and address issues such as safety, climate hazards, and improving quality of life. Launch the first Cool Block Program in a highly climate vulnerable area, as defined in Campbell’s Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 2 Structural
Change,
Education,
Equity,
Partnership
Extreme Heat,
Poor Air
Quality,
Drought,
Riverine
Flooding
SG-3.4 Expand the climate team to three new staff members to support implementation of the CAAP and continued incorporation of climate science and emerging trends into government planning processes.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1+
Phase 2
Structural
Change
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▪ One new staff member to run the resilience hub and lead implementation of Social and Governance Systems measures and actions (SG-1.3)
▪ One new staff member to lead implementation of Building Systems measure and actions (BLD-3.13).
▪ One new staff member to support grant writing and implementation of Urban Ecosystem measures and actions, including water conservation (UE-4.4).
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Measure BLD-1
Partner with Silicon Valley Clean Energy to provide carbon-free and renewable electricity to 100% of the community by 2030.
Table 5 Measure BLD-1 Actions
Action
Implementati
on Lead Phase Pillar Climate Hazard
Feedback
from
Community/
CAC
BLD-1.1 Partner with Silicon Valley Clean Energy to conduct an annual analysis of direct access electricity users within the City. Contact direct access electricity users and provide information on the benefits of upgrading to GreenStart/GreenPrime with Silicon Valley Clean Energy.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1+
Ongoing
Partnership,
Feasibility,
Equity
BLD-1.2 Continue partnering with Silicon Valley Clean Energy to conduct educational campaigns, such as tabling at community events. Establish comprehensive informational resources on the City’s website, regularly post on social media, and develop energy bill inserts. These efforts will highlight the benefits of 100% carbon-free and renewable energy and promote the available incentives.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Partnership,
Educations,
Funding
CBO
Engagement
BLD-1.3 Provide education and outreach to Campbell residents and businesses on the value of installing solar and battery storage for both GHG emissions reduction and resilience. Additionally, educate and guide residents and businesses on the fire rating requirements for battery storage systems, including the necessity for installation on 1-hour fire- rated walls, to ensure safe and compliant installations. Promote Silicon Valley Clean Energy, federal tax credit programs, and other statewide and regional incentives to reduce costs.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1+
Ongoing
Education
Funding
Extreme Heat CBO
Engagement
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Require new buildings to be safe, decarbonized, and resilient by 2025.
Table 6 Measure BLD-2 Actions
Action
Implementati
on Lead Phase Pillar Climate Hazard
Feedback
from
Community/
CAC
BLD-2.1 Enforce the Campbell Air Quality Ordinance which prohibits NOx emissions from appliances in all new buildings and major remodels, as defined in the municipal code.
Community
Development
Department
Ongoing Structural
Change
Poor Air Quality
BLD-2.2 Adopt a reach code by January 2026 to require CALGreen Tier 2 Voluntary Standards Section A5.106.11.2 for cool roofs and Section A5.106.7.2 for cool walls for new residential and non-residential buildings. Include an alternative option allowing buildings to install solar roofing shingles or solar PV and increased attic insulation instead of a cool roof, which can generate electricity while also enhancing thermal comfort.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
Extreme Heat
BLD-2.3 Adopt a reach code by January 2026 to require indoor cooling in new multi-family buildings. Monitor the California Department of Public Health guidance regarding indoor cooling which will inform the 2025 California building codes update cycle.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
Extreme Heat
BLD-2.4 Collaborate with regional partners including Silicon Valley Clean Energy to host and promote workforce development programs for installers, local contractors, and building owners/operators to provide technical requirements and financial resources, including information on new electric appliances, approaches to electrification, and rebates available.
Partner with community-based organizations to connect members of climate vulnerable communities, as defined in Campbell’s Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, to these training programs.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 2+
Ongoing
Education,
Funding,
Equity,
Partnership
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Retrofit 18% of existing residential buildings and 15% of existing non-residential buildings by 2030 to be zero- carbon and resilient to extreme heat and poor air quality and increase this to 100% for both residential and non-residential buildings by 2045.
Table 7 Measure BLD-3 Actions
Action
Implementation
Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/CAC
BLD-3.1 Conduct a high-level existing building electrification analysis for City owned and private properties to identify the specific costs and potential hurdles for building electrification in Campbell.
Assess the return on investment of electrification to encourage building owners to comply and participate. Use the results of the analysis to fine tune education and outreach as well as policy directives associated with building decarbonization.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Feasibility
BLD-3.2 Collaborate with Silicon Valley Clean Energy to increase Campbell resident participation in the Go Electric Advisory program, a free live service to help Silicon Valley Clean Energy customers go electric. Additionally, connect low-income homeowners and renters with the Department of Energy’s Weatherization
Assistance Program to install weatherization measures. Focus outreach on climate vulnerable areas first, including in mobile home parks, as defined in Campbell’s Climate Change
Vulnerability Assessment.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Education,
Funding,
Equity
Extreme
Heat, Poor
Air Quality
CAC Feedback Meeting #1
BLD-3.3 Extend the existing new construction zero NOx ordinance to cover water heater and HVAC replacements by 2026
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
BLD-3.4 Adopt an ordinance requiring new roof replacements for existing residential and non-residential buildings to utilize cool roof materials, as defined by CALGreen Tier 2 Voluntary Standards Section A5.106.11.2, by 2027 to minimize absorption of solar energy and reduce building energy use. Include an alternative option allowing buildings to install solar roofing shingles or traditional PV and increased attic insulation instead of a cool roof, which can generate electricity while also enhancing thermal comfort.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 2 Structural
Change
Extreme
Heat
CBO Engagement
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Implementation
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Hazard
Feedback from
Community/CAC
BLD-3.5 Partner with community-based organizations to launch an education and outreach campaign to help people in Campbell prepare for, and understand the benefits of, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) zero-NOx threshold which phases out natural appliances over time, beginning with water heaters in 2027.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 2 Education,
Partnership
BLD-3.6 Implement streamlined permitting processes for electrification projects (e.g., installing electric heat pumps, solar panels, battery storage, heat pump HVAC systems), such as offering instant online permitting and bundling similar permit types to reduce costs. This will simplify the application process, making it faster and more affordable for individuals and businesses to adopt sustainable energy solutions.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
BLD-3.7 Develop educational materials outlining opportunities to avoid panel upgrades when cost prohibitive. Make this information readily available on the City’s website. This information will help residents and business owners identify the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for their electrical needs, ensuring a smooth transition to sustainable energy systems.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Education
BLD-3.8 Amend the municipal code to require all newly installed HVAC units for existing buildings to have two-way air conditioning unit capabilities to provide heating and cooling by 2026.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
Extreme
Heat, Poor
Air Quality
BLD-3.9 Partner with Silicon Valley Clean Energy and community-based organizations to provide solar and storage installation resources and technical support to building owners and residents.
Community
Development
Department
Phase
1+
Ongoing
Structural
Change,
Funding
CAC Feedback Meeting
#1, CBO Engagement
BLD-3.10 Adopt a commercial building performance standard which requires buildings to report energy consumption by 2026, complete a building retro-commissioning (process of evaluating and optimizing the performance of an existing building’s systems and equipment) by 2027, and reduce GHG emissions below an identified threshold (such as MT CO2e per sq. ft.) by 2030.
Collaborate with regional partners to develop a consistent methodology and set of requirements for the building
performance standard.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change,
Partnership
BLD-3.11 Work with PG&E to identify opportunities for decommissioning unnecessary natural gas lines and transitioning neighborhoods to Community
Development
Phase 1 Partnership
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electric systems to maximize cost savings. Department
BLD-3.12 Adopt an existing building retrofit checklist which requires building retrofit/remodel projects of a certain scope to complete energy efficiency upgrades by 2026.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
BLD-3.13 Secure funding to hire a new staff member to support implementation of Building Systems measures and actions.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
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By 2030, decarbonize and make municipal buildings resilient to climate impacts, in particular extreme heat and poor air quality.
Table 8 Measure BLD-4 Actions
Action
Implementatio
n Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/CAC
BLD-
4.1 Complete an energy audit and retro-commissioning (fine-tuning building systems to ensure a building is running at optimal performance) of all existing municipal buildings and facilities and inventory all fossil fuel-powered building equipment. Identify zero carbon replacement technology and develop a prioritized short- and long-term replacement schedule for equipment by 2027.
Through this process, confirm a list of critical municipal buildings that should be prioritized for battery back-up.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1 Feasibility
BLD-
4.2 Based on the energy audit results in Action BLD-3.1, maximize solar installations on City-owned buildings.
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 Structural
Change
Extreme Heat
BLD-
4.3 Develop and adopt an electrification first policy for City-owned fossil fuel equipment (e.g., back-up generators and HVAC units) by 2026 that outlines a strategy for addressing cost impacts of future equipment purchases and supports a fiscally responsible equipment transition.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
BLD-
4.4 Add energy storage, such as battery back-up, to all critical municipal buildings, identified as part of Action BLD-4.1, by 2035.
Public Works
Department
Phase 3 Structural
Change
Extreme Heat
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Measure TR-1
Decrease dependence on single-occupancy vehicles by incentivizing high-density, transit-oriented development, increasing zoning diversity, and converting vehicle-oriented spaces into vibrant pedestrian- friendly zones.
Table 9 Measure TR-1
Action
Implementation
Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/CAC
TR-1.1 Conduct a feasibility study to determine commercial areas, including downtown, where curbside parking spaces can be converted into parklets, sidewalk extensions, or bicycle infrastructure, which provides more space and amenities for people.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Feasibility Replica Analysis
TR-1.2 Conduct site assessments to understand current pedestrian conditions and challenges in large shopping centers including downtown and the Pruneyard. These assessments will evaluate parameters such as:
▪ Safety: Assess the presence of crosswalks, pedestrian signals, lighting, and visibility to ensure safe pedestrian movement. ▪ Mobility: Evaluate the width and condition of sidewalks, the availability of ramps, and the ease of access for individuals with disabilities.
▪ Comfort: Measure the availability of seating, shade, and shelter, as well as the overall cleanliness and maintenance of pedestrian pathways.
▪ Connectivity: Examine the connectivity between pedestrian pathways on private property and public rights-of-way (ROW), ensuring seamless transitions and accessibility.
▪ Aesthetics: Assess the visual appeal of the pedestrian environment, including landscaping, public art, and the overall ambiance.
Challenges for pedestrians may include obstacles such as uneven surfaces, lack of signage, high vehicle traffic, and inadequate crossing facilities. The action will address pedestrian circulation on the public right-of-way.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1+
Phase 2
Feasibility Replica Analysis
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16 TR-1.3 Based on the findings of the site assessment (TR-1.2), implement one pilot project that improves pedestrian infrastructure (e.g., widening or improving sidewalks, installing high-visibility crosswalks, providing seating areas and shelters, adding greenery and shade trees). Implement the pilot project in a climate vulnerable area, as defined in Campbell’s Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment.
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 Structural
Change,
Equity
Replica Analysis
TR-1.4 Work with property owners of large shopping centers (greater than X square feet) to build active transportation infrastructure, such as bike racks, on their properties.
Community
Development
Department,
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 Partnerships Replica Analysis
TR-1.5 As part of the outreach associated with the City of Campbell Multimodal Transportation Plan and other City initiatives, continue to engage with members of the community, landowners, local businesses, and community organizations to gather input and educate the public on the benefits of increased density and mixed-use development on reducing single-occupancy vehicles and greenhouse gas reduction.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1+
Ongoing
Education
TR-1.6 Identify appropriate locations in residential areas to implement targeted zoning changes that promote new mixed use commercial development (e.g., corner stores and cafés) to create more vibrant and walkable neighborhoods.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Feasibility
TR-1.7 Partner with developers, property owners of shopping centers, residents, and employers to create a Transportation Demand Management Plan to target the shift from single-occupancy vehicles to alternative modes of transportation, including by offering discounted transit cards.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1 Partnerships Replica Analysis
TR-1.8 Secure funding to explore the feasibility of a Transportation Management Association which works with large employers in the region to organize resident commute trips for work. Consider leveraging existing Transportation Management Associations in the region or partner with one to reduce implementation costs.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 2 Feasibility,
Funding
Replica Analysis
TR-1.9 Create a citywide carpooling system to encourage residents to share rides to work.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 2 Structural
Change
Replica Analysis
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▪ Real-Time Monitoring: Using sensors and cameras to monitor parking space availability in real-time.
▪ Mobile Apps: Providing drivers with apps to find, reserve, and pay for parking spots easily.
▪ Dynamic Pricing: Adjusting parking fees based on demand to optimize space usage and reduce congestion.
Allocate any proceeds exceeding the costs of maintaining parking structures to develop walking and biking infrastructure in high climate vulnerable areas, as defined in Campbell’s Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1 Funding,
Equity
TR-1.11 Place mobility hubs with docked e-bikes in and around downtown, the Pruneyard, Community Center, and along Hamilton Avenue, Winchester Boulevard, San Tomas Expressway, Virginia Avenue, and Dell Avenue, where there are high vehicle miles traveled from single-occupancy vehicles.
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 Structural
Change
Replica Analysis,
CAC Feedback
Meeting #2, CBO
Engagement
TR-1.12 Remove parking minimums citywide, which require a certain number of parking spaces for new developments, in alignment with AB 2097 (2022), sponsored by Assemblymember Laure Friedman. Developers may still propose parking if they choose.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
TR-1.13 As part of the City of Campbell Multimodal Transportation Plan, identify roads for lane removal and replace lanes with linear parks, walking/biking routes, and trees.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Feasibility CBO Engagement
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Improve the transit system to be more convenient, accessible, and resilient to climate impacts, to increase mode share to 10% by 2030 and 15% by 2045.
Table 10 Measure TR-2
Action
Implementati
on Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/CAC
TR-2.1 Partner with Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority to survey all transit stops in Campbell and identify the top priority locations for installation of shade structures and other bus stop amenities based on average use of the transit stop, location in climate vulnerable area, as defined in Campbell’s Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, and proximity to parks and schools.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Partnerships,
Feasibility,
Equity
Extreme Heat
TR-2.2 Coordinate with Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority to identify opportunities to improve transit options (e.g., new stops, shade features at existing stops) in Campbell, particularly in climate vulnerable areas, as defined in Campbell’s Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Partnerships,
Feasibility,
Equity
TR-2.3 Partner with Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority to educate the community on available transit opportunities through informational pop- up events at existing community events, highlighting the benefits and convenience of public transportation options, including the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority Guaranteed Ride Home program and reduced fares for seniors over 65, youth, and individuals with disabilities.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1+
Ongoing
Partnerships,
Education
CBO Engagement
TR-2.4 Identify funding and partnership opportunities (such as public private partnerships, VTA, and grant funding) to offer an electric shuttle to various high-traffic locations, including the Valley Transportation Authority Downtown Campbell Station (Green Line), for individuals traveling within Campbell and those traveling out of Campbell.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 2 Funding,
Structural
Change,
Partnership
Replica Analysis,
CAC Feedback
Meeting #2
TR-2.5 Secure grant funding to add a mobility hub, or location with docked e- bikes, and end of use facilities, near the Valley Transportation Authority Downtown Campbell Station for first and last mile commute to the Green Line going to San Jose. This will provide convenient and sustainable transportation options, making it easier for people to use public transportation and reduce reliance on single occupancy vehicles.
Community
Development
Department,
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 Funding,
Structural
Change
Replica Analysis,
CAC Feedback
Meeting #2, CBO
Engagement
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Implementati
on Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/CAC
TR-2.6 As part of the City of Campbell Multimodal Transportation Plan, plan, secure funding for, and build protected bicycle lanes within two miles of light rail stations.
Community
Development
Department,
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 Structural
Change, Funding
CBO Engagement
TR-2.7 Explore opportunities to establish a City shuttle services connecting Campbell residents to key commuter destinations, including Santa Clara, Los Gatos, and Palo Alto. Explore potential partnerships with companies in key commuter destinations and demand for this type of service.
Community
Development
Department
Feasibility Replica Analysis
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Boost the adoption of zero-emission passenger vehicles to 28% by 2030 and 100% by 2045 and commercial vehicles to 25% by 2030 and 100% by 2045.
Table 11 Measure TR-3 Actions
Action
Implementatio
n Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/CA
C
TR-
3.1 Adopt an ordinance requiring new commercial and multi-family residential construction and major parking area conducts renovations (adding spaces or electrical systems, or lighting systems are added or altered) to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure in line with the most recent CALGreen Tier 2 levels.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
CBO
Engagement
TR-
3.2 Adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited, streamlined permitting process (e.g., electronic submissions, permitting checklist, and administrative approval) for electric vehicle charging stations in alignment with California Government Code Section 65850.7 (as amended by AB 1236 in 2015), and develop a permitting checklist with permitting requirements and guidance for applicants. Score a “green rating” on the CA Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Streamlining Map by 2027.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
TR-
3.3 Evaluate opportunities for installation of electric vehicle charging stations at City- owned facilities and in the public right-of-way. The feasibility study will assess electrical capacity, electrical demand, financial constraints, and parking utilization to provide a prioritized list of locations to install new publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations. In the feasibility study, include evaluation of opportunities and prioritization of locations to increase the equitable distribution of publicly available electric vehicle chargers to residents of multi-family homes in climate vulnerable areas (as defined in Campbell’s Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment) and residents living on low- and moderate-incomes, as well as consideration for optimizing daytime charging.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Feasibility,
Equity
CBO
Engagement
TR-
3.4 After identifying locations for publicly accessible chargers (action TR-3.3), leverage public-private partnerships and secure grants to install 224 chargers by 2030.
Community
Development
Department
Phase
1+
Phase 2
Structural
Change
CBO
Engagement
TR-
3.5 Partner with community-based organizations to conduct at least one annual zero- emission vehicle education event for residents. Prioritize events for residents living on low- and moderate- incomes as well as residents living in multi-family buildings.
City staff hosting these events will evaluate the barriers to zero-emission vehicle adoption, promote information on the costs and benefits of owning zero-emission Community
Development
Department
Phase 2 Education,
Equity,
Funding,
Partnership
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TR-
3.6 Revise zoning codes to permit electric vehicle charging as both a primary and accessory use, and to allow for standalone charging citywide. Allow for by-right or ministerial zoning approval and provide flexible performance-based design standards for new electric vehicle charging station installations.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
TR-
3.7 Update permitting practices to allow for electric vehicle charging stations to be installed with only an electrical permit, remove the need for setbacks to allow for curbside charging, adopt online permitting processes, and provide expedited processing that shortens permit timelines.
Community
Development
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
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Increase the percentage of people using active transportation (walking and biking) to 5% by 2030 and 10% in 2045 by enhancing the safety and availability of the transportation system to support walking and biking.
Table 12 Measure TR-4
Action
Implementation
Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/C
AC
TR-4.1 As part of the City of Campbell Multimodal Transportation Plan, plan and build protected bicycle lanes within a 2-mile radius of parks and schools in the city, in alignment with the City’s Safe Routes to School Program.
Public Works
Department
Phase
1+
Ongoi
ng
Structural
Change
CAC Feedback
Meeting #1,
CBO
Engagement
TR-4.2 Secure funding to implement Campbell Priority Development Area Enhancement projects for pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements including accessibility ramps, curb extensions, sidewalk installation, traffic calming (e.g., lane narrowing, flashing beacon systems), signal modifications, sharrows, crosswalks, bike striping and signs, and guide signs (signs that provide information to pedestrians and cyclists about routes, directions, and distances to nearby locations).
Public Works
Department
Phase
1 Funding CBO
Engagement
TR-4.3 Implement traffic calming strategies (e.g., speed humps, curb extensions) from the Pruneyard to Downtown Campbell to create safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists.
Public Works
Department
Phase
2 Structural
Change
CBO
Engagement
TR-4.4 Explore including active transportation facilities, such as bike racks, at public transit stations to encourage a shift in transportation behaviors.
Public Works
Department
Phase
2 Structural
Change
Replica
Analysis, CBO
Engagement
TR-4.5 Pilot closures of Campbell Avenue and side streets through the downtown area (e.g., North Central Avenue between Civic Center Drive and Orchard City Drive) to car traffic.
Public Works
Department
Phase
1 Structural
Change
CAC Feedback
Meeting #2,
CBO
Engagement
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Transition to 25% zero-emission municipal fleet by 2030 and 100% by 2040, consistent with the Fleet Electrification Plan.
Table 13 Measure TR-5
Action
Implementation
Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/C
AC
TR-5.1 Complete and regularly update the Fleet Electrification Plan to identify the needs and constraints involved in transitioning to a zero- emission municipal fleet.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1+
Ongoing
Feasibility
TR-5.2 Install battery backups combined with onsite solar panels and renewable diesel generators to enhance the resilience of the municipal fleet.
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 Structural
Change
Poor Air
Quality,
Extreme Heat
TR-5.3 Secure funding from state programs (e.g., the California Air Resources Board's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project and the Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program, Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project) and federal sources to increase procurement of zero-emission vehicles and installation of zero-emission vehicle charging/fueling infrastructure at municipal facilities. Additionally, explore opportunities for Low Carbon Fuel Standard credit generation from use of low carbon fuels/electricity for fleet vehicles.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1 Funding
TR-5.4 Meet or exceed the advanced clean fleet rules for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 Structural
Change
Poor Air
Quality
TR-5.5 Showcase the City’s transition to zero-emission vehicle fleet at community events to demonstrate its commitment to climate action and resilience. Highlight the benefits of electric vehicles, such as lower air pollution, reduced noise levels, and positive health impacts.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1 +
Ongoing
Education
TR-5.6 Install EV charging infrastructure needed to support a zero-emission vehicle fleet based on the results of the Fleet Electrification Plan (action TR-5.1). Work collaboratively with Silicon Valley Clean Energy and regional partners to identify funding and technical support.
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 +
Ongoing
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Decarbonize 25% of off-road equipment (e.g., lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and chainsaws) operations by 2030 and 100% by 2045.
Table 14 Measure TR-6
Action
Implementation
Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/C
AC
TR-6.1 Identify off-road equipment fleets in the City with the highest decarbonization potential and those lacking zero-emission alternatives. Provide technical assistance and/or incentives to fleet owners to support the transition to cleaner technologies (Action TR-6.3).
Public Works
Department
Phase 1 Feasibility
TR-6.2 Develop and adopt a phased series of ordinances that exceed AB 1346 (2021) sponsored by Assemblymember Marc Berman, to ban local operation of specific types of gasoline and diesel-powered off-road equipment (e.g., lawn and garden, construction). Update the ordinances based on a regular review of relevant state regulations, regional rules, and available technology.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
Poor Air
Quality
TR-6.3 Partner with community-based organizations to promote Bay Area Air Quality Management District off-road equipment resources and funding opportunities to contractors and residents in the City. Include educational resources on public health and safety benefits of using decarbonized off-road equipment. Prioritize education and outreach in climate vulnerable areas of the City, as defined in Campbell’s Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment.
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 Funding,
Education
,
Partnershi
p, Equity
TR-6.4 Decarbonize 100% of off-road equipment operated by the City before 2040 and require zero-emission off-road equipment in all City contracts by 2030.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1+
Ongoing
Structural
Change
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Measure-UE-1
Implement nature-based solutions along the Los Gatos Creek and San Tomas Aquinas Creek to mitigate flooding and support the riparian ecosystem.
Table 15 Measure UE-1 Actions
Action
Implementation
Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/CAC
UE-
1.1 Conduct a feasibility study, in partnership with Valley Water, by 2030 to address recurring flood damage and/or erosion in high-risk areas. Incorporate native plants and sustainable landscaping to strengthen flood protection while offering accessible recreational and educational opportunities for the community. Consider the implementation of nature-based solutions, including setback levees, water quality improvements, and strategic retreat of vulnerable city assets, ensuring long-term resilience
Public Works
Department
Phase 1 Feasibility,
Partnership
Flooding CAC Feedback
Meeting #2,
CBO
Engagement
UE-
1.2 Secure state or federal funding to adopt a phased, adaptive approach to flood risk management with clear triggers and thresholds for action. Implement a monitoring system to track extreme weather trends, such as 100-year storms, guiding proactive planning and community outreach.
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 Feasibility Flooding
UE-
1.3 Use the outcomes from the monitoring program (Action UE-1.1) to guide adaptive management, inform strategic relocation efforts, and keep the community informed about risks and adaptation strategies. Prioritize investments in resilient infrastructure or relocate assets that are repeatedly damaged and in climate vulnerable areas, as defined in Campbell’s Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, to ensure long-term resilience and alignment with adaptive climate strategies.
Public Works
Department
Phase 2+
Ongoing
Structural
Change,
Equity
UE-
1.4 In partnership with Valley Water, upgrade creek-side trails and bike paths as flood-resilient infrastructure, allowing them to function also as elevated flood barriers. Incorporate native plants and sustainable landscaping for flood protection and partner with community-based organizations to provide educational opportunities along trails. Consider implementing nature-based Public Works
Department
Phase 3 Structural
Change,
Education,
Equity,
Partnership
Flooding CBO
Engagement
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Lead Phase Pillar
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Hazard
Feedback from
Community/CAC
solution restoration techniques, such as beaver dam analogs, live vegetation, and brush packing, to slow stormwater and mitigate runoff impacts near creek- adjacent areas.
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Increase tree canopy to 17.1% by 2030 and 17.4% by 2045, with a focus on communities most vulnerable to extreme heat.
Table 16 Measure UE-2 Actions
Action
Implementatio
n Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback
from
Community/C
AC
UE-2.1 Prioritize planting 40 trees annually in climate vulnerable areas, as defined in Campbell’s Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, with the lowest tree equity score, along safe routes to school, and near bus stops.
Recreation and
Community
Services
Phase 1+
Ongoing
Structural
Change, Equity
Extreme Heat CAC Feedback
Meeting #2,
CBO
Engagement
UE-2.2 Conduct a comprehensive analysis on success rates for trees planted over the past five years (planted 2019 – 2024). This analysis will consider factors such as species selection, soil conditions, and maintenance practices to determine the survival rate. The findings will inform future tree planting initiatives and promote sustainable urban forestry practices.
Recreation and
Community
Services
Phase 1 Feasibility Extreme Heat
UE-2.3 Evaluate and update the “Official Street Tree List” for canopy potential and future climate conditions.
Recreation and
Community
Services
Phase 1 Feasibility Extreme Heat
UE-2.4 Pursue and obtain grant funding for tree planting and maintenance.
Identify and apply for Federal and State grants annually to meet the tree planting goal identified in Action UE-1.1 (e.g., USDA, California ReLeaf, Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program, Cal Fire’s Urban and Community Forestry Program, and the California Natural Resources Agency’s Urban Greening Program).
Recreation and
Community
Services
Phase 1+
Ongoing
Funding Extreme Heat
UE-2.5 Update and regularly maintain the City’s website to include a webpage for trees that provides information such as best practices for watering and fertilizing trees, guidelines for pruning and maintenance, information on local tree species, and resources for reporting tree damage or disease.
Additionally, provide information on the benefits of a healthy tree canopy, including improved air quality, reduced urban heat island effects, and increased property values.
Recreation and
Community
Services
Phase 1+
Ongoing
Education Extreme Heat
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Implementatio
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Climate
Hazard
Feedback
from
Community/C
AC
UE-2.6 Conduct site assessments along the creeks to evaluate thermal comfort, availability of shade (over land and the creek), and landscape features.
Based on these assessments, strategically direct tree planting to enhance shade.
Recreation and
Community
Services
Phase 2 Feasibility Extreme Heat City Council
Feedback, CBO
Engagement
UE-2.7 Partner with schools in the city to develop a plan to reduce the heat islands in and around schools, including along walking routes. This plan will focus on removing impervious surfaces, planting trees, and increasing shade structures. Prioritize schools located in climate vulnerable areas, as defined in Campbell’s Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment.
Recreation and
Community
Services
Phase 2+
Ongoing
Partnership Extreme Heat,
Flooding
CBO
Engagement
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Achieve an 80% diversion of organic material by 2030 and reach 100% diversion by 2045 in compliance with SB 1383 (2016), sponsored by Senator Ricardo Lara.
Table 17 Measure UE-3 Actions
Action
Implementatio
n Lead Phase Pillar
Climate
Hazard
Feedback from
Community/C
AC
UE-3.1 ▪ Continue to participate in the Santa Clara County edible food recovery program which collaborates with all food generators and food recovery organizations across the county. Update the City website to promote the program.
Public Works
Department
Ongoing Education,
Partnership,
SB 1383, CBO
Engagement
UE-3.2 Continue to participate in the West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority to develop and distribute educational materials describing options for disposal of construction and demolition debris, home composting, residential organics collection, and source reduction and recycling for schools.
Public Works
Department
Ongoing Partnership,
Education
UE-3.3 Continue to implement the City’s organics program with equitable and clearly defined enforcement mechanisms and penalties, as required by Article 16 in SB 1383 (2016), sponsored by Senator Ricardo Lara.
Maintain records, including an initial compliance report, annual report, and implementation record as required by Articles 3, 14, and 16 of SB 1383 for (1) the organic waste collection program and (2) the edible food recovery program. Additionally, develop an organics procurement tracking program.
Public Works
Department
Ongoing Equity, Structural
Change
SB 1383, CBO
Engagement
UE-3.4 Continue to collaborate with regional partners including Santa Clara County, Solid Waste Joint Power Authority, and Waste Management to provide compost to be applied on agricultural and working lands countywide to meet procurement requirements.
Public Works
Department
Ongoing Partnership
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Reduce per capita water use by 10% by 2030 and 20% by 2045 by enhancing water conservation and water quality and increase the resilience of the Campbell water system to climate hazards by upgrading water and stormwater facilities.
Table 18 Measure UE-4 Actions
Action
Implementatio
n Lead Phase Pillar Climate Hazard
Feedback
from
Community/C
AC
UE-4.1 Identify low lying areas in Campbell and implement stormwater mitigation strategies in those areas, prioritizing nature-based solutions.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1 Feasibility Flooding City Council
Feedback,
CBO
Engagement
UE-4.2 Partner with community-based organizations to provide native and drought tolerant landscape educational workshops and trainings to multi- family and single-family residents and homeowner associations to increase use of low-maintenance, native landscaping.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1+
Ongoing
Partnerships CAC Feedback
Meeting #1,
CBO
Engagement
UE-4.3 Hire a new staff member to support grant writing and implementation of Urban Ecosystem measures and actions, including water conservation.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1
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Demonstrate municipal leadership by increasing landfill diversion rates, adopting climate-smart food and purchasing practices, and improving water efficiency.
Table 19 Measure UE-5 Actions
Action
Implementatio
n Lead Phase Pillar Climate Hazard
Feedback
from
Community/C
AC
UE-5.1 By 2028, develop and implement a procurement policy for all City-hosted and sponsored events, encouraging increased locally-sourced, vegetarian, and other climate smart food options, as well as the use of plastic-free materials. Provide information on health, environmental, and carbon benefits of these choices.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1 Structural
Change
CAC Feedback
Meeting #1,
CBO
Engagement
UE-5.2 In partnership with the Solid Waste Authority, conduct annual audits of bin location and signage for landfill, recycle, and compost waste in municipal buildings and municipally owned land. Verify that bins have clear signage and are placed together for proper disposal.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1+
Ongoing
Feasibility,
Structural
Change,
Partnerships
UE-5.3 Complete a municipal water use analysis and implement recommendations resulting from the analyses to reduce total water use by 10% by 2030.
Public Works
Department
Phase 1 Feasibility
UE-5.4 Identify and replace non-functional turf at City-owned and operated locations. Additionally, replace non-native vegetation with native and drought tolerant species in Campbell parks, medians, and other landscapes. Secure funding to create bioswales on City land and along roadway right-of-way to increase stormwater capture and groundwater recharge by 2030.
Public Works
Department
Phase 2 Feasibility,
Structural
Change,
Funding
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City
Council
Report
TITLE: Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Priorities
RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the City Council adopt the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Priorities.
BACKGROUND
As part of its budget process, the City Council meets annually to set the City -wide priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The priorities serve to reflect the policies, goals, programs, service priorities, and values of the City Council and the community. This year the City Council conducted the priorities meeting on March 6, 2025 . At that meeting, senior staff presented to the Council a status update on the existing staff work plans and programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 202 5. Members of the public participated and provided their input and Councilmembers individually provided their perspectives and comments to the ongoing work plans and future priorities.
The City Council, by consensus, agreed that the following f ive priorities should be continued as priorities for FY 2026:
• Long-Term Land Use Planning and Housing
• Measure O
• Financial Stability
• Sustainability
• Community Health and Safety
Individual comments and feedback from Councilmembers were provided on these priorities and many comments were supported by other Councilmembers.
At the March 18 meeting, the City Council is requested to review the priorities and Councilmembers’ comments to determine if there is City Council consensus with the areas of focus within each priority.
Once the priorities are determined by Council, staff will develop and propose staff workplans, and an operating and capital budget at an upcoming Budget Study Session.
DISCUSSION
Item: 16
Category: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Meeting Date: March 18, 2025
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During the March 6 Council Priority Setting Session, Council received status updates on staff work plans related to the adopted priorities for FY 202 5. The Council provided staff with feedback on the work plans and on the priorities for FY 202 6. These updated priorities are shown in the table below and have been color -coded for ease of viewing.
Individual Councilmember comments are included in the table in the rightmost column.
These comments don’t necessarily reflect the direction of the Council, but they are suggestions for Council consideration. Some comments were combined where they were similar to other Councilmembers’ comments. Some comments were edited for formatting and consistency. This revised language may be more reflective of the feedback gathered from Councilmembers at the March 6 meeting.
Strategic
Objectives Council Priorities Comments by Council Members Land Use
Long-Term Land
Use Planning and
Housing
Councilmember Terry Hines
• Housing development assistance
• City Hall improvements
Councilmember Elliot Scozzola
• Tenant rights
• Housing commission
• Community Center Master Plan
Vice-Mayor Dan Furtado
• Hamilton Ave Precise Plan
• Preservation of City history, such as
Mills Act
Mayor Sergio Lopez
• Streamlining of CEQA
• Hamilton Avenue Precise Plan
Shared Feedback
• Review of existing ordinances and
creation of new ordinances, such as
Beekeeping.
• Preparation for 2026 Mega Events,
such as World Cup, Super Bowl etc.
Measure O
Councilmember Elliot Scozzola
• Replacement of priority due to near
completion of project(s)
Shared Feedback
• Continuation of priority
Financial Health
Financial Stability Councilmember Terry Hines
• Economic Development opportunities
for 2026 Mega Events such as World
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Strategic
Objectives Council Priorities Comments by Council Members Cup, Super Bowl, etc.
Councilmember Elliot Scozzola
• Investment policy review
Mayor Sergio Lopez
• Measure K funding
Shared Feedback
• Review of City finances
Environment
Sustainability Vice-Mayor Dan Furtado
• Climate Action Plan
Community
Community Health
and Safety
Councilmember Terry Hines
• Road conditions
Councilmember Elliot Scozzola
• Pedestrian crossings – Campbell
Technology Park
Vice-Mayor Dan Furtado
• Fire station maintenance
• Weed abatement
Mayor Sergio Lopez
• Deferred maintenance progress
• Traffic safety
Shared Feedback
• Emergency preparedness
• Hamilton Ave. Pedestrian bridge
crossing over Highway 17
• Traffic and safety preparation for 2026
Mega Events, such as World Cup,
Super Bowl etc.
• Communications and public relations
expansion
Councilmember Anne Bybee was not present at the March 6 meeting, however, her comments were later provided and are included here. Under the Long -Term Land Use Planning and Housing priority, Councilmember Bybee commented on the consideration of any necessary revisions to the existing voluntary mediation process for landlords and tenants, in support of tenant’s right s. Under the Financial Stability priority, Councilmember Bybee commented that a review and/or modification of the Investment Policy was not necessary. Under the Community Health and Safety priority, she commented on the need for a regular maintenance schedule for the upkeep of the Campbell Community Center. Councilmember Bybee was also in favor of the consideration to remove Measure O from the existing priorities list. 16 Packet Pg. 472
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FISCAL IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts associated with adoption of City Council priorities. Any fiscal impacts of future workplans will be evaluated along with the development of the Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not adopt the proposed priorities for Fiscal Year 2026.
2. Provide other direction to staff.
Prepared by:
Jose Zetino, Administrative Analyst
Reviewed by:
Angelique Gaeta, Assistant City
Manager
Approved by:
Brian Loventhal, City Manager
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City
Council
Report
TITLE: Council Committee Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION
That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
DISCUSSION
This is the section of the City Council Agenda that allows the City Councilmembers to report on items of interest and the work of City Council Subcommittees.
MAYOR LOPEZ
Campbell Ministerial Interfaith Group
City Attorney Performance/Compensation Subcommittee
City Clerk Performance/Compensation Subcommittee
City Manager Performance/Compensation Subcommittee
Finance Subcommittee
West Valley Mayors and Managers
Bay Area Quality Management District Board of Directors** Cities Association of Santa Clara County - City Selection Committee League of Cities Peninsula Division Executive Committee** Silicon Valley Clean Energy Audit Committee**
Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors**
Silicon Valley Clean Energy JPA Board of Directors (Alt.) West Valley Sanitation District (Alt.)
VICE MAYOR FURTADO
Advisory Commissioner Appointment Interview Subcommittee City Attorney Performance/Compensation Subcommittee
City Clerk Performance/Compensation Subcommittee
City Manager Performance/Compensation Subcommittee
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
Santa Clara County Emergency Operational Council (EOAC)** West Valley Sanitation District
West Valley Solid Waste Authority JPA
Item: 17
Category: COUNCIL COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Meeting Date: March 18, 2025
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West Valley Stormwater Authority
Friends of the Heritage Theater Liaison (Alt.)
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority Board (SVACA) (Alt.) Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee (Alt.) West Valley Mayors and Managers (Alt.)
COUNCILMEMBER BYBEE
Education Subcommittee
Legislative Subcommittee
Cities Association of Santa Clara County:
Board Representative
Legislative Action Committee
Santa Clara County Library District JPA Board of Directors Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority Board (SVACA)
Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House Foundation Liaison (Alt.) West Valley Sanitation District (Alt.)
COUNCILMEMBER HINES
DCBA Liaison
Economic Development Subcommittee
Finance Subcommittee
Santa Clara Valley Water District County Water Commission
Cities Association of Santa Clara County:
Board Representative (Alt.)
Legislative Action Committee and City Selection Committee (Alt.) Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (Alt.) West Valley Clean Water JPA (Alt.)
West Valley Solid Waste Authority JPA (Alt.)
COUNCILMEMBER SCOZZOLA
Advisory Commissioner Appointment Interview Committee
Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House Foundation Liaison Economic Development Subcommittee
Education Subcommittee
Friends of the Heritage Theater Liaison
Legislative Subcommittee
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Executive Board** Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee Santa Clara Valley Water District: County Water Commission (Alt.) Silicon Valley Clean Energy JPA Board of Directors
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Silicon Valley Clean Energy JPA Board of Directors: Executive Committee** Silicon Valley Clean Energy Finance and Administration Committee** Silicon Valley Clean Energy Legislative Committee**
Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee
DCBA Liaison (Alt.)
Santa Clara County Library District JPA Board of Directors (Alt.) Association of Bay Area Governments (Alt.)
**appointed by other agencies
Prepared by:
Kristen Epolite, Deputy City Clerk
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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: March 17, 2025 From: Larissa Lomen, Assistant Planner
Via: Andrea Sanders, City Clerk
Subject: Desk Item 9 – Updated Ordinance
The enclosed corrected ADU Extension draft ordinance reflects a revised effectiveness date, which has been updated from 45 days to 10 months and 15 days.
City of Campbell
MEMORANDUM
City Clerk’s Office
Ordinance No. _____
BEING AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMPBELL EXTENDING URGENCY PROVISIONS RE LATED T O ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) TO IMPLEMENT
RECENT FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) AND RECENT LEGISLATIVE UPDATES (SB 1211 & AB 2533).
FILE NO.: PLN-2024-144
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2023, the City of Campbell received a letter from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) providing written findings pursuant to Government Code Section 66326 identifying certain section(s), subsection(s), sentence(s), clause(s), and/or phrase(s) of the City's accessory dwelling unit ordinance that do not comply with State law;
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2023, the Community Development Director transmitted a letter in response to HCD's written findings, within the 30-d ay period provided by the s
tatute, acknowledging a need to amend the City's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance, and requesting additional clarification and information; W
HEREAS, HCD's written findings determined that the City’s local accessory dwelling unit ordinance is no longer consistent with Government Code Sections 66314 and 66333; WHEREAS, following the City's July 27, 2023, letter, no further response was received from HCD, and as a result, the City adopted an interim ordinance (No. 2299) on November 7, 2023, to address HCD's initial feedback, which was extended through Ordinance No. 2300 to remain effective until December 31, 2024;
WHEREAS, in Summer 2024, staff contacted HCD to notify the agency of the City's intent to adopt a permanent ordinance to replace the interim ordinance, and on August 7, 2024, HCD provided informal feedback to staff, identifying additional clarifications needed to ensure consistency with State law;
WHEREAS, in September 2024, the California Legislature enacted SB 1211 and AB 2533, signed into law by the Governor on September 19 and 28, 2024, respectively, which made significant changes to State law regarding ADUs, including the number of ADUs allowed for multi-family dwellings and the extension of the amnesty period for unpermitted ADUs; WHEREAS, on December 17, 2024, HCD published the January 2025 edition of its "Accessory Dwelling Handbook", which formalized prior HCD interpretations of State ADU law;
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary t o adopt an interim ordinance to maintain consistency with State ADU law, as interpreted by HCD; WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of California has, in Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution and Government Code Secti on 65800, c onferred upon local
governments the authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of its citizenry;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 65858 of the Government Code and Section
21.60.090 of the Campbell Municipal Code, the City Council may take appropriate action to adopt urgency measures as an interim ordinance;
WHEREAS, the approval of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units based solely on the few default statutory standards of the California Government Code, without local regulations governing height, setback, landscape, and architectural review, among other things, would threaten the character of existing neighborhoods, negatively impact property values, personal privacy, fire safety, and create confusion that would hinder the creation of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelli ng units within the community;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of the 2040 General Plan, as well as all applicable development agreements, area plans, neighborhood plans, and specific plans;
WHEREAS, no substantial evidence has been presented demonstrating that the project, as currently presented, will have a significant adverse impact on the environment; WHEREAS, the adoption of this interim o rdinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21080.17;
WHEREAS, the City is undertaking a study to update its current zoning code provisions to conform to the changes in the State law, which shall be completed within a reasonable time, not to exceed 10 months and fifteen days from the adoption of this ordinance, or until it is superseded by adoption of superseding ordinance, whichever comes first; WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the proposed ordinance would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the city; and is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of the Campbell M unicipal Code;
WHEREAS, in consideration of the recommended adoption of the interim ordinance, the City Council provided due consideration of all evidence presented and included in the entire administrative record;
WHEREAS, the proposed revisions are necessary to maintain the status quo pending the investigation and adoption of a permanent ordinance by conforming the City’s regulations to the requirements of State Law, while preserving such local regulations are appropriate , lawful and currently in force;
WHEREAS, in consideration of the foregoing findings, the City Council further finds that there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, justify adoption of this interim ordinance on an urgency basis to be effective immediately upon adoption by a four-fifths vote of the City Council;
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WHEREAS, on February 18, 2025, the City Council adopted an interim ordinance (Ordinance No. 2322) to implement recent feedback and direction from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and recent legislative updates (SB 1211 & AB 2533);
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 65858 of the Government Code, the City Council may extend the previously adopted interim ordinance for 10 months and 15 days after public notification and following a public hearing;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the extending Interim Ordinance No. 2322 would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the city; and is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, it is not the intent of this Ordinance to deny or delay the approval of accessory dwelling units that are in compliance with Senate Bill 1211 (2024) & Assembly Bill 2533 (2024);
NOW, T HEREFORE, THE CI TY CO UNCIL OF T HE
CI TY O F C AMPBELL DO ES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 (SEVERABILITY): If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this interim ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the interim ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this interim ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 2 (PUBLICATION): The City Clerk shall cause this interim ordinance or a summary thereof to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days after its adoption in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.
SECTION 3 (EFFECTIVENESS): This interim or
dinance shall become effective
immediately upon adoption for a period of 10 months and 15 days, unless extended by the City Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________, 2025 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
APPROVED:
________________________
Sergio Lopez, Mayor A
TTEST:
___
____________________________
Andrea Sanders, City Clerk
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Date: March 14, 2025 From: Andrea Sanders, City Clerk
Subject: Desk Item 10 – Correspondence
A
ttached to this desk item are public comments received i n the City Clerk ’s office related to Item 10 and its proposed moratorium on the issuance of tobacco retailer permits.
C
ity of Campbell M
EMORANDUM
City Clerk’s Office
March 14, 2025 The Honorable Mayor Lopez, Vice Mayor Furtado, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Scozzola and Councilmember Bybee Campbell City Hall 70 N. First St. Campbell, CA 95008 RE: Support to strengthen the City of Campbell’s tobacco retail licensing (TRL) Dear Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers: Breathe California of the Bay Area, Golden Gate, and Central Coast urges you to act now to strengthen the City of Campbell’s Tobacco Retail License. Banning only the sale of flavors and disposable vapes may be ineffective in curbing vaping and addiction, especially among the most vulnerable population; that is youth. Modified marketing tactics, that include introducing newer products like disposables and non-disposables and labeling them as such, are most often the reason why we have youth and young adults get hooked at such an early age. A few years ago, we did not have much research and evidence, even though we knew that these electronic products are harmful. However, that is no longer the case. According to a recent study (https://evidence.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/EVIDoa2300229#sec-4), e-cigarette use is associated with additional adverse effects and higher odds of disease compared with cigarettes for all outcomes. Do you still want these products to be easily accessible in your community? Our agency, founded in San Jose in 1911, is dedicated to working to prevent initiation to tobacco use. Youth access to tobacco is a problem in Campbell. Neighboring cities’ strengthening their TRLs have caused retailers to open new shops in Campbell in just a span of 1 year. Like many other cities in California, Campbell can put a stop to this and prevent new youth from getting addicted while also fostering a positive environment to quit for those who are already using these products. We thank you for considering closing the loopholes that would include detailed enforcement provisions like fees, limit retailer density, including buffer zones from youth-sensitive areas and other retailers and sales restricting ALL flavored tobacco and vaping products. This will better protect those targeted by the tobacco industry, especially communities of color, disadvantaged communities, and LGBTQ populations. We cannot expect the industry’s attitude to change, but you can certainly use this strategy to protect our young and vulnerable populations by reducing access. Thank you for your commitment to ensure a healthy environment for Campbell. Sincerely, Tanya Payyappilly, CEO
Breathe California of the Bay Area, Golden Gate, and Central Coast 1469 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95126 Phone: (408) 998-5865 Toll-Free: 1-877-3-BREATHE Fax: (408) 998-0578 www.lungsrus.org [email protected] Tax ID#: 94-1156307 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairperson Amresh Prasad Secretary Joann Blessing-Moore, MD Treasurer Astha Sharma, PMP Directors Frank DeBiaso Richard Stedman, APCO Roslyn Bienenstock, RRT, MPH Sulochina Lulla, MD Terry Trumbull Thomas M. Dailey, MD, FCCP Tracy Richmond McKnight, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer Tanya Payyappilly, MD, MPH Deputy Executive Director Margo Sidener, MS, CHES A member of the Breathe America ™ Alliance
March 11, 2025 Campbell City Council City Hall Council Chamber 70 N. First St., Campbell, CA 95008 [email protected] Re: Prohibiting the Sale of Intoxicating Hemp Products and Strengthening Local Regulations – Upcoming City Council Discussion Dear Members of the Campbell City Council, On behalf of the Public Health Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization that has served California to promote public health for the past 55 years, we are writing to express our strong support for taking local action to protect youth – and adults – from the hazards of the rapidly expanding intoxicating hemp industry. Specifically, we recommend reinforcing – and enforcing - the prohibition on sale of intoxicating hemp products within Campbell. As you may be aware, edible and supplement intoxicating hemp products are currently illegal under Governor Newsom’s Emergency Regulations, but with their upcoming expiration, and expected issuance of state proposed permanent regulations, the hemp industry is expected to oppose any state action to continue the prohibition and push for their legalization through law or regulation, as they are doing nationally. The best course of action to safeguard youth and public health and maintain regulatory integrity is to enact a local law prohibiting the manufacture and sale of intoxicating hemp. This measure should include inhalable hemp products, which are currently legal for manufacture but not sale in California, but which are set to become legal for sale if the state legislature passes an associated tax and which are not covered by the emergency regulations. To further protect our community, we urge the City Council to take the following actions: 1. Rigorously Enforce Existing Laws– The sale of intoxicating edibles or supplements and of any inhalable hemp products currently violates state law, but enforcement must be strengthened at the local level. Illegal intoxicating hemp edibles as well as vapes and other inhaled products are widely sold and available to teens. Cities across the state are increasingly taking action on this issue. These products have been observed at Campbell vape shops. For example, even with a quick Google search of “Campbell smoke shops” today I easily found the photos below which appear to document: a) intoxicating edibles at Campbell Smoke Shop around the time of passage of the emergency regulations; b) Stiiizy inhalable hemp products, which have been illegal for sale in California since passage of AB45 which prohibited sale of inhalable hemp products, in a photo described as one week ago at Sage Smoke Shop; c) Stiiizy 40s THC infused pre-rolls for sale at Dreamy Exotics two months ago – which is either illegal sale of a cannabis product or
illegal sale of an inhalable hemp product (the labels on the top shelf can’t be fully clearly read and both types were manufactured); and d) front window neon advertising of Delta-8-THC sales, an intoxicating cannabinoid generally chemically synthesized from CBD in hemps, at 420 Lifestyles -although this photo was labelled as three years ago.
2. Enhanced compliance measures can be eEiciently prioritized alongside enforcement of the new flavored tobacco restrictions, as these products are often sold in the same retail locations. Intoxicating hemp-infused foods/beverages are also a concern, and may be found in additional types of beverage retailers, further highlighting the need for adequate oversight. 3. Strengthen the Campbell Local Tobacco Retail License (TRL) ordinance – We encourage the City Council to update Campbell’s TRL ordinance to specify that any violation of local, state, or federal laws regarding tobacco, cannabis, or hemp is also a violation of the TRL. Retailers may be less likely to persist in selling illegal products if they know it puts their tobacco license at risk. A local prohibition on intoxicating hemp products is necessary for many reasons. Hemp products circumvent cannabis regulations, allowing manufacturers and businesses to profit from illegal or weakly regulated and untaxed hemp products while licensed cannabis businesses face strict oversight. Unlike regulated cannabis, until September, intoxicating hemp edible products were in a confusing legal situation, easily accessible to youth, and without any age restrictions, although these products became more clearly illegal in September and age limits were applied to pure CBD products. All inhalable hemp products, which are almost entirely intoxicating ones, have been illegal since passage of AB45 but will be automatically legalized if a companion tax passes under AB45 language. These
intoxicating hemp products, from edibles, to beverages to vapes, have become a major route to cannabis initiation for teens. These illegal products remain widely available and with little or no consequences for selling to teens. Intoxicating hemp products are produced without the rigorous safety regulations required in the legal cannabis market. Most contain unknown or untested substances, have little quality control, and are sold without taxation, further incentivizing their proliferation. The intoxicating THCs are usually artificial chemical variants of the naturally present Delta-9-THC, synthesized from the CBD in hemp. They have never been evaluated for human safety. The products often contain far higher amounts of THC than is allowed in legal cannabis products, greatly increasing the risk of episodes of anxiety, paranoia, or psychosis, and of addiction. A recent assessment found almost half of the intoxicating hemp products had a THC-P, a n artificial intoxicating cannabinoid that is over 30 times the potency of the naturally present Delta-9-THC in cannabis. (Hemp Hoax 2025) By taking decisive local action now, Campbell can stay ahead of any regulatory rollbacks and omissions at the state level and ensure that the community, and especially youth, are protected from the risks associated with intoxicating hemp products. The hemp industry has been seeking to crush protections for youth and public health across the country, even as it sells more and more hazardous chemical cocktail products. We strongly urge you to enact a local prohibition on these products, including inhalable products, and strengthen enforcement measures against the many products that are already illegal yet available, including by strengthening the local tobacco retailer license ordinance. Thank you for your time and consideration. We appreciate your leadership in protecting public health. We are also available to assist with language and have developed a model local hemp ordinance. Respectfully, Lynn Silver, MD, MPH, FAAP Director, Getting it Right from the Start www.gettingitrightfromthestart.org Director, Prevention Policy Group Public Health Institute [email protected] +1 917-974-7065
March 11th 2025
Campbell City Hall
70 N. First St.
Campbell, CA 95008
Dear Campbell City Council,
My name is Shruthi Venkat, and I am a youth advocate with Community Advocate Teens of Today (CATT), collaborating with the Tobacco-Free Coalition of Santa Clara County. I am writing to express the urgent need to strengthen Campbell's Tobacco Retail License (TRL) policy to better protect public health, especially the well-being of our youth.
Recent data reveals that while traditional cigarette use among high school students in Santa Clara County has decreased to 1.4%, the use of e-cigarettes has surged to 13.2% ( Tobacco Use among High School Students in Santa Clara County ). Alarmingly, over 9 in 10 teens currently using tobacco reported using a flavored product ( publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov ). Additionally, more than 1 in 5 current tobacco users reported using two or more tobacco products. In Campbell, 6 out of 35 tobacco retailers are located within 1,000 feet of schools, increasing the accessibility of these products to students.
The tobacco industry’s strategic marketing of flavored products has enticed many young individuals to experiment with and regularly use tobacco products. Nicotine addiction poses significant risks to adolescent brain development, affecting cognitive functions and increasing the likelihood of long-term dependence.
To effectively address this pressing issue, it is imperative that Campbell’s TRL policy includes:
● Robust enforcement measures with sufficient funding to ensure compliance. ● Restrictions on the density of tobacco retailers, particularly in proximity to schools and areas frequented by youth.
● A comprehensive ban on the sale of all flavored tobacco and vaping products, which are particularly appealing to young users.
Currently, 6 out of 16 jurisdictions in Santa Clara County have adopted comprehensive TRL policies encompassing these provisions. It is crucial for Campbell to align with these communities to safeguard the health of its residents.
By enhancing the TRL policy, Campbell can create a healthier environment for all, especially its younger population. I urge you to consider these recommendations earnestly and take decisive action to protect our community’s future, including our youths.
Thank you for your attention and commitment to fostering a healthier Campbell.
Sincerely,
Shruthi Venkat
Community Advocate Teens of Today (CATT)
Tobacco-Free Coalition of Santa Clara County
Bay Area Division
1111 Broadway Suite 1360, Oakland, CA
94607
Phone (510) 903-4050 Fax (510) 903-4049
www.heart.org
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
The American Heart Association urges the City of Campbell to adopt a match of Santa Clara County’s Model Tobacco Retail License Ordinance to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products in the City of Campbell without exemption and implement regular compliance standards for all tobacco retailers. Matching the County’s policy will reduce access to the products that are the tobacco industry’s key strategy for targeting and addicting new smokers, Campbell’s youth. This match also provides partnership opportunities with Santa Clara County Department of Public Health to assist with educational implementation of your policy.
The tobacco industry is actively and aggressively working to addict new young people, particularly those from communities of color, with flavored tobacco products. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, claiming on average 480,000 lives each year. Evidence shows that smoking increases the risk for heart disease and stroke. It increases the risk for blood clots, decreases the ability to exercise, and decreases the good cholesterol in our bodies. The best way to prevent tobacco-related illness and death is to prevent people from starting to smoke in the first place.
Adopting the County’s policy will help protect our community from tobacco addiction and is crucial to preventing tobacco-related death and disease. The American Heart Association respectfully asks for your support of this vital health policy.
Sincerely,
Dr. John Maa, Board Member
Bay Area Division, American Heart Association
March 18th, 2025
Campbell City Council
70 N. First St
Campbell, CA 95008
From: Jeanie Ramo
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 3:52 PM
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Subject: FOR PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEM 10
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Dear City Council,
I am writing in support to llm1t the number of smoke shops getting permits in Campbell and provide for more strict regulation. I have been a resident of Campbell for over 15 years. We have always had a variety of shops come and go, but the sheer number of Vape/smoke stores in the last year is ridiculous! If I use Google Maps and search the term "vape" I get 9 hits within a 5 miles radius of my house and MORE coming! These stores are close to Farham, Price Middle School and roads constantly traveled by teens. I've seen teens go in but I don't know what they are buying (whether legal or not). It is also helping create the next generation of cigarette and cigar smokers, not to mention the studies coming out about vaping and popcorn lung.
Also the environment it creates is not a good one. For example, in the parking lot of Dreamy Exotics we see cars parked playing loud music and people smoking in/around the car. When asked to leave they only go to the alleyway behind the store and continue. It's disrespectful to the community.
As a parent and resident I feel that there has to be a limit just like the marijuana shops. Am I opposed to any vape shops? No, but 9 stores in my area and more coming, it's too much!!!! We are basically going to be known as a town of vape/cigar/smoke products and that is discouraging to see. Please consider a limit and strict regulations to keep Campbell from becoming a smokers paradise. Be assured that this will be on my question list when deciding on who gets my vote the next term.
Thank you,
Jeanie Ramos
11Pa
''Vape" search on Google maps