CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chamber – 70 N. First Street
This City Council meeting was duly noticed pursuant to open meeting requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act (G.C. Section 54956).
This meeting was recorded and can be viewed in its entirety at www.campbellca.gov/agendacenter .
CALL TO ORDER
The City Cou ncil of the City of Campbell convened this day in the regular meeting place, the City Hall Council Chamber, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Anne Bybee Councilmember Present
Terry Hines Councilmember Present
Elliot Scozzola Councilmember Present
Dan Furtado Vice Mayor Present
Sergio Lopez Mayor Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Arborist, Bob Siudzinski in recognition of the City of Campbell ’s Arbor Day.
Mayor Lopez presen ted Mr. Siudzinski with a Certificate of Appreciation for leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring April 25, 2025, as "Arbor Day" in the City of Campbell Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to proclaim April 25, 2025, as “Arbor Day ” in the City of Campbell.
Mayor Lopez read the proclamation declaring April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day in the City of Campbell.
Minutes of April 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 2 Public Works Arborist Bob Siudzinski accepted the proclamation and spoke about h is appreciation for the Council ’s support for the City parks.
Council spoke positively about Mr. Siudzinki ’s work in the City as an arborist and parks supervisor.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communications or petitions.
ORAL REQUESTS
Mark T rout stated concerns with messaging concerning the Covid 19 pandemic.
Eric Rodriguez, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, spoke about how the City ’s membership in SVCE has positively impacted Campbell residents over the last year.
Yuxiao Ch en , Campbell resident, spoke about his concerns with his water bill with San Jose Water.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Are you interested in Historic Preservation and looking to get involved in your Campbell community? Then the Historic Preservation Board is for you. Applications to serve on the Board are being accepted now. Help advise the City Council on matters related to historic preservation such as architectural history, planning, archeology, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography and muc h more. For more information and to obtain an application, please visit our website at www.campbellca.gov/Boards- Commissions or contact the City Clerk ’s Office by emailing [email protected] or by calling 408-866-2117.
The City of Campbell is looking for community input on which actions the City should consider and which strategies we should prioritize as part of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Please take a moment to complete the survey located at campbellca.gov/climatesurvey . The survey will be open through April.
Join the fun at the 24th annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade on Saturday, April 19 at 12pm in Downtown Campbell. The Downtown Business Association sponsors this annual Easter Parade tradition featuring marching bands, dancers, community groups, local organizations and more. Put on your finest Easter hat or rabbit ears and come join in the fun!
The City of Campbell is hosting a free West Valley Housing Resource Fair with local housing service providers for those interested in learning more about affordable housing opportunities, homelessness assis tance, tenant protections, and more. This event will take place on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Campbell Community Center in the Roosevelt Redwood Room. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Minutes of April 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 3 Information will also be available in Spanish and ADA accommodations can be made by contacting the Housing Department at [email protected] .
For the forty-third consecutive year, the National Arbor Day Foundation has proclaimed the City of Cam pbell “Tree City USA. ” In celebration of this award, the community is invited to participate in an Arbor Day celebration at 10:00 am on Friday, April 25 on the Rincon Avenue side of John D. Morgan Park.
Registration for Summer Activities at the Campell Community Center begins at 9am on Tuesday, April 29th for Campbell Residents and at 9am Wednesday, April 30th for all others. For activities and additional information, check out the Summer 2025 Activity Guide online at campbellca.gov.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayo r Lopez asked if anyone wished to remove an item from consent.
The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
2. Minutes of City Council Executive Session of April 1, 2025 Recommended Action : Approve the executive session minutes of April 1, 2025 .
This action approves the executive session minutes of April 1, 2025.
3. Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025 Recommended Action : Approve the regular meeting minutes of April 1, 2025 .
This action approves the regular meeting minutes of April 1, 2025.
4. Approving Bills and Claims
Recommended Action: Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $3,550,911.89 .
This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $3,550,911.89 as follows:
bills and claims checks dated March 17 , 2025, in the amount of $ 3,010,098.31 ; bills and claims checks dated March 24 , 2025, in the amount of $ 505,143.54 ; and payroll checks dated March 27 , 2025, in the amount of $ 35,670.04 .
5. Monthly Treasurer's Report (February 2025)
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the month ended February 28, 2025.
This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Treasurer Report for the month ended February 28, 2025.
6. Second Reading Ordinance 2328 Assembly Bill 481, Military Equipment Annual Report (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council take second reading to adopt ordinance 2328 renewing City of Campbell Ordinance 2280, per the requirements set forth in California Government Code § 7070, et seq.
Minutes of April 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 4 Ordinance 2328 renews City of Campbell Ordinance 2280, per the requirements set forth in California Government Code § 7070, et seq.
7. Resolution Approving the Revision of the Lighting and Traffic Signal Supervisor Classification Specification(Resolution/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the revised classification specification for Lighting and Traffic Signal Supervisor.
Resolution 13275 approves the revised classification specification for Lighting and Traffic Sig nal Supervisor.
8. Resolution Amending the Classification & Salary Schedule Reflecting Market Adjustments for Specified Classifications Within Represented Labor Groups (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the Classification and Salary Schedule to include salary adjustments to job classifications within represented labor groups that are below the labor market mean.
Resolution 13276 amends the Classification and Salary Schedule to include salary adjustments to job clas sifications within represented labor groups that are below the labor market mean.
9. Resolution Amending the Classification & Salary Schedule Reflecting Salary Adjustments for Campbell Peace Officer's Association and City Council (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the classification and salary schedule to include salary adjustments for Campbell Peace Officer ’s Association and City Council.
Resolution 13277 amends the classification and salary schedule to include sa lary adjustments for Campbell Peace Officer ’s Association and City Council.
10. Resolution Approving the Revision of Senior Building Inspector Job Specification (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the revised classification specification for Senior Building Inspector.
Resolution 13278 approves the revised classification specification for Senior Building Inspector.
M/S: Bybee/ Scozzola – that the City Council approve the Consent Calenda r.
The motion was adopted by t he following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Scozzola
Minutes of April 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 5 AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
11. Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of an Interim Ordinance to Extend Ordinance No. 2326 Which Established Urgency Measures to Implement a Temporary Moratorium on the Issuance of Tobacco Retailer Permits at New Locations in the City (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Counc il adopt an ordinance to extend Interim Ordinance No. 2326, which established urgency measures to implement a temporary moratorium on the issuance of Tobacco Retailer Permits at new locations in the city.
Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance extending Interim Ordinance No. 2326, which established urgency measures to implement a temporary moratorium on the issuance of Tobacco Retailer Permits at new locations in the city.
Community Development Director Eastwoo d presented a staff report dated April 15, 2025.
Mayor Lopez asked if the Council had any questions on this item. Seeing none, Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Seeing no public speakers, Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
After discussion, M/S: Hines/Bybee – that the City Council adopt O rdinance 2329 to extend Interim Ordinance No. 2326, which established urgency measures to implement a temporary moratorium on the issuance of Tobacco Retailer Permits at new l ocations in the city.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Hines
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
Deputy City Clerk Epolite read the full title of Ordinance 232 9 .
M/S: Bybee /Hines – that the City Council waive further reading of Ordinance 232 9 . The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Hines
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
Minutes of April 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 6
12. Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resoluti on/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges, effective July 1, 2025.
This is the time and place for a public hearing to adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges, effective July 1, 2025.
Administrative Analyst, Brangan presented a staff report dated April 15, 2025.
Following Council questions, Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to sp eak.
Seeing no public speakers, Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
After discussion, M/S: Hines/Bybee – that the City Council adopt Resolution 13279 approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges, effective July 1, 2025.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Hines
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
13. FY 2026 Business License Public Hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to Revise the Business License Ta x Rates Effective in Fiscal Year 2026 (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce and take first reading of an Ordinance amending provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to revise the business license tax rates, effective in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.
Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to revise the business license tax rates, effective in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.
Finance Dir ector Fuentes presented a staff report dated April 15, 2025.
Following Council questions, Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Seeing no public speakers, Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
After discussion, M/S: Bybee/Scozzola – that the City Council introduce and take first reading o f Ordinance 2330 amending provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to revise the business license tax rates, effective in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.
Minutes of April 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 7 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Byb ee
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
Deputy City Clerk Epolite read the full title of Ordinance 23 30 .
M/S: Bybee/Scozzola – that the City Council waive further reading of Ordinance 23 30 . The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
NEW BUSINESS
14. FY 2024 Annual Report of the Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee for Measure O
Recommended Action: That th e City Council receive the FY 2024 Annual Report of the Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee for Measure O.
Citizen ’s Bond Oversight Committee Chair, Ann e Souza spoke on behalf of the Oversight Committee and presented a report on the Measure O FY 2024 Annual Report. She noted the Committee reviewed expenditures included in the bond report and found all expenditures to be consistent with the bond.
Chair Souza acknowledged Vice Chair Saunders who was also in attendance.
Mayor Lopez asked if anyone from the p ublic wished to speak. Seeing no public speakers, Mayor Lopez opened Council discussion.
Councilmembers accepted the FY2024 Annual Report and expressed their gratitude for the Oversight Committee ’s work.
15. Downtown Special Events Fee Waiver Policy
Recommended Action: Review the City of Campbell's Downtown Special Events Fee Waiver Policy and provide direction to staff.
As sistant City Manager Gaeta presented a staff report dated April 15, 2025.
Following Council questions, Mayor Lopez asked if anyone from the public wished to speak.
Minutes of April 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 8 Ken Johnson, Campbell Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, expressed a desire to work with the City on the fee waiver policy and come to a solution that would work well for both the City and the Chamber of Commerce.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lopez opened up Council discussions.
Councilmember Hines stated his support for the Campbell Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Campbell Business Association and the City of Campbell to meet and come to an agreement o n the finished policy. He proposed a continuation of the item to the June 17, 2025 meeting.
There was not general consensus for a continuation.
There was general consensus on maintaining the 120 day application deadline prior to the event. There was also consensus to increase the 25% fee waiver and eliminate the $100,000 limit on net revenue for eligibility.
Councilmember Hines motioned to keep the application deadline for 120 days prior to the event , with a 25% or fixed fee up to an agreed upon budge t amount and a review with the Campbell Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Campbell Business Association on the complete wording of the policy. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Following discussion, M/S: Lopez /Scozzola – That the City Council approve the Downtown Special Events Fee Waiver Policy to take the existing policy and affirming the current provisions with the exception of the $100,000 cap, increase to a 35% fee waiver amount. At the end of the year, the staff will return to council wi th appropriate input and feedback from the comm unity to see how it worked for the foregoing year.
Councilmember Furtado made a friendly amendment to increase the fee waiver to 30% rather than 35% and only return to council if ther e were concerns that it wasn ’t working.
Mayor Lopez and Councilmember Scozzola accepted the friendly amendment.
The motion was as follows: M/S: Lopez/Scozzola – That the City Council approve the Downtown Special Events Fee Waiver Policy to take the existing policy and affirmin g the current provisions with the exception of the $100,000 cap, increase to a 30% fee waiver amount and only return to council if new concerns arise. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lopez
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
Minutes of April 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 9
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. Council Committee Reports
Recommended Action: That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Councilmember Bybee attended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee meeting.
Councilmember Hines attended the Downtown Campbell Business Association meeting, Santa Clara Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee meeting; Nowruz Artisan Festival; Lions Club Comedy Fundraiser; Campbell Police Department Drone Demonstration; Santa Clara County Fire Open House; Santa Clara Valley Water District County Water Commission meeting and tour; Cities Associa tion of Santa Clara County meeting and the Campbell Police Foundation Event.
Mayor Lopez attended the Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting and the Campbell Ministerial Interfaith Group meeting.
Councilmember Scozzola attended the Silicon Valley Clean Energy meeting; Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee; Santa Clara Valley Water District County Water Commission meeting and tour; Ainsley Spout House tour and menu tasting and the Santa Clara Housing and Community D evelopment Advisory Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor Furtado attended the West Valley Stormwater Authority Board meeting and the West Valley Solid Waste Authority JPA meeting.
ADJOURN
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 8:42 PM .
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Dan Furtado , Vice Mayor
Kristen Epolite , Deputy City Clerk