CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 1, 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.camp bellca/agendacenter .
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Campbell convened this day in the regular meeting place, the City Hall Council Chamber, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
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 Recreation and Community Services Staff in recognition of Park and Recrea tion Month.
Mayor Lopez presented Certificates of Appreciation for leading the Pledge.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring July 2025 as Park and Recreation Month Recommended Action: Issue a proclamation declaring the month of July 2025 as National Parks and Recreation Month for the City of Campbell.
Mayor Lopez recognized Park and Recreation Month in the City of Campbell and presented a proclamation to staff thanking them for their efforts.
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Recreation and Community Service s Director Bissell thanked the Mayor and City Council for the recognizing the hard work that goes into providing excellent recreation programs. She recognized her staff in attendance, Lauren Council, Tina Wong-Erling, Tiffany Causey, Iseth Rae, and Parks and Rec Commissioner Shirley Loffer.
Councilmembers congratulated staff, and thanked them for their dedication and commitment to providing a variety of quality programs and events for the community.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communicatio ns and petitions.
ORAL REQUESTS
Joseph Rauch , Campbell resident , spoke of an incident he experienced with a vehicle on Rincon Ave. and expressed pedestrian safety concerns in that area.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Are you interested in getting more involved in the Campbell community? The City Clerk ’s Office is currently accepting applications for commissioners to serve on the Historic Preservation Board, Civic Improvement Commission, and Planning Commission. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to important decisions that impact our community. If you ’re interested in serving, contact the City Clerk ’s Office at ClerksOffice@campbellc a.gov or 408-866-2117 for additional information. Applications close at 5 :00 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025 , so don ’t miss your chance to make a difference!
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the annual State of the City Address.
Please join me as I discuss the city ’s Housing Development Plan our Unhoused Program, Land Use Element, Economic Development and updates on Public Safety.
The State of the City address will be held at the Orchard City Banquet Hall on Wednesday, August 20. Doors open at 6:00 pm with the event beginning promptly at 6:30pm. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Wednesday, August 13.
City offices will be closed for business on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Police and emergency services will remain open.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Lopez asked if anyone wished to remove an item from the Consent Calendar.
The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
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2. Minutes of City Council Executive Session Meeting of June 17, 2025 Recommended Action : Approve the executive session meeti ng minutes of June 17, 2025 .
This action approves the executive session meeting minutes of June 17, 2025.
3. Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of June 17, 2025 Recommended Action : Approve the regular meeting minutes of June 17, 2025 .
This action approves the regular meeting minutes of June 17, 2025.
4. Approving Bills and Claims
Recommended Action: Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $2,927,062.56 .
This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $2,927,062.56 as follows: bills and claims checks dated June 2, 2025, in the amount of $ 2,427,289. 78; payroll checks dated June 5, 2025, in the amount of $94,706.12; and bills and claims checks dated June 9, 2025, in the amount of $408,066.66.
5. Monthly Investment Transactions Report (May 2025)
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for May 2025.
This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for May 2025.
6. Monthly Treasurer's Report (May 202 5)
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the month ended May 31, 2025.
This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the month ended May 31, 2025.
7. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Classification and Salary Schedule (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution adopting the classification and salary schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Resolution 13315 adopts the classification and salary schedule for Fiscal Ye ar 2025-2026.
8. Approval to Grant a Utility Distribution Easement to PG&E Within Lot 12 as Shown on a Certain Map Entitled “ Map of Campbells Western Add ’n to the Town of Campbell, ” Filed for Record on May 18Th, 1894, in Book H of Maps at Page 69 to Serve the Measure O – Police Operations Building Project (CIP No. 23-RR), (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution to grant a utility distribution easement to PG&E within Lot 12 as shown on a certain Map Entitled “Map of Campbell's Western Add ’n to the Town of Campbell, ” filed for record on Minutes of July 1, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 4
May 18th, 1894, in Book H of Maps at Page 69 to serve the Measure O - Police Operations Building Project (CIP No. 23-RR).
Resolution 13316 grants a utility distribution easement to PG&E within Lot 12 as shown on a certain Map Entitled “Map of Campbell's Western Add ’n to the Town of Campbell, ” filed for record on May 18th, 1894, in Book H of Maps at Page 69 to serve the Measure O - Police Operations Building Project (CIP No. 23-R R).
M/S: Bybee/Furtado – That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar .
The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Furtado
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
9. Lighting and Landscaping District LLA-1, Fiscal Year 2025-26 - Confirming Assessments (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution overruling protests, if any, approving the Engineer's Report, ordering the improvements, and confirming the diagram and assessments.
This is the time and place set for hearing public comments on the Engineer's Report for the City of Campb ell ’s Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District and on the levy and collection of the proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 202 5 - 202 6. These proceedings are conducted pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Mayor Lopez gave opening statements, declared the public hearing open and asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to be heard.
City Clerk Sanders read the Clerk ’s statement verifying public hearing notification and stated that no protests were received.
Senior Civil Engineer R oger Storz provided a statement regarding the nature of the lighting and landscape district.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
M/S: Bybee/Hines – That the City Council adopt Resolution 13317 overruling protests, if any, approving the Engineer's Report, ordering the improvements, and confirming the diagram and assessments. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vot e :
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Hines
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola , Furtado, Lopez
10. Public Hearing to Consider an Interim Ordinance Adopting Urgency Measures to Implement Senate Bill No. 1123 (2024), Regarding Ministerial Approval of Small-Scale Housing Subdivisions (File No. PLN-2025-62) (Ordinance / Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that City Council adopt an Interim Ordinance to implement Senate Bill No. 1123.
Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider adopting an Interim Ordinance to implement Senate Bill No. 1123.
Senior P lanner Fama presented a staff report dated July 1, 2025.
Following Council questions, Mayor Lopez opened th e public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
After discussion, M/S: Bybee/ Hines – That the City Council adopt Interim Ordinance 2331 to implement Senate Bill 1123. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Hines
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lope z
City Clerk Sanders read the full title of Urgency Ordinance 2332.
M/S: Furtado/Bybee – That the City Council waive further reading of Ordinance 2331. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
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11. Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of an Interim Ordinance Amending Chapter 21.34 – Wireless Communication Facilities to Establish Urgency Measures in Response to Changes in Federal Law. (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council take the following action: Adopt an Interim Ordinance, amending Chapter 21.34 - Wireless Communications Facilities to establish urgency measures in response to changes in Federal Law.
Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider adopting an Interim Ordinance amending Chapter 21.34 - Wireless Communications Facilities to establish urgency measures in response to changes in Federal Law.
Senior Planner Rose presented a s taff report dated July 1, 2025.
Following Councill questions, Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
After discussion, M/S: Hines/Scozzola – That the City Council adopt Interim Ordinance 2332 amending Chapter 21.34 - Wireless Communications Facilities to establish urgency measures in response to changes in Federal Law. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMO US]
MOVER: Hines
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
City Clerk Sanders read the full title of Urgency Ordinance 2332.
M/S: Furtado/Bybee – That the City Council waive further reading of Ordinance 233 2 . The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Hines
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
NEW BUSINESS
12. Axon Ten Year Technology Contract
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution approving a ten year contract with Axon, authorizing the City Manager to sign the contract, Minutes of July 1, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 7
dispensing with bidding requirements as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.030(7), and approving associated budget adjustments.
Police Chief Berg introduced the item. Police Captain White presented a staff report dated July 1, 2025.
The City Council asked questions related to the staff report presentation.
Mayor Lopez asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public speakers.
Councilmembers expressed concerns with entering into a new 10-year agreement when the current agreement is not set to expire until 2031.
Captain White addressed Councilmember concerns stating that by leveraging a new agreement, the City will receive more add-on features, such as AI capabilities at a reduced cost. Purchasing these added features and negotiating a new contract in 2031 could result in the City not receiving as large of a discount as what is being offered currently with the newly proposed agreement.
After discussion, M/S: Lopez/Hines - That the City Council adopt Resolution 13318 approving a ten year contract with Axon, authorizing the City Manager to sign the contract, dispensing with bidding requirements as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.030(7), and approving associated budget adjustments. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lopez
SECONDER: Hines
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
13. Approval of Purchase Agreement with Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc., in the Amount of $163,000 for the Procurement of Exercise Equipment as Programmed in the CIP for the Measure O – Police FF&E Project (CIP No. 22-JJ), (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing: 1) City Council approval of a purchase agreement with Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $163,000, for the procurement of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) specifically exercise equipment as programmed in the CIP for the Measure O - Police FF&E project (CIP No. 22-JJ); 2) staff to dispense with the City ’s formal bid ding procedures as specified in the exemption of Campbell Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.20.030, subsections (6) which authorizes the City ’s procurement of these services through its membership with multiple purchasing cooperatives and their contract with Sorinex Exercise Minutes of July 1, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 8
Equipment, Inc.; 3) the City Manager to execute the said purchase agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100.
Sr. Project Manager Castellanos presented a staff report dated July 1, 2025.
Following City Council que stions, Mayor Lopez asked if anyone from the pub lic wished to speak. There were no public speakers.
After discussion, M/S: Hines/Scozzola - T hat the City Council adopt Resolution 13319 authorizing: 1) City Council approval of a purchase agreement with Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $163,000, for the procurement of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) specifically exercise equipment as programmed in the CIP for the Measure O - Police FF&E project (CIP No. 22-JJ); 2) staff to dispense with the City ’s formal bidding procedures as s pecified in the exemption of Campbell Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.20.030, subsections (6) which authorizes the City ’s procurement of these services through its membership with multiple purchasing cooperatives and their contract with Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc.; and 3) the City Manager to execute the said purchase agreement as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Hines
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES : Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
14. Resolution Authorizing an Ad Valorem Tax Levy Based on a Debt Service Estimate to be Provided to Santa Clara County Regarding General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (Resolution/Roll Call Vote) Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing an ad valorem tax levy based on a debt service estimate to be provided to Santa Clara County regarding general obligation bonds for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Administrative Analyst Brangan pres ented a staff report dated July 1, 2025.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Lopez asked if anyone from the pub lic wished to speak.
Steven Saunders, Campbell resident , suggested a more aggressive approach in paying off the bonds .
After discussion, M/S: Bybee/Hines – That the City Council adopt R esolution 1 3 3 2 0 authorizing an ad valorem tax levy based on a debt service estimate to be provided to Santa Clara County regarding general obligation bonds Minutes of July 1, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 9
for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Hines
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, F urtado, Lopez
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
15. Council Committee Reports
Recommended Action: That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
In place of Vice Mayor Furtado, Councilmember Hines attended the 2025 Service Academy Reception hosted by Representatives Sam Liccardo and Ro Khanna at Moffet Field; attended the Police Department Swearing-In Ceremony at the Home Church; and recognized Kyoto Palace restaurant for their go od food and supportive owner.
Councilmember Scozzola attended the Campbell Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.
Vice Mayor Furtado attended the annual General Assembly meeting of the Association of Bay Area Governments .
Councilmember Bybee attended a meeting of the Legislative S ubcommittee ; and the Special Olympics Torch Run.
Mayor Lopez attended a Board meeting of Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority; Campbell Volunteer Luncheon; City Manager and Mayor lunch with the winners of the All-Hands Family F eud; and attended a press conference with Latino elected leaders at the Mexican Heritage Plaza.
ADJOURN
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 8:51 PM with a moment of silence in honor of Alcario Castellano. He was a philanthropist with significant ties to the West Valley community. While working as a grocery store clerk, he won the lottery and used his winnings to start various non-profits with his family to provide youth activities, cultural activities, and education programs; making a significant contribu tion on this community and the broader Santa Clara County . A memorial service was held earlier this evening.
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APPROVED :
ATTEST:
S ergio Lope z, Mayor
Andrea Sanders, City Clerk