CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 2, 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.c ampbellca /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
Sergio Lopez Mayor Present
Dan Furtado Vice Mayor Present
Elliot Scozzola Councilmember Present
Terry Hines Councilmember Present
Anne Bybee Councilmember Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lisa Pag a n of KoaStrong and Allyssa Gil-Ojeda Jacob ’s Heart on behalf of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Lopez presented C ertificates of Appreciation to Ms. Pagan and Ms. Gil-O jeda for leading the Pledge.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring the Week of September 1-5, 2025 as "National Payroll Week" in the City of Campbell
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council proclaim the week of September 1 - 5, 2025 as "National Payroll Week" in the City of Campbell.
Mayor Lopez presented information related to National Payroll Week and invited Finance Director Will Fuentes and Payroll Technician Kim Graham to speak.
Minutes of September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 2 Director Fuentes spoke of the import ant role payro ll staff and HR perform to ensure that staff is paid timely, and correctly. He thanked his team for their dedicated efforts.
Councilmembers thanked Ms. Graham and the payroll team for their excellent service and efforts.
Mayor Lopez thanked Mr. Fuentes, Ms. Graham and the payroll team, and presented them a proclamation proclaiming the Week of September 1-5 , 2025 as "National Payroll Week" in the City of Campbell .
2. Proclamation Declaring the Month of September 2025 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Campbell
Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to proclaim the month of September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Campbell.
Item taken out of order, following the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Lopez shared information on Childhood Cancer Awareness Month . He invited Lisa Pagán, Founder and Executive Director of KoaStrong Childhood Cancer Prevention Organization and Allyssa Gil-Ojeda, Outreach Coordinator, for Jacob's Heart to provide comments.
Lisa Pagán thanked the City Council for supporting this cause and advocating for Childhood Cancer prevention and awareness.
Allyssa Gil-Ojeda of Jacob ’s Heart thanked the City for accepting and recognizing the proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Ms. Gil- Ojeda provided information on the challenges presented to families suffering from childhood cancer.
Councilmembers stated their support for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and thanked the organizations for coming and bringing awareness to this noteworthy cause.
Mayor Lopez presented proclamations to KoaStrong and Jacob ’s Heart proclaiming the month of September as Childhood Awareness Month in the City of Campbell.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communications and petitions.
City Attorney Seligmann reported on Executive Session actions stating the City Council has authorized the City Attorney ’s Office to initiate litigation for the item that was listed as Item B on the September 2, 2025, Executive Session agenda.
Minutes of September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 3
ORAL REQUESTS
There were no Oral Requests.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Let ’s come together to protect and preserve one of Campbell ’s most cherished natural resources, Los Gatos Creek. Join Councilmember Terry Hines for a hands-on community cleanup at Campbell Park, located near Gilman and Campbell Avenue, and be part of a movement that makes a visible and lasting impact on our environment on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9 :00 am to 12 :00 pm. Register at www.cleanacreek.org . Please be sure to reference Site No 41. Pre-Registration is required.
The Creek Connections Action Group is a consortium of public agencies and organizations, including Valley Water and the West Valley Storm Water Authority, that share the goal of protecting Santa Clara County ’s waterways.
The History Happy Hour lecture series at the Ainsley House is a great place to learn about interesting topics, meet new people and tour the Ainsley House. On Friday, September 12 from 5:30 to 7:30pm , discover the rich legacy of winemaking in the Santa Clara Valley. Bonnie Bamburg of Friends of the Winemakers uncorks the fascinating story of our region ’s rich winemaking roots from the padres of Mission Santa Clara to Prohibition-era bootleggers and beyond. Registration is required. $25 per person includes appetizers, drinks and entry to the Ainsley House. For more information, please visit campbellmuseums.com .
The 15 th Annual Caregivers Count Conference. The Caregivers Count Conference offers a comprehensive educational series designed to support family caregivers. This year ’s three-part conference will take place from 10 :00 am -12 :00 pm over three consecutive Saturdays: 9/6, 9/13, and 9/20. The topics include: Seven Questions About Transitions That Worry Caregivers; Tailoring Care and Support Transitions and Care Transitions and Technology. All sessions are free by pre-registering at caregiverscount.net .
Back to School means sharing the road. As the school year begins again this fall, please remember to keep an eye out for young students who are walking or bicycling to school. Pay attent ion to school zones; avoid distractions, stay alert; take extra precaution when you ’re behind or approaching a school bus and be prepared for more traffic and for motorists making sudden stops. If you would like to do your part to help improve traffic safety for our young students, consider serving as a volunteer at your child ’s school. Help make our schools safe places to walk and bike.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Lopez asked if anyone wished to remove an item from the Consent Calendar.
Item nine was remove d from the Consent Calendar.
Minutes of September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 4 The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
3. Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of August 18, 2025 Recommended Action : Approve the special meeting minutes of August 18, 2025 .
This action approves the special meeting minutes of August 18, 2025.
4. Minutes of City Council Executive Session Meeting of August 19, 2025 Recommended Action : Approve the Executive Session meeting minutes of August 19, 2025 .
This action approves the executive session meeting minutes of Aug ust 19, 2025.
5. Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025 Recommended Action : Approve the regular meeting minutes of August 19, 2025 .
This action approves the regular meeting minutes of August 19, 2025.
6. Approving Bills and Claims
Recommended Action: Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $3,930,558.09 .
This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $3,930,558.09 as follows: bills and claims checks dated August 4, 2025, in the amount of $316,573.61; bills and claim s checks dated August 8, 2025, in the amount of $3,030,204.01; bills and claims checks dated August 11, 2025, in the amount of $442,125.69; payroll checks dated August 14, 2025, in the amount of $77,361.86; and bills and claims checks dated August 15, 2025, in the amount of $64,292.92.
7. Monthly Investment Transactions Report (July 2025)
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for July 2025.
This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Investm ent Transactions Report for July 2025.
8. Monthly Treasurer's Report (July 2025)
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the month ended July 31, 2025.
This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Treasurer ’s Report for the month ended July 31, 2025.
M/S: Bybee/ Hies - That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item nine . The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
Minutes of September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 5 SE CONDER: Hines
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATE FROM CONSENT
9. Approve a Contract and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Consultant Services Agreement with HMH Engineers for the Preparation of the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line Project 25-CC (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving a contract and authorizing the City Manager to execute a consultant services agreement with HMH Engineers for the preparation of the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line Project 25-CC.
Vice Mayor Furtado asked for a brief overview of the item.
Senior Civil Engineer Storz presented a staff report dated September 2, 2025.
Vice Mayor Furtado asked if the developer is aware what the City ’s plan and vision is for the Del Grande area. Staff confirmed that they have a valid Street Improvement plan and agreement that is still consistent with the Campbell Avenue Master Plan.
Vice Mayor Furtado asked what safety precautions are being put in place for pedestrians walking across the street. Staff confirmed that the area of Harrison and Civic Center Drive are a recognized concern. As part of the Tipsy project and the PDA Public Works project, a reconfiguration of that area has been designed.
Mayor Lopez asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public comments.
After discussion, M/S: Hines/Furtado - That the City Council adopt Resolution 13331 approving a contract and authorizing the City Manager to execute a consultant s ervices agreement with HMH Engineers for the preparation of the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line Project 25-CC. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Hines
SECONDER: Furtado
AYES: Bybee, Hines, Scozzola, Furtado, Lopez
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
There were no public hearings and introduction of ordinances.
Minutes of September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 6
NEW BUSINESS
10. Approval of Plans and Specifications, Authorization to Solicit Bids, Award and Approve Contract, and Other Associated Actions for the John D.
Morgan Park – Budd Ave – Restroom Improvements Project No. 24-DD (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution 1) approving the plans and specifications for the John D. Morgan Park - Budd Avenue - Restroom Improvements Project (No. 24-DD); 2) authorizing th e solicitation of bids; 3) awarding and approving the subsequent construction contract to the lowest, responsive bidder in an amount not to exceed $1,410,000, plus a 10% contingency of $141,000; 4) authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100; 5) authorizing the City Engineer to negotiate and execute contract change orders up to and within the allocated construction contingency; and 6) authorizing the Public Works Director to reject bids and rebid the project, should bids received have unamenable irregularities.
Public Works Director Olay presented a staff report dated September 2, 2025.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Lopez asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public speakers.
After discussion, M/S: Scozzola/Bybee – That the City Council adopt Resolution 13332 approving the plans and specifications for the John D.
Morgan Park - Budd Avenue - Restroom Improvements Project (No. 24-DD); authorizing the solicitation of bids; awarding and approving the subsequent construction contract to the lowest, responsive bidder in an amount not to exceed $1,410,000, plus a 10% contingency of $141,000; authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section 3.20.100; authorizing the City Engineer to negotiate and execute contract change orders up to and within the allocated construction contingency; and authorizing the Public Works Director to reject bids and rebid the project, should bids received have unamenable irregularities. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scozzola
SECONDER: Bybee
AYES: Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Hines, Bybee
11. Campbell Multimodal Transportation Plan Workplan
Recommend ed Action: That the City Council receive the report regarding an overview of the Campbell Multimodal Transportation Plan workplan.
Environmental Program s Specialist Hudson and Alta Planning Assistant Project Manager Charlie Simpson presented a staff report dated September 2, 2025. A Minutes of September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 7 phased approach to the multimodal transportation pla n, related stakeholder and community outreach a nd ne xt steps w ere presented.
Counci l inquired about senior s living in the community and staff confirmed their mo bility and accessibility with in the City will be a consideration of this Plan. It was noted that all modes of transportation will be looked at.
In response to City Council inquiries , s taff confirmed that City Boards and Commissions will be in cluded as part of the process.
Councilmember Hines requested the Campbell Village area be looked at to ass ist residents wit h multi modal alternativ es in that area.
Mayor Lopez asked if ch a nges from tech companies related to autonomous vehicles or ride share services etc. , have been considered . Staff confirmed that st aff will be reviewing all these types of new programs , as well as other ones such as micromobility or sh uttle ser vices etc.
Mayor Lopez encouraged staff to engage and coordinate with Valley Transportation Authori ty (VTA ) in their process.
Mayor Lopez asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public speakers.
Councilmembers stated support for the multimodal project and its goals.
12. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference
Recommended Action: That the City Council designate a Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference General Business Meeting to be held on October 10, 2025.
City Clerk Sanders presented a staff report dated September 2, 2025.
Mayor Lope z asked if anyone from the publ ic wished to speak. There we re no public speakers.
Councilmember Hines stated he will be atte nding the conf erence and offered to be the primary delegate.
Mayor Lopez noted he was attending as well and would be able to serve a s an alternate voting member.
After discussion, M/S: Bybee/ S cozzola – That the City Council designate Councilmember Hines as a voting delegate and Mayor Lopez as an alternate for the Lea g ue of California Cit ies Annual Conferen ce General Business Meeting to be held on October 10 , 2025. T he motion was ad opted by the following roll call vote:
Minutes of September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 8 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bybee
SECONDER: Scozzola
AYES: Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Hines, Bybee
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There w as no unfinished business.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. Council Committee Reports
Recommended Action: That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Counc ilmember Scozzola atte n ded the F riends of the Heritage theatre meeting; the Summer Con cert Series; the State of the City event; and the South Bay Labor , Labor Day b arbecue event .
Vice Mayor Furtado attended the Mayor s and Managers meeting in place of Mayor Lopez .
Vice Mayor Furtado raised an item for future discussion relatin g to rent structure in Campbell. He spoke of the Rent al Increase Fact Finding Committee (RIFFC) and requested a future council meeting discussion to determine if landlo rd s and tenants with dis pu tes could be required to attend a meeting of the RIFF C and mediate their issue.
M/S: Furtado/Hines – that the City Council refer the ma tter of rent structure and the Rental Increase Fact Findin g Committee to staff for a fu ture presentation. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Furtado
SECONDER: Hi nes
AYES: Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Hines, Bybee
C ouncilmember Bybee commended the Recreation and Public Works staff for the ir efforts on the Summer Concert Series.
Councilmember Hines proposed holding a stud y session to discuss the issues with the City Hall and C ampbell Community Center buildings.
M/ S: Hines/Lopez – That the City Council hold a Study Session to discuss the building infrastructure associated with City Hall and the Community C enter. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Minutes of September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting Page 9 RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Hines
SECONDER: Lopez
AYES: Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Hines
NAYS: Bybee
Councilmember Hines attended the Summer Concert Series; an Ainsley House event; Campbell Chamber of Commerce Gol f Tournament; tour of Anderson Dam by Valley Water Commission; Hot Summer Nights Bingo event with DCBA and Country Woman ’s Club; a n EV charging meeting hos ted by Silicon Valley Clean Energy; and gave a business shoutout to P G&E .
Mayor Lopez thanked those who attended his State of The City e vent; spo ke of an upcoming Va lley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board meeting; and attended the Silic on Valley Pri de event in San Jose.
ADJOURN
Mayor L opez spoke of the passing o f former City of Cupertino Councilmember H ung Wei and also the pass ing of former Campbell City Attorney Bob Depmster.
City Attorney Seligmann s hared fon d mem ories of Mr. De mpster.
Councilmembers sh ared their personal experiences with Councilmember We i and former City Attorney Dempster.
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 8:31 PM with a moment of silence in m emor y of Hung Wei and Bob De mpster.
APPROVED :
ATTEST:
Sergio Lopez, Mayor
Andrea Sanders, City Clerk