CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
City of Campbell, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 07:00 PM 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 it's entirety at: https://pubcampbell.escribemeetings.com PRESENT:
Mayor Lopez
Vice Mayor Furtado
Councilmember Scozzola
Councilmember Bybee
Councilmember Hines
ABSENT:
None
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
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 was taken and quorum was confirmed.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mary Hines.
Mayor Lopez presented her a Certificate of Appreciation for leading the Pledge.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Proclamation Declaring the Month of October as “National Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Campbell
Recommended Action: Issue a proclamation declaring the month of October 2025 as “National Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Campbell.
Mrs. Hines thanked the Council for recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She spoke of her own breast cancer experiences and the importance of early detection screenings. She also thanked the Council for lighting the Water Tower pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Councilmembers thanked Mary for coming and sharing her story. They spoke of the importance of early detection and screening and acknowledged all those who have been affected by this disease.
The Council spoke of the Water Tower being lit and how special it is that Campbell community members care deeply about health and raising awareness.
Mayor Lopez proclaimed the Month of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and presented Mrs. Hines with a proclamation.
3.2 Introduction of 2025-2026 Campbell Youth Commission Recommended Action: To receive Commissioner’s presentation of initial work plan and introduction of 2025-2026 Commissioners.
Recreation Supervisor Lauren Council introduced Alex McCreery Recreation Specialist and Youth Commission staff liaison.
Recreation Supervisor McCreey introduced Youth Commission Chair, Sophie Tuan, who introduced the current Youth Commissioners in attendance.
Vice Chair Sara Kalangi discussed the Youth Commission subcommittee working groups which consisted of Wellness Fitness & Recreation; Life Skills, Civic Engagement, and Career Building; and Community and Leadership. She provided information on the community events they will participate in and their collaboration with the Civic Improvement Commission.
The Councilmembers thanked the commission for their presentation; spoke of the good work and well run program they had in place; welcomed the new members; thanked them for being such good community servants and noted they will be our future leaders.
4. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communications and petitions.
5. ORAL REQUESTS
Campbell Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Ken Johnson expressed his appreciation to the City of Campbell, Police, Fire, CERT members and Commissioners for their help and support in putting on a successful Oktoberfest event.
6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City is developing our first-ever multimodal plan, ensuring strong connections within Campbell and its neighboring cities, to work towards a future where people have a wide range of options for getting around easily, safely, and comfortably. Learn more about the plan and share your input by visiting campbellca.gov/multimodal.
This Wednesday, October 22, there will be a special fundraiser at the Water Tower Kitchen from 11:00am – 9:00pm to support the Campbell Recreation Youth Scholarships. Mention “Campbell Recreation” to your server, and a portion of your bill will help local kids in need. Through December, 50% of proceeds from Water Tower Kitchen’s Beer of the Month
fundraiser will also be donated to the scholarship program.
Enjoy a fun and safe Halloween in Downtown Campbell at the Creepy Crawly Trick-or-Treating event this Sunday, October 26, from 4:30–6:00pm. Downtown shops and boutiques will welcome little goblins with sweet treats — all are welcome to attend!
The 2025 Statewide Special Election is next month! Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, but you can vote early in-person at the Campbell Community Center beginning Saturday, November 1, from 9:00am.– 5:00pm.
You may also vote by mail and drop off ballots at official drop boxes located at the Campbell Community Center or Campbell City Hall — City Hall’s drop box is open 24 hours. For details on early voting and ballot drop-off locations, please visit vote.santaclaracounty.gov.
This year, the Campbell Veterans Memorial Foundation will host an elegant champagne brunch instead of its annual gala on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00am.–12:00pm. Tickets are $60 per person. To register and learn more, please visit campbellveteransmemorial.org.
The Campbell Veterans Memorial Foundation will host its annual Veterans’ Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11 at 9:00am on the Orchard Green located at City Hall. For more information, please visit campbellveteransmemorial.org.
The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for the Parks and Recreation Commission through Friday, November 28. Interested residents may apply on the City’s website at campbellca.gov, or by contacting the Clerk’s Office at 408- 866-2117 or via email at [email protected].
City Attorney Seligmann report out on October 21, 2025 Executive Session actions, stating that by unanimous vote the City Council authorized the City Attorney's Office to pursue appointment of a Code Enforcement receiver for property located at 620 Harriet.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Lopez asked if anyone wished to remove an item from the Consent Calendar. Item 7.6 was removed from Consent.
The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
7.1 Minutes of City Council Executive Session Meeting of October 7, 2025.
Recommended Action: Approve the executive session meeting minutes of October 7, 2025.
This action approves the executive session meeting minutes of October 7, 2025.
7.2 Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025.
Recommended Action: Approve the regular meeting minutes of October 7, 2025.
This action approves the regular meeting minutes October 7, 2025.
7.3 Approving Bills and Claims
Recommended Action: Approve the Bills and Claims in the amount of $1,729,663.33.
This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $1,729,663.33 as follows: bills and claims checks dated September 22, 2025, in the amount of $423,926.93; payroll checks dated September 25, 2025, in the amount of $34,508.26; and bills and claims checks dated September 29, 2025, in the amount of $1,271,228.14.
7.4 Monthly Treasurer’s Report (August 2025)
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the month ended August 31, 2025.
This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the month ended August 31, 2025.
7.5 Budget Adjustment to Fund Emergency Repairs at the Community Center Pool (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve a Resolution authorizing a Budget Adjustment to fund the emergency repairs at the Community Center Pool.
Resolution 13338 authorizes a Budget Adjustment to fund the emergency repairs at the Community Center Pool.
7.7 Accepting Improvements for the John D. Morgan Park Parking Lot Improvements Project No. 23-DD, File Notice of Completion (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Tract Map for Tract No. 10674 and accept the public service easements offered for dedication as shown on the map for the property located at 90 East Latimer Avenue.
Resolution 13341 accepts the improvements for the John D. Morgan Park Parking Lot Improvements Project No. 23-DD; and directs the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion.
7.8 Peregrine Contract
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a resolution: 1) accepting the improvements for the John D. Morgan Park Parking Lot Improvements Project No. 23-DD; and 2) directing the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion.
Resolution 13342 approves a three-year contract with Peregrine, authorizing the City Manager to sign the contract, dispensing with bidding requirements as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section
3.20.030(7), and approves associated budget adjustments.
MOVER Furtado
SECONDER Bybee
That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 7.6. The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Voters AYES NAYS ABSTAINED RECUSAL ABSENT
Lopez X
Furtado X
Scozzola X
Bybee X
Hines X
Results 5 0 0 0 0
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATE FROM CONSENT
7.6 Approval and Authorization to Execute a First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Griffin Structures Inc. in the Amount of $365,700 and a 10% Contingency in the amount of $36,570 for Additional Construction Management (CIP No. 23-RR)
Recommended Action That the City Council adopt a resolution: 1) approving a first amendment to the consultant services agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc., in an amount of $365,700, and a 10% contingency in the amount of $36,570 for additional construction management services for the Measure O – Police Operations Building Project (Project No. 23-RR); 2) authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section
3.20.100; and 3) authorizing the Finance Director to perform a budget adjustment for the appropriation of the funds to cover this request.
Vice Mayor Furtado asked for clarification if this cost included both design and construction; and about the June completion date.
Senior Project Manager Castellanos and City Manager Loventhal clarified this is for the Construction Manager to oversee Phase II of the project, not for the actual construction costs. Additionally, June is the estimated completion date but if there were any changes to that, it would be brought back to Council.
MOVER Furtado
SECONDER Bybee
That the City Council adopt Resolution 1339 approving a first amendment to the consultant services agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc., in an amount of $365,700, and a 10% contingency in the amount of $36,570 for additional construction management services for the Measure O – Police Operations Building Project (Project No. 23-RR); authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment as specified in Campbell Municipal Code Section
3.20.100; and authorizing the Finance Director to perform a budget adjustment for the appropriation of the funds to cover this request.
The motion was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Voters AYES NAYS ABSTAINED RECUSAL ABSENT
Lopez X
Furtado X
Scozzola X
Bybee X
Hines X
Results 5 0 0 0 0
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS OF ORDINANCES
8.1 Adoption of the 2025 Editions of the California Building & Fire Codes and local amendments: (PLN-2022-112) to Titles 1 (General Provisions), 5 (Business License Regulations), 17 (Fire Protection), 18 (Building Codes and Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote).
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce and hold first reading of an Ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Code series (Building, Residential, Fire, Administrative, Existing, Historical, Energy, Cal Green, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Wildland- Urban Interface) and amending Titles 1 (General Provisions), 5 (Business License), 17 (Fire Protection), 18 (Building Codes and Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code.
Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider adoption of the 2025 Editions of California Building & Fire Codes with local amendments.
Community Development Director Eastwood presented a staff report dated October 21, 2025.
The City Council asked general questions related to the staff report presentation.
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:
MOVER Hines
SECONDER Bybee
That the City Council introduce and hold first reading of Ordinance 2336 adopting the 2025 California Building Code series (Building, Residential, Fire, Administrative, Existing, Historical, Energy, Cal Green, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Wildland-Urban Interface) and amending Titles 1 (General Provisions), 5 (Business License), 17 (Fire Protection), 18 (Building Codes and Regulations) of the Campbell Municipal Code, as presented in the desk item. The motion was adopted by roll call vote.
Voters AYES NAYS ABSTAINED RECUSAL ABSENT
Lopez X
Furtado X
Scozzola X
Bybee X
Hines X
Results 5 0 0 0 0
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: (5 to 0)
City Clerk Sanders read the full title of Ordinance 2336.
MOVER Bybee
SECONDER Furtado
That the City Council waive further reading of Ordinance 2336.
Voters AYES NAYS ABSTAINED RECUSAL ABSENT
Lopez X
Furtado X
Scozzola X
Bybee X
Hines X
Results 5 0 0 0 0
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 2025 Building Code Cycle Reach Codes Options
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive the report and provide direction to staff regarding pursuit of two proposed reach codes to further electrification and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Community Development Director Eastwood presented a staff report dated October 21, 2025 on potential reach code options. He introduced consultants from Silicon Valley Clean Energy ,TRC consultants and Building Official Bob Lennon.
Mr. Eastwood reported the purpose of the item was to introduce two reach codes for consideration: Two-Way AC and Electric Readiness.
Councilmembers asked questions related to the staff report presentation relating to costs, other cities that have adopted similar Reach Codes; staff impacts and prioritization of this in connection with existing Council priorities.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Carl San Miguel spoke in opposition of adopting new reach codes.
Michael Lastella, Campbell resident, and HOA president spoke of the high costs associated with these reach codes.
Neil Collins, CEO of Santa Clara County Association of Realtors spoke against the staff recommendations of heat pumps.
Rebecca Sullivan, spoke in opposition to a natural gas ban and the proposed reach codes.
Doug Goss, President of Santa Clara County Association of Realtors spoke in opposition to the proposed reach codes.
Enrique Navarro-Donnellan, Government Affairs team member of the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors spoke in opposition of imposing mandatory reach codes.
Anthony Eulo of Silicon Valley Clean Energy thanked the Council and their staff for the work that has been done on the reach codes and stated support for consideration of the proposed reach codes.
Gene Hunt spoke in opposition of the proposed reach codes.
Kelly Hunt spoke in opposition of the proposed reach code.
Sundar Swaminathan spoke of the high costs associated with the proposed reach codes.
Dawn Suiter spoke in opposition of the proposed reach codes.
Stephanie Ligsay, Campbell Realtor, spoke in opposition of the proposed reach code.
Jill Toler spoke in opposition to the proposed reach codes.
Anna Maria Russo spoke in opposition to the proposed reach codes.
Sandy Sicsko spoke in opposition of mandating reach codes.
Dr. James Dill, realtor, spoke in opposition to the preposed reach codes Laura Welch, Director at the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors spoke in opposition to the proposed reach codes.
Carl Lee spoke of the high costs associated with the new reach codes.
David Eisbach spoke in opposition to the proposed reach codes.
Wayne Prescott spoke in opposition of the reach codes.
Rose Burch, Campbell resident spoke in opposition of the proposed reach codes for existing homes.
Kristen Dance, Campbell resident, stated concerns with the proposed reach codes.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Furtado noted concerns of potential staff and budgetary constraints and the high costs especially for those on fixed incomes. He opined that at this time he will not be supporting this item.
Councilmember Bybee thanked those in attendance for their comments.
She stated that at this time she was not in favor of moving forward and noted there are to many impacts; the choice should be voluntary by residents, and when considering current staff load with adopted priorities felt this should not be currently considered.
Councilmember Hines stated that while he is in support of electrification, he does have concerns with the costs associated with these proposals. He encouraged development with conservation but not when it hurts property owners or renters. He is supportive of incentivizing residents but not mandating them.
Mayor Lopez thanked staff and the consultants. He stated he did not support a mandate to residents. He encouraged staff to look at incentive offers for residents. He encouraged staff to continue working with Silicon Valley Clean Energy to spread the word on these incentive programs.
While he would be interested in discussing this for a future workplan item, now is not the time. He advised staff to bring back an item at next year's budget study sessions on what incentives we can have to help residents.
Councilmember Scozzola spoke in support of adopting new reach codes, He noted the impacts are not as high as people may think and the incentives and rebates do cover associated costs. He stated that Silicon Valley Clean Energy is dedicated to affordability for residents.
There was no majority consensus to move forward with new reach code ordinances.
City Manager Loventhal stated that staff will look at incentivizing opportunities and working with Silicon Valley Clean Energy for potential discussions next fiscal year.
The Council directed staff to continue informing the public on these potential electrification options.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1 Council Committee Reports
That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Vice Mayor Furtado in his capacity as the West Valley Stormwater Authority representative showed an educational video to encourage the public to be actively involved in managing stormwater where they can.
Vice Mayor attended the Joint Venture Silicon Valley Annual Poll.
Councilmember attended a meeting of Silicon Valley Clean Energy; and the Campbell Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Councilmember Hines attended the League of CA Cities conference; Sierra Club and Open Space Garden Celebration; Santa Clara County Finance Committee meeting; spoke of the upcoming Community Advisory Meeting regarding the Bristol Hotel; volunteered at the Oktoberfest event with Economic Development Manager Nathan Donato-Weinstein.
Councilmember Bybee attended the Campbell Library Ribbon cutting; and volunteered and participated in the Oktoberfest event.
Mayor Lopez attended the Campbell Library Ribbon Cutting; attended the League of CA Cities meeting and was sworn in as President of the Peninsula Division; attended the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Audit Committee meeting and a Special meeting of Vally Transportation Authority.
12. ADJOURN
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 9:24 p.m.
APPROVED: Sergio Lopez, Mayor
ATTEST: Andrea Sanders, City Clerk