City Council Regular Session Meeting - November 18, 2025
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.
Councilmember Scozzola participated remotely from Banco de Costa Rica Puntarenas Bahia Ballena, 60504, Costa Rica.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Lopez.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
There were no special presentations and proclamations.
4. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communications and petitions.
5. ORAL REQUESTS
There were no oral requests.
6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
I want to hear from you.
Please join me for a community conversation “Office Hours with the Mayor” on Tuesday, December 9 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in these Council Chambers.
This is your opportunity to share the issues that matter to you – whether it’s neighborhood safety, local services, or ideas to make our city event better.
Together we can build solutions that align with our community.
City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Police and Emergency Services will remain open for business.
The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for the Parks and Recreation Commission through Friday, November 28
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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]
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The annual Downtown Campbell Carol of Lights celebration will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
Calling All Ugly Sweaters - show off your most outrageous holiday fashion. Fun for all ages: face painting, petting zoo, arts and crafts, and bounce houses. This festive event is free and open to everyone. Don’t miss the holiday cheer in downtown Campbell.
The Ainsley House and Museum Holiday Boutique is open for public tours every Thursday through Sunday, from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Tours are available until December 21.
For more information about this and other upcoming events, please visit campbellmuseums.com
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Lopez asked if anyone wished to remove an item off the Consent Calendar.
Vice Mayor Furtado referenced Item 7.4 to acknowledge the $5,000 donation from Gayle Bowen Nolasco to the Campbell Museum.
No items were removed from the Consent Calendar.
MOVER
Furtado
SECONDER
Bybee
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
7.1 Minutes of City Council Executive Session Meeting of November 4, 2025
1. Minutes of November 4, 2025 Executive Session.pdf
Approve the executive session meeting minutes of November 4, 2025.
This action approves the executive session meeting minutes of November 4, 2025.
7.2 Minutes of City Council Regular Minutes of November 4, 2025.
1. Minutes of November 4, 2025 Regular Meeting.pdf
Approve the regular meeting minutes of November 4, 2025.
This action approves the regular meeting minutes of November 4, 2025.
7.3 Approving the Bills and Claims
1. Report Approving Bills and Claims 11.18.25.pdf
Approve the bills and claims
in the amount of
$3,392,221.58.
This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $3,392,221.58 as follows: bills and claims checks dated October 20, 2025, in the amount of $251,579.89; payroll checks dated October 23, 2025, in the amount of $33,613.00; and bills and claims checks dated October 27, 2025, in the amount of $3,107,028.69.
7.4 Accept Donation of $5,000 from Gayle Bowen Nolasco for the Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House
1. Donation For Historical Museum and Ainsley House.pdf
2. RESOLUTION NO for $5K donation to Museum from Gayle Nolasco.pdf
3. Budget Adjustment-6 (FY 2026) Museum Donation.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 13346 to accept a donation of $5,000 from Gayle Bowen Nolasco to be deposited into the Museum Donation Account, with funds to be used at the Museum’s discretion for special projects, and to approve an associated budget adjustment to recognize the donation.
Resolution 13346 accepts a donation of $5,000 from Gayle Bowen Nolasco to be deposited into the Museum Donation Account, with funds to be used at the Museum’s discretion for special projects, and to approve an associated budget adjustment to recognize the donation.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS OF ORDINANCES
8.1 Public Hearing to consider recommendation of (1) an ordinance amending Chapter 21.24 (Inclusionary Housing Ordinance) and Chapter 21.14 (Overlay/Combining Districts) to facilitate housing development and clarify related regulatory requirements; and (2) an ordinance amending Chapter 21.20 (Density Bonuses and Other Housing Incentives) to implement Assembly Bill 1287 (2023) and establish a local density bonus incentive to encourage the production of small-scale "affordable by design" housing units in furtherance with the 2023–2031 Housing Element. Resolutions/Ordinances/Roll Call Vote)
1. Report for Public Hearing to consider recommendation of ordinances amending Chapter 21.24 (Inclusionary Housing Ordinance), Chapter 21.14 (Overlay and Combining Districts) and Chapter 21.20 (Density Bonuses) .pdf
2. Draft Ordinance (Chapter 21.20).pdf
3. Draft Ordinance (Chapters 21.24, 21.14).pdf
4. Desk Item - Item 8.1 - Amending Chapter 21.24 21.14 21.20.pdf MOVER
Lopez
SECONDER
Hines
That the City Council take the following actions: (1) Take first reading, introducing Ordinance 2337 amending Chapter 21.24 (Inclusionary Housing Ordinance) and Chapter 21.14 (Overlay/Combining Districts) including the desk item and (2) Take first reading, introducing Ordinance 2338 amending Chapter 21.20 (Density Bonuses and Other Housing Incentives).
AYES (4):
Lopez, Furtado, Bybee, and Hines
ABSTAINED (1):
Scozzola
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (4 to 0)
This is the time and place for a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 21.24 (Inclusionary Housing Ordinance) and Chapter 21.14 (Overlay/Combining Districts); and an Ordinance amending Chapter 21.20 (Density Bonuses and Other Housing Incentives).
Housing Program Manager Murillo-Garcia presented a staff report dated November 18, 2025.
Community Development Director Eastwood spoke about two currently entitled affordable housing projects from VTA and Charity Housing, noting staff would be willing to work with them for a modified project submittal and subsequent approval.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
John Pringle, representing Barbano Enterprises, owner of the Hickory Pit site spoke in support of the small unit density bonus plan.
Jeremy Lui, of Cresleigh Homes, spoke in support of the small unit density bonus.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lopez closed the public hearing.
After discussion there was a motion for approval. The motion was adopted by roll call vote.
City Clerk Sanders read the full title of Ordinance 2337. The City Council motioned to waive further reading of Ordinance 2337. The motion was adopted by roll call vote.
City Clerk Sanders read the full title of Ordinance 2338. The City Council motioned to waive further reading of Ordinance 2337. The motion was adopted by roll call vote.
MOVER
Bybee
SECONDER
Hines
To waive further reading of Ordinance 2337.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
MOVER
Bybee
SECONDER
Hines
To waive further reading of Ordinance 2338.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Updates to Campbell Administrative Policy 2.8 - Insurance Claims Procedures (Resolution Roll Call Vote)
1. Report Updates to Campbell Administrative Policy 2.8 - Insurance Claims Procedures.pdf
2. Resolution Amending Administrative Policy 2.8 (Claims Procedures).pdf
3. 2.8 Insurance Claims Procedures - JPA (Revised 11-18-25) REDLINE.pdf
4. 2.8 Insurance Claims Procedures - JPA (Revised 11-18-25) CLEAN.pdf MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council approve resolution 13347 to amend Campbell Administrative Policy 2.8 (Insurance Claims Procedures) Section 7.F.2 regarding claims settlement authority levels to account for inflationary factors, improve operational efficiency, and align to best practice within similar municipalities, the City’s self-insured retention limit (SIR), and recent changes to the City Manager’s agreement award threshold, Section 7.B regarding delegation of authority to deny claims, and several other sections to clarify and bring current language where necessary.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
Finance Director Fuentes presented a staff report dated November 18, 2025.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Lopez asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There was no one wishing to speak.
Vice Mayor Furtado stated the Council should be made aware periodically of the types of claims received.
Councilmember Bybee noted the policy does include a quarterly reporting of claims to the City Council.
City Manager Loventhal confirmed Section H of the policy states "On a quarterly basis, the City Manager will meet with the designated Risk Manager and review the status of all general liability claims. In addition, the City Manager and designated Risk Manager will keep the City Council apprised of significant activity related to liability suits as a matter of routine." He noted that staff would remove the word "significant" from that section to reflect Council direction to see all claim based activity.
Mayor Lopez asked that this policy return periodically for relevant revisions to ensure it stays up to date.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval. The motion was adopted by unanimously by roll call vote.
9.2 Modifications to City Council Policy Section 10
1. Report - Modification to City Council Policy Section 10.pdf
2. Resolution_Section 10.pdf
3. SECTION 10_Redline.pdf
4. Building Use Policy_Redline.pdf
5. SECTION 10_CLEAN.pdf
6. Council Policy Section 24.pdf
7. Council Policy Section 25.pdf
8. Council Policy Section 21.pdf
MOVER
Bybee
SECONDER
Furtado
That the City Council adopt Resolution 13348 to review and approve the proposed revisions to City Council Policy Section 10, including the relocation of specific provisions to newly established Sections 24 and 25, in order to enhance organization, improve clarity, and ensure greater policy consistency.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
Recreation and Community Services Director Bissell presented a staff report dated November 18, 2025.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Lopez asked if anyone from the public wished to speak.
There were no public speakers.
Councilmember Bybee noted that the section regarding City Hall parking is stricken from the revised policy and thinks it should be included as part of this policy update.
Recreation and Community Services Director Bissell confirmed that once everything with City Hall parking has been finalized it would be included in a policy to be brought back to Council for approval.
After discussion the City Council motioned for approval of the item. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1 Council Committee Reports
1. Report - Council Committee Reports 11.18.25.pdf
That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Vice Mayor Furtado spoke of the West Valley Stormwater Management Authority running an article in the Campbell Press free of charge on "Adopt a Storm Drain" campaign.
Councilmember Bybee attended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board meeting.
Councilmember Hines attended a Silicon Valley at Home Round Table discussion; Cities Association of Santa Clara, Board and Legislative Action Committee meetings; took a tour of the Ainsley House; participated in the Santa Clar County Preventing Homelessness webinar; Campbell Veterans celebration; West Valley Stormwater Authority Board meeting and West Valley Solid Waste Authority as the alternate member; and gave a business shoutout to Naschmarkt for their excellent food.
Mayor Lopez attended a Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) meeting , and their Ad Hoc Culture and Climate committee.
12. ADJOURN
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.