City Council Regular Session Meeting - March 03, 2026
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. Vice Mayor Scozzola participated virtually from Plaza de Deportes San Josecito, Calle Twin Rivers Osa, Costa Rica.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Community Service Officer John Bridgeman in recognition of his 30 years of service to the City of Campbell.
Mayor Furtado recognized Mr. Bridgeman, gave congratulatory comments upon his retirement and presented him a Certificate of Appreciation for leading the Pledge.
Councilmembers thanked John for his service and meaningful contributions to the community.
Chief Berg thanked the Council for the opportunity to recognize John, he commented on all the positive interactions he has had with the public and commended him for his service.
John thanked the city and the Police Department for all their support through the years. He thanked his wife Laura and family in attendance. He stated it has been a joy to come to work everyday and get to know everybody; and is appreciative for the opportunity given to him.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Proclamation Declaring the Month of March 2026 as “Youth Arts Month” in the City of Campbell
1. Report - 2026 Youth Arts Month Proclamation.pdf
2. Proclamation - Youth Arts Month 2026.pdf
That the Mayor proclaim the month of March 2026 as Youth Arts Month in the City of Campbell.
Mayor Furtado read from the proclamation and declared the Month of March 2026 as Youth Arts Month in the City of Campbell.
4. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communications and petitions.
5. ORAL REQUESTS
Tom, Campbell resident, stated he had not received a response to email inquiries written to the City Managers Office; and asked what plans the City had to celebrate the Country's 250th birthday.
Mayor Furtado referred his concern to staff for follow up and noted a flag will be flown at the Veterans Memorial in commemoration of the 250th birthday.
Barbara Collier, Campbell resident, spoke on improvements made to the right of way area near her property that were made without an encroachment permit; and expressed concerns with having to remove the work that has been done and then reinstall following the issuance of a permit. She requested the City help her get this issue resolved.
Mayor Furtado referred the item back to staff for follow up.
6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
March is Women’s History Month, and the 2026 theme “Leading the Change. Women Shaping the Future” celebrates the women who are transforming systems to build long term environmental, economic, educational, and social sustainability. The theme highlights women’s leadership in advancing equity, justice, and opportunity, and recognizes their impact across fields such as environmental advocacy, financial reform, community organizing, and policy innovation. Their work not only addresses today’s most urgent challenges but also lays the groundwork for a more resilient and inclusive future.
The Recreation Department will host a Summer Camp and Swim Lesson Open House on Saturday, March 7 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Families are invited to explore the City’s summer camp offerings, meet instructors, and learn about activities available throughout the season. Free swim assessments will also be offered to help ensure children are placed in the appropriate swim level. All activities are free and open to the public. Visit campbellca.gov/recreation
for program details.
The Adult Center case manager helps connect older adults and their families with essential resources, including food support, utility cost reduction programs, rental assistance, caregiving services, and more. Appointments are available Monday through Wednesday, either by phone or in person. To schedule, contact Pat Martinez at (408) 871 5154 or [email protected]
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The Campbell Police Foundation is hosting a fundraising breakfast on Saturday, March 14 5 from 9 to 10:30 am at the Home Church on Winchester Boulevard in Campbell. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at campbellpolicefoundation.org
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Applications are now open for groups interested in participating in Downtown Campbell’s annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade, taking place Saturday, April 4. Submissions will be accepted through Monday, March 23. For details and applications, visit downtowncampbell.com
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Community minded residents are invited to apply for openings on the Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee and the Planning Commission. These groups help guide city growth, transportation, and long term planning by reviewing projects, advising on policy, and supporting safer, more connected neighborhoods. To learn more or access the application, visit www.campbellca.gov/Boards-Commissions
(campbellca.gov in Bing) or contact the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected]
or 408 866 2117. Applications close 5:00 pm Monday, April 6.
This Saturday, March 7, the Campbell Little League will celebrate opening day, held at the Little Leg facilities at Hamilton Avenue and Llewelyn Ave. A special event will be held with honoring the 50-year anniversary of the 1976 little league team.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Furtado asked if anyone wished to remove an item off the Consent Calendar.
Item 7.9 was removed from Consent.
The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
MOVER
Lopez
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 7.9. The motion was adopted by roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
7.1 Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of February 5, 2026.
1. PostMinutes - 2.5.26 Special Meeting.pdf
MOVER
Lopez
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
Approve the special meeting minutes of February 5, 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
This action approves the special meeting minutes of February 5, 2026.
7.2 Minutes of City Council Executive Session Meeting of February 17, 2026.
1. PostMinutes Executive Session _Feb17_2026.pdf
MOVER
Lopez
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
Approve the executive session meeting minutes of February 17, 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
This action approves the executive session meeting minutes of February 17, 2026.
7.3 Minutes of City Council Study Session Meeting of February 17, 2026.
1. PostMinutes - 2.17.26 Study Session.pdf
MOVER
Lopez
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
Approve the Study Session Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
This action approves the study session meeting minutes of February 17, 2026.
7.4 Minutes of City Council Regular Minutes of February 17, 2026.
1. PostMinutes - 2.17.26 Regular Session.pdf
MOVER
Lopez
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
Approve the regular meeting minutes of February 17, 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
This action approves the regular meeting minutes of February 17, 2026.
7.5 Approving the Bills and Claims
1. Report Approving Bills and Claims 03.03.26.pdf
MOVER
Lopez
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
Approve the bills and claims
in the amount of
$2,814,223.60.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $2,814,233.60 as follows: payroll checks dated January 29, 2026, in the amount of $40,772.82; bills and claims checks dated February 2, 2026, in the amount of $2,104,110.33; and bills and claims checks dated February 9, 2026, in the amount of $669,340.45.
7.6 Monthly Investment Transactions Report- January 2026
1. Report Monthly Investment Transactions Report- January 2026.pdf
2. Monthly Investment tranx rpt- Jan'26.pdf
3. Chandler BNY Investment Statement- 1.31.26.pdf
MOVER
Lopez
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for January 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
This action approves the Monthly Investment Report for January 2026.
7.7 Monthly Treasurer’s Report (January 2026)
1. Report - Monthly Treasurer's Report January 2026.pdf
2. 2026.01 Fund Balance Report.pdf
MOVER
Lopez
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the month ended January 31, 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Treasurer's Report for the month ended January 31, 2026.
7.8 Accepting Improvements for the Pruneyard Creek Trail Extension Project No. 23-LL, File Notice of Completion, and Other Associated Actions
1. Report - Accepting Improvements for the Pruneyard Creek Trail Extension Project No. 23-LL, File Notice of Completion .pdf
2. 260212_23LL_Project Acceptance Resolution.pdf
3. 260126_23LL_Notice of Completion.pdf
MOVER
Lopez
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
That the City Council adopt a resolution for: 1) accepting the improvements for the Pruneyard Creek Trail Extension Project No. 23-LL and 2) directing the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
Resolution 26-13371 accepts the improvements for the Pruneyard Creek Trail Extension Project No. 23-LL and directs the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion.
7.9 Commending Community Services Officer John Bridgeman on over 30 years of service.
1. John Bridgeman Service and Retirement Recognition.pdf
2. Retirment Resolution Bridgeman.pdf
Recommended Action:
That the City Council adopt a Resolution commending Community Services Officer John Bridgeman for his over 30 years of service to the City of Campbell.
Susan M. Landry spoke in support of retired Community Service Officer John Bridgeman and thanked him for his service.
MOVER
Bybee
SECONDER
Hines
That the City Council adopt Resolution 26-13372 commending Community Services Officer John Bridgeman for his over 30 years of service to the City of Campbell.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS OF ORDINANCES
8.1 Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance amending Section 7.04.010 (Definitions) and Chapter 7.28 (Beekeeping) of the Campbell Municipal Code. Project File No.: PLN-2025-148.
1. Beekeeping Ordinance Update v2.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Beekeeping Ordinances Summary.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Santa Clara Beekeepers Valley Guild Recommendations.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Community Feedback.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Eligible Bee Locations (Existing).pdf Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Section 7.04.010 (Definitions) and Chapter 7.28 (Beekeeping) of the Campbell Municipal Code.
Senior Planner Rose presented a staff report dated March 3, 2026.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Furtado opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Karen Pruitt, Campbell resident, and member of the Bee Keeping Project of Rolling Hills 4-H spoke in support of adopting the bee keeping ordinance.
Alysa Sakkas of the Bee Keeping Project of Rolling Hills 4-H spoke in support of adopting the bee keeping ordinance.
Cordelia Liu of the Bee Keeping Project of Rolling Hills 4-H spoke in support of adopting the bee keeping ordinance and provided information about the importance of honey bees to the worlds food supply.
Adrian Ma of the Bee Keeping Project of Rolling Hills 4-H spoke in support of adopting the bee keeping ordinance and provided information about colony collapse disorder.
Jonathan Li of the Bee Keeping Project of Rolling Hills 4-H spoke in support of adopting the bee keeping ordinance and provided information on the stresses of bees that are used for commercial beekeeping and the importance of backyard beekeeping.
Doug King, Campbell resident, spoke in support of adopting the beekeeping ordinance.
Kim Galeazzi, Campbell resident, spoke in support of adopting the beekeeping ordinance.
Kyla Meidinger, Campbell resident, and part of the Bee Guild spoke in support of adopting the beekeeping ordinance.
Mike Ryan, President of the Santa Clara Bee Guild spoke in support of adopting the beekeeping ordinance.
Zhiping Yang, Campbell resident spoke in support of adopting the beekeeping ordinance.
Susan M. Landry spoke in support of adopting the beekeeping ordinance.
Steve Saunders, Campbell resident spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance and requested it be amended to include notification to the neighborhood of beekeeping properties.
Raja Pallela, Campbell resident, spoke in support of adopting the beekeeping ordinance and requested the 20 foot setback be reduced to 10 feet. had hive on his property and was not aware of the ordinance, and thanked for the consideration of the proposed ordinance. Requested, if the 20ft setback can be moved to 10.
Campbell resident, former bee keeper, spoke in support of adopting the beekeeping ordinance.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Furtado closed the public hearing.
Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for those that spoke in support of the beekeeping.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of the item. The item was adopted by roll call vote.
City Clerk Sanders read the full title of Ordinance 26-2344. The City Council motioned to waive further reading of the title. The motion was approved by roll call vote.
MOVER
Lopez
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council take the following action: introduce Ordinance 26-2344, amending Section 7.04.010 (Definitions) and Chapter 7.28 (Beekeeping) of the Campbell Municipal Code.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
MOVER
Bybee
SECONDER
Lopez
That the City Council waive further reading of Ordinance 26-2344.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
8.2 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR)
1. Report for 2025 Annual Progress Report (APR).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Table A.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Table A2.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Table B.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Table C.pdf
7. Attachment 6 - Table D.pdf
8. Attachment 7 - Table E.pdf
9. Attachment 8 - Table F.pdf
10. Attachment 9 - Table F2.pdf
11. Attachment 10 - Table G.pdf
12. Attachment 11 - Table H.pdf
13. Attachment 12 - Table J.pdf
14. Attachment 13 - Table K.pdf
15. Attachment 14 - Table L.pdf
16. Attachment 15 - Summary Table.pdf
17. Attachment 16 - LEAP Reporting.pdf
18. Attachment 17 - 2040 General Plan Annual Progress Report.pdf
19. Attachment 18 - City-owned Properties.pdf
Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
Assistant Planner Lomen presented a staff report dated March 3, 2026.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Furtado opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
John Pringle, representing Barbano, spoke of the application submitted for 328 units and noted that fees are an obstacle for large scale production and recommended looking at park fee reductions.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Furtado closed the public hearing.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of item 8.2.
MOVER
Bybee
SECONDER
Hines
That the City Council adopt Resolution 26-13373, receive public comment, accept the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports, and direct staff to send the Annual Progress Reports to the required State agencies.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Application for State Funding through the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP).
1. Report for Prohousing Improvement Program Grant Application.pdf
2. Draft Resolution (PIP Funding Application).pdf
3. Draft Prohousing Incentive Program Application.pdf
Housing Programs Manager Murillo-Garcia presented a staff report dated March 3, 2026.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Furtado asked if anyone wished to speak. There was no one wishing to speak.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of Item 9.1. The motion was approved by roll call vote.
MOVER
Bybee
SECONDER
Lopez
That the City Council adopt Resolution 26-13374 authorizing the City to submit an application for grant funding through the State’s Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP).
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
9.2 Consideration of the City Council‘s Statement of Values as it relates to allegations made on February 3, 2026 regarding the Vice Mayor, and consideration of any actions deemed appropriate.
1. Consider City Council's Statement of Values as it applies to allegation made during oral communications at the February 3, 2026 meeting, regarding the Vice Mayor, and consider any appropriate actions.pdf
2. Campbell Statement of Values .pdf
City Manger Loventhal presented a staff report dated March 3, 2026, recommending that the City Council consider its Statement of Values as it relates to allegations made during Oral Communications at the City Council February 3, 2026 meeting regarding the Vice Mayor, and consider any actions deemed appropriate .
Vice Mayor Scozzola provided a statement.
Mayor Furtado asked if anyone from the public wished to speak.
Chris, spoke to the February 2 incident, and thanked the Council for their their consideration of this matter.
Juan Rodriguez, spoke in support of Councilmember Scozzola and asked the City Council not to take any action.
Councilmember Hines called on the City Council to remove the role of Vice Mayor from Councilmember Scozzola.
Councilmember Bybee stated the Vice Mayor failed to address the allegations and requested the Police Chief provide additional information.
Police Chief Berg stated the Police did follow up on the incident and provided information thereof.
After discussion, the City Council made a motion for Item 9.2.
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council remove Mr. Scozzola from the role of Vice Mayor. The motion was adopted by roll call vote.
AYES (3):
Lopez, Bybee, and Hines
NAYS (2):
Furtado, and Scozzola
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: (3 to 2)
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1 Council Committee Reports
1. Report - Council Committee Reports 3.3.26.pdf
That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Councilmember Hines attended Susan Ellenberg's D4 State of the County; and the City of Cupertino State of the City.
Councilmember Lopez attended a Valley Transportation Authority Workshop on a proposed ballot measure.
Councilmember Bybee attended a meeting of the Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House Foundation.
Councilmember Scozzola made a motion to have staff research the strongest lobbying policy in practice today and bring forth options in three months time to possibly implement our own policy. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Mayor Furtado attended a Leadership conference sponsored by Congressman Licardo; and was appointed to the US Mayors Water Council.
12. ADJOURN
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.