City Council Study Session - March 03, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council of the City of Campbell convened this day in the special meeting place, the Council Chamber, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, California.
Vice Mayor Scozzola participated virtually from Playa de Deportes San Josecito, Calle Twin Rivers, Osa, Costa Rica. A quorum of the City Council was in attendance at the Campbell City Hall Council Chambers.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment was taken following the staff report presentation.
3. NEW BUSINESS
3.1 Receive Information on City Facilities – City Hall and Campbell Community Center
1. Receive Information on City Facilities - City Hall and Campbell Community Center.pdf City Manager Loventhal introduced the item and Public Works Director Olay.
Public Works Director Olay presented a staff report dated March 3, 2026. It was recommended that that the City Council receive information regarding the condition of City Hall and the Campbell Community Center and provide feedback on funding strategies to address near-term deferred maintenance and capital improvement needs for these facilities.
An overview of City-owned buildings was presented and some of their associated challenges such as roof-related deficiencies; Community Center pool and facility needs; and HVAC systems. Key risk considerations; cost and funding strategies were presented.
Following the staff report presentation and Council questions, Mayor Furtado asked if anyone from the public wished to speak.
Susan M. Landry, Campbell resident noted the high cost of design fees and proposed a Community Center Master Plan; was not supportive of a bond measure, and spoke in support of non-residents be required a higher rate than residents for Community Center services.
Steve Saunders, Campbell resident, stated the main priority should be to fix the roofs.
Councilmembers provided feedback to the staff report presentation.
Councilmember Hines was not supportive of General Obligation Bonds; and was supportive for all other funding options such as general fund debt capacity and using a percentage of tenant leases. He noted consideration of solar technology for the Community Center pool.
Councilmember Lopez was not supportive of general obligation bonds but requested more information on cost benefits on using debt capacity versus a general obligation bond. He was in favor of looking at park funds, but not supportive of increasing fees.
Vice Mayor Scozzola stated support for pool fees if small, and supportive of a larger fee for non-residents; and supportive of polling for more information on general obligation bond.
Councilmember Bybee stated support for most of the funding strategies listed and would be interested in more information on other strategies for comparison. She suggested a capital campaign fund that involve citizens to help raise money for the pool.
Mayor Furtado stated a priority should be addressing the issues at City Hall such as the roof repair and HVAC systems. He was not supportive of an obligation bond.
4. ADJOURN
Mayor Furtado adjourned the meeting at 6:50p.m.