explains most of the causes for air quality degradation well but lacks explanation for how tropospheric ozone levels contribute to bad air quality.
Electricity)
this in their CAPs. We agree that it is very important to quantify this and take public efforts to reduce it.
be used for now, and updated once the City’s GHG measures are analyzed. That provisional target uses the State-level target of reducing emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. This target is very weak, especially compared to other CAPs in the Bay Area.
Examples of local CAPs with stronger targets:
Sunnyvale: 56% below 1990 levels by 2030
Palo Alto: 80% below 1990 levels by 2030
Menlo Park: Carbon Neutral by 2030
Cupertino: 66% below 1990 levels by 2030
San Jose: Carbon Neutral by 2030
Given that Campbell’s target is “provisional”, why not set that provisional target to be something stronger than what is already established by the state? And if Campbell struggles to meet that Item 9.1
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target, they can revise it. This is unfortunate, because outside of this provisional target, the CAP measures are very strong!
the actual $10 billion.
"Increase tree canopy to 17.1% from 17.0% by 2030 and 17.4% by 2045, with a focus on communities most vulnerable to extreme heat." This does not seem ambitious enough to us.
We've seen "ideal" percentages of greater than 25%. If there is insufficient funding to be more ambitious, the City could try to partner with community organizations and volunteer growers and planters to bring more trees at lower cost.
We would also like to recommend a requirement for a certain number of trees or green space required to be included in any new construction projects. If space is not available, perhaps rooftop gardens are a good alternative.
We recommend working to reduce the city's consumption of animal products through changing food procurement policies at public events and educating the community about the climate and health considerations of our diets. Although procurement is mentioned at the top of page 45, it does not specifically mention plant-based food education.
We recommend educating the community and working with local businesses, such as grocery stores, to reduce the amount of food that is wasted in the first place.
requiring ACs to be replaced by a heat pump at burnout, rather than another AC. Is it possible to get this recommended as a reach code?
organization” to host planting events is a great way to increase community building. However, more elaboration and specifics on the outcomes of collaboration with organizations would be helpful in achieving this goal.
buildings to have two-way air conditioning unit capabilities to provide heating and cooling." Is this actually the same as an AC to Heat Pump Reach Code? Can the city potentially partner with SVCE to assess how electrification rebates could be used to advance resilience goals? This can include providing assistance for low-income households to get insulation for air quality and energy efficiency, as well as heat pumps in households without AC that are vulnerable to extreme heat.
sure that you can get anywhere by bike without having to go through sections without bike lanes, and that transit stations are well-connected to other transit networks with bike lane access, etc. We understand that Campbell receives funds from the state SB 1 Local Streets and Roads Program. What does Campbell use these funds for? Can they be put toward Item 9.1
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climate-forward projects such as protected bike lanes, safer crosswalks and other pedestrian-friendly road projects?
community members tangible ways that they can make important changes now. However, composting only gets a brief mention at the bottom of page 82. We feel that it is important that an entire page be devoted to educating the public on how to better compost and take advantage of a system that is already in place but not used nearly enough.
We also recommend adding a category called something like "Community Action and Advocacy/Civic Engagement." This broader, amplifying action is often the most important step people can take.
described in the CAAP are assigned an implementation lead department (public works, community development, finance, etc) and a phase in which they will be completed. Are there any planned and ongoing status checks on the progress each of these departments is making towards all of their goals? We feel that this is a critical element in keeping the city on track to actually meet our 2030 and 2045 goals.
Additionally, on page 90, we believe that the monitoring and reporting process could use some more specific elaboration as to the timing and responsibilities for reporting on CAAP progress.
Additional Note - Artificial Turf - Is it possible to add something about the downsides of artificial turf and perhaps discourage community spaces and residents from using it? It is 1) not a real solution for less water use than grass because it needs to be sprayed to clean and stay cool, and 2) it is carbon-intensive, very polluting,and wasteful in manufacturing, use, and disposal.
Artificial turf often contains PFAs and other harmful chemicals that those using athletic fields can be exposed to, in addition to creating extreme heat on those fields.
General Note: It would be beneficial to put more emphasis on education about incentives and codes so people know about it and can access it, along with education about what people can do about reducing emissions (better transportation and eating less animal products).
Thanks for your consideration of our feedback!
Sincerely,
Campbell SVYCA Action Team
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1 Tiffany Hudson
From: Denise Witte
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2026 2:49 PM
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Tiffany,
I have reviewed the CAAP and have no suggestions for changes. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this important project.
Best regards,
Denise Witte
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From: Stephanie M
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Hi Tiffany,
I am very very pleased with the CAAP!! Thank you to you, City Staff, and the Blue Point/Rincon team! The CAAP is well organized and clearly stated. Great graphic design. It seems like a good balance based on community and staff input. I love the great local photography of Campbell throughout the document as well. Nice touches.
The items below are mostly typos and clarifications, not substantive changes.
Page numbers are those written on the document (not page numbers on the pdf).
P.GL-3 (glossary) Organic material definition: Suggest we expand the definition to say: Materials typically derived from living organisms, including plants, animals, and their waste products P.21 Climate Vulnerability. Last sentence in blue sidebar: "The methodology and (?) are available" (missing a word)
P. 22 Drought. Second sentence: Fix "Because of due to" P.4 and P. 25 seem virtually identical but this is probably ok since one is in the introduction section and the other is in the climate vulnerability section? I do like this graphic! P.27 Thank you so much for the carbon dioxide equivalents graphic. Well done! P.28 Pie Chart: Building electricity is not labeled on the pie chart (one of the 5% areas is missing a label) P.30 Thank you so much for including the consumptive-based inventory section! P.31 First paragraph: GHG emissions fluctuate due to factors like population growth, increases in jobs.... (grammar fix to "increases" instead of 'increased') P.33 This graphic is now so much better! It makes total sense to me.
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2 P.35 Blue sidebar: Upfront VS Lifecycle Costs: Confusing. Suggest this rewording: "When discussing how much a strategy or action costs, it's important to differentiate between the upfront costs versus the lifecycle costs of purchasing, operating, maintaining, and ultimately disposing of an item. For example, LED lightbulbs may be more expensive upfront compared to an incandescent bulb, but their lifecycle costs are lower, providing a significant return on investment." P.36 First paragraph. Confusing. Suggest this rewording: "...However, a solar array can also be financed with a loan, which might require a $150 monthly payment, resulting in a net monthly savings of $50.
Under this scenario...
P.42 Blue sidebar Climate Resilience second sentence: "Preparing for extreme weather events will need require" (remove the word need)
P.42 Strategy Framework: First sentence repeats the same sentence in the paragraph above "...funding and resource allocation integrated into the City's annual budgeting process" P.42 Middle paragraph: Should the six foundational pillars be in bold text? P.46 I'm not sure I understand why BLD-4 decarbonizing municipal buildings doesn't have an emissions reduction.
P.76 Section TR4.5: "Temporal" street closures seems like it should be "temporary" street closures? P.82 Compost Organic Waste paragraph: Remove the word 'Consider' so that it reads" To support proper sorting and reduce environmental impact, set up a compost bin...." and can we add (if this text makes sense): "Food sent to landfills creates methane as it decomposes without oxygen, resulting in emissions 28 times higher in warming potential than carbon dioxide." P.84 Automated Renewable Energy Systems Permit and Silicon Valley Clean Energy Payment Assistance Programs are repeated twice
P.151 Community Advisory Meeting #5 June 26th is included twice in this appendix P.366 line 5 (Campbel - Campbell is missing an l)
When might we be needed to support the adoption of the CAAP? I'd like to add the Council meeting to my calendar so I can attend in support.
Thanks so much Tiffany. This has been such a huge effort for you and for Campbell and I am super proud of it!
Stephanie Morris
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From: sean mendelson
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Tiffany,
I'm so proud of SVYCA. They spent 4 or 5 weekends going over the CAAP together.
Upon many discussions with SVYCA Campbell chapter over the past month, I agree with them, like I said at one of our community advisory meetings, that I think we should push for higher than state levels for "provisional target" for reducing emissions and strive to meet Menlo Park's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030, which has a similar make up to our city.
And i was asleep at the wheel as far as the code fight for heat pumps replacing HVACS. So i would love to get those codes changed even if they don't end up in the CAAP. I can come to city hall whenever that comes to the table again.
One last thing, how much longer are you in your position in Campbell? Thanks
Sean
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From: Lisa Brancatelli
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Hello Tiffany,
The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) has reviewed the City of Campbell’s draft Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), received by Valley Water on December 22, 2026.
Based on our review of the draft CAAP, we have the following comments: (Please note that some of the Measures and Actions in the CAAP overlap &/or are related to the Policies and Goals of the Envision Campbell 2040 General Plan, of which VW commented on and are attached for your reference.
1. References to San Tomas “Aquinas” Creek need to be corrected to San Tomas “Aquino” Creek throughout the document.
2. Measure UE-1. Please note that when Valley Water undertakes projects, we strive to use the softest methods possible while balancing flood protection needs and space constraints. In urban areas, the lack of space to widen channels can be a barrier to implementing flood protection and bank stabilization work that does not require hardscape. Valley Water strongly advocates for maximizing vegetated areas to enhance the riparian corridor by increasing setbacks from the existing creek top of bank to any structures, hardscape, roadways, or parking areas.
3. Action UE-1.1: Please note that Valley Water is not aware of any recurring flood damage related to creek flooding within the City. Valley Water monitors the creeks within our right-of-way for any bank instabilities that may contribute to flooding. The City should take the lead in investigating any such recurring flood damage caused by undersized storm drains or other sources unrelated to the creek.
4. Action UE-1.2: Valley Water actively monitors creek flows, precipitation, weather forecasts, and related trends.
This data helps identify areas at risk, plan and prioritize flood protection projects, and evaluate operations and maintenance needs. Currently, the City has not reached out to Valley Water regarding a potential partnership.
However, we encourage the City to contact Valley Water to explore how we can assist with their planning and community outreach efforts.
5. Action UE-1.3: Please be aware that Valley Water has not yet been approached regarding this partnership. We recommend that the City explore Valley Water’s grants program for potential funding opportunities. Additionally, it You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Item 9.1
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2 appears the reference to Action UE-1.1 may be incorrect, as the monitoring system is actually noted under Action UE-1.2.
6. Action UE-1.4: It is currently unclear how the City plans to upgrade trails to be flood-resilient or to use them as elevated flood barriers. Valley Water encourages the City to use the Guidelines and Standards for Land Use Near Streams in its planning efforts to help ensure that developments effectively mitigate increases in runoff (volume and velocity), thereby minimizing impacts on receiving creeks. By doing so, the need for flood protection improvements and erosion repairs along the creeks will be reduced.
While various nature-based creek restoration techniques are commendable, such projects in urban areas necessitate significant land rights acquisitions to restore the creek and manage flood flow capacity. Currently, Valley Water has no capital projects planned or in design for the suggested work, and many areas of the County still require flood protection improvements to safeguard people and property from flooding. Additionally, both the City and the community must be committed to this effort, as any alteration of the creeks could require extra land to accommodate flood flows within the channel without relying on hardscaped slope protection. Costs for such projects could be minimized if buildings are set back from the creeks, thereby avoiding the high costs of purchasing them.
7. Action UE-2.6: Please note that while Valley Water encourages the restoration and enhancement of the riparian corridor, there may be limited opportunities to plant trees along the creeks. This is due to space constraints, operational and maintenance requirements (where Valley Water has right-of-way), and the need to maintain channel capacity.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the City of Campbell’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. If you have any questions or need further information, you can reach me at (408) 630-2479, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Please reference Valley Water File No. 26513 in future correspondence regarding this project.
Thank you,
LISA BRANCATELLI
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Community Projects Review Unit
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118
www.valleywater.org
Clean Water . Healthy Environment . Flood Protection
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City Council Report
DATE: April 21, 2026
TITLE: Council Committee Reports
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
MAYOR FURTADO
City Attorney Performance/Compensation Subcommittee
City Clerk Performance/Compensation Subcommittee
City Manager Performance/Compensation Subcommittee
Economic Development Subcommittee
Finance Subcommittee
Legislative Subcommittee
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
Cities Association of Santa Clara County - City Selection Committee Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority**
West Valley Mayors and Managers
West Valley Sanitation District
US Mayor’s Water Council**
Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House Foundation (Alt.) Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board Representative (Alt.) Santa Clara County Emergency Operational Council (EOAC)** (Alt.) Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority Board (SVACA) (Alt.)
VICE MAYOR BYBEE
Education Subcommittee
Friends of the Heritage Theater Liaison
Legislative Subcommittee
City Attorney Performance/Compensation Subcommittee
City Clerk Performance/Compensation Subcommittee
City Manager Performance/Compensation Subcommittee
Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House Foundation
Cities Association of Santa Clara County: Board Representative Santa Clara County Library District JPA Board of Directors Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority Board (SVACA)
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Cities Association of Santa Clara Legislative Action Committee Cities Association of Santa Clara County City Selection Committee (Alt.) Silicon Valley Clean Energy JPA Board of Directors (Alt.) West Valley Mayors and Managers (Alt.)
COUNCILMEMBER SCOZZOLA
Advisory Commissioner Appointment Interview Subcommittee
COUNCILMEMBER HINES
Advisory Commissioner Appointment Interview Subcommittee DCBA Liaison
Economic Development Subcommittee
League of California Cities Peninsula Division Housing, Community & Economic Development Committee**
San Jose Bristol Hotel Transitional Housing Community Advisory Committee Santa Clara Valley Water District County Water Commission West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority JPA
West Valley Stormwater Authority
Silicon Valley Clean Energy JPA Board of Directors
Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (Alt.) West Valley Sanitation District (Alt.)
Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee (Alt.)
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ
Campbell Ministerial Interfaith Group
Finance Subcommittee
Education Subcommittee
League of California Peninsula Division Executive Committee** Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors**
Association of Bay Area Governments (Alt.)
DCBA Liaison (Alt.)
Friends of the Heritage Theater Liaison (Alt.)
Santa Clara County Library District JPA Board of Directors (Alt.) Santa Clara Valley Water District County Water Commission (Alt)` West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority JPA (Alt.) West Valley Stormwater Authority (Alt.)
**appointed by other agencies
PREPARED BY: Kristen Epolite, Deputy City Clerk
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: Report - Council Committee Reports 4.21.26.docx Attachments:
Final Approval Date: April 07, 2026
This document and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Kristen Epolite, Deputy City Clerk
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