City Council Special Meeting - April 21, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council of the City of Campbell convened this day in the special meeting place, the City Hall Council Chamber, 70 N. First St., Campbell, California.
Roll call was taken and quorum was confirmed. Councilmember Lopez participated remotely from the Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection 926 J. Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Councilmember Scozzola participated remotely from Playa de Deportes San Josecito, Calle Twin Rivers, Osa, Costa Rica. A quorum of the City Council was in attendance at City Hall, Council Chamber.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment was taken following the staff report presentation.
3. NEW BUSINESS
3.1 Potential Use of City Facilities for Immigration Enforcement Activities
1. Use of City Facilities for Immigration Enforcement Activities.pdf
2. City of Santa Clara Resolution No. 26-9533_Prohibiting Use of City Property for Immigration Enforcement.pdf Recommended Action:
Receive report on other law enforcement agencies’ potential use of the City of Campbell (City) owned and/or operated facilities for immigration enforcement activities; and, provide feedback to staff.
Assistant City Manager Gaeta presented a staff report dated April 21, 2026.
Councilmember Scozzola asked about a No Secret Police policy. Assistant City Manager Gaeta provided clarification noting that the City of Santa Clara does have a no masking ban for all law enforcement agents.
Mayor Furtado asked if anyone from the public wished to speak.
The following individuals spoke in support of an immigration enforcement policy:
Eugene Hill, Campbell United Methodist Church
Linda Babcock, Campbell resident
Matt Hammer, Campbell resident
Akemi Flynn
Stephanie Snow, Campbell resident
Grace, Campbell resident
Elisabeth Halliday Campbell resident
Denise Witte, Campbell resident
Abigail Brennerman-Azibuke, Campbell resident
Raja Pallela, Campbell resident
Jenni Martin
Councilmember Hines, expressed support for bringing a policy that prohibits the use of city facilities for ICE activity similar to that adopted by the City of Santa Clara policy; while not impeding judicial warrants.
Councilmember Scozzola spoke in support of strong immigration enforcement policies and a strong ordinance prohibiting masks for all law enforcement agents.
Vice Mayor Bybee supported current procedures and looking at the City of Santa Clara policy to model prohibiting the use of city facilities for ICE activity; and was not supportive of adding additional signage or fencing on City properties.
Councilmember Lopez spoke in support of immigration enforcement policies and moving forward in a prompt time frame.
Mayor Furtado spoke in support prohibiting the use of city facilities for ICE activity; and was not supportive of adding additional fencing or signage on City facilities.
There was general Council consensus to return with an Ordinance addressing masking of all law enforcement officers.
In response to Council concerns, City Manager Loventhal confirmed that staff could return quickly with a resolution prohibiting enforcement activities on City properties, but a masking Ordinance will take additional time and will be brought back at a future meeting.
4. ADJOURN
Mayor Furtado adjourned the meeting at 6:39p.m.