City Council Regular Session Meeting - April 21, 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. 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Arborist Abel Zaragoza in recognition of Arbor Day.
Mayor Furtado presented Mr. Zaragoza a Certificate of Appreciation for leading the Pledge.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Proclamation Declaring April 30, 2026, as "Arbor Day" in the City of Campbell
1. Report - Proclamation Declaring April 30, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Campbell.pdf
2. PROCLAMATION for Arbor Day.pdf
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council proclaim April 30, 2026, as “Arbor Day” in the City of Campbell.
Mayor Furtado recognized City Arborist Abel Zaragoza and Public Works staff for being declared a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the past 43 years. Mayor Furtado proclaimed April 30, 2026, as “Arbor Day” in the City of Campbell and presented City Arborist Zaragoza a proclamation.
Mr. Zaragoza thanked the City Council for the recognition and spoke of the upcoming Arbor Day tree planting event on April 30, 2026, at John D. Morgan Park.
4. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communications and petitions.
5. ORAL REQUESTS
Monica Faria with PG&E introduced herself as the City's new Government Affairs representative and stated she is looking forward to working with the City.
Susan M, Landry, Campbell resident, thanked Mayor Furtado for writing to State legislators requesting a pause on any new housing legislation and encouraged the City to request implementation of SB 79 be extended until a comprehensive review of recent significant housing laws is completed by HCD.
Audrey Kiehtreiber, Campbell resident, stated concerns with out of country developers establishing LLC's, buying properties and then selling the developments to offshore individuals.
Raja Pallela, Campbell resident spoke on inclusion for first-time homebuyers.
6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
For the forty-fourth consecutive year, the National Arbor Day Foundation has proclaimed the City of Campbell “Tree City USA.” In celebration of this award, the community is invited to participate in an Arbor Day celebration at 10:00am on Thursday, April 30 on the Rincon Avenue side of John D. Morgan Park.
We want your feedback on the Campbell Multimodal Transportation Plan. Join us at the Campbell Community Center on Wednesday, May 6 from 6:00pm-7:30pm. For more information about the plan and upcoming events, please visit campbellca.gov/multimodal
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The Boogie Music Fest is two days of live music, great food, beer, wine and artesian booths. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday, May 17 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. To find out more, please visit the Campbell Chamber of Commerce website at [email protected]
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The City of Campbell will be hosting its Keep America Beautiful on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Registration will start at 8:30am and the event will kick off at 9:00am and run until 12:00pm at the south side of the Campbell Community Center track/field. To register, please visit the city’s website at campbellca.gov.
Looking for a great opportunity to gain work experience in a fast-paced team-oriented environment? Being a Lifeguard might be for you. To learn more, please visit cambpellca.gov/aquatics
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Furtado asked if anyone wished to remove an item off the Consent Calendar.
The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar Items 7.1 - 7.4. The motion was adopted unanimously by roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
7.1 Minutes of City Council Executive Session Meeting of April 7, 2026.
1. PostMinutes - Package City Council Executive Session _Apr08_2026.pdf MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
Approve the executive session meeting minutes of April 7, 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
This action approves the executive session meeting minutes of April 7, 2026.
7.2 Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of April 7, 2026.
1. PostMinutes - Package City Council Regular Session Meeting_Apr08_2026.pdf MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
Approve the regular meeting minutes of April 7, 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
This action approves the regular meeting minutes of April 7, 2026.
7.3 Approving the Bills and Claims
1. Approving Bills and Claims 04.21.26.pdf
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $3,218,731.12.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
This action approves the bills and Claims in the amount of $3,218,731.12, as follows: bills and claims checks dated March 9, 2026, in the amount of $876,509.13; payroll checks dated March 12, 2026, in the amount of $33,813.37; and bills and claims checks dated March 16, 2026, in the amount of $2,308,408.62.
7.4 Audit Services Contract Award (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
1. Report - Audit Services Contract Award.pdf
2. Resolution Authorizing Award of Financial Audit Services Contract (LSL).pdf
3. Consulting Services Agreement - LSL LLP (DRAFT 04-13-26).pdf
4. RFP Financial Auditing Services.pdf
5. Eide Bailly Technical Proposal 2026.pdf
6. Eide Bailly Cost Proposal 2026.pdf
7. LSL Technical Proposal Audit 2026.pdf
8. LSL Cost Proposal Audit 2026.pdf
9. RAMS Technical Proposal Audit 2026.pdf
10. RAMS Cost Proposal Audit 2026.pdf
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
That the City Council adopt a resolution approving a contract and authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with an option to extend for two additional years with LSL, LLP, Inc. for financial audit services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $398,000 for the five-year period.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
Resolution 26-13379 approves a contract and authorizes the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with an option to extend for two additional years with LSL, LLP, Inc. for financial audit services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $398,000 for the five-year period.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS OF ORDINANCES
8.1 FY 2027 Business License Public Hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to Revise the Business License Tax Rates Effective in Fiscal Year 2027 (Ordinance/Roll Call Vote)
1. Report - Business License Ordinance.pdf
2. Business_License_Tax_Ordinance_FY2027.pdf
3. Comparative_Business_License_Tax_Schedule_FY2027.pdf Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider introducing an Ordinance amending provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to revise the business license tax rates, effective in Fiscal year (FY) 2027.
Accounting Clerk Nakamura presented a staff report dated April 21, 2026.
Mayor Furtado opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Furtado closed the public hearing.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of Item 8.1. The motion was adopted unanimously by roll call vote.
City Clerk Sanders read the full title of Ordinance 26-2346.
Council motioned to waive further reading of Ordinance 26-2346. The motion was adopted unanimously by roll call vote.
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council introduce and take first reading of Ordinance 26-2346 amending provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to revise the business license tax rates, effective in Fiscal year (FY) 2027.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council waive further reading of Ordinance 26-2346.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
8.2 Public Hearing to Consider Options for Continued Implementation of the Starter Home Revitalization Act: (1) Adoption of an Interim Ordinance Reestablishing the Urgency Measures of Interim Ordinance No. 2334, with an Amendment Revising the Method of Applying Vacancy Requirements to Single-Family Residential Properties; or (2) Direction to Return at a Subsequent Meeting with an Ordinance Extending Interim Ordinance No. 2334 Without Revision (Ordinance/ 4/5 Roll Call Vote)
1. Report - Options for Continued Implementation of the Starter Home Revitalization Act.pdf
2. New SB-1123 Interim Ordinance (2026) - Vacancy Change.pdf Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider an interim ordinance reestablishing the urgency measures of Interim Ordinance No. 2334, with an amendment revising the method of applying vacancy requirements to single-family residential properties, and consider whether to direct staff to pursue development of a potential demolition-control ordinance for future Council consideration; or (2) direct staff to return at a subsequent meeting with an ordinance extending Interim Ordinance No. 2334 without revision.
Community Development Director Eastwood presented a staff report dated April 21, 2026.
Senior Planner Fama was available for City Council questions.
Following City Council questions Mayor Furtado opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke on options for continued implementation of the Starter Home Revitalization Act: (1) Adoption of SB 1123 Interim Ordinance reestablishing the urgency measures of Interim Ordinance No. 2334, with an amendment revising the method of applying vacancy requirements to single-family residential properties:
Richard Drury of Lozeau Drury LLP
Julie Krolczyk, Campbell resident
Alan Crownover, Campbell resident
Jung Park, Campbell resident
Anne Krolczyk
Garrett Anderson, Campbell resident
Javier Ruano, Campbell resident
Travis Galdieri, Campbell resident
Roy Divittorio, Campbell resident
Rudy Ruano, Campbell resident
Qing Zan, Campbell resident
Graciela Marques-Hahn, Campbell resident
Mitch Stermer, Campbell resident
Micael Tehranian, Campbell resident
Elizabeth Gibbons, Campbell resident
Audrey Kiehtreiber, Campbell resident
Chris Lindsey, Campbell resident
Katie Gallagher, Campbell resident
Alan Zisser, Campbell resident
Theresa Doe
Dale Luck, Campbell resident
Anne Paulson
Campbell resident
Michelle Smith, Campbell resident
Jim Sullivan, Campbell resident
Campbell resident
Mr. Bandale, Campbell resident
Ken Campbell, Campbell resident
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Furtado closed the public hearing.
In response to Councilmember inquiries, City Attorney Thompson noted that the City could seek their own advice from the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD).
Councilmember Hines stated support for staff report Option 2.
Mayor Furtado stated support for Option 2 and a Demolition Ordinance.
Councilmember Scozzola stated support of option 2 and a strong Demolition Control Ordinance.
Vice Mayor Bybee stated support of option 2.
Councilmember Lopez stated support for staff report option 1.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of interim ordinance 26-2348. The motion was adopted by roll call vote.
City Clerk Sanders read the full title of Ordinance 26-2348. The motion was approved by roll call vote.
The City Council then made a motion to pursue a demolition-control ordinance. The motion was adopted by roll call vote.
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
It is recommended that the City Council adopt interim ordinance 26-2348 reestablishing the urgency measures of Interim Ordinance No. 2334, with an amendment revising the method of applying vacancy requirements to single-family residential properties.
AYES (4):
Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
NAYS (1):
Lopez
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: (4 to 1)
MOVER
Furtado
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council waive further reading of Ordinance 26-2348.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council direct staff to pursue development of a potential demolition-control ordinance for future Council consideration with feedback from HCD.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
8.3 Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of an Ordinance to Extend Interim Ordinance No. 26-2345 Which Established Urgency Measures in Response to SB 79, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act of 2025 (File No. PLN-2025-50) (Ordinance / Roll Call Vote)
1. SB 79 - Extension Ordinance.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - CC Ord. SB 79 Extension.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - SB79 Study Area.pdf
Recommended Action:
That the City Council adopt an Ordinance, extending Interim Ordinance No. 26-2345, which established urgency measures in response to SB 79, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act of 2025.
Item 8.3 was not heard and will be brought to the Council at a future date.
8.4 Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
1. Report - Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges.pdf
2. ATTACHMENT 1 - FY 2027 Fee Schedule Resolution.pdf
3. ATTACHMENT 2 - FINAL FY 27 COMPARATIVE Master Fee Schedule.pdf
4. ATTACHMENT 3 - FINAL - FY 27 Master Fee Schedule - Effective July 1 2026.pdf
5. ATTACHMENT 4 - User Fee and Cost Recovery Policy.pdf Item 8.4 was taken out of order following Item 8.1.
Now is the time and place for a public hearing to consider adopting a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges, effective July 1, 2026.
Administrative Analyst Brangan presented a staff report dated April 21, 2026.
Mayor Furtado opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Furtado closed the public hearing.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of Item 8.4. The motion was adopted unanimously by roll call vote.
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council adopt Resolution 26-13380 approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges, effective July 1, 2026.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Review of Draft Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) and Direction on Final Revisions
1. Report Review of the Draft CAAP.pdf
2. City of Campbell Draft Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.pdf
3. Public Comments Received on the Draft CAAP .pdf
Recommended Action
: That the City Council receive and review the Draft CAAP; receive and consider public comments provided during the review period; and provide direction to staff on modifications to be incorporated into the final CAAP to be returned
for adoption.
Item 9.1 was not heard and will be brought back to the City Council at their meeting of May 19, 2026.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1 Council Committee Reports
1. Report - Council Committee Reports 4.21.26.pdf
Recommended
That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Councilmember Hines attended the Santa Clara Valley Water District County Water Commission meeting, Silicon Valley Clean Energy board meeting; Campbell Skate Park ribbon cutting; a tour of El Camino hospital on Pollard; and the Emerald Art ribbon cutting.
Vice Mayor Bybee attended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County meeting.
Mayor Furtado attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors Water Council conference.
12. ADJOURN
Mayor Furtado adjourned the meeting at 9:31p.m.