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Minutes, regular meeting

Campbell City Council
May 5, 2026

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May 5, 2026
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City Council Regular Session Meeting - May 05, 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, Councilmember Scozzola was absent, and quorum of City Councilmembers was confirmed.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Berg and officers of the Campbell Police Department in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week.

Mayor Furtado presented Certificates of Appreciation for leading the Pledge.

3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3.1 Proclamation Recognizing Peace Officers Memorial Day and Declaring the Week of May 10 – 16, 2026 as National Police Week

1. Report - Proclamation of Law Enforcement Memorial Day - National Police Week.pdf

2. Police Week Proclamation 2026.pdf
That the Mayor proclaim May 15, 2026, as ”Peace Officers Memorial Day,” and May 10 – 16, 2026 as ”National Police Week” to honor those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

Mayor Furtado spoke about Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week, recognizing the Campbell Police Officers and honoring all law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

Mayor Furtado proclaimed May 15, 2026, as ”Peace Officers Memorial Day,” and May 10 – 16, 2026 as ”National Police Week” and presented Police Chief Berg and the officers in attendance with a proclamation.

Police Chief Berg thanked the City Council for the recognition.

3.2 Proclamation for May as Water Safety Month

1. Water Safety Month 2026 Proclamation.pdf

2. WSM PROCLAMATION 2026.pdf
That the Mayor proclaim the month of May 2026 as Water Safety Month for the City of Campbell.

Mayor Furtado proclaimed the month of May 2026 as Water Safety Month for the City of Campbell. and presented a proclamation to Aquatics Recreation Specialist Liz Simonovich.

Recreation Specialist Simonovich thanked the City Council for the recognition and spoke about Water Safety Month. highlighting activities the Aquatics section of the Campbell Recreation and Community Services Department would be having to increase awareness for drowning prevention in the City of Campbell.

3.3 Proclamation for Municipal Clerk's Week

1. Report - Municipal Clerk's Week 2026.pdf

2. Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week 2026.pdf
That the Mayor proclaim the week of May 3-9,
2026,
as Municipal Clerk’s Week in the City of Campbell.

Mayor Furtado spoke about Municipal Clerks Week and recognized the Campbell City Clerk's Office for their contributions to good governance and community engagement.

Mayor Furtado proclaimed the week of May 3-9, 2026, as Municipal Clerk’s Week in the City of Campbell and presented City Clerk Sanders a proclamation.

City Clerk Sanders thanked the Mayor and City Council for the recognition.

Councilmembers thanked the City Clerk's office for their efforts.

3.4 Presentation from Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) - Local Investment Plan Update

1. Report - Presentation from VTA - Local Investment Plan Update.pdf That the City Council receive an update from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) on the Local Investment Plan relating to Senate Bill (SB) 63.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, (VTA) Director of Strategy, Sam provided a presentation on their regional transportation revenue measure and their Local Investment Plan.

The City Council accepted the presentation and thanked VTA staff for the information.

3.5 Campbell Youth Commission 2025-2026 Work Plan Review and Accomplishments

1. Campbell Youth Commission 2025-2026 Work Plan Review and Accomplishments.pdf That the City Council receive a year end update from the Youth Commission on their 2025-2026 work plan and accomplishments, with a focus on outcomes from their three ad hoc groups. ​
Recreation Coordinator Phillips introduced the item.

Campbell Youth Commissioners presented their year end update on their 2025-2026 work plan and accomplishments.

Youth Commission Chair Sophie T. introduced Youth Commission members. The Commission reviewed their 2025-26 work plan accomplishments.

The City Council accepted the presentation and thanked the Youth Commission members for their efforts.

4. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communications and petitions.

5. ORAL REQUESTS
Alan Crownover, Campbell resident expressed concerns with Community Development Director Eastwood regarding SB 1123 and Starter Home Revitalization Act projects.

Kienan Heath, Campbell resident expressed concerns with Community Development Director Eastwood regarding SB 1123 and Starter Home Revitalization Act projects.

Chris Lindsey, Campbell resident,  spoke on SB 1123 and Starter Home Revitalization Act projects.

Travis Galdieri, Campbell resident spoke on SB 1123 and Starter Home Revitalization Act projects.

Bonnie Harper, Campbell resident spoke on SB 1123 and Starter Home Revitalization Act projects.

Rudolfo Ruano, Campbell resident spoke on SB 1123 and Starter Home Revitalization Act projects.

6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tomorrow we will be hosting a workshop for the Campbell Multimodal Transportation Plan. Join us at the Campbell Community Center from 6:00pm-7:30pm to learn more about the plan and share your input on the draft recommendations. If you cannot join us, you can add comments to our online interactive map. Visit campbellca.gov/multimodal
to learn more.

The Boogie Music Fest draws over 45,000 attendees from across the Bay Area to Downtown Campbell each year. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 16 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, May 17 from 10am to 5pm.  There are many ways to be part of the excitement:  volunteer at the festival, showcase your business with a booth, apply to become a food or artisan vendor, or join as a festival sponsor.  To find out more, please visit the Campbell Chamber of Commerce website at campbellchamber.net
.

Join the Campbell Veterans Memorial Foundation in honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the United States military on Monday, May 25 from 9am to 10am at the Orchard City Green located here at City Hall.

City offices will be closed for business Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Police and emergency services will remain open.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Furtado asked if anyone wished to remove an item off the Consent Calendar. Items 7.7 and 7.8 were removed from Consent.

The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:

MOVER
Hines

SECONDER
Bybee
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:

7.1 Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of March 31, 2026.

1. PostMinutes - City Council Special Meeting_Mar31_2026.pdf MOVER
Hines

SECONDER
Bybee
Approve the special meeting minutes of March 31, 2026.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:

This action approves the special meeting minutes of March 31, 2026.

7.2 Minutes of City Council Executive Session Meeting of April 21, 2026.

1. PostMinutes - Package City Council Executive Session _Apr21_2026.pdf MOVER
Hines

SECONDER
Bybee
Approve the executive session meeting minutes of April 21, 2026.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:

This action approves the executive session meeting minutes of April 21, 2026.

7.3 Minutes of City Council Special Meeting of April 21, 2026.

1. PostMinutes - City Council Special Meeting_Apr21_2026.pdf MOVER
Hines

SECONDER
Bybee
Approve the special meeting minutes of April 21, 2026.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:

This action approves the special meeting minutes of April 21, 2026.

7.4 Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of April 21, 2026.

1. PostMinutes - Package City Council Regular Session Meeting_Apr21_2026 (1).pdf MOVER
Hines

SECONDER
Bybee
Approve the regular meeting minutes of April 21, 2026.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:

This action approves the regular meeting minutes of April 1, 2026.

7.5 Approving Payment of Bills and Claims

1. Approving Bills and Claims 05.05.26.pdf
MOVER
Hines

SECONDER
Bybee
Approve the bills and claims
in the amount of
$1,070,028.44.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:

This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $1,070,028.44 as follows: bills and claims checks dated April 6, 2026, in the amount of $6976,666.83; payroll checks dated April 9, 2026, in the amount of $73,078.72; and bills and claims checks dated April 13, 2026 in the amount of $299,282.89.

7.6 Monthly Treasurer’s Report (March 2026)

1. Report - Monthly Treasurer's Report March 2026.pdf

2. 2026.03 Fund Balance Report.pdf
MOVER
Hines

SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the month ending March 31, 2026.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:

This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the month ending March 31, 2026.

7.9 Second Reading of Ordinance 26-2346 - FY 2027 Business License Tax Rates

1. Report - Ordinance 26-2346 - FY 2027 Business License Tax Rates.pdf

2. 26-2346 Business_License_Tax_Ordinance_FY2027.pdf

3. Comparative_Business_License_Tax_Schedule_FY2027.pdf MOVER
Hines

SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council take a second reading to adopt Ordinance 26-2346 amending provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to revise the business license tax rates, effective in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:

Ordinance 26-2346 amends provisions of the Campbell Municipal Code to revise the business license tax rates, effective in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027.

7.10 Approval of Tract Map No. 10689 including Acceptance of Street Dedication and Public Service Easements Shown on Said Map – 1236 West Hacienda Avenue (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)

1. Report - Tract Map Approval for 1236 West Hacienda Avenue.pdf

2. Resolution.pdf

3. Hacienda Ave Tract Map 10689.pdf
MOVER
Hines

SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Tract Map for Tract No. 10689 and accept the street dedication and public service easements offered for dedication as shown on the map for the property located at 1236 West Hacienda Avenue.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:

Resolution 26-13381 approves the Tract Map for Tract No. 10689 and accepts the street dedication and public service easements offered for dedication as shown on the map for the property located at 1236 West Hacienda Avenue.

7.11 Unhoused Specialist Job Specification Update

1. 2026.05.05 Unhoused Specialist Job Specification Update.pdf

2. Resolution - Job Specification Revision for Unhoused Specialist.pdf

3. Unhoused Specialist Rev 05.2026 DRAFT.pdf

4. Unhoused Specialist Rev 05.2026 CLEAN.pdf
MOVER
Hines

SECONDER
Bybee
Adopt a resolution approving the revised classification specification for Unhoused Specialist.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:

Resolution 26-13382 approves the revised classification specification for Unhoused Specialist.

7.7 Monthly Investment Transactions Report- March 2026

1. Report Monthly Investment Transactions Report- March 2026.pdf

2. Monthly Investment tranx rpt- Mar'26.pdf

3. Chandler BNY Investment Statement- 3.31.26.pdf

ITEM CONSIDERED SEPARATE FROM CONSENT
Councilmember Hines noted that packet page 48 of the portfolio asset summary spoke of a favorable performance above the benchmark with a +4% annual return.

This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for March 2026.

MOVER
Hines

SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for March 2026.

AYES (4):

Lopez, Furtado, Bybee, and Hines
ABSENT (1):

Scozzola
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (4 to 0)

7.8 Investment Report - Quarter Ending March 31, 2026

1. ​Investment Report - Quarter Ending March 2026.pdf

2. Chandler QTRLY BNY Investment Report- 3.31.26.pdf

3. Cashflow projections.pdf

4. Actual Results.pdf

ITEM CONSIDERED SEPARATE FROM CONSENT
Councilmember Hines noted the ongoing management of the Measure K funds that are currently being held in am escrow account.

This action notes and files the Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.

MOVER
Hines

SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council approve the Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026,
and the report be noted and filed.

AYES (4):

Lopez, Furtado, Bybee, and Hines
ABSENT (1):

Scozzola
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (4 to 0)

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS OF ORDINANCES
There were no public hearings and introductions of ordinances.

9. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10.1 Prohibition on Use of City Property for Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities

1. Prohibition on Use of City Facilities for Immigration Enforcement Activities.pdf

2. Resolution Approving Policy Prohibiting Use of City Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement_04.27.2026.pdf

3. Campbell Proposed Policy Prohibiting Use of City Facilities for Immigration Enforcement_Final Draft_04.24.2026.pdf Assistant City Manager Gaeta presented a staff report dated May 5, 2026.

Police Chief Berg addressed comments made by Councilmember Scozzola on 4/21/26 regarding the Chief’s position on immigration enforcement activities in Campbell.

Following City Council questions, Mayor Furtado asked if anyone from the public wished to speak.

The following individuals spoke on a Council policy prohibiting the use of City-owned properties for federal civil immigration enforcement activities Karen Martin
Lousie Auerhahn
John Richards, Campbell resident
Nayani Azibuke-Brennerman, Campbell resident
Akemi Flynn, Immigrant Protection and Empowerment Network Abigal Brennemen-Azibuke, Campbell resident
Matt Hammer, working with Immigrant Protection and Empowerment Network Following public comment, City Manager Loventhal clarified that the proposed policy does include all City owned properties and that staff has been trained on what to do if immigration activities occur on City property.

Councilmember Lopez expressed his appreciation to staff and the Council for addressing this serious issues. He supported additional signage.

Cpuncilmember Hines stated he supported the policy and would be supportive of additional signage.

Vice Mayor Bybee supported the policy but not the signage, Mayor Furtado supported the policy but not the signage.

After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of Item 10.1. The motion was adopted unanimously.

MOVER
Lopez

SECONDER
Bybee
Adopt Resolution 26-13383 adopting a City Council policy prohibiting the use of City-owned and City-operated property for federal civil immigration enforcement activities.

AYES (4):

Lopez, Furtado, Bybee, and Hines
ABSENT (1):

Scozzola
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (4 to 0)

11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1 Council Committee Reports

1. Report - Council Committee Reports 5.5.26.pdf
Resolution Number
2026-13330
That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.

Vice Mayor Bybee attended the Santa Clara County Library District JPA Board of Directors meeting; the Arbor Day Tree Planting; and the Downtown Campbell Business Association Wine Walk.

Councilmember Lopez attended the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit.

Councilmember Hines attended the Arbor Day Tree Planting; an event organized by Palo Alto Mayor, Vicky Veenker; the San Jose District 9 Music in the Park; Campbell Village block party and open house; and gave a shoutout to Silicon Valley Clean Energy for their Earth Day celebration.

Mayor Furtado attended the Arbor Day Tree Planting; and  reported on the grand opening of the Campbell Library on Saturday, May 9 at 10:00am.

12. ADJOURN
Mayor Furtado adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.

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