City Council Regular Session Meeting - August 18, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council of the City of Campbell convened this day in regular meeting, at the Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Avenue Room C-35.
Roll call was taken and quorum was confirmed.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Furtado.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
There were no special presentations and proclamations.
4. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communications and petitions.
5. ORAL REQUESTS
There were no oral requests.
6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
City offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Police and Emergency services will remain open to the public.
I would like to invite you to the City of Campbell's Annual State of the City Address. Please join me as I share updates on our community, highlight the City's accomplishments over the past year, and discuss the opportunities and priorities that lie ahead. The State of the City Address will be held at the Orchard City Banquet Hall on Wednesday, September 16
. Doors will open at
6:00 p.m.
, with the program beginning promptly at
6:30 p.m.
Please RSVP by
Wednesday, September 2
by emailing
[email protected]
.
Get Involved in Your Community!
Are you passionate about making a difference in Campbell? Explore opportunities to serve on one of our Boards or Commissions. To find out more, contact the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected]
or call
408-866-2117.
Register today for the California Coastal Cleanup Day at Campbell Park on Saturday, September 19 from 9:00am to noon. To find out more and to register, please visit:
cleanacreek.org
“Groovin in the Garden” A 70’s flashback on Saturday, September 26 from 6-9pm at the Ainsley House. For more information, please visit:
campbellmuseums.com
.
Back to School means sharing the road. As the school year begins again this fall, please remember to keep an eye out for young students who are walking or bicycling to school. Pay attention to school zones; avoid distractions, stay alert; take extra precautions when you’re behind or approaching a school bus and be prepared for more traffic and for motorists making sudden stops. If you would like to do your part to help improve traffic safety for our young students, consider serving as a volunteer at your child’s school. Help make our schools safe places to walk and bike.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Furtado asked if anyone wished to remove an item off the Consent Calendar.
Item 7.2 was pulled from the agenda
The Consent Calendar was considered as follows:
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 7.2.
The motion was adopted unanimously by roll call vote.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
7.1 Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting of August 3, 2026
1. PostMinutes - Package City Council Regular Session Meeting_Aug03_2026.pdf MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
Approve the regular meeting minutes of August 3, 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
This action approves the regular meeting minutes of August 3, 2026.
7.3 Acceptance of Campbell Police Foundation Donations
1. Acceptance of Campbell Police Foundation Donations.pdf
2. CPD Foundation Resolution 2026.pdf
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommend Action:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to accept donations in the aggregate amount of $41,911.62
from the Campbell Police Foundation for K9 veterinarian services, equipment, and support for the Campbell Police Department.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
Resolution 26-13427 accepts donations in the aggregate amount of $41,911.62 from the Campbell Police Foundation for K9 veterinarian services, equipment, and support for the Campbell Police Department.
7.4 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between City of Campbell and Campbell Peace Officers Association (CPOA) (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Campbell and Campbell Peace Officers Association .pdf
2. Resolution - CPOA 2026 Approving MOU 08.18.2026.pdf
3. CPOA MOU_FY 2027 thru FY 2028_FINAL DRAFT_08.18.2026.pdf MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
That the City Council adopt a resolution ratifying a successor Memorandum of Understanding, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, between the City of Campbell and the Campbell Peace Officers Association (CPOA).
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
Resolution 26-13428 approves ratifying a successor Memorandum of Understanding, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, between the City of Campbell and the Campbell Peace Officers Association (CPOA).
7.5 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between City of Campbell and North Coast States Carpenters Union (CARP) (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Campbell and North Coast States Carpenters Union.pdf
2. Resolution - CARP 2026 Approving MOU 08.18.2026.pdf
3. CARP MOU 2026 - 2028_Final with Attachments_08.18.2026.pdf MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
That the City Council adopt a resolution ratifying a successor Memorandum of Understanding, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, between the City of Campbell (City) and the North Coast States Carpenters Union (CARP).
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
Resolution 26-13429 approves ratifying a successor Memorandum of Understanding, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, between the City of Campbell and the Campbell Peace Officers Association (CPOA).
7.2 Approving Payment of Bills and Claims
1. Report Approving Bills and Claims 08.18.26.pdf
MOVER
Bybee
SECONDER
Furtado
Recommended Action:
Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $3,599,705.93.
AYES (4):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, and Bybee
NAYS (1):
Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE: (4 to 1)
Councilmember Hines stated his concern on the $200,000 payment to the City of San Jose, questioning what services those fees pay for.
The bills and claims were approved in the amount of $3,599,705.93 as follows: payroll checks dated July 16, 2026, in the amount of $36,764.83; bills and claims checks dated July 17, 2026, in the amount of $2,555,107.23; bills and claims checks dated July 20, 2026, in the amount of $126,025.84; bills and claims checks dated July 24, 2026, in the amount of $376,819.99; bills and claims checks dated July 27, 2026, in the amount of $472,291.46; and payroll checks dated July 30, 2026, in the amount of $32,696.81.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS OF ORDINANCES
There were no public hearings and introduction of ordinances.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 FY 2025 Annual Report of the Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee for Measure O
1. Report - FY 2025 Annual Report of the Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee for Measure O.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Measure O Oversight Committee Annual Report (2026).pdf
3. Attachment 2 - FY 2025 Measure O Oversight Audit and Expenditure Reports.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2026.pdf
Recommended Action:
That the City Council receive the FY 2025 Annual Report of the Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee for Measure O.
Finance Director Fuentes introduced the item and introduced Measure O Citizens' Oversight Committee Vice Chair Saunders.
Vice Chair Saunders presented the FY 2025 Annual Report of the Measure O Citizens' Oversight Committee.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Furtado asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public comments.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of Item 9.1.
MOVER
Bybee
SECONDER
Hines
That the City Council receive the FY 2025 Annual Report of the Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee for Measure O.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
9.2 Designation of Voting Delegates for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference
1. Report - Designation of Voting Delegates for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference.pdf
2. 2026 Voting Delegate Information Packet.pdf
Recommended Action:
That the City Council designate a voting delegate and alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference General Business Meeting to be held on September 25, 2026.
Mayor Furtado introduced the item. Councilmember Hines requested being appointed as the conference delegate. Councilmember Lopez noted he will be attending the conference as well.
Mayor Furtado asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public comments.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of Item 9.2.
MOVER
Bybee
SECONDER
Furtado
That the City Council designate Councilmember Hines to be the voting delegate and Councilmember Lopez to be the alternate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference General Business meeting to be held on September 25, 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
9.3 Resolution Amending the First Amended Agreement for City Clerk Services (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
1. Amendment to First Amended Agreement for City Clerk Services.pdf
2. Resolution to Amend First Amended Agreement for City Clerk Services_08.18.2026.pdf
3. City Clerk 1st Amended Agreement.pdf
Recommended Action:
That the City Council
adopt
a resolution amending the First Amended Agreement for City Clerk Services to provide for a merit increase.
Assistant City Manager Gaeta presented a staff report dated August 18, 2026.
Following City Council questions Mayor Furtado asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public comments.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of Item 9.3.
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council adopt Resolution 26-13430 amending the First Amended Agreement for City Clerk Services to provide for a merit increase.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
9.4 CTFGP Grant Acceptance
1. CTFGP Grant Acceptance.pdf
2. Cannabis Grant Resolution 2026.pdf
3. FY26-27 CTFGP Grant Agreement - Campbell PD (002).pdf
4. Cannabis Proposal 2026.pdf
Recommended Action:
That the City Council adopt a resolution approving an agreement setting forth terms under which the City of Campbell accepts the 2026 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program - Department of California Highway Patrol, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, and approving a budget adjustment to recognize the grant revenue and corresponding grant related expenditures.
Police Captain White presented a staff report dated August 18, 2026.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Furtado asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public speakers.
Vice Mayor Bybee expressed concerns with not having advance notice of the grant application. She requested a better coordination for the grant application process to ensure Council can determine if it is a priority of the Council.
The Council discussed Vice Mayor Bybee's concerns.
City Manager Loventhal stated he has spoken to the Executive Team and they are currently evaluating the grant process, this review will potentially will result in a Council policy.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of Item 9.4.
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Scozzola
That the City Council adopt resolution 26-13431 approving an agreement setting forth terms under which the City of Campbell accepts the 2026 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program - Department of California Highway Patrol, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, and approving a budget adjustment to recognize the grant revenue and corresponding grant related expenditures.
AYES (5):
Lopez, Furtado, Scozzola, Bybee, and Hines
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (5 to 0)
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1 Review of Councilmember’s Action on June 10, 2026
1. Review of Councilmember conduct.pdf
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the report.
City Manger Loventhal presented a staff report dated August 18, 2026.
Councilmember Scozzola provided his comments.
Mayor Furtado asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. There were no public comments.
11.2 Council Committee Reports
1. Report - Council Committee Reports 8.18.26.pdf
That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Councilmember Lopez attended a meeting of the Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors; National Night Out, and attended Congrassman Sam Liccardo's Office Hours event in Campbell.
Councilmember Hines attended multiple National Night Out events; a meeting of the Downtown Campbell Business Association; San Jose District 9 Town Hall meeting; a meeting of Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action group; Silicon Valley Clean Energy meeting; attended as the Alternate to the Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee; and gave a business shout out to Hono Izakaya & Sushi.
Vice Mayor Bybee attended a meeting of the Santa Clara Cities Association.
Mayor Furtado attended a Youth Commission opening workshop; and a VTA Policy Advisory Committee meeting.
12. ADJOURN
Mayor Furtado adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. in memory of Historic Preservation Commissioner, Todd Walter.