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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 01, 2026 05:30 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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Planning Commission Interviews Page 2
Recommended Action
That the City Council conduct interviews and appoint one applicant to serve on the Planning Commission for a short-term expiring August 2027.
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DATE: September 1, 2026
TITLE: Planning Commission Interviews
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council conduct interviews and appoint one applicant to serve on the Planning Commission for a short-term expiring August 2027.
DISCUSSION
A Special City Council meeting has been scheduled to interview interested candidates to serve on the Planning Commission. The available position is to fill the unscheduled vacancy caused by Commissioner Majewski leaving.
Commissioner Davis Fields’ term is set to expire August 31, 2026. He is currently applying to fill the unscheduled vacancy. The City Clerk’s office received two additional applications. The applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted by each applicant are attached to the report. 15-minute interviews have been scheduled as follows:
5:30 p.m. Davis Fields
5:45 p.m. Danny Truong
6:00 p.m. Teresa Souto
Following candidate interviews, Council will consider appointment of one individual to serve a short-term expiring August 2027.
PREPARED BY: Andrea Sanders, City Clerk
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CITY OF CAMPBELL
70 NORTH FIRST SREET
CAMPBELL, CA 95008-1423
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS
PLANNING COMMISSIONER
REQUIREMENTS: Campbell resident and at least 18 years of age.
Name: _
Address:_
Telephone No: (Home) _
How long have you been a resident of Campbell? _____________________________ Present Occupation (if applicable) _________________________________________ (Give Title)
Name and Address of Present Employer (if applicable) _________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Education: High School ________________________________________________ College ___________________________________________________ Please list three personal references:
1. Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ Telephone Number _
2. Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _
Telephone Number ___________________________________
Davis Fields
7 years
Director of Product Management
Meta Platforms Inc
1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park CA 94025
Bellarmine College Prep
Boston College
Matt Kamkar
Campbell, CA
Jeremy Avila
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Application - Planning Commission/continued
3. Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _ ___________________________
Telephone Number _ _____________________________________ APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE ______________________________________________ Date ____________________
Heather Wilson
August 27th, 2026
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PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANT QUESTIONS
1. Why do you want to be a Planning Commissioner?
2. Have you previously participated on committees, boards, etc., requiring a group decision-making/consensus-building process? If you have, list such experience.
Whether or not you have such experience, what do you think are the necessary prerequisites for successful group decision making?
3. Please describe an issue that was recently addressed by the Planning Commission and explain how you would handle a similar issue.
I have served on the Planning Commission since 2022 and I am applying again because I’ve enjoyed the experience and there’s so much more to do. I first applied because I wanted to give back to the city my wife and I chose to raise our kids in. What I learned in the years since is that this Commission is at its best when it does two things at once:
decide the case in front of it carefully, and notice the pattern behind the case.
The Commission benefits from members who have followed policies through their full lifecycle, from the pattern showing up in case after case, to the audit, to the ordinance, to the applications that now come in under the new rules. This experience allows me to spot patterns and makes me a more useful Commissioner than I was in 2022. It has also informed more holistic work, like the Conditional Use Permit Streamlining work I led, which is now helping small businesses open faster. I’d love to continue this kind of work.
I have chaired two Campbell commissions: the Civic Improvement Commission and I currently chair the Planning Commission. Outside city service, I lead product organizations at Meta, where getting engineers, designers, researchers, and data scientists to a shared decision is most of the job.
My principles for driving group decisions are to:
1. Frame decisions against our organization’s broader goals so everyone has a shared foundation
2. Run an inclusive discussion so everyone has a chance to contribute
3. Look to adopted policy and precedent for consistency, while recognizing that every case has its own facts
On any given issue, I build up as much context as I can. I read the staff report, do my own research on the applicant and the area to understand whether we’ve previously looked at similar projects at that site, and examine previous Planning and City Council decisions to see if there’s precedent. I also visit the site if it’s in a part of town I haven’t been before just so I get a feel for the area.
I then use the actual meeting to hear the public perspective, ask staff questions to understand their recommendation, and ask the applicant questions to understand their rationale.
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4. How would you attempt to help the City Council balance the need for community economic development vs. the need to maintain Campbell's "quality of life"?
5. What is good and worth preserving about the community today? What do you not like about Campbell?
What is good and worth preserving is how Campbell neighbors know each other. Our downtown is walkable and retains a strong locally owned character. The new library, John D.
Morgan Park, Ainsley House, the farmers market, the summer concerts: these are not amenities we simply happen to have. They are the result of deliberate community and policy choices made over many decades, and they are a big part of why people choose to live in and visit Campbell.
I don’t like seeing commercial spaces sit vacant when they could house businesses that serve residents, add activity to our neighborhoods, and contribute revenue that supports City services. I’ve consistently sought during my time on Planning to understand what’s driving these vacancies and what tools the City has to address them.
I try to make sure we steer this discussion to focus on the most key points where the Planning Commission actually has oversight and discretion. A recent example was the project at 600 E. Campbell Avenue.
Because the project complied with applicable standards and state housing law substantially constrained the City’s discretion over the approval itself, I focused the discussion on the areas where the Commission could add value: understanding the applicant’s plans for the retail spaces and EV parking, and identifying practical improvements to the project.
More broadly, I’ve found that even where our discretion is limited, hearings can still lead to meaningful improvements such as better landscaping and privacy screening that address neighborhood concerns.
I do not see economic development and quality of life as competing goals. A strong local economy helps fund the services, infrastructure, parks, and public spaces that make Campbell a great place to live.
As a Planning Commissioner, I will continue evaluating projects based on both their broader community benefit and their impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. That means supporting new businesses, housing, and investment in appropriate locations while paying close attention to issues such as traffic, parking, noise, privacy, and design. When concerns arise, I believe the Commission should look for practical changes that allow a good project to move forward while reducing unnecessary impacts on neighbors.
I also believe the City can support both goals by making its permitting process clearer, faster, and more predictable for uses that are consistent with Campbell’s plans and standards. My work on the permit streamlining effort reinforced for me that we can remove unnecessary barriers to investment without lowering the standards that protect the community.
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6. How would you feel/react if the City Council overturned a decision of the Commission that you believed was the correct decision regarding a particular development proposal?
7. How do you view the advisory role of a Planning Commissioner in relation to the City Council? In relation to the staff?
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE _____________________________________________ Date ______________________________________ August 27th, 2026 I view the Planning Commission as both a decision-making body and an advisor to the City Council. Our responsibility is to understand the issues before us, apply the City’s adopted plans and ordinances fairly and consistently, make well-supported decisions on matters within our authority, and provide thoughtful recommendations to the Council when it is the ultimate decision-maker.
I view the relationship with staff as a partnership with distinct roles. Staff brings technical expertise, analysis, and professional recommendations. Commissioners ask questions, test assumptions, hear from the public, and ultimately exercise the judgment entrusted to the Commission. I’ve found Campbell staff to be caring, knowledgeable, and driven, and I’m also conscious that a relatively small City staff has to cover a significant amount of work. I try to make my requests focused and realistic while maintaining the candid, collaborative relationship that helps the Commission make good decisions.
I understand that the Planning Commission has both decision-making and advisory responsibilities depending on the scope of a specific item, and that its decisions may be appealed to the City Council. If the Council overturned a decision that I believed was correct, I would respect the outcome and make an effort to understand the Council’s reasoning.
I would want to understand whether we weighed a fact differently, interpreted a policy differently, or whether the Council was expressing a broader policy direction that the Commission should understand. I would use that insight to become a better Commissioner and inform how I approach similar issues in the future, while continuing to evaluate each application independently against the City’s adopted standards and the record before us.
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CITY OF CAMPBELL
70 NORTH FIRST SREET
CAMPBELL, CA 95008-1423
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS
PLANNING COMMISSIONER
REQUIREMENTS: Campbell resident and at least 18 years of age.
Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________ Telephone No: (Home) ____________(Work) ____________ Email: ______________ How long have you been a resident of Campbell? _____________________________ Present Occupation (if applicable) _________________________________________ (Give Title)
Name and Address of Present Employer (if applicable) _________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Education: High School ________________________________________________ College ___________________________________________________ Please list three personal references:
1. Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ Telephone Number ________________________________________________
2. Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ Telephone Number ________________________________________________ Item 3.1
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Application - Planning Commission/continued
3. Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ Telephone Number ________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE ______________________________________________ Date ____________________
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PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANT QUESTIONS
1. Why do you want to be a Planning Commissioner?
2. Have you previously participated on committees, boards, etc., requiring a group decision-making/consensus-building process? If you have, list such experience.
Whether or not you have such experience, what do you think are the necessary prerequisites for successful group decision making?
3. Please describe an issue that was recently addressed by the Planning Commission and explain how you would handle a similar issue.
i have lived in campbell for over 10 years. and have a love and passion for the city. i want to use my background from corporate life to help assist the city to achieve it's goals. I also would like to run for city council for my district at some point, and I believe this would help me prepare for that.
I going to enter year three of being on the board of the Parent Teacher Association at my Son's school St. Justin's in Santa Clara. I have worked in a corporate setting where I have managed commercial teams. I have worked closely with executives and board members to reach common goals in a group setting.
I know the planning commission approved the nighttime music from the Greek restaurant Elia. I appreciate the concerns around noise and changing the mood of the city life at night. I don't think I would change what the commission ultimately decided on. I believe it's important to have accountability and a revisit of the agreed upon terms when it comes to new policies, it gives time to adjust.
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4. How would you attempt to help the City Council balance the need for community economic development vs. the need to maintain Campbell's "quality of life"?
5. What is good and worth preserving about the community today? What do you not like about Campbell?
This is an interesting question as the first portion is something you can use charts and excel to achieve. the hard part is to determine the moving target of whta is considered good quality of life. it's imporatnt ot survey people that live here and understand what they require for quality of life. Campbell as a city is getting younger with more younger families so it's important to adjust for that and listen to what those needs are.
What makes campbell unique is it's small-ish city feel when surrounded by larger cities around it. Things like the farmers market (it needs to go back to prepandemic days) and the various downtown activities like the car show, oktoberfest etc are big staples that define campbell. It's important to preserve the history while bringing some of it to the modern era. Which seg-ways me into what I don't like about campbell. I think it's worth it to allow larger shops/stores, tax revenue into the city to allow it to continually grow.
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6. How would you feel/react if the City Council overturned a decision of the Commission that you believed was the correct decision regarding a particular development proposal?
7. How do you view the advisory role of a Planning Commissioner in relation to the City Council? In relation to the staff?
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
_____________________________________________ Date
_______07/22/2026_______________________________
I would likely not feel good about it but I wouldn't react negatively about it. In corporate life, things get overturned by executives or board members all the time, it's just part of the job, and what you do is adapt, learn, and move forward.
honestly, I am a bit weak with this question since I have not done or seen done the roles of the planning commission, or city council and staff. I view the planning commission more so being the doers behind the scenes while the city council ultimately is accountable to the voting base.
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CITY OF CAMPBELL
70 NORTH FIRST SREET
CAMPBELL, CA 95008-1423
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS
PLANNING COMMISSIONER
REQUIREMENTS: Campbell resident and at least 18 years of age.
Name: _____________________________________________________________ Telephone No: (Home) (Work) Email:
How long have you been a resident of Campbell? _____________________________ Present Occupation (if applicable) _________________________________________ (Give Title)
Name and Address of Present Employer (if applicable) _________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Education: High School ________________________________________________ College ___________________________________________________ Please list three personal references:
1. Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ Telephone Number
2. Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008_______
Telephone Number
Teresa Souto Deputy District Attorney County of Santa Clara 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110 Mount Eden High School - Hayward, CA University of California, San Diego - La Jolla, CA; University of Colorado - Boulder, CO James Gibbons-Shapiro 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA, 95110 Davis Fields Item 3.1
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Application - Planning Commission/continued
3. Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _
Telephone Number ___________________________
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE ______________________________________________ Date ____________________
Annalise Manno 8/7/2026
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1. Why do you want to be a Planning Commissioner?
I sincerely think Campbell is the best city in the South Bay and I want to become more involved in making it even better. My husband and I are raising our two children here and I am deeply invested in the Campbell community we belong to. I know the Planning Commission is involved in many important decisions regarding the growth and development of the City, and I would like to be a part of those decisions. I think I would bring unique skills and perspective to the Commission. I am an attorney, and I know many of the decisions the Planning Commission makes must be within the bounds or confines of ordinances and regulations. I would be comfortable and knowledgeable making decisions in that setting.
2. Have you previously participated on committees, boards, etc., requiring a group decision-making/consensus-building process? If you have, list such experience.
Whether or not you have such experience, what do you think are the necessary prerequisites for successful group decision making?
I have been a member of the hiring committee for the District Attorney’s Office. As a member of that committee, I worked with other attorneys to interview candidates and review their qualifications. The committee members did not always agree on which candidates were the strongest. I had to advocate for my preferred candidates in a way that did not disparage other members of the committee. I also had to be entirely supportive of the committee’s ultimate decision, as I wanted every candidate we hired to be successful, no matter my personal view of them.
I am also a member of my office’s AI Working Group. Part of that responsibility was to help draft the AI use policy for the office. I had to work with other attorneys within my office that hold differing views than I do on the use of AI, and be able to produce one policy that would cover the whole office. I had to voice my opinion in a way that did not exclude others or alienate myself, and to compromise on issues where we did not see eye to eye.
Successful group decision making requires each individual feel comfortable voicing their opinion. The group members need to be willing to compromise with one another.
When the group decision is made, it is important for the group to present their conclusion with solidarity, even if the result does not perfectly reflect the opinion of each member.
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3. Please describe an issue that was recently addressed by the Planning Commission and explain how you would handle a similar issue.
There was a property within my neighborhood that an overseas developer had purchased. The developer submitted plans to turn what was a single-family home into multiple temporary, dorm-style units. It was clear from the plans that the intent was not to have this property serve as permanent housing, but rather short-term rental rooms. I believed the developer wanted to take advantage of California’s new housing development laws and build an AirBnB-style rental property under the guise of a multiunit housing development. I believed this would not only change the character of the neighborhood, but also remove a home from the City at a time where housing capacity needs to be increased. I would have voted not to approve the plan. I want to see Campbell build more housing, but I do not want to see opportunists take advantage of the housing need and push forward disingenuous projects.
4. How would you attempt to help the City Council balance the need for community economic development vs. the need to maintain Campbell's "quality of life"? I know the City faces major pressure from the state to increase its housing capacity, and to do so quickly. I think that can be done without disrupting the character of the neighborhoods and subcommunities that already exist. I would want to focus housing development in areas that are accessible by public transit and can withstand an increase in traffic. I would want to ensure the City balances its increased housing capacity with an increased focus on maintaining and preserving our public spaces. I would want to welcome input from Campbell citizens that are expected to be affected by a new project at the front end. I think it’s best to address concerns early on with transparency and encourage creative problem solving.
5. What is good and worth preserving about the community today? What do you not like about Campbell?
I want to preserve Campbell’s affordability and accessibility. Many of the cities in the South Bay completely price out the working class. I feel Campbell has held onto an identity that allows for working, middle-class families to still enjoy everything the city has to offer. The downtown area is inviting and inclusive. The businesses and restaurants throughout the city are not simply chains and large corporations. The Community Center is accessible to a diverse range of people. The parks system is Item 3.1
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extensive and modern. Campbell truly feels like a community where everyone is safe and welcome.
I do not like the number of vacant store fronts and properties in Campbell. I would like to see every store front in Downtown Campbell occupied. I would like to see large properties that have been left abandoned for years developed and filled. There are so many opportunities for businesses to thrive in Campbell and I’d like to see that happen.
6. How would you feel/react if the City Council overturned a decision of the Commission that you believed was the correct decision regarding a particular development proposal?
I would assume the Commissioners spent a lot of time working together to come up with what we thought was the best decision, so to have that decision rejected would at first be disappointing. But I would use that disappointment as motivation to fix it and try again. I would focus on the specific issue the Council had with our proposal and encourage my fellow Commissioners to come up with a new proposal that addresses that specific issue. Ultimately the Commission and City Council have the same goal – bettering Campbell. I would trust that the issue noted by the Council is an issue important to their constituents, and I would find a way to solve it.
7. How do you view the advisory role of a Planning Commissioner in relation to the City Council? In relation to the staff?
I view the Planning Commission as a focus group for the Council. We would look into the issues they ask us to and provide educated, researched answers and suggestions.
I imagine City staff are very busy and are responsible for many aspects of City operations. I would not expect City staff to be prioritizing the needs of the Commission.
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