City Council Regular Session Meeting - September 01, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council of the City of Campbell convened this day in regular meeting, at the Campbell Police Department EOC, 100 N. First St., Campbell, California.
Roll call was taken and quorum was confirmed.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jacob's Heart Board Member, Laura Bartels in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Furtado presented a Certificate of Appreciation for leading the Pledge.
3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3.1 Proclamation Declaring the Month of September 2026 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
1. Report - Proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2026.pdf
2. Proclamation - Childhood Cancer Awareness 2026.pdf
Recommended Action:
That the Mayor proclaim September 2026, as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Campbell.
Mayor Furtado claimed the month of September 20226 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Campbell and presented Jacob's Heart representative a proclamation.
Laura Bartels, Jacob's Heart Board Member accented the proclamation, thanked the City Council for the recognition and spoke of the help and support Jacob's Heart provides to children and their families living with cancer.
Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for the work that Laura and her staff do.
4. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
There were no communications and petitions.
5. ORAL REQUESTS
Richard Chamberlain spoke of his ongoing court case and public records requests submitted to the City.
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.
You are invited 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.
Let’s come together to protect and preserve one of Campbell’s most cherished natural resources, Los Gatos Creek
.
Join Councilmember Terry Hines for a hands-on community cleanup at Campbell Park
,
located near Gilman and Campbell Avenue, and be part of a movement that makes a visible and lasting impact on our environment on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register at www.cleanacreek.org
. Please be sure to reference Site No 1. Pre-Registration is required. The Creek Connections Action Group is a consortium of public agencies and organizations, including Valley Water and the West Valley Storm Water Authority, that share the goal of protecting Santa Clara County’s waterways.
Oktoberfest Fun Run will take place this year on Saturday, October 17. Registration is open. Please visit www.campbellca.gov/recreation
to learn more.
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.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (4 to 0)
7.1 Minutes of City Council Executive Session Meeting of August 18, 2026
1. PostMinutes - Package City Council Executive Session _Aug18_2026 (1).pdf MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
Approve the executive session meeting minutes of August 18, 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
This action approves the executive session meeting minutes of August 18, 2026.
7.2 Minutes of City Council Regular Minutes of August 18, 2026
1. PostMinutes - Package City Council Regular Session Meeting_Aug18_2026 (2).pdf MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
Approve the regular meeting minutes of August 18, 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
This action approves the regular meeting minutes of August 18, 2026.
7.3 Approving Payment of Bills and Claims
1. Report-Approving Bills and Claims - 09.01.26.pdf
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
Approve the bills and claims in the amount of $2,145,540.83.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
This action approves the bills and claims in the amount of $2,145,540,83 as follows: bills and claims checks dated July 31, 2026, in the amount of $243,816.49; bills and claims checks dated August 3, 2026, in the amount of $168,207.65; bills and claims checks dated August 7, 2026, in the amount of $112,888.19; and bills and claims checks dated August 10, 2026, in the amount of $1,620,628.50.
7.4 Monthly Investment Transactions Report- July 2026
1. Monthly Investment Transactions Report- July 2026.pdf
2. Monthly Investment tranx rpt- Jul'26.pdf
3. Chandler BNY Investment Statement- 7.31.26.pdf
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for July 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Investment Transactions Report for July 2026.
7.5 Monthly Treasurer’s Report (July 2026)
1. Monthly Treasurer's Report July 2026.pdf
2. 2026.07 Fund Balance report.pdf
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
Recommended Action:
That the City Council review and accept the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for the month ended July 31, 2026.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
This action reviews and accepts the Monthly Treasurer's Report for the month ended July 31, 2026.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS OF ORDINANCES
There were no public hearings and introductions of Ordinances.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Regarding the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (”VTA”)
1. Response to Civil Grand Jury Report Regarding VTA Board Appointments.pdf
2. Transmittal Letter to Presiding Judge_Responding to VTA Grand Jury Report.pdf
3. Exhibit A to Transmittal Letter Responding to Grand Jury Report.pdf
4. 2025-26 Grand Jury Report_VTA Board.pdf
Recommended Action:
That the City Council
authorize
the
Mayor
to
submit
a letter as the City’s response to the 2025-2026 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report titled, "VTA’s Management and Oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II." Assistant City Manager Gaeta presented a staff report dated September 1, 2026.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Furtado asked if anyone wished to speak.
There were no public speakers.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of item 9.1.
MOVER
Lopez
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council authorize the Mayor to submit a letter as the City’s response to the 2025-2026 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report titled, "VTA’s Management and Oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II." RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (4 to 0)
9.2 Response to 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury Report on Pothole Damage Claims Processes
1. Report - Response to 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury Report on Pothole Damage Claims Processes. .pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Civil Grand Jury Response Letter - Potholes and Claims Process (City of Campbell 09-01-26).pdf
3. Attachment 2 - 2025-2025 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report - Pothole Damage and Claims Processes.pdf Recommended Action:
That the City Council authorize the Mayor to submit, on behalf of the City Council, the attached letter as the City’s response to the 2025-2026 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report, “Pothole Damage: Improving claims processes within Santa Clara County.” Finance Director Fuentes presented a staff report dated September 1, 2026.
Following City Council questions, Mayor Furtado asked if anyone from the public wished to speak.
There were no public speakers.
After discussion, the City Council motioned for approval of Item 9.2.
MOVER
Hines
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council authorize the Mayor to submit, on behalf of the City Council, the attached letter as the City’s response to the 2025-2026 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report, “Pothole Damage: Improving claims processes within Santa Clara County.” RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (4 to 0)
9.3 Authorization To Execute Low Carbon Transportation and Operations Program (LCTOP) Fund Agreement (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
1. report-authorization to execute LCTOP fund agreement for TRIPS project 9-1-26 new business.pdf
2. Resolution-Authorization to execute LCTOP fund agreement for TRIPS project 9-1-26 new business.pdf
3. VTA_Campbell_Agreement_TRIPS_Clean.pdf
Recommended Action:
Adoption of a Resolution for Authorization to Execute Low Carbon Transportation and Operations Program (LCTOP) Fund Agreement for Transit Reliability Improvement and Performance System (TRIPS) Project.
Public Works Director Olay presented a staff report September 1, 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
Lopez
SECONDER
Bybee
That the City Council adopt Resolution 26-13432 for Authorization to Execute Low Carbon Transportation and Operations Program (LCTOP) Fund Agreement for Transit Reliability Improvement and Performance System (TRIPS) Project.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] (4 to 0)
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1 Council Committee Reports
1. Report - Council Committee Reports 9.1.26.pdf
That the City Council report on activities from their committee assignments.
Councilmember Bybee attended an informational meeting sponsored by Bay Area Air District with Mayor Furtado; Campbell Museum and Ainsley Huse Foundation meeting and, noted their 9/26 fundraiser Groovy in the Garden Flashback
.
Councilmember Lopez attended a special meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Board of Directors.
Councilmember Hines attended a meeting of Silicon Valley Clean Energy Finance Audit Committee; Susan Elleberg's District 4 First 5 Annual Celebration; Sam Licardo's Local City discussion; Santa Clara Valley Water Commission; the Campbell Chamber Golf Tournament; spoke of the upcoming Coastal Clean up; and gave a business shout out to Sam's Cleaners.
Mayor Furtado attended the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee meeting.
12. ADJOURN
Mayor Furtado adjourned the meeting at 7:51PM p.m.