Campbell public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council reorganized its leadership and certified the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election. The council also approved several administrative items, including a police association agreement and city bills.
- Elected Anne Bybee as Mayor (Unanimous)
- Elected Susan M. Landry as Vice Mayor (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 12927 declaring the results of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 12926 ratifying a successor MOU with the Campbell Peace Officers' Association (Unanimous)
- Approved bills and claims totaling $3,129,525.57 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 29, December 6 (Executive Session), and December 6 (Regular Meeting) (Unanimous)
- Accepted the November 2022 Monthly Investment Transactions Report (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended the approval of a permit to build a single-story single-family residence. The commission also elected its leadership for the 2023 calendar year.
- Recommended approval of Site and Architectural Review Permit for 4,467 sq-ft home at 1394 Munro Avenue (6-0)
- Approved November 22, 2022, meeting minutes (Ostrowski abstained)
- Appointed Adam Buchbinder as 2023 Chair (unanimous)
- Appointed Alan Zisser as 2023 Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioner Kamkar and Alan Zisser to the 2023 Site and Architectural Review Committee
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission approved the minutes from its October 10, 2022, meeting. Members discussed planning and logistics for upcoming events including Movie Night, We Love Campbell, a Job Fair, Story Time with Santa, and a Valentine Fun Run.
- Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Civic Improvement Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the November 10, 2022, meeting. Members reviewed social service subgrant policies and guidelines without proposing changes. The meeting included reports on library activities and city administrative updates.
- Approved November 10, 2022, meeting minutes
Historic Preservation Board
The Board adopted Resolution No. 2022-08 to set the 2023 meeting schedule. Members also held a study session to discuss proposed revisions to the Historic Preservation Ordinance regarding permitting and designation criteria.
- Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes
- Adopted Resolution No. 2022-08 approving the 2023 meeting schedule (5-0)
City Council
The City Council convened in a special executive session to discuss labor negotiations with the Campbell Peace Officers Association (CPOA). No public decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
City Council
The City Council authorized the acceptance of a $4.7 million state grant for library renovations focusing on safety and ADA compliance. The Council also approved several administrative contracts, salary adjustments for the Police Chief and City Manager, and board appointments.
- Approved $4.7M state grant for Campbell Library Renovations Project (Unanimous)
- Approved Professional Services Agreement with Gordian Group for building assessments (Unanimous)
- Approved salary range adjustment for Police Chief (Unanimous)
- Approved retroactive payment and salary update for City Manager (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,094,744.11 in bills and claims (Unanimous)
- Approved contract amendment with Maze & Associates for payroll support (Unanimous)
- Approved contract amendment with O'Brien Code Consulting for plan check services (Unanimous)
- Appointed Gary Coluccio and Thomas Russell to Civic Improvement Commission (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council directed staff to submit a revised 2023-2031 Housing Element draft to the state using a specific site mapping option. Council also unanimously approved a budget adjustment to pay a consulting firm for finalizing the housing plan.
- Approved submission of revised Housing Element draft using Option 1 (3-2)
- Approved Resolution 12925 to amend Metropolitan Planning Group contract and appropriate $150,000 (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Commission reached consensus to support recommended modifications to the 2023-2031 Housing Element Goals, Policies, and Programs. They also recommended the city consider an Active Transportation Plan. A study session was held for a proposed craft beer taproom at 48 Civic Center Drive, where commissioners expressed general support subject to noise and traffic mitigation.
- Approved November 8, 2022, meeting minutes
- Consensus reached to support all recommended modifications to Housing Element Goals, Policies, and Programs
- Recommended the city consider an Active Transportation Plan
- Expressed general support for craft beer taproom project at 48 Civic Center Drive (PLN-2022-78) pending mitigation of noise and traffic
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee elected its Chair and Vice-Chair and approved the minutes from September 15, 2022. Staff provided progress updates on the Harriet Avenue Sidewalk Project, SRTS Maps, and downtown pedestrian improvements.
- Approved September 15, 2022 minutes
- Elected Mark Nakamura as BPAC Chair
- Elected Barton Smith as BPAC Vice-Chair
City Council
The City Council convened in a special executive session. The meeting was used to discuss two items related to litigation.
- Discussed two items regarding litigation in closed session
City Council
The City Council approved a permit modification for a 6-lot subdivision on Westmont Avenue and established a grant program for semi-permanent parklets. The council also adopted updated building and fire codes and accepted donations for Hyde Park playground renovations.
- Approved $1,127,916.11 in bills and claims (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2290 to update 2022 California Building and Fire Codes (Unanimous)
- Authorized CLETS access agreement with County of Santa Clara for Police Department (Unanimous)
- Accepted $14,800 in donations for Hyde Park Playground Renovations (4-0, Mayor recused)
- Approved Major Planned Development Permit Modification for 1429 & 1445 Westmont Avenue (Unanimous)
- Authorized acceptance of 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant (Unanimous)
- Approved Semi-Permanent Parklet Grant Program and extended Temporary Parklet Program to March 28, 2023 (4-1)
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission approved the minutes from the September 26, 2022 meeting. Members discussed planning for Pizza & Politics, the October Fun Run, a movie night, and the We Love Campbell project.
- Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Civic Improvement Commission
The Commission approved updated dates for the 2023 Neighborhood Association Grant Program. Other business included reports on city events and updates on the Capture Campbell and Explore Art projects.
- Approved revised 2023 Neighborhood Association Grant Program timeline
- Approved meeting minutes from October 13, 2022
Planning Commission
The Commission held a study session to review proposed Multi-Family Development and Design Standards. Members provided feedback on walkability mapping, parking requirements, and design standards for large sites. No final ordinances were voted into law during this session.
- Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes
- Agreed with the Walkability Map as presented and advised Areas 1, 2, and 3 be considered walkable
- Recommended a citywide parking standard of 1.25 spaces per unit
- Recommended allowing parking reductions for car sharing, bicycle parking, transit passes, or unbundled parking
- Agreed that design standards should regulate all building design aspects including frontages and site layout
- Agreed that standards should address adjacency to low density residential, freeways, creeks, schoolyards, and parks
- Recommended a four-to-five-acre threshold for applying large site development standards
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Commission discussed a proposed $22K-$23K improvement project for the Hyde Park playground and the decline of trees at John D. Morgan Park. Members also reviewed a draft conflict of interest policy regarding advocacy at other government bodies.
- Approved minutes of September 7, 2022 special meeting (5-0)
City Council
The City Council convened a special meeting and moved into closed executive session to discuss existing litigation regarding a workers compensation claim. No public decisions were recorded.
City Council
The City Council introduced Ordinance 2290 to adopt the 2022 California Building & Fire Codes and incorporate Electrification Reach Codes. The council also approved the consent calendar, including over $2.6 million in bills and claims.
- Introduced Ordinance 2290 to adopt 2022 California Building & Fire Codes and Electrification Reach Codes (5-0)
- Waived further reading of Ordinance 2290 (5-0)
- Approved bills and claims totaling $2,627,590.72 (5-0)
- Approved executive session meeting minutes of October 18, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved regular meeting minutes of October 18, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved Investment Report for the quarter ending September 2022 (5-0)
City Council
The City Council and Planning Commission received a staff report on Objective Standards and a Building Form Standards Code approach for multi-family development. No formal votes or decisions were made during the meeting.
- Received report on Multi-Family Development and Design Standards
Historic Preservation Board
The Historic Preservation Board recommended approval for a roofing material change at the Richard & Leah Strong House. The Board also dissolved two Mills Act ad hoc subcommittees and agreed to a workplan for updating the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
- Approved July 27, 2022 meeting minutes
- Recommended approval of Tier 1 Historic Alteration Permit for 150 Alice Avenue to replace fiber-cement shake roofing with composition shingles (6-0)
- Dissolved two Mills Act ad hoc subcommittees (unanimous)
- Agreed to staff recommendations for the Historic Preservation Ordinance Update scope and workplan (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a permit for a new single-family residence and a conditional use permit for a medical clinic. The commission also reviewed updates regarding residential design standards and the city's Housing Element submission.
- Approved Site and Architectural Review Permit for a 3,963 square-foot home at 1614 West Hacienda Avenue (5-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for a medical services clinic at 1640 S. Bascom Avenue Suite F (5-0)
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
Measure O Oversight Committee
The Citizens’ Oversight Committee is conducting a special meeting regarding Measure O General Obligation Bond proceeds. The committee will perform pre-construction site visits at the Campbell Police Department and the Campbell Library.
- Pre-construction site visit: Campbell Police Department
- Pre-construction site visit: Campbell Library
Measure O Oversight Committee
The Citizens’ Oversight Committee for Measure O General Obligation Bonds will review audited financial and expenditure reports. The committee will also discuss the preparation of its Annual Report and schedule a presentation of that report to the City Council.
- Review of Audited Measure O Financial Reports and Expenditure Detail Reports
- Discussion on the preparation of the Measure O Citizen’s Oversight Committee Annual Report
- Scheduling of a presentation date for the Annual Report to the City Council