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Campbell public meetings in 2025

86 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council Subcommittee Agendas and Minutes

Council subcommittee interviews six Parks & Rec commissioner candidates

The Advisory Commissioner Appointment Interview Subcommittee will hold interviews on Dec 15, 2025 at the Ralph Doetsch Conference Room, 70 N. First Street, Campbell. Six applicants—Missy Brenner, Frank Garcia, Kristin Jazdzewski, Megan Negrey, Naveen Sastri, and incumbent Frank Beitz—are scheduled for interviews between 5:30 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. The Parks & Recreation Commission has two full terms expiring Dec 31, 2025, and Commissioner Beitz is seeking reappointment. The City Clerk’s Office received five new applications for the commission.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Civic Improvement Commission

Commission will hold a Brown Act study session on Dec 11 to clarify committee rules.

The Civic Improvement Commission will approve the November 13 minutes, welcome two newly appointed commissioners, and receive reports from museum, senior services, and city staff. It will discuss upcoming Neighborhood Association Assistance Grant details and subcommittee updates on arts and community events. No new business or formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Civic Improvement Commission

Civic Improvement Commission will consider dissolving its standing subcommittees

The Civic Improvement Commission will hold a study session to review Brown Act requirements for committees and discuss a recommendation to dissolve its standing subcommittees. Commissioners will also discuss next steps for subcommittee roles. Public comment can be submitted by email before 3:00 p.m. on the meeting day. The meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Doetsch Conference Room, 70 N. First Street.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Site and Architectural Review Committee

Campbell SARC meeting cancelled; next meeting set for Jan 13, 2025

The City of Campbell Site and Architectural Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2025. The notice complies with California Government Code Section 54955. For questions, contact the Planning Division at (408) 866-2140 or [email protected].

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider 173-unit housing project at 700 W. Hamilton Avenue

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a large housing development and a restaurant's request for live entertainment. The body will also review Home Depot's operations and elect its 2026 leadership.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves 174‑unit housing project at 700 W Hamilton Ave

The Commission unanimously approved a Major Housing Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for a 174‑unit project at 700 W Hamilton Avenue. It also approved a modification to the conditional use permit at 276 E Campbell Avenue to allow live entertainment until midnight. The meeting minutes from November 25, 2025, the 2026 meeting schedule, and the election of Davis Fields as Chair and Gary Aquilina as Vice Chair were each approved unanimously.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Historic Preservation Board

Board to consider Tier 1 Historic Resource Alteration Permit for 133 Alice Ave

The Campbell Historic Preservation Board will introduce new member Christine Snyder, approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting, and hold a public hearing on a Tier 1 Historic Resource Alteration Permit for the Harry Berry‑Babb House at 133 Alice Avenue. Staff recommends the project be deemed categorically exempt under CEQA and the board will adopt a resolution recommending approval of the permit.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission meeting cancelled

The Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled for December 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Youth Commission

Youth Commission urges volunteers for Story Time with Santa on Dec 5 and Dec 7

The commission will approve the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes, receive updates on subcommittee work‑plan items, discuss upcoming social‑media campaigns for teen life‑skills and wellness, and remind commissioners to sign up for volunteer shifts for the Story Time with Santa events on Dec 5 (6:30 pm‑8:30 pm) and Dec 7 (2 pm‑4 pm).

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Site and Architectural Review Committee

Regular SARC meeting canceled; next meeting set for Dec 9

The City of Campbell Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC) regular meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025 has been canceled. The next regular SARC meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2025. For questions, contact the Planning Division at (408) 866-2140 or [email protected].

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved 16‑unit housing project on Michael Drive

The commission approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It also approved a Minor Housing Development Project Permit and a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for the 960‑972 Michael Drive site, allowing demolition of two duplexes and construction of 16 townhome units. Both actions passed with unanimous support and no recorded objections.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

East Campbell Avenue Plan Line Study presented to BPAC on Nov 20, 2025

The Campbell Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line Study, which will recommend cross‑section and right‑of‑way widths for East Campbell Avenue between Railway Avenue and Bascom Avenue. The meeting also includes staff reports on a HAWK video, the Pruneyard Creek Trail dedication ceremony on Dec 4, 2025, and updates on ongoing projects, Measure B education programs, wayfinding signs, trail chicanes, and the VTA BPAC grant status.

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✓ Decided: BPAC approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting, adding corrections. The committee also set the date for its next regular meeting on January 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the November 20, 2025 session.

Thu Nov 13, 2025

Civic Improvement Commission

Civic Improvement Commission holds regular meeting with reports and subcommittee updates

The commission will approve the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting, receive reports from the County Librarian, Community Librarian, and city staff, and hear updates from subcommittees on Campbell Cares, Art Outside the Box, and Explore Art. No new business is listed on the agenda. Public comment will be accepted in person, via Zoom, or by email.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Site and Architectural Review Committee

Regular SARC meeting canceled; next meeting set for Nov 25

The City of Campbell Site and Architectural Review Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular SARC meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025. No agenda items were presented for this cancelled meeting.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting on Nov 11, 2025 has been cancelled

The City of Campbell Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Contact information is provided for questions.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission will review pumpkin carving contest and upcoming community events

The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider the Pumpkin Carving Contest and a slate of community events for November and December. It will also set the date for the December meeting and receive reports on the Parks & Creek Trail and recreation services. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Commission voted to cancel the December 2025 Parks & Recreation meeting

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the October 1, 2025 special meeting minutes with six votes in favor and one abstention. The commission then voted unanimously to cancel the scheduled December Parks & Recreation meeting. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council Subcommittee Agendas and Minutes

Subcommittee to interview candidate for Historic Preservation Board

The Advisory Commission Appointment Interview Subcommittee will meet to interview one applicant for the Historic Preservation Board. This is for a single term expiring in October 2029.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council Subcommittee Agendas and Minutes

Economic Development Subcommittee meets to review Q3 2025 indicators

The Economic Development Subcommittee will hold a kickoff meeting to review Q3 2025 economic indicators, receive an update on the Economic Development website relaunch, and discuss business attraction activities.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Youth Commission

Youth Commission to discuss work plans and CAYC Fall Youth Summit

The Youth Commission will receive updates on subcommittee work plans and discuss the outcomes of the Oktoberfest Fun Run. The body will also consider an invitation for commissioners to join the California Association of Youth Commissions and attend a virtual summit on November 15.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Site and Architectural Review Committee

The October 28, 2025 SARC meeting has been cancelled.

The City of Campbell Site and Architectural Review Committee (SARC) regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, was cancelled. The next regular SARC meeting is set for November 11, 2025.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider new inclusionary housing and density‑bonus ordinances

The Campbell Planning Commission will vote on an ordinance package that amends the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, the Overlay/Combining Districts, and the Density Bonuses and Other Housing Incentives chapters to implement Assembly Bill 1287 and promote small‑scale affordable housing. The meeting also includes public hearings on a Site and Architectural Review Permit for 655 Creekside Way, a Conditional Use Permit for 331 West Hacienda Avenue, and a study session on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Transit‑Oriented Communities policy. The commission will also approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves hotel alterations, entertainment permit, and housing ordinance

The Planning Commission approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a Site and Architectural Review Permit for alterations to the Courtyard Marriott at 655 Creekside Way. A Conditional Use Permit was approved for 331 West Hacienda Avenue to allow dancing and live entertainment at Effie’s. Finally, the commission approved a resolution recommending the City Council adopt amendments to the Inclusionary Housing, Overlay, and Density Bonus ordinances.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council Subcommittee Agendas and Minutes

Review of liability claim by Pruneyard Center Association against City of Campbell

The Finance Subcommittee will enter a closed executive session to consider a liability claim filed under California Government Code 54956.95(b). The claim is brought by the Pruneyard Center Association, represented by JLL (CWC 3110635), against the City of Campbell. No further details such as monetary amounts are provided in the agenda.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Historic Preservation Board

Historic Preservation Board meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Board scheduled for October 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of regular business items.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council Subcommittee Agendas and Minutes

City Council interviews candidates for Civic Improvement Commission seats

The Advisory Commission Appointment Interview Subcommittee will interview two candidates for the Civic Improvement Commission, whose two seats are vacant after the terms of Commissioners Jennifer Naylor and Maryanne Yoshikawa ended on August 31, 2025. The interviews are scheduled for 5:45 p.m. and 5:55 p.m. on October 21, 2025, at the Ralph Doetsch Conference Room, 70 N. First Street, Campbell. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Site and Architectural Review Committee

Regular SARC meeting on Oct 14, 2025 canceled

The City of Campbell Site and Architectural Review Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 was canceled. The next regular SARC meeting is set for October 28, 2025. For questions, contact the Planning Division at (408) 866-2140 or [email protected].

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting on Oct 14, 2025 is cancelled

The City of Campbell Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM. No agenda items were listed.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

Civic Improvement Commission

Commission will approve prior minutes and review subcommittee updates

The Civic Improvement Commission will approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive reports from the Museum Supervisor and Senior Services Supervisor, including the Campbell Adult Center Division Report. Subcommittee updates on Campbell Cares, Art Outside the Box, and Explore Art will be discussed. No new business or unfinished business is listed for this meeting.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council

City Council discusses personnel, litigation, property and police labor talks

The council will hold an executive session to consider personnel matters, ongoing litigation, real property issues, and labor negotiations with the Campbell Police Officers Association. The labor discussion follows G.S. Section 54957.6. No specific actions or amounts are detailed in the agenda.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve $4.94 million in bills and claims

The Campbell City Council will vote to approve Bills and Claims totaling $4,944,759.33. It will also consider a resolution granting a multi‑year Downtown Special Event Permit for the Campbell Chamber of Commerce’s Oktoberfest. A resolution to amend the City’s Conflict of Interest Code to add the Accountant position will be presented. Proclamations designating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15‑Oct. 15, 2025) and Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Oct. 2025) will be authorized.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council Subcommittee Agendas and Minutes

Potential partnerships with Live Well Campbell and Live Clean Campbell

The Education Subcommittee will discuss potential partnerships with Live Well Campbell and Live Clean Campbell, and hold a roundtable discussion. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Youth Commission

Youth Commission discusses work plan and subcommittee assignments

The Youth Commission will approve the September 9 meeting minutes and then discuss ideas for a work plan outline for the year. Commissioners will be assigned to subcommittee groups and consider how officer roles will support those groups. The meeting also reviews Youth Commissioner involvement in the Oktoberfest Fun Run on October 18 and a table at the Santa Clara County Library District Grand Opening on November 22.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

Regular Parks & Rec meeting cancelled; special meeting set for 5 PM at Edith Morley Park

The regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM on October 1, 2025 was cancelled. A special meeting will be held on the same day at 5:00 PM at Edith Morley Park, 615 Campbell Technology Parkway. No agenda items were listed.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission will discuss community events, a pumpkin contest, an Edith Morley Park tour.

At the special meeting on October 1, 2025, the Campbell Parks & Recreation Commission will consider three new‑business items: a list of upcoming community events, a pumpkin carving contest, and a tour of Edith Morley Park. The commission will also receive reports from its Parks & Creek Trail, Recreation, and Community Building committees, as well as staff updates on parks and recreation services. Public comment can be submitted by email before the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Parks & Recreation Commission approved September 3 meeting minutes

The commission voted to approve the regular meeting minutes from September 3, 2025 (ayes: Beitz, Doherty, Loffer, Malone; abstain: Lee, Teeter; noes: none). No other motions were voted on; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports, event announcements, and a tour of Edith Morley Park scheduled after adjournment.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Historic Preservation Board

Historic Preservation Board meeting cancelled

The Historic Preservation Board meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of regular business items. The Community Development Department will handle inquiries.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Site and Architectural Review Committee

SARC to review design changes for Courtyard Marriott at 655 Creekside Way

The Site and Architectural Review Committee will discuss the Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN-2025-112) for the Courtyard by Marriott hotel at 655 Creekside Way. The agenda item covers proposed reconstruction of the porte‑cochere, a new building color scheme, and minor exterior improvements. The committee may recommend revisions, which could be sent to the Planning Commission for the tentative October 28, 2025 meeting.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider driveway variance and fitness studio permit

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a driveway setback variance at 740 Craig Avenue and a conditional use permit for a fitness studio at 1300 Dell Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves variance and conditional use permits

The commission approved the September 9 meeting minutes. It approved a variance allowing a driveway with a substandard side‑yard setback at 740 Craig Avenue. It also approved a conditional use permit for the continued operation of Sedusa Studios at 1300 Dell Avenue. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

BPAC will review updates on the Multimodal Transportation Plan and ongoing projects

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will receive a staff report, discuss the Multimodal Transportation Plan, and approve the July 17, 2025 minutes. The meeting will also provide updates on several ongoing projects, including Safe Routes to School maps, the Hamilton Avenue Resurfacing Project, Campbell PDA Enhancements, the Pruneyard Creek Trail, and the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line Study. Public comment will be accepted via email before the meeting.

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✓ Decided: BPAC approved July 17 minutes and noted council’s contract for East Campbell study

The committee approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. Staff reported that the entrance path to the Los Gatos Creek Trail from Dell Avenue is completed. The City Council’s approval to contract HMH Engineers for the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line Study was noted. No other actions were decided.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council

City Council will vote on a fee amendment for minor housing development permits.

The council will consider several routine items on the consent calendar, including approval of $2,674,699.61 in bills and claims. It will hold a public hearing to adopt an interim ordinance extending Ordinance No. 2334 for starter‑home projects. The council will also vote on a resolution to amend FY 2026 housing development permit fees for minor projects, update the city’s investment policy, and adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts Parks and Recreation Master Plan for next decade

The Campbell City Council approved the consent calendar items, adopted an interim ordinance extending urgency measures for starter home projects, updated the housing development permit fee schedule, approved the FY 2025‑26 investment policy update, and adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. All motions were adopted unanimously.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council

Council to receive presentation on Campbell Avenue corridor redevelopment

The City Council will hold a study session to receive a presentation from the Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel. The presentation focuses on improving the Campbell Avenue corridor between Downtown Campbell and The Pruneyard to enhance walkability and economic development.

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✓ Decided: City Council received Urban Land Institute presentation on East Campbell Avenue corridor

The council heard a two‑day study presentation from the Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel about the East Campbell Avenue corridor between Downtown Campbell and The Pruneyard. Council members thanked the presenters, noted ongoing related projects, and voiced concerns about a possible road diet, affordable housing, safety, and multimodal planning. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council

City Council will discuss personnel, litigation, property and labor in closed session

The Campbell City Council will hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters, the ongoing Silicon Valley Taxpayer's Association lawsuit, real‑property issues, and labor‑negotiation topics. All discussion will be closed to the public per Brown Act requirements.

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✓ Decided: Council entered executive session to discuss ongoing litigation

The City Council met in a closed executive session to discuss the Silicon Valley Taxpayer's Association lawsuit. No votes, approvals, or other actions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM.

Thu Sep 11, 2025

Civic Improvement Commission

Commission appoints Sophia Commisso as social media liaison

The Civic Improvement Commission will approve the July 10 meeting minutes and receive library reports from the County and Campbell libraries. Commissioners voted to nominate Sophia Commisso as the commission’s Social Media Platform Liaison. Subcommittees provided updates on upcoming events and projects, including a Valentine’s Day 2026 event and utility box surveys.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Site and Architectural Review Committee

September 9 Site and Architectural Review Committee meeting canceled

The regular meeting of the Site and Architectural Review Committee scheduled for September 9, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2025.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to approve Conditional Use Permit for Aileen Beauty at 816 W Hamilton

The Commission will vote on a Conditional Use Permit for a semi‑permanent cosmetic tattooing and beauty salon (d.b.a. Aileen Beauty) at 816 W Hamilton Avenue (File PLN‑2025‑105). It will also approve the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. New business includes reports from the Planning Commissioners, a subcommittee study on public noticing, and a report from the Community Development Director. The meeting will adjourn with the next session scheduled for September 23, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Conditional Use Permit for Aileen Beauty at 816 W Hamilton Ave

The commission approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes by roll call. It then approved a Conditional Use Permit for Ha Nguyen’s Aileen Beauty salon at 816 W Hamilton Avenue, allowing semi‑permanent cosmetic tattooing as a personal services use. No other items were decided.

Wed Sep 3, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan with amendments

The Parks & Recreation Commission voted to approve the updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan. All five commissioners present voted in favor, and no abstentions or no votes were recorded. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves $1.41 M restroom project (plus $141k contingency) at John D. Morgan Park

The Council unanimously approved a contract with HMH Engineers for the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line Project. It also approved plans, specifications, bid solicitation and award of a construction contract for the John D. Morgan Park restroom improvements, not to exceed $1,410,000 plus a $141,000 contingency. Additional unanimous actions included approving $3,930,558.09 in bills and claims, several monthly financial reports, and authorizing litigation for an executive‑session item.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to hold Executive Session on September 2

The City Council will meet for an Executive Session to discuss personnel, real property, and labor negotiations. The body will also meet with legal counsel regarding the initiation of one case of anticipated litigation.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes City Attorney to initiate litigation

In a closed executive session, the Campbell City Council authorized the City Attorney’s Office to commence litigation for agenda Item B. The council confirmed that public comments had been received. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 PM.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider fitness studio permit at 651 W Hamilton Ave.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for a small fitness studio. The body will also review minutes from the previous meeting and present commendations of service.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Use Permit for fitness studio at 651 W Hamilton Ave.

The commission approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 roll call. It then approved a Conditional Use Permit (File PLN‑2025‑74) for a small fitness studio at 651 W Hamilton Ave., STE 1000, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The commissioners also recognized Michael Krey and Maggie Ostrowski for their service.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council

Campbell City Council to discuss new housing policies and programs

The City Council will review and provide feedback on potential new policies and programs to support housing and affordable housing development in Campbell. The body will also consider several routine consent calendar items, including city bills and a senior nutrition contract.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.5 M in bills and claims, 4‑1 vote

The City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, approving the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes, a resolution to amend the agreement with Trio Community Meals for the Senior Nutrition Program, and a resolution commending JoAnna Thomason. The Council also approved bills and claims totaling $1,495,611.06, with a 4‑to‑1 vote. No other items were adopted or denied.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: No substantive decisions recorded in the executive session

The council met in executive session to discuss the City Manager’s performance evaluation and labor negotiations with the Campbell Police Officers Association. The minutes show an “APPROVED:” heading but list no specific actions or vote tallies. Consequently, no decisions were documented.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Three Planning Commission members appointed, one appointment rejected

The council appointed Matt Kamkar and Gary Aquilina to the Planning Commission for full four-year terms ending August 2029. A motion to appoint Maggie Ostrowski to the commission was rejected by a 2‑to‑3 vote. The council also appointed Phil Alne to the Planning Commission for a full four-year term ending August 2029.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

City Council Subcommittee Agendas and Minutes

Finance Subcommittee to review FY 2025-26 Annual Investment Policy

The Finance Subcommittee is meeting to review the annual Investment Policy and Strategy updates. The body will provide feedback and a recommendation for the City Council to accept the updates.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

City Council Subcommittee Agendas and Minutes

Economic Development Subcommittee holds kickoff discussion

The Economic Development Subcommittee is meeting to discuss its purpose, meeting structure, and workplan. Members will receive updates on recent economic development activities and provide feedback on future priorities.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved a fitness‑center expansion at 600 E. Hamilton Ave.

The commission approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized Commissioner Ostrowski to attend remotely via Zoom. It adopted a conditional use permit for a five‑year, 26,646‑sq‑ft expansion of the fitness center at 600 E. Hamilton Ave. The appeal on tree‑protection enforcement at 206 E. Rincon Ave. was postponed to the September 23 meeting, and a concealed wireless facility at 509 Salmar Ave. received a conditional use permit.

Wed Aug 6, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission took no votes or approvals; only reports and a recommendation were presented

The August 6, 2025 regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held at City Council Chamber. Commissioners heard staff reports on parks, recreation, and community building, and a staff recommendation to approve the final skatepark design. No motions were recorded, and no votes or approvals were documented in the minutes.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved the 2025 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program

The council unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included approval of several parcel and tract maps, the City Facilities Roof Replacement Project, new police classification specifications, and the 2025 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. It also adopted resolutions to place hazardous vegetation abatement costs on the property tax roll and to extend Interim Ordinance No. 2331 and adopt Interim Ordinance 2334 for Senate Bill 1123. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved a three-year extension for 812 Almarida Drive subdivision

The commission approved the July 8 minutes, approved a three‑year extension of the tentative parcel map for 812 Almarida Drive, and denied an appeal of a fence‑exception permit at 370 N Central Avenue. It also voted to continue the conditional‑use permit for the pickleball facility expansion and the subcommittee outreach report to the August 12 meeting.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: BPAC unanimously approved March and April meeting minutes

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting and the special meeting on April 24, 2025 with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were voted on; staff provided updates on ongoing projects and grant applications. The next regular meeting is set for September 18, 2025.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved a Site and Architectural Review Permit for 781‑841 W. Hamilton Ave.

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting with six votes in favor and one abstention. The commission also approved a Site and Architectural Review Permit for the Redwoods Shopping Center at 781‑841 W. Hamilton Avenue, with all seven commissioners voting in favor.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council held closed session to discuss Gary Cecil litigation

The City Council met in executive session to discuss the existing litigation titled Gary Cecil v. County of Santa Clara et. al. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 24CV454427). No actions were approved, denied, or voted on during the session.

Wed Jul 2, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved June 4 minutes and backed JDM restroom project for council

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the special meeting minutes from June 4, 2025. The commission also unanimously voted to support the JDM Restroom Improvement project and forward it to the city council for approval. No other actions were taken; the remaining agenda items were informational reports.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves Axon ten‑year police tech contract

The Council adopted a ten‑year contract with Axon for police technology, authorizing the City Manager to sign and waiving bidding requirements. It also approved $2,927,062.56 in bills and claims, adopted the FY 2026 classification and salary schedule, and granted PG&E a utility easement for the Measure O police operations building. Interim Ordinance 2331 implementing Senate Bill 1123 and Interim Ordinance 2332 amending wireless communications regulations were each adopted, and a $163,000 purchase agreement with Sorinex for police exercise equipment was approved.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council held executive session on personnel evaluation and labor negotiations

The City Council met in executive session to discuss a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager and a conference with a labor negotiator. No decisions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded for these items.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adopted FY 2026 budget, capital plan and key agreements

The council adopted the FY 2026 operating and capital budgets totaling $106,743,724 and approved the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan worth $102,762,970. It also approved a consultant services agreement with Housing Group LLC for the Below Market Rate housing program and adopted several labor side‑letter agreements. A resolution commending Robert (Bob) Siudzinski for 35 years of service was adopted, and the Consent Calendar items were approved.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council held executive session to discuss personnel and labor matters

The City Council met in a closed executive session on June 17, 2025. The discussion focused on public employee performance evaluations for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and a labor negotiation conference with the designated representatives. No decisions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

Civic Improvement Commission

✓ Decided: Commission cancels the August 14, 2025 meeting

The Civic Improvement Commission approved the May 8, 2025 Study Session meeting minutes unanimously. It scheduled a summer meeting social for July 21, 2025 at 6 pm in the Water Tower Kitchen. The commission also voted to cancel the planned August 14, 2025 meeting, with no opposition.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved a conditional use permit for a vehicle spray booth at 980 Camden Ave

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It then approved a Conditional Use Permit for Dell Exotic Autoworks to install a vehicle spray‑painting booth at 980 Camden Avenue. The commission also moved the Conditional Use Permit for the fitness‑center expansion at 600 E. Hamilton Avenue to the June 24 meeting for further consideration.

Wed Jun 4, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves May 7 meeting minutes with safety suggestions

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the regular meeting minutes from May 7, 2025, which included safety suggestions. The vote was three Ayes, one abstention, and no Noes. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $3.86 M in bills and claims and adopted multiple resolutions

The council approved the consent calendar, including $3,858,822.12 in bills and claims, and adopted several resolutions: renewing the Campbell Pony Baseball League license, amending the senior nutrition contract and approving a catering agreement, preliminarily approving the Lighting District LLA‑1 engineer’s report, extending workers‑comp coverage, updating business license tax rates, and granting a special event permit for the 2025 Campbell Classic Car Show. It also authorized a $52,056 grant application for the Campbell Bicycle and Pedestrian Project. All actions were adopted by unanimous roll‑call votes.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council held executive session on personnel, litigation, property, labor

The council met in a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, a workers' compensation claim, lease renewal negotiations for the Campbell Community Center with SAGE Academy and Old Orchard School, and labor negotiations with various employee groups. No votes or formal decisions were recorded during the session.

Tue May 27, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves sign permit and confirms CIP consistency

The Commission approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes with revisions. It adopted a sign permit for a 96‑square‑foot, 36‑inch‑tall Dollar Tree wall sign at 148 N. San Tomas Aquino Road. It found the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan consistent with the Campbell 2040 General Plan. A study session on housing policies was held, but no formal action was taken.

Tue May 20, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved $2.5 million in bills and claims

The council adopted the consent calendar, approving the May 6 meeting minutes, $2,526,122.92 in bills and claims, the Service Center portable building replacement project, a one‑year extension of the city’s audit contract, and funding for road resurfacing on Hamilton Avenue. All items were approved by unanimous roll‑call vote. The council also approved a $304,416 amendment to the LPA consultant agreement with a $60,883 contingency for the Measure O police operations building.

Tue May 20, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council held executive session to discuss labor negotiations

The council met in a closed executive session to discuss labor negotiations with the Campbell Municipal Employees Association and other employee groups. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Tue May 13, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously

The commission approved the regular meeting minutes from April 8, 2025 by roll‑call vote. All seven commissioners voted aye and none voted no. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting included a study session on a municipal code update and informational reports on staffing and a budget deficit.

Thu May 8, 2025

Civic Improvement Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $65,000 in FY26 social service grants

The Civic Improvement Commission reviewed nine FY26 social service grant applications totaling $151,750. It approved funding for eight agencies, contingent on required agreements, totaling $65,000—the amount allocated for the fiscal year. The commission denied funding for the OMG program due to insufficient information. All motions passed unanimously.

Thu May 8, 2025

Civic Improvement Commission

✓ Decided: Commission defers Social Service Subgrant decisions to next regular meeting

The Civic Improvement Commission held a study session to review five renewal and four new Social Service Subgrant applications totaling $151,750, which exceeds the $65,000 funding cap. Commissioners discussed each applicant's alignment with city criteria. No funding approvals or rejections were made; final decisions will be taken at the upcoming regular meeting.

Wed May 7, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved the five-year Parks Capital Improvement Plan

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It then approved the proposed Parks Capital Improvement Program for FY26‑FY30. Finally, the commission cancelled the regular May meeting and set a special meeting for June 4 at the skatepark.

Tue May 6, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves budget for pool repairs and adopts several key resolutions

The Campbell City Council adopted the consent calendar, approving $3,406,773.49 in bills and claims. It approved a budget adjustment for emergency repairs at the Community Center pool and vacated a public easement on Villarita Drive. The council also appointed directors to the PLAN JPA, amended the Downtown Special Event Fee Waiver Policy, and approved a three‑year permit for the Boogie Music Festival.

Tue May 6, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council discussed FY 2026 budget workplans but took no formal actions

The City Council received updates on the FY 2026 workplans, operating budget, and 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. Members asked questions and voiced positions on hiring freezes, pension reserve use, and the police drone program, but no motions were adopted or votes taken. The City Manager will present recommendations at the June 3 meeting.

Mon May 5, 2025

Youth Commission

✓ Decided: Youth Commission elects new officers and approves meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes of the May 5, 2025 meeting. Commissioners elected Sophie Tuan as Chair, Sara Kalangi as Vice Chair, and Ashley Bridgnell as Secretary. Subcommittee groups for teen life skills, wellness, and community were established for planning activities in early 2026.

Thu Apr 24, 2025

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: BPAC approved revised TDA grant project concepts list (3-0)

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the TDA grant project concepts list with edits after a motion was made and seconded; the vote was 3‑0 in favor. One member abstained and another was absent. The committee also noted the Hamilton Avenue/State Route 17 bicycle overcrossing feasibility study presentation and scheduled the next meeting for May 15, 2025.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adopts tobacco permit moratorium extension and FY 2026 fee schedule

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including $3,550,911.89 in bills and claims. It adopted Ordinance 2329 extending the temporary moratorium on new tobacco retailer permits. It also adopted Resolution 13279 establishing the FY 2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges effective July 1, 2025. Additional resolutions updated classification specifications and salary schedules for several city positions.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

Civic Improvement Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $2,350 in neighborhood grant funding

The Civic Improvement Commission approved grant funding for four neighborhood associations: $500 to Campbell Village, $750 to Downtown Campbell, $500 to Hamann Park, and $600 to Moreland West, each contingent on a required agreement. The commission also approved an amendment to the March 13 minutes and scheduled a study session for May 8. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves two conditional use permits and minutes

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for CMG Medicine PC’s medical services clinic at 1350 Dell Avenue Suite 103. Additionally, it approved a Conditional Use Permit Modification with site and architectural review for the Jack‑in‑the‑Box drive‑through at 1301 Camden Avenue.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves minutes and schedules two community meetings

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the March 5, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted to hold a meeting on June 4 at the community center and a second meeting on September 3 at Edith Morley Park. The commission also agreed, by majority, to take part in the Bunnies & Bonnets Parade by walking with a banner. A sub‑committee was tasked with developing a plan for future community events.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council took second reading to adopt Ordinance 2327 allowing cannabis delivery

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar items, including $4,584,579.96 in bills and claims, by unanimous vote. It adopted a second reading of Ordinance 2327, revising the municipal code to permit delivery of lawful cannabis products to adults. The Council also accepted a $3,100 donation for a memorial bench, approved a state traffic‑safety grant, and initiated the Campbell Lighting and Landscaping District assessment for FY 2025‑26.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council held closed session to discuss litigation, no actions taken

The City Council met in an executive session to discuss the litigation case Sherry Bennett v. City of Campbell et al. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Special BPAC meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting, with one member abstaining. A special BPAC meeting was set for April 24, 2025 to discuss several projects. The next regular BPAC meeting was scheduled for May 15, 2025.