Cooling Center
The Campbell Community Center will open up our Cooling Center today, Thursday, September 2nd. The Cooling Center is located in the Board Room (E-42) and will be open from 1:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Anyone wishing to use it is encouraged to bring their own reading material, water, snacks, and any other personal items (no amplified sound devices please).
For more information, please call the Campbell Community Center at (408) 866-2138.
City Hall Closed September 3rd and 6th
As part of the Budget Correction Strategy for fiscal year 2010/2011, the City of Campbell implemented a mandatory furlough program for employees.
On Friday, September 3rd, most non-public safety City employees will observe a mandatory unpaid furlough day and most City offices will be closed. 9-1-1 Emergency Services will remain available all day and the Police Department Business Office will be open during normal business hours. In addition, Recreation classes scheduled for September 3rd will take place and the Heritage Theatre Box Office will be open.
On Monday, September 6th, the City of Campbell will be closed for Labor Day. Although the Police department business office will be closed for routine business matters, police officers and dispatchers will be available to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Budget Situation (updated 8-10)
The City of Campbell has struggled with budget issues for most of the past decade and has made significant cuts over that period. Despite the successful passage of Measure O in November, 2008, the economic downturn - which has been longer and deeper than anyone could have imagined - has taken a dramatic toll on City finances. On February 22, 2010 the City Council held a study session to get an update on the budget and future projections. The report(936kb pdf) notes that revenues were more than $2 million below budgeted numbers and outlines a process for addressing the problem, including community meetings(20kb pdf) held in March.
On April 27, the City Manager released his recommended Budget Correction Strategy(144kb pdf) with more than 130 specific budget adjustments. The City Council held a several-hour public study session on the Strategy on May 4 and endorsed the plan with only minor changes. The FY 11 budget, including the elements of the Budget Correction Strategy, was formally introduced at the June 15 Council meeting and adopted on June 29. The Council also provided direction to staff to prepare language for possible revenue measures related to the Transient Occupancy Tax and Business License Tax to be on the November, 2010 ballot. On August 3, the Council authorized placing the two measures on the ballot (designated as Measures M and N).
- For more information and background on the City’s fiscal issues, please visit our Budget Information page.
Webcasting
The City of Campbell is pleased to announce that, effective May 4, City Council and Planning Commission meetings will be streamed live via webcast.
Webcasting of the City Council and Planning Commission meetings, already available on TV to Comcast cable and AT&T U-Verse subscribers, will provide an additional method of viewing these important public proceedings. City Council meetings will be webcast live the first and third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:30pm, and Planning Commission meetings will be webcast live on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, also starting at 7:30pm.
In addition to the live webcasts, archived City Council sessions from January 2010 have been made available on the City's website. Future City Council and Planning Commission meetings will be archived and made available on the Agendas & Minutes page.
- Webcasting
TheFall 2010 Activity Guide
The Fall 2010 Activity Guide will be available on line August 16. Hard copies will be available at the Campbell Recreation Office, City Hall and the Campbell Library starting Thursday, August 19th. Campbell residents can register for classes starting Tuesday, Aug. 24th at 8 a.m. by walk-in, phone-in, on-line, and fax. Starting Wed. Aug. 25th at 8:00 a.m.registrations will continue to be open to everyone until programs fill. Business hours for the Recreation office are: Mon-Th 8:00 am to 5:30 and Fri., 8-5 pm.
OOPS... Fall Recreation Activity Guide Notice The printer accidently omitted page 62(504kb pdf) highlighting the Ainsley House, Holiday Teas & Tours, Ainsley Garden Weddings and the upcoming Bridal Faire to be held Sunday, September 26th in the Ainsley Garden and Orchard City Green.
Bridal Fair at the Ainsley House Save the date! Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, the Ainsley House will host our second annual Bridal Fair. If you’re planning a wedding this is the place to be. Wedding vendors will be showing off their wares and services, while you sample the food offered by local caterers. There will be a fashion show, music and more! Don’t miss out on this special event. Please call Karen Lange for more details (408) 866-2758.
- Event Flyer(292kb pdf) - Bridal Fair Website
Antique Appraisal Fair - Sunday, September 12 Don’t trade in your gold jewelry! Protect your assets with knowledge first! Find out from the experts what your treasures and family heirlooms are worth. Sunday, September 12th from 1-4pm. Slawinski Auction Company will be at the Campbell Historical Museum to appraise your treasures for an initial donation of $25.00 for one item and $5 each for an additional two items. All proceeds go to the Campbell Museum Foundation to support educational programs. No reservations. For more information please call Karen Lange (408) 866-2758.
- Event Flyer (3.76b pdf)
3rd Annual Oktoberfest 5k Run/Walk The 3rd Annual Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run/Walk will take place on Sat, Oct. 16th, 2010 beginning at 9:00 am at Campbell Park, corner of Campbell Ave and Gilman Ave.
Pre-registration guarantees each participant a Race T-shirt with a pre-reg deadline of Friday, Oct. 8th at 4:00pm. Race Day registration begins at 8:00am at Campbell Park. Limited Race Day T-shirts will be on sale race day morning for $10 while supplies last.
Campbell on Sale
The City of Campbell will host its Ninth Annual Community Garage Sale, “Campbell On Sale”, on Saturday, October 9th. The City of Campbell and surrounding unincorporated area residents are invited to participate.
E. Campbell Avenue Improvement Project: Update(07-15-10)
On Tuesday, July 20th, Jones Brothers (bridge contractor) will be bringing in two 80 foot long concrete box girders to be placed on the north side of the Campbell Avenue bridge. In order to accomplish this work, two cranes will be set up on each end of the bridge to lift and place the girders. The room needed to safely complete the work will require the use of both westbound lanes of Campbell Avenue at the bridge. Westbound Campbell Avenue traffic will be diverted onto the no. 2 lane in the eastbound direction, and eastbound Campbell Avenue traffic will be restricted to the no. 1 lane of eastbound Campbell Avenue. Traffic control will be set up to safely guide vehicles and pedestrians through the work area. The traffic control will be in place starting at 8:00am and lanes will be restored by 4:00pm. There maybe slight delays on Campbell Avenue during this time. Please continue to observe all traffic control signs in the area.
For further questions, please contact the Public Works Department at (408) 866-2150.
Second Sunday’s at the Farmers’ Market
Beginning Sunday, February 14th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Stop by the City of Campbell information booth, meet the Mayor, other Councilmembers and Commissioners
New Website with Discounts at Campbell Businesses
The City of Campbell is showing support for businesses affected by the slow economic recovery by sponsoring an exclusive website for Campbell businesses to help them reach and attract customers for their products or services. This new website www.ShopInCampbell.com will provide customers with quick and easy access to valuable savings and discounts, and customers can browse the website by category for the latest deals offered by Campbell business 24/7. Customers will spend less and get more for their money.
- Press Release(16kb pdf)
- www.ShopInCampbell.com
Apply for Building Permits On-Line!
The City of Campbell Building Division now offers licensed contractors the option to apply for certain types of permits via the Internet. For "over the counter" permits such as re-roofs with no structural modification or reframing, new or replacement water heaters, new or replacement HVAC, electrical service replacement, furnace replacement, copper repiping or installation of a whole house fan, after a licensed contractor has registered, an application can be submitted 24/7.
Once the application has been approved by the Building Division, fees associated with the permit can be paid via credit card, and the permit printed, all without having to come to City Hall, saving you time and helping make Campbell a "Green City".
- More Information and to Register for Online Permits
- Press Release(32kb pdf)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Services (VTA) Service Modifications Due to declining economic conditions, VTA will implement major bus and light rail service changes beginning Monday, January 11, 2010. Detailed information on specific routes impacted is available on VTA's website: http://www.vta.org/service_modifications/
New Park Coming to Campbell
A new park named Stojanovich Family Park is coming to Campbell. Please see the link below for the project details.
- More Information
NLC Prescription Discount Card
The National League of Cities (NLC) has a new program to offer savings on prescription drugs to Campbell residents who have no health insurance, a traditional benefits plan, or have prescriptions that are not covered by insurance.
- More Information
Light Rail Safety Information
Help keep your family and friends safe around the Light Rail tracks and stations. Here are some helpful safety tips from VTA.
Heritage Tree Search The Historic Preservation Board Wants to Know... Is your tree a Heritage Tree?
- More Information(584kb pdf)
Contact Steve Prosser - Associate Planner
Phone: (408) 866-2142
Email:
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Community Notification System The City of Campbell successfully tested the CodeRed Emergency Notification System last week. CodeRED® is a telephone notification system that can dial tens of thousands of telephone numbers in an hour and deliver a recorded message. The City of Campbell is encouraging residents to update their information and also provide an alternative telephone number via our CodeRed Residential Update page.
