HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 26-13425 - Approval of the East Campbell Avenue Plan LineRESOLUTION NO. 26-13425
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
APPROVING THE EAST CAMPBELL AVENUE PLAN LINE
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the East Campbell Avenue Master Plan in 2007
to improve the connection between Downtown Campbell and the Pruneyard; and
WHEREAS, the East Campbell Avenue Master Plan was approved prior to the current
standards of complete streets and multi -modal opportunities for all users; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted legislation requiring that housing
developers be made aware of specific objective standards related to the dedication of
right-of-way and the construction of street improvements prior to making a formal
development application to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to ensure that East Campbell Avenue between Railway
Avenue and South Bascom Avenue provides a comprehensive multi -modal experience
for all users and that housing developers have the information required by State law; and
WHEREAS, City Council approved the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line Project 25-CC
as part of the City's Capital Improvement Program to address these needs; and
WHEREAS, On September 2, 2025, City Council approved an agreement with HMH
Engineers of San Jose to prepare the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line; and
WHEREAS, public outreach included multiple community and property owner meetings,
and multiple meetings with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC); and
WHEREAS, recurrent themes included: the need for continuous, and preferably protected
bike lanes to increase the comfort and safety of bicyclists; retaining the existing left -turn
lanes between Dillon Avenue and Poplar Avenue to allow for safer vehicle turns; and
mixed views on the removal of on -street parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, HMH Engineers prepared the document "East Campbell Avenue Plan Line
Study July 2026" (plan line study); and
WHEREAS, the plan line study includes three alternatives: 1) Preserve Left -Turn Lanes,
2) Remove Left -Turn Lanes, and 3) Road Diet; and
WHEREAS, the plan line study recommends the Preserve Left -Turn Lanes alternative as
the preferred alternative for the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line as it offers the maximum
benefit and meets the intent of creating a true multi -modal corridor for all users; and
WHEREAS, On April 23, 2026, the preferred alternative was presented to the community
and received a favorable response; and
WHEREAS, On May 26, 2026, the preferred alternative was presented to the Planning
Commission and received a favorable response; and
WHEREAS, On June 18, 2026, the preferred alternative was presented to the Bicycle
and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) who recommend that the City Council
approve the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line; and
WHEREAS, The next steps following City Council approval of the East Campbell Avenue
Plan Line include: 1) the preparation of a East Campbell Avenue Plan Line exhibit (by
HMH); 2) adoption of the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line by ordinance at a later City
Council meeting; and 3) recordation of the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line at the Santa
Clara County Recorder's Office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell
does hereby approve the preferred alternative "Preserve Left -Turn Lanes", as shown in
the East Campbell Avenue Plan Line Study dated July 2026, as the East Campbell
Avenue Plan Line.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August 2026 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Lopez, Hines, Scozzola, Bybee, Furtado
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
A ROVE
Daniel E. urtado, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Andrea and r , City Clerk