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Campbell council pauses proposed reach‑code mandate after widespread public concern, opts for outreach and incentives
Summary
After a lengthy study session and more than two dozen public speakers, Campbell’s City Council declined to direct staff to pursue a mandatory reach‑code ordinance requiring two‑way heat pumps or broad electric‑readiness rules now, instead asking staff to pursue community outreach, incentives and partnerships with Silicon Valley Clean Energy.
Mayor Lopez and the Campbell City Council spent the bulk of their Oct. 21 meeting on a study‑session about two proposed reach codes — one to require two‑way air conditioning (heat pumps) on replacement or new AC installs and another to require electric‑readiness wiring when homeowners undertake major remodels.
Community development staff described the proposals as study items only and said they would not adopt an ordinance tonight. The presentation outlined two paths: encourage the use of heat pumps (all‑electric systems that provide heating and cooling) or allow a high‑efficiency AC alternative; the electric‑readiness proposal would require conduit and appropriately sized receptacles when a remodel exposes spaces with future electric appliances.
Rob (staff voice identified in the record as community development staff) told the council the incremental…
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