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Campbell council approves consent calendar, outside counsel payment and agenda items; votes at a glance
Summary
Council approved the consent calendar (items 7.1–7.5), adopted a resolution to adjust outside counsel rates and approved a one-time payment of $11,946 to reimburse the city attorney for covered fees; council also voted to agendaize a complaint regarding the vice mayor and to consider ICE-staging policy in a future meeting.
At its Feb. 17 meeting, the Campbell City Council approved several routine and administrative items by roll call.
Key votes at a glance
- Consent calendar (items 7.1–7.5): Approved by roll call (Council members Lopez, Hines, By and Mayor Fado indicated approval).
- Item 9.2 — Adjust outside counsel rates and one-time payment: The council approved a resolution adjusting rates for outside law firms (Aerson Barrison and Kandati) and authorized a one-time payment of $11,946 to the law offices of William R. Seligman to reimburse costs incurred when the city attorney covered increased rates. Assistant City Manager Angelique Gada presented the staff recommendation; council approved by roll call.
- Motion to agendaize a complaint and provide the vice mayor an opportunity to respond: Council moved and approved placing a prior public allegation about Vice Mayor Skizola on the next meeting’s agenda so the vice mayor can respond. The motion carried by roll call.
Council members responding in the roll-call votes were Council member Lopez, Council member Hines, Council member By and Mayor Fado; Vice Mayor Skizola was absent for portions of the meeting.
Next steps: City staff will implement the approved administrative changes (outside counsel rate adjustments and payment) and place the requested items on future agendas for additional council consideration.
