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Weekly summary for Campbell
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 6, 2026
In Campbell, the most significant development this week concerns the impact of Senate Bill 79, a new state transit-oriented housing law effective July 1, 2026. This law could potentially triple Campbell’s population, a dramatic change given the city’s current size of about 43,000 residents within 6.5 square miles. The city is closely monitoring how this legislation will affect local density and upzoning policies. Key points from recent local activity include: - Campbell city officials and stakeholders are actively engaged in discussions about implementing SB 79 requirements. - No new city council or planning commission meetings specifically addressing density or upzoning were scheduled this week, but ongoing analysis and preparation continue. - County-level meetings provided regional context but did not directly address Campbell-specific density changes. What to watch: Watch for upcoming Campbell city council or planning commission agenda items that will detail how the city plans to comply with SB 79 and manage the expected population growth.

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Agenda item: Robert Jonsen, Sheriff, traveled to Carlsbad to attend the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Organizational Wellness Promotional Video Development on October 7 through 9, 2025, and POST Organizational Wellness Video Production Meetings on December 15 through 16, 2025.. Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee recently discussed this issue.
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4/28/2026, 2:28:29 AM
SB 79 — The Law That Could Triple Campbell's Population
No city in Santa Clara County faces a more proportionally dramatic impact from Senate Bill 79, the new state transit-oriented housing law effective July 1, 2026, than Campbell. Campbell — covering just 6.5 square miles …
MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-14 meeting centered on county budget and state-federal funding update and Held from March 24, 2026 (Item No. 14): Receive report from the Office of Chil…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-09 meeting centered on Report out from each breakout group (10 minutes) Staff from the Cities of Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Oakland provided... and Adjou…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-09 meeting centered on AB 939 required each County to develop and periodically update . a County Integrated Wast� Management Plan and to... and Followin…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
3/25/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-03-25 meeting centered on Receive report from the Roads and Airports Department relating to the Circulation and Mobility Element Update to the... and Appro…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
3/17/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
The 2026-03-17 Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting centered on Receive annual report from the Office of Supportive Housing relating to Housing and Community Development programs and Receive report from the R…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water)
3/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water)
Santa Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water)'s 2026-03-16 meeting centered on The time-only extension of 2 years is needed to allow Consultant to continue providing support during the delivery... and Receive a…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
3/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
The 2026-03-10 Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting centered on child-abuse treatment services agreement and Valley Healthcare equipment donation, with additional discussion on public health budget modificati…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water)
3/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water)
Meeting (2026-03-10 11:00 AM): Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:00 AM Santa Clara Valley Water District HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California Join Zoom Meeting: https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/84454…
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-09
4: Implementation Committee receival of background on the history and development of the 2013 Technical Advisory Committee Memorandum of Agreement from staff
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Agenda item
2026-03-16
2026: Update The master plan was developed in multiple phases: Basis of Planning, System Evaluation, Alternatives Development, and Final Project Plan
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-10
21: the California Department of Public Health Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce Development Grant
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-17
6: status of Housing Element implementation, and potential Regional Housing Needs Allocation reform, and related legislative proposals
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-14
Robert Jonsen, Sheriff, traveled to Carlsbad to attend the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Organizational Wellness Promotional Video Development on October 7 through 9, 2025, and POST Organizational Wellness Video Production Meetings on December 15 through 16, 2025
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-09
4.e: Support the siting and development of organic waste processing facilities in suitable locations
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-03-25
10: activities of the Department of Planning and Development, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-17
Land Use and Development Permit Process Improvement Project Presentation Supplemental Information
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SB 79 — The Law That Could Triple Campbell's Population • Featured
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No city in Santa Clara County faces a more proportionally dramatic impact from Senate Bill 79, the new state transit-oriented housing law effective July 1, 2026, than Campbell. Campbell — covering just 6.5 square miles w