San Leandro public meetings in 2024

12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Community Police Review Board

✓ Decided: CPRB approves revised Use of Force Policy 300

The Community Police Review Board approved the revised De-escalation and Use of Force Policy 300, while noting that some core principles were not accepted but most were reflected. The board also referred a body-worn camera policy review request to the Independent Police Auditor, adopted the 2025 meeting calendar, and reconstituted the Pretextual Traffic Stops Ad Hoc Committee.

Approved revised De-escalation and Use of Force Policy 300 (6-0)
Referred body-worn camera policy review request to Independent Police Auditor (6-0)
Adopted 2025 CPRB meeting calendar (6-0)
Reconstituted Pretextual Traffic Stops Ad Hoc Committee with Stroud, Zimmermann, and Bailey (6-0)
Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 (6-0)

Surlene Grant Community Room 999 East 14th Street, San Leandro

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

24-548 — Adopted

6 yea · 1 absent

Bob Bailey yea · Jennifer Chang yea · A. Keith Gibbs yea · Joseph Trujillo yea · Timothy Zimmermann yea · Peter Franco absent · Pcyeta Stroud yea

24-589 — Recommended to Council

6 yea · 1 absent

Bob Bailey yea · Jennifer Chang yea · A. Keith Gibbs yea · Joseph Trujillo yea · Timothy Zimmermann yea · Peter Franco absent · Pcyeta Stroud yea

24-588 — Recommended to Council

6 yea · 1 absent

Bob Bailey yea · Jennifer Chang yea · A. Keith Gibbs yea · Joseph Trujillo yea · Timothy Zimmermann yea · Peter Franco absent · Pcyeta Stroud yea

24-576 — Recommended to Council

6 yea · 1 absent

Bob Bailey yea · Jennifer Chang yea · A. Keith Gibbs yea · Joseph Trujillo yea · Timothy Zimmermann yea · Peter Franco absent · Pcyeta Stroud yea

24-590 — Recommended to Council

6 yea · 1 absent

Bob Bailey yea · Jennifer Chang yea · A. Keith Gibbs yea · Joseph Trujillo yea · Timothy Zimmermann yea · Peter Franco absent · Pcyeta Stroud yea

A motion was made by Member Gibbs, seconded by Member Stroud, that the minutes be adopted as submitted. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:

6 yea

Bailey yea · Chang yea · Gibbs yea · Trujillo yea · Zimmermann yea · Stroud yea

A motion was made by Vice Chair Chang, seconded by Member Stroud, that the request be referred to the Independent Police Auditor for action as they deem appropriate. The motion CARRIED by the…

5 yea

Bailey yea · Chang yea · Gibbs yea · Trujillo yea · Zimmermann yea

[context] The motion CARRIED by the following vote:

6 yea

Bailey yea · Chang yea · Gibbs yea · Trujillo yea · Zimmermann yea · Stroud yea

A motion was made by Vice Chair Chang, seconded by Member Zimmermann, to adopt the 2025 Community Police Review Board meeting calendar. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:

6 yea

Bailey yea · Chang yea · Gibbs yea · Trujillo yea · Zimmermann yea · Stroud yea

A motion was made by Chair Bailey, seconded by Member Zimmermann, to Page 2City of San Leandro December 18, 2024Community Police Review Board Minutes reconstitute the Pretextual Traffic Stops Ad Hoc…

6 yea

Bailey yea · Chang yea · Gibbs yea · Trujillo yea · Zimmermann yea · Stroud yea

Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 4:00 PM

Finance Committee

✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends OPEB trust and investment reports for Council approval

The Finance Committee discussed pension and OPEB funding policies, recommending the Section 115 OPEB Trust and Pension Trust Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and the Calendar Year 2024 Third Quarter Investment Report for Council approval. The OPEB and Pension Funding Policy discussion was continued for further review. Fees for police and finance services were discussed, with requests to review specific fees.

Recommended Section 115 OPEB Trust and Pension Trust Investment Report for Council approval
Recommended Calendar Year 2024 Third Quarter Investment Report for Council approval
Continued OPEB and Pension Funding Policy discussion for further review
Requested staff review of police fees (reports, false alarm response, block party permits) and dog license fees

City Hall, Sister Cities Gallery Room

Minutes

Wed Dec 18, 2024 · 9:00 AM

Rules Committee

✓ Decided: Rules Committee approves 2025 meeting schedule and handbook edits

The San Leandro Rules Committee unanimously approved the 2025 meeting calendar and recommended staff edits to the City Council Member Handbook for 2025 to the full Council. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

Approved 2025 Rules Committee meeting schedule (unanimous)
Recommended City Council Member Handbook edits to Council (unanimous)

City Council Chambers 835 East 14th Street San Leandro, CA 94577

Minutes

Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 6:30 PM

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves agenda and minutes; discusses FY25 budget letter

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission approved its December 17, 2024 agenda and November 19, 2024 minutes, both unanimously (6-0). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates on the FY25 budget letter sent to City Council, library department budget proposals for FY26/FY27, and committee reports. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 PM.

Approved December 17, 2024 agenda (6-0)
Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (6-0)
Adjourned meeting at 7:22 PM (6-0)

Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, Trustees Room

Minutes

Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 6:00 PM

Youth Advisory Commission

✓ Decided: Youth Advisory Commission approves agenda and minutes, hears reports

The San Leandro Youth Advisory Commission met on December 17, 2024, and approved its agenda and the minutes from the December 3 meeting, both unanimously. No action items or public comments were presented. The commission heard updates on upcoming events, a planned presentation by SAVE at the January 21 meeting, and reports from members who attended other city meetings.

Approved December 17 agenda (21-0)
Approved December 3, 2024 minutes (21-0)

Marina Community Center, Thunderbolt Room

Minutes

Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 7:00 PM

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves 148-lot Shoreline Development tract map, honors Ballew

The City Council approved a vesting tentative tract map for 148 single-family lots east of Monarch Bay Drive, part of the Shoreline Development Project, with Councilmember Ballew recused. A resolution honoring Councilmember Peter Ballew initially failed but passed on a revote, 4-3. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a zoning map amendment for 13489 E 14th Street and a solar power purchase agreement, and pulled an appeal of a wireless facility permit from the agenda.

Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 8643 for 148 lots in Shoreline Development (6-0, Ballew recused)
Approved resolution honoring Councilmember Peter Ballew (4-3, after initial failure)
Approved consent calendar, including zoning map amendment for 13489 E 14th Street (7-0)
Approved $187,415 contract with W-Trans for parking/TDM study (consent)
Approved $161,810 contract with Haley & Aldrich for Lake Chabot Road storm erosion repairs (6-0, Mayor recused)
Approved power purchase agreement with Ava Community Energy for solar power (consent)
Pulled appeal of wireless facility CUP at 440 Peralta Avenue from agenda
Appointed Richard Brennan to Senior Commission (7-0)

City Council Chambers Access the meeting remotely by using this URL https://zoom.us/j/506831637

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

24-579 — Approved

4 yea · 3 nay

Victor Aguilar, Jr. nay · Bryan Azevedo nay · Peter Ballew yea · Fred Simon nay · Juan González III yea · Xouhoa Bowen yea · Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton yea

The other 14 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 7:00 PM

City Council

✓ Decided: Council authorizes $828K construction settlement, reallocates ARPA funds

The City Council authorized a $828,233.68 settlement for a disputed construction claim without admission of liability, with further details to be disclosed in January 2025. The council also approved reallocating $1,558,231.85 of ARPA funds and redistributing travel and training funds, both by resolution. Two items were removed from the consent calendar for separate votes.

Authorized $828,233.68 settlement for construction claim (5-2)
Adopted resolution reallocating $1,558,231.85 of ARPA funds (7-0)
Adopted resolution redistributing travel and training funds (4-3)

City Council Chambers Access the meeting remotely by using this URL https://zoom.us/j/506831637 SPECIAL MEETING

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

24-385 — Approved

4 yea · 3 nay

Victor Aguilar, Jr. nay · Bryan Azevedo nay · Peter Ballew yea · Fred Simon nay · Juan González III yea · Xouhoa Bowen yea · Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton yea

The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Thu Dec 5, 2024 · 7:00 PM

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Eden Road vacation conformity finding

The San Leandro Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a resolution finding that the proposed vacation of City-owned Eden Road conforms with the General Plan. The vote was 4-0, with three members absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the prior meeting's minutes and staff updates.

Approved November 7, 2024 draft minutes (4-0)
Adopted resolution finding Eden Road street vacation in General Plan conformity (4-0)

City Council Chambers

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

24-567 — Approved as Submitted

4 yea · 3 absent

Dylan Boldt yea · Rick Solis absent · Luis Mendoza absent · Anthony Tejada yea · Litha Zuber yea · Robert Rich yea · Vamsi Tabjulu absent

24-539 — Received and Filed

4 yea · 3 absent

Dylan Boldt yea · Rick Solis absent · Luis Mendoza absent · Anthony Tejada yea · Litha Zuber yea · Robert Rich yea · Vamsi Tabjulu absent

A motion was made by Commissioner Boldt, seconded by Commissioner Rich, that the November 7, 2024, Draft Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

3 yea

Tejada yea · Boldt yea · Rich yea

A motion was made by Commissioner Boldt and seconded by Commissioner Tejada to adopt a Resolution finding that the proposed Street Vacation is in conformity with the General Plan. The motion carried…

3 yea

Tejada yea · Boldt yea · Rich yea

Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 6:30 PM

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

✓ Decided: Commission awards temporary art contract for Hesperian Triangle

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission selected David Oliver for the temporary artwork contract at the Hesperian Triangle, with a 6-0 vote. The commission also continued discussion of FY24 Arts Master Plan priorities and FY25 budget planning to the next meeting, and approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes.

Awarded David Oliver the contract for temporary artwork at the Hesperian Triangle (6-0)
Continued FY24 Arts Master Plan priorities and FY25 budget planning discussion to next meeting
Approved September 17, 2024 agenda (6-0)
Approved July 16, 2024 minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)

Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, Trustees Room

Minutes

Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 7:00 PM

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.98M Axon police body camera contract

The City Council approved a 5-year sole-source contract with Axon Enterprise for the Officer Safety Plan 10 Premium and digital evidence management, not to exceed $1,982,962.35, with a 10% amendment allowance and $130,859.56 reappropriated from FY 2023-2024 salary savings. The council also approved the consent calendar, including an ordinance raising the emergency spending threshold, a $678,034.51 marina demolition contract, and a $83,000 pedestrian safety grant. Angela O'Brien was appointed to the Human Services Commission.

Approved Axon Enterprise 5-year contract up to $1,982,962.35 (6-1)
Approved consent calendar including emergency spending threshold increase (6-1)
Awarded $678,034.51 marina demolition contract to Pencor General Contractors (consent)
Accepted $83,000 OTS pedestrian and bicycle safety grant (consent)
Appointed Angela O'Brien to Human Services Commission (5-0)
Approved CalPERS cost-sharing resolution for executive safety employees (6-1)

City Council Chambers Access the meeting remotely by using this URL https://zoom.us/j/506831637

Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

24-349 — Adopted

5 yea · 2 absent

Victor Aguilar, Jr. yea · Bryan Azevedo yea · Peter Ballew yea · Fred Simon absent · Juan González III yea · Xouhoa Bowen yea · Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton absent

24-368 — Received and Filed

6 yea · 1 absent