San Leandro public meetings in 2025

Community Police Review Board

The board voted to adopt the November 19, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. The discussion on board member training topics was postponed to a future meeting. The Independent Police Auditor’s FY 24‑25 annual report and the Ad Hoc Committee reports were presented. No other action items were recorded.

• Adopted November 19 minutes (5-0)
• Continued board member training topics to future meeting
• Presented Independent Police Auditor FY 24-25 annual report
• Presented Ad Hoc Committee reports

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0). It then revised the FY26 Arts and Culture Grants Program budget, allocating $27,500 for grants and $2,500 for administrative costs (6-0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (6-0).

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Revised FY26 budget: $27,500 for grants, $2,500 for admin (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Adjourned meeting (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)

City Council

The council approved the Consent Calendar and adopted several resolutions, including a $192,822 increase to the Alameda County Homelessness Grant and a $45,000 purchase of law‑enforcement equipment. Motions were passed to waive attorney‑client privilege for a revenue survey, to continue exploring 2026 ballot revenue measures, and to video‑record all closed‑session meetings. Additional items approved were consulting agreements for the online permitting system and extensions of meeting times.

• Approved Consent Calendar (6‑0)
• Approved $192,822 increase to Alameda County Homelessness Grant Funding (Resolution 25‑572)
• Approved $45,000 SLESF grant for ballistic plates and tactical cameras (Resolution 25‑567)
• Approved consulting services agreement up to $83,400 for online permitting system (Resolution 25‑578)
• Waived attorney‑client privilege for June 2024 revenue survey results (5‑2)
• Directed staff to continue exploring 2026 ballot revenue measures (4‑3)
• Authorized video‑recording of all closed‑session meetings (4‑3)
• Extended meeting end time to 11:00 p.m. (6‑1)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The Facilities & Transportation Committee met on December 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm. The committee presented updates on the 25‑594 Annual Street Overlay & Rehabilitation Project and the 25‑581 Highway Safety Improvement Program crosswalk enhancements. No public comments were received and no actions were voted on. The meeting adjourned at 4:52 pm.

City Council

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar unanimously. It also approved an amendment to the East Bay SPCA services contract, raising the amount by $579,500 and extending the term. The Council voted to schedule disciplinary hearings for Councilmembers Aguilar and Simon, and to place an agenda item on a January 5 discussion of an attorney‑client privilege waiver.

• Approved Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Approved amendment to East Bay SPCA contract, increasing amount by $579,500 (7-0)
• Scheduled disciplinary hearing for Councilmembers Aguilar and Simon (4-3)
• Scheduled Jan 5 agenda item on attorney‑client privilege waiver (5-2)
• Adopted 2026 City Council Calendar (on Consent Calendar)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission voted to approve the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Kline, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and carried with eight affirmative votes and one commissioner absent. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting. The commission adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

• Approved November 5, 2025 Recreation and Parks Commission minutes (8‑0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The commission voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes from the November 4 and November 18, 2025 meetings. Finally, the commission unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting. No other actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (21-0-0)
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (21-0-0)
• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (21-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (21-0-0)

City Council

The council approved the Consent Calendar, adopting resolutions for a debris‑cleanup contract, a fire‑station alert system agreement, and several library grant and gift funds. Two separate motions failed: one to waive attorney‑client privilege for a revenue‑measure survey release, and another to direct staff to explore 2026 ballot revenue measures. All actions were recorded with vote counts.

• Approved Consent Calendar (6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent)
• Approved $280,000 debris clean‑up contract with Dillard Environmental Services (6‑0)
• Approved $534,587.14 fire station alert system agreement with Alameda County Fire Department (6‑0)
• Approved $79,676 California State Library literacy grant for San Leandro Public Library (6‑0)
• Failed motion to waive attorney‑client privilege for June 2024 survey results (3 ayes, 1 no, 2 abstain, 1 absent)
• Failed motion to direct staff to explore 2026 ballot revenue measures (3 ayes, 2 no, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
• Approved ordinance adopting 2025 California Building Standards Code and 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (6‑0)

Senior Commission

The commission approved the consent calendar with six votes in favor, one abstention, and no votes against. The meeting was formally adjourned with seven votes in favor and no votes against. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved consent calendar (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention)
• Approved meeting adjournment (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

Community Police Review Board

The board adopted the October 15, 2025 minutes (25-496) with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also approved an amendment to San Leandro Police Department Policy #413 on First Amendment Assemblies to include Penal Code Section 13652(b) subsections 1‑11, again by a 6‑0 vote. Both motions were carried.

• Adopted minutes 25-496 (6-0)
• Amended Policy #413 to add Penal Code 13652(b) subsections 1‑11 (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved its proposed meeting calendar for calendar year 2026. It also recommended that the City Council approve the Annual Report on Receipt and Use of Development Impact Fees for FY 2025 and the 2025 Q3 OPEB Trust and Pension Trust Investment Report. No public comments or additional member comments were recorded.

• Approved Finance Committee meeting schedule for 2026
• Recommended taking Annual Report on Development Impact Fees to Council for approval
• Recommended taking 2025 Q3 OPEB Trust and Pension Trust Investment Report to Council for approval

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 was cancelled. No actions, approvals, or votes were taken. The next meeting is set for December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Marina Community Center.

City Council

The council approved a $80 million bond issuance to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of Woodchase Apartment Homes for affordable rental housing. It also adopted resolutions approving federal highway grant funds, a FY 2026 budget amendment for one‑time carryover appropriations, and a homelessness‑prevention rental assistance program. Additional actions included amending the Environmental Hazards Element of the 2035 General Plan, adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code, and extending the fire department’s Alternative Response Unit with added funding.

• Approved $80,000,000 bond issuance for Woodchase Apartment Homes (7-0)
• Approved $4,000,000 federal highway grant and $2,000,000 transportation grant for Bancroft Ave/Williams St project (7-0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget amendment for one‑time carryover appropriations (7-0)
• Approved $1,368,952 PLHA homelessness‑prevention rental assistance program (7-0)
• Approved $2,446,913 amendment to fire department Alternative Response Unit (7-0)
• Approved $225,000 consulting services agreement for Bay Fair transportation plan (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Environmental Hazards Element of 2035 General Plan (7-0)
• Approved adoption of 2025 California Building Standards Code and related ordinance (7-0)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The committee did not present any motions, and no approvals or rejections occurred. The mayor gave a brief attendance report for May and suggested that the November holiday week be reviewed on other committees' agendas. No changes were made to the calendar or other items.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Kline, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and passed unanimously with six votes in favor and none against. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken during the meeting.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 21 and October 7 meetings, each passing unanimously (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions). Commissioners Violet Lau and Emilio Piñones Campos were elected Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, also unanimously. The recommendation to change YAC meetings to once a month will be presented to the City Council for approval.

• Agenda for November 4, 2025 approved (21-0-0)
• Minutes of October 21, 2025 approved (21-0-0)
• Minutes of October 7, 2025 approved (21-0-0)
• Violet Lau elected Chair of YAC (21-0-0)
• Emilio Piñones Campos elected Vice Chair of YAC (21-0-0)

City Council

The council approved the Consent Calendar, which included three resolutions authorizing a $1.458 M roof‑restoration contract, a $154,328 amendment to a consulting agreement for street projects, and a $110,235 appropriation for median maintenance. Councilmembers voted 6‑0 to adopt Ordinance 2025‑014 and 2025‑015, amending the zoning code to regulate tobacco and e‑cigarette sales and terminating a temporary moratorium on new tobacco retailers. Additional motions extended the meeting time and approved the release of a disciplinary investigation report, with votes of 6‑0, 5‑1, and 4‑2 respectively.

• Approved Consent Calendar (6-0) – includes $1.458M roof restoration contract, $154,328 consulting amendment, $110,235 median maintenance appropriation
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-014 & 2025-015 amending zoning code on tobacco/e‑cigarette sales (6-0)
• Extended meeting to 10:30 p.m. (6-0)
• Extended meeting to 11:00 p.m. (5-1, 1 absent)
• Motion to call the question failed (3-3 tie, 1 absent)
• Substitute motion to waive attorney‑client privilege and release investigative report passed (4-2, 1 absent)

Human Services Commission

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting, with seven ayes, no nays and one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously with eight ayes and no nays. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (8 ayes, 0 nays)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed the Statement of Investment Policy (Item 25-481) and a staff report for a FY 2026 budget amendment to approve one-time carryover appropriations (Item 25-483). The committee recommended that both items be taken to the City Council for approval. No vote tallies were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:46 PM.

• Recommended taking Statement of Investment Policy to Council for approval
• Recommended taking FY 2026 budget amendment (one-time carryover appropriations) to Council for approval

Rules Committee

The committee discussed staff‑recommended changes to the municipal code to clarify no re‑parking rules and to eliminate the residential parking permit program. No public comments were received. The committee gave direction to staff to proceed with the revisions. No vote tally was recorded.

• Provided direction to staff on code revisions (no vote recorded)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The commission approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners noted Commissioner Cassidy’s resignation. The Arts Endowment Committee was formally disbanded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 PM by a unanimous motion.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Disbanded Arts Endowment Committee (agreement of commission)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:42 PM (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025 was cancelled. No actions or votes were taken. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Marina Community Center.

City Council

The council entered into multi‑district opioid settlement agreements, approved the consent calendar and its included items, and amended the City Manager’s salary schedule. All motions carried with recorded votes. No other substantive items were decided.

• Approved entry into opioid settlement agreements (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (7‑0)
• Awarded Spencon Construction a $1,434,191 curb‑ramp contract (7‑0)
• Accepted Section 115 OPEB Trust investment report (7‑0)
• Approved side letters with Police Officers’ and Police Management Associations (7‑0)
• Approved $147,000 homeless outreach agreement with Building Futures (7‑0)
• Amended rental registration deadline to July 31 (7‑0)
• Amended City Manager salary schedule to correct error (6‑0)

Personnel Relations Board

The Personnel Relations Board approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved a revision to the Library Aide classification. Finally, the board approved the Personnel Rules amendment that omits the banding section. All three motions passed with a 3‑0 vote and two members absent.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved revised Library Aide classification (3-0)
• Approved Personnel Rules amendment omitting banding section (3-0)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board adopted the minutes from its September 17, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Member Chang, seconded by Member Zimmermann, and carried with six votes in favor and two members absent. No other actions or approvals were taken at this meeting.

• Adopted September 17, 2025 minutes (6-0, 2 absent)

Senior Commission

The commission approved the consent calendar, including the draft minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting, with an 8‑0‑0 vote. Commissioners then voted 8‑0‑0 to cancel the December 2025 Senior Commission meeting. The meeting was formally adjourned with an 8‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved consent calendar, including draft September 18, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved motion to cancel December 2025 Senior Commission meeting (8-0-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (8-0-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the June 3 minutes unanimously. A staff recommendation to shift YAC meetings from twice monthly to once monthly was approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (21-0-0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (21-0-0)
• Amended YAC meeting schedule to once monthly (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (21-0-0)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, authorizing multiple contracts and agreements totaling over $2 million. Approvals included a $814,768.60 sidewalk repair contract, a $250,000 consulting services agreement with Robert Half, and a $286,008 software maintenance renewal with Accela. The council also adopted an ordinance amendment changing the rental registration filing deadline from January 31 to July 31. Council members appointed new Youth Advisory Commission members for terms ending August 31, 2026.

• Approved Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Approved $814,768.60 sidewalk repair contract (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 consulting services agreement with Robert Half (7-0)
• Approved $201,980 amendment to HF&H consulting agreement (7-0)
• Approved $58,000 grant plus $35,319 design for Fairway Drive railroad crossing (7-0)
• Approved $319,375 renovation of Tony Lema Golf Course tee boxes (7-0)
• Approved $286,008 software maintenance renewal with Accela (7-0)
• Approved amendment to rental registration deadline to July 31 (7-0)

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Commission approved its consent calendar with six votes in favor and one abstention. It adopted a zoning‑code amendment regulating the sale of tobacco and e‑cigarette products citywide by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved a conditional use permit to expand a bar at 1746 Washington Ave. and elected new Chair and Vice Chair, each by unanimous vote.

• Consent Calendar approved (6-0-1 abstention)
• Adopted ordinance amending zoning code for tobacco/e‑cigarette sales (7-0)
• Conditional Use Permit approved for bar expansion at 1746 Washington Ave. (6-0-1 abstention)
• Anthony Tejada elected Chair (7-0)
• Luis Mendoza elected Vice Chair (7-0)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The commission announced the October 1, 2025 meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Surlene Grant Community Room. No decisions were made.

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission approved the July draft minutes with a 7‑0 vote. It also voted 7‑0 to cancel the November and December commission meetings. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Approved July draft minutes (7-0)
• Cancelled November and December commission meetings (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee gave direction to staff on the General Fund Reserve Policy (item 25‑416). It accepted the Workday Project Elevate presentation (item 25‑456). It accepted the FY 2024‑25 Preliminary Year‑End Financial and Performance Measures Report and recommended that the final audit be presented to the City Council (item 25‑455). It recommended the 2025 Q2 OPEB Trust and Pension Trust Investment Report be sent to the Council for approval (item 25‑438).

• Provided direction to staff on General Fund Reserve Policy (25‑416)
• Accepted Workday Project Elevate presentation (25‑456)
• Accepted FY 2024‑25 Preliminary Year‑End Financial Report (25‑455)
• Recommended final audit be presented to Council (25‑455)
• Recommended 2025 Q2 OPEB Trust and Pension Trust Investment Report for Council approval (25‑438)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee held a special meeting on September 24, 2025. Members discussed draft code amendments for cannabis permits (Item 25-421) and reviewed private sewer lateral ordinances (Item 25-428). Staff were given direction on both items, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission approved the consent calendar and the draft minutes of the July 17 meeting, each with a 9‑aye vote and no nays. Commissioners adopted a new email procedure for confirming attendance to determine quorum. They also agreed to follow up on whether to cancel or reschedule the October 16 meeting.

• Approved consent calendar (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved draft minutes of July 17, 2025 (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Modified email attendance confirmation process for quorum determination
• Agreed to follow up on canceling or rescheduling the October 16 Senior Commission meeting
• Approved meeting adjournment (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

Community Police Review Board

The board adopted the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved Chair Bob Bailey to serve as the CPRB’s voting delegate at the Annual NACOLE Conference. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:38 p.m., also unanimously.

• Adopted July 16, 2025 minutes (8‑0)
• Authorized Chair Bob Bailey as voting delegate to Annual NACOLE Conference (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 p.m. (8‑0)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The commission approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It allocated $20,000.00 of the FY26 budget to the 2026 Comedy Event and $30,000.00 to the Arts and Culture Grants Program. Both budget motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Recuse)
• Allocated $20,000.00 to 2026 Comedy Event (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Allocated $30,000.00 to Arts and Culture Grants Program (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)

City Council

The council appointed Mallika Potter to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and appointed new members to the Youth Advisory Commission. The consent calendar was approved, adopting several resolutions authorizing contracts and amendments, including a $1 million legal services amendment and a $108,499 multi‑function printer lease. The council approved a lease agreement with As Kneaded for a food‑service space and parking at the Main Library at $2,550 per month for two years, with a 6‑1 vote.

• Appointed Mallika Potter to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (7‑0)
• Appointed members to Youth Advisory Commission (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (excluding item 5.f.) (7‑0)
• Approved $1,000,000 amendment to Legal Services Agreement (7‑0)
• Approved $108,499 multi‑function printer lease with Caltronics (7‑0)
• Approved $350,000 amendment to Noll & Tam Architects agreement (7‑0)
• Approved $106,140 amendment to MNS Engineers agreement (7‑0)
• Approved lease with As Kneaded for Main Library food service space, $2,550/month (6‑1)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The Facilities & Transportation Committee met on September 11, 2025. Two items were presented: the 25-401 New City Projects Webpage and the 25-413 Hillside Drive Geological Hazard Abatement District. No votes or formal actions were taken on either item. The meeting adjourned at 5:03 PM.

City Council

The council approved the Consent Calendar, which includes a $29,997.90 DOJ grant and a contract with Ray’s Electric for a traffic‑signal change order. The council also approved amendments to and adoption of an updated Councilmembers' Handbook. All three items passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved DOJ Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant of $29,997.90 (7-0)
• Approved contract with Ray’s Electric for change order over 5% on Wicks and Manor Blvd traffic signal upgrade (7-0)
• Approved amendments to and adoption of updated Councilmembers' Handbook (7-0)
• Approved the Consent Calendar containing the above resolutions (7-0)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The San Leandro Recreation and Parks Commission met on September 3, 2025. Commissioners approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting with an 8‑0 vote and one commissioner absent. No other actions, public comments, or decisions were recorded.

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (8-0)

City Council

The Council approved the Consent Calendar, which included several resolutions and an ordinance. A resolution was adopted to support a $1,859,000 Metropolitan Transportation Commission Housing Incentive Pool Grant for the Lewelling Boulevard Class IV Bike Ways Project, with the city committing $240,854 in matching funds. The Council also approved a $150,000 consulting services agreement for workplace investigations after three members recused themselves.

• Approved Consent Calendar (7‑0 vote)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-012 to update parkland dedication requirements – approved
• Adopted Resolution 2025-110 to support $1,859,000 bike‑way grant and $240,854 local match – approved
• Adopted Resolution 2025-111 to amend roof restoration contract up to $1,383,965 – approved
• Adopted Resolution 2025-112 to increase Year Up workforce development contract by $300,000 to $1,950,000 – approved
• Adopted Resolution 2025-113 to accept OPEB Trust investment report – approved
• Adopted Resolution 2025-114 to approve HR Law Consultants consulting services up to $150,000 (4‑0 vote, 3 recused)
• Adopted motion to nominate Mallika Potter to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission – approved

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting with six votes in favor, none against, and one abstention. The commission also approved a motion to adjourn the July 23 meeting unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed the 2025 Q1 OPEB Trust and Pension Trust Investment Report presented by Assistant Finance Director Felicia Silva. The committee accepted the report. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Accepted 2025 Q1 OPEB Trust and Pension Trust Investment Report

City Council

The City Council adopted the Consent Calendar, which approved a series of resolutions and ordinances. Notably, it authorized $1,842,903 of Measure BB funds for FY 2025‑2026 paratransit services. The Council also appointed Andrew Acevedo to the Arts, Culture, and Library Commission and approved several service contracts ranging from police vehicle maintenance to water‑plant services.

• Appointed Andrew Acevedo to the Arts, Culture, and Library Commission (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar containing multiple ordinances and resolutions (5-0)
• Authorized $1,842,903 Measure BB funding for paratransit services (5-0)
• Authorized $887,000 contract with Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment for police vehicle maintenance (5-0)
• Authorized $786,000 non‑professional services agreement with Polydyne Inc. for water‑plant polymer services (5-0)
• Increased change‑order limit for Wicks Blvd/Manor Blvd traffic signal upgrade and appropriated $509,564 (5-0)
• Increased East Bay SPCA animal‑welfare contract by $217,500 (5-0)
• Approved $576,927 consultant services agreement with BKF Engineers for the MacArthur/Superior roundabout project (5-0)

Personnel Relations Board

The Personnel Relations Board approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a six‑month extension of the Senior Account Clerk employment list. The board elected Vice Chair Huang as Chair and Member Cornelious as Vice Chair for the July 1, 2025‑June 30, 2026 term.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (AYE: 3, Absent: 2)
• Approved six‑month extension of Senior Account Clerk employment list (AYE: 4, Absent: 1)
• Elected Vice Chair Huang to Chair (AYE: 4, Absent: 1)
• Elected Member Cornelious to Vice Chair (AYE: 4, Absent: 1)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission voted 8-0 to approve the consent calendar, which included the agenda for July 17, 2025, the minutes of the June 20, 2025 special meeting, and draft minutes of that meeting. The commission then adjourned the meeting with an 8-0 vote. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved consent calendar (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

Rules Committee

The committee heard a presentation on the Draft Rent Stabilization Ordinance and received comments from about 18 speakers and one public commenter. Staff was given direction to continue work on the ordinance. No vote or formal decision was recorded.

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board adopted the minutes from its June 18, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Vice Chair Gibbs, seconded by Member Chang, and carried with four votes in favor and three members absent. No other actions or decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Adopted June 18, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The commission then adjourned the July 15, 2025 meeting at 7:56 PM. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 PM (7-0)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The mayor announced a change to the agenda order, moving Item 3.B (25-354) to be discussed first, followed by Item 3.C (25-345), and placing Item 3.A (25-340) at the end. No public comments were received, and no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:46 PM.

• Adjusted discussion item order: Item 3.B (25-354) first, Item 3.C (25-345) second, Item 3.A (25-340) last

City Council

The City Council approved the 10‑Year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026‑2035 by a 5‑2 vote. It also adopted multiple consent‑agenda resolutions, including a $6.301 M construction contract with Odin Environmental Solutions and a $2.989 M additional appropriation. Other actions included appointing Kerry Mason to the Human Services Commission and approving several consulting and grant agreements.

• Appointed Kerry Mason to the Human Services Commission (7‑0)
• Adopted resolution rejecting all bids for the Annual Street Sealing 2021‑2023 project (Reso 2025‑076)
• Approved $6,301,000 construction contract with Odin Environmental Solutions and $2,988,801 additional appropriation (Reso 2025‑079)
• Approved consulting agreements with CSG Consultants ($200,000) and TRB+Associates ($475,000) totaling $675,000 per fiscal year (Reso 2025‑077)
• Approved $265,000 Metropolitan Transportation Commission technical assistance grant (Reso 2025‑081)
• Adopted the 10‑Year Capital Improvement Program FY 2026‑2035 (5‑2)
• Approved $415,994 contract for Council Chambers audio/video modernization (Reso 2025‑083)
• Approved $630,000 consultant agreement for Hesperian Boulevard Bike Lane Gap Closure project (6‑0, 1 recused)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission approved the agenda for the July 2 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Kline, and carried with an 8‑0 vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (8-0)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee discussed Item 2.a, the city's cannabis permit policies, and provided direction to staff. It also reviewed Item 2.b, the Council Handbook update for June 2025, and gave staff direction. No public comments were received and no votes were taken.

• Provided direction to staff on Cannabis Permit Policies (Item 2.a)
• Provided direction to staff on Council Handbook Update June 2025 (Item 2.b)

Human Services Commission

The commission voted 5-0 to approve the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved unanimously, 5-0. No other actions were taken during the session.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The committee accepted the FY 2024‑2025 third‑quarter financial report and the FY 2025 first‑quarter investment report, confirming the city’s current financial status. It also recommended that the council consider a resolution to impose 2025 liens for unpaid service charges and fees.

• Accepted FY 2024‑2025 third‑quarter financial report (2‑A)
• Recommended taking 2025 liens resolution to Council (2‑B)
• Accepted FY 2025 first‑quarter investment report (2‑C)

Senior Commission

The commission approved its June 20 agenda and the May 15 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted unanimously to cancel the August Senior Commission meeting. The meeting was formally adjourned after the approvals.

• Approved agenda for June 20, 2025 (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved minutes of May 15, 2025 (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved draft minutes of May 15, 2025 (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved cancellation of August Senior Commission meeting (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved adjournment (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

Community Police Review Board

The board adopted the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the draft FY 2024‑25 Community Police Review Board Annual Report as amended. Both motions carried by vote. No public comments were received.

• Adopted May 21, 2025 minutes (vote 6-0, 2 absent)
• Approved draft FY 2024‑25 CPRB Annual Report (vote 7-0, 1 absent)
• Continued AI use discussion by unanimous consent

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting with a vote of 6‑0. The commission then unanimously adjourned the June 17, 2025 meeting at 7:40 PM. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)

City Council

The City Council appointed Kacey Guo as an ex officio youth member of the Community Police Review Board. It approved a $6,994,000 construction contract for the Mulford Marina Branch Library and related change‑order authority. The council adopted an ordinance establishing by‑district elections for councilmembers and approved the biennial budgets for the City, the Successor Agency, and the Public Finance Authority. Additional approvals included a CDBG plan, a state grant for extreme‑heat resilience, and contract amendments for parking services.

• Appointed Kacey Guo as Ex Officio Youth Member to Community Police Review Board (6-0)
• Approved $6,994,000 construction contract for Mulford Marina Branch Library (5-1)
• Adopted ordinance to establish by‑district election of councilmembers (6-0)
• Approved $244,545 Governor’s Office grant for Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program (6-0)
• Approved $168,000 amendment to Dixon Resources Unlimited parking program contract (6-0)
• Approved $1,006,140 amendment to LAZ Parking enforcement contract (6-0)
• Adopted 2025‑2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan and FY 2025‑2027 funding allocations (6-0)
• Approved biennial budgets for City, Successor Agency, and Public Finance Authority (6-0)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The committee presented two informational items—Sonic Telecom updates (item 25-281) and an update on the Vision Zero policy (item 25-280). No public comments were received and no actions, approvals, or votes were taken.

City Council

The City Council adopted a resolution to approve and implement the San Leandro Recreation and Parks Master Plan and the Washington Manor Park Site‑Specific Master Plan. It also approved the Hesperian Bike Lane Gap Closure and the Lewelling Boulevard Class IV Bike Ways projects. The council directed staff to return with a resolution to accept the lowest bidder for the Mulford Marina Branch Library project.

• Approved Recreation and Parks Master Plan (6-0)
• Approved Hesperian Bike Lane Gap Closure (5-0)
• Approved Lewelling Boulevard Class IV Bike Ways (5-0)
• Directed staff to return with resolution for lowest bidder on Mulford Marina Library (5-0)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission approved the February 5, 2025 minutes with an 8‑aye, 0‑nay vote. It also approved the May 7, 2025 minutes with the same 8‑aye, 0‑nay result. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 pm after a motion by Commissioner Bustos, seconded by Commissioner Davis.

• Approved minutes of Feb 5, 2025 (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:42 pm (motion by Bustos, seconded by Davis)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 20 meeting, each by a unanimous 21‑0 vote. Members also voted unanimously (21‑0) to suspend regular commission meetings for the summer months of June, July, and August. The meeting was then adjourned by a 21‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved May 20 minutes (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Suspended regular meetings for June, July, August (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

City Council

The council adopted the consent calendar and approved a series of resolutions authorizing major contracts and funding. Highlights include a $100,000 grant for the Hesperian Boulevard bike‑lane gap closure, amendments to consulting agreements totaling up to $250,000, a $830,000 biosolids hauling contract, and a $361,087.88 construction contract for the Steven Taylor Pavilion. The council also adopted a fire‑hazard ordinance and approved a $13,084.42 library donation.

• Approved $100,000 grant for Hesperian Blvd bike lane gap closure (Resolution 2025-053)
• Approved $250,000 amendment to Chaplin & Hill consulting services (Resolution 2025-055)
• Approved $157,000 amendment to Alex Greenwood Group consulting services (Resolution 2025-056)
• Approved $830,000 biosolids hauling contract with Synagro‑WWT (Resolution 2025-057)
• Approved $13,084.42 Alta D. Davis Trust donation for library programming (Resolution 2025-058)
• Approved $360,000 Schaaf and Wheeler consulting services (Resolution 2025-059) (vote 5-2)
• Approved $361,087.88 construction contract with Raposo Engineering and $140,678 additional appropriation (Resolution 2025-060) (vote 7-0)
• Adopted ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2009‑001 and creating new fire‑hazard severity zones (Ordinance 2025-007)

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. Afterwards, the commission voted 7‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (7-0)

Finance Committee

The committee reviewed the 25‑256 Development Impact Fee presentation and accepted the report. Staff was given direction on next steps. No public or committee member comments were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:01 PM.

• Accepted 25‑256 Development Impact Fee report and gave direction to staff

Rules Committee

The committee reviewed the 25-246 Rent Stabilization Update, hearing comments from about 26 participants. Staff received direction to continue work on policy options and a proposed timeline. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Community Police Review Board

The board adopted the April 16, 2025 minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It passed a motion supporting the police chief’s commitment to constitutional policing and ongoing implicit bias training, also recommending continued review of stop data, with the same 4‑0 vote. Chair Bailey and Member Zimmermann agreed to serve on a new ad‑hoc committee to draft the FY 2024‑25 annual report. No public comments were received.

• Adopted minutes from April 16, 2025 (vote 4‑0)
• Endorsed chief’s constitutional policing and bias‑training commitment (vote 4‑0)
• Recommended continued review of stop data by IPA (vote 4‑0)
• Formed ad‑hoc committee to draft FY 2024‑25 annual report (Zimmermann and Bailey agreed to serve)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission amended the encumbrance for the Comedy in the Plaza event, raising it from $5,000 to $34,000 to support the San Leandro Comedy Festival. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.

• Approved amendment of Comedy in the Plaza encumbrance to $34,000 (5-0)
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from May 6, 2025, each with a 21‑aye, 0‑nay vote. The commission also approved a motion to order pride hand flags and stickers for distribution along the Cherry Festival Parade route, passing unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved ordering pride hand flags and stickers for Cherry Festival Parade (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution to submit the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Round 9 application for the Bay Fair Apartment Project, authorizing the City Manager to accept program funds. It also approved the vacating of Eden Road, a $157,000 zoning‑code update contract, and a $199,215 office‑reconfiguration agreement for the Community Development Department. Additional actions included amending the CPERS contract, repealing an old fire‑hazard ordinance, and moving a fourth cannabis dispensary staff report to the Rules Committee for further discussion.

• Consent Calendar approved (Aye: Aguilar Jr., Simon, González III, Bowen, Boldt; Absent: Azevedo, Viveros‑Walton)
• Adopted three resolutions to vacate ~996 ft of Eden Road (Aye: Aguilar Jr., Simon, González III, Bowen; Absent: Azevedo, Viveros‑Walton; Recused: Boldt)
• Approved $157,000 consulting services agreement for comprehensive zoning‑code update (Aye: Aguilar Jr., Simon, González III, Bowen, Boldt; Absent: Azevedo, Viveros‑Walton)
• Approved $199,215 non‑professional services agreement for Community Development Department office replacement (Aye: Aguilar Jr., Simon, González III, Bowen; Nay: Boldt; Absent: Azevedo, Viveros‑Walton)
• Amended CPERS contract to include cost‑sharing provisions (Aye: Aguilar Jr., Simon, González III, Bowen, Boldt; Absent: Azevedo, Viveros‑Walton)
• Repealed Ordinance 2009‑001 and adopted new fire‑hazard severity zones (Aye: Aguilar Jr., Simon, González III, Bowen, Boldt; Absent: Azevedo, Viveros‑Walton)
• Approved staff report for first reading of ordinance authorizing a fourth retail cannabis dispensary (Aye: Aguilar Jr., Simon, González III, Bowen; Nay: Boldt; Absent: Azevedo, Viveros‑Walton)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission approved the agenda for May 15, 2025 and the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting, each with 8 votes in favor and none against. The meeting was then adjourned with the same unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda for May 15, 2025 (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved minutes of April 17, 2025 (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved MSC items (Brennan, Lopez Nacario) (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed the FY 2026‑27 proposed biennial budget and formally recommended that the FY 2025‑26 proposed budget be forwarded to the City Council. The committee also instructed staff to increase capital transfers to account for inflation in future budget planning. No public or member comments were made.

• Recommended forwarding FY 2025‑26 proposed budget to City Council
• Directed staff to increase capital transfers for inflation in future budget planning

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The Facilities & Transportation Committee held a special meeting on May 8, 2025. Updates on projects 25-222 Casa Peralta and 25-223 Mulford Branch Library were presented. No votes, approvals, or other actions were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The commission reviewed draft versions of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan and the Washington Manor Master Plan, but no actions or votes were taken. No action items were presented, and the meeting adjourned without any approvals, denials, or items being tabled.

Youth Advisory Commission

The commission voted 21-0-0 to approve its May 6 agenda and the April 15 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by a 21-0-0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved April 15 minutes (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

City Council

The City Council adopted two resolutions: it rejected an appeal by Mitchell M. Tsai Law Offices and approved a conditional use permit for a 50‑foot‑tall, 244,573‑sq‑ft warehouse at 880 Doolittle Drive. The Council also approved an amendment to wastewater discharge fees for FYs 2026‑2030, adopted fee schedule changes and related ordinances, and moved the Council Handbook to the Rules Committee for further updates.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 50‑foot warehouse at 880 Doolittle Drive (7-0)
• Rejected appeal by Mitchell M. Tsai Law Offices (7-0)
• Adopted amendment to wastewater discharge fees for FYs 2026‑2030 (7-0)
• Approved fee schedule amendments and three ordinances for business license, EMS tax, and communications tax (7-0)
• Moved City Council Handbook to Rules Committee for updates (6-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar items including consulting services amendment ($29,280 increase) and sodium hypochlorite supply contract ($703,050) (7-0)

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments approved the consent calendar (5‑0). They adopted a resolution recommending the City Council amend the zoning code to regulate tobacco retailing and oversized vehicle parking in residential zones (5‑0). They postponed the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair until a later meeting (5‑0).

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending zoning code amendments for tobacco retailing and oversized vehicle parking (5-0)
• Postponed election of new Chair and Vice Chair (5-0)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The Facilities & Transportation Committee reviewed the 25-139 Recreation and Parks Master Plan. Approximately two members made comments, and the item was presented. No votes or formal actions were recorded.

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission approved its meeting minutes and several motions. It voted 6‑0 to remove “CDBG” from agenda item 7.A. and then unanimously (6‑0) recommended Option 1, funding 16 local agencies, to the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. after a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (5‑0‑1)
• Amended agenda item 7.A. to remove "CDBG" (6‑0)
• Recommended Option 1 funding for 16 agencies to City Council (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed the FY 2025‑26 proposed biennial budget and instructed staff to align General Fund operating expenditures with revenue estimates. The committee also required the inclusion of the Alternative Response Unit, rent registry program, and encampment clean‑up in the revised budget. Staff must return with the updated budget before it is forwarded to the City Council. No public comments were made.

• Directed staff to revise FY 2025‑26 proposed budget to align expenditures with revenue and include ARU, rent registry, and encampment clean‑up (no vote recorded)

Rules Committee

The committee discussed three items: a recommendation to council on a youth applicant to the Community Police Review Board, an update on the Safe Parking Program, and an update on the Safety Ambassador Program. No public comments were received, and no formal votes or approvals were recorded.

City Council

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar, adopting several ordinances and resolutions, including a Rental Registry ordinance, a city‑employees union agreement, a salary schedule amendment, and a legal services contract. The Council also adopted a resolution of intention to amend the California Public Employees’ Retirement System contract to add cost‑sharing provisions for unrepresented executive safety employees. Both actions passed with a 5‑0 vote among the five members present.

• Approve Consent Calendar (5‑0)
• Adopt Ordinance adding Chapter 4‑45 Rental Registry (consent agenda)
• Adopt resolutions approving SLCEA MOU & compensation plan and salary schedule amendment (consent agenda)
• Adopt resolution authorizing legal services agreement with Stream, Kim, Hicks, Wrage & Alfaro, PC (consent agenda)
• Approve March 26, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (consent agenda)
• Approve April 7, 2025 City Council minutes (consent agenda)
• Adopt resolution of intention to amend CPERS contract for cost‑sharing (5‑0)
• Receive and file public hearing input on future district‑based elections (no vote)

Personnel Relations Board

The Personnel Relations Board approved revised classifications for Maintenance Worker I/II, Mechanic I/II, Traffic Control Technician I/II and several other positions. It also approved revised experience requirements for Accounting Assistant I/II, Administrative Assistant I/II, Police Service Technician I/II, and Senior Accountant. New classifications for Public Information Assistant, Risk Management Technician, Chemist and other roles were approved. All motions passed with four votes in favor and one member absent.

• Approved revised classifications for Maintenance Worker I/II, Mechanic I/II, Traffic Control Technician I/II – vote 4-0, 1 absent
• Approved revised experience requirements for Accounting Assistant I/II, Administrative Assistant I/II, Police Service Technician I/II, Senior Accountant – vote 4-0, 1 absent
• Approved revised classification for Emergency Services Specialist – vote 4-0, 1 absent
• Approved new classification for Public Information Assistant – vote 4-0, 1 absent
• Approved new classification for Risk Management Technician – vote 4-0, 1 absent
• Approved revised classifications for Laboratory Technician I/II, Laboratory & Compliance Supervisor, Collection Systems Maintenance Worker I/II, Sr. Collection System Maintenance Worker, Plant Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I/II, Plant Maintenance Mechanic I/II, Sr. Plant Maintenance Mechanic (new), Plant OIT/I/II, Plant Operations Supervisor, Lead Plant Operator, Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Environmental Protection Specialist I/II, Environmental Protection Supervisor – vote 4-0, 1 absent
• Approved new classification for Chemist – vote 4-0, 1 absent

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission approved the consent calendar, including the April 17 agenda and the March 20 minutes, with an 8‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; the remaining items were informational updates and planning discussions. The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m. with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda of April 17, 2025 (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved minutes of March 20, 2025 (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved adjournment (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

Community Police Review Board

The board approved the March 19, 2025 minutes with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also approved a motion to place the Pre‑textual Stops Ad Hoc Committee’s report on the agenda as an action item for a future meeting, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopted March 19, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Agendized Pre‑textual Stops Ad Hoc Committee report for future meeting (6-0)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting (5-0). It also approved seven grant applicants, awarding a total of $46,500.00 for the 2025 Arts & Culture Grant Program (5-0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM (5-0).

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved 7 grant applicants for $46,500 total (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:59 PM (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission approved its agenda and the April 1 minutes. It voted to share a student immigrant‑rights graphic after attorney review and to purchase graduation stoles for senior members. Additional planning was set for an outdoor movie night flyer and a Tie‑Dye Night event.

• Approved agenda (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2025 (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved sharing student immigrant‑rights graphic pending City Attorney review (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved purchase of graduation stoles for graduating seniors (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

City Council

The San Leandro City Council approved the consent calendar, which included resolutions authorizing contracts for security services, library privacy pods, a 911 call transfer increase, a biofilm reactor lease, and financial‑report consulting. Councilmembers also appointed Nikki Washington to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and approved a resolution to extend the Safe Harbor period for a prospective plaintiff. The council voted to continue updates to the City Council Handbook at the May 5 meeting, with one dissenting vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Appointed Nikki Washington to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (7-0)
• Approved $180,000 security services contract with ANI Private Security (7-0)
• Approved $269,806.03 library privacy pods contract with One Workplace (7-0)
• Approved $51,472.92 increase to 911 call transfer agreement (7-0)
• Approved $195,000 lease with Fluence for MABR system (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 consulting services for ACFR with KDC Accounting (7-0)
• Approved extension of Safe Harbor period (7-0)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The commission announced that the scheduled April 2 meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is set for May 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Surlene Grant Community Room. No other actions or decisions were taken.

Youth Advisory Commission

The commission unanimously approved its April 1 agenda and the minutes from the March 4, March 18, and March 18 meetings. All three motions passed with 21 votes in favor and none against. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (duplicate entry confirmed) (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (21 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The March 27, 2025 Recreation and Parks Commission meeting was cancelled. Because the meeting did not occur, no decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Personnel Relations Board

The Personnel Relations Board approved revised classifications for several positions, including a new Recreation Coordinator and new Senior Accountant, with all motions passing unanimously (4-0) and one member absent. The board also approved revisions for existing roles such as Recreation Supervisor, Tree Trimmer I/II, Parks & Landscape Maintenance Supervisor, Payroll Specialist, Administrative Assistant I/II, and Administrative Technician. Three remaining classification items were tabled to the next meeting for further review.

• Approved revised classifications for Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor, Tree Trimmer I/II, Parks & Landscape Maintenance Supervisor – vote 4-0
• Approved revised classifications for Payroll Specialist, Senior Accountant, Administrative Assistant I/II, Administrative Technician – vote 4-0
• Tabled classifications for Maintenance Worker I/II, Mechanic I/II, Traffic Control Technician I/II – consensus

Human Services Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. The members elected Moira Fry as Chair and Erin Ouborg as Vice Chair, each with unanimous 7‑0 support. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes from March 27, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Moira Fry as Chair of the Commission (7-0)
• Approved Erin Ouborg as Vice Chair of the Commission (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (7-0)

Finance Committee

The committee accepted the report on fees for City Manager’s Office, City Clerk, Parking, Recreation and Parks, and Golf. It also accepted the Workday ERP project update report. Finally, it accepted the Calendar Year 2024 fourth‑quarter investment report.

• Accepted report on fees (item 2.A)
• Accepted Workday ERP project update report (item 2.B)
• Accepted 2024 Q4 investment report (item 2.C)

Rules Committee

The San Leandro Rules Committee met on March 26, 2025. The committee discussed the 25‑125 Rent Stabilization Update and heard four public comments. The committee gave direction to staff regarding the update. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Directed staff to follow up on the 25‑125 Rent Stabilization Update (no vote recorded)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission voted to elect Brody Scotland as Chair and Alana Miller as Vice‑Chair, each receiving unanimous support. The commission also approved the February 18 and March 19 meeting minutes and agenda. A motion to have the commission officially participate in the Game of Shrooms event on June 14, 2025, was carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM.

• Elected Brody Scotland as Chair (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Elected Alana Miller as Vice‑Chair (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved March 19, 2025 agenda (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved participation in Game of Shrooms on June 14, 2025 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 PM (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board elected Bob Bailey as Chair and Keith Gibbs as Vice Chair for 2025. The board also reformulated its Community Outreach Ad Hoc Committee with new members. A report on AI in justice was continued to a future meeting.

• Elected Bob Bailey as Chair (5-0-1, with Bailey abstaining)
• Elected Keith Gibbs as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Reformulated Community Outreach Ad Hoc Committee with Chang, Gibbs, Trujillo (6-0)
• Adopted February 19, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Continued AI conference report to future meeting

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for March 18, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions were made. The next meeting is set for April 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Marina Community Center.

City Council

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 4-45 (Rental Registry) to the municipal code, with a clarification to protect confidential information, and directed staff to move forward with rent stabilization. The council also approved a budget amendment splitting unspent General Fund funds 50% toward pension, 30% toward roads, and 20% to cover current grants. All consent calendar items were approved, including contracts for fuel tank replacement, golf irrigation repair, and playground installation and demolition.

• Approved first reading of Rental Registry ordinance (Ord 2025-002, 7-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 year-end budget amendment with 50% pension, 30% roads, 20% grants (Reso 2025-029, 7-0)
• Approved $2.25M construction contract for fuel tank replacement (Reso 2025-023)
• Approved $167,552.65 golf irrigation repair agreement (Reso 2025-024)
• Approved $195,434.02 playground installation at Halcyon Park (Reso 2025-025)
• Approved $49,140.00 playground demolition at Halcyon Park (Reso 2025-026)
• Approved $200,446 HHAP shelter operations agreement with Building Futures (Reso 2025-022)
• Approved declaring 10 vehicles surplus for auction (Reso 2025-027)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, was cancelled. A special meeting will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Surlene Grant Community Room at City Hall.

• Cancelled the March 5, 2025, Recreation and Parks Commission meeting.
• Scheduled a special Recreation and Parks Commission meeting for March 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Surlene Grant Community Room.

Youth Advisory Commission

The San Leandro Youth Advisory Commission met on March 4, 2025, and unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 18, 2025. Members discussed student immigrant rights resources and reviewed a revised flyer for the Outdoor Movie Night, considering translations into Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic. No formal action items were voted on beyond the consent calendar items.

• Approved meeting agenda (21-0-0)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (21-0-0)
• Discussed student immigrant rights resources; Joshua Ngo volunteered to create a summary graphic
• Reviewed Outdoor Movie Night flyer; discussed translating into Spanish, Chinese, Arabic

City Council

The San Leandro City Council approved a wastewater utility rate study and directed staff to proceed with Proposition 218 requirements for proposed sewer rate increases. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance renewing the city's military equipment policy under Assembly Bill 481. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved wastewater rate study and Prop 218 process (7-0)
• Approved first reading of military equipment policy renewal (7-0)
• Approved increase in street paving change order limit from 15% to 25% (7-0)
• Approved $31,619 JAG grant acceptance (7-0)
• Approved curb painting and parking changes on East 14th Street for AB 413 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting

Personnel Relations Board

The Personnel Relations Board approved revisions to five job classifications and tabled three others to the March meeting. Staff was directed to provide additional clarification on experience criteria for flexibly staffed positions.

• Approved Waste Reduction Program Coordinator classification revision (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Fleet Supervisor, Maintenance Aide, Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Maintenance Worker, and Traffic Supervisor classifications (5-0)
• Tabled Maintenance Worker I/II, Mechanic I/II, and Traffic Control Technician I/II classifications to March meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed four items and forwarded them to the City Council for further action. It recommended Council approval of updated investment policy statements for pension and OPEB trusts, and the mid-year financial report with proposed budget adjustments. No consensus was reached on the budget amendment for unspent funds, which was forwarded for discussion. Fee discussions were forwarded subject to further committee discussion on specific fees.

• Recommended Council approval of updated Investment Policy Statements for Section 115 Pension and OPEB Trusts
• Forwarded FY 2023-24 year-end and 2024-25 budget amendment for Council discussion (no consensus)
• Recommended Council approval of FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Financial Report and proposed budget adjustments
• Forwarded fees discussion to Council, subject to further discussion on sewer lateral permit fees, barricades, and curb painting

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee provided direction to staff on the City Council Handbook Update 2025. The Safe Parking Program update was continued to a future meeting. No public comments were made.

• Provided direction to staff on City Council Handbook Update 2025
• Continued Safe Parking Program update to a future meeting

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission approved its agenda and January minutes, then discussed the Age-Friendly Implementation Plan update with consultant Mike King. Two action items — Commission Priorities Update and Discussion Regarding Crime Update — were tabled by unanimous votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included staff announcements about the city budget forums, State of the City, and the Lewelling Interim Housing opening.

• Approved agenda and January 16, 2025 minutes (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled Commission Priorities Update and Next Steps (8-0)
• Tabled Discussion Regarding Crime Update and Next Steps (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:09 p.m. (8-0)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board adopted its 2025 Annual Workplan. The board also approved minutes from its December 2024 and January 2025 meetings. Presentations and discussions were held on the police department's FY 2025-27 budget and potential CPRB-related expenditures, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Adopted 2025 Annual Workplan (6-0, Gibbs absent)
• Adopted December 18, 2024 minutes as submitted (6-0, Gibbs absent)
• Adopted January 15, 2025 minutes as submitted (6-0, Gibbs absent)

City Council

The City Council adopted a motion appointing representatives to boards and commissions (Min Order 2025-007) and approved the consent calendar, which included accepting the audited FY2024 financial statements, approving contract amendments with Monarch Consulting and Willdan Engineering, and approving the February 3, 2025 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Appointed representatives to boards and commissions (6-0, Boldt absent)
• Approved consent calendar (6-0, Boldt absent)
• Accepted audited financial statements for FY ending June 30, 2024 (Reso 2025-011)
• Approved Monarch Consulting contract amendment, new total $189,500 (Reso 2025-012)
• Approved Willdan Engineering contract amendment, new total $164,500 (Reso 2025-013)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 meeting

Youth Advisory Commission

The San Leandro Youth Advisory Commission met on February 18, 2025, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting, both by unanimous 21-0 votes. The commission heard a presentation on the City's Age-Friendly Initiative and discussed Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, student immigrant rights resources, and planning for an Outdoor Movie Night. No formal action items were voted on beyond the consent items.

• Approved meeting agenda (21-0)
• Approved February 4, 2025 minutes (21-0)

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Planning Commission voted 4-2 to certify the Environmental Impact Report and approve a Conditional Use Permit, Administrative Site Plan Review, and Administrative Exception (Height) for a new 50-foot-tall, approximately 244,573-square-foot warehouse and distribution building at 880 Doolittle Drive, with a modification to Condition of Approval 31 restricting commercial truck access to Hester Street driveways and right-in/right-out only at Doolittle Drive. The consent calendar, including draft minutes from December 5, 2024, was approved 5-0 with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Certified EIR for 880 Doolittle Drive warehouse project (4-2)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Height Exception for 880 Doolittle Drive (4-2)
• Modified Condition of Approval 31 to restrict truck access to Hester Street driveways and right-in/right-out at Doolittle Drive
• Approved consent calendar including draft minutes of December 5, 2024 (5-0, 1 abstention)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission met and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Staff presented a second-quarter performance review and an overview of the new Banner Permit Program, but no action items were considered. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Approved February 5, 2025 agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 8, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission approved creating and distributing a graphic with resources for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Commissioners also discussed student immigrant rights and assigned tasks for an upcoming outdoor movie night. The meeting included a presentation on Earth Team and reports from recent City Council meetings.

• Approved agenda with spelling correction for Kacey Guo (21-0-0)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 (21-0-0)
• Approved creating and distributing a Teen Dating Violence Awareness graphic (21-0-0)
• Commissioners to gather student immigrant rights resources for next meeting
• Commissioner Ruby Wool-Baum to draft outdoor movie night flyer
• Commissioner Wenhui He to translate flyer into Chinese

City Council

The City Council voted 3-3 (with one recusal) to reject a motion to proceed with a geotechnical report on one-way feasibility for Lake Chabot Road, which would have led to westbound-only traffic if deemed safe. The council approved a consent calendar, including a resolution amending a consultant agreement for the Haas Avenue Pedestrian Bridge demolition, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount to $363,768.17. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and public comments.

• Rejected motion to proceed with geotech report on Lake Chabot Road one-way feasibility (3-3, 1 recusal)
• Approved Resolution 2025-010 amending consultant agreement with McGuire & Hester for Haas Avenue bridge demolition, new total $363,768.17 (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including board/commission nominations (Min Order 2025-006) and approval of multiple meeting minutes (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee accepted informational reports on CalPERS updates and the FY2024 audited financial statements. It recommended council approval of the wastewater utility rates study, adding a recommendation to review fees on a five-year cycle rather than annually. The fleet replacement assessment was discussed but will be brought back for further discussion.

• Accepted CalPERS updates report (informational)
• Accepted FY2024 audited financial statements
• Recommended wastewater utility rates study for council approval with 5-year fee review
• Fleet replacement assessment discussion continued to future meeting

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee recommended to the City Council a draft amendment to the Municipal Code adding Chapter 4-45, a Rental Registry, as part of housing protections. Approximately five people commented on the item. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included announcements, public comments, and committee member comments.

• Recommended draft amendment adding Chapter 4-45 Rental Registry to Council

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission approved appropriating $150 for the grants mixer and $850 for grants program promotion. The commission also approved the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes. Staff reported that Chair and Vice-Chair elections will occur at the March meeting, and a request for bids for the Comedy in the Plaza producer will be distributed by end of February.

• Approved $150 for Arts, Culture and Library grants mixer (5-0)
• Approved $850 for grants program promotion (5-0)
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission met on January 21, 2025, and approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting, both by unanimous 21-0 votes. The commission heard a presentation on domestic and teen dating violence from SAVE, and discussed volunteer opportunities and community events. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for January 21, 2025 (21-0)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 (21-0)

Personnel Relations Board

The San Leandro Personnel Relations Board approved a six-month extension of the Library Assistant employment list and adopted multiple classification revisions, including new and revised job titles across city departments. The board also re-elected Heystek as Chair and Huang as Vice Chair for the term through June 30, 2025. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with two members absent.

• Approved minutes from October 17, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Re-elected Heystek as Chair for term through June 30, 2025 (3-0)
• Elected Huang as Vice Chair for term through June 30, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved six-month extension of Library Assistant employment list (3-0)
• Approved classification revisions for Central Services Assistant, IT Technician I/II, IT Applications Analyst I/II, and new IT Security Analyst (3-0)
• Approved classification revisions for police and administrative roles including Crime Analyst, Police Service Technician, and Executive Assistant (3-0)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission approved the agenda and November minutes, then tabled two action items—Commission Priorities Update and Crime Update—to the February meeting. Staff reported on the winter shelter opening, food access grants, CAP grant funding, and VITA tax preparation services. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda of January 16, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled Commission Priorities Update to February meeting (6-0)
• Tabled Crime Update to February meeting (6-0)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board voted to schedule the annual election of Board Chair and Vice Chair for the March 2025 meeting, consistent with its administrative procedures. The board also continued discussion of potential FY 2025-27 expenditures to the February meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports from staff and the Independent Police Auditor.

• Scheduled annual election of Board Chair and Vice Chair for March 2025 meeting (6-0, Gibbs absent)
• Continued discussion of potential CPRB expenditures in FY 2025-27 to February meeting (6-0, Gibbs absent)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The Facilities & Transportation Committee held a special meeting on January 14, 2025, where the only substantive item was an update on Lake Chabot Road (item 25-007). Approximately 15 people commented on the matter, but no decision was made—the item was only presented. The mayor recused himself from this item and left the meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Heard update on Lake Chabot Road (25-007); no action taken
• Moved Committee Member Comments before Discussion Items (consensus)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission held a routine meeting with no action items. It unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting. Staff presented the Tree Master Plan, and reported that 13 Beautify San Leandro grants were awarded and recreation scholarship funds were increased. No substantive decisions were made beyond the approvals.

• Approved agenda of January 8, 2025 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of December 4, 2024 (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:52 pm (7-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes, and selected the movie 'Cars' for an outdoor movie night scheduled for June 13 at Washington Manor Park. The commission also received updates on upcoming events and community activities.

• Approved agenda for January 7, 2025 (21-0)
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 (21-0)
• Selected 'Cars' for outdoor movie night on June 13 at Washington Manor Park (21-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 PM (21-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the Tree Master Plan (7-0) and designated Councilmember Bowen as Vice Mayor for one year (5-1-1). The consent calendar was approved with the exception of item 5D, which was pulled; a motion to bifurcate that item failed. The council also added several items to its priority discussion, including rent control and stray cat management.

• Approved Tree Master Plan (7-0)
• Designated Councilmember Bowen as Vice Mayor (5-1-1)
• Approved consent calendar except item 5D (7-0)
• Failed motion to bifurcate item 5D (4-1-2)
• Adopted ROPS and administrative budget for 2025-26 (consent)
• Approved $3.3M storm water trash capture agreement (consent)
• Adopted district-based election transition process (consent)
• Approved local appointments list for 2025 (consent)