San Leandro public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Youth Advisory Commission
The Commission approved the meeting agenda and scheduled a fundraiser event. Members discussed road safety with the Engineering and Transportation Department and planned a Valentine's Day event for seniors.
- Approved agenda as submitted (13-0-0)
- Tabled approval of December 6, 2022 minutes for roll call edit (13-0-0)
- Agreed to host Chipotle fundraiser on Wednesday, March 15, 2023
- Agreed to plan a Valentine's Day themed event with Carlton Senior Living San Leandro
City Council
The City Council approved an ordinance to amend the zoning map and code for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. Other key actions included approving several labor Memorandums of Understanding and funding for park improvements and workforce development.
- Approved zoning map and code amendments for 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (7-0)
- Approved $600,000 agreement with Year Up, Inc. for workforce development interns (7-0)
- Approved funding and fund transfers for Memorial Park Improvement Project (7-0)
- Approved third amendment to Shoreline Development Project agreement and promissory note (6-0, 1 recused)
- Approved San Leandro Police Management Association MOU through June 30, 2028 (7-0)
- Approved San Leandro Management Organization MOU through June 30, 2028 (7-0)
- Approved $122,230 amendment for street overlay/rehabilitation design services (7-0)
- Approved legal services agreement extension with Meyers Nave through 2029 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (23 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council approved a resolution declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022. Following the resolution, oaths of office were administered to the incoming Mayor and Councilmembers.
- Approved resolution declaring results of November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Youth Advisory Commission
The commission approved the December 6, 2022 agenda and the November 15, 2022 minutes. Members discussed potential dates for a Chipotle fundraiser and themes for an outdoor movie night. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved December 6, 2022 agenda (20-0-0)
- Approved November 15, 2022 minutes (20-0-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the 2023-2031 Housing Element and related General Plan and zoning amendments. Other key actions included adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code and merging two city commissions. The Council also approved several library grants and a police officers' union agreement.
- Adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element and General Plan updates (6-0)
- Adopted 2022 California Building Standards Code and 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (6-0)
- Approved merger of Arts Commission and Library Historical Commission into Arts, Culture & Library Commission (5-1)
- Approved $646,640 construction contract for Washington-Chapman Railroad Crossing Improvements (6-0)
- Approved San Leandro Police Officers’ Association MOU for Jan 1, 2023 - June 30, 2028 (6-0)
- Authorized $4,079,701 grant for Mulford-Marina Branch Library improvements (6-0)
- Authorized $316,516 grant for Main Branch Library improvements (6-0)
- Authorized $128,280 grant for Manor Branch Library improvements (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council
The City Council approved the Crosstown Corridor Study along Bancroft Avenue and Williams Street. Council also voted to merge the Arts Commission and Library Historical Commission into a new Arts, Culture & Library Commission. Several administrative contracts and funding policies were approved via the consent calendar.
- Approved Crosstown Corridor Study along Bancroft Avenue and Williams Street (7-0)
- Approved merger of Arts Commission and Library Historical Commission into Arts, Culture & Library Commission (6-1)
- Approved $200,815.40 agreement with Brightly Software, Inc. for facility assessment and software (7-0)
- Approved transfer of $8,222,725 in set-aside funds to the Pension Trust (7-0)
- Approved legal services agreement with Castillo, Moriarty, Tran & Robinson for tort litigation (7-0)
- Approved West San Leandro Shuttle BID Annual Report and CPI-based assessment rate increase (7-0)
- Tabled agreement with Vice Genderless Widget Software for $135,125 until December 19, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved motion to bring back urgency ordinance to amend City Clerk function (4-3)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments approved two resolutions recommending that the City Council certify a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report and adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The recommendations include amendments to the 2035 General Plan, the Zoning Map, and the Zoning Code.
- Approved Resolution 2022-009 recommending City Council certify the Supplemental EIR for the 2023-2031 Housing Element and General Plan Update (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-010 recommending City Council adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element and related General Plan, Zoning Map, and Zoning Code amendments (5-0)
- Received and filed November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Senior Commission
The Senior Commission approved an application for the San Leandro Art Association to display art at the Senior Community Center. The commission also voted to include the November 2022 Age-Friendly Proclamation in the City's Time Capsule and to invite city leadership to future meetings.
- Approved San Leandro Art Association application to display art January-June 2023 (6-0)
- Approved invitation for Chief Pridgen, City Manager Robustelli, and the Mayor to speak at upcoming meetings (6-0)
- Approved inclusion of November 2022 Age-Friendly Proclamation in City's Time Capsule (6-0)
- Approved October 20, 2022 draft minutes (6-0)
Youth Advisory Commission
The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 1, 2022. Members discussed road safety, a potential Chipotle fundraiser, and an outdoor movie night for May 12, 2023. The Chair requested the formation of a special committee to act as a liaison with TAGS.
- Approved agenda as submitted (21-0-0)
- Approved November 1, 2022 minutes (21-0-0)
Personnel Relations Board
The Board approved revisions to several management job specifications and the creation of two new roles. These changes define the required skills and duties for specific city positions.
- Approved new Lifeguard and revised Recreation Leader classifications (5-0)
- Approved revised Assistant City Manager classification (5-0)
- Approved revised Deputy City Manager classification (5-0)
- Approved revised City Clerk classification (5-0)
- Approved revised Public Information Officer classification (5-0)
- Approved revised Chief Technology Officer classification (5-0)
- Approved new Assistant Chief Technology Officer classification (5-0)
- Approved revised Information Technology Manager, Human Resources Director, Human Resources Manager, and Senior Human Resources Analyst classifications (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code and the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. Other actions included authorizing several city service contracts and approving a license for EV charging stations at the Main Library.
- Adopted 2022 California Building Standards Code and 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (7-0)
- Approved license agreement for EV fast charging stations at Main Library (7-0)
- Approved $536,362 roof restoration contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved $335,660 tree purchase agreement with Devil Mountain Nursery (7-0)
- Approved $149,800 consulting agreement with NBS Government Finance Group (7-0)
- Approved $126,169 tree trimming amendment with Bay Area Tree Specialists (7-0)
- Appropriated $322,347.89 from Measure B and Measure BB for Paratransit (7-0)
- Passed to print ordinances to establish compensation for Councilmembers and the Mayor (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a Conditional Use Permit and Major Site Plan Review for the Harmony Health & Wellness Center. The project includes reduced parking at the 2100 Orchard Ave site.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit and Major Site Plan Review for health and fitness center at 2100 Orchard Ave (4-0-1)
- Received and filed October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Facilities & Transportation Committee
The Committee reviewed a presentation on the Crosstown Corridor Study. Members requested that staff involve local school districts in planning and provide project maps for the next meeting.
- Requested local school district involvement in planning (Mayor Cutter, Councilmember Azevedo, Councilmember Cox)
- Requested bike safety clinics be involved in planning (Mayor Cutter)
- Requested project maps be provided for the next meeting (Mayor Cutter)
Youth Advisory Commission
The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 18, 2022. Members discussed potential partnerships with Teen Advocacy Going Strong (TAGS), fundraising ideas, and the possibility of lowering the voting age. No formal actions were taken on these discussion items.
- Approved November 1, 2022 agenda (21-0-0)
- Approved October 18, 2022 minutes (21-0-0)
Human Services Commission
The Commission approved the updated CDBG/CAP grant timeline. Members also reviewed the draft Request for Proposals (RFP) and scoring rubric for next year's community assistance grants.
- Approved October 26, 2022 agenda (6-0)
- Approved September 28, 2022 minutes (6-0)
- Approved updated CDBG/CAP grant timeline (6-0)
Senior Commission
The Senior Commission approved extending the deadline for the Age-Friendly Survey to February 28, 2023, and received updates on the Age-Friendly Action Plan, including a draft submission deadline and a City Council resolution scheduled for November 7. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from September 15, 2022, and heard public comments from two residents. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda of October 20, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 (8-0)
- Approved extension of Age-Friendly Survey deadline to February 28, 2023 (7-0)