San Leandro public meetings in 2024

Community Police Review Board

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)

Finance Committee

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

Rules Committee

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)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

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)

Youth Advisory Commission

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)

City Council

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

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)

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments

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)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Commission approved the agenda for the December 4, 2024, meeting and the minutes from the November 6, 2024, meeting. No other action items were presented or decided during the session. The meeting included presentations on pickleball and the Recreation Division Q1 report.

• Approved December 4, 2024, meeting agenda (7-0-2)
• Approved November 6, 2024, meeting minutes (7-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-2)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The Facilities & Transportation Committee held a meeting with no public comments and no committee member comments. Four items were presented as informational updates: the Tree Master Plan, the MacArthur/Superior Roundabout Project, the Ava Power Purchase Agreement, and the Lake Chabot Road Supplemental Geotechnical Investigation. The only formal action taken was a unanimous motion to adopt the 2025 committee calendar as presented.

• Adopted 2025 Facilities & Transportation Committee calendar (3-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission met on December 3, 2024, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting, both with unanimous votes. The commission continued discussion on forming a new focus group to gather teen input and support special events. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included announcements about upcoming events and reports from members.

• Approved December 3, 2024 agenda (21-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (21-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the 2024 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and a new ordinance requiring earthquake hazard reduction for existing soft-story residential buildings. Council members also increased reward amounts for information regarding three cold-case homicides to a total of $150,000. Various administrative items, including shelter operations funding and vehicle purchases, were approved via the consent calendar.

• Approved 2024 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (6-0)
• Approved earthquake hazard reduction ordinance for soft-story buildings (6-0)
• Increased cold-case homicide reward amounts to $150,000 (6-0)
• Approved $180,000 for winter shelter operations (6-0)
• Approved $199,898.86 purchase of a Ford F550/LT40 truck (6-0)
• Approved $79,609 contract amendment for street cleanup (6-0)
• Approved 2025 City Council calendar (6-0)
• Failed motion to schedule mobile home ordinance discussion (3-3)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission approved donating a gift card to raffle at the Thanksgiving Luncheon and voted to cancel its December 2024 meeting. The commission also approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, and received updates on senior services, the Age-Friendly Action Plan, and a District 4 vacancy. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda of November 21, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 special meeting (7-0)
• Approved donation of gift card for Thanksgiving Luncheon raffle (7-0)
• Approved cancellation of December 2024 Senior Commission meeting (7-0)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board met and discussed the Police Department staffing needs assessment and the Independent Police Auditor's annual report, continuing both items to future meetings. The board also approved the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting. No formal action items were taken.

• Approved minutes of October 16, 2024 (6-0, Gibbs absent)
• Continued discussion of Police Dept staffing needs assessment
• Continued Independent Police Auditor's annual report to next meeting
• Continued NACOLE conference highlights to next meeting
• Requested staff add agenda item for referral to IPA regarding public complaint

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee accepted the FY 2023-24 preliminary year-end financial report and recommended that Council approve the reallocation of ARPA appropriations to meet the US Treasury deadline. It also recommended Council approval of the annual Development Impact Fees report and moved the investment options/CAMP discussion forward with additional information requested. The committee approved the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Accepted FY 2023-24 preliminary year-end financial report
• Recommended ARPA appropriation reallocation to Council
• Recommended annual Development Impact Fees report to Council
• Moved investment options/CAMP item to Council with additional info requested
• Approved 2025 Finance Committee calendar

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission approved allocating $5,000 from its FY 24-25 remaining budget to support Comedy in the Plaza 2025. The commission also approved sending a letter from Chair Scotland to the City Manager and Mayor as is. Both motions passed unanimously with 6 ayes and 0 nays. The meeting included updates on the City's Mid-Year Budget and FY 26-27 Budget planning.

• Approved $5,000 allocation to Comedy in the Plaza 2025 (6-0)
• Approved sending Chair Scotland's letter to City Manager and Mayor as is (6-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 15, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission meeting was largely procedural, approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed forming a new focus group for teens and received reports on city council and recreation activities. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved November 19, 2024 agenda (21-0)
• Approved November 5, 2024 minutes (21-0)

City Council

The City Council voted to censure Councilmember Victor Aguilar and Vice-Mayor Fred Simon for violations of the City Charter regarding interference in administrative services. Additionally, the Council approved a nine-unit townhome development at 13489 East 14th Street and passed various consent items, including a $60,000 traffic enforcement grant.

• Censured Councilmember Victor Aguilar (4-2, 1 recusal)
• Censured Vice-Mayor Fred Simon (4-2, 1 recusal)
• Approved nine-unit townhome development at 13489 East 14th Street (7-0)
• Accepted $60,000 traffic enforcement grant (7-0)
• Accepted donation of four license plate reader cameras (7-0)
• Approved 2025 West San Leandro Shuttle BID assessment rates (7-0)
• Approved rent review and tenant relocation annual report (7-0)
• Authorized sale of surplus city vehicles and equipment (7-0)

Human Services Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 25, 2024. No new business was introduced, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved November 13, 2024 agenda (8-0)
• Approved September 25, 2024 minutes (7-0-1)

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a Conditional Use Permit for an 80-foot wireless telecommunications facility at 440 Peralta Avenue, with two added conditions regarding radio frequency emissions testing. The vote was unanimous (7-0). The meeting also approved the October 3, 2024 draft minutes.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 80-foot wireless telecom facility at 440 Peralta Ave (7-0)
• Added condition: adjust facility if future RF emissions exceed FCC standards in neighboring residential buildings
• Added condition: annual EME study for 5 years after initial 30-day post-activation study
• Approved October 3, 2024 draft minutes (7-0)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission held a special meeting to discuss the Age-Friendly Action Plan implementation. Mike King of Pear Street Consulting presented updates on priority projects (transportation, caregiver respite, pedestrian safety, food programs) and a communications strategy. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Approved agenda for November 7, 2024 special meeting (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission voted unanimously to approve its top five priority topics for staff reports, including optimizing budget and resource management, expanding volunteer opportunities, developing inclusive recreational programs, hosting health and active living events, and advancing capital improvement and sustainability initiatives. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting, with corrections for three noted errors. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved top five priority topics for staff reports (9-0)
• Approved agenda of November 6, 2024 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of October 2, 2024 with corrections (9-0)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The Facilities & Transportation Committee received a status update on the Lake Chabot Road repair from Public Works Director Marquises. Approximately 11 people commented during the discussion. No formal action was taken; the item was only presented.

• Presented Lake Chabot Road repair status update

Youth Advisory Commission

The San Leandro Youth Advisory Commission held a routine meeting, approving its agenda and prior minutes. It received Brown Act training and re-elected Victoria Bammer as Chair and elected Kayla Lam as Vice Chair for the 2024-2025 term. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 5, 2024 agenda (21-0)
• Approved June 4, 2024 minutes (21-0)
• Re-elected Victoria Bammer as Chair for 2024-2025 term (21-0)
• Elected Kayla Lam as Vice Chair (14-4-3 over Mohamad Abdellatif and Sam Fitting)

City Council

The City Council voted 4-3 to approve a substitute motion rejecting all bids for the Steven Taylor Sanctity of Life Pavilion Project and directing staff to meet with the Council to develop a scaled-back version of the park, with a goal to open within 12 months. The Council also approved a consent calendar including ARPA fund reallocation, investment reports, budget carry-over appropriations, and prior meeting minutes. Additionally, the Council set a censure hearing for November 18, 2024, and approved a waiver of attorney-client privilege related to an investigation report.

• Approved substitute motion to reject all bids for Steven Taylor Pavilion and develop scaled-back park (4-3)
• Set censure hearing for November 18, 2024 (4-1-2)
• Approved waiver of attorney-client privilege for investigation report (5-0-2)
• Approved consent calendar including ARPA fund reallocation of $464,598 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget amendments for carry-over appropriations (7-0)
• Approved exception to 180-day waiting period for post-retirement employment for Norma Goodman (7-0)
• Appointed Stephanie Lopez to Youth Advisory Commission (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed several financial items and recommended four for City Council approval: a FY 2024-2025 budget amendment with year-end carryover appropriations, the Section 115 OPEB trust and pension trust investment report, the Q2 2024 investment report, and an ARPA reallocation of $464,598 for human services projects. Discussions on library fees, city debt obligations, and the debt management policy were held without formal action. No public comments were made.

• Recommended FY 2024-2025 budget amendment with carryover appropriations to Council
• Recommended Section 115 OPEB trust and pension trust investment report to Council
• Recommended Q2 2024 investment report to Council
• Recommended ARPA reallocation of $464,598 for human services to Council
• Discussed library fees (no action)
• Discussed city debt obligations as of June 30, 2024 (no action)
• Discussed city debt management policy (no action)

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution adopting an internal discipline policy, amended to remove section D and all references to the ad hoc committee. The council also approved a second reading ordinance authorizing a CalPERS contract amendment for cost sharing for unrepresented executive safety employees. All consent calendar items were approved, including the Water Pollution Control Plant 10-year CIP plan and a $2.66 million appropriation.

• Adopted City Council Internal Discipline Policy, amended to remove section D and ad hoc committee references (6-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance authorizing CalPERS contract amendment for cost sharing for unrepresented executive safety employees (6-0)
• Approved Water Pollution Control Plant 10-Year CIP Plan and $2,660,000 appropriation (consent)
• Approved $134,093 grant application for Sea Level Rise Master Plan and consultant amendment (consent)
• Approved $407,197 contract for Cary-Haas Pedestrian Bridge Replacement design services (consent)
• Approved $219,879 amendment for roof restoration projects (consent)
• Approved $87,304 California Library Literacy Services grant (consent)
• Approved $165,000 GovInvest labor costing software contract (consent)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission approved its agenda and September minutes unanimously. It also voted to fold the Institute of Aging/Volunteers Assisting Seniors discussion into the standing Age-Friendly Action Plan Implementation item, removing it from unfinished business. No new business was discussed, and the meeting was largely informational with updates on outreach, programs, and the Age-Friendly plan.

• Approved agenda of October 17, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 19, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved rolling Institute of Aging/Volunteers Assisting Seniors item into Age-Friendly Action Plan Implementation (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board met on October 16, 2024, and took one substantive action: it voted to continue the review of the Police Department Staffing Needs Assessment to the next meeting. The board also approved the September 18, 2024 minutes and heard reports from the Police Chief, Independent Police Auditor, and Board Secretary. No other decisions were made.

• Continued review of Police Dept Staffing Needs Assessment to next meeting (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Elected Keith Gibbs as Chair Pro Tem (4-0, 3 absent)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission voted to allocate $75,000 of its FY25 budget to Arts and Culture Grants Program awards, leaving the remaining $5,000 unallocated for later determination. It also directed the Arts Endowment Ad Hoc Sub Committee to draft a communication to the City Council requesting additional arts funding, and dissolved the Arts Administration Operations Ad Hoc Sub Committee. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Allocated $75,000 of FY25 budget to Arts and Culture Grants Program awards (5-0)
• Left remaining $5,000 of FY25 budget unallocated for later commission decision (5-0)
• Directed Arts Endowment Ad Hoc Sub Committee to draft City Council funding request (5-0)
• Dissolved Arts Administration Operations Ad Hoc Sub Committee (5-0)

City Council

The San Leandro City Council approved the consent calendar, which included an ordinance raising the emergency spending threshold, a resolution for a transportation art maintenance agreement with Caltrans, a $534,933 fueling services contract with Western States Oil, and a $421,811 street sweeper purchase. The council also agreed by consensus to add an item to honor former Mayor Ellen Corbett by naming a room or space after her. No public hearings or action items were scheduled.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing emergency spending threshold (Ord 2024-013)
• Adopted resolution for Caltrans art maintenance agreement (Reso 2024-121)
• Adopted resolution for $534,933 fueling services contract, up to $588,426 (Reso 2024-122)
• Adopted resolution to purchase street sweeper for $421,811 (Reso 2024-123)
• Approved minutes for Sept 16 council, Sept 25 finance and rules meetings
• Agreed to add item to honor former Mayor Ellen Corbett

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend City Council approval of a zoning map amendment, planned development, administrative site plan review, and tentative tract map for a nine-unit townhome development at 13489 East 14th Street. The Commission also voted 4-1-1-1 to recommend approval of a vesting tentative tract map for 148 single-family lots in the Shoreline Development Project, with one recusal. Both items were forwarded to the City Council with recommended findings and conditions of approval.

• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of PLN22-0006: 9-unit townhome development at 13489 East 14th St (7-0)
• Recommended approval of VTTM 8643: 148-lot Shoreline Development subdivision (4-1, 1 abstention, 1 recusal)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission met and approved the agenda and the September 4, 2024 minutes. Presentations were given on the Recreation and Parks Master Plan update and the Beautify San Leandro program. No action items were considered, and the meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.

• Approved October 2, 2024 agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 4, 2024 minutes (7-0)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The Facilities & Transportation Committee met to receive presentations on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update and the Sanctity of Life Pavilion Project. No formal actions or votes were taken on these items during the meeting. The meeting concluded at 6:12 p.m.

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update presented
• Sanctity of Life Pavilion Project presented

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee recommended forwarding the Water Pollution Control Plant 10-Year Capital Improvement Program and the $2,660,000 appropriation from the Water Pollution Control Fund to the City Council for approval. The committee also heard a sales tax update and a discussion on fees, but continued several items—including the investment report, debt obligations, and debt management policy—to future meetings.

• Recommended $2,660,000 appropriation from Water Pollution Control Fund for FY 2024-25 to Council
• Heard sales tax update from Avenu Insights (information only)
• Heard discussion on planning, building, housing, fire fees
• Continued investment report to future meeting
• Continued debt obligations discussion to future meeting
• Continued debt management policy discussion to future meeting

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee met and, by unanimous consent, reordered the agenda to hear the discipline policy review before the code enforcement update. The committee provided feedback to staff on both items, but no formal decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 11:12 a.m.

• Reordered agenda to hear Item 2.b. before Item 2.a. (unanimous)
• Provided feedback to staff on discipline policy review (Item 2.b.)
• Provided feedback to staff on code enforcement update (Item 2.a.)

Senior Commission

The San Leandro Senior Commission approved a motion to prioritize three unfinished business items—commission priorities, crime discussion, and Institute on Aging/Volunteers Assisting Seniors—and discussed scheduling a special meeting on November 7, 2024, to focus on the Age-Friendly Action Plan implementation phase. No formal action was taken on the special meeting. The commission also approved the agenda and minutes, and received staff updates on homeless services, outreach, and the Thanksgiving luncheon.

• Approved agenda with item 9A moved before item 7 (8-0)
• Approved July 18, 2024 minutes (8-0)
• Approved prioritizing commission priorities, crime discussion, and Institute on Aging/Volunteers Assisting Seniors (8-0)
• Discussed scheduling a special meeting on Nov. 7, 2024 for Age-Friendly Action Plan implementation (no formal action)

Community Police Review Board

The San Leandro Community Police Review Board adopted the minutes from July 17, 2024, and approved the police department's draft body-worn cameras policy with an understanding for ongoing buffer period review. The board also designated Chair Bob Bailey as the voting delegate for the October 2024 NACOLE Annual Conference. In addition, the board heard reports from the Police Department, Independent Police Auditor, Board Secretary, and ad hoc committees.

• Adopted minutes of July 17, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved draft Body Worn Cameras Policy with ongoing review of the buffer period (6-0)
• Designated Chair Bob Bailey as voting delegate for the October 2024 NACOLE Annual Conference (6-0)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

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)

City Council

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)

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments

The San Leandro Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a vehicle rental use and a fence modification at 14327-14335 Washington Avenue, with an added condition to review EV charging infrastructure feasibility in one year. The commission also approved minutes from March 7 and June 6, 2024 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved CUP for vehicle rental and 8-foot fence at 14327-14335 Washington Ave (7-0)
• Approved March 7, 2024 draft minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved June 6, 2024 draft minutes (4-0-2)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting was largely procedural. The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 5 and July 3, 2024, each with 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 abstention. Public comments requested more pickleball fields and expressed support for the Beautify San Leandro project. Staff and commissioners provided updates on department goals, the Fall/Winter Activities Guide, and park maintenance, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved September 4, 2024 agenda (8-0-1)
• Approved June 5, 2024 minutes (8-0-1)
• Approved July 3, 2024 minutes (8-0-1)

Human Services Commission

The commission approved the July 24 agenda and May 22 minutes unanimously. It received presentations from the Red Cross and the Human Services Department's FY23-24 accomplishments. Staff announced new city manager and police chief appointments, and noted the Senior Resource Fair's success. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved July 24, 2024 agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 22, 2024 minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)

Personnel Relations Board

The Personnel Relations Board, with three of five members present, approved the April 18, 2024 meeting minutes, deferred officer elections to the next full meeting, extended the Financial Analyst employment list for six months, and approved all proposed classification revisions. The board also received an informational report on Human Resources activities for April–June 2024.

• Approved April 18, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Deferred election of officers to next meeting (3-0)
• Approved 6-month extension of Financial Analyst employment list (3-0)
• Approved all 15 classification revisions (3-0)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission approved the July 18 agenda and June 20 minutes, and voted to cancel the August 2024 meeting, resuming in September. The City Council approved the Age-Friendly Action Plan on July 15, and the Commission discussed updates on the Senior Resource Fair, staffing, and cooling centers. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda of July 18, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved minutes of June 20, 2024 (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved cancellation of August Senior Commission Meeting (8-0)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board approved policies for police vehicle-mounted cameras and license plate readers after amending the text to include the term 'member/employee'. The board also adopted previous meeting minutes and received reports from the Police Department, the Independent Police Auditor, and the Board Secretary.

• Approved dash-cam and license plate reader policies as amended (7-0)
• Amended policy item to include term 'member/employee' (7-0)
• Adopted minutes from June 20, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission approved its July 16, 2024 agenda and the June 18, 2024 minutes, both on 7-0 votes. In new business, Commissioner Scotland was elected Chair (7-0) and Commissioner Miller was elected Vice Chair (5 votes Miller, 1 vote Alvarez, 1 abstain). The commission also received an update on the San Leandro History Museum Exhibit Proposal, with no action recorded, and heard reports on upcoming events, the commission budget, and arts grants.

• Approved July 16, 2024 agenda (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved June 18, 2024 minutes (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Elected Commissioner Scotland as Chair (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Elected Commissioner Miller as Vice Chair (5 Miller, 1 Alvarez, 1 Abstain)
• Adjourned at 7:52 PM (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)

City Council

The City Council approved several high-value contracts for software, street paving, and waste management. It also adopted updates to the zoning and municipal codes and authorized a partnership for an Alternative Response Unit program.

• Approved $8,144,520 for ERP solution and software subscriptions (6-0)
• Approved $3,550,550 construction contract for annual street paving (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending zoning and municipal codes (5-1)
• Approved MOU for Alternative Response Unit program up to $1,350,000 (5-0-1)
• Approved franchise agreements for waste collection and processing (6-0)
• Approved 2024 liens for delinquent service charges and fees (6-0)
• Accepted 2024 Stormwater Fee Amendment tabulation results (6-0)
• Approved $3.7M and $2.9M grants for Treatment Wetland Phase 2 (6-0)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting scheduled for July 3, 2024, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made or discussed during this session. The next meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for September 4, 2024

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The Facilities & Transportation Committee met on July 3, 2024, with two members present and one absent. The committee received a presentation on item 24-317 regarding shoreline flood protection at Neptune Drive. No committee comments were recorded, and no formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Item 24-317 Neptune Drive Shoreline Flood Protection presented (no vote recorded)
• No committee member comments made
• No public comments received

City Council

The San Leandro City Council approved an employment agreement with Janelle Cameron as City Manager and adopted an urgency ordinance extending a temporary zoning moratorium on new tobacco and tobacconist/cigarette stores until June 2, 2026. The council also approved the consent calendar, including new citywide speed limits, a $400,000 tree maintenance contract, and $515,046 in vehicle and equipment purchases. A first reading of zoning and municipal code amendments covering fencing, property maintenance, mobile food vending, and noise was approved as amended on a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Ballew opposed. Councilmember Azevedo left the meeting at 8:12 pm, and Councilmember Simon was absent throughout.

• Approved employment agreement with Janelle Cameron as City Manager (5-0, Azevedo and Simon absent)
• Adopted urgency ordinance extending tobacco/tobacconist store zoning moratorium until June 2, 2026 (6-0, Simon absent)
• Approved consent calendar including new citywide speed limits of 25, 30, 35, and 40 mph (6-0, Simon absent)
• Approved $400,000 Amendment No. 2 with West Coast Arborist for citywide tree maintenance (consent calendar)
• Approved purchase of three electric cargo vans at $77,854 each and one wheel loader at $281,484, totaling $515,046 (consent calendar)
• Approved Parcel Map 11252 for owner/developer FR 14143 Washington, LLC (consent calendar)
• Approved first reading of zoning and municipal code amendments on fencing, property maintenance, mobile food vending, and noise, as amended (4-1, Ballew opposed; Azevedo and Simon absent)
• Motion to add escalating severance to City Manager contract failed for lack of a second

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed a resolution to place liens on 2024-25 property taxes for unpaid solid waste, sidewalk repair, and other city charges. The committee recommended the resolution move to the full City Council for approval. The meeting also included informational presentations on a user fee study and American Rescue Plan Act funding updates.

• Recommended resolution imposing 2024 liens for unpaid service charges to Council for approval
• Recommended resolution overruling protests related to unpaid service charges to Council for approval
• Received informational presentation on User Fee Study
• Received staff report update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board approved the minutes from their May 15, 2024, meeting and accepted the draft FY 2023-24 Annual Report. Additionally, the Board established a new Ad Hoc Committee to review policies regarding police vehicle-mounted cameras and license plate readers.

• Approved May 15, 2024, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted draft FY 2023-24 CPRB Annual Report (7-0)
• Formed Ad Hoc Committee for dash-cam and license plate reader policies (unanimous)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission approved the final draft Age-Friendly Action Plan with discussed changes and a selected Senior Commission photograph; it will go to the City Council for adoption on July 15. The Commission also approved its June 20 agenda and the May 16 minutes, and tabled ten items until September. It received updates on paratransit staffing, the Senior Resource Fair, and a new commissioner appointment, and rescheduled its chair and vice chair elections to March 2025 under the updated Administrative Code.

• Approved final draft Age-Friendly Action Plan with discussed changes and selected Senior Commission photograph (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved June 20, 2024 agenda (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved May 16, 2024 minutes (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention)
• Tabled ten items until September, including Commission Priorities, Volunteer Development Program, EV Charging and Parking Study, and Discussion Regarding Crime
• Rescheduled Senior Commission chair and vice chair elections to March 2025 per updated Administrative Code
• Approved adjournment at 12:08 p.m. (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Commission approved its agenda and previous minutes. Project Specialist Lars Halle presented the 2024 Mural Art Project, using a dot vote to rank potential sites and artists, though final selection rests with property owners. Secretary B. Sherwood announced Chair Fowler's intent to resign and scheduled a new chair election for July 16.

• Approved June 18 agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 21 minutes (4-1 abstain)
• Reviewed 2024 Mural Art Project progress; no final selection made
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The San Leandro City Council approved new prima facie speed limits for various street segments and appointed representatives to several city commissions. The council also passed a consent calendar containing numerous financial resolutions, including contracts for legal services, technology equipment, and safety programs. A motion to take no action on declaring a homelessness state of emergency was approved, while a resolution to accept a grant for organic waste reduction was also adopted.

• Approved new prima facie speed limits of 25, 30, 35, and 40 mph citywide (6-1)
• Appointed representatives to Arts, Police Review, Human Services, and Senior commissions (6-1)
• Approved taking no action on declaring a state of emergency for homelessness (5-2)
• Approved $1.2M amendment to legal services agreement with Meyers Nave (6-1)
• Approved $400,000 agreement with Block by Block California for safety ambassadors
• Approved $750,000 in technology equipment purchases via NASPO agreement
• Approved $234,647 CalRecycle grant for organic waste reduction programs
• Sworn in Angela Averiett as Police Chief

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Commission approved a residential development for Habitat for Humanity East Bay Silicon Valley Inc. It also recommended several Zoning Code amendments to the City Council regarding fence regulations, project entitlements, and board consolidation.

• Approved CUP, Admin. SPR, AE, and Fence Modification for three-unit residential project at 98 and 100 Castro Street (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Zoning Code amendment to consolidate Board of Zoning Adjustments and Planning Commission duties (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Zoning Code amendment to extend entitlements for qualified projects (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Zoning Code amendments for fence height and location in industrial zones, excluding electrified fences and razor/barbed wire (4-0)
• Failed to approve March 7, 2024 Draft Minutes (2-0-2)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission approved its June 5, 2024 agenda and the minutes of its May 1, 2024 meeting, both by 6-0 votes. In new business, commissioners nominated Commissioner DeQuincy to remain Chair and Commissioner Lamb to remain Vice Chair; both accepted, and the vote was 6-0. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no consent items, no unfinished business, and no presentations; staff and commissioners gave reports on events, parks, and the Recreation and Parks Master Plan.

• Approved June 5, 2024 agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 1, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Nominated Commissioner DeQuincy to remain Chair; DeQuincy accepted
• Nominated Commissioner Lamb to remain Vice Chair; Lamb accepted (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:59 p.m. (6-0)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The committee received presentations regarding a proposed contract renewal with American Golf Corporation and updates on 2023 storm damage projects. No formal actions or votes were recorded for these items.

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission approved its agenda and previous minutes. The commission voted to suspend meetings for the remainder of the term. Secretary Liz Hodgins reported on upcoming administrative tasks, including notifying grant awardees and distributing graduation stoles.

• Agenda approved (17-0)
• May 21 minutes approved (17-0)
• Commission voted to pause meetings for remainder of term (19-0)

City Council

The City Council approved an employment agreement for a new Police Chief, Angela Averiett, and enacted an urgency ordinance establishing a zoning moratorium on new tobacco and electronic cigarette retailers. The Council also approved several infrastructure and consulting contracts, including agreements for fire station planning and transportation studies. Additionally, the Council amended the City Council Handbook to establish a seniority-based rotation for the Vice Mayor position.

• Appointed Angela Averiett as Police Chief (7-0)
• Enacted tobacco and e-cigarette retail zoning moratorium (7-0)
• Approved $350,000 Bay Fair transportation plan contract (7-0)
• Approved $318,169 radio encryption key purchase (7-0)
• Approved $195,840 fire station planning contract (7-0)
• Amended Vice Mayor rotation policy to seniority-based (7-0)
• Appointed Young K. So to Arts, Culture, and Library Commission (7-0)
• Continued remaining agenda items to June 17, 2024

Human Services Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 24 meeting. No substantive new business or policy decisions were taken during the session.

• Approved May 22 agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 24 minutes (5-0-1)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed and recommended four financial reports and policy updates to the City Council for final approval. These items included the annual Investment Policy Statement update, the first quarter 2024 investment report, the third quarter FY 2023-2024 financial report, and the OPEB and Pension Trust investment report. The committee also received a presentation on proposed economic development strategies, which was not voted on.

• Recommended Annual Update of Investment Policy Statement to Council for approval
• Recommended First Quarter 2024 Investment Report to Council for approval
• Approved Third Quarter FY 2023-2024 Financial Report to Council for approval
• Recommended Section 115 OPEB and Pension Trust Investment Report to Council for approval
• Received Economic Development Strategy presentation (presentation only, no vote)

Rules Committee

The San Leandro Rules Committee convened on May 22, 2024, to discuss a general homelessness priority update. Public and committee comments were made, and direction was provided to staff. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Provided direction to staff regarding the general homelessness priority update

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission unanimously approved a grant breakdown totaling $3,000 for four applicants: Cub Scout Pack 506, Sky Pirates, Grxl Up San Leandro, and Casa for Children. The commission also reviewed committee reports, including attendance at an outdoor movie night and liaison updates from City Council meetings.

• Approved agenda as submitted (20-0)
• Approved May 14 minutes as submitted (20-0)
• Awarded $750 to Cub Scout Pack 506
• Awarded $750 to Sky Pirates
• Awarded $1,000 to Grxl Up San Leandro
• Awarded $500 to Casa for Children

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Commission approved the agenda for the May 21, 2024 meeting and the minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting. Members discussed upcoming presentations to the City Council and decided against participating in the Cherry Festival parade due to scheduling conflicts.

• Approved May 21, 2024 agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 16, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Declined participation in Cherry Festival parade
• Adjourned meeting at 7:39 PM (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a construction contract for street overlay and rehabilitation and authorized annual rate adjustments for business licenses and emergency taxes. The council also approved budget amendments for various city funds and updated the 2024 Council Handbook.

• Approved $5,883,883 street overlay and rehabilitation contract to DeSilva Gates Construction LLC (7-0)
• Approved annual rate adjustments for business license fees, EMS tax, and emergency communications system access tax (7-0)
• Approved amendments to 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 General, Special Revenue, Enterprise, and Internal Service Funds budgets (7-0)
• Approved wastewater discharge fee amendments to the City Master Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Council Handbook as amended, excluding the title Vice Mayor (7-0)
• Approved stormwater fee amendment property owner ballot proceeding (7-0)
• Nominated Young So to the Arts, Culture, and Library Commission (7-0)
• Approved reimbursement for a City Council member to attend strategic organizational training (7-0)

Senior Commission

The San Leandro Senior Commission approved the draft Age-Friendly Action Plan with corrections discussed, aiming for public comment starting May 20 and a joint session with City Council on June 10. The Commission also voted to table all further discussion of items 9c through 9k until its September meeting so it can focus on the Age-Friendly Action Plan. Routine items — the May 16 agenda, the April 18 minutes, and the April 24 special meeting minutes — were approved 6-0. No new business was taken up, and the meeting adjourned at 12:01 p.m.

• Approved the May 16, 2024 agenda (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved the April 18, 2024 minutes (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved the April 24, 2024 special meeting minutes (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved the Age-Friendly Action Plan draft with corrections discussed (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Tabled items 9c through 9k until the September Senior Commission meeting (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved adjournment at 12:01 p.m. (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board supported an expedited hiring process for a permanent Police Chief and endorsed a community panel to interview Interim Chief Angela Averiett. The Board also established committees for the interview panel and the annual report.

• Approved expedited hiring process and community interview panel for Interim Chief Angela Averiett (5-0)
• Established Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Gibbs, Zimmerman, Chang) to identify community interview panel members (5-0)
• Approved invitation of three community representatives to the interview panel (5-0)
• Adopted April 17, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Rescheduled June meeting to June 20, 2024 (5-0)
• Appointed Ad Hoc Committee (Bailey, Trujillo, Zimmerman) to prepare the Annual Report (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The San Leandro Youth Advisory Commission held a special meeting to approve its agenda and previous minutes. The commission reviewed updates on upcoming events like an Outdoor Movie Night and the Cherry Parade, and discussed Youth Mini Grant applications. No new ordinances, budgets, or policy changes were voted on during this session.

• Agenda approved (16-0)
• May 7 minutes approved (16-0)
• Outdoor Movie Night tasks finalized for May 17
• Youth Mini Grant proposals scheduled for presentation on May 21
• Cherry Parade participation discussed

Youth Advisory Commission

The meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council selected the artwork titled 'Life Force' for the Steven Taylor Sanctity of Life Pavilion. The council also approved several administrative items via the consent calendar, including a consultant agreement for investment services and CDBG funding allocations.

• Selected 'Life Force' artwork for Steven Taylor Sanctity of Life Pavilion (7-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Chandler Asset Management investment services agreement (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 CDBG Program Annual Action Plan and funding allocations (7-0)
• Nominated Tiare Pena to the Human Services Commission (7-0)
• Approved March 28, 2024 Rules Committee minutes (7-0)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The commission met to receive presentations on youth and summer camp programs, aquatics, and the Recreation and Parks Master Plan. The minutes do not record any substantive decisions or vote outcomes.

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission approved its April 24, 2024 agenda and the minutes of its March 27, 2024 meeting. The commission agreed to accept the Senior Commission's invitation to participate together in the Cherry Festival parade, riding the Flex Shuttle. The meeting included guest presentations from Asian Health Services and Services Opportunity for Seniors, Meals on Wheels, and a secretary's report on the process for filling commission vacancies and the Form 700 filing requirement. No new business was taken up.

• Approved April 24, 2024 agenda (5-0, 0 abstentions)
• Approved March 27, 2024 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Agreed to join Senior Commission in Cherry Festival parade, riding the Flex Shuttle
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25pm (5-0, 0 abstentions)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met on April 24, 2024, with Mayor Gonzalez and Councilmembers Aguilar and Bowen present. The committee recommended that the Council approve a state housing allocation plan amendment, the city's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and proposed budget adjustments for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. It also recommended Council approval of ordinances adjusting business license fees, EMS tax, and emergency communications system access tax for 2024-2025, to be taken up at a public hearing. A wastewater discharge fee amendment was recommended to Council for further discussion and approval at a public hearing, subject to staff providing information on Proposition 218 and the 2020 Fee Study. No public or committee member comments were recorded.

• Recommended Council approval of CA Dept. of Housing and Community Development Permanent Local Housing Allocation 5-Year Plan Amendment
• Recommended Council approval of audited financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
• Recommended Council approval of proposed 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budget adjustments
• Recommended Council approval at public hearing of ordinances adjusting business license fees, EMS tax, and emergency communications system access tax for 2024-2025
• Recommended Council further discussion and approval at public hearing of wastewater discharge fee amendment, subject to staff providing Proposition 218 and 2020 Fee Study information

Senior Commission

The San Leandro Senior Commission approved a motion to invite the Human Services Commission to join them on the FLEX Shuttle during the Cherry Festival parade. The commission also discussed draft priorities for the Age-Friendly Action Plan and agreed to table unfinished business items until that plan is complete. The Secretary reported that HVAC repairs at the Senior Community Center caused service suspensions on April 22 and 29, with completion expected by April 30.

• Approved agenda for April 24 special meeting (6-0)
• Approved motion to invite Human Services Commission to join FLEX Shuttle for Cherry Festival parade (6-0)
• Agreed to table Unfinished Business items until Age-Friendly Action Plan process is complete
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Rules Committee

The San Leandro Rules Committee met on April 24, 2024 and discussed a Housing Protections Update (item 24-168). About 12 people commented and the committee provided feedback and direction to staff. No motions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 11:17 a.m.

• No substantive decisions recorded; item 24-168 Housing Protections Update was discussed and staff received feedback and direction

City Council

The City Council met in closed session to discuss public employment and appointments. The Council voted to appoint Assistant City Manager Janelle Cameron as Interim City Manager contingent upon City Manager Fran Robustelli submitting a resignation within 30 days.

• Appointed Janelle Cameron as Interim City Manager if Fran Robustelli resigns within 30 days (5-1-1)

Personnel Relations Board

The Personnel Relations Board approved several new and revised job classifications, including Parks & Landscape Manager, Environmental Services Manager, Human Services Program Assistant and Coordinator, and revised Collection Systems Maintenance Supervisor, IT Infrastructure Analyst I/II, Human Resources Technician, and Human Resources Analyst. It also approved an extension of the Operator-in-Training/Operator I employment list and the minutes of the February 1, 2024 special meeting. All votes passed, with some members absent. The board received an informational Human Resources activities report and personnel actions listing for January–March 2024.

• Approved minutes of February 1, 2024 special meeting (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved extension of Operator-in-Training/Operator I employment list (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved new Parks & Landscape Manager classification (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved new Environmental Services Manager classification (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved new Human Services Program Assistant and Human Services Program Coordinator classifications (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved revised Collection Systems Maintenance Supervisor classification (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved revised IT Infrastructure Analyst I/II, Human Resources Technician, and Human Resources Analyst classifications (4-0, 1 absent)

Senior Commission

The Commission approved a motion to refer additional comments on the Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan to a special meeting on May 24th and to table several other business items to the next regular meeting. Consultants from Pear Street Consulting presented survey results and timeline updates for the Age-Friendly project. The Commission also confirmed that a FLEX RIDES shuttle will be available for the Cherry Festival Parade.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved March 21 minutes (8-0)
• Referred Age-Friendly comments to May 24 special meeting; tabled remaining items (6-1-1)
• Confirmed FLEX RIDES shuttle availability for Cherry Festival Parade
• Agreed to set date for Senior Commission Lunch after next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board met on April 17, 2024 and, by unanimous consent, reordered its agenda to first take up a report from the City Manager on the job requirements, application process, and evaluation criteria for the vacant Chief of Police position. The Board provided input to the City Manager on the process of filling the vacancy; the minutes do not record any specific recommendations or decisions on the criteria. The Board also adopted the minutes of its March 20, 2024 meeting on a 6-0 vote and received reports from the Interim Police Chief, the Independent Police Auditor, and the Board Secretary. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

• Adopted March 20, 2024 minutes as submitted (6-0)
• Reordered agenda by unanimous consent to hear police chief vacancy item first
• Provided input to the City Manager on the police chief hiring process (no specific recommendations recorded)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Commission approved using $17,556 in remaining FY24 funds to install new artwork at the Hesperian Triangle via Local Arts Berkeley. They also voted to increase funding for San Leandro History Museum exhibit updates to $27,000. Additionally, the Commission accepted three top artwork proposals for the Steven Taylor Sanctity of Life Pavilion to present to the City Council, with a stipulation to honor the family's preferences.

• Approved agenda and March 19 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted top 3 artwork proposals for Steven Taylor Sanctity of Life Pavilion for City Council review (6-0)
• Increased funding for History Museum exhibit updates to $27,000 (6-0)
• Allocated $17,556 remaining FY24 funds to Local Arts Berkeley for Hesperian Triangle artwork (6-0)
• Noted no remaining FY24 funds for Cherry Festival
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 2 meeting. Members reviewed updates on an outdoor movie night, youth mini grants, and participation in the Cherry Festival. No new policies or funding decisions were made during this session.

• Agenda for April 16, 2024 approved (20 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Minutes from April 2, 2024 approved (20 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Youth Mini Grant applications received; marketing promotion encouraged
• Cherry Festival participation discussed for June 1, 2024

City Council

The City Council approved three ordinances regarding military equipment policy, the unlawful possession of catalytic converters, and spectators at sideshows. The Council also authorized a $2.36 million emergency relief grant for Lake Chabot Road erosion repairs.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-001 renewing Military Equipment, Funding, Acquisition And Use Policy (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-002 prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-003 prohibiting spectators at sideshows, street races, and reckless driving exhibitions (7-0)
• Authorized $2,365,453 Federal Highway Administration grant for Lake Chabot Road Erosion Repairs (7-0)
• Authorized agreement with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for 9-1-1 call transfer not to exceed $300,000 (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Fourth Quarter Investment Report (7-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Financial Report (7-0)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The committee held a special meeting to review a management agreement between the City of San Leandro and American Golf Corporation. No formal decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute strategic consulting and revenue measure feasibility polling services. The cost of $225,000 will be covered by existing previously appropriated funds.

• Approved $225,000 for strategic consulting and revenue measure feasibility polling services
• Adopted minutes for the April 2, 2024 City Council Meeting
• Pulled Ordinance 2024-01 regarding military equipment policy to the April 15 agenda

Recreation and Parks Commission

The commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting. The session primarily consisted of presentations from the Youth Advisory Commission and the Human Services Director, alongside public comments regarding program fees.

• Approved edits to the May 1, 2024 agenda (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes of April 3, 2024 (7-0-0)

City Council

The City Council approved starting the Proposition 218 process for stormwater fee amendments. The Council also passed first readings of ordinances prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters and spectators at sideshows and street races.

• Initiated Proposition 218 process and balloting for stormwater fee amendment (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance prohibiting spectators at sideshows, street races, and reckless driving exhibitions (7-0)
• Approved $57,598 California Library Literacy Services grant for ESL programming (7-0)
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Water Pollution Control Plant Treatment Wetland and Shoreline Resilience Project (7-0)
• Appointed Cristian Amezcua to the Youth Advisory Commission (7-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 19, 2024. Members discussed logistics for an outdoor movie night, the Cherry Festival, and the Cinco de Mayo celebration. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved April 2, 2024 agenda (11-0-0)
• Approved March 19, 2024 minutes (11-0-0)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee provided direction to staff regarding edits to the 2024 City Council Handbook. The committee recommended the matter be sent to the City Council.

• Recommended 2024 City Council Handbook edits to Council

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission recommended that the City Council conduct and budget for a new Human Services Gap Analysis in FY26. Proposals to create a city-wide nonprofit database and hire a volunteer coordinator were tabled.

• Approved recommendation to Council for new Human Services Gap Analysis in FY26 (6-0)
• Tabled recommendation to Council to create city-wide nonprofit database
• Tabled recommendation to Council to hire volunteer coordinator
• Approved March 27, 2024 agenda (6-0)
• Approved February 28, 2024 minutes (5-0-1)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed updates on CCW license fees, city investments, and the mid-year financial report. The committee recommended that the City Council discuss and approve these items. One presentation regarding ERP selection was provided without a recommendation.

• Recommended CCW license program fee schedule updates for Council discussion and approval
• Recommended CY 2023 Fourth Quarter Investment Report for Council approval
• Recommended FY 2023-2024 Mid-Year Financial Report for Council approval

Senior Commission

The San Leandro Senior Commission approved its March 21, 2024 agenda and the February 15, 2024 minutes, then tabled items 8.B through 9.B due to time constraints. It received updates on the Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan, including a planned public draft in May and City Council review on July 1, 2024, and agreed to have Pear Street Consulting present a draft at the April 18 meeting and to consider a special meeting on April 24. The Commission also discussed participating in the June 1, 2024 Cherry Festival and adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

• Approved March 21, 2024 agenda (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved February 15, 2024 minutes (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Tabled items 8.B through 9.B due to time constraints (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Agreed Pear Street Consulting will present a draft Age-Friendly Action Plan at the April 18 Senior Commission meeting
• Agreed to consider a special Senior Commission meeting on April 24, 2024
• Approved adjournment at 12:30 p.m. (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

Community Police Review Board

The Board re-elected its Chair and Vice-Chair, waiving term limits for both positions. It also established three ad hoc committees and adopted the 2024 Work Plan with one amendment.

• Approved February 21, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Re-elected Bob Bailey as Chair and waived one-year term limit (4-0-1)
• Re-elected Jennie Chang as Vice-Chair and waived one-year term limit (4-0-1)
• Approved formation of Community Outreach, Use of Force Policies, and Pretextual Traffic Stops ad hoc committees (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 CPRB Work Plan with RIPA data item moved from April to May (5-0)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission approved grant awards totaling $78,663. The commission also discussed the Hesperian Triangle and the allocation of remaining FY24 funds, both of which remain unresolved.

• Approved $78,663.00 in San Leandro Arts & Culture Grants for FY2024 (5-0)
• Approved March 19, 2024 agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Commission agreed to translate the Outdoor Movie Night event flyer into Spanish and Chinese. Members also reviewed the mid-term review presentation and the Youth Mini Grant flyer.

• Approved translation of Outdoor Movie Night flyer into Spanish and Chinese (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2024 agenda (19-0-0)
• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes (19-0-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a renewal of its Military Equipment Policy and passed a consent calendar containing several budget and administrative resolutions. Key approvals included a $300,000 agreement for domestic violence outreach and the reallocation of $1,078,857 in ARPA funds. Councilmembers also proposed new priority items for future discussion, including road improvements and gun safety ordinances.

• Approved Military Equipment Policy renewal (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 agreement for Domestic Violence Outreach (7-0)
• Approved reallocation of $1,078,857 in ARPA funds (7-0)
• Approved Eden Road paving project MOU (7-0)
• Approved HUD Citizen Participation Plan (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Cristian Amezcua to Youth Advisory Commission (7-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Budget Amendment for unspent funds (7-0)
• Proposed gun safety and road condition priorities for future agenda

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a Conditional Use Permit for a limited vehicle and equipment repair business. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 1, 2024, meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Limited Vehicle/Equipment Repair business at 14531 Griffith Street (4-0)
• Approved February 1, 2024, Draft Minutes (4-0)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Commission approved the current agenda and the February 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting focused on presentations regarding facility reservations and the Age-Friendly Initiative, along with reports on park maintenance issues and the ongoing Recreation and Parks Master Plan. No new ordinances or budget allocations were voted on during this session.

• Approved March 6 agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The Facilities & Transportation Committee met on March 6, 2024 with Mayor Juan González III and Vice Mayor Bryan Azevedo present; Councilmember Fred Simon was absent. The committee discussed two items: updates on the Mulford-Marina Branch Library Replacement Project (24-073) and 2024 Citywide Speed Limit Updates (24-071). Members of the public commented on both items. The minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions, and the meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m.

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission approved its March 5, 2024 agenda and the February 20, 2024 minutes, both by 20-0 votes with 10 members absent. The commission discussed but did not decide on several items: the Outdoor Movie Night flyer was sent for review, the Night Market was recommended for deferral to a future date, and the Youth Mini Grant process and flyer were reviewed. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 5, 2024 agenda as submitted (20-0, 10 absent)
• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes as submitted (20-0, 10 absent)
• Night Market event: staff recommended deferral to a future date; no vote recorded
• Outdoor Movie Night flyer: forwarded for review and approval; no vote recorded
• Youth Mini Grant: process, timeline, and draft flyer discussed; no vote recorded

City Council

The San Leandro City Council appointed Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton to fill the vacant District 1 seat and approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Pacific West Communities and BART for affordable housing funding. The Council also approved a five-year janitorial services contract, increased a consulting cap for sewer line design, and authorized a legal services agreement with Redwood Public Law LLP.

• Approved appointment of Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton to District 1 (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved agreement with Pacific West Communities and BART for affordable housing funds
• Approved 5-year janitorial services contract with Impec Group not to exceed $5,014,614
• Increased consulting cap for sewer line design from 15% to 40% (up to $144,795)
• Approved First 5 Alameda County MOU for $10,200 library funding
• Approved legal services agreement with Redwood Public Law LLP for City Attorney services
• Approved appointment of Jennifer Chang, Joseph Trujillo, and Robert Bailey to Police Review Board (7-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes as submitted

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission approved its agenda and previous minutes. It requested three specific actions for the next meeting: creating a city-wide nonprofit database, conducting a new Human Services Gap Analysis, and hiring a dedicated volunteer coordinator. The meeting also included presentations on The Leap Center, the Age Friendly Initiative, and updates on the homeless count and warming shelter.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 13, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Requested creation of city-wide nonprofit database
• Requested new Human Services Gap Analysis
• Requested hiring of dedicated volunteer coordinator
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met on February 28, 2024 and recommended three items for Council approval: the Section 115 OPEB and Pension Trust investment report for the quarter ended December 31, 2023; an ARPA staff report including reallocation of $1,078,857 to technology infrastructure, an RV outreach and housing navigation pilot program, and the alternative response unit, plus authorization for the City Manager to approve carryovers/unspent ARPA funds; and a 2023-2024 budget amendment for 2022-2023 year-end one-time appropriations. On the budget amendment, Mayor Gonzalez and Councilmember Bowen requested that the Pension Trust Payment and Replenish Reserves for Deficit Reductions/Fiscal Sustainability be removed from the proposed allocations list, and the Committee recommended the amended list to Council. No public or committee member comments were recorded.

• Recommended to Council approval of Section 115 OPEB Trust and Pension Trust investment report for quarter ended December 31, 2023
• Recommended to Council approval of ARPA reallocation of $1,078,857 to technology infrastructure, RV outreach and housing navigation pilot program, and alternative response unit
• Recommended to Council authorization for City Manager to approve ARPA carryovers/unspent funds to future fiscal years' budgets
• Recommended to Council an amended 2023-2024 budget amendment list for 2022-2023 year-end one-time appropriations, after removing Pension Trust Payment and Replenish Reserves for Deficit Reductions/Fiscal Sustainability at request of Mayor Gonzalez and Councilmember Bowen

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to fill the District 1 Council vacancy. The Council voted to appoint Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton to the seat through December 31, 2024.

• Appointed Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton to fill District 1 vacancy through December 31, 2024 (6-0)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board renewed 2023 recommendations to exclude specific military equipment categories from future acquisition and remove the Chief's emergency override authority. The Board also adopted the January 17, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Renewed recommendations to exclude tracked armored vehicles, weaponized aircraft, .50 caliber firearms, and microwave/acoustic weapons from future acquisition (6-0)
• Renewed recommendation to delete the Chief's emergency override authority for military equipment use in Policy 707.7 (6-0)
• Adopted January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Continued 2024 Workplan adoption to next meeting
• Continued 2024 Leadership Elections to next meeting

City Council

The San Leandro City Council approved a consulting services agreement with Gates and Associates, Inc. for design of the Shoreline Park Project 2020.3080, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,015,700. The council also approved a $1.8 million agreement with Good City Company for the Bay Fair TOD Development Plan and authorized participation in the state's Prohousing Designation Program. Most other items were routine consent calendar approvals, including a three-year audit contract and a $670,000 amendment for staff augmentation services.

• Approved $3,015,700 Shoreline Park design contract with Gates and Associates (4-0, Ballew recused)
• Approved $1,800,000 agreement with Good City Company for Bay Fair TOD plan (5-0)
• Authorized application to California Prohousing Designation Program (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including audit contract with Maze and Associates (5-0)
• Approved $670,000 amendment to Robert Half International staff augmentation agreement (5-0)
• Accepted subdivision improvements for Tract 8519 at 903 Manor Boulevard (5-0)
• Nominated Jennifer Chang, Joseph Trujillo, and Robert Bailey to Community Police Review Board (5-0)
• Accepted 2024 list of recurring annual proclamations (5-0)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The commission approved the current agenda and the minutes from the January 16 meeting. Members discussed the Hesperian Triangle and the commission budget, and requested a proposal to update History Museum displays in March 2024.

• Approved February 20, 2024 agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 16, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved adding discussion on spending remaining commission funds to the agenda (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The commission decided on the film to be shown at the Outdoor Movie Night.

• Approved February 20, 2024 agenda (13-0-0)
• Approved February 6, 2024 minutes (13-0-0)
• Selected movie 'Up' for Outdoor Movie Night (13-0-0)

Senior Commission

The San Leandro Senior Commission approved a motion for Commissioner Comelo to write an article on behalf of the Commission for the San Leandro Times about the Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan. The Commission also approved its February 15 agenda and the January 18 minutes with an edit, and received a presentation on an electric vehicle charging and parking study near the Senior Community Center, with no final decision made. Two items, Volunteer Program Development and a discussion regarding crime, were tabled. The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.

• Approved February 15 agenda (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved January 18 minutes with edit to item 8G (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved Commissioner Comelo writing Age-Friendly article for San Leandro Times on behalf of Commission (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Tabled Volunteer Program Development
• Tabled discussion regarding crime
• Approved adjournment (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

City Council

The City Council conducted interviews and two rounds of nomination voting to fill the District 1 vacancy. No candidate received a majority vote in either round, and the meeting adjourned without an appointment.

• Approved extension of meeting to 11:00 pm (6-0)
• Extension of meeting to 11:30 pm denied (3-3)
• Motion to adjourn at 10:59 pm denied (3-3)
• Second motion to extend meeting to 11:30 pm denied (3-3)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission approved its February 7, 2024 agenda and corrected the January 3, 2024 minutes, changing a reference from PAUSD to SLUSD. Parks Services Manager Jennifer Auletta presented the nine criteria used in the Capital Improvement Program for prioritizing park projects, and Recreation Services Manager Ely Hwang reported that the Recreation and Parks Master Plan is in motion, with a citywide workshop scheduled for February 10, 2024. Commissioners reported park visits and maintenance concerns, and the meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM. No funding, contracts, or park projects were approved or denied.

• Approved February 7, 2024 agenda as submitted (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved January 3, 2024 minutes with correction from PAUSD to SLUSD (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35 PM (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)

Facilities & Transportation Committee

The committee reviewed a proposed Clean Water and Flood Mitigation Replacement Fee and Storm Drain Master Plan, as well as a Pavement Management Informational Series. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded on these items.

• Approved motion to allow Vice Mayor Simon to participate via teleconference (unanimous)

Youth Advisory Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 16, 2024. Members discussed updates for an outdoor movie night, park ambassadors, and a night market. A project regarding health-focused activity sheets for youth was placed on hold.

• Approved February 6, 2024 agenda (25-0-0)
• Approved January 16, 2024 minutes (25-0-0)
• Placed health focused activity sheets project on hold

City Council

The City Council approved text amendments to the General Plan's Transportation Element, replacing Level of Service with Vehicle Miles Traveled as the criteria for transportation analysis under CEQA, in compliance with SB 743. The council also approved a consent calendar that included an agreement with Amazon Services, LLC for online marketplace purchases, a $34,210 gift from the Friends of the San Leandro Public Library, and up to $300,000 in Dell Technologies purchase orders. The council appointed Jessica Bustos and Sidney Davis to the Recreation and Parks Commission and Rosemary Picado to the Senior Commission, and tabled the nomination of Nicholas Foster to the Oakland Airport/Community Noise Management Forum. For the District 1 vacancy, the council formed an ad hoc committee of Councilmembers Aguilar and Bowen and the Mayor to interview up to eight applicants on February 13, with February 27 as a backup.

• Approved General Plan Transportation Element amendments replacing Level of Service with Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA analysis (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Amazon Business marketplace agreement (6-0)
• Accepted $34,210 gift from Friends of the San Leandro Public Library (6-0)
• Authorized up to $300,000 in Dell Technologies purchase orders for FY 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Appointed Jessica Bustos and Sidney Davis to Recreation and Parks Commission; Rosemary Picado to Senior Commission (6-0)
• Tabled nomination of Nicholas Foster to Oakland Airport/Community Noise Management Forum
• Formed ad hoc committee (Aguilar, Bowen, Mayor) to appoint District 1 resident; interviews set for Feb 13, backup Feb 27 (6-0)
• Approved December 6, 2023 Facilities and Transportation Committee minutes and January 2, 2024 City Council minutes

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a new warehouse facility on Doolittle Drive and a conditional use permit for a bar on Washington Avenue. The board also approved the minutes from the January 4, 2024, meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for bar operation, entertainment events, and outdoor patio at 1680 Washington Avenue (7-0)
• Approved Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Height Exception for a 79,840-square-foot warehouse at 1700 Doolittle Drive (7-0)
• Approved January 4, 2024, Draft Minutes (6-0-1)

Personnel Relations Board

The San Leandro Personnel Relations Board approved the creation of a new Public Works Administrative Manager classification and extended the Police Sergeant employment list. Both measures passed with a 4-0 vote, with one member absent. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and received an informational report on city personnel activities.

• Approved minutes from July 20, 2023 and August 29, 2023 meetings (4-0)
• Approved extension of Police Sergeant employment list (4-0)
• Adopted new Public Works Administrative Manager classification (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed first-quarter financial reports and a third-quarter investment report. The committee recommended that both items be sent to the City Council for final review and approval.

• Recommended FY 2023-2024 First Quarter Financial and Performance Measure Reports for Council review and approval
• Recommended 2023 Third-Quarter City of San Leandro Investment Report Update for Council approval

Senior Commission

The San Leandro Senior Commission approved its January 18, 2024 agenda and the minutes of its November 16, 2023 meeting, both on 6-0 votes. It expressed collective support for the draft Community Engagement Plan and community survey topics in the Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan, and agreed to drop the Alameda County Age-Friendly Council report from future agendas. The Volunteer Program Development and Commission Priorities items were tabled, and the Commission requested a police presentation on crime for a future meeting.

• Approved January 18, 2024 agenda, with Parking Structure discussion added to future old business (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 16, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Expressed collective support for the Age-Friendly draft Community Engagement Plan and survey topics
• Agreed to remove the Alameda County Age-Friendly Council report from future agendas
• Tabled Volunteer Program Development
• Tabled Commission Priorities
• Requested a San Leandro Police Department presentation on crime for March or April
• Approved adjournment at 12:14 p.m. (6-0)

Community Police Review Board

The Board requested further analysis from the San Leandro Police Department and Independent Police Auditor regarding racial disparities in RIPA data. Members also recommended limiting their role in youth member recruitment to promotion and outreach. Leadership elections were postponed to a future meeting.

• Recommended CPRB involvement in Ex-Officio Youth Member process be limited to promotion and recruitment (5-1)
• Requested SLPD and IPA provide further data analysis on racial disparities and RIPA non-compliance (6-0)
• Postponed 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair elections to the next meeting (6-0)
• Adopted December 20, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (6-0)

Arts, Culture and Library Commission

The Arts, Culture and Library Commission established a new sub-committee to handle art administration operations. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved January 16, 2024 agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 19, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved formation of Art Administration Operations Sub-Committee (6-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 2, 2024. Members discussed upcoming projects including a blanket making event and a toy drive, and received reports from liaison representatives.

• Approved January 16, 2024 agenda (26-0-0)
• Approved January 2, 2024 minutes (26-0-0)

Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt text amendments to the 2035 General Plan. This change replaces Level of Service (LOS) with Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as the criteria for transportation analysis under CEQA, in compliance with Senate Bill 743. The board also approved the draft minutes from the November 2, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended adoption of General Plan amendments replacing LOS with VMT (6-0)
• Approved November 2, 2023 draft minutes (5-0-1)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members identified 2024 priorities including Shoreline Park development and additional pickleball courts, while expressing concerns regarding the Recreation and Parks Master Plan outreach.

• Approved January 3, 2024 agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 6, 2023 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council appointed Councilmember Simon as Vice Mayor and established the application process for filling the District 1 vacancy. The Council also approved funding for a climate project and appointed an interim police chief.

• Nominated Councilmember Simon as Vice Mayor (5-1)
• Approved application process for District 1 vacancy with deadline of Jan 29, 2024 (6-0)
• Appropriated $1,284,140 for Climatec Phase III Project (5-1)
• Appointed Kevin Hart as Interim Police Chief (5-1)
• Authorized Successor Agency ROPS and Administrative Budget for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (5-1)
• Nominated Jessica Bustos and Sidney Davis to Recreation and Parks Commission and Rosemary Picado to Senior Commission (5-1)
• Continued nomination of Nicholas Foster to Oakland Airport/Community Noise Management Forum (4-2)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from December 19, 2023, both by unanimous vote of those present. The commission discussed plans for upcoming events like an Outdoor Movie Night and Night Market, and confirmed it will resume partnerships with Carlton Senior Living in February. No new ordinances, budgets, or formal resolutions were adopted during this meeting.

• Agenda for Jan 2, 2024 approved (14-0)
• Minutes from Dec 19, 2023 approved (14-0)
• Carlton Senior Living partnership resumption reported for February
• Robyn Henson assigned to attend Recreation and Parks Commission meeting on 1/3/2024