Public Meetings - San Leandro, California

On 2026-11-03, the San Leandro City Council met and was called to order at 7:01 p.m.; it adjourned at 8:14 p.m. All seven members were present, including Councilmember Bolt by teleconference. The agenda and transcript refer to Monday, November 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.; this summary uses the provided meeting date of 2026-11-03. The council issued a Native American Heritage Month proclamation, approved a four-item consent calendar that included an El Niño emergency proclamation, heard extensive public comment, and unanimously adopted the 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. No public hearings or presentations were scheduled. Recognitions - Mayor Juan Gonzalez III read a proclamation declaring November 2026 Native American Heritage Month. It cited the 2020 U.S. Census figure of 9.6 million people self-identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native, 575 federally recognized Native nations, and 109 federally recognized tribes in California, while noting unrecognized tribes such as the Ohlone continue seeking federal recognition. Honoree Merilyn Chot Brown, a San Leandro resident and Comanche descendant, thanked the council and discussed her family and 35 years mentoring Native and financially struggling students at UC Berkeley. No vote was taken. Consent Calendar - Items included: 5a, accept the 2026 third-quarter investment report ended September 30, 2026; 5b, authorize a $20,000 Play for All grant from the California Library Association and California State Library for the San Leandro Public Library; 5c, proclaim a local emergency related to the 2026 El Niño weather pattern; and 5d, approve minutes from the October 12 special and October 19 regular meetings. - Councilmember Bowen pulled item 5c for clarification. The City Manager said the emergency proclamation supports preparation and potential FEMA reimbursement; the coming season was predicted to be significantly worse than the 2022-23 storm season; the county had not declared an emergency; and no cost estimate was yet available. Motion by Councilmember James Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Victor Aguilar; the full consent calendar was adopted 7-0. Public Comments & Testimony - General non-agenda comment: Cindy Vosendom, a Mission Bay Mobile Home Park resident, asked how seniors fit into the city emergency plan; she sought an evacuation plan for 366 homes near the shoreline, alerts for seniors without technology, shelter information, and plans for residents with mobility issues. - Mike Katz Lakabe urged San Leandro to ban new data centers like Oakland, Hayward, Richmond, Oakley, Pittsburg, and San Francisco; end the Flock contract over 86 AI-powered cameras; and stated ballot positions: yes on Props 4 and 40, no on 38, 39, 41, 42, and 43. - Sarah Bailey said Lake Chabot Road is open for emergency use and potential evacuation, that evacuation exits and routes off Bayo Vista Hill are unchanged, and that the slides should be repaired so police and fire can use the road; she cited cost estimates rising from $10 million in 2023 to $15 million in January 2025. - Online, Douglas Spaulding encouraged voting and use of official drop boxes and spoke about civic debate; Alvaro Ramos urged voting and opposed Props 43, 42, 41, 45, and 39. - LHMP testimony: Ann Kaywood thanked staff and said the plan documents Lake Chabot Road as a vital fire evacuation route for Bayo Vista and vulnerable residents over age 70 and those with language barriers; she supported repairing and reopening it to two-way traffic and thanked Mayor Gonzalez and Assemblymember Liz Ortega for $1.5 million and additional state funding. - Paul Wellenkamp thanked staff, said he read the plan and found it well prepared; he noted the public survey's top threats as earthquakes and wildfire and supported earthquake retrofit and Lake Chabot Road reopening. - Deborah Acosta used a Noah story and said Mission Bay homeowners were notified only on Thursday; she called for city leadership and park owners to take responsibility for infrastructure. - Online LHMP comments: Douglas Spaulding said the plan's highest priority is earthquakes and seismic events, not wildfire; urged rebuilding three firehouses; supported repairing Lake Chabot Road for evacuation but opposed opening it to two-way traffic; questioned treatment of drought, landslides, and flooding; and urged use of the resiliency network led by Kimberly Anderson. Alvaro Ramos said infectious disease and public health are overlooked and criticized HHS Secretary Kennedy on vaccines and FDA food inspections, citing COVID deaths, long COVID, and preventable outbreaks. Discussion Items - 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan: Emergency Services Specialist Elizabeth Bestman and consultant Dylan Kirby presented. Adoption is required every five years and is needed for FEMA mitigation funding; FEMA had conditionally approved the draft. The plan is a long-term risk-reduction plan, not an emergency response or construction plan; the two-year update involved three planning team meetings, 668 survey participants, public comment, and Cal OES/FEMA review. Hazards include earthquakes, flooding, severe storms, wildfire smoke, climate change, and cybersecurity. - Council questions: Bowen asked about prioritization; Kirby described STAPLE E-style scoring using 25 criteria and higher priority for projects with existing funding or policy support, such as Lake Chabot Road, the tree master plan, and General Plan 2035. Public Works Director Sheila Marquises said the CIP includes Lake Chabot Road Phase 1 for slides 1 and 4; Phase 2 for slides 2 and 3 is in the 10-year plan but unfunded. Flood preparation includes sandbags, street sweeping, king-tide staffing, barricades, storm-drain clearing, and weekly coordination. On public health, Kirby said infectious disease response was left to Alameda County health and could be added in a future cycle. On cybersecurity, staff said a plan exists but a sensitive briefing would occur in closed session. The Neptune flood protection/levee project is mitigation action 22 and is not fully funded; the Vice Mayor cited the 10-year capital plan page 47 with an estimated cost of about $5.25 million and a $3.8 million funding gap. Council Reports & Announcements - Councilmember James Aguilar highlighted election resources vote.org and CalMatters. - Councilmember Bowen noted San Leandro is one of three districts fully in the reusable program, urged rain-season traffic caution, praised public works and community development for 24-hour emergency response, and promoted the new community preservation webpage. - The Vice Mayor cited Roosevelt Fall Fest on October 24, an elected women's leadership forum at the YWCA in Berkeley, and the adopt-a-drain program. - Mayor Gonzalez urged moving cars for street sweeping, praised the retail broker event, Gate 510 leasing and 2027 openings, Ghirardelli Chocolate's community service day, multilingual communication, Donna Reed's approximately $80,000 donation for a children's technology corner, Congresswoman Simon's mayors meeting on data centers, and public comment on Air District heat-pump water heater rules before the Wednesday vote. Key Outcomes - Consent calendar adopted 7-0, including the El Niño local emergency proclamation after clarification. - 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan adopted 7-0; next step is final FEMA approval, restoring compliance and grant eligibility. - No public hearings or presentations were scheduled; no council requests to schedule agenda items were made. - Meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

Note: The agenda and transcript indicate the meeting was originally scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026, but the instruction for this summary specifies the meeting date as October 28, 2026. The following summary reflects the proceedings as recorded in the October 19 source material. The San Leandro City Council held a regular meeting on October 28, 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM and adjourning at 8:31 PM. The meeting included a closed session (no reportable action), the appointment of a new commissioner, approval of the consent calendar, a public hearing on ADU zoning updates, presentations from BART and Ava Community Energy, public comments, and council reports. All seven councilmembers were present, with Councilmember Victor Aguilar participating remotely due to illness. Consent Calendar - The consent calendar was approved unanimously (7-0). It included: - 5a: Furniture purchase agreement ($178,140) for Mulford Marina Branch Library. - 5b: Amendment with Dillard Environmental Services for debris cleanup (increase to $440,000). - 5c: Incentive management fee payment to American Golf Corporation ($218,681.44). - 5d: Amendment with BerryDunn for CAD/RMS vendor selection ($40,000, total $135,000). - 5e: Amendment with Calcon Systems for generator repair at Water Pollution Control Plant ($237,244). - 5f-5h: Approval of minutes from prior committee and council meetings. - One public comment during consent: Alvaro Ramos expressed concern about flooding resilience of new library furniture and noted the urgency of preventing sewage overflow given predicted El Niño weather. Public Comments & Testimony - Leslie Watson (in-person): Expressed frustration about a feral cat problem in Floresta Gardens, stating she and her neighbors face a public health risk and have not received follow-up from city staff despite prior requests. She urged council action. - Douglas Spaulding (online): Questioned the mayor’s support for reopening Lake Chabot Road, citing high costs and arguing funds should go to firehouse repairs. He also urged a yes vote on the regional transit measure to maintain BART service. - Alvaro Ramos (online): Urged voters to vote no on five state propositions (39, 41, 42, 43, 45), arguing they would cut services, restrict voting, and benefit the wealthy. He also called for opposition to Prop 43 (cuts to public services) and supported the regional transit measure. Discussion Items - Closed Session: The council adjourned to closed session at 5:00 PM (special meeting) to discuss real property negotiations at 68 Monarch Bay Drive and existing litigation (bankruptcy case). No reportable action was taken. - Recognitions – Appointment of Nancy Brown: The council unanimously (7-0) appointed Nancy Brown to the Arts, Culture, and Library Commission for a term ending December 31, 2026. She was sworn in by the mayor. - Public Hearing – ADU Zoning Update: Planning Manager Waylon Lee presented an ordinance to conform local ADU regulations with state law. Key changes include: clarifying maximum ADU counts (up to 3 ADUs + 1 JADU on single-family lots; up to 8 detached ADUs on multifamily lots), a 15-business-day completeness review period, appeal rights, legalization of pre-2020 unpermitted ADUs unless health/safety risks, and interior livable space measurement. Staff noted state law already applies, and the ordinance simplifies the code. One public comment (Douglas Spaulding) suggested the city offer an ADU educational class. The council adopted the ordinance unanimously (7-0), with a second reading scheduled for November 16, 2026. - BART Presentation: Director Robert Raburn reported on system improvements: new fare gates reduced fare evasion, crime against riders fell 67% from end-2024 to latest quarter, and rider satisfaction is 91.4%. San Leandro and Bay Fair stations averaged 7,000 weekday exits. BART faces a $370 million annual deficit starting FY2027 and may cut service 70% or close at 9 PM if a regional transit measure fails. Public comments: Spaulding urged support for the transit measure and affordable housing at Bay Fair; Ramos criticized fare enforcement and high prices ($15 round trip to Daly City). Councilmember Bowen asked about free student fares; Raburn noted a 50% youth discount. Mayor González highlighted improved partnership on graffiti cleanup and lighting. - Ava Community Energy Presentation: CEO Howard Chang presented the inaugural impact report. Ava (formerly East Bay Community Energy) serves 2 million people with 96% participation, providing $183 million in savings and $100 million in local reinvestment. San Leandro has 34,000 accounts with 93% participation, saving nearly $7 million since 2018. The city currently defaults to Renewable 100 (100% renewable) but will switch to Bright Choice (55% renewable) in 2027 to improve affordability. Programs include EV charging, e-bike rebates, home battery incentives, and low-income induction cooktop installations. Public comments: Spaulding expressed concern about data centers and their energy use; Ramos questioned a $560,000 contract to Deloitte (ICE ties) and use of rate stabilization funds. Mayor González and staff discussed load growth, natural gas pricing, and the city’s continued use of Renewable 100 for municipal accounts. Key Outcomes - Appointment: Nancy Brown appointed to Arts, Culture, and Library Commission (7-0). - Consent Calendar: Approved unanimously (7-0), including all 8 items. - ADU Ordinance: First reading adopted unanimously (7-0); second reading scheduled for November 16, 2026. The ordinance will be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) after adoption. - No action taken on BART or Ava presentations; they were informational. - Council Reports: Various announcements, including a unanimous council vote to encourage a no vote on Prop 43, support for the regional transit measure, and reminders about voting and storm preparation. - Next Steps: Staff will monitor HCD comments on the ADU ordinance and return to council if changes are needed. The second reading is set for November 16, 2026.

The San Leandro Facilities and Transportation Commission met on October 27, 2026, to discuss updates on Casa Peralta and the East Bay Greenway project. The meeting included public comments on the golf course and Casa Peralta, staff presentations on structural assessments and project costs, and a consensus to explore relinquishing ownership of Casa Peralta. The East Bay Greenway groundbreaking was announced for the following week. Public Comments & Testimony - Joel Stewart (member of the public) spoke on the golf course, urging the commission to issue a non-binding RFP to explore options. He disclosed that his partner and he are willing to invest up to $5 million in the golf course. He stated the current management (American Golf) has hurt the course's reputation and that current net revenue to the city is about $1 million per year, potentially achievable to $2 million. - Evelyn Gonzalez (President of the San Leandro Historical Society) expressed concern about Casa Peralta's condition and criticized the city's lack of understanding of its history. She requested the city gift the property back to the family or to a nonprofit willing to save it, citing that donors are concerned the city will not use funds for repairs. - Pearl Johnston (private citizen) shared personal history with Casa Peralta, emphasizing its irreplaceable historical value and urging the community to save it rather than demolish it. She suggested using the property as an event center for revenue. - R Johnson (private citizen) opposed adaptive reuse that would only preserve elements, stating that keeping only walls is not an option. He noted he had posted on Facebook about the issue. - Angela Marau (private citizen) expressed anger over the city's negligence, accusing the city of deliberate inaction. She demanded line-item explanations for cost increases and urged immediate use of the remaining $1.3 million in the CIP budget for urgent repairs. - Juniper Bacon (private citizen, first time speaker) asked whether the city has contacted the Brooks family to amend the gift grant deed and transfer to an organization like the Historical Society. She called for preserving the property's historical significance. - Karen Diaz (private citizen) was appalled that the city had not maintained the house, stating the city must find proper caretakers and not discuss demolition. She noted a separate donation for a bridge renovation. Discussion Items - Casa Peralta Update: Library Director Brian Simons presented the history of Casa Peralta, built in 1901, donated to the city in 1971, and currently red-tagged due to structural unsafety. He outlined four options: renovation (estimated $15 million including soft costs), adaptive reuse (e.g., botanical garden), public-private partnership, or relinquishing ownership. Chief Building Official Mike Jeffrey described structural deterioration, yellow-tagging in May 2026, and red-tagging in August 2026 due to falling debris and safety hazards. He noted that the 2016 ARG report was superficial and that the true cost of renovation could be higher due to the "iceberg effect." Public Works Director Sheila Marquises explained cost escalation from $5.7 million (2016 estimate) to about $10 million today, with soft costs potentially adding another $5 million. The current CIP account has $1.3 million remaining. Councilmember Aguilar expressed support for relinquishing ownership to the Brooks family or a capable nonprofit, stating the city has not prioritized the property for 40 years. Mayor Gonzalez concurred, emphasizing the goal of preserving the house through transfer rather than demolition. The commission reached consensus to explore legal options for relinquishment. - East Bay Greenway Update: Matt Bomberg (ACTC principal transportation engineer) presented the project, a 10.5-mile regional trail from Lake Merritt to Bayfair, with the San Leandro Boulevard package starting construction soon. The project includes shared-use paths, protected bike lanes, pedestrian crossing upgrades, bus stop improvements, and landscaped medians. Construction is estimated at 275 working days, with work limited to a couple of blocks at a time (3-4 weeks per zone). A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for the following Wednesday at the Boys & Girls Club. Councilmember Aguilar praised the comprehensive communication plan (door hangers, website, hotline) and asked about anticipated challenges; the team cited unforeseen underground utilities and public communication as key challenges. Mayor Gonzalez emphasized the importance of the city's website linking to the project page for resident inquiries. Key Outcomes - No formal votes were taken, but the commission directed staff to explore legal options for relinquishing Casa Peralta, with preference for returning the property to the Brooks family or transferring to a nonprofit preservation entity, with the goal of preserving the historic house. - The East Bay Greenway groundbreaking was acknowledged, with construction to begin shortly. The commission expressed appreciation for the communication plan and encouraged continued coordination between city staff and ACTC.

The San Leandro Community Police Review Board (CPRB) met to receive Police Department and Independent Police Auditor reports, take public comment, review Brown Act emergency/urgency agenda procedures, receive ad hoc committee updates, and authorize the Chair as voting delegate to the NACOLE conference business meeting. Roll call showed all members present except Jenny Chang (excused). The Chair noted that members whose terms end this year must reapply; the clerk sent prefilled applications around October 2. Note: The agenda version provided was dated Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM; per instruction, this summary uses the supplied meeting date of October 26, 2026 (2026-10-26 15:00:00+00:00). Consent Calendar - Approved the September 16, 2026, meeting minutes by a 6-0-1 vote (motion by Keith, second by Joseph; one excused absence). Police Department Report - SLPD reported roughly 24 vacancies, including a sergeant vacancy from a retirement earlier in October and an anticipated retirement in November. Lateral officers are being hired to shorten training timelines. - The records division is fully staffed, though some records clerks are moving to other positions within the department. - Pursuit and use-of-force policies were provided to the relevant committees. The department plans to go to the City Council in November to release Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund grant money for frontline equipment, training, software, and technology. - The CAD/RMS replacement project is still in the request-for-proposals phase, with an application deadline of October 30; a consultant contract was extended to help evaluate proposals. - A 911-system data glitch made the reported citation count incomplete; the 177-citation figure was preliminary. Independent Police Auditor's Report - IPA staff presented a redesigned monthly report with charts and narrative. Uses of force, pursuits, and complaints were mostly at the lower end of the range, except for one less-lethal projectile deployment. - Average time for SLPD to refer cases to the IPA was 21 days. There were no AUCAs for pursuits, so no joint course-of-action agreements were needed; supervisors handled learning moments. - Five complaints reached the IPA after SLPD's internal review. Two were from 2025 and took over 300 days to reach the IPA. One 345-day case had been reclassified as an inquiry; one 343-day case was delayed by a system entry error. Training for civilian supervisors is being arranged. - Stop data showed Black individuals were 71% of non-moving violation stops (17 of 24), compared to 32% of all stops; most of those stops were at night and ended in a warning or no action. This pattern stood out for a second consecutive month. A board member noted the prior-month figure was 44.9%. - RIPA forms completed during the month were 207, corresponding to 207 stops; however, an audit found a significant number of missing RIPA forms. SLPD said it is working on fixes and additional measures. The IPA's DATA audit is expected to be completed within one to two weeks. - Flock searches by SLPD fell 15%, and no searches were run for a federal agency. - The IPA and board discussed Flock/ALPR audits: the IPA is doing monthly independent audits in addition to Flock's process. SLPD reported zero instances of misread or unconfirmed license plates leading to stops. Board members asked for bad outcomes to be tracked and for audit coverage of Axon/patrol-car ALPR data to be clarified. Board Secretary's Report - The Board Secretary's report was brief; no items were highlighted. Public Comments & Testimony - Mike Castle Cowley raised concerns about Flock/ALPR oversight. He said there are no mandated Flock audits, and Flock's audit assistance tool is not a true audit. He recommended audits check access by former or suspended employees, two-factor authentication, government-issued email addresses, data retention settings, camera changes, data-sharing agreements, unusual logins, password rotation, and agencies sharing ALPR data. He also said the report should include a bad outcomes section, not only good outcomes, and should not rely solely on police-generated reports. He asked for a breakdown of the 10 successful investigations/vehicle assists, hot-list hits, and clarification that searches for a federal agency mean on behalf of a federal agency. - A board member echoed concerns about unauthorized ALPR access, citing a Washington Post article published the same day. Discussion Items Brown Act Emergency/Urgency Agenda Procedures - City staff presented an overview of the Ralph M. Brown Act rules for discussing or acting on items not on the posted agenda. The general rule is that both discussion and action are prohibited without posted notice. - The three exceptions are: a statutory emergency, an urgency (subsequent need) arising after the agenda was posted, and a continuance. - Emergencies require a majority finding and are limited to defined crises involving public health/safety, such as work stoppages or disasters. Urgency items require a two-thirds finding that immediate action is needed and cannot wait for the next regular meeting. Matters of compelling community interest alone do not meet the standard. - The agenda is posted at least 72 hours before the meeting, usually on Thursday for the Wednesday CPRB meeting. Examples included past Flock and military-equipment reviews where timing required urgency findings. - Staff cautioned that email polling of board members to add agenda items, even with yes/no responses, could risk a Brown Act violation because a majority of the board would be discussing city business outside an agendized meeting. The administrative procedures review was suggested as the place to set clearer rules. Ad Hoc Committee Updates - The Flock subcommittee has met twice; topics include Axon/patrol-car ALPR data retention, access, and auditing, and possible consultation with the Electronic Frontier Foundation. - The administrative procedures committee has not yet met. - The use-of-force/pursuit policy review is nearly complete; most previously agreed changes were incorporated into the latest version, with a short list of remaining items. - The dormant crowd-control committee's earlier questions led to some department changes, including increased training frequency. NACOLE Conference Voting Delegate - The board considered authorizing the Chair to represent the CPRB as a voting delegate at the 2026 Annual National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) conference business meeting, including bylaw changes, committee assignments, and board member elections. Board Reports and Peregrine Contract Announcement - The Chair shared a statement that the San Leandro City Council, on October 5, approved a five-year contract of up to $705,000 with Peregrine Technologies for an AI-powered data integration platform for the Police Department. The Chair said the vote was a narrow majority, was not referred to the CPRB, was a no-bid contract, and raised privacy, civil-liberties, mass-surveillance, data-sharing, and security concerns. Three council members voted to pause for more community input. - The City Attorney reportedly said the CPRB does not have jurisdiction over the contract itself but does have jurisdiction over related policies. The Chair argued the Council had discretion to refer the matter to the CPRB, as had been done previously for Flock and dash-camera policies. - The board agreed to place a Peregrine presentation/review on the next meeting agenda; the department agreed to provide information or present. Key Outcomes - Approved the September 16, 2026, minutes 6-0-1. - Authorized the Chair to serve as the CPRB voting delegate at the 2026 NACOLE conference business meeting; passed 6-0-1. - Directed follow-up reports on missing RIPA forms, the DATA audit, and RIPA stop-data trends at the next meeting. - Asked for future reporting on officer-level complaint/use-of-force patterns (without names), likely in the annual report, and for bad outcomes related to Flock to be reported monthly. - Asked SLPD to clarify whether Axon/patrol-car ALPR data is included in audits. - Agreed to set the next meeting agenda to include a Peregrine Technologies presentation/review, the IPA annual report, and committee updates; the IPA annual report was expected to be available in time. - Staff advised that any future procedure for adding late agenda items should be developed through the administrative procedures review rather than email polling.

Note: The agenda and transcript indicate the meeting took place on September 15, 2026, but the instructions specify October 14, 2026. This summary reflects the content of the September 15 meeting as provided. The Arts, Culture and Library Commission held a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, at the Main Library. Commissioners reviewed staff reports, a presentation on a youth media program, and took action on project planning and a car show award. The meeting lasted from 6:30 PM to 7:36 PM. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the July 21, 2026 meeting without discussion. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made on non-agenda items. Presentations - GMAA Story Studio by Generation Music & Arts Academy: Robert Bolitao, Executive Director, presented a pilot program to teach underserved youth digital media skills (video, photography, editing) using their own phones. The program culminates in a red carpet showcase at the Ball Theater. Bolitao asked for community partnerships and leads, not direct funding. Commissioners expressed strong support, particularly for the rights management and intergenerational storytelling aspects. Commissioner Scotland offered to volunteer as a photographer. Discussion Items - 1% for Art Update (Staff Report): The library director met with community development staff; they are researching parameters for a 1% fee on private development (as recommended in the Arts Master Plan). A proposal is expected to come before the commission in October or November 2025. - Commission Project Planning (7.A): The commission adopted a rolling process for submitting and reviewing project ideas using a standard form. Ideas will be presented at meetings, and a full prioritization exercise will occur annually in July (to align with the fiscal year). The motion carried. - Rides & Readers Car Show Award (7.B): The commission voted to sponsor a new "Most Artistic Classic Vehicle Award" for the library's 5th annual car show on September 19, 2026. Commissioners Miller, Alix, and Acevedo volunteered as judges. The motion carried. Commission Reports & Announcements - Grants Committee: A summary letter was sent to city council showcasing funded projects. The committee will soon prepare for the next grant cycle. Commissioner Alix expressed interest in joining and also proposed a separate fundraising committee. - Library Bike Tour Committee: Commissioner Alix reported outreach to Cycles of Change and Bike East Bay. Bike East Bay offered free workshops (space provided by library). A committee meeting is set for September 29. - Poetry Contest Committee: Commissioner Acevedo contacted local poets; timing will be coordinated with the library for spring 2026. - Other Announcements: Commissioner Scotland attended a community art chat in the Manor neighborhood where 1% for art was discussed. Commissioner Alix attended a regional Friends of the Library meeting and shared ideas about fundraising. Opportunities for commissioners to support existing events (e.g., Juneteenth, Lunar New Year) were noted. Key Outcomes - Motion passed (unanimous) to accept project ideas on a rolling basis using the project plan form, with a full prioritization exercise each July. - Motion passed (unanimous) to sponsor the "Most Artistic Classic Vehicle Award" at the library car show on September 19, 2026; three commissioners will serve as judges. - The grants committee will begin preparations for the next grant cycle, with potential changes minor. - A new fundraising committee may be formed after a commissioner submits a project proposal.

Note: The agenda and transcript list the meeting as October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM; this summary uses the date provided in the instruction (October 13, 2026). This special meeting was called to address a ballot error in the upcoming November 3, 2026 general municipal election. The City Council considered and unanimously adopted a resolution directing the Alameda County Registrar of Voters to tabulate and report results by precinct within city council districts, consistent with Measure F, which voters approved with 87.33% support in June 2026 to establish district-based elections. Public Comments & Testimony - Joseph Trujillo (candidate for District 3, 18-year resident): Called for transparency, accountability, and a swift, legally sound remedy to ensure every eligible vote is counted correctly. Urged the Council and Clerk to work aggressively with the county. - James Mays (15-year resident): Expressed disappointment and concern about the incorrect ballots. Questioned how the city will communicate the remedy to voters, especially in culturally diverse District 3, and asked for a contingency plan if the county cannot fix the issue. - Lee Thomas (candidate): Emphasized the need for clear communication with candidates and residents to restore trust. Asked the Council to ensure the county also communicates directly with affected candidates. - Douglas Spaulding (online): Urged voters not to become cynical and to vote anyway. Stressed the importance of counting ballots in all districts by district for future data and fully embracing district elections. - Robert Bulatao (online): Asked where the communication breakdown occurred (city or county), why the resolution only addresses this year’s election rather than a permanent procedure, and called for safeguards to prevent recurrence. - Alvaro Remos (online): Demanded transparency for in-person voters and asked if poll ballots will have the same error. Criticized the city and county for negligence and urged them to take responsibility and fix the problem. - Urban Res Life (online): Acknowledged Indigenous Peoples’ Day, supported prior speakers, and asked whether AI played a role in the error (the City Manager later stated no AI involvement was known). Discussion Items - City Attorney Rich Pierota presented background: Ordinance 2025-009 (June 16, 2025) changed the election method to district-based; Measure F (June 2, 2026 special election) amended the charter to require district-based elections, effective July 1, 2026. The November 2026 ballots were mistakenly printed for at-large elections. The proposed resolution (amended that day) requests the Registrar to report results by precinct within Districts 1, 2, 3, and 5, so that votes cast in each district are counted only for candidates in that district. District 3 has a contested race; Districts 1, 2, and 5 have unopposed candidates. - Mayor Gonzalez confirmed that ballots will not be modified; residents should use the ballots they received. Voting for a candidate in a different district does not disqualify a ballot. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the Registrar. - Councilmember Bowen clarified that the resolution applies only to this election and that future elections will be covered by a separate resolution. She pressed for a proactive communication plan (e.g., San Leandro Times ads, social media, multilingual outreach) – the City Manager confirmed a new web page (sanleandro.org/districtelections) and ongoing updates. - Vice Mayor asked about a dedicated web page, multilingual communication, and the cost of mailing a physical letter to voters. The City Manager noted that a splash page already exists and that multilingual content will be developed; no cost estimate had been prepared for a mailed letter. - Councilmember Victor Aguilar seconded the Mayor’s motion. Key Outcomes - Adopted Resolution 26-430 (as amended) – Unanimous vote (5-0). The resolution calls on the Alameda County Registrar of Voters to tabulate and report results by precinct within the applicable districts for the November 3, 2026 election, thereby effectuating Measure F’s district-based election requirement. - Direction to City Manager – To continue working with the Registrar of Voters, negotiate a memorandum of understanding, and execute a communication plan including website updates, multilingual materials, and outreach to candidates and the public. - Next steps: The City will update its district elections webpage and release information clarifying that voters should use their received ballots and that votes for out-of-district races will not be invalidated.

The San Leandro City Council met on October 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The meeting included recognitions for Crime Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, approval of the consent calendar, and a debated action item approving a data integration services contract with Peregrine Technologies. The meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m. in celebration of Filipino heritage. Note: The agenda and minutes list the meeting date as October 5, 2026, but the provided date for this summary is October 6, 2026. Recognitions - Crime Prevention Month Proclamation: Presented to representatives from First Presbyterian Church, highlighting collaboration with police for community camera programs. - Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation: Presented to Jessica Rogers from Building Futures, emphasizing resources for victims and the crisis line (1-866-A-WAY-OUT). Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously (7-0). Items included: - Fire Station 10 roof replacement contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. ($860,118, with change orders up to $898,823, funded by carryover funds). - Nomination of Nancy Brown to the Arts, Culture, and Library Commission. - Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026 Facilities & Transportation Committee and September 21, 2026 City Council meetings. Public Comments & Testimony - On non-agenda items (during Item 7 and later after Item 12): - Mike Katz Lakabe: Raised concerns about Flock cameras detecting people and high alert inaccuracy rates, urging the city to address the discrepancy. - Leo T. West: Discussed election fraud and Proposition 39. - Alvaro Ramos: Called on voters to reject five state propositions (39, 43, 42, 41, 45). - Leslie Watson: Thanked Councilmember Bowen for attention to the feral cat issue but reported ongoing problems. - Douglas Spaulding: Called for a moratorium on data centers and for more housing protections. - On Peregrine item (during Item 10a): - Mike Katz Lakabe: Questioned lack of documentation and contract review; urged rejection. - Jeff Krop: Suggested the proposal should have been presented to the Community Police Review Board first. - Leo T. West: Criticized misuse of public funds and lack of accountability. - Douglas Spaulding: Expressed surveillance concerns and potential long-term costs. - Alvaro Ramos: Raised issues about AI training on city data and privacy risks. - Adam Z: Called for quantitative performance metrics and independent validation. Discussion Items 10a. Peregrine Technologies Data Integration Services Contract - Presentation: Lt. Ted Munn and Tim Driver described the platform as a data integration tool for existing systems (CAD, RMS, Axon, etc.), with optional AI chat (Peregrine Pro). They emphasized that Peregrine does not generate new data, is not a surveillance system, and includes role-based permissions and CGIS compliance. - Council questions and debate: - Councilmember Victor Aguilar questioned the sole-source procurement, data sharing with ICE, and the lack of an AI policy. His motion to reject until an AI policy is in place died for lack of a second. - Councilmember Xouhoa Bowen raised concerns about auditing, data sharing MOUs, and AI guardrails. She proposed annual performance and access-control audits. - Vice Mayor Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton highlighted insufficient community outreach and lack of clarity on measurable outcomes and data sharing controls. - Councilmember Dylan Boldt wanted more time to assess data sharing risks and expressed reluctance to approve without full understanding. - Councilmember Fred Simon supported providing tools to improve police efficiency and accountability. - Mayor Juan González noted disappointment that clear efficiency metrics were not provided after three years of discussion, but stated he believed the investment was worthwhile. - Motion by Mayor González (seconded by Councilmember Simon): To adopt staff recommendations (approve resolution, authorize city manager to execute contract, appropriate $405,000 for initial three-year term with two one-year renewal options up to $300,000, funded by Frontline grants) and: 1. Require an annual performance audit with measurable success metrics. 2. Require an access-control audit conducted by the Independent Police Auditor. 3. Direct the Rules Committee to explore AI policy from a broader perspective. - Amendments: Councilmember Bowen’s friendly amendment to include annual review and audit through the IPA/CPRB process was accepted. Her later proposal to remove the AI component (Peregrine Pro) was not accepted. - Vote: Motion carried 4-3 (Ayes: James Aguilar, Xouhoa Bowen, Fred Simon, Juan González III; Nays: Victor Aguilar Jr., Dylan Boldt, Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton). Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar: Approved 7-0. - Peregrine Contract: Approved 4-3 with amendments requiring annual performance and access-control audits, and referral to Rules Committee for AI policy. - Recognitions: Proclamations issued for Crime Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. - Meeting Adjourned: At 9:47 p.m. in celebration of Filipino heritage.

The San Leandro Finance Committee held a rescheduled regular meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Year-End Financial and Performance Measures Report as of June 30, 2026. The agenda and minutes date the meeting as Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at 835 East 14th Street, with adjournment at 6:57 PM; the meeting timestamp provided for this summary is October 6, 2026 at 13:30 UTC. Present were Mayor González, Vice Mayor Viveros-Walton, and Councilmember Aguilar. Staff emphasized that the results are preliminary pending final adjustments and the annual audit. The committee asked questions and accepted the presentation. Discussion Items - Item 2.A (26-406) - Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Year-End Financial and Performance Measures Report: Assistant Finance Director Felicia Silva presented the report. She noted the annual audit is expected to come to the City Council at the beginning of the next calendar year, with final results anticipated around February. - General fund revenue: Preliminary FY26 general fund revenues totaled approximately $150.2 million, up about 2% from $147.7 million in FY25 and favorable compared to the amended budget of $149.4 million. Growth was driven partly by property tax, charges for services from fee study implementation, increased regulation and programming, and strong interest earnings. Utility users tax declined about 5% year-over-year due to declining cable and telephone revenue and remittance timing. Fines, fees, and forfeitures showed a large negative variance of roughly $200,000, mainly from reversed code enforcement citations after voluntary compliance. Transient occupancy tax drove a 15% increase in the other tax category. Property transfer tax lagged projections at about 84% of budget, attributed to high interest rates and limited housing supply and turnover. - General fund expenditures: The total authorized amended budget was $165.6 million, with preliminary expenditures of $154.3 million and a remaining balance of $11.3 million, representing about 93% expended. Staff said carryover requests for ongoing initiatives will come before the committee and council later in the calendar year. Staff also acknowledged an error in the percentage column on one expenditure slide and committed to correcting or republishing the slide; columns showing budget and actual amounts were stated to be accurate. - Enterprise funds, internal service funds, and parking fund: The combined revenue budget was about $61 million, with preliminary revenues of about $69.1 million. Combined expenditures were about $121.8 million, largely tied to the Water Pollution Control Plant capital plan adopted by the council. Shoreline Enterprise revenue includes activity related to bankruptcy proceedings and is subject to reconciliation. - Performance measures highlights: - City Manager's Office: employee engagement increased 60% versus a 5% target; liability and tort claims resolved within 180 days was below target; sewer system cleaning exceeded the 80% target when reclaimed sewer network miles were included. - Finance: meeting the statutory state submission deadline with no audit findings is still pending; FY25 achieved that target. ERP milestones were met, but bank reconciliations did not reach the 75% target. - Information Technology: customer satisfaction was 96% against a 93% target. - Library: annual library visits greatly exceeded the target of 292, and circulation of physical and electronic items increased; library service cuts included no Sunday hours and reduced Monday hours in FY26, plus the near-full-year closure of the Mulford branch for renovation. - Recreation and Parks: annual recreation program registrations reached 12,989 against a 12,100 target. Facility rental hours missed target due to closure of Activity Room C at the Marina Community Center and delays activating court and gym reservations. Driving range buckets sold were 123,000 against a 131,000 target due to wet fall and winter conditions. - Human Services: 7,513 individuals were served through community agency program funding, exceeding a revised target; the initial target had been 575. Flex rides exceeded the 5% annual growth target through enhanced outreach. - Public Works: illegal dumping cleanups were at 98% versus a 95% target, excluding encampments; traffic signal outages resolved within one business day were at 100% versus a 95% target. - Community Development: building division plan checks completed within 10 days exceeded the 75% target; commercial incentive funds supported 6 businesses against a target of 3. - Fire: emergency response time for the first unit under five minutes beat the 90% target by one percentage point. - Police: officer hiring reached 7 of 12 quarterly officer goal for the year, and annual bias training was completed. Public Comments & Testimony - There were no public comments. The mayor closed public comment with no speakers present. Key Outcomes - The Finance Committee accepted the Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Year-End Financial and Performance Measures Report as informational. - Staff committed to correcting the expenditure slide percentage table and to considering future metric refinements, including presenting more detail on utility users tax and property transfer tax, segmenting liability claims by size, adding graffiti metrics, tightening cleanup timelines, and providing time-series data for performance measures. - Committee members also discussed the need for consistent budget terminology distinguishing authorized/approved actions from appropriations and encumbrances. - No formal motions or recommendations were made; the report will return to the City Council with final audited results.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM and adjourned at 9:11 PM. The commission considered a conditional use permit, site plan review, and height exception for a new warehouse/distribution facility. After public testimony and deliberation, the project was approved with specific conditions addressing data center conversion, vibration monitoring, and rodent mitigation. Consent Calendar - 26-366 Draft Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2026: Approved unanimously (4-0-1, with one abstention). Public Comments & Testimony - Chris Urban Res Life Longoria (San Leandro resident, Caddo Nation citizen) expressed concern about potential data center use, urged caution on zoning updates, and highlighted environmental justice issues. - During the public hearing, multiple speakers representing labor unions (Labors Union Local 304, Carpenters Union Local 713, IBEW Local 595) expressed strong support for the project, emphasizing local union jobs, fair wages, and apprenticeship opportunities. Speakers included Alejandro Martinez, Victor de la Torre, Daniel Garcia, Jason Gumatalto, Brent Hog, and Daniel Gregg. - Residents and community members (Mike McGuire, Sarah Bailey, Tao Li, Ginny Madsen, Karen Diaz, Douglas Spaulding) voiced concerns about potential data center conversion, truck traffic impacts on roads, noise for adjacent residential neighborhoods, environmental risks from contaminated soils, and inadequate buffering for Davis Street Community Center. Some residents acknowledged the project’s improvements but remained wary of future conversion. Discussion Items - 7A. PLN24-0030 – 3199 Alvarado Street Warehouse/Distribution Facility: The project proposes a 241,400 sq. ft., 46-foot-tall warehouse on a 14.9-acre lot in the IG (Industrial General) zoning district. Staff (Laura Torres) presented the project’s compliance with state AB98 requirements (truck circulation, buffer setbacks, energy efficiency), a Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA with mitigation measures for cultural resources, tree protection, and hazardous materials (due to the DWA plume). The applicant (Chandler Elliott, CC Industries) clarified the site is not a data center, emphasized union labor partnerships, and committed to enhanced landscaping and EV charging. - Commissioner discussion focused on concerns about potential data center conversion, road damage, construction vibration, and rodent mitigation. Vice Chair Mendoza proposed an outright ban on data centers on the site; legal counsel advised that a use permit cannot ban a use not proposed, but a condition can clarify that any future data center requires a new CUP. Commissioner Rich moved to approve with conditions proposed by staff. Key Outcomes - Approval of PLN24-0030 passed with a vote of 4-1 (Commissioner Nay and Zuber absent; Vice Chair Mendoza dissented on data center ban). The approval includes the following conditions: 1. Authorized Use Condition: The conditional use permit authorizes warehouse/storage/wholesale/retail distribution uses only; any future proposal for a major utilities use, including a data center, requires a new conditional use permit and CEQA review. 2. Vibration Monitoring: Prior to building permits, a vibration study must be prepared and measures implemented to minimize impacts on adjacent residential properties; monitoring during construction required. 3. Rodent/Pest Mitigation: A survey and mitigation plan must be conducted prior to demolition. - The project aligns with the city’s general plan and economic development strategy, and the site will remain in industrial use. The decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 15 days.