Public Meetings - San Leandro, California

The San Leandro Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) met on May 11, 2026, with a quorum present. The meeting featured three major presentations: the East Bay Greenway multimodal project, the Annual Street Overlay and Rehabilitation Project Phase 3, and the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 12 uncontrolled crosswalk enhancements. No formal votes were taken; the items were informational. Two members of the public provided comments during the meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Jeff Crop (San Leandro resident) asked about the connection between the East Bay Greenway and the future Sperry project, noting a gap with no bike lane. The ACTC presenter responded that a short section is designed to be wide enough to later accommodate a two-way bikeway from the city’s Bancroft Crosstown Corridor project. - Will Douglas (San Leandro resident) asked for details on the San Leandro Boulevard and Davis Street intersection design and expressed overall support for the Greenway project. He also voiced excitement about the HSIP project’s pedestrian hybrid beacon at Lorraine and East 14th Street, which will improve crossing safety for families near Washington School. - Later in the meeting, a public commenter (Jeff) raised concerns about ADA ramp design, specifically trip hazards near utilities and drainage issues that cause flooding at crosswalks, urging consideration during project design. Discussion Items East Bay Greenway Multimodal Project (ACTC Presentation) - Matt Humbert and Emma Burkhardt of the Alameda County Transportation Commission presented an update on this 16‑mile regional corridor project (from downtown Oakland to South Hayward BART), focusing on the San Leandro segments. - Segments within San Leandro: Two construction packages along San Leandro Boulevard (north of Davis Street) and East 14th Street (south of San Leandro Blvd). - Design features: Protected one‑way bikeways (six‑foot wide with raised concrete islands), bus islands, protected intersections at Bayfair, Fairmont, Hisperian/Bancroft, and East 14th/San Leandro Blvd, upgraded ADA curb ramps, and high‑visibility crosswalks. - Funding: Nearly $120 million in competitive state, federal, and regional grants secured; remaining construction funding from Alameda County’s Measure BB sales tax. - Schedule: Design completion for San Leandro Blvd segment is April 2027, and for East 14th segment is June 2027; construction could begin as early as winter 2027/2028. - Commissioner questions: Raised discussion of protected intersection constraints at Washington Avenue, Williams Street (near railroad and BART columns), and bike lane width (six‑inch curbs, six‑foot lane except at bus stops where it narrows to five feet). The presenter noted Caltrans approval to reduce parking lane width to seven feet to allow six‑foot bike lanes. - Comment from a commissioner about a severe collision on International Boulevard in Oakland where a driver used the bike lane to pass a bus, emphasizing the need to deter vehicles from using bike lanes. Annual Street Overlay and Rehabilitation Project Phase 3 - Assistant Engineer David Scott presented plans to install Class IV protected bike lanes on Hisperian Boulevard from Spring Lake to Bayfair Drive, along with a two‑and‑a‑half‑inch mill and overlay from the I‑238 ramps to Bayfair. - Design: Six‑foot bike lanes separated by landscaped medians (shrubs, no trees), travel lanes narrowed to 11–11.5 feet, high‑visibility crosswalks, and a HAWK signal at Hisperian and Colby Street. - Schedule: Bid in January 2027, contract award in February 2027, construction spring 2026? (discrepancy: transcript says spring 2026 but given meeting date is May 2026, likely spring 2027), completion by summer 2027. The HAWK signal has long lead times. - Connections: This project connects to future projects: the Hisperian Gap Closure (from East 14th to Hisperian Drive) and the East Bay Greenway along East 14th, plus the Bancroft Crosstown Corridor. - Commissioner noted that the segment stops short of Fairmont Drive, but the gap closure project (already funded) will extend bike lanes to Fairmont. HSIP Cycle 12 – Uncontrolled Crosswalk Enhancements - Engineer Rogan She presented seven locations receiving improvements: RRFBs at Manor & Crosby, Manor & Doyd, Dutton & Arbor, Barnesworth & Devonshire; pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs) at 150th & Lark and East 14th & Lorraine; and crosswalk enhancements at Farnsworth & Chapel. - The project was awarded $1.8 billion? (transcript: “1.8 billion dollars” – likely a typo; actual award is $1.8 million). The design is in early stages; the city will enter an agreement with the state. - Commissioner questions about truck traffic on Manor Boulevard, pedestrian counts, and the effectiveness of PHBs. A commissioner noted that the PHB at Lark replaces a non‑functioning flasher and will improve safety. - Public commenter Jeff expressed support for the PHB at Lorraine & East 14th and asked about ADA ramp design issues (trip hazards and drainage). Staff responded that narrow sidewalks and lack of storm drains create challenges, but they try to address flooding through road crown adjustments. Key Outcomes - Announcements: The city accepted $2 million in local grant funds and $4 million in federal funding for the Bancroft Avenue and William Street Crosstown Corridors project (design phase). - No formal actions were taken on any of the discussion items. The commission received the presentations and asked questions; staff will incorporate feedback into ongoing designs. - The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 PM.

The San Leandro City Council met on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 7:04 PM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting included recognitions, consent calendar approvals, public comments, and three action items. Council unanimously approved the FY 2027 mid-cycle budget amendments with an amendment to preserve $30,000 for the arts and culture grant program, adopted new meeting disruption and language access policies under SB 707, and appointed a new Recreation and Parks Commissioner. The meeting adjourned at 9:02 PM. Consent Calendar - Item 5a-5p: All 16 consent calendar items were approved unanimously. Key actions included: - Adoption of the FY 2026–2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan and $501,338.50 in CDBG funds for a multi-family rehabilitation project at The Surf (15320 Tropic Court) with Eden Housing. - Continued participation in the Alameda County HOME Consortium and $783,667.36 in HOME funds for The Surf project. - Amendment No. 1 with Alta Planning + Design for Bay Fair Development Plan, increasing contract by $95,521 to $195,509. - Approval of the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. - MOU with City of Oakland for processing entitlements and building permits for a property at 1 East 14th Street straddling both jurisdictions. - Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-002 amending the rental registry filing deadline from July 31 to January 31. - Declaration of 18 vehicles and miscellaneous equipment as surplus for auction. - Acceptance of an additional $100,000 in HSIP funds for the Wicks & Manor traffic signal upgrade. - Acceptance of a $375,000 CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant. - Approval of a $620,036 contract with Newton Construction for golf course clubhouse exterior improvements. - Authorization of on-call wastewater design, construction management, and capital program management contracts totaling up to $8.3 million across multiple firms. - Nomination of Ann Wrixon to the Senior Commission. - Approval of minutes from the March 25, 2026 Finance Committee, April 9, 2026 Facilities & Transportation Committee, April 20, 2026 City Council, and April 22, 2026 Rules Committee meetings. Public Comments & Testimony - Non-Agenda Public Comments: Two speakers. One resident expressed concerns about youth behavior and safety near Spouts, calling for better education and collaboration between the city and school district. Douglas Spaulding spoke in support of Measure F (district elections), stating it would encourage more candidates and avoid an expensive lawsuit. - Budget Item (10b): Four speakers commented: - Emily Grego (San Leandro Chamber of Commerce) thanked council for preserving the business incentive program but expressed concern about cuts to the downtown ambassadors program and third-party encampment cleanup, urging restoration of funding. - Brody Scotland (Arts, Culture and Library Commission) opposed eliminating the library art grant fund, noting it was already reduced from $80,000 to $30,000 and would go to zero, arguing it stifles artistic and economic benefits. - Shaylani Alex (Arts, Culture and Library Commissioner) urged preservation of the $30,000 art grant program, citing economic returns and social value, and suggested leveraging external matching funds. - Alana Miller (Chair, Arts, Culture and Library Commission) asked council to keep the grant program in the budget, highlighting its community impact through murals, classes, and performances. - Brown Act Policy Item (10c): One online speaker, Alvaro Ramos, raised questions about ADA compliance for language access, suggesting consideration of American Sign Language and assistive technology, and expressed support for unlimited remote attendance. Discussion Items - Appointment of Emilio Piñones (Item 10a moved to Recognitions): Council unanimously appointed Emilio Piñones to the Recreation and Parks Commission. He was sworn in during the recognition portion of the meeting. - Proclamations and Donation (Items 4a-4c): - Proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month, accepted by representatives from Asian Health Services, who highlighted their integrated dental and mental health clinic. - Proclamation declaring May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, accepted by the Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay, which has helped over 500 students on the path to citizenship. - Recognition of a $100,000 donation from the Rotary Club of San Leandro to support installation of a Fitness Court at Marina Park, celebrating the club’s 100 years of service. - FY 2027 Biennial Budget Amendments (Item 10b): Finance Director Nicole Gonzalez presented the mid-cycle budget amendments. Key changes included elimination of economic development studies ($100,000 reduction), retention of $50,000 in business incentive program, and adjustments to the IT, facilities maintenance, and capital funds. The city is projected to meet its 20% reserve policy. Councilmember Dylan Boldt initially proposed splitting $1 million for painting and roof replacements across two years but withdrew after staff explained cost efficiencies of a single bid. Mayor González proposed an amendment to keep $30,000 for the arts and culture grant program, citing the small relative cost (approximately 0.02% of the city budget) and the value of public art. The motion to adopt the budget with that amendment passed unanimously. - Brown Act Changes and Meeting Policies (Item 10c): City Attorney Richard Pirotta presented an overview of SB 707, which mandates hybrid public participation, agenda translation into Spanish and Chinese, and adoption of meeting disruption and language access policies. The rules committee had vetted the policies. Council discussed remote attendance limits, social media restrictions (no liking or reposting fellow council members' posts on city business matters), and the cost of expanding hybrid participation to boards and commissions. Staff recommended no action on hybrid for boards/commissions due to cost ($30,000-$150,000). Councilmember Fred Simon expressed interest in future cost-effective options. Councilmember Xouhoa Bowen moved to adopt the resolution approving the meeting disruption and language access policies, seconded by Councilmember James Aguilar. The motion passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Appointment: Emilio Piñones appointed to Recreation and Parks Commission (Min Order 2026-018). - Budget Approval: Resolution 2026-055 adopted, amending the FY 2027 biennial budget, including an amendment to retain $30,000 for the arts and culture grant program. Unanimous vote (7-0). - Brown Act Policies: Resolution 2026-056 adopted, adding Chapters 14 (Meeting Disruption Policy) and 15 (Language Access Policy) to the San Leandro Administrative Code. Unanimous vote (7-0). - Consent Calendar: All 16 items approved unanimously, with corresponding enactments (Resolutions 2026-046 through 2026-054, Ordinance 2026-002, Minutes Orders 2026-019 and 2026-020). - Next Meeting: The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026.

The Arts, Culture, and Library Commission met to discuss the FY27 budget's impact on arts funding, approve the 2026 Arts and Culture Grant Program recommendations, and receive committee reports. (Note: The official call to order and the motion to adjourn state the meeting date as April 21, 2026, with a single slip of the tongue stating April 25th. The summary title uses the metadata date provided with these instructions, which is April 24, 2026, as instructed.) Consent Calendar - The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the March 17, 2026 meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public were present. Discussion Items - Library Services Staff Report (Budget Update): Staff reported on the mid-cycle FY27 budget update. To address the city's structural deficit, the proposed budget originally eliminated the $50,000 arts line item. At the April 13th City Council meeting, the council expressed concern about ending the arts grants program and expressed a desire for it to continue. The library director proposed canceling a comedy event scheduled for June 27, 2026, freeing up $20,000 to carry over into FY27, and supplementing it with library donations to bring the grants program funding to $30,000. The council was receptive to this proposal. The final budget decision will be made by the council at its May 4, 2026 meeting. Chair Miller noted that the decision is not final until the council formally approves it, though consensus appeared to be reached. Several commissioners expressed gratitude for the community's e-comments supporting the grants program, crediting them with helping elevate the issue. - 2026 Arts and Culture Grant Program Recommendations: The Grants Subcommittee reviewed 11 applications requesting a total of $46,645 against the $27,500 available budget. The subcommittee recommended funding the following projects: - Eric Shea ($5,000) – 'Envision San Leandro 2050' portrait and interview project. - Jimmy Kelly Music and Storytelling ($2,645) – Irish music and storytelling performances. - Ryiko Mayeno ($5,000) – A mural honoring San Leandro's immigrant communities. - Rose Whitmore ($5,000) – Completion of a novel and a public writing workshop. - Dahlia Society – Community dahlia gardens at the Cherry Festival. - Karpeles Manuscript Library – Music and story workshops. - The LEAF – A mural on a planter box. The commission discussed the application review process, metrics for measuring community impact, and strategies for increasing future applicant outreach. The recommendations were approved unanimously via a motion. Commission Reports - Grants Committee: The committee will notify grantees by April 27th. The next phase will be reviewing final reports from the FY25 grant cycle in May. - Game of Shrooms Committee: The worldwide art hide-and-seek event will be hosted at the library on June 13, 2026. Art will be hidden in the library on the night of June 12th. An art-making session is scheduled for May 10th in Berkeley. - Latinx Youth Writing Workshop Committee: No report was given. - Library Bike Tour Committee: Planning is underway for a 'Tour de Library' ride connecting the three branch libraries, targeting a Spring 2027 implementation. The committee is collaborating with the Bike and Pedestrian Commission. Key Outcomes - Approved: 2026 Arts and Culture Grant Program awards for seven individuals and organizations. - Referred: Final budget decision for FY27 arts funding to the City Council meeting on May 4, 2026. - Acknowledged: Community e-comments played a role in elevating discussion around arts funding preservation. - New Commissioner Welcomed: Michael Bryant was welcomed to the commission. - Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

Note: The transcript indicates the meeting occurred on Wednesday, April 22nd, but the authoritative date provided is April 23, 2026. This summary uses the provided date. The Rules Committee met to discuss the potential implementation of restorative justice mediation into the City Council's discipline policy. The meeting included a presentation by Councilmember Simon, legal guidance, and debate over the scope and definition of restorative justice. The committee did not reach a consensus and agreed to continue the discussion at a future meeting. The second agenda item on cannabis policy was deferred. Discussion Items - Restorative Justice Mediation Implementation (Item 2A): Councilmember Simon presented a handout with redlined proposed changes to the discipline policy, advocating for a restorative justice collaboration approach. He argued that restorative justice focuses on repairing harm through dialogue, accountability, and community healing, contrasting with traditional punishment-based discipline. He cited statistics that restorative practices can reduce reoffending by 14 to 18 percent. He proposed that the council would receive training and mediate disputes internally before resorting to formal investigations. Councilmember Bowen raised concerns about the lack of prior notice of the redlined changes and questioned whether the discussion was properly agendized. The City Attorney clarified that the handout was permissible as an illustrative example but that the committee could not adopt specific policy changes without proper notice. Mayor Gonzalez and Councilmember Bowen expressed that restorative justice requires acknowledgment of harm and accountability, which they felt was lacking in the current council dynamics. Councilmember Bowen also noted that a previous disciplinary process took nearly a year and that dialogue had already been attempted unsuccessfully. Councilmember Simon requested that the proposal be sent to the full City Council for consideration, but Mayor Gonzalez and Councilmember Bowen opposed, arguing that the committee should first define restorative justice and determine whether it is needed before crafting policy. The committee agreed to continue the discussion at a future meeting. Key Outcomes - Restorative Justice Item: The committee decided to keep the discussion at the Rules Committee level for further exploration. Councilmember Simon was tasked with providing a clear definition of restorative justice, a convincing argument for its necessity, and an explanation of how current processes fall short. The committee plans to reconvene on this topic in June 2026, with flexibility on the exact date. - Cannabis Policy Next Steps (Item 2B): Due to time constraints, this item was deferred to the next Rules Committee meeting. No public comment was received on this item. - Meeting Adjourned: The meeting adjourned at 10:04 PM.

The San Leandro Finance Committee met on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. Mayor González chaired the meeting; Councilmember Viveros-Walton was present, and Councilmember Aguilar was excused. The committee reviewed the proposed FY 2027 Master Fee Schedule, the 2025 Q4 Investment Report, and the 2025 Q4 OPEB and Pension Trust Investment Reports. No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM. Discussion Items 2.A – Review of the Proposed FY 2027 Master Fee Schedule Update and Annual Rate Adjustments - Presentation: Assistant Finance Director Felicia Silva presented the proposed fee schedule, which is updated annually to balance cost recovery and accessibility. The schedule is governed by Proposition 26 (reasonable fees for cost recovery) and Proposition 218 (utility fees, e.g., wastewater and stormwater). Development impact fees (e.g., park acquisition, traffic mitigation) are also included. The proposal builds on an in-depth fee study presented to council last year. - Inflation Adjustments: For most services, fees are adjusted by inflation. For construction-related fees, the Bay Area Construction Cost Index is used (2.8% increase). For three taxes—business license tax, emergency medical services tax, and emergency communication system access tax—a 3% CPI increase is proposed, as allowed by municipal code. - Parking Fee Discussion: Councilmember Viveros-Walton raised concerns from downtown businesses, particularly regarding parking fee zones near the Best Building lot. The City Manager’s office explained that the west side of East 14th Street is subject to a historic agreement (Marea) prohibiting parking charges, while the Best Building lot (city-owned) is currently $1/hour. A public meeting with 15–18 business owners was held, and the city is actively evaluating the rate. The parking fund is now solvent and no longer requires a general fund subsidy (previously several hundred thousand dollars annually). The proposed fee schedule sets caps; the city will optimize rates after at least one year of data. - Committee Action: The committee voted unanimously to recommend the fee schedule to the full City Council for adoption by resolution, and to recommend the 3% CPI increases for the three taxes for adoption by ordinance. No public comments were made. 2.B – Review of 2025 Q4 Investment Report (through December 31, 2025) - Presentation: Monique Spyke of PFM Asset Management (PFMAM) presented the report. Key economic context: the U.S. government shutdown (42 days), labor market softening, inflation above 2% target, and the Federal Reserve cutting rates by 25 basis points twice (target range: 3.50%–3.75%). - Portfolio Activity: PFMAM rebalanced the portfolio, moving $8 million to liquidity investments. They diversified into corporate notes, certificates of deposit, commercial mortgage-backed securities, federal agency securities, and commercial paper, reducing U.S. Treasury allocation. The portfolio yield at cost is 4.16%, and the duration is approximately two years. - Performance: For Q4 2025, the portfolio’s total return was 1.12%, slightly above the benchmark (0–5 year U.S. Treasury index) return of 1.10%. For Q1 2026, the portfolio returned 53 basis points versus the benchmark’s 43 basis points. Mayor González requested a clearer explanation of the expected risk premium over the benchmark, given the portfolio’s credit quality (28% in securities under one year duration). PFMAM will provide a deeper dive on sector spreads in future reports. - Committee Action: The committee unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the investment report by resolution. 2.C – 2025 Q4 OPEB Trust and Pension Trust Investment Report (through December 31, 2025) - Presentation: Assistant Finance Director Felicia Silva presented the report. These trusts are held separately for future post-employment benefits and pensions. - OPEB Trust: Q4 2025 return: 1.54% (approx. $370,000). Calendar year 2025 return: 10.73% ($2.4 million). Inception-to-date return: just over 5%. - Pension Trust: Q4 2025 return: 1.89% (approx. $688,000). One-year return: 12.86%. Inception-to-date return: 4.64%. - Outlook: The quarter was described as “sluggish,” and Q1 2026 is expected to show negative returns due to geopolitical conflict. The investment advisor is actively managing with a long-term view. - Future Plans: The committee will receive a deeper dive on both trusts at the next Finance Committee meeting (May 2026) and a discussion on amending investment strategies in June 2026. A CalPERS update is expected in late summer/early fall 2026 after the release of updated actuarial information. Councilmember Viveros-Walton requested that the CalPERS presentation be tailored to address council’s questions. - Committee Action: The committee accepted the report (no resolution required). Councilmember Viveros-Walton suggested that the City Council also formally accept the report as good governance; the item will be discussed further. Committee Member Comments - Councilmember Viveros-Walton requested a brief follow-up (15 minutes) to better understand the rationale for the $8 million liquidity increase, particularly how the portfolio’s duration is aligned with expected cash flow needs. Assistant Finance Director Silva noted that the strategy changed from a 0–3 year to a 0–5 year duration to capture higher yields while ensuring liquidity, and that the portfolio is now appropriately sized. Key Outcomes - Item 2.A: Unanimous recommendation to City Council to adopt the FY 2027 Master Fee Schedule and the 3% CPI increases for the three taxes (business license, EMS, emergency communication). - Item 2.B: Unanimous recommendation to City Council to adopt the 2025 Q4 Investment Report by resolution. - Item 2.C: Committee accepted the 2025 Q4 OPEB and Pension Trust Investment Report. Future meetings will include deeper dives on trust strategies (May 2026) and investment strategy amendments (June 2026), with a CalPERS presentation later in 2026. - No public comments were made on any agenda item.

Note: The agenda and minutes list the meeting date as April 15, 2026, but the provided date for this summary is April 22, 2026. The following content is based on the April 15, 2026 meeting materials. The San Leandro Community Police Review Board (CPRB) met on April 22, 2026 (noted as April 15, 2026 in official documents) at 6:00 PM in the Surlene Grant Community Room. The meeting included a public comment period, a review of the police department’s annual military equipment report (AB 481), a report from the Independent Police Auditor (IPA), and a discussion of future agenda items. The board also addressed recent media coverage of a use-of-force incident and the resignation of a board member. Consent Calendar - The minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting (Item 26-170) were approved unanimously (6-0) with no corrections or omissions. Public Comments & Testimony Four members of the public spoke during the public comment period, which was moved before the consent calendar by consensus: - Stephen Tao (resident, homeowner, advocate) expressed concern about the December 2024 incident involving Shaquille Coleman, describing it as a kidnapping and assault. He criticized the police department’s conduct and highlighted the financial impact on the city, including litigation costs of approximately $100,000 per month over the past 10 years. He urged the board to address what he called a pattern of misconduct. - Douglas Bondon (last name clarified later in the meeting) expressed disappointment over the leaks to ABC News, stating they eroded trust. He called for a public acknowledgment from the city about the incident and corrective actions, even without naming individuals. He also named former POA president Michael Oliveira as the source of the leaks. - Chris Burbank (40-year resident) acknowledged the Ohlone people and offered prayers for the police department. He noted a decline in the police force over 40 years and attributed it to racism. He urged protection for Police Chief Angela Averiett and criticized attorney Michael Reigns for representing a majority of police cases against citizens. - Karina Lamar raised a follow-up about a substantiated complaint from February 2025 regarding a police officer who falsified records. She sought an update on what actions were taken in such cases. - An email from Benjamin Rowe was acknowledged by the board, objecting to Flock Safety cameras and advocating for alternative license plate reader technologies. Discussion Items 1. Chair’s Personal Statement on Leaks – Chair Bob Bailey made a personal statement regarding ABC News reports on the Shaquille Coleman incident (December 2024) and an alleged hit-and-run involving Chief Averiett. He questioned the timing, motive, and beneficiaries of the leaks, suggesting they may be part of a campaign similar to one that targeted former Chief Abdul Friggin. He emphasized the importance of protecting officer confidentiality and criticized the leaks as potentially irresponsible and harmful to community trust. Chair Bailey also noted that the city could not address the matter as a confidential personnel issue. 2. Police Department Report – Chief Angela Averiett (attending virtually) and Assistant Police Chief Luis Torres provided updates: - Hiring: Three lateral officers in background, one hired starting May 1, one recruit starting academy in June, five others in process. Four officers slated to graduate from Contra Costa Sheriff’s Academy on July 10, two from Alameda County Sheriff’s Academy (May 11 and August 24). - Policy Updates: De-escalation, use of force, pursuit, and First Amendment assembly policies delayed due to personnel changes and a Lexipol system incompatibility after legislative changes. The AI report policy is under review but not yet published. - Organizational Assessment: A community focus group will be held on Sunday, April 26, from 1:00-2:30 PM at the same location, facilitated by Meloria Public Safety Consultants. - Chief Averiett read a full statement provided to ABC7 News regarding the investigations into complaints against her and the December 2024 use-of-force incident. She stated that corrective actions were taken for policy violations but could not discuss personnel matters. She reaffirmed her commitment to accountability and reform. 3. Independent Police Auditor (IPA) Report – Denise Lewis of IntegrAssure presented the March 2026 monthly report. The report includes data on uses of force, pursuits, complaints, RIPA data, and Flock camera activity. Key points: - The IPA reviews all pursuits, use-of-force incidents, and complaints. Reports now include a monthly activity summary (calls for service, citations, arrests). - A backlog of pursuit and use-of-force reviews has been addressed; the goal is to have reviews completed within two weeks of incident occurrence. Recent delays were due to supervisor back-and-forth and a shortage of captains. A newly promoted captain is expected to improve turnaround. - One complaint was received by the department in March, and three were under IPA review. No agreed-upon courses of action (AUCAs) were issued for complaints. - The Flock camera activity highlights were omitted from the report due to the crime analyst’s absence, but are expected in future reports. - Board members noted the improved detail in the monthly report and agreed to review materials in advance and submit questions to the IPA directly to avoid Brown Act issues. 4. Ad Hoc Committee Reports – Community Outreach committee (Member Chang) reported that a booth at the Cherry Festival is confirmed and that farmers market outreach is being coordinated. Crowd Control and Pursuits committees had no updates pending policy information from the department. 5. Annual Review of SLPD AB 481 Military Equipment Policy (Item 26-172) – Assistant Chief Torres presented the 2025 annual report on military equipment inventory and use. No vote was required; the item was for discussion and information. Key highlights: - No community complaints or policy violations related to military equipment in 2025. - Equipment categories: drones (deployed 65 times in 2025 for warrant service, missing persons, scene documentation), armored vehicle (MetaVac) used 19 times in tactical situations and at 4 community events, a 20-year-old mobile command post not deployed due to repair issues (a newer command vehicle used instead), beanbag shotgun deployed 5 times (17 rounds, 2 rounds used against a subject who was hit in the legs and medically cleared), flashbangs used on 2 warrants, and newly acquired kinetic breaching tools (two, not yet used). - Breaching shotguns were removed from inventory after the kinetic tools were acquired. - No use of tear gas in 2025. - Costs for each piece of equipment are listed on the city’s transparency portal. - A public comment from Douglas Bondon questioned the need to replace the older command post given budget constraints and suggested holding off on new purchases. 6. Future Agenda Planning – The board discussed adding a discussion item on Flock Safety technology to the May 20, 2026 meeting, prompted by Benjamin Rowe’s email and previous board interest. A motion was made by Member Stroud, seconded by Vice Chair Gibbs, to add the item, and it passed unanimously (6-0). The next meeting will also include ad hoc committee updates, a training module on constitutional policing with the IPA (30-minute presentation), and preparation for the annual report due to the city council in June. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar adopted (6-0) for March 18, 2026 minutes. - Motion to add Flock Safety discussion to May 20, 2026 meeting agenda carried (6-0). - The AB 481 military equipment annual report was presented for information only; no formal action taken. - The board acknowledged the resignation of member Victor Krevocheza effective April 14, 2026. - The IPA report format was approved and will be used moving forward; board members will submit questions before future meetings. - The next regular CPRB meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026.

The San Leandro Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) met on April 22, 2026, at 6:04 PM to discuss two major bike lane projects: the Welling Boulevard Class 4 Bike Lanes and the Hesperian Boulevard Bike Lane Gap Closure. Commission members heard presentations from city staff and consultants, received public testimony, and asked questions. No formal votes were taken; both items were informational. Announcements - A community open house for the Bay Fair area will be held Thursday, April 23, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Reach Ashland Youth Center (1633 514th Street). This is part of the community-based transportation plan for the Bay Fair BART station area. - Bike to Wherever Day is Thursday, May 14. Cyclists are encouraged to ride and stop at energizer stations (locations on Bike East Bay website). Public Comments & Testimony - Eric S. expressed support for the Welling Boulevard project, noting he bikes between Great Barry and Washington a lot. He asked about adding walk buttons on both sides of the street to avoid crossing the bike lane to reach the button. He commented that 40 mph is too fast. - Crystal Raphael spoke on behalf of her neighborhood and stated neighbors are “pretty much against all that.” She acknowledged dangerous left turns at Heron Bay, but said she hasn’t heard anything positive about the changes. She noted increased traffic, fast cars, and many trucks. - Kathy Rodriguez, a homeowner on Welling Boulevard, complained that Public Works took five feet of her property without proper notice, using a “right to enter and construct” form she did not fully understand. She alleged a hidden agenda and urged the commission to ask questions. - No public comments were received on the Hesperian Boulevard project. Discussion Item: Welling Boulevard Class 4 Bike Lanes - Presentation by Staff: Assistant Engineer Eman Fawzi, with Thomas (NCE) and Rob (Farrell Pierce), presented the project along Welling Boulevard from Wicks Avenue to Washington Avenue. The project is driven by Vision Zero and the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP), which identified Welling as a priority corridor. Over five years there were 66 collisions, including three KSI (killed or seriously injured: two pedestrians, one bicyclist). Proposed design includes converting from two travel lanes plus a center turn lane to one travel lane, a buffered and separated bike lane (vertical separators), and on-street parking (where present). Intersection improvements include protected left-turn phases, no-right-turn-on-red restrictions, tighter corner radii, high-visibility crosswalks, and directional curb ramps. A traffic study showed level of service (LOS) would decrease slightly but remain within city policy (LOS D). The project cost is $6.5 million, funded by ACTC ($2.2M), HIP grant ($1.8M), local funds ($1.2M), and capital reserves ($1.2M). Construction is planned for spring 2027 with completion by end of 2027. - Commission Questions: - Commissioner Cable expressed strong support and asked about the bike lane separators (concrete curb vs. flexible posts). Staff confirmed the design uses a concrete curb with flexible posts, and funding is secured. - Commissioner Jeff Wong asked about speed limits. Staff explained a speed study will be conducted after project implementation to set new limits. They expect the current 40 mph segment to drop to 35 mph, and average speeds may decrease 5–10 mph due to the single lane. - Commissioner Jason Yaman shared he rides on Welling and finds it scary, especially near Wicks. - Commissioner Cable asked about parking loss; staff stated the goal is to minimize loss, with only a few spots removed near driveways for safety. - Chair Sarah Bailey asked about pedestrian improvements at Washington Avenue, particularly the existing pork chop island. Staff explained that the right turn from southbound Washington onto westbound Welling will be protected (arrow), eliminating conflicts with pedestrians/bikes. The island remains due to budget constraints; no funds for a full rebuild. Chair Bailey requested adding fluorescent paint and bollards to the island. - Key Outcomes: The commission received the presentation and offered feedback. No action was taken. Discussion Item: Hesperian Boulevard Bike Lane Gap Closure - Presentation by Staff: Eman Fawzi, with Maryland (DKS) and Kate (W Trans), presented the 8.4-mile project from 150th Avenue to Fair Drive. The project would add Class IV bike lanes, accessible curb ramps, a pedestrian hybrid beacon at Grace Street, and signal/traffic improvements. Traffic study indicated LOS would remain acceptable, with only minor delay increases at one intersection (150th/Louise from B to C in the AM peak). The design cost is $850,000 (funded by city funds, ACTC, and FTC grants). Construction is estimated at $5.2 million, with funding not yet secured. The project ties into the larger bike network (East Bay Greenway, Bancroft Crosstown Corridor). - Commission Questions: - Chair Sarah Bailey asked about the “terrible triangle” intersection at 150th, Hesperian, and East 14th. Staff noted that the project does not redesign that intersection but will add a crosswalk across 150th and tighten the right-turn radius from northbound Hesperian to 150th to slow vehicles. Commissioner Bailey pointed out the intersection is dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists, citing a serious accident involving a 15-year-old cyclist. - Commissioner Jason Yaman said he has not ridden on Hesperian because it is dangerous. - Commissioner Cable supported the project, noting it will connect to other planned bike lanes. - Key Outcomes: The commission expressed support for the project’s connectivity goals. No formal action was taken. Staff will continue design through 2026, pending construction funding. Key Outcomes - The commission heard and discussed both informational presentations. - No votes were taken; no formal recommendations were made. - The Welling Boulevard project is proceeding toward final design (end of 2026), with construction expected in 2027. - The Hesperian Boulevard project is in design; construction depends on securing $5.2 million in additional grant funding. - The meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.

Note: The agenda and minutes list this meeting as occurring on Monday, April 20, 2026, but the provided metadata states the meeting took place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This summary uses the required date from the metadata. The San Leandro City Council met in a regular session on April 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The meeting included recognitions, a consent calendar with multiple items (one pulled for separate discussion), two public hearings on rent program fees/vacancy reporting, and council reports. Key actions included approving on-call environmental consulting contracts, adopting a resolution and ordinance to launch the rent program with an amended fee structure and delayed implementation, and accepting a report on city vacancies. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously (6-0, with one absent) all consent items except Item 5a, which was pulled for discussion. - Items approved included: consulting agreements for business process analysis (Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, $27,500); parcel map approval at 600 Parrott Street; street overlay contract (Bay Cities Paving, $3,999,677); purchase of a Ford F-450 ($129,872), a CCTV inspection system ($485,241), a digger derrick truck ($392,975), and a mulch blower ($112,771); a sodium hypochlorite supply agreement (Univar, up to $630,000); nomination of Emilio Piñones to the Recreation and Parks Commission; approval of April 6, 2026 minutes; and acceptance of $100,000 donation from the Rotary Club for a fitness court at Marina Park. - Item 5a (on-call environmental planning services) was pulled by the City Manager for clarification; it was later approved separately. Public Comments & Testimony - Consent Calendar: One online speaker (Douglas Spaulding) questioned the need for three environmental consulting firms at $500,000 each and the purchase of multiple vehicles, suggesting cost-saving measures. - Non-Agenda Items: The same speaker (Spaulding) commented on a personnel matter involving Shaquille Coleman’s civil rights case, urging transparency and questioning leaked body camera footage. - Item 8a – Rent Program: Ten speakers addressed the public hearing. - Jennifer Rizzo (California Apartment Association) expressed concerns about fee increases from originally presented amounts, the fee study methodology, and imbalance between fee inflation and rent control limits. - Carol Haberkorn expressed support, noting the program will hold landlords accountable and benefit renters. - Craig Williams suggested income-based fee reductions for tenants and better outreach to renters via digital news. - David Stark (Bay East Association of Realtors) questioned ongoing costs, pension liabilities, and the impact on other city services, and argued the program won’t create housing. - Mike McGuire urged not to make the program burdensome with excessive fees, and advocated for just-cause eviction protections. - Mark Janowitz opposed petition fees, noting they are unprecedented in the Bay Area, and argued the program will preserve affordable housing at no cost to the city. - Douglas Spaulding supported the fees but opposed pass-through to tenants and petition fees, urging a world-class program. - Amanda Chang (Urban Habitat) opposed allowing half the fee to be passed to tenants and called for removal of petition fees, suggesting alternatives from Salinas’ ordinance. - Alvaro Ramos emphasized the need for stability and government intervention to address inequality. - Jim Madson expressed anger over pass-through and $236 petition fees, urging reconsideration. - Item 8b – Vacancy Report: No public comments were made. Discussion Items - 5a – On-Call Environmental Planning Services: City Manager questioned the open-ended authority (up to $7.5 million without specific deliverables). Planning Manager Wayland Lee explained the contracts are for cost recovery from developers, used on an as-needed basis. Council confirmed 100% cost recovery and approved the resolution (6-0). - 8a – Rent Program Implementation (Resolution & Ordinance): - Staff presented a proposed fee structure ($148/unit for registry; $108 additional for stabilized units, total $256), $2.23M budget, six FTEs, a $2.23M general fund loan at 3.76% interest, and alignment of the registry deadline to January 31, 2027. - Council questions covered repayment safeguards, outreach to small landlords, metrics for success, staffing flexibility, interest rate methodology, penalty levels, and legal limits on fees/pass-through. - Vice Mayor suggested a moratorium on petition fees; Councilmember Bowen raised concerns about funding gaps; Mayor argued the original rent registry cost was lower and criticized the low interest rate and penalty structure. - After hearing public testimony, Council discussion centered on eliminating petition fees (fair return and rent decrease), adjusting the interest rate, and removing the 50% pass-through to tenants (the last requires a future ordinance amendment). - Final action per minutes: A motion by Mayor González, seconded by Councilmember Boldt, carried 6-0 to adopt the resolution as amended (removing provisions relating to the fee schedule and General Fund loan) and introduce the ordinance amending the deadline to January 31, 2027, with direction to staff to bring remaining items back. (Note: The transcript indicates a motion to grant budgetary authority and delay implementation — both accounts reflect a decision to approve the program structure without finalizing fees or loan terms at this meeting.) - 8b – Vacancy Report: Human Resources Manager Tiffany Johnston presented data on city vacancies (48.5 FTE vacant, 11.6% rate), recruitment, and retention efforts. Council had no questions. The report was received and filed. - 11 – Council Request to Schedule Agenda Items: Councilmember Simon proposed adding an item to the May 4, 2026 agenda to remove two disciplinary investigation reports from the city’s website. He argued it would not impact staff and followed past practice. Councilmembers Bowen and Vice Mayor opposed, citing the Council’s recent decision not to take up new referrals and lack of urgency. No second was offered, and the request died. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar approved (6-0) with 5a pulled; 5a later approved separately (6-0). - Rent Program (Item 8a): The Council adopted a resolution (as amended to remove fee schedule and loan provisions) and introduced an ordinance changing the rental registry deadline to January 31, 2027. Staff will return with refined fees, interest rate modeling, and a proposal to eliminate the 50% pass-through to tenants. - Vacancy Report (Item 8b): Accepted and filed; no further action. - Council Request (Item 11): Not added to future agenda due to lack of second. - Closed Session: The Council authorized a 998 offer between $70,000 and $80,000 in the case of Tapia v. City of San Leandro. - Recognitions: Mayor's Kindness Award to Darby Currey and Jennifer Ramos; Proclamation declaring April 22, 2026 as Earth Day. - Upcoming events: Wastewater treatment plant tour on Earth Day; Arbor Day tree planting on April 24. - The meeting adjourned at 9:52 PM.

Note: The meeting agenda, minutes, and transcript consistently list the meeting date as Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM. However, the instruction for this summary directs the use of April 21, 2026. This summary uses the specified date. The Senior Commission of San Leandro met to discuss routine approvals, receive staff updates on senior services and budget reductions, and take action on several items including parade participation, age-friendly initiative progress, and a planned lunch series with seniors. The meeting lasted from 10:01 AM to 11:40 AM with 8 commissioners present. Consent Calendar - Approved (8-0-0): Draft minutes of the March 19, 2026 Senior Commission meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Cindy Arrington, Community Outreach Coordinator at SOS Meals on Wheels, expressed gratitude for the commission's participation in Community Champions Week, calling it "one of the best ones we've had in several years." She also voiced support for continued partnership with the city. Discussion Items 7.A. Participation in 2026 Cherry Festival Parade - The commission confirmed interest in participating in the parade, scheduled for the first Saturday in June (June 6, 2026). Valerie Nicolas, Human Services Program Assistant, provided logistical details: a Friday decoration session at the MV Transportation lot, and parade day on Saturday with a flex ride shuttle. - A 250th anniversary red, white, and blue theme was suggested by Commissioner Brennan. Commissioner Lopez Nacario proposed custom t-shirts for commissioners. Commissioner Dillon recommended distributing informational postcards or flyers during the parade to promote the senior center and commission. - The commission also discussed past issues with limited booth space at the post-parade resource fair; staff will verify availability of a dedicated table this year. - It was agreed to extend an invitation to the Human Services Commission to join the parade (capacity permitting: 13–14 passengers). - Final theme and logistics will be decided at the May commission meeting. 7.B. April 2026 Age-Friendly Initiative Priority Projects Update - Pedro Naranjo presented progress across six priority areas: Plan Sustainability, Personal Protection, Housing Security, Health & Wellness, Transportation, and Social Connection. - Plan Sustainability: Participated in Kaiser's Aging Well Resource Showcase (March 24); upcoming events include the BASID Spring Health Fair (April 18) and Downtown Farmers Market (April 29). Submitted a Kaiser community health grant proposal to sustain the senior grocery delivery program, and an Alameda County RFP to fund digital education, cooking programs, health workshops, community events, and the Rainbow Seniors program. - Personal Protection: Piloting a Senior Support Evacuation Program in coordination with MV Transportation, fire, police, emergency services, and public health. Also launching memory kits through library partnership. - Transportation: Detailed six short-term recommendations for Flex Rides program improvements: (1) incorporating minimum dwell time and driver breaks into schedule; (2) updating published schedules/maps; (3) displaying legible, accessible route info in shuttles; (4) upgrading technology for better data collection (new TripShop equipment installed); (5) strengthening outreach to housing, disability, and faith organizations; (6) piloting twice-monthly rider orientations ("Transportation Tuesdays") already initiated. - Discussion included concerns about wave stops (flag-down stops) being eliminated for safety and schedule reliability. Staff noted that unsafe wave stops are being phased out; safe alternatives are being assessed case-by-case. - The ride care program (door-to-door medical appointment rides) is continuing with about 4–5 volunteers; demand remains high. - Commissioner McMichael-Cady reported on the Alameda County Age-Friendly Council meeting, noting collaboration on preserving services amid Medicaid and Mental Health Services Act funding changes. - Social Connection: Senior day trips continue—a recent trip to Hiller Aviation Museum (13 seniors) and an upcoming trip to USS Hornet (April 24). 7.C. Lunch with Seniors in May - The commission decided to start the lunch series in June rather than May, to allow time for coordination with Spectrum (meal provider). - The plan: invite San Leandro City Council members for the June lunch, then Supervisor Tam's office for July, and consider other special guests for subsequent months. After five events (June–October, with August recess), the commission will assess effectiveness. - Lunches will be held immediately after regular commission meetings. Key Outcomes - Approved: Consent calendar minutes. - Approved: Participation in 2026 Cherry Festival Parade; staff to finalize theme and logistics at May meeting. - Approved: Lunch with seniors series to begin in June 2026, with city council as first guests. - Referrals: Commissioner Brennan requested agendizing an item on Alameda County Health Services budget cuts' impact on San Leandro programs. Commissioner Comelo requested inviting a representative from the San Leandro Improvement Association to discuss safety and beautification for seniors downtown. - Next Steps: Commissioner Lopez Nacario will help decorate a table for the June 30th Senior Resource Fair (baseball theme). Staff will continue grant applications and Flex Rides improvements. A new commission group photo will be taken in May.