Civic Center
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San Leandro, California
City of San Leandro
Minutes
City Council
Mayor Juan González, III
Vice Mayor Bryan Azevedo, District 2
Celina Reynes, District 1
Victor Aguilar, Jr., District 3
Fred Simon, District 4
Xouhoa Bowen, District 5
Pete Ballew, District 6
6:30 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, March 20, 2023
Immediately following the adjourned meeting from March 6, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:38 p.m.
Mayor Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. RECOGNITIONS
3.a. 23-107 Proclamation Honoring César Chávez
This matter was Presented
3.b. 23-106 Motion to Appoint the Following Representatives to Boards and Commissions 2023
This matter was Adopted
Aye: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
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4. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS TAKEN
City Attorney Pio Roda reported that action was taken to tender a case that will include payment, the Council voted on the item with a Motion by CM Ballew and Second by CM Azevedo and a vote of 7-0, motion passed unanimously.
5. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments were made by the following individuals: Emily Griego, Mitch Huitema, Tuon Ngo, Jerry Garcia, Ernie Lopez, Edward Spijker, Frank Montano, Emily Rich, John Sullivan, Lynnette, George Wu, Miley, Chris Moore, Chuchi Ma, Kenny, Wendy Huang, Adeles, Yvonne, John Minot, Lupe Schoenberger, Pam W., Dan, Melissa Wong, Phil, Mac, Jennifer L., Ginny Madsen, Jim Prola, Joel Baum, Frank Li, Whitney Walker, Rui Lin, Kinkini Banerjee, Mary Zhang, Chris Bammer, Douglas Spalding, Stephen Michael Tow, Leo West, and Wendy Moore
7. CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Councilmembers announced their calendar of upcoming events and coordinated attendance, reported on local events attended since the last meeting, and made brief comments on issues of concern.
Council recessed from 8:30 - 8:40 pm.
Upon return Council rearranged the Agenda and moved items 12.a. and 13.a to before 8. Presentations.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.a. 23-095 Minute Order to Affirm the Federally Required 30-day Public Comment Period for the City of San Leandro’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan from March 21 - May 1, 2023
There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Reynes, seconded by Councilmember Azevedo, that this Minute Order - Council be Adopted. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
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13. ACTION ITEMS
13.a 23-081 Second Reading to Adopt an Ordinance to Authorize an Amendment to the Contract Between the City of San Leandro and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to Provide Section 20516 (Employee Cost Sharing) for San Leandro Police Management Association (SLPMA)
There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Ballew, that this Staff Report be Approved. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.a. 23-077 Presentation on the Steven Taylor Sanctity of Life Project Comments were made by the following individuals: Ginny Madsen, Keyshawn Ward, Douglas Spalding and Leo West
This matter was Presented
9. AMENDMENT OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Ballew, to Approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote.
Aye: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
10.a. 23-063 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of San Leandro and WRT Design for the Comprehensive Parks Master Plan for a not-to-exceed total of $379,612.
A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Ballew, that this Staff Report be Approved. The motion CARRIED.
Enactment No: 2023-023
10.b. 23-093 Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Submit an Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Funds, Execute an Agreement with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District, and execute documents to accept the Program Funds.
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: 2023-024
10.c. 23-086 Adopt Resolution to Accept 2022-23, City of San Leandro Section 115 OPEB Trust and Pension Trust Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2022
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: 2023-025
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10.d. 23-074 Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Confidential Employee Group Salary Schedule to Add the Classification of Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: 2023-026
10.e. 23-071 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 for a Not to Exceed Amount of $370,000 to the Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of San Leandro and Robert Half International Inc. for Staff Augmentation Services Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: 23-027
10.f. 23-072 Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Accept Grant Funds in the Amount of $5,500 from the California Humanities’ Library Innovation Lab (LIL) Grant to Fund Programming that Engages Youth Immigrant Communities Through Public Humanities Programs.
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: 2023-028
10.g. 23-087 Adopt Resolution to Approve 2022-2023 Budget Amendment for 2021-2022 Year-End, One-Time Appropriation of Surplus Funds for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Improvement Projects Fund, and Fiduciary Fund
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: 2023-029
10.h. 23-082 Minutes for February 1, 2023 Facilities and Transportation Committee Meeting
Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
10.i. 23-101 Minutes for January 3, 2023 City Council Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
10.j. 23-104 Minutes for the January 26, 2023 Rules Committee Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
10.k. 23-100 Motion to Nominate the Following Representatives to Boards and Commissions
Adopted on the Consent Calendar.
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10.l. 23-105 Approve a Minute Order to Terminate City Council Referral to Rename the San Leandro Main Library
Adopted on the Consent Calendar.
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11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were removed.
14. COUNCIL REQUESTS TO SCHEDULE AGENDA ITEMS
No requests were made.
15. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
City Councilmembers reported on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, and seminars since the last meeting.
16. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Kelly B. Clancy
City Clerk for the City of San Leandro
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