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Civic Center
835 East 14th Street
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
Access the meeting remotely by using this URL
https://zoom.us/j/506831637
Monday, April 3, 2023
Vice Mayor Bryan Azevedo will join via teleconference from 3737 West Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868, Business Lobby.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. RECOGNITIONS
3.a. 23-115 Mayor’s Award for Kindness - Lawrence Abbott This matter was Presented
3.b. 23-130 Proclamation to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Deadrich Real Estate
This matter was Presented
3.c. 23-131 Proclamation to Recognize April 9 - 15, 2023 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
This matter was Presented
3.d. 23-113 Proclamation for April 2023 as Fair Housing Month This matter was Presented
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3.e. 23-132 Proclamation to Recognize April 2023 as Autism Awareness Month This matter was Presented
3.f. 23-129 Motion to Appoint the Following Representatives to Boards and Commissions
A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., seconded by Mayor González III, 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
Enactment No:
4. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS TAKEN
City Attorney Pio Roda reported that during the closed session meeting item 4.a. had no reportable action. Item 4.b. was by a motion made by Councilmember Aguilar, second by Councilmember Ballew, through a unanimous 7-0 vote, the City Council approved making a Rule 68 offer to plaintiff of $200,001.
5. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Robustelli reported on the condition of the Haas Avenue Pedestrian Bridge collapse during the most recent storm.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments were made by approximately 12 individuals.
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.
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.a. 23-085 Presentation on Storm Water Fees
This matter was Presented
9. AMENDMENT OF 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.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR
10.a. 23-083 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Award a Construction Contract to Redgwick Construction Company for $1,958,816 for the Washington Avenue Reconstruction Project, Project No. 2018.4020, Federal Project No.- STPL 5041 (048); to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Individual Change Orders Up to 5% ($97,940.80) of the Original Contract Amount; to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Approve Cumulative Change Orders up to 15% ($293,822) of the Original Contract Amount; and to Reassign $750,000 from other street projects to this project
A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Ballew, that this Staff Report be Received and Filed. The motion CARRIED.
10.b. 23-116 Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Submit Grant Applications for 1) the Bay Fair TOD Sub-Area 1 Precise Plan in the amount of $1,200,000 and 2) the Bay Fair TOD Specific Plan Amendments in the amount of $600,000 in Response to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC'S) Priority Development Area (PDA) Grant Call for Projects and, if Funding is Awarded, Execute Documents to Accept Funds and Commit In-Kind Contributions of Staff Time
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
10.c. 23-096 Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Accept Grant Funds for $49,847.87 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program to improve officer wellness and expand mental health resources.
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
10.d. 23-145 A Proclamation of the Emergency Services Director of the City of San Leandro Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency Relating to the Impacts of Persistent Storms and Local Flooding
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
10.e. 23-114 Minutes for March 2023 Facilities and Transportation Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
10.f. 23-117 Minutes for February 22, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
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10.g. 23-121 Minutes for March 20, 2023 City Council Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
10.h. 23-122 Minutes for March 20, 2023 Adjourned City Council Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
10.i. 23-123 Minutes for March 6, 2023 City Council Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
10.j. 23-124 Minutes for March 6, 2023 Adjourned City Council Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
10.k. 23-125 Minutes for February 21, 2023 City Council Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
10.l. 23-126 Minutes for February 14, 2023 City Council Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
10.m. 23-127 Minutes for February 14, 2023 Adjourned City Council Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
10.n. 23-128 Minutes for February 6, 2023 Adjourned City Council Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were removed.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items were scheduled.
13. ACTION ITEMS
13.a. 23-108 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No.1. to the Employment Agreement for Police Chief Abdul Pridgen, and a Resolution to Approve Employee Cost-Sharing Under Government Code Section 20516 by
Unrepresented Executive Safety Employees
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following vote:
Aye: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
14. COUNCIL REQUESTS TO SCHEDULE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests.
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 7:51 p.m.
This matter was Adjourn
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Kelly B. Clancy
City Clerk for the City of San Leandro
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