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
Monday, May 1, 2023 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m.
Vice Mayor Azevedo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. RECOGNITIONS
3.a. 23-194 Mayor's Award for Kindness for Nic Ming
Nic Ming accepted the award for kindness.
This matter was Presented
3.b. 23-169 May 2023 as Older Americans Month Proclamation Wendy Peterson from the Senior Services Coalition of Alameda County and Senior Commissioners Comelo, Eversole, Lopez-Nacario and McElroy accepted the proclamations.
This matter was Presented
3.c. 23-197 May 2023 as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation
June Lee, Executive Director from the Korean Community Center East Bay accepted the proclamation.
This matter was Presented
3.d. 23-198 May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation City of San Leandro Page 1
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Students from Temple Beth Shalom Jewish Heritage School accepted the proclamation.
This matter was Presented
3.e. 23-199 May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation Key Shawn Ward and Tran Bach, San Leandro High Students accepted the proclamation.
This matter was Presented
3.f. 23-152 May 2023 as Affordable Housing Month in the East Bay Proclamation Liz Varela, Executive Director from Building Futures accepted the proclamation.
This matter was Presented
3.g. 23-089 April 30 - May 6, 2023 as Small Business Week Proclamation Lyn Drogo, T.A.G.S. store owner accepted the proclamation.
This matter was Presented
3.h. 23-196 April 30 - May 6, 2023 as 54th Annual Municipal Clerk’s Week Proclamation
Kelly B. Clancy, City Clerk accepted the proclamation.
This matter was Presented
3.i. 23-181 May 15 - 21, 2023, as National Police Week Proclamation Officers Wesley Leonard and Lisette Lopez accepted the proclamation.
This matter was Presented
4. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS TAKEN
No reportable actions taken.
5. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments were made by approximately 43 speakers in person and online via Zoom.
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.
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8. PRESENTATIONS
8.a. 23-185 Adopt a Resolution of the City of San Leandro City Council to Approve the Capital Improvement Program 10 Year Plan FY 24 through FY 33 A motion was made by Councilmember Reynes, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., that this Staff Report be Approved. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
Enactment No: 2023-040
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearings were moved up in the meeting to be heard after item 8.a.
12.a. 23-164 First Reading and Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Zoning Code Section 1.12.108, Definitions, and Section 2.10.200, Use Regulations (Bay Fair TOD District), to Update the Definition of Research and Development Services and Reclassify it from a Conditional Use to a Permitted Use in the Bay Fair TOD District Public Comment was made by approximately two speakers.
A motion was made by Councilmember Azevedo, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., that this Staff Report be Approved. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
12.b. 23-182 Adopt a Resolution to Approve the City of San Leandro’s U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan
Public Comments were made by approximately one speaker.
A motion was made by Councilmember Azevedo, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., that this Staff Report be Approved. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
Enactment No: 2023-041
9. AMENDMENT OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made to Approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR
10.a. 23-150 Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to accept the Alameda County Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAP) Funds and Corresponding Appropriations in the amount of $500,091 to operate subsidies in new or existing affordable or supportive housing units, emergency shelters, non-congregate shelters, interim or bridge housing, and navigation centers.
A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Reynes, that this Staff Report be Received and Filed. The motion CARRIED.
Enactment No: 2023-042
10.b. 23-180 Adopt a Resolution to Approve Recommendations from the City of San Leandro Human Services Commission for Community Assistance Program (CAP) Grants for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: 2023-043
10.c. 23-160 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for Implementation of a Proposition 218 Voting Process for Proposed Stormwater Rates for $203,350 Budgeted in Account 598-58-006 in Fiscal Year 2024
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: 2023-044
10.d. 23-166 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Sewer Agency Charge Billing and Collection Agreement with East Bay Municipal Utility District to Conduct Sewer Utility Commercial Account Billing Services for 10 Years, Effective July 1, 2023, Providing for Continuation of Billing Services for the City’s Commercial Sewer Accounts for Approximately $40,000 Each Year Budgeted in Account 593-51-002-5830
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: 2023-045
10.e. 23-139 Approve April 5, 2023 Facilities and Transportation Meeting Minutes Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
10.f. 23-203 Approve April 17, 2023 Council Minutes
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Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
8.b. 23-189 Presentation Regarding Housing and Homelessness Annual Work Plan This matter was Presented
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comment was continued until after item 8.b. and comments were made by approximately 6 speakers.
13. ACTION ITEMS
There were no items scheduled.
14. COUNCIL REQUESTS TO SCHEDULE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no items scheduled.
15. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
City Councilmembers reported on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, and seminars since the last meeting.
16. ADJOURN
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Kelly B. Clancy
City Clerk for the City of San Leandro
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