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San Leandro, California
City of San Leandro
Minutes
City Council
7:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, December 4, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and Rhea Antioquia led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Aguilar joined via teleconference from 3327 Duval Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815.
Councilmember Simon joined via teleconference with an Emergency Circumstance.
Present 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Simon made an announcement that he would be joining via teleconference with an Emergency Circumstance. A motion was made by Councilmember Ballew and seconded by Councilmember Reynes to allow Councilmember Simon to participate in the Council meeting via teleconference. The motion passed unanimously 6-0-1 with Councilmember Aguilar absent, as he arrived late.
3. RECOGNITIONS
3.a. 23-599 Mayor's Awards for Excellence Angel Khera, Rafa Zapien, Mateo Torres-Cohen, Selmir Dizdarevic, Jocelyn Avalos Castro, Sasha Ramos The Mayors Award for Excellence was received by Angel Khehra, Rafa Zapien, Mateo Torres-Cohen, Selmir Dizdarevic, Sophia Lopes, Sasha Ramos, Jocelyn Avalos Castro, Kevin Cao, Erick Almonte, Aleksandr Riabov, Naara Suarez Cruz, Isabella Lopes and Jesus Gomez Cazares.
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3.b. 23-598 Mayor's Award for Kindness for Martín Martínez and Daniel Gomez Cazares
They Mayor's Award for Kindness was presented to Martin Martinez and Daniel Gomez.
This matter was Presented
3.c. 23-597 Proclaiming December 4, 2023 as San Leandro Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary Celebration Day
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The proclamation was awarded to the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce, Emily Griego and Khushil Naik.
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3.d. 23-592 Presentation of the 2023 City Council District Leadership Awards and Mayor's Awards of Excellence
Awards were presented to the following recipients:
John Minot, Jennifer Y. Chang, Justin Lamb, Tom & Leslie Hicks, Jennifer Chan, Khushil Naik, Kim Pace with the Boys & Girls Club San Leandro and Cuberg.
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3.e. 23-595 Presentation of the 2023 Boards & Commission Service Awards The Service Awards were presented to Bryan Azevedo, Dylan Boldt, Fredrick Simon, and Peter J. Ballew
This matter was Presented
4. AMENDMENT OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Ballew pulled item 5.b. from the Consent Calendar
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Public comment was made by approximately 1 individual.
A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., seconded by Mayor González III, to Approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote.
Aye: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen
5.a. 23-509 First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend San Leandro Municipal Code Section 1-3-100 to Modify the Community Police Review Board’s Membership Structure
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
5.c. 23-574 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone a 3.45-acre site located at 14143-14273 Washington Avenue from Commercial Community with an Assembly Use Overlay (CC(AU)), to Industrial General (IG); Alameda County Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 77B-1222-3-3, 77B-1222-4-3, 77B-1222-5-3, 77B-1222-6-15, 77B-1222-6-17, 77B-1222-6-18, and 77B-1222-6-19; Richard Poolis (applicant); First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (property owner) PLN21-0031
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
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5.d. 23-580 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Legal Services Agreement Between the City of San Leandro and Castillo, Moriarty, Tran & Robinson for Tort Litigation Services
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
5.e. 23-575 Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Non-Represented Part-Time Salary Schedule to Include a Wage Adjustment to Comply with the State Minimum Wage Effective January 1, 2024
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
5.f. 23-579 Adopt a Resolution to Approve Policies and Procedures for Providing Priority Sewer Service to Affordable Housing Projects Pursuant to Government Code Section 65589.7
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
5.g. 23-591 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with ConvergeOne for a Data Center Server Upgrade in the Amount of $388,385 and to Authorize an Individual Amendment Up to 10% (or $38,836) of the Original Agreement Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
5.h. 23-601 Minutes of November 20, 2023 City Council Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
5.i. 23-583 Minutes of October 4, 2023 Facilities and Transportation Committee Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
5.j. 23-584 Minutes of November 1, 2023 Facilities and Transportation Committee Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
5.k. 23-602 Minutes of November 28, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5.b. 23-596 First Reading of Two Ordinances: 1. Establish Compensation of Councilmembers; and 2. Establish Compensation of the Mayor Councilmember Ballew pulled item 5.b. from the consent calendar to be heard under item 6.
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Councilmember Bowen, to Approve item 5.b.. The motion carried by the following vote.
Aye: 6 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Simon, González III, Reynes, Bowen Nay: 1 - Ballew
7. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS TAKEN
No report.
8. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Robustelli announced that the Police Department will be hosting Cookies with the Cops and gave several tips for holiday safety.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments were made by approximately 47 individuals.
A ten minute recess was taken at 9:02 pm and again at 10:25 pm.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings scheduled.
11. 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.
12. PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations scheduled.
13. ACTION ITEMS
There were no Action Items scheduled.
14. COUNCIL REQUESTS TO SCHEDULE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Reynes made a motion that was seconded by Councilmember Aguilar to bring back a resolution regarding the conflict in Israel and Palestine. After discussion, the motion was withdrawn by Councilmember Reynes.
15. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
City Councilmembers reported on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, and seminars since the last meeting.
16. ADJOURN
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m., in memory of the mother of the Hicks family and in memory of Fred Simon, Sr.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Kelly B. Clancy
City Clerk for the City of San Leandro
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