Civic Center
835 East 14th Street
San Leandro, California
City of San Leandro
Minutes
City Council
7:00 PM City Council Chambers
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Monday, February 5, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
Mayor Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present 6 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Bowen
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interim Police Chief Hart introduced six new police officers and staff.
3. RECOGNITIONS
3.a. 24-018 Proclamation for Black History Month
Keyshawn Ward of the Youth Advisory Commission accepted the proclamation.
This matter was Presented
13. ACTION ITEMS
The Mayor, with consensus from Council moved item 13 Action Items up to be heard after item 3. Recognitions.
13.a. 24-006 Motion to Appoint the Following Representatives to Boards and Commissions: Jessica Bustos and Sidney Davis to the Recreation and Parks Commission; and Rosemary Picado to the Senior Commission A motion was made by Councilmember Ballew, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., that this Minute Order - Council be Adopted. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Bowen
Enactment No: Min Order 2024-009
4. AMENDMENT OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Agenda
There was approximately 1 public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Simon, to Approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote.
Aye: 6 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Bowen
5.a. 23-642 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Amazon Services, LLC (Amazon Business) to Use Amazon Business’ Online Marketplace for Purchases of Various Goods, Utilizing the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract, No.
R-TC-17006
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: Reso 2024-003
5.b. 23-644 Adopt a Resolution to Accept Gift Funds in the Amount of $34,210 from the Friends of the San Leandro Public Library and to Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Gift and Appropriate Gift Funds to Enhanced Library Card Sign Up Month, Summer Library Program, and Programs at Manor Branch
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: Reso 2024-004
5.c. 23-589 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 with Dell Technologies for Computers and Technology Equipment Using the State of California NASPO ValuePoint Master Price Agreement for the Combined Not to Exceed Amount of $300,000
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: Reso 2024-005
5.d. 24-032 Motion to Table the Nomination of Nicholas Foster as San Leandro's Community Representative to the Oakland Airport/Community Noise Management Forum
Adopted on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: Min Order 2024-006
5.e. 24-020 Minutes for the December 6, 2023 Facilities and Transportation Committee
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Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
5.f. 24-016 Minutes for the January 2, 2024 City Council Meeting Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were removed.
7. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS TAKEN
No report. Direction was provided to staff.
8. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Robustelli reported that Thursday, January 25th, a total of 48 volunteers (15 City Staff and 33 non-staff) joined the City of San Leandro to canvas the City and conduct the 2024 Point-in-Time census count of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
A special recognition to Elsa Castillo in Human Services for coordinating the Count this year.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments were made by approximately 15 people.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.a. 23-606 Adopt a Resolution to Consider and Approve Text Amendments to the Transportation Element of the General Plan to Replace Level of Service (LOS) with Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as the Criteria to be used for Transportation Analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in Compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 743 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3
A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Bowen, that this Staff Report be Approved. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Bowen
Enactment No: Reso 2024-006
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.
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12. PRESENTATIONS
12.a. 24-017 District 1 Vacancy - Process Overview
City Clerk Clancy presented the item, there were approximately 4 public speakers.
There was a motion by Mayor Gonzalez and a Second by Councilmember Ballew to Appoint Councilmembers Aguilar and Bowen and the Mayor to an Ad Hoc Committee to Appoint a resident to the District 1 Seat. Council agreed to interview a maximum of eight people on February 13 at 6 pm, and reserve February 27 at 7 pm as a back up meeting.
Aye: 6 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Bowen
14. COUNCIL REQUESTS TO SCHEDULE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no items requested.
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 9:03 pm.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Kelly B. Clancy, CMC
City Clerk for the City of San Leandro
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