City Hall
835 East 14th Street
San Leandro, California
City of San Leandro
Minutes
City Council
7:00 PM City Council Chambers
Access the meeting remotely by using this URL
https://zoom.us/j/506831637
Monday, November 4, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Mayor Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Mayor Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Bowen, Viveros-Walton
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Gonzalez announced and received consensus of the Council to move item 10a to be heard immediately after item 4a, under Recognitions and to move item 10C to be heard immediately after item 8.
3. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS TAKEN
City Attorney Pio Roda announced that item 3.a. by vote of 5-0-2 with Councilmember Aguilar and Vice Mayor Simon recused, City Council approved a waiver of the Attorney Client Privilege related to an investigation report that is in the process of public disclosure, to be released later that week.
The second item City Council set the matter for a censure hearing with a vote of 4-1-2 with Councilmember Azevedo voting no and Councilmember Aguilar and Vice Mayor Simon recused, the censure hearing will be on November 18, 2024.
4. RECOGNITIONS
4.a. 24-474 Proclamation to Declare November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month
Vincent Medina, a local Ohlone resident accepted the proclamation.
This matter was Presented
With the consensus of the City Council, Item 10.a. was moved to this point on the agenda.
10.a. 24-485 Motion to Nominate and Appoint Stephanie Lopez to the Youth Advisory Commission for a District 2 Term Ending August 31, 2025 City of San Leandro Page 1
City Council Minutes November 4, 2024
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, Bowen, Viveros-Walton
Enactment No: Min Order 2024-025
5. 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, Bowen, Viveros-Walton
5.a. 24-480 Adopt a Resolution to Reallocate $464,598 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Budget for Human Services Projects Previously Approved to the Alternative Response Unit project
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: Reso 2024-139
5.b. 24-481 Adopt a Resolution to Accept the Calendar Year 2024, Second Quarter City of San Leandro Investment Report
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: Reso 2024-140
5.c. 24-482 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Section 115 OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) Trust and Pension Trust Investment Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: Reso 2024-141
5.d. 24-475 Adopt a Resolution for FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendments Approving Year-End 2023-2024 One-Time Carry-Over Appropriations for General Fund and Other Various Funds
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: Reso 2024-142
5.e. 24-476 Minutes for the October 7 and October 21, 2024 Regular City Council Meetings
Approved as Submitted on the Consent Calendar.
City of San Leandro Page 2
City Council Minutes November 4, 2024
6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
There were no reports.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments were made by approximately 4 people.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
With the consensus of the City Council, Item 10.c. was moved to this point on the agenda.
10.c. 24-441 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Reject All Bids for the Steven Taylor Sanctity of Life Pavilion Project, Project No. 2022.0340
Comments were made by approximately 8 people.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Simon, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar.
A substitute motion was made by Mayor González III, seconded by Councilmember Bowen, that this Staff Report be Approved as presented, and for staff to meet with Council to get input on a scaled back version of the park, to open in 12 months. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Ballew, González III, Bowen, Viveros-Walton
Nay: 3 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Simon
Enactment No: Reso 2024-144
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.a. 24-437 Economic Development Strategy Work Plan
The item was presented by Economic Development Manager Katie Bowen, and there was one public comment.
This matter was Presented
Councilmember Ballew with a second from Councilmember Aguilar, made a motion to extend the meeting to the conclusion of items 9a and 10b, or 10:30, whichever comes first, motion passed 7-0
10. ACTION ITEMS
10.b. 24-468 Adopt a Resolution to Approve an Exception to the 180-Day Waiting Period for Post-Retirement Employment Pursuant to Government Code §7522.56 for Norma Goodman
City of San Leandro Page 3
City Council Minutes November 4, 2024
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: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Ballew, Simon, González III, Bowen, Viveros-Walton
Enactment No: Reso 2024-143
11. COUNCIL REQUESTS TO SCHEDULE AGENDA ITEMS
No requests were made.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
No reports were made.
13. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:08 PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
___________________________________
Kelly B. Clancy, CMC
City Clerk for the City of San Leandro
City of San Leandro Page 4