City Council Meeting
October 13, 2025
Update on Council
Priority Workplans
Original Council priority
workplans (Public Safety,
Infrastructure, Housing &
Homelessness) developed
1 COUNCIL PRIORITIES TIMELINE
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FY26 Council Priority Setting
Session
February 2025
FY26 - FY28 Priority
Workplan Updates
July 2025
Economic Development and
Quality of Life priorities
added as part of FY25
Council Priority Setting
February 2024
FY26 - FY27 Biennial Budget
Adoption
June 2025
May 2023
Quality of Life
Economic Development
FY25 -
FY26
QUALITY OF LIFE
1. Develop
and Implement Arts
Grants Program
1. Develop and Implement Arts Grants Program
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Develop and Implement Arts Grants Program
Establish a budget through the Arts, Culture & Library Commission (ACLC) with guidelines and criteria for grant eligibility focused on local artists of visual, performing, or written formats and cultural organizations.
2/2/2025
Promote the grant program through workshops and info sessions to increase community participation. 2/11/2025
Identify local businesses and sponsors to expand opportunities for larger projects. 9/1/2026
2. Expand
Utilization of Art
Gallery Spaces in
City Facilities,
establishing
partnerships for
installations
2. Expand Utilization of Art Gallery Spaces in City
Facilities, establishing partnerships for installations In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Expand Utilization of Art Gallery Spaces in City Facilities, establishing partnerships for installations Identify all City Facilities that can function as gallery spaces including outdoor areas. - BEGAN SEPT. 2025- 7/1/2026
Idenitfy local agencies and artists to submit exhibit proposals that highlight diverse artistic expressions for consideration by the ACLC for display in City Facility Gallery Spaces.
7/1/2026
Facilitate public art receptions and gallery tours by the artist to engage the community with new installations. 12/1/2026
3. Develop Programs
Celebrating
Community and the
Diverse Cultures in
San Leandro
3. Develop Programs Celebrating Community and the
Diverse Cultures in San Leandro
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Develop Programs Celebrating Community and the Diverse Cultures in San Leandro Create an annual calendar for cultural events representing different ethnic and cultural groups. 9/30/2025
Develop partnerships with local agencies to collaborate on free programs highlighting different cultural practices, such as dance, crafts, and storytelling.
9/30/2025
Update the San Leandro History Museum exhibit "People of Many Lands" to represent the diverse backgrounds of current-day San Leandro -DISCONTINUED12/1/2026
4. Expand utilization
of early childhood
education
programming
4. Expand utilization of early childhood education
programming
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Expand utilization of early childhood education programming Develop and execute a promotion plan of bilingual early childhood programs to the target audience. 12/1/2025
Develop partnerships with local
schools/daycares/preschools/nonprofits to collaborate on free educational workshops for kindergarten readiness with joint efforts on measured readiness markers.
12/1/2025
Expand participation in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program. 12/1/2025
5. Expand
Technology Based
Adult Education
Programs
5. Expand Technology Based Adult Education Programs
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Expand Technology Based Adult Education Programs
Identify, develop, and impliment structured times in different modalities for the teaching of digital literacy skills for seniors and adults, especially for people with low skills.
12/15/2025
Teach Artificial Intelligence literacy to better equip San Leandrans to embrace, interpret, understand, utilize, and consider the ethics of AI. 5/9/2025 Develop partnerships with organizations to provide basic IT skills workshops, new and emerging technologies, and coding for adults. 12/1/2025
6. Expand volunteer
opportunities for
cleaning streets and
public spaces
citywide.
6. Expand volunteer opportunities for cleaning streets and public spaces a citywide.
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Expand volunteer opportunities for cleaning streets and public spaces citywide.
Launch a citywide program encouraging community groups to maintain specific areas. 6/30/2025
Organize quarterly citywide volunteer clean-up days focusing on hightraffic areas and parks. 3/1/2025 Develop volunteer kits with cleanup tools and educational materials on waste reduction. 3/1/2025
7. Design and
implement a planting
initiative to introduce
native and droughttolerant plants across
city parks, medians,
and public spaces.
7. Design and implement a planting initiative to introduce native and drought-tolerant plants across city parks,
medians, and public spaces.
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Design and implement a planting initiative to introduce native and drought-tolerant plants across city parks, medians, and public spaces.
Develop a non-functional turf reduction plan for public spaces that includes a native and drought tolerant plant palette 9/1/2026 Create a planting guide for homeowners and businesses to incorporate drought-tolerant landscaping. 8/31/2025
Organize quarterly volunteer program for community planting days in city parks and medians. 9/1/2026
8. Expand Citywide
Tree Canopy
Coverage
8. Expand Citywide Tree Canopy Coverage
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Expand Citywide Tree Canopy Coverage
Reestablish community tree-planting events to increase resident involvement. 12/1/2025
Establish a tree donation program, encouraging businesses and residents to sponsor tree planting efforts. 12/1/2025
Collaborate with environmental organizations to host educational workshops on tree care and maintenance. 12/25/2025
9. Strategic
placement of litter
receptacles to
maximize usage and
enhance cleanliness.
9. Strategic placement of litter receptacles to maximize usage and enhance cleanliness.
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Strategic placement of litter receptacles to maximize usage and enhance cleanliness.
Coordinate with the waste hauler to install and service 20 additional litter receptacles in the downtown area. 6/1/2025
Coordinate with SLIA to monitor/clean containers and respond to dumping around them 12/1/2025
Survey and Identify opportunity sites for additional receptacles to be negotiated into the waste hauling contract. 12/1/2026
10. Establish a
Private Tree
Protection
Ordinance.
10. Establish a Private Tree Protection Ordinance.
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Establish a Private Tree Protection Ordinance.
Draft and propose the ordinance to protect mature trees on private properties. 6/30/2026
Launch an educational campaign to inform property owners of the ordinance and its benefits. 10/31/2026
Establish an online permit system for managing tree maintenance and removal requests on private property. 9/30/2026
11. Develop
Recreational
Programs for
Inclusivity and
Diverse Age Groups.
11. Develop Recreational Programs for Inclusivity and
Diverse Age Groups.
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Develop Recreational Programs for Inclusivity and Diverse Age Groups.
Expand intergenerational programs that bring together youth and seniors for shared activities. 9/1/2025
Develop accessible recreational programs catering to different abilities, including adaptive sports. 6/30/2025
Offer bilingual and multicultural fitness classes to attract diverse community members. 7/1/2025
12. Partner with
Local Organizations
to create accessible
and affordable
healthy eating
options, particularly
for low-income
families.
12. Partner with Local Organizations to create
accessible and affordable healthy eating options,
particularly for low-income families
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Partner with Local Organizations to create accessible and affordable healthy eating options, particularly for low-income families Organize healthy cooking workshops in collaboration with organizations 8/1/2025 Identify and allocate budget funding to support the expansion of existing food pantries/distribution sites/ and other food access programs, and implement new sites in strategic locations as necessary. 2/1/2026
Partner with orgnizations to develop cooking classes focused on affordable, nutritious meals. 3/1/2025
13. Host Health &
Active Living Events
13. Host Health & Active Living Events
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Host Health & Active Living Events
Organize annual community health fairs offering free health screenings and fitness activities. 7/1/2025
Collaborate with local fitness instructors and gyms to host community fitness challenges. 7/1/2025
Partner with local fitness instructors to offer free outdoor exercise classes in parks. 7/1/2025
14. Partner with
Local Organizations
for Expanded Senior
Services
14. Partner with Local Organizations for Expanded
Senior Services
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Partner with Local Organizations for Expanded Senior Services Offer technology training workshops for seniors to help them access telehealth services. 4/1/2025
Collaborate with caregiving agencies to provide respite care and caregiver support programs. 12/1/2025
Create senior-friendly recreational activities like walking clubs and gentle yoga sessions. 1/1/2026
15. Collaborate with
Schools for Public
Use of Recreational
Facilities
15. Collaborate with Schools for Public Use of Recreational Facilities
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Collaborate with Schools for Public Use of Recreational Facilities Update joint-use agreements with school districts to ensure public access to recreational spaces after school hours. 12/1/2026
Organize community sports leagues and fitness programs utilizing school gyms and fields. 12/1/2026
Coordinate with schools to offer weekend wellness programs for students and families in school facilities. 12/1/2026
COUNCIL
QUESTIONS
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
1. Accelerate
Innovation & Growth
of Target Industries
1.Accelerate Innovation & Growth of Target Industries
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Accelerate Innovation and Growth of Target Industries
Develop an Innovation Action Plan to attract innovative businesses in target industries 3/31/2025
Revamp Economic Development website and flyers to recruit and support innovative and retail businesses - NEW - 6/30/2026 Evaluate process/platform for tracking Economic Development work, data and contacts - NEW - 9/30/2026
Implement Innovation Action Strategy and provide Council with an update 3/31/2026
Complete City Brand Assessment and develop a City marketing strategy to improve visibility, image and identity 12/31/2026 Finalize Economic Development Marketing Plan to implement new marketing strategy 4/30/2027
2. Support
Transformational
Development
Opportunities
2. Support Transformational Development
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Support Transformational Development Opportunities
Hold annual Development Event to promote commercial and residential opportunity sites and receive input on challenges 9/30/2025 Complete Development Plan for Bayfair TOD Sub-Area 1 - MOVED TO HOUSING PLAN - 12/31/2026
Complete Development Process Evaluation to streamline and enhance permitting process 12/31/2025
Develop a formal process for customer interactions and feedback - NEW - 3/31/2026 Establish an inter-departmental Development Review Committee to discuss applications and troubleshoot issues - NEW - 7/31/2026 Establish an inter-departmental Accela “power users” group to promote knowledge sharing & advancements to the City's permitting system - NEW - 12/31/2026 Evaluate Commercial and Industrial Zoning Regulations and Non-Residential Zoning Amendments 6/30/2026
3. Preserve Industrial
Districts & Address
Infrastructure Needs
3. Preserve Industrial Districts & Address Infrastructure Needs
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Preserve Industrial Districts and Address Infrastructure Needs Perform City Real Estate Assessment and identify staffing and funding needs to manage properties leased to private parties 4/30/2026 Evaluate potential for Public Private Partnerships (PPP) to help fund infrastructure improvements - MOVED FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN - 7/31/2026 Develop Policy and allocate staffing resources as appropriate - MOVED FROM INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN - 12/31/2027
Complete Bay Fair Community-Based Transportation Plan - MOVED TO HOUSING PLAN - 12/31/2026
Evaluate Feasibility of an Industrial Area Specific Plan to streamline environmental review & utility/infrastructure upgrades 6/30/2027
4. Create Vibrant
Gathering Places with
Quality Retail,
Dining, Hospitality, &
Entertainment
4. Create Vibrant Gathering Places with Quality Retail, Dining, Hospitality & Ent.
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Create Vibrant Gathering Places with Quality Retail, Dining, Hospitality, and Entertainment Develop a Retail Action Plan to retain diverse businesses and attract new quality businesses 10/30/2025
Hold annual retail event & perform outreach to recruit targeted retailers -NEW 10/31/2026 Perform outreach to major shopping center owners and encourage improvements - NEW - 3/1/2026
Release Applications for additional Safety & Security Grants for upgrades at shopping centers 3/1/2025
Update Commercial Incentive Program to encourage businesses to invest in their facilities for maintenance & aesthetic improvements 9/1/2025 Design and Install Beautification, Art, and Wayfinding in Downtown to enhance the pedestrian experience and direct to parking 5/1/2026
Propose a Prioritized List of Placemaking and Streetscape Improvements for the Capital Improvement Plan - DISCONTINUED - 3/1/2025
Evaluate the feasibility of attracting hotel uses, and identify opportunity sites 12/1/2026
5. Ensure Resident
Workforce Training &
Education for Access
to High-Quality Job
Opportunties
5. Ensure Resident Training & Education for Access to
High-Quality Job Opportunities
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Ensure Resident Workforce Training & Education for access to High-Quality Job Opportunities Develop a Workforce Partnership Strategy to ensure workforce providers serve residents and businesses 12/31/2025
Prepare a Workforce Outreach Plan to help residents of all backgrounds be aware of opportunities 4/30/2026
Gather and share information about Available Childcare Resources for providers and families 3/30/2025
Evaluate Availability & Affordability of Childcare and how to support existing childcare services - DISCONTINUED - 6/1/2026
6. Support Diverse
Small Businesses &
Connect to
Resources
6. Support Diverse Small Businesses & Connect to
Resources
In progress
Deadline extended
Completed
Completed ahead of
deadline
Discontinued
Q1 (July-Sept), Q2 (Oct-Dec), Q3 (Jan-Mar), Q4 (April-June) Due Date Timeline
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027
PROJECT NAMES Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Support Diverse Small Businesses and Connect to Resources Update the Small Business Technical Assistance Workplan to support business services and financial resources for small and underserved businesses and entreprenuers
9/30/2025
Prepare a Small Business Resource Outreach Plan to connect diverse businesses with assistance in a manner that is understandable and relevant
4/30/2026
Improve and update online & written materials outlining City processes and resources to be multi-lingual and more customer-friendly for small and diverse businesses
12/31/2025
Hold workshop and update materials to connect businesses with local finance & business service institutions - NEW - 11/30/2026
COUNCIL
QUESTIONS