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
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. Mayor González called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Azevedo arrived at 7:03 p.m.
Present 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Simon, González III, Bowen, Viveros-Walton, Boldt
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Azevedo noted that he was participating remotely under California Government Code Section 54953.8.3(a)(1) for just cause due to a caregiving need for a family member, and noted that there were no other individuals over the age of 18 present with him.
3. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS TAKEN
City Attorney Pio Roda stated that for Item 3b. on the Closed Session meeting agenda pertaining to conference with real property negotiators, the City Council voted for a limited disclosure of information regarding the matter, with all members voting yes except for Councilmember Simon (absent). He stated there would be further information in the coming days.
4. RECOGNITIONS
No items were scheduled.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Comments were made by two people.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Viveros-Walton, to Approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote.
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Aye: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Simon, González III, Bowen, Viveros-Walton, Boldt 5a. 25-630 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Non-Professional Services Agreement with McGuire & Hester for On-Call Emergency Sewer Repair Services for a Three-Year Period Not to Exceed Amount of $600,000 With a Provision for a Two-Year Renewal
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: Reso 2026-005
5b. 26-003 Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Non-Professional Services Agreement with T&S Intermodal Maintenance for Wall Repair at the Marina Community Center for $318,498 and to Negotiate and Approve Cumulative Change Orders up to 10% or $31,849 of the Original Contract Amount
Received and Filed on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No: Reso 2026-006
5c. 26-005 Minutes from the January 12, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Approved as Submitted
6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
There were no reports or comments.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments were made by five people.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items were scheduled.
9. PRESENTATIONS
No items were scheduled.
10. ACTION ITEMS
10a. 26-009 Motion to Create an Ad Hoc Committee for Existing Litigation (Robustelli v. City of San Leandro, Case No. 25CV126732) Pursuant to City Charter Section 305(g)
Comments were made by one person.
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A motion was made by Mayor González, seconded by Councilmember Boldt, to create an ad hoc committee consisting of Councilmember Boldt and Mayor González for existing litigation (Robustelli v. City of San Leandro, Case No. 25CV126732) pursuant to City Charter Section 305(g). The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Simon, González III, Bowen, Viveros-Walton, Boldt
Enactment No: Min Order 2026-003
10b. 26-010 Motion to Create an Ad Hoc Committee Related to the Shoreline Bankruptcy (Case No. 2:24-bk-14877)
Comments were made by one person.
A motion was made by Mayor González, seconded by Councilmember Viveros-Walton, to create an ad hoc committee consisting of Vice Mayor Viveros-Walton and Mayor González related to the Shoreline Bankruptcy (Case No. 2:24-bk-1487). The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Aguilar Jr., Azevedo, Simon, González III, Bowen, Viveros-Walton, Boldt
Enactment No: Min Order 2026-004
10c. 26-015 Council Discussion and Direction to Act by Minute Order on Potential Discipline of Councilmember Aguilar Under Chapter 1.13 of the San Leandro Administrative Code Pursuant to Councilmember Bowen’s Internal Request for Discipline Submitted on October 24, 2025 Comments were made by fourteen people.
A motion was made by Mayor González, seconded by Councilmember Boldt, to accept the findings of the investigation report pertaining to Councilmember Aguilar. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Boldt, Bowen, Viveros-Walton, González
Noes: 3 - Aguilar, Azevedo, Simon
A motion was made by Councilmember Simon, seconded by Councilmember Bowen, that there should be disciplinary action. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Boldt, Bowen, Simon, Viveros-Walton, González Noes: 1 - Azevedo
Excluded: 1 - Aguilar
A motion was made by Councilmember Bowen, seconded by Councilmember Viveros-Walton, for disciplinary action in the form of a statement of disapproval, and an admonition with the inclusion of an expectation for behavioral course correction and training. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Boldt, Bowen, Viveros-Walton, González
Noes: 2 - Azevedo, Simon
Excluded: 1 - Aguilar
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The City Council took a 10-minute recess at 9:02 p.m.
Enactment No: Min Order 2026-005
10d. 26-016 Council Discussion and Direction to Act by Minute Order on Potential Discipline of Councilmember Simon Under Chapter 1.13 of the San Leandro Administrative Code Pursuant to Councilmember Bowen’s Internal Request for Discipline Submitted on October 24, 2025 Comments were made by ten people.
A motion was made by Mayor González, seconded by Councilmember Viveros-Walton to accept the findings of the investigation report pertaining to Councilmember Simon. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Boldt, Bowen, Viveros-Walton, González
Noes: 3 - Aguilar, Azevedo, Simon
A motion was made by Councilmember Viveros-Walton, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Ayes: 7 - Aguilar, Azevedo, Boldt, Bowen, Simon, Viveros-Walton, González A motion was made by Councilmember Bowen, seconded by Councilmember Viveros-Walton, that there should be disciplinary action. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Boldt, Bowen, Viveros-Walton, González
Noes: 2 - Aguilar, Azevedo
Excluded: 1 - Simon
Councilmember Azevedo left the meeting at approximately 10:07 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Viveros-Walton, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, to extend the meeting to 10:45 p.m.The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 - Aguilar, Bowen, Simon, Viveros-Walton, González Noes: 1 - Boldt
Absent: 1 - Azevedo
Councilmember Azevedo rejoined the meeting at approximately 10:23 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bowen, seconded by Councilmember Viveros-Walton, for disciplinary action in the form of a statement of disapproval and an admonition. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Ayes: 4 - Boldt, Bowen, Viveros-Walton, González
Noes: 2 - Aguilar, Azevedo
Excluded: 1 - Simon
Enactment No: Min Order 2026-006
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11. COUNCIL REQUESTS TO SCHEDULE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bowen stated that she had submitted two requests : one pertaining to expanding the ARtWalk project; and one including potential vacancy tax and applicable sin taxes to the list of potential revenue sources to be explored in the previously approved revenue measure survey to be conducted in 2026.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Councilmembers reported on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, and seminars since the last meeting. 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.
Councilmember Azevedo left the meeting at 10:33 p.m.
13. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 10:46 p.m. in reflection of the value of human life.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Sarah K. Bunting
Acting City Clerk for the City of San Leandro
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