September 8, 2025 - City Council Meeting

The City of San Leandro City Council held a special session on September 8, 2025, primarily focused on adopting an updated City Council handbook that includes a new code of ethics and revised policies on council member reimbursements and conduct. The council discussed budget allocations for advocacy, training, and technology expenses for council members, proposing a combined budget of $9,300 per member with a total of $11,800 including technology, and debated whether to keep technology and travel budgets separate. The council also considered changes to reimbursement submission deadlines, reducing the period from 90 to 30 days to align with city fiscal policies. Public comments emphasized the need for a code of ethics with clear enforcement and whistleblower protections. Council members debated enforcement mechanisms, including requiring a supermajority vote for disciplinary actions, and discussed procedural aspects of amending the administrative code to support enforcement. Ultimately, motions were made to adopt the handbook with some amendments, reflecting a desire to finalize the ethics code while allowing for future refinements. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.