December 2, 2024 - City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting of San Leandro on December 2, 2024, included extensive community recognitions and presentations, followed by key procurement and policy discussions. The council approved increasing reward amounts for unsolved homicides to $150,000 each, aiming to encourage public assistance in solving these cases. A significant agenda item was the adoption of the 2024 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan update, which outlines prioritized infrastructure projects including separated bikeways and pedestrian safety improvements, with estimated costs and maintenance considerations discussed. The council also reviewed and advanced a soft story seismic retrofit ordinance targeting older wood-framed residential buildings, including provisions for engineering assessments, retrofit requirements, and fee reductions to incentivize compliance. Public comments addressed concerns about enforcement, safety, and community impacts. The meeting concluded with council reports on various community and regional engagements. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the master plan and retrofit ordinance set the stage for future capital improvement projects and procurement activities.