April 13, 2026 - City Council Meeting

The City of San Leandro held a City Council work session on April 13, 2026, focused primarily on addressing the city's budget challenges for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Finance Director Nicole Gonzalez presented detailed proposed general fund reductions across multiple city departments, including the City Manager's Office, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Libraries, Recreation, Human Services, Public Works, Community Development, Police, and Fire services. The council discussed maintaining core services while balancing the budget, with unanimous support from the finance committee for most reductions. Key procurement-related topics included funding for critical infrastructure projects such as painting city hall and the Marina Community Center, roof replacement at Fire Station 10, and a $3 million CAD/RMS replacement for 911 dispatch and records. The council also addressed the challenge of procuring fire vehicles with long lead times requiring upfront payment. Public comments emphasized the importance of maintaining programs like the Alternative Response Unit and downtown ambassador program, which the council agreed to prioritize. Discussions included reallocating funds from economic development studies to small business incentive grants and deliberations on council compensation, with a consensus leaning toward no increase. The council expressed commitment to fiscal stability, infrastructure investment, and maintaining essential services while navigating budget constraints. No formal vote was recorded during this session, but the council indicated support for moving forward with the proposed budget adjustments and funding plans for critical projects.