July 21, 2025 - San Leandro City Council Meeting

The City of San Leandro held a City Council meeting on July 21, 2025, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval of a contract amendment for a traffic signal project that involved a cost increase due to unforeseen electrical meter relocation, with the council voting to approve the additional funding. The council also discussed and approved updates to the parkland dedication and park facilities development impact fees, restructuring fees based on unit size to better align with market feasibility and legal requirements, and introduced a fee waiver program for affordable housing and accessory dwelling units. Additionally, the council directed staff to explore a public art requirement for new developments, potentially establishing a 1% for art fee, with further study and rulemaking to follow. The meeting also featured a presentation on the Alternative Response Unit, a multi-agency program addressing behavioral health calls, highlighting its success and ongoing funding through fiscal year 2027. Public comments addressed concerns about code enforcement fees, development delays, and support for the Alternative Response Unit. Motions related to fee adjustments and contract approvals were passed with majority votes, and the council expressed consensus on advancing the public art ordinance to the rules committee for further consideration.