May 5, 2025 - City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting of San Leandro on May 5, 2025, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key items included the adoption of a resolution to amend wastewater rates to support $55 million in capital improvements over five years, including a $10 million nutrient optimization project, with rates effective July 1, 2025. The council also approved a major industrial building project at 880 Dittle Drive, involving Prologis, which included commitments to local union labor and sustainability measures such as solar energy partnerships. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved amendments to the city master fee schedule for fiscal year 2025-26, based on a comprehensive user fee study conducted by NBS, aiming to update fees to reflect the cost of service delivery. The meeting also addressed procedural matters related to council ethics and agenda item referrals, with a motion to return the ethics code revisions to the rules committee for further review. Public comments and council discussions emphasized fiscal responsibility, community benefits, and transparency in fee structures and development projects. Motions related to fee adjustments, project approvals, and procedural changes were passed unanimously or with strong support.