April 20, 2026 - City Council Meeting

The City of San Leandro City Council held a meeting on April 20, 2026, which included significant discussions on procurement and budget matters related to the implementation of a rent stabilization and rental registry program. The council reviewed and approved a consent calendar that included contracts for environmental review consultants with a spending authority of up to $7.5 million, fully cost-recovered from development applicants. A major agenda item was the presentation and deliberation on the rent stabilization program's staffing plan, fee structure, and budget for fiscal year 2027. The program proposes six full-time equivalent staff positions and a budget of approximately $2.23 million, funded through fees charged to rental property owners, with partial pass-through of fees to tenants under debate. Council members discussed fee levels, enforcement mechanisms, and the timing of program launch, ultimately approving the consent calendar except for one item which was later approved after discussion. The council also addressed vacancy and recruitment challenges in city staffing, particularly in the police department, as part of a public hearing on AB 2561 compliance. No votes were taken on changes to the rent stabilization ordinance fees or pass-through provisions, with further discussions planned. Other agenda items included proclamations for Earth Day and community recognitions, as well as council member reports and scheduling of future agenda items.