September 14, 2026 - City Council Meeting

The City of San Leandro held a City Council work session on September 14, 2026, focusing primarily on proposed amendments to the city's cannabis policy and zoning code. Key procurement-related discussions included the potential issuance of up to two additional cannabis retail permits, increasing the total from four to six, and modifying setback requirements to align more closely with state standards. The council reviewed three options for code amendments: Option A involved minimal changes allowing two more permits and accounting for physical barriers; Option B added alignment of setback distances to 600 feet; and Option C expanded zoning districts to include all commercial and industrial zones except downtown, requiring planning commission review. Public comments from cannabis operators and the Chamber of Commerce supported modernizing the ordinance and expanding opportunities while excluding downtown. Council members debated the youth center definition, setback distances, and equitable distribution of dispensaries across districts. A motion to approve Option C with revisions to the youth center definition was made but failed to pass, with Mayor Gonzalez voting no and one council member absent. The council agreed to continue deliberations on the matter in future meetings.