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The council first moved an appointment: Casey Guo was appointed as an ex officio youth member to the Community Police Review Board. Council member Yvette Viveiros Walton moved the appointment and Vice Mayor Bowen seconded; the motion passed unanimously, 6–0–1 (Council member Simon absent). The appointee was sworn in during the recognitions portion of the meeting.

On the consent-pulled items, the council approved allocation of CDBG-related and CAP funding for nonprofit partners (agenda item 5a). Staff explained application and eligibility procedures for the Community Assistance Program (CAP) and the federally regulated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). After clarifying last year’s carryover treatment and that one previous CDBG recipient declined federal funds and moved to CAP funding, the council voted 6–0–1 to adopt item 5a.

Council also approved a construction contract for the Manor Library project. Council member Acevedo moved to award a contract to Dry and Construction Incorporated and Council member Aguilar seconded. Council member Bolt recused himself from the item because of a real property interest near the project; the motion passed 5–1–1 with one recusal and one absence noted.

On the evening’s agenda items, the council adopted an uncodified ordinance that moves future city council elections to district-based voting pursuant to the Elections Code process noted in the meeting and the stipulation language associated with the city’s safe-harbor process. The city attorney explained that passage of the ordinance positions the city to use a statutory “safe harbor” and that any charter amendment required to implement district elections must be submitted to voters; the motion passed 6–0–1.

The council also approved an application from NUG/Nuggs to expand a cannabis retail operation in the city after public comment from the company and debate about process and equity in the licensing procedure. The item passed 5–1–1, with Council member Yvette Viveiros Walton voting no and Council member Simon absent.

Finally, the council amended the citywide master salary schedule to reflect previously negotiated adjustments for the city manager and police chief effective July 1, 2025. Human Resources staff cited California regulations requiring public posting of the current salary schedule; the item passed 6–0–1.

Votes at a glance:
• Appointment — Casey Guo, ex officio youth member, Community Police Review Board (agenda item 10a): motion moved by Council member Yvette Viveiros Walton; second Vice Mayor Bowen; outcome: approved, 6–0–1 (Simon absent).
• Item 5a — CDBG/CAP funding allocations: motion moved by Council member Yvette Viveiros Walton; seconded; outcome: approved, 6–0–1 (Simon absent).
• Item 5b — Award construction contract to Dry and Construction Incorporated (Manor Library): motion moved by Council member Acevedo; second Council member Aguilar; outcome: approved, 5–1–1 (Council member Bolt recused; Simon absent).
• Item 10b — Ordinance to establish by-district elections (uncodified ordinance / safe-harbor step): motion moved; outcome: approved, 6–0–1 (Simon absent). City attorney clarified charter amendment must be submitted to voters.
• Item 10c — Expansion/approval for NUG cannabis retail item: motion moved by Council member Aguilar; seconded; outcome: approved, 5–1–1 (Council member Yvette Viveiros Walton voted no; Simon absent).
• Item 10d — Amend citywide master salary schedule (city manager and police chief increases effective 07/01/2025): motion moved by Council member Bolt; second Council member Aguilar; outcome: approved, 6–0–1 (Simon absent).

Several council members noted process and equity concerns in the cannabis licensing item and in the district-election conversion discussion. One public commenter urged the council to consider removal or restriction of a council member facing federal inquiry; the comment was received as public input and not acted on during the meeting.

The council concluded its business and closed the meeting at 8:22 p.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 16, 2025 - City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","City councilors approved a slate of actions June 16 including moving to district-based elections, awarding a construction contract, appointing a youth member to the Community Police Review Board, adopting a contractor for Manor Library, approving a cannabis license expansion, and amending the salary schedule.","taxTitle","San Leandro , Alameda County, California","taxId",2910,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6658836,"San Leandro adopts biannual budget after public hearing; council warned deeper cuts likely next year",1275,1689000,2964000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846009-b2c6c9d7f8742885c8c400fedd334c97&start=1689&end=2964","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846009-b2c6c9d7f8742885c8c400fedd334c97/thumbnail_1689000.jpg","/articles/6658836/San-Leandro/Alameda-County/California/San-Leandro-adopts-biannual-budget-after-public-hearing-council-warned-deeper-cuts-likely-next-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658836-eca6bc366af1ca18bc37b5b92b60fab7/orig.mp4?Expires=1774929606&Signature=XggVXUUi-pMP-WZmp4ZJWkhh5hXSMSrYsmFgdy83mtVHlmjcwX7ZpgslAoQtKRzMADAzJj76tq6w360v~kons9drqyJfPZz3cakWZsk1fP1OS16nQ63hUv7ppk~wvJmjCgqu4P3NSngo-JPZe7L10TeEZtM5WgZzs3wCOjBYiaxsBwZkoVq-yRIDB23zokT~52QJHidtDnPmMfpck5l9tQW6tqe36wcuyKFl4ygRqjNbq~~zrTXp9iChbhRftAjDxYMgWayoSc~4GRxFTRQfErR03m5vfWeHsnwgKI4YXl0S21UAE3PJd14u8yc-36EsrR-ZkMFmGHoLUNTkfjIPBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Leandro City Council on June 16 adopted the city’s proposed biannual budget for fiscal years 2025–26 and 2026–27 after a public hearing and comments from residents and council members.

Finance Director Nicole Gonzales opened the hearing by summarizing the proposal and its drivers, saying, “The item before you this evening is a public hearing and adoption of the fiscal year 2526 and 2627 proposed biannual budget.”

Gonzales told the council the city prepared a long-term forecast and presented numbers for the general fund and all funds. She said general fund expenditures for 2025–26 are $156.1 million and $160.8 million for 2026–27, and that the city is meeting its reserve balance policy for 2025–26 at 20 percent but not at the same level in the subsequent year. She also noted the city’s appropriation (Gann) limit is far above current spending.

During the public hearing, several residents urged the council to protect library services and to restore or expand social services. Alvaro Ramos told councilors that “the proposed cuts to library employees, operating hours, audio visual, print books, electronic materials, and program supplies are extreme,” and asked the council to reject reductions. Other commenters, including residents who said they were unable to attend earlier budget forums, urged more transparent and timely community engagement and called for reconstituting a budget task force.

Council members acknowledged public concern. Council member Yvette Viveiros Walton said the biennial budget “takes us into next fiscal year” and warned the following year will be “very difficult,” noting the city is not meeting ongoing revenue with expenditures and may need to pull funds from other priorities. Vice Mayor Bowen said she is “really disappointed that we are going to be taking cuts to the library and some of our human service programming” and asked staff for clearer links between departmental priorities, performance measures and spending impacts.

Councilors discussed next steps for community engagement, with several expressing interest in reviving a budget advisory task force and in earlier outreach to avoid approving a budget at the last possible meeting. Staff said the city will bring midyear and midcycle updates and that a proposal to consider a budget advisory task force could be added to the council’s priority list for future action.

After deliberation, Council member Viveiros Walton moved to adopt the budget and Council member Bolt seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 6–0–1 (Council member Simon absent).

The adopted budget includes continued funding for the rent-registry program, an alternative response unit, and capital projects such as the recently reopened San Leandro Family Aquatic Center. City staff highlighted that the city’s 10-year financial forecast and reserve policies will guide decisions during the next fiscal year.

Council members and several public commenters asked staff to return with clearer performance measures and explicit statements of how specific cuts would affect services before the next budget cycle. The finance director said staff will continue public outreach and refinements through committee review and future council meetings.","Following a public hearing, the San Leandro City Council adopted its proposed biannual budget for fiscal years 2025–26 and 2026–27, while staff and council members cautioned the following biennium will require tougher choices and possible service reductions.","actionData","errors"]

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