City of San Leandro

The City Council invites the public to attend the 2021 Annual Planning Session, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 6th. The meeting will be held virtually through the Zoom Video conferencing platform and will include opportunities for comments and questions from the public. A link to the meeting packet and Zoom log-in details is below. Meeting agenda items include: *Review of 2020 City accomplishments... *City fiscal status report *City Council priorities for 2021 Meeting Details: https://bit.ly/3kkoNwO

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for portions of the Bay Area, including the East Bay beginning tonight at 10:00 PM through 6:00 PM on Tu...esday. Although there are no planned Public Safety Power Shutoffs scheduled in our area for this wind event, power outages are possible due to downed lines caused by the wind. For up to date weather information, please visit: https://www.weather.gov/mtr/ For information on how to prepare for a power outage, please visit: https://www.ready.gov/power-outages

City of San Leandro Partners with East Bay SPCA for Animal Shelter Services.

Road Maintenance Work Planned for Oberlin Ave From January 19-21, Public Works staff will peform road repair work on Oberlin ave between Corvallis street and Purdue street. Residents will have the ability to drive to/from their homes during the work, but should exercise caution and reduce speeds. Staff will notify residents if vehicles parked on the street need to be temporarily moved. Work performed by Public Works staff is in preparation for future slurry seal work that will be accomplished by a contractor later in the year.

Do you have plans for tomorrow evening? The Community Advisory Budget Task Force will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13th, to discuss two important items: Discussion and Possible Adoption of the Task Force Statement of Shared Values and an informational Budget Overview of the Police Department. Meeting agenda: https://bit.ly/2LNXoGU The meeting is being virtually held on the Zoom Video Conferencing platform. The Zoom login credentials are located in the above link.

San Leandro Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter interviews Dr. Nicholas Moss on the current status of COVID-19 and the vaccine distribution process. Listen: https://bit.ly/3tnzEe9

Notice of Vacancy for Boards and Commissions: Library & Historical Commission (Representation: Youth) Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Adjustments (Representation: District 2) Recreation and Parks Commission (Representation: District 6) ... Senior Commission (Representation: At Large) Details: https://bit.ly/2O5gaLh

When is it my turn to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has just begun for targeted groups, it is recommended for residents to sign up on the following places: *State of California Department of Public Health - https://myturn.ca.gov/ or call 1.833.422.4255 ... *County of Alameda Public Health Department - Resident Vaccine Notification Form - https://app.smartsheet.com//44974350ffd14f288b03b029f2486b *Contact your healthcare provider and request that they add your name to their list if one exists. *Don't have internet access? Dial 2-1-1 for updated COVID-19 information As of January 25, 2021, Alameda County remains in the Purple Tier in the State of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

FALL PREVENTION: This workshop will help you learn why fall prevention matters, who needs to care about it, and what you can do to lower your risks. Registration: www.sanleandrorec.org

Consider attending this live webinar presentation for tenants and landlords Registration: https://bit.ly/3i2nt18

The January 19th San Leandro City Council meeting agenda is available. Additionally, East Bay Municipal Utility District will provide an update to the City Council on their Bayfair, Peralta, and South Pumping Plants projects and related issues. EBMUD Presentation: https://bit.ly/3sCZcUv Meeting Agenda: https://sanleandro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx|&Search=

Current Vaccine Prioritization Framework Alameda County Distribution Plan: https://covid-19.acgov.org//vaccination-phases-per-state-a

The San Leandro City Council voted unanimously to appoint Council Member Victor Aguilar as Vice Mayor for the 2021 calendar year. Reflecting upon the appointment, Vice Mayor Aguilar stated, "The City Council's action makes me the first LGBTQ+ and LatinX male in San Leandro's history to serve as Vice Mayor. I am proud to serve the constituents of this city. It is with their ongoing support, I am able to help push this city forward."

Important San Leandro Public Library Update

Robbery Prevention Tips from San Leandro Police Department

EBMUD (property owner) has notified the City that PG&E will be performing tree work onsite at Chabot Park on Wednesday, January 13th, which will necessitate keeping the entrance closed to the public until approximately 9 a.m.

Drop by Walmart San Leandro - Davis St to donate an unwrapped toy to our Alameda County Fire Department firefighters during their Holiday Toy Drive.

Good evening, San Leandro! (Photo: Claudia Maibes - https://bit.ly/3bdMR2x)

Mark your calendars for this design workshop

Building Futures' 2020 Holiday Gift Drive Info: https://bit.ly/37i9eAm

The Registrar of Voters has convenient Drop Box locations (open 24 hours) to support the November 3rd General Election. San Leandro drop boxes are located outside the main doors of City Hall (835 E. 14th Street) and Manor Branch Library (1241 Manor Blvd). For a complete list, please visit: https://bit.ly/33rlYnA

Mayor Cutter discusses the Listos California campaign, helping you prepare for disasters by creating your own personal preparedness plan. Prepare these 4 easy steps before it is too late. #CityWorks

Consider taking part in this fun pumpkin photo opportunity. Recreation Staff can't wait to see the photos you send them. Email photos to [email protected]. #CityWorks

WARNING: Please use caution when driving or walking around town this morning. There are approximately 20-30 trees that are down, or large branches that are blocking roads/sidewalks. City staff are focusing clean-up work first on the major thoroughfares (e.g. E. 14th Street and Davis Street, etc) and then secondary roads. To report a down tree or limb, please call Public Works at 510.577.3440. If blocking the roadway, call San Leandro Police Department non-emergency at 510.577.2740. #cityworks

In addition to placing your ballot in the mail, the Registrar of Voters has 66 convenient Ballot Drop Box locations (open 24 hours) to support the November 3, 2020, General Election. Additional drop boxes are being installed by the Registrar of Voters. For a complete list, please visit: https://bit.ly/33rlYnA The November 3, 2020 General Election has no neighborhood polling places. However, there will be 100 Accessible Voting Locations throughout Alameda County, which any voter can visit to vote in-person. To find the nearest Accessible Voting Location in your area, please visit: https://bit.ly/2Hx2eWW

Advisory Message: PG&E Public Safety Shutoff potentially set for Oct 25, 2020, thru Oct 26, 2020 Due to anticipated high winds, low humidity, dry vegetation, and lack of rainfall, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) have notified us of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting as early as 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 25th, and lasting through Monday, October 26th. According to the PG&E website, limited areas east of 580 in San Leandro that may be impacted. The City’s ...Emergency Operations Center has been activated and is in constant communication with the Alameda County Office of Emergency Services and PG&E. We will provide necessary updates as more information becomes available. To see if you are affected by the PSPS and additional information regarding generalized impacted areas and Community Resource Centers please visit: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/updates/. You can also text "PSPS" to 211-211 to get updated information related to PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs. Community Resources Centers (CRC) will be set up by PG&E at Formosan United Methodist Church, at 788 Lewelling Boulevard, Merritt College in Oakland, and the UC Berkeley Campus. Snacks and device charging capabilities will be available at the centers. Public Health COVID guidelines will be adhered to, including social distancing and wearing masks. For the most updated information on the CRC's, including hours, locations, and capabilities, please visit https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/updates/. Chabot Park will be closed Sunday and Monday unless weather conditions change. Although specific areas may not be impacted by the PSPS, it is possible that other outages may occur due to the high winds. We urge residents to make necessary plans in the event they lose power. Please remember to treat a non-working traffic signal-controlled intersection as if it were controlled by 4 way stop signs. Please use caution when proceeding through those intersections and watch for other motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Also, as a reminder, please use extreme caution when you are outdoors. If you see downed power lines, please do not approach them and dial 911 immediately. If you see downed trees, please call the police department non-emergency line at 510-577-2740, option 1.

Take Our Survey! - San Leandro Multi-Family Development Standards - Due: Nov. 6th. The City of San Leandro is updating its multi-family residential design standards in order to achieve high-quality multi-family and mixed-use development projects. Due to State law changes, there is an effort toward a more streamlined review of new multi-family projects. Please share your building and site design preferences with us! Your responses will help ensure that the new standards reflect the community’s values and vision. To access the survey, please visit: https://bit.ly/3dTdh9c by November 6, 2020.

Prepare for a Pacific Gas and Electric Company Public Safety Power Shutoff Learn: https://bit.ly/3h0RSLY

Last month, two residential projects were given the go-ahead by the San Leandro City Council, both of which provide needed workforce housing. A 39-unit townhome development was approved at 903 Manor Boulevard and a 42-unit apartment development was approved at 1388 Bancroft Avenue. Read to learn more: http://sanleandronext.com/two-new-neighborhood-housing.../

Do you have thoughts about public art? Consider attending the Arts Commission meeting on October 28th at 6:30 p.m. The commission will discuss the temporary installation of a sculpture at the "Hesperian Triangle" (Hesperian Ave @ E. 14th Street). Local Artists Berkeley (LAB) will present potential art ideas (link below). The meeting will be conducted via Zoom due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders. The Zoom meeting link is https://bit.ly/3ohWK3j or join by phone (669.900.6833, Enter Meeting ID: 880 7838 3228). Local Artists Berkeley https://bit.ly/3om7Rbp

Construction is complete for the new Filarmonica Artista Amadora de San Leandro building at 844 Alvarado Street. This state-of-the-art facility is tied to the March 2019 approved housing development project at 915 Antonio Street. The facility is currently closed per County of Alameda COVID-19 safety precautions. Click here to read about the housing development: https://bit.ly/2IXuW4b #CityWorks #DeliveringCommunityBenefits2you

You have the option to drop off your election ballot at the San Leandro Public Library this Thursday and Friday. Please "Like" this Page to receive City updates.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Last week, the 28-member Community Advisory Budget Task Force held their first meeting. The meeting included an overview of the task force’s work plan and a high-level staff presentation of the City budget. Given the complexities of the City budget and proposed outcomes, the task force will have a rigorous schedule of meetings approximately twice per month from now through at least March. The task force will subsequently forward their recommendations to the City Council to help inform its actions related to the City budget. All meetings and agendas will remain open to the public and will be accessible from Meeting Central (https://bit.ly/3kkoNwO). #Cityworks #DeliveringService2you