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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Leandro public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Workday ERP implementation (Project Elevate)
The city's new payroll and finance system has fixed early glitches but still has overtime calculation, cost-allocation and reporting issues. Key staff left, and the city plans to ask the council for contract help paid from the $1.2 million remaining in the project budget.
Peregrine Technologies AI Platform Contract Review
Board members raised concerns about the City Council's recent approval of a non-bid contract for Peregrine Technologies' AI data integration platform without prior review by the review board, scheduling a future briefing.
Annual RIPA Report and Stop Data Analysis
The board reviewed monthly stop data and use-of-force numbers, identifying missing citation data caused by a 911 system glitch and discussing disparities in traffic stops.
Ava Community Energy Electricity Default Options
San Leandro residents have been defaulted into 100% renewable electricity since 2022, but the city council has acted to shift the default back to the cheaper Bright Choice product around 2027 — saving households roughly $5–10 a month while lowering the renewable mix.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Zoning Code Updates
San Leandro is updating its accessory dwelling unit rules to match a dozen recent state bills. The changes clarify how many ADUs are allowed per lot, tighten city review timelines to 15 business days, and make it easier to legalize unpermitted ADUs built before 2020. The rules are already in effect — this just puts them in the local code.
East Bay Greenway Regional Bikeway Construction
A long-awaited regional bike and pedestrian trail along the BART corridor is finally breaking ground on San Leandro Boulevard this month. Expect lane closures, detours, and temporary bus stop relocations for the next couple of years, but the payoff is protected bike lanes, safer crossings, and better bus stops.
Casa Peralta Historic Preservation and Assessment Costs
The city's 1901 historic house museum is red-tagged and unsafe, with restoration costs potentially hitting $15 million against only $1.3 million left in the project budget. The committee is leaning toward offering the property back to the Brooks family, who donated it in 1971, possibly with a preservation nonprofit taking it over. Residents packed the room to demand the building be saved, not demolished.
Election and Voting Guide
Mail-in ballots for the November election are officially out, giving San Leandro residents a chance to weigh in on local races for mayor and city council alongside state contests. Just check your ballot, drop it off, and make sure your voice is heard before November 3.