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3 City Manager s Weekly Update April 20, 2017 U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S April 4/24 City Council Work Session on Cannabis Policy, 7 PM City Council Chambers 4/25 COSL/SLUSD/SLUZD Joint Work

Senior Community Center 5/15 City Council Meeting, 7 PM, City Council Chambers 5/22 San Leandro Speaker Series(tentative) 7 PM.

1 3 City Manager s Weekly Update April 20, 2017 U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S April 4/24 City Council Work Session on Cannabis Policy, 7 PM City Council Chambers 4/25 COSL/SLUSD/SLUZD Joint Work Session, 6 PM Reception, 7 PM Worksession. Main Library, Karp/Estudillo Rooms May 5/1 City Council Meeting, 7 PM, City Council Chambers 5/8 Town Hall Meeting, Districts 1, 2 and 5. Senior Community Center 5/15 City Council Meeting, 7 PM, City Council Chambers 5/22 San Leandro Speaker Series(tentative) 7 PM. Location TBD June 6/5 City Council Meeting, 7 PM, City Council Chambers 6/12 Work Session, Ethics Training, Main Library (Lecture Hall) 6/19 City Council Meeting, 7 PM, City Council Chambers To: City Council From: Chris Zapata, City Manager Mark Your Calendar 19th Annual Senior Resource Fair (Attached) Friday April 21, Senior Com. Center, E. 14th St., 10:00 AM 1:00 PM In honor of Older Americans Month, the 19th Annual Senior Resource Fair Living Longer, Growing Stronger in San Leandro will be held this Friday. This free event provides individuals, families and service providers the opportunity to talk and share information while obtaining resources and services, including free health checks. For more information, please contact the Senior Community Center at (510) Aswat Choral Ensemble (Attached) Sat. April 22, Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., 2:00 PM -3:00 PM In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, the San Leandro Library is proud to host a performance of the Aswat Choral Ensemble. Aswat is an ensemble for classical and folk Arabic music. The group consists of twenty singers and musicians from different parts of the world and welcomes anyone who is interested or curious about Arabic music. For more information, please call the Main Library at (510) Add some swing to Spring with What's up Big Band! (Attached) Sun. April 23, Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., 1:00 PM 3:00 PM The Arts Council and the Library present a Spring Concert by What's up Big Band! This event will feature classic Big Band music including Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Harry James, Bunny Berigan and more. What s Up Big Band! is dedicated to keeping alive swing era music. Admission is free. For more information, call the Information Desk at the San Leandro Main Library, Upcoming Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting and Open House (Attached) Thurs. May 4, Marina Comm,. Center (Tital Auditorium), 6:30 PM On February 7, 2011, the City Council approved the formation of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to guide the development and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the City. The BPAC is comprised of 11 members, with one member representing each of the Council Districts, plus five at-large members. The selected members represent both bicyclist and pedestrian constituents

2 as approved by Council. For more information or to find the online survey, please visit the City s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program page. Cinco de Mayo event Friday May 5, Civic Center Plaza, 901 E. 14 th St.,, 6:00 PM The Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration promises to be a fun celebration of Mexico s culture and traditions. This popular event will feature regional Mexican dances performed by Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro and the music of Mariachi Halcones de Oakland. Arts and crafts will be provided for the children, and free light refreshments will be served. Food will also be available for purchase. Spanish and ASL Sign Language translation will be provided and admission is free. Donations for this event were provided by: Juan Martinez, Ballet Costa de Oro, Mariachi Halcones de Oakland, Optimist Club of San Leandro, Guadalajara Bakery, Roccab s Café & Deli, and Los Pericos. A Tribute to the Beach Boys (Attached) Sat. May 6, Main Library (Estudillo Room), 300 Estudillo Ave., 2:00 PM 3:00 PM The Library presents a tribute to the Beach Boys with the RiP-TiDEs!, a 60 s-style, rock-n-roll six member band. The band peforms a variety of 60 s music, including songs from the early Beatles and classic Beach Boys. Admission is free. For more information, contact the Main Library at Residential Energy Efficiency Home Upgrade Event (Attached) Wed. May 10, Main Library (Lecture Hall): 300 Estudillo Ave., 6:00 PM 8:00 PM San Leandro and StopWaste are hosting a workshop to promote the residential energy efficiency program, Home Upgrade. The attached letters and flyer were mailed to a targeted group of homeowners who are likely participants in the Home Energy program. Criteria for the targeted households included: single-family homes built in 1960 or earlier and household incomes ranging from $65,000 to $250,000. Targeted marketing also included certain neighborhoods with higher-than-average electricity usage and includes a gentle competitive challenge. There are two versions of the attached invitation letter which reflect this targeted messaging. For additional information, please contact Sally Barros, Sustainability Manager at or SBarros@sanleandro.org. Council Information Public Records Act Request Quarterly Update (Attached) Please see the attached PRA quarterly update from the City Clerk. For more information, contact Tamika Greenwood, City Clerk at or tgreenwood@sanleandro.org. San Leandro Announces Grant Opportunity for Youth Programs The City of San Leandro Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) announced the release of the Youth Mini Grant program. This innovative annual program provides grant funding to support organizations or programs that are youth-driven and have a positive impact on San Leandro youth. The total funding available for this year s mini-grant program is $1,500. Applications are available online, at the Marina Community and at the Senior Community Center. The Commission is currently accepting applications through Tuesday, April 25, Final San Leandro Creek Trail Master Plan Study The City of San Leandro, City of Oakland, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy, and Merritt College announced the release of the Final San Leandro Creek Trail Master Plan Study on April 10, 2017 and completion of the grant study process. The Final Study is available for download at the project website. The public is also encouraged to follow the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan 2017, a policy document guiding the development of facilities to enhance bicycling and walking. 2

3 New Web Version Of My-SL Launched The City is proud to announce an all new web version of My-SL. This just-launched update features a brand new layout, which is more intuitive, easier to use, and has a better mapping system. The public is encouraged to create a personal account and continue sending the City their 311 requests by logging onto the website. San Leandro Next San Leandro Next is an initiative of the City of San Leandro Community Development Department providing news and updates on economic development and innovation. The following stories were posted since last week: New Industrial Development Coming to Marina Boulevard San Leandro by Design Returns With a Focus on Manufacturing San Leandro Biz FreeWire Technologies Takes Its Product Nationwide News from Other Agencies In Partnership with Climatec, City Receives Notice of $1,995,953 Proposed Award from the California Energy Commission s Local Government Challenge On January 6, 2017, the California Energy Commission released a competitive solicitation to fund projects that stimulate innovation in building energy efficiency and developing or implementing climate action plans. Up to $10.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding was available to fund applications from local governments in two groups: the Energy Innovation Challenge and the Small Government Leadership Challenge. The proposal submitted by the City and Climatec, known as the Innovative Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Deployment Project, will implement high-efficiency LED lighting, a new building automation system, and a 1 MW solar photovoltaic power generation system at the City s Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), the largest single energy user of all of the City s facilities. The project is designed to reduce the WPCP s reliance on grid-produced power by 53%, decrease 2.8M pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, and save $238,861 in annual utility costs. Once completed, this project will serve as a model that will be showcased to other local governments throughout the state, in hopes of replicating similar efforts elsewhere. San Leandro was one of only four entities proposed for an award under the CEC s Energy Innovation Challenge. The grant requires an equal match from the City, with funding coming from the WPCP s Enterprise Fund. 3

19 th Annual Senior Resource Fair Living Longer, Growing Stronger in San Leandro Join us for this FREE information-packed day

Open to anyone interested in issues affecting seniors.

Center or Marina Community Center, or call the event coordinator at (510) 577-6053.

4 19 th Annual Senior Resource Fair Living Longer, Growing Stronger in San Leandro Join us for this FREE information-packed day with information and resource booths, free health checks, recycling and much more! Open to anyone interested in issues affecting seniors. If you are interested in being a Community Resource Vendor at this event, pick up an application at the Senior Community Center or Marina Community Center, or call the event coordinator at (510) Customer Service (510) Date: Friday, April 21, 2017 Time: 10:00 am 1:00 pm Where: Senior Community Center East 14 th Street, San Leandro FREE Raffle Prizes! Senior Services, Senior Community Center, East 14 th Street, San Leandro, CA Customer Service (510)

5 Recycle these items at the Senior Resource Fair: Batteries Expired Medications NO SHARPS WILL BE ACCEPTED Used eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones Regretfully, this year the following items CANNOT be recycled at the Fair; please consult for information about recycling these items: Mercury Thermometers Technotrash: CDs, DVDs, jewel cases, floppy disks, cell phone chargers, audio and video tapes Empty toner cartridges

The San Leandro Public Library proudly presents the Aswat Choral Ensemble Saturday, April 22 2:00 pm 3:00 pm Main Library 300 Estudillo Avenue Lecture Hall Free Admission In celebration of Arab

6 The San Leandro Public Library proudly presents the Aswat Choral Ensemble Saturday, April 22 2:00 pm 3:00 pm Main Library 300 Estudillo Avenue Lecture Hall Free Admission In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, the San Leandro Library is proud to have the Aswat Choral Ensemble perform for its community. Aswat is an ensemble for classical and folk Arabic music. It performs Muwashahat (Arabic poetry, sung in the tradition of Andalusia, Spain) as well as traditional and contemporary songs from the Arab World. Aswat has achieved a professional level of competence and has made appearances in numerous colleges, universities, festivals and conferences in the Bay Area. The group consists of twenty singers and musicians from different parts of the world and welcomes anyone who is interested or even curious about Arabic music. Aswat is part of Zawaya, a non-profit forum that provides instruction and presentation of Arabic art, poetry, literature, and all aspects of the culture. For more information, please call the Main Library at (510) San Leandro Public Library 300 Estudillo Avenue San Leandro, CA www. sanleandrolibrary.org

13 The San Leandro Public Library proudly presents in celebration of Older Americans Month A Tribute to the Beach Boys with the RipTides! Saturday, May 6, :00 pm 3:00 pm Main Library 300 Estudillo Avenue Karp/Estudillo Rooms Free Admission The RiP-TiDEs! are a vintage, 60s-style, rock 'n' roll band comprised of six guys -- Tim (bass & vocals), Tim aka "JT" (drums), Geoff (guitars), Jeff (vocals & percussion), Larry (vocals), and Jim (keyboards, guitar & vocals). The name, the RiP-TiDEs! was chosen to best represent the essence of the group -- a retro 60s rockin band. The band performs a variety of 60s garage band standards, early Beatles, classic Beach Boys and related vocals, surf and lounge instrumentals, and some unique cool tunes. For a real rockin' good time, you gotta check out the RiP-TiDEs! For more information, please call the Main Library at (510) San Leandro Public Library 300 Estudillo Avenue San Leandro, CA www. sanleandrolibrary.org

Make your home more comfortable and energy efficient Free Energy UpGrade Workshop Wednesday, May 10, 2017: 6:00pm-8:00pm San Leandro Main

receive more information about your energy upgrade rebate and ﬁnancing options please attend our free workshop.

contractors who will help you maximize energy savings while improving home comfort and health There is a wide range of eligible home

heaters) Insulation (attic, wall, ﬂoor and/or ducts) Register online at: sanleandro-energy.eventbrite.

14 Make your home more comfortable and energy efficient Free Energy UpGrade Workshop Wednesday, May 10, 2017: 6:00pm-8:00pm San Leandro Main Library, Lecture Hall 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA For the opportunity to speak with local Participating Contractors and receive more information about your energy upgrade rebate and ﬁnancing options please attend our free workshop. LEARN about Energy Upgrade California s Home Upgrade program FIND OUT about rebates up to $5,500 for home improvement projects MEET local contractors who will help you maximize energy savings while improving home comfort and health There is a wide range of eligible home improvements including: Air sealing and duct sealing Window replacement High-efficiency appliances (furnaces, air conditioners, hot water heaters) Insulation (attic, wall, ﬂoor and/or ducts) Register online at: sanleandro-energy.eventbrite.com or Tommy Fenster at tfenster@stopwaste.org Presenters: City of San Leandro and StopWaste. This workshop is FREE. Learn more about Home Upgrade program at BayAreaEnergyUpgrade.org ImageX.indd 2 4/18/17 3:13 PM

15 Dear Homeowner: The City of San Leandro and StopWaste are pleased to inform you of the Energy Upgrade California Home Upgrade program offered through the Bay Area Regional Energy Network. This program provides up to $5,500 in rebates for home improvement projects that can reduce energy use and make homes more comfortable. How are you and your neighbors doing? A recent analysis shows your neighborhood typically uses more energy per household than others in San Leandro. Home Upgrade offers ways to make several home improvements at once, which can save you money on your energy bill, conserve water and natural resources, and keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. There is a wide range of eligible home improvements including: Air sealing and duct sealing Window replacement High-efficiency appliances (furnaces, air conditioners, hot water heaters) Insulation (attic, wall, floor and/or ducts) For the opportunity to speak with local Participating Contractors and receive more information about your energy upgrade rebate and financing options please attend our free workshop. Wednesday, May 10, 2017: 6:00pm-8:00pm San Leandro Main Library, Lecture Hall 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: Please visit sanleandro-energy.eventbrite.com or Tommy Fenster at tfenster@stopwaste.org. Further details on the Home Upgrade program are available online at bayareaenergyupgrade.org. If you have any questions, feel free to contact tfenster@stopwaste.org or (510) Sincerely, Sally Barros, Sustainability Manager City of San Leandro Public Works Department Para Asistencia en Español: Sally Barros : Grace Wu

16 Dear Homeowner: The City of San Leandro and StopWaste are pleased to inform you of the Energy Upgrade California Home Upgrade program offered through the Bay Area Regional Energy Network. This program provides up to $5,500 in rebates for home improvement projects that can reduce energy use and make homes more comfortable. Home Upgrade offers ways to make several home improvements at once, which can save you money on your energy bill, conserve water and natural resources, and keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. There is a wide range of eligible home improvements including: Air sealing and duct sealing Window replacement High-efficiency appliances (furnaces, air conditioners, hot water heaters) Insulation (attic, wall, floor and/or ducts) For the opportunity to speak with local Participating Contractors and receive more information about your energy upgrade rebate and financing options please attend our free workshop. Wednesday, May 10, 2017: 6:00pm-8:00pm San Leandro Main Library, Lecture Hall 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: Please visit sanleandro-greenhome.eventbrite.com or Tommy Fenster at tfenster@stopwaste.org. Further details on the Home Upgrade program are available online at bayareaenergyupgrade.org. If you have any questions, feel free to contact tfenster@stopwaste.org or (510) Sincerely, Sally Barros, Sustainability Manager City of San Leandro Public Works Department Para Asistencia en Español: Sally Barros : Grace Wu

17 CITY OF SAN LEANDRO PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS JAN 1 - MARCH 30, 2017 Request Date Requester Description of Request Responding Departments 01/05/2017 Wafaa Aborashed Funds used for Insulation at Oakland Airport Finance 12/21/2016 ACPD/Katherine Guneratne Investigation of street gangs; gang related crimes, collection of field contact cards; and changes in light of People v. Sanchez (2016) Police 01/26/2017 Wafaa Aborashed City of SL v. Oakland Airport - Distribution of Awarded Funds 01/04/2017 Niki Lincoln/N. CA. Fire Protection Certified payroll records for City's fire sprinkler systems contactors Finance 02/02/2017 Jim Lissner Red Light Cam RROS Police 02/02/2017 Mike Katz-Lacabe Unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) deployment - on 10/17/16; 10/28/16; 12/18/16 Police Community Development and Eng. and Transp 02/08/2017 Robert Spurlock Agency contact with Paak Ki Lai Police 02/10/2017 Danielle Velazquez Service Warrant Police 02/12/2017 Lynndal Daniels Fire Code Violations FIRE/CD Release required 02/14/2017 Patrick Edison Certificate of Occupancy Community Development and Eng. and Transp 02/13/2017 Jim Lissner RFP for red light cameras Police 02/14/2017 Anthony Minotti Stale Dated Checks/Limited Payability Cancellation Report of Funds 02/13/ /23/2017 Finance Smart procure/ivan Kranjcec Purchasing Records from 10/17/17-Present Finance JD Wesson & Assoc./Richard Hill SLPD Agency Contact Inquiry Police 02/18/2017 Jim Lissner Red Light Cam RROS Police 02/22/2017 Kim Porter Stale Dated Checks/Limited Payability Cancellation Report of Funds 02/27/2017 Darren Council Uncashed warrants for 6 mo. or more 02/27/2017 Suzanne Griffin Code violations; cert of occupancy; conditions of approval Finance Community Development 02/27/2017 Debra Jane Seltzer Build date for Sam's Super Burger Community Development 02/24/2017 Michael Stella Antonio Street Vacation Community Development 02/23/2017 Jenny Brandt Policy on Reporting Burglaries Police 02/28/2017 Reymond Huang Building Permits: th Street Community Development 03/06/2017 Robert Fellner Compensation Report 2016 Finance 03/06/2017 Alyssa Frank Plans for wireless communication towers Community Development

18 CITY OF SAN LEANDRO PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS JAN 1 - MARCH 30, /21/2017 Steven Tavares/EBCitizen.com Davis Street Wellness medical cannabis dispensary and applicable exemptions and possible location sites 02/28/2017 Rosemary McCoy Building permits records for th Street 03/09/2017 Alvaro Dominguez Building and fire records re: 1981 West Ave 140thAvenue 02/23/2017 Jenny Brandt Police database search regarding crime reports 3/10/2017 Kelly Loisel Building information for Woodchase Apartments CMO/E. Engelbart Community Development FIRE/Community Development Police Community Development 03/10/2017 Mr. Gouhari On-call Traffic Survey; s, Policy; etc. Finance 3/13/2017 Richard Chang Cannabis Cultivation Applications that were approved by the City N/A 03/17/2017 Lynn Landry Franchise statements for PG&E Eng. & Transp 03/17/2017 DOJ-Kelly Wood Background check Police 3/27/2017 Raffi Demirjian WSL Advisory Committee Recommendation - front cover 03/28/2017 Zachary Wise-Eden Housing Unrecorded affordability agreement with the RDA from /28/2017 Kelly Wood Background check Police 03/29/2017 Jenny Brandt Police Police Requests This Quarter: 38 Community Development

City Manager s Weekly Update

3 City Manager s Weekly Update April 21, 2016 U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S 2016 4/25 Informal Gathering 6:15 PM City/SLUSD/SLUZD Joint Work Session, 7:00 PM 5/2 City Council Meeting 7:00 PM., Council