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Jeff Kay, City Manager MARK YOUR CALENDARS Neighborhood Meeting on Professional Office (P) Zoning Code Updates Thursday, Novemb

1 City Manager s WEEKLY UPDATE November 1, 2018 From: Jeff Kay, City Manager MARK YOUR CALENDARS Neighborhood Meeting on Professional Office (P) Zoning Code Updates Thursday, November 1, 5:30 p.m. City Hall, 835 East 14 th Street The Planning Division will be hosting a Neighborhood Meeting in the Sister Cities Gallery at City Hall to present the proposed Professional Office (P) Zoning District and Commercial and Professional Development Regulations Zoning Code Updates. The proposal will reduce the building height limit in the Professional Office (P) Zoning District from 50 feet to 30 feet and will clarify and consolidate the established Commercial and Professional Development Regulations found in Article 6 of the San Leandro Zoning Code. Planning staff will be available to answer questions. The Planning Commission is to consider the proposed Zoning Code updates on Thursday November 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact Andy Mogensen at Community Speaker Series Presents: Betty Reid Soskin Thursday, November 1, 7:00 p.m. Main Library, 300 Estudillo Avenue Betty Reid Soskin, a 97 year old author, composer, singer, social activist and park ranger who has personally witnessed or participated in numerous social movements of the 20 th century is coming to San Leandro tonight. Join the speaker series event taking place in the Lecture Hall at the Library to hear her story and engage in a Q&A session. No RSVP is required, with seats available on a first come, first served basis. For more information, contact Alice Kim in the City Manager s Office at Dia de Los Muertos Coco Movie Showing Friday, November 2, 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Senior Community Center, East 14 th Street Join the Recreation and Human Services Department for a special viewing of the movie Coco, enjoy light refreshments and activities, and bring a picture of a departed loved one to add to the community altar. For more information, contact Ely Hwang with the Recreation and Human Services Department at Veteran s Day 33 rd Annual Flag Raising Ceremony Sunday, November 11, 11:00 a.m. Senior Community Center, East 14 th Street Together with the American Legion Post 117, San Leandro is hosting the annual flag raising ceremony in observance of Veteran s Day. Complimentary light breakfast refreshments will be provided. A special ceremony including stacking of rifles, placement of an American Legion cap, and a flag raising ceremony will also take place. For more information, contact Ely Hwang, Recreation and Human Services at America Recycles Day Tuesday, November 13, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Marina Community Center, Wicks Boulevard San Leandro will be hosting a recycling event in honor of America Recycles Day. This event is aimed at motivating residents to recycle every day. Recyclable materials can be given a second, third and fourth life to become something new if someone chooses to recycle. Please see the attached flyer for a list of the items for recycle. For more information, Recycle@SanLeandro.org or contact Tonya Richardson with Public Works at

2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 14, 6:30 p.m. City Hall, 835 East 14 th Street A meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will be take place in the Sister Cities Gallery. Please see attached for more background details regarding this meeting. For more information, contact Reh Lin Chen with Engineering and Transportation at 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: October 30, 2018: As Kneaded Bakery Grand Opening This Weekend UPCOMING CITY-SPONSORED EVENTS November DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION Nov 1 5:30 PM Professional Office (P) Zoning Neighborhood Mtg. Sister Cities Gallery Nov 1 7:00 PM Betty Reid Soskin Speaker Main Library Nov 2 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Dia De Los Muertos Coco Movie Showing Senior Community Center Nov 5 7:00 PM City Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers Nov 6 ELECTION DAY Nov 11 11:00 AM Veteran's Day 33rd Annual Flag Raising Ceremony Senior Community Center Nov 12 VETERANS DAY Nov 13 9:00AM 1:00 PM America Recycles Day Marina Community Center Nov 13 5:30 PM Finance Committee Meeting Sister Cities Gallery Nov 13 7:00 PM Council Work Session Council Chambers Nov 14 2:00 PM Facilities & Transportation Committee Meeting Sister Cities Gallery Nov 14 6:30 PM Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Sister Cities Gallery Nov 17 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Jewelry Making Workshop Main Library Nov 19 6:00 PM Youth Advisory Commission Mixer Sister Cities Gallery Nov 19 7:00 PM City Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers Nov 21 11:00 AM Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon SCC & MCC Nov THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Nov 27 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Pizza with the Cops Porky's Pizza Palace December DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION Dec 3 6:00 PM District Leadership Awards Sister Cities Gallery Dec 3 7:00 PM City Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers Dec 4 5:00 PM Cookies with the Cops Police Station Dec 4 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting Sister Cities Gallery Dec 5 4:00 PM 5:30 PM Facilities & Transportation Committee Meeting Sister Cities Gallery Dec 7 5:30 PM 9:00 PM It's a Wonderful Night Downtown San Leandro Dec 10 7:00 PM Council Work Session Council Chambers Dec 17 7:00 PM City Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 2

THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO PRESENTS: Betty Reid Soskin Thursday November 1, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm San Leandro Public

San Leandro For more information: Alice Kim Communications & Community Relations 510-577-3372 AKim@sanleandro.

or participated in numerous social movements of the 20th century.

3 THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO PRESENTS: Betty Reid Soskin Thursday November 1, :00 pm - 8:00 pm San Leandro Public Library 300 Estudillo Ave. San Leandro For more information: Alice Kim Communications & Community Relations AKim@sanleandro.org Betty Reid Soskin is an author, composer, singer, social acvivist, and park ranger who has personally witnessed or participated in numerous social movements of the 20th century. In 1995, she was also named "Woman of the Year" by the California State Legislature. At the event hosted by Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter, she will take time to read from her newly released memoir, Sign My Name to Freedom, and engage in questions & answers with the audience.

departed loved one to add to our community altar Registration is required Course #13784 Register online at www.sanleandrorec.

4 50+ The San Leandro Senior Community Center invites you to join us in A Celebration of Day of the Dead Friday, November 2nd 10:00am - 12:30pm Senior Community Center East 14th Street Special viewing of the movie Coco Enjoy light refreshments and activities Bring a picture of a departed loved one to add to our community altar Registration is required Course #13784 Register online at or in person at the Senior Community Center (13909 East14th Street) or the Marina Community Center (15301 Wicks Boulevard) Customer Service (510)

5 Evento Gratis 50+ El Centro Comunitario para personas mayores de San Leandro los invita a Una Celebración del Día de LosMuertos Viernes, 2 de Noviembre 10:00am - 12:30pm Senior Community Center East 14th Street Una presentación especial de la película Coco Disfrute de algunas botanas ligeras y actividades Traiga una foto de un ser querido fallecido para nuestro altar comunitario Registración es necesario Curso #13784 Registresé por internet en o en persona en el Senior Community Center (13909 East14th Street) o en el Marina Community Center (15301 Wicks Boulevard) Servicio al Cliente (510)

6 Veteran s Day 2018 The American Legion, Post 117 and the City of San Leandro Welcomes you to Veteran s Day 2018 And the 33rd Annual Flag Raising Ceremony "Honoring All Veterans" 2018 s Observance Theme is WWI. The ceremony is being held at the San Leandro Senior Community Center Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 11:00am San Leandro Senior Community Center East 14th Street San Leandro, CA Phone: (510) Questions? Contact: S. Johnson, Commander American Legion Post (510) Ely Hwang, Recreation & Human Services Manager (510)

City of San Leandro America Recycles Day Event Tuesday, November 13, 2018 9:00am - 1:00pm Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd, San Leandro Recyclable materials can be given a second, third and

Come join us and celebrate America Recycles Day!

Mercury thermometers Fluorescent light bulbs/tubes & incandescent bulbs CDs, DVDs, jewel cases, floppy disks, audio and video tapes Cell phones and cell phone chargers Empty toner cartridges It is

Recycle Your Medication PROPER PACKAGING: Do not commingle batteries with other products - bag separately.

7 City of San Leandro America Recycles Day Event Tuesday, November 13, :00am - 1:00pm Marina Community Center Wicks Blvd, San Leandro Recyclable materials can be given a second, third and fourth life to become something new if someone chooses to recycle. In a very practical way we can all help to improve our economy, conserve our energy and resources, if we recycle. Come join us and celebrate America Recycles Day! WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO RECYCLE: REQUIREMENTS: San Leandro Residents only Package materials according to guidelines below Household batteries Expired or unused medication (no controlled substances) Mercury thermometers Fluorescent light bulbs/tubes & incandescent bulbs CDs, DVDs, jewel cases, floppy disks, audio and video tapes Cell phones and cell phone chargers Empty toner cartridges It is against the law to throw batteries in the trash. On February 8, 2006, the State of California banned household batteries and other hazardous products (like fluorescent lights) from disposal. Recycle Your Medication PROPER PACKAGING: Do not commingle batteries with other products - bag separately. Remove all excess packaging from medicines (bottles, boxes & plastic wrap) and empty pills into a sealed plastic bag. Consolidate liquid medicine and ointment with loose pills. Dispose of needles, syringes and lancets in a sharps container Carefully package fluorescent lights. Any broken bulbs should be packaged individually in a sealed plastic bag. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS NEEDLES & SHARPS SOAPS & OTHER PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS ELECTRONIC DEVICES CAR BATTERIES CHEMICALS OR PAINTS NEW TONER CARTRIDGES LIGHT FIXTURES OR BALLASTS Unused medicine flushed or put down the drain can end up in our waterways and pollutes the environment. You can make a world of difference by following prescriptions as directed, and then disposing of your unused portions properly. Questions or comments? us at Recycle@SanLeandro.org or call

m. in the Sister Cities Gallery SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION This report is for information only, and no action is required.

8 Date: October 25, 2018 To: From: By: Subject: Jeff Kay, City Manager Keith R. Cooke, P.E., Director Engineering and Transportation Department Reh-Lin N. Chen, P.E., Senior Transportation Engineer Upcoming Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting on November 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sister Cities Gallery SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION This report is for information only, and no action is required. A meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sister Cities Gallery at San Leandro City Hall. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION The BPAC last met on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 to update and to gather input and feedback on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP). The City Council eventually adopted the BPMP on March 19, 2018 after the Planning Commission s review on February 15, BPAC Committee Members and City staff are announcing the 1 st BPAC meeting after the newly adopted 2018 BPMP. The BPAC meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sister Cities Gallery. During the meeting, the BPAC will review and comment on several pending Capital Improvement Projects, as well as hear reports on several important transportation studies and initiatives underway by City staff. Committee members will also be asked to approve the City s use of Transportation Development Act grant funds for pedestrian curb ramp upgrades throughout the community. For more information on the BPMP, visit the City s website at

9 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 1. Introductions City of San Leandro Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Sister Cities Gallery 835 East 14th Street, San Leandro Wednesday, November 14, :30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 2. Presentations a. Street Overlay Project b. Bikeway Network West c. Fairmont Dr. + Hesperian Blvd. Road Diet Analysis 3. Reports a. Hawk Signal Video b. Update on pedestrian crossing projects c. Summary of San Leandro Blvd/Best Ave survey 4. Grant Funding Projects and New Grant Applications a. TDA Grant Funds for Citywide ADA Curb Ramps Project Approval 5. New Business 6. Adjourn Note: Information about the final 2018 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is available at:

City Manager s Weekly Update

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