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City of San Leandro <br />City Council <br />Meeting Date: May 5, 2025 <br />Agenda Number: 10.a. <br />Agenda Section: ACTION ITEMS <br />File Number: 25-128 <br />File Type: Staff Report <br />Adopt a Resolution to Approve Updates and Edits to the City Council Handbook <br />RECOMMENDATIONS <br />It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed updates and edits to the City <br />Council Handbook as outlined in this report. The updates and edits incorporate changes <br />recommended by the City Council Rules Committee and align with current policies and best <br />practices. <br />BACKGROUND <br />The City Council Handbook serves as a reference document outlining the roles, responsibilities, <br />and operational guidelines for the Mayor and City Councilmembers. The Handbook is periodically <br />reviewed to ensure its alignment with applicable laws, City policies, and governance best <br />practices. The City Council Rules Committee has conducted a review of the Handbook and <br />recommended several revisions for Council consideration. <br />SUMMARY OF UPDATES <br />Key updates to the City Council Handbook include: <br />1.Consequences for Violating the Handbook (Page 8) <br />o Added language specifying that violations of the Handbook’s rules and policies <br />may result in disciplinary action as determined by the City Council. <br />o Reference to Title 1, Chapter 13 of the San Leandro Administrative Code, adopted <br />by Resolution No. 2024-138. <br />2.Councilmembers Code of Ethics (Pages 9-12) <br />o A new section providing ethical expectations for City Councilmembers, including <br />principles of integrity, accountability, transparency, and public service. <br />3.Nomination and Role of the Vice Mayor (Page 14) <br />o Added language specifying that the Vice Mayor nominee shall be the most senior <br />Councilmember who has not previously served in the role. <br />4.Strategic Organizational Training (Page 17) <br />o Established an annual $17,400 training fund for the Mayor and Councilmembers to <br />participate in educational programs designed for elected officials. <br />o Selection criteria include prior participation, leadership potential, and commitment <br />to professional development. <br />5.Reimbursement for Expenses (Pages 17-18) <br />Page 1 City of San Leandro Printed on 9/4/2025