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February 17, 2026City Council Minutes Ayes: 5 - Aguilar, Bowen, Simon, Viveros-Walton, González Noes: 1 - Boldt A motion was made by Councilmember Simon, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, to call the question. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Aguilar, Boldt, Simon, Viveros-Walton Noes: 2 - Bowen, González A motion was made by Councilmember Simon, seconded by Councilmember Aguilar, to direct staff to proceed with an appointment process for filling the District 2 City Council vacancy per Section 250 of the City of San Leandro Charter, and to provide access to the City’s budget book and Council annual planning session presentation as part of the process. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Aguilar, Boldt, Bowen, Simon, Viveros-Walton, González Enactment No: Min Order 2026-010 COUNCIL REQUESTS TO SCHEDULE AGENDA ITEMS11. Councilmember Simon stated that he had submitted five requests related to: 1) Reversing the 2024 Censure of Resolution for Councilmembers Simon and Aguilar and issuing a formal apology; 2) Changing Council meeting start times; 3) Comprehensive reform of the City’s discipline and investigation policies; 4) Resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the City's role in historical redlining practices; and 5) Adding a new pedestrian bridge and rehabilitating an existing pedestrian bridge across San Lorenzo Creek. Mayor González stated that he had submitted seven requests related to 1) Policy changes regarding the percentage of affordable housing units required within a multi-family building in high-priority zones; 2) Time limits for boats attaching to docks or in San Leandro waters; 3) A pilot program testing the use of drones as first responders; 4) Doubling the number of trained traffic enforcement patrol officers in FY 27; 5) Limit the number of residential structures owned by a single corporation or its affiliates; 6) Policy for Minimum Budgeted Amount for Roads (MBA) for road repair, maintenance, and replacement; and 7) Adopt within San Leandro the multi-family unit smoking ban currently in place for Alameda County. A motion was made by Councilmember Aguilar, seconded by Councilmember Simon, to extend the meeting to 10:45 p.m. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Aguilar, Bowen, Simon, Viveros-Walton Noes: 2 - Boldt, González CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS12. City Councilmembers reported on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, and seminars since the last meeting. City Councilmembers announced their calendar of upcoming events and coordinated attendance, reported on local events attended since the last meeting, and made brief comments on issues of concern. Page 4City of San Leandro