Reso 2026-021 Discipline - Councilmember Aguilar

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5 my understanding that there is a separate administrative investigation being conducted by the National League of Cities. I don't have any further comment regarding the criminal investigation, the charge, the charges or the administrative investigation because I believe and respect that the legal process should be [sic] should proceed. It is also not lost on me that earlier tonight we recognize Women's History Month and the importance and urgency to address the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spaces. I want to send a very clear statement that such reprehensible behavior is absolutely unacceptable and won't be held to account. The safety of everyone should be paramount, and with the support of my family, my colleagues, and the city, we denounce this behavior. Finally, I want to say to the women and others holding public office who have experienced bodily violations and acts of harm that you are not alone, nor are you powerless. Thank you. During her interview as part of this investigation, Bowen alleged that Aguilar, who she presumes to be friends with Parra and was present that night, might have tried to set her up for what transpired that night when Parra just reached in to kiss her on the lips out of the blue. Bowen was shocked and distraught over what happened. Afterwards, Aguilar told a number of people that Bowen had been really drunk that night, implying that her alleged state of inebriation somehow brought on or contributed to her experience. After her disclosure at the City Council Meeting, Aguilar immediately queued in to speak right after her disclosure of this incident to say: “I wanted to say that tomorrow is the State of the City address.” Mayor Gonzalez reiterated the State of the City address was taking place the next day and he invited everyone to join, stating: “Is that right?! OK, everyone's welcome Invited to the state of the city tomorrow. Thank you for highlighting that.” Gonzalez then moved on to honor the passing of a longtime City resident before the meeting ended. Bowen believes that this was part of an ongoing pattern of behavior by Aguilar to silence and minimize her. II. THE INVESTIGATION A. The City of San Leandro’s Administrative Procedure 1000 Prohibits Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, and Abusive Conduct The City of San Leandro’s Policy AP 1000 prohibits gender-based discrimination, gender-based harassment, abusive conduct, and retaliation for opposing or reporting harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or abusive conduct, or for otherwise participating in processes conducted by the City or a government agency with respect to such complaints. The Policy contains detailed complaint procedures as well as guidelines for investigations of complaints but does not explicitly apply to Council Members’ interactions with one another. B. Aim and Scope of The Investigation The aim of this investigation was to determine whether Simon and Aguilar subjected Council Member Bowen to gender bias, abusive conduct, harassment sufficient to create a hostile environment, and retaliation following her vote in favor of censuring them last year (based on the findings of the Botterud investigation that they had interfered with the duties of the former City Manager). The accounts of other female employees, the former and current City charged with battery for an incident on Nov. 13 [2024].” https://abc7news.com/post/fowler-city- councilmember-daniel-parra-accused-assaulting-san-leandro-vice-mayor-xouhoa-bowen-florida- conference/16058418/. Exhibit A Resolution No. 2026-021 Page 5