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6 | The San Leandro Chamber of Commerce actively engages in local and regional legislative issues that affect business and the economy. The Chamber will regularly take positions on topics to support or advocate for change that might better serve the interest of the business community. Above are the past and current positions taken by the | |||||||||
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1 | San Leandro Chamber of Commerce ADVOCACY MATRIX for DEVELOPMENT | |||||
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2 | Date | Issue | Subject | Chamber Position | Actions Taken | Outcome |
3 | July 2021 | TOD Neighborhoods Walkable City Mixed Use Development | Centro Callan Development elevates SL's Downtown TOD District by adding in new housing and retail, and improving an abandoned lot | Support | Public comments made at City council on behalf of the Martin Development Group. | Approved by the San Leandro City Council following an appeal from local groups. Affirmed the previous resolution (denying the appeal) at the July 6, 2021 meeting with a vote of 4 ayes (Ballew, Cox, Lopez, Cutter), 2 nays (Aguilar, Simon), and 1 abstain (Azevedo). |
4 | February 2021 | TOD Neighborhoods Walkable City Housing | B-TOD: Amending the SL zoning to create a Transit-Oriented Development District around the Bayfair area | Support | Passed to print at the December 7, 2020 City Council meeting with 6 ayes (Ballew, Cox, Hernandez, Lee, Lopez, Cutter)and 1 nay (Aguilar). Tabled at the February 1, 2021 City Council meeting with 5 ayes (Aguilar, Azevedo, Cox, Lopez, Simon) and 2 nays (Ballew, Cutter) | |
5 | September 2020 | TOD Neighborhoods Walkable City Housing | 1388 Bancroft development aligns with the City's housing element, as well as the Chamber's housing policy. | Support | Letter submitted to the City of San Leandro and public comment at city council meeting on behalf of 1388 Bancroft. | Development approved by the City Council at the September 8, 2020 meeting with 4 ayes (Ballew, Cutter, Cox, and Lopez) and 1 nay (Aguilar). The parking plan has yet to be approved. |
6 | September 2020 | Housing | Housing Development at 903 Manor Boulevard (Maplelane) | Support | Public comments made. | Zoning adjustments and plans approved at September 8, 2020 City Council meeting with 5 ayes (Ballew, Cox, Hernandez, Lee, and Cutter) and 2 nays (Aguilar and Lopez). |
7 | February 2020 | Neighborhoods Walkable City Housing, Parks Business Revitalization | Shoreline development project at the Marina including housing, hotel, and restaurant, and improvements to the Marina golf course. This aligns with the long-term goals of the chamber for housing and employment, but also has a negative short-term impact on local jobs. | Support with conditions | Letter submitted to the City of San Leandro and public comment at city council meeting | General plan for development approved at February 24, 2020 City Council meeting with 6 ayes (Aguilar, Ballew, Cox, Hernandez, Lee, Lopez) and 1 excused (Cutter). |
8 | March 2019 | TOD Neighborhoods Walkable City Housing | Maximus Real Estate Partners development aligns with the City's housing element and the Chamber's housing policy. | Support with conditions | Letter submitted to the City of San Leandro and public comment at city council meeting on behalf of Maximus Real Estate Partners. | Approved by the San Leandro City Council. ** There was much work on the part of Maximus to align with the Chamber's housing development to reach the point of support as the development would be impacting business. The development and the affected business reached a an agreement to mitigate the impacts and a postition of support was granted. |
9 | December 2018 | TOD Neighborhoods Walkable City Housing | 1388 Bancroft development aligns with the City's housing element, as well as the Chamber's housing policy. | Support | Letter submitted to the City of San Leandro and public comment at city council meeting on behalf of 1388 Bancroft. | Development was not approved by the San Leandro City Council. |
10 | November 2018 | Rent Control | Prop 10: Expands local government authoirity to enact rent control on residential property. | Oppose | Opposed. The measure failed with 59% of the voters against and 41% in favor. | |
11 | January 2018 | TOD Neighborhoods Walkable City Housing | The Eden Housing development aligns with the City's housing element, as well as the Chamber's housing policy. | Support | Letter submitted to the City of San Leandro and public comment made at city council meeting on behalf of Eden Housing Development. | Passed at the January 4, 2018 BZA meeting. An appeal was submitted and went to the March 19, 2018 City Council meeting, however the council took no action and thus upheld the BZA's actions. |
12 | November 2017 | TOD Neighborhoods Walkable City Housing | 1388 Bancroft Ave. development requires a rezoning designation to develop the property. The development aligns with the City's housing element, as well as the Chamber's housing policy. | Support | Letter submitted to City of San Leandro on behalf of 1388 Bancroft Ave. Rezoning Request. | |
13 | July 2017 | TOD Neighborhoods Walkable City | Regency Center to positively engage in keeping the center clean, improving the façade and parking, explore viable tenants that meet the demand of current retail trends. | Watch/Monitor | Letter of Concern Submitted to Regency Center. | Received follow up phone call from property manager. Stated new janitorial service and landscapers would be happening. Stated Safeway has its own security and a conversation with them is needed. Explained the process of acquiring new tenants is lengthy but they are working on it. Empty store fronts remain, site is still very dirty and there has not been any new landscaping. |
14 | June 2016 | TOD Neighborhoods Walkable City | Traffic Calming on E. 14th - Safe walkable downtown. Work together to calm the speed through our downtown. | Watch/Monitor | Letter of Concern Submitted to City of San Leandro. | Speeding continues to be an issue. However, City of San Leandro has received a grant for the installation of a scramble intersection. Implementation date is unknown. |
1 | San Leandro Chamber of Commerce ADVOCACY MATRIX for BUSINESS | |||||
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2 | Date | Issue | Subject | Chamber Position | Actions Taken | Outcome |
3 | February 2021 | Business Regulation, Rising Wages, TOD | The SLCC submitted a letter to the City outlining our concerns on the tabling of the Bayfair TOD, the mandated hazard pay for grocery store workers, and the possible banning of tobacco sales in San Leandro. | Oppose | Letter submitted to City of San Leandro on behalf of Chamber members | Bayfair TOD is still tabled, hazard pay was deemed emergency and was enacted, and the outcome for tobaco sales is to be determined. |
4 | February 2021 | Business Regulation, Rising Wages | The City Council proposed an emergency ordinance to add hazard pay to workers at large grocery stores due to their health risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Oppose | Public comments made on behalf of not establishing hazard pay. | Hazard pay for workers at large grocery stores was approved by the City Council at the February 16, 2021 meeting with 5 ayes (Aguilar, Azevedo, Cox, Lopez, Simon) and 1 nay (Ballew). |
5 | July 2020 | Business regulation | Limit of fees charged by 3rd party food delivery companies | Support | Public comments made in support. | 15% limit approved by the City Council at the July 20, 2020 meeting with all in favor. |
6 | June 2018 | Employee Privacy Labor Unions | AB 2455 (reincarnation of AB1513) REQUIRES the Dept. of Social Services to give requesting labor unions the private information of home health care employees registered with the State unless they indvidually "opt out". | Opposed | Pending; the bill has passed Senate but is now on Governor Brown's desk awaiting final action. Update - 9/29/2018 passed by the Govenrnor | |
7 | September 2017 | Employee Privacy Labor Unions | AB1513: REQUIRES the Dept. of Social Services to give requesting labor unions the private information of home health care employees registered with the State unless they indvidually "opt out". | Oppose | AB1513 was vetoed by Governor Brown | |
8 | September 2017 | Business Regulation and Taxation | Tobacco Retailers License Ordinance & Ban on certain tobacco products: TRL fee to enforce current regulation as well as the ban of certain tobacco products. | Oppose unless amended | Public comments submitted | Passed at Oct 2, 2017 City Council meeting; amendments regarding severity of penalities, ban of menthol, and time frame of enactment were made. Votes were 4 ayes from Cutter, Ballew, Hernandez, and Cox; and 3 nays from Lee, Thomas, and Lopez |
9 | June 2016 | Rising Wages | Accelerated Minimum wage ordinance: in San Leandro will precede the State's Minimum Wage Mandate by 3 years. | Oppose | Passed; 6 ayes, 1 abstain (Lee) |
1 | San Leandro Chamber of Commerce ADVOCACY MATRIX for COMMUNITY | |||||
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2 | Date | Issue | Subject | Chamber Position | Actions Taken | Outcome |
3 | July 2020 | Police brutality, city budget | Following the national BLM movement after the deaths of George Floyd, Steven Taylor, and others, there was a movement in San Leandro to decrease the police budget. | Watch/Monitor | Letter written for public statements after the City Council meeting on the annual budget. | The city passed a new budget with a lowered budget for the police in June 2020, and the Chamber made its public comments in July 2020. |
4 | November 2018 | Local Schools | Measure I: School Parcel Tax; $39 per year = $800,000 to school district | Support | Passed. The measure required a 2/3 supermajority vote. The measure passed with 75.10% of the voters in favor and 24.90% against. | |
5 | January 2017 | Arts & Culture Entertainment | The Bal Theatre & Curtain Call Performing Arts to remain open through a partnership with the City of San Leandro. | Support | Letter submitted to City of San Leandro on behalf of Bal Theatre & Curtain Call Performing Arts to remain open. | Passed; $150,000 forgivable loan, 4 ayes and 3 noes (Cutter, Cox and Thomas): Passed; 400,00 loan agreement 5 Ayes, 2 Noes (Ballew and Thomas) |
1 | San Leandro Chamber of Commerce ADVOCACY MATRIX for NATIONAL LEVEL | |||||
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2 | Date | Issue | Subject | Chamber Position | Actions Taken | Outcome |
3 | December 2019 | trade agreement | US Mexico Canada Agreement | Support | Letter of support to the US Congress. | On December 19, 2019, the United States House of Representatives passed the USMCA with bipartisan support by a vote of 385–41. The agreement goes to the Senate, which is expected to approve it next year. |
4 | July 2018 | Immigration | The current immigration crisis of families being separated must end. Reasonable immigration policy needs to be created to ensure the vital economic contributions attained from legal immigration continues. | Watch/Monitor | Letter submitted to membership, City officials and all county and state representatives as well similar organizations. | Zero tolerance policy of immigrantion resulting in separating families has ended. |
1 | San Leandro Chamber of Commerce ADVOCACY MATRIX for TRANSPORTATION | |||||
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2 | Date | Issue | Subject | Chamber Position | Actions Taken | Outcome |
3 | November 2018 | Transportation Road Repair | Prop 6: Eliminates road repair and transportation funding. | Oppose | Opposed, The measure failed with about 57% of the voters against and 43% in favor. | |
4 | May 2018 | Transportation Road Repair | Prop 69: Prohibits the State Legislature from raiding new transportation funds and ensures funds can only be used for transportation projects. | Support | Passed |