Community Update

City Council Seeks Public Input on New City Manager

The City of San Leandro is looking for a new City Manager.  The period for candidates to submit their application runs until October 16, 2011.  Here is a link to the recruitment brochure:http://www.sanleandro.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?blobID=9322

An online questionnaire has been developed to obtain community input on the qualities they would like to have in a new City Manager; the survey also provides an opportunity for the public to provide input on the important issues facing the City.  Please complete the survey at http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/cityhall/council/cmquestionnaire.asp

Events This Saturday, September 24th

Bring your family and dog (limit three dogs per owner) to the Dog Park Opening on Saturday, September 24, at 11 a.m.  It is located at the south end of Marina Park, 14001 Monarch Bay Drive.  

Then at noon, the Luster Knight Memorial Dedication will occur in the same area of Marina Park as the dog park but closer to the Par Course.  Luster was one of the person’s that made our community special and dedicated his life to the service of others. Details at http://www.acgov.org/fire/documents/news/KnightDedication092411.pdf

The same day we will be celebrating the Worldwide Day of Play.  Join the City of San Leandro as offer a variety of free activities at several parks to encourage kids and families to get out and play! Click here for detailed information on how you can play Volleyball, Basketball, Disc Golf, Football and Swimming activities that day – all free.

Finally the San Leandro Public Library invites the community to attend a free program on Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m. celebrating the 100th anniversary of woment's right to vote.  Details at http://www.sanleandro.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=9140

Important Meetings Next Week          

• Marina Development:  On Monday, September 26th at 7 p.m., the City Council will conduct a work session the conceptual master plan for shoreline development and the harbor basin. The public is invited to hear of the plans and offer its input.  The meeting will occur at the City Council Chambers.

• Downtown Development:  The City of San Leandro will hold a community workshop on Tuesday, September 27, at 7 p.m.. to provide an update and solicit citizen feedback on the proposedVillage Marketplace retail center at 1550 East 14th Street (the former downtown Albertsons store). The workshop will be held in the Sister Cities Gallery at City Hall located at 835 East 14th Street.

Coffee with the Mayor for the Spanish-speaking Community

 Open and regular dialogue with our neighbors and businesses is vital to ensuring City Hall is responsive to the concerns and addresses the needs of our community, and language differences should not be a barrier to that communication. 

My next meeting with the community will occur on Saturday, October 1st, 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the lecture hall of the San Leandro Main Library.  It will be specifically for San Leandro’s Spanish-speaking community.  A Spanish translator will be provided, and everyone is welcome to attend.