Title
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Oakland Establishing that the City of San Leandro will Process Planning Entitlements and Building Permits for Proposed Improvements to an Existing Structure at 1 East 14th Street (APNs 75-204-1, 45-5196-4, 45-5196-1-1, and 45-5196-1-2), a Property Located Within Both Jurisdictions, and Act as Lead Agency for Purposes of Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Economic Development
SUMMARY
The subject site, 1 East 14th Street, straddles the boundary between the City of San Leandro and the City of Oakland. An existing 28,813 square foot structure is located entirely on the portion of the property within the City of San Leandro. An existing parking lot is located on the portion of the property within the City of Oakland. The property owner, Greater Grace Temple, proposes to rehabilitate a portion of the existing structure for use as a church and construct minor site improvements. The proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of San Leandro and the City of Oakland would designate San Leandro as the lead agency for land use approvals, building permits, inspections, and CEQA review. The City of Oakland approved this MOU on December 16, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Leandro and the City of Oakland concerning the administration of property at 1 East 14th Street.
BACKGROUND
The property owner, Greater Grace Temple, proposes to rehabilitate a portion of the existing structure located at 1 East 14th Street for use as a church and construct minor site improvements. The proposed improvements require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit under the San Leandro Zoning Code. Since the subject site is split between the City of San Leandro and the City of Oak...
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