Title
Discussion to Consider Implementation of Restorative Justice Mediation Into the City Council Discipline Policy
Staffreport
SUMMARY
Consistent with direction at the April 6, 2026 City Council meeting, this agenda item is scheduled to hold a discussion to consider restorative justice mediation for the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council Rules Committee discuss the item and provide further direction to staff.
BACKGROUND
On January 5, 2026, the City Council considered an item regarding the public release of an independent investigation report prepared in response to a complaint submitted by Councilmember Bowen to the Human Resources Department. As part of its action, the City Council directed that a future agenda item be scheduled to discuss the potential use of restorative justice mediation for the Council.
The item was subsequently heard on April 6, 2026. Following discussion, the City Council referred the matter to the Rules Committee for consideration of how restorative justice mediation could be incorporated into the City Council Internal Discipline Policy, which is set forth in Title A1, Chapter 13 of the Administrative Code.
ATTACHMENTS
• A: City of San Leandro Administrative Code, Title A1, Chapter 13 - City Council Internal Discipline Policy
PREPARED BY: T. Michael Yuen, Assistant City Manager