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Juan González III

Mayor2023-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
48
Total speaking time
17:32:03
Avg per meeting
21:55
Segments
21811

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Oct 2026[52]

Proposed Warehouse Redevelopment at 3199 Alvarado Street

Will generate construction jobs, local operational employment, and development impact fees for city street and traffic improvements.

critical↑Jan 2026[25]

Independent Police Auditor Oversight and Flock System Audits

$405,000 for the initial 3-year term, with two 1-year renewal options up to $300,000, funded by state frontline grants.

high→Apr 2026[20]

Council Conflict Resolution and Rules Committee Scope

None anticipated directly from adopting the handbook policy.

high↓Mar 2026[19]

Cannabis Retail Policy and Zoning Expansion

Potential generation of additional local tax revenue and economic development opportunities from expanded cannabis retail operations.

critical↓Apr 2026[17]

Lake Chabot Road Emergency Evacuation Route Repairs

None discussed.

critical↑Mar 2026[14]

Critical Infrastructure and Technology Replacement

Utilizes existing budgeted funds totaling over $5.4 million, with a proposed $300,000 contract amendment from remaining project balances.

critical↓May 2026[13]

ALPR Transparency and Outside Expert Presentations

Ongoing contract costs for automated license plate reader services.

critical↓Jan 2026[13]

Fiscal Year 2027 Mid-Cycle Budget and Arts Funding

Reduces library department expenditures by $850,000 across upcoming fiscal years and eliminates the $50,000 public art/grants budget.

critical↑Feb 2026[11]

Transition to District-Based Council Elections

Impact is currently absorbed within existing staff time and ongoing coordination with Alameda County election officials.

high↓Jun 2026[11]

Data Center Development Concerns

Potential impact on municipal tax revenues and planning staff workload.

critical↑Feb 2026[11]

Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Performance and Revenue Trends

General fund revenues reached $150.2 million against a budget of $149.4 million, with total expenditures at $154.3 million.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Departmental Performance Measures and Service Delivery

Performance tracking impacts resource allocation and operational efficiency across city departments.

high↑Feb 2026[8]

East Bay Greenway Regional Bikeway Construction

Funded largely through $130 million in external state, regional, and federal grants, alongside local transportation sales tax dollars.

critical↓Mar 2026[8]

Monarch Bay Golf Club Operations and Capital Planning

City net revenue from the golf course has declined from $1.82 million to $960,000.

critical↓Apr 2026[7]

Parking Minimums and Transportation Demand Management (TDM)

Impacts local merchant sales and municipal parking fee revenue.

critical↓Apr 2026[7]

Business License Tax Modernization

Could generate millions in additional annual general fund revenue.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Age-Friendly Initiative Priority Projects Update

Includes a $25,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente and over $112,000 annually from the county Area Agency on Aging.

critical↑Jan 2026[6]

Police Pursuit Policy and Public Safety Liability

Potential reduction in municipal liability associated with vehicle pursuits.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Feral Cat Colony Management and City Codes

Staff time required to research and draft municipal code updates.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

Llewellyn Interim Housing & Drop-In Center First Annual Report

Operational funding is supported by state Homekey grants, federal funds, and county contributions.

Decisions during term (262)

Recorded while III was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (105)

90 yes15 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

approve the Consent Calendar

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

approve staff's recommendation to adopt the resolution; to require an annual performance audit evaluating measures of success and an access-control audit conducted by the Independent Police Auditor; a

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Peregrine Data Integration Platform Agreement

Voted noSep 14, 2026

Approval of Option C Cannabis Policy Direction

Voted noJul 20, 2026

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-009 for Parking and Transportation Demand Management (Item 10b)

Voted no due to concerns regarding parking minimum reductions and impacts on existing neighborhoods.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

send the item to the Facilities and Transportation Committee for broader discussion on disposition and funding options.

Voted noJul 20, 2026

that this Staff Report be Approved.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 5e. and Item 5g., which were removed for separate action.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

to approve Item 5g. as amended to include exploring the possibility submitting a grant application for Lake Chabot Road and discussing the matter with staff at Alameda County Transportation Commission

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

that this Minute Order - Council be Adopted.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

that this Staff Report be approved.

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted noJul 6, 2026

Zoning Code Amendments for Parking and TDM

Concerned that reduced parking requirements would push overflow parking into crowded residential neighborhoods.

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Interim Police Chief Appointment

Voted yesJul 6, 2026

Business License Tax Modernization Ballot Measure Deferral

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Heron Bay Maintenance Assessment District Resolutions (Item 4c)

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 4c., removed for separate action.

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

that this Staff Report be Approved

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Rent Program Fees and General Fund Loan

Voted noJun 1, 2026

Lake Chabot Road Urgency Referral Reconsideration and Vote

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Motion to Reconsider the Council vote to accept an urgency referral pertaining to a resolution reaffirming the City Council's intent regarding rehabilitation of Lake Chabot Road to be considered at a

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Approve the Consent Calendar

Voted noJun 1, 2026

accept an urgency referral pertaining to a resolution reaffirming the City Council's intent regarding rehabilitation of Lake Chabot Road to be considered at a July City Council meeting

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

adopt the resolution and introduce the ordinance

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Appointment to Senior Commission

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Master Fee Schedule and Annual Tax Adjustments

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Military Equipment Policy Renewal (AB 481)

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Motion to Appoint Ann Wrixon to the Senior Commission

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Approve the Consent Calendar

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

that this Resolution be adopted and the Ordinances be introduced and adopted

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

that this Ordinance be introduced

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

to accept the referral as an urgency referral

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Appointment of Emilio Piñones to the Recreation and Parks Commission

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Approval of the Consent Calendar

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Adoption of Resolution Approving Amendments to the FY 2027 Biennial Budget

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Adoption of Resolution Approving Meeting Disruption and Language Access Policies (SB 707)

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Motion to Appoint Emilio Piñones to the Recreation and Parks Commission

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

Approve the Consent Calendar

Voted yesMay 4, 2026

adopt the Resolution

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

On-Call Environmental Planning Services Contracts (Consent Item 5A)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Rent Program Implementation and Ordinances

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Approve the Consent Calendar.

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

that this Resolution be Approved.

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

adopt the resolution as amended (removing provisions relating to the fee schedule and General Fund loan) and introduce the ordinance; and directing staff to bring the remainder of items discussed back

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

Appointment of Mike Bryant to Arts, Culture, and Library Commission

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

Resolution Selecting Bright Choice as Default Product for Ava Community Energy

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