HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Virtual Platform – Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/87529584500?pwd=c2tQek9seGRvZXJYaXUyR2FjaDVKUT09 Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
The meeting of the Hayward City Council was called to order by Mayor Halliday at 7:03 p.m.
The City Council held a virtual meeting with teleconference participation by members of the City Council, staff and public.
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Lamnin
Present: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Council convened in closed session on December 20, 2021, at 4:30 p.m., with all members present, regarding one conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 regarding all labor groups. City Attorney Lawson reported there was no reportable action and adjourned the closed session at 6:45 p.m.
The City Council convened in close d session on January 18, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., with all members present, regarding five items: (1) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 regarding Justin Nishioka v. City of Hayward , Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG 20078266; (2) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 regarding Sharma, et al. v. City of Hayward , Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. HG20064943; (3) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 regarding one anticipated litigation case; (4) conference with property negotiators pursua nt to Government Code section 54956.8 regarding Cargil Salt, 7220 Central Avenue, Newark, CA 94560, APN: 537 -751-7-1; and (5) conference with property negotiators pursuant to Government Code 54956.8 regarding Caltrans Parcel Group 5 Maitland Drive, Bunker Hill Court, Bunker Hill Boulevard and Central Boulevard, APNs: 445- 0250-041-01, 445 -0260-084-03, 445 -0260-018-04, 445 -0270-054-02, 445 -0250-060-00, 445-0250-059-01, 445 -0260-109-04, 445 -0260-018-03, 445 -0260-109-03, 445 -0260-002-
00. City Attorney Lawson reported that he recused himself from participating on Item 1 and indicated there was no reportable action related to Items 1, 2 and 3. It was noted the Council adjourned the closed session at 6:50 p.m. and reconvened after the regular meeting agenda at 8:05 p.m. Regarding Items 4 and 5, the Council took no reportable action. The closed session adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
The City Council convened in closed ses sion on January 25, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., with all members present, regarding six items: 1) public employment pursuant to Government Code section 54957 regarding performance evaluation for City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk; 2) conference with lega l counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 regarding Woods v. City of Hayward, et al., U.S.D.C.N.D.CA, No. 3:19 -cv-01350-JCS; 3) 2 | J a n u a r y 2 5 , 2 0 2 2
conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) regarding one anticipated litigation case; 4) conference with property negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 regarding: Caltrans Parcel Group 4 (APNs: 078C-648-01- 01, 078C-0800-029, 078C-0800-030, 078C-0800-031, 078C-0800-032, 078C-0800-033, 078C- 0800-034, 078C -0800-035, 07 8C-0800-036, 078C -0800-037, 078C -0800-038, 078C -0800- 039, 078C -0800-040, 078C -0800-041, 078C -0800-042, 078C -0800-043), Caltrans Parcel Group 5 (Maitland Drive, Bunker Hill Court, Bunker Hill Boulevard and Central Boulevard , APNs: 445-0250-041-01, 445-0260-084-03, 445-0260-018-04, 445-0270-054-02, 445-0250- 060-00, 445 -0250-059-01, 445 -0260-109-04, 445 -0260-018-03, 445 -0260-109-03, 445 - 0260-002-000), Caltrans Parcel Group 8 (Grove Way; APNs: 415 -0180-070-00, 415 -0180- 068-01, 415 -0180-076-00, 415 -0180-084-01, 415-0180-073-00, 415 -0180-074-00, 415 - 0180-075-00, 415 -0180-072-00, 415 -0180-071-00, 415 -0180-069-01, 415 -0190-064-00, 415-0180-083-01, 415 -0180-080-00, 415 -0180-082-01, 415 -0180-081-01), Caltrans Parcel Group 9 (Apple and Oak Streets, APNs: 415-0160-001-00, 415-0160-002-00, 415-0160-003- 00, 415 -0160-004-00, 415 -0160-005-00, 415 -0160-006-00, 415 -0160-007-00, 415 -0160- 008-00, 415 -0160-009-00, 415 -0160-010-00, 415 -0170-002-00, 415 -0170-003-00, 415 - 0170-004-00, 415 -0170-005-00, 415 -0170-006-00, 415 -0170-007-00, 415 -0170-008-00, 415-0170-009-00, 415 -0170-010-00, 415 -0170-011-00, 415 -0170-012-00); ( 5) conference with property negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 regarding Caltrans Parcel Group 3 (Adjacent to Tennyson Road, East 16th Street and Calhoun Street; APNs: 078C- 0626-003-16, 078C -0626-003-09, 078C -0626-001-07); and (6) conference with property negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 regarding Caltrans Parcel Group 6 (Carlos Bee Boulevard and Overlook Avenue, APN 455 -0180-001-00). Mayor Halliday reported on Item 1 indicating the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk recused themselves from participation and there was no reportable action. Regarding Item 2, City Attorney Lawson reported that Council was advised a settlement was tentatively reached in the amount of $90,000. As to Item 3, there was no reportable action. Regarding Items 4, 5, and 6, City Attorney Lawson reported they were discussed in a single session after a legal analysis showed that no single member of the Council had a conflict distinguishable from the public and took no reportable action. The closed session adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
City Manager McAdoo made two annou ncements: 1) t he Hayward Library and Alameda County Health Ca re S ervices Agency partnered to provide medical and dental care on the second Tuesday of every month through the Alameda County Health Ca re for the H omeless program; and 2) the City is updating the Housing Element of the General Plan and the Climate Action Plan and community members can participate and provide input by visiting the website haywardhousingandclimateupdate.com.
HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Virtual Platform – Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/87529584500?pwd=c2tQek9seGRvZXJYaXUyR2FjaDVKUT09 Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
CONSENT
Council Member Lamnin made a disclosure about Consent Item No. 8, indicating that when the housing subdivision was originally approved, she had a conflict of interest due to property ownership, but no longer had any conflict since she moved, and was able to vote on the item.
1. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Professional Services Agreements with W illdan Engineering, SNG & Associates, and 4Leaf, Inc., in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $150,000 Annually Per Firm for Three Years for On-Call Construction Inspection Services CONS 22-008
Staff report submitted by Public Works Ameri, dated January 25, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Wahab, seconded by Council Member Márquez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-021, “Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Professional Services Agreements with Willdan Engineering, SNG & Associates, a nd 4leaf, In c., in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $150,000 Annually Per Firm for Three Years for on call Construction Inspection Services”
2. Adopt a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Calling for Bids for the FY22 New Sidewalks Project, Project No. 05305 CONS 22-019
Staff report submitted by Director of Public Works Ameri, dated January 25, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Wahab, seconded by Council Member Márquez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-022, “ Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications, and Calling for Bids for the FY22 New Sidew alks Project, Project No. 05305”
3. Adopt a Resolutio n Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the FY2022 Operating Budget for the Development Services Department Building Division for Outside Plan Check, Building Inspection, and Permit Technician Services CONS 22-041
Staff report submitted by Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Ott, dated January 25, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Wahab, seconded by Council Member Márquez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-023, “Adoption of a Resolution Appropriating an Additional $470,000 for Consulti ng Services for Plan Check, Building Inspection, an d Permit Technician Services for Fiscal Year 2022”
4. Adopt a Resolution Appointing the City ’s Representative to the Boards of Directors of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency and the San Franc isco Bay Are a Regional Water System Financing Authority CONS 22-042
Staff report submitted by Director of Public Works Ameri, dated January 25, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Wahab, seconded by Council Member Márquez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Virtual Platform – Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/87529584500?pwd=c2tQek9seGRvZXJYaXUyR2FjaDVKUT09 Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-024, “ Resolution Appointing the City ’s
Representative to the Boards of Directors of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency and the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority”
5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with M intier Harni sh in an Amount Not to Exceed $235,000 f or the Development and Adoption of Objective Standards for Residential Development and Zoning Consistency Updates for the City of Hayward and Related Environmental Analysis CONS 22-055
Staff report submitted by Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Ott, dated January 25, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Wahab, seconded by Council Member Márquez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-025, “Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Mintier Harnish for the Develop ment and Adoption of Objective Standard s for Residential Development and Zoning Consistency Updates for the City of Hayward and Related Environmental Analysis for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $235,000”
6. Adopt a Resolution Accepting $1 Million in Sta te of California General Fund Grant Funds for the C onstruction of the South Hayward Youth and Family Center (Stack Center) CONS 22-061
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Staff report submitted by Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Ott, dated January 25, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Wahab, seconded by Council Member Márquez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-026, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hayward Approving the Acceptance and Appropriation of
General Fund Grant Funds for the South Hayward Youth and Family Center”
7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $20,000 in Grant Funding from the National Endowment for the Arts for Heritage Plaza Art Pieces CONS 22-062
Staff report submitted by Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Ott, dated January 25, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Wahab, seconded by Council Member Márquez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-027, “Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate up to $20,000 in Grant Funding from the National Endowment for the Arts for Heritage Plaza Art Pieces”
8. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Complete Construction of Subdivision Improvements in Tract 8058 of the Golden Oaks 2 Subdivision; Making Findings to Procure the Work in the Open Market; and Authorizing Expenditure of City Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $630,000 CONS 22-075
Staff report submitted by Director of Public Works Ameri, dated January 25, 2022, was filed.
HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Virtual Platform – Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/87529584500?pwd=c2tQek9seGRvZXJYaXUyR2FjaDVKUT09 Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Wahab, seconded by Council Member Márquez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-028, “ Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Director to Complete Construction of Subdivision Improvements in Tract 8058 of the Golden Oaks 2 Subdivision; Making Findings to Procure the Work in the Open Market; and Authorizing Expenditure of Funds in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $630,000”
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
9. Unmanned Aerial Systems Program: Adopt a Re solution and Policy Statement Regarding the Use of Surveillance Technologies and an Operational Policy for the Hayward Police Department’s Unmanned Aerial Systems Program LB 22-003
Staff report submitted by City Manager McAdoo and Chief of Police Chaplin, dated January 25, 2022, was filed.
City Manager McAdoo indicated the Council had received a comment by e-mail with request for it to be read into the record , but since that was not the practice in Hayward , the comment was posted to the City we bsite (Meeting and Agenda Cen ter) with other comments received for the item.
City Manager Mc Adoo provided an overview of the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Program and Citywide Policy Statement for use of surve illance technology. Deputy Police Chief Matthews provided an overview of the Hayward Police Department UAS Program Operations Manual . Police Chief Chaplin spoke abou t the proposed policy and use o f drones for law enforcement purposes and urged Council’s approval of the resolution.
Discussion ensued among members of the City Council an d City staff regarding: reporting structure on use of the proposed surveillance technology and frequency of re ports submitted to Council; use of technology for mass gatherings as a matter of security concern; examples of use of drone; communications with Hayward Concerned Citizens and Hayward Community Coalition (HayCoCoa); review of the re port of UAS usage by the Community 8 | J a n u a r y 2 5 , 2 0 2 2
Advisory Panel (CAP); a definition of “a security concern” as related to protests; the role of the Program Coordinator; updates on the use of drones included in rep orts to Council; consequences of misuse of dr ones could be grounds for license revocation by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), and cease of program by Council ; prohibited list of uses wa s vetted w ith local groups and agencies ; there was one complaint on the use of dro ne by Hayward Police Departme nt (HPD) and other complaints on private drone use; City departments, including H PD, would create their own administrative/operational policies and have t he City Manager approv al, as long as they remained consistent with Council ’s overarching policy statement regarding the use of surveillance technologies; and there was a suggestion to amend Po licy 610.6 (L) “Use of UAS ” to clarify language by remo ving “tend to” from that section ; quarterly reports on drone usage ; information on community meetings about the topic ; Policy 610.9 (Retention of UAS Data ) and data security protocol similar to body-worn camera video from Hayward Police; length of terms for CAP members, formation of the CAP , composition of the CAP and its role; and deployment of GPS trackers, StarChase, placed on vehicles that are in pursuit.
Mayor Halliday opened public comments at 7:56 p.m.
Mr. Mike Katz -Lacabe urged the City Council to require regular reporting on the use of surveillance technology and City Council approval of any changes to the operational policy.
Mr. Jessie Gunn, Hayward resident, teacher, and Hayward Community Coalition member, did not support the proposed policy, noted he favored drone use for good purposes but not used for surveillance of security concern deemed by the Police Department.
Ms. Cynthia Nunes, cousin of Agustin Gonzalez and Hayward Community Coalition member, noted the U AS Program would cost more than in cluded in the Fiscal Impact and the technology would be misused by the Police Department.
Ms. Sameena Usman, Senior Government Relations Coordinator for the Council on American Islamic Relations and Secure Justice Board member, suggested there should be no retention of any data, unless as part of an active investigation and not shared with federal agencies to target undocumented individuals, suggested to include an impact report on communities of color, and if a policy is approved, it should be used for legitimate security concerns.
Mr. Alexis Villalobos, Hayward resident, Hayward Community Coalition member, expressed the need for a n accountability process to hold the Police accountable through an external group such as the Community Advisory Panel (CAP).
Ms. Vanessa Magaña, Hayward resident and Hayward Community Coalition chair, noted Policy 610 (UAS Operations) was too vague, failed to protect Hayward residents’ right to privacy and needed changes; indicated the plan for public notification of U AS use in s ection 610.4 (e) needed to be defined , added that more than 600 community members signed a petition against use of police drones; recommended any UAS Program Coordinator position be appointed by the CAP; and added the purchase of drones was a frivolous expense.
HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Virtual Platform – Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/87529584500?pwd=c2tQek9seGRvZXJYaXUyR2FjaDVKUT09 Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Ms. Susan Gelke, Hayward Concerned Citizens member, appreciated the thoroughness in the process, noted d rones are modern tools used in many communities for safety reasons, and urged the Council to vote in favor of the use of drones by HPD.
TJ, Hayward Concerned Citizens member, noted her group had been a strong supporter of HPD having its own UAS program along with a strong policy for its use, appreciated allowing differing perspectives on devel oping the policy , noted transparency and accountability concerns were addressed, and added the Police Department need ed to be provided with necessary resources to keep the community safe, and urged approval of the proposed policy.
Mr. George Syrup , Hayward resident , Community Services Commissioner and Hayward Community Coalition member, noted the Coalition was not engaged in conversations; noted Policy 610 (UAS Operations) was not ready for implementation; suggested the CAP should be included in the for mal reporting s tructure and it s role strengthen; indicated H ayCoCoa demand opposing the militarization of Po lice force; noted the purchase of drones was a frivolous expense; and noted that if Policy 610 is approved it needs to be amended to include community oversight.
Ms. Ro Aguilar , Hayward resident, supported concerns around privacy , ab use and accountability, noted that implementation of new technology warrants more reporting and transparency, supported a community group receiving reports on a regular basis on the use of drones, and noted the technology allows to identify property owners allowing use of illegal activity.
Ms. Suzanne Luther, Hayward Concerned Citizens member, was in favor of drone use by the Police Department.
Mr. Tom Ferreira, Hayward Concerned Citizens member, was in favor o f allowing drone use by the Police Department because the department is currently borrowing on e from other agencies, and favored giving the Police Department tools to keep Hayward residents safe.
Ms. Tracy Rosenberg, privacy advocate, noted the need for retention of da ta, indicated reporting requirements/schedule needed to be stated in the policy and changes presented to an ac countable body, noted the job of a legislative bod y was to set up systems for accountability, and asked the Council to send the po licy back to the Police Department for further changes.
Ms. Elbakri expressed concern about retention and sharing of data, noted the policy needs more information and an enfor cement component, was concern ed about misuse of the technology, and asked Council to request an impact report on the technology.
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Ms. Lupe Angulo noted that documents provided on th e policy and agenda report were not provided in Spanish , when Hayward was a 40% Latino community , noted data retention information was not pro vided, and mentioned that marginalized communities would be targeted with the use of drones.
Ms. Claire Dugan was unable to connect via Zoom.
Mayor Halliday closed public comments at 8:38 p.m.
Members of the City Council appreciated input by community members on the topic.
Council Member Zermeño noted the use of U AS was a matter of safety, added there were checks and balances in the policy and the Council could cease the program if there was any misuse of tech nology, favored quarterly reporting on drone us e, added the prop osed technology would be used to con trol illegal firewor ks and people doing car donuts in the streets, was reviewed by the City Attorney and community groups, and mentioned the Police Department needed the technology and the policy could be modified.
Council Member Zermeño made a m otion to approve the staff recommendation. Mayor Halliday seconded the motion.
Council Member Andrews requested inclusion of actual costs of the UAS Program in the quarterly reporting; requested to consider demographic data on an impact report as a part of the reporting to Council; asked to review if CAP can be in volved in appointing a Program Coordinator and have the CAP be a part of t he quarterly review process; noted she did not approve the technology initially but she had offered to help review the policy; and while she still had concerns about the technology, she acknowledged Police had incorporated comments from the Council Infrastructure Committee and community members.
Council Member Lamnin noted that because she saw commun ity input reflected in the operations manu al, she was willi ng to support the policy moving forward as proposed; favored the quarterly reporting and having local control on drone usage; concurred with CAP being able to review the quarterly report and policy; suggested that the Program Coordinator, upon appointment, meet with the CAP to hear community concerns; and recommended to have, within three months, Policy 610 (UAS Operations) updated to in clude transition to gender neutral language, reference to the City-wide policy statement, retention of UAS data clarified, and information on the collaboration among departments on drone use.
Council Member Salinas commented the item was heard by the Council Infrastructure Committee (CIC); noted that once the length of term of CAP members is resolved, he was optimistic about their role in reviewing policy; concurred with having the CAP participate in the quarterly review reporting and policy updates; was confident with the UAS retention of data as recommended in the policy; asked to include in quarterly reports, GPS (geographical) data on UAS deployment; and noted he was sati sfied with the policy as drafted after three years and being vetted through community groups, the CIC, and City departments.
HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
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Council Member Márquez indicating she had reviewed the item as a member of the Council Infrastructure Committee noting the thoughtful approach in drafting the policy; added the proposed tool wi ll provide saf ety; added she will be looking at quarterly updates h aving parameters of why the tech nology was deployed; noted the Council was seeking bette r relationships between the community and the City by creating the CAP; and added that any misuse of the technology will be addressed accordingly.
Council Member Lamni n concurred w ith Council Member S alinas’s recommendation that quarterly reports should include geographic data on UAS deployment; and offered friendly amendments to the m otion as follows: the CAP would review the Police Department’s quarterly reports and policy amendments; the CAP would meet the Program Coordinator upon appointed; and within three months , the Council would review Policy 610 (UAS Operations) updates to include transition to gender neutral language, reference to the city- wide policy statement, clarification o n retention of U AS dat a, and information on the collaboration among departments that use drones.
Council Member Wahab noted there were no UAS use cases or pilot program; indicated her major concern was the balancing of civil liberties and privacy rights; noted there was no city- wide pri vacy policy in place; added there has not been use cases for fireworks o r other nuisance; noted residents’ privacy rights , including those of marginalized community members, needed to be considered when creating a policy; and had significant reservations on data retention, selling of data and third-party vendors storing data.
Mayor Halliday noted the length of time the policy and topic had been discussed, indicated the City should be using its own drones and not borrowing from neighboring agencies, added lives could be saved with the technology and it must not be misused, and mentioned the proposed policy would protect privacy.
The friendly amendments made by Counci l M ember Lam nin were accepted by Council Member Zermeño and Mayor Halliday.
It was moved by Council Member Zermeño, seconded by Mayor Halliday, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution with the following amendments : (1) the Community Advisory Panel (CAP) will review the Police Department’s quarterly reports and policy amendments, including geographic data on UAS deployment; (2) upon appointment, the P rogram Coordinator will meet with the CAP to hear concerns; and, (3) within three months, the City Council will review updates to Policy 610, including the city -wide policy statement, transition to gender neutral language, retention of UAS data, and information on collaboration among departments that use UASs.
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER Wahab
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-029, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hayward Adopting a Statement of Values and Commitments to the C ommunity Regarding Unmanned Ae rial Su rveillance Systems (UASS), Which Balance Use of Such Technologies with Competing In terests of Constitutional Rights of Privacy; Authorizing the City Manager to Issue Administrative
Regulations Consistent Herewith, Including but Not Limited to Purchasing, D ata Retention, Storage, and Access Policies, that Apply Broadly Across City Operati ons; and, Adopting by Reference and Incorporating Herein the Associated Staff Report Dated January 25, 2022”
Mayor Halliday called for a recess at 9:47 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
10. Homekey 2.0 Application: Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Hayward's Homekey Projects and Authorizing the City M anager and Assigned Staff to Submit Applications to the State of Califor nia Department of Housing Comm unity Development for Homekey Funds for Housing for Persons Experiencing Homelessness LB 22-002
Staff report submitted by Assistant City Manager Ott/Director of Development Services, dated January 25, 2022, was filed.
Assistant City Manager Ott introduced the i tem and Management Analyst Lobedan along with Management Analyst Cole -Bloom provided a synop sis of the staff report seeking adoption of a resolution approving Homekey projects and the City Manager’s authorization to submit applications.
Discussion ensued among members of the City Council, City staff, Mr. Jake Metcalf with Firm Foundation Community Housing , and Mr. Jo nathan Russell with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) regarding: how vacant properties would be transferred to BACS and units would be deed restricted; Homekey Round 3 funding; case management for t iny homes village and safety ambassadors; explore prioritizing placement of individuals sleeping at Weekes Park ; BACS proposal to purchase and remodel up to five homes in Hayward; continue to look for additional funding to house beyond 30 unhoused individuals; design of the Tiny Home Village to fit within the community and integrating experiences; partnership with H ayward Area Recreation and Park District and programming at Weekes Park; and scattered site locations for affordable housin g and service model geared to integratin g unhoused individuals into neighborhoods.
Mayor Halliday opened public comments at 10:35 p.m.
HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Ms. Ro Aguilar, Hayward resident, stated the hotel/motel model was the best cost-effective long-term housing strategy, and urged the City to continue to complete the hotel conversion project with re-entry services through funds from other sour ces and/or Homekey Round 3 funds.
Mr. George Syrup, Hayward resident, appreciated the City’s efforts to address the h ousing crisis and encouraged more discussion around community land trusts.
Mayor Halliday closed public comments at 10:41 PM.
Council Member Salinas thanked his colleagues, Council Members Lamnin and Wahab, who serve on the Homelessness -Housing Task Force (HHTF) and City staff for figuring out substantive solutions to the housing crisis and for their quick approach. Council Member Salinas made a motion to approve staff’s recommendation,
Council Member Lamnin, also HHFT Chair, seconded the motion.
Mayor Halliday thanked the three HHTF members, Council Members Lamnin, Salinas and Wahab, for their efforts on the item.
Council Member Lamnin appreciated staff’s efforts and dedication to moving the needle on the issue in creative ways and brining more resources to the City; and indicated that community land trusts and cost effectiveness were already part of the plan.
Council Member Wahab complimented the housing staff team for providing answers, finding sources of funding, agreed with trying to secure Homekey Round 3 funding, and getting first dibs when parcels come up from the Alameda County Assessor’s Office.
Mayor Halliday expressed support for the motion and noted the scattered site homes would be helpful for individual development.
It was moved by Council Member Salinas, seconded by Council Member Lamnin, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the two resolutions.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Resolution 22-030, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hayward Authorizing Joint Application to and Participation in the Homekey Program for the Project Reclamation Regional Scattered Site Program in a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $28,500,000”
Resolution 22-031, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hayward Authorizing Joint Application to and Participation in the Homekey Program for Construction and Operations of a Tiny Home Village in a Total Not-to-Exceed $6,000,000”
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
11. Informational Item Regar ding Marin Municipal Water District ’s Propo sal to Transmit Purchased Water Through the City ’s Transmission Mains and the Regional Water System Intertie as a Drought Relief Measure RPT 22-006
Staff report submitted by Director of Public Works Ameri, dated January 25, 2022, was filed.
The information item was presented as general information for Council and the public.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were none.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Halliday adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:58 p.m., in memory of Marilyn Baker-Madsen, Jerald Allen Mosher, Paul McCreary, and Richard Hardwick.
Ms. Marilyn Baker -Madsen served as Hayward Library Director from 1985 to 2004, implemented the Celebrating Cultures in Harmony Festival and Hayward Literacy Program, was largely responsible for the camp aign to raise funds to upgrade Weekes Library, and served on the Eden Youth and Family Center Board and the Hayward Literacy Plus Council, and was active o n the Hayward Volunteer Dinner Comm ittee and Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration Committee.
Mr. Gerald Allen Mosher served as the City’s Human Resources Manager, graduated from Hayward High School, and was married to City employee, Marylin Mosher.
HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Virtual Platform – Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/87529584500?pwd=c2tQek9seGRvZXJYaXUyR2FjaDVKUT09 Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Paul McCreary served as Hayward Area Recreation and Park District General Manager from 2016 to 2020, helped pass major Ballot Measure F1 for funding to upgrade local parks and for the Mia’s Dream Come True Park , and became board trustee of the Califo rnia Foundation for Parks and Recreation.
Mr. Richard Hardwick volunteered on the St. Rose Hospital Foundation Board and served as its president, supported South Hayward Parish, Alameda County Food Bank, and many other organizations, and collected coins off the street and last year collected more than $400 which he donated to St. Rose Hospital’s Patient Assistance Fund.
Mayor Halliday asked staff to work with the families to plant trees in memory of the four individuals.
APPROVED
__________________________________________________________ Barbara Halliday
Mayor, City of Hayward
ATTEST:
__________________________________________________________ Miriam Lens
City Clerk, City of Hayward