HAYWARD SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Virtual Platform – Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/81725986935?pwd=aXlPYlhHWXhjRHltSm1ZbGJBQ1l6dz09 Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
The Special City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Halliday at 7:02 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 Wahab
Present: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
Absent: None
PRESENTATION
Council Member Andrews read a Proclamation in which Mayor Halliday proclaimed February 2022 as Black History Month in the City of Hayward. Reverend Anthony Woods accepted the proclamation on behalf of t he Hayward South Alameda County National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People (NAACP) and thanked the City for the public recognition and support of the NAACP and its programs.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Velda Goe referred to her correspondence regarding Rus sell City , Priority Q25 (Restitution) and noted she had conversations with former Russell City residents who want to partner with the Ci ty during Black History Month and have an open forum on health, wellness, and appropriate restitution.
Ms. Angela Johnson, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority member, appreciated the work of the City Council and especially Council Member Andrews.
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
City M anager McAdoo announced the biennial Point-in-Time Coun t of individuals experiencing homelessness in the community was scheduled to take place on February 23, 2022, and the City was seeking volunteers to participate subject to COVID protocols.
Mayor Halliday, with Council’s consent, moved the Referral Item before the Consent Item.
CONSENT
1. Adopt a Resolution: (1) Declaring Specified City -Owned Properties Associated with the Former 238 Bypass Project Exempt Surplus Lands; and ( 2) Declaring Parcel Group 4 as Surplus Lands Pursuant to Government Code Section 54221 CONS 22-088 2 | F e b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 2 2
Staff report submitted by Assistant City Manager Ott , dated February 8, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Salinas, seconded by Council Member Zermeño, 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 22-037, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hayward Declaring Specified City-Owned Properties Associated with the Former 238 Bypass Project Exempt Surplus Land and Declaring Parcel Group 4 as Surplus Land Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54221”
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Andina Affordable Housing Project TEFRA Hearing: Public Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing as Required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Fi nance Authority in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $45 Mill ion to Finance or Refinance the Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Improvement and Equipping of a Multifamily Rental Housing Project Located at 1180-1182 E Street, Hayward, California PH 22-006
Staff report s ubmitted by Director of Finance Claussen , dated February 8, 2022, was filed.
Finance Director Claussen provided a synopsis of the staff report.
Discussion ensued among members of the City Council , Finance Director Claussen, Housing Manager Morales , and City Manag er McAdoo about the planned remodeling of the uni ts which would not impac t tenants; there would be minimal or no disruption to tenants; the property was in fairly good condition and changes to individual units would occu r as units were vacated; landlords could not increase the rent by more than 5% or 10% because there was a limit on the regulatory agreement consistent with the rent stabilization ordinance ; and penalties if violated for raising rent higher than permitted.
There being no pu blic comments, Mayor Halliday opened and closed the public hearing at 7:46 p.m.
Council Member Lamnin made a motion to move the item indicating she was pleased with the thoughtfulness and community needs representation included in the report.
HAYWARD SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Virtual Platform – Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/81725986935?pwd=aXlPYlhHWXhjRHltSm1ZbGJBQ1l6dz09 Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Zermeño seconded the motion.
Mayor Halliday thanked staff for the detail put into the agreement for the affordable housing project and its financing, in part to properly avoid challenging issues that had arisen in the past.
It was moved by Council Member Lamnin, seconded by Council Member Zermeño, 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 22-038, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hayward Approving t he Issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority Qualified 501(C)(3) Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $45 Million for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition, Rehabilitation , Improvement and Equipping of Andina Apartments and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto”
COUNCIL REFERRAL
This item was heard following City Manager’s comments, prior to the public hearing.
3. City Council Referral: Pan African Flag Referral RPT 22-016
Staff report submitted by Council Members Andrews, Márquez, and Wahab, dated February 8, 2022, was filed.
Mayor Halliday announced the item and introduced Council Member Andrews who provided an overview of the referral memo which expressed interest in acknowledging the existence and meaning of the Pan Af rican Flag and coordinating to raise the flag annually on City flagpoles for Black History Month, Juneteenth, and August 17 acknowledging the birthday of Marcus Garvey.
Council Member Márquez thanked Council Member Andrews for her leadership, was excited to join her on the referral, and hoped the City Council would support the request as written. 4 | F e b r u a r y 8 , 2 0 2 2
Council Member Wahab acknowledged Council Member Andrews for being the first African American woman elected to the City Council and commended her for her leadership. Council Member Wahab thanked staff for highlighting racial equity in many ways and to Council for making it a priority.
Mayor Halliday opened public comment at 7:26 p.m.
Mr. Todd Davis, representing Ms. Freddye Davis of NAACP, expressed his appreciation for making the flag more than just a symbol but making it meaningful to people and thanked Council Members, City staff, and Council Member Andrews in particular, for supporting the Pan African flag.
Mayor Halliday closed public comments at 7:29 p.m.
Mayor Halliday thanked Council Members Andrews, Márquez and Wahab, and NAACP for bringing the idea forward.
City Manager McAdoo noted staff would work with Council Member Andrews and community groups to find the appropriate flag and raise it as soon as possible.
It was moved by Council Member Andrews, seconded jointly by Council Members Márquez and Wahab, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the Council Referral.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Andrews announced that the Hayward Area Historical Society, the Hayward Library, and the Hayward Arts Council would host a Black H ealth and Wellness: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow event on February 27, 2022, in partnership with the Women’s Ministry of Palma Ceia Baptist Church and the Eden Rose Chapter of The Links Incorporated.
Council Member Zermeño announced that HARD’s Kennedy Park would re-open next month.
Council Member Márquez appreciated Ms. Velda Goe’s comments earlier in the meeting, hoped someone from the library or the Hayward Area Historical Society would connect with her to capture the suggested oral Black history in Hayward.
HAYWARD SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Virtual Platform – Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/81725986935?pwd=aXlPYlhHWXhjRHltSm1ZbGJBQ1l6dz09 Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Halliday adjourned the special meeting at 7:52 p.m.
APPROVED:
__________________________________________________________ Barbara Halliday
Mayor, City of Hayward
ATTEST:
__________________________________________________________ Miriam Lens
City Clerk, City of Hayward