CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89513711378?pwd=NWh5NXVlS0pmNktYNkw1VENGZTdydz09 Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor /Chair Halliday at 7:00 p.m. The City Council will hold a hybrid meeting in Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Zermeño
Present: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
Absent: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Council convened in closed session at 5:15 p.m., with Council Member Andrews and Council Member Zermeño absent and no public comment, regard ing two items: (1) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 regarding RLW, LLC v. City of Hayward, et al., U.S.D.C., N.D. CA, No. 21 -cv-06767-SK; and (2) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 549 56.9 concerning Justin Nishioka v. City of Hayward, Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG 20078266.
City Attorney Lawson reported that Item 1 was discussed, and Council provided direction to counsel but took no reportable action. Mayor Halliday rep orted that Item 2 w as discussed, and Council provided direction but took no reportable action. The closed session adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Susan Gehlke, Hayward resident and Hayward Con cerned Citizens member, expressed concern she could no t report illegal firewo rks activity throug h the Hayward Police Department (HPD) phone line and wondered if there were other options; and inquired about statistics on violations and citations issued.
Ms. Mary Beth Bykowsky, analyst with the California Department of I nsurance, provided information on how Safer from Wildfires, an interag ency partnership, wo rks to reduce wildfire risk and invited all to seek more information at insurance.ca.gov.
Ms. TJ , Hayward Concerned Citizens member, noted illegal fireworks appeared to be concentrated in South Haywar d, requested the City debrief residents on the n umber o f complaints received by HPD and the number of citations issued, and suggested the fireworks ordinance be amended as needed based on information received.
Ms. Elena Lepe inquired about information on funding opportunities through the American Rescue Plan Funding for local restaurants and homeless individuals.
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CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
City Manager McAdoo made two announcements: 1) City staff will summarize efforts prior to the Fourth of July, what was ob served, and the effectiveness of the ordinance related to fireworks; and noted that firework violations could also be reported via Access Hayward; and 2) due to staffing chall enges at the Weekes Branch Library, services will be held Tues day through Saturday, and regular services will resume August 22, 2022.
CONSENT
1. Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of the City Council Meeting on June 21, 2022 MIN 22-089
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, s econded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously with Council Member Andrews absent, to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting on June 21, 2022.
2. Adopt an Ordinance of the City o f Hayward Adding Article 15 to Chapter 3 of the Hayward Mun icipal Code Relating to the Use of Military Equipment by Law Enforcement CONS 22-429
Staff report submitted by Police Chief Chaplin and City Clerk Lens, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the ordinance.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Ordinance 22-06, “An Ordinance of the City of Hayward, California, Adding Article 15 to Chapter 3 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to the Use of Military Equipment by Law Enforcement”
3. Adopt an Ordinance Granting Exclusive Franchise to Waste Management of Alameda County for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials and Org anic Materials Services CONS 22- 440
Staff report submitted by City Clerk Lens, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the ordinance.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89513711378?pwd=NWh5NXVlS0pmNktYNkw1VENGZTdydz09 Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Ordinance 22-07, “An Ordinance Granting Exclusive Franchise to Waste Management of Alameda County for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials and Organic Materials Services”
4. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Ma nager to Negotiate and Execute Professional Services Agreements with Consolidated Eng ineering Labs, Signet Testing Labs, and Apex Testing Laboratories in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $200,000 Annually Per Firm for Three Years for On-Call Material Testing and Special Inspection Services CONS 22-397
Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-189, “ Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Agreements with Consolidated Engineer Labs, Signet Testing Labs, and Apex Testing Laboratories in an Amount Not- to-Exceed $200,000 Annu ally per Firm for T hree Years for on Call Material Testing and Special Inspection Services”
5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Alameda County She riff’s Office for Receipt of FY 2019 Byrne Justic e Assistance Grant (JAG) funds in the Amount of $36,891 CONS 22-410
Staff report submitted by Police Chief Chaplin dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-190, “Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Alameda C ounty Sheriff’s Office for Recei pt of the FY 2019 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funds in the Amount of $36,891.00”
6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Appropriate $640,000 for the SR - 92/Whitesell Int erchange - Project Initiation Docu ment Project No. 05334 CONS 2 2- 415
Staff report s ubmitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, seconded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-191, “ Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Appropriate a Total of $640,000 for the SR-92/Whitesell Interchange – Project Initiation Document (PID) Project No. 05334”
7. Adopt a Resolution Approving Addendum No. 1 and Awarding a Contract to GSW Construction, Inc., for the Willimet Way & I-880 Sanitary Sewer Main Installation Project, Project No. 07717, in an Amount o f $770,218 with the Addition of $85,000 in Administrative Change Orders and Appropriating Additional Funds in an Am ount of $543,675 CONS 22-416
Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89513711378?pwd=NWh5NXVlS0pmNktYNkw1VENGZTdydz09 Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-192, “Resolution Approving Addendum No. 1, Awarding a Contract to GS W Const ruction, Inc., for the Willimet Way & I -880 Sanitary Sewer Main Installation Projec t, Project No. 07717, in an Amount of $770,218 in Addition to $85,000 in Administrative Change Orders, and Appropriating Additional Funds in an Amount of $543,675”
8. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Engineer's Report and Ordering the Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023 for Old Highlands Area Road Improvement Assessment District CONS 22-418
Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-193, “ Resolution Approving the Final Engineer’s Report and Ordering the Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023 for the Old Highlands Area Road Improvement Assessment District”
9. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Calling for Bids for the Water Pollution Control Facility’s (WPCF) Switchgear Rehabilitation Project, Project No. 07656 CONS 22-419
Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-194, “ Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Water Pollution Contr ol Facility’s (WPCF) Switchgea r Rehabilitation Project, Project No. 07656, and Calling for Bids to Be Received by August 16, 2022”
10. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map of Tract 8581, a 47 Lot Subdivision on a 5.4 Acre Site located at 1000 La Playa Drive to Allow the Construction of 47 Single Family Homes, a Common Open Space Parcel, and Related Site Improvements; Applicant/Owner: D.R. Horton Bay, Inc., Application No. 202200670 CONS 22-424
Staff report submitted by Development Services Director Claussen, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Me mber Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-195, “ Resolution Approving the Final Map of Tract 8581, Accepting the Easements Dedicated T hereon for Public Use and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Related Other Documents”
11. Adopt a Resolution Approving Addendum No. 1 and No. 2 and Awarding a Contract to Ranger Pipelines, Inc., for the Sewer Line Improvements Project, Project No. 07761, in the Amount of $ 11,087,925 in Addition to Approving $1,108,793 in Administrative Construction Contingency, and Appropriating Additional Funds in an Amount of $3,067,915 CONS 22-431
Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89513711378?pwd=NWh5NXVlS0pmNktYNkw1VENGZTdydz09 Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-196, “ Resolution Approving Addendum No. 1 and No. 2, Awarding a Contract to Ranger Pipelines, Inc., for the Sewer Line Improvements Project, Project No. 07761, in the Amount of $11,087,925 and Approving $1,108,793 in Administrative Construction Contingency, and Appropriating Additional Funds in an Amount of $3,067,915”
12. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Sing le Source Agreement with Western Energy Systems for Services to the Cogeneration Engine System at th e Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $507,710 Plus Administrative Change Orders in the Amount of Ten Percent of the Contract Price for a Total of $558,500 CONS 22-433
Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-197, “ Resolution Authorizing the Single Source Agreement with Western Energy Systems for Services to the Jenbacher Cogeneration Engine for the Water Pollution Control Faci lity (WPCF) Cogeneration System in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $507,710 Plus Administrative Change Orders in an Amount Equal to Ten Percent of the Contract”
13. Adopt a Resolution Autho rizing the City Manager t o Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., to Provide Consulting Engineering Services for the Airport Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update at Hayward Executive Airport Project in an Amount of $227,000 CONS 22-434
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Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-198, “Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., for the Airport Pavement Managem ent Program Update at the Hayward Executive Airport”
14. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the Preliminary Design Services for the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Improvements Phase II Project, Project No. 07760, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $3,849,711 CONS 22-436
Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-199, “Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Brown and Caldwell, in an Amount Not -to-Exceed $3,849,711 for the Preliminary Design Services for the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Impr ovements Phase I I Project, Project N o. 07760”
15. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $313,375 from Bunker Hill by Truma rk Homes, LLC to the La Vista Park Project, Project No. 06914 CONS 22-437
Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89513711378?pwd=NWh5NXVlS0pmNktYNkw1VENGZTdydz09 Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-200, “Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $313,375 from Bunker Hill by Trumark Homes, LLC. to the La Vista Park Project, Project No. 06914”
16. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Extension to the Master Agreement and Lease with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District for Operations and Maintenance of City Lands through October 15, 2022 CONS 22-438
Staff report submitted by Assistant City Manager Youngblood, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-201, “ Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Extension to the Master Agreement and Lease with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District for Operations and Maintenance of City Lands Through October 15, 2022”
17. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execut e a Professional Services Agreement with Kitchell for Construction Management f or the Stack Center in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $520,000 CONS 22-443
Staff report submitted by Acting Assistant City Manager Claussen, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
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It was moved by Council Member Márquez, s econded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-202, “ Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kitchell for Construction Management Services for Phase 1 Construction of the South Hayward Youth & Fa mily Center Proj ect, Not -to-Exceed $520,000”
18. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $210,000 in Awarded Grant Funding from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Use by the Hayward Police Department CONS 22-444
Staff report submitted by Police Chief Chaplin, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-203, “ Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $210,000 in Grant Funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for Use by the Hayward Police Department”
19. Adopt a Re solution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) Between the City of Hayward and Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (TVHC) for a Lease to Operate the Firehouse Clinic (FHC) and to Appropriate the Rent from TVHC to CIP Projec t FD010 for Building Maintenance, Upgrades, and Improvements in Service Delivery CONS 22-449
Staff report submitted by Fire Chief Contreras, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89513711378?pwd=NWh5NXVlS0pmNktYNkw1VENGZTdydz09 Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-204, “Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement Between the City of Hayward and Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center for the Operation of a Firehouse Clinic at 28300 Huntwood Ave., South Hayward”
20. Adopt a Reso lution Authorizing the Hayward P olice Department to E nter into A Five - Year Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. For the Purchase of Axon Fleet Vehicle Dash Cameras with Automated License Plate Reading Technology CONS 22-429
Staff report submitted by Chief Police Chaplin, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, se conded by Co uncil Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-205, “Resolution Authorizing the Hayward Police Department to Enter into a Five-Year Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for the Purchase of Axon Fl eet Vehicle Dash Cameras with Automated License Plate Reading Technology”
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
21. City of Hayward Homelessness Update: 1) Receive Results of 2022 Point-in-Time Count Results; 2) Receiv e an Update on City of Haywar d Homelessness Efforts; 3) A dopt Resolutions for FY2023 Homelessness Related Prof essional Services Agreements (Continued from June 28, 2022) LB 22-018
Staff report submitted by Acting Assistant Cit y Manager Claussen, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
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City M anager McAdoo introduced Man agement Analyst II L obedan and Management Analyst II Cole-Bloom who provided a synopsis of the staff report which included: results of the 2022 Homeless P oint in Time Count , update on Let’s Ho use Hay ward! Reduction Strategic Plan; update on the Winter Warming Shelter expansion and Day Resource Center; and updates on the Hayward Navigation Center and Hotel Annex.
Discussion ensued among members of the City Council and City staff re garding: the City’s collaboration with Bay Area Com munity Services (B ACS) and South Hayward Parish regarding referrals for the Haywar d Navigation Center; staff’s participation in countywide and regional discussions regarding planning and allocation of resources; staff’s work with a consultant to perform an initial assessment of implementing a safe parking p rogram; current process to ob tain in formation on the Hayward Navigation Center and how to qualify for service ; data available on individuals opting o ut of resources p rovided via the Hayward Navigation Center; data of participants entering t he program and information on where individuals were moving to and privacy rights; conversations with BACS on how to continue funding for services; Home Together 202 6 County wide Plan responsibilities among cities and counties and prioritization of services at the city level to ensure continuity of car e; importance of holding organizations accountable and ensuring that Hayward residents were being served; and job programs for unhoused individuals.
Mayor Halliday opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m.
Ms. Ro Aguilar, Hayward resident, supported the H otel Annex program which provided independence, stability, privacy, and safety; and suggested the City study the cost of leasing a hotel long term.
Ms. Elena Lepe stated that homelessness numbers seemed to be concentrated in certain areas, wanted to s ee projections for 2023, and asked what outreach programs were available for families.
Mr. Warren Cushman, Alameda County Mental Health Advisory Board member, spoke about the correlation between mental health and homelessness; shared his personal e xperience; noted there may be opportunities for the City to procure mental health funds at the County and State levels; pointed out the challenges of individuals who have physical disabilities to receive services from shelters, and stressed the impor tance of cities in Al ameda County to work together.
Mr. Tom Ferreira, Hayward resident and Hayward Concerned Citizens member, commented that other cities should also assist in providing services to address homelessness, and urged the City to focus on efforts to increase affordable housing and eliminate in-lieu fees.
Mayor Halliday closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Members of the City Council commended City staff and the H omelessness-Housing Task Force for their efforts addressing housing needs.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89513711378?pwd=NWh5NXVlS0pmNktYNkw1VENGZTdydz09 Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Lamnin appreciated the dedication to reduce homelessness, appreciated the contribution of $82,000 by the Hayward Rotary Club for the purchase of a trailer for the Hayward Navigation Center, and hoped that other local shelter programs share data in future reports to achieve a more a ccurate reporting of homelessness in the city. Council Member Lamnin made a motion to approve staff’s recommendation.
Council Member Wahab seconded the motion ; recommended that, as the City enters into housing agreements, it should have au thority over operations such as presence of onsite security; requested more data be shared by providers of housing services, including substance abuse a nd mental health services with some elements that can remain privat e, to hold providers accountable and ensure success of the programs; and emphasized prioritizing the senior homeless population as it is expected to triple in the next decade.
Council Member Márquez commended Council Member Lamnin for leading the efforts on the City Council related to addressing homelessness in the city, commended staff for collaborating with surrounding cities on a regional issue, stated that an emphasis needs to be placed with state and federal lobbyists to identify revenue streams couple d with county commitments, and underscored the City set a good blueprint for the region and hoped that more cities will get on board to provide services similar to Hayward.
Mayor Hal liday noted that cities were striving to imp rove services for the homeless population and efforts were being made to have better dialogue and co operation from the county to meet the needs related to mental health and substance abuse treatment; added that being homeless also exacerbated physical disabilities; and was optimistic that more efforts were being placed in Hayward to address these issues.
It was moved by Council Member Lamnin, seconded by Council Member Wahab, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-206, “Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Professional Services Agreement with First Presbyterian Church of Hayward to Increase the Winter Warming Shelter at South Hayward Parish Contract Amount by $405,686 for an Amount Not to Exceed $2,050,000”
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Resolution 22-207, “Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Hayward Navigation Center Operations for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $2,465,604”
Resolution 22-208, “Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Professional Services Agreement with Bay Area Community Services to Increase the Hayward Navigation Center Annex Contract Amount by $628,975 for an Amount Not to Exceed $1,838,365 and Extend Services through January 31, 2023”
WORK SESSION
22. Housing Element: Work Session on the Housing Resources, Inventory and Housing Plan of the 2023-2031 Housing Element WS 22-027
Staff report submitted by Acting Assistant City Manager/Acting Development Services Director Claussen, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
City Manager McAdoo introduced Principal Planner Schmidt who provided a synopsis of the staff report.
Mayor Halliday opened the public comment section at 8:42 p.m.
Mr. Kenneth Do, Nor Cal Carpenters Local Union 713 field representative, noted that before approval of the Housing E lement, there needs to be a commitment to apprenticeship programs, liv able wages, me dical and retirement benefits; and urged the Council to adopt these labor standards as requirements for the Housing Element.
Ms. Ro Aguilar emphasized the importance to state a goal in the Housing Element to provide housing opportunities for lower income individuals and enable them to become homeowners, build w ealth, and join the middle class ; stressed that increasing inclusionary affordable housing was a way to accomplish the goal ; and advised against leaving decisions up to developers.
Mr. Warren Cushman stated that the affordable housing goal in the Housing Element was important to persons with disabilities; shared that people with disabilities live in high/low density areas , use public transportation, and need pedes trian acce ss; and expressed the importance of an equity lens approach to housing needs.
Ms. Elena Lepe, with El Puente Comunitario, underscored the importance of housing for low- income, persons with disabilities and the elderly; urged the City to be mindful of eviction upon the sale of a property ; and asked the City to listen to the communit y’s needs and provide inclusionary housing options.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89513711378?pwd=NWh5NXVlS0pmNktYNkw1VENGZTdydz09 Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Halliday closed the public comment period at 8:51 p.m.
Discussion ensued among members of the City Council , City st aff, and Mr. Jason Montague with Rincon Con sultants regar ding: criteria for identi fying inventory sites such as s ize, density, structure age, improvement to land value ratio and GIS analysis; policy of project labor agreements and hiring local; the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance; factors involved in the production of housing such as zoning des ignations, construction costs, and residual land value; Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) income analysis for the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) region; policies related to homeownership under Goal 2 to assist in the development of affordable housing; preservation of at risk of conversion from affordable to market rate housing; and vacant site in front of Chabot College.
Members of the City Council commended staff for the extensive outreach related to updates to the proposed Housing Element.
Council Member Salinas cautioned staff to not take away economic development catalyst opportunities while identifying potential housing sites; was concerned about incrementally encroaching on space with mixed use; asked staff to analyze including specific language in the Housing Element regarding the policy of project labor agreements; urged staff to work with CSUEB and Chabot College in exploring housing opportunities and partnering them with creative housing solutions for students; and appreciated the extensive and deliberate community engagement done by staff.
Council Member Márquez thanked staff for the comprehensive engagement efforts; expressed sites ha d b een identif ied in the past with Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) projections, but projects had not yet been developed; urged staff to be creative in increasing density near public transportation; asked staff to report on how many Hayward residents qualified for Measure A1 Housing Bond and the Down Payment Assistance program; and asked if American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other funding mechanisms were being tracked and applied towards increasing homeownership.
Council Member Wahab asked staff to research the potential to include project labor agreements in housing projects and consider incorporating language about livable wages or local hire; had concerns that the AMI (average median income) for families in Hayward was significantly lower than the AMI for Alameda County and individuals who have a greater AMI were still unable to purchase a home; stressed the importance of prioritizing homeownership and providing housing units that were of appropriate and dignified size; suggested the criteria for the Minor Home Repair program also include safety improvements such as the installation of beams to support earthquake-resistant buildings; was concerned about rental monopolies and evi ctions; hoped that plans for ADUs could be expedited ; requested a report on the number of complaints from tenants, complaints from tenants’ rights groups, and evictions; and stressed the importance of adequate parking and developments that are environmentally
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friendly.
Council Member Lamnin appreciated the community and City Council input reflected in the draft documents, and dedicated outreach conducted; acknowledged the progress being made for the creation of affordable housing; underscored t he importance of pr otecting industrial/commercial sites; inquired if Economic Development anticipated any auto use for the former Hayward Chevrolet site; and noted her questions were already addressed via the Agenda Questions and Answers Log.
Mayor Halliday emphasized that Hayward has been proactively building housing for various income levels but the challenge has been the lack of funding for affordable housing and homeownership opportunities; emphasized the City’s role was to zone for housing and work with developers to permit housing; hoped that when reparation discussions occur, the state provide funding to compensate for some of t he in equities; noted that housing needs neighborhood-serving commercial development and transportation options; mentioned that Southland Mall co uld incorporate housing units similar to the San tana Row model with housing over commercial; and noted there w ere challenges with the availability of water supply which pits environmenta l co ncerns with urban deman ds for wat er sup ply and recommended this be add ressed in the Housing Element; and was proud of residents who advocated for diverse housing types.
PUBLIC HEARING
23. LLAD 96 -1 Assessment Hearing: Ad opt a R esolution to Approve the Final Engineer's Report, Recon firm Ma ximum Base Assessment Amounts, Confirm the Assessment Diagrams and Fiscal Assessments, Order the Le vy and Collection of Fiscal Assessments; and Adopt a Resolution to Approve Funding Recommendations and Appropriate Special Revenue Funds for Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) No. 96-1, Zones 1 through 18, for Fiscal Year 2023 PH 22-040
Staff report submitted by Maintenance Services Director, Rullman, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
Maintenance Services Dire ctor Rullman announced the report and introd uced Mr. Kyle Tankard with SCI Consulting Group who provided an overview of the three public hearings consisting of : 1) Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) No. 96 -1, Zones 1 through 18 ; 2) Maintenance District No. 1 - Storm Drainage Pumping Station and Storm Drain Conduit - Pacheco Way, Stratford Road and Ruus Lane ; and 3) Maintenance District No. 2 – Eden Shores Storm Water Buffer and Facilities.
There being no pu blic comments, Mayor Halliday opened and closed the p ublic h earing at 9:53 p.m.
Council Member Salinas made a motion and Council M ember Lamnin seconded the motion.
The motion included an amendment to the FY 2023 assessment amount for LLAD Zone 14 (Fund 282) from $704.16 to $638.65.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89513711378?pwd=NWh5NXVlS0pmNktYNkw1VENGZTdydz09 Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
It was moved by Cou ncil Me mber Salinas, seconded by Council Member Lamnin with an amendment to change the assessment amount for Zone 14 from $704.16 to $ 683.65. The motion carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Zermeño
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-209, “ Resolution Approving the Final Engineer’s Report, Reconfirming Maximum Base Assessments, Confirming the Assessment Diagrams and Fiscal Assessments, and Ordering Levy and Collection of Fiscal Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023 for the Lan dscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 96-1, Zones 1-18”
Resolution 22-210, “ Resolution Approving Funding Recommendations and Appropriating Special Revenue Funds for Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 96 -1, Zones 1 Throu gh 1 8 for Fiscal Year 2023”
Council Member Zerme ño was participating in the meeting via the Zoom platform and his connection dropped during the public hearing.
24. Maintenance District No. 1 Public Hearing: Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Final Engineer's Re port, Confirm the Maximum Base Assessment Rate, C onfirm the Fiscal Assessment Rate, Confirm the Assessment Diagram, Order the Levy and Collection of Fiscal Assessment; and Adopt a Resolution to Approve Funding Recommendations and Appropriate Revenue and Expenditure Budgets for Maintenance District No. 1 - Storm Drainage Pumping Station and Storm Drain Conduit - Pacheco Way, Stratford Road and Ruus Lane, for Fiscal Year 2023 PH 22-041
Staff report submitted by Maintenance Services Dire ctor Rullman, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
Mr. Kyle Tankard with SCI Consulting Group provided a synopsis of the staff report.
There being no public comments, Mayor Halliday o pened and closed the public h earing at 9:58 p.m.
Council Member Salinas made a motion and Council Member Márquez seconded the motion.
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Mayor Halliday expressed frustration at the rejection of an increased assessment and inclusion o f an annual inflation factor via the Pr oposition 218 Election in 2021 and underscored this has placed the district in debt to the County which was a significant amount.
It was moved by Council Member Salinas, seconded by Council Member Márquez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the resolutions.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Zermeño
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-211, “ Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report, Reconfirming M aximum Base Assessment Rate, Confirming the Assessment Diagram and Fiscal Assessment, and Ordering Levy and Collection of Fiscal Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023 for Maintenance District No. 1: Storm Drainage Pumping Station and Storm Drain - Pacheco Way, Stratford Road, and Ruus Lane”
Resolution 22-212, “ Resolution Approving Funding Recommendations and Appropriating the Special Revenue Funds for Maintenance District No. 1 For Fiscal Year 2023
25. Maintenance District No. 2 Public Hearing: Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Final Engineer's Report, Confir m the Maximum Base A ssessment Rate, Confirm the Fisca l Assessment Rate, Confirm th e Assessment Diagram, Order the Levy and Collection of Fiscal Assessment; and Adopt a Resolution to Approve Funding Recommendatio ns and Appropriate Revenue and Expenditure Bu dgets for Maintenanc e District No. 2 – Eden Shores Storm Water Buffer and Facilities, for Fiscal Year 2023 PH 22-042
Staff report submitted by Maintenance Services Dire ctor, Rullman, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
Mr. Kyle Tankard with SCI Consulting Group provided a synopsis of the staff report.
There being no public comments, Mayor Halliday opened and closed the public h earing at 10:03 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Salinas, seconded by Mayor Halliday, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the resolutions.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89513711378?pwd=NWh5NXVlS0pmNktYNkw1VENGZTdydz09 Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Zermeño
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-213, “Resolution Approving the Final Engineer’s Report, Confirming Maximum Base Assessment Amount, Confirming the Fiscal Assessment Rate, Confirming the Assessment Diagram, and Ordering the Levy and Collection of the Fiscal Assessment for Fiscal Year 2023 for Maintenance District No. 2: Eden Shores Water Buffer Zone and Pre - Treatment Pond”
Resolution 22-214, “Resolution Approving Funding Recommendations and Appropriating the Special Revenue Funds for Maintenance District No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2023
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
26. Cal Cities 2022 Annual Confe rence: Adopt a Resolution Designating Voting Delegates and Alternates for the An nual Conference Scheduled for September 7 -9, 2022 (Report from City Clerk Lens) LB 22-019
Staff report submitted by City Clerk Lens, dated July 5, 2022, was filed.
City Clerk Lens provided a synopsis of the staff report.
There being no public comments, Mayor Halliday opened and closed the public h earing at 10:09 p.m.
Council Member Salinas nominated Mayor Halliday as the voting delega te to the Cal Cities Annual Conference.
Council Member Lamnin seconded the motion with an amendment to nominate Council Member Salinas as the alternate delegate to the Cal Cities Annual Conference.
It was moved by Council Member Salinas, seconded by Council Member Lamnin, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Wahab
MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Zermeño
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-215, “ Resolution Designating a Voting Delegate and an Alternate Voting Delegate as Hayward’s Representatives to the Cal Cities 2022 Annual Conference”
COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Halliday noted that a special City Council meeting was scheduled to be held on July 12, 2022 to conduct annual interviews and select members for service on City Commissions and the Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force; and noted the City Council will be in summer recess until September 20, 2022 but will hold two special meetings in August and September to pass resolutions to allow City Council, Committees, Commissions, and Task Forces to hold continued teleconferenced public meetings pursuant to AB 361.
Council Member Waha b requested that City Manager McAdoo provide updated COVID-19 statistics, commenting that COVID-19 cases wer e spiking once again and that public health announcements and information on testing centers should continue to be shared with the public via social media platforms.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Halliday adjourned the special City Council meeting at 10:14 p.m.
APPROVED
__________________________________________________________ Barbara Halliday
Mayor, City of Hayward
ATTEST:
__________________________________________________________ Miriam Lens
City Clerk, City of Hayward