SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/85689313527?pwd=NEc5NUFKNFJXT1UyZlpta2Nvb1huQT02 Monday, January 9, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
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The special City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Salinas at 5:30 p.m. The City Council held a hybrid meeting in Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Márquez
Present: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Márquez, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals expressed support for appointing Mr. Dan Goldstein to Council Member noting he represented a broad section of the community; had served on the Planning Commission and other Council appointed groups; was a Council candidate on the November 2022 Municipal Election ballot and garnered enough votes to be in third place; was a member of the Hayward Education Foundation; wanted to enhance the quality of life in Hayward by placing time and effort into schools, businesses, and community safety; had a strong business background; and exhibited qualities of a leader including patience.
Dr. Bob Carlson, former Hayward Unified School District Board Trustee Mr. Frank Ferral, Hayward Chamber of Commerce CEO
Mr. Lawrence Ratto, retired Hayward Council Member
Mr. Eddie Alvarez, Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council representative Mr. John Varga, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 21 representative Mr. Brian Werner, Sheet Metal Workers' Local 104 representative Sgt. Faye Maloney, Hayward Police Officers Association representative Mr. Sean Kyle, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 595 representative Mr. Jason Lindsey, Ironworkers 378 representative
Mr. Robert Stevens, Planning Commissioner
Mr. Matthew Goldstein
Mr. Bill Espinola
Mr. Danny Vickers, Hayward Firefighters Local 1909 Executive Board Member Mr. Ben Yee, Fremont Planning Commissioner
The following individuals expressed support for appointing Ms. Artavia Berry to Council Member noting she had served the community starting in ministry work and moving into non-profit work in education and homelessness; was instrumental in the organization of early literacy to scholars at Harder Elementary School; has demonstrated a deep commitment for advancing partnerships, resources and politics that protect the most vulnerable; serves on the Community Services Commission; and is community oriented with a strong focus towards equity.
Ms. Joy Mitchell
Ms. Janevette Cole, Hayward Promise Neighborhood representative and Alameda County Board of Education Trustee
Ms. RocQuel Johnson, Black Women Organized for Political Action - Hayward/South County Chapter Ms. Sharae Green
The following individuals expressed support for appointing Mr. Ray Bonilla Jr. to Council Member noting he has worked on high profile regional and national resilience initiatives; served as Kaiser's National Resilience Director and elevated the application of community resilience policy and equity in the Bay Area and in the nation; was an appointed member of the Resilient America Roundtable that advises the White House and Congress on resilience public policy and implementation in communities; was appointed by the Johns Hopkins University Center to the project advisory board where he guided the development of a health equity playbook for local government officials; was born and raised in Hayward; was involved with City initiatives for over twenty years serving on the Hayward Youth Commission, Citizens Advisory Commission, Community Services Commission and currently the Planning Commission; he understands the diverse experiences of working class families in Hayward; he will center equity in most marginalized communities; is a product of Hayward schools; and a proud member of the LGBQT community.
Ms. Arrietta Chakos, former City of Berkeley official
Ms. Rachel Zargar, Community Services Commission Vice Chair Mr. Chris Pangelina
Ms. Crystal Araujo former Community Services Commission member Mr. Rambo Ramos expressed he was one of fifty-six candidates who applied to fill the vacancy and was disappointed that only five applicants were invited for an interview; spoke about his qualifications; noted he had worked for the Newark Police Department and Union City Police Department; and requested to review the questionnaire section of submitted applications.
Ms. T], Hayward Concerned Citizens member, stated that the interview process had narrowed down the choices to the usual people to ensure that City initiatives move along; and suggested that for future vacancy considerations, that the Council select an equal number of ordinary community members as persons holding a commission position to make the process more equitable.
Mr. Jesse Gunn supported appointing Mr. Austin Bruckner to Council Member noting he has experience in serving the community through the creation of Castro Valley Pride and the LGBQT community might benefit by having representation on the Council.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager McAdoo advised the community to be careful when traveling due to the storm; stated that sandbags were available for residents at the Hayward Animal Shelter, reported that the Weekes Branch library had been closed due to water damaging the roof and leaking into the building, and suggested that the community monitor the City's website for updates. 2| January 9, 2023
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/85689313527?pwd=NEc5NUEKNFJXT1UyZlpta2Nvb1huQT09 Monday, January 9, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
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ACTION ITEMS
1. City Council Vacancy: Selection and Appointment Process for Two-Year Council Seat APPT 23-001
Staff report submitted by City Clerk Lens, dated January 9, 2023, was filed.
City Clerk Lens provided a synopsis of the staff report.
Mayor Salinas confirmed for Council Member Syrop that the City Council could take a brief break following the interviews.
Mayor Salinas thanked and commended all candidates for applying and their interest to serve the Hayward community; and stressed the appointment process was a public process and members of the Council had the responsibility to select and appoint a new Council Member.
Mayor Salinas and City Clerk Lens conducted a random draw of names in the Council Chambers to determine applicants' interview order and Mayor Salinas announced the order as follows: Artavia Berry, Austin Bruckner, Daniel Goldstein, Aiden Ali-Sullivan, and Ray Bonilla Jr.
All candidates, expect for Ms. Artavia Berry, were escorted to a conference room to wait for their turn to be interviewed by Council. Each Council Member candidate was allocated three minutes to present their qualifications and discuss their candidacy, twenty-five minutes to answer questions, and two minutes to make closing remarks.
Interviews commenced in the Council Chambers at 6:36 p.m. and concluded at 8:15 p.m.
Mayor Salinas commended all applicants and underscored their competency in how the city operates; added that that unsuccessful candidates would make great candidates in the future; and appreciated the level of professionalism and collegiality exhibited by all five applicants.
Mayor Salinas opened the nomination period at 8:19 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried by the following roll call vote, to open the nomination process.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Márquez, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Members of the City Council commended all applicants for their wiliness to serve the ayward community and for outstanding interviews; and addressed each applicant invite ran intervier
Mayor Salinas, using the Mayor's prerogative, nominated Mr. Daniel Goldstein.
Council Member Roche nominated Mr. Bonilla Jr.
Council Member Syrop nominated Ms. Artavia Berry.
It was moved by Council Member Márquez, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried by the following roll call vote, to close the nomination period.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Márquez, Roche, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER Syrop
Mayor Salinas asked for a vote on Council Member Syrop's nomination of Ms. Artavia Berry.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER Syrop
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Márquez, Zermeño
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Roche,
MAYOR Salinas
Mayor Salinas announced that Council Member Syrop's nomination of Ms. Artavia Berry failed due to a lack of four votes.
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.2oom.us/j/85689313527?pwd=NEc5NUFKNFIXT1UxZ/pta2Nvb1huQT09 Monday, January 9, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
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Mayor Salinas asked for a vote on Council Member Roche's nomination of Mr. Ray Bonilla Jr.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER Roche, Syrop
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Márquez
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
Mayor Salinas announced that Council Member Roche's nomination of Mr. Ray Bonilla Jr. failed due to a lack of four votes.
Mayor Salinas asked for a vote on his nomination of Mr. Daniel Goldstein.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER Andrews, Márquez, Roche, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER Syrop
Mayor Salinas announced that the nomination of Mr. Daniel Goldstein passed due to five votes in support of the nomination. He congratulated Mr. Goldstein on his appointment to the City Council.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
2. Resolution Appointing a Council Member for the City of Hayward LB 23-005 Staff report submitted by City Clerk Lens, dated January 9, 2023, was filed.
There being no oral staff report nor public comment, Mayor Salinas proceeded to call for a vote on the resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Zermeño, seconded by Council Member Márquez, and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Márquez, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 23-002, "Resolution Appointing Dan Goldstein as Council Member for the City of Hayward"
City Clerk Lens administered the oath of affirmation to Council Member Goldstein.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Goldstein thanked those who supported, encouraged, provided their wisdom, knowledge and insights to him; thanked members of the City Council acknowledging that it was a tough decision and a rigorous process; thanked those who competed for the appointment; underscored the need for committed individuals such as the applicants in order for Hayward to continue to make progress; and specially recognized his daughter and son for their outstanding support during the process.
City Manager McAdoo stated that the swearing-in of Council Member Goldstein was not audible online as there was no microphone. City Clerk Lens re-administer the oath of office at he request of Council Member Goldstein and Mayor Salinas Mayor Salinas shared that there was a photographer in the Council Chambers who would be taking a group photograph of the City Council, thanked all for attending and participating in the meeting, congratulated Council Member Goldstein, and thanked his colleagues for participating in the appointment process.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salinas adjourned the special meeting at 8:55 p.m.
MLL
Mark Salinas
Mayor, City of Hayward
ATTEST:
Miriam Lens
City Clerk, City of Hayward
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