CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/81424867960?pwd=T1dwaHUxSlJpQjJML3Rza0ZwTnNCdz09 Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Halliday at 6:00 p.m. The City Council will hold a hybrid meeting in Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Color Guard Flag Ceremony
Police Department Honor Guard and Fire Department Honor Guard
Pledge of Allegiance
Liliana Perez - St. Bede Catholic School
Drayke De Guzman - Eldridge Elementary School
Anna Tran - Hayward High School
ROLL CALL
Present (Council Chambers): COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Linda Mandolini, CEO of Eden Housing, thanked Mayor Halliday, Council Member Lamnin, and State Senator Wahab for their service to Hayward with regards to affordable housing; and presented the Mayor with a photograph of her presiding over a ribbon cutting at the BART Station.
Ms. Sam Caygill, Regional Public Affairs Manager for the East Bay Division of the League of California Cities, commended Mayor Halliday for serving as a past president of the East Bay Division and chair of the Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee; thanked Council Member Lamnin for serving as the chair of the Governance Transparency and Labor Relations Policy Committee; and congratulated Senator Wahab, Mayor-Elect Salinas and Council Members- Elect Roche and Syrop on a successful election.
Mr. Aaron Ortiz , CEO of La Familia , thanked the City Council for supporting the Hayward community and congratulated the newly elected members.
Mr. Manny Flores congratulated Aisha Wahab for being elected to the State Senate and commended her work on rent control.
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
City Manager McAdoo announced the Cit y w ould be conducting a special Planning Commission recruitment to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission with the application 2 | D e c e m b e r 13 , 2 0 2 2
period opening December 14, 2022 and closing January 12, 2022; expressed her appreciation for Assistant City Manager Ott who anno unced her resignation from the City to become the City Manager of the City of Alameda ; and shared that Finance Director C laussen was being promoted to Assistant City Manager to serve along Assistant City Manager Youngblood.
Mayor Halliday recognized Assistant City M anager Ott for her valuable contributions to current and upcoming housing projects especially those along the Route 238 Corridor.
ELECTION
1. Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of Certificate of Ele ction Results and Official Canvass of the General Municipal Election He ld November 8, 2022, and Declaring the Results Thereof (Report from City Clerk Lens) LB 22-028
Staff report subm itted by City Clerk Lens , dated December 13, 2022, was filed.
City Clerk Lens provided a synopsis of the staff report.
Mayor Halliday opened the public comment period at 6:27 p.m.
Mr. Murphy McCalley, AC Transit Board Director, commended Mayor Halliday, and Council Members Lamnin and Wahab for their work to move Hayward forward and expressed he looked forward to working with the newly elected members.
Ms. Diane Shaw, AC Transit Board Direc tor, noted it had be en a p leasure to work with members of the City Council , congrat ulated State S enator Wahab, and the newl y elected members of the City Council.
Mayor Halliday closed the public comment period at 6:31 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Halliday, seconded by Council Member Lamnin, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Lamnin, Márquez, Salinas, Zermeño MAYOR Halliday
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22 -305 “Adopt a Re solution Acknowledging Receipt of Certificate of Election Results and Official Canvass of the General Municipal Election Held November 8, 2022, and Declaring the Results Thereof”
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/81424867960?pwd=T1dwaHUxSlJpQjJML3Rza0ZwTnNCdz09 Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Halliday shared that State Senator Wahab was unable to participate at the dais because she was sworn-in to the State Senate o n December 6, 2022, and was not permitted to hold another office, which was why she was sitting in the audience.
PRESENTATIONS
City Manager McAdoo recognized State Senator Aisha Wahab, Mayor Barbara Halliday and Council Member Sara Lamnin for their service on the City C ouncil and presented them with Certificates of Reco gnition from the State Legislature and Assemblymember Bill Quirk; Commendations from Alameda Coun ty Board of Supervisors; and offered tokens of appreciation from the City of Ha yward including retirement plaques for terms on Council, Hayward Thanks You photo collages, parking garage signs, and dais placards.
State Senator Wahab , representing the 10 th Senate district, thanked eve ryone for being present at the cer emony; congratulated the newly elected members; thanked the people of Hayward for voting for her including labor groups and the democratic party; spoke about the accomplishments during her t enure specifically around housing, economic justice, publi c safety and COVID-19 re sponse; thanked City staff for their input and dedication ; wished Mayor Halliday a happy retirement ; wished Council M ember Lamnin well on the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) Board of Directors; and offered Mayor-Elect Salinas her support to the City in the future.
Council Member Lamnin shared that it was a joy serving on the City Council for the last eight years, spoke about the accomplishments during her tenu re including seeing homelessness decline by 20%, being a more inclusive and welcoming city, and being the highest attractor for venture capit al in the region ; thanked her husband John Zimmerman, her parents, her colleagues, staff members, and the community of Hayward; and wished good luck to the newly elected officials.
City Manager McAdoo indicated that due to Mayor Halliday’s numerous years of service to the Hayward community, staff had prepared a special video tribute that was played in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Halliday thanked everyone who participated in the video noting she would cherish it for years to come ; expressed that ser ving as the Mayor of Hayward has been the greatest honor of her life ; thanked her husband Rick Imsdahl for supporting her and the people of Hayward for letting her serve; appreciated working with talented and committed individuals including city staff and the business community; thanked her mentors and former Mayors and Council Members; congratulated Senator Wahab as she will continue to serve Hayward in her new role on the State S enate; congratulated Council Member Lamnin who will continue to serve Hayward through the HARD Board of Directors; thanked her fellow Council members indicating that it was a pleasure to work with them; co ngratulated Councilmembers-Elect 4 | D e c e m b e r 13 , 2 0 2 2
Roche and Syrop; congratulated Mayor-Elect Salinas emphasizing that the city was going to be in good hands as he had dee p commitment and deep roots in the city ; highlighted accomplishments during her tenure including getting residents and businesses throug h COVID-19, the programs operated through the Hay ward Publ ic Library including Curbie, building much needed housing in Hayward, improving the City ’s financial outlook, the environmental record the city has and being a leader in combatting climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and was proud to be a part of this work.
Council Member Márquez thanked her former colleagues Senator Wahab and Council Member Lamnin indicating that she looked forward to working with both in their new capacities; and thanked Mayor Halliday for her leadership and for allowing each member of the Council to be their own individual and bring their own values.
Council Member Andrews thanked Mayor Halliday for her words of encouragement and for always being approachable; co ngratulated Senator Wahab and looked forward t o working with her; congratulated Council Member Lamnin for her election to the HARD Board knowing she will continue to be a strong advocate for Hayward.
Council Member Zermeño stated that both he and Mayor H alliday moved t o Hayward the same year in 1978 and they both became attached to the city and stated that she had a big heart.
INSTALLATION
City Clerk Lens administered the Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect Mark Salinas, Council Member- Elect Julie Roche, and Council Member-Elect George Syrop.
Council M ember Roche was elated and honor ed to be serving on the City Counci l; congratulated Mayor Halliday on her re tirement and service to the city ; looked forward to collaborating with Council Membe r Lamnin in he r new r ole on the HARD Board and also working with Senator Wahab; thanked the residents who voted for her and promised to work hard for the community ; thanked individuals and organizations for their support of her campaign, her famil y including her husband Robert Schram, her children Will and Nora ; former members of the Council and members of the Planning Commission; and noted that the best way to make a difference is to get involved locally.
Council Member Syrop expressed that his campaign success was attributed to the Hayward Community Coalition and its belief to ha ve leadership that is accou ntable to people over profit; was humbled for the opportunity to serve all residents ; thanked neighborhood associations, community groups, and labor unions who entrusted him with the responsibility to serve on the City Council as the only renter, only Asian-American and youngest Council member; expressed his genuine desire to wor k in good faith alongside City staff, the new Mayor and his fellow Council members; encouraged all in the community to work hard fo r each other building community and t aking care of one another , and noted he would do everything in his power to make the families throughout the city proud to call Hayward home.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/81424867960?pwd=T1dwaHUxSlJpQjJML3Rza0ZwTnNCdz09 Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Salinas welcomed everyone to the Co uncil Chambers and shared a land acknowledgment recognizing that it was Ohlone land; acknowledged Mayor Halliday for being professional, graceful, and generous with her support; thanked his mother; referred to the toll campaigning has taken on families and thanked his wife Letty Salinas for her support; thanked individuals and associations that helped with his campaign; was humbled by the opportunity to join a list of Hayward Presidents and Mayors dating back to 1876 and be the first Chicano Latino Mayor in the City’s 146 year history; shared he was born at St. Rose Hospital and raised in the City’s most diverse neighborhood of Schafer Park; was a product of Hayward schools, an alumni of Chabot College, a Puente student, noted that both his and Letty Salinas’ families are similar to the lived expe riences of Hayward families and these are the v alues he will bring with him to the office. Mayor Salinas noted that he has three priorities which are to establish Hayward as an education city; boost economic development by focusing resources to replace the lost and spark more entrepreneurs to come to Hayward to do business; and work with the City Council, City Manager and Police Chief to invest appropriately in public safety, noting that policy balances will improve safety and will put Hayward on a path to equity.
ELECTION
2. Mayor Pro Tempore Election: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Election of Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Hayward for 2023 LB 22-027
Staff report subm itted by City Clerk Lens , dated December 13, 2022, was filed.
City Clerk Lens provided a synopsis of the staff report.
There being no public comment, Mayor Salinas opened and closed th e public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
It was moved by Cou ncil Member Márquez, seconded by Council Memb er Zermeño, and carried by the following rol l cal l vote, to adopt the resolution electing Council Member Andrews as the Mayor Pro Tempore for 2023.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Márquez, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22 -306 “Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Election of Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Hayward for 2023”
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Council Member Andrews thanked the City Council for the opportunity.
3. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Process for Filling a Two-Year Term City Council Vacancy LB 22-026
Staff report submitted by City Manager McAdoo, City Attorney Lawson, and City Clerk Lens, dated December 13, 2022, was filed
City Manager McAdoo provided a synopsis of the staff report.
Council Member Syrop suggested that staff explore adding the appointment process into the Council Member Handbook as an alternative to the special election.
City M anager McAdoo indicated th at if the City Council agreed, this would have to be accomplished as an amendment to the Council Member Handbook and noted that there will be a Council retreat in February and that this could be a topic for discussion.
Mayor Salinas opened the public comment period at 8:06 p.m.
Ms. Shareen Purcell suggested that rather than spending resourc es on a spe cial election to select the new m ember, the candidate who received the third most votes should fill the vacancy as this was the people’s will.
Mayor Salinas closed the public comment period at 8:08 p.m.
Council Member Roche shared that in th e Co uncil packet there were examples of simi lar situations in 2006 and 2014 with a va cancy on the City Council. In both instances, the appointment process that staff is recommending wor ked wel l, commenting that it was a fair and open process. She supported the staff recommendation.
It was moved by Council Member Zermeño, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Márquez, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 22-307 “Resolution Approving a Process for Filling a Two - Year Term City Council Vacancy “
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chamber and Virtual Platform (Zoom)
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/81424867960?pwd=T1dwaHUxSlJpQjJML3Rza0ZwTnNCdz09 Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Márquez shared that she is doing a toy drive in collaboration with Council Member Andrews, and are collecting toys, non -perishable food items, and gift cards, which will be donated to a number of local organizations on December 18, 2022, in the City Hall Plaza.
Council Member Zermeño stated it was great to see a full Council Chambers once again and invited all to attend future Council meetings and wished everyone happy holidays.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
None received.
ADJOURNMENT TO RECEPTION IN THE ROTUNDA
Mayor Salinas invited e veryone to a reception in the Rotunda and adjourned the special meeting at 8:12 p.m.
APPROVED
__________________________________________________________ Barbara Halliday
Mayor, City of Hayward
ATTEST:
__________________________________________________________ Miriam Lens
City Clerk, City of Hayward