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CITY OF HAYWARD
Action Minutes
City Council
7:00 PM Conference Room 2A and
Virtual Platform (Zoom)
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall, Conference Room 2A
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas
Council Member Angela Andrews, Council Member Ray Bonilla Jr., Council Member Daniel Goldstein, Council Member Julie Roche, Council Member George Syrop, Council Member Francisco Zermeno, and Mayor Mark Salinas
Present: 7 -
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Syrop
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August 15, 2023City Council Action Minutes
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Council convened in closed session on July 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., with all members present and no public speakers, regarding four items: 1) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(a) regarding matters posing threat to the public's right of access to public services or public facilities; 2) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1) regarding Garcia v. City of Hayward, et al. Alameda County Superior Court, No. RG19009457; 3) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1) regarding City of Hayward, et al. v. County of Alameda, et al ., Alameda County Superior Court, No. 23-cv-036712; and 4) conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 regarding all labor groups. City Attorney Lawson indicated the Council discussed Items 1 and 4 and took no reportable action; regarding Item 2, the Council discussed the item and unanimously approved settlement of the lawsuit with the City contributing $ 700,000; and regarding Item 3, the Council discussed the item and gave direction to staff but otherwise took no reportable action. The closed session adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
The City Council convened in closed session on July 24, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., with all members present and no public speakers, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(a) regarding matters posing threat to the public's right of access to public services or public facilities. City Attorney Lawson indicated the Council unanimously added two additional matters to the closed session agenda because information about such matters came to the City's attention after the agenda was posted. Consequently, the Council discussed three matters with no public speakers :
1) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(a) regarding matters posing threat to public's right of access to public services or public facilities, and the Council took no reportable action; however, the Council convened in public at 7:00 p.m., and adopted a resolution declaring and confirming the emergency proclamation of the City Manager, acting as the City's Director of Emergency Services, on July 9, 2023; 2) the Council reconvened in closed session and discussed pending litigation, Roane v. City of Hayward, Alameda County Superior Court No. 22CV005151, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9, and gave direction to staff but otherwise took no reportable action; and 3) the Council met with its labor negotiations team to discuss all employee groups, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 and gave direction to staff but otherwise took no reportable action. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
The City Council convened in closed session on August 15, 2023, at 6:15 p.m., with all members present and no public speakers, regarding two items: 1) conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 regarding all labor groups; and 2) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding City of Hayward, et al. v. Pacific Gas & Electric Company, et al. Alameda County Superior Court, No . 21CV00464. City Attorney Lawson indicated the Council discussed Item 1 and took no reportable action; and regarding Item 2, the Council would reconvene in closed session after the 7:00 p.m., Council meeting to discuss the item.
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August 15, 2023City Council Action Minutes
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of California Association of Local Economic Development (CALED) 2023 Awards:
Award of Excellence: Economic Resiliency & Recover - Together for Hayward Economic Recovery Programs
Award of Merit : Community Partnerships - Hayward Open for Business Video Series with CSU East Bay College of Business & Economics Certificate of Commendation Presented to:
Marjorie Rocha - Former Executive Director of ECHO Housing
PUBLIC COMMENTS
TJ
John Ostarello
Lisa Lorenz
Jung-Ho Pak
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
City Manager McAdoo
CONSENT
Consent Items 6, 7 and 10 were removed from the Consent Calendar for comment.
A motion was made by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Zerme ño, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Andrews, Council Member Bonilla Jr., Council Member Goldstein, Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Council Member Zermeno, and Mayor Salinas 7 -
1. Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on June 27, 2023 That the Council approves the Special City Council Meeting on June 27, 2023.
2. Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on July 13, 2023 Consent item approved.
3. Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on August 7, 2023 Consent item approved.
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August 15, 2023City Council Action Minutes
4. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Vegetation Management Contract for Specific City-Owned and Maintained Properties with Joe’s Landscape and Concrete by Increasing the Contract by an Additional $300,727.83, For A Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $615,727.83, and Extend the Contract Through FY2026 Consent item approved.
5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District for Operations and Maintenance of Certain Landscape and Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) Parks
Consent item approved.
6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Appropriate the Necessary Funds and Execute Agreements for a Business Assistance Package to Cerveceria LLC, (DBA Buffalo Bill’s Brewery) Including a $75,000 Grant, a $50,000 Small Business Loan, a $295,000 Economic Development Loan, and a $230,000 CDBG Revolving Loan Fund Small Business Loan to Assist in the Refurbishment and Reopening of the Full-Service Restaurant and Outdoor Dining at 1082 B Street
Consent item approved.
7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Transfer and Appropriation of $100,000 from the General Fund to the Community Development Block Grant Fund (Fund 225) for Repayment of the Russell City Distillery Loan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Consent item approved.
8. Adopt a 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 a Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $2,050,000
Consent item approved.
9. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Extend and Amend an Agreement With the Alameda County Probation Department to Provide Services at the Delinquency Prevention Network Youth Service Center and to Accept and Appropriate $250,000 From Alameda County to Fund the Extension
Consent item approved.
10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Ammunition from Dooley Enterprises, Inc. for Hayward Police Department Training and Operations, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $200,000
Consent item approved.
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August 15, 2023City Council Action Minutes
11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $113,797.39 in Awarded Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Funding From the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections
Consent item approved.
12. Adopt a Resolution Awarding a Contract to The Garland Company for the Hayward Executive Airport - Hangars J, K, L, and M Roof Repair Project, Project No. 06826, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $807,000 and Appropriate an Additional $107,000 from the Airport Capital Fund (Fund 621) to Project 06826
Consent item approved.
13. Adopt a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, and Calling for Bids for the Municipal Parking Lot No. 11 Improvement Project No. 05741
Consent item approved.
14. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Mayor to Enter into a Sister City Agreement with the City of Faro, Algarve, Portugal
Consent item approved.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
15. FY 2024 Salary Plan Amendment: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the City of Hayward Salary Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 (Report from Human Resources Director Frye) A motion was made by Council Member Roche, seconded by Council Member Bonilla Jr ., to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Andrews, Council Member Bonilla Jr., Council Member Goldstein, Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Council Member Zermeno, and Mayor Salinas 7 -
16. Cal Cities 2023 Annual Conference: Adopt a Resolution Designating Voting Delegates and Alternates for the Annual Conference Scheduled for September 20-22, 2023 (Report from City Clerk Lens)
A motion was made by Council Member Bonilla Jr ., seconded by Council Member Zerme ño, to approve to designate Mayor Salinas as the Voting Delegate and Council Members Goldstein and Syrop as alternates for the Annual Conference Scheduled for September 20-22, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Andrews, Council Member Bonilla Jr., Council Member Goldstein, Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Council Member Zermeno, and Mayor Salinas 7 -
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salinas adjourned the City Council meeting to closed session at 8:25 p.m.
NEXT SPECIAL MEETING – August 22, 2023
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