CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 16, 2024
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
2024 Earth Day Poster & Writing Contest
Awards
1 April 16, 2024
41st Annual Earth Day
Poster & Writing Contest
Awards Presentation
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Poster & Writing Judges
Khristel Johnson
Ruey Syrop
Pam Guard
Ann Maloney-Mason
Julie Barrett
Thank you for volunteering your time to evaluate and select our winners.
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Writing Winners
Kindergarten – 1st Grade
1st PLACE
Jadzia Reip
California Crosspoint Academy
My favorite planet is Earth. It is
my favorite because it is my
home planet.
8 Poster Winners
Kindergarten – 1st Grade
2nd PLACE
Luciana Umbarila
Cherryland YEP
9 Poster Winners
Kindergarten – 1st Grade
1st PLACE
Junxi Hu
Lorin Eden Elementary
School
10 Writing Winners
2nd Grade – 3rd Grade
2nd PLACE
Jaelynn Baarde
Treeview Elementary
School
I am Earth, and I need you.
11 Writing Winners
2nd Grade – 3rd Grade
1st PLACE
Michelle Jilani
Fairview Elementary
School
If we want to live here on
Earth, we have to take care
of it!
12 Poster Winners
2nd Grade – 3rd Grade
2nd PLACE
Angela Le
Yu Ming Charter School,
Yueming Art Studio
13 Poster Winners
2nd Grade – 3rd Grade
1st PLACE
Yuchen Lee
Yueming Art Studio
14 Writing Winners
4th Grade – 5th Grade
2nd PLACE
Cornell Brumfield
East Avenue Elementary
Planet earth, are you just
Floating by, a cloud of dust
15 Writing Winners
4th Grade – 5th Grade
1st PLACE
Camila Garcia
Cherryland Elementary
School
Remember, we are all in this
together and it is important to
take care of our plant and each
other.
16 Poster Winners
4th Grade – 5th Grade
2nd PLACE
Callen Gourley
St. Bede Catholic
School
17 Poster Winners
4th Grade – 5th Grade
1st PLACE
Jimmy Su
Yueming Art Studio
18 Writing Winners
6th Grade – 8th Grade
2nd PLACE
Corvin Vo
Southgate Elementary School
Environmental Justice is
the act of fair treatment to
citizens for quality living
environments.
19 Writing Winners
6th Grade – 8th Grade
1st PLACE
Camila Ortiz
East Avenue Elementary
Earth was so beautiful but
We took that for granted
And now we must face our
New challenges
20 Poster Winners
6th Grade – 8th Grade
2nd PLACE
Betty Chen
Yueming Art Studio
21 Poster Winners
6th Grade – 8th Grade
1st PLACE
Miranda Zhang
California Crosspoint
Academy
22 Writing Winners
9th Grade – 12th Grade
2nd PLACE
Varun Nair
Hayward High School
Progress now will allow future
generations to thrive
23 Writing Winners
9th Grade – 12th Grade
1st PLACE
Brian Garcia
Hayward High School
Let’s pledge to nurture,
to protect and cherish,
This planet dear, where
all may flourish
24 Poster Winners
9th Grade – 12th Grade
2nd PLACE
Sophie Espinoza
Hayward High School
25 Poster Winners
9th Grade – 12th Grade
1st PLACE
Joyce Miao
California High School,
Mindart Studio
26 Teachers with Writing Winners
Innian Leung
California Crosspoint Academy
Mrs. Thompson
Fairview Elementary School
Marcelina Schelling
Treeview Elementary School
Ms. Lindahl
Cherryland Elementary School
Mr. Lieu
East Avenue Elementary School
Ms. Delsener
Southgate Elementary School
Elaine Byrd
Hayward High School
Mr. Hernandez
Hayward High School
27 Teachers with Poster Winners
Yuchuan Pan
Yueming Art Studio
Haijing Hu
Yueming Art Studio
Mingming Liang
Yueming Art Studio
Mhylet Zataray
Lorin Eden Elementary School
Ms. G
Cherryland YEP
Ms. Jarata
St. Bede Catholic School
Sicilia Fu
Mindart Studio
Tifa Zhan
Mindart Studio
Ms. Ganesh
Hayward High School
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Thank you and
congratulations!
Earth Day Poster & Writing Contest
ITEM #6
WS 24-006
Council Appointed Officials: Review of
Roles of Commissions and Task Forces
(Report from Assistant City Manager
Youngblood)
Commissions
& Task Forces
Review of Roles
April 16, 2024
2 Overview
• Community Services Commission
• Library Commission
• Planning Commission
• Personnel Commission
• Youth Commission
• Keep Hayward Clean & Green Task
Force
Existing Documents
• City Charter – Roles for Planning &
Personnel “Board”
• Municipal Code – Roles for Planning,
Personnel, Library, & Community
Services
• Mission Statements – Created by
some Appointed Bodies
• Bylaws – Created by KHCGTF &
CSC
5 Active Commissions
& 1 Active Task Force:
3 Staff Recommendation
Council creation of Ad Hoc Committee to discuss
items and to bring recommendations back to
Council at a future meeting (including proposing
edits & revisions to Council’s Appointed Official’s
Handbook)
4 Discussion/Council Feedback
1. *Review Number of Members (Time Sensitive)
2. Review Formal Bylaws
3. Review of Roles & Activities
4. Review of Frequency & Purpose of Meetings
*Item is Time Sensitive (will impact upcoming 2024 recruitment process) 5 Next Steps
Based on Council Direction:
1. If Council agrees with forming an Ad Hoc Committee,
Council will work with the Mayor to make appointments
2. If Council feedback impacts upcoming recruitment
process for appointed bodies, staff will make immediate adjustments
6 Questions
ITEM #7
WS 24-010
Stack Center Project: Update on Phasing
and Funding Gap (Report from City
Manager McAdoo)
STACK
YOUTH AND FAMILY
CENTER
Vision
• A City Center South
• A Catalyst for the Tennyson Corridor
• A hub for community well-being, opportunity, connectivity, and social innovation
• A flexible, wrap-around service center
Youth
Participatory
Design
Process
• 19 Participants in Fall 2020
• Priorities:
• Active public spaces to connect and celebrate
• Natural spaces that can be sanctuaries
• A diverse range of recreational opportunities
• The message of strength, survival, and resiliency
of South Hayward families
Phase I
Will open by end of 2024
Phase II
Phase III
Phase IV
State and Federal Grants Grant Amount Phase
Clean California - Caltrans $2,647,000 Phase I
State of CA Natural Resources Agency $1,000,000 Phase I Federal Dept of Housing & Urban Development $1,500,000 Phase I State Library Building Forward Infrastructure $8,558,902 Phase II State’s Housing and Community Development $2,500,000 Phase II Subtotal: State and Federal Grants $16,205,902
Other Funding Sources
Alameda County (including $5 M from Kaiser) $14,000,000 Phase I & II City ARPA Funds $2,000,000 Phase I
City General Funds $100,000 Phase I
La Vista Developer Contribution $1,500,000 Phase I & II Total Funding including Grants $33,805,902
Funding Sources
Construction Phase Estimate Cost Funding Gap
Design and Permits $5,500,000 $0
Phase I – Childcare Center & South Campus Outdoor
Elements $8,403,000 $0
Phase II – Core and Shell & First Floor Spaces $34,232,000 $14,329,098 Phase III – Second Floor Health Clinic Spaces $5,306,000 $5,306,000 Phase IV – North Campus Outdoor Elements $5,255,000 $5,255,000 Total Estimated Cost and Funding Gap $58,696,000 $24,890,098 Funding Gap
Business
Planning
Goal is to create a robust operational model that
will ensure the Center’s future sustainability.
Staff feels that the partnership would benefit from
bringing in an outside expert to review the business
plan with an eye on maximizing creative revenue
streams and service offerings.
Seeking Council
Feedback
?
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➢ Phase II Construction
1. Close gap using Measure C, with the plan to replenish the majority of those funds with future proceeds from the sale of City owned properties; if the renewal of Measure C successful, replenishment of funds not necessary.
2. Redesigning Phase II to scale down the amenities to only include those items covered by the grant
➢ Business Planning: Option to hire outside assistance for business plan support, which would not exceed $70,000
ITEM #8
LB 24-001
Municipal Elections: Adopt a Resolution of
Intention to Transition from At-Large
Election of the Mayor and City Council to
District-Based Elections Beginning with the
2026 Election Cycle (Report from Senior
Assistant City Attorney Michael Vigilia)
1 California Voting Rights Act
Transitioning from At-Large
to District-Based Elections
Offices of the City Attorney and City Clerk
April 16, 2024
2 Background
• May 28, 2021 – Letter from attorney Scott Rafferty to City Clerk advising of possible CVRA violation and seeking information regarding any other CVRA demand letters sent to City of Hayward.
• March 10, 21, and 22, 2024 – Letters from Rafferty to Mayor and City Council advising of Brown Act and CVRA violations and demanding transition to district-based election for November 2024.
• April 9, 2024 – Rafferty serves City Clerk with summons and complaint for Alameda Superior Court case Jack Wu, et al. v. City of Hayward. • April 10, 2024 – Hayward Unified School District adopts resolution of intention to switch to district elections, based on demand letter by Rafferty. 3 Overview of CVRA
• Prohibits use of at-large election process that impairs right of voters belonging to a protected class to elect their preferred candidates or influence outcome of elections.
• Low bar for plaintiffs to prove CVRA violation.
• Plaintiffs entitled to reimbursement of pre-litigation costs up to $30,000, and reimbursement of litigation related costs, including attorneys fees.
4 Response Timeframe
Statutory Safe Harbor
• Within 45 days of demand letter, adopt a resolution of intent to transition to district elections.
• Within 90 days of adopting the resolution of intent, complete public process which includes, at minimum, two public meetings before drawing maps and two public meetings for comments on draft maps. • Adoption of Ordinance – two meetings, plus 30 days to take effect.
Other Considerations – AC Registrar of Voters timeframes • May 5, 2024 - ROV requires ordinance/district maps and boundaries six months before election.
5 Recommendation
• Adopt resolution of intention this evening to switch to district elections for the 2026 election cycle.
• Direct staff to conduct public outreach and schedule the required public hearings to complete process no later than July 15, 2024.