СЛОГ НА МА SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers and Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/83639328548?pwd=ZUdDZE5IM2R1dHNFbVJoVXJBckdmQT09 CALIFORNIA Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
The Special City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Salinas at 7:03 p.m. The City Council held a hybrid meeting in the Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Zermeño
ROLL CALL
Present: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Council convened in closed session on April 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., with all members present and no public speakers, regarding conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) concerning Jack Wu, et al. v. City of Hayward, Alameda County Superior Court Case Number 24CV070229. City Attorney Lawson announced the Council met regarding the item and took no reportable action. The closed session adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
The following speakers recognized City Manager Kelly McAdoo upon her departure from the City of Hayward and paid tribute to her for her 14 years of service. Various praised her dedication, leadership, and innovative approaches to addressing local issues, including housing solutions, immigration support, and homelessness response. Speakers also emphasized her pivotal role in transforming Hayward into a leader in various civic initiatives, her role in enhancing City operations and her adept handling of challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ron Payne representing Congressman Eric Swalwell
Nurges Gheyszada representing Senator Aisha Wahab
Rosa Rodriguez representing Assemblymember Liz Ortega
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District General Manager James Wheeler Hayward Area Recreation and Park District Board President Peter Rosen Hayward Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Jason Reimann Chabot College President Jamal Cooks
US Senator Alex Padilla representative
US Senator Laphonza Buttler representative
Former Mayor Halliday
Bishop JW Macklin
Library Director Addleman
Rosalinda Romero
Hayward Chamber of Commerce CEO Lucy Lopez
Kay
Nora Schram
Former Council Member Peixoto
Sophia Morariu
Council Member Zermeño
Council Member Roche
Council Member Bonilla Jr.
Council Member Andrews
Council Member Goldstein
Council Member Syrop
Mayor Salinas
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kay urged the Council to address ongoing tenant issues and emphasized the importance of strong tenant protections to prevent illegal evictions and combat homelessness.
Ro Aguilar expressed appreciation for City Manager McAdoo's leadership and influence and acknowledged her impact on the development of a competent and service-oriented City staff.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager McAdoo made two announcements: 1) two Spring Compost Giveaway events on May 4, 2024, and May 18, 2024, at the Skywest property adjacent to the Hayward Executive Airport; and 2) May is Bike Month, with a special "Bike to Wherever Day" scheduled for May 16, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salinas adjourned the special City Council meeting at 8:53 p.m.
APPROVED
Mark Salinas
Mayor, City of Hayward
ATTEST:
Seein fens
Miriam Lens
City Clerk, City of Hayward
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