CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers and Zoom
* https://hayward.zoom.us/j/83639328548?pwd=ZUdDZE5|M2R1dHNFbVJoVXJBckdmQT09 CALIFORNA Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Salinas at 7:04 p.m. The City Council held a hybrid meeting in the Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Andrews
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 May 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., with all members present and two public speakers (John Varga and Erendira Garcia) regarding a conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 about negotiations with all bargaining groups. City Attorney Lawson reported the Council provided direction to staff, but took no reportable action. The closed session adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Salinas read a proclamation declaring the month of May 2024 as Asian American and Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in the City of Hayward. Quyn Anh Nguyen and Samantha Tran accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Vietnamese American Group. Deanie Lum-Villiados accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Kumu Hula Association of Northern California. Lani Llamido accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Asian and Pacific Islander Community Initiative of Hayward Unified School District.
Mayor Salinas read a proclamation presented to East Bay Housing Organizations and declared the month of May 2024 as Affordable Housing Month in the City of Hayward.
Mayor Salinas read a proclamation declaring the week of May 5, 2024, through May 11, 2024, as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Hayward. Human Resources Director Brittany Frye accepted the proclamation on behalf of the City of Hayward.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals thanked the Council for recognizing public employees; spoke about the importance of a safe work environment, fair compensation, a healthy work-life balance to attract and retain talent; and urged Council to support fair and equitable wage packages in upcoming contract negotiations:
Brianne Elizarrey, IPTE Local 21 president
John Varga, IPTE Local 21 representative
Danny Magalhaes, Hayward Association of Management Employees president Peggy Guernsey acknowledged Teacher Appreciation Day, highlighting the dedication of teachers, and expressed gratitude to City workers and volunteers for their contributions.
Kay spoke about the need for the City to hold landlords accountable, enforce housing codes, and better support tenants' rights.
Kay, speaking on behalf of another person, alleged the City removed tenant protections; condemned the City's non-enforcement of housing violations; and emphasized the need for public officials to serve the greater good rather than special interests.
Shareen Ram, AC Transit representative, spoke about the Realign Draft Plan which outlines the vision for the bus network to meet post-pandemic needs within current resources; and noted public input will be received from May 15, 2024, to June 5, 2024.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Interim City Manager Claussen made four announcements: 1) the free diaper distribution for low-income Hayward residents is scheduled for May 9, 2024 at the Downtown Hayward Library; 2) the East Bay Greenway Bike Lane project team will have a pop-up at the Hawaiian May Day Festival on May 11, 2024; 3) the City will host a community meeting via Zoom on May 9, 2024, to provide an update on short-term plans and feedback response on the Orchard Avenue Traffic Calming Project; and 4) the next Compost Giveaway event is scheduled for May 18, 2024, at the Skywest property adjacent to the Hayward Executive Airport.
CONSENT
Consent Items 4 and 9 were removed from the Consent Calendar. There was a comment on Item 6.
1. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting on April 16, 2024 MIN 24-055 It was moved by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Andrews, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt the City Council meeting minutes of April 16, 2024
2. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Amend and Extend an Agreement with the Alameda County Probation Department to Provide Delinquency Prevention Network Services and to Accept and Appropriate $233,441 from Alameda County to Fund the Extension CONS 24-219
Staff report submitted by Police Chief Matthews, dated May 7, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Andrews, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers and Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/83639328548?pwd=ZUdDZE5IM2R1dHNFbVJoVXJBckdmQT09 CALIFORNA Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-080, "Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Amend and Extend an Agreement with the Alameda County Probation Department to Provide Delinquency Prevention Network Services and to Accept and Appropriate $233,441 from Alameda County to Fund the Extension"
3. Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $246,855 from Alameda County Health Care Services and $120,000 from the Hayward Unified School District for School-Based Mental Health Care Services for Fiscal Year 2024 Through 2025 and to Negotiate and Execute Agreements with Those Entities for Such Services CONS 24-220
Staff report submitted by Police Chief Matthews, dated May 7, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Andrews, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolutions.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-081, "Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $246,855 from Alameda County Health Care Service for School-Based Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2024 Through 2025 and to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with the County for Such Services"
Resolution 24-082, "Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $120,000 from the Hayward Unified School District for School-Based Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2024 Through 2025 and to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with the District for Such Services"
4. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Revised Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) between the City of Hayward and the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County (BTC) and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Revised CWA CONS 24-222
Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated May 7, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Mayor Salinas, seconded by Council Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously, to continue the item.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency for Fiscal Year 2024 Through 2025 and Accept and Appropriate between $250,000 and $350,000 in Reimbursements for Medi- Cal Administrative Activities Services Provided by the City of Hayward CONS 24-226 Staff report submitted by Police Chief Matthews, dated May 7, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Andrews, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-083, "Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency for Fiscal Year 2024 Through 2025 and to Accept and Appropriate Between $ 250,000 and $350,000 in Reimbursements for Medi-Cal Administrative Activity Services Provided by the City of Hayward"
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers and Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/83639328548?pwd=ZUdDZE5IM2R1dHNFbVJoVX|BckdmQT09 CALIFORNA Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program, Execute a Funding Agreement, and Accept and Appropriate Funds if Awarded CONS 24-227
Staff report submitted by Maintenance Services Director Rullman, dated May 7, 2024, was filed.
Council Member Zermeño applauded City staff and Public Works Director Ameri for their efforts on the project, and expressed hopes for receiving the grant.
It was moved by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Andrews, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolutions.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-084, "Resolution Supporting Submission of and Application for Funding from the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection" Resolution 24-085, "Resolution Supporting the Acceptance and Appropriation of Urban and Community Forestry Grant Funds from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in Capital Government Fund (Fund 405)"
7. Adopt a Resolution Approving Addendum No. 1, Rejecting the Bid Protest and Awarding a Construction Contract to Radius Earthwork, Inc., in the Amount of $4,529,499 for the Main Street Complete Street Project, Project No. 05283, and Appropriating Additional Funds in the Amount of $2,604,499 CONS 24-230
Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated May 7, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Andrews, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-086, "Resolution Approving Addendum Number 1, Rejecting the Bid Protest of Sposeto Engineering, Awarding a Contract to Radius Earthwork, Inc. in the Amount of $4,529,499 for the Main Street Complete Street Project, Project Number 05283, and Appropriating Additional Funds in the Amount of $2,604,499"
8. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $250,000 in One Bay Area Grant Program Funds from Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Development of a Community Based Transportation Plan, Project 06940 CONS 24-231
Staff report submitted Public Works Director Ameri, dated May 7, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Andrews, and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-087, "Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $250,00 in One Bay Area Grant Program Funds from the Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Development of a Community-Based Transportation Plan Project No. 06940"
9. Adopt a Resolution in Support of the College Heights (formerly Bayview Quarry Village) Concept Project CONS 24-233
Staff report submitted by Development Services Director Buizer, dated May 7, 2024, was filed.
Sherman Lewis, Hayward Area Planning Association president, spoke in favor of a resolution supporting a quarry project he has been developing for many years, and noted he is now working with a cost consultant to create a more appealing pro forma for developers and banks. 6| May 7. 2024
СЛОГ НАЧИНО CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers and Zoom
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Peggy Guernsey expressed support for the project, highlighting its benefits included housing for teachers, affordability, environmental support, and minimal parking with available shuttles and buses.
It was moved by Council Member Roche, seconded by Council Member Bonilla Ir., and carried unanimously, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-088, "Resolution Expressing Support for the College Heights, Formerly Bayview Village, Proposal as Developed by the Hayward Area Planning Association"
WORK SESSION
10. Capital Improvement Program Work Session: Review of Recommended Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025 - Fiscal Year 2034 WS 24-014 Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated May 7, 2024, was filed
Public Works Director Ameri announced the Fiscal Years 2025-2034 Recommended Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and introduced Management Analyst Michael Wolny who provided an overview of the recommendation.
Mayor Salinas opened the public comment section at 8:20 p.m.
Kay questioned what proactive actions are being taken to address homelessness and tenant rights in the CIP, and added that City employees expressed concerns about cost of living.
Suzanne, Hayward Concerned Citizens member, sought clarification on where in the proposed budget is money allocated for the new safety building.
Mayor Salinas closed the public comment section at 8:24 p.m.
Members of the City Council thanked staff for their work with the CIP budget and members of the Council Infrastructure Committee for their review; expressed appreciation for the user- friendly online budget portal and the addition of status reports for transparency.
Discussion ensued among members of the City Council and City staff and the following clarifications were made:
a small percentage of the $1 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget would come from the General Fund over a ten-year period and most funding would come from self- sufficient City enterprises like water, sewer, and the airport; projects are prioritized by fiscal year, with specific projects for Fiscal Year 2025 already outlined; the recently approved $12 million for street sections is part of the Fiscal Year 2024 planning; coordination between sewer and pavement projects exists, with the sewer Enterprise Fund-supported covering pipeline replacement and backfilling, and the Pavement Rehabilitation project handling repaving the street; there are ongoing discussions with Caltrans regarding the need for improving pedestrian access at the Tennyson/1-880 Interchange and staff is also looking for grants; there are various public art management opportunities, such as cross walks; the increase in security funds was increased to pursue priority items such as the Watkins garage; the CIP budget covers infrastructure projects, while the operating budget covers daily operations and staffing; the City is collecting public input on support of facility needs, such as the Public Safety Center which would potentially benefit from the potential extension of the half-cent sales tax; the Hayward Housing Navigation Center (Project 06955) is closing out in Fiscal Year 2024; there is ongoing efforts to secure grants for unfunded capital projects beyond the potential expansion of the half-cent sales tax; there is an emphasis on equity in prioritizing street repaving projects, considering both technical assessments and community feedback; there was specific funding transfers involving Measure C funds; the Orchard Avenue project includes improvements such as traffic calming measures; there were updates on sidewalk improvements near the Mission Boulevard Linear Park and the Mission Boulevard Corridor Improvements Phase Three project; and the replacement of the Hayward sign on Jackson Boulevard is in progress.
Members of the Council offered the following suggestions: since the Russell City Engagement & Art (Project 06922) does not have a budget allocation, confirm if there is a recommendation looped into other budget recommendations; explore ways in how the City works as a community to bring more funds for critical projects beyond pursuing grants and potential extension of the half-cent sales tax; evaluate the need for a street sign at the intersection of E Street and East Avenue due to its dangerous nature; and as other projects in the City are considered, take into account an interdisciplinary approach and make sure maintenance is involved.
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
11. Water and Wastewater Enterprise Revenue Bond Law Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Article 22 to the Chapter 8 of the Hayward Municipal Code regarding Water and Wastewater Enterprise Revenue Bond Law; Finding that this Action is Subject to CEQA Common Sense Exemption LB 24-013
Staff report submitted by Finance Director Gonzalez and Public Works Director Ameri, dated May 7, 2024, was filed.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers and Zoom
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There being no objections from members of the City Council, Mayor Salinas noted he was forgoing the staffs presentation and provided an opportunity for any comments and questions.
There were none.
There being no public comment, Mayor Salinas opened and closed the public hearing at 9:00 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Bonilla Jr.. seconded by Council Member Andrews, and carried unanimously, to introduce the ordinance.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Introduction of Ordinance 24-, "Ordinance of the City of Hayward, California Adding Article 22, Chapter 8 of the Hayward Municipal Code Regarding Water and Wastewater Enterprise Revenue Bond Law"
COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Roche thanked the staff for organizing the Homegrown in Hayward event at Bidwell Park on April 27, 2024, and noted the event was well-received by the Fairway Park neighbors, who appreciated the staff's canvassing efforts to raise awareness.
Council Member Syrop provided an update on the South Hayward market, noting that Eden Youth will be the fiscal sponsor applying for the BART permit; and noted the permit application has been submitted, and final dates are being finalized, with updates and marketing materials to be shared soon.
Mayor Salinas acknowledged recent events celebrating student achievements, including the African American Student Achievement and Excellence Awards and the Hayward Unified School District's Annual Latino Recognition Night at Chabot College; highlighted the extraordinary accomplishments of students transitioning to higher grades and graduating, with some attending prestigious universities and receiving scholarships; and mentioned the Friends of Chabot College Foundation's scholarship luncheon, which awarded over $118,000 to students.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salinas adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:10 p.m.
APPROVED
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Mark Salinas
Mayor, City of Hayward
ATTEST:
7 Miriam Lens
City Clerk, City of Hayward
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