SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers and Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/83639328548?pwd=ZUdDZE5IM2R1dHNFbVJoVX]BckdmQT09 CALIFORNA Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
The special City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Salinas at 7:00 p.m. The City Council held a hybrid meeting in the Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, the meeting included a teleconference location at Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 611 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203. Council Member Bonilla Jr. participated via teleconference. The agenda was posted at the teleconference location and the public had an opportunity to address the City Council.
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Syrop
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 October 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., with all members present, and no public speakers, regarding public employment pursuant to Government Code section 54957, to consider the appointment or employment of a public employee, to wit, the City Manager. City Attorney Lawson announced the Council met regarding the item and took no reportable action. The closed session adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
The City Council convened in closed session on October 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., with all members present, Council Member Bonilla participating remotely pursuant to Government Code section 54953 and no public speakers, to discuss conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding Dorothy Jean Johnson v. City of Hayward, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 23CV034454. City Attorney Lawson noted the Council met regarding the item and approved unanimously, with Council Member Andrews moving and Council Member Zermeño seconding, settlement in the amount of $200,000. The closed session adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Salinas read a Certificate of Recognition presented to Southgate Elementary School, honoring the school for earning the prestigious 2024 National Blue-Ribbon School Award from the US Department of Education. Felicia Costa, Southgate Elementary School Principal, thanked the City Council and accepted the award on behalf of Southgate Elementary School and Hayward Unified School District. Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) Trustee Prada, HUSD Superintendent Dr. Raimann, Southgate Elementary Assistant Principal Herrera, and faculty members were acknowledged for their presence.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1), with Hayward Concerned Citizens, raised concerns about the road renovation on Tennyson Road, highlighting issues such as traffic congestion, accidents, and changes to lanes and parking; called for the City and police to address the concerns and provide ongoing assessments: and emphasized the need for better communication and transparency regarding the Council Public Safety Committee meetings, advocating for increased public awareness, accessible meeting agendas, published minutes, and video recordings to encourage greater community involvement.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
There were no comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on September 3, 2024 MIN 24- 104
It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried unanimously, to approve the special City Council meeting minutes of September 3, 2024.
2. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting on September 17, 2024 MIN 24-106 It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried unanimously, to approve the special City Council meeting minutes of September 17, 2024.
3. Adopt an Ordinance Adding Article 16 to Chapter 2 of the Hayward Municipal Code, Establishing District-Based City Council Elections; and Finding that the Action is Exempt from CEQA Review CONS 24-518
Staff report submitted by City Clerk Lens, dated October 8, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the ordinance.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Ordinance 24-07, "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hayward Adding Article 16 to Chapter 2 of the Hayward Municipal Code, Establishing District-Based City Council Elections; and Finding that the Action is Exempt from CEQA Review"
20clober 8. 2024
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers and Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/83639328548?pwd=ZUdDZE5IM2R1dHNFbV/oVXJBckdmQT09 CALIFORNA Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
4. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a 36-Month Rental Agreement with Palma Ceia Baptist Church for the Hayward Police Department's South Resource Center, with the Option to Renew for One Additional 36-Month Term, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $350,000, and Appropriate $6,000 from the Measure C Fund (101) CONS 24-483
Staff report submitted by Police Chief Matthews, dated October 8, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-189, "Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Rental Agreement with Palma Ceia Baptist Church for the Hayward Police Department's South Resource Center for an Amount Not to Exceed $350,000 and to Appropriate $6,000 from the Measure C Fund to the Hayward Police Department's Measure C Community Service Budget"
5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with NHA Advisors, LLC, and Increase the Contract Amount by $65,000, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $150,000, for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Loan Application and Financial Consulting Services Related to the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Improvements - Phase II Project CONS 24-484
Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated October 8, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-190, "Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with NHA Advisors, LLC And Increase the Contract Amount by $65,000 for a total Not to Exceed $150,000 for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Loan Application and Financial Consulting Services Related to the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Improvements - Phase II Project"
6. Adopt a Resolution Awarding Three-Year Contracts to Econolite Control Products, Inc., and Western Systems, Inc., for the Battery Backup Program, Project No. 05233 and 05856 CONS 24-496
Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated October 8, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-191, "Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Econolite Control Products, Inc. and Western Systems, Inc. to Provide Signal Equipment for the Battery Backup Program, Project No. 05233 and 05856 in an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000 for Econolite Products, Inc., and $150,000 for Western Systems, Inc. for a Three-Year Contract Term"
7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Contract Amendment with DLR Group- RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture for Stack Center Design, Bid, and Construction Services, for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,520,580 CONS 24-497 Staff report submitted by Assistant to the City Manager Thomas, dated October 8, 2024, was filed.
40clober 8, 2024
SHOP HAY MIN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers and Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/83639328548?pwd=ZUdDZE5IM2R1dHNFbVJoVX/BckdmQT09 CALIFORNA Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-192, "Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with DLR Group - Rossdruliscusenbery, Inc. for Final Phase I Construction Support and for Phase II Construction Document, Bidding, and Construction Services for the Stack Center Project, Not to Exceed $1,520,580"
8. Adopt a Resolution Allocating $417,215 in HOME Investment Partnership Program Funds and Renewing the Housing Grant Subsidy Agreement with Abode Services for Project Independence to Provide Tenant Based Rental Assistance to Emancipated and Former Foster Care Youth CONS 24-500
Staff report submitted by Development Services Director Buizer and Development Services Deputy Director Morales, dated October 8, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-193, "Resolution Authorizing the Use of Home Investment Partnership Program Funds for Rental Assistance to Emancipated and Former Foster Care Youth Through Abode Services' Project Independence and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Housing Subsidy Grant Agreement with Adobe Services in an
9. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $20,000 in Grant Funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety to the Hayward Police Department to Fund No-Cost Motorcycle Training Courses Offered to the Public CONS 24-506
Staff report submitted by the Police Chief Matthews, dated October 8, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-194, "Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $20,000 in Funding from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to the Hayward Police Department to Fund No-Cost Motorcycle Training Courses Offered to the Public"
10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement to Pre- Purchase Substation Electrical 12 kV Transformers and Switches for the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Improvements - Phase II Project CONS 24-511 Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated October 8, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-195, "Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement to Pre-Purchase Substation Electrical 12 KV Transformers and Switches for the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Improvements - Phase Il Project"
60clober 8. 2024
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
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Council Chambers and Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/83639328548?pwd=ZUdDZE5IM2R1dHNFbVJoVX|BckdmQT09 CALIFORNIA Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Increase the Professional Services Agreements with Kitchell CEM for Extended Construction Support Services by $2,138,812 for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $2,658,812 for The Stack Center Phase I and Phase II Projects, Project No. 06960 CONS 24-519 Staff report submitted by Public Works Director Ameri, dated October 8, 2024, was filed.
It was moved by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-196, "Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute mendment No. 1 to Increase the Professional Services Agreements wit itchell Cem for Extended Construction Support Services by $2,138,81 for a Not-To Exceed Amount of $2,658,812 for the Stack Center Phase I and Phase II Projects, Project No. 06960"
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Master Fee Schedule: Adopt a Resolution Approving Amendments to the FY 2025 Master Fee Schedule, and Finding the Action is Exempt from CEQA Review (Report from Finance Director Gonzales) PH 24-043
Satober 3, 2 sl, wated by. Finance Director Gonzales, dated Mayor Salinas, without Council members' objections, did forgo the staff's oral presentation since the item was heard previously and only included minor amendments.
In response to Council Member Syrop's inquiry about the impound and storage fees for seized merchandise from street vendors, Finance Director Gonzales explained the fees reflect both staff time and logistical costs involved in handling impounded merchandise.
There being no public comment, Mayor Salinas opened and closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Council Member Syrop expressed support for the recommended fees; and proposed waving impound fees for those who go through the permit process before retrieving their impounded equipment, which could encourage participation and potentially apply pressure on the county to improve the process.
It was moved by Council Member Andrews, seconded by Council Member Roche, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-197, "Resolution Adopting the FY 2025 Master Fee Schedule that Retlects Updated Fees and Charges for Departments in the City of Hayward and Rescinding Resolution No. 24-087 and All Amendments Thereto and Finding that the Action Is Exempt from CEQA Review"
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
13. Cal Cities 2024 Annual Conference: Adopt a Resolution Designating Voting Delegates and Alternates for the Annual Conterence Scheduled for October 16-18, 2024; and Adopt a Resolution of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities Calling for the California Legislature to Enact Laws that Ensure that "What Applies to One, Applies to All" in the Fair and Equal Treatment of All Governmental Officials at All Levels in the State of California (Report from City Clerk Lens and Interim City Manager Claussen) LB 24- Staff report submitted by City Clerk Lens and Interim City Manager Claussen, dated October 8, 2024, was filed.
Mayor Salinas, without Council members' objections, did forgo the staff's oral presentation since the written report had the information, and noted that all members of the City Council, except for Council Member Zermeño, were planning to attend the Cal Cities Conference in Long Beach from October 16 to 18, 2024. Mayor Salinas added that since he is the City's delegate to the Cal Cities East Bay Division and Council Member Syrop is the City's alternate, thei could represent the City at the conference.
8 Oclober 8. 2024
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers and Zoom
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/83639328548?pwd=ZUdDZE5|M2R1dHNFbVJoVX|BckdmQT09 CALIFORNIA Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Syrop noted that he was in the process of confirming his registration and recommended having a second alternate.
Council Member Andrews offered to serve as the second alternate for the Cal Cities Annual Conference.
There being no public comment, Mayor Salinas opened and closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Bonilla Ir., seconded by Council Member Zermeño, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolutions.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-198, "A Resolution Designating a Voting Delegate and an Alternate Voting Delegate as Hayward's Representatives to the Cal Cities 2024 Annual Conference"
Resolution 24-199, "A Resolution Encouraging/Discouraging Support of he California Cities Policy Resolution Being Considered at the Cal Cities 2024 Annual Conference"
14. Fiscal Year 2025 Salary Plan Amendment: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the City of Hayward Salary Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 LB 24-020 Staff report submitted by Human Resources Director Frye, dated October 8, 2024, was filed.
Mayor Salinas, without Council members' objections, did forgo the staff's oral presentation since the recommendation included minor amendments.
There being no public comment, Mayor Salinas opened and closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Andrews, seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried unanimously by the following roll call vote, to adopt the resolution.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution 24-200, "Resolution Approving the Amended Fiscal Year 2025 Salary Plan Designating Positions of Employment in the City of Hayward and Salary Range; and Superseding Resolution No. 24-188 and All Amendments Thereto"
COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no Council reports nor announcements.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
There were no referrals.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salinas adjourned the special City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED
Mark Salinas
Mayor, City of Hayward
ATTEST:
ricin lems
Miriam Lens
City Clerk, City of Hayward
10 Oclober 8.2024