SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/84018493573?pwd=szvIQSj6Asrk1IPoBe5Jg0RbwgkTl2.1 Tuesday, December 10, 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 meeting in the Council Chambers.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Pledge of Allegiance
Arrianna Faith Powell, Harder Elementary School Student
Star-Spangled Banner
Mt. Eden High School Choir – led by Director of Choir Minami Cohen
Color Guard Flag Ceremony
Police Department Honor Guard and Fire Department Honor Guard
PRESENTATION
Mayor Salinas presented Hayward Firefighters Joe Hall and Zach White with formal letters of commendation and St. Florian challenge coins as symbols of gratitude and protection for their heroic actions on November 13, 2024, when they saved the life of Mr. Jay Pistante during a structure fire on Victory Drive. Interim Fire Chief Vollmer presented Firefighters Hall and White with the Fire Department’s Unit Citation award, an honor nominated by their peers and granted by a special committee for their heroic actions during the November 13, 2024, fire rescue; commended Giovanni, a young bystander who reported the fire to 911 , and the dispatchers for their vital role ; and acknowledged Mr. Pistante, who will partner with the department in promoting smoke detector safety through a program in collaboration with Hayward Rotary.
ROLL CALL
Present: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
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CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
Interim City Manager Claussen made three announcements: 1) the monthly free diaper distribution will take place on December 12, 2024, at the downtown Library; 2) the annual Hayward Police Department toy drive will be held on December 14, 2024, at the North District office; and 3) pre-filled sandbags for winter preparedness are available for Hayward businesses and households at the Hayward Animal Shelter located at 16 Barnes Court.
ELECTION
1. General Municipal Election: Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of Certificate of Election Results and Official Canvass of the General Municipal Election Held November 5, 2024, and Declaring the Results Thereof (Report from City Clerk Lens) LB 24-029
Staff report submitted by City Clerk Lens, dated December 10, 2024, was filed.
City Clerk Lens provided a synopsis of the staff report , summarizing the November 5, 2024, municipal election results related to four City Council members and the passage of Measure K1, extending the Transactions and Use Tax for twenty years.
There being no public speakers, Mayor Salinas opened and closed the public comment section at 7:29 p.m.
It was moved by Council Member Bonilla Jr., seconded by Council Member Syrop, and carried 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 24-251 “Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of Certificate of Election Results and Statement of Results by the City Clerk of the General Municipal Election Held November 5, 2024, and Declaring the Results Thereof”
INSTALLATION
City Clerk Lens administered the Oath of Office to Council Member-Elect Angela Andrews, Council Member-Elect Ray Bonilla Jr., Council Member-Elect Daniel Goldstein, and Council Member-Elect Francisco Zermeño.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/84018493573?pwd=szvIQSj6Asrk1IPoBe5Jg0RbwgkTl2.1 Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Andrews expressed gratitude to her husband, family, colleagues, and supporters for their roles in her journey; highlighted her dedication to Hayward, attributing her motivation to her daughter and emphasizing her commitment to improving the community through equity-driven initiatives, public safety, and quality of life ; acknowledged past and present community leaders, public safety officials, labor organizations, current and former elected officials, and staff for their collaboration and support; and encouraged unity among council members and pride in their collective achievements while looking forward to continuing her service to Hayward.
Council Member Bonilla Jr., expressed deep gratitude to Hayward voters for entrusting him with the honor of representing his hometown as a council member; reflecting on his lifelong connection to Hayward, from his birth to his public service journey beginning with the Hayward Youth Commission, he credited his mother for instilling values of service and family; thanked his family, friends, community leaders, and supporters for their unwavering encouragement during his campaign ; thanked members of the City Council; and committed to addressing critical issues such as affordable housing, homelessness, economic revitalization, and access to community services, vowing to work tirelessly to build a brighter future for Hayward.
Council Member Zermeño expressed gratitude to his immediate family, extended family, and supporters, emphasizing their role in his continued service to Hayward ; praised the collaborative spirit of his colleagues and the strong Council team, declaring pride in their shared accomplishments and vision for the City; highlighted key priorities, including housing, reducing empty storefronts, supporting small businesses, enhancing public safety, and advancing projects such as La Vista Park, Stack Center, new polic e station, and Week es Library ; commended voters for passing Measure K1, enabling the realization of these initiatives; and pledged full support for his colleagues in the upcoming 2026 district elections to ensure continued progress for Hayward.
Council Member Goldstein expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Hayward community, praising its unique ability to inspire and open his heart ; thanked voters, his children, colleagues, community members, and labor organizations for their support ; acknowledged the support of the Executive Team, City staff and public safety teams, emphasizing his commitment to serving for another four years and reflecting the community's trust; and reaffirmed his dedication to listening to and addressing the needs of the residents of Hayward.
Council Member Roche c ongratulated her re -elected colleagues for their hard work and dedication, emphasizing their commitment to voters and the progress they have achieved together; and expressed excitement about continuing their collaborative work as a cohesive team.
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Council Member Syrop e xpressed gratitude to Hayward voters and the community for supporting re-elected members and approving Measure K1; acknowledged Council Member Roche’s critical role in the measure's success ; and shared h is optimism about the Council’s ongoing collaboration to create a brighter future for Hayward.
Mayor Salinas p raised Council Member Roche’s leadership as co -chair of Measure K1, acknowledging her tireless efforts in campaigning, which contributed to the measure's overwhelming success; commended the Council’s collective leadership ; and reiterated his vision for Hayward’s future, focusing on infrastructure, public safety, and community amenities.
ELECTION
2. Mayor Pro Tempore Election: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Election of Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Hayward for 2025 (Report from City Clerk Lens) LB 24-028
Staff report submitted by City Clerk Lens , dated December 10, 2024, was filed.
City Clerk Lens provided a synopsis of the staff report.
There being no public speakers, Mayor Salinas opened and closed the public comment section at 8:10 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tempore Zermeño made a motion to nominate Council Member Roche as the Mayor Pro Tempore for 2025, and Council Member Bonilla Jr. seconded the motion.
It was moved by Council Member Zermeño, seconded by Council Member Bonilla Jr., and carried 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 24-252, “Resolution Authorizing the Election of Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Hayward for 2025”
COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Andrews announced two upcoming community events: 1) a Toy and Baby Drive hosted by Supervisor Elisa Marquez’s office on December 12, 2024, at Southland Mall; and 2) a K-Pop and Laser Tag event on December 15, 2024, at Sector 19 in Hayward.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/84018493573?pwd=szvIQSj6Asrk1IPoBe5Jg0RbwgkTl2.1 Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salinas adjourned the special City Council meeting to a reception in the Rotunda at 8:10 p.m.
APPROVED
__________________________________________________________ Mark Salinas
Mayor, City of Hayward
ATTEST:
__________________________________________________________ Miriam Lens
City Clerk, City of Hayward