DATE: March 18, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Clerk
SUBJECT: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Sections 2-3.90, 2-3.91, 2-
3.92, and 2-3.93 of the Hayward Municipal Code, Relating to the Community Services Commission; and Finding that the Action Is Exempt from CEQA Review
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopts the Ordinance introduced on March 4, 2025.
SUMMARY
This item entails adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 3, Sections 2-3.90, 2-
3.91, 2-3.92, and 2-3.93 of the Hayward Municipal Code, regarding the Community Services Commission, introduced on March 4, 2025, by Council Member Roche.
BACKGROUND
The Ordinance was introduced by Council Member Roche, at the March 4, 2025, meeting of the City Council with the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
The motion included an amendment to the Separation of Roles section to read as follows:
“Commissioners may advocate for policy positions as private residents on issues outside their commission’s purview. When acting as private residents, commissioners should not use their title or position when advocating for issues outside the scope of their commission’s work, nor may they represent their personal views as endorsed by the commission or the City Council.” Commissioners may identify themselves by their title when advocating as
private residents but must state that their views are personal and do not represent the commission or the City Council”.
STRATEGIC ROADMAP
This agenda item is designed to align the City’s commissions’ work with the City’s goals. By improving their roles and responsibilities, these changes will help the City to better engage with the community, improve governance, and use resources effectively to meet the needs of Hayward residents.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
PUBLIC CONTACT
The summary of the Ordinance was published in the Daily Review c/o Bay Area News Group- East Bay on Friday, March 14, 2025. Adoption, at this time, is therefore appropriate.
NEXT STEPS
The Hayward Municipal Code and other related documents will be updated accordingly.
Prepared and Recommended by: Miriam Lens, City Clerk
Approved by:
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Dr. Ana M. Alvarez, City Manager