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CITY OF HAYWARD
Action Minutes
City Council
7:00 PM Council ChambersTuesday, May 5, 2026
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
City Hall, Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Andrews
ROLL CALL
Council Member Angela Andrews, Mayor Mark Salinas, Council Member Francisco Zermeno, Council Member George Syrop, Council Member Julie Roche, Council Member Daniel Goldstein, and Council Member Ray Bonilla Jr
Present: 7 -
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Council convened in closed session on May 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., with all members present and no public comment, regarding public employment for City Clerk pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1). City Attorney Lawson and Mayor Salinas reported that the City Council met and discussed the item but took no reportable action. The closed session adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
La Alianza Students Recognition
Public Service Recognition Week: May 3-9, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chandra Joshi
Diann Castleberry
Sky Smith
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
City Manager Ott
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May 5, 2026City Council Action Minutes
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Goldstein, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Salinas, Council Member Syrop, Council Member Bonilla Jr, Council Member Andrews, Council Member Goldstein, Council Member Zermeno, and Council Member Roche 7 -
1. Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on April 21, 2026 Minutes Approved
2. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Lease Agreement for Use of Property at the Hayward Executive Airport with Ramesta Hospitality, LLC to Reflect Name Change to Ramesta Hospitality, LP
Consent item approved, RES 26-065
3. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Clean Air Center Program Grant and Appropriating $25,000 for the Purchase of a Five-Year Supply of Air Filters for the Downtown and Weekes Libraries
Consent item approved, RES 26-066
4. Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hayward Amending Chapter 6, Article 10 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to Massage Permits Consent item approved, ORD 26-05
5. Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and Chapter 10, Article 1 (Zoning Ordinance), Article 2 (Off-Street Parking Regulations), Article 24 (Mission Boulevard Code) and Article 28 (Downtown Development Code) of the Hayward Municipal Code Associated with the Business-Friendly Hayward Project
Consent item approved, ORD 26-06
6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Service Agreement with Bay Area Tree Specialists for the Fire Department’s Vegetation Management Programs through June 30, 2031, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $200,000 Annually and $1,000,000 Total, Contingent Upon the Annual Receipt and Appropriation of Grant Funding to Support the Agreement
Consent item approved, RES 26-067
7. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Commissioner Melissa Milleman from the Clean and Green Commission, Effective Immediately
Consent item approved, RES 26-068. Speaker: Council Member Andrews
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WORK SESSION
8. Capital Improvement Program: Review of Recommended Capital Improvement Program for FY27 - FY36 (Report from Public Works Director Ameri)
Information only; no action taken. Speaker: TJ with Hayward Concerned Citizens
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Community Development Block Grant: Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Allocation Recommendations and Annual Action Plan (Report from Assistant City Manager Thomas)
A motion was made by Council Member Bonilla Jr ., seconded by Council Member Syrop, to approve FY 2026-2027 CDBG funding recommendations and Annual Action Plan; and directing staff to return with an action item that expands the role of the Community Services Commission to include advising the City Council on social, community, and human service needs, as well as conducting a community needs assessment to support vulnerable members of the community. Speakers: Community Service Commissioners Calvin Wong, Jesse Gunn and Chair Lenita Wheeler. RES 26-069. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Salinas, Council Member Andrews, Council Member Roche, Council Member Goldstein, Council Member Syrop, Council Member Bonilla Jr, and Council Member Zermeno 7 -
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
10. California Public Employees Retirement System Contract: Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Introduce an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Contract Between the City of Hayward and the California Public Employees Retirement System or Classic Members in the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1909; Hayward Fire Officers Association; Hayward Fire Chiefs Association; Hayward Police Officers Association; Hayward Police Management Unit and the Unrepresented Safety Executive Group (Report from Human Resources Director Tecson)
A motion was made by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Zerme ño, to adopt the resolution of intention to approve an amendment to the City of Hayward's contract with CalPERS and introduction of Ordinance to approve the contract amendment and authorize staff to execute the contract. RES 26-070, INTRO ORD 26-_. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Andrews, Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Council Member Zermeno, Council Member Bonilla Jr, Council Member Roche, and Council Member Goldstein 7 -
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salinas adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:09 p.m. in memory of Rosemary Ramos and Dennis Up, and directed staff to coordinate with both families and arrange for the planting of a tree in their honor.
NEXT SPECIAL MEETING, May 12, 2026
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