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CITY OF HAYWARD
Action Minutes
City Council
7:00 PM City Hall, Council
Chambers
777 B Street, Hayward
Tuesday, August 18, 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 Daniel Goldstein, Council Member Ray Bonilla Jr, Council Member Angela Andrews, Mayor Mark Salinas, Council Member Francisco Zermeno, Council Member George Syrop, and Council Member Julie Roche
Present: 7 -
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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Council convened in closed session on June 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., regarding conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) concerning Caleb Smith, et al. v. City of Hayward, et al ., U .S. District Court case no. C21-08467 YGR. City Attorney Lawson reported that the Council met with legal counsel on June 16, 2026, and authorized settlement of Caleb Smith v. City of Hayward, subject to agreement by the City ’s insurance partners which occurred July 8, 2026. Settlement is now complete with plaintiff to receive $850,000 to be paid by the City’s excess insurance carrier.
The City Council convened in closed session on July 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., with all members present, regarding public employment pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) regarding the City Attorney. City Attorney Lawson reported that the City Council completed the annual evaluation of the City Attorney, and took no reportable action.
The City Council convened in closed session on August 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., with all members present and two public comments (both related to data centers ), regarding two items: 1) conference with property negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, regarding City Center (APNs 415-0250-111-02, 415-0250-112-00, and 415-0250-113-00); Cinema Place (APNs 428-0066-085-00 and 428-0066-086-00); C St and Main St (APNs 428-0066-037-00, 428-0066-038-02, & 428-0066-038-01); Parcel Group 8 (APNs 415-0180-070-00, 415-0180-068-01, 415-0180-076-00, 415-0180-084-01, 415-0180-073-00 , 415-0180-074-00, 415-0180-075-00, 415-0180-072-00, 415-0180-071-00, 415-0180-069-01 , 4 1 5 - 0 1 9 0 - 0 6 4 - 0 0 , 4 1 5 - 0 1 8 0 - 0 8 3 - 0 1 , 4 1 5 - 0 1 8 0 - 0 8 0 - 0 0 , 4 1 5 - 0 1 8 0 - 0 8 2 - 0 1 , a n d 415-0180-081-01); and 2) conference with legal counsel, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding Ghali et al v. City of Hayward, US District Court - Northern District of California Case 3:25-cv-01116. City Attorney Lawson reported that the City Council gave direction to staff regarding Item 1 but otherwise took no reportable action. Regarding Item 2, the City Council advised that negotiations are complete and the court has entered a final order approving the City’s payment of $600,000 as and for settlement.
PRESENTATION
Fire Department Service Awards: Letters of Commendation
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Marla Sather
Cheryl Zuur
Gina Pacalde
Tom Wong
Sheila Cho
Joe Ramos
Caitlin Keliiaa
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
There were none.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
1. AC Transit Budget & Service Update: Receive a Presentation from AC Transit on Agency Deficit Projections and Potential Service and Workforce Reductions (Report from AC Transit Board Director Anthony C. Silva)
Information only; no action taken.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Roche, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Council Member Andrews, Council Member Roche, Council Member Zermeno, Council Member Bonilla Jr, and Council Member Goldstein 7 -
2. Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on June 16, 2026 Minutes approved.
3. Adopt a Resolution (1) Approving Addendum No. 1 and No. 2 to the Project Specifications and Plans, (2) Rejecting the Bid Protest from SubTerra Construction, Inc., (3) Authorizing the City Manager to Award a Contract to JDB & Sons Construction, Inc., in an Amount of $10,229,360, and (4) Approving $1,022,936 in Administrative Construction Contingency for the FY24 Sewer Line Replacement Project, Project No. 07789 Consent item approved. RES 26-134
4. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with Hi-Lite Airfield Services for Pavement Improvements of the Airport Hangar Improvement Project No. 06826 in a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $244,387.10, and Approving $24,438.71 in Administrative Construction Contingencies
Consent item approved. RES 26-135
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5. Adopt Resolutions Approving City Applications to the Alameda County Transportation Commission Comprehensive Investment Plan and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the Alameda County Transportation Commission Consent item approved. RES 26-136 (Tennyson Corridor ); RES 26-137 (A Street Corridor ); RES 26-138 (Safe Routes to School)
6. Adopt a Resolution Approving Addendum No. 1, Awarding a Construction Contract to QLM, Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2026 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Wheelchair Ramps Project, Project No. 05348 in the Amount of $823,397, and Approving $100,000 in Administrative Construction Contingencies
Consent item approved. RES 26-139
7. Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hayward Amending Sections 2-3.90, et seq., of the Hayward Municipal Code, Relating to the Community Services Commission; and Finding that the Action is Exempt from CEQA Review
Consent item approved. ORD 26-08
8. Adopt a Resolution Approving Addendums No. 1 and No. 2, Authorizing the City Manager to 1) Award a Contract to Corcus Construction, Inc., in an Amount of $1,262,240 and Approve $126,224 in Administrative Construction Contingency, and 2) Amend the Existing Professional Services Agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc., to Increase the Contract Amount by $44,203; and 3) Appropriate Additional Funds in the Amount of $471,275 for the Water Resource Recovery Facility Effluent Return Pump Station Project, Project No. 07806 Consent item approved. RES 26-140
9. Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute 1) An Amendment to the Loan to the Hayward Economic Development Corporation and 2) An Agreement for Staffing Services Between the Two Agencies
Consent item approved. RES 26-141 (Loan Amendment); RES 26-142 (Staffing Agreement)
10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Hayward and the County of Alameda for the Administration of the Russell City Redress Fund and Phase 1 Payments and Related Actions A motion was made by Council Member Andrews, seconded by Council Member Roche, to approve staff's recommendation. RES 26-143. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Salinas, Council Member Zermeno, Council Member Syrop, Council Member Roche, Council Member Bonilla Jr, Council Member Andrews, and Council Member Goldstein 7 -
11. Adopt a Resolution Approving Three Side Letters of Agreement for Clarification and Clean-Up Purposes Amending Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Hayward and Both the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1909 and Hayward Fire Officers Association Confirming Previous Agreements and Establishing a Payment for Preceptor Work, and Authorizing Staff to Execute the Agreements
Consent item approved. RES 26-144
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12. Adopt a Resolution (1) Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for a Real-Time Information Center Technology Package, including “Drone as a First Responder” Equipment, 64 Replacement Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras, and Other Integrated Technologies with a Maximum Not-to-Exceed Compensation Amount of $2,945,000 Consistent with Previous City Council Direction; (2) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Future Amendments that Result in Reduced Costs or Impacts to the General Fund; and (3) Authorizing Related Budget Actions Contingent on Maintaining or Reducing the General Fund Allocation A motion was made by Mayor Salinas, seconded by Council Member Bonilla Jr, to approve staff's recommendation. RES 26-145. Speakers: Arieana, Brian M Schott, TJ, Theresa R. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Roche, Council Member Zermeno, Council Member Goldstein, Council Member Andrews, Council Member Bonilla Jr, and Mayor Salinas
6 -
Nay: Council Member Syrop1 -
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
13. Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference: Adopt Resolutions (1) Designating a Voting Delegate and Alternates for the Conference Scheduled for September 23-25, 2026 , and (2) Directing the City’s Voting Delegate to Vote on a Proposed League of California Cities General Assembly Resolution Calling for a Working Group to Consider Actions to Ensure Final Local Authority Over Housing and Land Use Decisions (Report from City Clerk Lens and City Manager Ott) A motion was made by Council Member Bonilla Jr, seconded by Council Member Roche, to adopt 1) designating Mayor Salinas as a voting delegate and Council Members Bonilla Jr. and Roche as alternates at the General Assembly during the Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference (RES 26-146); and 2) directing the City's voting delegate to vote to support the proposed League of California Cities General Assembly resolution (RES 26-147).
Speakers: Rose Aguilar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Council Member Roche, Council Member Bonilla Jr, Council Member Goldstein, Mayor Salinas, Council Member Zermeno, Council Member Syrop, and Council Member Andrews 7 -
INFORMATION ITEMS
14. Fiscal Year 2026 Q3 and Q4 Semiannual Capital Improvement Program Progress Report Information only; no action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salinas adjourned the City Council meeting at 9: 21 p.m.in memory of Judith Eve Harrison.
NEXT SPECIAL MEETING, August 25, 2026, 7:00 PM
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