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Hayward City Council meeting summary

HaywardAug 20, 20252 min read

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The City Council approved $611,000 in Caltrans grant funding for a Nighttime Safety Enhancement Plan, a $494,569.50 sidewalk and wheelchair ramp construction contract, and a housing-related amendment to speed occupant relocation for city-owned property transfer. Council also introduced a new tree preservation ordinance and updated fee schedule changes, while closed-session items produced no reportable action and one litigation matter was continued to August 21.

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Residents will see funding move forward for safer nighttime transportation planning, sidewalk repairs, and wheelchair ramp work. The Council also advanced a housing agreement meant to speed relocation tied to the transfer and development of city-owned properties. In addition, the Council took the first step toward updating tree protection rules and related fees.

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Approved accepting and appropriating $611,000 in Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program funding, with an $80,000 local match, for the Nighttime Safety Enhancement Plan.
Approved an amendment to the East Bay Plain Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan implementation agreement with East Bay Municipal Utility District.
Approved a contract with Pacific Sewer Maintenance for sewer root control services not to exceed $197,612.
Approved a second amendment to the disposition, development, and loan agreement with RCD GP IV, LLC and Parcel Group 8, L.P. to accelerate relocation of occupants for transfer of specified city-owned properties and housing development, by a 6-1 vote.
Approved an amendment to the agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to add the Environmental Health Module to Energov Online Permitting, not to exceed $520,000 annually.
Approved a professional services agreement with Eden Youth and Family Center, not to exceed $345,000, for Hayward Rides program support and active transportation promotion.
Awarded the Fiscal Year 2025 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Wheelchair Ramps Project contract to Rosas Brothers Construction, Inc. for $494,569.50, with $49,569 in contingencies and $351,000 appropriated from Measure B funds.
Introduced an ordinance updating the Tree Preservation Ordinance and approved related 2026 Master Fee Schedule amendments.
Closed-session items took no reportable action, and one litigation item was continued to the special meeting on August 21, 2025.

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Aug 20, 2025, 2:00 AMCouncil Chamberscompleted

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE: The City Council will hold a hybrid meeting in the Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION How to observe the Meeting: 1. Comcast TV Channel 15 2. Live stream https://hayward.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 3. YouTube Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofhayward How to submit written Public Comment: 1. Use eComment on the City's Meeting & Agenda Center webpage at: https://hayward.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. eComments are directly sent to the iLegislate application used by City Council and City staff. Comments received before 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be exported into a report, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published on the City's Meeting & Agenda Center under Documents Received After Published Agenda. 2. Send an email to List-Mayor-Council@hayward-ca.gov by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. Emails will be compiled into one file, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published on the City's Meeting & Agenda Center under Documents Received After Published Agenda. Documents received after 3:00 p.m. through the adjournment of the meeting will be included as part of the meeting record and published the following day. How to provide live Public Comment during the City Council Meeting: Participate in the Council Chambers or click link below to join the meeting: https://hayward.zoom.us/j/89548872302?pwd=p1oWO6NrAZZpE8rAgolC05jFI25bwv.1 Meeting ID: 895 4887 2302 Password: CC8/19@7pm or Dial: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 931 3860 Meeting ID: 895 4887 2302 Password: 6593228486
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 City Hall, Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Syrop
AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
PRESENTATION
Adopt-a-Block Day
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Public Comments section provides an opportunity to address the City Council on items not listed on the agenda or Informational Staff Presentation items. The Council welcomes comments and requests that speakers present their remarks in a respectful manner, within established time limits, and focus on issues which directly affect the City or are within the jurisdiction of the City. As the Council is prohibited by State law from discussing items not listed on the agenda, items will be taken under consideration and may be referred to staff. The City Council welcomes comments, including criticism, about the policies, procedures, programs, or services of the City, or of the acts or omissions of the City Council. Speakers shall not use threatening, profane, or abusive language which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of a City Council. The City is committed to maintaining a workplace free of unlawful harassment and is mindful that City staff regularly attend Council meetings. Discriminatory statements or conduct that is hostile, intimidating, oppressive, or abusive – are per se disruptive to a meeting and will not be tolerated. ration and may be referred to staff.
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
An oral report from the City Manager on upcoming activities, events, or other items of general interest to Council and the Public.
ACTION ITEMS
The Council will permit comment as each item is called for the Consent Calendar, Public Hearings, and Legislative Business. In the case of the Consent Calendar, a specific item will need to be pulled by a Council Member in order for the Council to discuss the item or to permit public comment on the item. Please notify the City Clerk any time before the Consent Calendar is voted on by Council if you wish to speak on a Consent Item.
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CONSENT
Approve the Minutes of the Hayward City Council Meeting on June 24, 2025
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $611,000 Grant Funding from the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program; Approve the Local Match of $80,000 from Fund 215- Measure B (Local Transportation) and Fund 460 -Transportation Improvement Fund; Execute a Restricted Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation; and Create a Capital Improvement Project for the Nighttime Safety Enhancement Plan, Project No. 05359
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the East Bay Plain Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Implementation Agreement between the City of Hayward and East Bay Municipal Utility District
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Award a Contract to Pacific Sewer Maintenance for Sewer Root Control Services in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $197,612
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Disposition, Development, and Loan Agreement with RCD GP IV, LLC and Parcel Group 8, L.P. to Accelerate the Relocation of Occupants for the Transfer of Specified City Owned Properties and for the Development of Housing
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to Add the Environmental Health Module to Energov Online Permitting in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $520,000 Annually
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Eden Youth and Family Center in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $345,000 for Hayward Rides Program Support Services, Active Transportation Incentive and Promotion Program, Project No. 06937
Adopt a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Rosas Brothers Construction, Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2025 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Wheelchair Ramps Project, Project No. 05340 in the Amount of $494,569.50, Approving $49,569 in Administrative Construction Contingencies, and Appropriating $351,000 in Measure B (Pedestrian and Bicycle) Fund 216
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PUBLIC HEARING
Tree Preservation Ordinance: Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Hayward Municipal Code to Update Chapter 10 (Planning, Zoning and Subdivision), Article 15 (Tree Preservation Ordinance), Establishing New Regulatory Guidelines for the Designation, Removal and Mitigation of Protected Trees in the City of Hayward; Proposed Amendments to the 2026 Master Fee Schedule, and Finding the Proposed Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15307 (Class 7) and Section 15308 (Class 8) of the CEQA Guidelines (Report from Development Services Director Buizer)
COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Members can provide oral reports on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, seminars, or other Council events to comply with AB 1234 requirements (reimbursable expenses for official activities).
COUNCIL REFERRALS
Council Members may bring forward a Council Referral Memorandum (Memo) on any topic to be considered by the entire Council. The intent of this Council Referrals section of the agenda is to provide an orderly means through which an individual Council Member can raise an issue for discussion and possible direction by the Council to the appropriate Council Appointed Officers for action by the applicable City staff.
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT SPECIAL MEETING, August 26, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT RULES
Any member of the public desiring to address the Council shall limit their comments to three (3) minutes unless less or further time has been granted by the Presiding Officer or in accordance with the section under Public Hearings. The Presiding Officer has the discretion to shorten or lengthen the maximum time members may speak. Speakers will be asked for their name before speaking and are expected to honor the allotted time.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
That if you file a lawsuit challenging any final decision on any public hearing or legislative business item listed in this agenda, the issues in the lawsuit may be limited to the issues that were raised at the City's public hearing or presented in writing to the City Clerk at or before the public hearing.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
That the City Council adopted Resolution No. 87-181 C.S., which imposes the 90-day deadline set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6 for filing of any lawsuit challenging final action on an agenda item which is subject to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5. ***Materials related to an item on the agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 777 B Street, 4th Floor, Hayward, during normal business hours. An online version of this agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website. Written comments submitted to the Council in connection with agenda items will be posted on the City’s website. All Council Meetings are broadcast simultaneously on the City website, Cable Channel 15 - KHRT, and YouTube. *** Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request the accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400 or cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov. Assistance will be provided to those requiring language assistance. To ensure that interpreters are available at the meeting, interested persons must request the accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400.
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