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Council approves budget, utility, and safety items

HaywardMar 25, 20262 min read

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The City Council approved a package of measures including $1,908,067 in Proposition 47 grant funds, up to $115,000 from the Edward Michael Nuss Trust for animal services, a $1,350,000 sewer project appropriation, and a plan to reduce the frequency of council and committee meetings.

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The Council approved several spending and contract items that affect city services. That includes money for the Hayward Navigation Center, the animal services cat trap-neuter-vaccinate-return program, sewer rehabilitation work, and a facility project at the Water Resource Recovery Facility. The Council also approved a change to meet less often and adopted labor-related CalPERS resolutions for the Fire Chief’s Association and unrepresented safety executives.

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Approved $1,908,067 in Proposition 47 grant funds, including $1,528,600 for Bay Area Community Services to provide enhanced services for the Hayward Navigation Center.
Approved up to $115,000 from the Edward Michael Nuss Trust for Hayward Animal Services Bureau’s community cat trap, neuter, vaccinate, and return program.
Approved an amendment to the Brown and Caldwell professional services agreement for the Water Resource Recovery Facility new administration building and laboratory project.
Approved plans, specifications, and bids for the sewer rehabilitation project on Hesperian Boulevard at West A Street and appropriated $1,350,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund.
Accepted the resignation of Commissioner Thomas Ford from the Clean and Green Commission.
Approved reducing the frequency of City Council meetings and certain standing committees.
Approved CalPERS-related resolutions and a side letter with the Hayward Fire Chief’s Association.
Held a work session on traffic safety initiatives with no action taken.
Accepted the Hayward 2040 General Plan Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2025 with no action taken.
Approved a referral on response to allegations regarding Cesar Chavez and review of city recognition.

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Mar 25, 2026, 2:00 AMCouncil Chamberscompleted

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 City Hall, Council Chambers
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 City Hall, Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Goldstein
SB 707 TELECONFERENCE NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Public Comment section provides an opportunity to address the City Council on items not listed on the agenda or Information Items. The Council welcomes your 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, your item will be taken under consideration 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Adopt a Resolution Accepting and Appropriating $1,908,067 of Proposition 47 Grant Funds and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements to Implement the Approved Grant Activities, Including an Award to Bay Area Community Services for Enhanced Services for the Hayward Navigation Center over the Term of the Grant in the Amount of $1,528,600
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate Up to $115,000 from the Edward Michael Nuss Trust to Fund 250 to Be Used by the Hayward Animal Services Bureau for the Community Cat Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return Program
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve an Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the Water Resource Recovery Facility’s (WRRF) New Administration Building and Laboratory Project, Project No. 07786
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications, and Calling for Bids for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project on Hesperian Boulevard at West A Street, Project No. 07832, and Approving the Appropriation of $1,350,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund
Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Commissioner Thomas Ford from the Clean and Green Commission, Effective Immediately
Adopt a Resolution Reducing the Frequency of City Council Meetings and Certain Council Standing Committees
Adopt Resolutions for Compliance with CalPERS, Approving a Side Letter of Agreement Amending the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Hayward and the Hayward Fire Chief’s Association, Authorizing Staff to Execute the Agreement, and Approving a Resolution Agreeing to Government Code 20516, CalPERS Cost Share, for the Unrepresented Safety Executive Group that Includes the Police and Fire Chiefs who are Covered by the City of Hayward Salary and Benefits Resolution for Unrepresented Employees
WORK SESSION
Work Session items are non-action items. Although the Council may discuss or direct staff to follow up on these items, no formal action will be taken. Any formal action will be placed on the agenda at a subsequent meeting in the action sections of the agenda.
Work Session: Traffic Safety Initiatives and Response (Report from Public Works Director Ameri)
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INFORMATIONAL REPORT
General Plan Annual Progress Report: Accept the Hayward 2040 General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025 (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.
Referral: Response to Allegations Regarding Cesar Chavez and Review of City Recognition (Referral from Mayor Salinas, Council Member Bonilla Jr., and Council Member Zermeño)
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING, April 7, 2026, 7:00 PM
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.
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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