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City Council approves grants and contracts

HaywardMay 6, 20262 min read

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The City Council approved $25,000 for library air filters, adopted a new business-related zoning ordinance, authorized a fire department vegetation management contract worth up to $1 million total, and approved its FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant plan.

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Residents will see funding moved into several city programs and contracts. The Council approved a $25,000 grant purchase for air filters at the Downtown and Weekes libraries, along with a long-term vegetation management agreement for fire prevention work that can total up to $1 million. It also approved the city’s annual Community Development Block Grant plan, which directs federal housing and community funds, and asked staff to come back with a proposal to expand the Community Services Commission’s advisory role on social and human service needs.

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Approved the Consent Calendar, including a lease amendment at Hayward Executive Airport, a massage permit ordinance update, a zoning code update tied to the Business-Friendly Hayward Project, and the resignation of a Clean and Green Commission member.
Accepted the Clean Air Center Program grant and appropriated $25,000 for a five-year supply of air filters for the Downtown and Weekes Libraries.
Approved FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations and the Annual Action Plan.
Directed staff to return with an item expanding the Community Services Commission’s role and to conduct a community needs assessment.
Adopted a resolution of intention to approve an amendment to the City’s CalPERS contract for certain safety employee groups.

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May 6, 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 Andrews
SB 707 TELECONFERENCE NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
PRESENTATIONS
La Alianza Students Recognition
Public Service Recognition Week: May 3-9, 2026
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on April 21, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Commissioner Melissa Milleman from the Clean and Green Commission, Effective Immediately
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.
Capital Improvement Program: Review of Recommended Capital Improvement Program for FY27 - FY36 (Report from Public Works Director Ameri)
PUBLIC HEARING
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)
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
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)
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COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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, May 12, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT RULES
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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.
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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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