City Council
Regular MeetingHayward, CA · December 17, 2024
Minutes
Hayward City Hall
CITY OF HAYWARD 777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
Action Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
City Hall, Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Goldstein
AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION
ROLL CALL
Present: 3- Council Member Julie Roche, Council Member George Syrop, and Mayor Mark Salinas
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Council convened in closed session on December 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., with all
members present and Council Member Andrews absent and no public speakers, regarding four
items: 1) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9,
regarding Jerry Schilling v. City of Hayward, Claim No. 202100103HAY, Workers’
Compensation Appeals Board Case No.: ADJ14012944; 2) conference with property
negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 regarding Caltrans Parcel Group 5,
Bunker Hill; 3) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)
(2), regarding one anticipated litigation; and 4) conference with legal counsel pursuant to
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding Terry Ray Gentry, Sr., et al. v. City of
Hayward, et al. United States District Court Case No. C24-02593 JD.
City Attorney Lawson indicated that the Council met regarding all items, except for Item 3.
Regarding Item 1, the Council gave direction to staff and unanimously approved, with Council
Member Goldstein moving and Council Member Syrop seconding, compromise and settlement
of the matter; regarding Item 2, the Council gave direction to staff but otherwise took no
reportable action; regarding Item 4, the Council approved, with Council Member Zermeño
moving and Council Member Goldstein seconding, compromise and settlement of the case in
the amount of $190,000. City Attorney Lawson added that pursuant to Government Code
section 54954.2(b)(2), the Council unanimously added, with Council Member Roche moving
and Council Member Syrop seconding, discussion of appointment and employment of public
employment, to wit: City Manager; and the Council took no reportable action.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
TJ
Tommy Abdenour
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
Interim City Manager Claussen
CONSENT
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Council Member Roche, seconded by Bonilla Jr., to approve the Consent Agenda. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, and Zermeno
Absent: 1- Andrews
1. Approve the City Council Minutes of the Meeting on December 3, 2024
Consent item approved.
2. Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Hayward Amending Chapter 12, Article 2 of the Hayward
Municipal Code Relating to Tenant Relocation Assistance
Consent item approved.
3. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Amend and Extend an Agreement with
the Alameda County Probation Department to Provide Delinquency Prevention Network
Services, and to Accept and Appropriate $140,065 from Alameda County to Fund the
Extension
Consent item approved.
4. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to: Award a Construction Contract to
Redwood Painting Co., Inc., for the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) North
Vacuator Rehabilitation Project in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $358,481; Enter into a
Professional Services Agreement with Coating Specialists and Inspection Services, Inc., in a
Not-to-Exceed Amount of $44,080; and Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $402,561
Consent item approved.
5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Cooperative
Procurement Contract with Dell Technologies for Microsoft Software, Subscriptions, and
Services for a Three-Year Contract in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $412,341.90 Annually, and
5% Contingency of $61,851.28 for a Total Contract Amount of $1,298,876.98
Consent item approved.
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6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Sanbell for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $685,000 for Final Design Services
for the Safe Routes to School Implementation Project, Project No. 06941
Consent item approved.
7. Adopt a Resolution Reappointing Council Member Syrop to the Alameda County Mosquito
Abatement District Board of Trustees for a Two-Year Term Beginning January 6, 2025,
Through December 31, 2026
Consent item approved.
8. Adopt Resolutions Approving the Revised Plans and Specifications and Call for Bids for the
La Vista Park Project, Project No. 06914; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Surface Design, Inc.; and
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hayward
Area Recreational District for the Funding, Operation and Maintenance of La Vista Park
Consent item approved.
9. Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to (1) Amend the FY 2025 Agreement with
Eden I&R, Inc. for Transportation Network Company (TNC) Paratransit Services by $180,000
for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $452,619; (2) Execute an Agreement with Onward Health, Inc.
to Develop and Pilot New Paratransit Services for the Remainder of FY 2025 for a
Not-to-Exceed Amount of $235,438; and (3) Execute an Agreement with Onward Health, Inc.
for Paratransit Services for FY 2026 for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $880,613
Consent item approved.
10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Transfer and Appropriate $128,150
from the General Fund to the Facilities Capital Improvement Fund Project No. 07222, for the
Security and Infrastructure Repairs to Old City Hall Located at 22738 Mission Boulevard
Consent item approved.
11. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax
and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax;
and Approve Authorization for the Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax
Records
Consent item approved.
12. Adopt a Resolution: (1) Declaring a City Council Recess from December 23, 2024 through
January 5, 2025 for the City’s Annual Holiday Business Closure; and (2) Authorizing the
Interim City Manager, or their Designee, to Take Action on Administrative Matters as
Necessary During the Recess
Consent item approved.
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WORK SESSION
13. Let’s House Hayward Strategic Plan: Implementation Update and Discussion of Next Steps
(Report from Assistant City Manager Youngblood)
Information only; no action taken.
Council Member Andrews joined the meeting at approximately 8:20 p.m.
Present: 3- Council Member Julie Roche, Council Member George Syrop, and Mayor Mark Salinas
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
14. Electrification Reach Code: Adopt a Resolution Finding and Determining the Need for
Adoption of Modifications to the 2022 California Building Standards Code; Introduce a
Revised Electrification Reach Code Ordinance with Amendments Related to EV Charging; and
Finding that the Action is Exempt from CEQA (Report from Public Works Director Ameri)
A motion was made by Andrews, seconded by Council Member Roche, to approve staff's recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Zermeno, and
Andrews
15. FY 2025 Salary Plan Amendment: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the City of
Hayward Salary Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 (Report from Human Resources Director Frye)
A motion was made by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Roche, to approve staff's
recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Zermeno, and
Andrews
16. Unrepresented Salary and Benefits: Adopt a Resolution Amending the Salary and Benefits
Resolution for Unrepresented Employees (Report from Human Resources Director Frye)
A motion was made by Goldstein, seconded by Council Member Syrop, to approve staff's recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Zermeno, and
Andrews
17. City Manager: Adopt a Resolution Appointing Ana Alvarez as City Manager of the City of
Hayward Effective January 9, 2025; Approving the Employment Agreement between Alvarez
and the City of Hayward; and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement (Report from
Mayor Salinas)
A motion was made by Mayor Salinas, seconded by Council Member Roche, to approve the appointment of Ana
Alvarez as the City Manager for the City of Hayward. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Zermeno, and
Andrews
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salinas adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:46 p.m.
December 24, 31, 2024 and January 7, 2025 Council Meetings - CANCELLED -
NEXT MEETING, January 21, 2025, 7:00 PM
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Agenda
Hayward City Hall
CITY OF HAYWARD 777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
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Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
City Hall, Council Chambers
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City Council Agenda December 17, 2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
City Hall, Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Goldstein
AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
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
1. MIN 24-130 Approve the City Council Minutes of the Meeting on December
3, 2024
Attachments: Attachment I Draft Minutes of 12/3/2024
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2. CONS 24-641 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Hayward Amending Chapter
12, Article 2 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to Tenant
Relocation Assistance
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Summary of Published Ordinance
3. CONS 24-636 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Amend and
Extend an Agreement with the Alameda County Probation
Department to Provide Delinquency Prevention Network
Services, and to Accept and Appropriate $140,065 from
Alameda County to Fund the Extension
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
4. CONS 24-637 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to: Award a
Construction Contract to Redwood Painting Co., Inc., for the
Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) North Vacuator
Rehabilitation Project in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $358,481;
Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Coating
Specialists and Inspection Services, Inc., in a Not-to-Exceed
Amount of $44,080; and Appropriate Funds in the Amount of
$402,561
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
5. CONS 24-638 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate
and Execute a Cooperative Procurement Contract with Dell
Technologies for Microsoft Software, Subscriptions, and
Services for a Three-Year Contract in a Not-to-Exceed Amount
of $412,341.90 Annually, and 5% Contingency of $61,851.28
for a Total Contract Amount of $1,298,876.98
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
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6. CONS 24-647 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Sanbell for a
Not-to-Exceed Amount of $685,000 for Final Design Services
for the Safe Routes to School Implementation Project, Project
No. 06941
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
7. CONS 24-648 Adopt a Resolution Reappointing Council Member Syrop to the
Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Board of
Trustees for a Two-Year Term Beginning January 6, 2025,
Through December 31, 2026
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
8. CONS 24-649 Adopt Resolutions Approving the Revised Plans and
Specifications and Call for Bids for the La Vista Park Project,
Project No. 06914; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Surface Design, Inc.; and Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hayward
Area Recreational District for the Funding, Operation and
Maintenance of La Vista Park
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution - SDI PSA
Attachment III Resolution - HARD MOU
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9. CONS 24-651 Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to (1) Amend
the FY 2025 Agreement with Eden I&R, Inc. for Transportation
Network Company (TNC) Paratransit Services by $180,000 for
a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $452,619; (2) Execute an
Agreement with Onward Health, Inc. to Develop and Pilot New
Paratransit Services for the Remainder of FY 2025 for a
Not-to-Exceed Amount of $235,438; and (3) Execute an
Agreement with Onward Health, Inc. for Paratransit Services
for FY 2026 for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $880,613
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution - FY25 Agreement Amendment
Attachment III Resolution - FY25 Agreement
Attachment IV Resolution - FY26 Agreement
10. CONS 24-652 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Transfer
and Appropriate $128,150 from the General Fund to the
Facilities Capital Improvement Fund Project No. 07222, for the
Security and Infrastructure Repairs to Old City Hall Located at
22738 Mission Boulevard
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
11. CONS 24-658 Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
for Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax; and
Approve Authorization for the Examination of Sales or
Transactions and Use Tax Records
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution CDTFA
Attachment IIA Exhibit A
Attachment IIB Exhibit B
Attachment III Resolution Sales or Transactions and Use Tax
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12. CONS 24-661 Adopt a Resolution: (1) Declaring a City Council Recess from
December 23, 2024 through January 5, 2025 for the City’s
Annual Holiday Business Closure; and (2) Authorizing the
Interim City Manager, or their Designee, to Take Action on
Administrative Matters as Necessary During the Recess
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
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.
13. WS 24-038 Let’s House Hayward Strategic Plan: Implementation Update
and Discussion of Next Steps (Report from Assistant City
Manager Youngblood)
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Let's House Hayward! Strategic Plan
Attachment III Implementation Status Update
Attachment IV Hayward Navigation Center Update
Attachment V HEART Program Update
Attachment VI Hayward PIT 2024 Infographic
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
14. LB 24-030 Electrification Reach Code: Adopt a Resolution Finding and
Determining the Need for Adoption of Modifications to the
2022 California Building Standards Code; Introduce a Revised
Electrification Reach Code Ordinance with Amendments
Related to EV Charging; and Finding that the Action is Exempt
from CEQA (Report from Public Works Director Ameri)
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Ordinance Amending Reach Codes
Attachment IV Table Charging Requirements
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15. LB 24-031 FY 2025 Salary Plan Amendment: Adopt a Resolution
Approving an Amendment to the City of Hayward Salary Plan
for Fiscal Year 2025 (Report from Human Resources Director
Frye)
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Revised FY25 Salary Plan Effective July 29, 2024
Attachment IV Revised FY25 Salary Plan September 23, 2024
Attachment V Revised FY25 Salary Plan December 30, 2024
16. LB 24-032 Unrepresented Salary and Benefits: Adopt a Resolution
Amending the Salary and Benefits Resolution for
Unrepresented Employees (Report from Human Resources
Director Frye)
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Revised Salary & Benefits Resolution
17. LB 24-033 City Manager: Adopt a Resolution Appointing Ana Alvarez as
City Manager of the City of Hayward Effective January 9, 2025;
Approving the Employment Agreement between Alvarez and
the City of Hayward; and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the
Agreement (Report from Mayor Salinas)
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Agreement
Attachment III Resolution
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
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NEXT MEETING, January 21, 2025, 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.
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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. ***
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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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