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Hayward City Council met on 2026-05-05. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on contracts and agreements, 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..., and 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....
Public comment: Hayward City Hall 777 B Street Hayward, CA 94541 www.Hayward-CA.gov CITY OF HAYWARD Action Minutes City Council 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 Andrews ROLL CALL Council Member Angela Andrews, Mayor Mark Salinas,...
Key Decisions
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 Consent item approved, RES 26-065 3.
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 Consent item approved, RES 26-066 4.
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 Consent item approved, ORD 26-05 5.
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 Consent item approved, ORD 26-06 6.
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 Consent item approved, RES 26-068.
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Why It Matters
This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action.
Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward.
These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up.
Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities.
Topics Discussed
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) A motion was made by Council Member Bonilla Jr., seconded...
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...
What Happens Next
Housing Element and General Plan reporting continues through state-required submissions and future council updates.
Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.
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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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
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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
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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
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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)