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Hayward City Council met on 2026-02-17. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on adopt an ordinance of the city of hayward, california, amending chapter 12, article 1 of the hayward municipal code relating to residential rent..., contracts and agreements, and for paratransit services to increase the total not-to-exceed amount to $1,975,030 consent item approved, res 26-012 7..
Public comment: PRESENTATION Black History Month Proclamation PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none.
Key Decisions
Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Hayward, California, Amending Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Consent item approved, ORD 26-03 6.
Adopt a Resolution Approving Agreement with Philanthropic Ventures Foundation as Fiscal Sponsor for the Russell City Redress Fund and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement Consent item approved with corrections, RES 26-013 Page 2 CITY OF HAYWARD A copy of the official minutes is available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk.
for Paratransit Services to Increase the Total Not-to-Exceed Amount to $1,975,030 Consent item approved, RES 26-012 7.
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Topics Discussed
Hayward Municipal Code Update: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 8-18.20 to 8-18.40, 8-18.120 to 8-18.170, and 8-18.190 to 8-18.200, of Article 18, Chapter 8 of the Hayward Municipal Code Related to the Utility User Tax (Report from Finance...
What Happens Next
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Adopt a Resolution Reserving a Blanket Public Utility Easement and Storm Drain Easement Across the Entirety of the Vacated Right-of-Way of Valley Street East of 4th Street to C Street, as a Corrective Action to Resolution No. 23-085
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Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Hayward, California, Amending Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Appropriate $1,094,417 from Measure BB Fund Balance and Amend the Agreement with Onward Health, Inc. for Paratransit Services to Increase the Total Not-to-Exceed Amount to $1,975,030
Adopt a Resolution Approving Agreement with Philanthropic Ventures Foundation as Fiscal Sponsor for the Russell City Redress Fund and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
Hayward Municipal Code Update: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 8-18.20 to 8-18.40, 8-18.120 to 8-18.170, and 8-18.190 to 8-18.200, of Article 18, Chapter 8 of the Hayward Municipal Code Related to the Utility User Tax (Report from Finance Director Hilbrants)
Action: adopt the following including a modification
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