1. • 26-036
Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on March 17, 2026
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Hayward • 2026-04-07 • 7:00 PM
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What Happened
- Hayward City Council met on 2026-04-07. 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 approving annexation of the parcel group 3 development into the hayward geologic hazard abatement district consent item approved, res..., and adopt a resolution approving the speed management plan to reduce and manage traffic speeds citywide consent item approved, res 26-036..
- 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 Roche ROLL CALL Mayor Mark Salinas, Council Member Francisco Zermeno,...
Key Decisions
- Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Cooperation Agreement for Fiscal Years 2027-2029 between the City of Hayward and the County of Alameda to Participate in the Alameda County HOME Consortium Consent item approved, RES 26-032 6.
- Adopt a Resolution Approving Annexation of the Parcel Group 3 Development into the Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District Consent item approved, RES 26-035 9.
- Adopt a Resolution Approving the Speed Management Plan to Reduce and Manage Traffic Speeds Citywide Consent item approved, RES 26-036.
- Adopt a Resolution Approving a Side Letter of Agreement Amending the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Hayward and the Hayward Fire Chiefs Association and Authorizing Staff to Execute the Agreement Consent item approved, RES 26-037 11.
- Adopt a Resolution Designating City-Owned Properties at City Center Drive (APNs 415-0250-111-02, 415-0250-112-00, 415-0250-113-00), C Street and Main Street (1026 C Street & 22696 Main Street; APNs 428-0066-037-00, 428-0066-038-02, 428-0066-038-01), and Cinema Place (22631 Foothill Boulevard; APNs 428-0066-085-00, 428-0066-086-00) as Surplus Land,...
- Adopt a Resolution (1) Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement to Transfer the Open Space Subdivision of Parcel Group 8 to Hayward Area Recreation and Park District and Grant an Easement for a Trail Across the Market Rate Middle Segment, and (2) Finding that the Transfer is Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act...
- 1 informational item is noted separately below.
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.
Topics Discussed
- Fiscal Year 2026 Salary Plan Amendment: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the City of Hayward Salary Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 (Report from Human Resources Director Tecson) A motion was made by Council Member Goldstein, seconded by Council...
What Happens Next
- Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.
- The closed session adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
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Adopt a Resolution Designating City-Owned Properties at City Center Drive (APNs 415-0250-111-02, 415-0250-112-00, 415-0250-113-00), C Street and Main Street (1026 C Street & 22696 Main Street; APNs 428-0066-037-00, 428-0066-038-02, 428-0066-038-01), and Cinema Place (22631 Foothill Boulevard; APNs 428-0066-085-00, 428-0066-086-00) as Surplus Land, Authorizing Notices of Availability, and Finding the Action Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act Review
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Adopt a Resolution (1) Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement to Transfer the Open Space Subdivision of Parcel Group 8 to Hayward Area Recreation and Park District and Grant an Easement for a Trail Across the Market Rate Middle Segment, and (2) Finding that the Transfer is Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act Review
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Work Session: Potential Ballot Measure to Modernize the City of Hayward Business License Tax Ordinance (Staff Report from City Manager Ott)
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Work Session: Tree Mitigation In-Lieu Fees (Report from Development Services Director Buizer)
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Fiscal Year 2026 Salary Plan Amendment: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the City of Hayward Salary Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 (Report from Human Resources Director Tecson)
Action: adopt the following including a modification
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Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on March 24, 2026
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Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate 1) Up to $350,000 Annually in Funding from the California State Library and 2) Up to $350,000 Annually in Donations, Contributions, and Grants from Various Groups and Individuals for Library Services and Programs through the End of Fiscal Year 2028-29
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Adopt a Resolution Approving Participation in the National Opioid Remnant Defendants Settlement and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Submit all Necessary Settlement Participation Documents on Behalf of the City of Hayward.
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Cooperation Agreement for Fiscal Years 2027-2029 between the City of Hayward and the County of Alameda to Participate in the Alameda County HOME Consortium
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with St. Francis Electric, Inc., to Increase the Contract Amount by $400,000 for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed Maximum Compensation of $1,600,000, Update Exhibit A (Bid Price Schedule), and to Extend the Term of the Agreement by 1-year to Continue On-Call Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance and Emergency Repair Support Services
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc., Increasing the Maximum Compensation by $125,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Maximum Compensation Amount of $625,000 to Provide Geographic Information System (GIS) Services, and Appropriating Additional Funds in an Amount of $250,000 for the GIS Data Development and Conversion Project No. 07117
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Adopt a Resolution Approving Annexation of the Parcel Group 3 Development into the Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District
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Adopt a Resolution Approving the Speed Management Plan to Reduce and Manage Traffic Speeds Citywide
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