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Hayward • 2026-02-24 • 7:00 PM
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Tuesday, February 24
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What Happened
  • Hayward City Council met on 2026-02-24. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on adopt a resolution authorizing the application for, and receipt of, california department of housing and community development prohousing incentive program..., adopt a resolution authorizing the city manager to accept and appropriate $215,040 in state of california department of forestry and fire protection grant..., and budget, fees, or fiscal policy.
  • Public comment: PUBLIC COMMENTS Bradley Printz (Zoom) Pieter Friedrich Donna T Ahmed Shorab Alejandro Jasso Tyler Dragoni William Lin (Zoom) CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS City Manager Ott Page 1 CITY OF HAYWARD A copy of the official minutes is available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk.
Key Decisions
  • Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Application for, and Receipt of, California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Incentive Program Funds Consent item approved, RES 26-014 4.
  • Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $215,040 in State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Grant Funding through the 2025 Wildfire Ready East Bay Grant Program to Support Chipping and Residential Assistance Programs Provided by the Hayward Fire Department Consent item approved, RES 26-015 6.
  • Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hayward 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 Relating to the Utility Users Tax Consent item approved, ORD 26-04 Page 2 CITY OF HAYWARD A copy of the official minutes is available by contacting the...
  • 2 informational items are 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.
  • Housing and General Plan actions affect how the city tracks housing obligations, land-use policy, and future development priorities.
  • These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up.
  • Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated.
Topics Discussed
  • 05347 A motion was made by Council Member Zermeño, seconded by Council Member Goldstein, to approve the staff's report with a friendly amendment to revisit the Bike and Safety Plan for the proposed streets.
  • Public Hearing Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 to Receive a Report on City of Hayward Vacancies; and Recruitment and Retention Efforts (Report from Human Resources Director Tecson) Report received.
What Happens Next
  • Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.
  • Housing Element and General Plan reporting continues through state-required submissions and future council updates.
  • The closed session adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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1. • 26-021
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District: Comprehensive Update on Current Operations (Report from HARD General Manager Wheeler)
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2. • 26-023
Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on February 17, 2026
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3. • 26-045
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Application for, and Receipt of, California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Incentive Program Funds
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4. • 26-046
Adopt a Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, and Call for Bids for the Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Improvement Project No. 05347
Action: adopt the following including a modification
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4. • 26-046
Adopt a Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, and Call for Bids for the Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Improvement Project No. 05347
Action: adopt the following including a modification
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5. • 26-051
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $215,040 in State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Grant Funding through the 2025 Wildfire Ready East Bay Grant Program to Support Chipping and Residential Assistance Programs Provided by the Hayward Fire Department
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6. • 26-057
Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hayward 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 Relating to the Utility Users Tax
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7. • 26-008
Public Hearing Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 to Receive a Report on City of Hayward Vacancies; and Recruitment and Retention Efforts (Report from Human Resources Director Tecson)
Action: adopt the following including a modification
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