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Hayward City Council

Name: Hayward City Council
Start: 2026-02-03
Location: Council Chambers

Hayward • 2026-02-03 • 7:00 PM

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Tuesday, February 3

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What Happened

Hayward City Council met on 2026-02-03. 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 approving garbage and recycling rate adjustment for 2026-2027 consent item approved, res 26-008. and infrastructure and capital projects.
Public comment: February 3, 2026 City Council Action Minutes PUBLIC COMMENTS Veronica Bartevian Reina Escovedo Ron Collins Jorge Flores Luis Santos Luis Barba, via Spanish interpreter Jose Huitron, via Spanish interpreter Pepe CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS City Manager Ott PRESENTATIONS 1.

Key Decisions

Adopt a Resolution Approving Garbage and Recycling Rate Adjustment for 2026-2027 Consent item approved, RES 26-008.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Alameda County Transportation Commission and Union Pacific Railroad to Facilitate Project Advancement Into the Construction Phase Consent item approved, RES 26-009.
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This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action.
These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up.
Infrastructure and capital-project actions can affect public facilities, maintenance priorities, and neighborhood conditions.

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Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Hayward Municipal Code to Extend the Arbitration Decision Deadlines and Include a Cost Recovery Process Consistent with Other...

What Happens Next

No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.
The closed session adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

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1. • 26-011

Update on Federal and State Advocacy and Legislative Developments for the 2025-26 Session (Report from City Manager Ott)

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2. • 26-015

Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on January 20, 2026

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3. • 26-030

Adopt a Resolution Approving Garbage and Recycling Rate Adjustment for 2026-2027

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4. • 26-031

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Alameda County Transportation Commission and Union Pacific Railroad to Facilitate Project Advancement Into the Construction Phase

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5. • 26-003

Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Hayward Municipal Code to Extend the Arbitration Decision Deadlines and Include a Cost Recovery Process Consistent with Other Housing Program Fees (Report from Development Services Director Buizer)