DATE: October 20, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager and City Attorney
SUBJECT
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Business License Tax: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article 1 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to Updated Administrative Provisions of the Business License Tax Ordinance; and Adoption of a Resolution Finding that the Action is Exempt from Environmental Review
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council introduce an ordinance (Attachment II) to amend Chapter 8, Article 1 of the Hayward Municipal Code to update the administrative provisions of the BLT and make related code cleanup amendments; and adopts a resolution (Attachment III) finding that the action is exempt from environmental review.
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SUMMARY
The City has been working to modernize the Business License Tax (BLT) structure that has remained largely unchanged since July 11, 1978. On June 2, 2026, Council took action to place Measure CC, the BLT modernization measure, on the November 3, 2026 ballot. As part of that process, staff has identified administrative provisions within the Hayward Municipal Code that require updates alongside the proposed tax structure. Staff are proposing an ordinance (Attachment II) that addresses administrative provisions and general code cleanup, to modernize administration of the BLT. The proposed updated administrative provisions will only take effect if Measure CC is approved by the voters. The provisions do not require voter approval since they do not affect the amount of the tax.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Proposed Ordinance
Attachment III Resolution