DATE: February 17, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Clerk
SUBJECT
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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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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council adopts the Ordinance introduced on February 3, 2026.
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SUMMARY
This item entails the adoption 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. The Ordinance was introduced on February 3, 2026, by Council Member Syrop.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Summary of Ordinance