Hayward City Hall  
777 B Street  
Hayward, CA 94541  
www.Hayward-CA.gov  
CITY OF HAYWARD  
Action Minutes  
City Council  
Tuesday, August 18, 2026  
7:00 PM  
City Hall, Council  
Chambers  
777 B Street, Hayward  
CITY COUNCIL MEETING  
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541  
City Hall, Council Chambers  
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas  
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Andrews  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
7 - Council Member Daniel Goldstein, Council Member Ray Bonilla Jr, Council Member Angela Andrews,  
Mayor Mark Salinas, Council Member Francisco Zermeno, Council Member George Syrop, and Council  
Member Julie Roche  
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT  
The City Council convened in closed session on June 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., regarding conference  
with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) concerning Caleb Smith,  
et al. v. City of Hayward, et al., U.S. District Court case no. C21-08467 YGR. City Attorney Lawson  
reported that the Council met with legal counsel on June 16, 2026, and authorized settlement of  
Caleb Smith v. City of Hayward, subject to agreement by the City’s insurance partners which  
occurred July 8, 2026. Settlement is now complete with plaintiff to receive $850,000 to be paid  
by the City’s excess insurance carrier.  
The City Council convened in closed session on July 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., with all members  
present, regarding public employment pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1)  
regarding the City Attorney.  
City Attorney Lawson reported that the City Council completed the  
annual evaluation of the City Attorney, and took no reportable action.  
The City Council convened in closed session on August 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., with all members  
present and two public comments (both related to data centers),  
regarding two items: 1)  
conference with property negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, regarding  
City Center (APNs 415-0250-111-02, 415-0250-112-00, and 415-0250-113-00); Cinema Place  
(APNs 428-0066-085-00 and 428-0066-086-00);  
C
St and Main St (APNs 428-0066-037-00,  
428-0066-038-02,  
415-0180-068-01,  
415-0180-075-00,  
415-0180-083-01,  
&
428-0066-038-01);  
Parcel  
415-0180-084-01,  
415-0180-071-00,  
415-0180-082-01,  
Group  
415-0180-073-00,  
415-0180-069-01,  
8 (APNs  
415-0180-070-00 ,  
415-0180-074-00 ,  
415-0190-064-00 ,  
415-0180-076-00,  
415-0180-072-00,  
415-0180-080-00,  
and  
415-0180-081-01);  
and  
2 )  
conference with legal counsel, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding  
Ghali et al v. City of Hayward, US District Court Northern District of California Case  
3:25-cv-01116. City Attorney Lawson reported that the City Council gave direction to staff  
regarding Item 1 but otherwise took no reportable action. Regarding Item 2, the City Council  
-
advised that negotiations are complete and the court has entered  
City’s payment of $600,000 as and for settlement.  
a final order approving the  
PRESENTATION  
Fire Department Service Awards: Letters of Commendation  
PUBLIC COMMENTS  
Marla Sather  
Cheryl Zuur  
Gina Pacalde  
Tom Wong  
Sheila Cho  
Joe Ramos  
Caitlin Keliiaa  
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS  
There were none.  
SPECIAL PRESENTATION  
1. AC Transit Budget & Service Update: Receive a Presentation from AC Transit on Agency Deficit  
Projections and Potential Service and Workforce Reductions (Report from AC Transit Board  
Director Anthony C. Silva)  
Information only; no action taken.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
A
motion was made by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Roche,to adopt the following  
including a modification . The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Council Member Andrews, Council Member Roche, Council  
Member Zermeno, Council Member Bonilla Jr, and Council Member Goldstein  
Aye:  
2. Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on June 16, 2026  
Minutes approved.  
3. Adopt a Resolution (1) Approving Addendum No. 1 and No. 2 to the Project Specifications and  
Plans, (2) Rejecting the Bid Protest from SubTerra Construction, Inc., (3) Authorizing the City  
Manager to Award a Contract to JDB & Sons Construction, Inc., in an Amount of $10,229,360,  
and (4) Approving $1,022,936 in Administrative Construction Contingency for the FY24 Sewer  
Line Replacement Project, Project No. 07789  
Consent item approved. RES 26-134  
4. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with  
Hi-Lite Airfield Services for Pavement Improvements of the Airport Hangar Improvement  
Project No. 06826 in a Not-To-Exceed Amount of $244,387.10, and Approving $24,438.71 in  
Administrative Construction Contingencies  
Consent item approved. RES 26-135  
5. Adopt Resolutions Approving City Applications to the Alameda County Transportation  
Commission Comprehensive Investment Plan and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute  
Agreements with the Alameda County Transportation Commission  
Consent item approved.  
Routes to School)  
RES 26-136 (Tennyson Corridor); RES 26-137 (A Street Corridor); RES 26-138 (Safe  
6. Adopt a Resolution Approving Addendum No. 1, Awarding a Construction Contract to QLM,  
Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2026 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Wheelchair Ramps Project, Project  
No. 05348 in the Amount of $823,397, and Approving $100,000 in Administrative  
Construction Contingencies  
Consent item approved. RES 26-139  
7. Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hayward Amending Sections 2-3.90, et  
seq., of the Hayward Municipal Code, Relating to the Community Services Commission; and  
Finding that the Action is Exempt from CEQA Review  
Consent item approved. ORD 26-08  
8. Adopt a Resolution Approving Addendums No. 1 and No. 2, Authorizing the City Manager to 1)  
Award a Contract to Corcus Construction, Inc., in an Amount of $1,262,240 and Approve  
$126,224 in Administrative Construction Contingency, and 2) Amend the Existing Professional  
Services Agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc., to Increase the Contract Amount by  
$44,203; and 3) Appropriate Additional Funds in the Amount of $471,275 for the Water  
Resource Recovery Facility Effluent Return Pump Station Project, Project No. 07806  
Consent item approved. RES 26-140  
9. Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute 1) An Amendment  
to the Loan to the Hayward Economic Development Corporation and 2) An Agreement for  
Staffing Services Between the Two Agencies  
Consent item approved. RES 26-141 (Loan Amendment); RES 26-142 (Staffing Agreement)  
10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding  
Between the City of Hayward and the County of Alameda for the Administration of the Russell  
City Redress Fund and Phase 1 Payments and Related Actions  
A
motion was made by Council Member Andrews, seconded by Council Member Roche, to approve staff's  
recommendation. RES 26-143. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Mayor Salinas, Council Member Zermeno, Council Member Syrop, Council Member Roche, Council  
Member Bonilla Jr, Council Member Andrews, and Council Member Goldstein  
Aye:  
11. Adopt a Resolution Approving Three Side Letters of Agreement for Clarification and Clean-Up  
Purposes Amending Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Hayward and Both the  
International Association of Firefighters, Local 1909 and Hayward Fire Officers Association  
Confirming Previous Agreements and Establishing a Payment for Preceptor Work, and  
Authorizing Staff to Execute the Agreements  
Consent item approved. RES 26-144  
12. Adopt a Resolution (1) Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Five-Year  
Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for a Real-Time Information Center Technology  
Package, including “Drone as a First Responder” Equipment, 64 Replacement Automated  
License Plate Recognition Cameras, and Other Integrated Technologies with a Maximum  
Not-to-Exceed Compensation Amount of $2,945,000 Consistent with Previous City Council  
Direction; (2) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Future Amendments that Result in  
Reduced Costs or Impacts to the General Fund; and (3) Authorizing Related Budget Actions  
Contingent on Maintaining or Reducing the General Fund Allocation  
A
motion was made by Mayor Salinas, seconded by Council Member Bonilla Jr, to approve staff's  
recommendation.  
following vote:  
RES 26-145. Speakers:  
Arieana, Brian M Schott, TJ, Theresa R. The motion carried by the  
6 -  
Council Member Roche, Council Member Zermeno, Council Member Goldstein, Council Member  
Andrews, Council Member Bonilla Jr, and Mayor Salinas  
Aye:  
1 -  
Council Member Syrop  
Nay:  
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS  
13. Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference: Adopt Resolutions (1) Designating a Voting Delegate and  
Alternates for the Conference Scheduled for September 23-25, 2026 , and (2) Directing the  
City’s Voting Delegate to Vote on a Proposed League of California Cities General Assembly  
Resolution Calling for a Working Group to Consider Actions to Ensure Final Local Authority  
Over Housing and Land Use Decisions (Report from City Clerk Lens and City Manager Ott)  
Glenn was called to speak  
A
motion was made by Council Member Bonilla Jr, seconded by Council Member Roche, to adopt 1)  
designating Mayor Salinas as voting delegate and Council Members Bonilla Jr. and Roche as alternates at the  
a
General Assembly during the Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference (RES 26-146); and 2) directing the City's  
voting delegate to vote to support the proposed League of California Cities General Assembly resolution (RES  
26-147). Speakers: Rose Aguilar. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Council Member Roche, Council Member Bonilla Jr, Council Member Goldstein, Mayor Salinas, Council  
Member Zermeno, Council Member Syrop, and Council Member Andrews  
Aye:  
INFORMATION ITEMS  
14. Fiscal Year 2026 Q3 and Q4 Semiannual Capital Improvement Program Progress Report  
Information only; no action taken.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor Salinas adjourned the City Council meeting at 9: 21 p.m.in memory of Judith Eve Harrison.  
NEXT SPECIAL MEETING, August 25, 2026, 7:00 PM