City Council
Agenda Items (29)
NOTICE: The City Council will hold a hybrid meeting in the Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 City Hall, Council Chambers
SB 707 TELECONFERENCE NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
PRESENTATION
California League of Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence: Learn to Earn and Hire Hayward
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
An oral report from the City Manager on upcoming activities, events, or other items of general interest to Council and the Public.
ACTION ITEMS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on December 16, 2025
MIN 26-009Summary
This item is a procedural approval for the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on December 16, 2025. The minutes document the proceedings, discussions, and decisions made during that meeting.
Citizen Impact
This is a routine administrative item. It has no direct impact on residents as it simply approves the record of a past meeting.
Confidence
high
Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on January 6, 2026
MIN 26-010Summary
This item is the approval of the City Council Minutes from the meeting held on January 6, 2026. The minutes document the proceedings of that meeting, including a closed session on labor negotiations and a legal case, public comments on issues like cannabis dispensaries and hotel taxes, a work session on the city budget, and various council member suggestions for fiscal sustainability. The meeting concluded with council reports, referrals, and adjournment.
Citizen Impact
Residents can review the official record of past council decisions and discussions to stay informed about city governance and policy debates.
Confidence
high
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sections 2-13.02, 2-13.04 and 2-13.06 of Article 13, Chapter 2 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to Revised Voluntary Campaign Expenditure and Contribution Limits
CONS 26-005Summary
This ordinance amends Sections 2-13.02, 2-13.04, and 2-13.06 of Article 13, Chapter 2 of the Hayward Municipal Code. The amendments pertain to revised voluntary campaign expenditure and contribution limits. The ordinance was introduced by Council Member Syrop on December 16, 2025, with a unanimous vote of AYES from all present council members and the Mayor. The ordinance is considered a routine operational item with no direct fiscal impact. It will become effective thirty days after adoption by the City Council.
Citizen Impact
This ordinance updates the rules for voluntary campaign spending and contributions in Hayward elections. While it does not impose new costs, it may influence how local political campaigns operate and are funded.
Confidence
high
WORK SESSION
Work Session items are non-action items. Although the Council may discuss or direct staff to follow up on these items, no formal action will be taken. Any formal action will be placed on the agenda at a subsequent meeting in the action sections of the agenda.
City of Hayward Budget: Work Session to Receive a Budget Update and Information about City General Fund Revenue Sources (Report from City Manager Ott)
WS 26-004Summary
This is a work session for the City Council to receive an update on the adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 General Fund Operating Budget and to learn about the City's major general fund revenue sources. Staff are on track to address the FY 2025-26 budget deficit by January 31, 2026, through one-time measures. However, a longer-term structural fiscal imbalance remains, necessitating a Phase Two budget process for subsequent fiscal years. This phase will include a long-term fiscal sustainability plan to be presented on February 28, 2026. Additionally, the city is exploring an update to its business license tax, which has not been changed in decades. A consultant is reviewing the current tax structure compared to neighboring jurisdictions, with findings to be presented on February 28, 2026. The work session will also feature a sales tax consultant to discuss sales tax forecasting and regional trends, alongside background on other general fund revenue forecasting methods. Historic general fund revenue data from FY 2018 to FY 2026 is provided for context.
Citizen Impact
Residents can expect a budget update that addresses the current fiscal year's deficit and lays the groundwork for future financial stability. The exploration of updating the business license tax could potentially impact local businesses and, indirectly, consumer prices.
Confidence
high
COUNCIL REPORTS, REFERRALS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Members can provide oral reports on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, seminars, or other Council events to comply with AB 1234 requirements (reimbursable expenses for official activities).
COUNCIL REFERRALS
Council Members may bring forward a Council Referral Memorandum (Memo) on any topic to be considered by the entire Council. The intent of this Council Referrals section of the agenda is to provide an orderly means through which an individual Council Member can raise an issue for discussion and possible direction by the Council to the appropriate Council Appointed Officers for action by the applicable City staff.
NEXT MEETING, January 27, 2026, 7:00 PM
Any member of the public desiring to address the Council shall limit their comments to three (3) minutes unless less or further time has been granted by the Presiding Officer or in accordance with the section under Public Hearings. The Presiding Officer has the discretion to shorten or lengthen the maximum time members may speak. Speakers will be asked for their name before speaking and are expected to honor the allotted time.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
That if you file a lawsuit challenging any final decision on any public hearing or legislative business item listed in this agenda, the issues in the lawsuit may be limited to the issues that were raised at the City's public hearing or presented in writing to the City Clerk at or before the public hearing.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
That the City Council adopted Resolution No. 87-181 C.S., which imposes the 90-day deadline set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6 for filing of any lawsuit challenging final action on an agenda item which is subject to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5. ***Materials related to an item on the agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 777 B Street, 4th Floor, Hayward, during normal business hours. An online version of this agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website. Written comments submitted to the Council in connection with agenda items will be posted on the City’s website. All Council Meetings are broadcast simultaneously on the City website, Cable Channel 15 - KHRT, and YouTube. *** Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request the accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400 or cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov. Assistance will be provided to those requiring language assistance. To ensure that interpreters are available at the meeting, interested persons must request the accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400.
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