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The Hayward City Council approved a legal settlement to transition to district-based elections by 2026 and authorized various city contracts, including housing and infrastructure projects. The Council also discussed a potential ballot measure to extend an existing half-cent sales tax.

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Residents will see a shift to district-based City Council elections starting in 2026, and the city has authorized over $11 million in new spending for housing, infrastructure, and professional services.

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Hayward City Hall

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Hayward, CA 94541

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CITY OF HAYWARD

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7:00 PM Council ChambersTuesday, May 21, 2024

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

City Hall, Council Chambers

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas

Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Goldstein

ROLL CALL

Council Member Angela Andrews, Council Member Ray Bonilla Jr., Council Member Daniel Goldstein,

Council Member Julie Roche, Council Member George Syrop, Council Member Francisco Zermeno, and

Mayor Mark Salinas

Present: 7 -

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

The City Council convened in closed session on May 11, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., with all members

present, and no public speakers, regarding pending litigation per Government Code section

54956.9(d)(1) concerning Jack Wu, et al. v. City of Hayward, Alameda County Superior

Court Case Number 24CV070229. City Attorney Lawson reported that the Council

authorized settlement with the following key elements: a) development of six Council

district maps under the California Voting Rights Act within 180 days; b) district maps would

be in effect for the 2026 election cycle, with seat of Mayor remaining at large; c) public

engagement and informational workshops would start May 14, 2024, with the second

hearing on May 28, 2024, at which time additional hearings and workshops would be

announced; d) a vacancy occurring on the Council between 2024 and 2026 would be the

subject of a special mail ballot election under certain conditions; and, e) plaintiff’s attorney

Scott Rafferty would be paid $125,000 for fees and costs incurred in connection with this

litigation. The settlement agreement is a public document available for inspection and

copying in the office of the City Clerk and/or City Attorney. The closed session adjourned at

3:15 p.m.

The City Council convened in closed session on May 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., with all members

present, and no public speakers, regarding two items: 1) the City Clerk’s annual evaluation

pursuant to Government Code section 54957; and 2) conference with labor negotiators

pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 regarding negotiations with all labor groups.

City Attorney Lawson reported that Council met regarding the items and took no reportable

action. The closed session adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

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The Hayward City Council approved a legal settlement to transition to district-based elections by 2026 and authorized various city contracts, including housing and infrastructure projects. The Council also discussed a potential ballot measure to extend an existing half-cent sales tax.

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