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Hayward City Hall 777 B Street Hayward, CA 94541 www.Hayward-CA.gov CITY OF HAYWARD Action Minutes City Council 7:00 PM Council ChambersTuesday, November 18, 2025 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 Council Member Julie Roche, Council Member George Syrop, Mayor Mark Salinas, Council Member Ray Bonilla Jr, Council Member Francisco Zermeno, Council Member Daniel Goldstein, and Council Member Angela Andrews Present: 7 - CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT The City Council convened in closed session on November 4, 2025, at 5:30pm., with all members present and no public speakers regarding three items: 1) conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 regarding all labor groups; 2) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) regarding anticipated litigation based on facts and circumstances (one case); and 3) public employment pursuant to Government Code section 54957 regarding the City Manager. City Attorney Lawson reported the City Council discussed the matters but took no reportable action. Closed session adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The City Council convened in closed session on November 18, 2025, with all members present, Council Members Bonilla Jr. and Roche arriving approximately around 5:40 p.m., and no public speakers regarding two items: 1) conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 regarding all labor groups; 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 the City Council discussed both matters but took no reportable action. Closed session adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Page 1CITY OF HAYWARD Tuesday, November 18, 2025 A copy of the official minutes is available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk.

November 18, 2025City Council Action Minutes PRESENTATIONS California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) Awards for Merit in Innovation in Digital Media Hashtag Hayward and Programs and Promotions Learn to Earn/Hire Hayward Indigenous People’s Day Proclamation 2025 State Legislative Update by State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS Interim City Manager Addleman Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Goldstein, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Council Member Bonilla Jr, Council Member Zermeno, Council Member Goldstein, and Council Member Andrews 7 - CONSENT 1. Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on October 21, 2025 Minutes approved. 2. Approve the City Council Minutes of the Concurrent Meeting of the Hayward City Council and Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board on October 28, 2025 Minutes approved. 3. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Commissioner Randy Wright from the Personnel Commission, Effective Immediately Consent item approved, RESO 25-190. 4. Adopt a Resolution Appointing Amarilis Diaz to the Personnel Commission to Fill the Unexpired Term of Randy Wright Consent item approved, RESO 25-191. 5. Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7, Article 2 (Streets) of the Hayward Municipal Code Clarifying the Duty to Maintain and Repair Sidewalks; and Adopt a Resolution Appropriating $30,000 from Fund 450 to Establish a Sidewalk Repair Financial Hardship Program Consent item approved, RESO 25-192, ORD 25-11. Page 2CITY OF HAYWARD Tuesday, November 18, 2025 A copy of the official minutes is available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk.

November 18, 2025City Council Action Minutes LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS 6. City of Hayward Budget: Budget Update and Adoption of Amendments to the City of Hayward’s FY 2025-26 Operating Budgets and Updates to Other Capital and Operating Budgets as Needed (Report from City Manager Addleman) A motion was made by Mayor Salinas, seconded by Council Member Roche, to approve staff's recommendation. RESO 25-193. Speakers: Suzanne Luther, Ron Collins, TJ Hayward Concerned Citizens, Lindsey Vieira, Danny Magalhaes, Emily Wallace, Brianne Elizarrey, Evelyn Olivera, Michael Sweeney, Michelle Nogales, Barbara Halliday, Al Mendall, and Elizabeth Blanton. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Council Member Bonilla Jr, Council Member Zermeno, Council Member Goldstein, and Council Member Andrews 7 - 7. Introduction of Revised Electrification Reach Code Ordinance: 1) Modifying the 2025 California Building Standards Code; 2) Finding that the Action is Exempt from CEQA; and 3) Repealing Previous and Current Reach Code Ordinances (Report from Public Works Director Ameri) A motion was made by Council Member Roche, seconded by Council Member Zermeno, to approve staff's recommendation. RESO 25-194, INTRO ORD 25-_. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Council Member Bonilla Jr, Council Member Zermeno, Council Member Goldstein, and Council Member Andrews 7 - 8. Building and Fire Code Updates: Introduction of Ordinances and Adoption of Resolutions Adopting the California Code of Regulations 2025 Edition of Title 24, including the 2025 Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy and Green Building Codes, Wildland Urban Interface Code and Related Amendments (Report from Development Services Director Buizer and Acting Fire Chief Vollmer) A motion was made by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Goldstein, to approve staff's recommendation. RESO 25-195, RESO 25-196, INTRO ORD 25-_ Building Code, INTRO ORD 25-_ Fire Code, INTRO ORD 25-_ Wildland-Urban Iterface Code.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Council Member Bonilla Jr, Council Member Zermeno, Council Member Goldstein, and Council Member Andrews 7 - 9. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Salary and Benefits Resolution for Unrepresented Employees (Report from Human Resources Director Tecson) A motion was made by Council Member Syrop, seconded by Council Member Bonilla Jr., to approve staff's recommendation. RESO 25-197 with an amendment. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Council Member Roche, Council Member Syrop, Mayor Salinas, Council Member Bonilla Jr, Council Member Zermeno, Council Member Goldstein, and Council Member Andrews 7 - ADJOURNMENT Mayor Salinas adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:46 p.m. NEXT MEETING, November 25, 2025 - CANCELED - Page 3CITY OF HAYWARD Tuesday, November 18, 2025 A copy of the official minutes is available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk.

City Council CITY OF HAYWARD Agenda Hayward City Hall 777 B Street Hayward, CA 94541 www.Hayward-CA.gov Council Chambers7:00 PMTuesday, November 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 City Hall, Council Chambers NOTICE: The City Council will hold a hybrid meeting in the Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION How to observe the Meeting: 1. Comcast TV Channel 15 2. Live stream https://hayward.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 3. YouTube Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofhayward How to submit written Public Comment: 1. Use eComment on the City's Meeting & Agenda Center webpage at: https://hayward.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. eComments are directly sent to the iLegislate application used by City Council and City staff. Comments received before 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be exported into a report, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published on the City's Meeting & Agenda Center under Documents Received After Published Agenda. 2. Send an email to List-Mayor-Council@hayward-ca.gov by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. Emails will be compiled into one file, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published on the City's Meeting & Agenda Center under Documents Received After Published Agenda. Documents received after 3:00 p.m. through the adjournment of the meeting will be included as part of the meeting record and published the following day. How to provide live Public Comment during the City Council Meeting: Participate in the Council Chambers or click link below to join the meeting: https://hayward.zoom.us/j/81443911635?pwd=QieCSezu1ilHsLBb0ZDb1bpe94gEAc.1 Meeting ID: 814 4391 1635 Password: CC1118@7pm or Dial: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 931 3860 Meeting ID: 814 4391 1635 Password: 4141067518 Page 1CITY OF HAYWARD Tuesday, November 18, 2025

November 18, 2025City Council Agenda 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 CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT November 4, 2025 November 18, 2025 PRESENTATIONS California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) Awards for Merit in Innovation in Digital Media Hashtag Hayward and Programs and Promotions Learn to Earn/Hire Hayward Indigenous People’s Day Proclamation 2025 State Legislative Update by State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab PUBLIC COMMENTS The Public Comments section provides an opportunity to address the City Council on items not listed on the agenda or Informational Staff Presentation items. The Council welcomes comments and requests that speakers present their remarks in a respectful manner, within established time limits, and focus on issues which directly affect the City or are within the jurisdiction of the City. As the Council is prohibited by State law from discussing items not listed on the agenda, items will be taken under consideration and may be referred to staff. The City Council welcomes comments, including criticism, about the policies, procedures, programs, or services of the City, or of the acts or omissions of the City Council. Speakers shall not use threatening, profane, or abusive language which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of a City Council. The City is committed to maintaining a workplace free of unlawful harassment and is mindful that City staff regularly attend Council meetings. Discriminatory statements or conduct that is hostile, intimidating, oppressive, or abusive – are per se disruptive to a meeting and will not be tolerated. ration and may be referred to staff. 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. Page 2CITY OF HAYWARD Tuesday, November 18, 2025

November 18, 2025City Council Agenda ACTION ITEMS The Council will permit comment as each item is called for the Consent Calendar, Public Hearings, and Legislative Business. In the case of the Consent Calendar, a specific item will need to be pulled by a Council Member in order for the Council to discuss the item or to permit public comment on the item. Please notify the City Clerk any time before the Consent Calendar is voted on by Council if you wish to speak on a Consent Item. CONSENT Approve the City Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting on October 21, 2025 MIN 25-1171. Attachments: Attachment I Draft Minutes of 10/21/2025 Approve the City Council Minutes of the Concurrent Meeting of the Hayward City Council and Geologic Hazard Abatement District Board on October 28, 2025 MIN 25-1182. Attachments: Attachment I Draft Minutes of 10/28/2025 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Commissioner Randy Wright from the Personnel Commission, Effective Immediately CONS 25-4923. Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report Attachment II Resolution Attachment III Resignation Letter Adopt a Resolution Appointing Amarilis Diaz to the Personnel Commission to Fill the Unexpired Term of Randy Wright CONS 25-4934. Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report Attachment II Resolution Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7, Article 2 (Streets) of the Hayward Municipal Code Clarifying the Duty to Maintain and Repair Sidewalks; and Adopt a Resolution Appropriating $30,000 from Fund 450 to Establish a Sidewalk Repair Financial Hardship Program CONS 25-4945. Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report Attachment II Summary of Ordinance Attachment III Hardship Program Resolution Page 3CITY OF HAYWARD Tuesday, November 18, 2025

November 18, 2025City Council Agenda LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS City of Hayward Budget: Budget Update and Adoption of Amendments to the City of Hayward’s FY 2025-26 Operating Budgets and Updates to Other Capital and Operating Budgets as Needed (Report from City Manager Addleman) LB 25-0406. Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report Attachment II Resolution Introduction of Revised Electrification Reach Code Ordinance: 1) Modifying the 2025 California Building Standards Code; 2) Finding that the Action is Exempt from CEQA; and 3) Repealing Previous and Current Reach Code Ordinances (Report from Public Works Director Ameri) LB 25-0327. Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report Attachment II Resolution Attachment III Ordinance Attachment IV Article 1 - Building Code Attachment V Article 2 - Off Street Parking Regulations Attachment VI Charging Requirements Building and Fire Code Updates: Introduction of Ordinances and Adoption of Resolutions Adopting the California Code of Regulations 2025 Edition of Title 24, including the 2025 Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy and Green Building Codes, Wildland Urban Interface Code and Related Amendments (Report from Development Services Director Buizer and Acting Fire Chief Vollmer) LB 25-0388. Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report Attachment II Building Ordinance Attachment III Building Resolution Attachment IV Fire Ordinance Attachment V Wildland Urban Interface Code Attachment VI Fire Resolution Page 4CITY OF HAYWARD Tuesday, November 18, 2025

November 18, 2025City Council Agenda Adopt a Resolution Amending the Salary and Benefits Resolution for Unrepresented Employees (Report from Human Resources Director Tecson) LB 25-0399. Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report Attachment II Resolution Attachment III Salary and Benefits Resolution COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING, November 25, 2025 - CANCELED - PUBLIC COMMENT RULES 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. Page 5CITY OF HAYWARD Tuesday, November 18, 2025

November 18, 2025City Council Agenda 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. Page 6CITY OF HAYWARD Tuesday, November 18, 2025