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HAYWARD (ALAMEDA COUNTY)Decisions publishedPartial coverage

City Council

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 · Government meeting record

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Rebeca Olvera v. City of Hayward settlement

The Hayward City Council approved new multi-year sewer rate increases and connection fees, settled a personal injury lawsuit for $275,000, and authorized several infrastructure and service contracts. The meeting also included the approval of a consent calendar covering various city projects and professional services.

Why it matters

Residents and property owners will see changes to their sewer utility bills and connection fees starting in fiscal year 2026, while the city's legal settlement impacts municipal budget allocations.

What happens next

Next meeting: Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

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Angela Andrews

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Minutes textCity Council — Minutes

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, February 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

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 -

ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

The City Council convened in closed session on February 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., with all

members present and no public speakers, regarding four items: 1) Conference with legal counsel

pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding Rebeca Olvera v. City of

Hayward, et al. Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 22CV008594; 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; 3) public

employment pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1) regarding City Attorney and

City Clerk; and 4) conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section

54956.9(d)(2) regarding anticipated litigation, one case.

City Attorney Lawson indicated the City Council discussed Item 1 and unanimously approved,

with Council Member Zermeño moving and Council Member Goldstein seconding, settlement of

the personal injury lawsuit, with the City contributing $275,000 and co-defendant contributing

$575,000. City Attorney Lawson indicated the City Council discussed Item 2 and took no

reportable action. Mayor Salinas indicated the City Council discussed Item 3 and Item 4 and took

no reportable action.

PRESENTATION

Black History Month Proclamation

Page 1CITY OF HAYWARD Tuesday, February 18, 2025

A copy of the official minutes is available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk.

February 18, 2025City Council Action Minutes

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  • Agenda item SettlementOther meeting itemsapproved - unanimous

    Rebeca Olvera v. City of Hayward settlement

    $275,000 · City contribution to personal injury lawsuit settlement

  • Agenda item 4Other meeting itemsapproved

    On-Call Construction Inspection Services

    $600,000 · Aggregate annual not-to-exceed amount for five firms

  • Agenda item 6Other meeting itemsapproved

    Citywide Tree Condition Assessment and Software

    $410,000 · Not-to-exceed contract amount

  • Agenda item 7Budget and financeapproved

    Streetlight LED Conversion Grant

    $100,000 · Grant funding from U.S. Department of Energy

  • Agenda item 8Other meeting itemsapproved - unanimous

    Utility Rate Adjustments (Sewer)

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