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Speakers included employees who identified their departmental roles and labor‑unit leaders. Miss Riddle (public comment) thanked the council “for the action that you took today,” saying the decision showed the council listened and protected staff. Theo Spores, a planning landscape architect with Development Services, said he spoke for a colleague who was afraid to testify and thanked councilmembers for “taking action on behalf of all those people who were afraid for their jobs.” Rick Rivera, an analyst in the Community Services Division of the City Manager’s Office, expressed appreciation for leadership that incorporates facts, data and stakeholders’ lived experience.

Several union representatives and staff leaders spoke. Danny Magalas, maintenance manager at the Water Resource and Recovery Facility and president of HAIM, thanked council for supporting recruitment and retention in recent contract negotiations and called council action ‘‘one of the best’’ outcomes for staff. Manny Grewal, maintenance services treasurer and HAIM officer, praised employees’ courage and called the council action “a shared commitment to moving forward in a way that better aligns with our city's goals, values, and vision.”

Emily Huang, speaking on behalf of staff, asked the council to treat the decision as a turning point and to conduct future leadership recruitment with transparency and scrutiny. Several speakers urged ongoing, collaborative rebuilding of trust between council and staff.

No formal council action occurred during the public‑comment segment; speakers were responding to earlier decisions announced or taken by the council, and their remarks were framed as gratitude and calls for a transparent recruitment process and oversight going forward.

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Taylor Richard, associate planner, described the 0.22‑acre site and said the project proposes three four‑bedroom condominium units ranging from 2,458 to 3,391 square feet, each with a two‑car garage plus one uncovered visitor parking space on site. The project includes private balconies and shared rear open space with seating, barbecue and landscaping.

The property is currently zoned RL (low‑density residential) with a general plan land‑use designation of MDR (medium‑density residential); the applicant requested a zone change to RM (medium‑density residential) because three‑story buildings are not permitted in RL. Richard noted the proposed building would be 28 feet high—below the 30‑foot limit for RL and within RM allowances—and that the design achieved 80 façade design points where only 50 are required under new residential design standards.

Richard told the council that the Planning Commission recommended approval 6–0 with one absent. Councilmembers asked about parking and neighborhood feedback; Richard said the project provides two covered spaces per unit and one visitor space and that staff received no public comments.

The council introduced the ordinance and adopted the accompanying resolutions, finding the project consistent with the Hayward 2040 General Plan and exempt from CEQA. The motion passed 7–0.

","The council approved a zone change from low‑density to medium‑density residential, a vesting tentative map and site plan for a three‑story, three‑unit condominium at 477 Harris Road, finding the project consistent with the Hayward 2040 General Plan and exempt from CEQA.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6547585,"Hayward adopts universal residential design standards to aid aging and accessibility",411,1909961,2321851,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3470154-5a0616ccef2e023036a0be0e85639d89&start=1909&end=2321","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3470154-5a0616ccef2e023036a0be0e85639d89/thumbnail_1909961.jpg","/articles/6547585/Hayward-City/Alameda-County/California/Hayward-adopts-universal-residential-design-standards-to-aid-aging-and-accessibility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547585-a9f9dba1253ea125d2a7e4797d1d89ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163909&Signature=ld5Rfb7v7WWL2h1xrS0myv6Bqum8QSV4mzqhDXNNknJ07ghVbjqLdqCsrS8nJscl1i97QCHeBAruiuLA7M7XLmvmhRhRhN9gh~G3jT6SjmPlTcGYaJ9oiiR7jF4xYnxrmcSsR4w9BMbtN62hyXVap2m5uh5IXhSpxesExJqkd8~qkXKSzHMmA0f5WF~ygXUCpVRuE~3CfkDHp80evGysZS3vAFIGS-qbp0wkGwKnK48W5sn1BQvb0zuPQl7gww1n8X-O4mZci-vMn3bOD6Zg4BOs06pg0NsqYIVx7sf-8PxQzGTlt79kH0ly6ZXPzJ4twjyQxeHAz7mUFz~yIBcMiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hayward City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending the Hayward Municipal Code to add universal residential design standards for single‑family homes, duplexes and triplexes. The ordinance was introduced and approved following a brief staff summary from the planning division and questions from council members.

Jeremy Lukirico, planning manager for the City of Hayward, told the council universal design “is generally about making walkways, streetscapes, and environments more accessible and easy to maneuver for all ages and abilities.” The ordinance requires that new housing be designed so it can accommodate features for aging in place or disability access; the requirement applies to design and layout, not mandatory installation of adaptive features. Lukirico said the standards mandate design accommodations such as accessible switch locations, door levers and structural reinforcement to allow future grab‑bar installation.

Councilmembers described the ordinance as a multigenerational and disability‑justice measure. Mayor Pro Tem Roach said the zero‑threshold elements allow “a stroller and a walker to go over it,” and recalled earlier planning‑commission work on universal design. Councilmember Cyril framed the change as both senior and disability justice and asked staff to track developer feedback after implementation.

The ordinance was found categorically exempt from CEQA under section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines, and passed on a 7–0 vote. Staff said the ordinance requires developers to design homes to be adaptable; actual installation of accessible fixtures would be at the buyer’s expense or could be deferred until needed.

City staff said the construction cost impact is minimal and provided examples such as lever door hardware, accessible switch placement and modest framing reinforcement for later grab‑bar installations. The planning manager and director said projects already complying with Hayward’s residential design study often meet required design points; the ordinance formalizes those expectations.

","The City Council adopted an ordinance adding universal residential design and visibility standards to the Hayward Municipal Code, aimed at making new single‑family and small multifamily housing easier to adapt for people of all ages and abilities.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6547590,"Hayward council approves 30 new license‑plate readers after public debate",316,1292301,1608611,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3470154-5a0616ccef2e023036a0be0e85639d89&start=1292&end=1608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3470154-5a0616ccef2e023036a0be0e85639d89/thumbnail_1292301.jpg","/articles/6547590/Hayward-City/Alameda-County/California/Hayward-council-approves-30-new-licenseplate-readers-after-public-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547590-eb3ce55b1274b582676330d1d4045f9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163909&Signature=jGg3Tmfl-g0MrtCItj~pxZ3z3D7Hd6bZpOL5vUO8cqPiI-zVCYHKCwnCaUUj3cXQZ7VHuHEc9lduu1aHC9u7EDcdgZvx9G1lZKW0CT2hVX03UECE0jcOC1UwSs3gWxN2caX8yZlbQMQGTwwUgL~MyQFFlkIs02Fniz2usOooCNMpceWRobSpRJPsIsLhnj2ntriWxvhfzUevx3C9k9JRBkBwl6WrVNkgI6BuH86TFsIGQrWlY6EJhC0-DhHpIbmXLnTL3ZZ55mXqrUe6RoGImiJhqg8Lw6LXIxlEYoJlE1WiWzNKsrpxC3C4pyQ~FBlWR8ZGAU-WhIG5G4aGAFVXIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hayward City Council on a 6–1 vote authorized the Hayward Police Department to purchase and install 30 additional license‑plate readers, with Mayor Pro Tem Roach moving the item and Councilmember Goldstein seconding.

Supporters, including police and some residents, said the cameras help recover stolen vehicles and reduce liability; privacy advocates and one councilmember raised questions about effectiveness, retention and interagency sharing. Mike Casselcabe, who identified himself as director of research for Oakland Privacy, urged the council to delay or reject the authorization, saying the department’s own data shows little change in stolen‑vehicle recovery rates since earlier LPR deployments.

The item was pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration after Councilmember Sairup requested further discussion. In explaining the split vote, Sairup said the revised staff memo resolved some earlier concerns but warned about expanding surveillance if federal or policy conditions change: “I do worry that we may find our position ... where that may or may not be the case and what that might mean for the surveillance technology we have in our city,” Sairup said.

Mike Casselcabe pointed to department data in the staff report showing a roughly 49.7% recovery rate for stolen vehicles before LPRs were installed and about 49.5% after earlier LPR deployments, asking what additional value the new devices would provide and why the proposed one‑year data retention period was chosen. “If the recovery rate for stolen vehicles basically hasn't changed since before license plate readers were installed, what value have the license plate readers added?” he asked.

A caller identified as \"T R\" told the council that modern devices and daily digital tracking make LPRs a practical tool for public safety and reducing city liability, citing a recent case where plate data helped identify a hit‑and‑run driver.

After public comment and council discussion the motion passed 6–1. The City Clerk recorded one no vote: Councilmember Sairup. The motion was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Roach and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein.

The staff report, updated ahead of the vote, clarified that audio surveillance microphones are not part of the current purchase, and stated intent to comply with California state law that limits the use of LPR data for immigration enforcement. The staff memo included vehicle theft and recovery statistics from 2021–2024 and proposed a one‑year retention period for LPR data; critics on the dais and in public comment asked for clarity on why one year was chosen, what sharing agreements exist with external agencies and private camera networks, and whether a smaller deployment was considered.

City officials said the funds for the purchase are time‑sensitive; Councilmember Sairup said she understood the budget timing but remained concerned about surveillance expansion and potential future uses.

The council recorded the motion as approved; staff will proceed with procurement and implementation under the terms specified in the staff report.

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