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Council approves consent items, nighttime safety enhancement contract and disruption policy; several agenda motions pass unanimously among present members
Summary
The City Council approved the consent calendar (including authorization for a nighttime safety enhancement contract), adopted a policy on telephonic/internet disruption during public meetings, and recorded several routine votes with roll calls showing six ayes and one absence.
At the May 19 meeting the Hayward City Council approved its consent calendar and several agenda policies by recorded roll calls that showed a consistent result: six ayes and one absent member.
Council moved and seconded the consent calendar and passed the items, with councilors noting item 9 (authorization for a nighttime safety enhancement contract) as a policy moving forward to plan for improved street lighting and safety in targeted areas. Mayor Pro Tem Syrup and others praised the concept as a methodical approach to lighting and public safety.
Later in the meeting the council considered and adopted a resolution establishing a policy addressing disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings (pursuant to Government Code section 54953.4). Council member Zimingno moved the item and Council member Goldstein seconded; no public comment was received and the policy passed. The council recorded its usual procedural roll calls and adjourned.
Votes at a glance: - Consent calendar (includes item 9: nighttime safety enhancement contract): passed (6 ayes, 1 absent). - Telephonic/internet disruption policy (Government Code 54953.4): passed (6 ayes, 1 absent).
The council concluded with brief reports and adjourned the meeting.
