September 30, 2009 > Hayward City Council Hayward City Council September 22, 2009 Entered into a Sister City agreement with the City of Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China. The agreement will be forwarded to Yixing officials for signature. Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. to assist the City to apply for state and federal funding for redevelopment, affordable housing, library, infrastructure and transportation-related activities. Contract not to exceed $90,000. Mayor Michael Sweeney - Yes Kevin Dowling - Yes Barbara Halliday - Yes Olden Henson - Yes Anna May - Yes Bill Quirk - Yes Francisco Zermeno - Yes Manny Sawit resigned from Economic Development Committee. Palace Poker Casino, Mission Blvd, applied to increase the number of card tables from eight to 11. 5-2 vote in favor. Mayor Michael Sweeny and Councilwoman Anna May-Bruno voted against.