March 1, 2011 > Hayward City Council Hayward City Council February 22, 2011 Business Recognition Award presented to AutoWest Toyota of Hayward, 24773 Mission Blvd. Proclamation Proclaimed February 2011 as Black History Month. Work Session Historic Preservation Program - update of program elements and status of post-1946 multi-family residential buildings Consent Renewed Public, Educational, Government (PEG) Agreement with Chabot Community College to provide cable services until March 2012. Designated February 2011 as Black History Month. The city has celebrated Black History in February since 1975 to honor and recognize the importance of the many contributions made by African-Americans and their role in the American story. It is an opportunity to celebrate Hayward's diversity, culture and history. Legislative Business Mid-year review of fiscal year 2011 Recommended Council priorities Discussion of City of Hayward responses to the state budget update and Governor Jerry Brown's redevelopment proposal. Public Comment Dave Elkins, President Hayward Rotary Club, announced February 23, 2011 marks the 106th anniversary of Rotary International whose Foundation provide funding for clean water, food, good health, combat poverty and promotes education around the world. Jim Drake expressed concerned about the safety associated with road-works. He continues to favor retention of the Noise Ordinance in its present form over adoption of proposed revisions which he feels are open to subjectivity and will create uncertainty. A public hearing is scheduled for March 1, 2011. Tom Silva, Rental Housing Owners Association of Southern Alameda County, requested a 90-day continuance to enable further discussion of the Historic Preservation Program. While appreciative of the dialogue with the city, so far, he questions the inclusion of several properties on the city's list of historic four-plexes and would like clarification of the criteria according to which these properties are considered to have historical significance. Monica Schultz, Library Commission, asked Council to maintain as much city funding for the Hayward Public Library, as possible, in light of proposed cuts in state funding. Linda Bennett, Library Commission, encouraged Council to write to state and federal legislators about privacy of Internet-based information. Personal details are in various locations without the owner's consent. Similarly, the Geographic Information System, used by cities, contains personal information. Flyers and business cards left at homes to solicit work do not bear a license number; such businesses are unlikely to have paid for a City of Hayward business license. She would like more police officers to combat theft and burglary. Mayor Michael Sweeney - Yes Barbara Halliday - Yes Olden Henson - Yes Marvin Peixoto - Yes Bill Quirk - Yes Mark Salinas - Yes Francisco Zermeno - Yes