Greetings, Russell City Community and Stakeholders, 

On behalf of the Russell City Reparative Justice Project (RCRJP) Steering Committee, we invite you to participate in the upcoming Hayward City Council meeting where the draft Russell City recommendations will be discussed. The meeting will begin tomorrow, March 26 at 7 p.m. PT. at Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street., Hayward, CA 94541 in the Council Chambers on the second floor. The RCRJP work session is Agenda item number 10. 

Here is the agenda with remote participation instructions:

https://hayward.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1183909&GUID=FBDD3A2F-4A84-4DC6-BD35-679484D6AAD9&Options=info|&Search=  

To provide public comment during the meeting, you may participate in-person at the Council Chambers or click the link below to join the meeting:  

https://hayward.zoom.us/j/84509745980? pwd=tGfK_SymXsKUnfLfW_cZpjZUjH3W34d-SDA.Q3zmKZ_q-xQsTw4t

Meeting ID: 845 0974 5980 Password: CC3/26@7pm or  

Dial: +1 669 900 6833 or  

+1 646 931 3860  

Meeting ID: 845 0974 5980  

Password: 0599314282  

To speak during the meeting, press *9 and wait for your turn. Spanish translation services are available for those participating within the Zoom platform. Visit Using Language Interpretation in your meeting or webinar - Zoom Support for more information.  

Viewing the live meeting:  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofhayward 

LiveStream: https://hayward.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 

Comcast TV Channel15  

If you want your comments sent to all members of the City Council at once, please email List-Mayor-Council@hayward-ca.gov. When emailing comments, please add the meeting date in the subject line.

For example: Public Comment for March 26 Meeting - Item No.10

Meeting Safety: On February 20, 2024, five to six individuals attending the Hayward City Council meeting online used the public comment period to deliver hateful expressions of antisemitism, anti-Black racism, and White supremacy. In each instance, Mayor Mark Salinas used his authority to shut down the commentary as the language crossed the line into being abusive, discriminatory, threatening, and profane. 

In response, the City of Hayward temporarily suspended online public comment during Council meetings. The March 26, 2024, Hayward City Council Meeting will be the first time in several weeks that members of the public have the opportunity to provide remote public comment.  

The Russell City Reparative Justice Project agenda and/or the return of remote public comment may draw participation from a variety of people. City administration and the City Council take the safety of public meetings seriously and we are committed to making sure the work session creates a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for public engagement.  

We hope to see you soon.

The Russell City Reparative Justice Project Steering Committee