Hayward, CA

Hayward Youth Commission

The Hayward Youth Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers at 777 B Street and via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the 9/14/2026 meeting minutes, guest speakers Shon Khisti and Arnav Rastogi from Fremont Youth Vote, agency and task force updates, officer elections, and a Trunk or Treat fund discussion. The agenda does not list any ordinances, contracts, or fee changes. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 9th, 2026.

• Approval of 9/14/2026 meeting minutes (MIN 26-088)
• Guest speakers Shon Khisti and Arnav Rastogi from Fremont Youth Vote
• Officer elections
• Trunk or Treat fund discussion
• Public comment accepted in person or via Zoom, with written comments due by 3:00 p.m. to [email protected]

Council Economic Development Committee

The Council Economic Development Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Hayward City Hall, Conference Room 2A, with a virtual option. The agenda includes approval of the May 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes and two oral reports on the Hayward Amplified Program, including a 2.0 program framework and request-for-proposals development. No public hearings, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda.

• Approval of the May 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes (MIN 26-083)
• Oral report: Hayward Amplified Program Update (RPT 26-069)
• Oral report: Hayward Amplified 2.0 Program Framework and Request for Proposals Development (RPT 26-070), with a draft scope of work attached
• Public comment accepted by email until 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, or in person/Zoom during the meeting
• Meeting held at Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street, Conference Room 2A, and via Zoom

City Council

The Hayward City Council meets in a special work session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at City Hall, Conference Room 2A. The only substantive item is a non-action work session (WS 26-018) where the Council will receive project updates and give feedback on staff recommendations and a presentation on a public-private partnership for the Public Safety Center, with a report from Public Works Director Ameri. Work session items are non-action, so no formal decisions will be made; any formal action would come at a later meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, roll call, and public comments limited to agenda items.

• Work session WS 26-018: Public Safety Center project updates and staff recommendations
• Presentation on a public-private partnership (P3) for the Public Safety Center
• Report from Public Works Director Ameri
• No formal action will be taken; work session items are non-action
• Public comments limited to items on the agenda

City Council

The Hayward City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to act on a consent calendar of 11 items and hold one public hearing. The most far-reaching item would declare a shelter crisis through January 1, 2036 and let the City Manager take emergency actions to keep tiny homes on wheels in use at a Restorative Pathways facility on Huntwood Avenue. The council will also vote on a General Plan land-use amendment tied to the Downtown Specific Plan, and hear a non-action work session introducing the new Chief Building Official.

• Shelter crisis declaration through Jan 1, 2036 for tiny homes on wheels at a Restorative Pathways facility on Huntwood Avenue in the Harder/Tennyson neighborhood (CONS 26-366)
• Public hearing on amending the Hayward 2040 General Plan Land Use Element to implement Downtown Specific Plan programs (PH 26-039)
• $164,500 contract to Columbia Electric for the Tennyson Park Streetlight Project, plus $20,500 in change orders and $84,375 in added funds (CONS 26-364)
• $173,211 to Kimley-Horn for design of Industrial Parkway/Ruus Road intersection and bikeway gap improvements (CONS 26-360)
• Audit contract with Maze & Associates raised from $389,807 up to $750,000 if all extensions are exercised (CONS 26-362)

City Council

The Hayward City Council holds a special closed session meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at City Hall. The only substantive agenda item is a closed-door conference with legal counsel about one pending lawsuit, Heather Costa v. City of Hayward in Alameda County Superior Court. No decisions on ordinances, contracts, or fees are listed on this agenda; the meeting is procedural and litigation-related, and the council adjourns afterward to a work session.

• Closed session with legal counsel under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding one pending case
• Case: Heather Costa v. City of Hayward, Alameda County Superior Court, 25CV112403
• Public comments limited to items on the agenda
• Meeting held in hybrid format at City Hall, Conference Room 2A, and via Zoom
• Council adjourns to a City Council Work Session

Planning Commission

The City of Hayward Planning Commission canceled its regular meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM Thursday, October 8, 2026 at City Hall, 777 B Street. The notice contains no agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM Thursday, October 22, 2026.

City Council

City Council

Library Commission

The Hayward Library Commission meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Conference Room 2A at 777 B Street. New business includes introducing new and reappointed commissioners, a Brown Act update, the Library Commission 2026-2027 Agenda Plan, and a review of the Appointed Officials Handbook. The Commission will also hear committee reports and reports from the Library Director, City Council Liaison, Friends of Hayward Library, and Library Commissioners. No action items with dollar amounts or contracts appear on this agenda.

• Approval of Library Commission Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2026 (MIN 26-084)
• Introduction of new and reappointed commissioners
• Brown Act update
• Library Commission 2026-2027 Agenda Plan and draft agenda schedule (RPT 26-071)
• Review of the Appointed Officials Handbook

Planning Commission

The Hayward Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM. No agenda items are listed for this canceled meeting.

• Meeting canceled
• Next regular meeting: October 8, 2026, 7:00 PM

Housing Policy & Resource Committee

The Housing Policy & Resource Committee meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for December 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: December 17, 2026, 5:30 PM

Council Budget and Finance Committee

The Council Budget and Finance Committee will review and approve the August 19, 2026 meeting minutes, receive a presentation on monthly budget-to-actuals for the period ending June 30, 2026, and hear an oral update on the FY 2026-27 budget through August 31, 2026. Public comment is limited to agenda items submitted before the meeting.

• Review and approve August 19, 2026 meeting minutes (MIN 26-081)
• Presentation on monthly budget-to-actuals for period ending June 30, 2026 (RPT 26-067)
• Oral presentation on FY 2026-27 budget update for period ending August 31, 2026 (RPT 26-068)

Community Services Commission

City Council

The Hayward City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss pending litigation and labor negotiations. The agenda includes four closed-session items: two workers' compensation cases, negotiations with all employee groups, and one additional lawsuit. No public action is scheduled; the meeting is limited to these confidential matters.

• Daniel Kring v. City of Hayward (workers' comp cases ADJ16388671, ADJ17992143)
• Mark Smith v. City of Hayward (workers' comp cases ADJ19775079, ADJ19775528)
• Labor negotiations with all groups; lead negotiators: City Manager Ott, City Attorney Lawson, Assistant City Manager Thomas, Acting Deputy HR Director Dotson
• Heather Costa v. City of Hayward, Alameda County Superior Court case 25CV112403

City Council

The Hayward City Council will vote on a consent calendar with numerous contracts and agreements, including a $7 million fuel supply contract, several Hayward Fire Department software and service agreements, and a $500,000 housing subsidy renewal. The council will also consider a referral to prohibit data center development and receive an informational report on a pavement management grant.

• Resolution authorizing fuel supply agreements with Western States Oil, Efuel LLC, and Flyers Energy up to $7 million through FY 2031
• Resolution allocating $500,000 in HOME funds to renew housing subsidy agreement with Abode Services for foster care youth
• Resolution authorizing $516,614.85 contract with Staples Construction for City Hall second floor improvements
• Council referral proposing prohibition on data center development
• Resolution approving settlement in Ghali et al. v. City of Hayward and amending firefighter overtime MOU

The Hayward City Council voted 7-0 to direct staff to return in late October with findings to start a moratorium on data center development. In closed session, the council approved a $125,000 settlement in De Menjivar v. AC Transit and gave direction to staff on two workers' compensation cases. The council also approved a consent calendar that included a $7 million fuel supply agreement, a $540,000 fire department software contract, and $500,000 in HOME funds for youth rental assistance. No action was taken on an information item about a regional pavement management grant.

• Directed staff to return in late October with findings to start a data center development moratorium (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 settlement in De Menjivar v. AC Transit (closed session)
• Gave direction to staff on Daniel Kring v. City of Hayward workers' comp case (Roche absent)
• Gave direction to staff on Mark Smith v. City of Hayward workers' comp case (Roche absent)
• Confirmed 13 appointments and 9 reappointments to city commissions (7-0), RES 26-148
• Approved consent calendar including $7M fuel supply agreements through FY2031 (7-0), RES 26-152
• Approved $540,000 ImageTrend fire department software contract over five years (7-0), RES 26-151
• Approved $500,000 in HOME funds for Abode Services youth rental assistance (7-0), RES 26-150

Hayward Youth Commission

Council Sustainability Committee

The Council Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several sustainability items, including proposed amendments to the Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy, expansion of a heat pump water heater direct installation program, the 2024 greenhouse gas emissions inventory, and an EV curbside charging pilot design. The committee will also elect a chair, approve minutes from a prior meeting, and review a proposed agenda planning calendar. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda.

• Proposed amendments to Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy (ACT 26-044)
• Expansion of Heat Pump Water Heater Direct Installation Program (ACT 26-043)
• 2024 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory (RPT 26-065)
• EV Curbside Charging Pilot Design (ACT 26-046)
• Approval of minutes from March 9, 2026 meeting (MIN 26-080)

Personnel Commission

The Personnel Commission will consider several revisions to city job descriptions and recommend a revised salary plan for Fiscal Year 2027 to the City Council. The meeting also includes a presentation on a recruitment diversity report.

• Recommend to City Council adoption of the Revised Salary Plan for Fiscal Year 2027
• Review and adopt revised job description for Supervising Building Inspector
• Review and adopt revised job description for Equipment Parts Storekeeper
• Review and adopt new job description for Capital Program and Enterprise Funds Manager
• Review and adopt revised job description for Network Systems Specialist

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for September 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: September 24, 2026, 7:00 PM

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

City Council

The Hayward City Council is holding a special closed session to confer with legal counsel. The session includes discussions regarding one case of anticipated litigation and two cases of pending litigation.

• Anticipated litigation: One case involving significant litigation risk
• Pending litigation: Rosario Astrid De Menjivar v. AC Transit, et al. (24CV060519)
• Pending litigation: Heather Costa v. City of Hayward (25CV112403)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed 65,000-square-foot mental health rehabilitation center on two sites totaling 0.97 acres at 3788 Depot Road, requiring a variance, site plan review, and CEQA exemption findings. The Commission will also consider amendments to the Hayward 2040 General Plan to implement programs from the Downtown Specific Plan, and approve minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing: 65,000 sq ft mental health rehab center at 3788 Depot Road (APN 439-0070-006-02 & 439-0070-006-01), applicant Bay Area Community Services, owner City of Hayward
• Variance, site plan review, and CEQA exemption (Section 15332) requested for the project
• General Plan amendments to implement Hayward Downtown Specific Plan programs, including CC-ROC and CC-HDR text changes and land use designation map updates
• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee

The Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee will receive project updates on the Public Safety Center, including a site recommendation, and on the Corporation Yard Needs Assessment. The meeting also includes approval of the June 23, 2026 minutes and public comment.

• Public Safety Center project update and site recommendation (ACT 26-041)
• Corporation Yard Needs Assessment project update (ACT 26-038)
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026 meeting (MIN 26-072)

City Council

Council Budget and Finance Committee

The Council Budget and Finance Committee will receive an oral presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 monthly budget-to-actuals, review and approve the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes, and approve the agenda planning calendar. Public comments are limited to agenda items and must be submitted by email before the meeting.

• Oral presentation on FY 2025-26 monthly budget to actuals (RPT 26-061)
• Approval of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (MIN 26-070)
• Approval of agenda planning calendar (ACT 26-036)

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for September 16, 2026.

• No items due to meeting cancellation

City Council

This is a special closed session meeting of the Hayward City Council. The council will discuss property negotiations for several downtown parcels and confer with legal counsel about pending litigation. No public decisions are expected, as the agenda is limited to closed session items.

• Property negotiations for City Center, Cinema Place, C St and Main St, and Parcel Group 8 parcels
• Conference with legal counsel regarding Ghali et al. v. City of Hayward (US District Court Case 3:25-cv-01116)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a work session and one action item. The Council will review seven reappointment requests for city commissions and approve the interview process for August 25, 2026. No formal action will be taken on work session items.

• Review of seven reappointment requests for city commissions
• Approval of interview process for August 25, 2026
• Public comments limited to agenda items
• Meeting held in hybrid format (in-person and via Zoom)

City Council

The Hayward City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar containing multiple construction contracts and agreements, including a $10.2 million sewer line replacement project and a $2.9 million police technology package. The council will also receive a presentation from AC Transit on budget deficits and potential service reductions, and consider a resolution on local authority over housing and land use decisions.

• Award $10,229,360 contract to JDB & Sons Construction for FY24 Sewer Line Replacement Project, rejecting SubTerra Construction bid protest
• Approve $2,945,000 five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises for Real-Time Information Center, including drone and license plate cameras
• Award $823,397 contract to QLM, Inc. for Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Wheelchair Ramps Project
• Approve $1,262,240 contract to Corcus Construction for Water Resource Recovery Facility Effluent Return Pump Station
• Receive AC Transit presentation on agency deficit projections and potential service and workforce reductions

The City Council approved a consent calendar including a $10,229,360 contract to JDB & Sons Construction for the FY24 Sewer Line Replacement Project, rejecting a bid protest from SubTerra Construction. It also approved a $2,945,000 five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises for a Real-Time Information Center Technology Package, including drone and license plate reader equipment, in a 6-1 vote. Closed session settlements were reported: $850,000 to plaintiff Caleb Smith and $600,000 in the Ghali case. The council also designated Mayor Salinas as voting delegate for the Cal Cities conference and directed support for a housing authority resolution.

• Approved $10,229,360 sewer line contract to JDB & Sons, rejecting SubTerra bid protest (7-0)
• Approved $2,945,000 Axon technology package including drones and ALPR cameras (6-1)
• Approved $823,397 sidewalk rehabilitation contract to QLM, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $1,262,240 water pump station contract to Corcus Construction (7-0)
• Approved $244,387 airport hangar pavement contract to Hi-Lite Airfield Services (7-0)
• Approved Russell City Redress Fund MOU with Alameda County (7-0)
• Approved Cal Cities delegate designation and housing resolution support (7-0)
• Reported closed session settlements: $850,000 (Smith) and $600,000 (Ghali)

Clean and Green Commission

The Clean and Green Commission will vote on approving minutes from June 25, 2026, and adopting the 2027 meeting schedule, cleanup event calendar, and community event calendar. The commission will also receive updates from the Hayward Youth Commission, a financial report, and subcommittee reports.

• Approval of June 25, 2026 meeting minutes (MIN 26-071)
• Adoption of 2027 meeting schedule, cleanup event calendar, and community event calendar (ACT 26-037)
• Upcoming cleanup events: Palma Ceia Neighborhood (8/22/26) and Ruus Neighborhood (10/17/26)
• Community events: Downtown Street Party (8/20/26), Airport Open House (9/13/26), Science in the Park (10/3/26), Beautiful Yard Contest Award Presentation (12/1/26)
• Hayward Youth Commission liaison update and financial report

Hayward Youth Commission

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026, is cancelled. This is part of a council recess from July 1, 2026, through August 14, 2026, as approved in Resolution 26-124.

City Council

The Hayward City Council agenda for July 30, 2026 contains only procedural boilerplate with no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed. The meeting notice provides logistical details but no substantive content.

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026, has been canceled. The commission is in recess from July 1 through August 13, 2026.

• Meeting canceled due to commission recess
• Next regular meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026

City Council

The Hayward City Council will convene a special meeting in a hybrid format to conduct closed-session business, specifically regarding public employment matters. The meeting will be held at City Hall and online via Zoom, with a report on the session's outcomes scheduled for August 18, 2026.

• Closed session on public employment
• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and Zoom)
• Report out scheduled for August 18, 2026
• Public comment limited to agenda items
• eComment and email submission deadlines at 3:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council approved a recess from July 1 to August 14, 2026, which cancels the July 21 meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to summer recess
• Council recess approved through August 14, 2026
• Next regular meeting set for August 18, 2026