Hayward City Council Meeting June 2, 2026

The Hayward City Council held a special joint meeting on June 2, 2026, which included the redevelopment successor agency and housing authority board. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-27 operating budgets and capital improvement program, totaling approximately $499 million, with a $264 million CIP budget. The council approved resolutions authorizing budget appropriations, transfers, and city manager authority to execute contracts under $100,000 for budgeted items. The meeting also covered the modernization of the city’s business license tax, with plans to place a measure on the November ballot, reflecting a collaborative effort with labor partners and the business community to address structural budget deficits. Additionally, the council received a detailed presentation on the Safe Streets Downtown project, a federally funded capital improvement initiative aimed at redesigning the downtown traffic loop to improve safety, economic vitality, and multimodal access. The council expressed support for the Civic Avenue redesign option and discussed future outreach and pilot programs for pedestrian plazas. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but the budget and CIP approvals set the stage for upcoming procurement activities.