Hayward Local Agencies Committee (HLAC) Meeting 04/23/2026

The Hayward Local Agencies Committee (HLAC) meeting held on April 23, 2026, focused primarily on community safety, youth engagement, and budget updates across multiple local agencies. Key procurement-related discussions included the City of Hayward's street safety initiatives, which involve implementing "quick build" traffic safety improvements at 10 high-injury intersections using cost-effective materials like paint and plastic bollards. The city is also pursuing grant-funded construction improvements at 10 school sites to enhance pedestrian safety, funded through the California Air Resources Board and other transportation grants. Budget updates revealed financial challenges due to declining enrollment impacting school district revenues and a tight city budget recovering from a $30 million deficit, with plans to propose a business license tax modernization ballot measure to address structural deficits. The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) reported a structurally balanced budget while continuing to fund community events and youth programs, including summer job opportunities with 162 positions available. No contract awards or specific vendor selections were detailed, but the meeting highlighted ongoing capital improvement projects and collaborative funding efforts among agencies to improve public safety and youth services.