City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Hayward City Council held a special meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget. The council discussed the city's financial challenges, including a structural deficit and stagnant revenue growth, and heard presentations from various departments on their service impacts and goals. The meeting also included special presentations honoring National Police Week and recognizing a citizen for heroism.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Hayward, CA
Meeting Date
May 12, 2026

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas

Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Goldstein

SB 707 TELECONFERENCE NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION

SB 707 TELECONFERENCE NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION

ROLL CALL

ROLL CALL

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

National Police Week - May 10 - 15, 2026

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

Peace Officers' Memorial Day - May 15, 2026

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

Citizen Recognition Award Commendation: Pharaoh Brown-Farlow

PUBLIC COMMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Limited to Items on the Agenda

SPECIAL WORK SESSIONItem 1

WS 26-013 City Council Budget Work Session: Review Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget (Report from City Manager Ott)

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report Attachment II FY 2026-27 Budget Message and Overview Attachment III Work Session Presentation

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT