Mission Statement
The mission of the Mayor and City Council is to represent the priorities and concerns of Hayward residents by providing relevant and timely policy direction to its appointed officers for the development of programs and services that address the needs of the residents, businesses, and visitors of Hayward, while exercising transparent and ethical governance of the community.
Department Overview
The Mayor and City Council provide overall policy leadership and guidance to appointed staff members who in turn implement this direction. The Mayor and Council appoint the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk and adopt an overall City budget that provides the framework and resources within which the municipal corporation operates. Each year, the City Council adopts priorities that guide the work of City staff consistent with the above mission statement.
FY 2023 KEY ACTIVITIES AND Accomplishments
Oversaw the swearing in of a new Mayor and two new Council Members in December of 2022, and the selection and appointment of a third new Council Member in January of 2023.
Continued to provide crucial community and organization leadership and stability during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency and end of the emergency declaration, including the transition to hybrid City Council meetings.
Provided leadership and direction during the City’s response to the winter floods and the State declaration of emergency for Alameda County.
Continued to implement programs funded through Hayward’s $38 million allotment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including year one programs to support homeless reduction, rental assistance, and economic recovery initiatives.
Provided legislative and policy direction for the City Manager in support of the community’s priorities and Strategic Roadmap projects.
Accepted and appropriated funding from the State for the Mission Paradise Project to Develop 76 Units of Affordable Senior Housing and to acquire and rehabilitate a minimum of three single-family homes for the City’s Scattered Site Housing Program.
Provided leadership and appropriated funding to support Bay Area Community Services’ acquisition of the St. Regis Retirement Center.
Accepted and appropriated over $10 Million in State and Federal grant funds for the Stack Center project.
Received a report and provided direction on the Dispatch Need Assessment and Capacity Improvement Plan.
Approved the negotiation and execution of a lease agreement with the Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Activities League to Expand the Commercial Kitchen at the Matt Jimenez Community Center and Operate the Commercial Kitchen Incubator Program.
Adopted updated Building and Fire Codes in alignment with the California 2022 Edition, including Reach Codes for the City of Hayward.
Received the results from the 2022 Homelessness Point-in-Time Count and adopted resolutions to fund the FY2023 Homelessness reduction services programs.
Approved the Solid Waste and Recycling Franchise Agreement with Waste Management of Alameda County.
Approved the Hayward Housing Element and provided direction on the measures and actions for Hayward’s Climate Action Plan.
Awarded construction contracts for key public projects, including Mission Blvd Phase 3 and La Vista Park.
Approved key development projects throughout Hayward, including a 219K square foot industrial building on Enterprise Avenue and the redevelopment of the former Oliver Salt Company site, which also features the realignment of the Bay Trail and provisions to create gateway signage.
Adopted resolutions amending the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance and Alcoholic Beverage Outlet regulations.
Provided direction on the Residential Design Study options.
Held a joint work session with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District to discuss shared vision and priority projects.
Celebrated the grand opening of the Hayward Fire Training Center.
Celebrated the installation of an art piece at Heritage Plaza paying tribute to the 606 Japanese American residents who were removed in 1942.
Completed annual performance evaluations for Council-appointed officers.
Represented the City on regional committees and agencies. significant RESOURCE changes planned for FY 2024
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