Hayward planning commission finds $161 million recommended FY26 capital improvement program consistent with Hayward 2040 General Plan

The Hayward City Planning Commission on April 10 voted to find that the city’s recommended fiscal year 2026–2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is consistent with the Hayward 2040 General Plan, clearing the way for the CIP to move to the City Council for final approval.

The commission’s unanimous vote by the six members present — Commissioners Goodbody, Hammond, Lowe, Myers, Stevens and Chair Hardy (Commissioner Franco Claussen was absent) — followed a staff presentation and a question-and-answer period on project priorities, funding sources and technical details of city infrastructure projects.

Public Works Director Alex Amiri summarized staff’s recommendation, saying the CIP “is consistent with the Hayward 2040 General Plan” and that the document reflects contributions from multiple city departments. Management Analyst Michael Wolney walked commissioners through the CIP’s online OpenGov presentation and budget summaries.

Why it matters

The CIP lays out project spending and priorities for the next 10 years and guides how the city will invest in utilities, streets, parks and public facilities. The commission’s finding on general-plan consistency is a required step before the program is forwarded to City Council for adoption.

Key budget figures and funding sources

- Staff described the recommended FY26 CIP budget as approximately $161,000,000 and the 10‑year CIP at about $1,300,000,000. Staff also noted identified but unfunded capital needs of roughly $709,000,000. - General-fund transfers to CIP funds for FY26 were said to be about $3,000,000; internal service fees were listed at about $3,900,000. - Staff said most CIP funding comes from enterprise funds (water, sewer, airport), county measures (Measure B and Measure BB), local measures (Measure C; Measure K1 extends Measure C), vehicle registration fees, grants and loans; only a small portion is from the general fund.

Major projects and priorities described

- Utility infrastructure: The largest portion of the FY26 program is allocated to sewer and water system…