A carbon neutral future includes leveraging the greenspace within the City to reduce GHG emissions. For example, greenspace – like trees and planted landscapes – can be expanded and maintained to remove carbon from the atmosphere through natural biological processes called carbon sequestration, helping to reduce GHG emissions in the City. Carbon Sequestration To achieve carbon neutrality in 2045…, Next: CAP Implementation ⇒, Measures & Actions Detail
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The Career Pathways & Entrepreneurship working group explored what career opportunities in food, farming, and agritourism are currently available in Hayward and identified what it would take to build a strong foundation of educational resources and economic opportunity for the next generation of food economy careers and entrepreneurs. Highlights & Opportunities, Forging meaningful opportunities for Hayward youth, The City and Hayward Unified School District co-created a paid internship pilot program for 8 HUSD student in the summer of 2023. Interns worked with Eden Area Regional Occupational Programs (EAROP's), Forestr.org, Mills College to get hands on experience as well as professional development skills. They worked on Tennyson High School’s farm, cultivated and tended to EAROP’s garden, worked on Mill…, EAROP’s Business Partner of the Year Award , and will continue to sponsor another year of this pilot program through the grant planning funds of the Food Action Plan. , Partners seeking investments in educational programming and sustainable solutions, Compared to neighboring cities with more condensed nonprofit capacity, Hayward’s nonprofit groups addressing food and poverty are concentrated among a few. In the past, Hayward was able to host various successful coordinated efforts provided by the County like the former Project Eat which was managed by the County’s Department of Education and lead to the Tennyson Farm and Farm to Fork curriculum…, Existing Assets, Tennyson High School recently launched a sustainable agriculture pathway called, Farm 2 Fork, which offers courses around food and sustainable growing. Courses include: Sustainable Agriculture Biology, Chemistry & Sustainable Agriculture, and Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship. Eden Area ROP has a strong culinary pathway where students get state certified and professional experience while obtaining college credit. Chabot College has expressed interest in starting credit and non-…, ), is investing in a Food Hub at the Stack Center to offer support and resources to small businesses and future entrepreneurs. , Challenges and Gaps in Service, Due to the stress put on organizations during the pandemic, there is little to no capacity for existing staff to develop cohesive curriculum across agencies. The Council has raised the need to proactively address the number of unlicensed food vendors that have increased during the pandemic. However, there are few current solutions to help these vendors continue their livelihood legally.
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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused , Monday, Jan. 19, 2026,, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule,, Tuesday, Jan. 20, . Specific information about departments, programs, and services during this period is provided below:, Street Sweeping, : No street-sweeping or citation enforcement will occur during the closure. Street-sweeping will resume its regular schedule the day following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both branches will be closed. Online check-outs of books, movies, and more are available via the digital library, here, ., Permit Applications, : New permit applications and resubmittals can be submitted through the Hayward e-Permits Portal during the closure. Staff will begin reviewing materials after Jan. 20, 2026. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21., Hayward Animal Shelter:, The Hayward Animal Shelter will be closed. To report in-progress dog attack or animal cruelty, dial 9-1-1. To report a sick or injured animal, call the police department’s non-emergency line at, (510) 293-7272, . Visit, www.haywardanimals.org, for guidance on found or lost animals, current shelter residents, and details about our programs and services., Revenue Center/Bill Payment, s: Closed for in-person payments. Payments can be made by calling, (510) 583-4636, , using online portals, or the self-service kiosk outside City Hall. Explore alternative payment options, here, ., Water Service Emergency, : To report a water service emergency, call the Hayward Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch Line at, (510) 583-2700, . For a comprehensive list of city services and resources, including food distribution, shelters, temporary housing, and crisis hotlines, visit, City Services, . Report all other non-emergency issues through our online customer support portal,, Access Hayward, .
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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused , Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026,, in observance of President Lincoln's Birthday. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule,, Friday, Feb. 13, . Specific information about departments, programs, and services during this period is provided below:, Street Sweeping, : No street-sweeping or citation enforcement will occur during the closure. Street-sweeping will resume its regular schedule the day following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both branches will be closed. Online check-outs of books, movies, and more are available via the digital library, here, ., Permit Applications, : New permit applications and resubmittals can be submitted through the Hayward e-Permits Portal during the closure. Staff will begin reviewing materials after Feb. 13, 2026. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on Thursday, Feb. 13., Hayward Animal Shelter:, The Hayward Animal Shelter will be closed. To report in-progress dog attack or animal cruelty, dial 9-1-1. To report a sick or injured animal, call the police department’s non-emergency line at, (510) 293-7272, . Visit, www.haywardanimals.org, for guidance on found or lost animals, current shelter residents, and details about our programs and services., Revenue Center/Bill Payment, s: Closed for in-person payments. Payments can be made by calling, (510) 583-4636, , using online portals, or the self-service kiosk outside City Hall. Explore alternative payment options, here, ., Water Service Emergency, : To report a water service emergency, call the Hayward Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch Line at, (510) 583-2700, . For a comprehensive list of city services and resources, including food distribution, shelters, temporary housing, and crisis hotlines, visit, City Services, . Report all other non-emergency issues through our online customer support portal,, Access Hayward, .
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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused , Monday, Feb. 16, 2026,, in observance of Presidents' Day. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule,, Tuesday, Feb. 17, . Specific information about departments, programs, and services during this period is provided below:, Street Sweeping, : No street-sweeping or citation enforcement will occur during the closure. Street-sweeping will resume its regular schedule the day following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both branches will be closed. Online check-outs of books, movies, and more are available via the digital library, here, ., Permit Applications, : New permit applications and resubmittals can be submitted through the Hayward e-Permits Portal during the closure. Staff will begin reviewing materials after Feb. 17, 2026. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 18., Hayward Animal Shelter:, The Hayward Animal Shelter will be closed. To report in-progress dog attack or animal cruelty, dial 9-1-1. To report a sick or injured animal, call the police department’s non-emergency line at, (510) 293-7272, . Visit, www.haywardanimals.org, for guidance on found or lost animals, current shelter residents, and details about our programs and services., Revenue Center/Bill Payment, s: Closed for in-person payments. Payments can be made by calling, (510) 583-4636, , using online portals, or the self-service kiosk outside City Hall. Explore alternative payment options, here, ., Water Service Emergency, : To report a water service emergency, call the Hayward Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch Line at, (510) 583-2700, . For a comprehensive list of city services and resources, including food distribution, shelters, temporary housing, and crisis hotlines, visit, City Services, . Report all other non-emergency issues through our online customer support portal,, Access Hayward, .
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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused , Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026,, in observance of César Chávez Day. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule,, Wednesday, Apr. 1, . Specific information about departments, programs, and services during this period is provided below:, Street Sweeping, : No street-sweeping or citation enforcement will occur during the closure. Street-sweeping will resume its regular schedule the day following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both branches will be closed. Online check-outs of books, movies, and more are available via the digital library, here, ., Permit Applications, : New permit applications and resubmittals can be submitted through the Hayward e-Permits Portal during the closure. Staff will begin reviewing materials after Apr. 1, 2026. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Apr. 1., Hayward Animal Shelter:, The Hayward Animal Shelter will be closed. To report in-progress dog attack or animal cruelty, dial 9-1-1. To report a sick or injured animal, call the police department’s non-emergency line at, (510) 293-7272, . Visit, www.haywardanimals.org, for guidance on found or lost animals, current shelter residents, and details about our programs and services., Revenue Center/Bill Payments, : Closed for in-person payments. Payments can be made by calling, (510) 583-4636, , using online portals, or the self-service kiosk outside City Hall. Explore alternative payment options, here, ., Water Service Emergency, : To report a water service emergency, call the Hayward Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch Line at, (510) 583-2700, . For a comprehensive list of city services and resources, including food distribution, shelters, temporary housing, and crisis hotlines, visit, City Services, . Report all other non-emergency issues through our online customer support portal,, Access Hayward, .
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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused , Monday, May 25, 2026,, in observance of Memorial Day. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule,, Tuesday, May 26, . Specific information about departments, programs, and services during this period is provided below:, Street Sweeping, : No street-sweeping or citation enforcement will occur during the closure. Street-sweeping will resume its regular schedule the day following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both branches will be closed. Online check-outs of books, movies, and more are available via the digital library, here, ., Permit Applications, : New permit applications and resubmittals can be submitted through the Hayward e-Permits Portal during the closure. Staff will begin reviewing materials after May 26, 2026. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27., Hayward Animal Shelter:, The Hayward Animal Shelter will be closed. To report in-progress dog attack or animal cruelty, dial 9-1-1. To report a sick or injured animal, call the police department’s non-emergency line at, (510) 293-7272, . Visit, www.haywardanimals.org, for guidance on found or lost animals, current shelter residents, and details about our programs and services., Revenue Center/Bill Payment, s: Closed for in-person payments. Payments can be made by calling, (510) 583-4636, , using online portals, or the self-service kiosk outside City Hall. Explore alternative payment options, here, ., Water Service Emergency, : To report a water service emergency, call the Hayward Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch Line at, (510) 583-2700, . For a comprehensive list of city services and resources, including food distribution, shelters, temporary housing, and crisis hotlines, visit, City Services, . Report all other non-emergency issues through our online customer support portal,, Access Hayward, .
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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused , Friday, Jun. 19, 2026,, in observance of Juneteenth. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule,, Monday, Jun. 22, . Specific information about departments, programs, and services during this period is provided below:, Street Sweeping, : No street-sweeping or citation enforcement will occur during the closure. Street-sweeping will resume its regular schedule the day following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both branches will be closed. Online check-outs of books, movies, and more are available via the digital library, here, ., Permit Applications, : New permit applications and resubmittals can be submitted through the Hayward e-Permits Portal during the closure. Staff will begin reviewing materials after Jun. 22, 2026. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on Friday, Jun. 20., Hayward Animal Shelter:, The Hayward Animal Shelter will be closed. To report in-progress dog attack or animal cruelty, dial 9-1-1. To report a sick or injured animal, call the police department’s non-emergency line at, (510) 293-7272, . Visit, www.haywardanimals.org, for guidance on found or lost animals, current shelter residents, and details about our programs and services., Revenue Center/Bill Payment, s: Closed for in-person payments. Payments can be made by calling, (510) 583-4636, , using online portals, or the self-service kiosk outside City Hall. Explore alternative payment options, here, ., Water Service Emergency, : To report a water service emergency, call the Hayward Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch Line at, (510) 583-2700, . For a comprehensive list of city services and resources, including food distribution, shelters, temporary housing, and crisis hotlines, visit, City Services, . Report all other non-emergency issues through our online customer support portal,, Access Hayward, .
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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused , Friday, Jul. 03, 2026,, in observance of Independence Day. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule,, Monday, Jul. 6, . Specific information about departments, programs, and services during this period is provided below:, Street Sweeping, : No street-sweeping or citation enforcement will occur during the closure. Street-sweeping will resume its regular schedule the day following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both branches will be closed Friday and Saturday with regular business hours resuming on Tuesday, July 7. Online check-outs of books, movies, and more are available via the digital library, here, ., Permit Applications, : New permit applications and resubmittals can be submitted through the Hayward e-Permits Portal during the closure. Staff will begin reviewing materials after Jul. 6, 2026. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on Monday, Jul. 06., Hayward Animal Shelter:, The Hayward Animal Shelter will be closed. To report in-progress dog attack or animal cruelty, dial 9-1-1. To report a sick or injured animal, call the police department’s non-emergency line at, (510) 293-7272, . Visit, www.haywardanimals.org, for guidance on found or lost animals, current shelter residents, and details about our programs and services., Revenue Center/Bill Payment, s: Closed for in-person payments. Payments can be made by calling, (510) 583-4636, , using online portals, or the self-service kiosk outside City Hall. Explore alternative payment options, here, ., Water Service Emergency, : To report a water service emergency, call the Hayward Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch Line at, (510) 583-2700, . For a comprehensive list of city services and resources, including food distribution, shelters, temporary housing, and crisis hotlines, visit, City Services, . Report all other non-emergency issues through our online customer support portal,, Access Hayward, .
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Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused , Monday, Sept. 7, 2026,, in observance of Labor Day. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule,, Tuesday, Sept. 8, . Specific information about departments, programs, and services during this period is provided below:, Street Sweeping, : No street-sweeping or citation enforcement will occur during the closure. Street-sweeping will resume its regular schedule the day following the closures. Review the schedule, here, ., Hayward Public Library, : Both branches will be closed. Online check-outs of books, movies, and more are available via the digital library, here, ., Permit Applications, : New permit applications and resubmittals can be submitted through the Hayward e-Permits Portal during the closure. Staff will begin reviewing materials after Sept. 8, 2026. For more information, visit the, Permit Center, ., Hayward Police Department Customer Service Counter, : The counter will be closed, regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8., Hayward Animal Shelter:, The Hayward Animal Shelter will be closed. To report in-progress dog attack or animal cruelty, dial 9-1-1. To report a sick or injured animal, call the police department’s non-emergency line at, (510) 293-7272, . Visit, www.haywardanimals.org, for guidance on found or lost animals, current shelter residents, and details about our programs and services., Revenue Center/Bill Payment, s: Closed for in-person payments. Payments can be made by calling, (510) 583-4636, , using online portals, or the self-service kiosk outside City Hall. Explore alternative payment options, here, ., Water Service Emergency, : To report a water service emergency, call the Hayward Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch Line at, (510) 583-2700, . For a comprehensive list of city services and resources, including food distribution, shelters, temporary housing, and crisis hotlines, visit, City Services, . Report all other non-emergency issues through our online customer support portal,, Access Hayward, .
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