The Council Sustainability Committee meets bi-monthly to review the City’s progress on its sustainability goals and make policy recommendations. Meetings are typically on the second Monday of January, March, May, July, September, and November at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, Room 2A.
See Past Agendas and Staff Reports
How do I participate?
Take a look at the agenda for the meeting you plan to attend. There is an opportunity for public comments at the beginning of each meeting. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. You can also send your comments by email ahead of the meeting to Carol.Lee@hayward-ca.gov.
Who is on the Committee?
Three City Councilmembers serve on the Sustainability Committee. The current Councilmembers are Al Mendall (Chair), Elisa Márquez, and Francisco Zermeño.
What happens at a Committee meeting?
The Committee receives presentations and written and oral reports from staff and provides policy direction for the full City Council to consider.
Questions about meeting times or topics?
Contact Environmental Services Manager, Erik Pearson at erik.pearson@hayward-ca.gov or 510.885.4770.
Upcoming Meeting Dates and Proposed Topics (topics are subject to change - see published agendas)
September 12, 2016
• Update on Water Supply, Outlook, Conservation, and Regulations
• Downtown Specific Plan
• Energy Performance and Disclosure (EPAD)
• Stormwater Regulations for New Development & Green Infrastructure
November 14, 2016
• Bicycle Master Plan
• Car Sharing
• Annual Update on Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy
• Review Agenda Topics for 2017
Council Committee Members and staff at the July, 2016 meeting
