Tuesday, May 9, 2023
4:30 PM
CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
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City Council
Agenda
May 9, 2023City Council Agenda
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
2023 PRIORITY SETTING/STRATEGIC ROADMAP RETREAT
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas
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WORK SESSION
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Strategic Roadmap: Discussion of Updated Priorities and Projects to be Considered for the FY2024 - FY2027 City of Hayward Strategic Roadmap (Report from City Manager
McAdoo)
WS 23-0191.
Attachments: Attachment I Working Agenda
Attachment II Red-Lined Vision Statement
Attachment III Proposed “Education City” Focus Area
Attachment IV Project List for Prioritization Exercise
Attachment V FY2023 Staffing Levels by Division
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CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: WS 23-019
DATE: May 9, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT
Strategic Roadmap: Discussion of Updated Priorities and Projects to be Considered for the FY2024 - FY2027 City of Hayward Strategic Roadmap
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council reviews the attached working agenda and documents and provides feedback on proposed updates to the Strategic Roadmap for the City of Hayward.
SUMMARY
It has been three years since Council adopted the City’s first three-year Strategic Roadmap. The Council retreat on May 9, 2023 will be an opportunity for Council to review, offer edits to, and reaffirm the Vision Statement and Priority Areas adopted in 2020. It will also be an opportunity for Council to discuss their Priority Projects for the next three years and express their priorities through a dot voting exercise. The retreat will be facilitated by CivicMakers.
In preparation for the workshop, Council Members are asked to review a few documents, which are attached to this memo. The first document shows recommended updates to the Vision Statement based on Council comments during interviews with CivicMakers and through a survey. The second is a proposal to incorporate “Education City” throughout the Roadmap by identifying focus projects. The third is a list of the proposed projects for the coming three years, including both projects proposed by staff, and projects added by one or more Council Member. The last document is a visual displaying the staffing levels for City Divisions, for reference.
At the May 9 retreat, Council will be asked to vote on their top third and second third priority projects.
For staff proposed projects, the top third projects will be assigned to FY2024, the second third will be assigned to FY2025, and the final third will be assigned to FY2026. For Council-added projects, those that receive four or more “top third” dots will be added to the projects for FY2024 after confirming feasibility with staff. All other Council-added projects will be documented and set aside until next year’s Strategic Roadmap retreat.
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Working Agenda
Attachment II Redlined Vision Statement
Attachment III Proposed “Education City” Focus Area
Attachment IV Project List for Prioritization Exercise Attachment V FY 2023 Staffing Levels by Division
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CITY OF HAYWARD - CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT 2023
WHEN: March 9, 2023, 4:30 - 9:30
WHERE: Conference Room 2A
WHO: City of Hayward City Council Members; Executive Team, CivicMakers Purpose & Outcomes
● Align on vision and priorities
● Discuss and prioritize projects considering inputs from the pre-meeting survey and Council interviews
● Create a new draft Strategic Roadmap for FY 2023/24 - 2025/26 High Level Agenda
0 Public Comment (30 mins)
4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
1 Agenda, Purpose & Objectives (30 mins)
Working dinner beginning at 5:00 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
2 Vision & Priorities Discussion (50 mins)
Review council and staff input, discussion 5:30 - 6:20 p.m.
BREAK 6:20 - 6:30 p.m.
3 Projects Discussion Part 1: Priority Areas 1 - 3 (75 mins) Review council and staff input, discussion, prioritization. 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
BREAK 7:45 - 8:00 p.m.
Projects Discussion Part 2: Priority Areas 4 - 6 (75 mins) Review council and staff input, discussion, prioritization. 8:00 - 9:15 p.m. 4 Wrap Up & Next Steps (15 mins) 9:15 - 9:30 p.m.
Attachment II
The statement below is based off of the Vision Statement adopted by Council in 2020. The blue text reflects recommendations made by Council Members through the pre-retreat survey. Council will have an opportunity to discuss these edits at the retreat.
Redlined Vision Statement
(422 words, up from 327)
In 5 to 10 years, Hayward is continuing to grow in population and stature. Existing residents are proud to call Hayward home, and it is becoming a community of choice for new families and employers.
Hayward attracts new, higher-paying jobs, allowing existing and new residents to live and work in the same community. Hayward’s attractive downtown and neighborhood business corridors draw people from across the region, featuring unique and locally-owned restaurants, music and art, exciting retail, outdoor dining, and inviting public spaces.
Diverse families live in healthy and inclusive ‘complete communities’ with stable housing, safe streets, excellent schools, cultural attractions, and community services. The city celebrates its diversity openly with cultural events and protects that diversity with its commitment to equitable development. Families are proud to live in an ‘education city’ with many opportunities and resources, and they know they will be supported from ‘cradle to career.’ To accomplish these goals, Hayward has developed important service partnerships between local and regional agencies.
Hayward has continued construction of thousands of new housing units at all income levels. To reduce displacement of existing residents, the City is especially focused on making housing accessible and affordable to all, with new high density developments located near transit. The few who are unhoused are able to access the services necessary to thrive. Because demand is high, blighted properties throughout the city are re-developed and occupied. Public safety is aligned with community expectations for response times, effectiveness, and engagement, leading to an overall reduction in crime and better community relationships.
Hayward continues to be a leader in climate resilience, reducing its carbon footprint, improving its sustainable practices, increasing green spaces, and preparing residents to face the impacts of climate change. Clean, leafy and landscaped corridors are more walkable and bikeable. Hayward has prioritized active transportation and multi-modal corridors over a reliance on cars and roads. As a result, the City sees less traffic, less pollution, and less speeding.
Internally, employees feel city-wide priorities are aligned to their work and are able to grow and thrive in their roles. Employees from diverse backgrounds are recruited, retained and celebrated, and staff provide culturally informed services to our community. The City continues to develop innovative revenue sources and maintains a well-staffed and well-resourced workforce. The City is streamlining processes and using technology more effectively to provide better customer service.
Overall, there is a rising sense of pride among employees and residents alike. While there is much more to do, the City of Hayward is a place where people want to be.
We strive to build a city where all residents have access to quality educational opportunities and cradle-to-career support so they can achieve their life goals.
The City is committed to working alongside our educational partners to support the academic success and future employment of Hayward’s students. The City does this by actively participating in collaborations like the Hayward Promise Neighborhoods, growing the economy, creating pipelines for public sector careers, providing education and employment services, and communicating about educational opportunities and successes.
Throughout this plan, we have identified projects
with this icon that have an ‘Education City’ focus or
services/projects that we are reviewing
though an ‘Education City’ lens.
Questions we ask when we apply an ‘Education City’ lens to a service or project:
● Have we communicated with our educational partners to align service offerings and create a more seamless service experience for Hayward families? ● Will this service, project, or policy generate jobs? If so, are there ways we can develop employment pipelines for Hayward youth and residents to access those jobs?
● How are we communicating about education and economic opportunities to Hayward families? What barriers are there for people to access information? ● Transportation specific: Does this project make it easier for families and students to get to their campuses and other educational resources? Education City
Focus Projects
This is draft proposed language to establish the value of ‘Education City’ and identify focus projects throughout the Strategic Roadmap that reflect that value.
Council will have the opportunity to discuss this proposal at the May 9 retreat.
Attachment III
We strive to build a culture of equity to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all residents.
The City is committed to providing equitable services that improve the lives of all residents and take into consideration past inequities and injustices. We know achieving this vision requires tackling tough issues like institutional racism and implicit bias. We also know it takes continuous listening, learning, and improvement.
Throughout this plan, we have identified projects
with this icon that have a racial equity focus
or services/projects that we are reviewing
though a racial equity lens.
Questions we ask when we apply a racial equity lens to a service or project:
● What problem is this service/project seeking to address? ● Who benefits from this service/project? Are some community members impacted by the problem more than others? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)?
● Who does this service/project not benefit? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)?
● Who is currently accessing this service?
● Who is not accessing this service? Do we know why? Are there barriers that makes it more difficult for some community members to use or access this service?
● How are we communicating about this service/project? What barriers are there for people to find up-to-date information?
● "What racial, cultural, and/or ethnic groups experience disparities related to this program? How does this program benefit them or further exacerbate their disparities?"
Racial Equity
Focus Projects
As a reminder, Council adopted the language below last year for Racial Equity Focus Projects, which will continue to be in the Roadmap in FY2024.
FY2024 Proposed Strategic Roadmap Projects
*This is a draft document. The City Council will review and prioritize projects at the May 9, 2023 Strategic Roadmap Retreat.
Enhance Community Safety & Quality of Life
There are 49 projects in this priority - Council will be able to dot vote for 16 first priority projects and 16 second priority projects
SUPPORT SAFE AND CLEAN NEIGHBORHOODS
Staff Proposed Projects
Invest in Community-Centered Crime Response and Enforcement Models Q1 - Continue to implement and measure the HEART Pilot Program Q2 - Implement the recommendations from the Dispatch Assessment Q3 - Conduct an assessment of the Jail and other Community Services Officer functions Q4 - Seek and implement CALEA accreditation for the Police Department Strengthen Emergency Preparedness, Planning, and Response Q5 - Update comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Q6 - Reestablish the Hazardous Materials Response Team and research funding options for equipment Invest in Cleanliness and Blight Reduction
Q7 - Roll out a permanent illegal dumping prevention program Q8 - Engage owners of vacant building properties to encourage activation, starting in the downtown Q9 - Finalize community preservation ordinance to combat blight and enhance neighborhood livability Q10 - Create an analysis of the staffing and funding needs to create a public art program
SUPPORT VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
Implement Community Enrichment and Social Support Programming Q11 - Continue to provide educational, cultural, and social support programs at the Hayward Library Q12 - Continue to provide family support programs through the Youth and Family Services Bureau Q13 - Continue to implement Hayward People’s Budget projects Q14 - Continue to work with HARD on understanding recreational programs through the Master Lease Activate Public Spaces
Q15 - Design and Install Heritage Plaza Art Pieces to Honor Indigenous and Russell City Heritage Q16 - Work with partners to design programming for the future Stack Center Community Event Plaza Invest in Community-Wide Internet Infrastructure and Access Q17 - Continue to provide internet connected devices and hotspots through the Library Q18 - Work with partners to identify funding for a strategic plan for Broadband Strengthen Justice and Belonging
Q19 - Continue to implement an internal racial equity training program Q20 - Use the Racial Equity Toolkit to implement pilots in several departments Q21 - Assess and pilot inclusive recruitment, retention and promotion standards and practices Q22 - Work with the survivors and descendants of Russell City to determine appropriate restitution Council Proposed Added Projects
QC1 - Expand the HEART Pilot Program to 24-hours
Attachment IV
QC2 - Provide a report on how Council can help bolster community policing as a model in collaboration with HPD QC3 - Convene quarterly meetings with residents and the Police Department to bridge gaps. Increasing conversations and establishing contacts will help foster better communications.
QC4 - Reestablish the Neighborhood Watch program. Increasing conversations and establishing contacts will help foster better communications.
QC5 - Provide an informational report to Council in FY2024 to determine which sworn officer responsibilities can be delegated to Community Service Officers to improve responsiveness and drive down staffing costs.
QC6 - Increase coordination around human trafficking, truancy, and child abuse QC7 - Work with hospitals to provide street medicine to those in need through the MIHU/HEART program QC8 - Find ways to reduce armed traffic stops; Review ways to provide unarmed response when feasible, Review ways to provide unarmed response when feasible. Ex:) Can tickets be mailed for minor things and cars do not look suspicious? QC9 - Enhance background checks for gun ownership and gun storage rules QC10 - Develop an opt-in list of seniors and differently abled folks the City can coordinate check-ups as part of the City's Emergency Management Plan. The action steps would be to develop a Vulnerable Needs Registry through HFD's Emergency Services division and in partnership with our local service providers that allows senior, housing-insecure, and disabled residents to opt-in to a secure database that will improve emergency responsiveness.
QC11 - Implementation of an outside complaint system through the City Manager's office (instead of through the police).
Action Steps: Staff will present a report to Council in FY24 on the implementation progress of creating a complaint system through the City Manager's Office (instead of through HPD) already approved by Council. Success looks like the process being live for residents within the next two years.
QC12 - Create a 311 line to supplement Access Hayward. Examples include SJ, LA, NY QC13 - Create a Task Force for reparations and guarantee basic income to understand state actions and how Hayward residents can benefit including descendants of Russell City
QC14 - Launch an Education City conference to focus on growing Hayward families QC15 - Implement a yearly recognition with signs and social media graphics that celebrates Hayward graduates. Tie it with local restaurants and other retailers to promote products related to graduate QC16 - Develop community events/resources (like markets or concert series) to improve neighborhood cohesiveness and identity
QC17 - More engagement with the Chamber of Commerce and HARD on public facing events. Hoping to improve the flow of communication for desired outcomes and for event scheduling.
QC18 - Increase the number of Community Meeting Rooms in Hayward, at Southland Mall or anywhere possible; Provide a report to Council on the process for reserving facilities through the Library, City building, and HARD QC19 - Have staff work with HUSD and HARD to activate community centers and pilot opening specific school campuses after instructional hours to provide residents access to their facilities. Success looks like 2-3 campuses open for public use with a funding and staffing structure agreed upon by the partner agencies.
QC20 - Provide a report on the fireworks response program that was adopted in 2022 and the cost to expand the program QC21 - Expand litter collection services (like the Downtown Streets Team) to pick up litter through the City QC22 - Add additional enforcement against owners of empty storefronts QC23 - Create more permanent art downtown, Hesperian, mission, Tennyson QC24 - Explore an Art & Culture Commission. These projects (including the two below) deal with the diverse culture of our City, for better quality of life, celebration of who we are, and create pride in our city. Once finished, these projects will lead our Residents to Downtown, crating traffic for our businesses, and more City pride.
QC25 - Create a Mini Fault Park by old City Hall, with poems and photos, and poetry stands throughout the city.
QC26 - Create a disc golf course, for example at Skywest or as part of La Vista QC27 - Create a Task Force to plan for Hayward’s 150th year Preserve, Produce, and Protect Housing for All
There are 24 projects in this priority - Council will be able to dot vote for 8 first priority projects and 8 second priority projects Staff Proposed Projects
Invest in Programs to House and Support People Experiencing Homelessness H1 - Support development of St. Regis Behavioral Health Campus to provide health and housing services to people experiencing homelessness and mental health crises
H2 - Continue to oversee operations of the Navigation Center H3 - Piloting a flexible funding pool for preventing homelessness, including a shallow subsidy program H4 - Continue to explore safe parking options along with encampment management H5 - Leverage partnerships to support acquisition and rehabilitation projects through State Homekey funding (including hotel/motel conversion, tiny home, and single-family home conversion) Incentivize Housing Production for All
H6 - Create objective residential development standards & update zoning regulations to ensure conformance with the General Plan
H7 - Explore program to convert tax-defaulted properties to affordable housing H8 - Continue to create marketing materials to incentive housing production H9 - Continue work on updating the Affordable Housing Ordinance H10 - Amend the Municipal Code to address Housing Element Actions related to housing for a variety of income levels and housing types
Protect the Affordability of Existing Housing
H11 - Continue to pilot a Tenant Relocation Emergency Fund H12 - Continue to implement the Foreclosure Prevention Program H13 - Evaluate available funding to issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) H14 - Amend the Municipal Code to establish residential replacement requirements pursuant to State Law (AB 1397) Council Proposed Added Projects
HC1 - Help people stay in their homes with additional subsidized rent/mortgage payments HC2 - Support public banking. Supporting Public Bank East Bay can help the city get more projects funded by being an alternate source of loans, as well as by guaranteeing project viability.
HC3 - Provide creative financing like down payment assistance or loan restructuring. Down payment assistance can help more buyers get unrestricted-deed properties. Loan restructuring, such as by offering a payment assistance loan or a balloon loan (due on sale), keeps people in their homes if they are otherwise subject to foreclosure.
HC4 - Strengthen the rent protection ordinance
HC5 - Explore the creation of a residential and commercial vacancy tax. Action steps: Staff will provide an informational report to the Budget and Finance Committee in FY24 on the creation of a residential and commercial vacancy tax to disincentivize real estate speculation, activate our businesses corridors, and introduce more housing stock into the market to relieve housing costs.
HC6 - Develop a light-weight tenant "right to counsel" program. Action Steps: Housing Staff to present a proposal for a Right to Council-Lite that connects legal resources to our pre-existing tenant mediation services through ECHO Housing to help facilitate the program.
HC7 - Develop an enforceable rental registry. Action steps: Have Housing Staff develop a proposal for an enforceable Rental Registry that allows the city to track rent and rent increases across the city (we currently rely on an honor system), streamlining tenant/landlord mediation and allowing staff to track the impact of housing policy more effectively. More information:
HTTPs://www.policylink.org/resources-tools/tools/all-in-cities/housing-anti-displacement/rental-registries HC8 - Explore housing for teachers
HC9 - Provide an informational report to Council in FY2024 outlining potential options for Safe Parking Sites to support unhoused individuals living out of their vehicles and reducing trash and illegally parked vehicles in neighborhoods across Hayward
HC10 - Work with BART to encourage Transit Oreinted Development at the two Hayward stations Confront Climate Crisis and Champion Environmental Justice There are 20 projects in this priority - Council will be able to dot vote for 7 first priority projects and 7 second priority projects Staff Proposed Projects
Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Dependency on Fossil Fuels
C1 - Implement Year 1 Programs from the adopted GHG Roadmap (Climate Action Plan) C2 - Continue to collaborate with EBCE to provide public EV charging facilities C3 - Present a plan on EV charging for city facilities to CIC (for fleet and employee commuters) C4 - Continue to transition City facilities from natural gas to electric, with a focus on HVAC systems Reduce Waste by Promoting a Circular Economy
C5 - Continue to identify opportunities for compost hubs and other distribution mechanisms for compost in Hayward C6 - Continue to partner with Alameda County All In Eats to encourage food recovery Mitigate Environmental Impacts through Resilient Design and Environmental Health Programs C7 - Prepare an ordinance to create smoke-free multifamily housing C8 - Plant 1,000 trees annually, directly and through work with community groups C9 - Update Tree Preservation Ordinance
C10 - Implement Year 1 Programs from the adopted General Plan Environmental Justice Element, with a focus on mitigating the impact on frontline communities
C11 - Work with HASPA partners to seek grant funding to implement the Shoreline Master Plan, including providing an update to Council
C12 – Continue to pursue water conservation measures like increasing recycled water supplies Council Proposed Added Projects
CC1 - Explore a partnership with EBCE to offer vouchers/discounts on purchasing electric appliances to help community members make the transition from gas to electric
CC2 - Pursue grant dollars through the Green House Gas Reduction Fund (for building electrification, supporting a shuttle service, partnering with trades on a Just Transition)
CC3 - Work with banks to finance electrification with no change in payment or LTV (no penalty to new buyers, just tack it onto an existing mortgage); or have PG&E finance it, or finance it through public grants. Electrification of a pre-existing structure will cost about $40,000 (panel and wiring upgrades, replacing gas lines with electrical wiring, etc.). If required as part of a property sale, the added cost will impact lower income buyers disproportionately unless we establish mechanisms to protect them.
CC4 - Ban new gasoline stations and limit expansion of existing gasoline stations CC5 - Ensure that work done to produce EV chargers also benefit e-bike and not just electric cars CC6 - Sustainability Staff will work to improve e-bike adoption through the creation of an e-bike rebate program and ensuring that electric transit infrastructure such as EV chargers also serve e-bike and not just electric cars.
CC7 - Offer free trees by neighborhoods (max amount of trees by areas) CC8 - Increase the number of trees planted annually to 5,000 Invest in Infrastructure
There are 31 projects in this priority - Council will be able to dot vote for 10 first priority projects and 10 second priority projects Staff Proposed Projects
Invest in Multi-Modal Transportation
R1 - Continue to implement major corridor traffic calming initiatives R2 - Develop a micro-mobility policy (eBikes, eScooters) R3 - Complete construction of Mission Boulevard phase 3 R4 - Implement Safe Routes for School, with a focus on Cesar Chavez and Palma Ceia R5 - Implement six intersections for Safe Route for Seniors in the downtown area R6 - Continue to add approximate 10 miles of bike lanes annually, with a focus on protected bike lanes and intersections that have high traffic/incidents
Invest in City Facilities & Property
R7 - Break ground on the Stack Center and continue fundraising for project needs R8 - Continue to work towards construction of La Vista Park R9 - Complete Jackson Corridor landscape beautification R10 - Continue City parking lot upgrades, with a focus on parking lots 7, 8, and 11 R11 - Continue Corporation Yard safety upgrades (ARPA project) R12 - Continue upgrades to Fleet facilities (ARPA project) R13 - Continue upgrades to Animal Control facilities (ARPA project) R14 - Provide CIC a needs assessment/preliminary feasibility report on a new Corporation Yard R15 - Provide CIC a needs assessment/preliminary feasibility report on a new Police Building R16 - Create a preliminary concept plan for the Weekes Library to be eligible for potential grants Invest in Water Supplies, Sanitation Infrastructure & Storm R17 - Replace an average of 3 miles of water pipelines annually R18 - Replace an average of 3 miles of sewer lines annually R19 - Design Water Pollution Control Facility Phase II upgrade R20 - Develop a Recycled Water Master Plan
R21 - Implement Sustainable Groundwater Plan
Council Proposed Added Projects
RC1 - Elevate the alternatives to the downtown loop. Additional Council Comments: Begin reforming the loop and making changes to discourage commuter traffic through downtown; Make A St. two way in order to begin DeLooping our City.
Transportation Staff to pursue AB1386 dollars (and other grant dollars) to fund the assessment and improvement of the Hayward Loop in partnership with the Hayward Area Planning Association. This will begin to do away with our City being a pass through city, which in turn will make us being a Destination City, and that should reduce our Carbon Footprint. More folk in our Downtown will be the result, as well as a reduced foot print.
RC2 - Plant greenery/drought resistant/native plants/flowers in areas that are barren and ugly looking, especially carnations, our City flower. Beautification is important as we strive with Cleaning & Greening our City. When folk see Clean they being, hopefully, to litter less. A cleaner city is the result.
RC3 - Implement beatification at the intersection of Tennyson and Calaroga RC4 - Create a pilot project for either a city shuttle service, or a last mile car service, focusing on getting people to BART or to downtown ; Explore shuttle alternatives with BART
RC5 - Develop a Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
RC6 - At the police station - renovate bathrooms, replace carpet, and add public art painting on the exterior. Hoping to improve the quality of life for HPD employees.
RC7 - Build a parking garage behind Buffalo Bills
RC8 - Replace and relocate the existing monument gateway sign located on Jackson Street and Silva Avenue RC9 - Expand the Hayward Beautiful Yard contest to commercial properties RC10 - Work with AC Transit to beautify bus shelters
Grow the Economy
There are 23 projects in this priority - Council will be able to dot vote for 8 first priority projects and 8 second priority projects Staff Proposed Projects
Invest in Programs that Support Hayward Business and Workers E1 - Work with the CEDC to identify priority sites throughout Hayward and review concept plans, including key downtown sites and Southland Mall
E2 - Complete remaining “Restaurant Relaunch” and façade program projects E3 - Continue to partner with DSAL to build and launch the commercial kitchen incubator program at the Stack Center, which could potentially be expanded to incubate other types of businesses Invest in Plans and Programs that Create Thriving Commercial Corridors E4 - Continue to roll out Downtown District Activation pilot program that includes performance art E5 - Finalize Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance and provide a training on how to apply for a business license Grow Educational Pathways and Workforce Development Pipelines E6 - Provide cradle to career educational programs for all ages with an emphasis on creating cross-agency pathways, in partnership with the Hayward Promise Neighborhoods
E7 - Design and implement the ARPA Tuition Assistance program with Cal State East Bay, Chabot College, and Eden Area Regional Occupational Program
E8 - Continue Fire career pathway program with ROP and Chabot – have 17 student fire fighters – execute instructional services agreement with Chabot
E9 - Continue the IT Department’s internship program
E10 - Work cooperatively with Hayward’s educational institutions to streamline and amplify partner communications and achievements
Strategically Dispose of City Property
E11 - Continue to work on Route 238 Corridor lands dispositions and development E12 - Release solicitation for City Center disposition and development E13 - Study the options for disposing of Successor Agency parcels on Mission Blvd Council Proposed Added Projects
EC1 - Provide a Council report analyzing the impact of graffiti on businesses and service options/costs for the City to assist in keeping store alcoves, sidewalks, and walls clean when businesses are dealing with graffiti/blight/homelessness EC2 - Economic Development Staff will provide an informational report to Council on older ordinances that may have an adverse impact on our local economy (such as the Cabaret Ordinance, the Alcohol ration, and Happy Hour), and offer recommendations to update them.
EC3 - Put forward incentives to create worker-cooperatives in Hayward. Action Steps: Have Economic Development Staff present a strategy to encourage the development of worker-cooperatives in Hayward, including but not limited to: potential tax incentives, building networks for educational and legal support, creating materials that promote worker-ownership, and potential policy recommendations (such as offering employees the right of first refusal to purchase small businesses in the case of owner retirement).
EC4 - Launch a Haywardjobs.com website with local jobs across sectors, in partnership with HARD, HUSD, and the Chamber, including a job clearing house for teens
EC5 - Explore closing B St. (Foothill to Mission) and/or Main St. (A to C Sts.) to cars on weekends. This will begin to do away with our City being a pass through city, which in turn will make us being a Destination City, and that should reduce our Carbon Footprint. More folk in our Downtown will be the result, as well as a reduced foot print.
EC6 - Build a parking garage behind Buffalo Bills Economy recovery and renovation are key to a healthy local economy for us.
The parking that we have will not be enough when every empty storefront is rented, thus another parking garage. We will see Residents in our Downtown, especially on B and Main St.
EC7 - Facilitate Valet Parking for downtown business
EC8 - Partner with HARD to use underutilized buildings as commercial and food spaces EC9 - Create a density bonus for amenities for the community managed by the building: coworking space, meeting rooms, retail, office amenities
EC10 - Identify central locations with facilities to support street vendors EC11 - Study the restaurants and food offerings in the industrial area to see if there are service gaps for workers and residents Strengthen Organizational Health
There are 20 projects in this priority - Council will be able to dot vote for 7 first priority projects and 7 second priority projects Staff Proposed Projects
Strengthen Fiscal Stability and Transparency
R1 - Hold a work session with the Council to provide an overview of the updated General Fund Long Range Financial model R2- Expand financial transparency and data sharing through platforms like OpenGov Strengthen and Streamline Customer Service and Access
R3 - Conduct a language access assessment
R4 - Conduct a post-COVID assessment of on-line and in-person customer service needs, including Access Hayward R5 - Continue to implement and assess hybrid meetings options for Board and Commissions Strengthen Employee Engagement, Professional Development, and Retention R6 - Develop talent acquisition plan for citywide and critical positions R7 - Audit existing policies and HR processes for compliance including areas for revision and general enhancement R8 - Develop citywide compensation philosophy to create and define consistent internal benchmarks and alignment in comparator marketplace
Invest in a Safe Work Environment
R9 - Conduct a workplace safety assessment for all workplace locations and implement phased improvements R10 - Develop the Police Department’s Wellness program
Optimize Access to Workforce Technology
R11 - Optimize ERP solution by supporting use of different modules, including the City's procurement system R12 - Implement an IT Governance workgroup to ensure business alignment with technology solutions Council Proposed Added Projects
RC1 - Explore the creation of a residential and commercial vacancy tax as part of the City’s vacancy ordinance RC2 - Revisit our procurement system to identify potential cost savings and ensure we have up to date technology and processes in place
RC3 - Launch a “Mock Government” program with local schools (Urban Land Institute Urban Plan for High School Students) RC4 - Implement an annual participatory budgeting process. Action Steps: Have Community Services Staff develop a proposal for a sustainable People's Budget model to ensure the long-term implementation and success of the program.
RC5 - Prioritize Hayward's involvement in the creation of a Public Bank, creating the potential for our city to divest in fossil fuels, unlock capital for development and small business investments, and securing decision-making power through the Bank's governance structure
RC6 - Develop systems for tracking and responding to constituent requests for Council, other than the email account, such as using a ticketing system, having more informational updates online, or having more administrative support for this area RC7 - As part of "Invest in a Safe Work Environment": Implement 360 evaluations for all department heads that includes feedback from subordinates, enabling the City Manager to provide better support to personnel and make more informed decisions regarding staffing. Management evaluations should be summarized and presented to Council on a regular basis.
RC8 - Partner with our downtown businesses to provide more fitness classes for employee (yoga, boxing, etc.)
City of Hayward FY2023 Divisions by Number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Attachment V