Housing Element
Program Action Action Description Implements Which Policies Responsible Departments Implementation
Timeframe Status 2024 Update Strategic Priority
PROGRAM H-1: MINOR HOME REPAIR
PROGRAM
Action 1.1: Provide housing rehabilitation assistance
to lower-income, elderly, and/or disabled
households. Distribute targeted outreach to
households in areas with higher concentration of
single-family older housing stock and lower income
neighborhoods such as North Hayward and
Downtown (Tracts 4354 and 4363), Upper B Street
(portion of Tract 4364.03), Mission Foothill (Tracts
4365, portion of Tract 4353), Mt Eden (Tract 4372),
Southgate (Tract 4370), Longwood/Winton Grove
(Tract 4369), Whitman Mocine (Tract 4378),
Harder/Tennyson (Tracts 4374, 4375, 4376,
7377.01 and 4377.02), Jackson Triangle (Tracts
4366.01 and 4366.02), Santa Clara (Tracts 4367 and
4368) and Mission Garin (Tract 4380), among other
tracts that have qualifying households. Ensure
specific households are targeted rather than entire
census tracts to ensure that the City reaches the
target population.
Annually assist ten households with larger repairs
and 40 households with smaller repairs. Implement a
social equity lens to ensure equitable geographic
distribution of grants to areas of highest need as
measured by age of structure, overcrowding, poverty
status of household, and other attributes to
affirmatively further fair housing. On an annual basis, monitor locations of grants to ensure that specific
neighborhoods and geographic areas of highest need
receive targeted outreach.
H-1.2, H-1.5, H-1.3, H-2.5 City Manager’s Office 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing The City of Hayward partners with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley, Inc., and Rebuilding Together Oakland East Bay for home rehabilitation services for low-income Hayward residents. Habitat for Humanity targets major home renovation projects, such as roof replacement, furnace installation, and plumbing repair. Rebuilding Together Oakland offers minor repairs and modifications such as installation of hand rails and replacement of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. As of March 2024, both agencies are expected to meet their target goals by the end of the fiscal year (June 2024).
PROGRAM H-1: MINOR HOME REPAIR
PROGRAM
Action 1.2: Continue existing partnerships with
nonprofit housing rehabilitation agencies such as
Rebuilding Together Oakland/East Bay and Habitat
for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley to provide
property rehabilitation assistance to targeted
Hayward homeowners.
Continue existing partnerships with non-profit
rehabilitation agencies to provide property
rehabilitation assistance to targeted homeowners.
H-1.2, H-1.5, H-1.3, H-2.5 City Manager’s Office 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing The City expects to continue its partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together East Bay Network in FY 2025-26. Prior to FY2025, the City had partnered with Rebuilding Together Oakland. With the Oakland affiliate closing its doors in late FY 2024, the City has shifted these programs to Rebuilding Together East Bay Network. For FY 2025-26, staff expects that the Habitat for Humanity contract will increase from $175,000 per year to $245,000, recognizing increased staffing and administrative costs. The City's contract with Rebuilding Together East Bay Network will remain at its current funding level of $150,000 per year. Habitat for Humanity will carry out major repairs for to an estimated 11 households, while Rebuilding Together East Bay Network projects assisting 25 households with minor repairs.
PROGRAM H-1: MINOR HOME REPAIR
PROGRAM
Action 1.3: Disseminate information regarding
rehabilitation standards, preventative maintenance,
and energy conservation measures to eligible
homeowners.
Maintain current information on the City’s website
and disseminate to at least 100 qualified homeowners
annually.
H-1.2, H-1.5, H-1.3, H-2.5 City Manager’s Office 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing Information is posted to the City's website and disseminated as requested.
PROGRAM H-2: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
INSPECTION PROGRAM
Action 2.1: Systematically inspect rental units
throughout the city to safeguard the stock of safe,
sanitary rental units within the city and protect
persons entering or residing in rental units.
Annually inspect 250 single-family homes and 750
multi-family units. Focus attention on rental housing
in higher density areas with the goal of inspecting
these units every three to four years.
H-1.1, H-1.2, H-1.3 Development Services 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing The Code Enforcement Division has conducted a total of 1,263 systematic rental inspections during 2024,meeting established program goals. Inspections conducted were a combination of both Single-Family Units and Multi-Family Apartment Units. These inspections aim to assure compliance with State of California Housing laws, ensuring safe and sanitary housing provisions for residents.
PROGRAM H-2: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
INSPECTION PROGRAM
Action 2.2: Amend the Hayward Municipal Code
(HMC) to comply with Section 17970.5 of the
California Health and Safety Code requiring that
upon a rental tenant complaint, the respective
landlord a) conducts a mandatory inspection and b)
specifies specific actions that can be taken to
mitigate any hazards present.
Amend the HMC by January 2025. H-1.1, H-1.2, H-1.3 Development Services 1/1/2025 Complete Following research on this topic, the City found that Hayward Municipal Code Article 5, Section 9-5.305, Residential Rental Inspections, is compliant with Section 17970.5 of the California Health and Safety Code.
PROGRAM H-2: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
INSPECTION PROGRAM
Action 2.3: Disseminate information to residents
about the mandatory rental inspections and up to-
date information on the City’s adopted laws and
regulations specific to housing.
Maintain current information on the City’s website
and provide information to a minimum of 100 renter
households annually through workshops, non-profits
or advocacy groups, and direct outreach at the Permit
Center and in the field.
H-1.1, H-1.2, H-1.3 Development Services 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing The City continues to provide public information and educational materials regarding its mandatory rental inspection program through both program brochures and a public website dedicated to program details. During the current fiscal year staff have provided information on more than 1,200 households.
PROGRAM H-2: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
INSPECTION PROGRAM
Action 2.4: Provide annual trainings during the
planning period to improve capacity of Code
Enforcement staff to work with diverse communities,
in a culturally competent manner with a focus on
problem solving and with connections to social and
economic support services.
Begin providing annual trainings to staff by 2024. H-1.1, H-1.2, H-1.3 Development Services 2024-2031 Ongoing The Code Enforcement Division conducts annual training workshops with staff to improve their ability to effectively communicate and address housing concerns in diverse communities. The Division conducted works shops in February and April of the current fiscal year focusing on rental housing inspections and case management to meet 2024 objectives.
PROGRAM H-3 PRESERVATION OF AT-
RISK AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Action 3.1: Monitor the status of the five projects and 295 units at risk of conversion to market-rate units
during the planning period and seek to preserve
these affordable units for extremely low-income
households and very low-income households. The
five projects include: Hayward Villa, Josephine Lum
Lodge, Sycamore Square, Wittenberg Manor II, and
Weireb Place
Monitor the status of units in five affordable housing
projects that are at risk of conversion to market rate.
H-1.4, H-6.4
Development Services, City
Manager
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
Staff Determined that : 1) Josephine Lum Lodge has a regulatory term units December 2060, 2) Weinreb Place is subject to affordability restrictions through December 2071. 3) Wittenberg Manor II is located in unincorporated Alameda County.4) The City is maintaining communication with Eden Housing regarding Sycamore Square. 5) The City is working to identify a contact for Hayward Villas.
PROGRAM H-3 PRESERVATION OF AT-
RISK AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Action 3.2: Reach out to property owner to inquire
about their plans for the property with the expiring
regulatory controls and assess the risk of loss of
affordable housing units.
Send correspondence to property owner three years
prior to termination of regulatory controls. Objective
is to ascertain risk of loss of affordable units and
identify if the City as resources to preserve the units.
H-1.4, H-6.4
Development Services, City
Manager
2023-2031 (Case by
Case)
Ongoing There are no properties near the expiration of regulatory controls.
PROGRAM H-3 PRESERVATION OF AT-
RISK AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Action 3.3: Inform property owners of their
obligation to comply with noticing requirements
stipulated under state law to ensure that qualified
non-profit entities from the State’s qualified entities list are informed of the opportunity to acquire the
affordable property and that tenants are informed
about their rights and potential resources. If the
property was built before July 1, 1979, inform
property owner that rent increase limits stipulated
in the City’s Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance
will apply post conversion to market rate.
Send notice to property owner three years prior to
potential project conversion. Provide follow-up with
contacts one year and six months prior to conversion
if property owner fails to comply. Objective is to
ensure qualified non-profit entities are notified of
acquisition opportunities and to ensure tenants are
aware of the impending changes.
H-1.4, H-6.4
Development Services, City
Manager
2023-2031 (Case by
Case)
Ongoing
Although there are no properties approaching the end of regulatory control, the City remains attentive to the noticing requirements that property owners must comply with under state and local laws. The City maintains an on-going interest list of affordable housing developers that includes qualified non-profit entities which will be used to notify the opportunities for acquisition.
Attachment XIII
1 PROGRAM H-3 PRESERVATION OF AT-
RISK AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Action 3.4: Contingent of funding availability, in the
event that a property is scheduled for conversion,
contact property owner regarding funding
availability. If the property owner intends to sell the property encourage sale to a qualified non-profit
entity.
Inform property owner three years prior to potential
project conversion whether funding is available to
preserve the affordability restrictions. The objective
is to incentivize the sale to a qualified non-profit
entity.
H-1.4, H-6.4
Development Services, City
Manager
2023-2031 (Case by
Case) Ongoing
There have been no conversations with property owners regarding properties seeking conversion. However, if such conversations are proposed, the City will work closely and diligently with property owners before any potential conversion to support and strategize the preservation of affordability restrictions, regardless of the funding available.
PROGRAM H-3 PRESERVATION OF AT-
RISK AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Action 3.5: Include naturally occurring affordable
housing at risk of conversion to higher rates as an
eligible project type for funding under the City’s
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to preserve
these units through long-term affordability
covenants as a condition of funding.
Subject to availability of Inclusionary Housing Trust
funds, issue NOFA at least once during compliance
period and establish an affordable housing
development pipeline inclusive of project that convert
market rate housing to affordable housing.
H-1.4, H-6.4
Development Services, City
Manager
2023-2031 (at least
once) Ongoing
The City is planning to issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) at least once during the compliance period. The NOFA aims to establish a pipeline for developing affordable housing and award the revenue generated by the collection of affordable housing in-lieu fees to affordable housing projects. This includes projects that convert from market-rate housing to affordable housing through a competitive process.
Preserve, Protect and Produce Housing For
All (HP5)
PROGRAM H-3 PRESERVATION OF AT-
RISK AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Action 3.6: Support qualified affordable housing
developers that acquire and convert naturally
occurring affordable housing to restricted affordable
housing meet state or federal funding application
requirements that subject to City review or support.
The City may choose not to support projects that
pose a high risk of displacement of existing tenants.
Provide support to qualified housing developers that
acquire and convert naturally occurring affordable
housing to convert to restricted affordable housing to
meet state or federal funding requirements.
H-1.4, H-6.4
Development Services, City
Manager
2023-2031 (Case by
Case)
Ongoing
The City has not received any requests for technical assistance or support from projects to meet affordability requirements for state or federal funding applications. However, the City encourages affordable housing developers to contact city staff to identify opportunities where the City can help them meet affordability requirements while assessing the risk of displacement for existing tenants. PROGRAM H-3 PRESERVATION OF AT-
RISK AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Action 3.7: As necessary, provide technical assistance
to tenants to access other affordable housing
resources.
Provide assistance to tenants about affordable
housing resources.
H-1.4, H-6.4
Development Services, City
Manager
2023-2031 (Case by
Case)
Ongoing
No assistance was provided specific to housing preservation however, the City provided affordable housing resources to 273 individuals in 2024.
PROGRAM H-4 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Action 4.1: Partner with qualified housing
developers to identify affordable housing
development opportunities with emphasis on
promoting housing choices that serve the needs of
special needs populations, including seniors,
homeless, female-headed households, large families,
low-income, and/or persons with disabilities.
Subject to availability of Inclusionary Housing Trust
funds, issue NOFA at least once during compliance
period and establish and affordable housing
development pipeline of at least three affordable
housing projects. Hold an annual meeting with
developers to inquire about upcoming projects.
Utilize the Conceptual Plan submittal process to
identify affordable housing developments that may
need local funding or loan/grant preparation
assistance. Additionally, NOFA’s will be issued once
sufficient funding is available fund at least one
project. In-lieu of a NOFA, the City may choose to
allocate available housing development funds to
existing City supported projects in order to address
funding gaps that prevents the project from being
competitive for tax credit or bond financing and/or
starting construction. Allocation of funding to
developers will likely be on a biennial basis subject to availability of funds.
H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6, H-3.10
Development Services, City
Manager
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
Ongoing. The City provides technical assistance and identifies housing development and funding opportunities to support qualified housing developers throughout the development process from the preliminary development stages to entitlements. There were insufficient funds to issue a NOFA in 2024.
Preserve, Protect and Produce Housing For
All (HP5)
PROGRAM H-4 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Action 4.2: Monitor availability of State and federal
funding and support developers with their
applications for state and other local development
incentives and funding programs that provide
financial assistance to develop affordable housing for
special needs populations.
Annually, review proposed development budgets and
schedules for City funded affordable housing projects
to identify the need for City support with funding
applications. Upon request, provide support for non-
city funded affordable housing development project.
H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6, H-3.10
Development Services, City
Manager
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
Completed Annual Requirement: The City reviewed the development budget with RCD, the developer of Parcel Group 8, and updated financing plan to develop 82 units of affordable housing. Based on the new financing plan, the City has been working with supported the developer to apply for the 2024 AHSC Application and is working with them to apply for HUD 811 program and 2025 AHSC. Discussed potential County funding options with META Housing for potential project.
PROGRAM H-4 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Action 4.3: Subject to funding availability, provide
development subsidy for at least three affordable
housing developments with an effort to locate such
housing in Moderate Resource areas (Appendix F,
Table F-20 shows Census Tracts 4312, 4353,
4351.03, and 4370 and as updated on current
California Tax Credit Allocation Committee Maps).
Prioritize subsidy for financing for rental housing
units affordable to lower-income households and
households with special needs and projects that
promote the City’s goals relating to transit-oriented
development and jobs/ housing balance.
Assist in the development of at least 200 lower
income units over the eight-year planning period.
Prioritize development those units housing in
Moderate Resource Census Tracts, and annually
report geographic locations in the APR.
H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6, H-3.10
Development Services, City
Manager
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
Ongoing. City staff review and provide support to housing developers throughout the development process upon request. According to the 2024 Annual Progress Report, the City approved 184 housing units with 9 restricted for low and moderate income households; and, issued 273 building permits with 148 restricted for low and moderate income units.
PROGRAM H-4 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Action 4.4: Through the NOFA process described in
Action 4.1, use state, federal, and local In-Lieu Fees
to reimburse the cost of land for the development of
extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-
income housing.
Any development subsidy awarded to affordable
housing developers can be applied to acquisition
costs at the time the project closes all project funding.
As described in Action 4.1, this will likely happen on a biennial basis. Additionally, the City will support or
partner with developers in application for state or
federal funding on an as needed basis.
H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6, H-3.10
Development Services, City
Manager
2023-2031 (Biennial
Basis)
Ongoing
Ongoing. The NOFA guidelines provide information related to eligible cost for reimbursement, such as cost of land acquisition, with the use of public funding to eligible affordable housing developers serving extremely low, very low, low, and moderate income housing.
Preserve, Protect and Produce Housing For
All (HP5)
PROGRAM H-4 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Action 4.5: Subsidize the development of affordable
housing through disposition of City-owned land
where feasible and provision of development
subsidy when available. See also Program H-9, No
Net Loss Zoning with regard to monitoring reporting
on progress of development of publicly owned sites
and identification of alternative actions to ensure
RHNA targets can be met with alternative sites.
Support at least two affordable housing developments
on City owned land during the planning period.
Annually report on progress in the APR.
H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6, H-3.10
Development Services, City
Manager
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
Ongoing. The City has entered into three Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) to develop housing on City owned land. Parcel Group 3 started construction in 2023 to build 179 units of affordable housing.
In 2024, Developers of Parcel Group 8 amended its DDA to improve financial feasibility and competitiveness for state funding and proposed the development of 82 units of affordable housing. Finally, Parcel group 5 started negotiating amendments to its DDA to improve financial feasibility of its projects.
PROGRAM H-4 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Action 4.6: Adopt written policies and procedures for
the City of Hayward Public Works -– Utilities Division
(Water and Wastewater) that grants priority to
proposed developments that include housing
affordable to lower-income households pursuant to
Government Code Section 65589.7.
Develop and adopt written policies and procedures. H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6, H-3.10 Development Services, City
Manager
1/1/2025 Complete
Complete. On May 16, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23- 108 adopting policies and procedures for providing water and sewer service to affordable housing projects pursuant to Government Code Section 65589.7.
2 PROGRAM H-5 DENSITY BONUS
Action 5.1: Ensure that housing developers are
informed about the City’s density bonus program
during pre-development conferences, inquiries, and
at application and highlight the additional
development potential available.
Ensure that developers are aware of and informed
about Density Bonus program. H-2.2, H-2.4, H-3.1 Development Services 2023-2031 (Case by
Case) Ongoing
Ongoing. The City developed a City of Hayward Density Bonus User Guide
(https://library.municode.com/ca/hayward/codes/municipal_code?no deId=HAYWARD_MUNICIPAL_CODE_CH10PLZOSU_ART19DEBOOR)
which is available on the City's website, and provides a graphic, easy to read guide for developers. Further, there is a Planner on Duty every day who provides in person and virtual support on a daily basis including but not limited to support and information regarding the Density Bonus Ordinance in conjunction with potential development opportunities.
PROGRAM H-5 DENSITY BONUS
Action 5.2: Update the Density Bonus Ordinance to
bring it into compliance with State Law and remove
the requirement for Planning Commission approval
of Density Bonus applications. Through the update
process.
Adopt updated Density Bonus Ordinance by June
2023.
H-2.2, H-2.4, H-3.1 Development Services 1/17/2023 Complete Complete. Hayward's Density Bonus Ordinance Update (Ordinance 23- 01) was adopted by the City Council on January 17, 2023. As part of the update, Planning Commission review and approval was removed as a requirement for Density Bonus applications.
PROGRAM H-5 DENSITY BONUS
Action 5.3: As part of Density Bonus Ordinance
update, discuss incentives and concessions with
qualified housing developers to determine if
increasing density bonus for market-rate projects
beyond state law is appropriate for Hayward.
Meet with four qualified housing developers annually.
Adopt updated Density Bonus Ordinance by June
2023.
H-2.2, H-2.4, H-3.1 Development Services 1/17/2023 Complete Ongoing. The City developed a City of Hayward Density Bonus User Guide which is available on the City's website, and provides a graphic, easy to read guide for developers. Further, there is a Planner on Duty every day who provides in person and virtual support on a daily basis to qualified housing developers on topics including but not limited to support and information regarding the Density Bonus Ordinance.
Further, the Hayward Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article 19, Density Bonus Ordinance, allows for an additional 5% bonus in density over what is permitted per State Law for City Special Targeted Housing including developments that provide rental units for large families, seniors, college students, children aging out of foster care, disabled veterans, people experiencing homelessness and projects that incorporate universal design features in at least 20% of the units.
Further, Hayward's Density Bonus offers one additional concession over and above what is allowed by State Law if a development deed restricts 100% of the units for moderate and low income households.
PROGRAM H-5 DENSITY BONUS
Action 5.4: Provide technical assistance to
developers on how to use the Density Bonus
incentives.
Maintain current information on the City’s website
and publish informational bulletin by September
2023.
H-2.2, H-2.4, H-3.1 Development Services 9/1/2023 Complete Complete. Following adoption of the Density Bonus Ordinance Update, the Planning Division created a Density Bonus User Guide which provides technical assistance to developers about how to maximize development under the Ordinance. The User Guide is available on the City's website.
PROGRAM H-6 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
Action 6.1: Complete a new feasibility study to
determine the appropriate on-site affordable
housing requirements and fees for rent and
ownership of residential units that appropriately
reflect market conditions.
Complete feasibility study by June 2023. H-2.3, H-2.4
Development Services, City
Manager
6/1/2023 Complete
Complete. In conjunction with an update to the Affordable Housing Ordinance, the City of Hayward hired Strategic Economics to prepare a Feasibility Study in February 2023 which was shared with decisionmakers and the public throughout the AHO Update process.
PROGRAM H-6 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
Action 6.2: Based on the findings of the feasibility
study, modify the ordinance as necessary to
maximize production of affordable units without
adversely affecting market -rate development.
Modify the Affordable Housing Ordinance by January
2024.
H-2.3, H-2.4
Development Services, City
Manager
1/1/2024 Complete
Complete. On March 28, 2023, the City Council held a public hearing on updates to the Affordable Housing Ordinance based on the Feasibility Study prepared in February 2023. The second reading of the Ordinance was April 11, 2023 and the updated regulations took effect in May 2023.
PROGRAM H-6 INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
Action 6.3: Following the adoption of the
modifications to the Affordable Housing Ordinance,
monitor the effectiveness of the current Inclusionary
Housing Program to determine if modifications
would be necessary. Conduct a subsequent
feasibility study if monitoring results in findings that ordinance may not be maximize production of
affordable units or may be adversely affecting
market-rate development.
Assess program by January 2027 H-2.3, H-2.4
Development Services, City
Manager
2024-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
Ongoing. No formal evaluation but in 2024 three projects changed tenure from rental to ownership consistent with the findings of the 2023 feasibility study that indicates that rental development is not currently feasible in Hayward even without inclusionary requirements.
PROGRAM H-7 HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHERS
Action 7.1: Cooperate with the HACA to provide
tenant-based rental assistance.
Assist approximately 1,844 households through
Section 8 Vouchers during the planning period.
H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6
Alameda County Department
of Housing and Community
Development
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
The City provides interested residents with information about open waiting lists and regularly refers residents to contact the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA).
PROGRAM H-7 HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHERS
Action 7.2: Refer Housing Choice voucher holders to
a list of properties compiled by HACA that actively
participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program
throughout the housing cycle.
Ensure Hayward Housing Staff is aware of the HACA
“For Rent” directory.
H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6
Alameda County Department
of Housing and Community
Development
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
The City provides interested residents with information about open waiting lists and regularly refers residents to contact HACA about available resources and housing opportunities.
PROGRAM H-7 HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHERS
Action 7.3: Provide outreach and education to
potential tenants and landlords/property
management regarding State law that prohibits
housing discrimination based on source of income,
including public subsidies.
Annually conduct one workshop for tenants and one
workshop for landlords in multiple languages.
H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6
Alameda County Department
of Housing and Community
Development
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
The City of Hayward contracts with ECHO housing to provide fair housing workshops in English and Spanish which include a discussion on discrimination based on source of income. In 2024, Echo did not conduct any workshops due to staff turnover. Recordings of some of the prior workshops are available on the City's website:
https://www.hayward-ca.gov/residents/housing/available-workshops PROGRAM H-7 HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHERS
Action 7.4: Disseminate information on HCV
opportunities offered by HACA through the City
website, newsletters, and brochures at public
counters.
Publish material on the City’s website by June 2023. H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6 Alameda County Department
of Housing and Community
Development
2023-2031 Ongoing
The City maintains office hours four days a week, in which staff share information relevant to Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs), affordable housing openings, and other tenant-based rental assistance to members of the community. Waitlists were opened in 2024 and the City sent an announcement about the opportunity through direct email and on the website. Information is available on the City's Website:
https://www.hayward-ca.gov/your-government/programs/additional- fair-housing-resources
2024 Announcement:
https://www.hayward-ca.gov/discover/news/mar24/alameda-county- housing-authority-will-open-waitlists-soon-housing-and-housing PROGRAM H-7 HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHERS
Action 7.5: Provide support to HACA as necessary to
seek additional funding that can be used, in addition
to Housing Choice Voucher funds, to provide
subsidies to lower-income households to bring
monthly rents in line with affordability guidelines.
Upon request by HACA. H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6
Alameda County Department
of Housing and Community
Development
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
In 2024, City staff met with the Executive Director of HACA who has indicated that HACA needs the City to advocate for Congressional Support to increase funding. Additionally, The City utilizes it's HOME Investment Partnership funds to contracts with Abode Services to provide tenant-based rental assistance for formerly emancipated youth.
Abode assists between 8-10 tenants plus any children per month.
PROGRAM H-7 HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHERS
Action 7.6: In collaboration with HACA, provide
education to property owners and managers to
expand awareness of the Housing Choice Voucher
program in an effort to increase acceptance of tenant-
based Housing Choice Vouchers and to facilitate
mobility to Moderate Resource areas, and provide
choices for lower-income households throughout the
city.
Annually conduct one workshop for tenants and one
workshop for landlords in multiple languages with
the goal of reaching out to 100 property owners
annually. Focus outreach to property owners in
Moderate Resource areas as shown in Appendix F,
Table F-20 shows Census Tracts 4312, 4353, 4351.03,
and 4370 and TCAC maps.
H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6
Alameda County Department
of Housing and Community
Development
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
HACA is not currently conducting Owner/Landlord workshops pertaining to the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
3 PROGRAM H-7 HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHERS
Action 7.7: Inform HACA of affordable
homeownership opportunities to provide
participants of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program
the opportunity to transition from renter to
homeowner and begin to build assets.
Identify the appropriate contact at HACA to
disseminate information to participants by June 2023.
Send information about application process to the
identified HACA contact for affordable
homeownership opportunities as they become
available.
H-2.4, H-2.5, H-2.6
Alameda County Department
of Housing and Community
Development
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
The City has identified the appropriate contact person at HACA to disseminate information about affordable homeownership
opportunities. HACA has been added to the City's distribution list.
PROGRAM H-8 ENSURE ADEQUATE SITES
TO ACCOMMODATE REGIONAL FAIR
SHARE OF HOUSING GROWTH
Action 8.1: Maintain an updated inventory of housing
sites and actively promote sites available for lower-
and moderate-income housing development to
potential developers, private and non-profit
organizations, and other interested persons and
organizations. Post such information on the City’s
website and update as necessary to maintain
accurate information.
Publish on the City’s website by June 2023 and update
annually as needed. H-3.2, H-3.5, H-3.10 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing The City's GIS webmap contains a Housing Element Sites Inventory layer which shows which properties were identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element as potential development sites. Further, the webmap contains detailed parcel information including but not limited to zoning, General Plan, environmental factors and site acreage to allow developers to understand a site's development potential.
PROGRAM H-8 ENSURE ADEQUATE SITES
TO ACCOMMODATE REGIONAL FAIR
SHARE OF HOUSING GROWTH
Action 8.2: Maintain an updated list of residential
housing developments that have been submitted,
approved, and denied throughout the housing cycle.
Publish by June 2023 and update annually as part of
the Annual Progress Report (APR).
H-3.2, H-3.5, H-3.10 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing See Tables A and A2 of this Annual Progress Report. The City also maintains a list of affordable housing developments pending, approved and under construction
(https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/d6cd1dc9942649a3aa20ea 28d92d842e/) and market rate housing developments
(https://maps.hayward-ca.gov/development-explorer/).
PROGRAM H-8 ENSURE ADEQUATE SITES
TO ACCOMMODATE REGIONAL FAIR
SHARE OF HOUSING GROWTH
Action 8.3: Comply with California law regarding
reporting requirements including, without
limitation, annual reporting in accordance with
Government Code Section 65400.
Annually as part of the APR. H-3.2, H-3.5, H-3.10 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing See Tables A through K of the Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
PROGRAM H-8 ENSURE ADEQUATE SITES
TO ACCOMMODATE REGIONAL FAIR
SHARE OF HOUSING GROWTH
Action 8.4: Provide technical assistance and
information on available parcels for lower-income
developments to private or non-profit housing
providers. Technical assistance includes land
development counseling by City planners.
Provide technical assistance at the City’s Permit
Center Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm.
Accept electronic correspondence and respond within
two to three business days.
H-3.2, H-3.5, H-3.10 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Ongoing. There is a Planner on Duty (POD) every day who provides in person and virtual (emails, calls) support through the City's Permit Center. The POD is responsible for providing technical assistance and information on available parcels to private and non-profit developers and providers.
PROGRAM H-8 ENSURE ADEQUATE SITES
TO ACCOMMODATE REGIONAL FAIR
SHARE OF HOUSING GROWTH
Action 8.5: Maintain a list of publicly owned
properties with potential for residential
development. These parcels are periodically
assessed for their potential redevelopment or
development for residential use. Use City-ownership
as an incentive for affordable housing development.
To the extent feasible, the City will pursue projects
that include housing for extremely low income
households and those with special needs such as
seniors and persons with disabilities.
Publish on the City’s website by June 2023. Prioritize
releasing Surplus Lands Act-related documents for
three City-owned parcels (APNs 415-0250-111-02,
415-0250-112-00 and 415-0250-113-00) by January
2026. Prioritize releasing Surplus Lands Act-related
documents for the remaining City-owned sites by
January 2028. For Parcel Group 6 and 7, prioritize
getting RFPs, ENAs and/or DDAs and entitlements for
these projects prior to 2027 consistent with the City’s agreement with Caltrans or later as amended by
agreement with Caltrans.
H-3.2, H-3.5, H-3.10 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Ongoing. The City's website contains a Parcel Explorer map that shows all publicly owned land among other attributes on the layer list (https://hayward.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id =39aadd86b4af4437be24e21b89d7a626). Other aspects of this Action will be completed in future years.
PROGRAM H-8 ENSURE ADEQUATE SITES
TO ACCOMMODATE REGIONAL FAIR
SHARE OF HOUSING GROWTH
Action 8.6: Develop and maintain a partnership with
BART to support residential redevelopment around
the BART stations. Diligently pursue necessary
actions to remove barriers and support and promote
housing and community development on BART
owned properties including but not limited to
identifying market readiness and affordable housing
funds; demonstrating local support through policy
alignment and commitment of staff resources to
support development of BART owned property.
Zoning on BART owned properties supports
development of housing at sufficient heights and
subject to objective standards to support densities
assumed in the Sites Inventory. Identify and maintain
a point of contact with BART and meet annually to
determine how the City can partner with and support
BART. Make a good faith effort to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding by January 2025 to
advance residential development on Downtown
Hayward BART property. Make a good faith effort to
enter into a Memorandum of Understanding by
January 2029 to advance residential development on
South Hayward BART property.
H-3.2, H-3.5, H-3.10 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Ongoing. The City has worked with and provided comments to BART on their BART Transit Oriented Development Program Work Plan: 2024 Update which presents five-year increment timeframes for advancing identified BART sites to developer solicitation. Based on that work plan, the Downtown Hayward Station is identified in the Near Term (Advance to RFQ/RFP in 2024-2028 timeframe). On November 19, 2024, City and BART staff met to kick-off planning for release of an Request for Proposals for development on BART owned properties around the Downtown BART Station.
PROGRAM H-8 ENSURE ADEQUATE SITES
TO ACCOMMODATE REGIONAL FAIR
SHARE OF HOUSING GROWTH
Action 8.7: Support BART in acquiring sufficient
funding and commitment to infrastructure for
parking replacement and station access.
Assist BART in completing a study of infrastructure
phasing and financing recommendations for BART-
owned sites in Downtown Hayward by January 2025.
Provide assistance if BART embarks upon such a
study for BART owned properties in South Hayward.
H-3.2, H-3.5, H-3.10 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Ongoing. City staff review and provide support to BART upon request.
PROGRAM H-8 ENSURE ADEQUATE SITES
TO ACCOMMODATE REGIONAL FAIR
SHARE OF HOUSING GROWTH
Action 8.8: Promote the Downtown Hayward and
South Hayward BART areas as a major regional
opportunity for mixed use development. Continue to
market development opportunities in this area, work
with property owners to facilitate development, and
continue to improve the pedestrian environment,
streetscape, and circulation system to attract
investment.
Support the development of 374 lower-income units,
152 moderate-income units, and 228 above moderate-
income units on BART owned sites during the
planning period.
H-3.2, H-3.5, H-3.10 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Ongoing. In November 2024, the City submitted One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) grant applications to implement parking demand management strategies and to install access improvements around the Downtown BART Station to improve the pedestrian environmental, streetscape and circulation system to attract investment. If the grant application is successful, the City expects to kick off the work in 2025.
PROGRAM H-9 NO NET LOSS ZONING
Action 9.1: Recognizing that the Housing Element is a
living document that provides a roadmap of
potential development for the next eight years,
implement a monitoring program that evaluates the
current capacity of housing sites, with specific
attention on publicly owned sites and planned,
approved and pending projects, for all income levels
throughout the duration of the planning period to
ensure the City remains on track towards satisfying
its RHNA target. Should an approval of development
result in a shortfall of sites to accommodate the
City’s remaining RHNA requirements, the City will
identify and, if necessary, rezone sufficient sites
within 180 days to accommodate the shortfall and
ensure “no net loss” in capacity to accommodate the
RHNA. The City will further monitor and report
through the Annual Progress Report (APR) on
deadlines with regard to publicly owned sites
(Program H-4 and Program H-8); and planned,
approved and pending projects that expire or fail to
meet assumptions for development. If necessary, the
City will identify alternative actions to ensure that
RHNA targets can be met with alternative sites. The
City will also monitor activities undertaken to meet
program objectives pursuant to Annual Progress
Report (APR) requirements. The City will present the
APR annually to the Planning Commission and City
Council for discussion and monitoring purposes.
Implement program by January 2025 and monitor
annually through the APR process. Additionally,
evaluate progress towards publicly owned sites per
the timeframes outlined in Program H-8; and, the
2,073 planned, approved and pending units
(Appendix C, Table C-3) a minimum of two times in
the planning period.
H-3.1, H-3.5, H-3.10 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Ongoing. The City is tracking development of Housing Element sites in the City's ePermit software and is prepared to provide updates in accordance with the timeframes set forth in this Program. At this time, there is no shortfall based on zoning or project approvals. See also Tables A and A2 of this APR.
4 PROGRAM H-9 NO NET LOSS ZONING
Action 9.2: Maintain an administrative list of
additional sites with appropriate zoning that can be
added to the City’s Sites Inventory if and when an
analysis provided through Action 9.1 or the Annual
Progress Report indicates that sufficient sites may
not exist to accommodate the City’s remaining RHNA,
by income level, for the planning period.
Create list by June 2023 and update annually as
needed. H-3.1, H-3.5, H-3.10 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Ongoing. The City has developed a list of additional sites that can be added to the City's Inventory as needed. At this time, there is no shortfall based on zoning or project approvals.
PROGRAM H-10 REPLACEMENT HOUSING
Action 10.1: Amend the Zoning Code to establish the
replacement requirements pursuant to AB 1397. Amend HMC by January 2025. H-3.9, H-6.3 Development Services 1/23/2024 Complete Complete. These amendments were included in a comprehensive update to the City's Residential Districts adopted by the City Council on January 23, 2024 (Ordinance No. 24-01 and Resolution 23-287), effective upon adoption. See Hayward Municipal Code Section 10-
1.2736, Demolition of Existing Residential Units.
PROGRAM H-11: BY RIGHT APPROVALS
WITH 20 PERCENT AFFORDABLE UNITS.
Action 11.1: Pursuant to Government Code Section
65583.2. subdivision (i) amend HMC to permit by-
right approval for housing developments that
include at least 20 percent of units as affordable to
lower-income households on non-vacant sites
included in one previous housing element inventory
and vacant sites included in two previous housing
element inventories and on sites that are being
rezoned to accommodate the lower-income RHNA.
Amend HMC by January 2025. H-3.9 Development Services 3/26/2024 Complete Complete. HCD’s certification of Hayward’s adopted Housing Element (July 27, 2023) occurred more than 120 days after the statutory deadline (January 31, 2023), therefore City was subject to an accelerated timeframe for rezonings. These amendments were approved by the City Council with the adoption of Ordinance No. 24-04, on March 26, 2024.PROGRAM H-12: ADAPTIVE REUSE
Action 12.1: Evaluate, and if appropriate, amend the
HMC to remove potential constraints for adaptive
reuse, such as review/approval process and
minimum parking standards.
Evaluate the HMC by June 2024 and, if necessary,
revise HMC within one year.
H-3.8 Development Services 2023-2024 Complete
Completed. Planning staff evaluated the Hayward Municipal Code for potential constraints for adaptive reuse and determined that amendments to the Municipal Code are not necessary because such changes are not unduly constrained by zoning or other regulations. In 2024, the City took in and is processing a building permit to change an existing building that was formerly used as a retail store into a mixed use building with ground floor retail and eleven residential units.
PROGRAM H-12: ADAPTIVE REUSE
Action 12.2: Promote adaptive reuse to property
owners and interested developers through public
outreach, with the goal of redeveloping or converting
four older buildings to residential use during the
planning period.
Collaborate with the City’s Code Enforcement Division
who monitors vacant properties and the Building
Division to identify vacant commercial structures.
Make list of vacant properties available for potential
developers and publish materials related to adaptive
reuse on the City’s website by June 2023. Annually
report on progress toward meeting goals in the APR.
H-3.8 Development Services 2023-2031 (Annual) Complete
Completed/Ongoing. The City has a Vacant Property Monitoring Dashboard that is updated quarterly however it has not been posted to the City's website due to safety concerns. The list is available upon developer request. Planning and Code Enforcement staff will continue to work on a mechanism to safely add this information to the City's website.
PROGRAM H-13: VARIETY OF HOUSING
TYPES
Action 13.1: Explore innovative and alternative
housing options that provide greater flexibility and
affordability in the housing stock. This may include
allowing shelters, transitional housing and tiny
homes with wraparound services on site at churches,
social services agencies/nonprofits that do this work
in the community and on publicly owned land. The
City will promote other types of alternative housing
options including single-room occupancy
developments or conversions, group homes, and by-
right permanent supportive housing. The City has
the goal of completing five tiny home developments,
single-room occupancy developments, supportive
housing developments, emergency shelters,
transitional housing development and/or
conversions in the planning period.
Explore options by January 2025 and amend the HMC
as needed. Annually report on progress toward
meeting goal in the APR. If the City is not making
sufficient progress toward goal by the second half of
the Housing Element cycle, evaluate if additional
Municipal Code Amendments to facilitate such
development is warranted and report on analysis in
the APR.
H-3.1 Development Services 1/1/2025 Complete
Complete/Ongoing. On January 21, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing on Zoning Code Amendments (Resolution 25-010 and Ordinance No. 25-02) allowing Single Residency Occupancy (SROs) in 14 commercial and mixed use districts with an Administrative Use Permit (AUP); amending the definition of Dwelling Unit/Residential Unit to include Supportive and Transitional Housing as by right uses where all Dwelling Unit/Residential Units are permitted as by right uses; and allowing dormitories in 8 additional districts with an AUP. During this planning period, the City approved a 10 unit tiny home development that is deed restricted for very low income households (April 14, 2023); and, an Administrative Use Permit for a new 30-bed shelter for unhoused individuals (July 18, 2024). The City has also provided technical support and CDBG funding for a new behavioral health campus operated by Bay Area Community Services (BACS) that would provide 92 units of permanent supportive housing; interim recuperative care; a residential substance use disorder treatment center; a mental health rehabilitation center; a behavioral health urgent care center; and, a federally qualified health care clinic at 23950 Mission Boulevard (aka St Regis). The campus is expected to be operational in 2026.
Additionally, the City has provided technical assistance to La Familia to convert of an existing building into a CSU (Crisis Stabilization Unit) and a CRT (Crisis Residential Treatment). Staff anticipates the applicant will apply for applicable permits soon.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP1 and HP6)
PROGRAM H-13: VARIETY OF HOUSING
TYPES
Action 13.2: Review all residential zoning districts
and land use designations to determine feasibility
for additional development in low-density
neighborhoods. Amend the HMC to allow, by right or
via streamlined review process, a mix of dwelling
types and sizes, specifically missing middle housing
types (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, courtyard buildings) in lower-density residential areas.
Complete review by January 2025 and, if necessary,
amend HMC within one year.
H-3.1 Development Services 1/23/2024 Complete
Complete. These amendments were included in a comprehensive update to the City's Residential Districts adopted by the City Council on January 23, 2024 (Ordinance No. 24-01 and Resolution 23-287), effective upon adoption. Specifically, the Single Family Residential District was eliminated and the replacement Low Density Residential District allows development including duplexes and triplexes in accordance with the General Plan density of the development site.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP7)
PROGRAM H-13: VARIETY OF HOUSING
TYPES
Action 13.3: Assess and amend the HMC as needed to
allow Supportive Housing as a by-right use where
multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including
nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses
pursuant to Government Code section 65651.
Amend HMC by January 2025. H-3.1 Development Services 2023 Complete Complete. On January 21, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing and adopted on Zoning Text Amendments (Resolution 25-010 and Ordinance No. 25-02) amending the definition of Dwelling Unit/Residential Unit to include Supportive and Transitional Housing as by right uses where all Dwelling Unit/Residential Units are permitted as by right uses per Government Code 65651.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP6)
PROGRAM H-13: VARIETY OF HOUSING
TYPES
Action 13.4: Evaluate the permit process for group
homes of seven or more persons and amend the HMC
to include a set of objective standards to provide
certainty to applicants through the permitting
process. Evaluate the potential of allowing the use
through Administrative Use Permit process or as a
by-right use subject to objective standards.
Evaluate the permit process by January 2024 and
amend the HMC by January 2025.
H-3.1 Development Services January 2025 Complete
Complete. On January 21, 2025, following outreach with service and care providers conducted by Planning staff, the City Council held a public hearing and adopted Zoning Text Amendments (Resolution 25- 010 and Ordinance No. 25-02) to provide additional flexibility for licensed group homes. Specifically, the amendments allow small licensed group homes for up to 8 individuals as a by right use; allow medium licensed group homes for between 9-14 individuals with an Administrative Use Permit and allow large licensed group homes for 15 or more individuals with a Conditional Use Permit. Small unlicensed group homes for six or fewer individuals is also permitted by right in accordance with State Law, and unlicensed group homes for 7 or more individuals is subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP6)
5 PROGRAM H-13: VARIETY OF HOUSING
TYPES
Action 13.5: Amend the HMC parking regulations for
Homeless and Emergency Shelters and Navigation
Centers to comply with Government Code section
65583, subdivision (a)(4)(A).
Update will occur as part of the City’s Objective
Standards Update which us planned for adoption in
2023.
H-3.1 Development Services 1/23/2024 Complete
Complete. On January 21, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing and adopted Zoning Text Amendments (Resolution 25-010 and Ordinance No. 25-02) added parking regulations for Emergency Shelters and Navigation Centers that comply with Government Code section 65583, subdivision (a)(4)(A). The standard is only to accommodate staff and is less than parking requirements for other uses within the same zone.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP6)
PROGRAM H-13: VARIETY OF HOUSING
TYPES
Action 13.6: Amend the HMC to comply Government
Code section 65661 which requires a Low Barrier
Navigation center to be a use by-right in areas zoned
for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting
multifamily uses, provided specific requirements of
the law are met.
Amend HMC by January 2025. H-3.1 Development Services January 2025 Complete Complete. On January 21, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing and adopted Zoning Text Amendments (Resolution 25-010 and Ordinance No. 25-02) defining Emergency Shelters and Low Barrier Navigation Centers in accordance with State Law, and adding new Hayward Municipal Code (HMC) Section 10-1.2736(a) Emergency Shelters, and (b) Low Barrier Navigation Center as by right uses in commercial and mixed use zoning districts subject to standards outlined in State Law.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP6)
PROGRAM H-13: VARIETY OF HOUSING
TYPES
Action 13.7: Amend the HMC to allow tiny homes and
emergency shelters on church and publicly owned
properties.
Amend HMC by January 2025. H-3.1 Development Services January 2025 Complete Complete. On January 21, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing on Zoning Code Amendments (Resolution 25-010 and Ordinance No. 25- 02) to allow Single Residency Occupancy (SROs) in commercial and mixed use districts with an Administrative Use Permit; amending the definition of Dwelling Unit/Residential Unit to include Supportive and Transitional Housing as by right uses where all Dwelling Unit/Residential Units are permitted as by right uses; defining Emergency Shelters and Low Barrier Navigation Centers in accordance with State Law, and adding new Hayward Municipal Code (HMC) Section 10-1.2736(a) Emergency Shelters, and (b) Low Barrier Navigation Center as by right uses in additional commercial and mixed use zoning districts, regardless of ownership, and subject to standards outlined in State Law. Finally, it is important to note that Tiny Homes are considered a Residential Unit/Dwelling Unit under the Hayward Municipal Code in that there is no minimum size for a dwelling unit.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP6)
PROGRAM H-14: DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES
Action 14.1: Create “Package of Incentives” that
identifies the benefits of providing on-site affordable housing
Create a package of incentives H-2.2, H-4.2 Development Services January 2025 Ongoing Completed/Ongoing. The City's Density Bonus Use Guide contains a section devoted to compliance and consistency between the Affordable Housing Ordinance and the Density Bonus Ordinance, and notes that "Affordable units created from the application of a density bonus can also be used to comply with the Affordable Housing Ordinance." The Use Guide also provides details on waivers, concessions and reduced parking requirements. (https://www.hayward-
ca.gov/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Hayward%20Density%20Bon us%20User%20Guide_Final.pdf) The City will continue to notify developers about the various incentives of including on-site affordable housing.
PROGRAM H-14: DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES
Action 14.2: Evaluate the effectiveness and
appropriateness of available incentives in
encouraging development of identified sites,
particularly for housing affordable to lower-income
households in moderate-resource areas with
available land for multi-family residential
opportunities and report back to appropriate Task
Force(s) and City Council on an annual basis. If
incentives are not effective in encouraging and
facilitating affordable housing development, the City
will reassess to develop alternative strategies to
incentivize development.
Report on housing programs and incentives to
housing production included in the Strategic
Roadmap and Incentives to Housing Production Work
Plan Program once a year and update if necessary.
H-2.2, H-4.2 Development Services 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing In process. Expanded incentives were established with updates to the Density Bonus Ordinance and the comprehensive update to the City's Residential Districts. These will be evaluated in the coming years and modified as necessary.
PROGRAM H-14: DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES
Action 14.3: Encourage land divisions and specific
plans of large sites resulting in parcels sizes that
facilitate multifamily developments affordable to
lower-income households.
Encourage land divisions and specific plans for large
sites that can accommodate multi-family
developments affordable to lower-income
households.
H-2.2, H-4.2 Development Services
2023-2031 (Case by
Case)
Ongoing
Ongoing. There is a Planner on Duty (POD) every day who provides in person support at the Permit Center and responds to email inquiries and calls. The POD is responsible for providing technical assistance and information on available parcels to private and non-profit developers.
PROGRAM H-14: DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES
Action 14.4: Promote incentives to interested
developers and provide technical assistance
regarding the potential use of various incentives
through pre-application meetings.
Promote incentives and provide technical assistance
to interested developers through the pre-application
process.
H-2.2, H-4.2 Development Services
2023-2031 (Case by
Case)
Ongoing
Ongoing. There is a Planner on Duty (POD) every day who provides in person support at the Permit Center and responds to email inquiries and calls. The POD is responsible for providing technical assistance and information on available parcels to private and non-profit developers.
Further, technical assistance and incentives are provided to developers through the free Conceptual Development Review process.
PROGRAM H-14: DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES
Action 14.5: Meet with at least four qualified
affordable housing developers annually to promote
the use of regulatory incentives and development of
inventory sites.
Meet with a minimum of four affordable developers
annually and with other affordable housing
developers upon request. Ensure a planner is
available to Regularly meet with developers at the
City’s Permit Center Monday through Thursday from
9 am to 1 pm. Accept electronic correspondence and
respond within two to three business days.
H-2.2, H-4.2 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Ongoing. The City meets with developers on a daily basis to answer general and specific questions about the development process and specific properties. In 2024, City staff met with representatives from Meta Housing Development, RCD, Firm Foundation Housing about existing and potential development projects. Throughout 2024, City Planning staff provided a substantial amount of technical assistance to Meta Housing Development in preparation of their SB330/SB35 application for 410 unit affordable housing development that will be submitted in 2025.
PROGRAM H-14: DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVES
Action 14.6: Recognizing that labor supply is a
constraint to development, the City will meet with
trades labor groups and organizations to discuss
ways in which the City can support an adequate
supply of labor to build new housing.
Hold at least one meeting with labor groups per year. H-2.2, H-4.2 Development Services 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing Ongoing. In 2024, City Planning staff provided project-related information to the Carpenters Union.
PROGRAM H-15: Lot Consolidation
Action 15.1: Make available an inventory of vacant
and nonvacant properties to interested developers
and identify sites where potential consolidation can
occur based on current site usage and ownership.
Publish to the City’s website by June 2023. H-3.7, H-3.10 Development Services June 2023 Ongoing Completed/Ongoing. The City has a Vacant Property Monitoring Dashboard that is updated quarterly however it has not been posted to the City's website due to safety concerns. The list is available upon developer request. Planning and Code Enforcement staff will continue to work on a mechanism to safely add this information to the City's website.
PROGRAM H-15: Lot Consolidation
Action 15.2: Facilitate lot consolidation by providing
appropriate technical assistance to developers to
encourage negotiations between property owners.
Ongoing on case by case basis. H-3.7, H-3.10 Development Services 2023-2031 (Case by
Case)
Ongoing
Ongoing. There is a Planner on Duty (POD) every day who provides in person support at the Permit Center and responds to email inquiries and calls. The POD is responsible for providing technical assistance and information on available parcels to private and non-profit developers.
Further, technical assistance and incentives are provided to developers through the free Conceptual Development Review process. 6 PROGRAM H-16: EXPEDITED PROJECT
REVIEW
Action 16.1: Continue to offer free Pre-Application
Review process for developers or applicants that
submit a planning application. This serves as a “free”
first submittal so developers can see any major costs
or issues with the proposed development without
spending money.
Continue to offer the Pre-Application Review process H-3.2, H-3.3, H-3.4, H-3.6 Development Services 2023-2031 (Case by
Case) Ongoing
Complete/Ongoing. The City's Conceptual Development Review application is a free pre-application that provides developers with high level feedback on development proposals. In 2024, the City processed 24 Conceptual Development Review applications.
PROGRAM H-16: EXPEDITED PROJECT
REVIEW
Action 16.2: Expedite review for the subdivision of
larger sites into buildable lots when development
application is consistent with the General Plan,
applicable specific plan, and master environmental
impact report.
Expedite review of applications for subdivisions of
larger sites into buildable lots H-3.2, H-3.3, H-3.4, H-3.6 Development Services 2023-2031 (Case by
Case) Ongoing
Ongoing. Project planners utilize exemptions and rely on adopted environmental analysis to streamline development review and approval processes on a case by case basis.
PROGRAM H-16: EXPEDITED PROJECT
REVIEW
Action 16.3: Assess existing processes to investigate
additional review processes may be delegated to a
streamlined, ministerial review for projects that
include a percentage of affordable housing units.
Assess and provide recommendations on expanding
streamlined ministerial review for projects that
include a percentage of affordable housing units.
H-3.2, H-3.3, H-3.4, H-3.6 Development Services
2023-2031 (Case by
Case) Ongoing
Project planners utilize exemptions and rely on adopted environmental analysis to streamline development review and approval processes on a case by case basis. The City will explore other options to streamline in the coming years.
PROGRAM H-16: EXPEDITED PROJECT
REVIEW
Action 16.4: Identify new or improved data and
technology solutions to support faster development
project review and greater access to housing and
land use information such as online dashboards and
other publicly accessible online resources.
Identify new and improved data and technology
based solutions to support expedited project review. H-3.2, H-3.3, H-3.4, H-3.6 Development Services 2023-2031 (Case by
Case) Ongoing
In 2023, the City implemented a new ePermit software system. The software allows for planning, building and engineering permits and plans to be submitted and reviewed electronically. The City also has an affordable housing dashboard that is publicly accessible from the City's website
(https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/d6cd1dc9942649a3aa20ea 28d92d842e/).
PROGRAM H-16: EXPEDITED PROJECT
REVIEW
Action 16.5: Upzone approximately 1,558 Single
Family District properties that have a higher density
General Plan land use designation and develop
Objective Design Criteria for residential
development to streamline the development review
process, allow missing middle housing and small lot
single family development without requiring Zone
Change to Planned Development District.
This process is currently underway through a Senate
Bill 2 grant. Anticipate rezoning and adoption of new
objective standards by December 2023.
H-3.2, H-3.3, H-3.4, H-3.6 Development Services 1/23/2024 Complete Complete. These amendments were included in a comprehensive update to the City's Residential Districts adopted by the City Council on January 23, 2024 (Ordinance No. 24-01 and Resolution 23-287), effective upon adoption. Specifically, the Single Family Residential District was eliminated and the replacement Low Density Residential District allows development including duplexes and triplexes in accordance with the General Plan density of the development site.
PROGRAM H-17: ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS
Action 17.1: Pursue mechanisms to facilitate the
construction of ADUs, including but not limited to:
Pre-approved standards for ADU foundation plans or
prefabricated plans. Refer property owners to
programs that assist lower and moderate-income
homeowners in constructing ADUs. Consider
expanding/extending fee waivers for ADUs beyond
State Law.
Facilitate the development of 320 ADUs over the
planning period. Initiate efforts in 2023.
H-3.1 Development Services 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
Ongoing. In 2024, the City developed a pre-approval process and webpage for ADU plans and continued to participate in efforts by the Alameda County ADU Resource Center which provides information and links on regulatory, construction and funding for homeowners exploring development of ADUs. The City will continue to evaluate streamlining and cost saving efforts to facilitate the development of ADUs.
PROGRAM H-17: ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS
Action 17.2: Perform a review of ADU trends and
commit to adjustments if assumptions are not met. If
the City is not meeting ADU goals, implement
additional action(s) depending on the severity of the
gap. Additional actions could include consideration
of public outreach efforts, ADU incentives, and/or
rezoning to bridge the gap. Encourage equitable
distribution of ADU development throughout the City
through targeted outreach. Monitor review times for
ADU and JADU permit applications and explore ways
to streamline review.
Review ADU trends every two years starting in 2023. H-3.1 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Ongoing. The City tracks ADUs as shown in this APR data. According to Table A2, a total of 54 building permits were issued for ADUs in 2024.
The City is on track to permit more than 320 ADUs during the 6th Cycle Housing Element reporting period.
PROGRAM H-17: ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS
Action 17.3: Provide informational workshop(s)
and/or publish resources on City’s website on
building ADUs and JADUs. Target outreach to
property owners in low- and moderate-resource
areas and provide workshops and materials in
English and Spanish.
Publish material on the City’s website by June 2023
and facilitate one workshop annually in multiple
languages.
H-3.1 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
Ongoing. In 2024, the City developed a pre-approval process and webpage for ADU plans and continued to participate in efforts by the Alameda County ADU Resource Center which provides information and links on regulatory, construction and funding for homeowners exploring development of ADUs. In addition, Planning staff attended three community outreach events to provide information about ADUs directly to the community.
PROGRAM H-18: DUPLEXES AND LOT
SPLITS
Action 18.1: The City will amend the HMC to address
the requirements of SB 9.
Amend the HMC by January 2025. H-3.1, H-3.5, H-3.6 Development Services 1/23/2024 Complete Complete. These amendments were included in a comprehensive update to the City's Residential Districts adopted by the City Council on January 23, 2024 (Ordinance No. 24-01 and Resolution 23-287), effective upon adoption. PROGRAM H-18: DUPLEXES AND LOT SPLITS
Action 18.2: Monitor state law and SB 9 projects in
the City to: Monitor who is utilizing this process;
Identify how many units are being created; Identify
what barriers exist to implementation of SB 9 and
what solutions can be developed to address those
barriers; and, Encourage equitable distribution of
such development throughout the City through
targeted workshops and outreach.
Begin monitoring in January 2024. Conduct at least
two workshops related to SB 9 projects, with the goal
of permitting ten SB 9 applications in the planning
period.
H-3.1, H-3.5, H-3.6 Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Ongoing. The City is currently processing three SB9 applications; one application is for an Urban Lot Split; one is for an Urban Lot Split and Duplex development; and, the third is for a Duplex development.
PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.1: Provide technical assistance for
development of opportunity sites near commercial
and civic services and public transit for senior
housing development. Targeted assistance to occur
in transit-rich areas with access to commercial and
social services in the Downtown Specific Plan and
Mission Boulevard Code Area (Census Tracts 4354,
4363, 4353, 4365, 4379, 4380 and 4381) because
those areas are rich in transit access and access to
commercial and social services.
On a case-by-case basis. Annually report on progress
in the APR.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager
2023-2031 (Case by
Case)
Ongoing
Ongoing. At the request of the housing developer, the City offers technical support for senior housing development opportunities near commercial and civic services, as well as public transit. The goal is to promote affordable housing developments that align with the City's objectives related to transit-oriented developments and jobs/housing balance. In 2024, the City provided Technical Assistance to Meta Housing on preparation of grant materials and an SB330/SB35 application for a proposed 410 unit affordable development along Hesperian Boulevard across the street from Chabot Community College.
PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.2: Develop incentives for the provision of
childcare in multifamily housing projects. Incentives
could include parking reductions and density
bonuses.
Develop incentives January 2025.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
Ongoing. Childcare is a permitted ("by right") use in mixed use and commercial zones. Further, the City's Density Bonus Ordinance grants additional density bonus when childcare facilities are included as part of or adjacent to qualified residential or mixed use developments.
PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.3: Prioritize funding awards for affordable
housing projects that provide units that serve the
needs of at least one special needs group by creating
scoring criteria that encourage the inclusion of units
and services needed to support individuals with
special needs.
Subject to availability of Inclusionary Housing Trust
funds, issue NOFA at least once during compliance
period and establish and affordable housing
development pipeline of at least 3 affordable housing
projects.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
Ongoing. To ensure that the City's housing goals are met, and at-risk and underserved populations are supported, the City plans to issue an Affordable Housing Notice of Funding Availability at least once during the compliance period. Through this program, the City can target specific populations and support affordable housing developments that serve special needs groups and award eligible affordable housing development projects with greater points that provide services to support individuals with special needs.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP5)
7 PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.4: Provide financial support to
organizations such as Project Independence,
Covenant House or other programs to provide a
continuum of supportive and transitional services,
including tenant-based rental assistance, to
emancipated youth in Alameda County (youth from
18 to 24 who have aged out of the foster care
system).
Annually provide ten transition age youth with a
housing subsidy.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
Ongoing. The City provides ongoing funding to Project Independence administered by Abode Servers to provide housing subsidy 8-10 former foster youth, many of whom are people of color.
PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.5: Assess the City’s capacity to
accommodate individuals experiencing
homelessness by comparing the most recent
homeless point-in-time count to the number of
shelter beds available on a year-round and seasonal
basis, the number of beds that go unused on an
average monthly basis, and the percentage of those
in emergency shelters that move to permanent
housing. If capacity is not sufficient, amend the HMC
as necessary to continue to meet the City’s need (see
Action 13.1).
Bi-annually with release of point-in-time counts.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
The Alameda County 2024 Point in Time count was conducted on January 25th, 2024. Final data from the count was released by the EveryOne Home consortium on December 11, 2024. This data will be used for shelter capacity planning beginning with program funding for FY 2026.
PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.6: Support services and programs that are
part of the Continuum of Care system for the
homeless.
Annually as part of the City’s funding allocation
process.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
On April 23, 2024. the City Council adopted Resolution 24-078 approving and appropriating Community Agency funding to infrastructure projects for FY2024-25. Current CSC recommendations related to emergency shelters and housing include $175,141 in City general funds to five community agencies. Funded agencies will provide emergency shelter and homelessness prevention services.
PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.7: Continue to pursue CDBG funds and
other funds, as available, to support any additional
need for emergency shelters, and transitional and
supportive housing programs for the homeless and
those who are at-risk of becoming homeless.
As needed during annual NOFA process.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
On April 23, 2024. the City Council adopted Resolution 24-078 approving and appropriating Community Agency funding to infrastructure projects for FY2024-25.Current CSC recommendations related to emergency shelters and housing include $214,068 in Community Development Block Grant funding to six community agencies. Funded agencies will provide emergency shelter, affordable housing placement, legal counseling, and foreclosure prevention services.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP5)
PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.8: Continue to fund and operate the
Hayward Navigation Center and Annex, which
provides transitional housing and navigation
services to Hayward individuals experiencing
homelessness, with the goal of transitioning
residents to permanent placements.
Annually as part of the City’s funding allocation
process.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
For FY 2024-25, funding for the Hayward Navigation Center totals $2,430,730. Funding comes from three sources: $1,072,718 from the City of Hayward General fund, $870,031 from the City's Homeless, Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant allocation, and $487,981 from the City's Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program grant allocation.
PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.9: Develop and implement a shallow rent
subsidy program to provide small monthly rental
subsidies to extremely low-income households with
prior experiences of homelessness to prevent future,
displacement, homelessness and reduce housing cost
burden.
Annually through January 2025, with option to extend
if additional funding is identified.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager
2023-2026 (Annual) Ongoing
The City of Hayward's shallow rental subsidy program launched in Summer 2021 with funding provided through the American Rescue Plan Act's State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. As of January 2025, the program reached its goal of enrolling 75 households. Enrolled households will receive up to 18 months of rental subsidies through the end of its ARPA-funded pilot period in December 2026. To date, the program has provided $480,089.64 in rental subsidies to participating households.
PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.10: Develop a public education campaign
to educate the Hayward community about ongoing
homelessness and housing development efforts and
how the homeless system of care operates to build
community trust and buy-in for homelessness
services and housing efforts. Targeted outreach to
occur in transit-rich areas with access to commercial
and social services in the Downtown Specific Plan
and Mission Boulevard Code Area (Census Tracts
4354, 4363, 4353, 4365, 4379, 4380 and 4381).
Implement by January 2025.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
This effort was included in the Let's House Hayward Strategic Plan to end homelessness; however, it is currently on hold as staff work to identify funding and personnel resources to undertake this activity. 8 PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.11: Explore funding and feasibility options
for safe parking and safe camping programs to
provide additional safe, secure, and sanitary options
for individuals and families experiencing
homelessness.
Begin exploring funding and feasibility by January
2024.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager January 2025 Complete
Complete. On January 21, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing on Zoning Code Amendments (Resolution 25-010 and Ordinance No. 25- 02) to allow Safe Parking, subject to approval of an Administrative Use Permit on land owned by a tax-exempt organization. Staff also conducted outreach with service and care providers on the topic of Safe Camping and determined that there is not funding or staff resources required for ongoing maintenance associated with Safe Camping. The City may explore this topic in the future.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP6)
PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.12: Submit feasible and eligible projects
for State Homekey funding as available, leveraging
local resources such as HOME for operating funding.
Ongoing, based on State Homekey NOFA schedule.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
The City of Hayward partnered with the City of Union City and Bay Area Community Services to apply for State Homekey funding to support a scattered housing program in Hayward and Union City. In August 2024, the City and its partners finalized an agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive $8,386,362 in Homekey Round 3 funding for the purchase of six single- family homes in Hayward and one single-family home in Union City for conversion into multiple-occupancy permanent supportive housing.
Preserve, Protect & Preserve Housing For All
PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.13: Develop Universal Design guidelines or
standards to require the use of Universal Design
Principles in new construction and/or rehabilitation
of housing.
Develop ordinance by January 2025.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager
January 2025 Partially complete
Project currently underway and expected to be adopted by the City Council by June 2025.
Preserve, Protect & Preserve Housing For All
PROGRAM H-19: HOUSING FOR SPECIAL
NEEDS POPULATIONS
Action 19.14: Review the Reasonable
Accommodations Ordinance and revise findings to be
based on objective standards rather than impacts on
surrounding uses.
Amend HMC by January 2025.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.2, H-5.3, H-5.4,
H-5.6, H-5.8
Development Services; City
Manager
1/23/2024 Complete
Complete. These amendments were included in a comprehensive update to the City's Residential Districts adopted by the City Council on January 23, 2024 (Ordinance No. 24-01 and Resolution 23-287), effective upon adoption.
PROGRAM H-20: COMMUNITY OUTREACH
AND EDUCATION
Action 20.1: Work with local organizations such as
East Bay Regional Center and La Familia to inform
residents of the housing and available services.
Identify and maintain a point of contact with the local organizations. Meet with these organizations at least
once per year and maintain regular communication
with community organizations so that they are aware
of affordable housing opportunities.
H-5.2, H-6.1, H-6.4 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
City Housing staff is in communication with outreach coordinators with local organizations to ensure that residents are informed about available resources related to Housing and Tenant rights.
PROGRAM H-20: COMMUNITY OUTREACH
AND EDUCATION
Action 20.2: Increase accessibility by conducting
public workshops at suitable times, using online
methods such as Zoom, having meetings be
accessible to persons with disabilities, having
meetings be accessible to nearby transit centers, and
provide additional resources such as childcare,
translation, and food services.
Increase access to and attendance at public
workshops.
H-5.2, H-6.1, H-6.4
2023-2031 (Case by
Case)
Ongoing
Partnering agencies continue to conduct virtual, in person and hybrid workshops related to housing increasing inclusiveness to residents prioritizing accessibility to persons with disabilities or those without transportation. Additional resources continue to be provided regarding a variety of resources (non-housing related).
PROGRAM H-20: COMMUNITY OUTREACH
AND EDUCATION
Action 20.3: Develop a list of neighborhood groups
and other community organizations such as Eden
Community Land Trust, Hayward Area Planning
Association, and the Hayward Community Coalition,
that advocate for protected housing groups including
seniors, individuals with disabilities, large
households, and other groups, and disseminate
information about housing opportunities and
participate in community meetings as requested.
Develop list by January 2025 and update contact
information annually. Disseminate information on an
ongoing basis as opportunities become available.
H-5.2, H-6.1, H-6.4
Development Services, City
Manager, Community and
Media Relations
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
Ongoing. The City has a list of neighborhood and community organizations that are consulted and notified about housing-related activities. This is an ongoing task because the City is constantly updating the list.
PROGRAM H-20: COMMUNITY OUTREACH
AND EDUCATION
Action 20.4: As opportunities become available,
conduct a multimedia campaign regarding available
homeownership, rental, housing accessibility, and
rehabilitation programs in the city.
Maintain current information on the City’s website
and disseminate to at least 100 individuals annually.
H-5.2, H-6.1, H-6.4
Development Services, City
Manager, Community and
Media Relations
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
In 2024, the City launched six multimedia campaigns to promote below- market-rate units available for purchase and rent. Additionally, the City collaborates closely with affordable housing developers throughout the development process to ensure effective and comprehensive marketing efforts reach Hayward's diverse community. The City's website and informational handouts are regularly updated to provide the latest information on housing opportunities. Informational handouts are also disseminated at local outreach events throughout the year.
PROGRAM H-20: COMMUNITY OUTREACH
AND EDUCATION
Action 20.5: Work with local partners to deliver
monthly housing workshops on topics including local
ordinances; tenant and landlord rights and
responsibilities; fair housing; habitability and health and safety code; and foreclosure prevention.
Determine best method of holding meetings (online,
in person) and offer childcare, translation and/or
food services, if desired by community.
Hold quarterly meetings on various housing related
topics (i.e. tenant resources, Residential Rental
Stabilization Ordinance and related Tenant
Protections, foreclosure prevention, among other
topics). Keep a list of attendees and population and
household characteristics via a survey to ensure that
ongoing outreach is targeted to Low Resource, high
need areas and households as determined by updated
TCAC and/or CalEnviroScreen maps.
H-5.2, H-6.1, H-6.4
Development Services, City
Manager, Community and
Media Relations
2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
In 2024, HERA, the administrator for the City's Foreclosure Prevention Program, held seven workshops serving 74 attendees. In FY24, Echo Housing did not conduct monthly workshops related to Fair Housing, housing programs and services in Alameda County due to staff turnover.
PROGRAM H-20: COMMUNITY OUTREACH
AND EDUCATION
Action 20.6: Develop a language access policy to
ensure residents with limited English proficiency
have accessible information.
Implement policy by January 2024. H-5.2, H-6.1, H-6.4
Development Services, City
Manager, Community and
Media Relations
2024 Partially complete
In process. In 2024, the City started working on a Language Access Plan anticipated to be completed in 2025 with a three year implementation period through 2028. The Language Action Plan will include Translation Standards; Interpretation Standards; Digital Information and Access; Outreach and Promotion Standards; Policy, Compliance and Quality Assurance; and, a Bilingual Staff Program.
Strengthen Organizational Health (RP5)
PROGRAM H-21: FORECLOSURE
PREVENTION AND COUNSELING
Action 21.1: Continue existing partnerships with non-
profit organizations such as Housing and Economic
Rights Advocates to provide mortgage delinquency,
default resolution negotiation, and legal advocacy
services.
Annually host 10 educational workshops in multiple
languages on foreclosure prevention, provide
mortgage delinquency and debt resolution services to
100 eligible homeowners and financial assistance
loans up to $15,000 to an estimated 8 eligible
homeowners for three years through December 2024.
H-6.4, H-6.5 City Manager 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
The City of Hayward's Foreclosure Prevention Program launched in December 2021 with funding provided through the American Rescue Plan Act's State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds as well as a smaller allocation from emergency Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds. Since inception, the program has provided foreclosure and default legal counseling services to 70 households and held 14 workshops serving 424 attendees. In December 2024, the City extended the contract term with HERA through October 2026 based on ongoing community need and to allow HERA to spend down the remaining available funds on the contract.
PROGRAM H-21: FORECLOSURE
PREVENTION AND COUNSELING
Action 21.2: Continue to pursue CDBG funds and
other funds, as available, to support non-profit
organizations offering foreclosure prevention
services.
As needed during annual NOFA process. H-6.4, H-6.5 City Manager 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Ongoing. The City has extend contract with service providers through October 31, 2026.
Preserve, Protect and Produce Housing For
All (HP5)
Development Services, City
Manager, Community and
Media Relations
Development Services, City
Manager, Community and
Media Relations
9 PROGRAM H-21: FORECLOSURE
PREVENTION AND COUNSELING
Action 21.3: Continue to partner with organizations
such as A1 Community Housing to provide free
foreclosure prevention workshops as well as free
one-on-one counseling for households at risk of
foreclosure. Distribute targeted outreach to
households in areas with higher concentration of
single-family older housing stock and lower income
neighborhoods such as North Hayward and
Downtown (Tracts 4354 and 4363), Upper B Street
(portion of Tract 4364.03), Mission Foothill (Tracts
4365, portion of Tract 4353), Mt Eden (Tract 4372),
Southgate (Tract 4370), Longwood/Winton Grove
(Tract 4369), Whitman Mocine (Tract 4378),
Harder/Tennyson (Tracts 4374, 4375, 4376,
7377.01 and 4377.02), Jackson Triangle (Tracts
4366.01 and 4366.02), Santa Clara (Tracts 4367 and
4368) and Mission Garin (Tract 4380), and other
qualified households.
Monthly host three educational workshops in
multiple languages on Foreclosure Prevention.
Monitor neighborhoods of workshop attendees and
conduct targeted outreach in Low Resource areas to
ensure that specific neighborhoods and geographic
areas of highest need, based on CalEnviroScreen,
TCAC or other updated maps, receive targeted
outreach.
H-6.4, H-6.5 City Manager 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
As part of the City's Foreclosure Prevention Program, Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA) markets and works with local non- profit partners like A1 Community Housing to provide educational workshops and legal services counseling for foreclosure prevention. In 2024, HERA, some in partnership with other non-profits, provided seven workshops serving 74 attendees. In Q2 2024, HERA sent targeted mailers about opportunities to attend upcoming educational workshop to households in lower income neighborhoods like North Hayward and Downtown (Tracts 4354 and 4363), Upper B Street (portion of Tract 4364.03), Mission Foothill (Tracts 4365, portion of Tract 4353), Mt Eden (Tract 4372), Southgate (Tract 4370), Longwood/Winton Grove (Tract 4369), Whitman Mocine (Tract 4378), Harder/Tennyson (Tracts 4374, 4375, 4376, 7377.01 and 4377.02), Jackson Triangle (Tracts 4366.01 and 4366.02), Santa Clara (Tracts 4367 and 4368) and Mission Garin (Tract 4380).
PROGRAM H-21: FORECLOSURE
PREVENTION AND COUNSELING
Action 21.4: Provide information about foreclosure
prevention resources in the housing programs
section of the City’s website, including information
about the programs available for refinancing at-risk
loans, and contact information for legal services
agencies and HUD-approved counseling
organizations in the area. Mail foreclosure
prevention materials to local residents who receive
notices of default and notices of trustee sale.
Distribute targeted outreach to households in areas
with higher concentration of single-family older
housing stock and lower income neighborhoods such
as North Hayward and Downtown (Tracts 4354 and
4363), Upper B Street (portion of Tract 4364.03),
Mission Foothill (Tracts 4365, portion of Tract
4353), Mt Eden (Tract 4372), Southgate (Tract
4370), Longwood/Winton Grove (Tract 4369),
Whitman Mocine (Tract 4378), Harder/Tennyson
(Tracts 4374, 4375, 4376, 7377.01 and 4377.02),
Jackson Triangle (Tracts 4366.01 and 4366.02),
Santa Clara (Tracts 4367 and 4368) and Mission
Garin (Tract 4380), and other qualified households.
Maintain current information on the City’s website
and disseminate to at least 100 qualified homeowners
annually. Focus outreach in specified Low and
Moderate Resource neighborhoods.
H-6.4, H-6.5 City Manager 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing
As part of the City's Foreclosure Prevention Program, Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA) markets and works with local non- profit partners like A1 Community Housing to provide educational workshops and legal services counseling for foreclosure prevention. In 2024, HERA, some in partnership with other non-profits, provided seven workshops serving 74 attendees. In Q2 2024, HERA sent targeted mailers about opportunities to attend upcoming educational workshop to households in lower income neighborhoods like North Hayward and Downtown (Tracts 4354 and 4363), Upper B Street (portion of Tract 4364.03), Mission Foothill (Tracts 4365, portion of Tract 4353), Mt Eden (Tract 4372), Southgate (Tract 4370), Longwood/Winton Grove (Tract 4369), Whitman Mocine (Tract 4378), Harder/Tennyson (Tracts 4374, 4375, 4376, 7377.01 and 4377.02), Jackson Triangle (Tracts 4366.01 and 4366.02), Santa Clara (Tracts 4367 and 4368) and Mission Garin (Tract 4380).
PROGRAM H-22: FAIR HOUSING SERVICES
Action 22.1: Coordinate with organizations such as
ECHO and the East Bay Community Law Center
(EBCLC) to provide fair housing and tenant/landlord
services, including fair housing counseling and
education and tenant/landlord counseling and
mediation.
Annually assist 200 persons with at least 50 percent
of services in areas with higher levels of housing
discrimination. Monitor and conduct targeted
outreach in Low Resource areas to ensure that
specific neighborhoods and households of highest
need receive targeted outreach (see Program H-20).
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.5, H-5.6 H-6.1, H-
6.2, H-6.3, H-6.4
Development Services; City
Manager’s Office
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
In the first six months of FY24, 30 Hayward households received fair housing through the City's partnership with ECHO. These include instances of both fair housing inquiries, in which landlords or tenants request guidance on fair housing issues and fair housing investigations, which are initiated as a result of tenant complaints. Of these 30 cases,13 were related to racial discrimination, 7 were related to disability status discrimination, 6 were related to familial status, 3 were related to source of income, and 1 was related to sexual orientation.
PROGRAM H-22: FAIR HOUSING SERVICES
Action 22.2: Provide training for property owners
and managers to have access to information about
requirements of federal, state and local real estate,
housing discrimination, tenant protection, housing
inspection, and community preservation laws; and
promote training of tenants in the requirements of
federal, state, and local laws so that they are aware
of their rights and obligations.
Provide two training sessions annually.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.5, H-5.6 H-6.1, H-
6.2, H-6.3, H-6.4
Development Services; City
Manager’s Office
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
Fair Housing educational services for landlords in the first half of FY2024 included 3 of 5 planned Regional Fair Housing Training presentations provided through ECHO, as well as distribution 1,875 fair housing information and resources one-pagers to 75 Community Based Organizations. In addition, two of the ten inquiry cases opened by ECHO were to educate landlords regarding fair housing regulations around race and disability.
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Action 22.3: Conduct an annual workshop presented
by local organizations such as ECHO and Centro
Legal de la Raza and/or other advocacy
organizations to conduct an annual fair housing and
rental housing law workshops targeted to lower-
income households, senior households, and
individuals with disabilities.
Hold one workshop annually in multiple languages.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.5, H-5.6 H-6.1, H-
6.2, H-6.3, H-6.4
Development Services; City
Manager’s Office 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
Echo Housing continues to conduct monthly Fair Housing, Home Buyer Education, and Tenant/Landlord workshops. Centro Legal holds a legal contract with the City and has assisted approximately 8 residents through unlawful detainers, and across their grants have served at least 53 Hayward tenants through direct legal services on housing related issues working to stop displacement. Centro also conducts monthly Hayward-specific Clinics. Centro Legal also acquired My Eden Voice and Housing Economic Rights Advocates as subcontractors to provide legal services to low-income Hayward residents as of July 1, 2024.
PROGRAM H-22: FAIR HOUSING SERVICES
Action 22.4: As funding permits, continue to support
neighborhood and community groups with training,
services and technical support related to fair
housing.
Annually assist 20 residents.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.5, H-5.6 H-6.1, H-
6.2, H-6.3, H-6.4
Development Services; City
Manager’s Office
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
Fair Housing informational services for community members are provided through Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) as part of their activities on behalf of the City. In FY24, ECHO provided 15 training presentations on fair housing rights, equal access, and preventing discrimination. Of these, 11 are public and intended primarily for tenants. ECHO also distributed 4,125 fair housing information and resources one-pagers to 75 Community Based Organizations as part of its monthly distribution program.
PROGRAM H-22: FAIR HOUSING SERVICES
Action 22.5: Work with organizations such as ECHO
to conduct random testing at least once a year during
the planning period.
Annual testing.
H-5.1, H-5.2, H-5.5, H-5.6 H-6.1, H-
6.2, H-6.3, H-6.4
Development Services; City
Manager’s Office
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
Per its request for Community Development Block Grant funding through the City of Hayward, ECHO will conduct 10 fair housing tests in FY2024 as part of its systemic audit process. Audit tests are generally conducted by a member of a marginalized group and may include telephone inquiries or site visits in order to determine if discrimination has occurred.
PROGRAM H-23: RENT STABILIZATION
AND TENANT PROTECTIONS
Action 23.1: Continue partnership with consultant to
implement the Residential Rent Stabilization
Ordinance (RRSO) and Mobilehome Rent
Stabilization Ordinance (MRSO), including the rent
dispute resolution process.
Continue to implement the adopted RRSO and MRSO. H-6.6, H-6.3 City Manager's Office 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing From July 2019 through July 2024, the Housing Division received 149 RRSO petitions and 29 MRSO petitions to resolve rent increase disputes.
PROGRAM H-23: RENT STABILIZATION
AND TENANT PROTECTIONS
Action 23.2: Continue to monitor implementation
and impact of the RRSO. Focus housing trend
monitoring efforts in areas identified to have high
numbers of rental violations as monitored by the
City’s Code Enforcement Division (Figure F-34), and
in low resource neighborhoods including but not
limited to North Hayward and Downtown (Tracts
4354 and 4363), Upper B Street (portion of Tract
4364.03), Mission Foothill (Tracts 4365, portion of
Tract 4353), Mt Eden (Tract 4372), Southgate (Tract
4370), Longwood/Winton Grove (Tract 4369),
Whitman Mocine (Tract 4378), Harder/Tennyson
(Tracts 4374, 4375, 4376, 7377.01 and 4377.02),
Jackson Triangle (Tracts 4366.01 and 4366.02),
Santa Clara (Tracts 4367 and 4368) and Mission
Garin (Tract 4380) among other qualified areas.
Annually provide update to Homelessness-Housing
Task Force on trends related to rent increases and
terminations and provide recommendations about
what the City can do to respond to identified impacts
on tenants.
H-6.6, H-6.3 City Manager's Office 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing Since the RRSO was passed in July 2019 through June 2024, the Rent Review Office has received 3,165 rent increase notices for covered rental units (i.e., those subject to the RRSO’s rent increase threshold) and 2,432 rent increase notices for rental units. For rent increase notices that had sufficient information, the average rent increase amount was 4.38% for Covered Rental Units and 5.14% for Rental Units.
The City is currently looking into the possibility of creating a rent registry to actively enforce the RRSO. Additionally, the City had previously sent a postcard to tenants informing them of available resources in the following low resource areas low Resource neighborhoods including but not limited to North Hayward and Downtown (Tracts 4354 and 4363), Upper B Street (portion of Tract 4364.03), Mission Foothill (Tracts 4365, portion of Tract 4353), Mt Eden (Tract 4372), Southgate (Tract 4370), Longwood/Winton Grove (Tract 4369), Whitman Mocine (Tract 4378), Harder/Tennyson (Tracts 4374, 4375, 4376, 7377.01 and 4377.02), Jackson Triangle (Tracts 4366.01 and 4366.02), Santa Clara (Tracts 4367 and 4368) and Mission Garin (Tract 4380) among other qualified areas.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP9)
PROGRAM H-23: RENT STABILIZATION
AND TENANT PROTECTIONS
Action 23.3: Seek out and participate in
opportunities to improve eviction and displacement
prevention resources.
Ongoing. Conduct at least one workshop per year
related to RRSO. Advertise on social media as part of
the City’s regular housing workshops series, which
occurs quarterly, and provide in English and Spanish
and other languages upon request.
H-6.6, H-6.3 City Manager's Office 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Centro Legal De La Raza conducted monthly Hayward Clinics striving to stop displacement and stabilize communities through eviction defense.
The City has hosted monthly bilingual tenant rights workshops conducted by Centro Legal de la Raza in the public library. The City promotes the workshops on social media. Additionally, the City has been meeting monthly to improve coordination of services to the community. The City is in the works of planning additional workshop for interested parties within the community. In 2024, the City amended its contract with Centro Legal to include grass roots outreach to improve outreach to community members at risk of eviction or displacement PROGRAM H-23: RENT STABILIZATION
AND TENANT PROTECTIONS
Action 23.4: Continue to provide tenants and
landlords with information about local requirements
and referrals to outside resources to assist with
other tenant landlord disputes. Focus housing trend
outreach efforts in areas identified to have high
numbers of rental violations as monitored by the
City’s Code Enforcement Division (Figure F-34), and
in Low Resource neighborhoods including but not
limited to North Hayward and Downtown (Tracts
4354 and 4363), Upper B Street (portion of Tract
4364.03), Mission Foothill (Tracts 4365, portion of
Tract 4353), Mt Eden (Tract 4372), Southgate (Tract
4370), Longwood/Winton Grove (Tract 4369),
Whitman Mocine (Tract 4378), Harder/Tennyson
(Tracts 4374, 4375, 4376, 7377.01 and 4377.02),
Jackson Triangle (Tracts 4366.01 and 4366.02),
Santa Clara (Tracts 4367 and 4368) and Mission
Garin (Tract 4380) among other qualified areas.
Ongoing. Annual city-wide mailer (in English, Spanish
and Chinese) to all tenants with City Housing Division
contact information and how to access resources.
H-6.6, H-6.3 City Manager's Office 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing Ongoing. The City regularly provides information about legal resources for residents to consult with and shares open waiting lists to interested tenants. In December 2024, the City made changes to the Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance and is planning subsequent mailers for early 2025. The following neighborhoods will be targeted: North Hayward and Downtown (Tracts 4354 and 4363), Upper B Street (portion of Tract 4364.03), Mission Foothill (Tracts 4365, portion of Tract 4353), Mt Eden (Tract 4372), Southgate (Tract 4370), Longwood/Winton Grove (Tract 4369), Whitman Mocine (Tract 4378), Harder/Tennyson (Tracts 4374, 4375, 4376, 7377.01 and 4377.02), Jackson Triangle (Tracts 4366.01 and 4366.02), Santa Clara (Tracts 4367 and 4368) and Mission Garin (Tract 4380)PROGRAM H-24: TENANT RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE
Action 24.1: Continue cross collaboration among
Housing Division Code Enforcement Division,
Building Services, Fire Department to streamline
communication and process for identifying eligible
relocation assistance cases.
Continue cross-collaboration to identify and process
eligible relocation cases.
H-1.1, H-5.1, H 6.3 City Manager's Office
2023-2031 (Case by
Case)
Ongoing
Housing Division has engaged in continued communication by conducting monthly meetings with Code Enforcement, and maintaining open communication with Building and Fire to identify eligible relocation cases and providing information regarding factors that related to emergency relocation assistance and Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (TRAO).
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP10)
PROGRAM H-24: TENANT RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE
Action 24.2: Provide training to tenants and
landlords to educate them about their rights and
responsibilities related to relocation assistance.
Annually conduct one workshop for tenants and one
workshop for landlords in multiple languages.
H-1.1, H-5.1, H 6.3 City Manager's Office 2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing In 2024, workshops were not conducted due to staff turnover.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP10)
PROGRAM H-24: TENANT RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE
Action 24.3: Enforce relocation payment
requirement through assessment of liens in cases
where landlords fail to pay required assistance.
Enforce relocation payments for Tenant Relocation
assistance.
H-1.1, H-5.1, H 6.3 City Manager's Office 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing In 2024, the City Council approved the placement of an assessment on one property following the landlord's failure to reimburse the City for providing the tenant with relocation assistance.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP10)PROGRAM H-24: TENANT RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE
Action 24.4: Continue to implement and monitor the
Emergency Relocation Assistance Program and work
to identify additional funding sources to provide
ongoing program support.
Implement and monitor the Emergency Relocation
Assistance Program.
H-1.1, H-5.1, H 6.3 City Manager's Office 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing There were sufficient funds available for the program in 2024. The City assisted one household that apply for emergency relocation assistance, however they did not income qualify for the program.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP10)
PROGRAM H-24: TENANT RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE
Action 24.5: Provide displaced tenants referrals to
housing resources.
Continue to provide displaced tenants referrals to
housing resources.
H-1.1, H-5.1, H 6.3 City Manager's Office 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing The City provide housing resources to eight relocation assistance cases received by the City.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP10)
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UPDATE
Action 25.1: Update funding policies to prioritize the
improvement of public facilities and infrastructure
projects that improve the quality of life and
accessibility for all residents.
Annually as part of the NOFA process. H-2.6, H-6.3 City Manager's Office 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Ongoing In March 2024, the Community Services Commission (CSC) provided its recommendations for Community Agency Funding to infrastructure projects for FY2024-25 which were adapted by Council on April 23, 2024 (Resolution 24-078). Current CSC recommendations related to infrastructure include $372,831 in Community Development Block Grant funding to four community agencies. If funded, the proposed programs would provide infrastructure improvements to two homeless shelters as well as home rehabilitation assistance to 48 unduplicated residents.
Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing For
All (HP5)
PROGRAM H-25: CONSOLIDATED PLAN
UPDATE
Action 25.2: Identify mechanisms to increase
production and access to housing in high Moderate
Resource areas (Census Tracts 4312, 4353, 4351.03
and 4370, and based on TCAC and CalEnviroScreen
Maps as amended), such as through acquisition,
rehabilitation and conversion of existing housing
units to be affordable, the construction of ADUs, or
through financial incentives in exchange for deed
restriction of housing units for low-income use.
Adopt consolidated plan update by August 2025. The
City has the goal to permit, acquire, rehabilitate,
and/or convert at least 50 units in Moderate and/or
High Resource areas into affordable housing in the
planning period.
H-2.6, H-6.3 City Manager's Office 2025 Partially complete Development of the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2025-2029 Consolidated plan is underway as of January 2025. The City has a draft of its market analysis and demographic assessment. The Consolidated Plan process was presented to the Community Services Commission (CSC) on November 20, 2024 and community needs surveys were distributed to CSC members and the City's community partners. This community participation will inform the goals and priorities that will be submitted to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Staff expects to present the PY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan to council for approval on April 22, 2025.
PROGRAM H-26: PLACE BASED
STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Action 26.1: Continue to utilize and refine the social
equity lens to ensure that place-based strategies
toward community revitalization such as
infrastructure, streetscapes, active transportation,
community amenities, parks and other community
improvements are targeted in disadvantaged
communities as determined by TCAC,
CalEnviroScreen and other applicable maps as
updated.
Incorporate social equity analysis in updates,
amendments and development of infrastructure
plans, which are undertaken on a case-by-case basis.
Use these plans to inform development of the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) which is updated
annually. Report on social equity analysis utilized in
the plans to decisionmakers when plans are updated
and/or adopted.
H-6.8, H-3.2, H-3.3, H-3.4, H-6.8
City Manager’s Office, Public
Works, Development Services
2023-2031 (Case by
Case)
Ongoing
A social equity lens and place based improvements are included as an essential component of the Capital Improvement Program which is updated annually through inclusion of projects under streetscape improvements, tree planting, transportation equity and traffic calming.
More specific project and funding information is provided in Actions below. PROGRAM H-26: PLACE BASED
STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Action 26.2: Implementation of Multimodal
Intersection Improvement Plan (2022).
Improvements identified in this plan would support
high-density transit-oriented development, access to
bicycling, walking and transit facilities, consideration of pedestrian needs, development of a continuous
pedestrian system, collaboration with BART and AC
Transit for service expansions, support of programs
that increase vehicle occupancy, etc.
Construct Near Term bicycle, pedestrian and transit
improvements City-wide by 2028. Design and
construct Long Term improvements City-wide by
2033.
H-6.8, H-3.2, H-3.3, H-3.4, H-6.8
City Manager’s Office, Public
Works, Development Services
Near Term (2028) and
Long Term (2033)
Partially complete
The CIP includes numerous pedestrian, bicycle and transit projects consistent with the adopted Multimodal Intersection Improvement Plan.
In FY24 CIP Plan, a total of $2.2 million was allocated toward traffic calming, transportation equity and complete streets improvements (https://stories.opengov.com/haywardca/published/hquIJIiY-qk) 12 PROGRAM H-26: PLACE BASED
STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Action 26.3: Increase Urban Canopy to mitigate heat
island effect, beautify neighborhoods and support
active transportation. 1) Plant 1,000 trees annually.
Per Action 26.1, CIP prioritizes investment in
disadvantaged communities and Low and Moderate
Resource neighborhoods. 2) Complete Tree Canopy
Analysis showing tree coverage of all public and
private properties then further broken down by
public and private property, census tracts,
parks/open space, transportation corridors, or other
delineations desired by the City. 3) Initiate
completion of an Urban Forest Management Plan to
increase tree canopy coverage City-wide Prioritize
initial efforts and new plantings in low coverage
areas in Low- and Moderate-Income
neighborhoods/census tracts.
Plant 1,000 trees annually as part of CIP Project
05102.Complete Tree Canopy Coverage Study by
January 2025 (Climate Action Plan Task CS-1.4). Draft
and implement an Urban Forest Management Plan
between 2026-2030 (Climate Action Plan Task CS-1.4
and General Plan Community Health & Quality of Life
Goal 8).
H-6.8, H-3.2, H-3.3, H-3.4, H-6.8
City Manager’s Office, Public
Works, Development Services 2023-2031 (Ongoing) Partially complete 1) The City's Strategic Roadmap & Capital Improvement Program included park and streetscape improvements along Mission Boulevard in northern Hayward, Hesperian Blvd, along the Jackson Corridor in central Hayward and at scattered sites throughout Hayward. In addition, the Landscape Material/Median Tree/Shrub Replacement Project was utilized to distribute trees and plantings throughout the City with the goal of planting 1,000 trees per year. 2) A Tree Canopy Analysis is being prepared in conjunction with the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance Update and should be completed by mid-2025. This analysis will provide a guide to direct tree planting investment in underserved areas throughout (see Program NR-66: CAP Action CS-1.6. 3) Staff is currently seeking grant funding for the Urban Forest Management Program (see Program NR-69, CAP Action CS-1.9).
Champion Climate Resilience &
Environmental Justice (CM4, CP7)
PROGRAM H-26: PLACE BASED
STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Action 26.4: Mission Blvd Linear Park. Complete one-
mile linear park along Mission Blvd (Census Tract
4380) to add green space, tree canopy and active
transportation improvements.
Complete construction of park by January 2024. H-6.8, H-3.2, H-3.3, H-3.4, H-6.8 City Manager’s Office, Public
Works, Development Services
January 2024 Complete
Completed. Project included development of an approximately one-mile stretch of Linear Park along the eastern side of Mission Boulevard in South Hayward. The project included reshaping flat landscaped areas to echo the East Bay Hills, planting trees and native plants, using recycled concrete to expand pathways, adding seating using reclaimed wood and upcycled materials, and adding artwork to crosswalks, among a number of other improvements.
PROGRAM H-26: PLACE BASED
STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Action 26.5: The Stack Center. The Stack Center
community center, located at the corner of Tennyson
and Ruus Roads (Census Tract 4382.03) will house
health services, event and art spaces, a café, a child- care center, gymnasium, afterschool homework
support center, technology lab, literacy lab and daily
programming for youth ages 12-17 adjacent to the
10-acre Tennyson Park. Phase 1 of the project
includes environmental cleanup, interior tenant
improvement of the existing Matt Jimenez
Community Center and site improvements. Once
operational, Phase I will house a childcare center,
gymnasium for afterschool programming and offices
for social and community services.
Complete construction of the first phase of The Stack
Center by December 2023 and become operational by
January 2025. Fundraise and complete design for
Phase 2 by January 2028.
H-6.8, H-3.2, H-3.3, H-3.4, H-6.8
City Manager’s Office, Public
Works, Development Services
Phase 1 (December
2023) and Phase 2
(January 2028)
Partially complete
Underway. The FY24 CIP allocated $10.8 million towards development of the project. Building permits have been issued and Phase I is currently under construction.
Cultivate Vibrant Neighborhoods (NP5)
PROGRAM H-26: PLACE BASED
STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Action 26.6: Russell City Reparative Justice, Art &
Engagement. Established in 1853, Russell City was
an unincorporated area of Alameda County located
near the Hayward shoreline south of the Hayward
Executive Airport (Census Tract 4372). In the early
1960s, Russell City was annexed into the City of
Hayward as part of a Redevelopment Plan that
entailed the relocation of Russell City residents and
businesses and rezoning the property for industrial
development. 1) Engagement & Art. This project will
support the installation of an art piece to
commemorate the heritage of Russell City in
Heritage Plaza, as well as the hiring of a consultant to conduct a listening process to hear from former
Russell City residents and descendants. 2)
Reparative Justice Project. Collaborate with former
Russell City residents and their descendants to
determine appropriate restitution for the City’s
involvement in inequitable treatment and forced
relocation of Russell City community members.
Engagement & Art component to be completed by
January 2025. All phases of Reparative Justice Project
to be completed and implemented by January 2028.
H-6.8, H-3.2, H-3.3, H-3.4, H-6.8
City Manager’s Office, Public
Works, Development Services
Engagement & Art
(January 2025),
Reparative Justice
(January 2028)
Partially complete
In 2024, the City held meetings to engage Russell City stakeholders in development of recommendations for appropriate reparative justice solutions with the intent of taking those recommendations to the City Council in 2025. The FY24 CIP allocated $185,805 towards this effort.
Cultivate Vibrant Neighborhoods (NP9,
NP10)
PROGRAM H-26: PLACE BASED
STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Action 26.7: Strategic Roadmap & Racial Equity Lens.
Continue to organize City wide initiatives, programs,
policies and services in the Strategic Roadmap that is
updated annually. Utilize a racial equity lens to
ensure that the City prioritizes completion of
programs, projects and services that ameliorate
disproportionate impacts to identified communities
and neighborhoods.
Update progress on Strategic Roadmap annually at a
public hearing with the City Council. To the extent
possible, provide demographic and other data to
accompany analysis about racial equity impacts and
outcomes to ensure that programs, projects and
services are furthering racial equity in Hayward.
H-6.8, H-3.2, H-3.3, H-3.4, H-6.8
City Manager’s Office, Public
Works, Development Services
2023-2031 (Annual) Ongoing
The City's Strategic Roadmap includes key projects in six core priorities to Enhance Community Safety & Quality of Life; Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing for All; Confront the Climate Crisis & Champion Environmental Justice; Invest in Infrastructure; Grow the Economy & Strengthening Organizational Health. The Strategic Roadmap and related projects are updated every year and all projects are analyzed through a racial equity lens, and specific projects that highlight racial equity are identified in the plan. https://www.hayward-ca.gov/your- government/documents/hayward-strategic-roadmap
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