Attachment III: Status report on FY 2024-25 projects
# Proposed Metrics Status
In draft FY
25-26
Roadmap
Notes
CP3 Present a plan on EV charging for city
facilities Complete No
Staff presented a plan and pursued a
grant, but did not receive it. Staff will
explore partnering with Ava.
EP1
Complete remaining ARPA programs
including: “Restaurant Relaunch” and
“Restore and Reopen” façade assistance
programs
Complete No
The ARPA funded portions are
complete and staff continue to provide
grants with department funds.
EP3
Continue to roll out ARPA-funded Hayward
Open for Business program to aid
businesses in activating interior and
exteriors with points of interest and harness
social media to attract customers
Complete No
The ARPA funded portions are
complete and staff continue to provide
grants with department funds.
EP4 Implement a Downtown Working Group Complete No
The working group completed their
efforts and provided an update to the
CEDC on 9/5/24.
EP9
Partner with HUSD and HARD on a job fair for
teens Complete No
Economic Development has done job
fairs through their Learn to Earn and
Hire Hayward programs. Staff also
partnered with HUSD's Puente
program on a job fair in March.
FP1
Implement recommended program
improvements for Hayward Operated
Paratransit (HOP) program to support
seniors and adults with disabilities
Complete No
These improvements are complete and
ridership has more than doubled.
FP11 Complete security upgrades to Watkins
Street garage Complete No
Additional security patrols have
reduced incidents. Speed humps and
bollards were added to address traffic
concerns and support safe travel to
and from the library.
FP13 Complete a Recycled Water Master Plan Complete No
The planning phase is complete. The
programis ongoing.
FP14 Implement Sustainable Groundwater Plan Complete No The planning phase is complete. The programis ongoing.
HP3 Provide a update to Council on the City's
Let's House Hayward efforts Complete No An update was given to the City Council on 12/17/24.
HP6
Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to
Shelters, Group Homes, Supportive &
Transitional Housing
Complete No This was adopted by the City Council
on 1/21/25.
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HP7
Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to
Streamlining Housing Entitlements for
Qualified Projects
Complete No This was adopted by the City Council
on 1/21/25.
HP9
Evaluate the option of creating a rent registry
to obtain better data on rent increase,
evictions, and occupancy
Complete No
Staff evaluated the option and a
feasibility report was presented to the
HPRC on 3/20/25.
HP10
Simplify the Relocation Assistance
Ordinance to improve compliance and
increase funding for Emergency Relocation
Assistance
Complete No This was adopted by the City Council
on 12/3/24.
NP4
Work with Council to determine funding
priorities for City-run and City-sponsored
events and implement new granting
processes
Complete Yes -
Updated
The City Council reviewed and
provided feedback on the new process
on 8/20/24, which has been
implemented. Staff will continue
updates in FY 25-26.
NP5
Work with partners to launch outdoor
programming at the Stack Center
Community Event Plaza by fall 2024
Complete No
The ribbon cutting for the Stack Center
was held at the Plaza in March, and
future events are being planned.
NP10
Allocate and develop resources to
implement approved reparative justice
actions resulting from community-led input
on the Russell City Reparative Justice Project
Complete No
City Council received updates on the
community input during closed session
after several town halls.
Implementation is ongoing.
RP1
Continue to explore the potential early
extension of the ½ cent local district sales
tax
Complete No
Measure K1 was successfully passed in
November.
RP2 Expand financial transparency through
platforms like OpenGov Complete No
Staff provided a budget work session in
February. Budget will continue to be a
large focus in the coming year,
including public reporting.
RP3 Report on the budget for the Hayward
Economic Development Corporation Complete No
A report was given on 4/7/25. Staff will
continue to provide updates to the
CEDC.
RP4 Provide a report to Council on Public
Banking Complete No
Staff is monitoring and will continue to
monitor the progress on this regional
effort. If there is movement, staff will
provide updates to City Council.
RP9
Audit existing policies and HR processes for
compliance including areas for revision and
general enhancement
Complete No
This internal project met its FY24-25
milestones. Because it does not
require Council action, staff is
recommending not including it in the
roadmap for FY 25-26.
RP11
Continue to implement an IT Governance
workgroup to ensure business alignment
with technology solutions
Complete No
This internal project met its FY24-25
milestones. Because it does not
require Council action, staff is
recommending not including it in the
roadmap for FY 25-26.
SP6 Implement Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) program changes Complete No
The program changes were
implemented starting with the CERT
class trained in fall of 2024.
SP8
Transition to new County Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) system Complete No
Due to decisions at Alameda County,
the context for this project has
changed. Staff will continue to
monitor, but does not recommend
keeping this in the Roadmap.
CP7 Complete update to Tree Preservation
Ordinance
On track to
complete by June No
Staff presented a work session to City
Council on 3/18/25 and will return with
an ordinance.
EP6 Provide a report on ordinances that may
have adverse impacts on businesses
On track to
complete by June No This report is scheduled for the CEDC this fiscal year.
EP7 Provide a report on allowing small
businesses and popups in residential areas
On track to
complete by June
Yes -
Updated
Staff have hired a consultant to provide
an analysis to City Council in the next
six months.
FP2 Complete construction of Mission Boulevard
phase 3
On track to
complete by June No This project is meeting milestones and on track to finish by June.
FP5
Complete Main Street complete street
construction
On track to
complete by June No This project is meeting milestones and on track to finish by June.
FP8 Complete Phase I of Weekes Library
beautification
On track to
complete by June No This project is meeting milestones and on track to finish by June.
FP10 Finish a preliminary feasibility report on a
new Corporation Yard
On track to
complete by June
Yes -
Updated
Staff are bringing the professional
services agreement for site
assessment & conceptual design
services on 4/22/25.
HP2 Implement State Homekey funding for
Project Reclamation scattered site program
On track to
complete by June No This project is meeting milestones and on track to finish by June.
NP6
Complete Jackson Corridor landscape
beautification, including monument gateway
sign on Jackson at Silva Avenue
On track to
complete by June No
Improvements to Jackson are
complete. The gateway sign will be
done this calendar year.
NP7
Create an analysis of the staffing and
funding needs to create a public art
program, including the possibility of an art
impact fee
On track to
complete by June
Yes -
Updated
This will come to City Council before
the July recess.
HP8 Adopt Universal Design Guidelines for
Accessible Housing
On track to
complete by June No This will come to City Council before the July recess.
RP12
Implement the Strategic Roadmap project
management software and dashboard and
create linked performance dashboards for
other plans
On track to
complete by June No
The dashboard will be live by June to
show the achievements from FY 24-25
and will be updated to include FY 25-
26 projects in July.
CP1 Implement Year 1 Programs from the
adopted GHG Roadmap
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
Work is ongoing and covers several
areas.
CP2
Continue to collaborate with Ava Community
Energy to provide public EV charging
facilities
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes
Staff have identified sites and is
working closely with Ava to begin
installations.
CP4
Continue to transition City facilities from
natural gas to electric, with a focus on HVAC
systems
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes
Council approved a contract for this
work on 4/1/25. The work will start in
May.
CP5
Improve e-bike adoption through the
creation of an e-bike rebate program and
ensuring that electric transit infrastructure
such as EV chargers also serve e-bike and
not just electric cars
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
The City received a grant to distribute
bikes and provide bike outreach. Staff
are planning to include e-bikes in the
grant project.
CP6
Continue to identify opportunities for
compost hubs and other distribution
mechanisms for compost in Hayward
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
The City is in the process of executing
an agreement with HARD to create a
compost hub, which will be
implemented next year.
CP8 Prepare an ordinance to create smoke-free
multifamily housing
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes The consultant has been hired for this work, which will continue in FY25-26.
CP9
Implement Year 1 Programs from the
adopted General Plan Environmental Justice
Element, with a focus on mitigating the
impact on frontline communities
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
Work is ongoing and covers several
areas.
CP10
Continue to work with HASPA partners to
seek grant funding to implement the
Shoreline Master Plan
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes
SF Estuary Partners has received
$550K over 3 years for HASPA for an
implementation plan and governance
study.
EP2
Explore partnerships to create an
entrepreneurship hub and commercial
kitchen incubator program
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
Staff are meeting regularly with
legislative partners to pursue a funding
opportunity for a entrepreneurship
hub.
EP10 Implement a property management strategy
for Cinema Place
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes
The HEDC hired a property manager for
Cinema Place in summer 2024. Staff
are pursuing options to fill storefront
vacancies.
EP11 Continue to work on Route 238 Corridor
lands dispositions and development
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes
Staff continue to fulfill the obligations
related to these properties and will
increase activity once the City can hire
a Real Property Manager.
FP12 Continue Water Pollution Control Facility
Phase II upgrade
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes
The project is meeting milestones,
including financing, and will continue
in FY 2025-26.
EP14
Request for report at CEDC and then work
session at Council to discuss options and
strategy for Cinema Place
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
A report was provided to the CEDC on
4/9/24. Staff will schedule a work
session for the full City Council in early
FY 2025-26.
FP3 Evaluate safety enhancements for the
Downtown Loop
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes The consultant has been hired for this work, which will continue in FY25-26.
FP4 Complete implementation of “A Bench for
Every Stop” project
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes Installations have been complete and new ones are planned for FY 25-26.
FP6
Complete Phase I construction of the Stack
Center and continue fundraising, with the
goal of beginning Phase II in FY25
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
Phase I is complete. Phase II in
included in the FY 25-26 Roadmap.
FP7 Begin construction of La Vista Park In progress - Will continue next year Yes Staff anticipate award of construction contract by the end of May 2025.
FP9
Finish a needs assessment/preliminary
feasibility report on a new Police Building,
including a funding mechanism
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
Staff are bringing the professional
services agreement for site
assessment & conceptual design
services on 4/15/25.
HP1 Support development of St. Regis Behavioral
Health Campus
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
This project is meeting milestones and
will continue in FY 2025-26.
NP1
Engage owners of vacant building properties
to encourage activation, starting in the
downtown, and enforce against owners of
empty storefronts
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes This project is meeting milestones and will continue in FY 2025-26.
NP2
Expand litter collection services (like the
Downtown Streets Team) to pick up litter
through the City
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes
Staff have identified a partner to
expand litter collection and is working
on a contract.
NP3 Formalize the working agreement with
Caltrans to address blight at freeway exits
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes
Staff have instituted a process for
communicating with Caltrans when
clean up work is needed along freeway.
NP9
Complete interpretive signs and art in
Heritage Plaza Art to Honor Indigenous and
Russell City Heritage in partnership with
community groups
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes
Staff are finalizing permits for the
Indigenous art piece, which will be
installed in September. Staff have
contracted with the Historical Society
to work with the Russell City Art
Committee on an interpretive sign.
RP5
Develop and resource departmental
language access plans which clarify baseline
translation and interpretation practices for
language access
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
The language access plan was
completed in the fall. Implementation
will start this summer.
RP6
Conduct an interdepartmental assessment
of Access Hayward and implement updates
to streamline customer responses
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes
Staff will provide a memo to City
Council in May on this project, which
will continue in FY 2025-26.
RP8
Interdepartmentally collaborate to
formalize, expand, and promote
the onboarding program to improve new
employee experience
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes The project is meeting milestones and will continue in FY 2025-26.
RP10
Develop a citywide compensation
philosophy with internal benchmarks in
alignment with the comparator marketplace
In progress - Will
continue next year Yes This project is meeting milestones and will continue in FY 2025-26.
SP1 Expand physical Dispatch space
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
This project is meeting its FY 24-25
milestones.
SP2 Implement Emergency Medical Dispatch In progress - Will continue next year
Yes -
Updated
This project is meeting its FY 24-25
milestones.
SP3 Fill vacant Dispatch positions In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
This project is meeting its FY 24-25
milestones.
SP4 Update and Train on Community Resilience
Plan
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated
The City conducted several internal
trainings and is seeking resources to
expand this work in FY 2025-26.
SP5
Provide a training on City Council’s role in an
emergency
In progress - Will
continue next year
Yes -
Updated This training will occur in FY 2025-26.
SP7 Transition HEART Program from pilot to
permanent response program
In progress - Will
continue next year No
Staff will give an update to City Council
on 4/15/25, with recommendations for
next steps.
EP5 Provide a report on how midsized cities
revitalized downtowns On Hold No
City Council prioritized reports for the
CEDC in May 2024 and this was not
prioritized for FY 24-25. Staff can add it
to FY 25-26 if it is a priority.
EP8
Develop recommendations for encouraging
development of worker-cooperatives in
Hayward
On hold No
City Council prioritized reports for the
CEDC in May 2024 and this was not
prioritized for FY 24-25. Staff can add it
to FY 25-26 if it is a priority.
EP12 Release solicitation for City Center
disposition and development On Hold Yes -
Updated
This project is on hold until the City can
hire a Real Property Manager.
EP13 Study the options for disposing of Successor
Agency parcels on Mission Blvd On Hold Yes -
Updated
This project is on hold until the City can
hire a Real Property Manager.
HP4
Explore Social Impact Bond Program to
convert tax-defaulted or vacant and blighted
properties into wealth building
ownership opportunities
On Hold No
This project does not have funding
source. The ARPA funding for this
project was reappropriated in
December.
HP5
Evaluate available funding to issue a Notice
of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the
development of affordable housing
On hold No This project does not have funding
source.
HP11
Provide creative financing like down
payment assistance to help more buyers get
unrestricted-deed properties
On Hold No
This project does not have funding
source. The ARPA funding for this
project was reappropriated in
December.
NP8
Increase the access to community meeting
rooms and facilities across the city by
collaborating with HUSD and HARD to have 2-
3 spaces open for public use
On hold Yes -
Updated
Staff have not worked on this project
due to lack of capacity. Staff are
including this in FY 2025-26.
RP7
Assess additional meeting locations with
hybrid capacity for Council and Commission
meetings
On hold No
Staff surveyed existing facilities in
Hayward and they lack this
functionality. The Stack Center Phase II
includes this as a feature.